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The Press., 1888-09-06

The nineteenth annual convention Of
the Catholic Total AbstinenCe Union of
Connectict was held at Henry Hall, Tues
day, and was attended by about sixty del
egates, representing nearly all of the Oath
Olic temperance societies of the state. The
convention was called to order by President
j. T. Bree, ut 8 q. M, and Secretary Geary
offered prayer.
A resolution by Capt Thomas O'Brian.
OF New Haven, "That the order Of bust
ness as adopted by the national committee
be followed" was adopted. President Btee
introduced Rev. J. ]. Futiong, of Rock
vile, who gave an iRteresting address,
welcoming the delegates. He was followed
by Dennis Mccarthy, of Boston, who made
rousing speech. The delegates sttended
mass at St. Bernardo church at 8:45 O.
m. After mass the business of the con-
vention began at the hall The treasurer's
report showed that the expenses for the
year had been $165, leaving balance of
$3.50 on hand. The committee ON creden-
tials and resolutions were chosen, followed
by the reports of the various committees.
The afternoon session opened ct $50 with
the reports of number of committees.
The committee ON resolutions passed O
vote Of thanks to Rev. J. j. Furlong and
Rev. ]. ]. Curtin for many favors to J.
j. Regan for his very generous hospitality,
and to Senator e. 8. Henry and the people
of Rockville.
The election Of officers resulted Presi-
dent, James p. Bree, New Haven vice
presidents. r. ]. Regan, Rockville, Thomas
3. Ross, Middletown state editor, Walter
Fitzmorris delegates to national conven-
ton at Cleveland, James p. Bree, New
Haven, Thomas H. Kehoe, New Britain.
The convention voted to hold the next
meeting at Stamford, August %, 1889.
In the evening there was street parade
of st. Bernard's Temperance Society, st.
Johns Temperance Society, the Temper
ance Cadets, and the American Band, which
was followed by largely attended public
meeting in Henry Hall. Among the speak
ers were Rev. j. ]. Furlong, Rockville !;
Dennis Mccarthy, Boston James P. Bree,
New Haven Capt. Thomas O'Brian, New
Haven and Thomas A. Kehoe, New Britain.
The meetings were all very harmonious,
much business was transacted, and the
delegates showed earnestness in the cause
of temperance. The president, James P.
Bree, who IL . fine speaker, received many
compliments. - Hartford Times.
The Press., 1888-09-06

Archie Wason tells an interesting Rnec-
dote about the late General Sheridan.
Years ago, when the California theatre was
in its most prosperous days under the man.
agement of Barrett and Mccullough, and
when Mr.. Wason was colonel of the Sd reg
iment, the regiment gave General Sheridan
a reception at the theatre.
ttLittle Phil' was standing behind the
wings taking quiet peep at the audience,
Suddenly he pointed at Musician Blyt6
and ask.d d the colonel:
''Isn't that Blyth ?" ---.
On being answered that that was the
man, General Sheridan said
'sAsk him to come up here ON the stage. "
"Hello, Blyth T. exclaimed the general,
almost wringing the musician g hand off his
wrist. ''This man saved my, life, gentle
men. 3
He then told the story of their Outline
friendship. When Sheridan was young
cavalry officer on the. border Blyth was a
private in his troop. One day the troop
had spirited hand hand fight with the
Indians.
Sheridan, as usual, was in the thickest,
and inst as he was swishing his sabre over
the head of red devil who had shot at
him with a revolver, another Indian las
seed the general around the neck.
In another moment he would have been
pulled off his horse and trampled to death
under the horses had not Blyth promptly
cut the lasso with his sabre,
Sheridan, who by this time had his ire
thoroughly aroused, pursued the Indian
who had thrown the lariats and almost de-
capItated him withra stroke of his sabre,
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The postmaster, Winchester, Mass, says
am personally acquainted with Mr. and Mrs.
Carleton, and was astonished at the remarln-
BILE effects of your Sulphur Bittars In curing
their son, and its large sale Is undoubtedly
due to the fact that IL is an honest medicine.
know of many others who have been cured
by It's use, and do not think too much can
be said in It's praise. Yours truly,
Gro. p. BRowE, T. n.
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wa. Anaericn Ever DIscovored .

At the time when Columbus started in
search of the New World, nearly every man,
woman and child in Europe insisted that
there was no New World to discover. When
he came back, crowned with success, large
proportion of these good people adhered to
their theory and if they were alive to-day
many of them would doubtless insist that
America had never been discovered at all A
man will give up anything in the world more
readily than pet theory. For example, look
at the individuals who st II maintain that con-
sumption Is incurable. DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery has cured thousands upon
thousands of cases, and win cure thousands
more, but these people can't give up their
point. Nevertheless the Discovery" will
cure any case Of consumption, if taken in
in time.
The Press., 1888-09-06

Stafford Central Once In Stafford National Bank
Building, Stafford Springs, Miss FANNY L. SPARROW,
manager. T. = --t
sUBscRIBERs-sTAFYoRDs sPRINss.
Buck, e. A., store. The Press ONCE.
Converse, Julius, residence. Rawitser Bros, res.
Cooley, w. H., residence. - ONCE.
Dennis, e. c., office. Smith d Cooley, ofice.
Holmes, G. j., office. smith. DIR. F. L.
Harwood, C. F., residence. 1st Nat. Bank of 8. s.
Mclaughlin, Jas, residence. Sparrow, r. L.
Mineral Springs Co. TOwne q Eaton, stable.
Newton, DR.. G. B. Warren Woolen Co.
n. L. N. Il. r. r Western Union Tel.
Watts, DIR. p. r.
sTAFEORDvILLEs.
A. 8. Eaton, store, (psy station.)
HxDEvILLE.
Phoenix woolen Co.
oRcUTTvIILE.
STAFFORD HOLLOW.
Il. C. Holt, store, [pay station.I
AZ. GLYNNvILLE. lF...
Smith a. Cooley. - = .-.
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ever caught the sound, or ever will, Of this
militant bell shall stand upon the threshold
of the celestial cathedral while the bell
triumphant rings ont the question, are You
all heres may the joyful answer be, all
here !. NAB.
The Press., 1888-09-06

The handsomest lady in Stafford remarked
to friend the other day that she knew Kemp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs was q su-
perior remedy, as it stopped her cough in
stantly when other cough remedies had no
effect whatever. So to prove this and convince
you of it's merit, any druggist will give yon a
sample bottle free. Large size SOC and 81.
The Press., 1888-09-06

The population of Stafford is about 5000,
and we would say at least one-haf are troub-
led with some affection of the throat and
lungs, as those complaints are, according 10
statistics, more numerous than others. We
would advise all our readers not 10 neglect
the opportunity to call ON their druggist and
get q bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. Trial size free. Large bottles
6Oc and $1.09. Sold by all druggists.
The Press., 1888-09-06

TT goes right to the spot, !" said an old gen.
tleman, who found great benefit in Ayer'sSarsa-
parilla. He was right. Derangements of the
stomach, liver, and kidneys are moro speedily
remedied by this medicine than by any other.
It reaches the trouble directly.
The Press., 1888-09-06

HAY FEvER.-I have been great sufferer
from hay fever for Is years. I read Of the
many wondrous cures of Ely's Cream Balm
and thought would try it. In fifteen min
utes after one application was wonderfully
helped. Two weeks ago commenced using
it and now feel entirely cured. It is the
greatest medical discovery ever known OF
heard of.-Duhamel Clark, Lynn, Mass.
The Press., 1888-09-06

Passenger-"Do we stop long enough at
the next station 10 eat n sandwich 2" Con-
ductor-''No, sir; we stop only twenty min
utes."
The Press., 1888-09-06

Chronic nasal catarrh positively cured BY
Dr. Sage's Remedy. = -.e'
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GIRLS WANTED 70 make Rubber Shoes.
N Moderate ages while learning. When instruct
ed can from 81 to $1 80 more per day. Steady
work and prompt pay. AW
The Press., 1888-09-06

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
n iii. HOBB Y, Piano Tuner and Deal
We er in Pianos and Organs. Mansfield, Conn
IL Il. PATTEN, 81 Wells-st., Hart
Works. Mfs. sas esRf af stsord sprinss si
cIMoNDs Il BUHDETT, solici-
~ 1@GOF OF P@G0me@, Hartford Trust Co.'s
Block. Wm u. Simonds, Chae + Burdett
DEAL EsFAsTEau6 Personal Proper
10 ty bought SOLD and exchanged ON very reasonA-
BILE terms at smiledges Real Estate Agency, Stafford
Springs, Conn.
II w. CHANDLER, Insurance and
- Real Estate gency. Stafford Springs. Once at
residence ON WestfOrd Avenue.
n SMITH, Dentist, Warren's Block.
LIZ Best work at usual prices. ChlOroform, Gas
andEthe ofteeth
XK7M. A. COMINs. Horse and or
w Shoeing, Machine FOrgings and Repairing
done to order Also, builder and repaireE of astyles
of Wagons. south-st., Stafford Springs.
u n. CRANE, Manufacturer Of and
Il edealer in Harnesses, Robes, Bells, Fancy Lap
Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy Mats. etc.
A GENCY of TOlland County Mutu-
Office, with VIM. Smith 3 Co., Stafford Springs.
H. REED, Attorney at Law, Office in
- Stafford NationalBank building, EastMsin-st.
~ IT. PRESTON. Counselor at Law,
Os Notary Public, and REAL ESTATE AGENT, VIII
nngton Conn. .- , {.
.nR. SAMUEL DAVID g SOM
~ Physicians and Surgeons, Office West Mains
Telephone connection In ONCE.
GEO. HOLDING, nj. D., Stafford
~ Hollow. Office at Hotel. 80aug9m
"M. A. KING, Attorney and Conn.
w sellor at Law. Room Not, Wsrren Block.
NJ R. GRISWOLD. Dentist, S6s
11e Main-st., Hartford, Conn.,, Artificial teeth,
IS; the best, 91O.
u WAYLA ND PREsTON,Auc-
H. tiOmeoRo
EDWARD CONNOLLY, dealer in
~ 8Bl kiMdS Of CWG Stone Work. for
Buildings. Monumental Work and Masonry. Quar-
ries at Stafford. Conn.,, and Mt. Tom, Mass. Yard
29S Main-St., HOlyoke, Mass.
MISS IDELLA M. NICHOLS,
Methods Of Piano. ORG@m and Theory
OF M uShCs Sole Agent for Hv@Rs @m& Pond
RI@MON for Stafford Springs, Conn.,, and vicinity.
Cht0k0R1mgs H1Za0e0MS H@R0 0m2m and
other pianos selected when desired. Also Mason
and H@mltm Organs ~
Mrs. ABBIE Q. FISK r.. Meta
EASA NNR
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r =. CONVERSE,
Dealer in
FLOUR, GRAIN,
MEAL, FEED,
LIME and CEMENT.

Furniture OF all kinds.
Drain Pipe, Fertilizers, etc.
Opposite the Depot Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1888-09-06

"A GOD RELIABLE WOOD CHOPPERS
N WANTED-At South wilmington, to cut 600 70
10O0cords of W69d. g, HALL JR, d co.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-13

insane husband. To escape him she came to this city with three children, thinking she could support them here in peace The ex- citement of flight in connection with previous overwork, neglect and condition of health, induced an attack of nervous prostratien. She become unable to work and star vation seemed imminent. The neighbors supplied food for day or two and notified this office. Agent visited, notified New Haven Aid society and the United Workers who immediately aided; also learned former reside and sent letter of inquiry to town, police authorities and prominent citizens. Replies received clearly establishing truth of statements given and recommending charity. Mrs. M did not improve in health 50 free bed was obtained at the hospital and the Home for the Friendless received the children. After some weeks Mrs. M improved in condition so the family could be reunited. Aid society and United Workers continued help; friend in former place of residence gave rent money; town agent furnished doctor and United Workers nurse, clothing and delieacies during con- fnement. AS soon as Mrs. M was able work was furnished by the United Workers and a friendly visitor from this office, but as Mrs. M did not recover strength enough to earn her support help was continued as before until residence of relatives who are in comfortable circumstances was ascertained, and on their expressing willingness to care or the family transportation was furnished by the town agent and family sent to friends after being in the city just one year and cared for during entire period.
 There were ten sent to the County Home, three to the New Haven orphan asylum, twelve to the St. Francis asylum, eight to the Home for the Friendless, six to the hospital, enc to the Lakeville Home for Imbeciles and ten to the almshouse.
 There were sixty-one frauds exposed through the instrumentality of Agent Pres ton.
 In his report Agent Preston gives some very interesting facts concerning these. ex- posures.
 Many of the cases have been printed in the COURIER as they occurred.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-13
FROM ALL QUARTERS. | AN OLD TIME SNOW STORM, The Worst Seen In Many
 Years. BUSINESS STAND STILL. New York And New England
 Buried. THE NEW FOOTBALL RULES. Engineers Refuse To Haul
 %" Freight.
THE NEW FOOTBALL RULES.
A REGULAR WESTERN BLIzzARDy

A REGULAR R YVES FERN BLIZZARDY New York and New EnE1and Visited blythe worst Snow storm Known in Many Years.
 NEW YORK, March 12.-One of the heaviest snow storms that has visited this vicinity for twenty years set in soon after midnight and has continued with unabated fury to the present time, with the wind blowing gale from the north; thermometer 29. Of five hundred operators employed at the Western Union main office, New York city, only sev- enty- five showed up this morning. The wires were in bad shape. The storm eon- tinues without any indications of abating. Traffic on all the roads in the city, both sur face and elevated, is suspended. Many trucks and other conveyances had to be abandoned in the streets, owing to the deep snow which has drifted in high banks in all directions. It is impossible to ascertain how much dam age has been done in the city as the wires are down on every street. New York is com pletely isolated from Philadelphia and south, the wires being down since midnight and the trains on all roads ceased running at an early hour this morning, There has been no news received from the West since last night and the Western Union officials are unable to say when COmmuulSaClOu Wlbn Ju0 SOUIA 8Qu west will be restored. The few wires that are working in the East gre likely to give out at any nomont.
 PoUaHKEEPs1E,N.Y., March 12.-The snow storm which commenced here yesterday af ternoon and is still in progress is the heaviest experienced in several years. A heavy wind is blowing. The snow is twelve to eighteen inches deep. All the trains on the New York Central & Hudson River and West Shore roads are much behind time. No street cars are running here.
 NYAcK, N.Y., March 12,-The most ter rife snow storm experienced in years prevails along the lower Hudson to-day. Travel is entirely suspended in some parts of Roekland county Trains are detained by huge drifts, some fifteen to twenty feet high. In the western part of the county the mountain roads are impossible.
 BELLOWS FALLS, Vt., March 12.-One of the worst storms of the season set in last night, and in different parts of the county 12 to 15 inches of snow have fallen. At day light heavy wind began piling it badly and promises to be worse than the storm of Jan uary 26, which had not been surpassed for many years. Railroads are seriously blocked already and the storm increasing.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-13
SUGGESTIONS.
state House Rapairs.

state House Repairs.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 The committee on this work appear to be waiting, not knowing what to do first. Per haps 8 suggestion from those who have for many years been in it would be kindly re- garded. First and foremost, at once, now before the winter is over, open up the ground from the northeast corner of the building to the common sewer in Temple street, passing on and beyond the north side of the Center church. Opening the earth in warm weather is not healthy. Next make new ceilings of corrugated iron or hard wood instead of p1as- tering for the porches. This is needed in- mediately for safe entrance at the south end of the building. The entrance is now in daily use. Next examine and thoroughly repair the roof and the skylights. The fourth fiat or story next should be foored and put in order for storage and other pur+ poses Next, the third floor, of which the G. A. R. posts are in possession. Then or at some time fit up rooms on the second floor for the public library and reading rooms. The historical library should be added to the public library reference one after little | encouragement. Its great value should at once be utilized. To preserve the architec-
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-13
NORWICM,s J. COULD
He is a CobbIer and Not Nearly
 Rich as the Wizard of Wall Street

He is a CebbIer and Not Nearly SC
 Rich as the Wizard of Wall Street.
 NORWICH, March 11.-J. Gould of Nor
 wich is not related to and is not nearly SC rich as the wizard of Wall street, but he is a stayer. He is staying now in the lower half of an old building on the west side, the up-
 per half of which has been shaved off over
 his head.
 MT. Gould is an elderly cobbler. He is
 tall thin, bent and dark. He mends shoes
 in the lower story of the little shaggy brown
 two story house of the Widow Bromley,
 which is the oldest house on the west side.
 The house is so old and riokety that for sev-
 eral years it has seemed to be trying to sink
 down into the mud cut of sight.
 A week ago Widow Bromley, recognizing
 it's sinking inclination, sent workmen to tear it down. They went to work, saving and
 prying, and raised the roof. MT. Gould kept
 on mending shoes. Another day of work
 shaved off the upper story, and on the third
 day the huge, clumsy chimney was pulled out by the roots. J. Gould kept cobbline and said nothing. So the workmen went tc him and asked him if he was not going to gel out. The cohbler did not look up from his work of hammeripg on the heel of shoe Dub uc SaSolJ SIOOh LIS u5du dHO IShCu6u 1Ol more pegs. At this time the house looked like big bandbox with the ceiling of the lower story for flat roof and big square hole in the middle of the roof where the chimney had been. ''Then we'll lock you out tonight" saic the spokesman of the gang.
 After the cobbler quit work that day tht workmen locked his door and fastened tht windows. MT. Gould came back about nin' o'clock at night, scaled the walls of the dis | mantled building, went down through tn | chimney hole and slept on his shoe bench When the workmen arrived next morning | crawled upon the top of the box and peeret l through the chimney hole they saw MT l Gould below busily begging shoe. The. prepared to proceed with their work o demolition, but it was not long before wort came from Mrs. Bromley telling them t. stop. The widow had learned that sh could not trespass further on the premises o MT. Gould without mourning the risk of | suit in damages, inasmuch as the cobbler'
 lease of the lower story does not expire unti April 1.
 J. Gould is still mending shoes amid mol | tar and litter in the queerest looking strue | ture ever seen out of doors. If it should raj ! before April 1 he will know how it feels 1 be amphibious.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-13
< POLO.

Items of Interest 50 Lovers of the Sport.
 The game between Meriden and New Ha-
 ven which was to have taken place at the
 Polo rink last night was postponed indefinite
 V. The Meriden team could not get here.
 The adding of Valiant to the team will
 make 1t much stronger, because he is play-
 CT that not only plays we'll but he uses good judgment at critical points. That is the kind of person the New Haven team has long been in need of.
 Churchill is playing tremendous center for New Haven.-Meriden Journal. Waterbury has signed new goal tend, Eddie Reynolds. He was to have played las night. Babbitt will not be released The Waterburys might play better polo if their manager would discipline them as he ought. What three members of that team did here after Friday nights game was dis grace to polo. It caused considerable talk.
 Manager Lockwood should see hereafter that 1 his players leave their fair companions in Waterbury.
 The Hartfords play here next Friday night. The New Ravens are playing we'll and they are not going to be defeated if they can pos sibly help it.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-13

East St. Louis attempt to handle "Q" freight strike will certainly follow. Among the roads affected by this decision are the Wa bash, Illinois Central, the Yandalia, Ohio and Mississippi and Louisville and Nash ville
 An engineer of Missouri Pacific freight train yesterday, when his train had reached Tipton, Mo, discovered O., B. and 9. car on the train. He at once side-traeked the whole train at that station and it is still there
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-13
State Teachers, Exan.inattona.

Examinations for State teachers certif eates and for entrance to the Normal school will be held in the summer at the following places: Hartford, New Britain. Thompson vile, New Haven ,Meriden, Waterbury, Derby, Willimantic, Putnam, Winsted, New Milford, Litchfeld, Canaan, Norwich, New London, Stonington, Colchester, Bridgeport, South Norwalk, Stamford, Danbury, Middletown, Rockville, Stafford Springs,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-13
The RliEzard the west.

NEGAUNEE, Mich. Mar. 1s.-The two days blizzard just ending has been the worst of the year for the railroads. The Chicago and Northwestern train due here at seven o'clock last evening is stuck in the snow ten miles east of Esoanoba, while the southibound train is in the same predicament at Brampton. On the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic the Mackinaw division is closed to traffic, with the western express showed in on the east ern half of the division
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-13
WILL HANDLE NO ss Q :" FREIGHT

The Decision of Engineers on Several
 Western Systems.
 ST. LOUIS, Mo, March 12.-An important meeting of Brotherhood engineers was held at East St. Louis yesterday afternoon. There were over two hundred members present, rep resenting the engineers of all the railroads terminating at East St. Louis. It was decid- ed that no member should after o'clock last evening haul Chicago, Burlington and Quincy car or any consignment of <tQ' freight The resolution is very emphatic and If any of the thirteen roads centering at
Morning journal and courier., 1888-03-13
SULLIVAN roo OLD TO FIGHT.
He Will C0nhne Himself Hereafter t,
 

He Will C0nfine Himself Hereafter to
 Glove Matches.
 LONDON, March 12.-During breakfast at Criel it is reported that Sullivan expressed himself as being too old to enter therring and said he would con6ne his powers to sparring exhibitions and glove contests. The Sport ing Life says: "We never saw 8 man fight fairsr than Sullivan did Even when he was unintentionally spiked he only asked Mitch ell to be more careful. He has, we must ad- init, fallen from his high estate, but his de- thronenent made 8 man of him"