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The Press., 1888-08-23
NEARER HOME.

One sweetly solemn thought
 Comes to me OCT and o'er;
 I'm nearer my home to-day , Than l ever have been before.
 Nearer my Father's house,
 Where the many mansions be:
 Nearer the great white throne,
 Nearer the crystal sea-
 Nearer the bound of life,
 Where we lay our burdens down
 Nearer leaving the cross,
 Nearer gaining the crown
 But that silent, unknown stream
 Rolls dark before my sight
 Whose waves on the other side
 Break on a shore of light.
 Oh if my mortal feet
 Have almost gained the brink,
 If it be l am nearer home
 Even to-day than think.
 Father, perfect my trust
 Let my spirit feel, in death,
 That her feet are firmly set
 On the rock of a living faith.
 CA gentleman visiting China had been intrusted with packages for a young man from his friends in the United States, and after inquiry learned that he might proba- bly, be found in a certain gambling house. He went thither, but, not seeing him, de- termined to wait, in the expectation that he might come in. The place was bed lam of noises, men getting angry over their cards, and frequently coming to blows. Near him sat two men-one young, the other about forty years of age. They were betting and drinking in terrible way, the elder one giving utterance con tinuslly to the foulest profanity. Two games had been finished, the young man losing each time. The third game, with fresh bottle of brandy, had just begun, and the young man sat lazily back in his chair while the older shuified the cards, and the young man, looking carelessly about the room, began humming a tune. He went on till at length he began to sing the beautiful lines of Phoeby Gary, as quoted above; the elder stopped dealing the cards, stared at the singer a moment, and throwing the cards on the floor, ex- claimed: Harry, where did you learn that hymnr What hymn? Why, the one that you've been singing The young man said he did not know what he had been singing, when the older repeated the words, with tears in his eyes, and the young man said he had learned it in Sunday school in Amerida. Come, said the older, getting up; come, Harry, here's what won from you; go and use it for some good purpose. As for me, as God sees, have played my last game and drank my last bottle. have misled you, Harry, and am sorry. Give me your hand, my boy, and say that, for old America's sake, if for no other, you will quit this in- fernal business
 "The gentleman who tells the story tor. iginally published in the Boston Daily News) saw these two men leave the gam bling house together, and walk away arm ill arm. "-C Christian USlion.
The Press., 1888-08-23

WHO HE Is-E. Stevens Henry comes of good Massachusetts stock, being 6 na. tive of Gill, that state. He came to Rock. vile when quite young, and received most of his education in the public schools of the town. Like most boys who were brought up to know what work and inde pendence means, he did not lay up his cd. ucational portion in g napkin, but contin- ued to develop the same in connection with his natural abilities, and as a result he is practically of more value to the public in general than most of the college bred men of today. He has for several years occu. pied the position of treasurer of the Peo. ple's Savings Bank, is a director of the First National Bank, treasurer of the Tol. land County Fire Insurance Company, and is, or has been, director in the First Ma tional Bank of Willimantic. Ever since arriving at the age of manhood he has been identified with the social and commercial interests of the village. Starting out as 8 clerk in country store, and working his way into commercial work and society, having the ability to save and shrewd. ness to invest, he has gained a competency which few men at his age m country town possess. Nor has he hoarded his gains, but the village people can point with pride to his the best block in town containing stores, bank, offices, and nice opera house. He also contributes liberal ly to the various interests of the village
 Whenever he has any 'axes to grind, he 'planks the money" for the same on the spot. Financially, he is far-seeing, care ful, and exerts judgment unsurpassed by few. The funds of the state will be per fectly safe in his hands. He is a stauncl republican, but for the sake of putting such an one one of their townsmen in tho treasurer's office, doubtless many of oppo site political faith will cast their votes fol him. Holland County Leader.
The Press., 1888-08-23

The population of Stafford is about [, 900, and we would say at least one-half are troub- led with some affection of the throat and lungs, as those complaints are, according to statistics, more numerous than others. We would advise all our readers not to neglect the opportunity to call on their druggist and get bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. Trial size free. Large bottles 50c and $1s09. Sold by all druggists.
The Press., 1888-08-23

Rockville Journal: The town of Vernon has been highly honored, as we'll as the individual, in the nomination of Hon. D. Stevens Henry for state treasurer.
The Press., 1888-08-23

A perfect complexion, free from pimple or blemish, is very rarely seen, because few peo- pie have perfectly pure blood. And yet, all disfguring eruptions are easily removed by use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Try it, and sur prise your friends with the result.
The Press., 1888-08-23

The handsomest lady in Stafford remarked to friend the other day that she knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs was su- perior remedy, as it stopped her cough in- Htantly 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 $1.
The Press., 1888-08-23
4 MILD ADMONPTION. (Willimantic Chronicle.)

Curse Pennsylvania, and the traitor, Sam Randall II P,stssGm StGsed1ssd.
 No, neighbor, you are wrong. In this campaign we are glad to welcome you to the democratic ranks of Connecticut, and to assist in the discussion in the greti question which President Cleveland has made the chief issue of the coming election, but the democratic party in, Con- Enecticut is not so large that it can afford to especially, 50 great sa leader as Sam Ran. Ada1l. Fully one. half of the democratic party in this state believe in the policy oi protection, but they should not be excom, municated on that account no party can succeed on that line. "Free Trade'' must not be the shibboleth of the democratic party this year "Tariff Revision" must be the watchword. Free Traders and Pro tectionists both want that. 9z .-.
The Press., 1888-08-23

There are many persons in this vicin- ty who will remember R. J. Finley, local real'estate agent here 8 number. of years ago, located first in Holland, later in Nor wich. He has been nominated for lieu tenant.governor of Kansas by the prohibi- tionists. Mir. Finley resides at Abilene, and is in the grocery trade. Wonder if he pays for his papers now?
The Press., 1888-08-23

Don't disgust euerybody by hawking, blow ing and splitting, but use Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy and be cured.
The Press., 1888-08-23

Hon. R. G. Hooper, of Montville, who died last Thursday, had many ac. quaintances in Stafford, and was liked by all who knew him. He was father of Miss Hooper, the we'll known elocutionist.
The Press., 1888-08-23

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. l OFFICE OF sC0MPTR0LLER OF THE CURRENCY - Washington, July 27th, 1888. WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence pre-
 " scented to to the undersigned, it has been made to appear that The First National Bank of Stafford Springs, " in the Borough of Stafford Springs in the County of Holland, and State of Connecticut, has compiled with all the provisions of the Statutes of the United States, required to be complied with before an association shall be authorized to the business of banking. .s gan 4aN V
 Now therefore I, Jesse D. Abrahams, Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency do hereby certi fy that First National Bank of Stafford Springs in the Borough of stafford Springs in the County of commence the business of Banking as provided in section ffty-One hundred and sxty-nine of the Re- vsed Statutes of the United States.
 In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal of office this 27th day of July, 1888.
 lLs Ss] J. D. ABRAHAMS.
 Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency.
The Press., 1888-08-23
'sAs glares the tiger on his foes,
 Hemmed in by hunters, spears and bows, And, ere he bounds upon the ring, Golack. tha nhinct of his sr,ninc. 9

And, ere he bounds upon the ring
 Selects the object of his spring."
 So disease, in myriad forms, fastens it's fangs upon the human face Ladies who suf- fer from distressing ailments peculiar to their sex should use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip- ton. It is positive cure for the most com plicated and obstinate cases of leucorrhea, excessive flowing, painful menstruation, un- natural suppressions, prolapsus, or falling of the womb, weak back, ''female weakness, " anteversion, retroversion, bearing down sensa- tions, chronic congestion, inflammation and ulceration sof the womb, inflammation, pain s'internal heat"
The Press., 1888-08-23

Hudson Register The times are dull for reporters just now, and one accosted a gentleman in city not far distant as fol. lows 4 r..
 "Any news today, judge ?"
 Mot thing the weather isssomewhat warmer, that's all. You might say, if you like, though, that have been at my farm in the country for a week" $F
 "All right. Anything new in the coun. try ?"
 ""Nat thing. The corn is growing splendidly. I've been putting a new rool on my barn, if that'll make an ltem."
 Anything else?" ss }
 "Well, my brother from Ohio is visiting me. That'll do as a personal, suppose. There's really no news. I wouldn't have come in from the farm only I had to hunt up the coroner"
 'FThe coroner Why r
 "My hired man murdered his wife last night. But I'll have to go; you might say that my little boy Willie is recovering from bad attack of diphtheria.
 This is leaf from the memoirs of a re- porter who died with g broken heart in conjunction with a rope attached to a beam in his wretched garret.
The Press., 1888-08-23
EE4E fAIs [For The Press.l
SHERIDAN.
BY wAr. LAWSON

A soldiers rest is thine, *fy-E
 Thou bravest of the brave, .- Holding unbroken line, .f.s--.-ss --
 Unvanquished by the grave. . Ef Thy valor through all time
 Shall ring in every home, A nation at thy shrine
 Pay but the homage won By glorious deeds, and fire -..-.
 That kindled every breast, That spurred the son and sire,
 And thrilled with that unrest That nothing but the grave,
 Or victory, could still, All brothers were, all brave,
 Moved by thy mighty will. .,..... To will and do were thine, fs
 Onward, forever on, An avalanche, thy line
 Bore down and victory won. A nation mourns her dead,
 Her watch-tower stricken down, The eagle eye hath fled, Thy loss is all our own. Sleep on thou mighty dead,
 Thy glorious warfare OCT, Rest in thy hallowed bed, ~ Thou'rt mourned from shore to shore.
The Press., 1888-08-23
1 NEEDHAM.

PUITERFIELD'S Wood Yard D is unusually well stocked with wood which will be delivered either Sawed, Split or Im Four FOO! AemRtAs Large orders. filled Sli- fecGAy from the WOO6sIOte Inoulre onr prices before buying elsewhere, o'.
 Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1888-08-23

A little 5-year-old in Washington evi- dentiy appreciates her mother because she is her mother, but the sentiment is not unmixed with self appreciation.
 Mamma, she said The other day at the table, 'sguess what laly. said about you at Sailie's party last night.
 'What was it dear 21
 ''She said you wers the sweetest little girls mother in Washington. F..
The Press., 1888-08-23

Stafford Telsphase Directory. F Stafford Central Office in Stafford National Rank Building; Stafford Springs Miss FANNY L. SPARROW, manager.
 UBScRIBERs-sTAFFoRD SPRINGS. Buck, E. A., store. The Press office. converse, Julius, residence. Rawitser Bros., res. Cooley, W. H., residence. i" " office Dennis, K: c., office. Smith E Cooley, office Holmes c. J., ofice.- Smith, Dr. F. l., - HAYWOOD, C. F., residence. 1st Nat. Bank of s. s. Mclaughlin, Jas.. residence. Sparrow F l., Mineral springs Co. ToWne 6 Eaton stable NeWt0n, pr: C. B. Warren WoOlen Co. N. l.. N k. It. Western Union Tel. ~ .es= -srae $Sf Watts, Dr. P. R.
 sTAFFoRDyILLE. A. s. Eaton, store, (pay station.)
 HYDEvILLE. Phen'x Woolen Co.,
 ORCUTTVILLE. Ellis, Converse & Co.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW. H. c. Holt, store, (pay station.) ~ - - -. CLIENTELE.
The Press., 1888-08-23
ANTHONY ADAMS 1?

Every week shall add some new attraction to this department, where you will find Real Bargains at from 5 cts. to 25 cts including articles that will help you to make your house work easy, and your kitchen and din ing room attractive, consisting of articles in
The Press., 1888-08-23

MRS. ABBLE s. FISKE. Meta
 4I1 RhyafCfRM OF Christian SckAm1fSt Conn.,, will answer calls from those who wish to be healed of any form of mental or bodily dlsease. No drugs or medicine given. This system. 9ately anpersede them alL Will give talks at resi- dences If expenses are paid, subjects relating to the destroying of sickness, sin and death 17may1yr
The Press., 1888-08-23
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Ill. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and Deal Os CT in Pianos and Organs. Mansfield, Conn
The Press., 1888-08-23

IDEAL ESTATE and Personal Proper 4V ty bought, sold and exchanged on very reasona- 6e terms at Smiledge's Real Estate Agency, Stafford
The Press., 1888-08-23
cRocKERY,

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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
THE TARIFF DEBATE.
THE DISCUSSION WILL LAST LONGER
THAN EXPECTED.
Republicans Finding the Necessity Of
Doing Lots of Talking-Prospects OF
the Bills Passage Very Favorable
Capital Notes.
Special Dispatch to The Appeal.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal
WASHINGTON, May LIT is now ex-
pected that the general debate on the
tariff bill will be continued for the entire
period set by the resolution OF the ways
and means committee. 1t was hoped that
the supply of speeches would give out be-
fore the seventeen days had expired, but
today Mr.. Mckinney told Mr.. Mills that
there were more men Oh the Republican
side now desiring to make speeches than
there were at the commencement. II will
probably be the 10Th ofthe month before the
consideration of the bill under the five
minutes rule is begun q caucus of Demo-
Gratis will be held next week to decide on
the course to be pursued by the party, and
the manner in which the discussions shall
be handled. An effort will be made TO
compel the attendance of all the members
who are in favor of the bill, during the
discussion, in order that no part of the bill
may be voted down owing TO the absence
OF its supporters The prospects of the
passage OF the bill are, according to Mr..
Mills, very favorable.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
o,,mor,.. JrsIIcc pe,,l,,I.

Next Friday. Saturday and Sunday con.
ccr,s will be given at Jackson Mound park
by Patrick Gilmore and his famous band,
distinguished soloists and chorus. The
opening concert win DO given on Friday
night, and for which q mos, attractive
program has been prepared, including
"Crowned with the Tempest" by Sig.
Tgliapictru, and chorus, and The "Siar.
spanglcd Banner" with chorus and ariil.
lcry accompaniment Concerts will also
be given saturday matinee aud
night and Sunday matinee aud night.
Tho great band organization con.
tnins n largo number Of famous
6oloisls. including Libcmti, the renowned
oonctist. Ia addition 90 the grand chorus
of 100 voices there are such distinguished
soloists ~ Nine. Annie louise Tanner,
Sgna. Carlolta Maconda, Mile Helene
Molinc. Sig. Henry Baticsilnel Sig. Tag.
liapicira, aud Others The whole Is a
musical aggregation not equallcd, much
lcss exccllcd, In tho United States. In
order TO accommodate people living nj
distance, arrangements have been made
Tor one faro for round trip on all the rail
roads leading into Memphis. Seats can be
secured and reserved by sending remit
tancca 70 y. Levy, Manager Gilmore Fcs-
tyai, Memphis. The box Office IL open
.aaiiy nj T.. Niislnann K Co. g Music store.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
LOCAL MATTERS IN BRIEF.

The police are on the lookout for two
carpenters, brothers, by the name OF Vic
DRY, who live in Fort Pickering, for stab
bling young mechanic by the name of
John Owens The difficulty occurred
Sunday night last about halfa square from
jackson Mound park. All OF the parties
had been over at the mound during the
evening and were all considerably under
the influence OF beer and liquor. On their
way home the trio became engaged in a
quarrel, and both the Vicory's pounced
upon Owens. Between them they sue
ceeded in stabbing their victim seven
times. The most serious wounds are n
deep long cash just above the heart, and
the other in the abdomen which laid the
unfortunate mans entrails bare. Beside
this there is long ugly cash in the left
side, and one finger was completely severed
from the left hand. He is lying at the
point OF death at his clearinghouse ON the
corner OF Kansas avenue and Gholson
street The Nicorys have so far avoided
arrest but the police are on their tracks.
A POULTRY SHOW THIS FALL.
At meeting of the directors OF the In.
terstate Poultry and Pet Stock association.
held at Duily's hotel Monday afternoon, it
was decided to hold poultry show in
Memphis during the coming fall. There
will be hundreds of all kinds OF pure bred
poultry Of every known variety on exhibit
ton by all poultry breeders Of any note.
WHY rs MoREHEAD MISSING.
I. II. Morehesd, foreman Of the Vance
street ear stables, disappeared from homo
last Tuesday, and has not been heard Of
since. His wife is greatly distressed and
leans that he either committed suicide or
has been foully dealt with. On the other
hand, those who know Morehead discredit
the theory that he Is dead, but freely say
that he has absconded with his employers
money, and leaving a number OF bad
debts behind him. He had perfect ma
MIA for gambling, and is supposed 10 have
lost considerable money in that way. lie
has been in the employ Of the car company
for four years past.
MAD DOG cREATEs A PANIC.
People in the vicinity Of Monroe and
Second streets yesterday afternoon were
thrown into great excitement at the APP
yearance of big yellow cur dog running
down Monroe, swapping and biting at
everything in sight. The dog ran directly
into Forests livery stable and into stall,
where he continued his mad antics until
one OF the stable employees killed il with
Il spako. At the approach Of the dog men
scattered in all directions. Attorney Cas-
sells climbed a telegraph pole, and could
not be persuaded 20 come down until as.
sured the dog was dead.
4 GIRL USES KNIFE oN 4 nov.
Amanda Gage, aged fourteen years, and
Dave White, fifteen years, both colorcd,
are prisoners at the police station. The
charge against the girl is the malicious cut.
ting Of White, who is charged with disor-
DERBY conduct They claim that the cut
ting was accidental and done at play.
White is driver OF one OF the city carts,
and instead OF being at work stopped to
see the girl. She claims that he struck
her several rhps with his whip, and she
cut him with knife she had borrowed
from him, but il was unintentional.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
'Sa.Irc Hn,,cnberg.

TIM CHINESE CASE CONTINUED.
Tho neutrality-suspicious. Chi.
ncsc case in this court, which consists Of u
peace VIBRANT sworn ont by lee Sing, a
Jefferson street laundryman, AGAINST Fan
Keo, creditor OF his from indianapolis,
who threatened To kill him II he did not
paw long standing debt, was called in
this court again yesterday afternoon. and
continued 10 May Is. The grounds for n
continuance IL 10 enable the court
10 have the benefit Of an inn
partial interpreter, which cannot
he had In this city owing 30
the inciional lines which have been
drawn. An interpreter will be brought
from New York. lie Is said to be one Of
the most intelligent English speaking
members 81 his race in the country, aud IL
a very dcvout Christian.
Another phase has been given 20 the
legal contest, which the Chinese mus, give
n great deal OF weight 10, and IN addition
60 Pan kie being a Highlander, he comes
here hs the representative Of one Of the
wcalthiest Cinnamon In San Francisco,
who has formed plan Of controlling all
the laundTies In this city. Tho partisans
oi Ice Sing regard this ~ move 10 run
them out Of business, and out 81 the city.
KErESTgD ov nm MADNESS.
Annie Mailey, the mistress Of Joe West,
the dIuyman, whom she had arrested
Monday afternoon on three chargcs-two
OF which were rious oilcnscs into
court yesterday afternoon, Withdrew the
warrants and paid the cost.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
TopAY's rnoonAM
spar, a, Mn.hinEton.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The attendance
at Ivy City today was good and the track
in fine condition. The races were good.
On Thursday w. Il. Jennings will send
his stable 20 Louisville.
First race-Six furlongs, purse $500,
divided Five starters, with Mona, the
fayorite, at SO TO $40 for the field. She
won easily, Revolt second, Maroon third.
Tine El7l. Pools paid 1886.
Second Race-liandicap sweepstakes.
with $500 added, OF which 500 10 second
honsr; milo and sixteenth. There were
but four starters, Bronzomartc being the
fayorite nj s25; Bcss aud Queen Of Eliza
beth, $40 each, and Brookiul, $40. In the
stretch Bcss took the lead and won easily,
Brookiul second. Queen Of Elizabeth third.
Tme-l:j2l. Pools paid $500
Tho third race was the Brentwood stakes
for two-year-olds, with $1,000 added, OF
which 500 10 second and 500 10 third:
five furlongs. There wero six starters.
Holiday and Hot Scotch sold for SIS,
against SIS for Seymour, $40 for Bonnie
Park and Emma lIanly aud - for Single
stone. As the horses passed tho three
iourths post, Seymour led, but in the
stretch Holiday made dash and won, Bon.
ME Park second, Seymour third. Time,
l:30. Pools paid 5000.
Fourth Raco-Tho Army and Navy
stakes, s25 each, with $500 added. Of which
500 20 second one mile. There were FIVE
starters. Leiriiia was the favorito at 500,
Young Duke $50, Romp SIS, field sl5.
At the thpc-quaricr pole Young Duke
made a splendid burst and passed under
the wiru neck in front Of Jctritia second,
and Sam Keene third. Time Pools
paid $3.50.
Fifth Race-six iurlongs with selling
allowances. Had eight starters. Tho Geld
sold for S95, Eleanor G so and Crichton
81. Cnchton won by four lengths. Clay
Patio second and Sequel third. Time
l:lo. Pools paid slS3j.
Mn ROM. Ill... ali a.ulI
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
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