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The Press., 1888-02-02

Paterson, N. J. Press "John, have you charged that ham ?" asked a grocer of his clerk few mornings since.
 "What ham?" was the question in an- swer.
 "That ham that was sold about 10 min- utes ago." .,..-.
 q did not know that ham had been sold did not sell any"
 "Well, did, and don't remember to whom I sold it. Do you not remember ?"
 "This is the first knew of any ham being sold" ..E "-... o1 - The grocer thought be had lost the price of the ham. Not so the clerk. He looked over the list of orders and tried to remember. the persons who had been in the store that morning. Then he charged the ham to every one of these persons, IF in all. .a..
 Sixteen of these will kick" remarked the clerk, land the 17th is the man who got the ham," s. urt
 The proprietor raised the clerks wages and took drink.
 Both anxiously watched the result. Of the 17 persons to whom the ham had been charged, just four did the kicking act the rest paid their bills without further inquiry, so the grocer got paid IS times for the ham.
The Press., 1888-02-02

Did understand you to say that you had had considerable experience with the Indians in the west 2' inquired a man on an eastern train of tall stranger.
 "Yes, I suppose have"
 "What do consider the outlook for their civilization
 "Poor, very poor. They. don't seem to le rn anything. Why, sir, only last week traded one of the most intelligent of them an old horse, blind in both eyes, and all crippled up generally, for two ponies, and he never knew he was cheated. "I cant understand why it is the Indian don't i'm prove more."
 "Well, that looks bad for them, sure enough. I suppose you have a ranch near one of their reservation ?'
 "Oh, no, I'm no rancher," replied the stranger as he threw his leg over the arm of the seat ''no, I'm a missionary was sent out by the William Penn Missionary Society of Philadelphia, and have lsbored among the red brethren for the last twenty years. "
The Press., 1888-02-02

On New'Year's Day two well-known De- troiters took their solemn affidavits not to refer to the weather again for the next twelve monts. While both were acquaint- ed, neither know of the others resolve. They met yesterday on A street corner. One was holding his ears and the other rubbing his nose.
 "Wen ?" queried one, as he hnmped over to the icy blasts.
 Well ?" replied the other. as he Vigor- ously stamped his feet
 They looked at each other and waited. Then they looked around them and waited.
 "Umph r. grunted one.
 "Umph r't grunted the other.
 Then they looked at each other and wait ed some more. It was cold enough for them, but they had sworp.off. Yes, it was a regular blizzard, but they were bound uot to say SO, They finally walked away from each other, and both were heard growling |:
 "Well, that Blank has got to be reeu- lar douRhhead r'
The Press., 1888-02-02

A retired army surgeon in London pois- oned his wife. Two weeks later he mar red his mistress three days later still he was arrested on an indictment. In ten days more he was convicted and within two weeks afterward he was hanged. Only six weeks elapsed between the commission and discovery of his crime, and only four weeks between its discovery and its expia- tion on the gallows. This is genuine jus
The Press., 1888-02-02

Prof Chamberlain, of the Storrs Agri- cultural School, at a recent dairymau's s convention said he had met dairyman two days ago who neglected to salt his COWS for a number of days, and then salt ed liberally for three days, and his cream at the creamery dropped from seventeen spaces to eIght. He was not ready to say whether this was caused by over-salting, and should experiment further. The pro- fessor's own experience was that salting was a habit with stock and not necessity. He did not salt his cattle at the MerIden farm for eighteen years, and then they would not touch it.
The Press., 1888-02-02

OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, 1888. 9.- The aim of this magazine is to interest children just at the time they begin to read frr themselves, and lead them along for a year or two with pictures and stories and ,pleasAnt tasks,so pleasant as to make them forget the task part altogether. A dollar g year. Five cents for sample copy. D.. Lothrop Company, Roston.
The Press., 1888-02-02

BABY1AND, 18s3-In general it will be about tue same as in '87. There will also be lot, of jingle bits, and story hits, and pie tnre bits, 50 many as to make you wonder where the next years entertainment is to come from. Fifty cents year copy sent for five cents. D. Lothrop Company, Boston. '-'
The Press., 1888-02-02

Vick's Magazine The way house plants thrive on the dregs of coffee left at break fast is admirable. Bowker itself hardly turns out stronger leafage or such thick bloom, The grounds are good mulch on the top of the soil, but little care must be given not to let them sour and get musty in coolish, damp weather.
The Press., 1888-02-02

You will never regret sending three ? cent
 stamps to pay postage to A. F. Ordway < Co 1, Boston, Mass, for a copy of Dr. Kaufmann's s lustrations j. of great value to every family.
The Press., 1888-02-02

Group, whooping cough, sore throat, suds den cold, and the lung Troubles peculiar to children are easily controlled by promptly administerin4 Ayers Cherry Pectoral. This remedy is safe to take and certain in it's action.
The Press., 1888-02-02
Iowa Mortgage Comply. t- Capital Sfoo, 900.

CONNECTICUT CHARTER GRANTED 1886. This Company offers for sale some choice LOANS secured by mortgage upon farms in Iowa and other western states, bearing good rates of interest; PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST GUARANTEED, and payable at the oficesof the company, in Hartford or at the United States Bank, of Hartford.
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 JEFFREY 0. PHELPS, President. U. o. PHELPS. JR., Treasurer.
The Press., 1888-02-02

A venerable New Yorker recently adver- tised asking any one who would wish to go to Europe under pleasant auspices to apply to him and giving his address. This advertisement was seen late last night by a young man who had been dining freely. He cogitated awhile and told the club porter to call cab, into which porter and cabby hoisted him. He told the man to drive to the address given in the advertise meat. Arriving there he WAS assisted to the sidewalk, and with much dignity or dered the cabby to practice on the knock of the old fashioned residence. The ad- vertiser stuck his venerable head out of the window and howled "What do you nearby waking me up at this hour?" '.au
 stComet 'aasher 'vartisement. T
 ''Well, sir what have you to say ?" s,s
 "That's orrl, I've come to shay verry shorry, but Icap't go with you. Goo ni.''
The Press., 1888-02-02

State Grange Master Hale has appoint ed Orson s. Wood of Ellington deputy for Holland County, and Geo. T. Sanger of Canterbury for Windham County.
The Press., 1888-02-02

A FORTUNATE AND GRATEypL WoMAN.- Mrs. J, H. Giles, of Everett, Pa, says, ''I suffered for many, years from Kidney and Gravel trouble. Besides, had othef com plaints common to my sex. began using Dr. David Kennedy's Farorite Remedy, of Rondout, N. Y few words tell tho result. I sm happy and perfectly we'll woman once more. Thanks to Dr, Kentucky and his Fa- vorIte Remedy. Price VI. 19i4w
The Press., 1888-02-02

Too much cannot be said in censure of the interruptions adulterations of food products.
 Many persons are made ill and wonder at the cause. Ask your grocer for the best hard made, that bearing the brand of eperry and Rarnes ..sss 70 .. .ss- e... sa E ask1E J 2
The Press., 1888-02-02

Boston Courier; Wife lpleAdingly): "rm afraid, George, you do not love me as we'll as you used to do."
 Husband "Why ?n
 Wife; Because you always let me got up " Husband: "Nonsense, my lovei Your get ting up to light the fire makes mo love YOU all the more saElFRl1e Qr
The Press., 1888-02-02

'I wouldn't put one of my darters up to marryin' fer riches alone fer nothin' in the world, "said an Arkansas matron to a neigh. bor, and yit it's some times as easy to fall iu love with one that's got ten or fifteen dollars and two of three good 6ddles as it Is with one that ain't got nary fiddle to his name. But, mind ye, aint argyfyin' in fIvor of marvin for riches. II nirf
The Press., 1888-02-02

Mir. John Ferguson we'll l-known resi- dent of Ceylon and newspaper proprietor, has addressed letter Go the secretary of the Anti-Opium society on the value of aul. phate of quinine, or even the inferior al- kaloids from oinohona bark, as prophylac- tics and tonics, especially in low.lying and malarfal districts, where peoplesare addict ed to the use of opium in order to relieve the fever depression. The prevalence of opium craving in many parts of the world is due, says Mir. Ferguson, to the people being subject to a low type of fever. This IS largely the case in China. Ip England it has been shown that the consumption of opium, chiefly in the form of Iaudanum, is very large in the fen districts and along the lower banks of the Thames. especially about Gravesend. A Lincolnshire village druggist stated some years ago, in Q letter published in the newspapers, that he sold about two gallons of laudannm per month, retail, besides sixteen or twenty ounces of opium itself, mostly to women of the poor CT classes, who must pinch themselves seri- ously in many ways Co purchase the lux pry. Many, he said, consume an ounce of opium a week, some considerably more. The main cause of this craving, according to MT. Ferguson, is that the people live in low and malarial localities, and he suggests that qulnine removes the craving and acts as q substitute for laudanum. He quotes from Mir. Colquhonis travels in China to show that the Chinese, even in the remote inland districts along the Canton river, know the efficacy of quinine in superseding the need of opium, aud possibly in Curing the taste and desire for it. A few years ago the prices of quinine and cinchona sl- kaloids were prohibitory to poor people, hut the cultivation of fhe tolat1t in India Ceylon and Java has reduced the price of the best sulphates of quinine from Joe, los, and even 1Ss an ounce to half crown, and even to less. In 1872 Il, ,457 pounds of cipchona bark was exported from Ceylon now the export is from 1S, 900, 900 to 15,. 000, 900 pounds But, although the whole sale price of qninine is SO enormously re- duced, the retail prices are frequently still calculated on the rate from time immemo- rial of @ an ounce, which is purchased at less than 3s.-London Times.
The Press., 1888-02-02

Henry Pease died at Albany, Ills. Jan. 9th, aged S8 years. He was native of Somers, and brother of Noah Pease of Ellington and Dr. Giles Pease of Rockville. In 1928 he went to Missouri ,and purchased the noted Iron Mountains, now valued at millions, at $135 per acre. Later he re- moved to Illinois.
The Press., 1888-02-02

Two old sports accustomed to catch the granger at poker are playing against one an other. ssa '- HF -. N
 1T call you. What ye got?' 5eg , -Four aces" - .a M5
 "What's yer outside card I've got four aces myself. ."-San FrGncisco Chronicls
The Press., 1888-02-02
ANationalN alNeWspaper,
AGAINST THE SALOON.

The MAIL AND EXPRESS is the recognized National organ of the great AnttGaIOon Ro- publican movement. It believes that the liquor traffic as 1t exists to-day in the United States is the enemy of society. Q fruitful source Of corruption in politics, the ally of an arcny. school of cEimc, and, with Its avowed purpose of seeking, to, Corruptly control elections and legislation, Is menace to the public welfare and deserves the condemnar tion of all good men. s..s.,1 ...
The Press., 1888-02-02

r HI. REED, Attorney at Law. office in D stafford National Bank building, EAstMain-st.
The Press., 1888-02-02

BEWARE OF SwRDLERs.--We have exposed, during the past year, many swindlers, who advertise, under the name of medicine. vile compounds which only increase human suf fering. To all who need pure medicine and blood purifier, we can honestly recommend sulphur Bitters -EditOr Stss.
The Press., 1888-02-02

~ 1T. HI NSON, Attorney and Counsel Als slorat Law. over stafford springs Post Gfice.
The Press., 1888-02-02
RUslNlEssg .pEREcToRY.

DEAL ESTATE and Personal Proper nfty bought sold gnasexchanged tn very l1ua- Die terms ut Smil"dge's Real kstate Agency, Stafford springs, Conn.
The Press., 1888-02-02

~ III. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and Deal- Oo CT in Pianos and Organs. Mansfield, Conn
The Press., 1888-02-02

O H. BIDWELL, AuctiOneer. Os Page's Block, Main-st. g
The Press., 1888-02-02
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' w. CHAND LER, Insurance and 9 Real Estate gency, stafford Springs. Office at residence ondNe NestfOrd Avenue.
The Press., 1888-02-02

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 need of profitable work that can be done while living at home should at once send their addresses to Hallett 6 Co, Portland. Maine and ceiye free full infornation how ehs esx of a ages can earu from e6 to s95 per day and upwaPdshC. thry live You gre sarfedfree OaRtal not requirad, asome have made over sso in Rsinge shss work ssasAh succeeds e2 8sa5ef
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~ V'sT.PRESTON, Counselor at Law, | O'e Notary Public, and REAL ESTATE AGENT, Will
 Ington, Conn.
The Press., 1888-02-02
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O4S AAAL1 EOAbOEI1SAN 1A tN. Opposite City Hall. Ceart HCuse, Pest once, AaS adyoining Brooklyn Bridge, N. F city. 1O0mays A1.O0 ger GDRy @mda Upxwmrd~e Ladies' Dining Rooms and Gentfemens cafe with un- 's exeeied servce.F S sTHOMASsIs FRENCH.
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The Press., 1888-02-02

DR. SAMUEL DAVID & SON, 1I Physicians and Surgeons, Office West Mains Telephonic connection in office. @&
The Press., 1888-02-02

1T SMITH Dentist Warren's Block. kIo Best work at usual prices Chloroform, Gas and administered for painless extraction
The Press., 1888-02-02

MIMI. A. COMINS, Horse and OK w Shoeing; Machine Forgings and Repairing done to order Also, builder andrepairer of alstyles of Wagons. South-st., Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1888-02-02

4 GENCY of Holland County Mutn- "A Ml Fire InASs Cos at J. W. CHANDELIERS office, with Wm. Smith & Co.,, stafford Springs.
The Press., 1888-02-02

MIMI. A. KING. Attorney and Coun- w sellor at Law. Room No.7, Warren Block.
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E N. CRANE, Manufacturer of and
 L sdealersfn Harnesses, Robes, Bells, Fancy Lap Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy N ats, etc.
The Press., 1888-02-02

M. R. GRISWOLD, Dentist, S6S AN4s Main-st., Hartford, Conn.,, Artificial teeth,
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-30

That the head of the Republican presi-
dental ticket will be 4 western man
seems now to be conceded on ali hands.
In commenting upon the endorsement
given Senator Allison by the Republi-
cans of Iowa and his availability and
prospects for success the Boston Herald
says: Senator Allison has received his
send-off in Iowa. 1t was well done.
Iowa is not one of the pivotal states. but
it is state that may be made possible
fighting ground for the Democrats if the
Republicans shall achieve in fun their
Burbon purposes with the tariff. Sena-
tor Allison's strength among the western
candidates strikes us as important. and
for this reason: He is the man of progress
sive tendencies who stands best with the
machine element. 1t is not 10 be sup
posed that he would naturally take as
readily to progress as Judge Gresham or
Mr. Lincoln: but what they favored from
impulse Mr.. Allison might favor from
policy. He has clear head and long
one, and is as able to appreciate what
the Republican party must do to main
tain itself with the country as the next
man."
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-30
KANSAS NOTES.

Atchison is following the example Of
Emporla and Osage City and has ap-
pointed lady clerks Of election.
The employment Of pretty young ladies'
as ushers at the Congregational church
at Ottawa has broken up several Sunday
poker games al that place.
j. =. Shaner was last week acquitted
on the charge Of murdering John Ganl.
near Lost Springs. Thomas Morgan Is
still held for the murder. William,
Wakefield was also acquitted at his tina!
for Arson on Saturday. We are glad 10
hear it.--Peabody Gazette.
4 private letter received from Saline
county states that one Of the earliest srt-
tiers of tnat county. an old German,
named Lewis Donmyer, Of New Cars-
bra. died about month ago. After bis
death an iron tox was found buried In
the ground which contained e., 900 n
silver, all Of them being 81 cent pieces,
many Of them of very rare da,e.-La~-
renee Journal
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-30

The death Of EX-Leut. Governor Dor
sheimer, of New York, occasions loss
to the Democratic party in that state
that will be keenly felt by that party
and particularly the Cleveland wing.
He was an active politician and has
taken a prominent part in the councils
of his party for many years and has
usually been successful in securing posi-
ton. At the time of his death he was
district attorney for the northern dis
trict of New York. He was lieutenant
governor of his state during the term of
Samuel J. Tilden as governor, and was
leader Of the New York delegation to the
st. Louis convention that nominated
Tilden for president. He was at the
time of his death publisher of the New
York Star. He died at Savannah. Ga.
after an illness Of only four days from
pneumonia.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-30
THE BELL TELEPHONE FEES.

Boston Herald.
What mine of wealth the Bell Telo-
phone company has been for the legal
profession, 1t is generally understood
that their principal counsel. Mr.. Storrow
of this city and Mr. Dickinson of New
York, who probably rank first among
the patent attorneys of this country,
have been paid $50, 900 a year for their
services. Indeed. Mr. Dickinson is said
to have received that amount for his
argument for the Bell company before
the United States supreme court. Hon.
Roscoe Conkling and Hon Joseph +.
Mcdonald are also said to have received
very liberal retainers annually There
has been. besides. a large number
OF special council retained in the
various legal complications in which the
company has been involved. SO that alto
gether the legal expenses have amount
ed frequently TO $3.50. 900 a year-an
amount equal TO the entire operating ex-
penSe5 of the parent company. Then. Of
course, the various companies which
have been contesting the Bell claim to
property have drawn heavily upon the
services Of the legal profession. with am
pie retainers. Whether the decision Of
the supreme court in favor of the Bell
company will put an end TO the lawsuits
for a while remains 10 be seen. II would
not be surprising. however, to see the
legal expenses considerably reduced.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-30
THE PULLMANS VS.. IOWA.
Des NoIres REGISTER.


The action Of Judge Brewer. Of the
United States circuit court, in granting
an injunction against the executive coun-
Gil of the state Of Iowa-the governor.
secretary, auditor, and treasurer of state
To prevent them from assessing the Pull
man Car company for lis share Of taxes
in Iowa, and sunlmoning its members 70
appear before him at -. Louis the 18th
OF April, is al extraordinary judicial
proceeding. II interferes directly with
the official duties OF the council under
the state laws, which require il to COM
plete the assessment Of property AZ date
before the time set for the hearing at
81. Louis. Il Is an unpleasant quandary.
I he opulent and defiant Pullman com
pany, which lives upon the public in
luxury. and requires protection iOr its
property from the government and police
power Of Iowa while in this state. Is no
toTious for its determination TO escape
all taxation. II is TO be hoped that now
that il has taken 70 this bold resort. the
weston whether or not II cacnos be
to pay taxes the same as
other property owners viii De fought out
10 final conclusion. II is time 10 know
II the opulent company can indeed 90
free OF al taxes. and still demand and
receive the protection OF government
By taxpayer5,
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-30

In the long session of 1884 only two Of
the appropriation bills were signed be-
fore July 1, and in the long session of
1886 only four Of them-one on June 80
and three on June 80. This year the
house has not as yet passed single ap-
preparation bill, though four of them are
On the table. Under new rule of the
senate every appropriation bill must be
quarantined for at least five days in
committee when it comes over from the
house. What with the impending tariff
debate, the national conventions in June,
etc, the New York Herald's Washington
correspondent thinks it reasonably safe
to assume that congress will not get
through much Gf any before the middle
of August.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-30
SENATOR PLUMB.



Editor Topeka Capital.
Perhaps no one has grown more rap
idly in the estimation of all parties, both
in this state and in the nation. than our
distinguished senator, Preston b. Plumb.
A well educated and able lawyer. brave
and gallant soldier, meritorious legisla-
tor and a successful politician, he has an
massailable record, and his personal
popularity is unbounded. In the
coming senatorial contest he will
have no opposition in his own
for another six years to the
Republican members. He is not only
ways courteous and affable, In debate he
displays great boldness and skill, and at
readiness in attack or defense which al
ways makes him the victor. He under
stood fully the condition of public affairs
and speaks with an earnestness that car
ries conviction. He m axes no mistakes
he does not slop over: he is never
hurried or illustrated, but performs all
his duties Systematically and
thoroughly. He is worthiiy denomi-
mated The Soldier Statesman" Having
shared in the soldiers dangers and
periis in the great rebellion. he under
stood their misfortunes and his efforts in
their behalf have been as tireless as
patriotic With the loyal sailors and
soldiers of the country no one is stronger.
If Kansas were debatable field in the
coming presidential contest, like In
diana and New York, Senator Plumb
would be prominent candidate for
the presidency. He is the superior of
Allison, of Iowa, the equal of all who
are pressing their claims for recognition. |
and only surpassed by the magnetic and
peerless Blaine.
The friends of Senator Plumb appre- !
ciate, however. that the coming political |
contest is q serious and important one: !
that there is no time 70 be wasted by /
giving mere compliments. The situation |
Is too dangerous for mere play, fun or /
sport. Grover Cleveland must be beaten: |
the rebel democracy must be defeated. |
the confederacy, now in the saddle, must F.
be overthrown The Republican party /
must again assume control of national |
affairs with a popular leader. In this
the doubtful states of Indiana,
New York. Connecticut and New jersey
must be first consulted That candidate.
whoever he may be. most popular il
hose debatable states. provided. of course
ne is devoted TO the faith and principles
IF the Republican party, must be select
ID at Chicago. Senator Plumb can af-
.ord to wait, as national success for the
party is more important than
he personal interests of any individual
n state; but the day is not distant when
Plumb viii be called up higher" his
uture is bright and brilliant; he Is the
,Oming man. REPUBLICAN,