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The Press., 1888-08-16

The Storrs Agricultural School, at Mans field, has taken another step in advance in lengthening theschool course to three years.
 As it welcomes students direct from the farm, more rudimentary training is re- quired than the two years course permit ted. The new arrangement enables the school to do more in this line and also gives time to add considerable at the other end of the course, making 1t much more complete than formerly, and allowing those who are we'll advanced and able to pass the examination to complete the course in two years, as at present. The first year in- cludes chemistry, natural philosophy, ami nal anatomy, arithmetic and English sec- ond year, chemistry, agriculture, botany, physiology, book keeping, zoology, laws of health and some English 1; third year, ag- riculture, chemistry, surveying, entomol- ogy, botany, stock breeding, geology and English. A class will probably be formed to accommodate those who can attend only during the winter, from November l to April 1. This institution, under Principal Rooms management, has been Q very sue
The Press., 1888-08-16
(From Good Housekeeping) MUSIC AS SHE IS EXECUTED.

Attending service not long ago in an ele- gant church edifce where they worship God with taste in highly aesthetic man. ner, the choir began to chant that seriptu- ral poem that compares Solomon with the lilies of the field, somewhat to the formers disadvantage. Although never possessing great admiration for Solomon, nor con- sidering him suitable person to hold up as shining example before the Young Mems Christian Association, still pang of pity for him was left when the choir, after expressing unbounded admiration for the lilies of the field, which it is doubtful if they ever observed very closely, began to tell the congregation through the mouth of the soprano that Solomon ill all his glory was not arrayed." Straightway the soprano was reinforced by the bass, who declared that Solomon was most decidedly and emphatically not arrayed-was not ar rayed. Then the alto ventured 1t as her opinion that Solomon was not arrayed, when the tenor without moments hesita- tation sang as if it had been officially an- nounced that Che was not arrayed." Then when the feelings of the congregation had been narrowed up sufficiently, and our sympathies all aroused for poor Solomon whose numerous wives allowed him to go about in such fashion even in that eli mate, the choir altogether in a most cool and composed manner informed us that the idea they intended to convey was that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed Hike one of these" These what ? So long time had elapsed since they sang of the lilies that the thread was entirely lost, and by ''these" one naturally concluded that the choir was designated. Arrayed like one of these? We should think not, in deed Solomon in Prince Albert or cuta- way coat? Solomon with an eyeglass and mustache, his hair cut pompadour? No, most decidedly. Solomon in the very gen. ith of his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
 Despite the experience of the morning the hope still remained that in the evening 8 sacred song might be sung in manner that would not excite our disabilities or leave the impression that we had been lis tening to case of blackmail, But again off started the nimble soprano with the very laudable though rather startling an- nouncement, "I will wash" Straightway the alto, not to be outdone, declared she would wash. And the tenor, finding it to be the thing, warbled forth he would wash. Then the deep -chested basso, as though calling up all his fortitude for the plunge, beloved forth the stern resolve that he also would wash. Next short interlude on the organ, strongly suggestive of the escaping of steam or splash of the waves, after which the choir individually and col, lectively asserted the firm and unshaken resolve that they would wash. At last they solved the problem by stating that they proposed to "wash their hands in in- nocency, so will the altar of the Lord be compassed."
 The iron-work for the elevated tracks at the site of the new depot in Hartford is in place. In structure it is not unlike that of the New York elevated roads.
The Press., 1888-08-16
MANSFIELD.

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 If any farmer has not secured his hay and oat crops the fault is not for want of good weather through the month of July. when hay should be gathered. The want of rain has retarded the growth of rowen. and there will be little cut this fall in this section. Pastures are lean of feed, and to keep up good flow of milk COWS have to be fed with something more than they can graze in the pastures.
 The state barn is closed in so that the crops from the farm can be housed. The prospect for large attendance at the next term of the agricultural school is not very 1attering. Not less than fifty students should put in an appearance at the next term, and the school should be one of the best in the state. The outlay for buildings and other expenses, it is said, has absorbed all the funds appropriated by the state and the next legislature will be asked for a much larger appropriation than heretofore in order to meet growing expenses. Evi- dently the institution is going to be an ex. pensive one, and tax payers will want to see corresponding benefit. The "mos- quito swamp of dozen acres that lies within few rods of the farm house, on which has been expended nearly $2, 900, is being neglected and growing up to brush and weeds. If the experiment to re- claim it was worth trying it should be fol- lowed up and let farmers see what can be done by way of improvement on such waste land.
 MT. o. A. Gurley has completed the largest building for fowls in town. In ar- chitecture it surpasses anything in this section, and nothing has been left undone to make 1t warm, convenient and healthy.
 R. w. Storrs has nearly completed the ta Hest barn in town, being three stories high and fifty feet from ground to tip of gable roof. The lower story, or basement, will be for storage of manure, keeping swine, etc, the second story for stock, and the third for storage of hay, into which will be driveway from high ground, near ly level with the floor.
 From the Wilmington line to Windham. passing through the center of the town, may be seen greater number of large. we'll furnished farm barns than in any oth- CT town we know of. Some of these barns have cost the owners several thousand dol lars each to build them. They indicate the want of more storage room for the farmers increasing crops, and it shows their general prosperity. Farming is a slow process by which to make money. but rightly managed and well stuck to will surely make comfortable home where one can rest in his declining years.
 An expert in farming, having housed his oats, discovered few days after that they were sweating badly, and set his men to give them an airing out iD the sun, and ordered them set on the seed end, as that was the better way to dry them. We have heard of a minister (who probably knew
The Press., 1888-08-16
ELLINGTON.
Correspondence.


 This town has of late had it's share of criminal visitation. A short time ago Lev erett N. Charter had COW shot several times and killed in his pasture. A few days after Francis Piuney's horse was stol- en, and found in the possession of the thief in Springfield, where he was arrested. He is now confined in Holland jail awaiting his deserts for both these crimes. Last Sunday night about eleven o'clock Mrs. Orson West was awakened from sleep by the smell of burning kerosense, and going to the window saw flames rolling over the top of the ell part of Chauncey T. Chap mans house, a short distance away. MT. West ran over and gave the alarm, and found the back porch all ill blaze. For tunately tub of water was standing near and with this he succeeded in puttrhg out the flames. On examination it was found that kerosense had been poured in wood box standing on the porch, filled with wood and kindling, and the side of the house had the appearance of having been saturat. ed with the same, In five minutes the fire would have been beyond control, and nothing could have saved it and the house of MT. West, as it was only a few feet away and the wind blowing strongly ill that di- rection.
 The democrats and prohibitiohists are each to have flag raising soon.
 Square Pond Correspondence.)
 Elder Hobbs will preach at Square Pond next Sunday at the usual hours of worship.
 WALES.
 [ooRREsPONDENCE.l
 A short time ago Rev. MT. Smith s COW came home with large quantity of fine shot in her. MT. s. had previously heard two hots fired in succession.
The Press., 1888-08-16
sTAFFORDYILLE.
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 (Correspondence.) )


 Mrs. Chas. Eager has red fuchia now having three hundred and forty two blos- sons. Mrs. Chas. Smith has a General Garfield geranium with 63 buds and blos- soms.
 Mir. Howard, living in John Smiths house, hearing noise in his barn, his wife called to know what was wanted. Receiv- ing no answer she dressed and taking Ian tern went to the barn, and before reaching 1t saw three boys running from it. On entering found one of the1r horses all har- messed, ready to take out. People in this vicinity would like to have resident off cer here. Ladies can't go through the street, even in daylight, without being in danger of insult.
 Miss Julia Works of Honeye, N. J., is stopping with Dea. s. Smith. Miss Liz zie Sprague has been spending a short time in Brimfeld. Master Louie Johnson is stopping in Brimfield this week.
 The ladies' aid society will have a lawn party at the Congregational church, Aug. 22d, in the p. m. Ice cream also will be sold, the proceeds to be used for bhe benefit of the church. Cordial invita- tlon to all.
 -The ladies' aid society will meet at the M. E. vestry on Thursday, the 23d lnst Ice cream in the evening. A full attendance is requested.
 WEST STAFFORD
 SOME PoTATo.-Alonzo Shepard of this village few days since dug potatoe which tipped the scale readily at the 24 lb. notch. The potato measured at the two extreme diameters 7x9 inches. It was of the ''early rose'' variety. Next!
The Press., 1888-08-16
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.


 kNatter under this head eight cents per line.l
 Farmers, come in and look at those heavy shoes, to be closed out cheap at s. F. Maine's. bargains in French Kid Shoes at s. F .Maine's
 Legal Blanks at The Press ofdce.
 Tickets to all points west for sale at the office of the N. l.. N. R. R., Stafford Springs J. V. Squier, agent.
 An Odds and Ends in stock of Boots and Shoes will be slaughtered for next 20 days at s. F. Maine's, successor to D H. Bellerose. Blank forms for wills, mortgages and deeds, also all kinds of legal blanks kept at The Press ofice
 -Regular meetings of Winter Post, G. R., on the 1st and 3d Monday evenings of each month: One lot of Brush Brooms, 1Oc. each, at Johnson's. Fruit Jars at Johnson's. They are going fast, those Keystone Calf $3 100 Shoes for $2 % at Hanley's.
 A. W. Walker offers this week Q good Black Silk at only 80 cts. per yard. Call and examine.
 Lady Grey Perfumes in Glove Pink, Jock ey Club, Tea Rose, White Rose, Orange Bios soms, Patchouly, Lily of the Valley, New Mown Hay, Rose Geranium, Heiotrope and Woodland Violet for sale at A. W. Walkers Farmers, look here! 50 pairs of John Batchelders Kip Brogans for $1.25 per pair at Hanley's. - Good for FAMILY USE OR FOR P1c-N1cs Oriental Condensed Coffee is pure liquid al ways ready for use. Makes delicious iced drink, or may be used with hot water. Rich flavor, delicious aroma, stimulating proper ties of finest fresh-roasted berry. Cheap be cause there is no waste. Nothing to throw away because unused. Sample bottles 9 cts. larger ones 65 cts. F. A. West sells it. A W. Walker offers this week 75 pairs Ladies, Colored Silk Gloves at 8 cts. per pair, marked down from 42 cts.
 The best Scrub Brushes, 12c. each, at Johnson's.
 If you want anything in the Grocery line go to Johnson's.
 The Lady Gray Flavoring Extracts con- sist of almond, lemon, orange, vanilla, and are ma le from the purest materials carefully selected. We call parti ular attention to the exquisite havors of the above extracts for delicate sauces, ice cream, etc. We guaran- tee the purity of all the above. For sale only at Johnson's.
 Doors, Windows, Blinds full line, at D. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 Ready Mixed Paints, Oils, Varnishes and Colors, at E. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 Have you seen those Bass and Trout Rods ? Fine Split Bamboo Rods only $8 each. Good Ash Trout and Bass Rods from $l.25 up, at E. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 May Brothers, Nurserymen, Rochester, N. Y., are in want of good salesmen to sell their choice varieties of Nursery Stock, either on Salary or Commission. To the right men, steady employment the year around. Write them for terms.
 Hardware, best assortment, lowest prices, at E. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 Window and Door Screens, adjustable to any size, at B. A. Buck & Co.'S.
 Bird Cages, nice assortment, special low prices, at B. A. Buck & Co.'S.
The Press., 1888-08-16

more about preaching than farming) who thought his man had planted the beans in the garden wrong side up, as they came out of the ground doubled over, and so he pulled them up and set them top end down, but this is the first instance to our know ledge of boss farmer setting the seed end of sheaves of oats to the. ground to dry.
 Perhaps we are little behind the times, as almost every day brings something new.
The Press., 1888-08-16
HOLLAND

-Haying drags along this year. Many are not through yet. The crop has been above the average.
 Rev. 0. N. Seymour is talking his va- cation now.
 The family of the late Judge Baldwin are at the County House.
 MT. and Mrs. G. A. Christie. North ampton, and Miss Edith Bunnell of Hart ford, the. guests of Capt. Phelps, have re- turned home.
 A party consisting of G. F. Uhler, N. Y., Henry Birdseye, Boston, J. B. Under wood, o. F. Underwood and F. B. Under wood, camped out on the island in Waum- bang Lake last week and entertained 8 number of friends. They report a fine time and good luck fishing. Lady friends of the party visited them Thursday and Fri day.
The Press., 1888-08-16

The handsomest lady in Stafford remarked to friend the other day that she knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs was a su- perior remedy, as it stopped her cough in- stantly when other cough remedies had mo effect whatever. So to prove this and convince you of it's merit, any druggist will give you a sample bottle free. Large size J0c and $l.
The Press., 1888-08-16
SOM FRS.
(Correspondence.)


 MT. Winter, of Hartford, connected with the Christian Temperance Union, oc- cupied the pulpit last Sabbath. MT. Ru- fus Underwood will preach next Sunday. Last Thursday the bell tolled twice an unusual occurrence-for Mrs. Hattie Wlers Brace, aged IF, and for MT. Vinton, aged ".
 Henry Gager and Lambert Cady at- tended the reunion of the '85 legislature at Hills Homestead, Savin Rock. They re- port most enjoyable time, and an extra good dinner. They will meet at the same place next year.
 Mrs -Rebecca White is visiting friends in South Hadley. -.-.
 MT. and Mrs. Perkins, of Albany, N. r., spend several days with Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Washburn.
 Miss Fannie Hunt and her sister. May, went to Enfield, Mass, last week. Miss Fannie has returned.
 Mrs. Revillo Gowdy, of Westfeld. Mass, and MT. Wm. Pease of Downing ton, with wife and children, are guests of Dr. Wm. Woods.
 Miss Hattie Meacham and nephew, Master Edward Meacham, are guests of H. M. Gager's.
The Press., 1888-08-16

NTONSON ACADEMY, Monson, Mass. The M eighty-sixth year. Fall term opens Aug. sOth. Hammond Hall furnishes board at cost. For cat- alogue and further information, address
 26i5w DANA M. DUsTAN, Prin.
The Press., 1888-08-16

LNOR SALE-Chamber Set, Spring Bed, Ex- " tension Table and Drop Leaf Table, all as good as new. Also Hall Lamp and other Hanging Lamp, with puleys in perfect order Wash Tubs other house keeping articles, etc. Low prIces. Inquire at CON- GREGATIONAL PARSONAGE.
The Press., 1888-08-16

cessful farm school. Without attempting to compete with the larger and more ex- pensive colleges, it gives an exceedingly sensible course of instruction, and is appre- ciated so much that it has been overcrowd- ed from the start.-NeW, EngLa,ad Home stedd.
The Press., 1888-08-16

Hartford Courant: Dr. Joseph P. Con- verse. of Enfield, who died on Saturday.
 was born in Stafford, November 3. 18O00' but had lived in Enfield nearly 60 years, where he practiced his profession for many years. He was 8 prominent man of the town for many years deacon of the First Congregational church member of the house of representatives in 1946 and 1S47, and member of the senate in 1848. He was genial, happy man, whom every one one liked, and republican in politics
 For several years he has been prevented from taking an active part in public affairs on account of failing sight and hearing.
The Press., 1888-08-16
ASHFORD.


 -Rumor says F. G. Slye has four acres of the best oats in town, stem averaging four feet, eight inches high, and we'll filled. MT. Alton Sherman is visiting his mother, Mrs. Manning Munford.
 -Rev. s. V. B. Cross of Gurleyville, while on his way to Eastford, on the 7th inst, came near getting seriously hurt. While going down what is known as Eaton hill the harness broke and let the wagon on the horse, but owing to the gentleness of the horse no great damage was done. Rev. MT. Knapp of Danielsonville is spending his vacation at MT. Newton Hol- mans farm.
 Mrs. William Harrington's infant daughter is very sick.
 Mrs. John Keith of Springfield, who is spending the summer here, has been sick for week or more, is quite low.
 On the 18th inst. Loren Bosworth found one of his brood mares, which he had turned out, shot. Her colt was alive. Mir. J. O. Weeks and Mrs. Melvin Dodge are still on the sick list. V.
The Press., 1888-08-16

The iron-work for the elevated tracks at the site of the new depot in Hartford is in place. In structure it is not unlike that of the New York elevated roads.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11

or a party can build himself or
itself anew, taking counsel of mis-
takes and errors, but it must be
out Of the ruins of their own past. and not
upon or out of the ruin Of others; discardn
the weaknesses and evils that have been n
covered and recognized, and incorporating
into the new life only that which is of good
report and has been proved. In the thought of
the poet, we make of our dead selves stepping
stones to better things" but we can never
reach better things by attempting to build
upon another's ruins, or lift ourselves into
permanent regard or respectable position by
the mean and malicious theory Of destroying
somebody else. What is true in the domain
of morals and business is equally true In the
domain of politics So endeth the first lesson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11

ton. And to-day their ignoble and unworthy
descendants are selling that privilege Cor few
psltry dollars. Again and again dorins
the campaign IL has been charged that the
votes OF negroes could be bought for g apiece
later for s., but always that they could DO
bought Again memory goes back 70 the war Of
the rebellion. Three hundred thousand CT ozs
own beloved. of our noble fathers, husbands.
brothers, sons were sacrificed TO obtsin for the
colorsd man that right which, il 10 charged, he
will sell for . days wages Can this be truef
We refuse to believe it This outrageous crime
OF selling votes must be punished as IL deserves.
1t is not enough that there is . statute on the
books providing for its punishment Ii must bs
deal, with by the unvritten Law OF public senti-
ment The man wAo sells bis vote should
be made TO feel the seorn and con-
demnatiOn of the community in which
he lives He should be placed upon
the sans level as the traitor who betrays bis
country. The newspapers. which not only
chrystallize the sentiment of the people bus
also help TO form and direct IL, should lead In
this work. and the selling OF q vote should be
made crime so odious and dsreputsble that
the man who is guilty Of il should be obliged 90
hunt some place Of refuge where he is unknown
and where his reputation cannot follow him.
A minor but very graceful and pleasant feat
ure of the election has been the substitution OF
the eagle, ir place OF the rooster, TO symbolSe
victory. The latter 10 a coarse and common
fowl, suggesting the barn-yard and the COCKPIT
There Is nothing dienifed or chivslrous IN
Growing over a defeated opponent The eagle
impersonates freedom. grandeur. power. and ID
the emblem OF our Nation. Another feature to
be commended ID the prominence that has been
given the American flag. To an American citi-
zen that flag means liberty and protection.
Patriotism is the nobest sentiment that fills the
heart of man. IL should be the first ieseon we
teach our children; II should rank chief among
the cardinal virtues. The American eagle bear
ing aloft the American fag-by this sign have
we conquered IDA A. HARPER
H.rTv ID
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-11
FRENCH AGRICULTURE.

The French Ministry OF Agriculture re-
Gently made general inquiry or census of
the agricultural resources of France which
reveals some interesting facts. 1t shows that
of the entire tillable area or farm lands of
France, So per cent. is the property of private
individuals and that the farm holdings are
mostly small. In this country, at least in
our census reports. we term all cultivated
portions of land owned by one person as "a
farm" whether large or small. farm or gar
den, orchard or vineyard. Colloquially. we
everything is ga plantation" but the census
uses only farm" The English census re-
ports say holdings" and the French reports
"exploitations." That is official French for
a farm, large or small. What the French
farmer or peasant says we do not know, but it
isn't likely he bothers with exploitation"
We shall say farms.
The statistics show that very large pro-
portion of French farms are less than two and
one-half acres in extent, and that So per cent.
Of them are less than twenty-four acres.
Less than Is per cent. Of all the farms in
France average twenty-five acres. The
small farms of less than two and
one-hal acres number g 167, 667. Leaving
these out of the calculation, the rest average
thirty-three acres, which is about one-fourth
the average size of American farms. In the
whole of France there are only 217 farms Of
200 acres.
These facts reveal the secret Of Frances
wealth. It comes from small farms and high
agriculture. The French peasantry are the
richest in the world. 1t was their hoardings
that enabled France to pay off, in an in
credibly short time, the enormous war in
demnity exactsd by Germany-one of the
greatest feats OF debt-paying recorded in his
tory. The wealth of the French peasantry
comes from farms. q very large per cent. OF
which, as above stated, are less than two and
a half acres. France is . country OF little
farms well titled" The same Is measurably
true of other European countries, but not to
the same degree. 1t shows the value and inn
portance of thorough farming and high agri-
culture-something we know very little about
as yet in this country. Our large farms and
slip-shod, superficial methods of agriculture
are in marked contrast to those of France.
Gradually We must approximate the same
system. As our population increases the
tendency will be to smaller farms and higher
culture.