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The Press., 1888-01-26

A physician who is connected with an in- stitution which contains many children says "There is nothing more irritating to cough than to cough. For some time I had been so fully assured of this that l recently determined if possible, for one minute at least, 10 lessen the number of coughs heard in 8 certain ward in the hos pital of the institution. By the promise of rewards and punishments succeeded in inducing them simply to hold their breath when tempted to cough, and in a little while was myself surprised to see how some of the children recovered entire ly from their disease. Constant coughing is precisely like scratching wound on the outside of the body; so long as it is doue the wound will not heal Let person when tempted to cough draw long breath and hold it until it warns and soothes ev- cry air cell, and some benefit will soon be received from the process. The nitrogen which is thus retained acts as an anodyne to the irritated mucous membrane, allay- ing the desire to cough and giving the throat and lungs chance to heal. At the same time a suitable medicine will aid na- ture in her effort to recuperate."
The Press., 1888-01-26

TIE details as they come in show that the number of deaths in the northwest by freez- ing have been underestimated. No doubt over 6 thousand have thus perished in two or three states and territories. The fatalities have generally been in sparsely settled reg ions where people have been caught by one of the merciless blizzards far from shelter, though in point of fact in one of these blinding, ,pierc- when near shelter, and wander aimlessly until overcome by stupor. Generally the roads are . new, unfenced trail, andimpossible to trace in binding wind and storm.
The Press., 1888-01-26

The New York police made a blunder Sunday in arresting Grand Army post engaged in 9 funeral procession. They claim that it requires so little trouble to get permit that there was no excuse for not getting one; but the Grand Army men point out that by special act of the legislature, incorporated into the consol- idation act and the penal code, they were expressly allowed to march with music at funeral and since that time no per- nit has been required in such case, and no instance of police interference has oc cured before. The police stopped the parade even after the band had been dis missed to meet their objections, and it looks as if some personal spite is at the bottom of the matter.
The Press., 1888-01-26

The latest P. T. Barnum story is that the interstate commerce law will result in such greatly increased expenses for trans portation, that he contemplates joking the entire show to Europe this summer. He estimates that his daily rail expenses would average $6, GOO in this country, which is fully double the cost of transportation un- der the special rates which the railroads offered before the law went into effect. A summer without Mir. Barnum and his ''gFeat moral show" would be novelty, to New England people. l.s.'.
The Press., 1888-01-26

Rev. Robert Collyer tells an amusing story of 8 trained troup of monkeys he once saw on stage. They had been drill ed carefully to go through series of mil itary exercises in uniform, and were mak- ing fine display of their attainments when a man in the gallery threw handful of nuts on the stage, and the simian soldiery Tt once broke ranks, threw down their guns, and scrambled for the hard-shelled dainties. 'sThat moment, " says Dr. Collyer, ''the hand on the dial of time was turned back 8 thousand years P se ..-.. .a. q
The Press., 1888-01-26

Those to whom Harper's periodicals come from week to week, and month to month hardly realize to what extent the life of the tune is pictured therein. It is to the yearly volumes of the "Monthly," !" the "W eekly'' and the. .'Bazar" that we must turn for full comprehension of work so ambitious so honorable. These volumes show steady progress and if the reader cannot always agree with their politics, he must acknowledge with gratitude and ad- miratien the value of their literary matter and the charm of their illustrations, .
The Press., 1888-01-26

JACOB SHErLER, New Canaan rum seller, shot and killed Officer Louis Drucker, who went to arrest him, and then saved himself from 1ynNc,hing by suicide sheiler had been 8 notorious law breaker and often arrested be- fore. Drucker was 42 years of age, and leaves a wife and four children. The affair creates great excitement, and has intensified the grow inp feeling against the saloon.
The Press., 1888-01-26

The market quotations of the prices of chestnuts aud walnuts should convey a hint to farmers with plenty of land. A chestnut tree begins to pay when about eight years old, and the timber of the full grown tree is valuable. Nuts are very nu- tritious and there is. considerable demand for them. The walnut, although of slower growth than the chestnut, is more valua- ble for it's wood and timber, while it's nuts will help to pay the taxes. Waste lands may easily be planted with either or both, and, growing while we sleep, needing no artificial feltilizing, and requiring no cul- tivation, the acres covered with noble trees may in time be pointed out with pride as the most attractive and valuable on the farm,
The Press., 1888-01-26

WILL subscribers please consult the date printed with their address each paper and if it indicates indebtedness to help to reduce by one the list of names that win require attention during January, when we shall make special efferts to collect from each delinquent. The need of the amounts due us and also the desire to simplify accounts move us to jog the memory of delinquent patrons. Those owing for advertising and job work also requested to
 member the printer,
The Press., 1888-01-26

R. B. Capron, who prints at his office in Ware the Ware River News and the Monson Mirror, is, about also to furnish Belchertown with the sBelchertown Breeze, for circulation in BelchertoWn and adjoin- ing towns. He will be assisted in it edito- 4ially by H. W. Blake of Springfield, son oNpne of Belchertown's former pastors. and a nAtive of South Coventry. Mr. Capron's s presses in Ware are run by one of Brad ways Stafford water motors.
The Press., 1888-01-26

In 1796 John Adams and Thomas Jeffer
 son were opposing candidates for the presidency, and Adams was chosen. In 1900 the same men were candidates and Jefferson was chosen. In 1924 the candi- dates were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, the former of whom was elected by the house of representatives. Four years later the contest between these two men was continued, and Andrew Jackson was elected and held office for two terms. In 1886 the candidates of the opposing par ties were Martin Van Buren and William Henry Harrison, the latter. being disas- trously defeated. At thefo1lowing election, 184O, General Harrison was taken up by his party, and. after the most exciting po- itical campaign known up to that time, he was elected Y .-tg. g5.. -.. 4--.s.~ ',,
The Press., 1888-01-26

THE New Orleans Picayune failed to get its man nominated for governor of Louisiana, but consoles itself by saying of the nominee:
 It is something that General Nichols, a gallant son of Louisiana, drew his sword at the first menace of danger to the rights and honor of his state and native south.
The Press., 1888-01-26

A T court of Probate holden at Willinpton "A within and for the district of Holland, on the 24th day of January, A. D., 1S88
 Present, JOHN B. CARPENTER Esq Judoe On motion of Mary Ann Dobson, executrix of the last will and testament of John Dobson late of To- land, within said district deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executrix and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in newspaper pubished in Stafford and by posting copy thereof on the public eign-pos in said town of Holland nearest the place where inc deceased last dWelt. Certified from Record
 JOHN B. CARPENTER Judge
The Press., 1888-01-26

The New York Mail and Express is 8 sprightly republican daily, also has week. ly edition.- Itdeserves good constituency in Connecticut Its declaration of prin- ciples" is given in our advertising columns, also it's very low subscription rates. It is a cleanly and very readable paper.
The Press., 1888-01-26

Mantle, 21st, Robert Pease, 80, formerly of Somers.
 Mansfield, 22d, John M, Kingsbury, 67.
The Press., 1888-01-26
BOrms

Wilmington, 7th, son to Wm. s. Schofeld.
 Bath-on-the- Hudson, 8th, son to Prof. Isaac M. and Ida G. Agard, formerly of Staf- fordville. --zE
The Press., 1888-01-26

Congressman Russell of Connecticut has offered in the house a bill granting ser vice pension of $8 month to honorably discharged soldiers of the war of the rebel. lion who actually served 60 days, and who have reached or shall reach the age of 60 Years
The Press., 1888-01-26
MRRRhAAA
Died.

South Coventry, 24th, by Rev. J. J. Quinn, Richard Hall and Maggie Birmingham.
The Press., 1888-01-26

This paper and the Connecticut Courant, {weekly,) furnished together for s9q5 payable at this office in advance.
The Press., 1888-01-26
A T court of Probate holden at Willineton

OST-A Fur Gap, on Church-st, on the A 2Sd inst. Finder will please leave at Press office.
The Press., 1888-01-26

The conviction of ex Cashier Hicks re- moves an important witness in all cases of litigation in which the Stafford National bank has an interest. The Underwood Betting Company of Holland will reopen an old case on the ground of newly discov- cred evidence The new evidence, accord ing to The New York World, involves a claim that Hicks did not testify truly as to the facts in the case. The same paper summarizes the case thus: "The suit was begun in 1884, on note given by Mrs. Underwood to the bank in 1879 for $11,- 779.73. Mrs. Uuderwood's husband was partner in the Underwood Betting Con- pany of Holland, and the money was bor- rowed of her, as claimed and admitted, for his benefit. It is also claimed that about SIS, ,000 ill good accounts and mortgages were deposited as collateral for the pay ment of the note; which was turned over to the belting company, and the corpora ton collected the money and failed. Ac- cording to the argument of the lawyer in favor of the motion, the decision of the ref cree before whom the case was tried was based mainly on the evidence of R.S. Hicks, the cashier of the bank"
The Press., 1888-01-26

A clergyman tells Imaginable little story regarding marriage fee "When was much younger man and was ministering to the spiritual wants of little village ill rather wild section of Pennsylvania, two old farmers called upon me to marry them to pair of young women very much their juniors. Accordingly on certain day performed the marriage ceremony for both couples in the same parlor, one after the other. Nothing had been said about fees, and neither groom referred to the matter until the invited guests were about to leave. Then saw the two bridegrooms go into 8 corner and consult together. Finally one of them came over to me and said Say, Mister -, we don't know what your charge is, but how would $4 for the two of us suit ye? It was a double job, and only took minute or two.'
 "Even if had been inclined to, and l was not, against such close argument and figuring could never have contended."
The Press., 1888-01-26

The United States supreme court decide that they have no jurisdiction in the case of Maxwell, the St. Louis trunk murder CT, which was brought before them on writ of error, and the ingenuity of the law yers will not avail to keep this extraordi- nary criminals neck from the rope much longer. The crime of which he was con- victed was committed in April, 1885.
The Press., 1888-01-26

Judge Kelley and other protection mem bers of the ways and means committee are not pleased with the secret society methods of the free-trade or low-tariff members The committee as whole is not called to- gether to prepare tariff bill. Judge Kelley says on the subject, 1T suppose that the committee on ways and means will some time be called upon to register its de- cree as to the bill which the majority is preparing, and then we shall know all about it. We are to have nothing to do but to approve the work of the gentlemen who have undertaken to revise the tariff of this country. They call this legislation, and a deliberate proceeding. It is something very different as you can see."
The Press., 1888-01-26

rhursaay EvsninE. Jan. %, isss.
The Press., 1888-01-26

New York World Visitations of Boston schoolboys, under clerical guidance, to the marble statue of Sullivan may have high ly beneficial effect upon the modern Athens some years hence. But it promises to cause modification in the Bostonian nose and
 countenance in general. The perpetual squaring off of small boys at street corners at each other, with subsequent letting out of the right or left, as the case may be,
 cannot help causing a variation of species.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04
PrmdenceI PrndenCe!

In medication, as in aught else, prn-
dence should be our guide. Yet thou
sands cast it to the winds. Every new
nostrum finds its patrons, the medical
empires of every false school have then
gulls. Every change in the gamut OF
humbug is rung successfully-for time
at least-the notes being furnished by
the credulous. In happy contrast to the
many advertised impostures of the day
stands Hostctter's Stomach Bitters, now
in its third decade of popularity, aP-
proved and recommended by physicians,
endorsed by the press Of many lands,
sought and priced by invalids every
where, 1t is an ascertaintd specific for
and preventive of malarial diseases.
chronic indigestion, liver complaint and
constipation, checks the growth Of rheu-
matsm and neuralgia, is IA peerless invig-
GRANT and useful diuretic. Nervous peo-
pie benefit by it.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04
Gin and MILL Rurnefl.

The cotton gin and water mill of John
Bailey, on Fair River, was burned one
night last week by a sneaking incendia.
ry. Fortunately, there was very little
cotton in it at the time, but the loss is
nevertheless = heavy one to a man in Mr.
Buley's circumstances as the property was
worth about fifteen hundred dollars and
insured for only five hundred.
Incendiaryism seems to be a growing
evil in certain sections of the country,
it being the favorite method of that class
of Ieprohatcs who, moved 10y jealousy on
a spirit of revenge, to iniure a neighbor,
are too cowardly to do it openly and
boldly. and it would be good thing il
some of the scOundrels were traced to
their holes and made an example Of.
John Bailey is one Of the best and most
peaceablc citizens in the county, ana his
many friends will regret to hear of hi,
serious loss.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04

MesTs. Andre & Co., of Crystal
Springs, Miss, have become the State
agents for very wonderful medical
discovery known as "Wm Radam's Mi
crobe Killer" which Is attracting wide
attention wherever introduced. 1t is
based ON the we'll established theory that
microbes cause all diseases, and is rec
commended to cure all diseases. This
claim is borne oct by many testimonials
of well known men i'll this State wh'
have used the remedy only a short time
Put up in gallon jugs and sold at $500
For sale in Brook haven by John Nc
Gra,h 4 Sons. auglG-2n
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04

Sometime ago, with public spirit that
was truly commcndahle, M"ssrs. John
Seavey and Chas. Perkins, two of Brook
Ravens most promising y"nng men, took
it upon themselves to look after the i'm
provemcnt of the city's long neglected
cemetery. They accordingly went to
work with an energy and promrtnes>
characteristic of enterpri ing youth and
soon raised by subscription the necessary
funds from our citizens to carry out THEN
object.
The writer visited the cemetery last
Sunday evening and was surprised to note
the wonderful change. The old broken
down fence that formerly encireled three
sides of the enclosure has been torn away
and replaced with new one of the best
materials, substantial and durable; extra
trees and shrubs have been cut out Of the
way and all underbrush and trash remov-
ed, and the general appearance of Thu
erst while dilapidated ''city of the dead,
has been completely transformed, so that
its appearance is now pleasure to The
eye.
The two young gentlemen named above
deserve the thanks of the entire comInun
ity for their praseworthy efforts in thu
matter, and especially of those who have
departed loved ones whose pulSeless dus
hes within the new enclosure.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04
Citation Notice.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

TIE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
To all persons having or claiming any le-
gal or equitable interest in the follow
ing described lands, claimed by A. E.
Moreton and John J. Helms in their sui
herein, viz The southwest quarter of
the southwest quarter of section Il; and
the southeast quarter of the southeast
quarter; and the west half of the south
east quarter; and the southwest quar-
ter of section 10; and the east half of
the southeast quarter of section 20; and
the southwest quarter; and the west
half of the southeast quarter; and the
north half of the northeast quarter of
section 81; and the north half of the
northeast quarter; and the southeast
quarter of the northeast quarter of see
tlun %; and the west half of the north
west quarter; and the east half OF the
southwest quarter; and the south half
of the southeast quarter; and the SOut h
half of the northeast quarter of the
southeast quarter of section %; and
the southwest quarter; and the north
half of the northwest quarter; and that
part of the west half of the northeast
quarter lying west of the Bogue Chitto
and Brook haven road; and the west
half of the southeast quarter; and the
southeast quarter of the southeast
quarter of section "a; and the east half
of the northwest quarter; and the
northeast quarter of section %; and
the northwest quarter; and the north
west quarter of the northeast quarter;
and the west half of the southeast
quarter; and the southeast quarter of
the southeast quarter of section q all
in township 6 north, range east, in
Lincoln county, Missi>sippi:
You, and each of you, are hereby re-
quired to be and appear before the Chan
Gerry Court of Lincoln county Mississip-
pi, on
The First Monday of December, 1888,
then and there to defend the suit brought
against you, and each of you, by the
complainants A. +. MoretOn and John
Helms, who seek in this suit to confirm
their title to all of said lands, under the
provisions of an act of the Legislature OF
this State, entitled ''An Act to remedy
some of the evils arising from the destruc-
ton of the records of the counties OF
Pike and Lincoln in the burning of the
court houses in said counties"; approved
March 9th, 1886. FELIX MAY,
Chancery Clerk.
X. Fl. THOMPSON, COmplainants' So
licitOr. sep6-5w
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04
RegiStr0r'S Notice.

In pursuance of an Act of the Legisla-
tnre approved March 1871, lSS6 requiring
NE as Registrar of the county of Lincoln
Ia visit each OF the votin" preciuts in
said county. and to spend one day at
each of said precincts. IN order to give
All # those " hn have failed heretofore to
register an opportunity to do SO, l will
therefore meet the ciii2vrS of the county
at the folloW ing times and places, rO-wit:
Ea>t'S Mill. Monday, oct. 10, 1888.
CaSeyville, Tuesday, Ger. 10Th, 1888.
Nanghns, "Wednesday. Oct. Il, 1888.
Lands Mill, Thursday. Oct, Is, 1873.
Sheep Shed, riday, Oct. -, 1888.
Fair River. Saturday, Oct. 20, 1883.
McClendou's School House, Monday,
Oct. -. ISIS.
Montgomery, Tuesday, Oct. %. 1883.
Good Wafer School House, Wednesday,
Oct. u, 1898
Brgue Chjtto, Thursday Oct. %, 1855.
Broohhaven, from and after Oct. &c,
1855
THIS August the 2Sth, 1883.
j. WARREN,
sept. 6-2m. Registrar.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04
NOTICE.

The Woman's Missionary Union of the
Fair River Association will hold meet
ing during the session of the Association
at Damascus church on Sunday, October
81, 1898.
All Missionary and AID Societies are
urged to send delegates with full reports
of work doue by them during this Asso-
ciational year.
Mrs. NJ. j. Nelson, OF New Orleans. is
expected to address the meeting on why
shoud women organize Missionary Socie-
ties !"
MRS. ISsAC SMITH.
NJ. f. STRICKLAND,
"VIC. r. GAMBRELL,
Com.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04
ENGINES AND GINS,

We are agents for the best steam en-
gines in the market To those who con
template buying an engine we wish t.
say that we are prepared to give 6efte'
and easier terms than anybody.
We are also agents for the celebrated
Gnllet Gin. Can supply all gin parts
betting, etc, on short notice. lfyou have
IA gin too old to do good work or too
small for your business see us about eX
changing it for new one or larger one
SHERMAN e. DAVIS.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04

You cannot afford to waste time in cX
perimenting when your lungs are in dan
ger. Consumption always seems at first
only cold Do not permit any dealer
to impose upon You with some cheap i'm.
itation of DIR. Kings New Discovery to'
CONSUMPTION Coughs and Colds, INT he
sure You get the genuine. Because he
can make more profit he may tell you he
has something just as good, or just the
same Don't he deceived, but insist up
on getting DIR. Kings New Discovery
which is guaranteedro give relief in al
Throat. Lung and Chest affections. Trla
bottles free at I. T. Meade II Co.'S.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04
Hunnicuts' Rheumatic Cure Endorsed by
Physicians.
ATLANTA. Ga Oct &c, 1887.

ATLANTA, GA, Oct 26, 1887.
HUNNICUT'S RHEUMATIC CURE Co.:
Gentlrmen-I have used your HUNNI'
CUTS RIFE JMATIC CURE in several cases
of the worst type, and am glad TO say IT
had the des red effect in every case.
take great pleasure in recommending
HUNNICUTT's RHEUMATIC CURE to thos,
who are suffering from rheumatism and
it's attendant complications and if tried
| am confident of its efficacy.
Respectfully. J. A. NELMs, NJ. d.,
p. o. Box -, Atlanta, Ga.
For sale by DR.. A. Lewenthab City
Drug Store.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04

E. Bainbrdee Munday Esq, Comfy
Attorney, Clay Co, Tex. Says: "Hare
used Electric Bitters with most happy
results. My bother also was very low
with Malarial Fever and Jaundice, but
was cured by timely use of this medicine.
Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved his
life."
Mr.. d. l. Wilcoxon, of Horse Cave,
KY, adds like testimony saying: He
positively believes he would have died,
had il not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off, as
well as cure all Malarial Diseases, and
for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Dis
orders stands unequaled. Price SOC. and
81. at Il. L. Meade & Co.'S. g
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04

AUSTIN, TEXAS, Jan. %, 1883.
Mr.. A. X. HAwKEs: Dear Sir-l an
62 years old. l bought a pair OF your
Crystalized Lenses about u year ago
when could with difficulty read very
large print. After using your glasses
three or four months l noticed that my
sight improved, and now read the finest
print with the naked eye.
JAMES H. BELL.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by I. I. Meade & Co,
Brookhayen. Miss.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04

The learned Doctor Isaacs says " it ISL
dot disheazed hook meat What dies vicll
dey prings down hyar from Shee cargo
vot makes der pebbles zick and gifts cen
dot yeller vever So" Go up head, ''Doc.
tor, and walk off with the 500, 900 re-
ward the Government proposes to give
to the man who discovers the origin
and way to prevent the yellow plague.
The Brookhaven leader., 1888-10-04

The Baggng Trust can't control the
price of clothing, and Hartman has just
and boys clothing which he is selling at
splendid bargains. Call and see him.