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The Press., 1888-12-06
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LIKE THE MAN. When General Gar. field was asked as a young boy "what he meant to be, he answerad "First of all I must make myself man. If I do not succeed in that, can succee1 in nothing. "
 GEORGE MACDONALD says 'sThere are some natures like the Prussian blue on a painters palette, which rules all the other colors it is mixed with rnatnres which quickly make themselves felt in small or great companies.
 THE rose was great fayorite with the Greeks and Romans. Nero caused show CTS of roses to be sprinkled on his guests at bananets, The Sybarites, it is said, slept on couches stuffed with rose petals
 Ir has been found that the leaves of plants exhale moisture tO an enormous de- gree. An acre of beets, during single day of sunshine, evaporRtes from ], 700 to l 300 pounds of water. ..e
 HISTORY tells us how, in all ages, the violet has been prized. Athens honored it with the first plac8 in floral wreaths. An ancient poet speaks of living in ''Violet. crowned Athens"
 TIE curiosity of mankind is too much for its sympathies. When man breaks his leg the first thing we inquire is, "How
 
 THREE things to govern Temper, tongue and conduct.
 TIE OAK has been identified with mans history from the earlier ages. It's groves have been held sacred alike by Jews (Gen. 21 :23), Greeks, Romans and Celts. The Greeks adopted it as an emblem of hospi- tality. In Rome, to obtain @ "crown of oak" it is necessary to be g citizen, to slay an enemy, to save the life of Roman, or to re-conquer field of battle.
 ITl,is said that one pound of bananas contains more nutriment than three pounds of meal or as many pounds of potatoes, while as food it is in every sense superior to wheaton bread.
 SOME ANCIENT CITIES. --Ninevah was 15 miles long, wide, and 40 miles round, with wall 100 feet high, and thick enough for three chariots to ride abreast. Babylon was 50 miles within the walls, which were 87 feet thick and $50 feet high, with 100 brazen gates. Thebes, in Egypt, presents ruins 27 miles round. Athens was 25 miles in circumference, and contained 35O,- GOO citizens and 4O0,0 slaves.
 SCARCELY 400 species of plants appear to have been known by the Greeks and Rom ms. At the time of Linn@us G762) the number of known species was $500. At the present time, according to Lyel, there have been collected upwards of lOO,- 900 species.
 CoNFUcIUs described himkef as a man who, in his eager pursuit of knowledge, forgot his food who, in his joy of it's at tainment. forgot his sorrows, and did not even perceive that old age was coming on.
The Press., 1888-12-06

Religious Herald: We have received several communications upon subjects per- taining to temperance and the prohibition party. We reiolce that the presidential campaign has passed. We do not think our readers care ito go over the battle ground again, least of all that taken by the prohibition party. If the latter had been true to the highest interests of temperance, and the most ffi.ient results in it's favor, the party would have made mp It's ticket from the best men on the republican m and democratic ticket, and been successful. The party would thus have commanded the respect of the country, had great influ- enct. i'll both state and national legislation, and have had the selection of men m tu- ture for official positions. But, as 1t IS, the course of the party has disgusted many true and prac ical temperance men, and has had little influence for good. When that noble statesman, William H. Seward, was in the senate, an example of true mor al heroism in the irrepressible conflict, he was at one time taanted by hls opponents as deserting his principles, because he ac- cepted in modified form a bill that could not otherwise be carried he replied, "Gentlemen, have learned when Can not do what Iswould to do what can. " The leading spirits in the prohibition party seem not to have attained to any moral heroism of this character.
 Famous Women
 It is a significant fact that most of the wo- men who have achieved fame in art, itera- ture, or "ahairs," have enjoyed vigorous health This shows that the mind is never capable of the severe and continued applica- tion necessary to creative work, unless the body is at it's best The woman who aspires to fill an exalted place among her associates, must be free from nervous debility and fe- male weaknesses. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre- scription will banish these, and it is warrant ed to restore those functional harmonies which are indispensable to health. AS spe- cifc for all those chronic weaknesses and ail- ments peculiar to women, it is unequaled.
 For lame back, side or chest, use shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. W.D. .Heald, agent.
The Press., 1888-12-06

A lady, whose establishment was small, invited Dr. Monck, the Bishop of Glouces- ter, to dinner. She engaged for the occa- sion the occasion the services of an old butler who had retired and become green grocer, and a boy who knew nothing of waiting. The boy was as nervous as he was ignorant and annoyed the old butler by constantly asking for instructions, until at last the man, in a moment of impatience said: "Stand behind the bishops chair, and when his lordship takes glass of wine take your napkin and wipe his mouth l' The by took the jocose reply for a serious commapd. He stationed himself behind the bishop, waited until he drank glass of wine, and then, as deliberately as ner vousnecs would permit, wiped his lord ships mouth. Society.
 A FAMILY GATHERING. Have you a fatherg Have you a mother7 Have you son or daughter, sister or brother who has not yet taken Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, the guaranteed remedy for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma, croup, and all throat and lung troubles If so, why? when a sam pie bottle is gladly given to you free by any druggist and the large size costs only soc and $1.O0.
The Press., 1888-12-06

The Springfield Republican on Thurs day last gave it's readers the following editorial. The wonderful instance of hon esty chronicled deserves the widest publi- cation, so we help spread the story. And we will go step further, and suggest the canonization of the men who didn't steal a congressman. Could such an instance of probity be found elsewhere? Listen
 "The dark and devious ways of sundry southern returning boards and official ,n- vassers may be just subject for common indignation, but in view of the claims of fraud circulated by Matt Qauy since the 9th concerning the conspiracy in the south to capture the next house of representa- tiVes, it is not out of order to call attention to the decision of Gov. Nichols and the Louisiana state board of canvassers in ref erence to the returns of the 2d congress sional district. The republican candidate was Hamilton Dudley Coleman, and the democratic nominee was Benjamin c k liot Some of the ballots returned were printed H. D. Coleman, H. Dudley Coleman, aud some Hamilton D. Coleman, while upon the other hand Ben C., B. O., and Benja min c. Elliot seem upon the face of the returns to have been running. Technically there were six men running for congress, and technically also Ben c. Elliot had a plurality of 1000 votes. This would have given the ele ction to the democrats. But the board, composed of democrats, counted up all the Colemans and Elliots and found the former elected by 174 majority, and accordingly have issued him his cred,n- tials. The grand conspiracy is certainly not materializing in Louisiana. Governor Nichols represents the reform wing of the Louisiana democracy, and he vindicates his title to that position by netting out even justice without knowing democrat or re- publican. As matters stand in Louisiana today voters will best serve the interests of the state. by supporting Gov. Nichols, at least upon local issues.
 The story the other day about the pious little boy who tried to walk on the water in the bath tub recalls another of an equally pious little girl. She was eight years old and lived in the country. She had started one day rather late for school, with another little girl about her own age. On thelr way they caught glimpse of clock dial through an open door it lacked five min- utes of g. "Oh, dear!' exclaimed the pious little girl, ''it's five minutes to 9, aud we will be late to school" "Im afraid We will" "Jennie," said the pious little girl, impressively, "I'll tell you what we must do we'll kneel right down here and pray that we won't be late P "H'm P said the other. sI guess that we'd better skin right along and pray as we goH They "skuu, ' and got there. E-.---
 Group, Whooping Cough, and Bronchitis immediately relieved by Shiloh's cure. W.D. Heald agent.
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INew JereeY ReRister.l


 CHAUNCEY B. RIPLEY's HERD OF JERSEY CATTLE AND HIs EXCELLENT CARRIAGE ROADS. The fifteenth annual report of the New Jersey Board of Agriculture, q book of $50 pages, has just been launched, and in it Union county has very creditable mention. One of the principal industries is the raising of milk for consumption in our own villages and cities. Among the largest and best herds of blooded stock are mentioned those of Col. A. Nj. Smith of Summit, sixty head, and Chauncey B. Rip. ley of Westfeld, fifty head of registered Jersey cattle William Lindsay of Union, Ayrshires and Guernseys, forty head, and John O. Magic of Elizabeth, twenty head of Ayrshires.
 Much is said and we'll said as to beauti- flying the public highways by planting and caring for shade trees, promoting vigor- ous growth of grass on portions of the road not needed for travelling purposes instead of allowing unsightly hedgerows to grow and loose stones to remain along the mar gins of the road. The report on roads closes with the following personal; "Mr. Chauncey B. Ripley, of Westfield, is our champion road overseer. Although a man of wealth and professional cares, he accepts the care of the roads in his district and makes them not only hard and smooth to ride over, but gratifies good taste in orna. menting them as well.
The Press., 1888-12-06

CARD OF THANKs.-If the proprietor of Kemp's Balsann should puh1iah a card of thanks, containing expressiSAs of gratitude which come to him daily, Aom those who have been cured of severe throat and lung troubles by the use of Kenp's Balsam, it would fill fair-sized book. How much bet ter to invite all to call on any druggist and get free sample that you may test for your self it's power. Large bottles 60c. and $1 co.
The Press., 1888-12-06

If any one has an opportunity of meet. ing patrons of any of the numerous cream cries now just started or in a hourishing condition, they should inquire what their experiences have been as to the advantages of these labor saving industries. So far as we have learned from careful investiga- tion, every patron is not only pleased but greatly benefited by this method of dis posing of his cream. We do not need to specify the reasons, but they are of a char acter to satisfy any one who has tried the experiment.. In many instances we have been told by farmers that rather than go back to the old methods of making butter they should dispose of their COWS. Some families with plenty of help and having a good private custom cannot be expected to encourage the creameries, but many of this class have found it to their interest to transfer their business to the creameries
 We speak of this in the interest of the Putnam dairy, and also to encourage farm CTS who are tired of the work of making and disposing of their butter, 10 examine into this important matter. If it is not an advantage, as all who have tried it admit, some reason should be given to prove that these supporters of creameries are all mis- taken. If it is a desirable and more profit able method than the old systems of mak- ing butter, then they should give it all the encouragement possible. We have two in operation close by, 80 that every part nee. essary to a clear understanding of all the advantages and drawbacks may be easily learned. Even if the inquirer does not need such information for his own use, he can use to enlighten others. rs.-Put'laDl Pa
The Press., 1888-12-06

Journalist: s'Dear Mr. Editor = Please read the enclosed poem carefully and return it to me with your candid criticism as soon as possible, as I have other irons in the fire. :" 'tDear Mir. Smith Remove the irons and in sert the poem."
The Press., 1888-12-06

The fountain of perpetual youth was one of the dreams of antiquity. It has been we'll nigh realized in Ayers Sars ,parilla, which purifes the blood, gives vitality to ali the bodily functions, and thus restores to age much of the vigor and freshness of youth.
The Press., 1888-12-06

are many of the former help who live in town and who are at present out of em. ployment, which they greatly need. - Pat- nleT Journal
The Press., 1888-12-06

Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure is sold by us on guarantee. It cures Con- sumption. w. D Heald, agent.
The Press., 1888-12-06

-The remains iOf Edward R. Bowers,
 who died in Springfield, were brought, on the 28th ult., to Mansfield Center for bu- rial. Deceased appeared usually we'll Sat- urday morning and attended to his busi- ness, aLd at 10 p. m. was dead, his death being caused by heart disease. He was a heavy built man, and was thrown from his carriage last March, from the effects of which he never fully recovered. He leaves two brothers, Rev. Ira Bowers, Ashford, and James Bowers, Mansfield; also one sister, Mrs. Emily l.. Hoyle, wife of James Hoyle, the Wilmington woolen manufacturer.
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ITAFFORD SAVINGS BANK.

CTAFFORD SAVINGS BANK. PRESIDENT CHARLES HOLT. VICE PRESIDENTS w. N Mi RERh GHRblN' TREASURER, c. F. HAYWOOD. SECRETARY, JAMES RISLEY. DIRECTORS; LIZ. Rawitser J. J. Ellis
 G. 0. Parkess. E. O. Dimock.
 Davis A. Baker. E. c. Pinney.
 James Mclaughlin. James Risley. Deposits commence dawing interest on the firstio. each month.
 In crest computed semi-annuaIy. Dividends January and July 1. AN INDEPENDENT NEWS
The Press., 1888-12-06
ASHFORD.

Putnam Standard: Henry Platt, who was so severely hurt several weeks ago, is now slowly improving . Smith Page of Stafford Springs was in town one day last week and purchased the mortgage on the Gaylord homestead. Mrs. Fl. M. Dean returns home this week from Maiden, Mass, where she has been spending sey- eral weeks with her son, Col. Charles l.. Dean. B. W. James is on the sick list. He is nearly ninety years old e. Mrs. Dr. Clark of Stafford has taken rooms of Miss M. A. Loomis and will move her goods there in few days. Miss Abbie Rich ardson is visiting friends in Stafford.
The Press., 1888-12-06
SERVING THE PEOPLE.

AN INDEPENDENT NEWS A PAPERs
The Press., 1888-12-06

One New London man is reported to have F'boxed the compass" on election day, was a candidate on the prohibition ticket, voted the democratic ticket, illuminated for the republican victory, and now talks proudly of ''our Ben Harrison"
The Press., 1888-12-06

The Windham county commissioners have granted licenses to Simeon Wheaton of Pbenixville and Mir. Green of Eastford Village, but refuse the application of CHI. Poindexter of North Asl ford.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28

NEW YORK, April lG.-Both sides in
the great fight that begins 10 day at noon
between the brewers in the combine and
their employers are resting quiet this
morning 1hem men at their h~cadQuartcr,
said they were determined 10 make the
employers tnke The initiative. At the
headquarters Of the Brewers associat on
Secretary Suf1ert SAID: There is no news
yet: IL o'clock is the time fixed for the
lockout. and every brewery in the com
bine, If combine il can be called, will ~
closed. AID about 4,00O men will he
thrown out of work. but ! expect fully
half will return rs soon az possible at oui
terms. The report that fifteen of oul
members had deserted is utterly false.
AT this moment we control p,
400 600 Of the 26, 1C0, 900 barrels of beer
brewed in this country. The men are
wrong in this trouble and it will cost
them dearly" Supt. Murphy has ordered
all reserves TO come to the station house.
At Don al the brewers blew a noop
whistle and formally locked out their
mon and they will be paid OF at l
o'clock.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28
Very HrOmIriny.

WASHINGTON, April l6-The Sunday
Herald says: The outlook for a Demo
cratic senate in 1889 is very promising,
OF the hold-over senator's the Democrats
and Republicans have each twenty five.
OF those already elected or 10 be elected
thirteen come from each party, The sure
Democratic states-Alahama, Arkansas,
Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
West Virginia. Mississippi, North Caro-
Una, South Caroin ina, Tennessee and Tex.
al. with Virginia, will give the Demo
Gratis. with the twenty hold-overs, exactly
thirty eight votcs-onc-half of the senate
To have a majority they must elect an
other senator from Colorado, Illinois,
Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts,
Michigan Minnesota, Nebraska, New
Hampshire. New Jersey, Oregon, or Rhode
lsIanu or If they elect "A vice president OF
carry New Jersey they would have Il
clear majority.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28

At the big RABBIT drive nine miles from
Fresno. California, the other day. two
thousand persons were present. Five
hundred men and boys formed the line OF
the drive, and, starting four miles from
the corral. slowly swept down to it. The
wings were half "A mile in length, and the
corral proper was seventy five feet in di-
ameter and incloscd with n wire screen.
Into this inclosure were driven and killed
2,000 jack rabbits, and 1000 others were
killed in the drive and outside.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28

The wife Of Thomas Power O'Connor,
N. r., now considered Ont of the Ameri-
can beauties in London, was married
three times before she was thirty. AT one
time she acted as copyist in one of the
departments in Washington; was then
clerk in the postotfice in New York; sou.
brette at the Union Square theatre; re-
porter for a newspaper, and lastly was
reader for the Harpers. She is bright,
vivacious and pretty, and gets there on
all occasions.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28

To a Washington Cd. c. star reporter
ex.Stcretary George NJ. Robson SAID
lately that it was true that he owed more
money than he was able to pay just now,
but hoped that nc would be able TO dis
charge all his obligations. Most of The
debts that he owed were due 10 banks,
and he proposed TO devote all his prop
erty and his energies to Strengthening on
his affairs.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28
STATE OF

There is small change IA the situation, and
the transactions show no new determination
on either side OF the trading. So far as the
business yesterday is concerned there IS moth
Ing In the changes TO indicate weakness, and
the general sentiment Is that there will be a
maintenance Of prices until there Is outside
buying, which will carry all Of the better
stocks above the present range. 1t Is con-
ceded that the non-dividend payers will follow
along in quick succession. The absence Of
decisive action IN congress is still felt as n
drawback, for much Of the money now living
practically idle in our banks, and at best
loaned ON call at nominal rates, sought this
center only because ii was expected that def
mite action by congress would b. irst reflect
ed here. The professional traders still main
tain control OF the movements OF the market.
But they are held in check by the stubborn
course or the principal stocks, which do not
respond to any attacks aud move in q frac-
tionai wav only, and that toward the better
range. There was an absence yesterday OF
the bear attacks which had marked The earlier
days OF the week ANA appear to have been tx
hausted ny Wednesdays market, when thcy
were swept one sile by The general course OF
prices. The break OF the dead lock IN con
gress is regarded az Il sign for the better. and
here may be some definite action now on the
financial bills ~ hand. But Wall street does
not look for any fair or beneficial action by
congress now, and there are few, if any, cal
culations upon legislation that viii afford the
business men of the country zoe personal dis
tribution or use of the proHts Or lheir enter
prises.
In volume the transactions yesterday were
about tbs same g. for the past three days. In
tone the market was maintained al previous
prices and the closing prices were generally
better. In fact, they were ir.etioually better
All around, but none Of The changes were
above the fractional limit. Tie extreme
changes in the more active stocks were In
Western Union and Union Pacific q. and
Missouri Pacific Is. Bat The transactions IN
these stocks were small. Ea6ing led the list
with A, 100 shares ana 4 eli range; ST. Paul
second, 29,GoO shares and d Change; Lacka~
wanna $500 shares. Western UAion, 1900
shares, Union Pacific 200 shares, Missouri
Pacific 1880 shares, Northwest $500 shares
and the rest OF the trading was scattered.
The course OF the Missouri Pariic was puz-
cling. 1t sold down , per cent 10 7024 and
In the afternoon was bid up 70 1873. and the
2as recovery had III inlu, nee on The rest Of
The list. 1t vas the huying OF the Missouri
Pacific which made tn clo, ny as strong as it
was. This is a complete reversal Of the Gould
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28

A. III. Potts in filing suit against the
Washington Base Ball club in Washing
ton, ID. c.. yesterday for So, 900 damages,
alleged that on April II he was sud
denly, forcibly and violently assaulted by
the defendant 10y being struck across the
bridge of his nose by a certain base ball
recklessly, carelessly and negligently
thrown, tossed, pitched or batted." Mr..
Potts thinks that the aforesaid ball had
fully So, 600 worth Of fun with his lose.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28
Giving Up.

LONDON. April 19.-Thc following dis
patch has been received by The Exchange
Telegraph company:
BERLIN, $50 p. ~ The condition #
the emperor is less favorable. He is
losing str,pgth ard the belief iu his APP
preaching death is gaining ground.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28

1t is SAID that the custom of invoking a
blessing at meals is lapsing into innocuous
desuetude. No wonder. People natur.
ally revolt against asking the Lord to
bless oleomargarine as butter, and a mix
ture Of cotton seed oil and white grease
ms refined lard.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28

DUBLIN, April 15.-William O'Brien, NJ. P,
was arrested ON arriving at X ng.ton today
In consequence of his speech at Loughrea
last Sunday. A crowd gathered at Brand.
stone station and checred O'Brien and groaned
for Bslfour. O'Brien has been loased IN
Ballinaloe jail until Monday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28

Gen. Sherman, in his speech at the
Ohio banquet, said that the pleasures of
realization did not equal those of antici'
patton. "All the honors ! have won"
said he, do no equal the pleasure l de-
rived from the ambitions of my youth. "
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28
Custer Chronicle.
JOSEPH KUBL.ER. : PUBLISHER

B%oulanger seems to have everything
his way in France. But wait until he
runs against the new emperor Of Ger
many (soon to be- and then the world can
make comparison Of his powers.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-28

Beautiful woman from whence came thy
bloom,
Thy hoa0iBg eye, thy features fair,
What Kindly band on thee waS laid
End"wipg thee with beauty raref
'"Twas not ever thus" the dame replied,
Once pale this face, these features bold,
III. 'Fayoritn Pres, ription' of DR.. Pierce
Wrought thc wondrops change which ron
khoId."