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The Press., 1888-02-16
HOME NEWS.
Local Notlces.

{katter uadcr thls head eight cents per hne.)
 Clearing out sale of Winter Skirts atA ". Walkers.
 The eleventh annual exhibition of valua ble paintings will close this month at Gill; Art Galleries, Springfield, and should be seer by every lover of art in Massachusetts. Take time and go; it is worth the sma admission to see any one of several of them.
 Large line of New Spring Dress Goods al Helms.
 Clearing out sale of Boots and Shoes al Smiledge's. As1 have bought this stock oi goods and shall change the business the Isl of april, shall sell Boots and Shoes, with other goods, every Saturday at auction, com. meneing at 1.3O p. m., and through the week shall sell at auction prices. Charles Poin- dexter.
 Gall at A. W. Walkers and examine the largest stock of Ladies' Cotton underwear that was ever shown in town before. Bought dl- rect of manufacturers and to be sold at very low prices.
 Bargains in Dress Goods at A W. Walkers. Gut Rock Candy at Johnson's.
 Mems Woonsocket Pure Gum Boots $S, at Hanley's. .-
 Selected Teas, Pure Coffees and Spices at Johnson's.
 In these days when there is so much fault to ma W1Gn al1nOSC every AEGkcAo OA OOAAAAnOAOO on account of adulteration, 1t is pleasant to chronicle tn. purity and acknowledged fra arance of ONE article at lea-t, with which no fault can be found, namely Mr. W. G. Ellis Perfect Tea. -Tickets to all points west for sa'eat the office of the N. N l.. R. R., Stafford Sprlnge. J. v. Squier, agent.
 -Closing-out sale of Woolen Goods at HeIm's. Call at Helm's for bargains in Woolen Goods. Got to be so d. if price will no it Vermont Butter in small tubs at John son's.
 Plain Sage, Edam, Eng Dairy and Neu- chatel Cheese at El is.
 A few bushels extra good Hickory Nuts at Ellis
 --Evaporated Apricots at Johnson's.
 Ellington Creamery Butter at Ellis
 The best Police Shoe made, $3.25 at Han -Men's Buff Button Bal and Cong. $1.75, regular g. goods, at Hanleys.
 Rock Bottom Prices at Johnson's.
 Pop Corn, which we warrant to pop, at Ellis.
 Indian River Florida Oranges, the best Oranges in market, at Ellis.
 Tine celebrated Deerfoot Farm Pork, Lard Sausage, Hams and Bacon at Ellis.
 Leave your orders for the Mansfield Creamery Butter at Johnson's.
 New Orleans Molasses at Johnson's.
 Florida Oranges at Johnson's.
 Nice present with Baking Powder at Johnson's Oriental Condensed Coffee, Pure Liquid Coffee Full rich flavor, delicious aroma and healthfuI stimulating properties of finest fresh roasted berry. One spoonful makes cupful of perfect coffee in one moment. For sale at the Oriental Tea Store. If Regular meetings of Winter Post, G. AR, on the 1st and 3d Monday evenings of each month.
 Legal Blanks at The Press office.
The Press., 1888-02-16

Rev. Mir. Bacchus is conducting big temperance revival in Laurel, Del, Rev Mr. Smoker is preaching against smoking and Rev. Mir. Husband of England has come out against the clergy marrying.
The Press., 1888-02-16

The large mill of the Collins Paper Company, at North Wilbraham, Mass. was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. The flames were first discovered at o'clock in the rag department on the fifth floor, and spread with great rapidlty Aid WAS telegraphed for, and two steamers were sent from Springfield and one from Palmer. The loss is estimated at $4OO,- 900, with insurance of $268, 900 in manu. lecturers mutual companies. About POO hands were employed in the mill.
The Press., 1888-02-16
AEOCM yaa.GE.

A petition is now in circulation asking the selt ctmen to call another town meeting to see if the town. wilIvote to rescind it's action of Saturday and purchase for me- morial hall site the property of Q. Harvey, occupied by the Rockville house. It has been offered with the Isaildiag rsmoved for $2O,O00.
 This morning just after midnight fire broke out in D. R. Moore's building near the front of the structurb, and the building IS no doubt entirely -hunhed. The hydrants were frozen and freman worked at great disadvantage, but at laat reports both the 1st Congregationaland Methodist churches, which stood near, are safe. The lower floor of the lower building is occupied by Carroll & McDonald's store, and the up. per floor by MT. Moore's residence. The estimated loss on building, stock and fur. niture is $25, ,00O. Richard Farrell, fire. man, fell during the fire, and broke his leg.
The Press., 1888-02-16
MASHAPAU0,
(ooRREsPoNpRNcE ]

The presiding elder will be at this place next Sunday, and preach as usual. A full attendance is desired.
 National aii-de-camp J. W. Winch, Post Commander N. Wallace, ,and Quarter master R. B. Horton, attended the de partment encampment at Waterbury last week.
 ladies aid society at the parsonage next Thursday.
The Press., 1888-02-16
UNION,
tooRRE sPoNDENcE.)

kOOHhESPONDENCE.) -Ladies' Aid Society will meet at the M. B. parsonage Thursday afternoon and evening. 's
 Ladies Benevolent society of the Con- gregational church meet with Mrs. Watrous Thursday afternoon and evening.
 Ray. MT. Smith fell on the ice week ago last Tuesday and received caliis frac- tnre of the wrist. He is attended by Dr. Bullfnch of Southbridge.
 s-McKinstry's steam mill IS now in op~ eration oa the Weld place.
The Press., 1888-02-16

The farmers of Eastford are awaken ing to the fact that it is not needful to gc west to get fair return for their labor An enthusiastic meeting was held last Fri day. looking to starting a creamery.
The Press., 1888-02-16

Post office address, 'StaFordville tStsfford. tIprings. SWest Stafford. HThe figures mslaid But Mrs. Dwight has had large experience as teacher.
 Home residence of teachers: Woon- socket, R. l., l; Worcester. Mass, 3 :; West Boylston. Mass, 1; SDmers, 2 j; Stafford, IT. Where graduated: School of Technology and Normal, l; Normal, 4 high, II; select, l; common, 7. Of the II counted as high school scholars 2 tre graduates or under graduates of the Stafford high school.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-17

triumphant smile could be seen under
his moustache in the moonlight, and
the smile stayed there till he had
come within quarter of u mile of
home.
Then IL changed to q dark frown
that deepened when he drew nearer
and heard low moaning sound
coming from the hut.
Damn you Haven't you quit
sniveling yet ?" he exclaimed, as he
flung open the door, and the slight
form could be seen still lying on the
floor, only huddled up now from cold.
Then the door closed and they were
alone together.
An hour before dawn the door was
opened noiselessly and Joe Marshall
stepped out into the moonlight, paused
an instant, then started toward the
village at q long, swinging stride. lie
didn't look back once, but il he had,
he might have seen slender, boyish
figure looking after him as long as he
was in sight.
Less than an hour later the hoof-
beats Of a horse could be heard echo-
ing softly but distinctly far off on the
rocky road-bed Of the ravine. The
slight figure disappeared in the hut
and the next instant the sharp report
of pistol broke the monotonous tattoo
Of the hoof-beats. But they didn't
slacken and il Joe Marshall heard the
shot he didn't say so. If anybody in
the town heard it they just turned in
their beds and went to sleep again
with the pleasant anticipation of
hearing all about "the row" in the
morning.
And the next morning there was
| good deal TO be heard Miss Dugdale
had gone, and as everybody knew of
her affair with Joe Marshall there was
general rush to the "shanty" to
verify the prevailing belief as to the
identy of the companion of her flight
Colonel Dugdale was in advance
with his superintendent. AS they
entered the hut they stopped talk
ing suddenly. Those just behind
them stopped, too, and then the con-
tagion of silence spread, and nothing
but the twittering of the birds was
heard.
On blanket couch in the corner of
the hut lay AL. Marshall, with pistol
in one hand and bullet-hole in the
right temple.
The blood that had flowed from it
was clotted and concealed, disfgurlng
that side of the face, but the other side
was as delicately fair as ever. The
rough flannel shirt was open wide in
front, and why did the miners draw
back? Why did Colonel Dugdale
cover the breast of the dead so care
fully?
Al. Marshall was woman.
LEWIS VITAL BoGY.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-17
LOVERS NAMES.

az your lovers name is Harry,
'Twon't be long until you marry
II he's the man on whom you're gone,
You'll run no risk to trust in John.
III Richard Is your sweetheart's name,
He'll likely bring you wealth and fame.
\ hould you wed man named Charley,
! xpect a temper sharp and snarly
Inpatient husband you expect
Joseph's the name you must select.
There is no other name can rank
For loving Loyalty like Frank.
If to domesticity you incline,
To some sweet William take q shine.
If you seek the fond and true,
Albert is the name for you.
Don't expect a steady head,
IL your fancy runs TO Ned,
III unruiiled life you'd know,
Pick out faithful, honest Joe.
-[Old Album.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-17
FRIENDS FOREVER.

As down the stream of life we glide,
In friendships warmest clasp,
Wen pause moment side by side,
A question ! will ask.
Can we friends fore er remain,
VIII eer our friendship sever;
Shall we always faithful be,
Can we be friends forever
Your future may be clear and bright,
With wealth and jewels rare,
And | through life may have to fight
With poverty and care.
If our lives are thus to be-
Shall we our friendship sever?
VIII we ever parted be2
Can we be friends forever?
True friendship is considered rare,
When trouble comes tbs brief
Give me the friend who'll always share,
Your pleasures and your grief
/ have always found you true,
So let us then endeavOr,
To sail through life in friendships bark;
Let us be friends forever.
II, l.. FEENEY,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-17
A Fathers Terrible Vengeance

Dr. George NJ. Cox of Springfield, Mo-,
United States pension examiner, induced
Effie Ellis, an abandoned woman, to
come from St. Louis to Springfield by
means of a telegram purporting to be
signed by his son, Fenton Cox. When
she arrived at the depot she entered a
carriage in waiting. The Doctor was in
side, and the moment she got in the
horses started Off. DIR. Cox then struck
the woman over the head with bottle of
vitriol, breaking the bottle cutting her
head and burning her terribly. She will
lose the sight Of one eye. The Doctor
gave himself up and narrowly escaped
iynching, Efiie Ellis had ruined Fenton
Cox, the physicians son, and caused him
drove his father to the crime.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-17
LOTTERIES.

Incorporated by the Legislature in 1868, Tor
Educational and Charitable purposes, and its
franchise made n part Of The present state
Constitution in 1870 by an overwhelming
popular vote.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings take
place every month, and its Grand Quarterly
Drawings take place In March, June, Septem-
bcr and December.
I'VE do here5y cCrtlIy that 1pe Supejrise MsdJ-
ldnQdnents for all he Monthly and QHdTteTky
DrdUiHgs Of he Louisiana State LOtfeiV COM
pdHy, and IN person manage and control me
DTdiCings MepseiUes, and nat ne same a,e con-
ducted NTH honesty, fairness and In good Cdlth
tOlCdTd all parties, and lCe authorize he Cont
pdny 70 use his certificate " iS adUcrtise-
WcHfs.n
The Washington critic., 1888-03-17
CAPITAL PRIZE $3.50, 900.
NotIce-Tickets are $40 only. Halves, So.
Fifths 81. Tenths, 81.

2,170 prizes, amounting $685., 900
ssB~ For Club Rates, or any further informa-
writing n;ust be distinct and Sjoudtt,S ot1j1
More rapid return mail delivery will be as
sured by your inclosing an Envelope bearing
your full address.
Send Postal Notes, Express Money orders,
or New York Exchange In ordinary letter.
Currency by Express (at our expense) adj
dressed TO
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
New orleans, La.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-17
PICKING UP SPANISH.
The American Minister to Mexico
Learning n New Language.
From the Chfcnpo rirnaa

From the Chicago Times
General T.. S. Bragg, the United
States Minister to Mexico, was at the
Leland Hotel, in this city, few days
ago, and thought it would be a good
time to give him some instructions as
TO how he ought to attend to his bust
ness when he reaches the land of
pulque and senoritas, so | called on
him.
"Buenas dias, Senor," I said, on
entering, and extending my hand
added, by way of breaking the too
long silence; Como esta usted2"
''Ah, Mr.. Usted," said the General,
81 am glad to see you"
Plagued if he didn't think / was in
PRODUCING myself.
mo habla usted espanol?' I per-
sisted. But / saw it was of no use.
The Minister only glared at me a
moment, and then began looking
around for something heavy enough
TO knock lunatic down with.
You do not speak Spanish, see, "
said l.
"Oh, ah," said the general, color
ing very deeply. ''was that Spanish?
Well, do speak Spanish somewhat,
but / was unprepared to hear it here. +"
"And where did you learn the Ian
guage ?" / asked.
ooh, picked it from some books |
have here in my trunk. You see this
appointment came upon me all of a
sudden, and ] have been so busy max
ing ready for the removal that / have
not had much time to devote to study.
Won't you please say'that over again
and say it slowly ?" and he fished up
a Spanish English lexicon from his
trunk. | began
"Habla-"
Hold onp he interrupted; "wait
till find that"
You won't find it where you are
looking" / suggested. at is pro-
nounced 'abla;' but it begins with
H."
He ran his fingers down the "h''
column.
'"There is no 'habla' here" he said.
No, of course not. 1t is from the
infinitive verb 'hablar; you"
eyes, yes" said the General; "here
it is. 'Hablar, to speak, see. Now
goon."
'Habla usted-"
"Wait minute" said he. GLOW
do you spell that 'usted' business ?"
Itold him and he found the word.
"All right" said he; "now we've
got 'hobble usted,' to speak you. Go
on"
"Habla usted espanol %
"Espanol understand that-that's IS
Spain," said he, proud of his accom-
plishment. "Now let's see What
you said was TO speak you Spain,
wasn't it? ?"
"Thats pretty near it," told him. an
English Habla usted espanol?' is DO
you speak Spanish ?'
Oh, I'm all right. I'm going to take this
book along with me, aand guess I'll get
ON with 1t well enough to do the business
SOP"
eyes" said. You need only two or
three things in addition to that book"
"And what are they?" asked General
Bragg,
"And what else2
"Oh, should say get another good in
terpreter."
"Do you think l will need anything
else besides this book and the two inter
preters2" asked the General.
,"N-n-no," ! remarked, doubtfully,
"unless You get"
Get whatY"" he said. "Sbeak it right
out.n
well, one more Interpreter"
The General appeared TO think that |
had advised wisely, and, unlike most men
who have long been in politics, he APP
peared also to be grateful.
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FRIENDS FOREVER.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-17
A Big COMPANY.

AT Macon, Ca, few days ago. there
was meeting of Northern capitalists, at
which a land and timber company was
organized. This company has purchased
10000 to 10000 acres Of finely-timbered
land in Jasper and neighboring counties
of Georgia, along the line of the Coying-
ton and Macon road, which will be colo.
nized by Northern and Western people,
developed and made to yield big revenue.
Among those engaged in the enterprise
are Messrs. O. IL. Stone and ]. Bayard
Backus capitalists, Of New York, and
Mrs. II, S. Gould, wealthy lady, Of tho
same city.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-17
Address Registered Letters TO
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La,

REMEMBER that the presence Of Gen
erals Beauregard and Early, who are in
charge of'the drawings, is guarantee Of alb
solute fairness and integrity, that the chances
are all equal, and that no one can possibly
divine what number will draw Prize.
''REMEMBER also, that the payment OF
AL BANKS of New orleans, and the Tickets
are signed by the President of an Institution
whose chartered rights are recognized in the
highest Courts; therefore, beware of all imi-
tations and anonymous schemes"
The Washington critic., 1888-03-17
G. T. Beauregard,
J. A. Early,
COMMISSIONERS

We, the undersigned Banks and Bankers,
will pay all prizes drawn in the Louisiana
state Lotteries which may be presented at
our counters:
r. NJ. WAMSLEY, Pres, La. Nat. Bank.
PIERRE LANAUX. Pres. state Nat Bank.
A. BALDWIN, Pres. N. o. Nat Bank
CARL KoHN, Pres. Union Nat. Bank.
Grand Single Number DraS at tho
Academy Of Music, New orleans, TUESDAY,
Auril 10 1888
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-30
The Springer Amendment.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-The Democratic
mcmbcrs Of the committee ON ways and
means have under consideration the
amendment proposed by Mr.. Springer, Of
Illinois, TO place upon the free list such
articles upon the dutiablo list as are con-
froilcd as 10 their product and price by
trusts and combinations, but did not re-
port upon the subject 10 the caucus. II Is
understood that the committee Is adverse
70 the proposition, although u recognizes
tho necessity Of legislation which will pre-
>ncpt the pcrpctuation Of the pool system.
argument against the Springer amend
- d that Il will be prcjudicial 10 the
in1cresls Of ofnianuiacturcn Of articles who
hosc' not entered into the trust, and Il II
I|obable that an amendment will be ~
)oricd placing an internal revenue upon
<uch dutiable articles made by manuiac.
|inren who have entered into trusts II Il
ns yet undecided whether the internal tax
eill be levied 10 the full extent Of the Inn
bort duty, Il being considered by some
bat n tax 10 the extent Of 80 per cent. Of
DC customs duties will be sufficient 10
prevent the formation Of combination.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-30
Mr.. JAS. RoDERrsHAw.

OF oroonvllle. Compelled 20 Abandon
business on Account OF ~ Health.
Special Dispatch ~ The AppcaL
GnrrNynLr, Mis-. May 20.--Mr. Jas.
Robcrishaw, cashier oi the Bank Of Grccn-
willie, has resigned his position on account
Of M health. lie has for the last nine
months been suffering from chills and To-
YER the result oi a severe cold, and, while
actively discharging bis functions, has
never been himself rcst and a couuo
OF medical treatment nov becomes imper-
atiye, and 20 the extreme regrct OF tho
bank directors aud the whole city, Mr..
Robcrtslaw rviircs from the post lac has
fillc,i with such signal success for tho past
eight wears. DuIing that period he has
become one OF the best known men IN tho
delta. In the absence Of President ioliock
he has invariably had charge OF the hanks
affairs. Mr.. Rohcrshaw has a host OF
friends In the delta, In New Orleans, Mem-
phis, 81. Louis and elsewhere, who viii be
clad 10 learn that with carCiul alicnton
and ahsoiui. ret there is every PrQbability
Of his being on deck again Nithinsx weeks
or 40, with his oid.,iuio splcndog oi health
and physique,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-30
Awful Tragedy Near 0sceola, Ark.
A Widow and Two Children Muir
dered In the Night.
Three White Men and a Negro
Charged With the Crime.
One OF the Children Lives to Speak
Beaten to Death and the Woman
evished-Identity Of the VII
lains Not Certain.

Correspondence OF The Appeal
0scEoLA, Ark, May 2o-what may
prove to be triple murder, as ii had al
ready prove to be n double murder, oc-
Cured four miles from this place Sunday
morning About o'clock that morning
Mrs. Stokes Allen, widow, living in a
cottage with her sixieen-year-old-son
Robert, and her ten-year-old daughter,
was murdered by three white men and q
negro, and subsequently nvished. Tho
boy was killed while defending his
mother, and the girl beaten so severely
that she will die. Saturday night
a dance was given at the house
OF John King, on ]. +. IIale's place.
The story goes that three white men
named Robert Matthews, Tom Fields and
George Curtis being on u spree, went 10
the dance. Subsequently they went 10
Mrs. Aliens house, about a mile distant,
and trled to get in, but failed. They then
returned 10 Kings. This Is said 10 have
been about o'clock. Al & o'clock q. IN.
King and his wife were awakened by Q
noise mt the door, which having beer
opened, Mrs. Aliens little daughter wa
found, covered with blood, and crying
''AIothcr is deadl" Ms. King then rushcc
over 10 the house aDd found Ms
Allen lying dead IN pool o
her own blood, her clothing thrown
over her head. The boy Robert
was unconscious at her side. MIn. King
then ran TO Dr. IIalc's, Who alarmed the
| neighborhood. Meantime the girl had
crawlcd back and had fallen on the floor.
Eight hours later the boy died, having
never spoken word. The weapon used
by the murdorcs was heavy plank. The
sheriff arrested the white men named and
the negro King. When Mathews was
brought before the girl she recognized him
as one Of the murdercrs. She subsequent.
ly made statements 10 The effect that she
had risen about o'clock 10 admit her
brother, who had been away from
hone, and afterward had gone out
into thn yard, where she saw Matthews
King and another mar. when she re-
entered tho house she forgot 20 lock the
nothing Of what happened later. The
coronors jury has been investigating th,
case ever since at Osceola, and 500 people
have been In attendance daily. Busincs.
has been practically suspended. tn,
sheriff Is guarding the arrested men close
~, and the opinion seoms 30 he that NJ
soon a. the crime can b. definitely iixet
upon the men arrcstcda lynching will oc
cur. Thus far conservative counsels have
prevailed. Osceola Is about ninety mile
from Memphis, and there Is no tcle
graphic communication.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-30
Deyn.ta,Ion in Kau.as.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May pa dispatch from
Topeka, Kas., says The eastern half Of
Kansas has had one OF the heaviest rains
known for many years II commenced on
Saturday night, continuing all day Sun.
day and Sunday night, and Is still raining
in the northern half Of the State. The
rains were accompanied Sunday night by
very heavy wind and hail storms. In
many places the hail WIS Of exceedingly
large size, and driited 10 the depth Of
three feet Small grains sustained heavy
damages. and in some places were driven
into soft ground almost out OF sight. Con-
siderable damage was done TO corn In Ger
tain sections. The loss In window glass
will be great. The storm was the scvcrcst
In Cloud and Clay counties, where II WIS
about ten miles in width. II came from
the west, and was accompanied by ter
riGc wind, continuing about thirty min
utcs. At its close the ground was covered
with haistOncs irom one half 10 one inch
In diameter 10 n uniform depth Of two
inches, forming compact coating Of ice
in every direction. Tho ice was nearly 2
foot In depth against buildings. Tho bail
fell with great force, tearing the shingles
of roofs OF houses. starting the blood all
over the cattle, and driving the horses
against barbcd wire iences.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-30
NapIinI Noie..

President Cleveland and party left
Washington for New York this afternoon.
The President has vetoed the bill pro.
yiding for a public building at Column
bus Ga,
Mrs. Sheridan this afternoon sent 10
Senator Mandcrson the thanks Of Gen.
Sheridan for the good news that the bill
reyiving the grade OF general had passed
the Senate.
Senator Sherman, from the committee
on finance, to-day reported fayorably, with
amendments, the bin 10 reimburse The de-
positon OF the Frcedman's Savings and
Trust Company for losses incurred by the
failure Of that institution.
A delegation from Kentucky, including
Senator Beck, Gov. Knott and Represent
atives Carulh and McCcary, called at the
White-house today and invited the Prcsi-
dent, In case he visited Cincinnati on the
Fourth Of July next, 10 extend his trip "a
Louisville. The President said that h,
would accept the invitation In case he was
In that noighborhood.
Gov. Proctor, the chairman Of the Yer.
mont Republican delegation, Is In town.
lie saws that the newspaper reports that
hc and the Vermont delegates are pledged
/ 30 Mr.. Blaine arc incorrect. They will 70
20 Chicago uncommittcd. with q view q
selection, after consultation, OF the bcsi
candidates, without reference 10 the per
sonal claims or wishes Of any one.