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The Press., 1889-03-14

A SAFE INvEsTMENr.-Is one which is guar anteed te bring you satisfactory results, or in in case of failure @ return of purchase price. On this plan you can buy from our advertised druggist bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. It is guaranteed to bring relief in every case, when used for any affection of Throat, Lungs or Chest, such as Consump- tion, Inflammation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, Group, etc., etc. It is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can always be depended upon. Trial bottles free at E. K. Taft's drugstore.
 I have been great sufferer from dry ca- tarrh for many years, and tried many rem edies which helped me, but had none which did me so much benefit as Ely's Cream Balm. It completely cured me.-M. J. Lally, 39 Woodward Ave Boston Highlands, Mass,
 From the pastor of the Olivet Baptist church, Philadelphia, Pa.: I was so much troubled with catarrh it seriously effected my voice. One bottle of Ely's Cream Balm did the work. My voice is fully restored.-B. F. Liepsner, GA. M.)
The Press., 1889-03-14

Rockville Journal: Thos. E. Noonan, a reporter on the New Haven News, was married on Tuesday, at Terryville. to Miss Jennie Hart, the adopted daughter of J.T. Hart, wealthy manufactures of Kensing- ton. Mir. Noonan met Miss Hart in 1885. Since then Mr. Hart has died and left 8 part of his estate to her. Since MT. Hart's death she has lived with James Woodruff, brother. in law of MT. Hart Jennie knew nothing of her early history except that her original name was Hayden. MT. Noonan set about the task last summer of searching out her relatives. He visited the orphan asylums of Boston and got a slight clue which sent him to North Gov. entry. Here he finally got track of Amy Gardner, who married 8 Hayden. Afte, her husbands death she had married Geo
 Eldridge and was living at Rockville.
 The last train to Rockville that Satur ] day night bore the reporter. He found {
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AMUSING ACUTENEss.
NUMEROUS GOOD STORIES OF BRIGHT MEN
 AND THEIR REMARKS.

AND THEIR REMARKS.
 Nowadays acuteness is deemed essential to success in any direction, and a certain amount of it does materially aid in the ac- complishment of purpose. But of per son reputed "cute," it is advisable to be- ware, else one may find himself ,,unexpect- edly involved in difficulties of some kind.
 While for the greater part human acute ness is tinctured with baser elements. it may be exercised without injury to the agent or object, merely exemplifying a good natured though keen wit.
 A young man under examination for ad- mission to the University of Edinburgh was asked if he had studied logic, and re- piled affirmatively.
 "You understand the difference between cause and effect?' inquired the professor. "I do."
 "Did you ever know an instance where the effect was in advance of the cause? ?" "Yes, sir"
 'Mention it," said the professor in great anazement.
 "Well, when man pushes wheel bar row ahead of him." On certain occasion Rabelais desired to visit Paris, but was destitute of the means for so doing. He made up three packages and marked ''Poison for the king" "Poison for the Dauphin." "Poison
 His landlord saw them, reported the case l to the authorities, and he was arrested and taken to Paris. The contents of the pack ages were analysed, found to be brick dust and harmless. Then Rabelais explained matters, and the king was highly amused by the ruse.
 In days gone by few southern lawyers were more distinguished than Luther Mar tin. He was one day riding to Annapolis in stage coach when his only companion "a young man who had just been admitted to the bar-addressing him said:
 ''Mr. Martin, you have been wonderfully successful in your profession. Are you willing to acquaint me with the secret of your success ?"
 eff you will pay my expenses during the few days that shall remain in Annap- olis."
 "I will" was the earnest response.
 ''lt is by this advice Deny everything and insist upon proof"
 At Annapolis Mir. Martin enjoyed all the luxuries that fine hotel could furnish re- gardless of expense, and, when the time for his departure arrived passed the "bill'' of enormous proportions-.to the young lawyer who was standing near. The latter merely glanced at it, and then returned 1t to MT. Martin.
 Aren't you going to pay ?" Mr. Mar tin asked.
 "Pay whatp" "This bill. Didn't you promise to de. fray my expenses while was in Annapo. lis ?"
 My dear sir, was the quiet reply, "] deny everything and insist upon proof" The eminent lawyer paid the bill, and laughingly said to the young man "You need no farther counsel from me. ,
The Press., 1889-03-14
A BOY SHERIFF.

The following story was told by MT. Austin Abbott, the well known lawyer of New York, as showing the power of the sheriff.
 I was going down town, one morning, and, passing through one of the side streets, I saw @ group of boys It was just before the school hour, and the crowd increased very rapidly. As soon as I got near, I saw two of the boys standing face to face with doubled fists. I knew the nature of the attraction. As I came near- CT, turned to one side, and just then one of those double-tisted boys looked up q01p said:
 ''Say, Mister, won't you make him give me my whip ?"
 then saw that the other boy had be- hind his back toy whip. 1 have given good advice to boys sometimes, and have received it as boy; and have had experience in both capacities of the futility of offering good advice, and was not in clined to meddle with this question, be- cause knew, however wisely might de- eide, they would laugh at me and go at it again. But, seeing that the others look ed on with interest, stopped and said
 "Well, boys, you have got into diff culty, and want me to settle it for you?"
 "Yes," they replied.
 "Well, now," said, Eff you want to settle your trouble as men settle it, will help you but, if you want to settle it as boys do, don't see any way but to fight 1t out If, however, you want me to help you settle it, you must promise to do as I say and I will decide as fairly as can."
 After some hesitation, they promised, though they were both afraid that I would decide for the other boy. I knew that that wasn't enough; for have re- ceived promises as boy, and have made them, sometimes. therefore continued ::
 "Well, boys, when men settle difficult l ty, if it is a serious controversy like this, they have judge, and I understand you have asked me to be the judge; but they also have sheriff, and want sheriff. ? I then picked out big boy, with good rnatured face, and said <:
 "Wili you be the sheriff in this contro-
 versy ?"
 "Yes, he replied. Judge decides, you are to make them obey.
 good natured boy, and don't think you
 would do anything cruel or wicked but,
 whatever I decide, you must make the boys obey. Don't you let them off, no matter if you have to go after them" ''Yes, i" said he, "I will do it, will make them obey"
 The greatest change of expression came s over the faces of these two combatants as . they found themselves in position where v the question was likely to be settled l. Then I asked their story. TLey both
 wanted to tell it at once but finally got
 it out, and found that simply compelling q them to tell it in the right way showed the e boys the justice of it. The boy who claim @ ed the whip made it. Some other boys l. threw it into the next yard, and the other ] boy found it. The affair settled itself as
 soon as they came to understand the facts
 but this would not have settled it, if hadn't had that sheriff. said to the boy d who had the whip:
 {, "You must give it up.' He looked at me, he looked at the othe u boy, then he looked at the sheriff; ant
 then-he gave it up. Chr. LatelIigencer
The Press., 1889-03-14

The Jacksonville (Fla) Times Union says of an enterprise in which Holland county citizens have controlling interest !:
 "Mr. Rand, the manager of the Withla- coochee Timber and Lumber Company, hasslocated the mills of that company at Pasadena, and will build a railroad across the Withlacoochee to an immense tract of cypress timber. It is also proposed to build a railroad from Pasadena to Jetfer- son, on the Orange Belt railroad, thence to Hudson, on the Gulf coast.
 The factories located at Pasadena will employ about two hundred hands, and the amount of money distributed in this sec. tion will be of great benefit to the country. What more can man wish than 8 home in Pasco county, with its high, rolling, fer tile pine lands, and magnificent scenic views, agreeable climate and general pros- perity Even he who does not wish to work can here sit in this dreamy land of indolence, and view the spectred castles in the flushing clouds, or be awed by the vague mysteries of our tangle-wood ham, mocks. But we would prefer that he would stay at home, if hls poetic fancies are to materialize, for even our farmers are poets and turn verses as they turn up the daisies and violets of the fields.
 Liberty, (N. Y.) Register: Mrs. Eliza G. Loomis, wife of David B. Loomis, and mother of the late J. l.. Cushman, died Feb. 28th, at Richmond, Ind, after an i'll. ness of less than a week. Her age was 81 years. She was born in Holland County Conn, and was married forty-nine years ago last October. She was the mother o four children. only one of whom, MT. Fl Loomis, survives her. Deceased had beer @ member of the Presbyterian church fol nearly sixty years. MT. and Mrs. Loomil moved from Liberty about five years ago and have since resided at Richmond.
The Press., 1889-03-14

You never hear the proverb "Blood is thicker than water" in Springfield. The citi- zens remember the condition of the Ludlow water, and refrain from quoting the sbove- mentioned saying. ...
 Desperate Tetter.
 can testify that s. s. s. is the best blood medicine that I ever took, and believe 1t is the best in the world. It cured a desperate case of Tetter on my feet and legs, which with stood all other treatment, and was so painful that could not wear my shoes. J.BRooKs. Dawson, Ga, Sept. s5, 1888.
 sCRoFULoUs SORE LRa
 Five years had 8 sore leg, which would yield to no treatment-unti took two bot ties s. s. s., which promptly cured it, and there has been no sign of return-this was in 1886. E. R. Bosr. Newton, N. O., Nov. 2s, 1888.
 BoILs.
 Abbeville, s. C., Oct 20, 1888.
 was the victim for five or six years of the worst boils that ever saw, which the doctors failed to cure. began S. s. s., and in a short time the posion was driven out of my system, and not Q sign of boils or any other blood trouble has returned. recommend s. s. s. to everybody. J. G. EDWARDS. Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable rem edy, and is the only medicine which perma nently cures Scrofula Blood Humor, Canoe, and Contagious Blood Poison. Send fol books on Blood and Skin Diseases, mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,, L" Drawer 9. Atlanta Ia
The Press., 1889-03-14

Shovelling snow is very healthful, brac. ing, invigorating operation, but to enjoy the exercise thoroughly you need to sit at the parlor window with book and watch some other fellow doing it.
The Press., 1889-03-14
Springs can we'll feel prout

Stafford Springs can we'll feel proud of it's young representative, J. Carl Con- verse. On several occasions, as chairman of the committee on forfeited rights and clerk of the committee on military affairs, he has held the close attention of the house. His erect form, penetrating voice and clear and well chosen words at once command attention. One of the closest matters that has passed the legislature this session was the restoring of forfeited rights to James M. Wallen of Mansfield. Mr. Converse had some of the "heavy weights against him, but, after creditably holding his own, a vote was finally taken, and the resolution passed by enough votes even counting two thirds of all the members of the house. Journal,
The Press., 1889-03-14

F. J. Aldrich, whose steam saw mill in Westford was recently destroyed by fire, has new one about ready for starting.
 Put mp in a most convenient form-Brus- sels soap. w. G. Ellis sells Brussels soap.
The Press., 1889-03-14

Allen, Geo G $4,s7o Aborn, Henry c 4,794 Aborn, Lucius A 2,399 Belllnap, Chas R 3,469 Batz. Chas and Mary 2,O30 Belknap, Hendrick 3,525 Buckland, F R Mrs 2,328 Beebe, Henry 5,626 Bradley, Carlos 3,OS9 Bancroft, Isaac, 2,49O Beasley, John & Son 4,791 Bahr, Balthus 2,730 Charter, Alfred U 3,635 Charter, Clinton 5,441 Charter, NV 5,393 Collins. Guy P 5,490 Crane, Darius 2,436 Cogswell, Geo H 3,996 Davis, AB 3,502 Dow, FM 3,2s2 Daggett, Jesse & Son, 2,190
 Fasmer, Cornelius 5,787
 Farmer, Emily P .2,065
 Farnham, Stephen S,047
 Gilbert Sarah K 5,975
 Goodell, R G 2,223
 Gladding, H M Mrs APO
 Hyde, A A 2,O52
 Hyde, OM 35,692
 Hyde, Mary T 1O,S7O
 Hyde, Elbert F ALTA
 Hamilton, Milo 2,939
 Hamilton, Arthur c 3,486
 Hill. Geo H est of 4,65O
 Howe, Eunice K 2,1S5
 Harwood, Marvin D 3,480
 Kimball, Henry 6,930 Kibbe, Norris N 2,0O9
 Kibbe, Horatio 7,671
 Kimball, DN&JT 22,516 Kibbe, Julius A 5,760 Lewis Ira H and wife, 2,14S
 Lovelt, Augustus 2,440
 Lynch, Patrick 2,O5O Leonard, Rufus 2,52O Lull, DE 4,145
 Mckinney, Asaph 5,422 Mcknight, John 4,567
 Moore, co 3,223
 Manock, Robert 3,984
 Molloy, Michael 2,380
 McKinstry, Alexander 2875
 Mckinney, Orville 2,4O5
 Morris, Sylvester 3,420
 Martin, Harlow and wife 2,763
 Mcknight, John 3,116
 Moseley, Mrs Wm est 4,210
 Miller, Jane c 2,66O
 Mcknight, James D 7,041
 Nash, Harlin 3,98O
 Niles, Henry M 2,2sO Nash, Aaron, 5,O26 | Pinney, Henry and sisters 2,62a
 Price, Nettie L est 4,102
 Pinney, Marcus A 2,912 Pinney, Albert 4,4O9
 Pierson, Frederick 6,244
 Pinney, Francis 3,95e Pinney, Mary 5,96(
 Peck, Alonzo H 3,O9(
 Patzold, Rudolph 2,N4
 Powell, Otto Mrs 2,58t
 Patton Robert 3,9O( Pease, Lathrop est of 5,49: Pease, CP 2,34! Robinson, Richard 2,63s
 Stephens, A B X A A 3,O5. 5 Smith, Emily 2,60' Snow, Otis 6,1O! Sikes, Chas E 4,65' s Sadd, Carlos R 2,93
 Thompson, Sarah 2,7O Taft, PA 3,49 Tilden, Austin 3,17
 Tilden, John and wife 4,51 X Thrall, Judson H 2,85 g Talcott, Edwin 3,41 Talcott, James M 2,SS a Thrall, Ralph 2,39 n Thompson, John 5,69 Thompson, J A 33,85
 Warner, Nelson 6,60 & Warren, J A 4,72
 Wood, Geo 4,15 n Wadsworth, David 3,O3 Windermere mill, D Blake agent, 51, 40 :, NoN-REsDENTs.
 i, Adams, FL Mrs $2,5o Bill, B H 2,1S :, Bedding, A N 4,47 l. Burleigh, Albert 2,30 - Charter, W Mrs 2,O4 . Charter, W 2,4 . Davis, John, 5,66 o Keeney, Edgar 2,5O ], Nash, Mary E 3,1G : The per cent. of tax is l5 mills on th
The Press., 1889-03-14

Brussels soap is absolutely free from adul- teration of any kind.
 F. J. Chandler sells Brussels soap.
The Press., 1889-03-14

'The native Samoans," says the Philadel phia Times, ''are we'll developed race physi cally, but their chief industry is devoted tc intestine wars." Correct" cries the Sun for their chief industry is dried cocoanu meat
The Press., 1889-03-14
Recently s. M. Allen, prosperous har-

Recently s. M. Allen, prosperous har- ness maker of Fair Haven, went on spree and sold out his entire stock, which was worth from $2, 800 to $3, 900, for $50. AL len was subsequently arrested, and con- fessed that he had disposed of the stock to Henry Moody, liveryman;; Moody, he now says, took advantage of his condition, and got bill of sale of the goods. A. torney W. A. Wright, representing Aliens interests, or rather those of his creditors, attempted to recover the property and threatened to have Moody proe ecuted. Moody obtained delay on pretense oi wishing to consult his lawyers, and mean while disposed of the goods to the farm Pers of his vicinity at about ten per cent. of their value, realizing about $500 by the operation. Moody has no property, and Attorney Wright is in quandary how te get any satisfaction. Both Allen and his creditors are apparently out.
The Press., 1889-03-14
Unequalled--Brussels soap. M. G, Moore sells Brussels soap.

get any satisfaction. Both Allen and ms creditors are apparently out.
 Unequalled- Brussels soap.
 M. G. Moore sells Brussels soap.
 Some papers came out with big pictures of "the scene at the east front of the cap- itol" at Harrison's inauguration. As the cut was made fortnight before the scene presented itself being one of the abund- ant outs furnished by the press picture bureaus-the artist did not take any note whatever of the pouring rain storm and the accompanying wide expanse of um- brellas Which shows that foresight isn't always equal to hindsight, particularly in making newspaper cuts to order, ill ad- vance. Makers of these pictures sent to The Press week before the inauguration proofs of cuts for sale, to be published as the work of "our special artist.
 Bad blood causes dyspepsia and dyspepsia reacts by causing bad ood. So both go on, growing worse, until the whole system is poisoned. The surest means of relief for the victim is thorough and persistent course of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
 "Medical science has m rde such progress" :" said the doctor when speaking of his profes- sion, 'that it is almost impossible for any, body to be buried alive now" Then he won- dered why everybody laughed.
 | BUcKLEN's ARN1cA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for Cuts. Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup- tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by E. K. Taft.
 The ushers in the New York churches have received such 'going over" for their syco phantic attention to we'll dressed people, that just now the shabby looking people are get ting the best seats. So much for the power of the press in small matter like this.
 Used everywhere it is bound to give satis fation. We mean BrusselsS soap.
 l A. W. Whiton sells Brussels soap.
 A Nasal Injector free with each bottle O Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy Price 50 cents W. D. Heald agent.
The Press., 1889-03-14
LOCAL TopICs-PENN,D AND sCrssORED.

Holland County Leader: The follow ing is list of tax payers in the town of Ellington, assessed g 900 or over:
The Press., 1889-03-14
Issued Every Thursday Evening.

little home on bill. Playing about the front door were three children. Mrs. FL dridge related the history of her life since the death of her first husband. Her daugh- ter had been sent away by the grandfather, so that he would not have to aid in sup. porting the little one. Since then she had never heard from the girl. MT. Gardner never told her where the child was, az he had acted without her knowledge or con- sent, and she desired to regain possession. He died, and the secret was forever his. Jeffreys Gardner had seen a girl in Put nam who resembled the lost one, and Mrs. Eldridge had endeavored to find some trace of her daughter there, and had fire. quently written. She had little photo. graph of the girl, taken short time before she went away, and in tears she showed ii to the reporter. He had later photo. graph in his pocket, with the exact feat ures of the smaller one, but he kept ii there. The time for disclosure had moi come. The reporter suggested that, IF years having passed, it would be impossi ble to recognize the little girl in the person of the young lady, and, besides, she had in all probability been given another name. But the mother believed that she would know her at sight, and gave proof that she could identify her.
 The reporters next interview was in ex ecutive session and the public were not ad mitted. Two days later Miss Hart and hel guardian, MT. Woodruff, went to Rockville Mrs. Eldridge was busy sewing in the mil where she was employed, when her atten tion was attracted to young lady who was being shown about the room.
 "I wonder who that young beauty is ? Mrs. Eldridga said to companion.
 The young lady passed through with thu attendant and was for the time forgotten A few minutes later Mrs. Eldridge wa called to the office, and greeted with thu 1 affectionate name of "Mother." Soon tn, Eldridge children were caressed by the sis ter whom they knew, but had never seen l and the sister found relatives of whose ex istence she had newly learned.
The Press., 1889-03-14
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

BUSINESS DIRECTORY. ~ HI. HOBBY, Piauo Tuner and Deal Oe CT in Pianos and orgses. Mansfield Conn IT E. EATEN, 37 Wells-st., Hart 11 = ford, Conn.,, Dyeing and Carpet Beating Works. Mrs. J. A. simonds, agent, Stafford Springs. CIMONDs & BURDETT, ,solici- o lOrs of Patents, Hartford Trust Co.'s Block. Wm. K. simonds, Chas. L. Burdett. :"
 \ w. CHANDLER, Insurance and O Real Estate Agency. Stafford Springs. Office at residence on Westford Avenue.
 WM. A. COMINS, Horse and OK done to order Also, builder andrepairer of alstyles of Wagons. south-st., Stafford Springs.
 E N. CRANE, Manufacturer of and N edealer in Harnesses, Robes, Bells Fancy Lap Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy Mats, etc.
 \ GENCY of Holland County Mutu- office, with Wm. Smith S Co.,, Stafford Springs. IT HI: REED, Attorney at Law. office in O . Stafford NationalBank building, EastMain-st. Se Notary Public, and REAL ESTATE AGENT, Will lington, Conn.
 nR. SAMUEL DAVID & SON, D Physicians and Surgeons, Office West Main-st. Teephonic connection in office.
 MIMI. A. KING, Attorney and Coun-
 w selor at Law. Room No. ', Warren Block. MI R. GRISWOLD, Dentist, 36s
 M1s H Main-st, @ A Hartford, Conn.,, Artificial teeth, F1 MAITLAND PRESTON, Auc- MSS I. M. NICHOLS, Teacher l Piano and Organ. Pianos and Organs of standard makes carefully selected and sold at Manu- lecturers Prices. alss I
The Press., 1889-03-14

A Nasal Injector free with each bottle O Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy! Price 50 cents ". ID. Heald agent
The Press., 1889-03-14

HOLLAND. List of those who pay taxes on prop erty to the amount of $2 GOO and over:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-27

rIsnds and HERALD man, who had got
wind of the affair came down
watch the performance from
IN adjoining house-window. As soon as
Amos had finished they went to the front
toor aud demanded to see him on i'm
portant business.
Send them in here" said the cheerv
voice of Vanderbilt's representative. and
the visitors were ushered into a little
ante-room in which the sweeper sat. He
was working hard on his neck and
chest with couple of rough towels and
an explanation of his extraordinary con-
duct being demanded, he said:
"Do you know Ed. Norton who used
to be on the Colorado Midland? Well.
when l saw him last about two years
ago, he weighed about 2I0 pounds and
was uncomfortably fat. The other day I
heard he was at the Hollenbeck and I
dropped over to see him. Honestly
boys, did not know him when We met
face to face. 1 saw a tall, well. built and
anything but corpulent man instead of
the big-paunched individual / expected.
l asked him how he had managed to
pull himself down in such o manner,
and he gave me the recipe
WhANa hS 6dlQ WOulQ l6QUS8
a stout man pound day without any
injury to his constitution. His instruc-
tions were to take good stiff broom and
sweep back yard vigorously for an hour
each night. Then the flesh-reducer must
rush into close room and thoroughly
rub himself from head to foot with rough
towels. 1 promised him l would give
his system trial." concluded Amos,
land am glad that did, for in the six
days of this week I have lost Az
pounds"
Turning to the HERALD man, he
added: II think that for the bene-
fit of the fat men in this COM
munity you ought to publish
the details of this method, which is 30
and uninjurious, and you
might mention that it would be good
idea to form a fat mems club for the pur-
pose and and secure available grounds,
as all of the desiring participants may
not have back yards" -