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The Press., 1889-05-30

HOPE FOR BETTER THINGS. MT. Lin coin was an early settler in Springfield, H., and used to tell some spicy stories about pioneer life in that locality. He said there were at first in that hourlshing town three regular orthodox churches, a Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian, and all were getting along swimmingly, when suddenly Universalist preacher made his appearance upon the scene, and held his meetings in the courthouse. He was young man of talent, and soon made such progress in winning people over to his views as to alarm the regular minis ters, who, in view of the danger, held a consultation, and agreed to take turns in preaching the Universalist fellow down. It fell to the lot of the Methodist brother to open the war, and large congregation assembled to hear what he had to say. He began hls discourse in the usual off hand way by announcing that the moral condition of Springfield was good, and that religion was prospering there; but of late there had come among them, in the guise of preacher of the gospel, one who openly taught that there is no hell, and that all men are to be saved. "But, my brethren," said he, 'tlet us hope for better things.
The Press., 1889-05-30
THE BOY OF IT.

In this enlightened A boy Must c A lot of fun; Inventions for him 2 N joy R derfully done. His pockets, never M T, hold A brick-a-brack R A Of curi R c T's untold
 And mostly in D K. In K 0 must assist his dad He has no N R G, But, when he helps N A bor's lad, He works with X T 0. Sweet things to E T will enjoy, Like K Q know, and pie The stuff that goes in N B boy Would E z make us die. He hates to wash his face & &'s, Though dirty to X s, But when sweet R T commands How he'll X l. in dress. To A K sleepy boy for school Is awful to s A; To go a-fishing N A pool
 He's up B 4 the day. On thinnest c he loves to skate, In water D P dives, In D D goes in dangers great
 And, as U 0, survives. f.- In P c never lets you rest;
 He'll 0 o right away And then to T z tries his best
 With noise you can't l. A. At his young A G must enthuse Or l. 0 can not grow; His youthful spirits we X Q's- We used B just so. But in the N D will repay
 All trouble < X pense, So let him K chance to play
 Be his cares commence.
The Press., 1889-05-30

MERIT W1Ns.-We desire to say to our citi- zens, that for years we have been selling Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Dr. Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never handled remedies that Sell as well, or that have given such universal satisfaction. We do not hesi- tate to guarantee them every time, and we stand ready to refund the purchase price, if satisfactory results do not follow their use. These remedies have won their great popular ity purely on their merits. B. K Taft, drug pist
The Press., 1889-05-30
"REMINISCENCES.

A Stafford soldier told me this story |: He was at Groton in 1872. The farmers at that time used to cut off the corn stalks near the ears of corn about Sept. 1, then month later, when the corn was ripe, to cut it near the ground and cart it to some place where they wished to stack the butts. In October, 1872, farmer came from Waterford, near New London, and wanted company of soldiers to husk corn for him that night. The soldiers were glad of such chance to relieve the monotony of camp life, and the Stafford company volunteered to go if they could get per- mission. They went. They husked corn until about 9 o'clock, but saw no signs of any refreshments. Some of the soldiers gave the farmer hint, but he said they should have nothing till the corn was all husked. The Stafford boys told him that they were not used to such treatment, and that if he wanted his work well done he had better do something. The farmer got angry, and told them that they could not help themselves. The boys said they would get even with him, so they threw the corn right and left, mixed corn with the husks; things went from bad to worse. Finally the boys told him they were even, and would go back. When they left the soldiers thought the farmer used the big gest words that he had ever learned.
 The news spread far and near of what the Stafford boys had done at w aterford
 The boys were not sorry for it, but thought it was the last husking they would ever have chance to do in Waterford. But not SO; few days after farmer came down from Waterford, and said one of his neiehbors had company of soldiers to husk corn for him few nights before, and he had some corn ready to husk. and he wanted a company to help him, and if he could have his choice he would like the Stafford company, the same that his neigh Dor had. They were ready, and did go. They had husked about an hour, when the farmer told the hired man to bring some new cider an hour later something better than cider went around. Everything went nicely. About 10 o'clock the farmer said that he wanted them all to go to the house. They did so, and found good pies and cake in plenty for all After having a good time they went back to the corn heap and they finished husking the corn. The farm- CT thanked them, said he was we'll satisfied with them and with the good work they had done for him. The Stafford boys re- peated they were not quite satisfied; 1t might rain before he had time to do it, and the butts must be put in stacks that night, and before they left it was done. The farmer thanked them again and again, then said if he ever had any more corn to husk he would have the Stafford boys if he could get them. s.D.T.
 South Wilmington. r
The Press., 1889-05-30

All cheap grade soaps contain large per- centage of rosin, and that chaps and cracks the skin. Brussels soap never does that and costs but a trife more.
The Press., 1889-05-30

Bob BurdettA says of the man who owes g subscription to newspaper and will instruct the postmaster to send it back 'srefused" that sGod wasted mud to make him."
The Press., 1889-05-30

MT. James Murray, of East Hartford, whom the officers of the New York and New England railroad company sought to have arrested and prosecuted, criminally, last fall, for cutting down the fence which the company had built across the road which leads to his farm, has sent his com pliments to the company in registered letter which reads as follows:
 EAST HARTFORD, Conn., May 21, 1889.
 To the president and directors of the New York and New England Railroad company:
 Gentlemen-You are hereby requested to restore ''to condition of usefulness and safety," so much of the road in this town leading from Holland street to my farm as is crossed by your railroad, at what is common ly known as ''the Kilbourn crossing"
 It affords me much pleasure to be able to enclose herewith, for your information, an of fcial copy of an act relating to the arbitrary removal of farm crossings by railroad com panies," which the General Assembly of this state has recently passed upon my petition setting forth your action in removing the plank from this crossing and in attempting to close the same. The act was signed by the governor this day, and is now law. Very respectfully yours, JAMES MURRAY.
 Pall Mall Gazette: In certain part of Germany the peasants delight in red waist coats, and one poor fellow, who could boast of only one ''best suit," which in- cluded 8 very red waistcoat, was one day bidden to funeral. The clergyman look ed disapprovingly at the bright garment, and the peasant, by way of apology, said very humbly, ''Never mind, reverend sir, if only the heart is black, that is the chief thing" And another Yokel, hailing from the same district, when he was advised by his friends and neighbors to abstain from wearing his red waistcoat at a funeral, fell amounting, and said, "Nay, if can't wear that all my pleasure in going to the funeral is entirely gone"
 Mir. H. M. Roberts of East Hartford brought in bushel of peas yesterday which he picked from his garden. They were raised from "R. D. Hawley & Co.'s I'm proved East Hartford Early Peas, and are the first brought to market this year. Mr.. Roberts delivered the peas to MT. Hawley and received $10. % in accordance with the offer made in his catalogue for the first bushel grown from this seed. MT. Roberts took the prize last year, June 12, about three weeks later in the season. Truly this is an early spring when we can get June peas in May. HurJord COurayt, f24th. ~
The Press., 1889-05-30

Containing no rosin or other adulteration, Brussels is most excellent soap for the toilet or bath room.
The Press., 1889-05-30

No soap is fit for the bath or toilet that contains rosin. Brussels soap is absolutely free from it.
The Press., 1889-05-30

DEPORT of the condition of the Suffolk IO Trustua and Investment Company at Boston, to the Commissioners of SavingsBanks in Massachusetts at the close of business, Monday April 2sth, 1889:
The Press., 1889-05-30
8I,OOO Reward.

One thousand dollars will be paid to any chemist who will find on analysis of s. s. S. (Swift's Specific3 one particle of mercury, Iodide of potash, or any poisonous substance. In 1873 contracted blood poison, which soon developed into it's severest secondary form, with blotches and ugly sores all over my body, which totally disabled me for more than year. The doctors treated me all the time without benefit. The disease steadily growing worse and worse, I was unable to work for more than year finally was per- suaded to take Swift's Specific. After taking seven bottles was sound and well, and have not felt symptom of the disease since. This was sixteen years ago. Jog VAUGHN. Forsyth, Ga., Jan. 28, 1889.
 have taken Swift's Specific for secondary blood poison, and derived great benefit. It acts much better than potash, or any other remedy that have ever used
 B. K. WINaFIELD, M D., Richmond, Va, Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC O.,
 Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
 Pomfret recently produced queer thing that was called lamb. It belonged to G. A. Bradley. It had only three legs, which were distributed among two bodies and one head. There were three ears on the one head, and one of the ears was erected exactly in the front of the head. The lamb lived three hours, just long enough for MT. Bradley's fancy to take a askyrocket pecun- iary flight with reference to clamorinp dime museums proprietors. Then the three ears wagged finally, the one head fell for ward, the two bodies shook convulsively. and the freak was dead.
 BuoKLEN's ARN1oA SALvE.-The best salye 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 Press., 1889-05-30
LOCAL TopICs-pENN,D AND sCIssoRED.

70. H. Weeks and Frank Fenton are rivals for the appointment of postmaster at Mansfield Center. It is more matter of location than of men with the packers of each.
 -s'To be in the fashion" the girls in Bedding Bros. mills in Rockville went on a strike one day recently. The ground was a regulation prohibiting the raising of the lower sashes of the windows above three inches, though they were allowed to drop the top sashes to the uttermost. It is said that the regulation was made and enforced because the side walk ran directly past the windows, and too much of Bedding Bros. time was used by parties who had sold it to them in flirting with passers-by. So one day the girls said never word, but got up and went out. For ten days they vowed that the windows should go up, but at the end of that time resumed their places and work and the rule is yet in force, and the girls get most of their fresh air through the upper halves of the win- dows. s.
 -Monson Cor. Palmer Journal: Do the public know or appreciate the public ben- efactor who is making Flynt' park so beau tiful and attractive? It is seldom that an individual, unsolicited and from the gener- osity of his heart, lays out such beautiful walks and drives, strewn on either side with beds of roses and attractive foliage, together with the handiwork of nature and surroundings pleasant to look upon and admire. The location, on an eminence overlooking the whole town, and the ob. servatory from which may be seen Mt. Tom, the cities of Springfield and Holyoke, an6 up and down the Connecticut valley, all combine to make this one of the mos prominent features of the town, and ar item of interest not only to our townsmen but to the strangers within our gates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
AN LILLIAN CUTS 4 MANS THROAr.

Giovanni Uglo and Antonio ID Napoli live At No. 258
Elizabeth st. and partners In the boot backing busi
ness at Park Row and Chambersst. Ugio was q hard
worker and saved his money and III Napoll only worked
when he had TO and spent his money IN gambling ID
Nspo been the stand for the days
Last evening ID Napol met Ugo at Chambersst. and
Park Row and demanded his share of the days receipts
Uglo would NOS give him anything. They walked homo
together Quarrelng all the way about the When
they got In Of No $50 Ez abeths Di Nspo sercd
uglo by tho neck and struck him In tho They both
fell to tho sidewalk and rolled into tho gutter ID Napo
kept his grip Ugos throat and was fast choking the
l!to OF him when Uglo managed To get out OF
his pocket When no got favorable chance he struck a
ID Eapohs neck with all his razor entered
eosa tho backbone and cut gEsh nearly the wind
pipo about two Inches IN depth oneer Porter caught
him after he had run block. The wounded man was
taken to ST |incen9s Hospital IN dying condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
-
RTIMORS ABOUT MRS. FREUND.

Detroit jan s.-An Evening Journal dispatch
from Ann Arbor says: Mrs Olive c. Frcund. widow
of Professor Henry c. Freund Of electric sugar fame
who is the commander OF the garrison now holding the
fort against all comers appeared in this city after
dark last night at the Office Of her attorneys. With
her was mysterious stranger who by some is alleged
TO have been one OF the former wormcn at the alleged
refinery In Brooklyn Only the angels and Mr.
Sawyer and Mrs. Frcund know what was done at the
meeting Mrs Freund left town as mysterously as she
came and Is probably with friends not far from Ann
Ar0Or
a mysterious stranger who has been here for
several days with Secretary Coterll, OF the Electric
Sugar Refining Company. at the Arlington, left here
for Ypsanti on the 40 p m. train yesterday, In
company with deputy sheriff OF that place. 1t Is
believed here that Coter who has been trying diplo
macy thus far, means to try harSher means soon
II is predicted that II he does arrests and counter
arrests will follow. <
"W f. How ard has not been seen here or at Milan
for several days and while It Is alleged ne 10 In New
York II is thought he Is either In Ohio or Canada.
Mrs. Howard and the Iastcads are at Milan, ready
to rcpei boaers II any attempt IS made TO seize any
of tho Howard or Freund property there The title OF
It al now rests In Mrs Howard and Mis-. Freund:
Professor Freund, in fact never. owned foot Of
land in Michigan and when he died there con-
sequently no estate in Michigan to settle"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
WARNINGS NOT Needed.

The Bradsrect agency has looked upon the Electric
Sugar Refining Company a humbug ever since 1t
was started and gave warning to about forty OF their
subscribers who had made inquiries regarding TIC
company In september. 1885. Bradstreets reports
said: "The process of Professor Freund is a. mys
to:ious as ever though the claims of the presidcnt
to the almost miraculous work to DO accomplished
by the sFrcund process have abaed considerably
There IS no knowr responsibility TO the company. and
Its collapse at all early date is predicted Again in
April 1886. the agency reports said Responsible
and honorable largely interested in sugar trade
say that they have offered every lnducement possible,
secured by bonds to the OF III 900 900 TO induce
Professor Freund exhibit his socalled process and
tho basis of his claim. lie has steadfastly refused
to do so and acts like the Keely Motor man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
THE SOCIETY WANTS AID TO BURY THE POOR

meeting was held last evening at the headquarters
q, the United Hebrew Charities No. SO ST. Marks Place
IN consider the question Of the burial OF the heorc"
,oor A meeting was held In December. at which the
i,er,s ~ the Hebrew congregations invited to
nike mart Only five responded. however ana nothing
vo, done Last evenings meeting resulted no better
only few congregations represented ana no action
,,as taken The United Hebrew Charities have for sew
ora, yc,rs mast buried their dead poor but hnd II now
- ,r., burden for them to bear alone. In 1850 they
hred 1877 poor Hebrews. and the number increased to
oa for the last year and the inclusive OF graves
COS nearly "a 900. The members Of the society feei
that a. they society TO help the living ana not 70
,, the dead the congregations ought TO assist thef
have decided that unless speedy action Is taken and
,er suppor antecd the free burial branch VIII be
It...,ti,,.d after Aprl l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
m.stho.c of the Half. Moon harb,nscr of civilirs

nssthoac Of the Half Moon harbingcr of cvilira-
fion and tcedom 10 the New World .
The pioneers TO this region were mon OF truth anu
courage Their example Influenced the character ana
destiny of NewYork In revolutionary times, ana .n1 n
shirt has lived among ever SINCE helping 10 maxi
us what we are to-day New Amsterdam long snoo
outstrinned It's ancient namcsake OF the Mlyder Uc.
From, n Struggling settlement have come TO DC tle
third city in the world where the Half Moon cast
anchor is now roadstead for the iron steamships
Of modern science where puny sockade against .no
indians was raised on the line of WslEst, 1toieo
washington took the oath of Office one hundred yeas
ago as head Of the American Republic, ana On u%'
same spot next April his twenty ond % w.
President benjamin Harrison (applaisel. MI, NIL re-
cosve tho same commission from fifty milobs Vi
neonlc IApplausc and cheersl -
The Jlalf-Nloon has left but name ana uelhoIs:
she has vanished Ike the savagcs that came out
IN meet her bearing in their hands the green Uoushs
Of vrace and goodwill But the glory Oh u "a.
heroic period when splendid blows were s.ruch ,os
the emancipation of mankind grows briehter ave we
look back TO it, ard the story OF thar anventu'ous
vessel is one that cherish for ourselves ana th
for mr. children forever in our lmaBlnauon 'ne
half Moon still sails. a fairy and phantom SNIP across
stormless seas Her memory Is one that we IeloIco
To honor tonight with the attributes your ancestors
ioved So vel and In which the Dutch poets delighted
The music of the lutte;
The flower of the crimson rose
i"0 VIM Gong continued applause)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
TO HOLD NO CAUCUS IN DELAWARE THIS WEEK

Dover. Dol, Jan. (specah.-Al IS vet at sea
here on tho United States ecnaorshp question Tho
Legislature VIII probably adjourn tomorrow until
Monday. All idea of csucusinG this week has been
given up Charles A. Treats lieuienants got he
Sussex delegation TO hold informal tonight
and addressed them. Anthony Higglnss hackers
adopted tho same plan, and talked to
both Kent and Sussex members The Massey
aud smithers say the nomination Is secured for
their respective principals, and refuse to Adopt this
plan Of lobbying. Conservative mon place Massey
still In the lead and II held to night
he would undoubtedly have the nOminatiOn Both
houses VIII meet Ia Joint session to morrow, TO de-
eide whether not TO call Constitutional Conven-
ton. The Democrats will fight tho proposal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
THEY HAVE NOT HEARD ABOUT THE SELECTION

In article with startling headlines that appeared
yesterday It alleged that the Republican County Com.
mtce's efforts TO build up party organization la the
vIIIh Assembly District had been frustrated by John
o. Dfon, who. II declared had captured Samuel En-
gel whom the committee had selected the district
leader IL Ii hardly necessary that the story
without any foundation whatever Tho County Commit
has any leader In the district taken
any steps yet build up q organization there. IL
hurry To do Tho members OF the committed
smiled when asked about the article last night 1t Is
to me-" said Colonel Cruger aud others said the
same thing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
4 Piper OY HYPNOTISM.

Al the monthly meeting Of the New'fork Society TOT
scientific Investigation at No col West Twenty
,birtst lat evening, the new president, pr 'h"Fes
neadv condemned his address into THANK you
,, the papers read two the modern science oil
h,n,,tlsm. J. A. Browning explained ts nature ana
hod. and Max +. Helm told OF recent experiments
=, p,,ls, witnessed by him. In which symptoms OF the
1T. of various medicinal substances In sealed glass
mis- held near to hypnotizcd subjects were as marked
. q, they had partakon OF the drugs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
CALIFORNIA LAW MAKERS IN SESSION.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. S.-The Legislature perma-
ncntly organized to-day The Democrats control both
houses s. NJ White who was temporary chairman
Of the National Democratic Convention at St Louis,
June last was elected president pro tenn. OF the
senate. Robert Howe elected Speaker OF ne AS
semhlv The latter made a short address In which he
called attention the necessity OF revising the regis
tration and election laws OF the state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
, SPECIAL ELECTION IN HUDSON COUNTY.

The special election held yesterday In the N.h
Assembly, District Of Hudson County, ~ j., to fill
the vacancy I'm the New-JeIsey Assembly caused by
the recent death OF Assemblyman Frank short, re
suited in victory for Judson Francois the Democratic
candidate. by an exceedingly small plurality. The
nmrallty will not exceed ninety. The Republican
randidaie was Frederick Hansen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
STATE LEGISLATURES At UORK.
THE TENNESSEE sENATORsHIP.

THE IENN fNofaE SrN Ai'hoIliI'
Nashville. Jan (Special-The Senatorial question
in this state Is daily becoming more compca'ed The
supporters Of senator Harris, while claiming - al -
Will have a majority of the votes on the first ballot
in caucus evidently not satisfied with the outlook
The Atkins men are working earnestly. Many mem
hcrs Of the legislature think a third man will be
found for The position. Mention IS made OF ex-Gov-
crnor James D. Porter Governor Taylor Colonel John
IL Savage and Albert s. MARKS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
GOVERNOR FLEMING INAUGURATED.

Tallahassee, Fla, Jan s.-Govcrnor Fleming was
inauguratcd to-day. A prominent feature of tho
parade was a column of Union and Confederate vet
Grams the ator including members Of the Confederate
regiment I'm which both the outgoing Governor, Perry
and the incoming Governor, Fleming, served
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09

GOVERNOR COOPER INAUGURATED AT DENVER
Denver Jan. Ex-Governor Cooper was inauguratec
a, he Trinity Methodist Church at o'clock this after
noon. In his address he recommended to the Gen
,ral Assembly She passage of fair, but stringent rail-
.d ard arbitration laws for the settlement of strikes
and difficulties between employer and employees.