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The Press., 1889-05-23
COVENTRY.
SOUTH COVENTRY.

70 A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Mapape
 of Coventry Local Register
 The high school at Sedalia, Mo, wher, Ora A. Parker, has been teaching tn. past year, closed yesterday, to-day is com mencement, and Friday the alumni ban quet. Misses Orra A. and Bessie A. Park CT will probably reach home the last o next week.
 Mrs. Ed. L. Hutahinson came toItowr Saturday.
 Mrs. Julia. widow of Isaac Clark, was buried Monday. She was most lovable woman. Her age was seyenty-one.
 When another drouth threatens the "Peak" sisters are requested to give no tices of an entertainment, for twice the showers have descended on the evenings ot exhibition.
 If John Isham had earlier made known his willingness to become postmaster, a change would have been made in this of. flee ere this, as Mir. Isham has always been a republican, and was postmaster at Coven. try depot until that office was discontinued. As the matter stands 8 number of republi- can voters signed the petition requesting the retaining of Frank B. Hull as post. master, but of these thirty have expressed preference for MT. Isham, and forty-nine other republican voters have signed a De- tition for his appointment.
 Rev. J. Pearce has accepted an invlta- tion from the Nathan Hale Post, G. A. R., to preach memorial sermon in the M. E. church next Sabbath. at 1.15 p. m. Pre- siding Elder Tirrell held the first quarterly conference, Wednesday evening, June 22d.
 The w. CT. U. ..aof Holland County held a profitable meeting last Wednesday. hngton and Vernon, four from Williman- tic. The addresses of Mrs. Forbes and Mrs. Harris were stimulating and helpful. Mrs. Chapman of Ellington was elected county president, Mrs. Hall of Rockville declining to serve longer. Quite large audience in the evening listened to Mrs. Harris with interest.
The Press., 1889-05-23
SOMERS.

The people of this place are stirred up by social scandal which culminated in the alleged recent elopement of Henry Wardwell and Mrs. Washburn. Wardweil is ell-known man and is possessed ot considerable real estate, with horses, cat. tie, etc. It is said that he borrowed con. siderable money before leaving home. He leaves an estimable wife, with three. small children. The woman leaves 8 husband with two children. The intimacy of the couple has been the talk of the place for some months. It is thought that they went to Springfield and took the cars at that city for Montreal where it is now sup. posed they are stopping.
The Press., 1889-05-23

John W. Walsh, conductor in the em- ploy of the New York $ New England, was arrested last Monday afternoon charged
 with stealing tickets which he had collect. ed from passengers in payment for fares and selling them to Samuel W. Staple, a fish dealer, who was also arrested. Walsh was bound over for trial in the superior court. Fred Metzgar, letter carrier, was also arrested on the charge of receiving some of the stolen tickets from Staples. About $500 worth of the tickets have been recovered. Later in the day Edward G.. Gay, another conductor, was arrested for complicity in the thefts,
The Press., 1889-05-23
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

Yes, they have come. That case of the celebrated Bellerose Wax Sewed Brogans for which so many have been waiting. At s. F. Maine's.
 The Monitor is the tidy housekeeper'a best friend.
 If you examine the Monitor you will pur- chase no other.
 Over 300, 900 Monitors now in use.
 The Royal Milk Biscuit sold at Johnson's. Genuine Persian Insect Powder sold at Johnson's.
 Strawberries at Johnson's
 The best refrigerator for the money is the Baldwin & Cheney, for sale by M. G.. Moore.
 For fine $500 shoe the Windsor and W. l.. Douglass shoes for men, and the Anna zon Kid Button for women, lead them all. w.. E. Hanley is sole agent for them.
 Ladies Ribbed Jersey Vests at 17, 25 and 60 cts each at A. W. Walkers.
 Call at A. W. Walkers and examine those Dress Goods he is closing at cts. per yard. Large stock of Parasols and Sun Um- brellas at A. w. Walkers.
 Extra Bargains in Kid Gloves at A. W. Walkers.
 Goldsmith, the Springfield photographer, at 374 Main-st., is sure to make photograph that will please you and at prices to suit all. Gall and judge for yourselves the excellent photos which he makes in the low prices. Spring Dress Goods. All the latest nov elites. New and desirable shades. At Helms. -Saratoga Potato Chips at Ellis.
 Maple Syrup and Sugar at Ellis. Lettuce, Radishes and Spinach at Ellis. Nice presents with baking powder at the Oriental
 -Prunells 15c at the Oriental Tea Store. Angel, Ivory and Fairy, all floating soaps, at the Oriental. ,-ss+ f4: < ssts%. r:s. Florida Oranges and Lemons at the Oriental Tea Store.
 -25 bars Climax Soap for $1.OO at the Oriental.
 Rabbits 177e Soap Powder, 4 packages for 25c., at the Oriental.
 The best Teas at the lowest prices at the Oriental Tea Store.
 If you want good cup of coffee buy the Golden Java at the Oriental.
 Buy 8 lb. of tea and get nice gold band China tea cup and saucer as present, at the Oriental.
 The best Cigars at the Oriental. s Pure Spices at the Oriental Tea Store. -Anything in the Oriental Tea Store given for tea checks
The Press., 1889-05-23
BOYS and CHILDREN'S 

This department has done @ very large business this spring. It deserves to. It is now nearing summer; doubtless you'll be going out of town. Opinions will differ as to the styles wanted; tastes will vary as to colors, but no matter what you want or how particular you may be, we can please you and are anxious you should see the stock. Courte. ous treatment to all, whether buyers or look. CTS.
The Press., 1889-05-23
sASHEORD
 WESTFORD. .

Another of Ashford's oldest inhabit. ants has passed away. Lyman Upton, aged 80 years, died last Friday at his sons, Henry Upton, where he had lived for many years.
 = The creamery meeting held last week at Mathewson's hall was adjourned to next Saturday evening, when company will be organized and will proceed to business,
The Press., 1889-05-23
ELLINGTON.

Square Pond Correspondence.)
 See items on fourth page winch should have appeared last week.
 .-Beautiful flowers were enjoyed in both churches here last Sunday. One of the loveliest little geraniums we have seen was set upon the altar in the Advent church by a lady who wished all to enjoy its rare beauty.
 It was especially pleasing to see MT. and Mrs. Lucius Kibbe of Somers in the congreg. tion at the Methodist church. Their home was formerly here. They re- tain a warm place in our hearts, and we would love to meet them often.
 Having spent several days visiting friends in this vicinity, Mrs. Clark Gates, formerly Miss Cora Newell, is now visiting her sisters in Ellington. She will return to Moodus soon. .-The latch string is not out at the house of our friend, Mir. E. H. Dimock, because there are no latch strings nowadays, but if you wish to call you have only to ring the new door bell to find cordial well come.
The Press., 1889-05-23

ENOR SALE-Good Hand Fire Engine and L Hose Carriage. Address G. c. PARKESS, War den, or J. H. REED, Clerk of Borough of Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1889-05-23
ROCK VRLLE.

Work has progressed so rapidly on the memorial hall that the corner stone,
 which is to be laid with impressive Ger. emonies Memorial day, will be placed about 12 feet from the ground and seven feet to the west of the main entrance. The usual Memorial day exercises will be held in the forenoon, and the laying of the stone will be in the afternoon. The Masons will have charge of the exercises, and will be assisted by the Grand Array officers of the state. Judge Dwight Loonis will give
The Press., 1889-05-23

E,ISHING AND HUNTING FORBIDDEN. I Having sold to W. c. Ellis and w. H. Webster the right to hunt and fish the premises of the late Burnham Lillbridge, deceased, in Wilmington, all persons caught trespassng said right will be pros- ecuted to the full extent of the law.
 JEREMIAH LILLIBRIDGE, Executor + April 1S. 1889.
The Press., 1889-05-23

NOTIOE. The bottling room at the spring nesday and Saturday of each week from to D. m: Neghbors and residents of this vicinity can o6- tain the spring water for 10 per dozen pint bottles. turned in good order. Those having empty bottles on hand have them filled at corresponding rates
 May (, 1889. JULIUS CONVERSE.
The Press., 1889-05-23
w ILLS NGTON.

(Correspondence)
 CA. Rider has moved from the Thread. factory, where he was employed, to his mothers, at the Hollow.
 William Snow, an old resident, who has been quite feeble from consumption for the past six months, died at his home near the Hollow last Saturday. !. The death was sudden and painless. His mother de- sires through The Press to thank neigh. bors and friends for acts of kindness dur ing his sickness and in arranging for the funeral.
 The above death suggests the neces- sity of town board of health organized according to law. The statute constitutes the selectmen and justices such board, but they should meet and choose chairman and a secretary. MT. Snow died with no attending physician, thus necessitating a certificate of cause of death, etc., from ''some member of the board of health. i" In this case the nearest justice, in his "ex oficio" capacity, was called upon to give the desired certificate to the registrar be- fore he could legally give permit for burial.
 Mrs. Fear G. Preston returned on Tuesday from her visit with her daughter in Mass. since last November.
 Chester ID. Burnham of Hartford was in town last week. He is in the mon. ument and head.stone business. Among some fine stones he has put up in this vii cinity is one in the Harvey Merrick lot in the old burying ground. He is to furnish one for the late s. n. Preston.
The Press., 1889-05-23

Rector Buckley's~ announcement a Grace church last Sunday that he had re ceived and accepted call from a parish if Vermont, was not only an utter and un pleasant surprise to the congregation, but will cause general regret in the town. Mir. B. has scores of warm friends outside. oi his church people, and is valuable man in the community. MT. Buckley has ac cepted an election to the rectorship of St. Andrews church, St. Jobnsbury, Yer. mont, to take effect June 1st He leaves the rectorship of Grace church with the good will of the entire parish, and goes to his new field for the increased advantages there offered him in his profession, and not because of any dissatisfaction here or increase of salary in Vermont.
 The following resolution has been passed by the wardens and vestry:
 Resolved, That the wardens and vestry of Grace church view with deep regret the res ignation of their rector, as the relations ex- isting between them now and throughout his entire service have been most cordial. Feel ing, however, that his decision in the matter is final, we hereby accept his resignation, and bid him God speed in the new field of labor to which he is called. J.E. Middleton, Henry Butterfeld, John T. Melbourne, F. l.. Smith, Wm. Wood, Chas. o. Rose, Geo. Beard, John Johnson.
 Mir. and Mrs. John F. Hyde of Buda, Ill.,, are visiting in town. Mrs. Hyde is sister of Alonzo l.. Howard.
 Mrs. Hicks cottage on Highland Ter race, which was filled last season with guests from early spring until near winter, occupies site which in summer time it would be hard to match anywhere, and al- ready rooms are in demand for the present season. Present guests are Mir. and Mrs. l.. U. Squier of New Haven and Mrs. c. R. Mansfield and Mrs. G. M. Curtis and child of Meridian.
 The Band of Hope will meet in the Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at B. 30.
 Mrs. Garrett Donahue of Stafordville a few days since, while climbing upon two chairs, one placed on top of the other, fell to the floor, breaking her left arm. The case was attended by Dr. Newton.
 Frank Bassine has fixed up the little room which he has occupied for an auction store and will stock it as braLch of his main store, putting in fruit and confection- cry with view to the convenience of lady and children patrons.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 -Gilbert Chaffee is stocked for the season with the New Model Buckeye Mow- CT. See advertisement.
 There will be no services in Spiritual hall next Sabbath. [
 Miss Jennie B. Hagan's engagement with the society closes this CThursday) evening for the present. We hope all that can will come and bring subjects for ad- dress and poems and make the meeting of interest to all.
 There will be collation. provided at Spiritual hall Memorial day, by members of W. W. R. O., for the veterans and music that take part in the services at Sandy Knoll. Stafordville, and Street cemeteries on their return. Contributions of food from all who are willing to assist will be thankfully received, and can be left at the hall from 1O3O to 12 a. m.
 Rev. Charles P. Hall of Tufts college will preach at the Universalist church next Sunday. MT. Simmons supplies at Wood stock, Vermont.
The Press., 1889-05-23

TyOR SALE CHEAP-One 2d-hand 2-seat- I ed Surrey Carriage, single seat Wagon, good Harness. Inquire at Stafford Springs House Livery Stable
The Press., 1889-05-23
WILLlMANTIC,

The Hall & Bill printing company have bought the corner lot on Valley and North street of Messrs. Lincoln & Boss, and it is understood they will erect build. ing suitable for their business.
 Of course you believe in eeonomy-then
The Press., 1889-05-23

To be grocer and not keep Brussels soap, is to be about two hundred laps behind the times.
The Press., 1889-05-23

We have the photographed picture of Editor Kennedy of the Putnam Standard as taken behind copy of his paper, torn center permitting the face to be seen. It IS novel conceit in photographing, show ing ooJects naturally associated together the paper and it's editor.
The Press., 1889-05-23

O4 ID OCN0C1hA4Y xAy1I0O GO bUEu out 80Q march with the comrades.
 The school children in tewn with their teachers are invited to meet the veterans ed to bring boquet, even though it be a small one.
 All members of Harmony Temple of Honor are requested to meet at their room one-haf hour before the time for the pro. cession to start.
 A special meeting of Winter Post is call ed next Monday evening for the purpose of completing arrangements for memorial day. Every comrade is requested to be present.
 Rev. MT. Simmons will address the as- sembly at Sandy Knoll cemetery, and Rev. MT. Batchelder at the Stafford Street cem- etery.
 Next week the list of licensed dogs will be printed. No licenses can be issued after the 31st. The town authorities in- tend to render strict impartial justice in dealing with all delinquents. See that your name is on the list which will be put m type in this office tomorrow and Satur- day.
 -Yesterday and to-day Dr. Newton has been attending as delegate from the Tol- land County Society the state medical con- vention at Hartford, and today reads pa- per on Fractures and their Treatment"
 The new ice-cream rooms in Cush- mans building are to be opened by Mrs. James Brennan, The Press being in error in giving other names last week. The rooms have been elegantly fitted, and ice cream will be furnished in all quantities at short notice, also served on the premises to patrons, as well as strawberries and cream, etc, on and after next Saturday.
 The Ohautauqua Circle will meet Fri. day evening at half-past seven.
The Press., 1889-05-23

Arthur D. Post, of Andover, aged 28, was drowned in Hop River Saturday after. noon. He started about three o'clock on a fishing trip. As he frequently when fish, ing stayed out until late in the evening. his family did not think it strange that he did not return that night, but in the morning search was instituted, and his body was found in the river onlya short distance from his home. Medical examiner pr. E.
 P. Flint found no circumstance indicating foul play. His shoes were found on the bank, and his trousers were rolled up above his knees. He had evidently waded into the river to look after one of his nets. and stepping over to examine or fix it had fit or sun stroke. The water where the body was found was only about two feet deep.
 He leaves, 8 widow and two small children.
 Reform your wash-day practice by using Brussels soap. @|, @<4@ >, Ge-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-11
LITERARY NOTES.

zone of Our ConquerOrs" is the title OF the novel
which George Meredith IS finishing People ask with
which one Of his novels they shall open acquaintance
with his work. Probably The EOgist' Is the best
ntroduc ion, for 1t is only full Of brilliant aphor
sms and epigrams, but is story whose plo-ntercst
never fails.
The literary executor and the publisher have still
a few things learn and one of these things IS that
sometimes It is not wise to put into print the in
ferlor. incomplete and tentative writings which many
a brilliant author leaves in Ms. behind him. There
is certain in tracing the growth of strength
IN the early work of of genius: but why in
clude in anybOdy's complete works. the writing
done in days when all the fre Of the mind has gone
and when the IS too old and too selfabsorbed.
perhaps, to properly his critical faculty Why
for example, do Victor Iugo's executors 20 on IN
definitely publishing the poets posthumous works
The latest volumes have had little success, and
Of the most accomplished critics in France have
is said made themselves the mOuhplece Of the
WEAKNESS felt by many' Hugo without ques-
ton a great writer why not cnshrine in final edi-
ton such of his works as deserve TO live forever?
Why not, instead Of scraping together every poor
rlfe, let dead genius be represented by his highest
and best? Sometimes must believe. regard for
the pockets Of survivors. instead of reverence for
literary art and an authors fame. enters largely into
this matter.
Inc adHllrauOn OF three distinguished Iterafy men
for Richardson's ClarIssa Ilarlowe" is recorded in
Fitzgeralds Letters One of these men Is Tenny-
son, who once wrote b Fitzgerald concerning this
novel; that he loved those large, sim books The
second Is Alfred de Musset, with whom Cla, issa7 was
a favorite. And the third is Fitzgerald himself VINO
wrote 10 his friend George Crabbc / am now reading
.Clarissa Harlowe for about the fifth time. dare
say you wouldn't have patience read once indeed
the first time is the most trying Ii is very won
derful, and quite original, aud unique book
The results Of DR.. Henry C. McCooks studies of
American Spiders and Their Spinning are
on the press. The work will be completed in three
volumes, the first appearing this autumn and the
third carly in 1890. The volumes are TO be pro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-11

any visible injury the phe3omSns o. siu ,h,
The assimilation Of new material by living tissues
is vital process, and totally different from the
inorganic process Of hydro-diTusion,H and this i'm
portant fact has been confirmed by Ranke in regard
TO muscles and nerves. His experiments prove that
10 imbibe when brought In contact with a weak
solution OF kitchen salt, or distilled water ETC., put
also widely in their capacity Of ia admitting nit a
ton of inorganic material by the living muscle ana
mo- What Sos ali this
Diffusion Is motion. Motion cannot take place with
out something ahai do spent sud
through issues i different in living and dead tissues
sa oT NOT hat the ss dead oe 1ne
follows further that the living tissue contains forces
m se these Thus far NO one has succeeded
9a e the nos Do setSs sy r roSSs
discovered i'll
This is of course but a fragment of a long and
carefully constructed argument, and we give 1t,
not as an example of the authors powers of rea-
soning but as a specimen of his style and man.
ner. The felicity with which he hamonizes con-
ficting views by bringing them together upon the
central plane which he himself occupies is not the
least surprising aspect Of his work We have left
no space to deal with his examination of occult
phenomena, but it is not therefore to be supposed
that this is the least interesting portion of the
book, The discussion of mesmerism and hyp-
notism, etc, is marked by fitness and care OF
preliminary statement AS rule, Dr. Raue pre-
fers to cite the very language and especially the
definitions OF the bestrecognized authorities, and
Ire is fond of prefacing chapter with long array
of these citations, which he then proceeds to con-
slider seriatim. His method is judicially impartial
and free from any prcjudice and his analysis is
direct. penetrating and persuasive. Occasionally
he falls into German circumlocution, but, conSd-
ering that it is not his native tongue, the English
of this difficult book is really wonderfully good
and free from obscurtics. The work is remark
able and extremely able one, and so well written
that it cannot fail to interest even those who are
unable TO accept its arguments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-11

from the lirect interrogitory and became mere
assertiye talk in which somebody at last aroused
Mrs Ward by Spying that there was no
I he assert on was prepostcfOls OF course, OuC ~
was ingeniously and lersuaslvely made, the AZ
leoed excess of crime among the lower cllsSes
and rho stony phlistnsm OF the middle classes
being cited in its support MIS-. ward shook her
head very emphatically, and at last entered the
lists. al,
cadcnced. the ritch being agreeaDly variable and
the intoration indicating the careful habit OF
thinking clearly before speaking and OF speaking
in thr best language and with delicate sense
If voice quality Her manner Is wholly free from
forensic suggestion or didatic asslmptN eness.
Size might have santa taxed mus noqut coIIo Inc
ouiaI way Nor did She, appear to be CON
scious of saying aught OF the least importance
but every word WIS listened TO with eager NJ
tention She said in effect that morality was
not the exclusive possession of any portion of the
world or of any class and pressed with eloquent
bnt welLrestrained vehemcnce. the point that
throughout the mass of the English people, eS-
recially there is n sturdy and real morlGty Whch
does not label itself aggressivcy as ChrisIitm OF
other, but is in aim and in lnsprltioh ontlso.1n'
Without Offering any disparaging words in rels-
ton to the arstOcracy and their virtues, 10 was
manifest that she did not esteem them mOnopoHstts
of morality in their day, Christian or other. ~
was impossible to .deduce from her NOrIS, WI cn
were happilv chosen without strain or afectaton,
whether She had any belief on the main question
under consideration. - I'LL,
In private conversation Nlrs "dru c'Ii pS 49,
CAV and humorous-and richly so-or Impressive
and refreshing. Her power Of conversation ex-
tends over many topics She has essentially an
aesthetic rather than philosophlG or scientl I
mode of looking at everything, and | fancy would
be liable to apply standards Of Taste where more
sylogistic logicians would INSIST upon coiuer
methods Of Investigation. when free, rom CIe
bonds that affect on sem-pubc occasions ever. every
cultivated woman Mrs. Ward is pnngent, britllaho
and witty: but on this occasion she seemed 10 De
studying unusual types Of human beings rather
than to be concerned in expressing herself. In
deed, her reserve was noticeable. ,
Her father states that she and her family were
simply astounded at the success Of her novel.
Wise and devoted counsellors after reading the
manuscript, gravely discouraged her from at,
tempting TO print IT, When, despite thelr
timidity, she found publisher, her household ana
intimate friends, who were in the secret, ex-
pectcd that it might possibly attract the after
as it still indeed is the sensation of years was and
is to them mystery. II Is confdenely MS
serted that Mrs. Ward will visit New-York next
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