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The Press., 1889-08-08
The grave of General Nathaniel Lyon

The grave of General Nathaniel Lyon of Connecticut Gin Eastford), who was one of the first Union officers of note to be killed in the war of the rebellion, will be visited on the 10th, the 18th anniversary of his death, at Wilson's Greek in Missouri, by the Grand Army posts of Hartford, Ct., and at Webster, which bear his name. The pilgrimage will be made an occasion of special interest to the Grand Army men who are to take part in it. Since the Sep tember afternoon in 1881 when the remains of General Lyon were buried with the most notable military demonstration. which the state had known at that time, the grave has not been visited by public assem- blaze. The difficulty in reaching the place, which is not less than six miles from the nearest railroad, has prevented the Grand Army men from going to the spot. On memorial days the last resting place of the hero of Wilson's Greek has been decorated with flowers and garlands, contributed by neighborly hands, but there has been no public recognition since the burial, nearly 8 generation ago.
 It was the purpose of Connecticut at one time to erect suitable monument in honor of General Lyon, and that intention may be carried out hereafter. In the office of the adjutant general of the state at present is superb portrait of General Lyon, con- tributed by the family. The commission as general of volunteers, which was issued by President Lincoln, August 9, 1861, the day before Lyon fell at the head of his col. umn in the brilliant charge at Wilson's Greek, is now in the state library, in Hart ford, having been received by the state i- brarian, Mir. Hoadly, few months ago. It is signed by President Lincoln, in full round hand, and by Simon Cameron, who was the secretary of war at that time. General Lyons sword and chapeau which he wore on the field belong to the Con- necticut Historical society in Hartford.
 The oldest Grand Army post but one in the state, which is situaled at Hartford, is named in honor of General Lyon. On it's roll of membership will be found the names of United States Senator Joseph R. Haw- ley and Congressman William E. Simonds of the first distrct. It is doubtful if there is another post in New England which con. tains the names of United Senator and congressman on it's roll. Congressman Simonds, by the way, is one of the few men in the war who received promotion on the field for personal galantry. At the battle of Irish Bend he was made . com- missioned officer while the engagement was in progress, for distinguished heroism. He has been selected to deliver the address on the part of Nathaniel Lyon post of Hartford at the grave of, General Lyon.
The Press., 1889-08-08

JOHN l.. SULLIVAN, who has been for the past week in custody, some of the time travel ing in charge of officers, some of the time in jail, and then again on parole, has had quite considerable ovations in Mississippi, where he is now awaiting trial. These ovations, in the character of those having part, are part of the means of educating the people to disgust of brute worship. The ovations paid to the golden calf in olden times were far more en- noblinQ.
The Press., 1889-08-08

SPOKANE FALLs,> in Washington Territory, a city of 10000 inhabitants, was almost to- tally destroyed by fire Sunday night. The total money loss will exceed $15, ,OOO, ,O00, and the total insurance on this will be less than 50 per cent. It was an unusually well built city for 6 new one, situated on the Northern Pa cific railroad, near mining regions, and rapid ly growing. Several people are known to have perished in the flames.
The Press., 1889-08-08
Died.

Diea. Monson, Mrs. Lydia A. Holbrook, 70. Somers, July 30th, Martin O'Neill, 50. Bolton, 2d, J. Calvin Hutchinson, GA. z Port Angeles, w. T., April 27th, Marcia Hammond, 79, native of Union. Passed from her earthly home at Stafford H0llow, near eyende, July 27th after long and wasting n- ness, MINNIE A.s second daughter of William W. Champln in the 96th year of her age truly loved by many, and respected by all who meW her. Her spirit passed into the west
 Midst rays of the descending snn, Where lie the rosy Yales of rest;
 And earth's brief day was done. She bore g sweet and spotless s0ul- hawle6s title to the skies ;- No warden claimed from her toll
 Whose passage lit hfe's bridge of sghs. She saw the arches low and damp
 That Open from world of sin. And lifting high Faiths lustrOus lamp In tender reverie her face
 Win Memory picture in the heart, With all Its wealth of deathless grace, Beyond the mortal hmner's art. With rapture on the golden shore,
 Amidst the angels she has found The gentle Inex gone before, And strolls with her the starry round We have no thought of her e dead :- Some morn win break with heavenly charuas When we that holy land shall tread, 7 And fold our loved one in our armSi
 6. V. MAxHAM
The Press., 1889-08-08

New Haven officers surprised . large number of men in Lynch's saloon Sunday evening, but could not get in as they had no warrant to break down the doors. The inmates were kept prisoners all night and Lynch was arrested Monday morning.
The Press., 1889-08-08

County were duly notified by the county com missioners that the anti-screen law would be enforced. Some of the Rockville keepers have paid no attention to the warning, and four of them were consequently arrested, A. E. Burke and Thomas Herman paying each in fines and costs $25.
The Press., 1889-08-08

Monson, July 22d, son to Rodney R. Dun- ham; 26th, son to D. P. Nelligan 27th, son to James M. Neville; SOth, son to William H. Gath.
 Athol, Mass., July 81st, son (Roland Fran cis) to George l.. Fay, and grandson to Fran cis Patten of West Stafford.
The Press., 1889-08-08
mANsRIELD.

-Prosecutor Eaton this week visited and searched the place of John Donahue, near Eagleville, and found several gallons of spirit-gin, whiskey and rum. Dona- hue is called upon to appear before Jus tice G. W. Reynolds on the 18th inst, to stand trial for keeping the ardent, with disposition to sell #, reputation, etc.
The Press., 1889-08-08

How many of the myriads who in childhood have sung '"There is a happy land, far, far away" know anything of its writera His name Is Andrew Young, and he is now 30 years of age, still mentally and physically vigorous, and retaining in all it's early freshness his sympathy with children. The hymn was composed in 1888. The tune to which 1t is married is an old Indian air, which blended with the music of the woods in the primeval forest long before Sunday schools were thought of. The hymn was composed for the melody. Its bright and strongly marked phases struck Mir. Young's musical ear the first time he heard it casually played in the drawing room. He asked for it again and again. It haunted him. Being accustom- cd to relieve the clamor of his thoughts and feelings in rhyme, words naturally followed, and so the hymn was created. Mir. Young happened to have his hymn performed m the presence of his intimate friend, MT. Gall, member of the publish ing firm of Gall & Inglis. It got into print. It has been translated into 19 diff ferent languages. And yet the author has never received, and, indeed, has never been offered, penny remuneration.
The Press., 1889-08-08

An offer to purchase all the cotton mills of eastern Massachusetts, made from New York, has been declined. It is reported that an English syndicate was behind those making the proposition.
The Press., 1889-08-08

-Manchester, having no other form .of village organization. established watef works school district wise, and now mat ters pertaining to water supply and sewer age are arranged m school district meet ings.
The Press., 1889-08-08

POTATOES rotting, rye sprouting in the fields where it has lain cut and bound during day after day of soaking rains, cut and uncut grass lying in standing pools of water, the farmers are justified in complaining. Itis no sham cry of wolf this time Poor hay, poor potatoes and poor grain will be abund- ant this year.
The Press., 1889-08-08

The Hartford Theological Seminary is to throw it's doors open to women next fall.
The Press., 1889-08-08

As the infamous sugar trust profits chiefly on finest grades of sugar, it follows that those who use the cheaper qualities so far as possi- ble do most to stop the profit making of the monopohsts. And for many household pur- poses where fine sugars are generally used coarser grades are as good, or better. Even molasses is often a good substitute
The Press., 1889-08-08
W@FnRs

Passenger trains leave Stafford Springs, going south-7.s B. 9.1z 6. m., 9S9, 7.49 p. m.
 Going north-S.47, 964 6. m.s 4.4s, 7.9s p. m.
The Press., 1889-08-08

TIE "tell- where got -it' law works well. The nobility of martyrdom in the cause of rum doesn't look just the same to an arraign- ed drunkard when sentence of ten days and upwards for contempt of court stares him in the face.
The Press., 1889-08-08
Stafford Telephone DireetsFy

Stafford Telephone Directory Stafford Central Office in Stafford 6ti0hal Bank Building, Stafford Springs, Miss <% A. DUDLEY, manager. .--a~
 sUBsCRIBERs-sTAFFoHD SPRINGS. Buck, E. A., store. The Press efice. Converse, Julius, residence. Rawitser Br0s., res. Cooley, W. H., residence. office. Dennis, E. C., Office. Smith & Cooley, office. w. E. Demond < Co.,, office. Smith, Dr. F. l.. Harw0od, 0. F., residence. lst Nat. Bank of 8. 8. Mineral Springs Co. TOwne q Eaton, stable. Newton, Dr, e. B. Warren W0Olen Co. N L. N R.R. Western Union Tel. Watts, Dr. P. R.
 sTAFFORDvIIL.E. A. 8. Eaton, store, (pay statiOn.l Rawitser 6 Bros mfli
 HYDEvILLK. Phoenix Woolen Co.
 ORcUTTvILLE. Kills, Converse & Go.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW. H. 0. Holt, store, (pay station.l
 aLYNNvILLE. Smith s Cooley.
The Press., 1889-08-08

FOR 9ALE-Good Piano Box Side Bar TOp G Carriage for sale cheap, in good repair.
 F. c. BANFORD. EOR SALE-A good Farm Horse. Will 4 sell cheap for Cash, or exchange tor new milch COW. H. l.. KKEN6, Village Hill. FIRST-OLASS LAUNDRY.-Having pur- x chased George Sings Laundry, shall do Arst. class work only, and soieit yonr psfronage.
 sagsm SAM WAH, East -Main-st. ~ w and Reelers at NASSASOiT WORSTED CO Palmer, Mass. Weekly payments. GTATE TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.- 0 Examinatons for State Teachers Certificates will be held in High School Building, In Stafford Springs: August 15 and 16. Address inquiries to CHAS. b. HINE, Secretary, Hartford.
The Press., 1889-08-08

Some days ago the Cincinnati Catholic sad , ahs that ] a%ost all big parishes; there is no concealing the fact 1t seems to be perfect mania among them" Other similar criticisms were made against the clergy and government of the diocese. Archbishop Elder there upon commanded retraction and expres- sion of regret from the editor, stating the form in which it should be made and in what place in the paper it should be print cd, and further commanding 8 promise that nothing more of the sort should be published. And it was done.
The Press., 1889-08-08

ESOR SALE CHEAP -Eneliah Pug Dog E Imported dam. Performs several tricks. Alao Shoe Msksrs Bench and Tools, mach below value.
 DR. 4. NEWELL.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-10-10
THEATRE PROTECTION.
New Device for Preventing Danger
By Fire,

The protection OF theatres from injury by
fire has taxed the ing nuity of inventors
ever since playhouses were first constructed.
and all kinds of dew cas- have been tried to
provide for the safety of audiences, with
more or less success An exhibition has been
given in Boston, OF an apparatus invented
by District Engineer J. W Relan, whose
headquarters are at the hou 'e of engine 26
which promises to far excel anything o. the
kind ever adapted to this uses of tine stage.
1t Is very simple III its construction, being
what might be termed br ,ss nozzle, formed
like the burner of nn o.dinary kerosene
lamp, with three apertureS, 2l5 inches
across. Through these al ertures (which in
lamp would contain the wick fan shape
streams of water can be eli c'ed to height
of about 10 feet and of a width nearly as
grea+. Tbs contrivance will be fl st placed
in the fremont theatre. One will be placed
Immediately under the proscsnium arch,
and that alone will be sufficient to throw a
spray of water so dense as to prevent the
fiercest fire from passing through it. as it
will completely cover the whole space occ,l-
pied by the front of the stage. For more
perfect protection there W II be one placed
on each side of the proscenium arch, about
halfway from the floor Of the
stage to the top of the pro
scenium. With three great bodies of
water thrown in as many different direc-
tions across the stage It i, believed that it
will be a matter of impossiblity for fire to
leap across it.. The ex 1ibition was zixen on
Mason street in the p es,rc, Of Mr.. John b.
Schoeffel, one of the proprietors of the Ire
mont; Mr.. William Seymour, stage mana
r; Mr.. Nat Childs busin ass agent, members
of the press and others. 1t was conducted
by Diftrict Chief Regan, aid proved highly
satisfactory. When placed in the theatre
the apparatus will be und r the control of
attaches in different parts of the houss.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-10-10
Are Year Hens sIeuInnss

Many people have learned by experiences
that sheridan's Condition Powder given once,
daily, in the food, will supply the needed ma
terial TO strengthen and invigorate sick chick
ems or moulting hens and get them 10 lay
ing earlier than anything else on earth MIRA
Edwin Brown, East Greenwich, r. l., says;
~ could not do without Sheridan's Condl-
ton Powder when hens are moulting. use
II for gapes and disrrhHa; for when chickens
are small they often droop and die, Toa
pint Of clAbbered milk add teaspoonful Of
the powder, mix well, and let the chicks eat
all they will once day; it does seem TO DO
just what they need they soon become so
vigorous People laughed at me when be-
gan to use Sheridan's Powder, and had no
idea | should win a premium. They laugh
best who laugh last, however. got more
eggs than any Of my neighbors, and some Of
them had over 100 hens For so cts. !. 8.
johnson g. Co.. Boston, Mass, will send two
Is can't packs, five packs for 81 or, for 81 90,
one large ~ pound can Of Powders, post
paid; dx cans for IS, express prepaid. For
Sets. copy of the best Poultry paper sent
post Maid
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-10-10
What Parents Owe to Children.

We are tired of hearing of the duty
that children owe to their parents says
DR.. Talmage in the Independent. Let
some one write disquisition on what
parents owe to their children. What
though they do upset things and chase
the cats and eat themselves into collie
with green apples and empty the castor
of sweet oil into the gravy, and bedaub
their hands with tara Grown people
have the privilege of larger difficulties
and will you not let the children have
few smaller predicaments9 How can
We ever pay them for the prattle that
drives our cares away and the shower of
soft flaxen curls on our hot cheek, aud
the flowers with which they have strewn
our way, plucking them from the mar
gin of their cradles, and the opening
with little hands of doors into new dis
pensations of love2
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-10-10
RAY HAMILTON SUES EVA.
He Says She Has Another Husband;
but He Can't Prove 1t.

The anticipated suit of Robert Ray Ham.
ilton against his wife to have their marriage
annulled has bean begun in New York, 1t
is not for divorce on the ground of adultery
but for annulment ofsthe marriage contract
on the ground Of fraud
Hamilton's complaint in referring to his
marriage, says that his wifes maiden name
was Evangeline l.. Steele, and that they
were married by the Rev. Edison w. Burr,
on Jan. II, 1889. In describing himself, he
says that he has been citizen Of New York
90 years. aud that he owns real estate and
personal property here. The defendant, he
states, has been a citizen of New York, 'but
is now temporarily absent from the state"
She is in Jail in Jersey
Following this, Hamilton declares that his
consent to the marriage was obtained
through the defendants various representa-
tions, that she was about to become
mother, AMI that the child was his, and later
that the chill was born.
The complaint then goes on to state that
the relations existing between Hamilton
and the woman prior to the marriage were
such that her representations might have,
been true.
Hamilton says that he has now good and
sufficient reasons to believe that the repre-
sensations were false and that the child was
foisted upon him by the defendant for the
purpose OF inducing him to marry her II
was in August last that he first learned Of
the deception.
1t has been asseverated in newspaper re-
ports Of the case that Evangelins was mar
ried to Josh Mann, and that there were re-
ports that she had married another man
still The reporters were unable to get any
proof of this and Mr.. Hamilton appears tc
be much In the same fix. His complaint says
that at the time Of the celebration Of the
marriage and prior thereto the defendant
had husband living, and that on Jan. Z,
1889, the former marriage was still in force"
The rest of the papers consist Of affidavits
from Joseph Kunzmann stating that he has
been u liable to make personal service on the
defendant, and describing visit Of his to
the prisoner at Mays Landing when he was
informed that shs was soon to be taken to
the state prison at Trenton, N. J. 1t was on
the strength of Mr.. Kunzmann's testimony
that Judge Patterson ordered that the sum
mons be published in three papers in this
city and that copy be mailed to the defend
ant In the county Jail at Mays Landing and
another addresses to the state prison at
Trenton N. J.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-10-10
BOSTON MARKETS.

Florr-The demand continues moderate
and values are easier in some instances
Cornmeal - Trade continues quiet with
prices fairly steady. Rye Flour-Trade
continues slow, with prices the same as last
week. Oatmsal-Market remains quiet,
with fine quoted steady. Millfeed-The
market contiaues quiet, with prices ruling
the same
Butter-The market is easy but not quota
bly, changed. Supplies of choice creamer-
les are light. The request for low and me-
dunn grades l. light. Choice diaries are in
light supply and few lots are good enough to
command over lS(1l9c. though some fresh
made lots are bringing as high ms pc. On
imitation creameries and ladle goods the
market is quiet and unchanged.
6Cheese Trade is a little quiet, but prices
on the best ock to which nearly all the de-
mand il confined are firm. Early made
cheese is selling at l0(dllc according to quail
ity. Choice lots of Western are in steady
demand at 1ola@ll.
Eggs-There is no change to note in the
maj ket. Trade is quiet, but on account OF
the very limited supply of fresh stock prices
are held very firm.
Beans-Trade continues quiet, and the
market mains in about the same condition.
White Leans are in light supply and moder-
ate demand. California aud foreign stock
are selling well at steady prices. Yellow
eyes are in more limited supply and firmer.
Hay and Straw-Rec ,ipts of hay have in
creased of late and the supply is getting
large.
Potatoes-The market il very firm, but
not materially changed. Receipts continue
steady. but there is a good demand and full
| l. .t,t.x
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-10-10
WASHINGTON NEWS.

Senator Harris of Tennessee, parliament
tary leader OF the democratic side OF the
senate, being interviewed is quoted as say
ing; There has been vast increase in the
business of congress in the last few years,
ana this increase is being enlar sei from year
to year, In my opinion, the time will soon
10 at hand when congress will have TO be In
continual session As it now is, the time be-
tween the 4th of March, when congress ex.
pires and the first Monday in December,
when the congress begins, is lost beyond re-
covery. The first session can be extended,
II it is tina will OF congress, until the second
begins but the latter must necessarily
end with tie 4th of March. This
is due partly to the growth OF the country
and also to the many personal matters
that are brought before congress, which II
was never intended, when the government
was founded, that it ,hould consider. The
founders Of the constitution were wise in
decreeing that the federal government should
be intrusted with the powers enumerated in
the constitution, but all rights OF person
and rights of property were to be left ex.
clusively to this states. With the lapse OF
time however, congress has far exc ,eded its
original ~ ctions until there is hardly a
question about which 1t does not now claim
the right to legislate.'
Mrs. Rowland, who was charged with EN-
bezzling the proceeds of a $50 check while
acting as matron of DR.. Hammond's santa
rum, has been held for the action of the
grand ivy.
Tho naval inspection board which APP
praised the Quinnebaug and Juniats. at
New York aud Portsmouth, N. H, have
fixed t,.o value of the vessels at about SIG
900 and $4,000 respectively.
The president is assembling the data for
his message from the different departments.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-10-10
A Meteorological Mystery.

A remarkable alr-wave has attracted
much attention from meteorologists, who
are still unable to explain the phenome-
non. At several stations in Central Eu-
rope the barometer recorded a sudden
dip of about four hundredths of an inch,
followed by corresponding rise few
minutes later. DIR. E. Hermann has
traced the disturbance from Pola to Kei-
tum, separated by about five degrees Of
latitude, the rate of translation between
these places having been about seventy
one miles an hour. In an easterly and
westerly direction the disturbance was
confined to narrow limits. There was
no earthquake in Europe.-Arkonsas
Troeeter.