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The Press., 1891-05-07
GROWTH OF OUR CITIES.

The census office has issued bulletin giving the population of cities in the country containing 5000 inhabitants or more. The total urban population in 1890 was 12, 2,235, ,670, or 29. 12 per cent. of the total population. In 1880 the urban population was 11,31s,547, or 22.57 per cent. The proportion of urban popula- tion has increased gradually during the last century from 3.35 up to 29.12 per cent, or from one-thirtieth up to nearly one-third of the total population. The number of cities having a population of more than 5000 increased from six in 179O to 2S8 in 1880, whence it had leaped to 443 In 1890. In 1880 there was only one city, New York, which had population in excess of a million. In 1890 there were three, New York, Chicago and Phil adelphia. In 1870 there were only IA cities each containing more than 100, ,000 inhabitants. In 1880 this number had in- creased to 20, and in 1890 to 2S.
 The North Atlantic division contains nearly one-half of the urban population of the country, while the North Atlantic and North Central divisions contain nearly five-sixths of 1t. In the North Atlantic 51-58 per cent, or more than one-haf of the entire population, is contained in cities of 5000 or more inhabitants. In Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York the numerical increase In the urban clement is greater than the increase of the total population, so that in these states the rural population has actually diminished in number.
 In the South Atlantic and South Con tral divisions the proportion of urban population Is comparatively small, being in the former only 1904 per cent. of the entire population, or less than one-sixth and in the second 10. 45 per cent, the pro- portion of urban to the total population in all the Southern states being less than 13 per cent.
 Considered as a whole, the urban ele- ment in the Western division in 1890 con- stituted 29.74 per cent. of the whole pop ulation, while in 1880 it constituted 23.97 per cent. It has therefore gained some- what more rapidly than the entire popu- lation.
The Press., 1891-05-07
(For The Press.) OUR DOORYARDS.

Seeing this topic, "The other fellows backyard among those recommended for arbor day consideration, suggested to me the thought that each of us might find some work to do around our own door yards at this season of the year.
 First, we will see that the sink drains are properly covered, as they will soon be unhealthy as we'll as disagreeable nui- sance. Then if there are any trees or vines that need pruning we will give them our next attention. Perhaps there may be tree so nearly dead that it would be best to cut it down in fact, I know of just such a tree, which the housewife would have consigned to the woodpile ere this if she could wield the axe as effect lively as she can the broom and mop. Possibly there are one or two collapsed ash barrels, if they have not been under cover from the winter storms, and if your buildings are old and not in perfect re- pair, the high winds have doubtless scat tered from them fragments of boards and shingles. Almost every dooryard be- comes more or less strewn with rubbish of various kinds through the winter and early spring.
 The warm days and spring showers make the grass grow so fast that frequent mowings will soon be necessary, especially under the clothes line; some men, you know, will use naughty words if, when moving, they strike the scythe against a stone or any hard object hidden in the grass, so if it is not already done let us at once set about cleaning up the rubbish. Put on stout pair of gloves to protect your hands, take basket, a rake and a spade and set to work with will to make the yard look as attractive as possible-
 First gather up everything that can be made to burn in the kitchen stove and carry it to the woodpile; then, if you are lacking in strength or too awkward in the use of the spade, coax the good man or one of the boys to dig 8 deep hole or trench, and you can pick up the small stones, the tin cans, broken teacups, plates and lamp chimneys, battered tin wgre and other uncomfortable Ieavings and give them a decent burial. AS fin ish to the cleaning up process give the whole a thorough raking, sowing 8 little grass seed if there are any spots that need it. Glg
 would plant some morning -glorysz or nastnrtians to shade that sunny kitchen window, and have bed of bright flowers near, the door. A garden seat or a chair l and an old table close by in shady place, is convenient place in hot day to pre-. pare vegetables, pare apples or any such work that can be done as we'll out in the fresh air as in the hot kitchen. Here ltoo, rhen yaiir work is done you can sit down and rest in satisfaction as the result ! of your labors. MRS. J. c. CRAWFORD.
The Press., 1891-05-07
A LIFE LESSON.

There! little girl; don't cry! They have broken your doll, know :; And your, tea set blue,
 And your your playhouse too, Are things of the long ago But childish troubles will soon pass by. There; little girl don't cry! There little girl; don't cry! They have broken your slate, I know And the glad, wild ways
 Of your schoolgirl days Are things of the long ago; But life and love will soon come by. There! little girl don't cry! There! little girl; don't cry! They have broken your heart, know And the rainbow gleams
 Of your youthful dreams Are things of the long ago; But heaven holds all for which you sigh There little girl; don't cry! -,
 JG11ses WhitCOJl6 Riley.
The Press., 1891-05-07
In town up North an ex-judge is cash

In 8 town up North an ex-judge is cash fer of bank, and one day recently re- fused to cash check offered by stran- ger. "The check is all right" he said, ''but the evidence you offer in identifying yourself as the person to whose order it is drawn is hardly sufficient" ''I've known you to hang man on less evil dence, judge," was the strangers re- sponse. Quite likely" replied the judge, '-but when 1t comes to letting go of cold cash we have to be careful"
The Press., 1891-05-07

knew little about death, and only in con- nection with one or two pets whom he had lost in this way.
 Such tender years, such tender, brave heart, such baby ignorance. and oh, such keen sorrow! When it dawned upon him that his mother would not only never speak to him again, nor hear his voice, but that in few hours he should never sec her again, his cup of grief was full, and the bitterest cry of all went out from those baby lips. His sorrow was not like 8 child's. It went deeper than tears, and he sat with white face and closed lips, never looking away from the precious form SO soon to be hidden from him for ever.
 My fellow-watcher and I sat talking quietly, little removed from where the coffin stood. Charlie had drawn chair beside it and climbed upon it, so that he could still see his mothers face. We did not forbid him; how could we?
 My companion suddenly touched my arm and pointed across the room. The sight was so pitiful, we turned away and wept.
 Yearning for the loving embrace that had so often comforted him, wearied out with grief, and longing to lay his head once more on that faithful breast, he had clambered into the coffin, and there had fallen asleep, his cheek, crimson now with fever, touching hers, one brown hand hidden about her neck, the other clasping her cold, cold fingers.
 "He can do no harm. Let him stay. It Is all the comfort life has for him just now"
 The hour for the funeral drew near. A few neighbors struggled in, and the most hardened were moved by the touching sight before them. At last the minister, | whom we had called in, kind-hearted man of God, stopped down to lift the child in his arms. He paused, looked long and earnestly at the sleeper, and then quick exclamation passed his lips. "Oh, what Is 1t ?" said some one. He tried to unclasp the clinging hands, but they resisted his efforts. The minis ter bent closer still. His fingers were on ! the wee pulse, his hand upon the baby heart, and on the high white forehead | were the beautiful curls clustered damp and thick.
 With look of infinite pity upon his face he tried once more to remove the sleeper, but the brown eyes opened and looked into his with an appeal he could dropped wearily. The baby-face turned a little nearer to the mother-breast, and the child sobbed sfaintly, "Mammy." | We stood by the coffin waiting and
 watching. Hardened men, whose cheeks
 were long unused to tears, wept like chill dren. Coarse women, out of whose hearts all mother-love seemed to have fled,
 stretched out tender hands toward that
 orphan child.
 | Was that a smile on his face? Yes, a
 smile. It frightened and deepened until
 the tiny, pinched features were fair as an
 angels. Once again the brown eyes open
 ed, but this time they were glowing and
 shining with joy and a great, beautiful
 surprise. He stretched out both arms, as
 If somewhere beyond our vision other
 arms were outstretched to him.
 "Oh, mammy; my nanny! Tsee yOu /"
 he cried out, ioyously; then the eager arms dropped, the glorious smile faded, the white lids dropped, the curly head . nestled down on the mother-breast, and l, tall was still.
 II Charlie had gone home. --Ada M. MeluiHe
The Press., 1891-05-07
ABSOLUTELY PURE

A Rockland, Me boy had long leased and prayed for 8 bicycle. One night his father brought home a tricycle. and the mother suggested to the lad that he pray real hard that night for the "bike." Next morning he found the tricycle. by his bed side. But that boy was an expert Turn ing to the little chair which to him repre- sents the throne of grace, he exclaimed |: "Look here, God, do you call that thing a bicycle ?''
The Press., 1891-05-07

A You've MAN's FANoY.-Large allow ance Is to be made for the sweeping as- sertion of the poet that "In the spring time young mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love-" It certainly is not true of the malarial young man, whose fancy, If he has any, is of the dull and heavy variety. The malarial young man marches around as the captive of General Debility. The readiest and most obvious means of escape are afforded by s. s. S., which, without any flourish, routs Gener- al Debility and his malarial allies. What is true of the young man is true of the young lady, and the whole host of suffer- CTS. s. s. s. is specific for malaria.
The Press., 1891-05-07

A BURGLAR CAPTURED.-This morning about two o'clock, John Wood, the we'll known plumber who resides on Main street, was awakened by hearing glass break. On getting out of bed he received blow on the head. He immediately grappled with the burglar, and after terrible struggle succeeded in holding him until'his wife obtained help. On being searched at the station, Mir. Woods watch and wallet was found on his person. He gave the name of Robert Terry. The broken glass proved to be a bottle of Sul- phur Bitters which had almost cured Mrs. Wood of rheumatism. .- Erchaage..
The Press., 1891-05-07

A FORTUNATE AND GRATEFUL WOMAN. Mrs. J. H. Giles, of Everett, Pa., says II suffered for years with kidney and gravel trouble. No physicians or medi- cine at home did me any good. I finally visited my former home at Rondout, N. Y. ,.and began using Dr. David Kennedys Favorite Remedy, of Rondout, N. Y. A few words tell the result. 1 am 8 per fectly well and happy woman once more. y
The Press., 1891-05-07

Now TRY THls,-It will cost you noth- ing, and will surely do you good, if you have a cough, cold or any trouble with throat, chest or lungs. Dr. Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds is guaranteed to give relief or mon- ey will be paid back. Sufferers from Ia grippe found it just the thing, and under it's use had 8 speedy and perfect recovery. Try a sample bottle at our expense, and learn for yourself just how good a thing it is. Trial bottles free at E. K. Taft's drug store. Large size 5Oc and $1.
The Press., 1891-05-07

I have been sufferer from catarrh for 20 years. I found immediate relief in the use of Ely's Cream Balm. Since using it I have not suffered a moment from headache, sore throat or loss of sleep, from which 1 previously suffered, caused by catarrh. consider your Balm valuable remedy.-R. G. Vassar, 56 Warren Street, New York.
The Press., 1891-05-07

BucKLEN's' ARNIcA SALvE.-The best salye in the world for cnta -h-.si7oos soreey ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price soc per box. Sold by B. K. Taft
The Press., 1891-05-07

A dry, hacking cough keeps the bron- chial tubes in state of constant irrita- tion, which, if not speedily removed, may lead to bronchitis. No prompter remedy can be had than Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which is both an anodyne and expectorant
The Press., 1891-05-07
rFO OUR CUSTOMERS.
 We have just received E A New Cargo of Coal!

In all sizes, and the same grade that has given such universal satisfaction, and are now prepared Place your orders before the rise and get the benefit. GARY BROS.
The Press., 1891-05-07

M1LE's NERVE AND LIVER P1LLs.-Act on 8 new principle regulating liver ,stom- ach, and bowels through the nerves. A new discovery. Dr. Miles, Pills speedily care biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles, constipation. Unequalled for men, women, and children. Smallest, mildest, surest. 50 doses 25c. Samples free at W. D. Heald's Drug Store.
The Press., 1891-05-07

"What is Wall street ?'' asked the Eng lishman. Ut is a place." replied the American ':where the charitable poor con- tribute money to support the deserving rich" . ss.-.. ss...
The Press., 1891-05-07
MUSICAL.

Having resumed business at the old stand, I am prepared to wait upon my old customeB and as many new ones as will favor me with their patronage. Strings for musical instrum@ts a specially. Organs, new and second hand. for sale or to rent All delinquents are specially in- v1ted to pay up. Persons having neither money or credit need not apply. Respectfully, ' B. F. TAYLOR, No. 8 sont-st. Dec. 18th, 1890. -
The Press., 1891-05-07
F IT: Alvarado Howard, In Warren's Block.
 

A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford within and for the District of Stafford on the 23d day of April, A. D. 1891.
 Present, JAMES F. CHAMBERLIN, Judge
 Upon the exhibition to this court of the agree ment whereby Benjamin Case and his wife, Han nah Case, both of Union, in the probate district of Stafford parties of the first part, have agreed to give and do hereby give in adoption to Fred Davidson and his wife, Valer1a E. Davidson, both of Union aforesaid, parties Of the second part, their son, John Marcy Case, minor child, and the parties of the second part have agreed to adopt and do hereby adopt said John Marcy Case, he to become the legal child Of the parties of the second part as though born to them in wedlock, all this upon the approval Of this agreement by the said court of probate. It is
 Ordered-That a hearing be had at the probate ofhce in Stafford on the 23d day Of May, A. D.. 1891, at two o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested to ap- pear at said hearing, and show cause, if any they have, why said agreement should not be ap- proved, by publishing this order for two weeks succesSiyely in The Press, newspaper pub blished ct stafford Springs, in the county Of TOl. land, in the state Of Connecticut, and by posting a copy Of this order on the public sign-pOst Of the town Of Union, in the county of Holland, in the state Of Connecticut, nearest to the place Of residence Of said child, at least six days before the day hereinbefore assigned by this court for JAMES F. CHAMBERLAIN, Judge.
The Press., 1891-05-07

A man never fully realizes the wealth of information he doesn't possess till his first child begins to ask questions.
The Press., 1891-05-07

MAX SALE, MANSFIELD.-Byv vir- 1 tue of warrant directed to me as Collector of Taxes of the Fourth School District in the Town of Mansfield, County of Holland, to collect tax assessed in said school district December 18th, 1890, and commanding me forthwith to col lect of each person named in the list annexed to said warrant his proportion of tax as stated therein in which list it appears that tax amounting to eleven dollars and eighty cents was duly assessed, on the 18th day of December, 1890, against Michael O.Sullivan of said town Of Mans field, the said Michael OSullivan having no tax able goods and chattels that can be found by me whereon to levy for the collection of said tax an
 demand having been made by me according to law, for the payment of said tax, have levtd upon the following real estate set in the name N said Michael O'Sullivan in the list Of said Fourh School District in said Town of Mansfield; via |: Bounded northerly by the land of Demise Costello, easterly by the highway, soptheriy by land pf Michael O'Sulltvan, and westerly by land bf Michael O'Sullivan, containing about sewn acres, and will sell, at public auctions to the highest bidder, on Monday, the fifteenth dayOf June, 1891, at nine o'clock in the forenoon on said premises, in said town Of Mansfield, so Hsch of said described real estate, as will pay said ax of eleven dollars and eighty cents with inteest thereon. and the legal costs of collecting the
 Dated at Mansfield, this ninth daysof April,
 LEvI L. FISH. Collector of Taxes Forth School Distrfcts Town Of MansfeEd 3w
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~ T. PRESTON, Counsellor at O. Law, Notary Public and Real Estate Agent, Willington, Conn.
The Press., 1891-05-07
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

4 GENCY of Holland County Mutual A Fire Insurance CO. at J. W. CHANDELIERS ofice at residence, stord-av., Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1891-05-07

NOTICE. As my wife, Abbie A., has IN left my bed and board, and is not con- sidered responsible for her acts this is to forbid all persons harbOrIng or trusting her on my ac- count, as shall pay no bills Of her contracting after this date. ALDEN E. WILLIAMS.
 Union; Conn.,, April g, 1891. 3W#
The Press., 1891-05-07
MY LITTLE NEwsBOY

$1O,OO0 in premiums given away. Set in each package of Sayena.
The Press., 1891-05-07

ERANKLIN H. SAGE, Attorney II and Counsellor at Law, Room 2, Warren's Block.
The Press., 1891-05-07

IT E. PATTEN, 37 Wells-st., Hart IL. ford, Conn. Dyeing and Carpet Beating Works. Miss MI. Russell, agent, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1891-05-07

~ HI. KING, Attorney and Counsel Os sellor at Law. Special attention given to
The Press., 1891-05-07

THEY ALL FA1LED.-The following let ter from MT. w. A. Thomson, of Colum- bus, Wis, is peculiarly interesting: My wife, "~says he, "has been treated for her head, stomach and nervous prostration by three doctors in New York and two in Chicago, one in Philadelphia, one in Gin einnati, and at the large institute in Buff falo for 16 months. They all failed. But one bottle of Dr. Miles Restorative Ner- vine helped her wonderfully" This should be used in all headaches, back aches, changes of life, nervous disturb ances, fits, rheumatism, etc. Ask at w. D. Heald's drug store for trial bottls and Dr. Miles new book on the nevere and heart. .s. 6
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Ely's Cream Balm is worth it's weight in gold as cure for catarrh. One bottle cured me.-S. A. Lowell, Franklin, Pa.
The Press., 1891-05-07

nRY SLAB WOOD For Sale at $2 75 U per Cord. K. W. BROOKS.
The Press., 1891-05-07

E MAITLAND PRESTON, Auc- II . t1Oneer.
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r HI. REED, Attorney at Law, office y in Stafford National Bank Building, East Main-St.
The Press., 1891-05-07

~ HI. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and O. Dealer In Pianos and Organs, Mansfield
The Press., 1891-05-07

A story about the head of the banking house of Rothschilds was related at the Grand Pacific hotel by Baron Heinrich, of Berlin. ''Some years ago the old cash fer of the great establishment" said the Baron, s'went to Rothschilds and told him that after thirty years of service he had managed to save 25O,0O0 francs, and he desired to go into business for himself.
 His employer regretted his cashiers de- parture, but bade him good luck. The cashier embarked in speculation and in 8 short time lost every cent. Recognizing the fact that while he was good servant he was poor master, he called on the Rothschilds, told his story, and asked for unemployment. FE%k #z#
 The banker installed him in his old place, and advancing him years salary advised him to invest it in a certain stock. Thecashier did so. The banker instructed his brokers how to act, and between them they sent the price up to point at which the banker advised the cashier to sell. The cashier did so. at. a profit that re- couped for all his losses. Thesprice then settled down to it's normal figure, and the banker charged himself with 25O, 1000 francs, which he knew his old employe would have been too proud to take out right as gift. Chicago Post.
The Press., 1891-05-07

r w. CHANDLER, Insurance and eJ Real Estate Agency, Stafford Springs. Off, flee at residence on WestfOrd Avenue.
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TOHN G. WIGHTMAN, Carriage O Manufacturer Repairing in all its branches. A large stock of new and secondhand work con- stantly on hand. Factory at Stafford Hollow.
 MCLAUGHLIN & SON, Printers MI and StatiOners Good stock Of Mercantile Papers, Envelopes, Bills, Statements, etc, La Press Offlce.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-13
CRISP AS AN ACTOR.
One of II Family of Theatrical People OF
Savannah.

One OF u Family of Theatrical People of
Savannah.
The Savannah (Ga.) Press of Satur-
day had the following in regard to the
new speaker: There are few people
here who remember when Judge Crisp
was resident of Savannah. 1t was
away back in his youth. At that time
the rear portion of the theater build
ing was used partly as a residence.
There it was that the Crisps lived. In
those days the theatrical business was
not in the hands of travelling combina-
tions. Those were the palmy days of
the stock company. In each city of
aEg Importance resident company of
good actors was to be'found. They had
the most extensive repertories, idenei-
fed their interests with those of the
town in which they were situated, and
lived far differently from the sons and
daughters of Thespis of to-day.
1.-The Crisps, father and mother of
Judge Crisp, were prominent members
of this company. Charles was also con-
nected with it as player. Many
Eight, If local tradition does not hello
HIM, he stood before the footlights and
glanced down over a multitude of faces
and the characters he so ably portrayed
for of course the Judge was as good an
actor then as he has since become
lawyer and statesman-is not remem-
bered now. Some day, perhaps some
old bills will be reSurrected and the
world will learn more of those DAYS
when the young actor, devoted to the
art of which his parents we're such
worthy eMemplars, thought of nothing
but possible fame and fortune derived
from its pursuit. and saw not, nor ever
dreamed of, the success awaiting him
in field far remote from that along
whose avenues fancy led him.
mo matter whether he affected
tragedy or essayed the lighter but equal
ly difficult roles of pure comedy, it is
cert lin that the young Crisp threw him
self into his parts with his whole soul.
he is not man who does things by
halves. Hy him now may we not Judge
the youth just verging on manhood?
Success came to him through earnest
conscientious endeavor in the law and
politics The foundations for that sue
cess were undoubtedly laid when in his
early life he trod the boards of the
Savannah theatre, and was taught by
his painstaking parents tho absolute
necessity of unceasing application if he
desired to rise above mediocrity."
Speaker Crisp's brother, Mr.. Henry
Crisp, who was one of the most promis-
ing actors on the American stage, died
about ten years ago after lrief illness.
He played q number of engagements
with frst-class companies in Baltimore,
and was great favorite with the thea
ter-goers in this city. One of his latest
parts was Ned Singleton, in my
Partner" in which play Louis Aldrich
was the star. Mr.. Henry Crisp was at
ono time a member of Mr.. John T.
Ford's company in Baltimore.