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The Press., 1892-03-17
Stafford Springs, March 2d, 1899.

| WOULD invite the attention to holders of my photo checks as to my rates, so that there may be no mis- understanding. There seems to be in- quiries regarding the number of sit tings I give with the check system. It is my rule to give one sitting and an extra charge of 50 cents for all re- sittings, and it is my custom to make all the sittings required by the most fastidious customer for $3.5O.
 As 1t has been misunderstood by some, have concluded to compro- mise with all who have checks. By paying 50 cents extra I will make as many sittings as is necessary. This price is very much below my regular rate, and I am convinced that it will meet with your hearty approval I must admit that where there are more than one sitting the chances are very favorable to getting better results.
 My terms are, then, $2.50 for one sitting only, or by paying 50 cts. extra l make as many sittings as is necessary to please, and secure the best effects.
 Very truly yours,
 G. M BOLTON \
The Press., 1892-03-17

Lift your hat reyerently, says the New York Recorder, when you pass the teach CT of the primary school. She is the great angel of the republic. She takes the ;bantling from the home nest, full of bouts and passions-an ungovernable lit tie wretch whose own mother. honestly ad-. mfts that she sends him to school to get, rid of him. This lady, who knows her business, takes 8 whole car load of the little anarchists, one of whom, single handed and alone, is more than match for his parents, and at once puts them in 8 way of being useful and upright citizens. At what expense of toll, patience and soul weariness. Lift your hat to her!
The Press., 1892-03-17

One of the most interesting as well as instructive exhibits at the Columbian fair will be that illustrative of the develop ment of water craft from the crude forms of crafts and canoes of primitive times to the splendid ocean ship of to-day. Speci- lmens and models are to be secured from all parts of the world; but it is proposed to classify them according to the stages of development shown rather than in refer ence to nationalities. A considerable por- ton of the space will be allotted to the merchant marine and the yachting inter ests, and doubtless many of the eastern clubs will be represented by crack vessels from thelr fleets. The great trans-Atlan- tic steamship lines propose to exhibit sec- tions of the cabins, dining rooms and oth- CT apartments of their liners, as we'll as models of iife-saving and other applian- ces. The United States government will make display of It's own, commensurate with the growing dignity and importance of the navy.
The Press., 1892-03-17

The remark, is made. at our counter every hour in the day, many times an hour, that there is nowhere else such a collec- ton of colors to be seen.. Left. aisle. ..-.,'
 Regarding black dress goods and their relation to prevailing taste in women's dress much Emighte be. said ]; but the as san1ption1 that. we can tell our lady readersf anything, on Mat point would indicate scant courtesy to their intelligence. About some dress goods fash ion topics we .can give useful information.
 It 7yoald+ be of interest to tell. the. varieties which count by hundreds and the prices, which have a decided bargain flavor; but that would require a catalog.
 Here are a.. few quotations that ought to touch the spring dress thoughts of fmany minds:
 slsssrp Sess eseasssa sis M 1 so, SITS, .s,
 sa.a%sFs si.HooI ssasssSo.' ass sss;; Ssco sos s.
 Ssaa0s Ssdfora eosd o 7sc., $. sca s sso ssS iss;' The most approved light weight fabrics for summer dress are:
 silk-warp clairette cloth $125,
 silk-warp batiste cloth $1.26,
 silk-and-wool landsdowne $1.4,
 all ail.wool s!, grenadisne s 95e:, si; slss,
 brocaded silk grenadine $1, SIPS. The variety of fancy weaves in black is considerable, but anything like description, even of one, is out of the question. Left aisle.
 You are, of course, aware that you can have samples of anything sent. Let us know about the price you wish to pay, color desired, and for what purpose goods are to be. used.
 FORBES & WALLACE, =
The Press., 1892-03-17

The historic sloop-of-war Hartford is to be preserved. The house naval com mittee, by a provision in the naval appro- priation bill, has decreed that both this vessel and the famous old Kearsarge shall be exempt from the law destined to prevent repairs to vessels of the oldnayy, This action has caused general rejoicing among the patriotic officials of the navy department, who have been striving for several years past to get the necessary authority for continuing these two yes sels, and especially the Hartford, on the active list of the navy.
The Press., 1892-03-17
MUST BE SOLD. EVERY THING TO GO AT.
 SOME PRICE. ..~ .,

As we have decided to close out, prices have been marked to sell, not for PROFIT Our stock is large and complete everythingto be found in 4 FURNITURE WARE HOUSE. .-- ...,.
 We shan't be able to say this long, as people are finding our offers not talk but business. We hear custom CTS saying among themselves
 Another: "Whyl we saved s15 on that article alone"
 Another: "That chamber suit was a third
 Have you shadow of doubt of these statements3 If you want anything in the line of Parlor, Drawing Room, Li- brary, Bed Room, Dining Room or Kitchen Furniture, we will undertake to prove that the above statements IRE FACTS. No one can afford such sacrifice who intends to con- tinue the, business Our aim is to close out quickly. By making prices very low we can do this, saving you large money, and at the same time save for ourselves, by saving on rent and help employed. Do you, see7 "A word to the wise is sufficient" You can save big money at
The Press., 1892-03-17
Main and Vernon streets.
nIsTRICT OF sTAFFORD ss

nISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- 1( bate Court March fifth, 1892. district, deceased. :.
 Upon the application of Milton @. Puffers pray ing that an order may be granted to sell the fol- lowing described real estate belonging to said estate, to wit:
 First piece, the homestead, bounded on the south by highway; east, by land of Samuel B. AmidOn and heirs of Wm. Stroud; north, by highway, and west by land of said Stroud heirs, with the buildings thereon.
 Second piece, bounded north by land formerly owned by Dennis .ScaptuFe, east. by land Of Sarah Benson soutA and west, by land Of Jarvis H&tch, containing two Hcfes, more OF less.
 Third piece, bounded east by land Of Phmntx Woolen Co. south, on land oi PhGnix Woolel Co and Frederick Smith west, on land of Wila ham and Luther Crawford, containing about six acres. all situated in said town of Stafford, as per application appears, it is
 Ordered -tha& said application be heard and de- terinined at the probate ofice in Stafford in said district, on the 9eeh day of March. A. D., 1892, at 10 o'clock in the f0fenQon, and that notice be given oe the pendency OS said application and tne tims and place or hearing thereon. by pub fishing tho same once in some newspaper having . circulation in said dtstr1ct .fg1
 .3 JAMES F. CHAMBERLIN, Judge.
 Attest: MARCUS B.fF1SK, Clerk
The Press., 1892-03-17

A BLIZZARD which ragged in the west last week made things quite uncomfort- able in this section for several days be- fore it took plunge into the Atlantic. Sunday and Monday were, for sunny days, quite winterish, the strong winds keeping the chilliness in constant circulation. But there was much more severe weather at the west,
The Press., 1892-03-17

Many lightweight twenty dollar gold pieces have been noticed in. New Yolk recently. They came from California and had been subjected to 'sweatingp process by electricity. In thisl way from seyenty-hve to dollar can be extracted without much affecting the appearance of the coin. The New York Evening Post notes that there is no penalty for one who thus lghtens coin, but only for the per son who passes it, and then only when intent to defraud is proved.
The Press., 1892-03-17

THE position of those who want to give the cities greater power in our legislative bodies is not helped by the recent expos ures of Tammany corruption in New York. If it is true that the scum of Europe is being brought to our shores, 1t is equally true that most of it lodges. in our cities, and that the best material that we acquire by immigration more generally finds it's way to rural settlements. Our cities. are abominably corrupt in politics. Ring methods prevail, and the worst wards of the city have most to say about the gov ernment. People who don't pay taxes, many of them criminals or in sympathy with crime, control public expenditures, and in many cases name the local iudic- iary powers. This is true of New York, and progress is in the same direction in other cities. In view of these facts is 1t wise to reduce the already small influence of country districts in matters of public policy? Just now we are getting light upon Tammany's inter linkage with crime through the pulpit utterances of Dr. Park hurst of New York, who should be pros- euted for libel if he isn't telling the truth. But he won't be prosecuted, though some authorities are making feint of threat, ening him. He is telling the truth, and his prosecution would only help publish the exposures he is making.
The Press., 1892-03-17
Collector Of taxes, town of Wilmington.
 Dated Wilmington, March 10th, 1899. 10m6w

NOTICE-By virtue of warrants to me 1< directed, dated respectively the 29th day of February, 1888, the 18th day of February, 1889 April, 1891, have levied upon the real estate herein described, situated in the town Of Will lington, county of Holland, and state of Connec- ticut belonging to the heirs of Ira Fisk of Spring field, Hampden county, and state of Massachu- setts, and l will sell at public auction, to the May IA, 1892, at o'clock p. m., so mnch Of the said real estate as will pay the town, state and highway taxes of the said Ira Ftsk's heirs, laid and assessed against said heirs on the assess nent lists of 18 1888, 1SS9 and 1890 of said town ofsWillington, and amounting to the sum of four the lawful costs and charges thereon. Said property is bounded and described as follows, to wit: Northerly, on lands of William Royce {; lands of Nathan D. Royce, and west by lands of Henrietta Holmes, and contains by estimation, ten acres. J. BUGBEE, JR.
 Collector of taxes town of Wilmington.
 Dated, Wilmington, March 10, 1892. m108w
The Press., 1892-03-17
Tur Hartford Post flnds that gamblil

THE Hartford Post finds that gambling places are getting to be alarmingly nu- merous in that city. and has opened war upon them. It so plainly points out the way to locate them that even policeman or city marshal can walk therein, and bids falr to make it warm for the owners of faro and poker plants, etc.
The Press., 1892-03-17

WHILE we have been grumbling over minor weather ills other localities have endured discomforts better worth grumb- ling over. The west has been generally afiicted, and no further of than at Syra- cuse, NY, last Friday the mercury stood at 22 below o, the wind meanwhile rush. ing along at pace of 65 miles per hou. Great drifts of snow blocked street and steam railways, and all business was at 3 standstill
The Press., 1892-03-17

THE president has appointed Geo. P. Mclean U. s. district attorney for the state of Connecticut, to succeed ex-Gov. Sill. Mir. Mclean is a comparatively young but we'll known man, of wide ex- perience in public affairs, and ready, popular speaker.
The Press., 1892-03-17
C.. M. BOLTON.
SPECIAL!

As there are great many that have been unable to secure tickets, I have concluded to give every one an oppor- tunity to secure tickets next week Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday, at my rooms. If unhandy, enclose one dol lar, and I will send check. -s
The Press., 1892-03-17

Philadelphia Inquirer: A mans will should be his will. When it is not gross ly and maliciously prejudiced, neither court nor jury should interpose to defeat its obvious purpose, even when it seems to entail hardship on disappointed rela- tions. The right to dispose of property Is as sacred as the right to own it., but be- tween courts and compromises it's invio- liability is rapidly becoming thing of the mast
The Press., 1892-03-17
Secretary T,indslev. of the state bo,

Secretary Lindsley, of the state board of health, has notified physicians that unless they make returns of births every month, as the law provides, they will 'be prosecuted. The state board has been obliged to take this action on account of the utter disregard that some doctors have for this law.
The Press., 1892-03-17

United States Senator Merrill, who is now critically ill with pneumonia, is one of the sturdy old New Englanders whom the nation loves to honor and whose ca leers serve as object lessons in patriotism and sterling honesty of purpose for all time to come. Last winter the Vermont senator suffered from the same ailment, and as he Is now in his 81st year, there Is greater danger than ever that he may not withstand the shock. His term in the senate began in 1887, but evfous to that he had served ln 9s bngressas and framed tariff law which afforded scores of industries an opportunity of growth and successful competition here.
The Press., 1892-03-17

An Indianapolis bachelor became tired of the free use his landlady's daughter made of things in his room, and so he one day filled his hair oil bottle with liquid glue. There was ball that night to which the girl was intending to go, and he knew it. She stayed at home. ].
The Press., 1892-03-17
nIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pr

N INV OE BE- IU- II bate Court, March 18th, 1892.
 Estate of Isasc Cady, late Of Stafford, in said district, deceased : Uponth application Of Rufus F. Witt, admin iStrator, praying that his administration account with said estate may be allowed, as per applica- ti0n on flle more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and determined at the probate ofice in Stafford, in said district, on the 26th day Of March ,AD. 1892, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given Of the pendency Of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by pub ilshlng the same once in some newspaper hav- acopy thereof on the public sign post in the town of BtaH0Ed, in said district.
 JAMES F. CHAMBERLAIN, Judge.
 Attest: MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1892-03-17
uALESMEN WANTED.

Permanent Positions Guaranteed, with SAL ARK and EXPENSES PAID. Any determined man can succeed with us. Peculiar advantages to beginners. Stock complete, including many fast selling specialties. Elegant outfit free. Ad- dress at once, .C. H. HAWKS < co.
 Nurserymen, Rochester, N. Y.
The Press., 1892-03-17

NOTICE.-By virtue of warrants to me IN to me directed, dated respectively the 10th day of February, 1885, the 18th day of February, 1888, the 2Sth day of February 1887, the 29th day of February, 1SSS the 25th day of February, 1Ss9, the 26th day of February, lS90 and the 1st day of April, 1891, have levied upon the real estate herein described, situated in the town of Wil- lington, county of Holland, and state of Connec- fictttt. Belonging to Amelia Halls hssrS. Qf the town or stanord. 60unsy ur Toiiands and state of Connecticut, and will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Friday, May 18th, ls92, at two o'clock p. m, so much of the said real estate as will pay the town, state and highway taxes Of the said Amelia Halls heirs laid and assessed against said heirs on the assessment lists of 1884, 1885, 1ss6 1884, 1ss8 1sS9 and 1890 of said town of Wilmington, amounting to the sum of twelve dollars and thirty-threc cents CS12.33, together with the lawful costs and charges thereon. Said propertyis is described and bounded as follows, to wit: Bounded northerly by Stafford town line, east by lands of estate Of L. ". Crane and Burnham Lillibridge, south by lands of F. J. Chandler, and west by lands or Julius Converse, and contains by estimation four acres. J. BUGBEE, JR.,
 Collector Of taxes, town of Wilmington.
 Dated, Wilmington, March 10th, 1899. 10m6w
The Press., 1892-03-17

Rev. John H. Chapin of Meriden dropped dead of heart disease in the City bank at South Norwalk last Monday. Rev. Mir. Chapin was a member of the house of representatives in 1889, and was particu- larly noticeable as clergyman. He was recently appointed by Governor Bulkeley, with John Bacon of Danbury, ss com mittee on the typographical survey of this state. He was 60 years of age, and was pastor of St. Paal.s Universalist church in Meriden until 1885, when he resigned to make . tour of the world. He was the author of two or three books, and recently entered the house of c. P. Putnam's Sons, New York. He will be remembered by many Holland county peo- pie, who have recently met him while enl gagged in looking up local typographical matters in connection with the proposed new state map. 4>..
 Detroit Free Press: If Ewere an em- ployer of men should avoid hiring any man, who walks with both hands in his trousers pocket, and I shUsld hesitateI employing s man who oven keeps one hand in his pocket as he walks. If my business required that I should employ women, no one of the sex who allowed her dress. train, be 1t long ol short, to drag on the sidewalk could find engage ment through me. Oddly enough, all women abominate the appearance of mon walking with their hands indolently pock- eted, and most men dislike the slovenly appearance of dress train sweeping the pavement, yet those same men fail to feel the beam in their own eyes, while none of the street sweeping train wearers think to compare their own ugly habit with the disagreeable practice of so many men.
The Press., 1892-03-17

Northampton (Mass. Herald: A Con- neeticut exchange announced that all the Sunday schools of its town were to unite in . nnion Ghristmas Sunday school ser vice, to be held in the largest public hall of the town. Many have often wondered that the Sunday schools of this and all church- communities do not unite in Christ mas, Easter and the June chiidrsn's day Sunday school services, occasions which all the Sunday schools especially observe.
The Press., 1892-03-17
Wales, 9th, son to Charles Moore.
Married.

West Stafford. lRth, by Rev. Charles l.. Aver, George 8. Aver of Sturbridge and Lima J. Newell of West Stafford.
The Press., 1892-03-17

Webster (Mass.) Eagle: "There are lots of people in this world who imagine that newspaper Is published in every body's interest except that of the ones who print 1t"
The Press., 1892-03-17

EOR SALE-9O bu. Good Rye. E MRS. Q. H. GRANT, Stafford Street.
The Press., 1892-03-17

A terrible explosion of fire damp oe- cured last Friday in a colliery near Charieroi, Belgium, and of the 300 miners imprisoned in the pit, only forty made their escape.
The Press., 1892-03-17

NOTICE.-All persons liable to pay 1< taxes in the town of Mansfield, South Parish are hereby notified that have a warrant to levy and collect town tax of 1a mills on a dolr lar, also communication and poll taxes on assess ment Of 1891, and for the purpose of collecting saidltaxes will meet the tax.payers at the store of R. o. Moore, Mt. Hope, March a0th, from o'clock, to II a. m. and the same day at the store of A. B. Shtppee, Atwoodvtlle, from le m. to D, m. also at my store in Mansfield Center. March 31st, from to Il a. m. All taxes not paid on or g per cent will be charged, with legal fees for collecting the same.
 CHARLES H. WEEKS, Collector.
 Mansfield Center March 1St 14Q2
The Press., 1892-03-17
COLLECTORS NOTICE. All per-

COLLECTORS NOTICE.--All per O sons liable by law to pay taxes in the town Of Somers are hereby notified that have re- ceived bill and warrant to collect town tax of twelve mills on dollar, on list Of 1891, also military and poll tax, and that said taxes arc due March 23, 1892, and that for the purpose of receiving the same will be at Fuller x Need hams store in Somers Street, Wednesday, March 8. from 10 o'clock a. m. until o'clock p. m. and at the store of Theodore Shelden in North Som ers Thursday, March 24, from 10 o'clock a. m until o'clock p. m., and at my residence in Somersville on Friday, March 25, from 10 o'clock 8. m. until o'clock p. m. All persons having taxes unpaid May 1, 1892, will be charged nine per cent. interest from April 1, 1892, together with collectors fees, according to law.
 CHARLES HIBBARD, Collector.
 Dated at SomerS, February 16. 1S92.
The Press., 1892-03-17

DEOPLE ARE TIRED OF
 POOR GOODS, AND ARE
 CALLING FOR BETTER.~
 Quality of goods is commanding more attention than quantity, and, re- alizing this fact, I am making every effort that my goods shall be the best that the market affords and that bAsi- ness experience of twenty-five years could suggest.
The Press., 1892-03-17

Mansfield, 18th. Ann W, Abbs. s5,
The Press., 1892-03-17
NRIPPLED BY RHEUMATISM,
DIR. ROYCE.

Real worth should be recognized in any depart- ment Of work, whether in the blacksmitk.Shop or in tho medical profession. This ts the reason performed constantly by pr. Royce. Of course, no human being is exempt from diseasAs the most powerful and apparently healthy have no guaranty that their health and strength will not be taken away by some lOathsOme disease, and few who are in health consider their liability to disease or pay any attention to the ills of their suffering friends. The following case is that of MT. Felix Jette, man whose magnificent phy- sique could apparently defy disease and pain, yet at last he was taken down with rheumatism. He was in 8 pitiable condition, unable to work tors, but to no avail. Finally he heard OfsDr. ROyce's treatment, and he, aS last resort, ap- piled to him. What was the result? Was 1t a as all his other trials had been7 Oh no It was success. In few weeks he was able to return to his place Of business and resume his labors, and to-day he says he is like man full of life and vfg0r, and he unhesitatingly gfve6 Dr. Royce the credit Of 1t all MT. Jette lives in this city, and he says he would be pleased to tell any, body how he has been cured through this pro- gressive method of healing. Remember all cases published are absolute facts, no patients name used unless given voluntarily by the patient, 1c diseases, and by his mode cures when all oth- CTS fail. Don't wait to see case like yours pub lished, but call and consult the Doctor free Of charge. pr. ROyces .office is now at 306X Main. street, Springfield, Mass. Ofi1ce hours froml9 g.
 m. to psm. Patients at a distance, or who are
 unable to call in person, treated successfully by
 mail Wrtte'BymptomS plainly, mail the letter
 to the doctor, and receive advice freq. It will
 cost you nothing to ind out all about your case.
The Press., 1892-03-17

EOB SALE-Rye Straw. 3 MRS. Q, II, GRANT, staff0ra Street.
The Press., 1892-03-17

HOVENTRY'S TAX NoTICE.-Tax. NJ es in the town Of Coventry are due the col. lect0r March 1st, 1899. Ihave warrant for their collection, and for the aforesaid purpose will day, March ssth, 1898, from 10 O'clock a. m. till ESQ p: m., and at the Town Clerks Ofiice on Tuesday, March 29th, 1899, from o'clock a. m. notice will be liable to interest and fees for col lection. JOHN BROWN Coliecfor =
 Coventry, Conn, March lst, iS9a.
The Press., 1892-03-17

Postmaster N.D.Sperry of New Haven, one of the most sagaeious political ob- servers in the state, while 1t Washington attending the convention of postmasters, studied the political feeling at the capital and among the observations he makes on his return arc these. Harrison has ex- pressed his intentions to no man, but fully 90 per cent. of the republicans sup port him. Cleveland Is out of the ques- tion. The democratic senators and con- gressmen favor passing . free silver bill and most of them favor Hill. Still Cor man Is growing. The Palmer and Boies booms are both dying out.