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The advocate., 1892-05-18
DELMoRE Kan, Mayo, 1892.


EDITOR ADvOCATE:-About a month
ago we organized a Peoples party club
in this Delmore) township, with mem
bership of sixteen, and now we number
over sixty membsrs;sO weare making good
progress with little work. On May
Brother Nels Anderson, of Topeka, was
with us, and delivered an able and con-
vincing speech in the interests of the peo-
ple's cause. Mr.. Anderson is an able and
earnest worker, true and staunch ALI
ance man, one who has felt the effect of q
plutocratic government long enough.
After listening to Mr.. Anderson for an
hour and half, vote was taken to find
out the sentiments of the assembled
crowd. There was not q man In attend
ance who did not raise his voice enthusl-
asticslly in favor of reform. Our cause
here is making good progress, and we
are fast educating ourselves so that we
may know the way out Of our present
condition. II the people will study their
condition, and organize and work for
their rights, l believe success is certain.
Here in this vicinity we are gradually
wearing Oft the prejudices that the old
parties have to depend upon for their
support. We are bringing out facts
which the old party fslsehoods can no
longer face. We are heading off the
Demo-Reps at every turn. The old tariff
deluslons are no longer the issue, and the
people are fast learning the truth. Let
every man do his duty to himself and his
countrymen, work for the cause, and
success Is certain. Give US money to do
our business with, and We are contented.
Let US all do our utmost in our own be-
half. Let us not be robbed by Shylocks
any longer, and we will have liberty,
prosperity and happiness in our land
once more. Fraternally yours,
P. E. OKERLUND.
The advocate., 1892-05-18

MCPHERSON, Kan, May IL, 1892.
EDITOR ADvoCATE:-The Peoples par
ty is awake here in Mcpherson county.
s. NJ. Scott and Nels Anderson have been
speaking to our people. Scott lectured
at Lindsborg on the 9TH, and Mound
The advocate., 1892-05-18

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The Press., 1892-02-25
 "Idon't gain any strength"

Over and over again you hear this from the lips of dear ones.
 After time you look up with anxiety into eyes that ought to be bright, but are not.
 You see pinched and drawn face. You ask "What is the matter1" and get for answer 'I don't know"
 If you are wise you'll take every possible means to know.
 Some enemy is at work in the sys- tenn, which, if neglected now, will, be- fore many months elapse, give you ample cause to regret.
 When every organ is performing its full duty, when the blood has free course through every vein
 When the heart works with perfect regularity, and the stream is pure and warm with life,
 Then
 The eye ae4X be bright, The drawn hard lines will disappear from the face,
 The step will be strong and elastic. You'll laugh and be happy.
 What brings about this marvellous changer
 Why, the most natural of all the helpful agencies known to science.
 Natural because it is everywhere, and belongs to every living thing.
 Without 1t there would be no life.
 With it in abundance there will be the absence of all disease. OXYGEN is the one natural and sure foe to all unnatural conditions of the body. OXYGEN will force its way to the outer tips of arterial life. OXYGEN judiciously compounded and wisely administered gives to the tired organs the vital force they need, and brings you back to the full enjoy ment of health and strength.
 If you suffer, come to the OXYGEN PARLORS, 476 Main-st., Springfield, Mass, and let us talk it over THAT WILL COST YOU NOTHING.
 If you cannot come, send us your name and address, and we'll send you a book that will be of the greatest help to you.
 It will be? sent you free of all charge. s.H. PLATT, M. D., Med. Director, U. COMPOUND OXYGEN Co.,, 47s MAIN-sT, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
The Press., 1892-02-25
Roman Coins In Indi..

In the Madras museum is to be seen 6 coin the finding of which was, l think one of the most interesting epigrams oi events with which am acquainted. Il is none other than the Aureus of Clau dius which was struck to commemorate the conquest of Britain, and it wal found in, the Madura district of the British Indian empire.
 r,t Iamyself possess coin of the Ariar Emperor Valens which was found in the vaigai river in the same district. Such unlocked for links between ideas and associations separated by half the world are very curious, but in the town oi Madura itself there is a building which is connected with one of the most TO mantle periods of British history. -Si, Grant Duff in. Contemporary Review.
The Press., 1892-02-25
Lion Tanning Made Easy.

S@ With the object of preventing the ter rible scenes of such frequent occurrence in rfienageries between the tanners oi wild beasts and their more or less docilt pupils. 8 chemist proposes that & mar should be stationed near the cage armed with a syringe of large dimensions filled with caustic ammonia, 8 stream of whici is to be projected toward the nostrils o1 the beast in Case of imminent danger The effect would be instantaneous, as tn, creature, being unable to breathe, would let go its prey immediately. Better lat, than neveri-Sud Quest.
The Press., 1892-02-25

The approach of fly time suggested ar idea to man in Nebraska for COW tai holder. A clamp like a clothespir catches the bushy end of the tail, ant two cords with a snap attachment faster the tail to cows leg. to post or to tho milking stool. The same day that tht Nebraska man got his patent for COW tail holder a man in Maine got one fol the same purpose. The Maine mans tai holder is of a single piece of wire coiled so as to connect the tail with the cow's leg.-Harpers Young People.
The Press., 1892-02-25
Rev. A. J. Mcleod, of Groton, will

Rev. A. J. Mcleod, of Groton, will preach at the Congregational church next Sunday.
 The John Lillie who was put upon the U. s. pension list last week was not the resident of the borough of that name. Boston has made up the list of it's 400, why not Stafford, also, so that we may know who are our proper associates !? Whist parties are coming on very fast, nowadays. There are hardly even- ings enough to let them all in.
 The Woodlawn dairy herd has had an addition of prizeH Holstein bull cali, bought at an auction sale of Chas. H. Robinson & Son, well-known stock breeders and im- porters, at Barre Plains, Mass. The an- imal has fine pedigree, and his dam brought at the same auction $500.
 Henry Rock, who served in a Yer mont regiment during the rebellion, died last Saturday, aged GA. His death was quite sudden, as he had been about the streets within day or two previous, tho feeble in health.
 Staffordville.
 = Remember the supper tomorrow evening to be given by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational church, in connection with the excellent farce, "A Box of Monkeys" and sale of fancy arti- cles. Admission 20 and 10 cents.
 Stafford Hollow.
 Stafford grange meets next Tuesday evening.
The Press., 1892-02-25
ROCKVILLE.

The members of the Rockville Con- gregational society, at a meeting held last week, voted to accept a bequest of $5, 900 from the estate of the late Hon. George Maxwell, as 8 fund for free read ing room in that church. The. church also voted to furnish two connecting base ment rooms for the purpose, and that five persons be appointed trustees for carrying out the purpose, also Literature commit tee of five persons to select reading mat ter. The room is to be free to the use of everybody, of all denominations, sub ject to rules of the literature committed. It will be remembered that MT. Maxwell also left legacy of $1O,0OO for free public library. The following trustees of the reading room fund were appointed {: Dwight Loomis, Frank Y. Maxwell, George Sykes, Wm. H. Prescott and s. c. Ham, mond, Jr.
 The store of Thomas Eccles, grocer, was closed last Friday on attachment by Hartford creditors. His assets are $5, 500, and liabilities $4,O0O. Efforts are being made to settle with the creditors, but he will probably be forced to make an assign ment.
 The body of John Bilson was. found
The Press., 1892-02-25

floating in paper mill pond near the silk mill yesterday afternoon by William Laihey. Bilson disappeared December 16 and reward of $25 was offered. Cor oner Phelps rendered a verdict of death by suicide and he will be buried to-day.
The Press., 1892-02-25

Springfield Republican ;s. One of [ the St. Louis lawyers is quoted as saying that he wouldn't give a d-n to secure the acquittal of an innocent man," his only joy being in getting verdict in favor ot man whom heknew to be guilty. There is no room for such 8 lawyer in Massa- chusetts-the supply here is already even greater than the demand. tutl
The Press., 1892-02-25

i, Springfield Union: "A mugwump is a republican who, being dissatisfied with the republican party, votes the democrat ic ticket or.a democrat who, being dis satisfied with the democratic party, votes the democratic ticket,n
The Press., 1892-02-25
ELLINGTON.

Crystal Lake COrreSpOndence.)
 --The annual donation" at the Lake will take place at James Stacy's, Wednes- day evening, March 9th, or, if stormy, on the first fair evening following. This is known as s'the Calvin Pease place." where; in former years, large numbers have gathered at donation" time. . Three social gatherings here during last week are of interest. The first, on Thursday, of few children, who met with Edith and Bessie .Neff; the second, of friends at the Lake and from Filing ton Street, with lMr. and Mrs. M. H. Dim- ock. especially to enjoy an evening of song, on Friday; and last, but not least, the gathering of Miss Aborn's scholars, to the number of seventeen, at her home on Saturday evening, where they greatly enjoyed singing, games and recitations, together with 8 collation. of cake, oranges, candy and coffee.
 Miss Mabel Swift goes to Somers this week to stay while. .4
 +MlsSi Elna Newell returns this week to West Stafford! Her presence in our choir for several: Sundays has given us all much pleasure.
 It should have been said last week that Alvin Gold has much improved "the old homestead' by quite extensive repairs. t. Kate Field tells this story about the late General Meigs and his pension build ing in Washington, whose architectural ugliness has provoked no end of ridicule. He had been showing General Shheridan through the building. Well, .Meigs, J said the latter gentleman, ''there is only one objection, so far as can see:" What's that a'' "I'm told the d-d thing is fire-proof."
The Press., 1892-02-25

Political news'' is what considerable newspaper talk just now is called. And it is well named, as many of the state ments are s'newsn to everybody, and their manufacture must have severely taxed the imaginations of the writers.
The Press., 1892-02-25
Odd Safeguards.

In Michigan double cedar knot ii carried in the pocket to cure rheuma tism, and in New Hampshire man car ried gall from the stems of goldenrod for the same disease A small white grub is in the gall, and he thought. as long as the grub remained alive nc rheumatism could get hold of him. Washington Star.
The Press., 1892-02-25
soMERs.
6CNKRhxkfSs (Correspondence.)

\COTTcSpUuucuCcJ
 About the happiest man these days is Myron Bradley. It is boy.
 Miss Mary 0. Hodsell, teacher of the high school, spent the Sabbath and Wash ington's birthday at her home in Plain vile.
 We learn that the Somers Dramatic Club have been requested to present the drama, Among the Breakers" at Som- ersville and Ellington. And that reminds us that they were very successful in their efforts to please their patrons. The house both nights was we'll filled. Rarely, if ever, are foreign dramatic troups favored with so large audiences.
 Calvin Langdon joined the large ma- jority that have crossed over the river on Thursday night of last week.. His funer- al was held at the center church on Sun. day afternoon. MT. Langdon was 8 na- tive of this town, and has always resided here. At one time he was possessed oi considerable property, but by misfortune it passed away. His last days were pass. ed at the house of A. O. Davis. Of his family there are no near relatives remain. ing. :@!y,
 Miss Clara Hurlburt, from Northfield Seminary, was at her fathers, Edward Hurlburt, over Sunday. ..;r.ys
 Frank Curtis expects to-. have the steam mill at work this week on the wood. lot he recently purchased of Arnold Con. verse. 7
 Nathaniel Patten was the delegate to the meeting of the Farmers League held at Hartford on Monday. Writing this item leads us to remember that no men. tion has been made of the officers of the Somers Farmers League for the coming year: N. Patten, president; c. 0. Wood vice-president; George H. Glover, secre, tary and treasurer; George B. Pease Lucius A. Kibbe and Roger Tansey, ex. ecutive committee.
 We must say that the Keeney's at Somersville show a commendable spirit (and one that is worthy of imitation by others) in fitting up hall worthy. of the name, where lectures and entertainments of like character can be held and not be crowded by two large furnaces.
The Press., 1892-02-25

Take your Prescri-
 tions to LATHROP'S DRUG STORE. Per- sonal attention paid to them.
The Press., 1892-02-25
HOME NEWS.
LocAL NOrIcEs.

tMatter under this head cents per line.)
 Night Robes from 39 cts. to $2 each, at A, W. Walkers.
 An entire new stock of Wall Paper and Carpets at Converse's. Call and in- spect.
 Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy, Roquefoft and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis.
 Special sale of Ladies' Cotton Un- derwear at A. W. Walkers.
 We invite you to inspect our full and carefully selected line of Cotton Under wear, also Dress Linings and Trimmings. Miss Russell.
 Have you seen the Jersey Ribbed Corset Covers at A. w. Walkers?
 Fresh premium butter from the FL lington Creamery, at Ellis.
 Call at A. W. Walkers and examine the largest and best stock of Cotton Un- derwear that was ever shown in town.
 Winter Garments, Underwear and Dress Goods marked down at E. L. Burr's. "A good assortment of Face Veilings, Handkerchiefs, Jersey and Kid Gloves, at Miss Russell's.
 Linen Stationery of large variety at The Press office. We have linen paper in large sheets, and can make unruled Note Paper any shape desired.
 Ladies and Children's Lined Kid Gloves at E. L. Burr's.
 Do you know what large line of stationery of all kinds is carried in stock at The Press office? If you do not, call and see it the next time you require sta tionery of any kind:
 Fine Stationery of all kinds at The Press office.
The Press., 1892-02-25

News! news! nothing like it afore! Good news about black dress silks!
 Black taille franchise for as little as so cents a yard. And nobody bankrupt, nobody hurt.
 Six numbers have fallen up- on us wonderfully. We do not ourselves comprehend it yet. All we know of their coming is they are here; black faille franchise 50 and oo cents; black gros grain oo and 1 7o cents; black satin rhadames 6o cents; black armure oo cts. This is the cheapest lot <of black dress silks we ever knew of in trade; and it'll be quick Fly sold.
 Left aisle. e
 Since Friday linens have been going faster than ever within our time; and we im- agine there never was a faster time in dry goods than we have seen. The, sale of table damasks at. g, so and 7s cents has reached into the thousands of yards. The sale will continue until every housewife within reading dis tance has been here to see us.
 FORBES & WALLACE,
 Springfield.
The Press., 1892-02-25
UNION.
 Mashapaug. {COrreSDOndence,0

Rev. Mr. Adams, of Sta1fordville, will preach in the M. B. church on Sun- day, Feb. 18th, and will administer the ordinance of baptism. .=.s The sick people of this place are generally on the gain, although Lyman Moore is quite low at present.
 e.. A. Vinton caught two four-pound pickerel on the lake one day last week.
 J. w.. Winch and F. w. Gordon at tended the G. A. R. encampment at Dan bury, and report full house and good
The Press., 1892-02-25

LATHROP Beef, Iron and Wine is what you want to take after having the grip. Only soc. per bottle.
The Press., 1892-02-25
ANDOvER. fCOrrnSnOndancn !

Rev. Mrs. B. F. Chapman, who has resided here for more than thirty years, died last week at the advanced age of 81 years. Her late pastor, 0. N. Nichols, now of Rozrah, conducted the funeral ser vices at her late residence. Interment at Hartford. -
 The much-loved and esteemed wife of the late Rev. Andrew s. Lowell, whose death occurred last week, will be much missed and mourned by large circle of friends and acquaintances. To know her was to love her. Her former pastor, Rev. Q, N. Nichols, conducted the funeral services. IIlterment at the center.
 --Wm. A. Loomis, who has had se- were tussel with the grip, is improving.
The Press., 1892-02-25
HOLLAND. {CorreSpondence.)

.s.. z.. fCorrespondence.)
 Miss Julia Young is home from Phil adelphia for few weeks.
 George Brooks has gone into the basket repairing andmaking business and is now filling large contract with Rock vile parties in repairing.
 The school in district No. closed Tuesday for three weeks vacation. The schools about town closed Monday for Washington's birthday.
 -Lucius Fuller of Willimantic visited his;grandmother, Mrs. L. s. Fuller, over Sunday. Sons atETemperanee gave a. sup. per in the town hall Monday evening, E Feb. 18th. They also held an entertain ment, consisting of exercises appropriate to second anniversary of the organization ofthis society. --Mr and Mrs. Carver have daughter Co gladden. their home.
 "A number from this place attended a meeting of the Rockville union of Chris. tian Endeavor societies at Ellington Wednesday evening. A meeting of the Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society will be held at Mrs Charles Underwood's Friday afternoon.
 An entertainment was given in the town hall Wednesday evening for the ben. eft of the Methodist church. A supper was also served from 5.3O to o'clock and after the entertainment. The pro. gram was as follows: Piano solo, Miss Lafla Tracy; song, G. I. Favor; reading "An Old Woman's Complaint" Miss Lalia Reed; music, Miss Mabel Waldo reading, Mrs. c. D. Eaton; duet, "The Petrel's Cry," w. c. Tracy and G. l. Favor; reading, Miss Christine Essex song, Mrs. o., I. Favor; reading, "The Dog and the Lobster" E. s. Agard reading, Miss Eva Webster; duet, MT and Mrs. Favor. There was a crowded house and a good sum was realized. Mir. Baker of Springfield was in towr over Sunday. FLORA.
The Press., 1892-02-25
MANSFIELD.

At the adjourned annual meeting at the capitol the trustees of the Storrs az -ncultural school reelected their old off cers as follows: Vice-president, E. H. Hyde, of Stafford; treasurer, Henry O.. Miles,, of Milford; secretary, T. s, Gold, of Cornwall; ;. auditors, J. M. Hubbard and Edwin c. Pinney; executive com mittee, Messrs. Gold, Hale and Miles. The governor is president of the board ex-officio. ;. ,..f, ...... ...--..
 About forty young people from Will limantic visited the residence of Martin Flaherty of .Eagleville on Friday night, and spent the evening in music and danc- ing, during which MT. Flaherty was sur prised by the presentation to him of an elegant easy chair. The party wasserved with hot turkey supper by Mrs. Flaher-
The Press., 1892-02-25

RURTON'S SILK TISSUE TOILET D PAPER, 1Oc., AT HEALD'S.
The Press., 1892-02-25
MONsON.

@t VNuASrpuuucAOd1
 A sociable, was held at the academy Friday evening. Miss Alice Brockway, 8 former teacher, was present. 9f
 On Monday evening the Y. P. s. O. E. of the Congregational church gave 8 Washington party. The entertainment was preceded by an old-fashioned supper of baked beans, brown bread, and the de- 'licions pies which our grandmothers used to make. r K, :.
 szs-A new organ has been promised by an unknown donor to the Congregational church, on the condition that new win dows are put in. At the parish meeting it was voted to put in the windows, and also to fresco the interior.
The Press., 1892-02-25

1892 Standard Diaries At, your own price, to close thm out, at
 LATHRoP's DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1892-02-25
wrrLrNGroN.

"A correspondent writes from Andover : Your correspondent from Wilmington, usually very reliable, in one item of last weeks correspondence seems to have got things somewhat mixed. Mrs. Esther Phillips Cleveland, there referred to, is sttll living with her husband at their home in Andover, and both in the enjoy ment of comfortable health. A sister of hers, who is nearly blind, and who lost her husband a little more than two years ago, had an attack last fall of la grippe, and has since been cared for at her sis ter's (Mrs. Fish) in Mansfield.
 From our regular correspondent.)
 Never judge 8 person hastily. Even the dog in the manager may have been a nervous animal that needed rest and quiet"
 Mrs. Carpenter is hardly residing with friends in Hartford, as the types made it last week; simply visiting there.
 The funeral of the late Philo Wright was largely attended last Friday, Rev. 0. H. Brown officiating.
 Frank Rider was recently married in Waterbury, where he is established as a dentist.
 I've were misinformed as to the iden- tity of tlie lady, who, we said in the last Press, had lately lost her husband, and had become blind. We should not have said Mrs. Esther P. Cleveland, but Mrs. Herringten, her sister.
 -aS. Taylor passed his eighty-f1rst birth daaslast Friday. s;4z.-s-- =, -...''.tz -The Lyon and Fuller families are to move from the Hyde place into the Potter house near the Hill.
 -The dwelling house of the late Geo. Ormsby has lately been painted and re- paired. ,. = .: .....-
 s-According to Horace Johnson, the weather prophet, we are to have heavy SHOWS or rain between the 27th and the 2d proximo. ~.
 .iI-A driblet concerning the late aurora borealis: A party of three while gazing at the display were unanimous in declar- ing that it. was the "lightnin' works at Stafford Springs a-startin' up" e South Wilmington Correspondence.
 .-Mr. Henry Woodworth is moving from Coventry into the Ira Dimock house. :--;Mr. Charles Westcott, formerly a resident of this place, now of Hartford, has been stopping here a few days visit ing friends. ..-Mr. Gardiner Hall is still confined to his house, although not seriously sick.
 School in this district closes next week. Miss Mary Miller, the teacher, is arranging to have an entertainment given by the school children in the hall, prob ably the second week in March, with a view of raising money for improving and beautifying the school ground.
The Press., 1892-02-25
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Springfield, February, 1892.

Springfield, February, 1892.
 BABY CLEVELAND'S dainty outfit will be pictured and described in the February Number of FASHIONS. See how varied and how interest ing to women is the table of contents for this number. ... Where to go in the South, CharlesDudley Warner Athletics for Women, William Blatkie Etiquette of Mourning, with
 double page illustration ' dresses for day and evening, Mrs JOhnSherwood Valentine Story, Mrs Harriet Prescott Sponord Full-page picture of debutants dresses. i. Special Article on Five O'clock Teas, Home Dressmak1ng, Employment for Women, etc. Full-page picture of Gowns, for tea and morning The Musical Women of Springfield, IsabelGordon The Swedish System of Gym-
 nastics, Rose Garland Filler Fashion Letters from the regular correspondents in London, Paris and New York.