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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-06-23
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Don't you remember that Macbeth
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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-06-23

And until this day the young man
does not know why everybody laughed
Buffalo ENpress
The Press., 1894-05-31

Opinions differ very radically among senators as to when the final vote upon the tariff bill will be taken. The esti- mates now given by such democratic sen- tors as Brice, Faulkner, Jones of Arkan- sas and Voorhees range from June 15 to 20. Some western republicans, such as Dubois, Shoupe, Teller and Jones of Ne vada, agree in general with these demo- cratic estimates, although none of them will go so far as to pin their judgment to positive date. Other republican sena- tors do not believe that vote can be reached before July. Senator Higgins, for example, who has been one of the most valiant of the republican opponents of the nondescnpt compromise bill, said that he could not see how vote could be possi- ply reached, even without any delay what ever, at even the latest date fixed by the democrats, June 20.
 .i; The "Statesman'' of Austin wishes that the late General Hancock, who described the tariff as local issue, could have lived to see senators turn protectionists the moment the staples of their own states are reached. "He would have had the laugh, ]" it says, "on those who made mer- ry at his expense.n
 The will of the late Banker Jesse Selig- man of New York contains bequests to 8 number of Christian charities protestant and Roman Catholic. He was Hebrew of the Hebrews. but bigotry was far from him.
The Press., 1894-05-31

The speeches which the Connecticut senators are delivering in the tariff debate are 8 substantial contribution to the cam- paign of education. Of course their re- morseless logic and unanswerable argu- ments will make no converts in the sen- ate, but they will help make good many outside the senate. Senator Hawley's speech on Friday, showing the supremacy which Connecticut, under protective tar Tiff, has attained in many lines of industry, was an admirable presentation of the case. A remark which Senator Platt made a day or two ago cannot be too strongly or too frequently emphasized: "I believe that wholesale reduction of wages in this country, made necessary by the pas sage of this bill, will have dangerous tendency towards anarcy, revolution and destruction of the republic. A republic will never be long maintained by hungry men. I wish could emphasize that."- Waterbury Repu6licGn.
The Press., 1894-05-31

THE excitement is growing over the ef- fort of Congressman Breckinridge of Ken lucky to be vindicated by reelection. As the excitement increases the the oppo- sition movement appears to develop the greater strength relative to that of the Breckinridge forces. It is likely that Breckinridge will fail to get regular nomination, and if nominated, or running as a bolting candidate, stands good chance of defeat.
The Press., 1894-05-31
FURNITURE Is now at it's height.

Look out for Bargains in every depart ment. l As the close of the season draws near we find large number of pieces of fine Furniture that we shall close out at cost and less than cost, to make room for the | new goods constantly arriving. Fifteen Handsome Mahogany Chamber Sets will be sold at from l to J less than regular prices. Several patterns in An tique Oak, Birch and Birds Eye Maple at the same rate. A large number of Solid Oak Sets that sell quickly at $35, we have marked $25. Values of like proportion will be found in Parlor Work.
 Elegant Suits, of our own manufacture at half their regular prices. A large stock of low and medium priced suits has like wise received the effects of the mark down; also vast assortment of odd chairs, rockers and divans Dining room Furniture follows in the wake.
 Elegant sideboards that usually bring $75, can be bought fol $55 and $6O, $45 patterns from $30 to $35. Special bargains from $15 to $25. Dining Tables and Chairs are also marked at reduced prices and offer some tempting values.
 We do not need to solicit your attend ance. All who have patronized our form CT sales know that we mean business.
 Furniture Department.
 Keep in mind the closing out sale of several numbers in Lace Curtains, one and two pair lots, including some of the choicest patterns shown this season. The original cost will be of no consequence. Our aim is to close them out and our prices with little of your help will ac- complish it.
 First floor.
The Press., 1894-05-31
PROTECTIVE LEAGUES are organizing in Kentucky in manner that is very dis gusting to Henry 0. Watterson.

BAT SHEA, indicted for the murder of Robert Ross at Troy, N. Y., on the last election day, will be tried at the term of court just convened in that city. His counsel are endeavoring to get dismiss al of the indictment on the ground of un- due influence exerted by the circular let ter sent out by the committee of safety, organized to secure the prosecution of Shea and his associates after their brutal crime.
The Press., 1894-05-31

ORDER OF NOTICE.-State of Con- NJ necticut, County of Holland, ss., Stafford, May 22d, A. D. 1894.
 Mary E. Sloan vs. Charles L. Sloan.
 Upon the complaint of the said Mary E. Sloan, praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce now pending before the Superior Court in and for Holland County, to be held on the first Tuesday of June, A. D. 1894, it ap- bearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the said defendant is absent from this state-gone to parts unknown,
 Therefore, Ordered-that notice of the pend- ency of said complaint be given by publishing Stafford, two weeks successively, commencing on or before the 31st day of May, A. D. 1894.
 LYMAN WINNING TINGIER,
 Clerk Of the Superior Court for Holland County.
The Press., 1894-05-31

During the last 15 years the state of New York has had prepared for it by the legislature and governor an average of 6O6 new laws year. The record for 1894 Is 76o, which beats everything in the way of large crop known in that state.
The Press., 1894-05-31

REPORTS from everywhere show the us- ual general observance of Memorial Day in it's most proper form. True, in many places 1t has been made time for sports, the character of which jar upon proper conception of the purpose for which the day is set apart, but on the whole the peo- pie seem to have consecrated it to it's true purpose-a day on which to do honor to to Loyalty and Patriotism.
The Press., 1894-05-31

THE coal miners strike is interfering with traffic. Less inconvenience would be felt If only those who desired were idle, but the strikers are forciibly compelling the closing of mines where the workers have no grievance. They are also pre- venting by force the moving of coal on certain railroads, exercising censorship over the trains, and side tracking cars laden with coal. Such methods have no justification, but as usual in such cases the leaders in the strike will disavow re- sponsibility for such acts. The freighting industries are suffering, vessels are lying idly at wharves, and some railroads can only secure coal for their engines by the questionable course of confiscating that which they are hired by their patrons to transport. -
The Press., 1894-05-31

~ P. BRADWAY has received sev Nc eral tons of Fertilizer, Soluble Pacific Guano Potato Manure and Special High Grade Fertilizer, also Reeds standard, a very good low priced fertilizer. My sales last year were more patrons have already doubled their order of last season. Orders by mail will receive careful att tentiOn. Fertilizer taken from the car will be sold %. per hundred less than regular price
 c. P. BRADWAY, West Stafford, Conn.
The Press., 1894-05-31

Married.
 Stafford, 4th, by Rev. F. l.. Batchelder, Merritt s. Durham of Ashford and Ida I. Burdick of North Haven; Orcuttville, 24th, by the same, Frederick H. Graves and Mary H. Preble, both of Stafford.
The Press., 1894-05-31
Born.

Stafford Springs, 1st, daughter (Alvira) to Fabiano Pallanche; 18th, son Henry to Francois Marceau.
 Stafford. 29th, son to Louis and Louisa Morse
The Press., 1894-05-31

Norwich Bulletin: Mayor Harwood has been an efficient and popular mayor, has managed the city's affairs economi- cally and made several permanent inn provements which are evidences of his en- terprise and sagacity. There is not a blemish upon his political career. The first year of his administration closed with 8 surplus of $28, 900 in the treasury The second year, just ending, shows that the surplus has beea further increased by $1 900. All bills are paid and $2,50O be- yond the estimates was expended by the water commissioners toward the purchase of Bog meadow and the acquiring of a permanent addition to the water supply
The Press., 1894-05-31

LSOR SALE Good two-horse Lumber 1 Wagon, Good Business Wagon, Pair Good Working Harness, and pair Light Driving Har- ness. If A. JACOBSEN Buff Cap.
The Press., 1894-05-31

QR BUILDING LOTS, located on osV WeSt-Main-st., ConverSe-ave., Green and Bestor streets, known as the Rice lot.
 G1 MRS. c. J. HOLMES.
The Press., 1894-05-31

The French Society of the Legion of Honor has performed very graceful and praiseworthy act in decorating Jennie Greek, 8 ten-year-old country girl in Indi- ana, with 8 gold medal. One day last year this little miss discovered railroad trestle to be on fire, and knowing the worlds fair express to be due, she hastily tore of her red petticoat and rushed down the track with the fluttering garment as a danger signal. Several French citizens were aboard the train, and they brought the deed to President Carnot's attention. The presence of mind manifested by the plucky American girl in the face of 8 threatened calamity that would have un- nerved many much older was remarkable and well merited the recognition it has received. .-a' "F
 Linus l.. Burt, West Hartford milk man, was attacked in his house about midnight Saturday by Ernest Griggs, IS years old, a discharged employe. Griggs entered the house armed with a revolver, axe and razor. When MT. Burt began to search the house, Griggs attempted to shoot him, and then attacked him with the axe. Burt, being the more powerful man, overcame his assailant after se- were struggle. At hearing before Jus tice A. c. Sternberg, Griggs was held for trial on the charge of burglary and att tempted murder. The indications are that he intended to murder MT. and Mrs. Burt and their two daughters. His parents live in Chaplin, Conn.
The Press., 1894-05-31

NNO RENT-On West-st., new Cottage, 1 with large garden; best spring water h. quire of FRANK WINTER or k. w. BROOKS. #
 Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1894-05-31
DEDUCED PRICES M -IN-

DEDUCED PRICES
 D DENTIST R V.
 owing to general depression in business, have decided to reduce prices on all work done by me. I make no charge for local ansesthetics. Guar antee work to be the best in every respect. Extracting. D cents.
 Nc charge for local an@sthetics: Cleaning Teeth = 75 cents. Cement Filling, 50 cents. Silver Filling 75 cents. Gold $1 up. Full Set of Teeth, $7.00. Full Set of Teeth, very best), $10.O0 Porcelain Crowns, $500. Solid Gold Crowns, $500 Thanking my patrons for past favors for the past i've years hoping for continuance of same am J. E. MIDDLETON, Dentist.
 Johnson's Block, opp. new depot, corner East Main-St. and Furnace Ave-, Stafford Springs.
 Office Hours: a. m. to s p. m. Tuesday and Thursday, a. m. till 5.3O D. m.
The Press., 1894-05-31

The current report is that the Putnam postmaster fight is to be terminated in be- half of Hon. David A. Wells, and the ap- pointment of Frank Letters withdrawn and that of Nathan W. Kennedy substi- tuted.
The Press., 1894-05-31

''De great trouble bout conversation, remarked Uncle Eben, lam dat hits on- possible ter show ez much 'rig'nality in talkin' bout de weddah ez yoh kin talkin' bout yoh neighbors."
The Press., 1894-05-31

Ex-Justice Kenneth F. Sutherland, of Gravesend, who was convicted of viola tions of the election laws, has given him. self up after being in hiding for several weeks. He will now have an opportunity to render much better services to the state than he gave when on the bench. On evidence of his own confession he has been fined $500, and sent to the state prison for two years and eight months.
The Press., 1894-05-31
Ladies' Fast Black Cotton
 Hosiery.

Extra values at 25c., 3Sc., soc. and 75c Low necks and ribbed arms, high necks and short sleeves, high necks and long sleeves, fancy v neckS and ribbed arms.
 Ladies' Ribbed Vests and Drawers in special extra large SiZeS
 The attention of large ladies' who often find it difficult 10 obtain correct szes is invited to these goods.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-10

The next morning he came again.
His medicine, nights sleep, Nelly's
care--eomething seemed to have given
the poor old patient fresh lease OF
life. There was no need that Nelly
should stay with her any more; but
she went to SEQ her daily, and it was
curious how often DR.. Jacks visits hap
pened at the same time.
One night the doctor had left hA
horse at home, and he and Nelly
walked away together They talked
about the lingering sunset, and the
soft south wind, and even the old
woman; for Nelly, woman-like, was
struggling desperately to keep Dr.
Jack from saying what she desperate
ly wanted to hear. But at last it came
"a half-blunt, half-awakened speech,
yet with DIR. Jacks honest heart in 1t.
"I've lived all these years just to
earn your esteem, and now 1 find l
don't care n thing about that unless l
can win also your love"
/ think Nelly's answer must have
satisfied him, for she is Mrs. Jack
Green now; and that valentine-worn
and old, but choicely framed-always
hangs over the doctors study table, -
Louise Chandler Moulton, in N. Y,
Wenlslv
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-10

AsHEvILLE, n. c., Feb. GA specia.
from Hot Springs n. c., gives few
additional particulars of the fight on
the state line between North Carolina
and Tennessee One of the men en-
gagged in the affair, Philip Rice, was
brought into Marshall, the county seat
of Madison county, Sunday. He says
the men engaged in the fight were all
from Madison county, n. c., and were
working on the road under Alex Hens
ley. They became involved in a quarrel
which resulted in Alfred Rice, brother
of Philip Rice, being shot dead. Clar-
ence Ray and William Morton are not
expected to live; Philip Rice was shot
through the leg. Dan Morton and
Haigh Morton, participants an the af-
fray, have been jailed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-10

son dyed Nelly's face and throat In
that moment she thought of her
"bumptious" valentine, which had not
crossed her mind before for a long
time.
He looked at her with smile in his
eyes, but with face that preserved all
its respectful gravity. He took red
| leather case out of his pocket, and from
the case he took the very old valentine,
which Nelly remembered so we'll Then
he produced the brief note she had
written that afternoon; and still there
was light enough left in the day to see
them by, as he held them side by side.
"Your hand has matured somewhat
since this valentine was written" he
remarked. quietly; but some of these
letters l should know anywhere No
| one could deceive me-"
Il did not suppose you had kept that
foolish thing" Nellie said, with pitt
full little quiver in her voice, as if she
were just on the point of bursting into
tears. 81 am SO ashamed"
Dr. Jack looked at her moment, as
she stood there in the waning light,
lovely, graceful girl, from whom any
man might be proud to win even a
passing interest. So this was the wom-
an, the thought of whom he had car
ried in his heart for years! If ne had
ever done any good thing he was paid
for it in the satisfaction of that hour.
Are you sorry" he asked, slowly,
"that you have helped one man to be
his best self? Those words of yours
were to me like the voice of my in
most soul. Since then this paper has
never left me, nor have l ever ceased
to strive to be worthy of the esteem of
my unknown valentine If ever /
have been generous instead of selfish,
brave instead OF cowardly, strong in
stead of weak, it has been because
have remembered the words written
here, and meant TO live in their spirit.
Are you sorry for that? or do you
grudge me the dear pleasure of thank
ing your"
mo, I'm not sorry, nor do grudge
, you anything; but it was girls freak.
! and am not worthy of so much praise
; and honor"
at was a good girls intention" he
said, almost solemnly. Let us be vhank-
+ ful that it succeeded"
, Nelly went back to the bedside of
t the old woman with huttering heart
, How strange it seemed to think this
sick woman was old enough to have
outlived all anxieties except those
, about her pains and her supper. Had
III not she been young once? And had no
1 one ever 'ooked at her as DR.. Jack
looked?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-10

Hellie was twenty when Jack Green
came back to Chester again. And now
he came rs physician, just through
his studies, and anxious to build up n
practice. Soon his fame grew. His
patients were among the poor at first,
and he cured them; and then richer
people heard of it and sent for him.
But, while he took all the patients that
came, he never gave up his practice
among those who most needed him.
His praise was in all their mouths
There had never been any doctor like
this one.
Nelly was Miss Hunt now-for Ber-
tha had gone away from her into the
next country-and Nelly's grief had
made her gentle heart yet more gentle,
and her helpful spirit yet more helpful.
Toward night, one summer day, she
had gone to see an old woman who
had been her nurse once, and had
found her very ill-quite too i'll to be
left alone, and certainly in need of a
physician. So Nelly tore leaf from
her memorandum book and wrote on
it few lines, begging Dr. Green to
come at once, and then called to the
first passer-by and cntreated him to
take it to the doctor
1t was scarcely half an hour before
DR.. Green came in quietly and gravely.
he attended to his patient with that
careful consideration which made ali
those poor souls whom he visited adore
him. Then he turned to Nelly.
'Who will stay with her tonight"
he asked, "for indeed she hardly ought
to be left alone"
81 shall stay" was the quiet answer
"Then come to the door with me,
please, and let me give you your direc-
tions."
Nelly followed and stood there, in
the soft summer dusll-a pretty picture
with the wild-rose flush da wning in
her cheeks and new light kindling
her blue eyes. She listened carefully
to all his injunctions and then turned
as if to go. But he put out hand to
detain her.
"How very much owe to you," he
said.
"You, how?" And deep, deep Grim
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-10
valentines the girls had written that

valentines the girls had written that
day.
On the 18th the six girls were all
together at school, comparing notes
and exchanging condolences But
Kitty Green drew Nelly aside, and
SAID, while they walked up and down
the hall together, their arms around
each other as girls will:
81 saw Jack get it, Nelly"
Nelly's pretty cheeks glowed and her
eyes shone like stars, but she asked no
questions. Indeed they were scarcely
necessary, for Kitty was eager enough
to tell her story.
''He got it, don't you think, along
with half dozen others, and he read
them all before he came to this one.
knew this, you know, by the shape Of
the envelope. When he came to it
saw him read it all through, and then
saw him go back and read it again.
heard him say to himself:
That's an honest letter from some
little saint
Then he came up to me and held it
| toward me, while / pretended to be
very busy with my valentines. Then
he spoke:
"'Do you know that handwriting,
Kit@
II felt like an awful little liar, but
had promised you. stretched out my
nand for it and said, carelessly:
"'Why, amt it Sue's?'
Sue is his sister, you xnow. So he
| thought l did not know who it came
| hn oh -
it into his pocket and went off. When
| teased him afterward to let me see il
he said:
"'No; there are some things fellow
would be a cad to show
$50 saw it hit home, and we'll II
might 1t was tremendous letter
Nelly"
And Kitty ended with a hug and q
kiss, and look of that loyal admira
tion which girl can give another CIR
now and then.
When t.ie spring came Jack Greer
went away from Chester. and did no
come back there any more. No doub
Nelly Hunt would have forgotten hi
very existence but for thu valentine
which she could not forget She useC
to blush as she grew older. to thinl
how "bumptious" it was as she used u
call it to herself. What was she, tina
she should have undertaken to preacl
q sermon to that boy? What If he re
mcmbered it only to think how pre-
suming it was, and to laugh at it2 But
luckily, he did not know from whom
came, and with that thought she coole
hor blushea
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-10

own society untl you have sunk so low that
you don't know the difference between good.
ness and badness, But II you set out to be =
gentleman and q man OF honor, and a faithful
WORKER, you will do good deeds and live q
happy life, and be worthy tho everlasting cs-
teen of YoUR VALENTINE"
Nelly read it with rising color and n
little quiver about her mouth, which
Bertha understood; but she read it
with firm voice and careful, delib-
crate accent.
"Then," she said, when she had fin
ished, "I shall burn up all the rest OF
my valentines, and send only this one;
for 1t is what l mean, in earnest, and as
old Aunt Smoke says: 'Et It don't do no
good, it can't do HARM"
ITO whom shall you send it, dear?"
Bertha asked, gently, little subdued
by Ncllae's epistolary success.
81 hadn't made up my mind" Nelly
answered, thoughtfully; "they all need
it."
"Oh, send it to Jack" cried Kitty
Green. "He boards with us, and he
needs it-bad enough. If ever a boy
was full of his praulls Jack is, and If
ever boy tormented girls life out,
Jack does rEinc."
A color clear and bright as flame
glowed on Nelly Hunts cheeks. Had
she had darli-eyed Jack in her mind all
the while? She only answered, very
quietly:
II don't mind. l would just as lief
send it to Jack. That is, I'll send it to
him if you'll promise, on your sacred
honor, never in any way to let him
know who wrote it."
"Oh, will--true as live and breathe,
I'll never tell him, and never let him
guess, if can help it,"
And all you girls?" Nelly asked,
with the pretty pink glow deepening
in her cheeks. will you all prom
ise?"
And they all promised, for there was
a sort of honest earnestness in Nelly's
nature to which they found it natural
to yield.
So the valentine was directed in
Nelly's most neat and proper manner
to "Mr. Jack Green" and was dropped
into the post Office with the rest of the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-10
Moro Miners Strike.

AKRON, Feb. 4,-The operators of the
Silver Creek coal mines, fourteen miles
from here, a week ago announced
a cut in wages from IS cents to rs
cents, the scale of this district. The
men refused to accept it and have gone
ont on strike. The mines are owned
mostly by Akron men. Several years
ago the militia were called out to quell
disturbances here and trouble is again
feared. as the men are led by hot
headed leaders, who havo been maxi
ing infiammatory speeches.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-10

MEXIco, Mo-, Feb. 6,--Ex-Congress-
man A. II. Buckner died here yester-
day of complication of diseases lie
was delegate to the peace congress OF
1861 and was representative from the
Seventh Missouri district in three sue
cessive congresses, retiring in 1884.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-02-10
Death OF "a Former ohioan.

CHuLIcorHE, Mo-, Feb. Cd. Il. Ford,
an old and respected citizen, died
here yesterday, aged "a. He was the
first conductor on the Findlay, o.,
branch of the Mad River &c Lake Erie
railroad, which he was Instrumental
in building. He came to this city
twenty-five years ago.