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The Press., 1894-11-15

face in the pillow. "Be merciful! Be merciful!"
 She lay so quietly that her mother thought she slept, and so an hour, nearly two, passed away. She heard her sisters voice, then her mothers, but not the oth- CT.
 Mother" and there was agony in the tone. "Mother, where is Ed ?" came the query the second time.
 The mother and sister looked quickly at each other and hesitated.
 "Tell mel" And they dared not diso- bey:
 "Don't look so, Madge! Nothing ter rible has happened. It's nothing, daugh- ter, only Ed does not seem quite himself self. Just as he came from church he rushed off to the stable, saddled Duke, and rode away as as fast as he could. You see, nothing alarming has happened, dear, only it seemed just a little peculiar that"
 She never finished the sentence, for with cry they will never forget Madge sprang from the low couch and dropped on her knees by the side. "Oh, Father!" they heard her say. 'Father, it has come, and now wilt thou show us thy compassion. Be merciful, and give him back to me! I believe ; help thou mine unbelief!" And then she told them all the sad, terrible story, while they waited-for they knew not what.
 Two houls later they brought him to her, and laid him tenderly and carefully upon the soft couch. His horse had thrown him-he had Lot seen the ditch and "'twas only the question of few hours," the physician said, as he examin- ed the great gash on the high, noble fore head. After awhile his eyes opened those tender, loving eyes, and they rested contentedly on the face he loved best ir all the world. He feebly held out one hand.
 "Madge, dearest, it's all for the best don't grieve. did not know-until to- day'-she had to bend her head low te catch the faint, broken whisper-"what "a terrible fight-it would be-but Goo knows. Oh, Madge, the demon that woke within me-when I tasted to-day-that first drop! God knows my weakness He is going-to take me from it. Madge I rode and rode and rode to-day, and all the time-the devil within me-kept say ing, "You know you canno+ resist long you want it-your father drank all his life-and he was respected. Take 1t take it!" But, Madge, did not. I dit not! could not take another taste, ano God knows it,-so He is taking me iron it all."
 l But He did not He heard, as He al ways does, the prayer of faith, and out il Colorado to-day there is a beautiful church, the loved and honored pastor o which carries on his broad white forehea heavy scar, of which his people knov the story.
 The children are not the only ones wh' love their pastors wife, the tender, sym pathetic woman, with the beautiful darl eyes and strangely silvered hair.
 In that church no wine is ever used but God has blessed with wondrous bless ings the clear, pure, sparkling wate which flows from the silver urn, for al may drink from out this cup.
The Press., 1894-11-15
SOME ELECTION ITEMS.

The republican newspapers have said few. if any, unkind things of Candidate Cady during the campaign. He has made good run under the circumstances, and has no reason to feel any personal morti- cation over his defeat. He ran in year when party feeling was intense-the pe- culiar kind of intensity that starts straight from the pocket. It wasn't Ernest Cady that the people started to down, but the tariff reform tinkering, which high author ity had assured them was only the first step toward free trade.
 Massachusetts used to be considered pretty strong republican state, but it's beggarly 64,000 plurality this year is hardly up to the pace set by other states. New Haven county is stealing away Windham county's proud title, "the Gib- ralter of Republication"
 It is hoped that the democratic element in the Connecticut senate will carefully caucus every matter before acting upon it. kaleidoscope change it is which gives a Missouri congressional delegation of ten republicans and five democrats divides the delegations of Maryland and Tennessee evenly between the two par ties and makes that of Kentucky stand five republicans to six democrats! MT. Reed will not have to count any quorums in the next house, when he resumes the l spaa k ar,s chair in Dacemher next wear
 Rockville Journal: Lester D. Phelps will write judge of probate after his of icial signature now. A veteran of the war, a quiet, unassuming man, he was nominated for judge of probate of the FL lington district without any effort of his own, and defeated the strongest democrat and the most popular one in the city, Judge Lyman Twining Tingier.
 TWENTY-THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
The Press., 1894-11-15
FILL, FILL THE BOWL.

BY REV. D. D. ToMPKINs MCLAUGHLIN. Fill, fill the bowl with rosy wine,
 And joyous be the hour; But forget ye not that serpents twine
 Beneath the choicest flower. Fill, fill the bowl with choicest wine,
 And bid aloof to care; But forget ye not that Satan's vine
 Hath cast its shadow there. Fill, fill the bowl with rosy wine,
 And thoughts of the future spurn But forget ye not that to scalding brine The nectar soon will turn. Fill, fill the bowl with rosy wine,
 And the sparkling goblet drain; But forget ye not that ye joy resign
 To quaIf disgrace and pain. Fill, fill the bowl with rosy wine,
 And gaily the banquet spread; But forget ye not that your paths inclin To the regions of the dead.
 Litchleld, Conn.
The Press., 1894-11-15

into their home Monday evening. It was the twenty fifth anniversary of their mar riage, and they looked for no demonstra- tion, supposing that no one here knew anything about said anniversary.
 Finally, when her guests had taken full possession of the premises and she had regained her equilibrium, Mrs. Holmes was all anxiety to learn how the informa- tion was obtained, and in reply to this query, Mrs. M. Gilnack read letter from her daughter, Miss Clara Gilnack, of Rockville, Conn.,, which was in itself a satisfactory explanation.
 w. H. Kimball, then on behalf of the ladies of the w. R. o., took the floor and made very appropriate and entertaining presentation speech, at the close of which he handed Mrs. Holmes beautiful silver butter dish, the gift of the w. R. C., and a beautiful souvenir silver sugar spoon, with Rockville, Ct.," handsomely sen- graved in its bowl, the gift of her sister in-law, Mrs. J. s. Thrall, of Rockville. A handsome silver cream pitcher and su- gar bowl from Misses Mary and Agnes Putney, of Stafford, Ct., sisters of Mrs. Holmes, and a beautiful silver syrup pitcher from F. J. Bacon, of this city, making in all full set.
 The effect of the surprise and presenta- tion upon Mir. and Mrs. Holmes was such that they could not find words to express their feelings, but through facial ex- pressions their hearts bespoke such ap- DreciatiOn as words can not describe The balance of the evening was occu- pied with popular parlor games, and fruits were served.
 At reasonable hour the intrudeIs, af- ,, ter wishing the bride and groom many happy returns of their wedding annivers- ary, retired quite as happy over the sue. cess of their plot as were the victims. The Journal extends congratulations to chronicle the celebration of their golden wedding.
 | Herbert s. Lewis, of South Coventry
 who had his leg crushed at the hip by a
 falling telegraph pole at Mansfield Depot about two weeks ago, died Nov 9th. His
 injuries were very serious, and after sev.
 eral days of intense suffering gangl enc set in, making amputatton of the limt
 necessary, and the operation was perform.
 ed Monday by Drs. Weldon of Williman.
 tic, Card of Manchester, and Higgins, the
 attending physician, but the patient did
 not survive the shock. MT. Lewis was
 but 24 years old, and much respected young man.
The Press., 1894-11-15

A certain rector in small parish in Ireland had given much time and trouble trying to convert his Roman Catholic neighbors. One day an old woman called upon him saying she wished to turn prot estant. When questioned as to her rea- son, she answered: Well now, I'm told your riverence gives blanket and 8 leg of mutton to anyone that turns" ''Do you mean to say you would sell your soul for a blanket?" asked the clergyman. "No, your riverence, not without the leg of mutton"
The Press., 1894-11-15

FOUR BIG SUCCESSES. - Having the needed merit to more than make good all the advertising claimed for them, the fol- lowing four remedies have reached phe- nomenal sale. Dr. Kings New Discov- cry. for consumption, Coughs and Colds, each bottle guaranteed-Electric Bitters, the great remedy for Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, and Dr. Kings New Life Pills, which are a perfect pill. All these remedies are guaranteed to do just what is claimed for them, and the dealer whose name is attached herewith will be glad to tell you more of them. Sold at E. K. Taft's Drug Store.
The Press., 1894-11-15

Harper's Young People: A teacher of Virginia district school recently asked one of her little colored pupils to go to the black board and write sentence there- on containing the word delight" George Washington Jackson went promptly to the front of the room and wrote, in large scrawling hand, these words: "De wind blowed so hard dat it put out de light"
The Press., 1894-11-15

Head of household-Alfred, dear, your biscuits are very good this morning.
 Young husband (coloring with pleasure) T am glad to hear you say so, love.
 Head of household-Still they are not quite as good aS nana used tn make
The Press., 1894-11-15
LOCAL TOPICS. Penned and ScissOred.

There are many'people who will sym pathize with the following letter received at. this office in Jan., 1890, and just found among lot of accumulated correspond ence. The writer is Hon. Avery Wash burn, worthy and honored citizen of Topeka, Kansas: -sss <
 The Press is a very welcome visitor each week, and I peruse it's contents with much interest. Fifty-two years last October, ..the 23d, took the stage for Hartford, on my way to Cattaraugus hotel at the Hollow, it being my 18th birthday. The sunfiower state is now my home, but everything in regard to old Stafford is read with more or less interest. When left Stafford manufacturing cloth in that good old town was in it's very in- fancy-but now what change.
 Right we'll do 1 remember the time when Zolva and Farley Converse were in the habit of teaming from Stafford to Hartford with OK teams, besides running their farming interests near the springs.
 When visiting Stafford few years since I tramped up to the Crow Hill school district, where 1 attended school in the winter of 1885 and '36. then lived with John Orcutt on the farm now owned, 1 think, by one of the Fairfield boys. wandered over what used to be considered quite farm owned by Gard ner Cady, but now a wild waste it seemed to me. How "reminiscences of the past fit across my mind in referring to my boyhood days-spelling schools, singing schools, apple pairing bees, and, what used to be considered great treat, hie %<N oP hn with ice, and enjoy good time with lots of boys skating. There are many things connected with those days which are pleasant indeed. Please excuse this ram- bling letter.
The Press., 1894-11-15
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Latest U Govt Report R>!a!!!!! >!!!!! Fs%asSF RsklRS
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
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An Able Lawyer.

A rare and most distinguished honor was conferred upon Joseph H. Choate, the eminent New York lawyer, when he was elected president of the constitu- tional convention of the Empire State. MT. Choate is regarded as the most yer
The Press., 1894-11-15

IF you are in need of Spectacles or. Il Eye Glasses, ,call at
 Healdss Drug Store.
The Press., 1894-11-15

(Tallapoosa, Ga., Journal.)
 If two of Tallapoosa's excellent citizens were ever thoroughly surprised, it was MT. and Mrs. D. c. Holmes, when about fifty of their most intimate friends walked
The Press., 1894-11-15

THE AVERAGE MAN who suffers from headaches and biliousness needs medi-
 cine to keep his stomach and liver in good
 working order. For such people Ripans
 Tabules fill thes bill. One tabule gives relief
The Press., 1894-11-15

satile lawyer at the New York bar. He is equally at home in any civil court, a military court martial, a maritime legal contest, an international controversy, and is, in fact, an exceptionally able
 tall around lawyer" He attends to the court work of the big law firm of 1 which ex-Senator Evarts is the head 1 and does little office work. He was born in Salem, Mass, on Jan. 24, 1882 MARVELLOUS RESULTS. From @ letter written by Rev. J. Gunderman, of Di- mondale, Mich.. we are permitted to make | this extract: "I have no hesitation in rec ommending Dr. Kings New Discovery, as the results were almost marvellous in the case of my wife. While was pastor of the Baptist Church at Rives Junction she was brought down with Pneumonia succeeding La Grippe. Terrible parox- ysms of coughing would last hours with little interruption and it seemed as if she | could not survive them. A friend recom- mended Dr. Kings New Discovery it was quick in it's work and highly satisfac- tory in results" Trial bottles free at E. K. "Taft's drug store. Regular size soc. and $1.00. 1 Mother-I gave you ten cents to be good yesterday, and to-day you are just trying to show how bad you can be. Will lie-Yes; but Pm just trying to show you to-day that you got the worth of your money yesterday.
 Group is terror to young mothers. To post them concerning the first symptoms and treatment is the object of this item. The first indication of croup is hoarse- ness. In a child who is subject to croup it may be taken as sure sign of the ap- proach of an attack. Following this hoarseness is peculiar, rough cough. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes hoarse or even after the rough cough has appeared it will prevent the attack. It has never been known to fail. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by wv. Lathrop, Stafford Springs j; G. L, Phillips, South Coventry.
 Eff you wanter flattah CT mans vanity good," said Uncle Eben, "tell i'm he aim got none."
 | THE AVERAGE MAN who suffers from headaches and biliousness needs medi- cine to keep his stomach and liver in good working order. For such people Ripans Tabules fill theo bill. One tabule gives relief
The Press., 1894-11-15

Fuller's (rep.) plurality, 60l.
 In 1892 Keeney's (rep.) plurality, 2. Republican and democratic vote of Tol-
The Press., 1894-11-15

''Ef you wanter fattah CT mans vanity good," said Uncle Eben, "tell i'm he aim got nOne."
The Press., 1894-11-15
GOAI1
 Every kind and size needed.
>LUMBFRI

Of every kind, and in any form to suit
 your need. ...--s:zs -- 8 kinds of Shingles.
 10 kinds of Covering Boards-Pine, White Wood, Yellow Pine-all grades and thickness.
 Finish. Mouldings, Brick, Fire Brick and Clay.
 Tarred and Resin Sized Sheathings. Felt Roofngs-e to any shingle, and better than tin or iron. Call and sec me for prices. 1 meet all competition.
 Ueave Orders and Pay Bills at Andrew Whit ons Storey F.
The Press., 1894-11-15
SENATOKIAL DISTKIUT.
 Little T. PettInpill d PreSheY nrO

Little's (rep.) plurality, 336.
 In 1892 Phelps (rep.) plurality, 54. rupNrv poTrprII SpN ArnptAr DISTpICp
The Press., 1894-11-15
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

ID F. TAYLOR, Dealer in Pianos, D organs, and all kinds of Musical Merchan- disc, 8 WillingtOn Avenue
The Press., 1894-11-15

CURTIS x JOHNSON, Archi- O tects, Room 10, Goodwin Building, 223 Asy- lum Street, Hartford, Conn.
 T. A. Curtis. Wm D. Johnson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-12-29

with hts tattered hood drawn over his face
And his thrond-baro garments dying.
Tho Old Year softly steals away.
Through tho pines 40 sadly signing
He casts ono glance on his kingdom fair,
Ard thinks with tender sorrow
That his reign Is DER and no comes no more,
For new king rules tomorrow.
(" Full many q gift have brought 70 you,
world. that your hearts are roorningi
Yet the Crown OF Thorns may prove At last
More dear than a kings adorninG. o.
win tho cay young prince TO his pcOpls
bring
More Joy than I've been givingi
VIII they oil forget, as the days 60 by,
Tho dead king for tho livingi
Nay; whatsoever the New Year brings.
Some hearts viii still be yoarning
For joys gone by: and-with sorrow deep
To the Old Year will bo turning,
SO. faro thee we'll, both friends and foes
May oil your burdens ligitonl
And day by day, along your way.
The path forever brighten
Dora Annls Chase, In Boston Dudgot
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-12-29

A Posse Pursues and Kills one OF the As
sassins OF mn Aged Merchant.

sassins of an Aged MERCHANT
MERIDIAN. Miss, Dec. 2z-Jake
Comp. rs years old, highly respected
citizen. together with his aged wife,
lived near Perlxinsville, village In
the southwest corner of Winston conn-
ty, where they conducted small mer-
camille business Last Saturday night
about IL o'clock. after he and his wife
had retired for the night, two shots,
one from double-barrel gun and the
other from 4a-caliber pistol, were
fred simultaneously through has win
dow, both of which took effect as the
old gentleman lay in bed. producing
almost instant death.
After thus assassinating the old man,
the villains went TO the store, broke
I'm and robbed II, carrying of supply
of miscellaneous merchandise and 50. 90
in cash that was found in the drawer.
After completing their work OF muir
der and pillage, an effort was made To
burn the Storehouse and dwelling, but
fortunately the fire in both instances
died out
The news OF the crime spread rapid
ly through the neighborhood and
posse OF 100 men was soon organized
and went in pursuit of the guilty
parties. Suspicion pointed GO negro
named Dan Mcdonald, alias Dan Rich,
who has borne very bad reputation,
and q half-breed Indian, Will Carter,
who has thrice been tried for his life
i'm the courts OF kemper county, hav-
ing slain two negro men and an In
dian woman. These men lived Is miles
away from the scene OF the crime, but
the pursuing party had not travelled
far before they found evidence TO con-
firm their suspicious.
Before they reached McDonald's
house the half-breed, Carter, joined
the pursuers and became conspicuous
in an apparent effort to capture the
murderers AS soon as Mcdonald
saw the posse of armed men
at his gate he ran into the
house and closed the door behind
him. Several shots were fired without
effect but he passed out at rear
door and was shot down as he at
tempted TO make his escape across
cotton field. A quantity of the stolen
merchandise and the gun and pistol
with which old man Copp was muir
dered. were recovered at McDonald's
house.
After his dead body was carried into
the house. the Negroes wife declared
that Carter, the halfbreed had accom-
panied her husband and assisted in the
killing Of Copp and the robbing of his
store. Carter. after being pursued into
aswamp, where, under cover of night, he
made a temporary escape, was run down
by bloodhounds and captured after n
chase through three counties, In an
clubhouse on an Indians place In
Ncshoba county. He was securely
bound and carried in the direction OF
Winston county, but nothing further
has been heard from him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-12-29

enough TO get into your clothes and
wash mp. You and l IRE going 10 have
a talk after bit HAD no idea where
the boys tucked me away this morn
ing, but / guess this Is n hotel, and I'll
order up bite Co eat"
Half an hour later the high-roller
sat down 70 his cigar, and, as he
smoked, he said
what want 20 know Is how much
longer you are going 20 continue this
sort Of business. You've had six or
seven years OF Il, and IL seems 20 me
that you ought 10 be through. When
young man gets 90 that point where
he realizes that he Is an ass he's ready
for change. Suppose we swear of?
Suppose we surprise the old folks by
dropping this high-roller business and
living n halfway decent life. Cham.
payne, cards, songs, cigars, and all
that last night till you were drunk as
an old bum. That reminds me. Seems
20 me had streak OF luck. Let's
seel'
lie had money In every pocket
twos, fives and tens. The bills were
crumpled and rolled. but he smoothed
them out on his knee and counted
them over and said:
"A fool for luclsl Here's an even
three hundred dollars, and I must
have had luck, just about enough 20
pay for wine supper. and just about
n huudredth part of what I've lost at
cards. Well. what are you going TO
do about the other matter-swearing
or? Strikes you as about the correct
I thing, does it7 All right Hold up
your right hand and repeat after me.
'"I. James Forbush. being In my right mind
for tho frst tmo In several years. and fully
realizing that am the biggest Idiot IN North
America, DO hereby aflfm and declare that /
am no longer a high-roilcr on wheels In
othor words, pledge myself 70 eschsp cards.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-12-29

camo forward rubbing his hands. -
take the shawl aud fill the prescrip-
ton.
Every sorry. you know, but we
couldn't do It," he replied Medicines
are cash. and the shawl Is old and thin
and not worth anything"
"lsut my Tom Is threatened with
pneumonia, sir"
Yes. Just the sort OF weather for
pneumonia, and most OF the cases seem
to prove fatal"
"And must he die for the want of
this medicine?"
GOOD day. mn'am-good day. no
ticc the thermometer Is down 20 zero,
and shouldn't wonder II IL would 60
lower before night"
She had assured Tom that there was
only ono God. and that He watched
over the poor as well as the rich. but
as she wendell her way homewards she
had to combat her doubts His fever
was worse, and he was out OF his
mind, and all day long he moaned and
tossed about, and she could do no more
than hold a cup OF water 70 his lips
now and then. When night began 10
fall she made n bundle of Toms
clothes. They were old, but of more
value than her shawl IL he died she
would not redeem them; II he got well
well, she had said that tho Lord
sometimes raised up friend for the
poor and distressed.
"Humphl Four o'clock p. M, and
New Years day and you not cut of bed
yet?"
IL was a young man OF twenty-five,
who had gone 20 bed at o'clock that
morning. His face was pinched and
pale, his eyes hollow and bloodshot.
and one looking Mt him might have
taken him for an old man.
made n fool OF yourself again last
night, didn't you?" he growled, talking
to himself as he lay looking around.
"old man, do you know that I'm about
ready to cut your acquaintance A
young man of decent family-plenty
OF money-good prospects,, and yet
how are you using yourselfp Cham
payne, cards, dissipation. Going right
TO the dogs on the gallop At twenty
FIVE you feel like a man OF fifty.
Health, prospects and tho whole outfit
going to the devil, and what are you
getting in exchange? You are the son
of your father and high-roller-that
is alt When you come TO figure IL
down you are a champion fool-noth-
ing less"
He lazily turned over. sat up on the
side of the bed, and continued:
Head as big as a house and
your stomach full of vitriol. Nice
chap you are. A decent mule ought
TO be ashamed TO kick you. No
sand-no energy - hardly strength