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Cembustibility of Cellulold.

A London (Eng.) paper reports the
case of q lady, standing near bright
fire, who suddenly found herself en-
veloped in smoke, A gentleman who
came to her rescue succeeded in crush
ing the ignited portion of her dress,
not, however, without severely burning
his hand On investigation the fire was
found to have originated from o spot
where large fancy button had been,
but had disappeared. Similar buttons
were subsequently examined, and were
found to be highly inhammable, being
made of celluloid
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-11-08
Justly Entitled to It.

DR., Hale's Household Cough Cure is
Justly entitled to the praise it is receiv.
ing. Wherever introduced it has prov
en- itself the most reliable remedy
known for the cure of coughs, colds,
hoarseness, whooping cough, bronchitis,
soreness of the lungs and every kind Of
cough from a simple cold to incipient
consumption. Purely vegetable. AL.
ways reliable and effective. For sale al
Zoe. and Soc. per bottle at Mcfarland
and Co.'S. drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-11-08
An International Family.

A typical southern African household
described by Oliver Schriener had or
English father, O half Dutch mother
with o French name, Scotch govern
ess, Zulu cook, Hottentot house
maid, and Kaffir stable boy, while thu
little girl who waited on the table WA
q Basuto
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-11-08
DR.. Hale's Household Ointment

Is the finest remedy in the world. 1t
absolutely cures catarrh. 1t cures Neu-
ralgia and Rheumatism. Cures Piles
like magic. Cures Salt Rheum N the
most soothing manner, Cures inf, med
and Granulated Eyelids. Cures Coughs
and Colds. Can be taken internally.
A positive specific for Pneumonia.
Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Chilblains, Sores
oflong standing, Gorns and Bunions
are cured quickly; different from all
else;superior to all else; it has no equals.
% and Doc, boxes. Large size cheap
est. Soldat Mcfarland & Co.'S. drug
stsre.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-11-08
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
COMPANY.
WESTERN SYSTEM.

Throush Pullman sleeperp on Washington 4
Chat anooga Limited for Washington. Balti
more, Philadelphia snf New York. And Iull.
man Sleeper to Radfori, Vs.. ON afternoon
train
Close connection at Roanoke for LyDchburg.
Petersburg, Norfolk and Richmond.
vor sleeping car reservat ons applyto
JN0. L. MILAN, Tray. P. A., Knoxville Tenn.
c. A. BENSC0TER, A. G. P. A., Knoxville, Tenn.
W. "A. TURK, g. P. A., Washington, D. G.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-11-08

Street cars leaving johnson City at 100 m
and I: 20 pm. will connect with trains Nos 1 and
at Carnegie depot. Street cars will leave
Carnegie depot upon the arrival of trains Nos
q and 4.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-11-08
New Orleans, La.

mentler sex every one OF whom should subscribe to
Hemorest's Magazine. II you are unacqualnted with
Re merits, send for q specimen copy free, and
you will admit that seeing these THUMBS has put
Magazine everything to satisfy the literary wants o.
Aa whole family. - =
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-11-08

Extra trains will leave Johnson City when
necessary TO accommodate the public on court
days, excursions and conventions, or any occa
sion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-11-08
RAILROAD TIMETABLES.

Trains for Bristol and points East leave Johnson
City as follows:
The Press., 1894-09-20

court ordered 1t returned. The defense was that the liquor belonged to MT. Palm CT, builder from Manchester, who, with several others, had come to the house on that day and had put in a supply of beer which they had obtained in Rockville from Tripp, the bottler. The case was submitted without argumsnt, and Judge Wheeler reserved his decision, the court adjourning until Tuesday at TO o'clock.
 This week the libel case was tried at Holland of John Costello vs. Burr Bros. of the Hartford Times. The Times pub lished an account of the "Reign of Ter TOT" in Mansfield as the act of the Cos tello brothers, though it has since ap- peared that one particular Costello was in the main the aggressor. The defendants bring testimony, however, that John Cos tello was engaged in at least one act of outlawry, and witnesses from Mansfield claimed the entire Times report to be true
 The jury returned verdict for defendant. The result puts heavy costs upon Costello
The Press., 1894-09-20
COVENTRY,
"A. 5. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man
 ager Of Coventry Local Register.


 South Coventry.
 John Isham, station agent, was con- siderably injured by falling from car last Saturday. He was using considerable strength to turn 8 nut, when the wrench slipped and he was thrown into ditch and was cut about the head. 1. George W. Sprague, native of this place and till early manhood a resident, died at his home in Meriden last Satur- day. He leaves wife and three daugh- ters.
 Rev. H. Martin is expected home this week.
 l ID. c. Eaton and wife returned from Andover Monday night, where they had besn since Saturday. E
 The w. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Sarah Cogswell tomorrow (Friday) if the weather is favorable.
 Miss Bessie A. Parker left for Ober- lin, O., Monday. She accompanies her cousin, Miss Ella M. Stanley, who was B student there last year.
 The family of J. V. B. Prince returns to Brooklyn, N. Y., this week.
 Mrs. Dove of Rochester, N. Y., is ytsiting at F. H. Peterson's.
The Press., 1894-09-20

New things in jackets,capes, wraps and furs arriving every day. Such a collection as we are getting together! Time to be getting posted. Come in the morning and stay all day, and there'll be something new for your attention every minute almost.
 We have a black surah silk waist, all lined throughout, at $4.85, that we think can't be beaten. Its a beauty.
 Main aooS of Pynchon-street buildins. Never knew or heard be- fore of such carpet selling as we are doing here! Just like selling cotton cloth, almost. Customers are attracted by the choice patterns, impressed by the bigness of the variety, variety, and the littleness of the prices assures the sale. And its all done in an incred- ible short space of time. Our $I yard Administer Velvets are almost identical with the Quality that you pay $I.so for elsewhere. Not enough difference really to be remarked.
 Our nine wire Tapestry Car pets at o5 cents yard are worthy of your notice. ~~.'
 Second floor of Pynchon-street building.
 Such a collection of ingrain art squares is hardly to be seen anywhere. The variety of patterns is large and choice, and the qualities are astonish- ingly good for the prices. All-wool art squares, sizes size 2hx3 yards, at $4.15, that have only to be seen to be appreciated.
 lust a few more left at $2.2s, size 2x2 15 yards.
 Second floor of Pynchon-street building
 The conception of the "Eureka" corset cover was happy thought; the article it. self is a practical reality. It is made of fine cambric, trim med with edgings and laccs, and has neat pockets under the arm-holes, for the dress shields-a most convenient and desirable arrangement. Four qualities, B, Az, so and |75 cents.
 South store.
 FORBES & WALLACE, Matn Vernon and Pynchon streets, l Springfield, Mass
The Press., 1894-09-20
SOMERS.

The following delegates were elected to attend the democratic state convention which meets atthe Hyperion theater, New Haven Sept. 18th: Silas H. Perry, Erwin D. Avery, Charles J. Stephenson, Wm. McMullen, Jr. The republican delegates to the Hartford convention are George Keeney, Arthur Pomeroy, Col. Amos Pease and H. Stimson.
 The case of Jacob Winebirger against MT. Schitskey- of North Somers for assault on his wife, threatening to kill her with an axe, was tried before Justice Perry Monday. Being unable to pay the fine of $2571 he was taken to Holland
 Mrs. Daniel Avery of West Stafford is visiting at her sons, E. D. Avery.
 The auction of the farm and personal property of the late Noah Pease was very largely attended, reminding one of an ag- ricultural fair. The farm was bought by Benj. Pinney of Ellington for $6,5OO.
 Miss Emily C. Pease is visiting friends in Ellington and East Windsor.
 Imagine the discontinue of Organist A. w. Kibbe last Sabbath, when seated to play the closing hymn, the organ fail ing to respond, he investigated and found the blower taking nap
 Rev. c. H. Ricketts preached in the M. E. church, Hazardville, last Sabbath morning.
 The Christian Crusaders have com menced series of meetings at East Long, meadow.
 Telephone connections have been made between Hon. H. R. Kibbe's, Dr. Hurd's, Wm. McMullen, Jr. s, and Scitico. Head quarters at w. P. Fuller's store.
 -Dr. Hiram Pomeroy of Boston has been spending few days at the old home- stead.
 A. l.. Adams has some fine specimens of fowls. Among his collection may be found Wyandottes and Game birds.
 Mrs. Albert Clark of New York has been visiting her brother, Capt. Philo Fuller.
 Mrs, Grace Thompson and little son, of East Boston, are enjoying the moun- tain air and fine fruit at her aunt's, Mrs. Wm. McMullens.
 Mrs. Francis has been visiting friends in the vicinity of her old house in Enfield.
 Mamie and Edith Collins, who have been enjoying themselves for a week past in pleasant carria ge drives and in calling upon their numerous friends, returned to their home in Springfield, Monday.
 Luke Pease picked a ripe strawberry in his mill lot last week.
 W. O. Collins and wife and MT. Frank Foote of Springfield, attended church here last Sabbath. MT. Foote sang very ac- ceptably in the choir.
 Mrs. Joseph Hyde of Norwich and Mrs. Segar of Stafford Springs have been the guests of Mrs. Randolph Fuller.
The Press., 1894-09-20

music. Miss Alice Eaton read some po- etry on "Golden Rod" J. 0. Booth was expecting to read something, but the time was so fully occupied that he wished to be excused. Ice cream was served to the company, and all went away feeling that they had had an enjoyable time, and would like it repeated at some future time. E.s. E..
The Press., 1894-09-20

In the superior court at Holland on Friday last the case of the state vs. Emi- ly Pomeroy, of Bolton, was heard. The first witness for the state was Deputy Sheriff George l.. Phillips, of South Gov entry. He swore that on July 2S he, with Constable Hall, of Manchester, made a
 raid on the hotel kept by Mrs, Pomeroy and found ninety-seven bottles of lager also that Mrs, Pomeroy wanted to know if money would not settle the difficulty. He found some whisky, but the lower
The Press., 1894-09-20
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

tMatter under this head cents per line.)
 Miss Russell has returned from New York with a large and choice assortment of Millinery Goods, which she will be pleased to show to any who are interested in the new fashions. AN. Walker offers this week Assabet all wool Dress Flannel, 8 inches wide, at 90 cents per yard.
 Anthony Adams will next week open the largest assortment of lamps ever shown in town.
 CARD.-The undersigned desire to thank members of the G. A. R. and all friends whose sympathetic aid was extended to ms at the burial of our brother, O. S.Wal- bridge. HIRAM WALBRIDGE,
 MR AND MRS. H. o. BENTON, Stafford Springs, C0nn., Sept. r, 1894.
 Come to our opening next week, and see the largest number of Trimmed Hats ever shown in Stafford. Miss Russell.
 Wood, the photographer, has some thing new just out in the line Of Photos, the Mantello and the Milien, only B per dozen. To introduce them we will give l5 for dozen, for 30 days only. Just the thing for students to exchange with their sschoolmates. Call and see them. -Laundried White Shirts, sizes 12a 13, 13a, to close them 39c., former price 65c., at B. l.. Burr's.
 Job Lots in Stationery at The Press office.
 Wedding Cards and Announcements at The Press office, either engraved or printed.
 Ferris Corset Waists at E. l.. Burr's.
 Everything in the line of Stationery at The Press office.
 -Japanese Napkins at The Press office.
The Press., 1894-09-20
ELLINGTON.

| nbAAAAANHluNs
 Pension Attorney w. w .Andross some ttine ago made application for pension for Leroy Bower of Ellington, who served in the Cherokee Indian wars, In the west in 1888. The pension was refused on the ground that his company did not serve in this war. MT. Andross took an appeal from the decision and returned his papers to the government department, and upon further investigation 1t was found that the claim was correct and a pension of $8 g month has been granted. -Hartford Times l Crystal Lake Correspondence,
 Five candidates from Somers were baptized in Crystal Lake, Sunday, Sept 9th, by Elder Dudley of the Advent church; there was preaching in both churches here on that day, Rev. MT. Ack. ley supplying at the Methodist;
 We were favored with 8 very pleasant call last Sunday morning by Misses Annie Crane and Lettie Meyers (Whe are ir oamp), accompanied by Dr. A. o. Comins and 8. W. Green, who came over from l
 Mir. and Mrs. F. N Crane are now occupying their cottage at Crystal Lake
 am FeaAested ta gay that EIdef c. H. Edwards will be unable to preach al Crystal Lake next Sunday, but may be expected to supply the Advent pulpit Sunday, Sept 3Oth.
 1 Rev W, c, Newell, of Meodus, was on Newell Hill last week.
 While away we attended the silver wedding of MT. and Mrs. Bradley Sears of Spring Hill, Mansfield, formerly oi Holland. Mir. s. has relic of the older time, a clock over one hundred and fifty years old, which once belonged to his great great grandfather, It still ticks steadily and strong.
 We learn, with sorrow, of the severe illness of Wilbur Wiers, whose little boy so lately died. A pleasant party of thirty-two enjoy. ep coon supper with MT. and Mrs, Ru gene Neff last Thursday evening, Mr Neffsand George Ellithorpe having cap tnrea four 'coons the Tuesday evening pre- l yioHs On Saturday evening they >got l thrss snssre. Really, at this rate, Msssrs I EIiish6rpe and Neff will soon be eentitlet tosthRe mpioaship as 'ceon o1 hHnteEs. l UNION. r' l.; tCorrespondence.) l Miss Mary Potter from New York has l been visiting with her mother at Miss l Alkaline Pauls the past week. l E. w. Upham and wife attended the state fair this week, and visited friends il Waterbury,
 Mir. and Mrs. H. F. Corbin attend thu fair at Woodstock this week.
 HI. l.. Hastings, from Boston, vii
The Press., 1894-09-20

TSOR SALE-Good two-horse Lumber I Wagon Good Business Wagon, Pair Good Working Harness, and pair Light Driving Har- ness. If A. JACOBSEN. Bun Cap
The Press., 1894-09-20
ROCKVILLE.

The postponed firemen's field day will
 be held on Saturday. The days program promises t9 be more elaborate than was intended to be carried out at the time pre-. viously set. The action of the committee
 in covering the expenses of those who came to participate, on the 8th, has won many additional entries.
The Press., 1894-09-20
ASHFORD. Westf0rd Correspondence.


 WestfOrd Correspondence. -Olin Griggs, who has just graduated at Monson, is to go to Middletown next week to continue his studies there Charles Walker, one of our most en terprising young men, is preparing tt build g house, which he will annex to th' one he aow occupies. Will Curtiss is attending school a Brimfield. This is his second term. George Barlow is at Storrs Agricul tural College, which commenced it's fal term Tuesday. MT. and Mrs, Wm, Chandler of Will limaAtio visited their parents here tht fore part of this week.
 Mrs. N. R. Clapp entertained hel brother, Frank Church and wife from New York, last week.
The Press., 1894-09-20
TOLLAND. ffso,.roanondonoo

| HOLLAND.
 | {Correspondence.)
 | Frank H. Underwoods family have closed their house here and sent all their household furniture to Auburndale, Mass. where they will reside.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Hawkins, who have been visiting for several weeks at Mrs. A. M. Hawkins returned to Boston on Tuesday. MT. Hawkins has been quite l i'll while here.
 f Harry B. Agard left on Monday for Oberlin, Ohio, where he will attend Ober- lin college. .... Mayor w. w. Hyde and family have closed their summer home here and re- turned to Hartford.
 Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Minnie Hicks and Miss Elizabeth Hicks have closed their home here and returned to New York for the winter. Mrs. H. F. Downing, who has been here with them, has returned to Springfield.
 The Junior c. E. society give an en- tertainment on Wednesday evening. The case of state vs. G. P. Charter and Caroline Charter for assault, called out quite a number of Holland people last week. The assault was made about a month ago by Mrs. Caroline Charter on Mrs. Lockwood, who lived in what is known as the "old boarding house" in Skunkamaug, and which is owned by Charter. There had been some difficulty about the rent, and several contests be- tween the two women where they were about equally divided, This time the Chapter woman got the better of her and pelted her with stones, making big gash in her head which was dressed by Dr. Simmons. w. F. Essex of South Will lington, who was passing at the time, was called in by daughter of Mrs. Lockwood. He came to the street and made complaint to Prank Newman, grand juror. The case was investigated and resulted in the arrest of Charter and his wife. They were tried before Justice E. s. Agard and pleaded not guilty. In court laat week | q. P. ChaFtap was acquitted and Caroline, his wife, convicted of breach-of the peace and assault, and fined 1895 on each count and costs, amounting in all to $45O. Phelps and Toohey of Rockville appeared for the Charters. On Monday Charter was arrested again, on six counts, for selling cider in small quantities. The case was adjourned two weeks in order that both sides might prepare their cases. Lots of people from here attended the Rockville Fair last week, hUt there were not so many exhibitors from here as l psual. w. D. Holman had his herd of 97 Devons there, which have been the winners in every state in New England. The exhibition was decidedly the best ever given by the society. MORA.
The Press., 1894-09-20
fnrbes j. aDaHare's


 Springfield, September, 1894. OPENING OF NEW MILLINERY. LADIES' and CHILL DREN'S OVER GAR MENTS, FURS. etc, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY, the 18th
 and 2Oth. Our show ofnew things is important to every woman.
The Press., 1894-09-20

speak in the Congregational church next Sunday evening. Quite a number attended the Stur- bridge fair last week.
 W. F. Marcy's and Merrick Marcys families have returned to Hartford.
 Mrs. Betsey Howard of Barre, Mass. visited friends in town the past week.
The Press., 1894-09-20

TREATMENTS TO RENT.
 A E. 0. DENNIS,
The Press., 1894-09-20
WELLINGTON.

NOTICE The republicans of the town Of Wil- lington are hereby requested to meet in caucus at the town hall on Saturday. Sept. ssd, 1894. at p. m., to nominate town officers to be voted for on the first Monday in october, and to do any other business proper to come before said meet ing Per order town committee.
The Press., 1894-09-20

-GeoISe HoouWlil, Whp has reoeIlIIy had an operation performed on his eye, is able to be out again.
 Mrs. Kathleen Hedges and little daughter, Mary Esther, are spending a few weeks at her fathers, l.. Walbridge.
 Mrs. Joseph Hyde, of NerWioh, 8 former resident of Stafford, is visiting old. time friends and acquaintances here.
 Rev. H. M. Vaill and Mrs. Foskit have been on the list of sick ones. Re- port says that they are better, under the care of Dr. c. B. Newton.
 -'The Golden Rod Musicale" at the home of MT. Ebenezer Colburn and Mrs. G. LeMonde, Sept. 18th, under the aus- pices of Ladies' Aid Society, was suc- cess, as we might expect, under the ar- engagement and management of the host ess, Mrs LeMs!oade. It was well attend ed and passed off very pleasantly. One thing that deserves special mention was the tasteful and pretty effect in the dis play of the decorations of the "golden rod" and asters and the Chinese lanterns It may rightly be said of her that she is an adept in all things to please the eye and suit the taste. About fifty friends and acquaintances gathered there to en- joy the hospitality of host and hotess, and all received g very cordial welcome, and all report a fine time. The ladies that came in the p. m. had their tea out side; table set on platform, extended from the veranda, neatly enclosed with draperies of the national flag and vines tastefully arranged. The table was well spread with tempting viands. The en- tertainment in the evening consisted of music and reading. Mrs. Dr. Wilbur sang two select pieces, also the orchestra were present and rendered some good
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1894-10-31
TAKE DOWN that BELL,
The "NON-PARTISAN" MEETING AT
THE LYCEUM THEATER.
Some Of the Men Who Signed the Call
for 1t.

The Lyceum Theater of this city on Fri
day evening last, was the scene Of an ap-
parent confidence game to secure an audi
ehce on the plea that there would be a
meeting OF business men to consider the
present political campaign.
IL had been given out that the meeting
would be non-partisan in it's character, but
IL later developed into alleged Repub-
iican rally in an auditorium hired by the
committee Of Nelson's supporters. and at
the last moment posters had been gotten out
showing that fact, signed by men of more
VI Tess prominence, notably, Chas. A. Pills
bury, Who succeeded in unloading certain
mining industries on a credulouS British
pubic, and who, it Is said is about to go
TO Europe to give account of his stew
ardship as well the dividends that have
been or which the investors may have ex-
pected would be earned
f. "A. Chamberlain, of the Security Bank
who has figured more or less in certain
Menage Industries ca and who as a banker
may have been able to pass the value of
the Cullom notes and collateral also who
could possibly give an interesting account
or the manner in which so-called business
men try to break the force CT truthful
statements by questioning the sanity of
those who dare assert the truth.
JoHn t. GllIllian, WhO according to con-
gressional documG nts for 1872-73 1914 at
tempted to acquire lands illegally or fraud
ulently under alleged Chippewa scrip"
Henry F. Brown, of the alleged Republic
an state central COMMITTEES, man who, by
legislative reports of 1868. borrowed tim
Der from state school lands, and in the
United States court was indicted, convicted,
sentenced imprisoned and fined for tres
pass, or stealing.
John NJ. Shaw, the attorney for VIM. S.
Streeter, the Guaranty Loan swindler.
Among the speakers who favored Nelson
was one Wayland Hoyt, the alleged pastor
of the First Baptist Church, who is said to
have alluded to S. Nj. Owen as an anarchist
possibly judging Mr. owen by some of the
flock over which he, Hoyt presdes on Sun
day.
MIR. Hoyt feelngly alluded to the idle
mills and factories, but forgot to tell his
auditors whether he meant the Guaranty
Loan and other swindling and forging mills
whose artisans may be found doing under
the nose of that speaker almost any Sun
day. Nor did he make any allusion to the
fact that he called to worship CO by
that deep toned bell donated to the First
Baptist Church by Louis F. Menage, from
the funds stolen from the widow and the
orphan
Perhaps if Hoyt had preached the gospel
more efficiently and defended such men as
Nelson less. Menage would not now be a
fugitive from justice.
JOHN H. BURKE.