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The Press., 1894-08-30

Chinese was sunk, another captured, and third is supposed to be seriously dam aged. Whether the Japanese suffered injury is not yet known.
 The English and Germans, and possi- bly, the Russians, are all on the side of China. England will help, presume, in every possible way.
 The king has issued proclamation, declaring that Korea is no longer tribu- tary to China. Japan claims to be here only to help Korea te her independence. She has suggested many reforms, which, if they can be carried out, will, undoubt- edly be lasting benefit. Several changes have been made already in the govern ment offices. Four of the Mins, who have made themselves obnoxious to the people by their oppressive acts, have been sent enced to exile. Before the sentence could be carried into execution, however, the English tried to send them beyond the reach of their pursuers. Whether they will be able to carry out their scheme is somewhat doubtful. New governors for the southern provinces have been ap- pointed, and important changes made here at the capitol also.
 We have here Russian, English, Ger man and American soldiers. Our com- pound is patrolled every night by the boys in blue.- This helps us to sleep much more peacefully. We are not at all afraid of the Japanese soldiers, for they seem to be under perfect discipline; but wars always let loose the worst elements in any nation, so it is not strange, or will not be strange, if bands of marauders take the opportunity to commit some acts of violence which they would hesitate to do in times of peace: We have had no trouble or annoyance as yet. Dr. Scran- ton has written the bishop and asked him to come to Korea gfter the China confer ences, instead of 6efore them. MT. Sill did not think it wise for him to come at present. Visitors have been advised to leave the country.
 1 have also written to Miss Paine and uAAoo II y uOl LO COLI1O OebOh JuoL JCl. Ou must not think from this that we are frightened for ourselves. We are not. We firmly believe if it becomes dangerous for us to remain here that some means will be devised by the government to get us away in safety.
 We have come to believe that this war is not to come to an end speedily. Japan is determined, China is slow, but, with England at her back, will not easily give up. Koreans say they will "all die," and do not know but they will. I have no doubt but there will be great suffering The Chinese live off the country princi- pally. The Japanese come we'll provided for, but they want meat and some vege- tables from the natives. These they pay for, however.
 It is a difficult matter for us to get meat at all, but since the weather is very hot we do not mind it much. Butter is one dollar per pound. As you can readi- ly believe, we eat it only on rare oc- casions. Flour is three dollars and half per bag. I hope the boards will not cut down the salaries of Korean mission aries until the war is over.
The Press., 1894-08-30

The route is the worst in the state, the roads being, in winter and early spring, almost impossible. After snow storm, the roads are barely broken out for day or two, and on the occasion of one storm last winter the stage was the only team through for three days. She shoveled her way through alone each day, and never once missed the train. The doctors team was the first one through, and he was un- able to get out until three days after the large, mans overcoat, cap and boots, but only rarely does she wear anything on her hands or face. She seems to take great pride in her position, which she cer- ably better, for, as she explained to me, every man driver, after he has been on a little while, takes to drink and ultimately becomes unfit for the position, while she never takes liquor in any form. Her call ing, to say the least, is most eccentric and uncommon, and one that few women would have the rigid constitution and courageous determination to carry out. Her route lies over the old turnpike be- tween Boston and Hartford, the larger part of it lying in the Bolton Mountain region and being made up almost entirely of long, steep hills with very few level stretches. Every other day she changes horses, and the good care she takes of them keeps them looking in good shape, in spite of the many miles of hills which they climb in a week.
 At Quarryville, the last sorting of the mail took place, and we drove along past the lower end of Bolton reservoir, and by the old burying ground with many of it's quaint old tomb stones bearing dates back into the beginning of the seventeenth cen- tury. Bolton Notch, the end of the jour- ney, was reached at 9.25, after having traversed across six towns and covering a portion of Windham county, the entire distance across Holland county, and had we covered three miles more, we should have been in Hartford county. As the train came along three minutes later, I left the woman driver, after having had 8 most interesting ride with her. Although her exterior was rough and masculine in appearance, there was the woman there just the same, and although to the casual observer she appeared unfeminine in the extreme, in talking of the ills of human beings and the abuses to which the brute creation are subjected, she displayed a rare sympathy and depth of feeling which surprised me. Disappointed in early life, knocked about by the world ever since, and with no one to care what becomes of her, she has become hardened in manner and appearance, and has learned better than to wear her heart on her sleeve. But at heart, pure and simple, she is woman still. As the train pulled out, just before entering the Notch, standing on the rear platform of the last car, I caught a last glimpse of her as she sat bent over the reins, guiding her horse as he lazily moved up to the barn where she would take care of him and make her prepara- tions to return in a short time over the long lonely road. With the utmost feel ings of respect toward the woman and her occupation, became a convert to wo- mans rights on the spot, and, turning, 1 entered the car.
The Press., 1894-08-30
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant weekly furnished for $2.2O per year.

BUSINESS must of necessity improve. Mills can be run if owners and employees adapt themselves to existing circum- stances. Manufacturers now know under what conditions they must do business, if they do it, which is an advantage over the state of things under which they have been struggling. And, fortunately or unfortu- nately, we are in condition where any change must be an improvement.
The Press., 1894-08-30

On June 27 last as Sheriff Beecher, of Lizzie Halliday, the triple murderess, in to court, she turned upon him fiercely and bit him on the hand. Three or four weeks ago the wound began to itch and burn, and now the hand has swollen to the elbow, giving him intense pain. Un- less the swelling can be stopped it is fear ed Beecher will lose his arm.
The Press., 1894-08-30
Born.

Stafford Springs, 18th, daughter to George Remmert.
 South Coventry, 18th, daughter (Ida Lily) to MT. and Mrs. c. c. Thiem.
 Wilmington, (Moose Meadow, 22d, twin daughters to George B. Fisk.
 Stafford Springs, 26th, son to w. J. Wood.
 Stafford Street, 26th, son (Bernard) to Alphonse Jarvais.
 Stafford ,26th daughter May) to Charles Gilmet.
 Hydeville, 23d, son to Elmer Colburn.
The Press., 1894-08-30
MEEK1Ns,
 PACKARD
 & co.

Just a word in regard to Tapestry Car pets. The new goods are in and the busy trade we have had in that department goes to show us that people appreciate the very low prices. 50, 62t and 75 cents yard, and the handsomest line of pat terms we ever had the pleasure of show ing.
 Look at our Velvet Carpets, $1 yard, made and laid. Best goods ever shown for that money.
The Press., 1894-08-30

We propose to close out all the figured muslins we have in stock: Remember we are selling them at half price. Pieces contain enough for one, two and three windows, and we cut any length required. This is an opportunity every lady should improve to procure at such small cost one of the most desirable goods for wn- dow draperies in the market.
 50 cent goods at 25 cents, 37l goods at IS cents. All the latest patterns and col ors.
The Press., 1894-08-30
Died

Died.
 Somersville, 23d, Noah E. Pease, 75 years, 10 months.
 Monson, 23d, George c. Wilson, S6 ; 24th, Mrs. Elvira Nichols, 83 Stafford Street, 25th, Mrs. Eliza R. Davis, Fl, mother of Mrs. s. A. Bottum. West Stafford, 23d, Everett R., 5 years, months, son of Wilbur Wiers. Willington, 23d, Solyman Taylor, 83 years, 6 months.
The Press., 1894-08-30

DEALERS in playing cards have been G alled upon by Deputy Collector Squier, who has left with each blanks. upon which to make sworn statements of stock on hand. Henceforth tax of two cents per pack will be collected by the U. S. gov ernment, all packs hereafter sold to be stamped by dealers or manufacturers. Collector Squier's first duty was to make an estimate as to stock on hand in his district, to do which necessitated a call upon dealers. The estimate for the city of Hartford is 3OO,OOO packs. Few arti- cles are so universally sold by dealers Dry and fancy goods dealers, stationers, druggists, grocers, saloons, hotel offices it is in order to inquire anywhere, with a good chance of finding them.
 ONE pleasant feature of the discussion of candidates for the republican nomina- tion for governor is the harmony prevail ing. Friends of Citizens Coffin, Cheney, Porter and Merwin as we'll as each of this quartette, will, after the convention, cheer fully and Loyalty rally to the support of Candidates Coffin, Cheney, Porter or Mer- win, as the case may be, and work untir- ingly to make it Governor Coffin, Cheney, Porter or Merwin. The republican party is well Elassed for this campaign. The only danger now is the same over-confi- dence in success that brings so many can- didates to the front. The note of warn- ing is sounded that the party needs it's strongest names upon the ticket. But where is the weak name in the combina- tion above given? The "locality claim,' y generally given too much prominence, but always of decisive weight when things are otherwise closely balanced, is all with Senator Coffin, whose county has never had a governor, and which, located in a close district, where a sharp fight will be made for congressman, needs the stim- ulus of a resident candidate for governor to bring out every vote.
The Press., 1894-08-30
Two tariff reform items

'The Hartford Carpet Company of Thompsonville has discharged thirty en- ployees and closed it's wool-washing de- partment. Hereafter it will buy it's wool washed abroad. The new tariff law in effect transfers that part of the business from Connecticut to foreign countries.''
 GAS result of the recent tariff changes, the Farr Alpaca Company of Holyoke will discharge large number of it's wool assorters, as it had been found that the wool can be assorted much cheaper in foreign countries"
The Press., 1894-08-30
Married

Somersville, 22d, by Rev. c. H. Rick etts, Frank Horner and Grace Hubbard, both of SOmersville
The Press., 1894-08-30

Because of the change in the tariff the amount of business transacted in the cus- tom house at New York on Monday was greater than the total volume of business for whole year past.
The Press., 1894-08-30

A terrific gas explosion occurred il Franklin mine, at Franklin, near Seattle
 Wash, last Thursday. Sixty-two miners were imprisoned and thirty-seven were killed.
 The Connecticut Agricultural Society is making extensive preparations for it's 25th annual exhibition, which will be held in Meriden, Sept. IS to 21 inclusive. An entirely new arrangement of the ground has been made, and the public is assured of better accommodations and better show this year. The new city hall will be used this year, owing to the choice charac- ter of the exhibits. This will take the place of the rink, heretofore used for this department of the fair. Excursions on all the railroads, also an arrangement with the Meriden electric road. As usual the w. c. T. U., Woman's Relief Corps, and Political Equality Club will cater. Thursday will be temperance day, under the management of the w. c. T. U.
 It is again apparent that the greatest bicycle event of the year will be the dia- mond tournament of the Springfield Bi- cycle Club on Hampden Park Sept. 18th and 18th. Its main features are the same as in the past, though the unpaced record race of the first day is an unusual attrac- tion, and much more attention than here- tofore will be paid tn attempts at record If the weather is propitious, all records under twenty-five miles will be attempted by riders whose work gives promise of success. The largest number of entries ever recorded have already been sent to the racing committee. The ''cracks" who have been whittling down each others times at Waltham are now all at Spring. field in the hope of doing even fas 5er work.
The Press., 1894-08-30

GAME upon my premises, young Pig, V Owner can have same on paying costs.
 E. E. BUTTERFIELD, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1894-08-30

Jurors drawn for the September term of the Holland county superior court : Holland, Edwin J. Crandall; Andover, Selah A. Burnham; Bolton, William E. Alvord; Columbia, Earl M Holbrook i; Coventry, Charles R. Hull and Matthew c. Fuller; Ellington, Matthew c. Bahr and Julius Hirth Hebron, Noble E. Lord; Mansfield, John s. Hanks and Archibald w. Buchanan Somers, Or vile w. Hum; Stafford, David Bissett and John A, Nichols; Union. F. L. Up- ham; Vernon, James Fitzgerald and William H. Jones; Willington, Charles Nichols.
 Friends of Senator Edwin Milner, of Moosup, have been urging him to let them present his name for comptroller at the coming state convention. Mr. Miners popularity would make him strong can- didate, and his business qualifications would insure good conduct of the con- troller's office should he be chosen to fill it.
The Press., 1894-08-30

EOR SALE-House and Double Lot. 1' Best bargain offered this spring. Enquire
 ". E. DEMOND, Lumber Yard.
The Press., 1894-08-30

FOR SALE-A very desirable Farm of
 n 153 acres, in Holland County: cuts between 20 and 30 tons of hay, variety of fruit; near school, church and pOst-office; land in good state of cultivation. Cream taken at door. Call or write to E. o. DIMOCK, No. Park-st., Rock vile, Conn.
The Press., 1894-08-30

YsO RENT-A small, cosy tenement over A The Press office. Just the place for a fam- fly of two. Running water and water closet.
The Press., 1894-08-30

TREATMENTS TO RENT.
 q DENNIS
The Press., 1894-08-30
FURNITURE.

PIAZZA FURNITURE.
 Some excellent bargains can be picked up all through our piazza stock. Patterns being closed out at great sacrifie. Good style piazza chairs and rockers for 75 cts. Large size rockers for $1.1O. OFFICE FURNITURE. Don't forget our elegant line of officezl furnishings. Quality always talks, but when you get superior quality at the price of cheaply made goods then the dealer talks.
 Our 50 inch roll top desk, made of se= lected oak and polished in the best man. her, for $22.5O has no equal. Our line of superior flat top desks suit every custom CT. They have only to be seen to be ap- preciated
 Office chairs of every description. IRON AND BRASS BEDS. All kinds of iron beds furnished in white enamel from $6 up. A full line of hand some, all brass bedsteads from $1S up. Dressing cases of all kinds to match above.
 COUCHES AND LOUNGES. The largest variety ever shown. Every one warranted or money refunded.
 Couches from $S.5O.
 Lounges from $50.
 Take elevator.
The Press., 1894-08-30

EOUND-A black and white Setter II Dog, which owner can have by proving property and paying charges c. M. EAGER.
 Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Aug. 30, 1894.
The Press., 1894-08-30

N LAUNDRY WORK of all kinds done 1 4 in the best possible manner at reasonable prices. Work called for and delivered free of charge. Shirts, Collars and Guns 8 speciality. Until further address GEO. D. SHAW,
 Jy19tf Stafford, Conn.
The Press., 1894-08-30

YNO RENT-Nice new Cottage House 1 on West-Main-st. Garden, Hen House. and every convenience. Rent low. Enquire
 W. K. DEMOND, Lumber Yard.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
ARMOR PLATE
Made for Vessels of the United States Navy to Be Put to An
 other Test.

WAsH1NaroN, Aug. 23.-The special con mttee of the house, which has been Investigating the charges affecting the re- liability of material for new ships furnished by the Carnegie company of Pittsburg, lald the!r report before the house today. The report shows contracts which the company covered during period of two years and three months, from November, lS9O to February, 1893. The amount of armor plate contracted for was S97S tons, costing Sb. Al. .92O. The report severely crltlclses both United States inspectors and contract ors.. The inspectors, 1t says, were not cor ruptable, but the work Of inspectloh Was negligent and defective.
 The inspectors assumed the company was watching the superintendents. ana em- ployes. The company, on the other hand, relied on the inspectors, asking In this connection what were they there for. Both the company aud inspectors, tae port states, were culpabie. The manu- facLurer of armor plate was going on night and day, Sundays included. The Inspectors were on duty eight hours day. Their in . spection covered only iorty -elgnU out ol 16S hours a week.
 The frauds are characterized by the com mittee as crimes for which no fine or money compensation can adequately atone: The committee does not feel the necessity Of drafting criminal statute, but the Inter- ests of the treasury, the lives of our sea men and safety of tue nation demands tnaG such acts shall be severely punished h all persons conducted iu them.
 s'The efforts of the company and It's su. perint ntendents, Cline, Corry and SchWao, the report concludes, Fhave been to satisfy the committee that the armor plate Is up to the requirements of the contract, notWlth- standing false reports to the lnspectors- factoring of specimens, plugging Of plates, etc. The unblushing character of the frauds to which men have parties ana tne disregard cf tr Ith and honesty which they have shown before the committee render them unworthy of credence.
 'trhe only way to determine the actual condition and strength of armor Is by sub jecting certain plates of groups, passed by fraud, to ballist. etc.
 The committee go no further in the ln- vestigation, knowing the actual baliist re- sistance of groups of plates passed by test of plates that did not really represent these groups. The test should be made by the government if the company will not pay the expense. The committee has selected plates which, in their opinion, ought to be tested. They recommend that the money necessary for such tests be taken from any heretofore appropriated for the increase of the navy under the head of "armor and armament.'
 joint resolution was presented carrying into effect the recommendations of the committee. The resolution was agreed to by the house and the order was printed in the Record as a house document. The res- oluuon specifies the plates to be tested from the Monadnock, Terror, Oregon, h. diana, Massachusetts and Montery.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
HEFLIN HAPPENINGS.

HEFLTN, Aug. 23.-[Special Correspond- ence. 1.-The school prospects for this place are quite promising. Professor Webb of Rellyton, Ala, has been chosen principal of Heflin high school. Mir. Webb has been among the people here, and.i is very much liked by all who met him. He comes highly recommended as a distinguished graduate of '93 and post graduate of '94. Young, active minded and just from the Auburn Mechanical and Agricultural col the progressive ideas of teaching the young idea how to shoot. Evidently Hefiin has done well. Our school will open Septem- Der 1. All indication point to a bright year for the children.
 Colonel Shackleford of our town is con- fined to his bed with fever.
 Hr. Hiram Watson, an old citizen here, had quite a severe and sudden attack while working the street early one morning this week, which terminated in convulsions. He is suffering much pain and can't hope to live but a short time.
 A drive of sixteen miles through the country south of Hefin yesterday showed that the crop reports are true. Corn and cotton was never better. 1 saw some cot ton open in the fields, which is early for us up here. In passing a farm that has been in cultivation more than fifty years an old residenter said: "That is the prettiost cot ton have ever seen on this land. -
 The ears of corn have already commenced to hang on the stalk from their extreme weight.
 Melons are fine. Sweet potatoes have been on the market three weeks at 20 cents peck.
 Turnips have come up we'll. We are having slow but steady rain which was badly needed.
 Heflin will have a string band soon.
 Really the people here feel that they are above high water mark.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
TO EXAMINE THE YACHT.

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 23.-George Gould has requested J. H. Boles, professor of naval architecture at the University of Glasgow, to make special survey of the Vigilant for the purpose of proving the falsity of rumors circulated at Cowes re- garding the recent accident to the yacht s centreboard. The survey will probably result in showing it to be necessary to re- move one or two of the Vigilant's plates in order to ascertain the extent of damage to the centerboard. This morning workmen began cutting away a portion of the lead keel with the object of removing the bron ze pivot hook which formed the axis. The board is being leveled and it's connectin g chain and shackels are being repaired, The work will probably occupy five days.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder Worlds Fair Highest Award.
ARE YOU GOING?

The resorts of Tennessee are doing a splendid business this season. The Southern Railway Company, western system / is the direct route to these resorts. and you should ask for your tickets via that line.
 Elegant free observation coaches between Atlanta and Chattanooga. A through coach for Tate's Springs leaves Chattanooga at "a. m. and arrives at Tate's et 12 :45 p. m {. Sleepers on this train 10 Washington and New York.
 .sThe seashore Express'' leaves Atlanta at 7;so p. m. for simons and Cumber- land islands.
 Three daily fast Mains each way between Macon and Atlanta, and Rome and Chatta- nooga.
 Travel the Southern Railway Company lines for safety, speed and comfort.
 l.. A. BELL, District Passenger Agent, Selma, Ala.
 c. A. BEUscoTER, A. G. P. A., 7-24-til 9-1 Knoxville, Tenn.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
WORK OF A FEUD.

AKRON, O., Aug. 23.-While threshers were at work on the farm of George Whit ner, on the western edge of this city, box of dynamite was found concealed in sheaf of wheat. Half an hour later dynamite cartridge which had been secreted in an. other sheaf was exploped in the separator working machine and setting fire to the barn. John w. Zines Jacob and Charley Lacey attempted to rescue the horses in the barn. They failed, and Charley Lacey lost his life in the attempt. Hines was fatally injured. Four horses, one mule and sev- erol cattle were burned to death, and Whitner's entire wheat and oat crop and many farm impliments were destroyed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-24
HALF FARE RATES TO WASHING.
 TON D. c,

On August 23 to 2S, inclusive, the Queen and Crescent route will sell round trip tick cts to Washington, D. o., good until Sep tember 15, at rate of one fare. Purchasers of these tickets have the privilege of going Cincinnati. Round trip tickets via the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad from Gin. cinnati will be honored from Old Point Comfort without additional charge. For further information call on or address-J. |. R. McGregor, Travelling Passenger Agent, Birmingham, Ala, or A. J.. Lytle, Di- vision Passenger Agent, Chattanooga, Tenn. w. c. RINEARsoN,
 S-17 til S-2S. General Passenger Agent.