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Oliver Wendell Holmes.
GRACE B. oOMINs.


 His place cannot be filled. Secure in the hearts of his countrymen they will not be faithless to his memory. Why this strong attachment and sympathy A review of his life is the answer: The offspring of people of intellectual note, and descended from leading families of New England and New York, reared with the most devoted care by a model moth CT, educated at Phillips academy and at Harvard, he improved all advantages of culture. Intended for minister, he did not carry out his fathers plans in that respect, but after first being student of law, afterwards became noted as a:Physi- clan. But it was in the field of literature that he did his chief life work.
 His poems which were purely comic were widely read :; those Of a higher class taught his readers that pathos and true
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The 10th Century Girl.

The problem Is how to make the 18th century girl the model. Not the fast girl, not the slow dowdy, but the one who shall be both good and successful. The home and the training there, received must make her. School and. books will give but secondary aid. It is important that she have knowledge, be interesting, and be able to earn living. Beauty Is also advantageous, but not an essential. No other girl in the world Is so interest ing as the American young lady of today. She is amiable, agreeable, fascinating, and 1t Is safe to say beautiful, for If she has no beauty she knows how to appear beautiful. Why are the girls of this
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HE FOUND HEAvEN.-"I It is related that minister one day preached on heaven. Next morning he was going down town, and met one of his old wealthy members. The brother stopped the preacher and said:
 'tPastor, you preached a good sermon about heaven. You told all about heaven, but you never told me where heaven is.'
 'Ah,' said the pastor, T am glad of an opportunity this morning. Ihave just come from the hilltop yonder. In that cottage there is member of your church. She Is in bed with fever, her two little children are sick in the other bed, and hasn't bit of coal or stick of wood, nor flour, nor sugar, nor any bread. If you will go down town and buy five dollars worth of things-niee provisions-and send them up to her, and then go up therd and say, "My sister, have brought you these nice provisions in the name of the Lord and Savior" then ask for Bible; and read the twenty-third Psalm, and then get down on your knees and pray. If you don't see heaven before you get all through I'll pay the bill.'"
 Not many business houses in these United States can boast of fifty years standing. The business of Dr. J. c. Aver & Co.,, Lowell, Mass, whose incOmpara- ble Sarsaparilla is known and used every where, has passed it's half-centennial, and was never so vigorous as at present.
 "Hinnery Clay" said MT. Dolan, ''wor great mon." "He wor that same," re- piled Mrs. Dolan. ssHe wor that great mon,' her husband went on, ''that he had cigar named afther 'im." Thrue for yez. Only 'twor no cigar. 'Twor poipe."
 Ar THE OFFICE you may have sudden bilious attack or headache when it is im- possible for you to leave your work. If you have box of Ripans Tabules in your desk tabule taken at the first symptom will relieve you.
 Not to be sneezed at-The lace hand kerchief.
 There is one medicine that will cure inn mediately. We refer to De Witt's Collie and Cholera Cure for all summer com plaints. No delay, no disappointment, no failure. W.D. Heald, Stafford Springs; ; G. L.. Phillips, South Coventry.
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humor are companions, that sorrow is made lighter by jest, and jest is made beautiful by tender emotion. His graver poems show us his finest qualities When forty years old he began writing fiction, and in his first book, the "Autocrat of the Breakfast Table,"we find his best poems. He had great personal charms and magnetism for those who came in contact with him. The work of his riper years was grand. It was given to later generations of readers to see the tend erness of his best poems, and to pay their tribute to his memory. He was busy to the laSf
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h much in a lifetime. It is only Judy the works of others that we @ to acquire 8 modern education. nations learn from the experience
 nations?
 j, the seat of early civilization, ed for the manufacture of glass yrus, and it was there also that
 dations of mathematics and as-
 were laid. The Phoenicians
 ted this civilization and the al- 50 the Greeks, who developed 8 stem of philosophy. . e Roman conquests Egyptian civ !, Greek philosophy and Roman were spread over nearly all Europe. German and English refOrmations d the religion of all Europe, and inciple of freedom of worship Through France and Id, America has received much of Hest civilization.
 principle "that all men are created originating in France, forms the of our constitution. Rome and received the benefit of the early an civilization, but it was France tread it over the western continent.
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"A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT. , Il suffered terribly from roaring in my head during an attack of catarrh, and be- came very deaf, used Ely's Cream Balm and in three weeks could hear as we'll as ever.-A. B. Newman, Graling, Mich.
 One of my children had very bad dis. charge from the nose. Physicians pre-. scribed without benefit. After using Ely's Cream Balm short time the disease was cured.-O. A. Cary, Corning, N. Y.
 Price of Cream Balm is fifty cents.
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The Class Prophecy.
VIM. D. ROBERTS.

This paper assumes to be history of @ class reunion held ten years after gradua- tion. The writer, who came from a busy routine of newspaper work in the south, again greeted old schoolmates present, and exchanged "reminiscences of the ab- sent, making liberal display of prophetic foresight, or of imaginative power. The meeting is called to order by the presi- dent, Miss Clark, now practicing law in Boston. The peculiar tastes and habits of the different pupils as shown in school life was generally the basis of prognosti- cation as to future career. Most of the hits were best understood within the class, which generally enjoyed the good ,natured and harmless jests. Most of the ladies were mentioned as being yet single, in which particular the prophecy is prob ably at fault, unless the coming genera tion of young men is a particularly unap- preciative lot. For the reason that so many of the points made would not be understood by those outside the class, we do not copy to any great extent, but most of the class may wish the prophecy was an inspired one, for more than the average need of prosperity was promised them.
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CURE FOR HEADAoHE.--Asa remedy fol all forms of Headache Electric Bittert has proved to-be the very best. It effects permanent cure and the most dreaded habitual sick headaches yield to its influ ence. We urge all who are afflicted tc procure bottle, and give this remedy { fair trial In case of habitual constipa tion Electric Bitters cures by giving tht needed tone to the bowels, and few cases long resist the use of this medicine. Try it once. Large bottles only Fifty cents at E. K. Taft's Drug Store. 3
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Springfield Union: The big Y, telescope is expected to bring the l within fifty miles of Chicago. In case we may expect to hear of an movement for the annexation of the to the Windy City.
 Having used Chamberlain'sC c Cough edy in my family and found 1t to ffrst-class article, I take pleasure 1T ommending it to my friends. J. v. TER, Westport, Cal. For sale by W Lathrop, Stafford Springs; c. L. lips, South Coventry.
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Rev. Dr. Harrison of New York says the wheel has done much to level society. It did more in this direction before the safety was invented. ...
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It is small things that count in the tie of life. I have seen men get out elephants way without any trouble they had terrible struggle to get 8 flea.
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There is great danger in neglectin ic, Cholera and similar complaints. absolutely prompt and safe cure is in De Witt's Collie and Cholera cure D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L.. lips, South Coventry.
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How Will the china-Japan War Aid
 China7
GERTRUDE 0. wIGHTMAN.

6ERTRUDE C. WIGHTMAN.
 When Japan began throwing off the fet- ters of feudalism and torpor China was also experiencing the same awak ening inn pulse. Both took at about the same time the forward step of sending abroad young men to study foreign progress. But Japan carried out the idea, and gave these men opportunity to impart what they had learned, endeavoring to catch step with the rest of the world. Chinese only play ed at progress. She so opposed her for eign instructors that they had very little influence, and had no use for her boys when they. returned home. And in the war between the powers Japan, with one- twentieth of China's territory, and the same proportion as to population, has been victorious in every battle. China's greatest failing Is lack of patriotism. Her immense armies were made of men who had need of food, which position in the army would meet. The Japanese, on the other hand, were full of patriotism, and those not in the service were self-denying to add comforts to the soldiers life. Now by treaty China is obligated to open her ports Ito commercial relations with Japan and the rest of the world" So do- ing she will of necessity emerge from the shade of isolation, will come in contact with new ideas, and the superstitions of the past will vanish.
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Don't throw old shoes at bride. Make a neat package and send them to her three years after her marriage. They may be acceDtable
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Beauty in Nature.
M. E. FISK.


 eauty was lent to nature as the type
 eaven's unspeakable and holy joy,
 all perfection makes the sum of
 e heavens, "cl&d1n the beauty of
 sand stars,' afford us sublime pan
 a of grandeur and awakens rapture
 n our souls.
 earth, itself, is filled with beauty.
 s nestled away near the majestic
 ntains; rivers winding through the
 ys; plains whose vastness charms
 Pye; fields, forest-all seems the
 of beauty. Who can paint like na-
 True appreciation of nature is
 in many of us because our eyes
 ulled by our own selfishness and un-
 oped faculties, The love of the
 iful is 8 fine duality of the soul, and when it dies one of the principal avenues to the heart is cut of. But this love is the last to die, and often, when supposed to he dead, is awakened, to new life by some warm glow of beauty.
 
 beauty in nature? Not those whose hab- it's and modes of living are such that they have but little feeling above the brutes, but those who have lofty souls, deep feel ing, as fear, hope, joy, sorrow and love. Medieval and Modern Civilization.
 LEILA L. FOSTER.
 Travelling through Europe we see re- mains of former very different condition of society. The ancient castles crowning the hills and overlooking rivers, with tur. rets, battlements and meats for defense were the homes of feudal lords engaged in warning with neighboring lords, either in defense or in wrestling from the other some portion of his domain. Might was recognized as right, the strong oppressed the weak, and communities were made up of the lords of the castles and the servile vassals of each. Some of these lords were robbers, and levied upon passers through the country. To-day it is differ ent. Peaceful communities exist under the ruins of these ancient castles. The rivers flowing by are dotted with bridges, and float craft laden with merchandise and travellers through peaceful region. Tyranny and gross injustice has given way to scenes of prosperity and peace. Poverty and suffering, and ignorance, still exist, but the laboring man receives a consideration unknown in the feudal ages. The diffusion of knowledge has brought this happy change-has brought men to think for themselves, and to realize what are their rights. All men enjoy the same advantages, and he of humble origin, by hard labor and study, may arise, es- pecially in this-free country of the United States, to high position.
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oonntrv attraotive2 We hnve nrotect-

country attractive? We have protect i've tariff on many articles, but, as regards the raw material of beauty, we are free- traders. We never try to exclude that, and the result is our wealth of handsome women.
 But there is a growing tendency to "fastness." If we should stand on the street for Q moment and watch the pass ers-by, we might see-first, a young man, an eheminAte one; his long hair is part ed in the middle, and surmounted by small hat. His head is held in place by a very high collar. He wears a sack coat, and carries in one hand a cane and gloves, and in the other a cigarette. He meets a friend, and addresses him as "ChOlly, deah boy" Then he and Cholly
 He has passed. We laugh, we criti- else, we ridicule.
 But, hark! hear another young man approaching. He is surely courageous, for he is whistling Sweet Marie" Now he is coming around the corner, and we can plainly see-what! not young man, as we expected, but womanl She wears an ulster, a derby hat; she strides, has her hands in her pockets, and still con- tinues to whistle! She meets a girl friend, and, after greeting her, exclalms, "Say, old girl are you going to the foot ball game to-morrow?"
 And she, too, has passed.
 Now, since we have criticised the ef- teminate young man, why should we not with equal justice ridicule the masculine girl?
 have shown you the good character istics and the faults of the average young lady of to-day. I have told you what she ha hnun tn Question-what will make her the model girl? and again answer-Home. She must be taught that the most respected and brilliant woman of to-day is not the belle of the ball room, but, in the words of Ruth Ashmere, "the treasure of home and society,"" Mothers must regard nor als and intelligence, rather than dresses and bonnets.
 The Influence of Climate Upon Character.
 ELIZABETH F. sPRAGUE.
 As we look at the nations of the world to-day we notice that each has distinct i've trait of character. This difference is due largely to climatic influence.
 We can best understand these influ- ences by comparing the people who in habit opposite climates, taking the New England states and those of the south for our comparison. In the New England states the conditions are such that sa- gacity and industry were cultivated, also self-respect, self-restraint, and a consider tion for the rights of others. In the south, however, the mild, balmy air makes all classes inactive or indolent, and there Is a lack of ambition and fore thought. In the tropical countries man is slave to his passions, and with him the work of improvement is a great failure.
 Man develops his strongest qualities in temperate climate, while in the warmer regions he acquires smoothness, refine ment and broad range of feeling, and when the two results can be combined, we shall have the well-rounded man.
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Glass History. nnnnrrl rmnrn

The class of 'O5 comes before you with several interesting facts, perhaps the
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"I'm sorry we see so few chrysan mums now," she murmured. Thor so much poetry in them. J That's n ly a.popular error, ]" replied the man has no soul. People have gotten fn habit of thinking they are full of pe simply because they never get tleig cut.
 BUeKLEN's ARNIoA fSALYE z lle salve in the world for cuts. bruises. so ulcers, salt rheum, fevar sores, tel chapped hands, cllilb plains, corns, aIld skin eruptions, and positively cslF or no pay required. Guararteed 0 perfect satisfaction or money refug Price 25c. per box. Sold by . K.
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 Some time ago I was taken sick with 8 cramp in the stomach, followed by dia- rrhoea I took couple of doses of Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and was immediately relieved. l consider it the best medicine in the mar ket for all such complaints. l have sold the remedy to others and every one who uses it speaks highly of 1t. J.W. STRIoK- LER, Valley Center, Cal. For sale by W. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L.. Philips, South Coventry.
 No man to whom the title is applicable will ever object to being called a"grand old man," but probably the woman is not yet born who would like to be called a grand old woman"
 De Witt's Collie and Cholera Cure never disappoints, never fails to give immediate relief. It cures just as sure as you take it. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L.. Phillips, South Coventry.
 "Eben de wukman dat tuhn's out CT DO job" said Uncle Eben, ''am a heap mo- 'spectable dan de man dat doan' do nuf- fin, but looks on an make remah'ks"
 The most pleasant little pills for regula- ting the bowels are De Witts Little Early Risers. Cure sick headache and constf- patton. Small pill. Small dose. W. D.. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
 Perdita-"If you continue much longer to play poker with my father won't mar ry you" Jack Dashing-"H If your father continues to play poker much longer with me won't need to-"
 A REMARKABLE CURE of RHEUMATISM. Westminster, Cal, March 21, 1894.- Some time ago, on awakening one morn ing, I found that had rheumatism in my knee so badly that, as remarked to my wife, 1t would be impossible for me to at tend to business that day. Remembering that I had some of Chamberlain's Pain Balm in my store I sent for bottle and rubbed the afflicted parts thoroughly with 1t, according to directions, and within an hour was completely relieved. One ap- plication had done the business. It is the best hniment on the market and sell 1t under 8 positive guarantee. R. T. HARRIS For sale by w. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
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Called down The little feathers on the ducks.
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The Death Penalty. TERESA B. CLARK.

History tells us but little concerning the origin of the death penalty. It prob ably originated in r uncivilized tribes, though the compulsory suicide of Socra- tes, familiar to classic students, proves that it originated long before the time of Christ. At, first death punishment was inflicted in barbarous forms of torture, also for comparatively petty crimes, the evident purpose being to exterminate those with evil tendencies. The inven- tion of the scahfold first mitigated the se- verity of punishment, the first victim be- ing Maurice, son of a nobleman, who was hanged fOfsPiraey. Millions of lives have been sacrificed, but still there are crimi- nals. Petty crimes, as thieving and rob bery, did not increase when men were no longer put to death for committing them. In three states of the union capital pun ishment is entirely wiped out. As law abiding people manifest an increased ap- preciatiOn of the value of human life, the same feeling comes te7extend to the ol im- inal class. In Connecticut, where hang ing still goes on, the proportion of mur- ders to population exceeds that of states where hanging is abolished. We are a cruelty impatient people, and cry for re- venge on murderers. Innocent men are sometimes hung on circumstantial evil denceg Murderers should be imprisoned, with hard labor, for life. This would be no burden to the public, since the labor in prison makes them self-supporting.
 We should no longer deserve the oppro- bious title of 'tthe hanging nation of the world" ls
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BUSINESS pIREcToRY..

BUSINESS O4NEN4 4ONx xse .T H. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and Oo Dealer in Pianos and Organs, Mansfield, :" E. EATEN, 37 Wells-st., Hart 11o ford, Conn.,, Dye1ng and Carpet Beating Works. Miss M. I. Russell, agent, ,Stanord Springs DETER SHAHAN, Resident Ag't IL for Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.,, of New York. Residence, West-st., Stafford Springs d1y D F. TAYLOR, Dealer in Pianos, D Organs, and all kinds of Musical Merchan- disc. Wilmington Avenue.
 CURTIS l& JOHNSON, Arclli- O tects, Room 10, Goodwin Building, 228 Asy- lum Street, Hartford, Conn.
 T. A. Curtis Wm. D. Johnson. ~ H. KING, Attorney at Law Of 0s lice, NatI Bank building, room No.
 w. CHANDLER, Insurance and 9 Real Estate Agency, Stanford Springs. Or nce at residence on Westford Avenue. IT H. REED, Attorney at Law, office y in Stafford National Bank Building, East Maln-sC. s- TOHN G. WIGHTMAN, Carriage O Manufacturer. Repairing in all it's branches. A large stock of new and second-h hand work cons stantly on hand. Factory at Stafford Hollow. WTM. A. COMINS, Horse and OK w Shoeing, Machine Forgtngs and Repairing done to order. Also builder and repa1reT of all styles of Wagons South-st., Stafford Springs. WTM. WOBBECKE, Merchant w Tailor, Room 1, Warren's Block, Stafford Springs, Conn.
 A GENCY of Holland County Mutual A Fire Insurance Co. at J.. W. CHANDELIERS office at residence, Stafford Springs. .H S. STEVENSON, Attorney at 11s Law. Warren block, Stafford Springs. .N T. PRESTON, Councillor at 0: Law, Notary Public and Real Estate Agent, Wilmington, Conn.
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