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HOW WORKERS LIVE.

An English health journal expresses great surprise at the quantity of food eat
 en by American as against English labor CTS. 1t Is very curious to see how differ- ent foods preponderate in the different in- dustries The textile worker in Europe will have 95 pounds of meat per annum for every 100 units of consumption, or say a quarter of pound of meat 8 day, while steel workers indulge in IA pounds for every 100 units. On the other hand, the weaver consumes more flour than the steel worker -275 pounds per 100 units instead of POS pounds. He also takes about Fl pounds of sugar more per 100 units, and dozen more eggs: of butter, lard and tea both take about the same, though both in tea and coffee the weaver & little exceeds the other. That is, the calling which demands the greater mus cular exertion, greater amount of nitro- genous food is required. On the European continent the consumption of wheat by workers is much less than in Britain. Even in the iron industry the German, with 16t pounds per 100 units, Is little more extravagant than the English weay- CT; while the Frenchman consumes only 573 pounds and the Norwegian 55t pounds. On the other hand, the latter consumes more flour and eggs, more than twice. as much of each. Their consumption of cof- fee, too, is large-14 pounds and 19 pounds respectively r6 to the Englishman's B pounds; but it must also be taken in the reckoning that tea does not appear in their accounts. But all these figures pale before the statistics of food consumption in America. The Illinois iron worker manages to consume 393 pounds of meat per 100 units, and though this is excess i've, 2063 pounds are put down as the av- craze of Pennsylvania, 197S pounds for Ohio, 1871 pounds for West Virginia, and 155 pounds for Tennessee. The average consumption of flour for the states is about 250 pounds, but voracious Illinois again comes to the fore with 366 pounds; and sugar, butter and eggs are every where more lavishly used than in Europe.
 Here, as in Europe, iron and steel indus tries are found to be more self-indulgent than other trades, but the expenditure here is far above that of even the most extravagant worker in Europe. Much of the food accounted foI in these figures is actually consumed, but large margin must be allowed for what is wantonly de- stroyed, and when the history of the waste of food products in the United States comes to be written it will contain some startling and not altogether pleas ant reading. Iron Age, Auy. 9, 1894.
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 The Strike of Dennis MOrarity.

''Where's your father, young man?' called voice over the alley fence.
 II don't know, sir ," answered the boy, who had just dumped down in the corner. of the little back yard small pile of coal which he had spent the entire morning picking up along the railway tracks.
 "Isn't he in the shop?''
 . "No, he's on the strike.''
 "Oh, well, then know just where to find him." answered the man. "'He's down at Jim Brody's place."
 The boy raised his head as though about to make some angry reply, and a hot flush mounted to his cheeks, but the next moment his head dropped and he re- mained silent while the man went his way. He know perfectly we'll what his errand was with his father. He was collector employed by number of the small trades men in that part of the city to look after outstanding bills. He had gone but q few rods, however, before he suddenly stopped, turned back, and approaching the fence, leaned over 1t, holding in his outstretched hand 8 paper. .'Here,' ? he said, e'I was going to try and collect on this, but 1 suppose it's no use if your fath- CT is on 8 strike, so I'll just write the word strike across it and turn it in. This is payday, but it's no use to try to collect of man who has nothing coming to him. Your mother couldn't do anything with this, reckon ?''-
 "No, sir" answered Dennis, with a tremor of something in his voice, 1t may have;been shame, it may have been fear, it may have been indignation but If you don't mind letting mo have 1t X he continued, '.I'll see what can De done. rather than have 1t turned in as worth- less. 7
 If you could man age to pay something on il, z said the man, as he turned on hie heeIto leave, sof coufse it would save yonr credit otherwiss Idon't know what the result will be- These store eepera can't carry forever customers who don,t pay anything on then aocoants
 r sssass pau A44y V te agaInsin the corr q the ard. scanning the Fords ore written across the s Mprar
 rneat
 Yes, ' he ref ted to himself bitterly, j, esout that doesn explain 1t. Father has had enough coming in every month to pay this bill and all the rest, but he spends it over at Jim Brody's.' And then he fumbled in his vest pocket and was re- warded in his search by fishing out a stub of lead pencil. He glanced first at the paper and then at the pencil, and then laying the former upon his knee, began to scrawl some characters upon it, with 8 patient persistence which made it evident he was not as familiar with the process of writing as the man who had written above it. But when he had completed his effort, and glanced at 1t, there stood out in legible, if not in beautiful charac- ters, underneath the word "strike," the word "saloon."
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A BAD STELLA certain congressman, no matter who he is, except that he is not a western man, was making up list of towns in the neighborhood of Philadel- phia, where he was going to make some campaign speeches previous to November 6, 1894. After he had made it out to his satisfaction, he handed the list to his sec retary to copy. The secretary, who is pretty shrewd politician himself, ran his eye down the column.
 "What's the matter with Trenton ?" he asked in some astonishment.
 "Nothing," replied the member, some what astonished himself. "Why?" "You've got it marked N. G." ...-'
 "I guess not," protested the member in doubt.
 "Well, look at it for yourself" and the secretary handed the list to him.
 He looked at it, and there in plain let ters he found "Trenton, N. c. ''.. ''>H.''E,,
 Then he laughed confidently, almost de- risively.
 "That's all right, my boy" he said, with commiserating consideration, "the N. c, you are thinking about is not the N. G. I've got there"
 "Is that so ?" said the dazed secretary.
 "Of course not" laughed the congress man, "mine's Trenton, New Gersey," and the secretary said "Oh," and let the con- gressman go on thinking it was all right.
 Hartford Courant: There is growing feeling that the income tax will not be en- forced. May be this is only another il- lustration of the way Americans have of becoming indifferent to things as, soon as the novelty wears off, but many shrewd observers hereabouts look for; the. wreck ing of the scheme somehow. The theory is very general that it is unconstitutional , and that one or another of the points raised in the Moore suit will prove ef- ably laid upon it's ex-post facto quality. The law was passed about July, but the . tax that it lays covers the whole of the t year 1894; that is, it applies to incomes t received six months before the, law went 1 effect. If that is possible, then the whole l of 1893 might as justly have been includ- D ed, and, if that, then the whole decade
 back to 1884,. Some people get the idea
 that only the rich are hit, but-if corpora f tions that are taxed deduct the tax from 6 their dividends, then small stockholders d whose income isn't anywhere near $4, ,000 t will be taxed, although theoretically no r income pays that is below $4,000. The r whole thing is crude, mixed and awkward ? Good lawyers differ fatly as to how 1t :. should be construed. There's a lot of 6 trouble ahead, if the effort ever is made
 to enforce it. ~se
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THE EVOLUTION OF A BONNET.

How it happened is unknown to the writer, but in some way one of those en- blems of vanity and barbarian that the ladies long ago discarded, common wire hustle of prodigious size, found its way into a large barrel of clothing sent to a missionary for distribution among some of the poorest and most ignorant negroes of the south.
 An elderly negro named Nose Jackson happened to be present when the barrel was opened, He had nearly "baker's dozen" of half-naked children and some of the clothing was given him for them. The hustle aroused little indignation in the missionary and she threw ''the thing aside, when Uncle Nose picked it up and asked if he could have 1t.
 "Oh, yes," said the missionary, uSt9k67' it along with you. Perhaps you can make some use of the wires in it'
 The next Sunday Mrs. Nose Jackson appeared at the little mission church in bonnet that was the envy and despair of all the sisters present, and matter of no little surprise and dismay to the mission ary. After church the missionary made it convenient to take Mrs. Nose Jackson and say to her.
 See here, Mrs. Jackson, where did you get that dreadful bonnet?"
 Wy, laws, Miss Jones, made dis yer bonnet my own self, an nebbah spent no money on it. De trimmin'S I had in de house an de frame was de one what come in de bar'l de good ladies in de norf sent an you done glib hit to Nose fo' me, an mighty 'bliged is fo' hit" Detroit Free
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Studying to Please.

Sharp Nosed Woman-Seems to me your papers all too high priced.
 Wall Paper Dealer-This is the entire line of samples of the biggest faSctory in America, madam, and guarantee the prices to be as low as any in the market,
 Haven't you got something cheap er?''
 Surely you don't want anything cheaper than cents a double roll?'
 ''Is that the cheapest you've got?''
 "It is."
 1T wish you had something for about cents ''
 (Yelling through the speaking tube)- Harris, send up sample of butchers wrapping paper. believe on my soul Mrs. Hetty Greens Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1895-01-10

< DID You EVER try Electric Bitters as for your troubles? If not, get a bottle now and get relief. This medicine has been found to be. peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Female Com plaints, exerting wonderful direct infiu- ence in'giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have Loss of Appetite, Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and Strength are guaranteed by it's use. Large bottles only fifty cents at B. K. Taft's Drug Store. 3
The Press., 1895-01-10

: Hartford Courant: This general as- sembly is going to be watched as no gen. eral assembly was ever watched before. Every man in it is going to be under the vigilant observation not merely of the newspapers but of his own neighbors at home-those who voted for him and those who voted against him. The records made this winter are going to stick for life. "There is nothing covered that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be. known. That which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the ,housetops. The warning is an old one; it is not yet out of date.
The Press., 1895-01-10

Carlton Cornwell, foreman of the Ga- zette, Middletown, N. J., believes that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy should be in every home. He used it for cold and 1t effected speedy cure. He says: "It is indeed grand remedy; can recom- mend 1t to all. have also used it for WhoOping cough, with the best results. 25 and 90 cent bottles for sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phil lips South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-01-10

CHAMBERLA1N's, COLO, CHOLERA AND D1ARRHGA REMEDY.- This is the best medicine in the world for bowel con- plaints. It acts quickly and can always be depended upon. When reduced with water it is pleasant to take. Try it, and like many others: you will recommend it to your friends. .25 and 50 cents per bot tie. Fol sale by-W. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
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N. Y. Sun: In a conversation held some time after the civil war between Mir. Tilden and a gentleman who had been 8 conspicuous citizen of a seeding state, the southern gentleman said that the democratic party appeared to be per manently disabled and broken down. MT. Tilden's reply was characteristic and most interesting:
 "It seems to be broken down at pres ent," he said, land it is broken down. Yet 1t will come up again, and it will once more gain control of the government. But this situation will not be permanent. In order to come into power, the democ- racy must have the support and assist ance of the southern states; and that support and assistance may very soon prove to be it's ruin. The southern states will insist upon ruling the democracy ut terly, and being poor, they will try to foist into the democratic program ideas and measures contrary to all democratic principles. Against this the whole coun- try will protest. The United States will never consent to be governed by the south or by such southern ideas. The democ. racy. will be voted down; and then its last situation will be worse than the first
The Press., 1895-01-10

A Waterbury saloon keeper has been fined $125 for allowing minors to loiter in his place of business.
The Press., 1895-01-10

stTRUsT THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED. ."-Ca- tarrh caused hoarseness and difficulty in speaking. I also to 8 great extent lost hearing. By the use of Ely's Cream Balm dropping of mucus has ceased, voice and hearing has greatly improved. .--J. W.Da yidson attorney at law, Monmouth, Ill.
 l used Ely'sC Cream Balm for catarrh and have received great benefit. Ibelieve it 8 safe and certain cure. Very pleasant to take. Wm. Frazer, Rochester, N. Y.
 Price of Cream Balm is fifty cents.
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Cor. Palmer Journal: Mrs. William N. Flynt, of Monson, entertained her Sunday school class of ladies on New Years day, as has been her custom for a nnmber of years. Mrs. Flynt is a most charming hostess, and it is great pleas ure to be invited to her home. This was the twelfth annual reception to the class, and all but one were present. This is quite 8 famous class, having been orig mated 39 years ago by Mrs. Flynt's broth CT, George Converse, who was it's teacher until he left town. Mrs. Flynt's brother in-law, CIV. Holmes, Jr., then took the class, he turning it over to it's present teacher when he was made superintendent of the Sunday school 12 years ago. Some of the original members of g years ago are still attending.
The Press., 1895-01-10

~ HI. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and
 Os Dealer in Pianos and Organs, Mansfield,
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~ T. PRESTON, Counsellor at M: Law, Notary Public and Real Estate Agent, Wilmington, Conn.
The Press., 1895-01-10

l. Al iGENCY of Holland County Mutual
 1A Fire Insurance Co: at J. W. CHANDELIERS office atreSdence, Westford-aV., Stafford Springs
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COAL1 
 Every kind and size needed.
IUMBER1

Of every kind, and in any form to suit
 your need.
 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 Roofng5 to any shingle, and better than tin or iron.
 Call and see me for prices. I meet all cOmpetition
 Qeave Orders and Pay Bills at Andrew Whit On's StOre.}
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'The Buffalo Express" says a boy of that city who was asked to write out what he considered an ideal holiday dinner menu evolved the following: .f.-' Furst COrse, E. MinCe Pie. =-- b.- Second COrSe, Pumpkin pie and turkey. Third CorSe, Lemon pie, turkey and cranberries.
 Fourth Corse, . eustard pie, apple pie, chocolate cake and plum
 pudding.
 Dessert,
 ;; Pie '-
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Number Al.
LOCAL TOPICS.
Penned and scissOred.

E -Selah Ashley Brown, one of the old est residents of Bolton, died Dec. 31. He was native of Mansfield and was nearly 88 years old. He was democrat and represented Bolton in the legislature of 1870. A wife and four children survive him. His wife, who is more than ST years old, was granddaughter of Sarah Trum- bull and grandniece of Jonathan Trum- bull.
 At the annual meeting of Ellington grange the following officers were elected: M., Orson West; L., Ida T. Kibbe; s., Robert Wood; AS, Robert Hyde; chap, Sarah Hyde; treas, Stephen I. Johnson i; sec., Geo. Knowles; Pomona, Josie Pin ney; Flora, Lottie Thrall; Ceres, Edith Snow; L. A. s., Annie s. Wood; G. K, Dwight Bradley.
 Flight Days Out," by I'M. A." we have reason to guess is confession" of M. A. Richardson, of Chicago. It is a neat little book, illustrated, written, as the author says, "not at the suggestion of worthy friends, who were longing for a few lines of composition" but as pas time for the writer. And so pleasantly Is the story of an outing told that it's read ing is made a pastime. Four gentlemen went on a trip to the Mackinac and Lake Superior. They went for a good time, had it, and the book tells how, in well written text and we'll made illustrations. They fished, hunted, sympathized CD with each others mishaps,. made the best of everything, and so of course their adven- lures are worth hearing of. And the book tells them in a racy manner.
 Warren Lodge, F. and A. M., of South Coventry, has elected the following officers: w. M., w. F. Judd; s. w., J. c. Rogue; J. w., w. 0. Ravens; treas urer, w. c. Latimer; secretary, D. O.. Long; S. D., c. L. Rood; J. D., A. E.. Harmon; tyler, A. F. Mastin; stewards, w. P. Rose, A. B. Porter.
 The condition of Loren Bosworth of Eastford has been investigated by Agent Thrall of the Humane Society with the result that the society will endeavor to have a conservator appointed over him. "Old Man Bosworth," ;" who is also known as the Eastford hermit, ? is over 80 years of age, and lives in weather-beaten barn in Eastford, which affords him little, if any, protection from the cold. He has as his companions two old horses, as starved and helpless as himself. He never has a fire, nor has he sufficient clothing. As he | is possessed of a little property, the se- lectmen of Eastford have refused to take care of him, but so many complaints were received by Agent Thrall that he deter Emined to investigate the case. He die lowered that in the fall the old man had cooked a large quantity of soup in huge cduldron. This soup had been frozen and now, when he wishes food, he chops some of this ice-soup, and, taking 1t into his barn, allows it to melt in a tin basin This, together with a few herbs, is his only sustenance. The old man, who is un questionably of unsound mind, has mum Der of children living in the vicinity, but none of them ever visit or aid him in any
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WM. A. COMINS, Horse and OK
 w Shoeing, Machine Forgtngs and Repairing done to order. Also builder and repairer of all styles of Wagons. South-st., Stafford Springs.
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saEEss DIRECTORY

IT D. PATTEN, 37 Wells-st. Hart 1 ford, Conn, Dyeing and Carpet Beating.
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IGN H. KING, Attorney at Law. Of- I NJs tice, NatI Bank building room Nos2.
The Press., 1895-01-10

TOHN G. WIGHTMAN, Carriage O Manufacturer. Repairing in all it's branches. A large stock of new and secondhand work con- stantly on hand Factory at Stafford Hollow.
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DETER SHAIIA N Resident Ag't
 A for Metropolitan Life Ins CO. of New York. Residence, West-st., staff0rd Springs d1y
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

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wharf for Matto1 creek and Intervening landings
every Tuesday, Thursday ana Saturday ut PM.
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