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The Press., 1895-07-18
LEGIsLATIvE po1NGs.

The general assembly passed bill f1ning anybody $20 who shall expose for sale or have in his possession with intent to sell, use or explode any firecracker made of other explosive than gunpowder. This action arose from the fact that many persons were maimed on the Fourth by the use of dynamite f1recrackers. The inheritance tax bill was passed. Both houses passed bill making October 15 legal holiday, to be known as Lin- coin day. The general assemblyhad pre- viously refused to pass a bill making Lincoln's birthday, Feb. 12, legal holi- day on account of the proximity to Wash ington's birthday, February g. A reso- lution was adopted instructing the secre- tary of the state to procure a portrait of Governor Coffin and place it on the walls of the state library. Among other acts which have been possed the more important include:
 That no electric, cable or horse cars shall cross steam roads at grade, and no steam road shall cross electric, cable or horse railroad at grade.
 Extending the powers and duties of the bank commissioners, to building and loan associations.
 Repeating section 699 of the general statutes concerning judgment by justices of the peace on personal knowledge.
 Increasing bonds of county commits sioners from $5, ,000 to $10,0OO.
 Increasing the bond of county treasur- CTS from $5,0OO to $10,000. Amending an act concerning education, no church property to be taken for school purposes when there is church on any part of the land, without consent.
 In convictions of law relating to spirit uous and intoxicating liquors, county treasurer to be given record of convic- tions.
 Abolishing days of grace. Amending the establishing of fund for the benefit of disabled and meritoriOus policemen; this relating to those having become prematurely blind.
 Concerning rooms and tenements used for immoral purposes; heavy penalty for renting them for immoral purposes.
 School visitors and town committees prohibited from being employed as teach CTS.
 Authorizing selectmen to spend $6OO annually TOT tne ueCecIlOn ana pFOSecu- tiOn of crime.
 Prohibiting wilful injury to and aban- donment of locomotives and cars on rail- roads and street railways, or fraudulent evasion of payment of fare.
 Providing alimony to the wife pending the determination of suit for divorce. Raising the age limit for the employ ment of children from 13 to IA.
 That mileage and communication tickets shall be good on Sunday trains as on week days.
 For compulsory education of children prior to the age of IA
 Making fees of sheriffs $5 per day for actual attendance in court, and $3 for deputies.
 Leaving it optional with the governor to order out the militia for spring parade.
 Regulating the employment of conviots
The Press., 1895-07-18
A BAD HERITAGE.

Jimmy Logue is a noted all-round crook, whose reputation extends all over the country, and who is now in Moyamensing prison, where he is detained as witness in the-.case against young Cutair for the murder of Johanna Logue. His mother, who died recently in St. Louis, in letter to her son, after telling him of the sorrow he had caused her, added:
 "Neither our folks nor you have ever known theTreason which believe to have been your ruin. They know your father and myself to have been respectable and honest. was particularly careful in rais- ing you, for reasons only known to my self. But in spite of all you have been a desperate blow to me when you were first sentenced.
 But knowing what I do cannot feel hard toward you, for it is now my firm be- lief that l myself, your poor old mother, am responsible for your bad and unlawful habits. Just before you were born your father was drinking much more than was
The Press., 1895-07-18

The great meeting of the Christian En- deavor societies in Boston during the present week while an interesting fact in itself is still more interesting as an index of the times. The organization of these bodies in so many parts of the country is but part of common movement. The Y. M. c. A. is another part of this move ment. Any impulse which shows itself so widely must have it's causes deep in the wants of human nature. It is first of all a tribute to the power of the christian sentiment which moves the young men and the young women to enlist in so wide spread and powerful combination. No scoffing infdelity can brow-beat or laugh out of existence so deep and universal a sentiment. The christianity which is be- hind this vast assembly in Boston is a vital and powerful moral stimulant. It has it's roots in the de- pest convictions of the best minds of the country. It is the preserver of our land and all it's best and most sacred customs and institutions. It is the foundation upon which rests ulti- mately everything which is worthy and holy in our modern civilization. And there is another reflection which is even of still greater value than this. This movement indicates the substantial unity of the different bodies of christians. Peo- pie cannot long remain apart in sentiment who meet to promote common practical aims. These hosts arc gathered, as we understand it, for counsel as to the best methods of advancing the practical inttu- ence of christianity. There are repre- sentatives ill their ranks from all the evangelical denominations To the eye of philanthropy no more pleasing or hope full sight could possibly be presented. We wish them God speed in their great Endeavor, free, as it is, from sectarian- ism, and broad as the brotherhood of man,
The Press., 1895-07-18
DINNERS IN FRISCO.
CURIOUS COSMOPOLITAN RESTAU.
 RANTS ON THE COAST.

One May Dine In the Manner of Differ
 ent Country Every Night In the Week.
 Dirty Italian Restaurant on the Water
 Front That Is Very Popular.
 One of the features of cosmopolitan Ban Francisco is it's restaurants. Every foreign colony boasts of place where it's native cooking can be had, and ad- venturous San Franciscans who care to look these places up can dine in the manner of a different country every night in the week. If an elaborate Chi nese dinner, with it's numberless impos- sible courses, each accompanied by sweetmeats, proves unattractive, a Ha- waiian dinner, with poi and salted fish, can be had by walking few blocks. For those who like highly spiced din- ners there are the Italian and Spanish restaurants to choose from, and for those with small appetites, who look for nov city in service, there are the Turkish restaurants, with their unpronounceable dishes and delicious coffee.
 The most popular of the foreign res- taurants are the Italian. There are sev- eral of these scattered about the Latin quarter, which are much trequented by San Franoiscans on account of the excel lence of the cooking. Most of them are dirty, very dirty, as to floors and walls, and the Italians are not oversqueamish regarding the table linen. When party of Americans enter, however, there is 8 general shuf1le among the walters to se- cure the service of the table and the prospective tip. The question of prece- denoe being settled, the wine stained tablecloth is whisked off and replaced by one not always newly laundered or else suspiciously damp.
 These restaurants are rarely on the main streets and have to be approached through dark alleys. One situated be- hind the county jail occupies the back room of small Italian grocery store. In going there one is reminded of dark deeds and sharp stilettos, but the din- her is worth the journey. The chef of this place is famous for cooking Italia rini," paste made by himself and cut in strips and cooked with a sauce made of tomatoes, spices and mushrooms. It is extremely rich and very peppery, but all Italian dishes are strongly dashed with chili peppers.
 The dinner is attended with great ceremony, A bottle of their sour claret is served with each dinner. Every Ital- ian drinks about two quarts of it with his dinner, so the bottle supply some- times rms short In this event tho waiter goes to the bar, fills an empty bottle from a demijohn, drives in cork, and then carries the bottle to the table where it is needed, sometimes four feet from the bar. and impressively produo-
The Press., 1895-07-18

Never judge a person by outside ap- pearances. A shabby coat may enwrap newspaper publisher, while a man wear ing high-toned plug hat, and sporting gold-headed cane, may be delinquent subscriber.
 If you would have an abundance of dark, glossy hair if you would have clean scalp, free from dandruff and irri- tating humors, or if your hair is faded and gray, and you would have it's natural color restored, use Ayers Hair Vigor. It s unquestionably the best dressing.
 Jack-"I say, Charlie, why do you wear that yachting cap? You never go on a yacht"
 Charlie Well, old man, suppose do it for the same reason you carry pocket book"
 De Tanque (nervously)-Well, Pm fine fellow to go fishing. I've forgotten the most important thing. Old Soak (equally nervous -W-w-what is it? De Tanque-The bait. Old Soak (greatly re- lieved) )-Oh, thought it was the bottle.
The Press., 1895-07-18

at the state prison. They shall not be employed in the manufacture or prepara- ton of any drugs, medicines, food, tobac- co, etc.
 That blind male persons, 21 years old, and able to read raised letters, may be made voters.
 Prohibiting the mutilation of horses by docking their tails.
 Providing for the attachment of liquor licenses for debt.
 Exempting soldiers, sailors and marines from payment of licenses for buying, sell ing or vending goods, wares or merchan- disc.
 Authorizing the granting of long ser- vice medals by the commander in chlef to the Connecticut National Guard.
 Regulating materially hospitals and the boarding of infants, and providing for the official record thereof.
 That persons convicted of crime during minority shall not be made voters.
 For enlargement of soldiers home at Noroton.
 For the establishment of a state re- formatory.
 For good country roads, by which the state, county and town share the cost.
 For the abolishment of narrow tires on truck and heavy wagons.
 Against the manufacture or sale of adulterated food products.
 To prevent the perpetration of fraud upon aliens.
 For the inspection of milk for the pro- tection of the public health.
 Raising "age of consent" to sixteen yeals.
 Regulating proceedings in writs of ha- beas corpus. ..
 Exempting from taxation hospitals re- ceiving state aid.
 For the prevention of corrupt practices in legislation (anti-lobby bilD.
 That bounty claims against towns shall not be barred by the statute of limitations.
 That an asylum for incurable children, etc., shall not be established in town without the assent of the selectmen.
 For secret ballot vote on the license question.
 Allowing the state board of charities to provide family homes for neglected children.
 The inheritance tax bill, passed during the last hours of the general assembly, died through the medium of 'pocket veto." The act levied tax of of one cent. upon all inheritanees exceeding $1O,OOO in value, and repealed the exist ing collateral inheritance law. In expla- nation of his not signing the bill, Gov ernor Coffin said that he was entirely op- posed to taxing legacies to lineal descend ants, or wives, brothers and sisters. The much-criticised collateral-inheritanc law remains upon the statute book.
The Press., 1895-07-18
Hairs Six Feet Long.

Iu 1880 Philip Hansen, planter re- siding near Corinth, Miss, was believed to be the possessor of the longest beard of any man ill the world. He is said to have sent the Washington Anthropo- logical society singlo hairs pluckod from his chin which measured 72 inches in length.
The Press., 1895-07-18
RELIGIOUS READING.

At one of the Boston Endeavor meet ings Dr. William Hayes Ward of the "In- dependent" spoke, as he is we'll quail fled to do, on the religious press. Among other things he said:
 There are bad religious papers, and chief of all is the paper that is too anxious to make living for it's owner to be inter ested in the kingdom of God. The chief fault, the one damning fault, in relig- ious paper is that it does not care much for the kingdom of God. Thank heaven, we are passing out of the age of sectarian- ism. Christians now forget their sects in their love for the church of the living God. They will do this more and more. For the present we must have denomina- tions, and our denominations must have their religious paper. And you and 1 are born and converted and work in denomi- nations, but our papers, whether denomi- national or not, must not make the king dom of God bend about their denOmina- ton. For this reason l thank the good Providence that has led you to cling to this undenominational society. Your wise religious paper will understand the signs of the time, and will make your denomi- nation the servant, not the master, of the church.
 One thing more about your religious paper. Don't read it when you ought to be studying your Bible. Read first, Sam uel or Hebrews through at sitting, as you would read newspaper or novel. Did you ever sit down and read your New Testament through, or run it over, just to see what it teaches on inspiration, or the human nature of our Lord, or why Christ came into the world? Don't imag- inc that when you read a verse or a chap ter out of it's connection that you are studying the Bible. You are probably getting false view of it. That way of reading the Bible would teach you that women must not speak in your meetings. It is the spirit, not the letter of the Bible that allows and commands it. 1 wish there were not so many of our religious papers that are crazy litel alists in their teachings about the Bible. This literal ism applied to healing, and especially to prophecy, is one of those things that makes bad papers, and it is allied to the fear of scientific and critical study
The Press., 1895-07-18

A PIoNEER's RECoMMENDATIoN.-M J. w. Venable, of Downey, a pioneer of Los Angeles County, Cal, says: 'WhPn- ever am troubled with a pain in the stomach or with diarrh9a l use Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. have used it for years, know it to be reliable remedy, and recommend it to every one." For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phil lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-07-18

remedies and doctors with but little or no re- lief, I persuaded her to try Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Gold en Medical Discovery
 She was so out of heart, she returned the answer that it would be like all the rest-of no good; ; but on my account, she said she would try it, SO l got one bottle each: and before she had used half of a bottle she felt
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her, and she has continued to improve ever Rince, and now thinks it the most wonderful remedy on earth for her sex, and recommends it to all suffering females. She has not been so well in ten yt4,lrs.
 write this without any solicitation and with free, good will, so that you may let all who may suffer know what it has done for her" Sold by medicine dealers everywhere.
The Press., 1895-07-18

Associated Press dispatch: Connecti- cut is the banner state at the c. E. con- vention. First Connecticut leads in numhcr-moro than 3, 100 delegates. Be- sides this she brings over Massachusetts borders representatives from the first To- cal union of the Christian EndeavOr so- ciety, the oldest member of the society living to-day, veteran of S2 years, and the first c. E. banner that natures breath ever waited. Then, too she has juvenile representatives as young as years, and pretty girls in great numbers. Now Haven sends the largest number ot any city or town in the state, 300 Bri lge- port came in for 175, and Hartfor l, " ri den, New Britain and Manchester also sent large del, gations.
 CHINESE GENTLEMEN AND VIRTUOsos.- You must know that the Chinese are far more commonly virtuoso than we. And a Chinese collector is a real connnisseur He has no idea of beauty-cxcept to eye it suspiciously as probably of Japanese or other foreign origin; all he wOrships is age. And mark this most curious trait -antiqucs of their own country oily. What a conservatism boast of this The Chinese scholar and viriuoso has the pro- fOundGst admiration for his own cOuntry's ancient literature and art He will not deign to havc anything foreign or new on his shelves. 1 think this is somewhat of 1cbuke to us, hunting for relics of every country but our own. It puts us on the stand of nous veauX riches.
 Don't think that a Chinaman spends nothing on his collection. He will outbid the vulgurest millionaire in the world for d genuine old bronze porcelain. His col lection is not built up in day by whole sal commissioners given to dealers. His is bought piece by piece, as opportunity an,. finances allow. The collection made by a single mans lifetime is nothing. You will see pieces in his ca dialogue bought by father and grandfather, and remote an- cestols. They are heillOoms They are passed down from father to son. They arc the mark of education and noble birth because tho only nobility there is educa- tion and official rank, and noble birth is being the descendants of ancestors who have held office and taken degrees. An heirloom of d choice bit of porcelain proves education and wealth in the purchaser Does this not make you feel rather new with your two-penny fans and plates on the wall ?- Temple Bur.
The Press., 1895-07-18
Had Held Out Remarkably.

Mrs Houser-I suppose you'll be sur prised to hear that Mrs. Tunglash's s mind is completely gone,
 Houser-Not bit. I've heard her give Tunglash piece of it so often I've wondered at it lasting as long as it has. Buffalo Courier
The Press., 1895-07-18

The most pleasant little pills for regula- ting the bowels are De Witt's Little Early Risers. Cure sick headache and consti- patton. Small pill. Small dose. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Covon4rv
The Press., 1895-07-18

Among the numerous persons who have been cured of rheumatism by Chamber lail's Pain Balm, mention should be made of Mrs Emily Thone, of Toledo, Wash. who says: Il have never been ablo to procure any medicine that would relieve meof rheumatism like Cham beriail's Pain Balm. have also used it for lame back with great success. It is the best lini- nrent have ever used, and take pleas ure in recommending it to my friends. :" For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry
The Press., 1895-07-18
CURES SE7ET7E

M. ". SCoTT, ESQ. of the U. s. Marshall's Office, AttGntG, G0.. writes: For many years my wife has been 8 constant sufferer from indigestion, sick headache, nervous pros tration and all other complaints that the fe- male sex is heir to, and, after trying many
The Press., 1895-07-18

In summer weather refreshing drink is root beer. It's popularity is demon- strated by the large sales in all sections. The Charles E. Hires Company, whose reputation is almost worldwide, has pre- pared a carbonated root beer, bottled in the finest manner, ready to drink. All trouble of mixing and bottling is avoided and delicious beverage is at the demand of the purchaser. Placed ill the ice-chest for an hour, the beer is cooled and reaches 8 stage of perfection that is most satisfac- tory to the thirsty. This innocent, hot weather drink finds it's way into all homes, but in no case is it so pleasing as in the bottled form of the Charles E. Hires Com pany. It is sparkling, delicious and as tempting as champagne.
 Steamship Clerk-Do you want a sa- loon passage?
 ColonelW interblossom (from Kentucky Well, I should say 1 did. You didn't suppose l would go any other way, did you?
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Sin has many tools, but lie is han dle which fits them all. -Holmes.
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BUCKLEN's 'ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c. per box. Sold by B. K. Taft.
 Have you ever loved another?
 Yes, of course; did you think I'd prac- tice on nice girl like you?
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" H. HEWETT, House. Sign and
 w Fresco Painter, Plain and Ornamental Paper Hanger and pecorator-P Painter, KaIso- mining and White-washing. By day or contract. All work guaranteed. Send postal card or call Shahan's block, Stafford Springs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
THE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago Dec. % (SpecisD.-Wsll Street liquidated
vas, amount Of long wheat here to-day. think
high as 100000 bush. The selling. which recog
nized as Wall Streets through few houses, all
rriyaie-wire concerns The security panic made every
body tmid this and the liquidation together cost the
price &c q bush May. which closed Thursday at SOC
opened at 5ss.c sold low 57c and closed az 57i2Q
b7Lc The Generalization OF stocks the extraordinary
money rate and the New-York liquidation the con-
siderations There important buying FOR long ac
count Armour took some the break did Pardridge
so did holders puts Ii all 70 shorts There
was nothing situation 10 much affect prices
certainly much 10 bring about rally. cables Were
not SeabOard Ceaiances small, only eSoOO
bush in all Minneapolis and Duluth had 729 cars, against
$50 week. and 21l last year. There was
some cash the break-New York claimed
loads. sales here amounted about
Councilman Day Schwartz-Dupee, Kennett Hopkins. Nc
Inyre Nardwell & Co. and Walker Wrenn. Everybody
feels the wheat now depends on the stock market
temporarily
Corn. ali things considered. decidedly firm. 1t lost
only 3.4.c, December closing 25c, January 2Ji2c
a x15sc. There long interest to
Professionals already all short the
tgy was inclined sell The sample markets were
kept firm The weather wet. promising smaller
NOV Receipts light-33O today 2J
estimated Saturday. Professionals inclined
10 cover on to-day's weakness Cudahy led in this.
Oats acted did December closed where II did
Thursday. i6s.c May closed 9c sellers isc under
Thursday. The situation precisely similar
money panic PORK closed l2.c under Thursday lara
ri2IiOc under. There big day though, and
there panicky feeling. Hog receipts were light
the estimate for Saturday 0Vo Prices were
On tie curb put. MAY closed 5s.c; calls.
6szc. Puts May closed at c; calls. at 2''sc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
THEY RAN LIKE REAL NICE.

CONSERVATION AMONG WOMEN SHOPPERS IN
s1XTH-AVE. CAUSED BY AN ASSAULT
ON A TOY VENDER.
Policeman Leiber, of the jefferson Market Court
SQUAD. yesterday afternoon arrested Anthony kor-
Der twenty-four years old, of NO $50 west Sin
feminist on a warrant that had been issued TO
Annie Brill twenty-five years Old of No JIG Ell
dridge-st by Magistrate Kudlich in jefferson Mar
ket Court According to Clyde h. Ames. OF NO l'2
Amsterdam-ave. and NJ. Levy. of No. 40 knicker-
bocker-ave Mrs. Brill standing in front OF
Hills store in Sixth-ave near Seventeenth-st SELL
ing artificial mice when Korber. who occupies some
position Of authority the place. was much an
moved by her letting the mice dange from strings
IN front of possible customers of the store The
two witnesses said that Xorber losing patience. ran
ont 10 the curbstone and struck the woman vio-
lent blow In the breast The force OF the blow stag
gered the woman. and in trying to save herself from
falling she dropped the box she was holding, Wnich
contained over fifty artificial mice The force OF the
fall released the toys, and they ran across the
Sidewalk so realistically that the many women shop
pers that were passing were led 10 believe they
we're real and a display of hosiery was the result
When arragned in court kor9er denied that ne
had struck the woman. He said that he had only
pushed her away. Ames, Levy and Mrs. Bril- all
swore that she had received violent blow IN the
breast, and Magistrate Kudlich fined korber $40.