The Press., 1895-11-21

attractions for the winter season. Satur- day evening the popular comedy, "Side- Tracked" will be presented by eompe- tent company. The Pittsburg Chronicle says:
 At the Geond wasseen for the first time in Pittsburg a comedy melodrama called ''Side- Tracked" The piece serves as a vehicle for the introduction of number of bright specialties, and as such it prob ably meets the requirements for which it was written. The tramp provOkes a great deal of fun. He is constantly getting in- to trouble, but in the end proves the truth of the old maxim that a noble heart oft beats under a ragged jacket. In the sec- ond act the tramp is side-tracked on the limited freight, and here an opportunity is afforded for the display of ingenious mechanical effects. A full train of cars crosses the stage and the tramp scrambles out of a box car while the train is in mo- tion. This scene called forth hearty ap- plause.
 The store of B. Asch & Sons, cloth ing dealers, was broken into Tuesday night and a quantity of clothing stolen. The thieves entered by removing pane of glass from side window. It was evil dent that there were two men concerned in the robbery, as two complete sets of old clothes were left in place of the new clothing taken away. The robbers were cool hands and took plenty of time to se- lect the finest quality of goods. They se- lected the best woolen underwear, were careful about the fit of their suits, and chose stylish overcoats. The proprietors do not think they took any clothing ex- cept what they wore away, but suspects that they took more or less small articles, such as handkerchlefs, jewelry and gloves. They left behind billy, cold chisel, and one or two other tools used in the business, which would seem to indicate that it was the work of professionals. There is no way of getting an accurate estimate of the loss, as small quantity of clothing is not missed from good sized stock. An unsuccessful attempt was made a few nights ago to enter Rich ard & Armstrong's market, a pane of | glass being taken out, but it is probable
 
 away, as no trace of them could be found. Saturday night, Nov. 9th, the store house of E. A. Buck & Co.'S was broken into and some of the contents stolen.
 Mary E., daughter of MT. and Mrs. John A. Bradley, died at her home after a short illness, Monday. The funeral was held yesterday forenoon.
 Business men would do we'll to burn at least one light in their stores during the night for time. Reports of burgla- ries come from many towns in the state, and Stafford Springs is no longer exempt. The night officer can see at a glance if all is right in store that has a light burn ing.
 There will be an entertainment, con- sisting of vocal and instrumental music, reading and photographic selections, at the Congregational chapel, next Tuesday evening, at 7.45 o'clock. With Miss Clara Jean Brunette, B. M., organist of the First Congregational church of Holyoke, as pianist, Miss Elizabeth Johnson of the Boston Conservatory of Music as reader, Frank Lasbury with photograph, beside good home talent, 8 good entertainmet is assured Immediately following the pro- gram there will be social, at which cake and chocolate will be served. Admission, % cts. children under 12 years, 15 cts.
 Miss Edith A. Page from Providence, R. E, IS visiting at s. F. Elarkas zz.s.
 Robert Fowle, who is to be the land- lord of the new Springs House, and e. c. Blakeslee of Waterbury, manager of the local electric light company, were in the borough Tuesday, and closed a contract for lighting the new hotel with electricity. It is expected that the hotel will be open for business about February 1st.
 Judge James F. Chamberlin was un- fortunate enough to loose a valuable watch that formerly belonged to his wife'e father, Asher Knowlton, while at the ded. ication of the Knowlton statue in Hart ford last week. A report has become current that the watch formerly belonged to Colonel Thomas Knowlton, but this is a mistake. MT. Chamberlin offers a re- ward of 1925 for it's recovery.
 Short calendar day for the December term of the superior court is set for Fri day, Nov. 29.
 Borough election comes the seconc Monday in December. The secret ballo will be used for the first time in a bor ough election in Stafford Springs at this meeting. There is a general feeling tha the present board of borough officials should be reelected for another year The work done under the direction of this board is very satisfactory to progressive citizens.
 HI. F. Wise is attending meeting O the vice presidents of the Connection State Firemen's Association at Bridgepor to-day.
 -MyrOn P. Yeomans of Andover, coun ty health officer, was in town this week and made his semi-annual examination o the records of births, marriages anC deaths.
 The new high school monthly is tC be called the Metropolis. The first issu, may be expected about Dec. 6. The birthday party at Grace churcl Tuesday evening proved unique anc successful affair. The society will clea 1858 as result. There were several pres ent 100 years old, if the amounts in tn little sacks could be relied on.
 Mrs. c. W. Lawton is visiting he > parents at Woonsoeket, R. I. -Rosanna Fisher, 15, daughter of Johl 3 Fisher, an employe of the Warren Woolel Company, caught her hand in the ma chinery last Thursday and was quite bad ly hurt. She was taken to the office O f Dr. Newton, who dressed the wound ether being administered by Dr, David