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The Press., 1895-09-05
A Timely Convention.

In one sense, we suppose, the meeting of this national convention of the Ro- man Catholic temperance societies in New York City at this particular time must be assignedi to the category of happy acci- dents. The place and the date were chO- sen, as we understand it, before Theodore Roosevelt hung up his hat in the Mulber- ry street headquarters, brushed the dust of the laws, and began making municipal history.
 Is there another American city in which this convention could have attracted the attention and exerted the influence this summer that it is attracting and exerting in New York; Assuredly not. Within a fewtmonths New. York has become the conspicuous battlefield, and the eyes ot the whole country are turned there. New York is, largely, Roman Catholic city. The names over the doors of its saloons are, largely Roman Catholic names. Tam many Hall, the ally and coparcener of the New York<liquor interest, is largely off cered and controlled by men who call themselves Roman Catholics. An i'm pressiOn has become pretty widely diffused through the community that the present. archbishop of New York looks upon these | men and their organization with an indul- gent, if not friendly, eye.s Perhaps Mo Glynn and Ducey are responsible for it perhaps it. does. him grevious injustice but the impression exists. Here are few ! of the reasOns-Others will readily suggest themselves-why at this critical time, when Tammany Hall is bowling execra- tions and threats at Commissioner Roose- welt and his oath-keeping colleagues, it is a great thing for the party of law and tenn perance in. New York. City to get. such a reinforcement as this body of delegates representing sixty thousand to seventy thousand Roman Catholics who accept without any mental reservation whatso- ever the teachings of the Third Council of Baltimore with regard to the vicious ness of the saloon business and the value ofthe American Sunday.
 There's no room for doubt as to the temper of this convention. The conven- tion itself has taken care not to leave any. Those misses that interrupted O'Sullivan's first words in favor of Sunday selling, and gathered volume from second to second
The Press., 1895-09-05
5 WIG. IT. us DEPARTMENr.
The Anti-salOOn Roman, Catholics.

After looking them we'll over at their big New York convention recently, the Times of that city reports the results of It's observations. They are substantial American citizens, it says, active, practi- cal, genial, without hint of the ascetic piettst in their looks or their talk. Many of the older delegates were comfortably stout without being puffy; "twelve Oi them, taken at random, would have made a model jury for the trial of an imporant case" Priests and laymen met in the convention on terms of easy, we'll equality; the former led but didn't boss.
 The New York paper further reports that the incident of the hissing down oi Senator O'Sullivan has made great i'm pression on the minds of the politicians. It says:
 Senator O'Sullivan is devout Roman Catholic and man highly respected by those who know him. for his integrity and sincerity of character. He possesses the gift of oratory to 8 more effective degree l than any present member of Tammany | AAnAA1 WAlA OA0 OAcOpblOus u4OSl Ol GuOSS in Carnegie Hall Wednesday night who live in this city have, or used to have, the same political affiliations as he had. There was, therefore, everything in favor of his having at least 8 respectful hearing with the OratOricaE' chance of turning 8 hostile meeting into neutral or a friendly one before his speech was ended. Yet MT O'Sullivan, the orator, was hissed and cried down until 1t needed the interposi. tion of Archbishop Corrigan to restore quiet for 8 premature peroration.
 The convention was not content with | merely indicating in this indirect way, its approval of what the present police com missioners of New York are doing. Ii wasn't content with cheering itself hoarse over, Theodore Roosevelt. Yesterday fl | adopted the resolution here following:
 Resolved. That we give the weight ot our infiuence7to every legitimate move ment that tendsto abolish the sale of in toxicantsson the Lords day, and we urge the completeclosing of saloons on Sunday and on Saturday night at as early an houl as possible.
 There isn't any circumlocution or am biguity about this resolution. Everybody can understandi it; and everybody will.
The Press., 1895-09-05

until they drowned the Tammany legisla- tors voice and brought Archbishop Cor rigan to his feet with threat to quit the chair if they didn't stop, were very elo7 quent. No less so were the deafening cheers that greeted this utterance of Theo- dore Roosvelt's:
 II hope to see the time when a man will be ashamed to take any enjoyment on Sunday which shall rob those who should be dearest to him and who are de- pendent on him of the money he has earned during the week when a man will be ashamed to take a selfish enjoyment and not find some kind of pleasure which he can share with his own wife and child4 ren."
 Never before in his life, the Herald tells us, did the young commissioner see such sight and hear such din. The dele- gates waved their flags and shouted till the windows rattled
 . Equally hearty, if less vociferous, ap- pIause italicized the Rev. Father Cleary's remark that the American is not obliged to conform to the customs of other peo- ples; that he is quite competent to run his own country and define his own Sun- day.
 It is very opportune accident, we re- peat, that these Roman Catholic temper ance men are assembled and expressing their sentiments in New York City this summer.
The Press., 1895-09-05

New York Mail and Express: John Witherow of Everett, Pa., had hiccoughs, and the doctors could not furnish him re- lief. His mother-in-law procured a gun and crept under the bed. When they were alone she pulled the trigger, but she had aimed the weapon upward. The pow der burned the sick mans toes, and in rage he sprang from the bed, and drag ging the woman from beneath, gave her @ sound beating. In his anger Witherow forgot all about his hiccoughs, and when the doctor came expecting to see a dying man he was dining, and they had only the mother-in-law's bruises to look after.
The Press., 1895-09-05

A PROFITABLE YANKEE NoTIoN.-As an example of how a remunerative special ty in hardware forced itself on a receptive and appreciative Yankee, the following incident will be of interest:
 Among manufacturers small castings are often put in revolving cylinders with pickers or stars made of cast iron, having usually six points, the extremes of which are about an inch apart. They are also familiar to toy dealers and children as "iackstones" The pickers, together with small castings, are put into the tumbling barrels, so that any particles of sand ad- herring may be removed and better finish given to the castings.
 A large and well-known New England concern, which, in addition to the other lines, manufacturers screw wrenches largely, formerly used peculiarly shaped malleable iron ferrule, with irregular openings at the four sides, and circular openings at the two ends, weighing about an ounce. Some of these ferrules chanced to be part of the contents of one of the tumbling barrels. When the barrel was opened the attendant noticed, what to him seemed almost incredible, that the picker, with all it's prongs, was inside the ferrule, the opening of which was com paratively small. The observant mechan- ic logically concluded that, as it had got in, it could be got out again.
 The phenomenon was brought to the attention of parties who decided to apply the idea in puzzle, and the result has been that the original manufacturers are now making the two parts under contract, in ton lots, while the first order is said to have netted a profit of $1,7O0. This is known on the streets as the Trilby puzzle. -ChicG00 Tunes Herald.
The Press., 1895-09-05

MT. A. A. Snyder, Supt. Poor Farm, Winnesheik Co.,, Ia., says: Last winter Mr. Ropert Leach used two boxes of De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and cured 8 large running sore on his leg. Had been under care of physician for months with out obtaining relief. Sure cure for piles. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; GIL Phil- lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-09-05

Diarrh@a should be stopped promptly It soon becomes chronic. DeWitt's ColiC and Cholera Cure is effective, safe and cer. tain. Hundreds of testimonials bear wit. ness to the virtue of this great medicine It can always be depended upon, it's use saves time and money. W: D. Heald Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry,
The Press., 1895-09-05

Easy to take, sure to cure, no pain, nothing to dread, pleasant little pills. DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Best for Sick Headache, Biliousness, Sour Stom. ach and constipation. w. D: Heald, Staf. ford Springs; O. L. Phillips, South Gov. 0nfrV
The Press., 1895-09-05

A FALSE DIAGNosIs.-La Grippe is con. founded by many persons with 8 severe attack of catarrh, which in some respects resembles the former. These individuale suffer severely with pain about the fore, head, eyes and ears, with soreness in throat and stoppage of the nasal passages. and in fact, are incapacitated for work oi any kind for days at 8 time. These are catarrhal sufferers. Ely's Cream Balm has been used with the best results in such cases, The remedy will give instant relief
The Press., 1895-09-05

A hacking cough keeps the bronchial tubes in a state of constant irritation, which, if not speedily removed, may lead to chronic bronchitis. No prompter rem edy can be found than Ayers Cherry Pec- toral. It's effect is immediate and the re- sult nermanant
The Press., 1895-09-05

BUoKLEN'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.
The Press., 1895-09-05

"What in the world shall do with the baby, John? She's crying for the moon" !"
 ''That's nothing. Wait till she's eigh- teen and she'll want the earth.'
The Press., 1895-09-05

"I am in receipt of princely income,'
 said the suitor for Miss Coolcash's hand.
 '"Better state figures, young man," re- piled Mr.. Coolcash ''the last prince who proposed for Miranda had to borrow his steamship fare home when she refused him." - ,~---~----.-vs --.-s,--.ss~ er45sr-..s a
The Press., 1895-09-05

Colors which have been changed by the application of acids may be restored by the application of chloroform.
The Press., 1895-09-05

Willie-Did yer hev good time to the picnic?
 Jimmie--Great! Sis got into 8 bees nest, pa fell out of a treeswhen he was putting up swing, and ma burned her fingers making tea on an open fire. 1t was immense!
The Press., 1895-09-05

"What does this here New Woman talk mean, John2 ?"
 "It means, Maria," replied the old farmer, s'that women air a-takin' the places what men occupied. You'll find the plough right where left 1t, an when you sharpen the ax you kin sail into dozen cords O wood, an I'll have supper a-bilin' when you git home!"
The Press., 1895-09-05

Cholera Morbus is a dangerous com. plaint, and often is fatal in its results. To avoid this you should use DeWitt's ColiC and Cholera Cure, as soon as the first symptoms appear. W. D. Heald, Staf.
 ford Springs; e. l.. Phillips, South Gov.
 entry.
The Press., 1895-09-05

KNIGHTS OF THE MAoCABERs.- The State Commander writes us from Lincoln, Neb., as follows: After trying other medicines for what seemed to be very obstinate cough in our two children we tried Dr. Kings New Discovery, and at the end of two days the cough entirely left them.4 We will not be without 1t hereafter, as our experience proves that it cures where all other remedies fail. ''-
 Signed F. w. Stevens, State Com.-Why not give this great medicine a trial, as it is guaranteed and trial bottles are free at E. K. Faft's Drug Store. Regular size soc. and $1. 6
The Press., 1895-09-05

Severe gripping pains of the stomach and bowels instantly and effectually stopped by DeWitt's Collie and Cholera Cure. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phil lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-09-05
SUMMER MUSIC.

We have particularly nice assortment of Pretty S0ngsy rWaltZes,, Marches, Two Steps, light and catchy music, that is especially suited for these summer days and evenings. Here IS list Of few of the popular ones:
 "CRIMSON AND BLUE WALTZES."
 A better set of WaltZes for summer could not be imagined. Made up Of eleven college songs, cleverly arranged in waltz time. Price 40 cents. stYoho, :" by Martin Silbee-a humorous sea-Song of an unusually fresh and refreshing sort. It IS for baritone voice, in waltz time; and has gen. uine flavor of the salt sea in 1t. "TTilby Music" is a delightful volume, made up of the songs and instrumental compositions sung and played In DeMaur1ers famous novel. It has been said that a full appreciation Of the novel, "Trnby," could not be gained unless the reader possessed some knowledge of the swing and melody Of the songs. This vOlHms supplies 1t in complete and pleas ant way. Price soc. New Harvard Song Book. Many Of the songs have never before been pup lished. They present the grave, gay, coleg10, patriotic, sentimental, heroic, rollicking, non sensical, and others, that none but the college youth himself can describe. Price q; Other her Diamonds" vocal; I Loved You Better Than D You Knew" vocal; ''Give My Love to Nellie" vocal: ssWho'd Not be aVagabond," bass song, vocal ''The colored Four Hundred, D two steps i; tsTrflby March, two steps; &e.; sc.
 l. N. M WHITON, Express Of1ce Building.
The Press., 1895-09-05

Redd1ng's Russia salve. Use it for mosquito bites, nettle rash, hives, salt Fheum, and all itching skin troubles. One trial will make you want to thank us for advising you. All drug R1StS sell it. 25 cents. '
The Press., 1895-09-05

Use cloth to wash potatoes. It is no trouble to keep one for this purpose, and 1t will save hands and time.
The Press., 1895-09-05

A ham is greatly improved if, after be. ing boiled, it is wrapped in buttered paper and baked for an hour
The Press., 1895-09-05

There Is no doubt, no failure, when you take DeWitt's Collie and Cholera Cure. It is pleasant, acts promptly, no bad after effects. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-09-05

Some townsIand cities, have watering cart wheels with broad tires, the gauge of the forward pair just enough less than that of the rear wheels to make the tracks of the former come just inside those of the latter. This gives consider able roll ing surface. The heavy carts, in addi- ton to their regular function, make first class road rollers. Heavy vehicles, as a rule, in this country, are very destructive to roadway by reason of their foolish equipment with marrow tires. f
The Press., 1895-09-05

''well, what do you want, sonny" ask cd the grocer.
 "I most forgot what mamma sent me for, replied the perpiexed little boy on the outside of the counter, ''but think .itsia can of'condemned milk"
The Press., 1895-09-05

Infant marriage in India certainly shows no signs of dying out, despite all civilizing influences. In Lower Bengal alone there are now 3O,339 married girls and 6.78O married boys under four years of age, be- sides some 1000 widows, while nearly 4,OOO, ,OOO girl-wives are under nine years
The Press., 1895-09-05

Stomach and Bowel Complaints are best relieved by the timely use of DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure Insist on hav- ing this preparation. Don't take any oth- er.a w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; c. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-09-05

All sweet dishes improve in flavor by being kept cool. -#
The Press., 1895-09-05

Children, especially infants, are soon run down with Cholera Infantum or ''Sum. mer Complaint" Don't wait to deter. mine, but give DeWitt's Colio and Chol. era Cure promptly, you can rely on it. Use no other. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry
 The editor of a newspaper that has adopted phonetic spelling in 8 measure received postal card from an old sub- scriber in the country which read as fol lows: "I hev tux your paper for leven years, but if you kant spell enny better than you have been doin' fur the las' to months, you may jest stoppit."
The Press., 1895-09-05

Mrs. E. E. Davis, of San Miguel, Cal, says: II am trying in 8 measure to repay to the manufacturers of Chamberlain Cough Remedy for the great good their remedy has done me. For years was constant sufferer from weak lungs and bronchial asthma. My rest at night was disturbed by 8 hacking cough, so that felt miserable the greater part of the time Many remedies recommended by friends, were tried, none of which proved suitable to my case. I did not experience any ben. eficial results until began taking Cham. berlain's Cough Remedy. After two bot. ties of the large size had been used an
 pleased to state, my health is better thai it has been for years. The soreness has left my lungs and chest and can breathe easily. It has done me so much good that I want all who are suffering from lung troubles, as was, to give it trial. !
 For sale by W. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-09-05
Highest of all in Leavening U. s. Gov, Rpo
Highest of all in Leavenng U s Govt Reort R@:a!!!l. @:!!!. RatlPg RfskasgF
 AmGOKRITKRX K1RHERE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Mamma, why can't have all the col fee want ?''
 Because 1t isn't good for you, Willie
 'Does the Lord know 1t isn't good fo me?'
 tsI have no doubt he does"
 (After a thoughtful pause) Then what does He make it taste so good for 2
The Press., 1895-09-05

Mrs. s. A. Kell, of Pomona, Cal. |. had the bad luck to sprain her ankle. "I tried several liniments," she says. "but was not cured until I used Chamberlain'e Pain Balm. That remedy cured me, and I take pleasure in recommending it and stestifying to it's efficacy" This medi- cine is also of great value for rheumatism lame hack, pains in the chest, pleurisy and all deep-seated and muscular pains. For sale by W. w. LathrOp, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
 REMOVING THE NEeATIvE.-The editor (reading letter): "Sir-I wish you to distinctly understand that I will not be traduced in your vile sheet, and I desire that, under pain of personal violence, and civil and criminal libel suit, you withdraw the imputation contained in the lines quoted, MT. Horatio Hottebludde is not all that he might have been.' Yours tru ly, etc., Hottebludde, Esq.,"
 The editor Composing the full and com plete retraction): "We stated in our las issue that MT. Horatio Hottebludde it not all that he might have been.' w have since been threatened by Hotte bludde, and after further and more search ing investigation of his record we are nov pleased to alter the latter part of the par agraph, He Is all that he might hav' been? P"
 This reminds us of the schoolboy wht was convicted of saying that his teache a"hadn't the intelligence of a mule." T. save castigation he promised to apolo gize before his fellow-scholars. This wa his apology: ''I said our teacher had no the intelligence of a mule. was wrong He has the intelligence of a mule. ."-Lte erDO0I Mercury.
The Press., 1895-09-05

Last August while working in the har- vest field became overloaded, was sud- denly attacked with cramps, and was nearly dead. MT. Cummings, the drug Egfst, gave me a dose of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhHa Remedy which completely relieved me. I now M. BUNNELL, Centerville, Wash. For sale by W. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs :; C.. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-09-05
ROOFING MATERIALS.

Lumber, MOuldings, Brick.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-03-20
STATE LEGISLATURE.

Bill passed relating to disqualiti-
cations Of justices Of the peace; al
so Rogers arbitration bill.
The Senate joint resolution en-
couraging manufactures is made
the order from day to day until
disposed Of.
Committee on education report
ed unfavorably bill to create a
state teachers certificate board.
The amendments suggested by
Governor Culberson to the irriga-
tion bill were passed under sus-
pension Of the rules.
Comptroller was allowed an extra
clerk at 200 salary.
The ranger appropriation was
left undisturbed at $4,000.
Dallas new charter was favora-
bly, reported upon.
HOUSE.
Appropriation bills had right Of
way.
House passes the amendment,
suggested by the governor, to the
irrigation bill.
Order was passed authorizing
Speaker to discharge one half Of
the committee clerks.
At a meeting of judiciary COM
mittee No. in the absence Of
many of the friends of the libel bill
it was reported untavorably by a
vote OF five to four. 1t was what
is termed "snap Judgment" and
the committee will reconsider the
matter tomorrow. Ward, McKin-
ney, Peck and Seabury, all Of
whom favor the bill, were absent.
On reconsideration it will be re-
ported favorably.
House committee on revenue and
taxation will recommend passage
Of Wayland's bill imposing a tax
of q per cent of their gross premi-
UNI receipts and upon fire, marine,
accident and similar insurance
companies amounting to ga OF l
per cent Of their gross premium
receipts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-03-20
TWO LIVES SAVED.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, Of Junction City,
III. was told by her doctors she had con-
sumption and that there was no hope for
her, but two bottles OF DR.. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her and she
says it saved her life. Mr. ThOs. Eggers,
1879 Florida ST., San Francisco, suffered
from a dreadful cold, approaching con-
sumption, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery and In two weeks was
cured He is naturally thankful. 1t is
such results, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of this
medicine in Coughs and Colds. Free trial
bottles at +. Kalteyer & Sons drug store.
Regular size SOC. and 81 90.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-03-20
Big Buffalo Purses.

BUFFALO, March 2O.-The Buffa-
10 Driving Park will hang up $780,
600 in purses this season, giving a
ten days meet from August 9th to
18th. Entries will close today.
Despite the constitutional amend
ment prohibiting pool selling and
the immense rivalry of western
tracks, the veteran C. J. Hamlin
believes that the coming season
will be successful.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-03-20
OLD PEOPLE.

Old people, who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate aud contains
no whisky nor other intoxicant, but acts
as tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the organs,
thereby aiding nature in the performance
of the functions. Electric BiJterS is an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it just exactly what they
need. Price fifty cents per bottle at f.
kalteYer q Sons drug store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-03-20

The Pall-Mall Gazette recently
notes that the president Of the
Transvaal Republic has presented
to the Pope diamond weighing
81 carats, the largest known. 1t
was found by an African chief in
the mines at Jagersfontain; is Of
bluish-white cast, and almost
perfect, its only blemish being a
tiny spot which is invisible to the
naked eve.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-03-20
Representative Moneys Tour.

NEW ORLEANS, March 20.-Rep-
resentative Money, Of Mississippi,
intends to leave here this week on
a visit to the Republic Of Mica
ragua, to acquaint himself with all
the circumstances connected with
the proposed Nicaragua canal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-03-20
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs WinslOw's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething
1t soothes the child and sOftens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for
wind diarrh9a. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle. IL 30 ly d&w