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The Press., 1895-03-28

F. E. Watkins, of South Manchester, met with an experience last week which he will not soon forget. He stopped in front of the residence of c. R. Hathaway, on Chestnut-st., and alighted from his carriage to hitch his horse. Finding the hitching post gone he led his horse to- ward an iron electric light pole, but when about five feet from the pole the horse gave an unearthly screech and began to plunge, alternately springing in the air and coming down on his knees. After three or four lunges he fell forward and came in contact with the iron pole, after which he never moved. MT. Hathaway, who had heard the horse, hurried out with his lantern, but the horse was dead before he reached him. Examination showed that the horse was lying in a slight pool of water, with his fore legs against the iron pole, and the buzzing at the point of contact made it evident what had caused the trouble. The engineer at the lighting station was notified, and the lights on Chestnut-st. were shut off. Be- fore the current ceased MT. Watkins en- deavored to move the horse from contact with the pole, but received shock suffic- tent to warn him to desist. The current down the pole was strong enough to burn the leg of the horse at the point of con- tact almost to the bone Mir. Watkins, when the horse first began to plunge, threw his arm around the iron pole in or der to brace himself, and fortunately in some way escaped the shock, probably being protected by his overcoat, and the fact that he stood on dry earth while the horse stood in water. The current used on the street circuit is 1000 volts, and was sufficient to have injured him severe ly, if it did not kill him. The horse kill ed was a valuable driver.
The Press., 1895-03-28

THE DISCOVERY SAVED HIS L1FE.-Mr. c. Caillouette, Druggist, Beaversville, Ill.,, says: "To Dr.. Kings New Discov- cry owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and tried all the physicians for miles about. but of no avail, and was giv- en up and told could not live. Having Dr. Kings New Discovery in my store I sent for a bottle and began it's use, and from the first dose began to get better, and after using three bottles was up and about again. It is worth it's weight in gold. We don't keep store or house with out it." Get free trial bottle at E. K. Taft's drug store, 3
The Press., 1895-03-28

Washington dispatch to the Boston Journal: The friends of William M. Springer of Illinois speak with pity and pathos of the condition of that gentleman, who, for nearly quarter of a century, has been continuously before the public as representative in congress from Illi- nois. One of the most eminent Illinois democrats, a man not in public life, said |:
 "I know it to be fact that, after more than g years continuous public service, William M. Springer abandoned his seat in the house actually without money enough to do the marketing for his fam fly for week. It is peculiar comment on the necessity (for it is a necessity for our public men who have no other in come) to use their entire salaries in main- taining their families in Washington. l have reason to believe, and hope, that the president intends 10 do something for Mr. Springer, and will do something if he can i; the difficulty is, however, that there are no offices now at the disposition of the president which are suited to MT. Spring. CTS taste. The only opening which has any promise in it is one of the judgeships which have recently been created in the Indian Territory. MT. Springer would be a good man to organize judiciary in that new country, and it is possible that the president may select him for a judgeship there."
 Mir. Springer was last week nominated by the president for the judgeship of the northern district of the Indian Territory.
The Press., 1895-03-28
Let us Quote a few of our Prices.

We do do not care to enumerate furth- CT, because there has been so much said and so many false advertisements written with "quoted prices" that we would pre- fer to have you come and examine our stock and judge for yourselves as regards prices. Suffice it to say that our stock, which includes everything worn in the clothing line by boys three years old, to large, stout men, will be sold at marvel ous1y low prices, as the stock must be re- duced.
 Remember, we guarantee every gar ment purchased of us to give satisfaction or money refunded.
 We cordially invite inspection of our stock and prices.
The Press., 1895-03-28
First Glass Clothing,

Made in the very latest styles, and of the best quality of material. We bought the goods in large quantities, and at hard times prices, and for cash, thereby gain ing all the benefits derived from cash, and which has enabled us to sell our clothing at prices much lower than any of our com petitors have been able to do this season.. During our mark down sale we will agree ably surprise our customers by selling the remainder of our stock at still greater re- ductions, and at far lower prices than they ever anticipated seeing clothing.
 T,at rHS Ountn sl f0W Of OIpF PPiCoS
The Press., 1895-03-28

Really, MT. Stalate," she protested, ''you have given me four hours of your time this evening"" "Why CT - upon my word So have. The hours pass like minutes when am with you" "You were telling me that since your promo tion your time was valuable" "Yes." "Well, papa doesn't allow me to accept expensive presents from young men,"
The Press., 1895-03-28
(Hartford COurant.) JUDGE ELMER.

The appointment of Hon. William T. Elmer as judge of the superior court is none the less welcome for being expect ed. It is simply the carrying out of the general wish of the state. Judge Elmer needs no introduction to Connecticut peo- pie, but few details of his career are of interest. He was born in Rome, N. Y, in 1856, and graduated at Wesleyan Uni versity, Middletown, in 1957 Then he studied law in Albany, and in 1859 was admitted to the Hartford county bar. In 1868 he was elected assistant clerk of the house, and he moved along that educating course through the house and senate clerkships. Meanwhile he was chosen a member of the republican state central committee, where he served for twenty five years, and also to the responsible po- sition of state attorney of Middlesex coun- ty. This place he has filled since 1863. with the exception of eight years, during which he was judge of the city court of Middletown.
 ~AS NN"OO obLOAHSJ1 tllu dlSO III IIl0 DraC- tice of his profession for his various cli- ents, he has long stood at the head of the bar in his county, and his knowledge of life, of law and of men eminently fits him for the bigh position to which Governor Coffin has wisely assigned him.
 Judge Elmer's eloquence, his wit, his force of argument, and his gift of persua- sion were shown at their best in the state convention here last fall in his speech nominating MT. Coffin. To a large ex- tent it was a reply to those who had pre- ceded him, and, of necessity, to that ex- tent also it had to be impromptu, but it was as graceful as studied production, and was one of the ablest presentations that state convention has heard for many years. The same keen wit and quick adaptation to circumstances have marked him in the court room, and he is known as one of the ablest speakers in the state. His advancement to the bench serves to maintain the high reputation in which our courts are now deservedly held.
The Press., 1895-03-28

You don't seem to think this story very funny" complained Smallwort, after he had finished. ,'Oh, yes, 1 do," an swered Ford. "Go ahead and tell some more of it.'
 J. A. Richardson, of Jefferson City, Mo, Chief Enrolling force 18th general assembly of Missouri, writes: I wish to testify to the merits of One Minute Cough Cure. When other so-called cures failed, 1 obtained almost instant relief and 6 speedy cure by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
 Ralph-Suppose fellows best girl geta mad when he asks her for kiss?
 Curtis-Take it without asking.
 Ralph-Suppose she gets mad then? ]
 Curtis-Then he's got some other fell lows girl.
 B. H. Bowman, Pub. Enquirer, of Bre- men, Ind, writes: Last week our little girl baby, the only one we have, was talk. en sick with croup. After two doctors failed to give relief and life was hanging on a mere thread we tried One Minute Cough Cure and it's life was saved. w. ID, Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phil. lips, South Coventry.
 Said little boy, who, during visit to Florida was obliged to drink condensed mild: Mamma, I just wish that con. densed COW would die."
 La Grippe is here again with all ofitf old time vigor. One Minute Cough Cure is reliable remedy. It cures and cures quickly. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs
The Press., 1895-03-28

Our patrons will find DeWitt's Little Early Risers safe and reliable remedy for constipation, dyspepsia and liver com plaints. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs i; q. l.. Phillips South Coventry
The Press., 1895-03-28

MRS. RoBERTs' away my morphine powdera. When ] hrst commenced taking the medicine 1t made me feel worse. I was hoarse, could not speak aloud for three days; as got better my pains and bad feelings left me and l could sleep good my nerves got better. Before took your medicine kept my bed four nlOnths-gOt worse all the while. l am now quite deshy and can work all day" W7EE1ss \ Ks37 Fs|Ss I7SIW s
The Press., 1895-03-28
Fust it's warm an nice like June Then it's drefful cool; Spring hez started ruther soon Playin' April Fool.


 How TO CURE RHEUMATIsM.-Arag Coos Co.,, Oregon, Nov. 10, 1893-I wish to inform you of the great good Cham berlain's Pain Balm has done my wife. She has been troubled with rheumatism of the arms and hands for six months, and has tried many remedies prescribed for that complaint, but found no relief until she used this Pain Balm, one bottle of which completely cured her. l take pleas ure in recommending it for that trouble. Yours truly, Mrs. c. A. BULLORD. 5Oc. and $1 bottles for sale by wv. LathrOp, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
 Lawyer-"Then I understand you to swear, witness, that the parties came 10 high words?"
 Witness-"No, sir; wot I say is, the words was particularly low"
 Doctor H. R. Fish, of Gravois Mills, Mo-, a practicing physician of many years experience, writes: De Witt'sWitch Hazel Salve has no equal for indolent sores, scalds and burns. It stops pain instantly, heals burn quickly and leaves no scar. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
 "There's some satisfaction in being a kodak flend," unused the amateur photo grapher, as he sent bundle of pictures to friend. At least Q man can express his own views"
 w. T. Sanford, Station Agent of Leep- CT, Clarion Co.,, Pa, writes: can recom mend One Minute Cough Cure as the best I ever used. It gave instant relief and a quick cure. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-03-28
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

.. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. IT E. PATTEN, a7 Welis-st., Hart- 11s ford, Conn. Dyeing and Carpet Fea WoFks' Miss ld: Russet, ,agent, AOFd SprfngBs DETER SEAMAN, Resident Ag't 1 for Metropolitan Life Ins. O., of New York. Residence, West-st., Stafford Springs d1y ID F. TAYLOR, Dealer in Pianos, ID Organs, and all kinds Of Musical Merchan- disc. Wilmington Avenue. >CURTIS x JOHNSON, ArcIli- NJ tects, Room 10, Goodwin Building, 228 Asy- T. A. curtts. wm. D. Johnson. >N H. KING, Attorney at Law. Of- Oe ice, Nat'l Bank building, room No.1. Y w. CHANDLER, Insurance and O Real Estate Agency, Stafford Springs. Of- fce at residence on Westford Avenue. r HI. REED, Attorney at Law, office O in Stafford National Bank Building, East Matn-st.
 TOHN G.WIGHTNAN, Carriage O Manufacturer. Repairing in all it's branches A1arge stock of new and secondhand work con- ;stant1y on hand: Factory at Stafford Hollow. gWTM. A. COMINS, Horse and OK w Shoetng, Machine Forgings and Repairing done to order Also builder and repairer of ali styles of Wagons. south-st., Stafford Springs. WTM. WOBBECKE, Merchant w Tailor, Room l, Warren's Block, Stafford Springs, Conn.
 A GENCY of Holland County Mutual dce fre O. at ~ H. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and OO Dealer In Pianos and Organs, Mansfield, Conn.
 ~ 1T. PRESTON, Counsellor at Me Law, Notary Public and Real Estate Agent, Wilmington, Conn.
 MCLAUGHLIN & SON, Printers ,AxSH and Stat1oners. Good stock of Mercantile -Papers, Envelopes, Bills, Statements, etc., La- d1es Fine Correspondence Stationery. At The MARCUS B. F1sK'
 Notary tFuOlio'
 Probate and Town Clerks onnce, Room No. 2, F1rstNat1onal Bank Building. CRAVINGS BANK OF STAFFORD O SPRINGS. ss
 LOCATED IN WARREN's BLOCK. Deposits will draw interest f1om the 1st ofeach month. Compounded semi-annually.
 ,.-- A. HOWARD. Treasurer. PRESIDENT, CHARLES WARREN. VICE PRESIDENTS s2ITa HH1NR V. fAeIHN' PAGE.
 (ORRIN CONVERSE.
 1Lucian Holt, Andrew Whiton, D1Rpcrops M. P. J.Walker, E. K. Taft, M. H. Kinney, Freeman F. Patten,
 Luman Orcutt. SEC'Y AND TREAs'R-ALVARADO HOWARD. - STAFFORD SAVINGS BANK
 PRESIDENT, K. c. PENNEY.
 VICE PRESIDENTS J: J: J. J. Ehnfs!' kh1nGfR' SECRETARY AND TREASURER, c. F. HAYWOOD.
 re. c. Parkess, E. o. Dimock, D1REcrops Davis A. Baker, James R1sley, James Mclaughlin, R. G. Beebe,
 W. G. Ellis, L. A. AbOrn. Deposits commence drawing interest on the first of each month.
 Interest computed semi-annually.
 Dividends January and July l.
The Press., 1895-03-28

AND MAKE MONEY Ar IT.-If you only knew it, the trouble is with your diges- tion. If that was good you would would sleep better, wake better, work better, and make more money at it. How can one "get on" when the whole system Is sluggish? But people don't realize what is the trouble. A box of Ripans Tabules
The Press., 1895-03-28

ton, .'0uld not eat, I would have awful pain in my ELomach-pRin in my eide, bowels and \ chest; soreness in my back and womb; was AWeak, nervous, and could not sleep.
 After l took your , 'Favorite PreScrip- ton. and Golden Med- teal Discovery l con- nicncCd to improve. In two weeks could walk about the house could eat - did not have any more pain in Iny stomRch-threw an u-vaNr R,Nu 0n~ h HvN n
The Press., 1895-03-28

Success is the reward of merit" not of assumption. Popular appreciation is what tells tn the long run. For fifty years, peo- pie have been using Ayers Sarsaparilla, and to-day it is the blood-purifier most in favor with the public, Ayers Sarsapa- rilla cures.
The Press., 1895-03-28

In the fall of 1893 a son of Mir. T. A. Mcfarland, a prominent merchant of Live Oak, Sutter Co.,, Cal, was taken with 8 very heavy cold. The pains in his chest were so severe that he had spasms and was threatened with pneumonia. His father gave him several large doses of Chamberlain'sC Cough Remedy which broke up the cough and cured him. MT. Mo- Farland says whenever his children have eroup he invariably gives them Chamber lain's Cough Remedy and it always cures them. He considers it the best cough remedy in the market. For sale by W. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phil JiDs ;SOtlth Coventry
The Press., 1895-03-28

La Grippe is here again with all of.iti old time vigor. One Minute Cough Cur is reliable remedy. It cures and cure quickly. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry
The Press., 1895-03-28

The Appleton (Wis.) Post says that some time ago gang of tramps were ar raigned before justice. The first man up gave his name as Daniel Webster, then followed Henry Clay, John c. Cal houn, Charles Sumner, Stephen A. Doug las, Roscoe Conkling, John Sherman, and so on, until the last man, 6 little dried-up dwarf of about ninety pounds weight, an- nounced himself as Tom Reed, of Maine The whole gang got ten days. While in jail they got their names mixed, and when the day of their discharge came, consid- erable confusion was created by several different statesmen claiming the samo name, as the roll was called. The dif1i- culty was finally settled by the sheriff de- claring that "congress is now adjourned"
 Several new and interesting ghost-sto- ries are grouped in the April Harpers un- der the title "Ghostly Premonitions," by Lucy c. Lillie. While these tales have the fascination of fiction, the writer vOuch- es for their accuracy, and no doubt they are as reliable as any of the well-authenti- cated ghost-stories which everybody has heard from somebody who knew the per son who saw the apparition.
The Press., 1895-03-28
 Volume 37.
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Mrs. WILLIAM ROBERTS, Bridgeport, N.Y.,
 wrftes: If had pot taken your Medi- cine, would not be here now. The doctors did me no good, | was just q mere Skele-
The Press., 1895-03-28

A Denver woman has started 8 paper called "The Kiss" It ought to be all the go. Many of the boys may be tempt ed to steal it.
The Press., 1895-03-28

Mir. Springer was last week nominated by the president for the iudgeship of the northern district of the Indian Territory
The Press., 1895-03-28

It is man who is naturally bashful who is most frequently called upon to carve the turkey.
 A FALSE DIAGNosIs.-La Grippe is con- founded by many persons with a severe attack of catarrh, which in some respects resembles the former. These individuals 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 of any kind for days at 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., 1895-03-28

. E. PATTEN, 87 Welis-st., Hart Als ford, Conn, Dyeing and Carpet Esea stsssa
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-19
the Junta side w: H. Kline and Morris

the Junta side w. H. Kline and Morris
Schwartz are talked of.
So with the Buckleyites it is question
of getting Wall out of the way. The COM
ing year will be a Presidential and impor-
tant one, with much for the club to do. A
strong president and reliable one is
wanted by the Buckleyites. Flynn is pop
ular not only with the Buckley faction,
but also with many members who are
identified with neither faction. Among
his friends in the club are Robert Boyd,
Judge Robert Ferral, M. NJ Foote, w. P.
Stradley and Alexander Laidlaw. The
other night several braves met in Mar
ket-street saloon and fixed up a ticket with
Flynn and Wall for first and second vice
presidents. Since then Wall has disturbed
things by declaring that he is in the fight
to stay.
Gus Pratt, who works at the Mint, is be-
ing put forward by the Pepper element
for reelection as financial secretary. but
he is being opposed by the Flvnn-Boyd
faction on the ground that he stood in
with Pepper in his late scheme to organize
branch Iroquois clubs for the benefit of
the Junta. Delinquent members will cut
quite figure in the election. Nearly 15O
or more than half the members owe from
90 cents to 81 so, which they must pay be-
fore they can vote. A week ago eleven
delinquent members were dropped. The
factional fight will make the election the
biggest and most important one ever held
by the club
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-19
POOR PRICES FOR COLTS.
BloOded Montana Youngsters Sold at
Remarkably Low Prices.

Blooded Montana Youngsters Sold at
Remarkably Low Prices.
There were not so many well-known
families represented at the sale of the
Montana yearlings by Killip & Co., last
night and prices ranged much lower
than the night before when the colts from
Haggin's famous Rancho del Paso were
up.
There were nineteen animals sold. The
entire lot brought only $4315, an average
of about $240.
While the sale was well attended, many
OF the wealthy racing men were not pres
ent. The buyers were mostly men who
have small stables or who wanted saddle
horses.
The highest prices were brought by a
string of five horses from the breeding
farm of ]. B. Chase near Sonoma.
Horatio, nine-month old son of imported
Midlothian out of Lurline, the dam of
Morven, a four-year-old with notable
record, brought $1700. She was bought by
M. Storm, who had quite contest with
Lou White and Joe Harvey in the bidding.
Mr.. Storm also bought several other ami
mails, paying $3.50 for Ethelinda, ayearling
sister of De Bracy by Peel. The only
other notable purchase was that of Rafaela,
a half-sister of Phoebe Ann by imp. Mid
lothian, for $400 by A. B. Spreckels.
The stock from Montana averaged only
$l45 head, one of the youngsters bring
ing only $50. The low prices were caused
largely by the fact that the buyers feared
the animals had been tried out" at Mr..
Daly's farm. and only the culls brought to
the coast. There were fourteen of them
sold.
Two horses were sold by Frank Van
Ness. They brought only $65.
Twenty-four broodmares, stations and
vearling colts from the breeding farm of
w. z. Todhunter of Yoio will be sold to-
night. This lot includes Haidee, the dam
of Rey Alfonso and Huntsman. Prince
of Norfolk will also be sold.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-19
SUSPENDED FIREMEN.
Foreman Buchanan Says He Is Innocen
of Theft.


of Theft.
In yesterdays CALL was published an
account of the suspension of ]. w.
Buchanan, foreman of fire engine g. and four
extramen for stealing clothing at the big
fire on Bush and Sansome streets on the
night of the 7th inst. Buchanan last even
ing made total denial of the charges,
which he SAYS were preferred by Engineer
Kennedy. He said that the fire occurred
on the 7th, and it was not until the 18th
that the informal charges were made by
Kennedy. On the 18th Buchanan states
that he reported Kennedy for neglect of
duty, and the charges of theft were made
by the engineer in a spirit of revenge. The
suspended foreman saws that Driver Kane
was induced by Kennedy to substantiate
the charges by Kennedy telling the driver
that Buchanan had reported him (Kane)
for neglecting to keep his stable clean.
In the charges of theft against the fire.
men it was said that the plunder was
taken to the engine-house in a sack, and
that the men quarreled over the division
of the plunder. AS to the sack Buchanan
stated that whenever firemen run to fire
they usually have an extra shift of outer
garments on the hose wagon, and when
they can they change garments, putting
on their old clothes. The sack in question:
he says, contained the best clothes of sew
eral of the boys. and that it was Kane who
took the sack to the house. The quarrel
he explains in this way: That one of the
men lost his best pair of pantaloons and
while at the engine-house he said that
they had been taken by one of the firemen.
He was very angry, and the others ioked
him about his loss. Buchanan says he
can prove his innocence Of the charge.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-19
Judges Differ.

Police Judges, like doctors, differ. Recently
Judge Low decided that the evidence of police
men when obtained through the payment OF
money "to procure the commission of q
crime," as he expressed it, was inadmissible.
Yesterday the decision was cited in a case be-
fore Judge Conlan in which W. F. Roland, a
bartender in saloon on the corner of Natoma
and Sixth streets, was charged with selling
liquor to minor. The testimony showed
that officer Holbrook of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children hao hired
the boy 10 make the purchase, and motion
was made to rule the boys testimony out.
Judge Conlan denied the motion, and held
such testimony TO be admissible He then
took the case under advisement on its merits