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The Press., 1896-08-13
ChaS E. Monroe,
 FROM MONROE, CARTER O.,
EYES FITTED
O or A N 6 SOUTHBRIDGE,

Who has treated successfully so many peoples eyes in Stafford, will be at E. L. Burrs Dry Goods Store, Stafford Springs, Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. IS and 19, prepared to cor rect all errors of refraCtiOn.
The Press., 1896-08-13
SMITH x MURRAY.


 Going away people, whether bound for days outing or an extended l. UT, find the store full ol helpfulness he wanrin5tst things are put at easy places joggers to be hal in minute. Valses, straps, toile' ar tiCles, umbrellas, handkerchicts, hun dreds of trifes.
 The selling of Silks anl Dr. ss Goods at Bargain Prices-and mak ng dress skirts free-a success from the start.
 Tell your neighbors of it.
The Press., 1896-08-13

Herbert Willis, 19-years-old son of a business man, of Taunton, Mass, has been arrested and has confessed to have murdered one of his friends in order to get his bicycle. He is accused of four burg laries, several thefts of wheels, highway robbery, and two attempts to kill in Prov idence. This is quite record for a boy, and he will probably spend the rest of his life in seclusiOn
The Press., 1896-08-13
MANSFIELD.

Clark M. Grant, brother of the late Wade Grant, died suddenly at his home on Spring Hill, Mansfield, Saturday, aged 63. The funeral was held oH Tuesday and the burial was in WestfOr1.
 The young ladies' cottage at the Storrs Agricultural College which ls 10 serve as a dOrmitOry for the girls attending the institution, is nearly completed, and will be formally dedicated September 8. It will be ready for occupancy at thr open ing of the next term in September. The fall term opens Monday Sept IA. Examinations of candidates for admission to the college will be held in tho high school building, Putnam, September 4 ]; room 50, state capitol, Hartford, mayors office, city hall, Norwich, and ut the col lege, Saturday, September 5. All will begin at 9 a. m.
 GurleyvilIe.
 (COrrespOndence.)
 Rev. B. F. RaynOr and wife are in Hart ford. He is to attend the convention at Northfield.
 Herbert A. BOsworth spent Sunday with his parents at Westford.
 Mrs. Norman Durham, of Coventry, has been the guest of Mrs. s. P. Chaffee. Miss Lucy Whitehouse is spending the week with Mrs. GeoIge Crane, at Mans field Depot.
 Miss Lila Simonds Is with Miss Ina Potter, on the camp ground.
 Harley J. Baker, who has been at H. A. NasOn's for the past few days, is now with his father, Rev. J. Harding Baker, on the camp ground.
 Willard Whitehouse's horse fell and broke his neck last Saturday night, near WormwOOd Hill.
 While Mrs. $. D. Yeomans was getting out of a wagon last week, she jumped up- on an apple, which turned her ankle over, causing bad sprain. She was obliged to use crutches for few days.
 Henry A. Mason was so unfortunate as to get his arm cut with pick axe last week, while at Storrs, by one of the work men. Dr. Marsh dressed the wound, talk ing three stitches.
The Press., 1896-08-13
MONSON ACADEMY.

MONSON, MASS.
 Both sexes. Classical. Latin, Scientific, and Academic courses. Principals certificate ad. mits to college. Expenses very moderate fol advantages offered. Ninety-third year opens Sept. s, 1896. For catalog address sep4 ARTHUR N. BURKE, Principal
The Press., 1896-08-13

The American line steamer St. Louis, last week broke the SouthamptOn-NeW York record, making the passage in days, hours and A minutes, thus eclips- ing the brilliant passage made by her sis ter ship, St. Paul, last June, of days, hours and B minutes. The average speed of the St. Louis throughout the voyage was 2O.86 knots per hour, and the best days run was 53O n. lies.
The Press., 1896-08-13

In St. Louis, Sunday, E. E. Anderson attempted to ride one mile in one minute on bicycle, paced by locomotive, but failed by three seconds. The trial was on the track of the Bluff Line railway, nine miles north of East St. Louis. The track was solidly plated, and the engine was an express speeder. A half mile run ming start was made. As the engine crossed the starting line the cycler was seen twelve feet behind the engine and seemed to urge the pacemaker, who was going at 58 second speed. At the half the speed was about mile a minute, with Anderson working hard and fifteen feet behind. At the three-quarters the engine was turned loose and crossed the line in one minute, with Anderson trailing and three seconds short. He was badly wind ed, and could not have gone 100 feet further. The wheel was geared to 92, and this and other things he attributed to his defeat. Another trial will be made August 23, when the wheel will be geared to 12O.
The Press., 1896-08-13

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks tn- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. COmmuni- cations received without signature always con- mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to its subscriD- CTS until a definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
The Press., 1896-08-13
Married.

Somers, 9th, by Rev. c. II. Ricketts, Charles Wardwell and Miss May Worth invtOn.
The Press., 1896-08-13

AS the time for the republican state convention draws near, it looks more and more as If Lfeutenant-GovernorC Cook was sure of the nomination for governor. The supporters of John A. Porter, of Pom- fret, were defeated by a vote of B to B in 8 caucus in his own town. At present these two seem to be about the only can- didates in the field. MT. Cook has been twice elected lieutenant-governor once in 1884, and again in 1894, and has filled the office with dignity and ability. His ca reer, both public and private, has been honorable and successful. Those who are personally acquainted with MT. Cook speak of him only in the highest terms
 Ex-Senator Charles Phelps, of Rock vile, is about the only name suggested for secretary of state. MT. Phelps would fill the office with ability, and will make a strong candidate His prospects for nomination are very bright.
 OfcOurse Congressman Henry, of Rock vile, will be nominated, and 1t Is hoped by exclamation, as he has filled his office with honor, both to himself and district.
 Candidate Bryan's appearance in New York city Serves to exhibit still further the fact that he does not stand for the d'm"cratic party as the country has known it. Contrast the preliminaries 10 the notification of Candidates Cleveland anI Stevenson with those which attend on tl,is sumo eeren"ny in the same city and hall, four years later. No democrats of state or national reputation have turned out to meet the national committee which convened in New York city Tuesday. It was impossible to secure any party man of consequence to preside over the great notification meeting, surely an OppOrtuni- ty not likely to be rejected under ordinary circumstances by men desirous of being in the public eye. The real party leaders were not in evidence in the Madison Square garden -proeeedings last night. They have all, with one aecord made ex- cnses. " And to cap the parallel to make it clear that pOpulism was in control of the democratic party in the Chicago con- ventiOn-W. BOurke Cochran, a demo- crat of democrats, is to appear in Madi- son Square garden Tuesday evening to reply to the speech to be delivered by Mir. Bryan !-SDrSnOfeI ReDaEbLicGp.
The Press., 1896-08-13
YOU ARE SING TIM E.

The young man or woman who expects to make a success in tho business world is losing time, if he or she has not taken a proper course of training. The longer the delay the greater | the loss and the less the opportunity to rise. positions; no one cares to wait while prepara- ttOn Is being made.
The Press., 1896-08-13

During the coming fall season are steadily going on here Our buyers have spent the last month making SC le. tiOns from the foremost manufaCtur. CTS lines, of all that is desirable and stylish in the line of house furnishings and as a result of their efficient work our stock will be found the largest and most exclusive that our immense pur- chasing for spot cash can comm
 The goods are daily making theil appearance, and already afford an un- equalled variety from which to choose.
 There are no risks 10 run on quail ties or prices, as only the most reliable grades are given place here-good> that we can guarantee-and our prices are the sort that bring a neat margin to the consumer.
 It will be worth your while to in spect the different lines, whether fol immediate purchase or not.
The Press., 1896-08-13

aQ@SaQ9g
 C4A8E:4.6EE E:4.E To Hattract You,
 It isn't our low prices that we think will do it. It isn't our large stotk. It isn't alone our excellent name. its the actual quality of the gools That's what makes you want 10 tuJ them.
 Nothing but quality has any induce ment for the lover of Good, Hand some Clothing,
 And every man who cales two cent for his personal appearance does low them.
 am making special low prices ol all Summer Clothing in Mems, Youths and Children's Suits, also on Sprn Overcoats, that must attract ever buyer that has got to pu: chase. Ri money saved in selecting at the pres ent time Don't forget we Gun sui you on Furnishings also. An elegan line and the prices are right.
The Press., 1896-08-13
Summer COrsCts.

50-cont quality down to 30c q pair, 75 " " hOr. Bicycle Corsets $1. Bicycle Waists $1.
The Press., 1896-08-13
Muslin Underwear.
Gowns.

Made of fine cloth, large sleeves, 90 cents and S5 cents.
The Press., 1896-08-13
Drawers.

Good cloth, tucked, or Hamburg trim med, % cents.
 Best value for the price in the city.
The Press., 1896-08-13
Corset Covers.

There's no economy i'm home work when you can buy we'll made Muslin Un- derWear for so little money.
 North store
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-03-04
A PAIR OF COLLISIONS.
One Steamer Sunk and Another Benched
as n Result of Careless Navigation 10
New York Raw

One Steamer Sunk and Another Benched
as n Result of Careless Navigation In
New York Bay.
NEW YORK, March 2-7The steamship
Ailsa, of the Atlas line, was sunk Sat
urday afternoon by the steamship La
Bourgogne, of the French line, bound
for Havre. The Ailsa had sailed from
New York for Kingston, Jamaica. ow-
ing to the dense fog the Ailsa came to
anchor just at the mouth of the Mar
rows. The strong tide that was rum
ming at the time swung the vessel
head so that at the time of the collision
she was pointing towards New York
The vessel had been at anchor but
few minutes when huge steamer
hove in sight, and although continu-
Gus ringing of her bell had been kept
up since she came to anchor, the vessel
came on and struck the Ailsa full on
the port bow, tearing out a large por-
ton OF her side. Immediately after
striking the Ailsa the colliding vessel,
] which was the steamer La Bourgogne,
| backed out and after disengaging her.
self proceeded on her way without
making the slightest offer to assist the
Ailsa.
Capt. Morris, of the Ailsn, was on
the bridge at the time the collision oc-
Cured and he Immediately gave orders
to weigh anchor. This was instantly
done and the vessel was headed for the
TT. Hamilton shore Before she had
gone far, however, she filed and sank.
The captain, passengers and part OF
the crew took to the rigging, from
which they were rescued by the tug
Harold
With plate Is feet long and 4 feet
wide upon her starboard bow cracked
across from her collision with the
Ailsa, the steamer La Bourgogne was
towed into pier AZ, North river, Sun
day morning. Her cabin and steeragt
passengers at once took shore leave
and the work Of repairing the damage
was rushed. A plate of the same sizt
as the damaged one has been boltet
over the crack. This will give her
double thickness of plating at thi
part. She will sail to-day. Capt. Pr
rctt denies that La Bourgogne steamed
away leaving the passengers OF the
Ailsa to their fate without an effort tt
help them.
The Old Dominion steamer Guyan
dotte, inbound from Norfolk, Va, RAJ
into the Clyde line steamer George w
Clyde off Fort Wadsworth, at 5 o'clocl
Saturday afternoon. The Guyandott'
crashed into the Clyde in the dense fog
striking her on the port side amidskips
tearing a hole in her side through
/ which horse could be driven. Th
Guyandotte pulled out and stood b.
while the Clyde began to fill. The tul
Scandinavian and three other tugs &c
, lines to the Clyde and pulled her sterl
onto Bay Ridge shore. No one wa
hurt and it is thought that the Clyd
) can be prevented from sinking.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-03-04
WENT TO THE WALL.
Two Receivers Appointed for the Balti-
more g. Ohio Railroad, the Pioneer
Railway of the United States


more g. Ohio Railroad, the Pioneer
Railway of the United States
BALTIMORE, March 2-The Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad Co. is in the hands OF
receivers. Judges Golf and Morris, OF
the United States circuit court, on Sat-
urday evening named John K. Cowen
and Oscar G. Murray to take charge OF
the affairs of the corporation. Mr..
Cowen has been president of the road
since early in January, when he sue
ceeded Charles F. Mayer. For years
Mr.. Cowen had been chief counsel of
the road. Mr. Murray steps from the
position of first vice president, to which
he was elected only few weeks ago,
into the joint receivership with Mr..
Cowen. Mr.. Murray was for years
third vice president of the Big -Four
system and represented the latter cor
poration and the Chesapeake & Ohio in
the Joint Traffic association. From
early morning Baltimore & Ohio stock
broke far below all previous records,
on the rumor that receiver would be
appointed.
Mr.. Cowen gave to the press the fol-
lowing official statement: "A commit
tee composed of the New York directors
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co.
has been for some time engaged on a
plan for funding the floating debt of
the company and to provide additional
capital. Until Saturday morning there
was the strongest belief upon the part
Of the company and the members OF
the syndicate who have been aiding
the company that the plan proposed
would be adopted in time to meet the
company's requirements. After full
consultation, however, it was found to
be inexpedient to carry out all the de-
tails of the plan without the aid OF the
courts, and for that reason it became
necessary for the railroad company
and the Mercantile Trust Co. of New
York, representing the syndicate which
has been aiding the company; to begin
a friendly suit for the appointment Of
receivers who should hold the property
and operate it pending the .consumma-
tion of plan for its reorganization.
The history OF the Baltimore & Ohio is the
history of railroad enterprise In this country
| It is the Oldest chartered railroad in America
and the Oldest passenger railroad in the world
Ground was broken for the enterprise on July
4, 1928 by the then only surviving signer Of thC
Declaration Of Independence, charles Carroll
Of Carrollton. On May y, 1887, the road was
opened for business from Baltimore to Eli
colts Mills. IL miles The first American pas
senger car then used was about II feet long
One horse was attached and he was good fol
eight miles an hour carrying - passengers
The first American locomotive over constructed
was tried upon this road, teing the handiworl
Of Peter Cooper. 1t then drew the first passen'
ger car ever propelled by steam upon any roll
road in the world august 2s, $780, Mr.. Cooper
acting as engineer. The road was opened t
washington, August 25. 1885; to Cumberland
November 5, 1912; to the Ohio river at Wheel
ing w. Va. January |, 1888; TO Cincinnati ant
St. Louis, June 4, 1857, and to Chicago Novem
| hax INA r
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-03-04
NEW Nxpnno 1ncorpornted.

COLUMBUS. o., March 2.-The new
Nypano Railway Co. was incorporated
Saturday by Secretary of State Taylor.
The capital stock is S15, 5,5OO,OoO There
will also be incorporated in Pennsyl-
vania within day or two a new
Nypano company with capital stock
of $4, 500, 900. Then the two companies
will consolidate.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-03-04
pnInters strIkn for Moro Coin.

PITTsBURa, March about 1000
painters and decorators employed by
so firms in this vicinity will not go to
work to-day because they have been
refused an advance in wages from 50. 70
TO $500 day. -. -.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-03-04
HURON DIVISION
al Was No Good on Earth. I"

'Daily. Other trains dailyexceptsunday.
q A. WILSON, JAMES M. HALL
den'l Manager. Gen'l Pass. Agt.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-28
hIember Natlonal -. d
Mr.. cleveland. Friend, Benedict.

New York Journal: Mr.. Z. C. Bene-
dict, who enjoys. In all possibility, Pres
ident Cleveland's personal confidence TO
a greater degree than any OF his init
mates, had this to say last evening: 1t
Is utterly impossible for me 20 say what
Mr.. Cleveland will or will not do. What
stated to the representative of news
paper who called upon me day or two
ago was that the President would
promptly let the country know his de-
termination regarding q third term
whenever he made up his mind to say
anything. A long interview was made
out OF the few words that employed In
making that simple statement.
81 did not say. or intend to;convey the
idea that Mr.. Cleveland had talked the
matter over with me, or that he had
given me any impression that he In
tended either TO do or say anything.
Though he Is a warm personal friend.
he doesn't even take his friends into
his confidence. or inform them Of his
Intentions regarding pubic affairs, Mr..
Cleveland has never said that he did
not wish a fourth nomination. but /
know he Is tired and weary OF the cares
OF Office. and that his thoughts are d.
rected with the tenderest longing to-
wards the outer gates OF the white
house.
However, have no authority TO
speak even that for him. for, as said
lust now. as soon as Mr.. Cleveland
makes up his mind and considers him
self called upon 90 do so. he VIII speak
promptly and to the point"
What do you think would be Mr..
ClevelOmd's chances we-che again non-
Inated? Do you think he could be
elec.ed?"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-28
CURRENT COMMENT.

New York Mail and Express: The
financial hole In which the adminiatra-
ton now finds itself Is ample TO accom-
mOdate the PerrIne comet, II the erratic
monster comes this way.
New York Press; There Is a surpris-
ing lack OF favorite sons this year In the
Democratic states. II Is a bad year for
Democracy's sons, favorlte or other
wise.
Chicago Record: General weyler has
determined to be severe" with the Gu
ban insurgents. But what II the Cuban
insurgents mike a similar resolution re-
garding General Weyler?
Chicago Dispatch: The managers Of
the Adlal Stevenson boom offer free
meal ticket for the first correct solution
TO the question: How Can Death Be
Distinguished From Suspended Anima-
tIon2"
indianapolis News: Judging by what
he has said since he reached Havana,
fine prize fighter was spoiled when
Weyler became soldier.
Chicago Inter. Ocean: When the po-
litlcal scholars Of the mugwumpian
schools OF New York butt up against
defective their education has been. II
they are smart, as soon as this CAM
paign Ia over, they will persuade Tom
to stop the express business for an hour
each day and teach them how 1t is done
Chicago Tribune:
For President - Matthew Stanley
For Vice President : John Boyd
Thacher.
Platform-Darn the difference,
New York Advertiser: Mr.. Cleveland
has reluctantly made up his mind that
there Is no third term for him. He might
Just as well have also made up his mind
that there Is nothing for anyone con-
nected even remotely with his Ill
starred administration. Mr.. Olney
should make a note OF this great truth
in red ink. II necessary.
Philadelphia Press: The accounts OF
Jameson's ride are simply wonderful In
their conflicting statements. One fact
seems 20 be clear however, Jameson
invaded the Transvaal and the Beers
licked him. That is something that
can't be explained awaY
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-28

In an interview with Senator Elkins.
written by Hon. Robert P. Porter, the
senator is reported as saying this re-
gardlng McRinley's candidacy for the
presidency:
IN Mckinley you have a strong person.
alIty, not unlike that OF Blaine, but. luck
ny for he R does S Sd arouse Rssd 'Gs s
very fond OF Mckinley. and. 80 far as
have observed UP TO the present time,
there has been no bitterness whatever en-
gendered between what we may fairly re-
gard as the two leading candidates for the
presidency.
Senator Eikins here calls attention to
fact that has been impressed on n
great many people. There Is little COM
fort In 1t for those Democrats who have
been hoping that the contest between
the two leading candidates before the
st. Louis convention would develop into
factlonal fight. Some OF these hope
full Democrats have gone SO far as to
predict that there would be n breach
which would seriously embarrass Nc
Klnley should he be nominated.
To those Republicans who are aware
OF the character of the campaign which
Is being made for the nomination, and
Of the feeling which exists between
Speaker Reed and Major Mckinley.
there has been no fear OF any such trou-
bic. The contest is in fact more than
usually friendly between all the candI-
dates. There has not been, is not now.
and is not likely to be. any bitterness
engendered The nominee OF the st.
Louis convention, whoever he may be.
will be the unanimous choice OF the
party, and every candidate who falls
will be found in the front rank support
ing the successful man. What is more.
they will stand upon common plat
form What Mr.. Elkins says Of the Pc
cullar strength OF Mckinley IS an I'M
presslve truth.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-28
SOLID FOR M'K1YIEY,
National Committeeman Scott Finds thi.
State Overwhelmingly for the Ohio

STATE OVERWHELMINGLY for the OHIO
aIan.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Of yesterday publishes the following
dlspatsh from National Committeeman
N. B. Scott. under Wheeling date, re-
garoing the presidential sentiment In
this state as he Hnds'ft. The dispatch
Is in Connection with a number of otth>
ers from all parts OF the country show
ins that Mckinley IS The popular
choice. Mr.. Scott says:
/ beg to cay that have made careful
inquiry OF leading Republicans OF West
Virginia, relative 10 their choice for
the pres, dency, and find an overwhelm-
ing sentiment In favor OF Governor
Mckinley. My Investigation covers all
sections of the staJte, and Is reliable. l
ind an occasional strong man favorins
Senator Allison. and a few here and
there FOR Speaker Reed; but am snfe
In esttma ting that NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF West Virginia Republicans 1re en-
tfltls!astic Mckinley followers. He has
practically the unanimous backing OF
the Republican newspapers and the
party workers OF the entire state. In
view OF these facts, which are in no re-
spect overdrawn, am free TO say that
West VIrginia's twelve votes In the st.
Louis convention may be counted in
advance for the Ohio statesman.
SeEator Stephen B. Ell<ins has a won-
dereul grip upon our people. All OF US
regard him as q man OF great ability.
and we are proud OF him, Our people
would rally by him TO a man u he were
a candidate for the presidency; but he
assures US that he is not In the race.
Therefore we are Mckinley state. But
II Mr.. Elltins should decide TO become q
candidate he could command the solid
support OF our delegation.
The impression OF ala well-informed
men here puts West Virginia down as
a sure Republican state this year. l
share this opinion, and cannot see how
1t Is possible for the Democratic party
to hold US down any longer.
n. B. SCOTT.
Meuber National Elk Com.