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The Press., 1896-01-09
A CONVENT PRISON.
The CODsiderAtiOn With Which wO@am
 Prisoners Arc Treated In Austria.

The Confederation With Which wORaA
 Prisoners Arc Treated In Austria.
 In Austria a woman, no matter what she may do, is never regarded or treated quite as criminal. She may rob, burn. kill-set every law at defiance, in fact, and break all the commandments in turn-without fear of ever being called upon to face gallows. She is not even sent to an ordinary prison to do penance for her sins. The hardest fate that can hctail her indeed Is to be compelled to
 Ike up her abode for a time in con- vent, There the treatment meted out to her is not 50 much justice seasoned with mercy as mercy seasoned, and none too we'll, with justice. Even in official re- ports she is an "erring sister r''-one who has, it is true, strayed from the narrow path, but quite involuntarily.
 The convent to which Vienna sends its erring sisters is at Neudorf, only a few miles away from the city. There any woman who is convicted of either crime or misdemeanor is at once trans ported. The judge before whom she is tried decides of course how long she shall remain. He may, too, if he deems it right, give orders that while there she shall pass day in solitary confinement from time to time and on these occa- siOns be less plentifully supplied with food than usual.
 In the great majority of cases, how ever, no instructions of this kind are given. The women are simply handed over to the keeping of the superior of the convent, to be dealt with as she thinks best. She houses them, feeds them, clothes them and provides them with instruction and occupation, and the government gives her for what she does 85 kreutzers day for each prisoner un- der her care.
 So long as these women are in the convent the full responsibility for their safe keeping and general we'll being rests on the superior, and in return she Is allowed practically 8 free hand in her management of them. There are. 1t is true, certain regulations in force with regard to the amount of work they may be required to do and the punishments ts that may be inflicted on them, but these are not of a nature to interfere seriously with her freedom of action. She is, in fact, virtually an autocrat within her own domain, and there are not half a dozen women in Europe today who have so much power for the veal or woe of their fellows as she has.-Cornhill Mag azine.
 Central Vermont Railroad (N. l.. N. division )-trainS leave:
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lF(IM E NEWS.
EGDGiAl. NOTICES.

[SACtr'f under fhlS heau \ GeIlIs per iIhT''
 Sp, ciatcT ariItG ,At sal" of l.a,its' aIri h'h!r n'e N inc c 1T unts on Friday and ~nInri Y of 'his ~.NeA al A. N.-N ak yrs.
 Big lt5r.of Fanc> (rnckrry at E. K. Spanldin9's
 --IIavr you g. an tt'Ose outing tlaRQel n;xht robes that are selling at so cents each, ar X. w. Walkers?
 Just received, a lot of Fine Imported China, for the holidays; Anthony Adams
 Good Bleachad Table Linens, AZ cts. q yard, at A. w. Walkers.
 --O,lds and ends in Shoes and Slippers at less than half regular prices at Maine's, the Main Shoe Mans bargain counter. 2w
 TO close them out before inventory Ladies' coats and capes, 1annels, under wear aud winter goods, at reduced prices until January 18th, at E. E. Burr's.
 See my bargain counter clearing-out sale Of single pairs and broken lots Of shoes and slippers. Maine's, "A Main-st.
 A. w. Walker offers this week La- dies Print Wrappers at 69 cents each, and Ladies' outing flannel waists at 30 cents each.
 A lot of children's rubbers at 123 cts. q pair, regular price 30 cents, at Maine's bargain counter, 54 Main-St. 2w
 CARD.-Mrs. Ruth Banford wishes to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted her during the sickness Of her family, and the death of her husband, Cvr1s RanfOrd.
The Press., 1896-01-09
Robin Redbreaat.

The country people of England, as well as of several other countries, have an idea that the red of the robins breast was caused by drop of blood which fell upon it at the crucifixion. Accord ing to the story, the robin, commiserat- ing the condition of Christ, tried to pluck the crown of thorns from his brow, and, in doing so, got its breast wet with the blood flowing from the wounds. The color became permanent, being transmitted from generation to generation, aud thus, according to the legend, the robin is perpetual remind CT of the sufferings of Christ.
The Press., 1896-01-09
UNION.

During the lecturers hour of Masha- paug Lake Grange, No. 101, Wednesday evening, the patrons were required to give two minutes entertainment or pay fine of five cents. A few of the twenty five members present paid the fine, while others told stories or read selec- tions appropriate 10 the New Year, all of which was much enjoyed by those present.
 We were much pleased to meet broth CT R. E. Webster, who on account of i'll health has not met with us before for some time.
 At the next meeting the lecturers hour will be in charge of Pomona, Sister Mrs. H. F. Corbin. Subject, Fruit from other countries.
The Press., 1896-01-09
MANSFIELD.
 
GurleyVine. (COrreSnOndence.N


 Miss Stella Clark spent Sunday with Mrs. Warren Hobby.
 Rev. Leonard Smith, of the Spring Hill Baptist church, will preach in the NJ. church next Sunday. It is expected that Ozro Hanks and family, of Holland, will move on Hanks Hill this week.
 Miss Minnie Rudge, from Stafford Springs, Is now employed in Edward Smiths mill
 Miss Elanor Hanks gave birth day party to her schoolmates and teacher, on Wednesday evening, the 1st. Rev, B. F. Raynor will hold extra meetings this week.
The Press., 1896-01-09
CLOAK NEWS TO-DAY
 that will set the town

that will set the town
 agog:
 We have captured the New York cloak market and the spells --- women's coats and capes, are here, practi- cally at your mercy---just what we say
 Women's coats and capes bright with newness, and per feet in style and workman ship, the pick from the best cloak stocks in New York; Not somebody's bankrupt trash---are here at prices that practically place them at your mercy.
 It all comes about through our readiness to buy just now when merchants and makers everywhere are over loaded on account of the un- reasonable weather all along. With plenty of money and a big outlet we have command of the markets. Think of buying top-of-the-style, per feet garments at half:
 At $.5O each
 double capes Of heavy boucle cloth.
 At $6 each
 heavy double capes of black melton
 cloths.
 At $5 each-uSually BIO
 coats of rough heavy cloths, velvet
 collars, and high shield fronts.
 At $7.5O each-usually $14.5O fifty coats of heavy cloths, shield fronts made with ripple black At 1850 each-usually SIG fifty coats, double breasted style ripple back, silk lining rough mixture cloths and boucle weaves. At S10 each-usually S17 double capes of plush with black fox or thibet fur trimming, 50 inches long At $10 each-usually $20 black and navy chinchilla coats, heavy and thick, very best style. At $1250-usually SIS seal plush double capeS, with bla K fox or thibet fur trimming, sweep oi 152 inches.
 There will be such trad ing here for the next few days as rarely happens. Will you come early enough to pick from the stock at its very best?
 FORBES x WALLACE,
 Main, Vernon and Pynchon streets,
 Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1896-01-09
SOMERS. EnTTNSnOn6oDc@

(CoTTespOndence.)
 The dwelling house of Frank. Fuller was destroyed by fire last Thursday morn ing, about 9 o'clock. Mrs. Fuller was in the house at the time the fire started Mr. 1aefler started for the street a few pui' sS previous; and not having got out of hearing distance, he returned, but was unable to save scarcely anything. Phillip Lody, a boy of 15 years, who has lived there more or less for two years past, was arrested on suspicion of being the in- cendiaIy, as he had threatened many times to burn them out. He had hear ing Monday, before Justice Perry, in the town hall. As no evidence was presented which could In any way convict him, he was acquitted, 1t being proven that he was at the street previous to and during the fire. The house was insured for $1 100.
 The entrance examination for the High School was held at the Center school house, Monday, at p. m. Misses Flor ence Pease and Jennie Nixon satisfacto- rily passed. The winter term began Wednesday, with Miss Emma L. Pease as teacher.
 The meeting of the Grange Jan. 16, will be chaplain's night, and an interesting program is assured.
 The Congregational church at Som- ersville celebrated it's 25th anniversary last Thursday evening In an interesting and appropriate manner. l.. w. Percival attended as delegate from the Somers Congregational society.
 Monday morning was the coldest known for many years, and fully verified the old adage, When the days lengthen, the cold strengthens" The thermometers about town registered from 10 to 20 de- grees below zero.
 A. D. Preston, of Waterbury, was in town last week selling his Sanitary Ven- tilator and RenovStor for mattresses, pill lows and feather beds.
 At the Church Society meeting, held at the close of the preparatory lecture, last Friday afternoon, Frank c. Moore x,ao aloo%o1 doooOn
The Press., 1896-01-09
r
 COVENTRY. Smith CnYanfrY.


 A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man. ager of Coventry Local Register. L. Copies of the Local Register for sale al the post ofnce, South Coventry. :;
 The officers of the. local G. A. k. Post for 1886 were installed last Thursday evening". Members of the G. A. k. from Willimantic were present. After the in- stGllatiea a banquet was in order, the chief feature of which was large game pie, provided by Mrs. c. M. Beebe, and was appreciated by the guests . :. Ed. Armstrong, who has been absent from town four years, visited his parents last week. His wife and baby ~accompa- nled him. ".: Y; 7
 Over one hundred persons were at the bake-bean supper, given Saturday even- ing by Wangumbaug Grange.
 The annual meeting of the Congrega- tiOnal church is appointed for Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 1.3O p. m. Supper will be served to all, in the vestry, at 5 p. m. W. C. T. U. is to meet at Mrs. Char lotte Hodgson's tomorrow afternoon. The estate of the late Eleazar Frost of San Jose, d native and former resident of Ellington; inventories $94 ,281. 56, which is willed to the immediate family of the deceased. Mr. Frost was a brother of the wife of D. c. Eaton of this parish. ] Miss Sarah l. Boynton returned to Branford New Years day, expecting to go into school Jan. 3, but the time for re- opening the schools had been postponed to Jan. 6.
 A surprise, which was planned for and proved to be surprise, to the mem- bers of theS congregational church choir, and their companions, was given by the ladies of the church last Friday evening. No pains were spared to have the table arrangements home-like. The souvenirs for the guests were wave-worn shell nap kin rings, tied with ribbon bows, the gen. tlemen with green and the ladies with pink. These souvenirs were given by shells on Florida beach. The choir meets for rehearsal every Friday evening, under the direction of Deacon Jas. &. Morgan, who has been & choir leader for fifty eight years.
 Officers of the Y. P. s. c. E. for 1896 |: President, L. A. Kingsbury; vice-presi- dent, Miss Julia M. White; recording sec- retary, Mrs. NJ. E. Williams; correspond ing secretary, Mrs. E. Dell Kingsbury /; treasurer, Miss Lucy Perkins. Commit tees lookout, Misses Martha Burnap, Lucy Perkins, Ellen Lloyd, and F. A. Stanley, and F. H. Topliff; prayer meet ing, Rav B. F. Perkins, D. w. Kingsbu- ry, Misses Grace w. Stanley, Sarah I. Boynton, and Arthur c. Topliff; social, Mrs. l.. Colman, Mrs. E. Kingsbury, Miss L. Perkins, Mrs. E. D. Ktngsbury, Mrs. H. Brewer; Sunday school, Misses F. II. White, A. L. Stanley, and Ernest Noble missionary, F. E. Perkins, Misses Mary l.. White and Hettie Tisdale; temper ance, Miss E. Lloyd, l.. K. Parker, Mis- ses E. Schortmann, E. C.. Boynton, and B. A. Parker; floral, Mrs. H. Brewer, L. E. Parker, and c. A. Perkins music, Mrs. E. D. Kingsbury, Mrs. M. E. Will Hams, and Miss B. Peterson.
The Press., 1896-01-09
OhAYlnR OrdARa

Mistress--I told you that did not want you to have so many male callers in the kitchen.
 Pretty Domestic-Yes m.
 Mistress-Last night you were enter taining three policemen.
 Domestic-Yes m. had them there 90 as to keep the others out.-New York Weekly.
 Try a can of Hopkins Steamed Hominy (HulledCorn) Itis delicious. Full qt. ,10c.
The Press., 1896-01-09
ROME AND EARTHQUAKES.
On the Margin of a Great Seat of Volcanic
 EnarOv Vt RAata

N@ VmO 1W@EBAu Ok S ~E0SO SD&N UA SWAC@nAO
 Energy It Rests.
 The Eternal City ought to be exempt. says the London Standard, from all that appears, however remotely, to menace it's stability and endurance. Yet no one who looks from the Janiculum, or even the Forum, to the noble outline of the Alban hills can well forget that Rome Is on the margin of a great seat of vol oanic energy. The lake of Nemi sleeps 60 serenely in it's crater basin that it re- quires an effort of imagination to think of the time when the whole mountain mass was raised. That, of course, be- longs to prehistoric, or rather pris- tine, geological age. But no prescription Avails against seismic influences.
 The fires of Vesuvius had become only . tradition-if, indeed, they had not
The Press., 1896-01-09

Lazell's Perfumes. 25c. per ounce. We have decided to close out our entire stock of LaZelrs Perfumes at the remarkably low nIfce of 25 cents per ounce, any odor you may select. When these are gone we know where we can buy some more.
 LATHROP'S
 LOw-Priced Drug Store.
The Press., 1896-01-09

time on an extended wedding trip, which will include New York and Washington.
 The entertainment given under the auspices of the Endeavor Society, in the town hall, on Thursday evening was well attended. Mr. Martin Post. who was the elooutionist of the evening, pleased with his humorous selections. FLoRA
The Press., 1896-01-09
State Normal Training School,
 WILLIMANTIC, CONN.

A class will be admitted to the Willi- mantle Normal School at the beginning of the second half of the school year, Jan'y 29th, 1896.
 There are no expenses for tuition or textbooks.
 Examinations will be held at the build ing, Jan'y 27th.
 For particulars address the principal,
 c. P. PHENIX, Willimantic,
 Or c. ID. HINE, Secretary, Hartford. 1W
The Press., 1896-01-09
Just Received

OuBC N0c@1V0d A car load Of Vaseline, which we are selling at 5 cents per bottle, for g cents at LathTOp's Drug Store.
The Press., 1896-01-09
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 Springneld, January, 1895.
The Press., 1896-01-09

"something New Under The Sum-"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
TRAINING AT PoUaHKEEpsIF.

According TO competent judges, never
In the history OF collegiate aquatic sports
were four crews more evenly matched
than those of Harvard, Cornell, Columb bia
and the University OF Pennsylvania at
present training at Poughkeepie on the
race will take place, and the crews are
Dow putting on the finishing touches TO
their training. The course over which
the race Is to be rowed Is a magnificent
stretch OF water, extending for four miles
as straight as an arrow.
Every crew at Poughkeepsie has worked
hard since its arrival. All of them have
been In charge OF competent and pains
taxing coaches, who have exacted the
most conscientious efforts from their
men, and In every instance they have met
with a willing response from the crews.
Courtney has made radical change
in the Cornell stroke by dropping II from
43 to about "a. The crew Kept the boat
very well on Its bottom, but as yet have
not shown any remarkable amount of
speed.
The Pennsylvania crew are the most
ambitious and conscientious workers OF
the whole aggregation, but they have
been handicapped in 80 many ways that
even their veteran coach, Ellis Ward. has
little hope of their making much of n
showing. The freshmen, however, arc
developing from day to day, and are
likely TO prove formidable opponents.
The Columbia Varsity has apparently
not been coached as well as the others,
but the fact that seven of the eight men
were mem bers of last years crew will 20
good way toward helping them ont
The Harvard Varsity has been rowing
"a, the same as Cornell, and clearing be-
tween sixAnd seven feet, which is GER
tainly faster than the other crews have
been rowing.
From all present indications 1t lie pret-
ty certain that the betting fraternity
will back the Harvard crew as their ia
vorite.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
M'KINLEY.
Continued from page Z.

He enlisted in an Ohio regiment when
but II Years old and won the rank of
major by mcritorious service. The inter-
est Of his constituency and his own bent
of mind led him to the study of indus
trial questions, and he was soon recog-
nized in tho house as one Of the most
thorough statisticians and one Of the
ablest defenders Of tho doctrine of pro-
lection.
At q great mass meeting in Indianapo-
lis several years ago ex-President Har-
rison was presiding officer. Mckinley
was one of the speakers, and Harrison
introduced him as follows:
"He has endeared himself to all by
his record as "a gallant young soldier
battling for the flag. He has honored
himself his state and the country by his
conspicuous services in high legislative
and executive places No man more than
he is familiar with the questions that
now engage public thought. No man IL
more able than he lucidly to set them
before the people. do not need TO in
woke your attention to what he shall
say. He will command it.
The sentiment which resulted in the
nomination of Mckinley for governor
of Ohio was engendered Immediately
upon the announcement Of the result of
the election Of 1890, when after ii
years continuous service in congress the
Ohio statesman was defeated for re-elec-
tion, despite the fact that he cut down
the Democratic majority from 2, 900 to
302.
During his gubernatorial campaign in
1898 Mckinley visited Sc Of the So coun-
ties Of Ohio and made 1870 speeches. He
was elected by plurality of so, 995, up
TO that time the record plurality in
Ohio's history.
The policy which Governor Mckinley
pursued during his four years Of occu-
pancy Of the gubernatorial chair was
well outlined when in his inaugural ad-
dress he said: 1T is my desire to CO.
operate with you in every endeavor to
secure wise, economical and honorable
administration, and, so far as can be
done. the improvement and elevation Of
the public service.
From the day Of his Inauguration
Governor Mckinley took the greatest in
terest in the management of the public
benevolent institutions of the state, and
he made study of means for their bet
termcnt. During his first term the state
board of arbitration was created, and he
made the workings Of the board mat.
ter Of personal supervision during the
entire four years Of his administration.
This board has had its services enlisted
in 80 strikes, and in 10 cases its efforts
have been successful.
No account Of McKinley's connection
with labor problems would be complete
without some mention of the tireless
energy which he displayed in securing
relief for the 1000 miners in the Hook
ing valley mining district who early in
1895 were reported out Of work and des
titute. The news first came to the gov
ernor one night at midnight, but before
o'clock in the morning he had upon
his own responsibility dispatched to the
afflicted district car containing 81, 900
worth of provisions. Later he made ap-
peals for assistance and finally distri-
buted among the 2,732 families in the
district clothing and provisions to the
amount Of $82, 796. 95.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
Will BE Appreciated.

Washington. June %. - Continuous
daytime collection OF mails in the big
cities with the size OF the various dis
tricts doubled. and the sorting os the
mail I'm the collection wagons, ready for
immediate railroad dispatch without
passing through the postofiice. IS con-
templated In an experimental scheme
the postoilice department will execute
soon. Two large collection mail wagons,
manned by n postal clerk and driver.
md equipped with the regulation sort
Ing boxes and mail pouches, and each
drawn by two horses. will make n con-
tinual round OF the collection places
throughout the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22

valid, she makes and receives calls ana
often goes on shopping tours. Mrs.
Mckinley cares little for dress, al
though her toilets are always in excel
lent taste.
Her face betrays faint languor, sug-
gestive Of the invalid, but il is fair and
bears stamp of beauty, in spite of the
40 years she carries Her i'll health dates
from girlhood. As student she with
course, by reason Of this condition, but
with constant care and frequent medical
attention she overcame all trouble suf-
flciently to enjoy life and to taste of its
pleasures. Her actual invalidism dates
from the birth Of their second child, in
1871. This child died in its infancy and
was followed by tn ,.rst child, daugh-
ter of years, a - time afterward.
Her mother also ia about this time.
These sorrows were moro than she could
bear, and she has never recovered. At
present in appearance and in actual
health her condition is better than for
several years previous.
A little story Of McKinlcy's home
acts while governor mag be Of interest
No less than his attention to his wife,
his thought and care for his mother,
particularly since his fathers death in
1892, have attracted comment. 1t had
been his custom while Mt home in Can
ton to take his mother to church each
Sunday morning. When no went to CO.
lumbus as governor he determined to
keep up the practice as much as posi-
BILE, and unless the press of public bust
ness was very great he always slipped
quietly over TO Canton from the state
capital on Sunday mornings and walked
TO church with his mother on his arm.
The next train would :.ssy him to Co
lumbus, where his wife awaited his
coming. Naturally the mother looks
with pride on such n son, and she fol.
lows with keen interest the progress Of
his presidential canvass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
ON THE WHEEL.

Regardless OF the fact that 1t was de-
cidedly warm yesterday, the high tenn
perature In no way discouraged the many
wheemen in and around Providence from
taking their customary spin. Throughout
the dav there was a continuous procession
OF cyclers passing over the roads that lead
to and from the nearby resorts.
The cycleis were out in full force, and
all appeared TO be enjoying the healthy
sport. As soon as the city limits were
passed, then the pleasure OF the exhilerat-
the resorts were in excellent condition,
though a trihe dusty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
M'KlNLeY'S HOME LIFE.
HIS Wife Is an Invalid. but She Aids Him
In His Work.

His Wife Is an Invalid, but She Aids Him
In His Work.
Major McKinley's homo life is very
happy, despite tho fact that his wife is
IN invalid. Mrs Mckinley was Miss
Ida Saxton, daughter of James and Mary
Saxton of Canton, q. She received an
excellent education when girl, spent
some time abroad and became her IA
Tiers assistant in his bank, where it
was said that her fair face attrwcted
bouquets end bank notes TO the window.
"She must bo trained" said her father,
"to bny her own bread il necessary, and
not TO sell herself to matrimony."
She had meny suitors, but Major Nc
Kinley, thcn a rising young lawyer,
vanquishod all rivalry, removed the
young woman from the cashiers win,
dow and won from honest James Saxton
these words when the hand Of tho daugh-
ter was gained;
"You aro tho only man / have ever
known 10 whom would intrust my
daughter. "
Mrs. Mckinley has always assisted
her husband in politics. Her III health
has in no wisc deferred her from enjoy.
ing the political honors he has won. nor
has IL prevented her from being wisc
counselor Her presence has tiInc and
again served rs an inspiration TO her
husband. When political preferment
first came 20 former Governor Mckinley,
IL was his wife who convinced him that
be should accept She believed implicit
ly in his talents, and that his service