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Washington Letter.

Washington, May Al, 1896.
Nine congressman out of every ten
believe that the events of the past week
have settled the question of who will head
the republican national ticket this year.
There has been no withdrawal of the
other candidates, and there will probably
be none, but Senators Allison and Quay
and Speaker Reed know as we'll as their
friends do that nothing short of great
popular upheaval against him can now
prevent the nomination of Gov Mckinley,
although they are not prepared to admit
claim that he already has fifty or more
votes than will be needed to nominate
him. While this is probably stretching
things little, unprejudiced observers
believe that he will have enough votes to
win, because they figure that in addition
to the votes pledged to him he will get
many of the unpledged delegates who
have been waiting until they could pick a
sure winner before declaring themselves
as the supporter of the winning candidate
always fares little better than the other
fellow when it comes to distributing the
loaves and fishes.
1t is possible that the belief in the
certainty of McKinley's nomination may
result in prolonging this session of con-
gress, az it was the friends of the other
candidates who were doing the pushing
for an adjournment some time in advance
Of the meeting of the republican national
convention. With the work of that con-
vention all cut out in advance they will
not care so much about adjourning early.
Although the general bankruptcy bill
was strongly opposed it passed the house
by a vote of 157 to 81.
The division in the senate on the question
Of whether battleships should be appro-
priated for, as provided for by the house,
or only gas advocated by SenatorGorman,
was entirely outside of party lines. Senator
German, who won, was supported by 9
republicans, 10 democrats, 4 populists,
and opposed by 90 republicans, demo-
Gratis, and 1 populist. Senator Allen
thought the time opportune to get all the
battleships struck out, but his motion to
that effect only got IL votes, while A
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THIS WEEK THE
: CHICAGO GROCERY

Will offer to the public:
II lbs. Gran. Sugar, $1.OO
10 " Coffee " $1.OO
Comfy " 25c
Loaf d" 25c
1 can Armour Ok Tongue, 55c
40 bars Standard Soap, 100
20 bars Star Soap, 100
81 lbs. New York evp. apples, SOC
7 lbs Best Laundry Starch, 25c
5-gal. Oil Can, best in market, each, 9Oc
package Gold Dust, TIC
1 package Soapine, 1Oc
package ''177G," 1Oc
DTS hand-picked White Beans, 25c
ga" Lamp Chimney, each, sc
"B" Lamp Chimney, each, SC.
Good Currant Jelly, per h., SC
" " 6 lbs. for 25c
3 cans Tomatoes, finest in market, Csc
2 cans Bartlett Pears, 25c
Marrowfat Peas, few cases at SC can
can Squash, the best, 12c
can Pumpkin, the best, 1Oc
There is no better Corn canned than
ours, per can, only &c
The finest of Blueberries, per can, 1Oc
3 cans best Lima Beans, 25c
OTIS. Red Kidney Beans, 25c
can best Little-Neck CLANS, 1Oc
6 lbs. 3-Crown Raisins, 25c
1 Id. Shred Cocoanut, zoe
CHICAGO GROCERY.
o. M. BROWN, Prop,
STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn.
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OF STAFFORD, IS. Pro

y bate Court, May 9Th, 1896.
Estate of Julius Converse, late of Stafford, in
said district, deceased.
The administrators having exhibited their ad-
mtntstration account with said estate to this
Court for allowance, it is
Ordered-That the 21St day of May, A. D.,
1885, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate
Office in Stafford, be and the same is assigned
for a hearing on the allowance of said admins
trattOn account, with said estate, and this Court
directs the administrators to cite all perOns inter-
ested therein to appear at said time and place, by
publishing this order in some newspaper having
a circulation in said district, and by posting a
copy on the public SignpOst in the town Of Stat
ford, where the deceased last dWelt.
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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Light Underwear.

Our full spring assortme1ts are all in,
and include bigger, better values than
ever before. A few of them -
Women's Jersey Ribbed Lisle Vests,
spring weight, 25c. a garment. Three
more grades at $50. 45c. and Soc.
Swiss Jersey Ribbed Isle Vests of fine
quality, SOC, SIC and 81.
WOmen's Fast Black Cotton Hose,
special lot at 19c. a pair, regular Csc.
quality, but we say 19c.
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Draperies.
NOTTINGHAM LACE
CURTAINS.

Brand new patterns, the best ever
brought out in this popular grade of
window drapery. Great values at Is
cents, 81, $L25, $3.50 to 81 a pair.
CHENILLE PORTIERES, in ex-
ira quality, all the newest colorings,
handsome borders and heavily fringed.
A little furry in these, for instance :
$3.50 Portieres at So par.
1915 and ST Portieres at $2.95 par
FURNITURE.
The reliable sorts for less money
than you'd expect to find them.
sIDEBOARDs at SIS, in polished
oak, til French p,a.e mirror, linen
and lined silver drawers, and double
cupboard.
More elaborate designs at $24.
DINING TABLES at ST, in solid
oak, with carvel stretchers, fitted legs
and full size top.
Heavy Colonial Tables at SIS.
DINING CHAIRS at ST, antique
finish, spindle back and brace arm
Polished quartered oak chairs, box
seat, at 50.
Second floor.
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Ara Conrt Of Prohate holden at To

A T Court of Probate holden at Toll
N land, within and for the district Of Holland,
on the I'd day of May, A. D. 1896.
Present, VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
on motion of oscar A. Leonard, administrator
on the estate Of Angelo Aborn, late of Holland,
within said district, deceased.
This court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
administrator, and directs that public notice be
given Of this order by advertising the same once
In some newspaper having a circulation in said
district, and by posting a copy thereof on the
public sign-pOst in said town Of TOlland
nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt
Certified from record,
WIN. D. HOLMAN Judge.
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Dress Innings.

Not poor quality in the department ;
after quality nothing speaks louder than
prices.
Genuine hair-cloth, IS inches wide, 25c.
a yard.
RUSTY Cambria, good quality, slate,
brown and white, &c. yard.
All-linen Canvas, states, browns, tans
aud blacks, 15c. yard.
Changeable Silks, % inches wide, fol
capes and jacket Innings, soc. a yard.
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COLLECTORS NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough
of Stafford Springs, on list Of 1895, are hereby
notified that am ready to receive the same.
All taxes are due May 1st, and on all taxes not
paid by June 1st interest at per cent. per an
mum will be charged, together with legal fees
f0r collecting. I will be at my home on East
Main Street every Monday from a. m. to ~ m.
to receive said taxes.
AUGUSTUS SPELMAN.
Stafford Springs, May 7, 1896.
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MeGkinS, Packard & Wheat.
Ingram Carpets
At 35 Gents a yard.

There's great enthusiasm in this sale
of Ingrains-anl there are good Sc
lections yet in the lne-but its advisa-
BILE to be am ing the earliest corners
Patterns and colorings in these that
you'd never expect at the price, to say
nothing of quality.
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80 and 80 Cents

For best Hartford and Lowells ale 9TH
er telling prices in the Ingram depart
ment.
No risks to take on any of these
values-yol'll find them just what we
claim for them.
First floor.
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The Shah of Persia was shot last Fri
day by fanatic while entering a shrine,
and died in two hours. He had ruled in
Persia since 184S.
The Press., 1896-05-07
Shirt Waists.

Over rs feet of counter room filled with
them. A multitude of new designs and
colorings in Lawns, Percales, Dimities,
Chambrays, Ginghams and Batistes at
these prices =
81, 1926, $1.32, $3.50, $1.75, $1.87,
So, 1926, $3.50, $2.75, $50 and 1915.
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MeekinS, Packard & Wheat,
Springfield, Mass.
w. D. KINSMAN.
444444&4
Dress Goods Bargains.
Springfield, NJ ass.


At so Cents a Yard we are show
ing an exceptionally fine assortme 1T Of
ALL WOOL NOVELTIES, in Checks
and Scotch Mixtures the choice,
stylish patterns that you'd pick out if
they were 75c., instead of SOC. yard.
This is one of many rare opportunities
offered in our Black and COlored Dress
Goods department. More excellent val
ues are found among the all-wool English
Suitings at Csc, yard and>the high grade
wool and silk-and-wool novelties at 81.
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NOTICE. The legal voters of the Bor-
~ ough OF STAFFORD Springs are hereby warned
to meet at Borough Han, in Stafford Springs,
following purp 0ses: 1st-to see If they will ap-
propriate three thousand three hundred dollars
q 800 to InacadamiZe wilmington avenue Com
mencing at the river, East-Ma1n-st. and Fur:
mace avenue, or as far as appropriation will
complete; 2d-to do any other business proper
to be done at said meeting.
ANDREW WHITON,)
w. Il. HANLEY, BurgesSes.
j. M. LORD,
Stafford GnrinUl Conn Nav 1SQR
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This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrtb-
ers until a definite order to discontinue is re-
ceived and all arrears are paid in full
The Press., 1896-05-07

The annual debate between Yale and
Harvard, held at New Haven last Friday
evening, was unanimously decided in fav-
or of Yale. Yale had the negative of the
question Resolved that a permanent
court of arbitration should be established
between the United States and Great
Britain.
The Press., 1896-05-07

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. COmmuni-
cations received without signature always COM
mitted to the waste basket without attention.
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Quite a number of cities and towns
have passed ordinances regulating the
use of bicycles in their midst, and many
are agitating the subject. The general
rider has sense enough to avoid causing
any complaints that make it necessary
for any restrictions. OF course there are
accidents that can not be avoided, even
with due care, but the general cause for
complaints is the reckless rider, who
rushes along without apparent caution in
regard to anybody. 1t is the fault of
these riders that all who enjoy the pleas
ure Of the wheel have to suffer. If all
riders would use common sense and eau
ton it would save the necessity of re-
strictions of any kind, that are not neces-
sary for any vehicle, and all wheelmen
will not have to suffer for the foolhardi-
ness Of few.
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Silk Gloves.

Kayser Pure Silk Gloves, with double
finger tips-the tips out-wear the gloves
black, white, modes, tans, browns and
grays, 5Oc., 75c. and 81 pair.
The Press., 1896-05-07

From all over the country come reports
that the plan Of allowing the poor to use
vacant lots for planting potatoes and
other vegetables was so successful last
year that it will be continued this seaso n
and on larger scale. In some cities
more land is offered for the purpose than
can, be used. In Washington this year
beans only will be furnished for seeds,
owing in part to lack of funds and the dis
covery that this vegetable brought the
largest returns for the amount invested
In other places different vegetables are
preferred, potatoes, of course, among the
number
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ORDER OF NOTICES of Con-
" nect1cut, County of Tolland, $751; Rockville,

ORDER OF NOTlCE.-State of Con-
~ necticut, County of TOlland, S., Rockville,
April 22d, A. D. 1896.
non t f. y Ia fGs sad gNG1e
Hughes, praying for reasons therein set forth
for divorce, now pending before the Superior
the first Tuesday of May, A. D. 1896, it APP
pear1ng to and being found by the subscribing
authority that the said defendant is absent from
this state-gone to parts unknown,
Therefore, ordered-that notice of the pend
ency Of said complaint be given by publishing
this order in The Press a newspaper printed in
STAFFORD Springs, in said county, three weeks
successfully, commencing on or before the 3Qth
day Of April, A; D. 1929, and by deposlting copy
Of said complaint, citation and order OF notice IN
Conn, and registered, and directed to said de-
PENDANT at Columbus, Ohio, his last known place
A. D., 1891 -
LYMAN TWINlNG TINGIER,
Clerk Of the Superior Court for TOlland County.
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SMITH & MURRAY.

More Women's Tailored Dresses and
Spring Wraps received from New York
at bargain prices.
Blazer Suits, made Of Navy and Black
Serge, full width skirt, lined jacket, fash
ionable sleeves, plated coat back,
So.
Figure the materials, don't count cost
OF making, and then you'll wonder how it
can be done.
Blazer Suits, made Of fine quality Storm
Serge, satin lined jacket, five-yard wide
skirt, percaline lined,
Satin finished Covert Cloth Suits -
Blazer lined, with changeable Taffeta,
extreme skirt, and very stylish suit,
$3.50.
Combination Suit-Plaid skirt, plain
CheviOt Blazer to match in Navy, Green,
Brown and Black; Blazer lined with
changeable Taffeta,
Price $11.5O.
Some New York stores ask $18 for the
same suit.
Expect additional Suit and Garment
news.
Second floor, take elevator.
A Sale of Crochet Quilts.
The prices are below the usual fully
fifteen per cent.
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Died.
Monson, I'd, George H. Newton, IS.
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Daniel s. Remsen, of New York, read
a paper recently, in Philadelphia, before
the American Academy of Political and
Social Science, on The Fusionof Political
PARTIES" After showing that under the
present system every vote not cast for one
of the two highest candidates has no power
in determining the result of the election,
he said: ITO avoid this great waste Of
votes and to unite parties having less
than majority, it has been the custom
in this country to prepare fusion tickets
prior to an election, and thus induced a
majority of voters to unite. This same
result has been happily accomplished in
Australia by new device, namely, by
allowing the voter to cast a conditional
vote by marking on his ballot his second
as well as his first choice, and giving
effect to the second choice when the first
choice proves to be given to a candidate
standing third or worse in the result"
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Stafford Springs, 4th, son DANES Fen
tom to Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Simpson, and
grandson to J. D. FentOn.
South Manchester, April 28th, son to
Stephen and Gertrude Beebe.
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THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
weekly furnished for 20 per year.
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MARSEILLES QUILTS.
Drapery Department..

Special values worthy of the atten-
ton Of hOusekeepers.
Fish Net Curtains, $1.75 a pair.
" 1926 "
Z" $50" "
White, Ivory and Ecru.
Plain Muslin Curtains, $1.37t pair.
Rutf1ed Muslin Curtains, $50 "
Special value.
Irish Point Curtains, Ecru, $1.75 pair.
" " $50" "
Handsome designs in White
and Ivory, 400" "
Handsome designs in White
and Ivory, 900" &"
Curtain Stretchers, 12x6, 1879.
" " 14x7, $50.
Bamboo Piazza Screens, Ok 8, .95.
&c 8x 8, $50.
8x1O, 1876.
1Ox 8,1.95.
New Line Of Figured Corduroys 75c.
yard.
Third floor, take elevator
SMITH g. MURRAV
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1t is very evident that Mckinley will
be the republican nominee at st. Louis in
June. One thing that has helped Me
Kinley very much is that he has been OPP
posed by Quay of Pennsylvania, Plat of
New York, and others who profess poll
tics, and who do not mean to have any
thing done that they object to. The vIo-
lent hostility of the democrats has shown
that he will be a strong candidate, as
they fear him especially. Although it
looks at present very much as if it would
be Mckinley, there is still a chance of
his being defeated if all opposed to him
unite upon Harrison or some one else.
Benjamin Harrison has proved himself
worthy of the support of the people, and
a stronger candidate could not be taken.
In one respect Harrison would give the
earliest certainty of any one who could
be nominated, for the day he was
nominated the country would know ex.
actly what his policy as president woulc
be on the tariff, and exactly what it would
be on finance, and this would quick lJ
bring confidence and good times behind
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FOR SALE!

have a Few Hundred Nice, Stocky "Prog-
ress" Black Cap Raspberry Plants now to
sell. Any one wanting must apply within two
weeks. Prices-25 cents per dozen; $1.OO pei
hundred.
/ Wv JOHN E. CLOUGH, TolIand, Conn.
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S. F. NAMES, 81 Main-St.

THO RENT.-Two-story cottage, with
Il modern improvements third house east
of high school, on Morton street. Inquire Of
MARCUS B. FISK,
At Town Clerks Office.
The Press., 1896-05-07

STAFFORD Springs, Conn, May 6, 1896.
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church were among the buildings wrecked.
Five hundred citizens Of Seneca are re-
ported TO be homeless. The property loss
L. estimated at 500, coo. The five dead are:
Two children Of Everhcs. two children Of
Connell. and son of Peter Assemacher.
Al Oneida several buildings were de-
stroyed and three children Of James Sher-
rard killed. The west half Of the village
Of Baileyville was swept away but none
were killed. The damage In this city IL
over t20O0O0.
HIAwATHA, Kas., May is-Two couriers
who have just arrived from Reserve, viii
lage in the northeastern part of this
(Brown) county. report that everything
in the village of Reserve was demolished
by the cyclone which swept over Marshall
and Nemaha counties last evening They
report that many people were injured at
Reserve ten or twelve very seriously
Nothing further can be learned here of the
disaster at that point.
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SIX PERSONS STOP BULLETS.
Incident of Game of Base Ball i'm a Town
i'm Pennsylvania.

Incident of Game of Base Ball i'm a Town
i'm Pennsylvania.
HAZLEToN, Pa. May lS.-Six persons were
shot and a number of others seriously in
jured during riot at MacAodo, "A town
four miles from here yesterday The in
jured are: Joseph Ward. shot in knee
Thomas Kairns, shot in arm; James Null
downey, finger blown off; Burke Brennan,
shot in shoulders James Brennan, shot in
arm; Mary Burke shot in back; Antonio
BizZo. nose broken; Mrs. Rose Viechio,
scalp wound.
A game of base ball was in progress
when gang Of drunken Italians charged
upon the players and spectators with re-
volvers, clubs and stones, The night be-
fore an Italian had been arrested for as
sault and battery. A number of young
men took him from the constable and I'M
mercifully beat him. The Italians, hear
ing Of this, threatened revenge. They full
filled their threat. The first inning had
Just been finished when there was pistol
shot. 1t was followed In few minutes by
promiscuous discharge Of firearms. The
crowd attempted TO run away, but the
Italians followed them. discharging their
pistols and throwing stones.
The foreigners were almost mad with
rage, and blazed away necessarily until
the police arrived Several of the Italians
were arrested and more will be taken in
custody today, Ward, who was catcher
for the MacAdoo club, is the most serious
ly injured. He is lying in hospital In a
critical condition
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MISSOURI REPUBLICANS


Come Near Having = Row Over who
should Sit In the Convention,
ST. JOSEPH, May l3.-It took a strong
force Of police TO prevent the Filley and
Kerens forces from engaging in riot at
the state convention yesterday. The
Filley managers had given tickets OF ad-
mission only TO their own friends while
the local managers. Kerens' friends, had
done the SAME thing The consequence
was that the hall was In the possession of
Kerens men. who refused 70 open 1t until
Filley came 10 terms. To prevent fore
ible entry the police were called An
agreement was finally reached and two
hours later than the time set the hall was
thrown open
Bartholdt was made temporary chair.
man and a hot fight ensued in the creden-
tials committee over contesting delega-
tions during which the convention waited.
listening 10 speeches meanwhile. The
platform proposed stands for standard Re-
publican views and on the money ques-
ton is opposed TO the independent free
coinage by this country of silver at the 10.
toll ratio. Mckinley Is eulogized, and the
delegates instructed to vote for him for
president Of the United States.
The credentials committee reported for
the Filley delegates and they were seated
The temporary organization was made
permanent and the platform as outlined
above adopted Filley was made state
chairman and delegate-at-large to st.
Louis. The Filley men, in fact, control
the convention.
ST JOSEPH, May 1.-THE delegates-at-
large TO ST Louis elected by the Repub.
lican state convention, which did not adj
journ until 4:30 a. m, are as follows in
FULL Chauncey l. Filley, of st. Louis; ex.
Representative Niedringhaus of st. Louis;
Major William Warner, of Kansas City.
and j. II. Boutwell,, of Sedalia.
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THE DEATH RECORD.

WILLIAM SIMPSON SLOAN, well-known
railway man, at New York.
JESSE S. ZoRN, mayor of Peru, Ind.
Dr. SALMON, oldest Free Mason in the
world, at London.
T. c. KNIGHT, chairman of the Stock
Exchange at Philadelphia.
Captain ISAAC L. NORRIS, old lake navi-
gator, at Chicago.
JAMES DEIAND, ex-mayor of Clinton,
Ills.
Rear Admiral THOMAS H. STEVENS, re-
tired, at Washington.
S. STATS TAYLOR, first mayor of Cairo,
Ills.
Rev. Father CAFFERTY, vicar general of
the Catholic diocese of Savannah, Ga.
WILLIAM BRADLEY, well-known bust
ness man, at Centerville, Ia.
Rev. DR.. Kelsey MOORE, Of the Baptist
Missionary society, at New York.
j. B. MOORE, widely known hotel man,
at Peoria, Ills.
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Scott jackson to Hang.

GREENCAsTLE, Ind, May 10. - Scott
Jackson's mother Professor and Mrs
Post, and other relatives, arrived here
Wednesday night after the close of
the trial at Newport, Ky. They
received "A telegram yesterday that Scott
jackson was convicted and sentenced to
be hung Mrs jackson, the mother of the
condemned man, is Frustrated, and every
one here sympathizes with her, although
there is general rejoicing at the home of
the Bryans over the verdict. Later 1t was
learned that Judge Helm would hear ar
guments at Newport Saturday. May %, on
motions for new trial, when it is expected
that the organs and their friends will
again go to Newport.