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The Press., 1896-12-03
Washington Letter.

Washington, Nov. 3Oth, 1896
 There is almost quorum of congress in Washington, their presence has thrown no light upon what will be done at this session, and he would be considered a rash man who would undertake to say what will be done, although there are plenty, including prominent senators and representatives, who predict that the ap- propriation bills will be about all the legis- lation passed at this session, and that financial and tariff legislation will be left for the extra session of the next congress to wrestle with. It seems to be taken for granted by everybody that President Mo- Kfnley will call an extra session.
 Should Senator Quay's suggestion for the retirement of hegreenbacks be made a republican party measure, some of the men who have record for abusing fiat money may find themselves in box. MT. Quay's suggestion is that the greenbacks be redeemed, not with gold but with U. s. notes payable in gold, at the option of the government. In other words, payable in gold when it is convenient. If that wouldn't be fiat money, what would it be?
 It has for sometime been apparent at something ought to be done to protect inventors from the sharks who have gotten into the patent soliciting business and are introducing therein the gambling methods of the legally prohibited lotteries, not to encourage the inventive spirit, but merely to make fees for themselves by appealing to the inherent human gambling instinct. | There Is no good reason why the patent lawyers of the country should not stand as high as do those who practice before the supreme court of the U. s., and as a matter of fact, most of them do. But the shysters are bringing disgrace on tn profession and something has got to be done. It has long been the idea of many of the honorable patent lawyers to have patent bar, with strict rules of practice to protect the inventors, and something of the kind will have to be done or con- gress will have to be appealed to for legis- lation on the subject.
 Surprises was expressed when it was announced that MT. Cleveland had bought residence in Princeton, N. J., as no whisper that any such thing was on foot, had preceded the announcement. There is now rumor said to have been started by member of the family of a prominent official that President Cleveland will be- come connected with the law faculty of Princeton University. It is said that the whole thing was fixed up during the re- cent visit of President and Mrs. Cleveland to Princeton to attend the college celebra- tion. The rumor has since been denied.
 The senate chamber has been thorough ly overhauled since congress adjourned, and now looks much better than it has looked since it was built, and unless the sanitary engineers are of in their calcu- lations, it will be more comfortable, owing to apparatus for maintaining an even temperature, and more healthful because constantly supplied with pure fresh air. Among the changes that are noticeable to even the most casual observer are the handsome opera chairs which have taken the place of the old wood benches in the galleries, and the uniformity in the sena-
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main hall is 8 room, access to which may be had from the library room and from the office room first described. This room
 is handsomely finished in sycamore. Re- turning to the main hall a solid oak stair way leads by easy flights to the second story. Beneath the stairs are closets and lavatory. The stairs land on the second
 floor in hall, with opening to balcony, forming part of the front porch. From this balcony beautiful view of the east ern part of the village may be had, while the Springs House park, across the street, seems part of the lawn to the library
 building. On the second floor are four large rooms, plainly but we'll finished,
 with water closet, radiators and gas fix lures. The building has recently been wired for electric lighting. In the divis- ion of the estate of the late Julius Con- verse, Ms. William Lee received this property, and sold it to Mrs, Cyril John son. Mrs. Johnson deeded it as a free gift to the Stafford Library Association, asking only that it be used for the educa- tional advantages of all the people of Stafford. It may be we'll to state here that the Library Association is a body corporate under the laws of this state, and consists of thirty persons, who must be residents of Stafford. It's aim and ob- ject is purely benevolent, and expends it's income in sustaining and enlarging it's cd ucatiOnal work. Its library was the out growth of small circulating library, and is monument of the determination of a few individuals that Stafford should have public library of value, and in which, in due time, it should take much pride. The association has always been hampered and cramped for want of means with which to maintain and extend the bene- fits of the library. For long time 1t re- lied upon small fee for the privilege of drawing books from the library, and upon the generosity of the public. The Young Ladies' Library Club proved 8 valuable auxiliary, and helped sustain the library under very trying circumstances. Little over one year ago the association decided to take radical step and make the li- brary free, trusting to the public spirit, charity and self sacrifice of the public to sustain it. Some have responded gener- ously, and perhaps, considering the try ing times of recent years, and the large number of societies, orders and associa- tions sustained in town, the general re- sponse has been as good as could be ex. pected. Nevertheless, the association be. lieve that their work is incomplete and far from satisfactory, because of lack oi
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tors chairs, now all square backed, leather covered, with mahogany frame. Heretofore it has been the custom of each senator to exercise his individual taste in the selection of the chair he used, with, out regard to whether it pleased anybody else or not, and the result was rather a mixture. For the first time both the senate and house are lighted by electricity That is about all the improvement made in the house chamber which nows looks shabbier than ever when compared with the senate chamber. But the senate was inclined to be more luxurious than the house and many ascribed it to the differ ence in the method of electing representa- tives and senators, the first having to give an account to their constituents every two years, and the last only once in six years, if at all
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OL OA LnO Ou4lNAAS1 OLIO O1uCO
 of Ellis, Converse & Co.,, and also to con- tain the bottling works of the mineral spring water. MT. Converse contemplat- ed great and growing demand for the spring, and had in mind development of the industry such as would soon call for all the spare room in the building. The building. with foundations, lighting and heating arrangements, cost nearly $12,- 900. The lot on which it stands could readily have been sold for $20OO, so that the property represents an original cost, or value, of $14,O ,OOO Architecturally the building is of composite character, tend ing toward Gothic lines. The ba ement is laid in Monson granite, irregular ashler, the main structure of selected brick, and roofed with slate The interior is at present as originally designed for MT. Converse. The basement, spacious and we'll lighted, has cement floor throughout, with rooms for fuel, storage, heater and bottling works. Steam heat is provided
 
 improved Springfield gas machines, To- cated in the basement, can meet the de- mand for light. Water from the mineral spring can be drawn directly into the bot reached from Spring street through mas sive oak doors, opening into 8 spacious hall, beautifully finished in quartered oak and with delicately frescoed walls entrance is had to what was Mr. Con- verse's private office. Without doubt this is the finest office room in town, if not in the county. The finish is selected quar- tered oak, Lincrusta- Walton decorations, spun brass gas fixtures, open grate, tile border, with oak and beveled glass man. tie, plate glass windows and Venetian shades. At the left of the hall is the of fee room formerly occupied by the Min eral Springs Manufacturing Go. and Ellis, Converse & Co.,, and has hard wood floor, oak finish, tiled grate, oak and mirrowed mantle, brass gas fixtures. Directly in the rear of this room is the approach to the large room designed for exhibiting and sampling mineral water. Here the library is now located, but of that more later. This large room extends across the rear building or ell. Lighted on three sides and fitted for steam heat and gas. As this room was intended to be fitted with showy fixtures and shelving, it was finished in white wood plain, and so re- mains. From this room stairs lead to the basement and to the second story.
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Kaspar He1tlein was hanged at the state prison, Wethersf1eld, at 1928 o'clock this morning for the murder of Louise Treble of South Manchester on February 29, 1896. It was done in twenty seconds after the machinery of the automatic gal lows was started, and the man hung for eighteen minutes before life was pronoun- ced extinct. After he was taken down the doctors made an examination and found that his neck had been broken by the operation of the gallows.
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The statement of the public debt, shows that on November 30 the debt, less cash in the treasury, amounted to $995, ,769, 159 an increase for the month of $8, ,27O, ,2O3. This increase is accounted for by 8 cor responding decrease in the amount of cash on hand. The debt is recapitulated as follows: Interest bearing debt, $847 1884, 52O; debt on which interest has ceased since maturity, $1,591, 56O; dept bearing no interest, $372, ,17O,117. Total, $1 1,221,- 126, 6,257.
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A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1896
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge. .,-.
 On motion Of Myron W. Leonard, administrator late of Stafford, within said district deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be tate 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 copy thereof on the public sign-pOst in said town of Stafford nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt CefTI- fled from record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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The official returns of the recent elect ion, which are now practially complete, show that McKinley's popular vote ex- ceeded Harrison's four years ago by 1876 994. while Bryan's popular vote, including at least million populist votes, fell be, hind Cleveland's and Weaver's combined by 253. .483.
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Lilkened to the Lion.

Alep Arsian was called the Valiant Lion, from his daring in battle. Ariooh of Assyria appears on the monuments of that country as the Lion King. Gus tavus Adolphus was known as the Lion of the North; Louis VIII of France was the Lion King; Richard of England was the Lion Hearted, and William of Scotland was so called not from any particular exploits, but on account of the fact that on his helmet he bore a lion rampant.
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TaCourt of Probate holden at staf.

"A ford, within and for the district of Stafford on the 18th day Of November, A. D. 1896.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Andrew WhitOn, executor, on the testate estate of Thankful Whtton, late oi SGaRoro, @11fS W1Can 94 salG GdsCt1cG oeceaseo o, lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the given of this order by advertising the same once In some newspaper having circulation In sat6 district, and by posting copy thereof on the the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certi fled from record. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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A T Court of Probate holden at staf

4 T Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 3d day of December, A. D. 1898.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Carrie D. Needham, adm1n1stra- tr1X on the 1ntestate estate of Charles M. Eager, late of Stafford, 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 admin1stratrtx, and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once District, and by posting copy thereof on the public s1gn-post in said town of Stafford nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt 'Certi- fled from record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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Married.

Stafford Springs, Nov. 26th, by Rev. D. i F. Lawlor, Michael Mulvey and Miss An nie Riley. /
 Wilhmantic. Nov. 26th, by Rev. 0. H. Brown, Isaac G. Brown, of Troy, N. Y., and Jennie L.. Sharp, of Willinantic, formerly of Wilmington.
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ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake Correspondence.)

Mrs. Clark Gates, of Moodus, was re- gently the guest of Mrs. Mary Taft fol one day, while visiting friends at hel former home.
 Perlin Richardson and wife, of New Haven, spent Thanksgiving day with his parents at Crystal Lake.
 Mir. and Mrs. Denison Baker, and also Rev. o. Thayer, enjoyed Thanksgiving time with friends in Hampton.
 Quite number at the Lake entertain ed relatives and friends on the 26th, while others were entertained by friends else- where
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BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c per box. Sold by B. K. Taft
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It is announced in New York City that the contracts have been signed for the construction of the proposed bridge over the Hudson to connect New York and Jersey City.
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Public Library.

In presenting to the read CTS of The Press the view O, the public library building, we take this occasion to make special reference to the structure, it's history, characteristic and utility for the purpose to which 1t has so recently been donated ny Mrs. Cyril Johnson. The building was constructed in 1885-86 by P. B. Johnson. builder of the Congregational church on Hay market Square, and many other
 public and private buildings in this vicinity. It was de- signed for the office of the Mineral Springs Manufactur- ing Co, the private office of the late Julius Converse, treasurer and principal own- er of the Mineral Springs Manufacturing Co.,, and own- CT of the building, the office
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A Coop INvEsTMENT.-Onr receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, generous sample will be mailed of the most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demonstrate it's great merit. Full size soc.
 ELY BROTHERS,
 56 Warren St., New York City. suffered from Cataarh three years it got so bad that I could not work; I used two bottles of Ely's Cream Balm and am entirely we'll would not be without it. A. c. Clarke, 341 Shawmut Ave-, Boston.
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LNOR SALE--One and 2-seated Slelghs,
 " one Light Business Sleigh, one 2-horse Team Sled. Also New and Secondhand ConcOrds, one and 9-seated Democrat Wagons, one and 2-seated light 2-horse Farm WagOn-al at prices way down, w, A, COMINS, 3W
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The "Rev." A. L. Concannon, spirit ualistic medium, was exposed at a seance in the First Spiritual Temple, Boston, last Sunday. While the lights were out a raid was made on the cabinet by party of men who had made careful prepara- tions for the raid, and Concannon was pulled out partly undressed. He had just appeared, attired in white robe, as "Queen of the Cabinet" and had not yet changed his clothing when the signal for the raid was given. One of the raiders, George B. Gates, seized the robe, some false whiskers, wig and started for the door. Bedlam was let loose, the friends of the spiritualist making an effort to 1e- cover the paraphernalia. Gates made a good escape, however, ,and the police quell- ed the disturbance. The seances are un- der the management of M, s. Aver, 8 well known spiritualist. Concannon Is assisted by his wife, who does clairvoyant act.
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NAME into my enclosure. Nov. 27th, NJ one Buck Sheep The ownerScan have same by proving property and paying charges.
 2t+ c. N. JOSLIN, West Wilmington.
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Y OST A set of Upper Teeth The
 1l finder will be rewarded by leaving. the same at The Press office. 1t#
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The following have been drawn as jurors for the term of superior court at Rockville and Holland this week. A. O. Leonard, Holland E. L. Hutchinson, An dover; Harry E. Downer, Columbia; Nath- an c. White and Albert c. Hannah, Gov entry Francis M. Pinney, Ellington ; Wallace 0. Sexton, Hebron; John Fitch and s. W. Ellison, Mansfield; Charles J. Stephenson and Edwin T. Hurlburt, Somers; Franklin E. Mcintyre and Chas. I. Johnson, Stafford H. B. Booth, Union; Benjamin F. Mellor and Edwin G. Butler, Vernon E. H. Burdick, WilliDgton.
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Died.

Stafford Springs, 2d, George Wood worth, 73. -,,.-..~ somers, Nov. SOth, Oscar Keeney, S7.
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NOTICE.-Wil all parties having my 1N bags in their possession please return them at once, as l need them to use. E. c. DENNIS.
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TOR SALE CHEAP-8 or 10 tons of II Stock Hay. Inquire of J. J. BURR,
 2W East Wilmington.
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Smith ( Murray,

Birds, Feathers, Wings, and all sorts of Feather Ornaments for Millinery will sell here for 25 cents each, value 30 cents to $2 apiece.
 Main store center.
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Main store, center.
The Latest CIOakS.

Thanksgiving Day Is the brow of the hill in cloak prices; once past that the descent begins.
 This yearit began before Thanksgiving. It was hard to see how greater values could be given-but come and. see these: At $3.05-
 200 Jackets, Kersey cloth, black Bouclc Jackets, half satin lined, latest cut. At $5.75-
 Black Boucle Jackets, that have been, and are in some places to-day, $lO
 Plush Capes, satin lined, full sweep, Thibet fur trimmed, $5. 95.
 Some ask $9.5O for them. Second floor, take elevator.
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A Corset Bargain

Much out of the ordinary, the we'll and favorably known Loomer's COrsets, that retail for one dollar pair. We got 600 pairs of them, in white and drab, that we are to sell for 59 cents pair.
 North store
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Dress StuffS.

Never knew a time that a dollar would go as far as now.
 Fancy Dress Goods. desirable goods
 19 cents yard. Fancy Suitings that have been favorites at 37t cents yard. Sale price 25c. yd Ali the seasons best sellers at 30 and 59 cents. Sale price 37t cents yard Silk and Wool Plaid goods, 344 yards, best former price 75 cents yard, Sale price 49c a yard. 42O yards Novelty Dress Stuffs, usual price 75c. yard, Sale price 49c. yd. 283 yards Fancy Camels-hair, usual price $1.25 yard, Sale price 79c. yd. 46-inch Silk and Wool Illuminated Ben galine, In six desirable shades, at Toe, regular $50 quality.
 44-inch Boucle Novelty, all new color ings, at 59c., best former price $1.
 40 inch Camel's-hair Novelty, very styl- ish, at 19c., cheap at $1.25.
 38-inch Wool Novelty, at 37Bc worth 62t cents.
 Blacks.
 46-inch Black India Twill, extra quality and finish, at Soc, worth 87tc.
 5O-inch Black Examine, very stylish fabric, at $1, former price $1.5O.
 560 yards 46-inch Black Serge, usual price 75c. a yard, Sale price 42c. yard 346 yards Silk Warp Henretta, usual price $1.25 yard, Sale price 75c. a yard. Rear Of main store.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-30
Removal Sale Shoe
Specials.

Misses ard Chlldren's Fine Tan KID
Button. flexible soies. newest core toe.
cloth and KID top. onr best goods. spe-
cisi for tomorrow only. az following
prices.
Tau Kid Top. sizes liza to 2. si.as.
formerly SI.sa.
Tan XII Ton. sizes 81 20 Il. s1io.
formerly Sl.te
Tan kla Top. sizes I TO 8. soc. for
merry SIS.
Tan kla Top. sizes : TO 5. CSC. for
VISITING TOP. sizes to 6, sc. for
vesting Top. sizes 10 S. CSC. for
merry 81.
Ladies Fine Chocolate coiored
Roots lace and button. our $50 goods.
at xaa.
Ladies Fine Wei Kid. Vassar toe.
Twentieth century cut. In lace and but
ton. Mondays removal price Of sz.a5,
formerly s850
Ladies New Cone Toe. IN vici Kid.
button. removal price being s2.9S, regu-
lar price $50
Ladies Fine Lenoir KID. narrow.
sQnare toe. Kid top. E.75 Mondays re-
noVal price.
r. T. Reeds Fine Wei Kid Button,
hand-sewed haud-tarned and narrow.
square and sttiefto toe. selling AZ over
a s.. MonaBy'S removal price haing 81.
We place On sale again Monday our
celebrated Ladies Twentieth Century
Lace and Button Boots. all sizes and
widths.
few more Of those ladies' Fine
Dongola KID and Cloth Tops. Button
shoes or Monday offered for tho phe-
nomanal price OF 81
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-30

Barwel. Mss Hammons Miss Temple.
Mss Hegar5t. Prof. r. w. Johnson. Mr.
krs1s<> Mr.. WI Temple. Mr.. A. VI.
DALEY. Mr.. George NJ. Allen, Mr.. j. Van
A smith. PROF.. G r TAYLOR. Mr.. c. .
Soiman. Mr.. l. ]. Colman.
on Saturday. August =. Mrs. George z
Nrigat entertained a few OF the ynssnx
as.A4es VINO are visiting Seattle, IN ssono-
Der sister. Miss Wycko1T. % North
YAKIMA After luncheon had been en4ovas5
Mss Cornwall. or Wazia waEa. amused
the young ladies by reading their rsalras
ana pFeu-cang bright and happy futures
for al.
A-. Robert Wehb's trolley party FOR
Hiss Cavanangh. OF Olympia. which vas
on IN. carts for last night and was await
al with srest interest BY the younger se,.
was postponed.
Miss Austin. OF Chicago, who ha, spen.
the summer with her brother. Mr.. Ogden
In olympia, returned East las, Tuesday
nignt. much 10 the regret OF her MANY
Seattle friends.
MIS-. A 2. McEwan win entertain AZ
dinner today Miss Hubbard. Ms. NV, r
on and DR.. Hicks and Mr.. George Lord
- Va A1[OIIas
Miss Katherine Nsner, who has A.~n
Visiting Mrs H. c. Henry. returned 90 her
nome IA Minneapolis Wednesday.
Miss Helen Mcknight returned from
Olympia Friday. after A weeks yfsl. vytfh
Miss Kate McGraw.
Mrs VIII II. Parry and her son. Byron.
returned from short stay at Cohasset
beach.
Miss Z. n. Griffth went to Tacoma
Wednesday TO spend q few DAYS with
friends.
Miss Graves and Miss Evelyn Graves
returned last Monday from Cohasset
beach.
Mr. and Mrs. VIII Fisher are SPEEDING
q week at Cohasset beach.