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The Press., 1896-12-24
SOMERS.

Rev. c. H. Tickets will occupy the pulpit of the Congregational church in SomersviIle the coming Sabbath, the pastor, Rev. P. P. Womer, being absent over Christmas with relatives in Penn.
 The construction of the free public library is we'll underway. When complet- ed it will be an ornament to the town. Miss A. I. Lombard has been chosen It. brarian.
 Miss Marion Ravens spent last Sabbath with friends in Springfield.
 Extensive arrangements have been made by the congregational church for the appropriate celebration of ofChristmas. The church has been elaborately decorated under the direction of MT. Farrell. Thurs day evening the children will present a Cantata, after which Santa Claus will dis. tribute the fruits of "Peace on earth, good will to men" from heavily laden Christmas. trees, and hearts that are sad cannot help but. be glad with the child ren at Christmas time. s" :
 The students from Monson academy are home, for "A Merry Christmas" and holiday vacation. E. w. Avery will not return, but enters this week the employ of the great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1896-12-24
.chinssa ohssp I Labor.I In America.

Of late years there has been. a. con" stant cry against ''Chinese, cheap la- bor.+'' Whatever may have been the price put upon Chinese labor when the great railways of the west were built by these people, today it. is evident to all who have :: studied the question that there is no such thing as "Chinese cheap labor'' Chinese laundries charge higher rates than domestic laundries. ! Chinese laundrymen command higher prices than laundresses of other nation alities. A Chinaman earns ordinarily from $S to $1O week and his board and lodging. The white or colored laun- dress makes from $4 to $10 week without board or lodging. The China man works from o'clock in the morn ing until or 3 o'clock at night. Some times he washes, sometimes he starches. sometimes he irons, but he is always at it, not tireless, but persevering in spite of weariness and exhaustion. Other la- borers clamor for 8 working day of eight hours. The Chinaman patiently works I7, takes care of his relatives in China, looks after his own poor in America and pays his bills as he goes along
 In the Chinese store $1O per week is the lowest sum paid for man of all work In Chinese restaurant the low est wage paid to kitchen boy is $S5 per month and board. Chinese cooks will not go to American families for less than $40 per month, and they rare- ly ever stay for that sum. This, then' is Chinese cheap labor-a cheap labor of which ordinary people cannot avail themselves. .-"The Chinese of New York;" by Helen F. Clark, in Century.
The Press., 1896-12-24

Harlow Abbe, 80 years old, was arrest ed at Enfield Monday afternoon, accused
 of being the Enfield incendiary. He is father of Ensign Abbe, whose. buildings were the last ones to be set on fire. MT.
 Abbe has been a prominent man in the town, has held the office of postmaster, and three years ago was president of the Union agricultural society. Deputy Sher- if George Wilson, who made the arrest, talks freely of the evidence of the case, and is very confident that MT. Abbe Is guilty. The town is thoroughly aroused over the affair, and the arrest of the old man of 81 years is almost the only topic of conversation on the streets. The peo- pie in general think MT. Abbe innocent, and do not hesitate to express their opin- ion, and are so confident of his innocence that he could secure bail for any amount. They are all anxious, however, to be rid of the "firebug," and if conclusive evil dence should be found against him, they would consent to the punishment, only sorry that the incendiary should prove to be their old neighbor. The first hearing was held Tuesday, and was adjourned un- til the 31st.
The Press., 1896-12-24
UNION. Rock Meadow.

There will be preaching service held in Rock Meadow school house next Sun day afternoon, at 33O o'clock, led by Rev. MT. Hopkinson of Union Center.
 The Ladies fthe Congregational church from Union Center met with Mrs. Henry Booth last week Thursday evening, and had very social time.
 Many congratulations to MT. and Mrs. Oscar Willis on the birth of their 12 lb. baby boy, Dec. 18th.
 A number from here attended the Christmas concert At the M. E. church, Staffordville, last Sunday evening and found 1t very interesting and instructive.
 Mrs. Johnathan Upham was buried last Monday, Rev. MT. Hopkinson officiating at the funeral. MT. Upham is danger ously sick at this writing with paeu- monia
 Roj1voo6 /N M
The Press., 1896-12-24
ROCKVILLE.

A lively hearing took place before the city council Monday evening on the ap- plication of:the Standard oil company of New York to erect 8 plant on Nye street, extending back to the tracks of the New England railroad. Mr. Hutchins. of the Standard company, said they proposed to erect two large tanks, stables, sheds, ,etc. :, and make Rockville distributing station for that station. He claimed that their plants in many other cities were located among tenement property, and that there was no smell or objectionable feature connected with the plant. Col. Bates, of Putnam, told of the plant in that city, and claimed there was nothing objection able about it. Nearly all of the residents of Nye and Spring streets were present, and objected on the ground that the plant would be 8 nuisance and interfere: with the renting of property in that sectionS The council refused to grant the permit. E. A. Buck & Co.,, of Stafford and Pal mer, also asked for a permit to build an oil plant on land of W. B.. Martin on Vernon avenue. Alderman Hammond objected on the ground that the oilsWou1d. leak into the spring of the New England Company and spoil the water used in washing and securing woolens. After remarks by other members of the, council 1t was voted to reject the petition.
The Press., 1896-12-24

At the weekly meeting of the commits sioners on diseases of domestic animals, held at Hartford Monday, Commissioner Clifton Peck reported testing herd of 20 head at Woodstock, belonging to w. R: Wftter, 13 of which were killed. The disease had been of long standing in the herd. MT. Peck tested two herds at Gov entry and condemned one COW in herd of five belonging to F. B. Topliff. Twelve head belonging to R. w.. Hazen were found to be sound.
The Press., 1896-12-24

Dr. Charles Sweet, we'll known as a natural bonesetter, died at his home in Lebanon, Tuesday morning, of disease of the kidneys. He was son of Dr. Benoni Sweet, the original of the famous bone- setting family, who came to Lebanon from Rhode Island early in this century, and was born in 1910, being the second son, Dr. Stephen Sweet of Franklin, since dead, having been the oldest of the fam ilu
The Press., 1896-12-24

The National Bank of Illinois, one of the oldest and best known banks of Chi- cage, closed it's doors Monday, and a number of other institutions failed in consequence. A run on a number of oth- CT banks in Chicago resulted from the general lack of confidence caused by the failure.
The Press., 1896-12-24

The Consolidated railroad is to use electricity for power on the New England road between Hartford and New Britian, and the work of laying the third rail and the building of the power-house has begun. The electric cars are expected to run by March 1st. The electric current will run along the third rail. It will be "cut out" at the highway crossings, the cars going by on their. momentum, and at stations 1t will either be cut out or else made in accessible by planking, but in any case it is not regarded as deadly. It is said that if man sat on the charged rail and touched another the force would pitch him off but not permanently injure him..
The Press., 1896-12-24

DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- IL bate Court, December 22d, 1896.
 Estate of Simeon Abel, late Of Stafford, in said District, deceased.
 The executor having exhibited his admins tration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered-That the 31st day of December, ,1896, at 10oclock in the forenoon, at the Probate On1ce In ing on the allowance of said administration &C., count,wlth said estate, and this court directs the exeeutor to cite all persons interested fishing this order once in some newspaper pub lshed in Stafford. Holland county, and having 8 circulation in said district, and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of Stafford where deceased last dwelt.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1896-12-24
Smith & Murray,
Handkerchiefs.

Isn't it pleasanter to give FINE Hand kerchiefs than cheap onesP Wouldn't | you prefer fine linen and dainty embroid- cry to plain, common handkerchiefs at the same cost?
 That is your opportunity now. It de- bends simply on your choice-which will you have? If you prefer the fine hand kerchiefs, you can have them at the same cost by simply buying them here. Handkerchiefs for men, women and children at a saving of nearly a half Women's Lace Edge Handkerchiefs, 123c, actual value, 25c. < Women's Lace Edge Handk erc,Ncfs, 25c, value 374c, to soc. A lot of finer ones at 39c, that usually sell for soc to $1. Main store center. Gift Buyers.
 Who are looking for something sensible and useful for Christmas Present, l Remember that our Linen Department l Offers rare attractions in both medium and fine goods, which are so appropriate and pleasing as Christmas Gift Napkins.
 $1, $l.25, $1.5O $l.75, I98, $25O, $3, $3 50, $4,50 $5 Bleached Damasks, 50c, 75c, 95c, $125, $1.5 $1.75. Fiinged Linen Sets, $2. 95 to $I2. l Plain Linen Sets, $4. $4 50, $5, $5. 50, | $6 25, $675, $7 50, $8 %. $9 D, $10.5O, $11.5O, $12 50, $13.5O.
 Ask to see our original pattern of the Fringed Gentian.E
 So dainty, graceful and fascinating. This pattern is made in a superior qual- ity of satin doubl damask We have the cloths in
 9 yards by 9 yards at $500 | yards by 9 yards at 3.75
 2 yards by 3 yards at 45O
 yards by B yards at 525
 5-8 Napkins to match, 500
 3-4 Napkins to match, 4.5O Fringed Doylies, 75c, $l, $1,25, $2, $2 50, $3 39.
 Tray C.oths, 19c, 25c, 39c, 5Oc, 59c and 78c.
 Huck Towels,
 1Oc, 124c, 15c, 19c, 2lc, 25c, 37tc, soc. Damask Towels,
 124c, 15c, 19c, 2Oc, 26c, 37tc, soc, e2tc, 75c, 95c, Chenille Table Covers.
 A, Soc
 GA, 75c, 98c
 8-4, $2, Tapestry Covers.
 GA, $1.39
 S-4, 200
 10-4, $50
 Main entrance right Women's Eiderdown Dressing Sacks. 9Eider Sacks, cOlors red, pink and blue, 79c each. Most dealers ask $1. Fancy stripe or mOttled effects, $1.5O Fine quality. trimmed, $2. WOmen's MackintOshes.
 We have good double texture Mackin- toshes, double cape, box plaited back of skirt, $5
 Warranted for year. Silk-lined MackintOshes, $11.5O. Scotch Plaid MackintOshes, $6 95 English CravenPtte Waterproof. $6.95, 895 Sik-lined capes, $12 30. second floor, take elevator. SMITH & MURRAY,
 Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1896-12-24
ORDER. OF NOTlCE.-state of Con-

ORDER OF NOTlCE.-Stateo of Con- NI nect1cut, County of Holland, ss., Stafford. Dec 21st, A. D. 1896.
 Malon B. Goddard vs. Cora Goddard.
 Upon the complaint of the said Malon B. Goddard, praying for reasons therein set forth for divorce, now pending before the Superior Court in and for Holland County, to be held on the first Tuesday of January, A. D. 1897, 1t ap- authority that the said defendant is absent from this state-gone to parts unknown,
 Therefore, ordered-that notice of the pend. this order in The Press a newspaper printed in Stafford, three weeks successively, commencing on or before the 24th day Of December, A. D., 1896. JOS. w. CHANDLER, A County Commissioner for Holland County.
The Press., 1896-12-24
Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Dec. 23, Il
OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro. U bate Court, December 18th 1896.
 Estate of Thankful Whiton, late of Stafford, 1T said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Andrew WhitOn, ex. ecutOr, praying that an order may be granted tC sell the real estate of said deceased as per appli cation more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Stanford, il said district, on the 31st day of December, A. D 1896 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hay ing a Circulation in said district, before the 25th day of December, A. D., 1896.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1896-12-24
Try Grain-Oi Try Grain-O!

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package place of coffee. The children may drink it with out injury as well as the adult All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown or and the most delico te stomach receives 1t with out distress. A the price of coffee. 15c. and 25 cts per package Sold by all grOcerS.
The Press., 1896-12-24

Hermann, the magician, died suddenly last Thursday on the train while en-route from Rochester, N: Y., to Bradford Penn. II
The Press., 1896-12-24
KNOWING

That money is very close, owing to the down, we shall for the next ten days make a special effort to help you all, by making you very low prices in compari- son with the present cost of goods. We shall sell you the
 Best Haxan Flour, per bbl., $525 St. Louis " |" 800 20 lbs. Granulated Sugar. 100 % " Cof1ee '' 100 l Ib. 8 Crown Raisins, O8 at. New York Hand Picked Beans, O5 qt. New Lima Beans, 10 qt. New Red Kidney Beans, .O7 lb. Fresh Milk Crackers, .O6 Satine Washing Powder, the best made, .O5 Good Cotton Clothes Lines, 100 feet long, .25 1 can Fine Hand Packed Tomatoes. .O8 1 can Extra Fine New York Sweet Corn, .N 1 can Lewis Clam Chowder, .25 packages Armour's Mince Meat. .25
 This Mince Meat is the finest made. 30 bars Star Soap, 100 30 bars Lenox Soap, 100 28 Oak Leaf Soap, 100 50 bars Standard Soap 100 32 bars Gold Dust Soap, 100 24 bars Welcome Soap, 100 gal New Cucumber Pickles, .23 qt. can Fine Table Peaches, .12 bbl. Hand Picked Baldwins, .7b
 Our soc. Teas are extra fine favored, and are all bargains. Then you get a 1Oc. check with each pound you buy.
 You must see that 1t is for your best interest to pay cash for your goods when you can buy them at the above pricee.
 Tours,
 The Chicago Grocery,
 Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1896-12-24

NOTICE. II wish to return thanks to IN Mrs. D Blakely. through The Press, for the her. It might be well to say if she had stayed at home and told less to outside parties about her family affairs, it might have saved all of her are for the last few times she went home she went around and told that she was not coming back any more, and would have good bill to pay, and soon after she took her final trip l. like good husband, went and posted her. As for her bed, she occupied other folks bed more than she did her Own As for her board, she earned it for some else and for taking care of herself, she never did. It would be well for her to learn the eleventh commandment.
 DANIEL BLAKELY.
 Stafford Springs, Conn.,, Dec. B, 1896.
The Press., 1896-12-24
!rsday Kvening, Deoember a4, 1896.

Gov. Cooke will be inaugurated week from next Wednesday. The two houses will organize and begin business the sane day. l. @
The Press., 1896-12-24
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 This liberal policy toward it's readers has re- suited in notable increase of The Republ- cans circulat1onsand a corresponding enhance ment of its value as an advertising medium.
The Press., 1896-12-24
Central Vermont Railroad (N. L. N. division )-trains leave:

What Did He HEeanS
 ''Do you think thst beautiful women are apt to 1he spoiledasss she mar16ured, with upturned eyes. 4 ,. -.. .'..~, <. / :.
 t'.Yonr beauty will never spoil you, darling, = was his eqniFOcdl answer.- Detroit Fre@Press, ..s.. ..:.:..1 ,.i
The Press., 1896-12-24

EOUND-A Mastiff Dog. The own r T can have same by proving property and paying expense incurred.
 EDWARD PEARL, Mansfield, Conn.
The Press., 1896-12-24
Married.

Hebron, 18th, by Rev. D. Breed, Ernest s. Newcomb and Mary E. Ellis, both of Hebron.
The Press., 1896-12-24

EOR SALE AT AUCTION. - The I equipment of a first class Restaurant on Main street, Saturday. Dec. 26, at p. m unless previously disposed of, consisting of furniture stOves dishes, etc., all nearly new and in first class condition, w. A. SEC7AR.
 1W# StanOrd springs
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The Press., 1896-12-24

Died. Union, 18th, Maria T. Upham, 69.
The Press., 1896-12-24

EOR SALE AT Robes, N Harness, Wagons, Concords, Sletghs and Sleds, at the stable of Adelbert Needham, Tues day, Dec. 29th, at 10 a. m. This is large con signment of goods which must be sold. II Ormy, sale next fair day. VIM. CRANE, Aucttoneer SLEIGH, Black Fur Robe, second - hand, but nearly new: want, to sell, so here's the place to buy. Why not buy good your nice carriage while the roads are rough? A couple of harness, too. All for sale by
 A. o. BROOKS, CroWn-st
New-York tribune., 1896-08-29
PROGRAMME FOR THE vIcERoYS VISIT.
THE RECEPTION AT COMMISSIONER GRANTS
HOUSEHOLDER FOR THE REVIEW OF
THE 7TH REGIMENT


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New-York tribune., 1896-08-29
THE EMBASSY'S VARIED BAGGAGE.
ITS REMOVAL FROM THE STEAMER TO THE
WALDORF-HASTE IN TRANSFERRING
THE COOKING UTENSILS


Tho baggage that Ii Hung Chang and his suite
brought to this country was not extensive As
would be imagined from the importance Of the
Embassy. Before the visitors sailed from South
ampton a week ago almost one-half OF their lug
gage was shipped back to China by way Of VAN
couvor. This left them with about seventy-ive
pieces Of all and sizes from trunks and sole
leather valises TO bundles done up in bandana
handkerchiefs When this motley assembage ofart-
cles was landed on the American Line pier immedi-
ately after the passengers had left the snip. son
dozen OF the chinese sat upon II and watched the
movements Of the sailors and crowds about them
with the curiosity Of children. The chief steward.
on guard, a withered Did man with a long black
beard overlooked the disposal Of each piece Of bag
gage 1t brought on the pier. and between
Whiles fingered the indiarubb"r plants and palms
that were used to decorate tho passageway by
which the Viceroy was brought ashore in his chair
He remarked TO a policeman on guard: "Indiarub-
ber-grow in China
He asked many questions of the police ana of
the officer ordered by General Ruger to attend %
the transportation Of the Niceroys baggage TO the
Waldorf he could conveniently ssqueeAe n. IN
fact the predominant trait OF all these OrlentiI'
hde tSat fnr v.bi"h Americans have been noted
Among the first pieces Of baggage brought ashore
We're three huge bird ages. IN one OF these were
three French chickens 0l rare breed IN the other teo
were remarkably large and handsome parrots Al
these birds We're presented TO the Nl'efoy by has al
mirers abroad There were several cases among the
baggage. also containing presents or souvenirs y
fuss mad over the Kit - cooking utenSi.,
which the N.c-rOys three cooks carry with them. ana
With which they prepare their masters meas. u
was necessary for them 10 get to the Waldorf be-
fore the NctrOy In order 20 have something in read
ness Tor him eat on his arrival at the hotel "
the cooks were among the SeconI-class passengers.
!, took lime 20 ger them of the steamship They
wero hustled with their tn pans. pots AID kettles
down the elevator bv which the Nicer1y had de-
scended short time before and into one ot the Wal
dOrf Omnbuses and hurried up town
Il required three trucks 20 carry the res' n 'he
baggage 10 the hotel There VAS no delay in accom-
pshing this. as the luggage OF an Amnas ssalor ana
hsi suite is exempt from the usual customs examna-
New-York tribune., 1896-08-29

dressed I'm a lavender ovcrgarmcni of six brocad"n
as though he had lust gotten or bicyci" ana nag
no money to buy a pair ~ tr' user holders. ri1
hnrrviro about his silky black pigtail Tapping ~
the wind and afording much amusemcn, 20 ss ~
crowd Where ho went and what vas ms "Ds'.T.s ,.s
stiu remains mystery 90 most OF tho~ VINO
watched him. ,s . gooi
sn,attering II English 0uI who MAS nre7r'n III
English clothes. s.en by 1-a,iN' tepon ,h.t -,
regard to tho plans He siii- "The r'A,on mat
,ho lose IL closed j. that they ar" 81 anlnk o'.'
Their is 20 bc addition pui on 70 in. Iu,,ses , =,
All of the decorations that Fou 500 "Ni-l'. N,ro
n,id FOR pv tho merchants and thr men VINO nve
abor, hor. IN" whole colony tnrouRnout ne sy tday
contrfb,ting something W. do not know YET "leii
ii Hung chang will visit Mott-@i ~" may oo,'ss
MS wav when be- makes his trip 10 broohlyh dnu @
q sort OF holiday