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The Press., 1896-11-05
MCKINLEY AND SOUND MONEY.
The Honor of the Country Upheld

The Honor Of the SOun6rY Opn6AOs Mckinley and Hobart were elected Tuesday by tremendous sweep. The result was beyond all expectations to the most hopeful of McKinley's supporters. Connecticut gives Mckinley majority of 53, 900, and Cooke, for governor, ma iority of A, $40. All four republican con- gressmen are returned by large majori- ties. Congressman Henry of this district leads the list with majority of 16,648 The state senate is solid republican; not a lemocratic candidate was elected. The house will stand 22O republicans and 30 democrats. A republican majority on joint ballot will be 214, which insures the reelection of Senator O. H. Platt. Bryan carried three towns in the state. Nauga- tuck by 50; New Britain, IA; Newtown, A1. : ..
 Illinois is republican by over 15O,OO Atgeld, candidate for governor, is defeat ed by over, 100 900. New; York breaks all records, and gives Mckinley plurality of 269,O8
 Massachusetts endorses sound money by 165,OOO plurali.y.
 Indiana goes for Mckinley by 18,0OO.
 Vermont gives republican majority of Al ,OOO.. 1.. >.
 New Hampshire gives 34,5OO majority for Mckinley.
 New Jersey. Hobart's state, gives 6O,- O09 majority for the republicans.
 
 Pennsylvania gives Mckinley plural ity of 277 ,624. ~;~5
 Rhode Island is for sound money by plurality of g, 900.
 In Wisconsin McKinley's plurality is 100000.
 Michigan gives B, 900 plurality for Me Kinley, and the republicans elect all the twelve congressman.
 Maryland is for Mckinley by 25, ,OOO.
 The republicans will have majority of about 90 in national house of representa- tives, and majority of at least in the senate, it is estimated, but the returns may reduce these figures.
 The only democratic congressman elect ed in New England is Fitzgerald in the 9th Mass. district.
 Maine's plurality for Mckinley is 4O,- O95.
 IoWa's plurality for Mckinley is esti- mated at 10000 or over.
 Kentucky is claimed for Mckinley by a majority of 1000. Col. Breckinridge is defeated for congress by 1000. :%I -s:. .--- West Virginia is for Mckinley by about 10,O00 plurality.
 Bryan carries Nebraska by about 13,- 900 plurality; Tennessee, 15,OOO; Wash. ington, 10000; Texas, 75,OOO, Idahb, 15.Bp0; GeoFgsa.. 4e, co Mississippi s0eeaa Utah. 10000 Aikansas, so, ,oOo Izouisiana, 40 600 r Alabang, ,30, 900; Mis- souri, q, 900 to 70 900; Kansas, 13,OOO Colorado by avery large majority-fg- ures not given. "
 The vote in California, Kansas, Wyom- ing, South Dakota and Minnesota is close but the electoral vote as placed in the table will probably stand without very much change.
 Massachusetts voted against the bien. nial amendment.
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Congressman E. Stevens Henly, of Vernon, returns to congress by the large majority os 16,641. Congressman Henry was born in Gill, Mass, in 1886, and re- moved to Rockville early in life. He is a successful business man and large own CT of real estate, proprietor of fine farm, breeder of choice cattle, and 8 man. ager of various other important interests. MT. Henry was a member of the state house of representatives in 1883, state senate in 1887 and 1888, was a delegate at-large to the republican national con- vention in 1888, was state treasurer for four years from 1889 to 1893. He was the republican candidate for congress in 1899, but was defeated by Lewis Sperry by plurality of 562. In 1894 Henry de- feated Sperry by 5,2O7, running 7O3 votes ahead of the state ticket. ...
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DraperY Department.

Curtains and House Decorations at ridiculous prices.
 Irish Point Lace Curtains $1 50 prir,
 actual value, $2.50 Irish Point Lace Curtains $3.25,
 worth $4 90 a pair. Fish Net Lace Curtains. $l25.
 usual price $ 95 a pair. Fish Net Lace Curtains $1.90,
 usual price $2 50. Fish Net Lace Curtains 1925,
 usual price $3. Fish Net Lace Curtains 32 75,
 usual price $3. 30. Tapestry Curtains $3, usual price $4. Tapestry Curtains $4 50, usual price $6 Tapestry Curtains $7.5O,
 usual price $10. Chenille POrtieres. Best values ever offered-$1.75 to $5 a pair.
 Drapertes, third 11oOr take elevator The Dress Stuffs at lessened prices are the talk oi the town. Never in our experience have we known such cuts in prices of desirable stuffs so early in the season. You'll find among our purchases. laet week some of the most desirable twO-t one effects, such as Green and Black, Brown and Black, Navy and Black. Nohby stuffs, with the prices not over twO-thirds of the real worth. At 59c a Yard. F pieces Novelty Suitings that you'll find in the best retail stores for 75c yard.
 At 75c a Yard. 25 pieces of Silk and Wool Novelty Suitings that have been retailing for $1 land $1.25 yard. At 95c a Yard. IS pieces Novelty Dress Goods, high class stuff, worth at least $150 yard. Rear of main store.
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SMITH & MURRAY.

More Cloaks here tO-day-Of course such quantities each day.
 But the selling goes on here unabated. The stock Is not alike two daye. Singular stock, singularly best. Judge by these hints of Jaunty Jackets
 At $11.5O.
 Kersey Jackets, fv front, high rolling collar, strapped seams, lined with change able taffeta silk.
 Kersey Jackets. new box front with rows of stitching, fancy buttons, side pockets, silk lined.
 Imported Jackets of cheviOt, fly front, showing two large buttons, high rolling collar, pretty cuffs, lined with satin rhad- anne. Second floor take elevator.
The Press., 1896-11-05

Marcus B. Fisk was elected judge of probate, for thes second time, by practi- cally a unanimous vote, his name being placed on both republican and democratic ballots Mir. Fisk was born in Wilmington in 1888, and graduated at Yale Medical college in 1868, but has not practiced his profession, business activities and public affairs having engrossed his attention.
 For four years he was deputy sheriff, and for seven years, beginning with 1887, was clerk of the probate court, and in 1894
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. J. Carl Converse, of Stafford Springs,
 who was elected senator from the twenty fourth senatorial district by a plurality of 800, was born in Stafford in April, 1863.
 He is a graduate of Wesleyan academy,
 Wilbraham, Mass, and of Wesleyan Uni versity, Middletown, in 1886. He is the eldest son of the late Hon. Julius Con- verse, who served the 24th district as state senator in 1877. J. Carl Converse, in 1888, at the age of twenty-five, was elected to the state legislature by large majority. He was elected again to the last legislature, in 1894, by the largest
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VOTE FOR CONGREssMEN, FIRST DISTRICT

27639-1O73O 2O9O soy Henry's (rep.) plurality, l6,64l.
 IIenry's plurality, 1894, 5 207.~ ..
 HOLLAND COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES Holland E. s. Agard r, John $. Usher d. Anlover-Albert H. Lyman r.
 Bolton n-Charles G. Tryon nd gain. Columbia-Warren A. Collins, d-gain. ! Coventry Charles E. IIunt r-galn, George Keeney r-gain.
 Ellington Charles A. Thompson r. Hebron-Horaoe F. Porter r, Charles D. Wayr. -,-. Mansfield-Martin Atwood r. Charles Crane r. ~--
 somers-Amos Peose r, c. H. Rtcketts F. Stafford-John M. Leach r, Adorno 8. Eaton r.
 Harry E, Backr, Henry F. Cor. bin r-gain. ; Vernon-Edwin l.. Heath r, George Ar mold, Jr., r. William H. Hall r, Fred erick Juul I. VOTE FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES IN
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John M. Leach was elected as repre- sentative from Stafford to the legislature, on the republican ticket, by a vote of 632 out of 841 votes cast, the largest vote ever given a representative in Stafford. Mir
 Leach was born in Belchertown, Mass, Dec. 10, 1858. His father was carriage maker of that town, and one who be- lieved in bringing up boys to work, so at an early age young Leach entered the shop, remaining until F yesrs of age, when he came to Stafford and entered ths employ of c. Wightman 6 Son, where he continued for two and one -haIf years. He left the carriage business and engaged
The Press., 1896-11-05

The only permanent cure for chronic catarrh Is to thoroughly expel the poison from the system by the faithful and per sistent use of Ayers Ssrsaparilla. This wonderful remedy proves successful whom all other treatment has failed to relieve the sufferer. r ..: d..
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Adorno s. Eaton, of Staffordville, who was elected on the republican ticket to represent Stafford in the next legislature by the large vote of 583 out of 841 votes cast, was born in West Stafford, April g., 1886. His parents moved to Stafford Springs when he was eight years old, and at the age of thirteen they moved to Staff fordville, where he has lived ever since. He worked in the mill at Staffordville summers, and attended school winters.
 From the age of eighteen to twenty-eight he was employed as superintendent of the finishing department in the old Stafford vile mill. He bought out the general store at Staffordville in company with Julius Pinney, which was afterwards burned, and he built the block now stand
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was elected judge of probate, and re- elected Tuesday by unanimous choice.
 His nomination by both parties shows that his faithful services are very much appreciated. MT. Fisk also holds the office of town clerk and treasurer of Staff ford. At the last town election the dem- ocrats did not nominate any candidate, and he received the votes of both parties for town clerk and treasurer. He has the probate district last election was 919.
The Press., 1896-11-05
Adding Insult to Injury,

The Messageries Maritimes mail steamer Himalaya lies in the harbor gorgeous in white paint and gold. Scraping by it comes a coal barge, help ing itself along by holding on to the AAite hull.
 Voice From the Hilnalaya-Get out of thatI Sheer of at once! :..;.y. .
 From the Coal Barge-Who the - are youR .=..21 +
 Fromithe Himalaya-The third Ofacer of this ship. Sheer off '@# ..'.t
 From the Coal Barge-Then go and talk to your -- equals. I'm tho - skipper of this. Paris Messenger.
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.TsTRrCT OF sTAFFORD, ss. Pro.

J bate Court, November 5tn, 1S96.
 Estate of Orwell Dimmick, late of Stafford, 1n said district, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his ad- account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered-That the 14th day of November, A. D. 1S08 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 tration account with said estate, and this Court terested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper hav- inR circulation in said district, and by posting coDy on the public signpost in the town Of Staf- ford where the deceased last dwelt.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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Lakes (rep.) plurality, 1,125.
Latham's (rep.) plurality, 1873. t
Chinatown High.

Parties doing Chinatown are advised that the fee to the guide will bc no small matter. Four of us once toun. that one of the resident teughs Sth,e.. services we had secured for couple j hours valued them at $1O. We eun promised with him, I believe, but ll,' summing expedition. i1scluuiug IIdls:i- sions to the theater, suppers which eeelu not be eaten. tributes to joss and Chi nese curios that we bought, was rsttl.l expensive. One of the men Confitled it to his sister.-New York Press.
The Press., 1896-11-05

ing on the old site, and continued the business. At one time N. D. Skinner, now of Woodstock, was his partner In business. He sold out the mercantile business and leased the store to Odell & Jones, the present merchants. MT. Eaton was interested in the Hope Woolen Go. as treasurer and general manager for five years until he sold out his interest. He was travelling salesman two years for a grocery house in New York until they went out of business. He was postmaster in Staffordville for twenty-two years, and has been agent for the Holland County Mutual Fire Insurance Go. for 30 years. He is not in any active business. at present, except as local insurance agent. MT. Eaton has the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens, who are pleased to soc him honoIed by this election.
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Oiad.

Stafford Springs, 1st, infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Armstrong.
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as salesman with J. E. Walker & Co.,,
 clothiers, of the borough, and continued
 with that firm and L.sK. LordE it's suc-
 cessor, for nearly three years Then
 forming partnership under the name of
 Denham & Leach he engaged in Business
 for himself. After one and one haR years sof partnership he bought ont his part ner, and has for the last fourteen years continued a successful clothing business. He is at present member Of the court of burgesses of the borough, end Is always interested in matters that nd towards the improvement and Welfar& Of the bOr- ough or town. He is very popular amOng his fellow citizens, as is attested by the Large vote given him.
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vote ever given a republican candidate in Stafford up to that time. He was ap- pointed to the important position of chair man of the committee on appropriations, and filled the position with great credit to himself, and worked hard for the eoon- omy of the state. His ability in the house won him recognition as an active and leading member, and he received many complimentary notices from the press of the state. It is expected that in the senate he will be conspicuous as one of the leading republican members, and will represent the twenty-fourth district with honor to himself and district.
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M0EE100s

Stafford Springs, 4th, by Rev. J. I. Bar George J. Frazier and Mise Flora BOlieau. s- tH
The Press., 1896-11-05

OOAALI~C AO AAND AHAA VI AAD' Of every kind, including the greatest line
 of
 ORIENTAL PRODUCTIONS
 Ever shown in this section. All the wanted sizes from 10x36 inches to 10 it. 6 in. X 12 it. In short, we are maintaining Rug Department five times larger than any other outside New York or Boston.
 We buy them RIGHT.
 We sell them RIGHT. And our rapidly increasing business in this line shows that the people appreciate variety, fine goods, and the prices we are quoting OH them,
 Carpet dept LADIES' DESKS,
 $2.92 for REGULAR $6 DESK. A carload at these prices-a small lot from which to supply the demand sure to follow on such an unheard-Of bargain as this. Male in Curly Birch, not plain Birch Birds-eye Maple, not plain Maple. Chartered Oak, not plain Oak. Solid Mahogany, not imitation. Only carload .92 for regular $6 desks. (Second hoor.) CHAMBER SETS. Orr stock of these, and tn" way we sell them will attract every one with such a want.
 Our Solid Oak Sets at R25 equal in style and finish many that have brought $50 and $36. and were considered ex- ceptt"nAl bargains at thos figures.
 Polished Oak Sets at $2O. They have no superior. Massive De- siRns and well made throughout Sets as low as $13.90. These in Hard Wood and Antique Finish. Neat designs. l -'..-:. Fourth floor.
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NRASS and Garden Seeds Best quali- M ty and best assorted, at E. A. BUCK 6 cos Hardware Store.
The Press., 1896-11-05

EOR RENTING cottages on Morton II street, east of High school six rooms each with furnace, hot and cold water, and other modern improvements. Inquire of M. B. FISK.
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Meekins, Packard & Wheat.

RUGS FOR FLOOR COVERINGS,
 DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED, Of every kind, including the greatest line of
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
STORE ENTERED.

Sometime between closing Saturday
night and early this morning the dry
goods house of L. b. Kerr was broken
into. The work was evidently that of
a novice, for he took the pains to
break out an entire pane of glass in
the office window, which is in the rear
of the building. Nothing was taken
out of the store. The safe in the office
was locked. Mr.. Girdler SAYS that the
fellow overlooked considerable small
change and supply of postage
stamps.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07

The present state of the tea
trade can't continue. Ameri-
cans drink the worst tea in the
world, and pay double for it.
Schiiling's Best is the remedy.
Proof: the grocer gives your
money back if you don't like it.
A Schilling d Company
san Francisco
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
Merit
value of NNC
Hood Is Sarsaparilla. y 60 y no

Merit in medicine means the power to
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses actual
and unequalled curative power and there
fore it has true merit. When you buy
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and take 1t according
to directions, to purify your blood, or
cure any Of the many blood diseases, you
are morally certain to receive benefit.
The power to cure is there. You are not
trying an experiment. 1t will make your
blood pure, rich and nourishing, and thus
drive out the germs of disease, strengthen
the nerves and build up the whole system.
Severe Case of Dyspepsia
81 suffered from dyspepsia 20 years. 1
had feeling as though there was lump
in my stomach. l did not dare to eat
meat or warm bread, very few vegetables,
for fear of the great distress food caused
me. / experienced relief right after COM
mencing to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. MY
appetite increased, / gained in general
health and strength. l can eat almost any
thing now without discomfort. Although
had been an invalid for twenty years, /
can truthfully say that am better than
for long time. Inever weighed so much
In my life." MRS. EMILY F. BUMP, 45
Portland Street, Middleboro, Mass.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
At THE SAILOR 5 HOME.
THE OPENING SOCIAL WAS 4 FINE
SUCCESS.
Good Attendance of Sailors and Others
Best Musical Talent-Address by
f. w. Damon.

The social opening of the Sailors
Home Saturday evening was genuine
success. There were about $50 people
present. In this number were includ-
ed just sixty-eight seamen, who thor
oughly enjoyed the evenings enter
tainment given i'm this honor.
The Home was brilliantly illuminat-
ed, every light in or about the house
being pressed in service. The vestibule
was gaily bedecked with the flags of
four nations-United States, Germany,
England and Hawaii. In the center
of the vestibule was suspended life
size portrait of Father" Damon, one
of the founders of the Sailors Home.
Directly underneath it was hung the
historic Bethel flag. which foated over
the Bethel mission. fathered by the
Elder Damon. for so many years. The
building throughout was festooned
with ferns, ported plants and flowers
were placed here and there The new
y
After a prayer by Rev. Douglas Put
nam Birnie, Miss Parmalee rendered
piano solo in fine style. Mr.. VIM. A.
Love followed with a violin selection
and Miss Hannah sang. An orches-
ira, composed of Mr.. Love, Mr.. How
ard, Mr.. Seymour Hall and Miss Lille
Love, was on the program several
times.
Mr.. F. w. Damon, son of Rev. Sam
uel c. Damon, spoke briefly of the
past, present and future of the Home
1t was first talked of in 1854, the cor.
ner stone was laid on July 81, 1855 and
it was opened year later. The orig
inal home was "A large three-story
frame building costing $4,000 and
was situated on the present vacant
green spot opposite the station house
and postoffice. After the big confag-
ration in 1856, in which the old Bethel
mission was destroyed, the trustees
decided to tear down the OLD home and
erect the present brick structure near
the fish market The Home was built
by subscriptions and the ladies gave
a fair to raise funds for the furnish
ings. Mr.. Damon added that it had a
splendid record of thirty years in the
old building and it was the earnest de-
sire of those interested in the work
that the past history of the home be
repeated and that the pleasant mem
cries of the old Home be transferred
to the new one. Some seamen and
those engaged in seafaring are not
aware of it's existence.
Saturday nights social was begin.
ming of a new era of the Home. The
purposes of the society are to be car.
ried out with new vigor. Seamen
will be asked to avail themselves OF
the privileges of the Home and be-
come more acquainted with its ben.
efits. Mr.. and Mrs. BluXome are man
ayers of the Home.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
PASSED.

Honolulu friends of eX-Judge
Charles Copp of Maui have received
the news that he passed successful
examination before an examining
board composed of A. G. NJ. Robert
son, 5. F. Chillingworth and A. n. Ke-
poikai at Lahaina the other day and
that he has been admitted to practice
in the lower courts of the Republic.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
BEST FOR WHEELMEN.

Careful wheelmen are never on the
road without Readings Russia Salve,
1t is the best thing eXtant for bruises,
sprains and cuts Sold by HOLSTER
Drug Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
'ule ma Manoa."
Part II.

After hearing some friends contin-
ually praising Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis
Fleck, of Anaheim, California, pur-
chased a bottle of it for his own use
and is now as enthusiastic over its
wonderful work as anyone can be.
For sale by all druggists and dealers.
Benson, Smith & Co., wholesale agents
for II. I.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
BOYS STAR
SHIRT WAISTS.

We have just received big assortment of these
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
Accommodating to Patrons

You can get Buffalo or Pabst beer
at the Cosmopolitan, Pacific or Royal
saloons. EXchangeable checks good
at all the aforementioned resorts are
given in change if you only want one
drink. BEST beer ever in Honolulu"
is the verdict of many of our prom
inent citizens.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
DELEGATES FOR CHRISTMAS.

This is just the season of the year
when the enjoyment of meal and
the consequent providing for the lard
er is not sacrificed to Christmas
foibles. a man may be perfectly will
ling to play Santa Claus for half
dozen families, but his wife must be
considerate of his wants for the inner
man.
For table delicacies there is no store
in Honolulu carrying the same elegant
stock as we have. Nor do we believe
the average dealer is as careful in the
selection of his goods as ourselves.
If you wish for the ordinary meal or
one in which a dozen different courses
are to be served the necessary articles
may be obtained from us.
If you have any doubt about it we
can dispel it if you will call and look
over the stock.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
EMMA SQUAPk.

Following is the program for this
evenings concert at Emma Square by
the Government band at 1880, under
the direction of Professor Berger:
Part L.
Overture--Esmeralda ........ Herman
........... Donizctti
"reminiscences of Rossini 80. Godfrey
Three Hawaiian Songs and Choruses-.
"Kuu Lei"
"Moa Ula."
LA .Pule ma Manoa,"
Part II.
Ballet Music--Gustavus Ill. (new)
....,...!.- ...... ..-........ Auber
Cornet. Pollta-=A Silent Smile. King
Waltz--Jolly Fellows $40. Vollstaedt
March-Pas Redouble ......... Lange
Hawaii Ponoi.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07

They sell most who advertise most
And why not?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
CELEBRATED WAISTS,

including great many of the dark patterns for which
mothers have been asking of late.
Remember these are the best grade made by the Star
folks We retail them for 81 EACH There are cheaper
grades made by the people, bearing the same marks
Don't be msed We handle only the No grades.
Now is the time to make your selections before the
assortment is broken.
Buy your boy half dozen for Christmas together with
a suit of our popular Ready Wear Clothes