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The Press., 1896-10-22
F. MAITLAND PRESTON, AUCTIONEER.

F. MAITLAND PRESTON.
 A U& TION The sut'scr iher will sell "A at auction saturday, October31. at 10 a. m., the farm called "I he Page Place" situated in the east part of StatfOfd near the road leading from Rockwell | i'll to Union, containing 80 acres of excellent land suitably divided into tillage, pasture and woodland. Will cut at least 300 cords of wood Well watered, wire fence around the whole Buildings pleasantly located, large and convenient and in good repair. Also pair of bull, 10 tons or more of good hay. about tons of meadow hay, moved oats, 150 bushels Of corn, 15 cords Aft. wood, business wagon. one horse wagon, a horse sled rigged for one or two horses and good assortment of farming tools. Sale rain or shine. ADOLPH ROBERTS. Stafford, Conn. oct. 20, 1896.
The Press., 1896-10-22
Central Vermont Railroad (N. L. N. divisiOn) )-trains leave:
EEaFrEeCi.

Staffordvlle, 18th, by Rev F. l.. Batch lelder, assisted by Rev H. M. Vail, Will liam Brainard Batchclder and Miss Mary Ella Walbrdge.
 Norwich. 20 h, ny Rev. M. P. Kennedy, Lawrence Hampeton of Stafford Springs, and Miss Katie Whelton, of Norwich.
 Staffordvill", 18th, by Rev. Mr. Van Natter, Berj .min Arnold of Stafford Springs, and Miss Lotti.', daughter Of Wm. D. Ruby. of Willington.
 Stafford Springs, 10th, by Rev. w. H. Morrison, Otto L41ish and Miss Mary Martin.
The Press., 1896-10-22

The president of the national grange re- ports the existence of27, 900 granges with total membership of nearly 1000, 900. The order is now strongest in the eastern states and still growing. ..
The Press., 1896-10-22
Ara Court of Probate holden at ToI-

A T Court of Probate holden at Tol- A l1nd, within and for the district of Holland, on I@ Z" day of October, A. D. 1896.
 Present., W Nj. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
 On motion Of Mo! 70 G EOS brooks, admtllt tratOr un the estate or NeXi CT II. Robbins, late Of Wilmington, within said district, deceased.
 This court dOth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit heir claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public no; ice be in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public Sign-pOSt in said town of WllltngtO !, nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt. Certified from record,
 VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
The Press., 1896-10-22

The twenty-third district senatorial convention of democrats was held at Andover last Saturday and nominated Roger E. Phelps, of Andover, for senator.
The Press., 1896-10-22
For Weak Men with Nervous Debility this is Certainly the Chance of a Lifetime.

Wcak men suffering from nervous de bility, weakened powers and exhausted vigOr, can now take new hope. Here is something which will powerfully interest them. It is a fact that until now suffer CTS have been debarred from seeking a cure by the great specialists in these com plailts owing 10 the cost of travel to the larS" city, and the high fees charged by these eminent physicians.
 Here, therefore, is a chance for weak men in our community which should not be lost. Dr. Greene of 35 West 14th St., New York City, who has the largest practice in the world, and who is without dOuht the most successful specialist in curing this claAss of diseases, offers to give free consultation by mail to all weak ened, vi9OrleSS and nerVe-exhausted men. You have the privilege of consulting Dr. Greene by letter, describing your com pIaint, and he will after carefully consider ing your condition, send you letter fully explaining all your symptoms, telling you everything about your complaint so plainly that you will understand exactly what ails you. He will also give his advice, based upon his vast experience and wonderful success in treating and curing such | cases, as to just what to do to get cured All this will cost you nothing, and you can thus have consultation with the best known physician and acknowledged most successful specialist in the world without leaving home and at no expense whatever The Doctor is the discoverer of that greatest of medicines, Dr.. | Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy and he has discovered many oth- CT most valuable remedies. Write to him uow, for this is the chance of lifetime to get cured which you may never have again.
The Press., 1896-10-22

NOTICE.-The Selectmen and Town session to examine the qualifications of electors and admit to the electors oath those who shall al be found qualified, on Wednesday, october 2l, 1896 at Town Hall, Stafford, from a. m. until 12 m., and at Borough Hall, Stafford Springs, from 1 to p. m, and on Monday, october 26, 1896, at Town Hall, stafford, from a. m., to 12 m, and at Borough Hall from to D. m., and, if it shall appear that the rights of any person, on the first list under the title ''to be made, will mature after the Monday last above named, ing, session will be held at Borough Hall on Monday, November 3, 1896 from a. m until p, m, and not afterwards, for the purpose Of ad- mitt1ng such persons, and for no other purpose
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
 Stafford Cnnn OctOher IA. 18Q6.
The Press., 1896-10-22

To produce sleep drink a half pint of hot water or hot milk. This remedy, it is positively asserted, will have the desired effect In eight cases out of ten.
The Press., 1896-10-22
Died

Stafford, 18th, Mrs Martha Blodgett,, 98 years, 10 months and 15 days, widow of Daniel Blodgett.
 Wilmington, (Village HilD, nh, Dexter Robbins, 65. Corrected.
 Stafford Street, 2Oth, Harry F. A. Sealpy, 31.
 Staffordville, h, Miss Belle A. Fisk, 22
The Press., 1896-10-22

The republican convention of the seven- teenth senatorial district was held at WAlimantic, Tuesday, and nominated George M. Harrington, of Willimantic, for senator by exclamation.
The Press., 1896-10-22

In the pursuit of knowledge follow it wherever 1t is to be found. Like fern, it is the prodnce of all climates; and, like coin, its circulation is not restricted to any par EculRr Cla6s.-Colton.
The Press., 1896-10-22

Because of our immense purchas- ing direct from the manufacturers whereby we secure tbe lowest possible cash prices, as well as a choice from the entire line of productions and in our turn offer you the largest stocknof thoroughly reliable goods at the lowest figures that such can be sold for. =, Note the following list: Best $1.5O Administers at $1. ., Best $l25 Administers at .75 cents. Wilton Velvets at $1. 5 Heavy Velvets at 75 cents. t Best $1.25 Brussels at 95 cents. { Best Extra Tapestries at 621 cents.ts Good Tapestries at 45 cents. Best Lowell and Hartford IngrainsF at
 50 cents.
 Last Seasons Patterns in these at 45
 cents.
 Representing over SEVEN hundred
 rolls of floor coverings now on
 our floor and every yard warranted
 We are sending them out all over New England into towns never reached by us before, anl with such a stock and such prices why should we not be doing the carpet business of this section and the greatest for many a season?
 We invite your inspection of the various lines.
 Carpet dep't first floor.
The Press., 1896-10-22
WHAT THE Boston Clothing Store Of Stafford Has to Say!

Politics is the tontc of the day, but it is not what we want o discuss with you. We want to call your atten ion to an equally OrmOre impOr- tant subject It hardly makes any difference whether it is gold or silver dollar. It is he dollar which goes the farthest in exchange for your nccessaries that plays an impOrtant part Bring us that dollar, yellow or white, or even a ragged one, and we will give you more for it to your dollar until you have seen what we can give you for it..
 Our position 10 buy goods for Spot Cash enables us to secure the Largest Discounts on our purchases for our stores in Palmer and Staf- ford, and we are now ready 10 show you the best selected stock for the least money ever offered. DO not take our word for it; all we ask Of you IS to come and see it for yourself
The Press., 1896-10-22

A UCTION.-Wi be sold at Public "A Auction Saturday, Oct. "A, 1896, at p.
 at the residence of Wm F. Essex South WI Foi1r ions of Hay. 2-Seated Business Wagon, Car rtage, Road cart, 2-Seated Sleigh, New Adriance buckeye Moving Machine, with pole and shafts: light Driving Harness, New Work Harness, Sin gle Driving Harness, Grind stone, Drag Hay Gutter, Hay Knife, Shovels, Forks, Hoes, Iron Bedsteads, Bedding, Chairs, Tables, Clock, Pic lures, Crockery, Glass Ware, Tin Ware, Earth rels, Gun, Corn >heller, besides numerous other articles
 If very stormy, sale will be postponed till the next Monday. 2W VIM. F. ESSEA.
The Press., 1896-10-22

w hlIulduGlC, 1u6SOdyI oAu George M. Harrington, of Willimantic, for senator by exclamation. ..
 The business section of Enfield; Mass, was swept by fire Monday noon. The post office, Masonic and Grand Army halls and number of business blocks were destroyed. Woods market was the only store, left standing. The total loss is estimated at $23, ,OOO.
 In declining an invitation to speak in Meriden; ex-Governor Waller writes ; "Connecticut is now so sure, and sure for phenomenal majority, for sound pelled to leave that part of the field and enter upon more doubtful territory. l have just accepted an invitation from Michigan to spend week in that state on special train speaking as it goes. If the silver keeps going down and the wheat keeps going up, 1 am afraid there will be little use for platform oratols."
 The Wrought Iron Range Co.,, of St. Louis, has been operating in different parts of Kansas and Ohio, and wherever they have done business the reports coin eide with the experience Of those who bought in this vicinity, according to the "American Artisan" a paper published in Chicago in the interests of timers and house furnishers. Gross misrepresenta- tion is charged in cases, and a case Oi forgery is also mentioned in one instance where the agent signed the agreement OI note for the party to whom the stove was sold. The agents worked in the west the same as here, selling the stove with the assurance that the buyers could have ter years to pay for them in if desired, anC at the same time getting a smoothly .worded promisory note. There is muct Excitement among the people in westerr towns who have been thus worked. The company collected most of the notes 1T this vicinity, although in one case they took less than face value, and in anothe have not as yet made settlement. It i doubtful if they will sue, as their owl methods are so crooked that it will b. best not to have the light turned on to- strongly. The following from yesterday Hartford Courant is of interest:
 1t seems that Connecticut people ar not the only victims of the fellows wh work the stove fraud that has frequent been mentioned in "The Courant." lady who resides in PittstOn, Me, hu who is just now visiting relatives in thi city, tells an amusing story about one C the victims. She says that in that cOur try the ''agents" drive about the countr with their goods, taking along a woma who plays on an organ to get the peOpl interested, thereafter the salesman get ting in his work. They were through he section some little time ago, and sol quite number of ranges. A few day after, one of the victims exposed his pull chase in his front yard, built a fire in and kept it agoing continually, greatl exciting the curiosity of the passers-by Finally, one day, stranger refined up 2 the house, went to the door and inquire the price of the household convenience ''It isn't for sale, sir," replied the man ( the house. Mot for sale? What in tn world do you keep it out there for, then? queried the would-be purchaser. ."Jus to let the people know that was a bi enough - - - to pay $60 for $35 fangen' replied the owner, good-ns turedly.
The Press., 1896-10-22

FoR RENTmTwo cSttaee,S on pnon. MortGn sac, with furnace, hot and cold water, and other modern fmp ovcments. Inquire of M. E. SIX
The Press., 1896-10-22

E9 It is perfection.
 E9~The Castings are the finest
 EgNThe Nickeling is the most lustrous. E9~ It is Skillfully and Carefully made E9 It is not a Lamp, but a stove for cold weather, and can be relied on for the entire heating of individual rooms.
 Eg" It can be rolled from dining room to parlor or sleeping room-just the thing for the bath room.
 E9 Easily lighted, and it's warmth and cheer are soon felt.
 E9" No danger of pl+.I7 freezing if you have an Electric Oil Heater in the house.
The Press., 1896-10-22

The business section of Enfield; Mass, was swept by fire Monday noon. The post office, Masonic and Grand Army halls and a number of business blocks were destroyed. Woods marke was the only store, left standing. The total loss is estimated at 1928, 900.
The Press., 1896-10-22
MeGkinS, Packard & Wheat,

Springfield. Mass
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
DEMOCRATS THERE SWING INTO
LINE On THAT QUESTION.
Delegates to- the National COnVen-
ton Are Requested to Vote
aR Unit.

Phoenix, Ariz.. June S.--rhe democratic
territorial convention, which assembled
here today, had one perVading idea ana
that was free sllver.
W. A Rowe Of Navapai, for 80 years
Silver miner in Arizona, was elected CHAR
man. His speech expressed dissatStac-
ton with the policy of the national demo
cratic administration, and called upon the
convention to express its principles with
out hesitation
I'VE favor the immediate restoration Of
the free and unlimited coinage of gold
and silver al the present legal ratio of
1873, without waiting for the aid or CON
sent of any other nation; such gold and
silver to be full legal tender for all debts
public and private. We are opposed 10
the retirement of the greenback, and de-
mand that the secretary of the treasury,
instead of issuing DEMONSTRATING bonds
for the purchase of gold, shall recognize
silver as the money of redemption and
exercise the right to redeem greenbacks,
treasury notes and all other coin obliga-
tons in silver where silver is more con-
Venent'
The delegates to the national conVen-
| lion were instructed to vote as unit,
and to vote only for free coinage can
didate for the nomination for president
and vice president.
The platform also demands the lmme-
diate admission of Arizona 10 statehood.
A resolution pledging the Chicago dele
| CATION to Bland was voted down, as in
structions were not deemed advisable.
| The following were elected delegates to
| the national convention: j. Il. Alexander,
| j. f Wilson, w. II. Barnes, Hugh Camp
| bell, Wiley H. Jones, w. II. Burbage.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13

The Damage VIII Reach Many
Thousands of Dollars.

Springfield, H., June S.--For three hours
last night this city was swept by one
of the most violent electrical and thuu-
der storms that ever occurred in this
section of Illinois.
Many thousands of dollars damage re-
suited.
The first floors of many residences
were flooded, and the city was in dark
ness most of the night. Several alarms
of fire added to the terror of the situa-
ton. Thousands Of sparroWs covered
the ground having been drowned by the
deluge.
Sangamon river has risen five feet and
is still advancing. There has been great
damage in the lowlands.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
| ROYAL EVENT CELEBRATED
The Goth Anniversary of Francis
JOseph's Coronation.

New York, June S--A dispatch from
Budapest says: The elimination of the
festivities that for the past five weeks
have marked the celebration of the mil
lennial of the foundation of Hungary
were reached today, and which is the 29th
anniversary Of the coronation of Francis
Joseph as king of Hungary. This event
took place a Ofen on June =, 1867 the en-
peror having succeeded to the throne OF
Austria 20 years before. The ceremonies
this morning We're second in brilliancy
only to those that a few days since
marked the coronation of the rulers of
Russia. The capital Is thronged, triumph
al arches are numerous and the decora-
lions profuse and elaborate.
At 8 O'Clock this morning the high dig
nitaricS of the realm, bearing the royal
insignia, including the holy crown the
purple mantle and the sword and sceptsr,
marched in procession to the castle,
where in the name of the nation, they
paid homage to the emperor. TINS duty
performed, the procession reformed
headed by cavalcades of the nobility of
the country and gala carriages occupied
by the imperial family and suite. followed
by members Of parliament. military AMI
civic societies and Populations from the
municipalities, and moved to the new
parliament house. Here both chambers
met in Joint session and were called 10
order by Baron Desdcrus Banffy, presi-
dent of the ministry of the kingdom, who,
in brief address, dWclt upon the fact
that this was the millennial meeting of
the Hungarian parliament.
Resolutions Of loyalty having been
adopted, the members Of both houses
again proceeded to the royal castle. Here
was re-enacted the covenant of 10 cen
turtles ago when Prince Arpad and his
horSemen entered Hungary and sWore a.
holy oath than ne would share his coun-
| ellis with the six chiefs who accompanied
him. Attired in the regala first worn by
| St. Stephen OF Hungary Francis-Josepn
swore featy to his kingdom, after which
| the members of parliament renewed the
! oath of fidelity sworn to by their ances-
! tors 1000 years ago at Pustaszar SiTnul-
| taneousIY memorials to frnce Arpad,
| which had been erected at the seven
| points of the Hungarian frontier which
| he had occupied when crossing the boun-
! ardy, were unveiled with appropriate "X-
! ercSeS.
This evening the emperor banqueted
! the members of the TWO houses. The feS-
tlvities will be continued in one form and
| another until the last week of September
The parliament building opened today
| is, ii is claimed, the most magnificent
structure in the world. 1t has been erect
ed at a cost of 5000. 900 forms, or st. 400,
| 600 The construction has occupied Il pc
| riod of L years and four months.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
NOTED GARCELON CASE DECIDED
Judge HnYvIcy Holds the Deeds 0f
Trust Are valid.

san Francisco. June 5.-Judge Hawley
in the United States court today decided
that the famous trust created by Mrs.
Catherine NJ. Garcelon was legal and val
id and could not be dissolved
Mrs Garcelon. as the sister of the late
DR. Samuel Merritt of Oakland, inherited
his fortune 81, $50 600, and at her death IN
December, 1891, she was known as the
richest woman in Oakland. The bulk OF
the vast estate she inherited from her
brother she bequeathed in trust TO At
torney John A. Stanley and stephen w.
burlington, 10 be devoted TO the founding
of a hospital in Oakland in memory OF
DR.. Merritt and to Bowdoin col
lege where her brother and hus'
band were educated. James F. and Fred
erick A. Merritt, nepheWs OF the dead
brother, attacked the trust in the courts
on the ground that she had been unduly
influenced by Attorney Stanley and oee-
phen W. burlington. BOWdOin college, a.
a legatee interviewed, and the case was
heard last October before Judge Hawley.
The deeds of trust were held TO be valid.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
YACHTS NIAGARA AND METEOR
The Former Easily Beats the SaiHt
by Nine Minutes.

Dover Eng, June SIN the regatta of
the Royal Cirque Ports Yacht club Bri-
Iannia, Ailsa, Meteor and Satanita start
I'd in the order named at II 80. The course
was about 80 miles Saint Penitent ana
Niagara started at noon in the order
given in the race for 20 raters under the
auspices of the same cIub. Up to l2:#
only the faintest air had assisted the
racers The Meteor had stolen away 70
the westward and was about a mile
ahead. Satanita, Britannia and Aiisa,
further out I'M the channel, were Obliged
TO anchor to prevent the tide from drir-
ing them away. In the contest Of smaller
yachts Saint had a long lead on Niagara.
Penitent was badly handicapped. Fifty
minutes elapsed before she crossed the
line and went in to chase her opponents.
The Niagara crossed the finish line 1t
hours, 10 minutes, IS seconds, nine min
uteS ahead of the Saint, II minutes before
the Penitent. The Meteor won the race
for the large yachts, Britannia second.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
VALUABLE PARK PROPERTY GIFT
Thomas IL. SwOpe Donates 1914 Acres
of Land to Kansas City.

Kansas City, June 7.-Kansas City has
been made the recipient, free Of cost, of
park property, second in point of area
to any public park property in the United
States. The gift was made by Thomas
H. Swope one of the city's oldest citi-
zens The property is situated four miles
southeast of the city and contains 1874
acres The land is the finest in Jackson
county and is worth $2J0,000. In 1864 Mr..
Swope made an extensive personal eX-
ploration in the Rocky mountains at
Butte, Mont, when ii was an unimpor-
tant mining camp. He took up claims and
became one of the founders of industries.
His interest in education was proved five
years ago by the gift of $4,000 to Center
college, Kentucky.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
DEBATE IN TIE hEI'hS ~"
Germany Has Secured Every POSI-
Bile Concession from Japan.

Berlin, June S.--purng the debate today
on commercial treaties, in the rechstag,
Count Won Kanit2 admitted that Germany
had secured every concession possible un-
der the circumstances from Japan. Sub
seouently. Count Won Kanitz stated that
international silver currency would mofe
serve Germany's needs than the best
treaty of commerce.
Baron Marschal Won Bieberstein, minis
ter of foreign affairs, in behalf Of the
government justified the policy Of COM
mercal treaties, especially the clause in
the Japanese treaty providing for the pro
lection Of trade samples, as compared
with the state Of things which had nth
ertO existed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
Natives Routed and Many Killed

London, June "A dispatch TO the
Times from Buluwayo, dated June g.
says: The American scout Durham has
reported that he rode into an imp Of 900
Matabeles last evening. column was
sent out that routed the impi, killing $50
natives. Numbers of Martini repeating
rifles were captured.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
Race Won by the Meteor.

London, June 6. - Britannia. Meteor.
Ailsa and Satanita started at 1920 a. m.
in the foregoing order in a race from the
More to Dover. The weather was almost
dead calm and the channel smooth.
The Meteor won, arriving at Dover at
4:O5:5S; the Britannia was second, Sata-
nita third, Aisa fourth.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
and COlored Insurgents

ince of ' p;u . uhe 8-AdVices from the prov
a serions mar mar del Rio say there has been
White insH conflict among the colored ana
during n'1 serving under Macao.
said to S Snich 20 men on each side are
Wounded lave been killed and many more
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
Outrages by Turkish Troops

Athens, June I-AuVlceS nave been re-
ceived here from the Island of Crete to
the effect that the disturbances in the
various parts Of the island continue The
Turkish troops are burning villages
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
Death of jules Simon.

Paris, June S.-Jules Simon, The dis
tinguished French statesman, formerly
premier, died at II 80 this morning. aged
~ years.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
Banker walter II. Hatch Dead.

New York, June S.--Walter S. Hatch
senior member of the firm Of W. T..
Hatch g. Sons, bankers and brokers, died
TODAY