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The Press., 1896-12-17
SOMERS,


 The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society was held Tuesday afternoon in the chapel.
 The Y. P. s. c. E. held social in the chapel Monday evening.
 Luke Pease returned last Saturday from 8 visit with friends in Springfield, Hart ford and Meriden. .
 Willie Holland has been taken to the county home at Vernon.
 Regular meeting of the grange Thurs day evening, when three candidates will be initiated into the third and fourth de- grees. '~'- "
 Rev. c. H. Ricketts moves this week to Hartford, where he furnishes few rooms during the session of the Iegisla- ture.
 Mrs. E. c. Tompkfns and daughter, Hazel, have gone to New York state to spend the holidays with friends.
 Rev. MT. Shelton, of Boston, will de- liver an address in the Congregational church next Sabbath afternoon.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary meet this after poon with Mrs. W. P. Fuller.
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THE Warden and Burgesses of the \ Borough of Stafford Springs hereby give mo- tice that, acting under the vote passed at the annual meeting Of the voters in said Borough, held December 14, ,%1So6, they viii petition the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut at its session of January, 1897, fOr the amending Of Section Of theSBorOugh charter, changing the term of office Of bhe burgessea and providing for their election, So that said Section 5, when amended, shall read as follows:
 SECTION 5. The officers of said Borough shall be Warden, six BurgeSSeS, Clerk, Treasurer, BatliT and Collectot. The Warden, Clerk, Treasurer, BaflfH and Collector shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting Of said Borough for the term of one year.
 At the annual meeting of said Borough. to be held the second Monday of December, 1897, there shall be elected, by ballot, three BurgesseS for the term of one year, and three Burgesses for the term of two years, and at each annual cleo tiOn held thereafter there shall be elected three Burgesses for the term of two years.
 All officers elected shall be from the electors Of said Borough and shall hold their o11ce for the term tor which elected, beginning with the fourth Monday of the month Of December, in which such election was held, and until their successors shall be elected and qualified; pro- vided that any of1cer of said Borough, upon re- moval Of his residence from the borough; shall cease to hold his office therein, and such once shall thereupOn be deemed to be vacant.
 E. c. DENNIS, Warden.
 CHRISTOPHER ALLEN,
 ANDREW WILTON,
 J. M. LEACH, 1,,,ro.oo
 J. M. LORD, DUAs0Seos'
 W. K. HANLEY,
 ANTHONY ADAMS,
The Press., 1896-12-17
WALES,

Nil. Taylor, superintendent of the Berk- ley mill, has severed his connection with that company, and removed last week with his family to Huntington. The help presented him with gold watch before his removal.
 Eden D. Shaw is repainting his tene- ment house. The work Is done by H. W. Needham.
 E. L. Needham's new house is being plastered by our local mason, Laroy Squire. ,/ /. ...
 Absalom Shaw has removed to Stafford He has been resident of Wales for a number of years. = ...
 Mrs. W. M. Needham caught fve musk rats last week in spring that supplies the house with water. They had evident ly lived there some time. *.tr
 Mrs Maria 8. .Hynes, 79, died 4at~the home of her son, T. J. Hynes, Tuesday afternoon, after long illness. The de- ceased leaves four sons, Timothy J. and w. D. Hynes of Wales, James M. of Ledgewood, North Dakota, and Edward P. of Menson. She was the widow of the late Michael Hynes of Wales, who died about one year ago, and, had he lived un- til last April they would have celebrated their f1ftieth wedding anniversary. The funeral was held at St. Patrick's church, Monsen, to-day, with high mass, and the lnterment was at St. Patrick s cemetery.
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wish to return thanks to IN MT. Blakely for his honor in regard to post ing his wife, Hattie. The reason why left was turned out Of doors, and, aS Tor my ped, furnished, as he did, and my board more than earned, As for support, was fully capable of
 Manchester Green, Conn.
The Press., 1896-12-17

The greater pOrClOn or the report OL the Connecticut bureau of labor satisfies for 1896 is devoted to the subject of as- easements to real and personal property in the state for purposes of taxation, treating the matter of inequalities as found to exist in clear and lucid man. ner. More particularly 1t refers to the faulty methods of making up the assess ment lists by boards of assessors in the different towns of the state, making many references to the lack of uniformity pre- vailing in most of the towns. The report gives the grand list of the state as at present assessed as being $444 ,321, ,927. .00. and adds that had all property been assessed at full value as the law directs, the total grand list would have been $637, 959, 71O.OO, and shows in tabulated form the grand list of each town in the state, the assessors estimate of the per cent. of true value at which property in the several towns is assessed, and the grand list of each town as it would be if assessed at full value, showing by comparison that the proportion of true value at which all property in the entire state is assessed is 69.6 per cent.
 A table is also printed in the report giving the responses made by the asses sors of the 169. towns in the state, to questions asked by the, bureau, as to. the methods in use by them in making up the assessment list of their respective towns. and in addition the report prints in full the recommendations and suggestions of many of the assessors with reference, to how the existing system could be remedt- ed. In most cases it is recommended :, that all property be assessed at full value and all admit that great inequality exists. The report strongly urges the creation of state board Oftax commissioners, ,and reprints proposed law which was before the general assembly of 1887, and calls attention to the law of thess state of New York which became operative this year, '. and which the report says is accomplish ing the purpose for which it was intended.
 The statistics of manufactures given in : the report cover large field of inquiry and shows the results as compiled from the returns made to the bureau by 7S9 es- tablishmentsI which reported having had 3,O51 employees on their several payrolls on July 1, 1896. The same establishments st the same date in 1895 employed 83, 696. The report states that the total amount paid in wages by all the establishments during the year was $3S, ,5O0, ,4S4. OO. Easing the computation upon the supposi- tion that the nun Ter employed on July i, '1896, was the average number for the year, the report gives the average wages per employe as being $1;66 per day of ten hours actually employed. The pro- portion of business done by all the es- tablishments reporting is stated in the re. port to have been 79 69 per cent. or nor nal capacity for production. Brick making leads the list at 94. 29, of the capacity, and firearms is the lowest at '5726. The woolens and woolen mills business is reported at 7O.74 of. the ca. pacity.
The Press., 1896-12-17
Smith & Murray. Store will be Open Evenings
 Until Christmas.
 NOah'S Ark! It's Attractions Multiply Dolls, Toys, Games.

Thousands of children can be made happy here at very small cost. Many of the lines will be badly broken b efore another week, for this is purely H oIi- day outfit. The lots are priced to ma ke a clean sweep of them by Christmas eve. Good time to choose now. Bring the children-they'll enjoy it. Rugs.
 Auy housekeeper will appreciate the gift of a nice Floor Rug. Here you may select from a well assorted stock of SMYRNA RUGS.
 MOQUETTE RUGS,
 WILTON RUGS, Etc, in all sizes; prices according to size and quality, as low as we can possibly make them.
 Baby Robes.
 These come in goat and sheep fur with quilted lining, small or large size. Iso large, unlined sheepskin rugs, enough 10 make two robes. We have to keep or dering these every week to supply the de- mand.
 Fur Rugs.
 Fine combination Fur Rugs, in two colors, and animals, lined, large and small size, in three qualities. Also few un- lined white goat rugs at a very low price. Carpet Sweepers.
 We have just opened number of cases of Sweepers, got up for the Christmas trade, in fancy woods and nicely finished. There are three grades and all are good |-sweepers that will sweep. Fourth floor, take elevator. Aprons.
 Year by year the apron has become more popular as a useful and appropriate Christmas gift. There is no economy in making them at home.
 White aprons, styles in profusion, 25c, 274c, 42c, soc, 87tc apiece. Center store.
 There's marked activity in the Kid Glove Stock Just Now.
 There will be until Xmas. When peo- pie are to make present of Gloves, the best are none too good, and we are just in position to give you the very best on | the market.
 Everything right up to date in this de- partment. All the newest shades, all the popular lengths, and the prices just as low as can be possibly quoted for first class goods.
 A complete assortment Wool Mittens for Children's, Ladies' and Gent, emen's wear.
 Center store. SMITH & MURRAY,
 Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1896-12-17
ThesHOuSekeeping Department

Brings forward some choice Cutlery for Holiday gifts, also fancy clusters for 6replacesand mantel.
 Fancy. scrap and work baskets, in all the latest shapes, plain and decorated.
 Look into our Trunk and Bag de- partment Here are opportunities for gift buyers
 Boston Bags, Leather Hat Boxes, Club Bags, Toilet Cases, Suit Cases, Steamer Rugs. and a big line of toilet necessities for the travellers.
 Make our store your headquarters when in the city. Remember that we will reserve goods for you, at our risk, until wanted.
The Press., 1896-12-17
MT. Man, you wish to
 please your wife.

Your mind runs the gamut of her wants-somethng for the home; to better set off the paror, mante fireplace chamber hawaysomehing for her personal adorn- ment; things for wear jewery books, articles for travel use You think of hundred things, perhaps, and still undecided. This list is for you:
The Press., 1896-12-17

OUTER GARMENTS: Alaska seal jackets, 50. Alaska seal cape, $225. Electric seal cape, $25, $39. Persian lamb cape, $29. Electric seal jacket, $50. Electric seal collarettes, $1O to $40. Chtnch1lla cOllarette, s. Black COney cOllarette, $3.25. Stone Marten fur collarette, with eight tails, $12. Thtbet boaS, $2.95 to $6.50. Electric seal muffs, $2.5O to S5. Stylish astrakhan cape, $12. Fine cloth cape, $15. The Clar1ce cravenette, unl1ned, $1O, silk lined $12, fancy plaid lined $14. DRESS PATTERNS: Fine French, imported, colored dresses, $5, $6.75, $7.98, $899, $1O, $125O, SIP, $19, $25- things that were imported to sell at from $8 to $25. Black Dresses. India twill, $2. .63 to $S. Wool Henrietta s to S. Silk Warp Henrietta, $7 to $16. Diagonals, serges, cheviots, $2.62 to $1O.5O. All-wOoI fancy jacquard weaves, $3 to $12. Rough effects, $35O to $16. CT0pOuS, DO GO p4O GLOVES: The famous "Cluze Patent Thumb"-the best fitting gloves in the world 4-button glace kid, $2. 3-clasp Ideal, glace kid, $1.50 to g. 2-clasp glace kid, $1. 4-button glace and suede gloves, $1.5O. Other sorts: 4-button glace, $1. 4-buttOn glace, 75c. And great many more. HEAVY UNDERWEAR: Combination suits, including silk, wool and cotton, the famous Yysilanti, Perfect Fit ting, Dr. Jaeger's and Swiss qualities, from SIC. to $12.5O. Fine suit of Dr. Jaegers Sanitary, vest and pants. Or the American Hosiery Co.'S make, Or imported Swiss silk ribbed. Shaped Jersey vests and pants that belong at 75c a garment-at 59c. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR: A box of gowns would be very acceptable 75c, s9c, S1, $1.19, 8 each. or skirts, $1 19 $1 AS, g each. PE1TICOATS: At $1 each:
 Three-ruf1le fast black sateen skirts, lined With f1annelette. At $1.25 each:
 Fast black sateen skirts, special value, reg ularly sold at $1.75. At $1.5O each:
 Fast black sateen skirts, umbrella shape, lined with black cambr1c, deep rur1es. At $2 50 each:
 Black farmer satin, umbrella style. And a thousand things that
 F Main, Vernon and Pynchon Streets.
The Press., 1896-12-17

At $225 each:
 Black moreen skirts, with heavy cord
 hounces-usually $2.75. SILK PETTICOATs: Fine taneta silk, made umbrella shape, heavy corded ruf11es, usually sold at ss5O Manufacturers stock of sample silk skirts $6.50 to $15.
 Black Silk $695 to $15. SHOES:
 A pair of Edwin c. Burt's shoes-what could be better-$3 to $5.S5. A pair of Hanna's shoes Or Lounsbury, Matthewson & Co.'S. LINENS:
 Fine dinner set, Scotch damask, S-1O cloths, 20-inch napkins to match, s and $6.5O- S-12 cloths, 2O-inCh napkins, s. 50 and $7. Knotted fringe table sets, 2K yard cloths, doyl1es to match $3.5O and A; 3-yard cloths, dOylies to match $4 to $6. Plain frtnged tea sets, cloth 2H yards long, dozen dOylies to match, $2.25. Rich dinner sets, cloth and napkins to match, $7.5O, $S, $1O-to $3O Two special bleached damasks-regular $1 quality at 87Kc yard regular $1.25 quality at $1 a yard-flne rich patterns. Towels from $1 apiece-down. BLANKETS, COMFORTABLES: Blankets, exceptional values 8, $4, $5- to $2O.
 COmfortables- cotton filled 75c, $1, S1.26-to $3.5O; cider down filled, satine covered, $3.5O to $6.5O; silk covered $6.5O to $15. CURTAINS, PoRTIERBs: Lace Curtains Nottingham, 65c to $7 pair ; swtss $sSO to $14; Irish point $1 96 to $50 Brussels, $4 50 to $45 Portieres-Chenille, with dado and frieze, $1.H to $1O; Tapestry, $37b to $1O; silk, $1O to $15.
 Table Covers-Chenille, Tapestry and Vel Ours A to 1924 size, soc to S apiece. ORIENTAL RUGS
 At $25, &s5, $45, $50, 800. Smyrnas, Japanese, Jute, Moquette cheaper. FURNITURE:
 Writing desk, of oak, well appointed, g, $s. .5O Writing desk, of solid mahogany, $10, SIP more.
 Music and parlor cabinets in oak, mahogany curly birch, $7, $s.5O-to $50. Morris chair-sOlid oak, good upholstering $54S. Better upholstering, $s. Solid ma hogany, SS6. Pretty parlor chair, $6.25, $O.7o, $12.6O, $I5 tc $50.
 Iron and Brass bedsteads, $3.5O to $50. Sideboard-Soltd oak good appointments well finished, SIS; better one $95-betteI and better.
 Buffet, $14, SIS. Fine rattan chair, s2.0s, s, $lO-better. we haven't room to mention.
The Press., 1896-12-17

Since the rumor of the Cuban General Maceo's death was confirmed, and the news that he was betrayed and assassinat- ed has been reported, more or less ex- citement, and general feeling of indigna- tion has spread over the United States. Public meetings have been held in various parts of the country, urging congress to immediate action In the last few days many have offered their services and have expressed themselves as ready to go at once to Cuba and aid the insurgents and there is no doubt that with the necessary sanctions a large force would be ready to start at short notice. But congress Is not likely to act at once, or permit armed men from this country to start for Cuba, before at least the news that Maceo was actually assassinated is confirmed.
The Press., 1896-12-17
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Died.

Union, 12th, son (Clarence Wales, ; 12 lbs. J to Oscar E. and Viola w.. Willis,
The Press., 1896-12-17
The British steamer Salier was wreck ed of the coast of Spain last week, and 281 lives were lost.

The report of Treasurer Hodge shows that the state treasury has been running behind for the past year, and unless sharp economies are applied or new sources of revenue obtained, it will soon be neces- sary to collect state tax from the towns of Connecticut. It. has not been neces- sary for the state treasurer to collect this tax for number of years, and he has au- thority to abate it when the conditions of the treasury warrant it. It will be well for the members of the coming legisla- ture to keep these facts constantly before them.
The Press., 1896-12-17

Died.
 Wales, 18th, Mrs, Maria s. Hvnes, 79. Westford, 5th, Charles Smith, A. E. Union, 18th, Hannah Dean Work, 82, widow of Samuel A. Whipple.
The Press., 1896-12-17

Y OST-A pocket book containing small
 u sum Of money, between bank building and J. M. Leach's store. Suitable reward if left at A. ADAMS Store. ,.y1
The Press., 1896-12-17

THOuND-A Bird Dog. .-T The owner
 nnay have the same by proving property and paying charges. CHAs. ". ELDREDGE.
The Press., 1896-12-17
AAGekiRs, Packard & Wheat.
 What Shall | Give For CHRIST MAS?

It is the question of the day, and we can help you in many ways to solve it, satisfactorily and economically.
 The largest, finest and best selected stock to choose from is here, including many specialties brought forward for the Holiday trade.
 There are seven floors crowded with the best there is in FURNITURE, and that does not necessarily mean the highest cost goods,
 Our prices are constant surprise to every contemplating purchaser. Nev- CT so much for so little money as here.
 Here are few hints from this: Fancy Rockers, Parlor Cabinets, Parlor Tables, Par1Or Suites; Dining Tables, Ladies' Desks, SIdeboards, Bookcases, BufTets, Jardlnier Stands, Dining Chairs, Couches, { Chamber Sets, Morris Chairs, Toilet Tables, Mirrors, Cheval Mirrors, Hall Racks. Brass Beds, Hall Chairs, Rattan Furnishings, Wall Cabinets. OUR DRAPERY DEPARTMENT
 Affords a rich assortment of sofa cushions, portieres, lace curtains, che nile and tapestry table spreads and screens-surely any of these would please the wife.
 RUGS too, play an important part. Here the variety has never been equal ed.
 Oriental Rugs of every known qual- ity, as low as $5, to the rarest speci- mems ever shown here.
 Our line of Imported and Domestic Rugs offer an almost endless variety from which to choose.
The Press., 1896-12-17
BOROUGH TAX NOTICE,

BOROUGH OF STAFFORD SPRINGS. Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to pay taxes in said Borough to make and return to the assessors on or before Saturday, the 2d day of January A. D. 1897 sworn lists Of all tax able property owned by them on the 1st day of December, 1896. Penalty for neglect or refusal to give or send to said assessors such nst-'It shall be the duty of said assessors to fill out a list fir such person so neglecting putting there in all property which they have reason to be- neve is owned by him, liable to taxation, at the actual valuation thereof, and add thereto ten per cent. of such valuation"
 JAMES F. CHAMBERLAIN
 HANNIBAL ALDEN, Assessors.
 JOHN BROWN, Stafford Springs, Conn. Dec. 15, 1s96
The Press., 1896-12-17
nISTRICT OF SOMFRS. ss Probate

nBTRIOT OF sOMERs, ss. Probate U Court, Dec. f1tn, A. D., 1888.
 Estate M of sophroma Root, late of somers, in
 Upon the application of sophronla Root, pray ing that an Instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament Of said de. ceased. may be proved, approved; allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is :,
 Ordered-that said application be heard and determined at the probate office in Somers in said district, on the 18th day of December, A. D. 1896 at o'clock in the afternoon 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 circulation in said district, and by posting ae0py thereof on the public s1gnpost in the town of Somers in said district. '~~. CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1896-12-17

0ASH. paid for live market Poultry
 O F. H. WALKER, Mashapaug, Conn.
The Press., 1896-12-17

ETO MUSIC LOVERS.-Miss Bertha
 1 Maud Baxter will accept piano pupils, also pupils for voice culture. Thorough Instruction, low terms. Good voice cultivated per contract. Call at L. D. Gary's, West Main street.
The Press., 1896-12-17
KNOWING

That money is very close, owing to the long time that our mills have been closed down, we shall for the next ten days make 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 Haxall Flour, per bbl., $5.25 St. Louis |" " 500 20 lbs. Granulated Sugar, 100 % " Coffee '' 100 1b. 3 Crown Ra1s1ns, .O8 qt. New York Hand licked Beans, .O5 at. New Lima Beans, 10 qt. New Red Kidney Beans, .O7 lb. Fresh Milk Crackers, .O6 Sat1ne Washing Powder, the best made, .O5 Good Cotton Clothes Lines, 100 feet long, .25 can Fine Hand Packed Tomatoes. .O8 can Extra Fine New York Sweet Corn, .N can Lewis Clam Chowder, 25 packages Armour's M1nce Meat, 25
 This Mtnce Meat is the finest made. 30 bars Star Soap, 100 30 bars Lenox Soap, 100 28 Oak Leaf Soap, 100 30 bars Standard Soap, 100 32 bars Gold Dust Soap, 100 A bars Welcome Soap, 100 gal. New Cucumber Pickles, 23 qt. can Fine Table Peaches, .12 bbl. Hand Picked Baldwins, .75 Our soc. Teas are extra fine favored, and are all bargains, Then you get 1Oc. check with each pound you buy.
 You must see that, it is for your best interest to pay cash for your goods when you can buy them at the above prices. Yours,
 The Chicago Grocery,
 Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1896-12-17

Baby Robes.
 These come in goat and sheep fur with quilted lining, small or large size. A Also large, unlined sheepskin rugs. enough 10 make two robes. We have to keep or- dering these every week to supply the de- mand.
The evening times., 1896-01-10
Odd Ribbons.

Ribbons are to be extremely fashionable
next year, and already they are being put
to new purposes in the way of trimming
for evening and other smart dresses, while
at the same time milliners are once more
resorting to them. 1t is principally owing
to the sudden reaction in favor of sim.
pier style OF hat for ordinary wear that
ribbons are to the fore again at the mil
liners. For the sailor-shaped silk hat and
the smooth felt Amazon hat turned up at
the side, ribbon trimmings are required TO
compose the decoration, with the addition
of quill or cocks plumes, or sometimes a
large bunch of flowers. The ribbon is
banded around the crown and arranged in
simple bows or flutings on one side.
The evening times., 1896-01-10

| tening it firmly SO it will rot roll. Now,
IT 1t is TO be decorated with roses tas in
Fig. -, sketch Gesign OF roses, leaves
and buds, and a little glue where the
leaves are to be. Let the stems start from
the inside OF the jar. In making the roses,
put on the outside row of petals then the
next row, and so -on, putting a little glue
on each where it touches the jar.
Turn the edges and bend the leaves to
look as natural as possible. II is q good
plan to have a. study of the flower you
are copying.
When 1t is finished, let it dry thor
oughly dt win probably take week },
then bronze the background, using an
tique green bronze for the leaves ,aud
crimson for the roses, or the leaves NAV
be painted with copper bronze, touched
with old gold. Gid the inside of Jar
or paint it some light color.
a decoration OF scarlet poppies Gig.
y is handsome for a jardiuere. Apple
blossoms, ivy, tulips. lilies. roses or any
flower that can be copied in wax, may be
done in the Derraline work. 1t is COM
paratively inexpensive, and the effect is
beautiful.