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The Press., 1896-07-23
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Although an Englishman, Leighton was brought up abroad, and this is no doubt a sufficient reason why his works seem to stand apart from those of his contemporaries of the English school Born at Scarborough on the 8d of De- cember, 1880, the son of a doctor, he was taken abroad at very early age on account of his mothers delicate health In 194O the Leightons went to Rome, where he learned drawing regu- larly under Signor Meli. They then moved to Dresden and Berlin, where be attended classes at the academy In 1848 he wos sent to school at Frank fort, and in the winter of the following year accompanied his family to Florence. It was here that his future career was finally settled. His father consulted Hi ram Powers, the celebrated American sculptor, who, in answer to the ques- tion, Shall make him an artistT Te- piled, ''Sir, you have no choice in the matter; nature has done it for you. "- Cosmo Monkhouse in Scribner'A
 Over one third of the entire l.
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"Have tried others, but like Ayers best" is the statement made over and over again by those who testify to the benefit derived from the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Disease never had great CT enemy than this powerful blood-puri- fer. It makes the weak strong.
The Press., 1896-07-23
Number 17.
w. C. T. U.

Rams Horn: Make it right to sell whisky, and it cannot be proven that any thing else is wrong.
 According to the National Watchman, England has 1891, 100000 invested in breweries in this country. Last year these English investors took out of the country, as their share of the profits, $8, 100000.
 The governor of Virginia approved the bill which amends the law forbidding the sale of liquor to minors and extends the prohibition to students of any institution of learning in the state, including the public schools. The law went into force May 1.
 Hon. Chauncey M. Depew has lately said ''I think that free lunch Is largely responsible for so many young men be- coming slaves to drink. It's a most in- genious contrivance, and do you know 1t is simply put in place to make man thirsty? Yes, sir tell you that the free lunch is composed of food of such a character that 1t keeps a man thirsty, and forces him to buy liquor to keep him. self comfortable. It is made up of ptckled herring, corned beef, fish cakes, salted potatoes, pretzels, cheese, smoked beef, potato salad, and dozens of other dishes, the main ingredients of which are salt. And as sure as a man eats free lunches, just so sure will he become a drinking man, unless he is possess ed of rare self-contrOl."
The Press., 1896-07-23

CONFIDENT. .-"A And you think you will win?" asked the hireling of the press.
 ''Know we will" said the man with the mixed whiskers. "They is 19,OOO, ,OOO people, on conservative estimate, mak- in payments on bicycles right at this here very minute. Do you think they won't jump at the chance to finish their payments in cheaper dollars? You bet your last plutocratic gold dollar they will. "-I1diGnnp015S Journal.
The Press., 1896-07-23
CHICAGO GROCERY,
 O. M. BROWN, Prop,
 STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn.

BEFORE you purchase a
 Carriage, call and ex- anime the Largest Stock ever shown in this town. l have on hand, Surreys, Concords, all prices and styles. Business Wag- ons, Democrats, Traps, Farm Wagons, &C., also a good assortment of secondhand work.
 My facilities for repair ing are unsurpassed, and prices the lowest. ., :, All work warranted as represented.
 JOHN c. WIGHTMAN,
 Stafford Hollow
The Press., 1896-07-23

Persons who have coughing spell ev- cry night, on account of tickling sensa- tion in the throat, may overcome it at once by dose of OneMinute Cough Cure w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1896-07-23

A Missouri editor gets even with his delinquent subscribers by setting their names upside down whenever he has oc- casion to mention them.
The Press., 1896-07-23
THIS WEEK THE
 : CHICAGO GROCERY

Will offer to the public:
 19 lbs. Gran. Sugar, $1.00 20 Coffee C $1.O0 Comfy 25c 8 Loaf |" 25C 1 can Armour OK Tongue, Doc 45 bars Standard Soap, 100 28 bars Star Soap, 100 6t lbs. New York evp. apples, soc 7 lbs. Best Laundry Starch, 25c 5-gal. oil Can, best in market, each, DOC package Gold Dust, 17c 9 and Tobacco, per lb., 20c. 6 qts. hand-picked White Beans, 25c "A" Lamp Chimney, each, 5c ''B" Lamp Chimney each, Sc. Good Currant Jelly, per lb., 5c
 |" " |" lbs for 25c 3 cans Tomatoes, finest in market, 25c 2 cans Bartlett Pears, 25c Marrowfat Peas, a few cases at SC a can can Squash the best, 12c 1 can Pumpkin, the best, 10c There is no better Corn canned than
 ours, per can, only 5c The finest of Blueberries, per can, 1Oc cans best Lima Beans, 25c qts. Red Kidney Beans, 25c can best Little-Neck Clans, 10c lbs. 3-Crown Raisins, 25c lb. Shred CocOanut, 2Oc
The Press., 1896-07-23

Capt. Henry Clark.
 Staffordville, Oct. 23, John Pinncy, 57.
 In hospital, from wounds received at Antietam, Rufus Chamberlain, of Staf- ford. 8 member of the 18th Connecticut Regiment
 IMPROVEMENTS. - In passing through Old. Furnace the other day we noticed many improvements and building, promi- nent among them the dwelling now build- ing by Moses B. Harvey, situated on a commanding site, with handsome archt- tectural designs. twill be quite an orna- ment1o the village. Our manufacturing and Industrial pursuits seem to be in a very prosperous condition, war or no war business thrives.
 PREsENTATIoN.-Capt George H. Eos ket, Eof Co. D, 18th regiment, Stafford company, was recently presented with a fine sword, sash and belt, by the mem- bers of his company. The captain re- spond1ed in his usual happy manner, and will, no doubt, continue as popular with his company in the tented field as he was in the more peaceful avOcations of home life. The orderly says the men feel under obligations to the people of Stafford for many attentions, especially for the many pleasant visits received from their fair ones. thereby relieving the camp of its usual monOtony.
 PROMOTED.-Lieutena Geo. A. Fisher, of Co. B, 11th regiment, is promoted to captain of that company, aud Orderly Chas. Warren, of the same company, Is promoted to first lieutenant of Go. G. Captain Fisher and Lieutenant Warren left Stafford some thirteen months ago, members of the first company from this town, They are men of fixed purpose, and their friends were confident they would make good record. True merit has its reward, and we are pleased to learn that they have advanced to the po- sitions that their services entitle them to.
 TRIBUTE To RUFUs CHAMBERLAIN The body of Mr. Chamberlain was brought into town on Sunday, Nov. 2d. The facts of his death are familiar to all, as he was another victim to the great battle of An. tietam, while proudly doing his part ir the combat. The Rev. Thomas Border preached an eloquent and patriotic dis course in the Town House on Tuesday afterhOOn, as the vast concourse of peo pie could not be accommodated in the ! dhurs. Once more our flag is draped with the emblem of grief, and again the guard summoned for one more comrade The body was embalmed, previous to re moval here, and was in a good state O. preservation, the coffin being opened anC the features exposed to view. The music under charge of Rufus Weston, Esq, wax fine, and what Is sweeter to assuage grie than that music which lifts the soul, as i were, on angels wings, bearing it upward in company with the departed? The banC played a dirge before leaving the grave and another patriot is enrolled on th' scroll of honor; alas another family be ! rnft
The Press., 1896-07-23

You can do the best work in your own harness. A horse could do little in an OK yoke.
The Press., 1896-07-23
ITEMS FROM THE STAFFORD
 NEWS LETTER.
Nov. 8, 1862.

Tt IS our intention to print under this hea from week to week, items of interest from the old stafford News Letter
The Press., 1896-07-23

It would be hard to convince man suffering from bilious collie that his agony is due to 8 microbe with an unpronounca- ble name. But one dose of De Witt's Collie & Cholera Cure will convince him of its power to afford instant relief It kills pain. WD.Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L.Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1896-07-23

Small in size, but great in results. De Witt's Little Early Risers act gently but thoroughly, curing indigestion, dyspepsia and constipation. Small pill, safe pill, best pill. w. D. Heald StaffordSprings ; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1896-07-23

About year ago Wichita (Kan. man was juryman at the trial of a man &C., cused of counterfeiting. The implements of the counterfeiter were in evidence, and the juror examined them closely. After the trial was over he went home and made some counterfeiting tools himself. He was caught, was recently tried, and is now in prison.
The Press., 1896-07-23

Staffordville, Oct 23, John Pinnoy, 57.
 In hospital, from wounds received at Antietam, Rufus Chamberlain, of Staf- ford, a member of the 18th Connecticut Regiment
The Press., 1896-07-23

TNO RENT.-Two-story cottage, with Il modern mprovements-third house east of High school, on Morton street. Inquire of MARCUS B. FISK,
 At Town Clerks offlce
The Press., 1896-07-23
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BORN. In Stafford Springs, Oct. 29, son to Capts Henry Clark
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DID You EVER try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles? If not, get a bottle now and get relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted plaints, exerting wonderful direct infiu- ence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have Loss of Appetite, Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and Strength are guaranteed by it's use. Fifty cents and $1.OO at E. K. Taft's Dlug Store. 3
The Press., 1896-07-23

Rams Horn Make it right to sell whisky, and it cannot be proven that any thing else is wrong
The Press., 1896-07-23

Over ono third of the entire l. t1on of the globe, or about 4C<', OtN' people, speak nothing Lut the Ch'rH'. lanpuaQe
The Press., 1896-07-23

Long Branch Record: The story of small town in this state twelve miles from Philadelphia, forms a fitting object lesson on good roads. In consequence of the bad roads the wagon-makers there abouts built four-horse wagons to carry fifty-fve bushel baskets as a maximum load, which was regarded as heavy one. Real estate has gone begging for years; there was no market for it. It had been impossible to settle up estates, because no buyers could be found for the land. A few years ago the people of the communi- ty woke up. The town issued $40, 1000 worth of bonds, and applied the proceeds to building good roads. As result the wagon makers in the vicinity are making two-horse wagons to carry, not fifty bushel baskets, but loads of 90 to 125 bushel baskets, and still the loads are not regarded as heavy. Two horses are able to do more work than four horses former ly could do, and with greater ease. On the old roads two men and four horses with wagon weighing 300 pounds could take two and a half tons of produce to market and bring back an equal weight of fertilizer, making one trip day. Now, on the good roads, one man with two horses and wagon weighing 2,3OO pounds takes four tons to market and brings back an equal weight, making four trips day.
The Press., 1896-07-23
NVSTqKa"'' VoqK

Is never done, and it is especially wearing impure and unfit properly to tone, sus- tain, and renew the wasting of nerve, muscle and tissue. It Is more because of this condition of the blood that women are run down,
 Tired, Weak, Nervous, Than because of the work itself. Every physician says so, and that the only rem edy is in building up by taking a good nerve tonic, blood purifier and vitalizer like Hoods SarsaparilIa. For the trou bles Peculiar to Women at change of season, climate or life, or resulting from hard work, nervousness, and impure blood, thousands have found relief and cure in
The Press., 1896-07-23
A SOLDIERS DIARY-A FRAG-
 MENT

The following is from a diary kept by George N. Champlin member of the 18th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers. It covers the entire year of 1864.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-24
ENJOYING A BOOM.
Night school Attendance Runs I'm
to About 1000.

~ UOAt %tOOO.
At the meeting, of the board of edu-
cation this afternoon a report will be
submitted by the superintendent Of
night and day schools. The report
relative to the night schools is interest
ing as showing the remarkable increase
in the attendance, and the demand
that has been made for additional
rooms and teachers. Last year there
were 81 teachers and three principals
with a total enrollment of a little less
than 1000. This year there are 40
teachers, with seven principals, and an
enrolment higher in each room than
last year, which will probably bring
the totals up over 1000.
The success Oft night schools can
readily be seen in this large increase
When the schools were opened this fall
it was decided to try the experiment of
opening two rooms at the Whittier
school. Accordingly two teachers were
sent out the first night The second
night three teachers were on hand.
and the third night saw four present
with an attendance under each of
about "a, the lowest being 81 and the
highest SO.
The number Of rooms with teachers
at each building is as follows: Jackson
s, Washington T. Blaine g. Whittier 4,
1AOAioi1O w nav lHOrn0 4.
In addition each building has a prin-
cipal presiding over it, which makes
Al teachers employed in the night
schools. This is certainly a fine show
ing and indicates desire for education
which argues well for future good citi-
zenship. A large percentage of the
number enrolled are clerks, laborers,
mechanics, coachmen, newsboys, Office
boys, and such people who spend their
days in hard work and their evening
in getting an education. Fully 20 per
cent Of the totals are girls and young
lady clerks, who are cash girls and
factory girls.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-24
BANKED ON HIS DAD.
That Is Why Jerry Simpsons SON
Now Wears Diamonds

No one in Jerry Simpsons district took
feener interest in the election than the six
leen-year-old son of the congressman-e lect.
me light between Simpson and Chester
Long, the Republican nominee was warm
one; ana 1t was watched by young Simpson
with keeneSt interest. Simpson was unahIa
to return to his home in Medicine Lodge for
several weeks previous to election On the
very day of the election Long and Simpson,
pot poth residents OF the same town, travelled
homeWard together, and after arriving al
Medicine Lodge at noon, the latter cast his
vote, went home, washed his face put on a
clean shirt and sat down TO one of those sl-
perD chicken and cranberry dinners that have
made Mrs. Simpson famous as a cook all over
Medicine Lodge. After Mr.. Simpson had dis.
posed OF two thighs a wing, the breast and
attention to domestic affairs and address,
ing his heir, said:
MY son, what has become of your watch?''
Bet 1t on the election, said the boy, fill
ing his dish with sauce
said Jerry.
up on the election, too,- said the young
hopeful.
And the pony?" said Jerry
/ put him up to say that Barber county
would give Simpson a majority
And the saddle, what has become Of
that?"
"Oh. the saddle is all right, if certain
man named Simpson carries Harper county
And the shotgun?" suggested Jerry.
up against $6 that Long wouldn't carry
Have you anything at all left?" said Jerry.
The clothes | am wearing and an extra
shirt said the boy.
What has become of your little bank ac-
coupt?'
'Staked the political fortunes of my
house, said the boy. II wish | had soma
more money, for two men down at the livery
stable have hundred to say that Long is
elected"
Jerry Simpson slipped his coffee meditative-
ly, and, rising from the table, took out his
oh hnn md tha how In
time the boy came back and said:
Pop, those livery stable fellows say they
would like to have another $1OO Of Simpson
money.
Jerry wrote another check and In ten
minutes the boy, having placed it, cams
back and said:
II have bet EN- to a standstill. They want
odds now"
How much?" said eJrry.
''They want to give 'em 1000 majority"
ooh, that's all right" said Jerry as ha
made out check for another hundred.
The boy placed it, and after this no more
bets were offered.
Simpsons boy now wears diamonds.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-24
LEFT TO DIE IN THE ICE.
In human Conduct of Two Sea Cap.
tains Toward IL Traveller.


Harry De Windt, of London, is
much-traveled man and a good part
of his life has been spent among saw
ages, but never in his wanderings did
he encounter such adventures as be-
fell him during his recent attempt to
go from New York to Paris overland.
For two months he lived in mortal
terror Of his life, and during most of
that time death from starvation stared
him in the face.
The worst feature of the entire trip
was the desertion of himself and man
by two American steam whalers when
it seemed to be almost death to be left
behind. Three weeks later the steam
whaler Belvedere, the last steamer in
the Arctic, came that way, and, al
though it was blowing furious gale,
Capt. Whiteside put in for him and
saved him.
Mr.. De Windt's objective point on
the Siberian coast was Anadirsk, from
where his route lay over rough, but
sure, roads to ST. Peterburg. He
boarded the revenue cutter Bear at St,
Michaels, which was unable to make
Anadirsk over mountains of snow and
ice. Oumwaidjik is a village of walrus
huts inhabited by about 300 Tchuktchis.
Mr.. De Windt says the people are the
most filthy he ever met. Koari is
chief of the tribe by virtue Of his
possessions. He has more rifles, more
skins and more whisky than any other
native. Once a week this interesting
lot OF people go on mammoth drunk.
Il cannot say too much in kindness
for Capt. Tuttle and the officers of the
Bear" said Mr.. De Windt, NOR in
praise Of Capt. Whiteside, of the Bel
vedere. When the other two whalers,
both of which are now in this port,
left me, the captains said they dared
not wait, as storm was coming on.
1t was then smooth as glass. When
Capt Whiteside answered my signal
it was blowing almost a hurricane and
the ice was fast closing in. He risked
his ship to save my life and that of
my companion. The natives tried to
prevent our departure. They feared
that they would have to answer the
consequences for their brutal treat
ment. / shall lay a complaint before
the Russian government and have the
rascal Koari punished as he deserves"
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-24
POLISH CHURCH RIOT.
Police Finally Compelled to Inter-
fere at Bay City.

BAY CITY, Mich, NOV. 23.-Father
Bogocki, the Polish priest, who was
the subject of riotous attack by his
parishioners yesterday, gained access
to his parsonage in disguise today. A
crowd assembled outside, waiting for
the priest to appear. Both factions
assembled at the church this afternoon
and small-siZed riot ensued. After
considerable fighting, in which no one
was seriously hurt, the adherents Of
Father Bogocki were repulsed. Then
Mayor Wright appeared and ordered
the mob to disperse. The warning fac
tions finally left for their homes and
all is quiet tonight. Father Bogocki
is in his residence with a strong body
guard. Mayor WrigAt has assumed
charge of the police department and
will issue a proclamation tomorrow.
Mayor Wright and the chief of police
both received information tonight that
Father Bogockis enemies within his
congregation have determined to at
tack the priests house early tomorrow
morning. The mayor has sent extra
police to take precautions against a
surprise of that sort
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-24

rival Of the physicians who were to
examine into the mental conditions
Of the patient.
The claimant was black haired, black
browed and dark-skinned, and wore
suit Of cutaway diagonal, very
shiny in spots from wear. He was
collarless and his boiled shirt was al
most the hue of his hair. He was quiet
and orderly, but after the arrival OF
the physicians, there was little time
lost in committing him to the asylum
at st. Peter. There was little doubt OF
his condition, although he looked as
sane as any man In the room.
"I have been properly elected to the
Office he said, land 1 intend to take
my seat. No power on earth shall
prevent it,
Judge Steele questioned him to see
If there were moments when he doubt
ed his election to the high honor, but
the patient only smiled, swelled out
his chest, buried his hands in his ca
pacious pockets, and tilted back in his
chair in a regal attitude.
II suppose you think I am too
young" he said, "but it is the youth
Of the country who are capable Of ma
nipulating it's affairs. I have been
elected, and, like a free American cit
iZen, I will take my seat and run the
state. I will let you know Of my ap-
pointments later, but they will be to
worthy men,"
Deputy Sirois asked the court to tell
the claimant that he must behave as
an officer in his high position should,
and the prisoner himself insisted that
he knew his position. He remained
quiet, and was under the delusion that
he was being conducted to st. Paul
to take his seat. Before leaving he
appointed the complete personel of his
staff, from his friends and the people
present, and invited them all to see
him at the capitol.
Henry v. Thompson, the unfortunate
man in question has lived in Brooklyn
for many years where he is a farmer
He has been known to be unbalanced
for about year past, but only of late
has the malady assumed such a vio-
lent phase.
A. j. McEwan has been once to ST.
Peter and once to Rochester He was
examined and found to be too violent
to be at large, and was again taken to
st. Peter where he will be treated. He
has lived at 511 Fourteenth avenue
southeast
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-24
TOO YOUNG FOR A TOPPER.
Youthful Drunk Will Probably Go
to the Reform School

An unusual case of youthful deprav-
ity was called to the attention Of the
South side police yesterday afternoon.
and which even touched the sturdy
hearts of the potrolman with sadness.
John Kelly, fourteen-year-old boy
living at 1917 Fourth street south was
at. 2:30 O'clock in the afternoon arrested
in as beastly a state of intoxication
as an old topper. NeIghbors called the
attention Of the authorities to the fact
that the lad had been drunk all day.
In the forenoon he had been staggering
about, with a whisky bottle in his
hand, and inducing some other lads
to also imbibe Of the liquor. 1t was
stated that one had taken enough to
also make him drunk, and was not to
be found
Office Halling was assigned to the
task OF arresting the inebriated boy.
and after an extensive search found
him in the hay NOW of a barn in the
rear of Henry G. Brinkman's meat
market, 1929 Third street south. Here
he was lying fast asleep. He will
probably be sent to the reform school
as this is by no means the first time
he has been in the bands of the min
ions of the law, and as he has no one
to look after him but his mother.