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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-23
TEMPERANCE.
THE PINT OF ALE, JOHN.
Why Mary Wns Able to Give Her Hus-
band an Outing.


1t is difficult matter to one accus-
toned to small daily indulgences to re-
alize the expense thus incurred.
A Manchester (England) calico print
er was asked on his wedding day by his
shrewd wife to allow her two half pints
OF ale day as her share of home com
forts. John made the bargain cheer
fully, feeling it hardly became him to
do otherwise, inasmuch as he drank
two or three quarts day. The wife
kept the home tidy, and all went
well with them, but as she took the
small allowance each week for house
hold expenses, she never forgot the
pint of ale, John"
When the first anniversary of their
wedding came, and John looked around
on his neat home and comely wife, a
longing to do something to celebrate
the day took possession of him.
MARY, we've had no holiday since we
were wed, and only that haven't a pen
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-23
How to Drink and Keep Sober.

Various are the methods we have
seen prescribed to avoid drunkenness.
Some good people have advocated
drinking sitting down" The trouble is
that some who drink sitting down."
find in the end that they cannot get
up. Others have discovered the virtue
of drinking standing up" as in Ber-
gen, where the bars have no seats. But
some who drink standing up" find
that they cannot keep standing up
when the liquor is down. We know
of but one safe method, that is to ''let
drink lone."-National Temperance
Advocate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-23

A dispatch from Valparaiso, Ind,
states that Charley Lesser, while play
ing with matches in saloon, lighted
one and placed it in the bunshoe of
whisky barrel. The barrel exploded.
badly injuring the boy and blowing out
the front Of the building.
The Press., 1897-02-11

a stockholder. His business ability and strict probity made him a valuable man for positions of trust, and he settled many estates during the active years of his life. MT. Risley was for several years secretary of the Stafford Springs Savings Bank, and director of this institution at the time of his death, also having held the office of town clerk and other minor town offices. He was first judge of the local district court, and held the position until incapacitated by age in 1890. In politics he was democrat, although not a strict party man. He was member of the old Nazarene Lodge of Odd Fellows, which formerly held meetings at the Hollow. At the time of his death he was a mem- Der of Wauseon Lodge of Odd Fellows and of Ionic Lodge of Masons. He was the oldest member of both lodges, and attended the meetings regularly. He was married in 1S45 to Emily Foster of South Windsor. His widow and adopted daugh- ter, Mrs. Frank L. Smith, survive him. His funeral was held from his late resi- dence on East -Main-st., Monday, at 2 p. m., Rev. O. E. Thayer, of Woodstock, formerly of Crystal Lake, officiating. He was buried with masonic ceremonies, and the home was we'll filled with friends and relatives. By the death of MT. Risley another of the links that bind the pres ent generation to the past Is broken, and the fact is accentuated that the men who were contemporaries of his in business life are becoming fewer each year.
The Press., 1897-02-11
The New Wash StuHS.

French Organdies-Dainty. filmy, French Organdies that remind you so much of a veil of vapor touched with flower tints.
 Combinations of silk and linen-the silk worked thro', and in, and out of linen grounds, making all manner of wonderfully distinguished effects,
 Cotton and silk fabrics-- exquisitely beautiful.
 Dimities--surpassinglylov love ly. Dainty as a butterfy's wing.
 Scotch ginghams--bonny Scotches. Bonnier than ever this time.
 We have the swellest wash stuffs to be found round about You may be sure of that.
 And some of the most dis tinguished things are taking flight every day. Better sec them at their very best---now
The Press., 1897-02-11

James Risley died suddenly at his home on East -Maln-st. last Friday afternoon.
 The end came unexpectedly, as MT. Ris- ley was apparently as well as ever until about 30 minutes before his death. He went to the post-Office for the afternoon mail, as usual, and after his return went with his little grandson to the back yard
 to shovel snow out of the way for load
 of wood that was expected. While thus engaged he said, "I cannot shovel anoth- CT shovel full," and we mt into the house,
 where he lay down on the sofa, complain ing of pain in his side. It was but a short time, and the active career of Judge Risley was closed. He suffered some pain, but 1t was only for a short time, the summons was answered SO quickly. MT. Risley was born at Manchester, Sept. 2, 1920, and was a son of Harvey and Sarah Risley. He was educated in the public schools of that town, and in his 18th year commenced his business career by learn ing the details of manufacturing woolens in Rockville and Vernon. He came to Stafford in 1S46, and has lived here ever since, with the exception of a short time spent in Jewett City. He was first em. ployed by Elijah Fairman as supeIin- tendent, and after his absence at Jewett City, where he was employed by LathroT & Co.,, he took charge of the mills of the late Julius Converse for four years. Later he was connected with the Phoenix manufacturing company. in which he was
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COVENTRY GSnnAh CnNnnnfrv

l. Rev. MT. Cobleigh spoke Sunday even. ing in the interest of the Y. P. S. c. E. al the Congregational church.
 c. G. Coombs has his studio nearly completed.
 Washburn's silk mill started Monday. Mrs. Montgomery, mother of Mrs. P. H. Peterson, died Monday, after years oi feebleness, at her daughters home, the Nathan Hale place. Mrs. Montgomery was an Episcopalian, and her life work gave evidence of true christian spirit Burial at Rochester, N. Y., of which city she was resident before coming to this town, seventeen years since.
 Four members of the board of school visitors, nine teachers of the public schools and one teacher of a private tion, were present at the teachers meet ing held in the church parlors, north par ish, last Friday. The session was to open at 10 m., but owing to snow banks and but few teams having been over the road eince the great snow fall, the meeting was not called to order until near il o'clock. c. R. Hall occupied the chair. Order of exercises Prayer, Rev. H. R. Hoisington; singing; papers by Miss Julia White on Heading; Miss Ednah Newhall, "Music;" Mrs. A. s. Parker spoke on "Gymnastics in School;'' Miss each subject an opportunity was given for discussion. The ladies of the society furnished nice collation. about o'clock after which the time was devoted to a discussion on vertical writing and other subjects of interest. The meeting was in- teresting and adjourned to meet at date not named in April or May.
 George l.. Phillips, who for twenty three years has been business man in this village, first as a merchant, occupy ing the Loomis store, later for many years as druggist and dealer in fancy articles al the corner of Main and Mason streets and since the present administration as postmaster, died Sunday evening after a short illness from brain trouble, aged 51 years. MT. Phillips was leader of the democratic party and represented that party in the legislature in 1887, and thro | his influence money was appropriated to | improve the surroundings Of the Nathan Hale monument, MT. Phillips as mem Der of the committee taking particular in terest in the work. wife and two sons young men, George N. and Louis, sur vive. Funeral was at the house Tuesday burial was in Norwich Wednesday. | WALES.
 Isaiah Hiscox employs eight teams al present hauling wood from his lot in tht south part of the town.
 GWm. Flint and wife went to Charlton last Saturday to visit MT. Els brother.
 N. F. Bradley has sixteen Polander' working for him clearing off the wooo lots that he recently purchased.
 w. w. Matthews is now employed il Halls meat market.
 The Berkley Woolen Co. has secured the services of MI. Ryan, of Pittsfield Me, as superintendent.
 A. J. Royce has been quite sick for tn past two weeks, but is better now. D1 Ross is in attendance.
The Press., 1897-02-11
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

tMAtter under this head 10 cents per line.)
 A. W. Walker Is all through stock taking and this week, Friday and Satur- day. he will have R clearing out sale of odds and ends of all kinds.
 Have you seen those Black Sateen UndrrskIrta, at g cts. each, at A. w. Walker'aY Just the thing for every day wear.
 One lot of Ladies' Woolen Hosiery at l8 cts. a pair, at A. W. Walkers.
 A. W. Walker offers balance of Win ter Garments at lower pricesithan ever. Now Ia the time to buy a good garment for little money.
 -I.ahies' line correspondence station cry at The Frees office. Boston Linen and Bond, In white, cream, tints and various lnIshea. Also Chinese Linen, Old BeIk. shire Linen. and Damask Linen. We carry n large assortment, and can give yon almost anything you want at The Press Offl,.e.
The Press., 1897-02-11
ChifOns.

What shall we say of such a collection as we have Pillows of loveliness. Yes, and more. They're exquis- ite. That only partly ex- presses it. What should you say to paying $1o yard for some of these beautiful things You can pay as little as So cents. But what need to talk about our collection of chif- ions? ? You must have heard the gossip. Dame Rumor has it that there isn't such an- other collection in town, nor has there been. soc. to SIC yard. e-
The Press., 1897-02-11
Stanordville.

6b&AOGuNAA0s
 E. M. Chamberlin has moved into Rob't Giltrop's house.
 Wm. P. Amadon and Robt. Walbridge bagged 16 rabbits one day last week.
 The firm of Odell & Jones has dissolved partnership, and W. V. Odell will con- tinue the business.
 The people of this vicinity are glad to hear that the Staffordville Woolen Co.,, is soon to start on full time.
 The new cabinet for the post office has arrived, and has been placed in position. It makes very neat appearance. There are 16 lock boxes connected with 1t. Our postmaster, MT. Odell, means to have as nice looking store as there is in town.
 As Wm. Hynes was driving away from the store on Saturday his horse suddenly overturned the sleigh and started wildly down the road, leaving him in the ditch. The horse cleared himself from the sleigh near Peel d McCarty's mill, and ran as far as the Hollow, where he was stopped, having on only the bridle.
 Jairus Hatch 55 died very suddenly last Saturday night. He had just returned from the post office and his wife had left the room for short time, and when she returned she found him lying on the floor uneoncious, and In few minutes he was dead. The funeral was at the Congrega- ton Church on Tuesday. Rev. J. A. Solandt officiating.
 Miss Alice l.. Colburn, of Enfield, is sisiting friends in Stafford.
 Mrs. Clare LeMonde visited last week in East Brookfield. She accompanied her daughter, Miss Bird LeMonde, and her sister, Mrs. Wm. J. Wizard, as far as Springfield, on their way to Florida. They have gone there to spend the re- mainder of the winter. Mrs. Wizards physician advised her to do 80, in hopes 1t would benefit her health. Mrs. Le Monde visited at John A. Colburn's, in Enfield, before she returned.
 West Stafford.
 Nearly all have finished ice harvesting and are reporting its fine qualities.
 Mrs. Dunbar with her little niece from Ware, Mass, are guests at Augustus Holmes.
 Mrs. Dexter Ellis has been quite feeble all winter, is of late confined to her bed Dr. Hurd is in attendance. Miss Lottie Nj. Fairfield was home from college with her parents over the Sabbath Frank Kellogg from East Hartford was l at his fathers last week.
 l Miss Madge Andrews who passed several weeks with her brothers family returned to Staffordville Saturday. M. A. Gold is out with new sleigt lately purchased of J. G. Wightman. Mrs. H. c. Chaffee went Saturday to visit her son Carlos E. Chaffee in Moodus A party of old neighbors and relatives agreeably surprised Elijah Neff on Mon day evening. They came laden with al abundance of eatables and good chee and sociable time enjoyed.
The Press., 1897-02-11

LATHRoP's DRUG STORE.
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5Fnrbea E. l1eaHare' 8

V ~SSS
 Springfield, February, 1897.
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TOR SALE.-The equipment Of . first II class Meat Market, with an excellent cart horse, cart, wagon, sleigh, harness, and conven- fences that make up first class market. Best location in town, and a bargain to the right par late M. B. Dtmock. J. F. CHAMBERLAIN,
 Stafford Springs, Conn. Executor.
The Press., 1897-02-11
100 HOT WATER BAGS

We have received this week the above number of Hot Water Bags-two and three quarts. Every bag warranted not to leak, or money cheerfully refunded. As long as they last your choice for
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The Press., 1897-02-11
The Great Book Sale.

All sorts of people are com -ingoevery day to pick up the bargains. @
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-30
A Noble Woman,

The wife of Gen. Washington proved
herself fully equal to the high position.
Her levees were more select and courtly
than any that have since been given,
yet she preferred home life and home
comforts, speaking of her public life
as her lost days" When she took up
her residence with the army her chief
occasion was to care for the welfare of
the soldiers. To those in camp, she
showed most worthy example of cour-
age and cheerful patience under all
manner of privations; to sick and
weary she carried that balm to sooth
weary spirit and body which only
the presence of noble and sympa-
thetic woman can bear Mrs Wash
ington. with her large fortune could
easily have outshone all others in fash,
ion and display, but instead, she put
herself and her servants in homemade
materials. Sixteen spinning wheels
were kept in constant operation in hel
house. On one occasion she displayed
two dresses of cotton, striped with silk
explaining that the silk stripes were
woven from the ravelings of brown sill
stockings and old crimson damasl
chair covers.-Detroit Free Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-30
An Added Point.

Lady Betty Cunningham, having had
some difference of opinion with the
parish minister, instead of putting her
usual contribution in the collection
plate, merely gave stately bow. This
having occurred several Sundays in
succession, the elder in charge of the
plate at last lost patience and blurted
out:
I'VE cud dae wi less O yer manners
and mair O yer siller, ma Teddy"
Dining on one occasion at the house
OF a nobleman, DR.. Chalmers hap.
pened to repeat the aneedote, whereup-
on the host, in not over well pleased
tone, said:
"Are you aware, DR.. Chalmers, thai
Lady Betty is a relative of mine?'
Il was not aware, my lord" replied
the doctor, but, with your permission
shall mention the fact the next time
tell the story."-N. !, Observer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-30

what it is makes me tell now-unless-"
and with a great choking in his throat,
the man fell back-dead!
No need of notaries and depositions
Justice and right ruled in this far-off
camp, though clothed in so rude a
garb, and the men knew Phil Cartons
words were true. He had gone be
vond the reach Of their vengeance
They left him to the mercy of his
Maker.
But ere another day drew to its close
the solemn words We're said which made
Meta Hubert Roger Rollins wife. Hel
fathers fortune was hers now with
which to build home far away from
those sad scenes, but, looking into hel
husbands face, with its proud, hopeful
trust, she felt with her hand in his sh.
could GO anywhere. But sometimes
when her fairest hopes have been real
lied in the evening twilight, while wait
ing for the happy husband and fla
theirs return, she tells the children
gathered at her knee the strange stor,
| of Phil Cartoons confession.-N. Y
| Ledger
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-30

niony conclusive, and the verdict that
the next morning at daybreak Roger
Rollins should die. In vain Meta pro-
tested her belief in his innocence; in
vain appealed for mercy. They thought
grief had unsettled her reason, when,
as the shades Of evening were gather
ing a man staggered into camp mortally
wounded. He had wandered beyond
the guards, and, in an encounter with
two or three stray Indians, met his
death. He was one of their number
a surly, silent fellow, but one now
needing their attention and care. Two
OF them sat by his bed as the slow hours
wore on, and one, bending over him,
said:
"You won't see day ybreak, old fellow.
II you've anything to say-any message
to leave-say it now"
$50 soon?" he answered in broken
voice. Il am going now where L sent
poor Hubert"
"What?" they questioned aghast.
Eyes, 1 murdered him; not the boy
you have out there in chains. Then
did not dare use the money, and after a
time l learned to love the girl. She
spurned me-would not give me even a
kindly glance, and one night I heard
her tell Rollins that she cared for him.
Mad with jealousy, l watched my op-
portunity, and in the darkness of the
night placed the stolen treasure in his
claim, knowing we'll what would follow
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-30
SILENCE

srhere falls a silence strangely sweet
when Der the sea loud storms have rent
lis piacid bosom calm and deep;
AS angels had their slumber sent.
Now scarce a snowy rippie's seen
Upon it's silver-mahtled breast;
And soft, as atmosphere Of dreams,
In low, sad music sinks to rest!
There falls silence on the heart.
When gloomy tears are o'er-a calm
liaving sorrows bitter smart
with golden joys sWeet-scentd balm!
There falls stiffness on life's sea-
How sweet for us, through cloud and rain
The lighthouse of eternity
aerenely shines mid isles of pain!
-Timothy @. Whtcomb. in Springfield
(Mass) Republican.
The age-herald., 1897-11-06
THE FLEECY STAPLE.
Movement For the Week With comoarsons By SecretaryRe ter fNew 0rIeaa E large

New Orleans, Nov. 5.-Secretary Hes ter's weekly cotton exchange statement issued today shows an increase in the movement into sight compared with the seven days ending this date last year in round figures of S2,000.
 For the sixty-six days of the season that have elapsed the aggregate is be- hind the sixty-sdx days of last year, 1000.
 The amount brought into sight during the past week has been 4S9,3S5 bales, against 407 1850 for the seven days ending this date last year, and for the sxty-s,x x days from September 1 to date 3,34O,35o against 3,417664 last year.
 The movement since September 1 shows reciptsl at all United States ports at 250s,319 against 26O2,3O1 last year; overland across the Mississippi Ohio, and Potomac rivers to northern mills and Canada 2e1, ,6S6 against 26S,17S last year.
 Southern mill takings exclusive of the amount consumed at ports 231, ,179 against 221,679 last year.
 Foreign exports this week have been S13,554 against 222, 1925 last year, making the total thus far for the season 1,52O,303 against 1,450,275 last year, an increase of 7002S.
 The total takings of American mills, north and south and Canada thus far for the season have been 740,S10 against 729,527 last year.
 These included ,O12 by the northern spinners.
 Including stocks left over at ports and interior towns from the last crop and the number of bales brought into sight thus far for the new crop the supply to date is 3.456,904 aginst 3,756,213 for the same period last year.
The age-herald., 1897-11-06
AN ABLE LAWYER DEAD.
Assistant Attoraey-GeneraI John Lyon Passes
 Away at Washington.

Washington, Nov. 5.-John Lyon, one of the assistant attorney-generals of the department of the interior, died at his home this morning at o'clock.
 MT. Lyon was born at Petersburg, va, seventy years ago. He graduated at the University of Virginia, taking both the regular college course and the course of law.
 He practiced law successfully at Pe- tersburg and later at Richmond.
 During the war of the rebellion he served his state as a captain in the con- federalte army. He came to Washington about seven years ago, and after suc- cessfully practicing Jaw for two years he was appointed an assistant to the assistant attorney general for the in- terior.
 He was regarded as one of the best lawyers in the department.
The age-herald., 1897-11-06
.,..s..!sl.--ENHG-E ... ,. , ;

concessions. all averaging not per cent. above the lowest point.
 In wooden goods, advance has been ar rested by doubts about the future mar ket for goods and cost of wool, which has advanced slightly in October though heavy sales to take profits are reported few at Boston covering 5000, ,O0O pounds this week. The mills have all they can do for some time, and the opening of the next season may be deferred until the future can be more accurately judged. Cold weather is greatly needed to hasten distribution of textile goods and to provide indications of the future demand.
 Another rise in wheat lifted the price above $1. but profit taking speedily caused reaction, and the price closed 21sc lower for the week. Receipts were about million bushels larger than last year. and Atlantic exports flour in- cluded, were 3,2S7,5 bushels, against, 1,S62,5 533 last year.
 Exports in October, as in September, were heavier than in any preceding month, and after gloomy reports of the condition of winter wheat extensive rains shave caused material improve ment
 Corn has grown stronger in spite of the course of wheat, and authorities much credited estimate the yield at L. S32,000,000 bushels, which would hardly permit continuance of heavy exports in place of wheat through the year.
 Corn has not lifted above cents, and the accumulation and declining prices of goods, with the somewhat increased prospect of extensive stoppage of Eng fish mills, causes less speculation than usual.
 Failures for the week have been 176 in the United States, against 230 last year and 30 in Canada, against 52 last wear
The age-herald., 1897-11-06
Mortga ge Sale.

Under and by virtue of the power vested executed on the 21st day of April, 1893. by Frances H. West and Goldsmith B. West, to George Sugg, recorded in volume IF, page 525, in the office of the probate judge of Jefferson county, Alabama, to secure certain indebtedness, therein de- Der s, 1897. sell at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the court house door of Jefferson county, Alabama, within the. legal hours of sale, the following de3 scribed property, to-wit:
 Beginning at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the southwest quar- ter of section 26, township IT, range west; thence east chains to pr. Bolands south west corner ,thence north chains and 99 links to McDaniels south line; thence west 5 chains to corner with Armstrong, Thoin- as and McDaniel; thence south chains and 99 links to the. point of beginning, being a paralelogram in form, on acres of land more or less, being. the west half of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 26, town- ship F, range west, and situated in Jeff ferson county, Alabama.
 JOSEPH A. STEPHAN,
 Transferred. | MOUNTJOY 6 TOMLINSON,
 Attorneys for Transferree. SI 10-S-1m 51
The age-herald., 1897-11-06
MUTiNERS AND MURDERERS.
Who Were Part of the Grew of the Olive
 Picker, Brought Back for Trial

Washington, Nov. 5.-The Lancaster arrived at Fortress Monroe last night with six of the crew of the American bark Olive Picker who were taken on at Bahia, Brazil where they had been held on a charge of mutiny and murder of the captain of the Picker The naval depart ment has notified the attorney general that the prisoners are at his disposal and they will be landed either at Norfolk or where the Lancaster now lies, or at Boston where she is due in a week
 The department of justice today noti- fled .the navy department that it de- sires the prisoners delivered at Boston They will be retained aboard the Lan- caster, which will remain for ten days at Hampton Roads and they will be taken by the vessel to Boston.