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The Press., 1897-04-15
April 12. 1897,

The firm of F. A. Harwood & Co.,, of the village has dissolved partnership, MT. Coleman retiring from the concern.
 Emery D. Spellman sells his farm at Orcuttville, at auction tomorrow (Satur- day), at o'clock p. m., by E. Dimmick, auctioneer.
 Glover's store and tin shop Is opened in the rooms lately occupied by A. D. Wake field, instead of the late shoe store of 5. F. Davis. The latter room is still used as a shoe shop by Joy Johnson of Fox vile.
 The democrats of this part of the town assembled at the Oronoco House last Saturday night, formed procession, and preceded by fife and drum, marched to the residence of representative elect Josiah Converse, to congratulate him on election. On Monday night they visited West Stafford to pay their respects to John l.. Fairman, the representative from the west parish. Senator Converse and Governor Hyde have also been visited by their friends since election.
 The old members of the Stafford Springs Brass Band met last Saturday evening to consider the question of reviving the band. It was found that the majority of the former members were yet residents of this village, ready to join new organiza- tion and in favor of employing teacher, and filling up the vacancies with new re- cruits. At the breaking out of the war this band had acquired considerable pro- ficiency, but like such institutions in al- most other places, their numbers were so reduced by enlistments and removals, that it was impossible to keep up the or ganization. With so many members who have already been under instructions, 1t will probably be but a very short time be- fore we have band whose enliving strains will be great relief from the monotony of the ordinary routine of events. To bring this about the members will have to devote considerable time and incur considerable expense for lessons, music repairs of instruments and expenses of meetings. They will cheerfully devote their time, and bear fair share of the necessary expenses, but ask, we think justly, that the citizens of the place also put their hands in their pockets and aid in establishing so desirable an institu- tion. All who feel willing to assist them will find w. G. Fowler ready to receive and acknowledge their favors.
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RESPONSE OF GEN. oHAs. M. JosLYN.

Friends and aeGghbOrs: In behalf of my good Father and Mother, and in be- half of their children, 'even unto the third generation" thank you, and with all earnestness and with all sincerity, for your presence here to-day; for the kindly words which you have spoken and for the many and manifold other manifesto tions of your kindness and regard. None of these things will be forgotten, but they will all be remembered and cherished ten- derly as the years go by.
 And having said this, I have said prac- tically all that desire to say, all that is becoming, perhaps, in me to say and, at any rate, all that dare trust myself to say For with this occasion there come to my mind whole floods of memories of the years that are gone; of the lives and the events in the lives of them whose anniversary this is; of my own life; of the playmates os my childhood, and of
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Number 8.

the good men and gentle women who have lived hereabout and who now dwell with the great majority on the other side. cannot speak here, or now, of these things. Moreover, I do not deem it wise, upon any occasion, to indulge too much in reminiscence. The traveller upon a certain Alpine height, but looking back ward, beholds the depths and shadows of the Black Forest and the icy summit of Mount Blanc, but looking forward his eyes rests upon the sunny slopes, the olive and the vine and over which are waited the balmy odors of the sea. And so to my thinking; better-thrice better are the hopes and duties of tomorrow than the joys and regrets of yesterday.
 Again, kind friends and good neighbors, I thank you heartily, one and all. And for those who are here, and for those who are not here, I can no better wish than in the words of the little prayer which Dick ems puts upon the lips of Tinny Tim "God bless you, God bless you, every 0nn
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THE TRUE REMEDY.-W. M. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, H., "Chief," says: "We won't keep house without Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds. No other remedy can take its place in our home, as init we have a cer- tain and sure cure of Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, etc." It is idle to ex- pertinent with other remedies, even if they are urged on you as just as good as Dr. Kings New Discovery. They are not as good, because this remedy has a record of cures and besides is guaranteed. It never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles free at E. K. Taft's Drug Store.
The Press., 1897-04-15
I8a7 CARRIAGES l8a7

I shall show after March list the largest stock of Single Carri- ages, Surreys, COncords, and Light Vehicles of every descrip- tion, have ever carried, and at lower prices. Carriages from $45 to -Surreys form $7O to 75-COncOrd from $40 to 800. The work is built to my Or- der, sold under my guarantee, and will be just as represented. Having sold from 60 to POO jobs per year for the last 20 years, \ will meet any ones prices. \ am also prepared to do repairing in all it's branches and at lowest rates.
 JOHN G. WIGHTMAN.
 Stafford Hollow, Feb. 25, 1897.
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One Way to be Happy

Is to attend to the comforts of your family. Should one catch cold or cough, call on E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs; w. P. Fuller, Somers; Odell & Jones, Staf- fordville, sole agents, and get trial bot tie of Otto's Cure, the great German Rem edy, Free. We give 1t away to prove that we have a sure Cure for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption, and all diseases of the Throat and Lungs. Large sizes 5Oc and 25c.
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The Chicago Grocery's
WEEKLY PRICES.

SS- It will pay you to read them If you have't got money to burn.
 3, 400 Parlor Matches, 12c 10 lbs. Quaker Oats, 25c qts. hand-picked White Beans, 25c lbs. Laundry Starch, 25c 5 gals. 150o Oil, Doc lbs. Mixed Candy, 25o 1 lb. Good Coffee, 2Oc bbl Best Haxall Flour, 5.25 dog. 3-lb. cans Fine Table Peaches, 1.20 8 2-Ib. cans Corned Beef, Soc 1 can Finest Marrow Peas, 10c 8 cans Clans, Little Necks, 25c Greens, Dandelion and Spinach, 20c 30 bars Star Soap, LOO 24 bars Welcome Soap, LOO 30 bars Lenox Soap, LOO 2S bars Oak Leaf Soap, LOO i dog. Shore Mackerel, fine, 1Sc Salmon Trout, fine, per lb., Sc Best Cucumber Pickles, per gal, 23c 3 cans Condensed Milk, 25c 8 packages Best Mince Meat, 25c H lbs. Tody Tobacco, 25c 1 bottle Prime Worcestershire Sauce, 10c 100 lbs, Oyster Shells, Doc Pure Fruit Jams, per lb., Sc gal. Fine Light Molasses, 35c package Soapine Washing Powder, 9c CHICAGO GROCERY,
 cTAEEnpn VppINCC
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Henry Ward Beecher once informed 8 man who came to him complaining of gloomy and Respondent feelings, that what he most needed was 8 good cathar- tic, meaning, of course, such 8 medicine as Ayer's Cathartic Pills, every dose be- ing effective.
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There fla a Class of People

Who are inured by the use of cofree. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAINED, made or pure grains, that takes the place Of conee. The most delicate stomach receives 1t without distress, and but few can tell it from cofTee. It does not cost over < as much. Children may drink 1t with great benefit. 15 cts. and p cts. per pack" age. Try it. Ask for GRAIH-0.
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GOLDEN WEDDING
 MIR. AND MRS. EDMUND JoSLYN, OF HOLLAND.

The golden wedding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. Edmund Joslyn, of Holland, was celebrated on Tuesday of last week by reception from three to seven o'clock, D. m. Two hundred invitations were issued for the occasion, and about one hundred were present to do honor to this couple, who have for fifty years resided in Tol- land. After most of the guests had ar- rived, about four o'clock, the company was called to order and short poem re- cited by Mary Leonard, daughter of MT. and Mrs. O. A. Leonard, and granddaugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Joslyn. A short pray CT was offered by Rev. A. H. Post, after which poem, written for the occasion by Mrs. Lucius s. Fuller, was read by her, and an address by Hon. Edward E. Full Ter was delivered, which is given below.
 In neat speech, Gen. Chas. M. Joslyn, of Hartford, son of Mir. and Mrs. Joslyn, thanked the guests in a very graceful way for their presence and good wishes. After these exercises were finished refreshments were served, with c. F. Kibbe, of the Kibbe house, as caterer, and 8 social time enjoyed until about seven o'clock, when the party dispersed, wishing the host and hostess many added years of happiness and prosperity.
 Many handsome and valuable presents were received, including an elegant French clock from members of the Holland grange, in which MT. and Mrs. Joslyn take deep interest, two water sets, 8 gold watch, gold-bowed eyeglasses. a sofa pillow, bon-bon spoons, gravy spoons, books, vases, tidies, and many other gifts, both useful and ornamental, besides sev- eral sums of'money. A number of guests were present from out-of-town, and all extended best wishes to the bride and groom of fifty years ago.
 MT. Joslyn has been identified with most of the interests of the town for the last half century, having held most of the prominent offices, and is widely known throughout the county and state.
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To host and hostess, present here,
 Congratulations we now give, That fifty years of married life,
 God has permitted you to live. But few compared with all on earth,
 Do live their fifty years together, For lives are changeful as the wind,
 Or as the vane, in stormy weather. Some have been married with bright hopes Of happiness, and love. sincere; But soon deaths fatal arrow struck,
 And their fond hopes were blasted here. And some did so delay their choice,
 In taking to themselves 8 wife, That long before the fifty years,
 Old age did come and close their life. That till death part, they'd faithful be {; Did soon regret their unwise choice,
 And wish again to be made free. Some have preferred single life,
 Without a helpmeet, or 8 guide; Braving the storms of life alone,
 Whatever might to them betide. And now to you most worthy pair,
 Who here this Golden Wedding give, We wish much happiness and joy,
 And may you many more years live. You've lived very quiet life,
 Not caring much to idly roam, For in this State you both were born,
 And it has always been your home. Death has not entered your abode,
 To break your household ties, so dear For husband, wife, and children, too,
 And children's children, all, are here. Should tan years mora of vvaddad HFa
 Be added to your married days, May you Diamond Wedding have,
 And unto God be all the praise. Again, kind friends, we wish you joy,
 On this, your Golden Wedding day, And may Heavens blessings on you rest
 Long as you here on earth shall stay. And may your lives be so we'll spent
 In godliness, and deeds of love, That when your days are ended here, You'll have home in Heaven above.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The football field is called a gridiron because of it's shape and markings, and not because the game so often ends in broil.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The rumoI is that Spain will have to cease military operations in the Phili- DinaS
The Press., 1897-04-15
ITEMS FROM THE STAFFORD
 NEWS LETTER.

Tt is our intention to print under this head from week to week, items of interest from the old StafTord News Letter.
The Press., 1897-04-15
HOW IS THIS?


 Just received, lot of Haxall Flour, which I will sell for Five Dollars a Barrel.
 Also Molasses at 25c, 35c and 45c. ?illsbury Flour, $5.45 St. Louis q Diadem, 5.25 Coffee, 9oc., 25c., sOc., 35c,, 4Oc. lb. Tea, black, 3Oc., 4Oc., 5Oc., Soc.
 !" green, 3Oc., 4Oc., 5Oc., 6Oc. :" Grandma's Pancake Flour (5p'k'gs), 25c. Pork, per lb., Sc. Tomato Catsup, pint bottles, 18c. Pickles, per gal, S3c. Can Tomatoes, 3 for 25c. Corn, 8" 25c Cookies, your choice per lb., 9c. Quaker Oats, lbs. for 25c.
 GEO. BAILEY.
The Press., 1897-04-15

citations 1t cOnJures up; what recOllec- tions, sad and joyous, come trooping in upon us, as ever busy memory filings wide the portals of the past, and presents to our enraptured gaze in one grand pano- ramic view the varying incidents and as- sociations in our life's history! How manp who were inhabitants of this town half 8 century ago are among it's inhabi- tants to-day? How many of its inhabi- tants to-day were then unbornP During that period of time more than genera tion of mankind have journeyed through the joys and sorrows of this human life, leaving us as priceless legacy, the fruits of their heroic labors and struggles.
 But ''In vain
 We call back the past again,
 The Past Is deaf to our prayer;
 Out of the shadows of night,
 The world rolls into light;
 1t is daybreak everywhere"
 What wonderful advances have been made in the worlds progress during the past fifty years At the dawning of the nineteenth century there was not in all our land an asylum for the deaf and dumb, the lunatic, or the blind. The tel egraph and the telephone had not been invented. Electricity was an almost un- known quantity. Railroads were still in the future. Steam had not then been harnessed and made propelling power to do mans bidding. Anaesthetics to relieve suffering humanity from it's pain and agony, were undreamed of. Books were comparatively few and expensive. The illustrated book and magazine of to-day was then an absolute impossibil- ity. A daily newspaper was not con- sidered practicable. The idea of the moving machine, the threshing ma- chine, and the reaper, was securely locked in the inventive brain of the future. This century has witnessed more important in- ventions and discoveries than any other five centuries since the world began, and a large share of them have been made during the closing half of the century.
 ''The world is very old
 And generations pass, as they have passed,
 A troop of shadows moving with the
 sun;
 The world belongs to those who come the
 last,
 They will find hope and strength as we
 have done"
 And so, dear friends, we come on this beautiful day, when Nature in her spring time, having cast aside her winter cere- ments, is just ready to burst forth into bud and blossom, and silently recreate again that miracle of nature, perpetual, yet renewed forever;' to greet and con- gratulate you on this rounding out of half 8 century of married life, and to express the hope that instead of being near the end of your earthly pilgrimage, when the word "finis" shall be written in the Worlds Record Book against your names, youshall befor very many years to come, 50 far as health and sunny, joyous happiness are concerned, still in the glorious spring time and summer of your lives. And, as you float peacefully adown the placid current of life's ever onflowing stream, may the rippling waters beneath, inspire you; the singing birds, lowering above on outspread pinions, cheer and encourage you, and the lotus blossoms, waving and holding to you from the banks, beckon you ever onward, toward that blessed Lo- tus land, where it is always afternoon.
 RO1JO Nc% FNyM yOHVE
The Press., 1897-04-15
A GREETING.

GThe following is the poem by Mrs. Lucius S.. Ful1nr.1
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-06
The B|Ue F|Qlle Oil S|OVe.

We could fill a whole page
in explaining the superiority
of this stove over all it's COM
petitors. There are hun
Edreds in daily use in the
city. and everywhere they
give the greatest satisfaction.
In our large consignment
Just to hand are several inn
provenents, notably a device
for the better regulation of
the flame.
In sW0Od Burning Stoves
and Ranges we have a very
large and fine assortment, in
many sizes and makes. all of
the latest and most approved
patterns.
A most useful little stove
with agate kettle, complete,
for burning alcohol, is also
included in our stock.
Make a point of calling up
on us. Out of our stock we
can show you Just what you
want to make your home
complete.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-06
VALUABLE REFERENCE BOOKS.

There are several valuable
books in the Honolulu Library
which all persons, especially
those interested in the mastery of
the earth by man, should know
about. These are Spon's ''Ency-
clopedia of the industries, art,
manufacturing and commercial
products" There are five vOlumns
of this series. In addition to
which there are five series of
"work shop recipes for manufac-
turers, mechanics and scientific
amateurs" Nearly all of the pro-
cesses of manufacture of every
kind and description are clearly
explained in these books. Take
for instance the subject of per-
fumery. Every known process of
preparing or securing the odors
from flowers is given. Every
one contemplating the establish
ment of any industry on these ISL
ands, and who is without previous
experience, should consult these
books. The teachers in the schools
should inform the children of the
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upper classes, that if they desire
to know how products are prepar
ed, they can readily get the in
formation from these books.
1t has been our experience for
many years, that men of an inven-
tive turn of mind and men desir.
ing to establish new business,
have often wasted years of time
and large sums of money in max
ing inventions or building up a
manufacturing business, because
Of their ignorance of what had al
ready been tried before by other
men without success. Those men
did not know of the existence of
books, which were full of informa-
ton of the kind they needed. 1t
happens every day in the Patent
Office, in Washington, that some
inventor, after some years of la
Dor, with great sacrifice of money
and time, applies for a patent and
is then referred to some book
which contains the same inven-
ton, made by another person
many years before.
The enterprising young people
should be taught that, before they
undertake any new project, the
preliminary step should be to find
out what the world knows about
it. 1t is not necessary that young
people should be instructed in the
contents of these valuable refer.
ence books, but they should be
made to remember that there are
such books, what their value is
and how important it is to con
suit them.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-06
ANNEXATION PROSPECTS.

The statement of the \. Y.
Herald. that the twO-thirds vote
in the Senate on the ratification
of the treaty is secured, is not
wholly confirmed. But adyices
are that the opposition to the
treaty seems to gain no strength,
and even those hostile TO it admit
that ratification is within sight.
The n. Y. Evening Post publish
es statement from it's Washing
ton correspondent that ''the
treaty for the annexation of Ha-
waii seems likely to secure the ne
cessary twothirds vote for ratifi-
cation" and it says majority
vote will secure the same result,
on joint resolution. AS this state
ment is made by our bitterest en-
envy in America, it is worthy of
consideration.
Senator White of California,
also in a telegram to the n. Y.
Herald says: II am confident
that less than twO-thirds of the
Senators really favor the Hawai-
ian treaty. This does not mean
that it may not be ratified. There
ought to be no politics involved,
but the indications are that the
Republicans will be forced to sup
port the measure"
While the papers, generally, dc
not discuss the Hawaiian ques
ton at great length, the receipt OF
Mr.. ThurstOn's hand book is
acknowledged by many of them
and more or less comment is made
on the contents. What is of the
most Importance to us, is the init
nation contained in the OppOsi
ton papers, to this effect: owe
do not want Hawaii, but as there
seems. to be general disposition
to take her, and it is against the
spirit of our people to refuse any
thing that is offered, we may as
well stop quarrelling about it and
be done with the matter. We see
also, that we must now give up all
claim to her, or enforce our idea
of control"
The only argument which has
any force with many persons, in.
Guiding some Senators is, that the
control of these Islands is after
all. impracticable, without abso-
lutte annexation. These men are
unwilling to give up the policy OF
America for GO years, regarding
control, but they have been dis
posed to think that time would
Indicate some way of doing it,
without annexation. There are
pretty strong indications that
they see that it must be anneXa-
ton or nothing.
There are also indications that
the Silver men may use the Ha.
waiian matter for a deal with
President Mckinley.
No doubt some of the Senators
who are opposed to the treaty
will propose the occupation OF
Pearl Harbor only, which will.
they claim, be sufficient dOmi-
nance OF the United States here,
but it is doubtful if Congress will
be satisfied with any half way
measures.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-06

Don't be persuaded into buying lini-
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no
more, and it's merits have been proven
by test of many years. Such letters
as the following, from L. G. Bagley,
Hueneme, Cal, are constantly being re-
ceived: 1.-THE best remedy for pain
Balm, and / say so after having used
1t in my family for several years." It
cures rheumatism, lame back, sprains
and swellings. For sale by all drug
gists and dealers, Benson, Smith & Co.
agents for Hawaiian Islands.
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Board Nav Help.

1.-THE ladies of the Free Kindergarten
Association have done the best thing
yet said a member of the Board OF
Health Saturday. Their sanitary in
spector can do world of good and they
have been fortunate in securing Mrs.
Thompson for the place. She will labor
not only with the little ones, but her
work will have direct influence with
the parents and there will be better
conditions of health and cleanliness
in several neighborhoods right away.
The Board of Health should assist the
association in this work and l believe
the members will be entirely willing to
do so. This is one of the most prac-
teal things ever undertaken by ladies
of Honolulu"
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Prizes for Stories.

The Literary Circle of the Kilohana
Art League offer $25 for the best ORR
ginal story, and $40 for the next best
original story to be awarded on the
following conditions:
1st-Each story must not exceed
$500 words.
2d-It must not have been previous
ly published.
3d-It must have distinctly Island
coloring.
4th-It must be typewriter.
5th-Each story must be signed with
a fictitious name, and the real name
enclosed in sealed envelope. Both
must be sent on or before February
1st, 1898, to Mr.. G. w. Dickey, Secre-
tary of the Kilohana Art League, Homo
lulu.
6th-Any person residing in these
Islands may compete for the prizes.
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IsYour

Blood pure? Do not pass by this question
with an evasive answer. 1t means much
to your health, your happiness. your use
fulness. If your blood is pure you will
be strong, vigorous, 1ull of life and ambi-
ton; your nerves will be steady. You
will have little need to fear disease If your
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-06
Blood
Is pure and you keep it SO. Now is tn
time to see that your blood is pure, and t,
give it richness and vitality and the Lift
and strengthening properties which ar
required, nothing can equal Hoods Sar
saparilla. 1t makes
Pure

Rich, Red Blood. 1t will overcome that
tired feeling, create an appetite, give
sweet, refreshing sleep and make you
strong. 1t will build you up and enable
you to resist the enervating effects of
warm or changeable weather. Is not this
exactly what you want? Then take
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-06

Lieut.. Viola Monroe, S. A., reached
the city by the Claudine yesterday.