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The Forrest City times., 1897-12-24

Order is the sanity of the mind, the health of the body, the peace of the city, the security of the state. As the beams of house, so is order to all things.-Robert Southey.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-24

To Cure 6 Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-24

Some people are anxious to get even at any cost as long as somebody else pays for it.-Washington Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-24

Boswell" said Dr. Johnson. meeting the biographer on the street. Il have 6een reading your manuscripts There is a great deal about yourself in them They seem to me to, be Youmoirs rather than Memoirs" Puck
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-24

Bowery Billvv"Say young feller, you good fer yer" Cholly-"W-w why not?" Bow. cry Bill-"Look how nervous yer get just cause a gen'l'man asks yer fer a light."- Puck.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-24

Good literature is as necessary to the growth of the soul as good air to the growth of the body, and it is just as bad to put weak thoughts into child's mind as to shut 1t up in an unventilated room.-Charles Dudley Warner.
The Forrest City times., 1897-12-24

She-"If you could have one wish, what would it be-" He-"It would be that-that --oh, if 1 only dared to tell you what it would bel" She-"Well, go on. Why do you suppose I brought up the wishing sub. ject ?"-Chicago News.
The Press., 1897-11-11
(Read at Stafford Grange.)
 MY EXCUSE.

An original poem you ask from my pen, The subject to be whatever please; Had I wit, and wisdom, and leisure-why then No doubt could sit down and write one with
 ease. But if wisdom be lacking, and wit as well, And leisure is scant for needful repose, My brothers and sisters, pray will you tell How one can write poems when life is all prose This morning rose very early indeed, To greet the first beams of the rising sun, We'll knowing every long hour I would need For the varied tasks that to-day must be done. Gathering cream was the first work met Then to wash the cans and mix my bread, Make biscuits and hash, the table set, And while breakfast was cooking, shake up
 my beds. After dishes were washed there was butter to
 make,
 Garden sauce to prepare, a boiled dinner to get, Bread, cookies, pies and pudding to bake, Ere the wants Of those hungry men could be
 met.
 more,
 Secured knives and forks, cleaned up stove and Put the lamps in order, swept and mopped the
 floors,
 Then made up my beds and set down to think. was so tired wanted a nap, Or even just little doze, But instead put on my thinking cap, And proceeded, while thinking, to darn the
 hose. My thoughts in poem never can tell, They were n1pped in the bud by untimely
 blight; heard footsteps and voices, and then the door
 bell, - .----s --z---..-..--. s--z And welcomed two friends with real delight. We chatted a while and twas time to get tea, After which, for spell, did dairy work, Washed dishes again,-by this time you'll see In that business here there's no chance to
 think. Now you see poem could not write With those prosy duties all in the way, So instead, bring my excuse tonight A housekeeper's very busy day. LC.C.
The Press., 1897-11-11
Auburndale.

Until few years ago. a little Wis consin hamlet was known simply as Hog Back. from the peculiar shape of 8 hill near there,'' said Milwaukee drummer. Finally the citizens held an indignation meeting to wipe out the plebeian name and choose better one. It was decided to honor the place by giving it the name of the oldest settler, a man named King. Somebody suggest ed Kings Mills and another Kings vile, and so on, but the old man him self objected. Then it was agreed to name the town for one of MT. King s daughters, but he had seven of them. and jealousies promptly cropped out. At last some genius noticed that all the girls were redheaded and suggested 'Auburndale. And Auburndale it is to this day. "-Trov Times.
The Press., 1897-11-11
itwi'out.
Loves Trials.

Bride-ThereI knew how it would be. We have not been married a month and already you have ceased to care for me.
 Young Husband - Why, my love, what can you be thinking of? You are dearer to me than ever.
 'tIt isn't so. I know it isn't. You took meals at our house lots of times be- fore we were married, and you scarcely touched anything. Ma said she knew you were truly in love because you had no appetite"
 "Of course, dear, butt
 "And now you are actually complain ing just because I forgot to get anything for breakfast. "-Pearson s Weekly.
The Press., 1897-11-11
THIRTY YEARS AGO.

items Of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years ago.I
 Nov. 8, 1867.
 The commissioner on the road case ad- journed from Friday of last week until Tuesday of this ,and further from Wednes- day, on account of sickness. The case was resumed Wednesday, and the peti- tioners will probably occupy the rest of the week in getting in their evidence.
 Last Sunday, Minnie, aged three years, daughter of J. D. Fenton of OrcuttvilIe, fell from lounge to the floor, striking the point of the shoulder on the floor, and fracturlng the collar bone.
 Recently three year old son of Albert Washburn broke his collar bone by fall ing down the steps of a terraces
 At a town meeting held last week Wednesday a tax of 2tper cent. was voted. The question of funding the debt of the town was discussed and a committee con- sisting of Charles Fox, E. A. Converse -and Geo. M Ives, was appointed to ex- bhO AAOObVA ohN AOPOAl lG Od oNJOuI ed meeting to be held in three weeks.
 Union.-Dexter Bullard has sold his farm, saw mill and stock, to Nathan H. Squires for $5 800. L. Snow has bought of H. Corbin his farm in the eastern part of the town.
 WillingtOn.- glass works are in full operation and are having fine luck. The following are the officers of Olive Branch Lodge, No. 54, of Wilmington for the ensuing year: c. E. Hu mt, W. c. T. :; Miss EmmaJ. Hines, w. V. T.. Miss Hattie M. Whitford, s.; Wm. H. Holt, F. S.; Mrs. M Macfarlane, T.. T. At wood, o.; D. Holman, M. Mrs. O. Royce, I. G.. c. Royce. O. G.
 BoRN.-Stafford Springs November Sth, 1867, son to H. B. Gay.
 Mansfield November 3d, son to Henry H. Noble.
 Westford, November 18th, a son Frank w., to H. w. Mercy.
 MARRIED.-South Coventry, November 4th, 1867, Origen Hall of Willington and Ellen A. Scott of South Coventry.
 Coventry, 5th, Col. R. H. Wheeler and Emma E. daughter of the late E. Pomeroy, Jr.
The Press., 1897-11-11

THE COMING WOMAN who goes to the club while her husband tends the baby, as we'll as the good old-fashioned woman who looks after her home, will both at times get run down in health. They will be troubled with loss of appetite, head aches, sleeplessness, fainting or dizzy spells. The most wonderful remedy for these women is Electric Bitters. Thou sands of sufferers from Lame Back and Weak Kidneys rise up and call it blessed. It is the medicine for women. Female complaints and Nervous troubles of all kinds are soon relieved by the use of Electric Bitters. Delicate women should keep this remedy on hand to build up the system. Only 5Oc. per bottle. B. K. Taft's.
The Press., 1897-11-11

I am OverstOcked with Carriages of all kinds, and will give very low prices for the next sixty days, as I must have room for sleighs. It will pay anyone in want of a vehicle of any descrip- tiOn to examine my stock before buying.
 Repairing, Horse ShOeing and general jObbing done by experienced wOrkmen and at reasonable prices.
 JOHN G. WIGHTMAN,
 Stafford Hollow. September 13, 1897.
The Press., 1897-11-11

Superintendent. Motto, We would win others" Presented by two young ladies, one carrying tray and tea cup Qight re- freshments)and the other sheet of music and literature (entertainment).
 State and County Fairs-Miss Jane M. Sharpe, superintendent. Motto, "CIean holidays." Children carrying baskets of fruit and flowers, inscribed first prize, second prize, third prize.
 Legislative Work--Mrs. Ella B. Kend- rick, superintendent. Miss Irene Doug lass, who was attired in cap and gown, typified legislation and the high standing in education which the young women have attained.
 Franchise-Mrs. Annie c. s. Fenner, superintendent. Represented by young man holding the ballot box while his sister deposits her vote.
 All these object lessons were extremely interesting and instructive.
The Press., 1897-11-11
Unexpected Prize.

A travelling circus recently paid wis., it to Clitheroe, and, as an attraction, offered a prize to the man who could, as the Lancastrians term it, ''pull tn ugliest mug" says the London Tele- graph.
 The rules laid down were that each person should have three tries. Conse- quently competition ran high. Some of the oontortions were horrible to behold. After all had done their level best to win the prize the clown, who acted as judge for the competitors, coolly con- fronted a man sitting in the audience, who was noted for his ugliness, and said:
 "Tha's won tn prize, owd mon."
 ''MeP'' said the astonished individ- ual. ''Wha, aw worn't tryin for't.' '
 "Tha' d noa need to try. Tha's won 1t Wi'Out."
The Press., 1897-11-11
Moving Chiulneys,

Years ago the business of s,4ol ing up and moving ordinary sized Lu ldings was considered somewhat risky and was one which only experts wc1 . will ing to undertake. Recently it ecame desirable to move a chimney, and the idea was suggested that it might be moved intact Of course it involved some special preparation, but the task was successfully accomplished. The chimney was s5 feet high, weighed 100 tons, was 7 feet square at the b.: SC and had outer and inner walls 8 inches thick. Its destination led over rough ground, with grades up and down, but the job was completed without accident or damage. There was neither crack nor flaw in the masonry when the chimney was set down on its new foundation. This is the tallest and heaviest chimney that has ever been moved. Another chimney 52 feet high was safely trans ferred, and these two are, it is believed, the only ones ever taken from one place to another.-New York Ledger.
The Press., 1897-11-11
From Sire to on.

As family medicine, Bacon's Celery King for the Nerves passes from sire to son as legacy. If you Kidney, Liver or Blood disorder. Constipation, Headache, Rheumatism. this specific will cure you. E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs; W. P. Full are sole agents, and are distributing sam- pies free. Large packages ,5Oc and 25c.
The Press., 1897-11-11
Miserable Lives Made Happy

III health brings misery into our lives and into the lives of others. Continued physical weakness that the family phy- sician cannot drive away brings serious forebodings, depression and gloom. Great numbers of people live out their lives un- der these hard conditions because the un- deriving cause of all is beyond the reach of the treatment known to the ordinary practitioner. It takes 8 specialist like pr. Greene to cope with these despairing cases. This distinguished physician is the most successful and experienced specialist in the world, and he offers con- sultation and advice absolutely free of charge. His discoveries in medicine are truly wonderful. One of them is the world-famed Nervura. They are so nice ly adjusted to repair the waste of the sys- tenn, so potent in their general influence. and so permanent in their beneficial effect that no claim seems too broad for them. They will positively cure all of the dis eases which afflict mankind, and the en- thusiastic thousands who owe to Dr.. Greene their present comfort, and in many cases life itself, are living evidence of his unvarying success. Dr. Greene's office is at 35 West 14th Street. New York City, and all may consult him either by personal call or by letter through the mail, and in either case his advice is given without charge.
The Press., 1897-11-11
InsinuRting.

Merritt-Would you marry a one eyet man?
 Cora-Why, good gracious, no!
 Merritt-Then let me carry your par sol.-London Tit-Bits.
The Press., 1897-11-11

Cartridges tested by the Roentgen rays to determine if they have been carefully loaded are offered for sale by a London aniasiuith. <
The Press., 1897-11-11

It Is said to have cost Cecil Rhodes a matter of a quarter of a million pounds sterling to settle with the Boer govern ment.
The Press., 1897-11-11

It is mystery why so many people eat indigestible things when there are so many things that are digestible.
The Press., 1897-11-11

The Homliest Man in Stafford,
 AS well as the handsomest, and others are in- vited to call on any druggist and get FREE trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, remedy that is guaranteed to cure and relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Price a5c. and 5Oc
The Press., 1897-11-11

From the Lone Star state comes the following letter, written by w. F. Class, editor of the Mt. Vernon (Tex.) ..erald : II have used Chamberlain's Collie, Chol- era and Diarrhea Remedy in my family for the past year, and find it the best rem edJ for collie and diarrhea that have ever tried. Its effects are instant aneous and satisfactory, and l, cheerfully recom- mend it, especially for cramp collie and diarrhea. Indeed, we shall try and keep a bottle of it on our medicine shelf as long as we keep house." For sale by E. K Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. L. Phil lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-11-11

A Middlebury, Vt., man recently left for South Africa with 72 sheep. When he reaches his destination he expects 8 big price for them, as they are valuable for breeding purposes.
The Press., 1897-11-11

He Displayed Marvellous Skill In Throw ing the Knife, and His Ability In That Direction Did Him 8 Good Turn. as the Drummer Saw.
The Press., 1897-11-11

items Of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years agoI
The Press., 1897-11-11

An original poem you ask from my pen,
 The subject to be whatever please; Had wit, and wisdom, and leisure-why then
 No doubt could sit down and write one with
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-23

Ballard In al OF these eases the coxts
were taxed 20 thu appellants. TIE ease
reversed was ina. OF Peter Eoxgsns vs.
The City Of Seattle. n which the city Sc
cured verdict II the lower court TAI.
is The second appeal "a the action. tie trst
decision reversing the Judgment II favor
o. tne defendant and Remaining the cas-.
aof ufa4 upon the Issue a. 70 whether a
sGoseqasrE contract was entered 4nfs %
asisvsr q quantity OF pipe a. certain To-
cations In place OF he Spring streas wharf.
TIE second trAal resulted Ia a verde. ara
judgment Tor the city. srun which i8ax-
nent the Plaintiff Appealed a second strne.
IN deciding this appeal the higher court
states that the l0wer cours admitted eyf
cs1cs 70 show that the distance from ,hs
cars 70 the places specified Was 70 greater
than from the cars 20 The Sprlfx street
WAR. and evidence showing the length OF
zone or the other haGis made under thu
contracts, the conditions of the streets
etc. and also instructed the Jury thai II
the defendant requested the plaintiff 70
make certain hauis. and he id 90. he there
oy became bound BY aequisscense to make
the NATL for the iesser price The p1aint,w
objected 10 these Instructions on The
ground that they were erroneous which
Corrections the supreme court holds are
wsi taken. ard Il therefore rsyerses the
eseision and rsmands the cause for a new
trial
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-23
Receiver aoxa.. neper,.

A. III. Boyd. receiver OF the property in
controversy in the case OF John Wood ng
vs.. J. Woodlag a. Co.. filed his final report
yesterday with the clerk OF the superior
court. The report shows that since the
receiver took charge Of the property be
has collected IS gst.E and has paid out
- i32.oe. This latter amount includes the
payment OF Sf18. 81. representing the amount
OF dividends paid upon labor liens: s2I5o.71.
the amount OF 2 per cent. dividends paid
upon general claims: Sg75. salary OF the re-
ceiver: 500 attorneys fees, and sis9T.77.
the amount paid for all other purposes.
This leaves s5ss7S IN the receivers hands.
Der OF shares owned by each and the value
81 800; C. p. Lacy. .. 81 co: p. f. Hogs. 3.
81. 900: John Wooding. IL. $500: A r.
HemphsIi. II. $500: William Walker. 3.
1850: making a total of $4,000. AL OF
these stockholders live In Auburn, Wash,
with the exception or Walker. who resides
in South Park.
There was also filed In the case yester-
day a list OF verified claims and the report
OF payie Hart and John wooding con-
corning moneys collected out OF and the
disposition made OF promisssry notes In
dorsed by J. Woodlng & Co. incorporated.
as payee to the Bank Of Auburn. "a COL
lateral security. Hart and Wedding ask
that the court 7x a day for the hearing
OF the repor. and also that an order be en-
tered declaring the title OF Hart e
wcodtng I'm and 10 the notes absolute. and
that j. wooding A Co, Incorporated. has
no further Interest.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-23
Cnnrf Notes

The decree ia TIE case Of c. II. Shssfs.
as recslvsr Ct the Washtn Efon savings
s,znk rs shs CITY % SEATTLE VAS signed
Yesterday by Judge Hef-Son-
ruFE~ Moore signed IN order -esssTtisy
erarfntnsr the sale Cf real estate n the
resA Of th~ Law Guarantee and Trust
rornaanv IS. John GoFtb8ey-
TIE e-aer confirming ta@ sale q lct g
"a hka~k 4 Reaton addition. fw f-f.1 -.
IN ere ease - Paul NJ E}zaSsST ~ John
: Ifay e al. was saEnea yesterday ~
Judge MsoTs.
Sh@rfT Meyer was yesterday appointed
.a<rnsaneut recesver tR TIE case q Il r.
s~~sss e 81. rs. NJ. Dcra e. 81 This = H.
Ssatfsrs Tor 4he recovery 81 certain foEs
wns-h are n0w in the receivers posses
SfaH-
Articles % Incorporation Tor tie Union
TAsusfrtur NininE Company Nsre nlea
vsfte saa arlaltur yesterday ne c2Fttai
ssss<k Il placaa az Ssss Ok. dtyt6sa iE1o
- a. slsaFe- at s. each Tie iassaFI~or-
ntssrs woo are also ire trustees Al :
George ". Hal. NJ. T. Galloway and J.
r Eoual1.
Ar ertsr coEdfusfng sale & resl ssia =
- ths case cf Efissas1 Rs~za4n AID ftoeeTt
Hsn4turar.h vs. Severn a E0rxereo3 -
Al was ssEaea yesterday ~ J09Ee n -
T-he rrcperfy consists - lets : &ad =
SECTION 81 township x eofsf 2tTztnS - ID
a~r~s- alsa 80 acrss ln taNashta - tbs
property N-as s0ughs q - ire psA1aklEs
sssr s. az 81
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-23

Municipal Civil Service Examins-
sfonx-For Spring Work

or ~pFtnE Work.
The inal results o. the civil service ex-
enlinations In the various departments
were snnounces yesterday "a follows:
Three mechanical engineers for the water
department: F. X. Dunlap. +. W Berd
and Gilbert Brookes.
Civil engineers. John Lamb trarsitran.
George McMonagle. transiiman: Fe-df-
nand Denly. araught~vnan: n. K SickIsss
chairman: John II. Graf. chairman. c. z
r Swaziland. axman: b. r. Thomas. street
and sewer Inspector.
or the applicants for promotion IN the
fire. department those who passed were
For lieutenant. Samuel II. Horne Ben p
Fumes r. " Braun. WIN II. Kenney,
Herman ScAalEe. Richard Oiesou; for sn-
sineer. r IL Collins: for assistant chief.
Il. A. Miller; for pipemsn. Jacob II. Long
fellow
or the four wAo took the examination fer
captain. al failed.
Frank Atkins, applicant for police CLERK
pass>si the intellectual ties; and has now 70
rnaegro ths medical and physical exarni-
nations. There are several Others who
have % SD the mental examination and
viii ba tested physically this week.
WITH the coming Of spring hoas@leep-
ers will begin 70 think OF cleaning shei-
residences. Labor Commissioner Crsut s.
preparing . fist 90 people available For this
work ans employers calling at tha orlc>
os the bureau IN IRE city IAN . 81 find
vide selection There are = number o,
Idle men who are siso skilled IN gardening
sns would Ffadlr accept a few dMys wors
IA setting cut flower bets.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-23

Steamer Bertha chartered BY thu Anchor
Fclnf Mining Company fer a voyage TO
Cock inlet. was taking On supplies yes
tar5ay and loading g. - feet OF lumber.
Size viii clear today. zn1 viii sail with
about ninety PEOPLE aboard.
sses raship &exico arrived from San
Frzac1sco last night An3 wiii be rsasy 20
sal for DyeA Marc x sac WIN start
ioa6ing ico 90 feet &c lumber a. the Ker-
~ r2ll today. After her arrival 81 Port
Townsend Sunday afternoon. TIE MEXICO
went 20 Departure bay Tor 80 tons Ct coal.
T'9s REMAINDER OF her frelgh. space VIII
Re taken up with 10 tors CT general nasr-
eAan8Lse brought Up from San Francisco
ard tie Quits % TIE Tzkonsrz who wili
80 north CT her. About &c passengers.
erss ard second class. are figured on for
thtx voyage
sea zSsnsp Wtlla7a = tus % arrive fran
Alaska next SATURDAY. s14 Is scae.ulsi %
SAL again March =. gong through 70 Dy-
e. BY TIE advance sale e Ecks1s q full
passenger list l. 4Sure4
SteassAip CITY CT Topeka VII al
Nzrca 90. ~ a. arroE Il y@@tar.ay rnovr.-
fngs paper assz s@lAAass Gate wAs anao2nce4
s0T AFrE 4
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-23
VIII Try once More.

For the third time the property belong
ing 20 the Northern Logging Company will
De- sold by the sheriff. At the first sale.
held some time ago, the plaintiff In thu
case against the company bought in tie
logs for something like si.i0o. There were
objections made 20 the sale. which obicc-
lions the court sustained and ordered a re-
sale Of the property. which was had some
weeks ago. John II. Elder being the pur-
chnse- for 1850.
Yesterday more objections were made 20
the sale bat they were overruied by Judge
Moore on the ground tn2t sufficient
showtng had not been made. After this &C
ton by TIE court. several petitions from
cre.stcrs for rehearing were read, stat
Ing that ~. property would surely bring
& 90. and possibly s7ooo. SHOULD another
sale be ordered. Upon this assurance the
court set sale number two aside and or
eered ressaIe % the property ct o'clock
en- April g.