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The Press., 1897-12-09

A short calendar session of superior court was held at Rockville last Friday. Several cases were disposed of, including J. E. Flake, administrator on the estate of P. H. Kernon, vs. E. O'Niel, motion for judgment by default. The court gave judgment for @25O and costs. Fillmore Pimer of Willington, was granted d. vorce from Charles J. Piner, on the grounds of desertion, with right to resume her maiden name, Elinora Parker. The case of the Baker Harness company against J. A. Thompson came up, Of course, and will be heard from again. Yesterday, in the superior court, Thomas Goody, for keeping and offering for sale a glandered horse, was fined $50 and costs, which he paid. The criminal term has been a short one and the business was concluded yesterday.
The Press., 1897-12-09
The Cold Shoulder.

gro give the cold shoulder" is said to have originated in 8 practice once common in France, and during Norman days Tn England also. When a guest had outstaid his welcome, instead of the haunch of mutton or venison usually served at dinner, @ cold shoulder of mutton was placed before him as 8 hint that he had better go.
The Press., 1897-12-09
Standing and Sitting.

David Slowpay-I shall bring you back those dark trousers to be reseated, Mir. Snip. You know sit good deal.
 MT. Snip (tailor)-An right, and ii you'll bring the bill l sent you six months ago will be pleased to receipt that also. You know I've stood a good deal.-London Tit-Bits.
The Press., 1897-12-09

The debate at New Haven last Friday evening between Yale and Harvard was won by Yale, whose speakers were In the negative of the question Resolved, that the United States should annex the Hawaiian Islands"
The Press., 1897-12-09
Women Criminals In Ru.sia.

Russia's penal statistics show that in the dominion of the czar the women criminals outnumber the men by nearly 50 per cent, just the contrary being the case in other countries. Most of the wo- men criminals are unmarried, and the majority come from the laboring classes in the cities
The Press., 1897-12-09

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, SS- N1 To THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR HOLLAND COUNTY: hereby apply for license to sell spir1tuous and intoxicating lQuors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine, and cider, at Spring street, town Of Staf- ford My place of business is located within 200
 feet in direct line of a church edifice, and of public library, but not within 20J feet Of any
 post office or public school, or the premises per
 tatntng thereto.
 Dated at Stafford this 9th day of December A. D. 1897. JOSEPH H. COLLINS, Applicant. We, the undersigned electors and tax payers,
 as defined by law, of the town of Stafford hereby endorse the application of the above named Joseph H. Collins for such license.
 Dated at Stafford this 9th day Of December, A. D. 1897.
 ADELBERT NEEDHAM, c. c. ANDERSON, JAMES MORRIS, JOHN J. ROCHE, F. A. CLOSE. hereby certify that the above named endors- CTS are electors and tax payers, as defined by law, of the town Of Stafford. Dated at Stafford this 9th day Of December, A. D. 1897. MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1897-12-09

write this to let you know what would not do. would not do without Chamberlain's Pain Balm in my house if it costs $500 per bottle. It does all you recommend it to do and more.-J. R. WALLACE, Wallaceville, Ga. Chamber lain's Pain Balm Is the best household liniment in all the world, and invaluable for rheumatism, lame back, sprains and bruises. Be ready for emergencies by buying a bottle at the drug stores of E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. L Phil lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-12-09
Bucklnger, a

Matthew BuckInger, a German who many years ago exhibited himself in London, had neither arms nor legs, but nevertheless managed to write good hand, very clear and round, by holding the pen between the stump of his right arm and his check
The Press., 1897-12-09
HOLD-FAST CLOTHES LINE

A new and useful device which every family will buy, is sold only through local agents. Sim pie and strong; can be put up anywhere; se- curely holds rope or wire; instant adjustment
 and removal of hne; no props needed. Sells on sight. Popular price. Agents wanted every where. Exclusive territory. Attractive terms. Prenlf1tTnS and DroGt-shdrfnQ. Anyone may be- come agent. Sample pair, by mall, 25c. KELSO NOVELTY CO.,,
 62S Locust Street, Philadelphia.
The Press., 1897-12-09

The state board of pardons was in ses. sion at Hartford Monday, and four con. vlcts were pardoned and four others were admitted to parole. Dr. Malcom R Griswold's application was denied.
The Press., 1897-12-09
Good Argument.

Yabsley-Mudge, what makes you laugh at your own stories?
 Mudge-Wby shouldn't IF If they were not worth laughing at, would not tell them.-Indianapolis Journal
The Press., 1897-12-09
Blankets.

Some notable Bargains that came our way last week-in the face of the fact of an increased cost of wool. No matter, these Blankets are here to sell for less money than we've yet known of.
 9 cases 11-4 White Blankets, Pink and Blue borders, worth SITS, now $1.1O.
 case IA Heavy Wool Blankets, splendid value for $3, now $2. case IA extra large and heavy, nev- CT sold under $4, now $2.75. 3 cases 11-4 Fine, Soft, Fleecy Wool, we'll worth $5, now $3.75. 9 cases IA Fine California Wool Blankets. worth S625, now $5. A most acceptable present would be a
 nice Down Quilt. We have them in | either satteen or silk. Handsome de- | signs and colorings. Prices $4. 50 to $1O. Then we have the new SANITARY COMFORTERS, filled with prepared
 lambs' wool, light and warm, at $1. 90. A full line of Wrapper Blankets at $2.25 to $5.
 Blankets ground-hoor salesroom.
The Press., 1897-12-09

suiseppe Fuda paid the penalty of his crlme of wife murder at the state prison at Wethersfeld, last Friday by hanging on the automatic gallows.
The Press., 1897-12-09

Tma Papor and The Connecticut Courani somi-weokly) furnished for ta.i5 per year.
The Press., 1897-12-09

"The definite treaty of peace between the sublime porte and Greece was signed Saturday.
The Press., 1897-12-09

BuoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded
 Price 26c per box. Sold by K. K. Taft.
The Press., 1897-12-09

The man who takes his local paper, looks up the bargains offered by his own often have occasion to complain of having been swindled.
The Press., 1897-12-09
Born.

Stafford Springs, Nov. 18th, 6 daughter (Verna Converse) to MT. and Mrs. Chas Anderson, and granddaughter to Albert E. Converse.
The Press., 1897-12-09
Died.

Mansfield, (Mount Rope), Sd, Mrs Enna Moore, wife of Byron Moore, Al. Somers, 2d, Harriet L. Pease, 51, wife of DeIano Hollister
 Staffordville, 3d, David Belcher, 56.
The Press., 1897-12-09

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, there was an excess of revenue over ex- pendltures of $2, ,674. The deficit for the fiscal year 1894 was $42, ,905, ,223; for 1895, $60, ,sO3, ,28O; for 1896, $25, ,203, ,245 ; for 1897, SIS, ,052, ,454.
 Samuel Frisbie, who was chairman of the appropriation committee in the last house of representatives, died at his home in Unionville Monday of BrIght's disease. Mir. Frlsbie was one of the prominent men of the state, and his name has been frequently mentioned for the position of governor
The Press., 1897-12-09

I am OverstOcked with Carriages of all kinds, and will, give very low prices for the next sixty days, as must have room for sleighs. It will pay anyone i'm want of a vehicle of any descrip- t1On 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., 1897-12-09
Married.

Willington. Nov. 18th, by Rev. 0. H Brown, Winford E. Slater of Stafford Springs and Miss Mary E. Watrous oi Willington. At the Methodist parsonage, Stafford Springs, 9th, by Rev. J. I. Bartholomew, Robert E. Doyle and Miss Marion E. By der, both of Holland.
The Press., 1897-12-09

TNO RENT-Pleasan tenement. Small ! family. W. E. DEMOND.
The Press., 1897-12-09

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- sorted at one-haIf advertising rates Births marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mitted Go the waste basket without attention
 This paper ia mailed regularly to it's suoscrio- CTS until a definite order to discontinue is TO. oeived and all arrears arc paid in full.
The Press., 1897-12-09

MCLAUGHLIN SON, PUBLlsHEks. u.5O year. If paid strictly In advance. .ti.so'
The Press., 1897-12-09

EOOD HORSE FOR SALE. M If A. W. KINGSBIJRY
The Press., 1897-12-09

TO RENTING good tenements, to N small families. IF. HAYWOOD. tt
The Press., 1897-12-09

hOG FOUND.-Owner can have sam by proving property and paying charges.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

having some one go into the booth
with the ilIiterate voter and mark his
ballot for him ought to be done away
with entirely. 1t is the parent of fraud;
it is wholly unnecessary to secure the
right even Of the man who cannot
read or write; and it may be used to
destroy the secrecy of the ballot and
to turn it into an instrumentality of
ready fraud.
The points enumerated here cover
pretty nearly everything, outside of the
routine appropriations, to which the leg
islature need devote any attention at
this session. They can all be disposed
of without long elaboration or ex-
tended debate. We hope that the in
coming body viii deal with them frank
ly, sincerely and promptly, and that it
may consult the interests and prefer
ences of the people by such expedi-
ton as will make the session a short
one. With this expression of our opin-
ion, and the hope that the session may
end with as little demonstration of heat
or friction as it begins, we bid the leg
islators of Minnesota a hearty welcome
to st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
HAS NO INTENTION OF LEAVING
ST. Paul EVEN FOR
sHoRT TIME.
is SIMPLY POLITICAL TALK.
WILL REMAIN A CITIZEN AND
PRESIDENT OF THE MER-
CHANTS BANK.
SPEAKS OF CURRENT REPORT
Says LIT Is Inspired by Politics and
LIS Certainly without Slight
est Foundation.

A report has been circulated in many
quarters lately that ex-Gov. w. r.
Merriam would shortly sever his con-
nection with the Merchants National
bank and leave ST. Paul The idea
has gone abroad principally by reason
or the frequent mention Of his name
III connection with some political ap-
pointment which would take him away
from the city The report has become
so general that a reporter for the
q o b e called on the governor yes
terday and asked him if there was
any foundation for It. The governor
laughed at the question and said that
there was no foundation whatever He
Gid not intend to leave ST. Paul, neither
had he any intention Of severing his
connection with the Merchants Nation
al bank
That rumor," said the governor,
lis solely the result of the published
political reports. The mention of my
name in connection with a cabinet ap-
pointment, perhaps, together with the
retirement of Mr.. Seymour, has started
the rumor. There is, however, no foun-
dalton whatever for it. 1t is simply
inspired by politics, that is ALL
NO, Sir, added the governor, that
is all bosh; 1 intend to remain in st.
Paul as the president of the Mer-
chants BANK
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05

dealing OF which the Times-Heraid
is so conspicuous and consistent an
expounder, defender and apologist. Re-
publican to the backbone, as McCul-
lagh was, he could not stand the per-
version OF the party of liberty for the
negro into the party of industrial slav-
cry for the white. He followed, but
ever protestingly and warningly.
1t is three years ago now. when his
fellow party editors were attributing the
panic to the advent of the Democracy
and demanding the restoration Of the
policy rejected at the polls with such
tremendous emphasis in 1890 and 1892,
that McCullagh wrote: "McKinleyism
is not Republican doctrine and never
was. There Is an irrepressible
conflict between 1t and Republicanism
McKinleyism is a relic of barbarism,
survival Of the dark ages. 1t is po-
litical heresy, economic lunacy, Chinese
statesmanship." Now, when those whom
he termed "resurrectionists'' are pre-
pairing to bring the mummy out of the
sepulcher and revitalize it, the denun
citation of 1t by the man who detested
the cant and humbug and SNUG dou-
ble-dealing" Of 1t all comes back with
the added emphasis of his untimely
death
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
TAXES AND BANKING
Are Discussed by the Chamber OF
Commerce.

The charter committee from the
chamber of commerce submitted a. re-
port at the meeting of that body yes
terday. The report asked certain cues
lions, the most important one being
whether 1t was desirable or expedfent
TO change the charter Shall the city
ana county be consolidated? Is 1t de-
Slrable that assessments for local i'm
rroVements be made before the work
is done? Is 1t desirable to have all
taxes general land local collected by
one officer? Should the number OF
officers and employees be reduced :?
should all taxes general and special
be reduced to the lowest amount pos
slble? Gen. Sanborn wanted assurances
that the changes outlined above would
meet with the support of the chamber
and the people. The banking commit
tee reported resolutions favoring the
retirement of the government from
every form of banking business
Changes In the money system We're adj
V1sed to be made gradually and by
means that would avoid contraction
OF the volume or impairment of the
quality Of the currency. The national
banks, according to the committee,
should be retained and branches ex>
tended by REDUCING the required min
imum capital to- $4,000 OF less.,.i4 <, j
Messrs Peet, Dean and Smalley were
appointed delegates to the monetary
conference at Indianapolis. Charles T.
Mailer George Benz, H. Halbert and
E. H. Morphy were elected directors Of
the chamber.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
PAID A political DEBT.
Public Building Commission Re-
moves n JanitOr

The new joint court house and city hall
commission held its first meeting at the
court house last night. All the members
were present, Mayor Doran, the chairman
of the commission having appointed County
Commissioners Kellerman, McCarron and
Moritz as members Of the commission. Only
few routine matters claimed attention.
The commission paid political debt by
removing Ben MCGUIRE, one of the jantors
and appointing Mr.. Metz. in his place.
Metz has held the same position before.
The last bill of Warren & Murphy for re-
pairs on the court house building amounting
to $l2S, was laid over, awaiting the report Of
the building inspector
Capt. Gallick, the new court commissioner
was present to request the commission to
provide him with an office room. All Of Capt.
Gallicks predecessors in office having man
aged to get along without being provided with
official quarters, it was suggested that Capt.
Gallck would not find them necessary in
his case.
But suppose somebody should come to me
tomorrow for habeas corpus, what would
| do?' anxiously inquired Capt. Gallick
The committee on grounds and buildings
will endeavor to provide room for Court Com
missioner Gallick.
Chairman Doran announced the following
standing committees:
Claims-Kellerman, Dix McCarron.
Purchase and Supplies-Dix, DAILY, Keller
man.
Lighting Lindahl. Daily, McCarron.
Fuel and Heat-Daly, Moritz, Lndahl.
Grounds and Buildings Moritz, Dix Daily.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
DEMAND A NEW SCHOOL.
Second Warders Assemble and Peti-
ton the school Board.

IF the city does not give us thte school we
will go down in our own pockets and build
one. But If this course becomes necessary
other portions Of the city need not look to
us for assistance in any movement which
may be proposed elsewhere"
The speaker Assemblyman Thompson
of the Second ward, who expressed himself as
above at the close Of a meeting of the citi-
zens of that portion of the city to consider
the erection of new public school building at
Pacific and Essex streets, held at No. 1856
Hastings avenue, last evening Aid Stutz-
seventy-flve taxpayers present Endorsed their
stand with acclaim. Those in the meeting
were very much int earnest, and 1t de-
cided to leave no stone unturned to accom-
pEsh the desired result. The citizens of the
ward claim that So, 600 of the tax budget has
new school. and assert most positively that
they propose to act aggressively toward see
ing that the recommendation is carried out.
The following resolution, which has been
circulated throughout the word in the form
of a petition. was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, That portion of the Second ward
in the city CT st. Paul, lying south and east
of Forest street and Conway street, has for
some years been without adequate school IA
cilities. it is hereby requested that the ward
representative be respectfully asked to bring
this petition before the proper authorities.
that such school may be provided.
The Van Buren, and Sibley schools have
been overcrowded for two years past and if
it were not so. the distance is too great for
young children in cold weather to attend
either.
In the opinion of the subscribers to this
dents of this district should firmly insist upon
such action being taken as will secure to
them that consideration which other por-
tons of the city enjoy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
VERY LARGE CASH RE
SOURCES.
MORE THAN REQUIRED BY LAW
REPORTS TO COMPTROLLER Eek
ELS SHOW HEALTHY
CONDITION.
TOTAL RESOURCES, $4,000, 900.
Surplus Funds Exceed $4,000, 900,
While Loans Have Been Scaled
to $1O,OOO,OOO.

A special to the G o b from Wash
ington, d. c., last night says: "An
abstract of reports made to the comp
troller Of the currency showing the
condition Of the five national banks in
st. Paul on Dec. II was made public by
that official today. 1t shows that the
banks were strong in reserve, the aver
age being 4I.12 per cent, which is 16
per cent more than is required by law
The principal items are as follows:
Loans and discounts, $40, 725, 266; due
from national banks (not reserve
agents. $493,S45; due from state banks
$217, 233; due from reserve agents
$2,125, AT; reserve in banks, 1878, 1852, OF
which the gold was 50, 160,542. Total re
sources, $40, 584, 1913. Liabilities: Capital
stock, $780, OO0; surplus fund and un-
divided profits, SILT, 065; due other ma
tional banks, 50, 127, 062; due state banks
$1,7S6532; deposits, $9,529, ZOE.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
Marriage Licenses.
PACIFIC COAST RATES
To Be Considered by Western and
TfanscOntinentaI Associations

CHICAGO, Jan. A call has been
issued for meeting of the Transcon-
tinental Passenger association to be
held in this city on Wednesday next
Among the most important matters
which are upon the docket are the
withdrawal Of the 500 line from mem
bership and the report Of the action
taken with a view to retaining its
membership; the application Of the Ca
madam Pacific for differentials from
points in trunk line territory, the re-
port Of the chairman on his conference
with the steamship lines on east-bound
trans-Pacif1c business and equaliza-
ton rates via New Orleans. There are
other important matters that will come
up for discussion
meeting of the lines Of the West
ern Passenger association will be held
in Chicago one week from today. The
principal matter likely to come before
the meeting will be rates to the Pacific
coast from New England points, and it
is probable that on this the lines will
take some action to protect themselves
against the practical differential now
enjoyed by the lines running through
New Orleans. A proposition to close
the city ticket offices in Omaha and
Kansas City will also be considered
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05
WILL NOT PAY THE PRICE.
New County Board WIFI Not Blu
PhaIem Park Acres.


PhaIen Park Acres.
The new board of county commits
sioners signalized its first meeting yes
terday forenoon by resembling and an
nulling the resolution of the old board
authorizing the purchase of fifty acres
of land for an addition to Phalen
park. The resolution was offered by
Commissioner Paul Quehl and was
adopted after a brief discussion.
All the members Of the board were
present. The new members are Harry
Hardick, Paul Quehl and Charles Relf
Chairman Doran announced the ap-
po1ntment of the following standing
committees:
Ways and Means-Hardick, Quehl, Moritz
Cfaims-Quehl. Moritz Kellerman
Taxes-Hardick Kellernan.
Roads and Bridges - MoritZ Kellerman
McCarron Hardick Quehl, Reif.
dick
Printing Kellerman, NORTH Hardtck.
Poor-Reif. Quehl, Kellerman
Education-Quehl, Ref, Hardick
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, Quehl, Hardick.
RECORDS and Reports-Moritz, Hardick, KEEL
The new bond of County Treasurer
Edmund, in the sum of $780, 900, was
accepted and approved The sureties
and amounts each qualified in are as
follows: Maurice Auerbach, $10O, 900; J.
w. Lusk, 100000; M P. Ryan,
100000 Theo. Hamm, 100000; P.
M Kerst, 1000; Joseph Hoag, $685.
900; Chas. L. Horst, $25, 600; Joseph
Jockey, $4,000; J. B. Scott. $5O, 1000; s.
Vanish, $4,000. The total amounts to
$56O,00O. Some question arose as to ac-
cept1ng as sureties those gentlemen
connected with the banks that have
closed their doors. but the board was
satisfied that the bond was sufficient.
Ex-County Attorney Buffers written
opinion holding ex-Sheriff ChapePs
claim against the county for S., 1854 fees
for returning warrants to be illegal
was then taken up. The board did not
take any action on the resolution of
the old board allowing the claim. but
simply referred the question to County
Attorney Anderson.
Mr.. Anderson informed the GIob g
representative later in the day that he
would advise the board Of county COM
mlssioners that Chapels claim was H.
legal and recommend it's disallowance.
Inc report Of James Hogan, the ex.
county superintendent Of schools, show
ing the schools visited by him was in
complete in several respects, as it was
not fully dated and bore no acknowl-
edgment. The board consequently re-
fused to receive it.
announcer ex-county commissioner.
William B. Joyce, presented a claim
Tor mileage amounting to 500, Of which
the sum Of $3.50 represented the mile
age for inspecting roads and bridges
and $500 that for attending meetings
from May to December, in 1895. The
pill was held over, not being in proper
form.
county surveyor Johnson submitted
his annual report Mr. Johnson urgent
ly recommends that some of the main
roads be macadamized as soon as pos
s1Dle, also that sandy points Of Joseph
Inc and Centervflle roads be treated to
dressing of clay and gravel. He
recommends the Improvement of the
Edgerton road by cutting down the
NIL north of the Crosley road. Eighty
nve miles OF section lines were run and
1,500 miles travelled in the prosecution
of the work
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-05


certificate Of ONCE to Mr. Blake in the morn
ing, and the latter at once qualified and
took possession, after receiving the key to
the new lock.
Mr.. Hogan submitted to the board OF county
commissioners written statement purport-
ing to show the number Of schools visited
by him within the preceding nine months, the
number of districts and the dates of the
visits thereto. The report was not complete,
however, the year In which the visits were
made not being indicated and other legal re-
quirements not being fulfilled. - The. law
says that the county superintendent Of
schools shall file such statements on April l,
July !, Oct. / and Jan. / of each year. The
county commissioners accordingly declined to
receive the report. 49, Ly "
In answer to Mr.. Hogan's assertion that
Blake had no permanent residence in Ram
sey county and outside the city limits at the
time Of his election, Supt. Blake, said yea
terday that he had lived in Rose township
for 81 years and had never voted anywhere
else.
Mr.. Hogan arrived at the court house later
in the day and dropped in to see Supt. Blake
No unpleasant words were exchanged be-
tween the two, however.