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The Press., 1897-04-01
A Matter of Subsequent Detail.

''It's going to be a splendid book, " said the p,2'lisher with enthusiasm.
 "Indeed?''
 "Yes. Handmade paper, deckled edges, half tone illustrations and bind ing that will be a perfect dream. It's going to be a splendid seller.''
 But what are you going to put in- side of it?''
 "Why, the handmade paper with the deckled edges. ''
 ''But isn't there going to be any thing ill it to read'"
 By love, old fellow, I'm glad you mentioned that! Do you know, I came pretty near forgetting all about it. "- Washington Star.
The Press., 1897-04-01
EtiQuette.

The young womaH was very i'll, and the attendant leaned over the bed.
 'Have you any friend to whom you wish to send any message?" she asked.
 The patient nodded.
 "Yes; I have a dear friend who''-
 "What shall I write to her?'' asked the attendant.
 The patient shook aer head again.
 "Nothing," she answer "I had forgotten for the moment that she owes me letter. ''-Pearson's Weekly.
 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 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft
The Press., 1897-04-01
First Thermometer.

The first thermometer was made in 1891 by Dutch physicist named Cor nelius Van Drebbell Gnd consisted of a tube filled with air, closed at its upper end. and dipping at its other extremity,
 which was open, in a bottle of nitric acid diluted with water. As the tenn perature rose or fell the air in the tube increased or grew less in volume, and consequently the liquid descended or rose. This instrument is now known as an air thermometer, but as its measure ments were based on no fixed principle it was of little use
The Press., 1897-04-01
,, BETTER THAN EVER"
The Useful Horse Radish.

That acrid alien of the ditches and field corners, botanically named armo- racia, but almost universally known as horse radish, is not only serviceable as q popular associate for hot wienerwursts and in giving roast meats a keen edge, but it has also a good supply of medioi- nal properties. From it comes that tongue biting concootion, compound spirit of horse radish. The spirit-prop- erly taken-has caused many dyspeptics to bless the day the hot root was first discovered. As sudorific horse radish has elicited many favorable testimonials from hopeless cases of chronic rheuma- tism. and dropsy sufferers have often found temporary relief by using the property as a diuretic.
The Press., 1897-04-01
The Care of Rocks.

When we were children, we were taught that it was next door to 8 crime to destroy books. Of course books are not as expensive or as hard to get now as they were a quarter of a century ago, but all the same they are too valuable to waste or throw away.
 Children should be taught how best to take care of books and ought never to be permitted to throw or bang them about or tear them in pieces. They should be encouraged to accumulate volumes, and to do this must have 8 place in which to keep them. Good, plain bookshelves cost but little, and every child should have a set.
 In one well ordered household there are five youngsters, between the ages of and 15 years. Each child has a book case, one of the ordinary, plain sort that cost $4 or $5. There are curtains made from the skirts of wornout dresses or of paper muslin, for the family has but little of this worlds goods to use, and every dollar, even every cent, has to be counted. But there is in this household spirit of consideration that will not allow interference with private property, and each member is expected to take care of his or her own posses sions, to be responsible for them and to exercise absolute control and ownership over them. Especially is it the case with books and toys. These are borrow ed and loaned only with the owners s consent. New books are carefully cov- cred and marked with the owners name, not only on the cover, but also across the first page of the story or read ing matter. Names on the fyleaf may be obliterated or torn off, but when placed across the beginning of the sub- ject matter they are apt to remain and are easily identifed.-New York Ledg- ar
The Press., 1897-04-01
Versatile William.

The Emperor William is probably the most versatile of all the rulers of Eu- rope. There is nothing that be has turn ed his hand to that he has not accom-. plished. His particular fad, so far as trades are concerned, is printing, and it is related of him that not long ago, aft CT he had composed piece of music, he went into a printing office, "set up" and corrected the music and made it ready to be printed. There is no other monarch in all Europe who can boast of a similar feat, The Emperor William is like the candidate for circus honors years ago. The manager asked him what he could do The candidate said, "I can dance, sing, talk or do anything you blamed pleaser' That is the exact situation with Emperor William. Portland, Me, is 1, ,297 miles north east of St TOuia
The Press., 1897-04-01
From Sire to Son .

As family medicine, Bacon's Celery King for the Nerves passes from sire to son as a legacy. If you Kidney, Liver or Blood disorder, Constipation, Headache Rheumatism, this specific will cure you E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs; w. P. Full. Ter, SOmers Odell & Jones, Staffordville are sole agents, and are distributing sam. ples free. Large packages soc and 25c.
The Press., 1897-04-01

SOMETHING To KNOW. - It may be worth something to know that the very best medicine for restoring the tired out nervous system to a healthy vigor is Electric Bltters. This medicine Is purely vegeta ble, acts by giving tone to the nerve centres in the stomach. gently stimulates the Liver and Kidneys, and aids these organs in throwing of impuri- ties fin the blood. Electric Bitters inn proves the appetite. aids digestion, and is pronounced by those who have tried it as the very best blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try 1t. Sold for soc or $1.00 per bottle at E. K. Taft's Drug Store.
The Press., 1897-04-01

The Connecticut Industrial Journal is a publication which should be in the hands of every progressive citizen of the state, who wants to keep informed on the material progressive of the state and it's great business interests. The Journal is a handsome GA page monthly, copiously illustrated, and with various departments of interest to everyone. It is published by the Record Publishing Co.,, New Haven. $1 year. Sample copies free.
The Press., 1897-04-01
TLE Episode Closed.

He is a young lawyer, and she lived in the west end. They were to have been married in month. The other day they fell to quarreling over the telephone. She was petulant. He was angry. Final ly she called him a -b-brute and said that he could consider the engagement off.
 "All right" said he, and then he "rang off," as they say in telephone parlance.
 And sbe-well, she returned the ring A lbanv JOurnaI
The Press., 1897-04-01
EgK Feeding Snake.

There is one species of snake, in the genus deirodon, which feeds exclusively upon the eggs of small birds. Its teeth are very small and are soon lost. The eggs are swallowed whole, and when passing through the gullet are broken by device somewhat similar to the giz- zard
The Press., 1897-04-01

Americans are the most inventive peo- pie on earth. To them have been issued nearly 600,0 ,000 patents, or more than one- third of all the patents issued in the world. No discovery of modern years has been of greater benefit to mankind than Cham be1lain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhRa Remedy, or has done more to relieve pain and suffering. J. w. Vaugn, of Oakton, Ky, says: II have used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy in my family for several years, and find it to be the best medicine 1 ever used for cramps in the stomach and bowels. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-04-01

DoN'T DELAY-ACCEPT AT ONCE.-If you are sick or out of health, here is a chance of being cured which may never happen again. Dr. Greene, 35 W est 14th St., New York City, the most noted and successful physician in curing disease this century has produced, has announced that sufferers from disease may consult him by letter free. Write him immediately about your case. You can thus get his opinion and advice without charge. Do not miss this opportunity restora- tion to health will undoubtedly result.
The Press., 1897-04-01
A ResuIt of NIatrimonY.

Do you mean to say, Chumley, that you spend less money since you were married than yon did before?'
 That's what it amounts to. I have much less to spend. ''-Detroit Free Presa
The Press., 1897-04-01
The rnniditu mith mhinh

The rapldity with which croup develops calls for instant treatment and yet few households are prepared for its visits. Ar admirable remedy for this disease is Ayers Cherry Pectoral. It has saved hundreds of lives and should be in every home where there are young children.
The Press., 1897-04-01
keeOiny Patent Leathers Pretty.

Patent leather shoes should be rubbed to the shape of the foot with the hand, and they will not then be so liable to wrinkle and crack when wearing. White of egg rubbed on them will re- store their gloss
The Press., 1897-04-01

The chief characteristics of the average Greek are his inquisitiveness, fondness for excitement, love of discus sion, desire for knowledge, and aptitude for learning and aggressive patriotism.
The Press., 1897-04-01

The climate of Greece has two striking peculiarities-the heat in summer and the cold in winter are far more intense than those of any other country in the world lying in the same latitude.
The Press., 1897-04-01
A Living Record.

A white man sued black man in Natal the other day, and while the trial was proceeding the itigants came to an amicable settlement
 The counsel for the plaintiff announc. ed this circumstance to the court
 "The agreement must be in writing, ' said the judge.
 "We have it here in black and white, '' replied the counsel, pointing to the par ties. What more is necessary ?"-Scot- tish Nights.
The Press., 1897-04-01
Careful.

My dear," said Mrs. Darley, ''could you leave me about $25 this morning?"
 My sweetness. " replied Darley, "a bank cashier has just died from the eff. feet of handling paper money, and I'm afraid to expose you to the danger. Can you wait until can procure gold for you2''-Harper's Bazaar.
The Press., 1897-04-01

GLAD TIDINGs.-The specific for Dys- pepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheumatism c os- tiveness, General Debility ,etc. is Bacon's Celery King for the Nerves. This great herbal tonic stimulates the digestive or gans, regulates the Liver and restores the system to vigorous health and energies. Sample free. Large packages soc and 25c. Sold only by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, W. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell & Jones, StaffOrdville.
The Press., 1897-04-01
Whnrs inc Tronhln Ia.

"It isn't bit of trouble to get mar. ried, said the airy young person.
 "No," spake the sedate one. "It is in being married that the trouble is. ''- Indianapolis Journal.
The Press., 1897-04-01

Greece is not much more than one- half the size of Portugal, but has coast line greater than that of Spain and Portu- gal together.
The Press., 1897-04-01

Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O! | Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package Of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place Of coffee. The children may drink 1t with out injury as well as the adult. All who try it. like It. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
 and the most delc te stomach receives it with
 out distress. L the price of coffee. 15c. and 2s
 cts per package. Sold by all grocers.
The Press., 1897-04-01

Mrs. A. Inveen, residing at 720 Henry St., Alton, Ill.,, suffered with sciatic rheumatism for over eight months. She doctored for it nearly the whole of this time, using various remedies recommend ed by friends, and was treated by the physicians, but received no relief. She then used one and half bottles of Cham berlain's Pain Balm, which effected a complete cure. This is published at her request, as she wants others similarly af- ficted to know what cured her. The 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by w. w. La throp, Stafford Springs; G. L. Philips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-04-01

The Mount Lebanon Shakers recently performed a great deed of charity although it was not designed as charity, being nothing more nor less than an advertising scheme. It, however, resulted in great good. just the same They gave away 1000 bottles of their digestive Cordial to those suffering from stomach derange- ments. It was so effective in curing those who used the remedy that they were loud in their praises of it, and in consequence a large demand for the Cordial was at once created. The druggists of this town have little books that tell all about it. Di- gestive Cordial creates an appetite, aids digestion, and brings about rapid in- crease in flesh and strength.
The Press., 1897-04-01

A lady travelling on the South Flori- da railroad one night soon after the vel low fever scare was heard to exclaim:
 "Just look there! Tell me about not having yellow fever in the piny woodsl Why, we've been running through a graveyard for an hourl' She had been looking out at the white painted corner stakes of an embryo city gleaming in the moonlight. There were hundreds of such towns ill south Florida, in which thousands of lots were sold in good faith and in the honest belief that they would soon be the centers of wealth and popu- lation. Others were mapped out for the express purpose of catching suckers. |"
 Some hunters found a 'city" in 8 cy- press swamp 60 miles from $ railroad and days journey from any human abode. There it was laid out and staked off in streets and lots and squares and public parks. They killed bear in the Primitive Baptist church lot.-Lippin-
The Press., 1897-04-01

LAxoL is the name of palatable Castor Oil. Just the thing for children.
The Press., 1897-04-01

Cell once remarked that in travelling in Greece through the Morea in March he found "summer in Messenia, spring in Laccnia and winter in Arcadia, without having moved radius of fifty miles,"
The Press., 1897-04-01

GREAT TRIUMPH.-Instant relief and a permanent cure by the great remedy, Ot,o's Cure for Lung and throat diseases. Why will you irIitate your throat and lungs with a hacking cough when E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs. w. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell & Jones, Staffordville, sole agents, will furnish you a free sample bottle of this guaranteed remedy? Its success is simply wonderful, as your druggist will tell you. Sample free, Large bottles Soc and 25c
The Press., 1897-04-01
Try Grain-Ol Try GraIn-ol

Greece has an excellent legal system, based upon the old Roman law.
The Press., 1897-04-01

For purposes of local government, Greeceis divided into thirteen monarchies, under officers called monarchs.
The Press., 1897-04-01

The Rev. w. H. Weaver, pastor of the U. B. Church, Dillsburg, Pa., recognizes the value of Chamberlain's Cough Reme- dy, and does not hesitate to tell others about it. "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" he says, land find it an excellent medicine for colds, coughs and hoarseness." So does everyone who gives it trial. Sold by w. W. Lathrop. Staf- ford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Gov. entry.
The Press., 1897-04-01

The present king, George I, of Greece came ot the throne in 1863, in his eight eenth year.
The Press., 1897-04-01

Two years ago R. J. Warren, drug gist at Pleasant Brook, N. Y, bought small supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He sums up the result as fol- lows: At that time the goods were un- known in this section; to-day Chamber lain's Cough Remedy is a household woId." It is the same in hundreds of communities Wherever the good quali- ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy be- come known the people will have nothing else. For sale by wv. .Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-04-01

A FULL Line of Rubber Goods, A such as SyrInRea, Hot Water Bottles, Rubber Bath Mlttens, Hand Brushes and Tooth Brushes, Rubber Cloth. New Bottle wtwtnWn. AT HEAIO'9
The Press., 1897-04-01

In the complexity of it's make and the variety of it's natural features Greece ex- cells every country in Europe.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-01-22

A peculiar accident betella hog
belonging to a farmer residing
six miles northwest of Hartford
City, Ind, in the Dundee oil
field. An Oil well had just been
completed Saturday morning and
the shooter was sent for to give
the finishing touch. One of the
nitro glycerine cans sprung a
leak and several quarts were left
upon the ground. 1t is odorless
and has sweet, pungent flavor
which seemed to be Just the lik-
ing of the hog which found the
composition. The animal gulped
it down with a relish and in a few
minutes began to froth and snap
ped and snarled at everything in
sight. In the barnyard it bit at
the heels of a horse, which made
a vicious kick and hit the wild
acting swine squarely in the side.
An explosion followed that was
deafening. The hog was torn to
shreds and small bits of flesh
were plastered up against the
barn and clubhouse on every side,
while the horse escaped without
a scratch.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-01-22

Quiet Dell, W. Va, January 81, 1897.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-01-22

But when physical weakness or disease is
added to worian's burden it becomes al.
together too heavy. No woman can be
cheerful or hol-ful who is dragged down
by continual pain and physical wretch.
edness.
The special weaknesses peculiar to the
feminine organism are comparatively easy
to overcome IL the earlier symptoms arc
given proper attention. But if allowed to
20 unchecked, they are liable to develop
into serious. chronic complications.
Any woman afflicted with these delicate
ailments ought to have the immediate aid
of DR.. PieIcc's Favorite Prescription. II is
a perfect and unfailing specific for all dis
eases of the feminine organs, II was de
vised for this one purpose, and accom-
fishes this purpose as no other medicine
has ever done,
For nearly 80 years Dr.. Pierce has beer
chief consulting physician of the inva o.
Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Butido
N. Y, where iii conjunction with his star
of associate specialists, he has successfully
treated many thousand cases of female
complaint"
No physician living has had more ee
tended opportunity to study this class OF
diseases in actual practice. No medicine
ever invented has done for women wha; HI
"Favorite Prescription has.
DR.. Picrce's Pellets cure constipation
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-01-22

You have brought all this trouble
on me,
murdered my wife, this is my reward.
Aud you sold the liquor to me,
And may all the demons their fortunes
re rev,
Seize on him. oh. furies OF hell,
Had it not been for him, still would
be blest,
NV wife and child, happy, and we'll. "
With this all the demons, with red,
glaring eyes,
Came shrieking. their prey to devour.
Then the Bartender woke from his
slumber and found.
He had only been sleeping an hour.
The sweat, in great drops, stood over
his face,
He could scarcely believe he had
dreamed
He arose from his bed. and walked
around the room.
Then everything plain to him seemed |;
My duty is plain, Unjust make amends
For the sorrow brought on by my
hand
God will answer the prayer, that was
offered for me,
And will make OF me yet true man.
It's morning, I'll go to the home of the
child,
Who came to my rescue that night
And see if there's anything now / Gun
To make Maggie's trouble more
So he searched e. for for. the place, md found
He raped, Maggie opened the door,
And there lay the mother quite dead
on the bed,
| And the father lay drunk on the floor.
The Bartender looked on. in sorrow
aud shame,
For he knew they had seen better
days,
He rene nberel the day when these
two were made one,
And many had spoken with praise.
OF the lovely young wife, and husband
SO kind,
Till the husband was tempted and fell
For then sorrow crept into the haven of
And they ceased from that time to do
we'll
So the Bar tender passed from the scene
of distress
And looking toward Heaven, he said
Il have sold the last drop, ever shall
sell,
And although AIaggie's mother is
| dead,
I will help her to keep the poor father
from drink,
] have no one to care for me now,
So III take little Maggie, to live in my
home. Il
She'll be happy, and I'll keep my vow.
Five years have gone by, the drunkard
l is now
A sober. industrious man
The three live together, and do all the
good
For the wretched, whenever they can.
And Maggie. the pride of father and
Says, "rhant God for the Heaven
sent dream.
Though mamma is dead, we three may
still live
Some other poor soul to redeem.
Quiet Dell, W. Va, January 81, 1897.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-01-22
Don't Tobacco Spit and smoke
Your Life Away.

Do you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever. be made we'll, mag
netic, full of new life and vigor, take
No-To. 3ac, the wonder worker that
makes weak men strong. Many gain
ten pounds in ten days. Over 400, OOO
cured. Buy No-To. Bac from your own
druggist, Will guarantee cure. Book
lot and samples mailed free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New
York. Oily.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-01-22

An Atchison wompn who visits a
great deal says that the best things
to eat IRE to be found at the houses
where they don't say grace at meal
time. She says, reports the Globe. that
II they say grace she knows before she
opens her eyes that there will be moth
ing on the table but tea, thin-sliced
bread, and cold meat, with n little dab
of jelly as sort of a dissipation in her
honor.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-01-22
Current Events.

Major McKlnley's inaugural
suit will be q plain double breast
ed frock coat, made from the
best undressed worsted, manu-.
featured in American mills from
American wool. Major McKinr
ley was particular to specify that
4 the material from which his in
aueural suit should be made
should be a product Of home in.
dustry.
IS
Rev. Sam Jones is stirring up
Boston, and said in a recent ser.
mon that he never saw Q place
where wickedness is SO respecta.
BILE as in that city. Then, TO
prevent the acceptance of this
remark as a compliment, he add
ed Don't go to boring any
artesian wells around here; II
you do you will strike fire."
SIS
Oklahoma furnishes striking
object lesson as to the rapidity
OF events in this country. 1t is
only five or six years since the
rush occurred into that territory,
now we see by the message Of
the Governor that as Common
wealth, it is old enough to be in
need Of retrenchment and re.
form.
Peary says thatif he had $780,
600 he could reach the North
Pole. If a man has Sl5o,OOo
what in blazes does he want to
90 to the North Pole for2
The latest is an electrical
laundry. This is triumph in
deed, to tame the lightning and
compel it to earn its salt by TAX
ing in washing.
A hen went to roost on the
trucks of a Kentucky Central
smoking car, and kept her place
until the train pulled into Lex
ington next morning. AS fare
for the ride Conductor Kirby had
her converted into q stew.
Herbert Spencer Indignantly
denies the report that he had
united with the socialists. His
anger is perhaps somewhat due
to the fact that the only Ameri-
can Debs has lately joined that
crowd. JSss
Irs. Cleveland has lately been
presented by the ladies of the
Cabinet with q souvenir Of dainty
design and exquisite workman
ship. This keepsake is a ring of
Etruscan gold, set with a tur.
quoise, surrounded by diamonds,
and shows to advantage or the
fine white hand of the wife Of the
President.
We gather from the remarks
of Senator Mills, says a New
York paper, that he wants war
with Spain, and the sooner and
the hotter it comes the better it
will suit him. The Senator's
thoughts on this subject are al
ready so overheated that they
have burned holes in his hat.
He was about as black as the
traditional ace of spaces, and
two dusky damsels, each of
whom claimed the right to call