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The Press., 1897-08-19
The Growth of Flowers.

It has been noted that large number of species of plants have their flowers bending to the southeast when opening.
 The well known compass plant, Silphi- um laciniatum, is one of this class.
 Some 80 years ago a paper was present, ed to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, showing that all the growth made in the flowers of the com pass plant was made within two or three hours after sunrise. All growth after this was at a standstill until the next day. It has since been noted that the flowers which turn toward the southeast in opening, as already referred to, are those which choose this particular part of the day as their growing time. It Is just possible that the the heat and light after the rising of the sun has an influ. ence on growth at that time, and this may be the reason for the turning in this particular direction. All plants have a specific time of growth, some in the morning, some at midday and some at evening or night. Growth is not contin- uous in any plant. Monthly.
The Press., 1897-08-19
No Quail For Him.

Quail, villainp" He pointed :: his trusty shooting iron at the head of the man who had been treating the beauti- full maiden to job lot of general wick edness ever since the curtain went up.
 At last have thee. Quailw
 But, contrary to the direction in act 8, scene 9, the villain stood his ground.
 Quail. I tell theel Why dost not quail2"
 Cant risk it on 30 bob a week, " quoth the villain, with a defiant sheer saved over from the first act, ''because, forsooth, quail is legally out of season, and. see a gamekeeper in the audi ence. ".i
 Then he kicked over an Alp, waded through the bay of Naples, fell into the thunder and only stopped in his mad flight to remark to the manager that an actor with q reputation must decline to play. on that stage, as there were flies on it-Pearson' Weekly.
The Press., 1897-08-19
A four-year-old girl has journeyed from Kansas City to San Diego alone.

Reasons.Why Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
 and Diarrhoea Remedy is the Best.
 1. Because it affords almost instant relief in case of pain in the stomach, collie and cholera morbus.
 9. Because it is the only remedy that never fails in the most severe Cases of dysentery and diarrhBa.
 3. Because it is the only remedy that will cure chronic diarrhea.
 4. Because it is the only remedy that will prevent bilious collie.
 5. Because it is the only remedy that will cure epidemical dysentery.-
 6. Because it is the only remedy that can always be depended upon in cases of cholera infantum.
 2. Because it is the most prompt and most reliable medicine in use for bowel complaints.
 8. Because 1t produces no bad results
 9. Because it is pleasant and safe to take.
 10. Because it has saved the lives of more people than any other medicine in the world.
 The 25 and soc sizes for sale by W. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G.L. Phillips, South Coventry,
The Press., 1897-08-19
HE FORESAW THE FUTURE.
James G. Elaine's Prophetic Words About
 His Political Career.

James G. Blaine's Prophetic Words About
 His Political Career.
 1 first made the acquaintance of MT. Blaine during the congress session of 1865-6. He was then beginning his sec- ond term ill the house. At that time owned and edited a country newspaper in General Garfeld's district. One day in the fall of 1865 Garfield wrote me to come to his hilltop home ill the little college town of Hiram. He told me that he thought it would be good thing for young newspaper man to study nation al politics ill Washington and get ac- quainted with national men, and that he would undertake to get me clerk ship in the Eouse of representatives. In due time he spoke to his old friend, General Robert c. Schenck, who was chairman of the committee on military affairs, and the result was was given the clerkship of that committee.
 Colfax was speaker of the house, and for some reason or other he seemed to have little liking for the ambitious young member from the Augusta dis trict of Maine, for he appointed Blaine to position near the foot of that com mittee. Now, Blaine had not served in the army and had no knowledge of mil itary legislation and no taste for that kind of work. He useI to be a country editor himself, and he appeared to take fancy to the young cle1k k from Ohio He would often drop into the committee room, and, standing before the wood fire, would talk freely to me about his newspaper and political career and his plans and hopes for the future
 I remember that he said one day: II do not like this military committee business ant ought not to bo here. Next congress l am going to be on the com mittce on appropriations or ways and means. Financial questions will soon be the dominant ones in congress. Two years later I expect to be chairman of my committee. Then think I shall be speaker of the Louse and after awhile I hope to go to the senate"
 Everything came about exactly as he planned. He had wonderful precedence | relation to political events When he was acandidte for the presidential nom- ination ill 1880, he said to me: My ca recr has thus far closely paralleled that | of Henry Clay He was speaker of the house and then senator. His party re- fused to nominate him as long as it had any chance of electing president When it had no longer any chance, it | gave him the nomination he had so long sought. 1 believe that is going to be my | fate. ''-Chicago Times-Herald.
The Press., 1897-08-19
MRS. BLACKS CHURCH.
Her COachman Thought It Too Humbl.
 For Q Cabinet Lady.

Her CoachmRn Thought It Too Humble
 For g Cabinet Lady.
 During Mrs. Jeremiah Blacks life in Washington, when her distinguished husband was in the cabinet, she was one of the most efficient helpers in the early struggles of the Vermont Avenue Christian church. With the little hand ful of that faith who "broke bread" in some private house or obscure hall, she went regularly. A well remem ber- ed anecdote of that time illustrates her fidelity and at the same time her gen. tie, kindly nature. The church was meeting in Temperance hall. Judge Blacks driver, Peter, sensitive for the honor of the family, or more so for his carriage, felt it to be something of a disgrance to stand before such a build ing on Sunday. One day he touched up on the subject as gently as he could by saying:
 Mrs. Black. that ain't very fine church you and tho judge go to-"
 'No, Peter, said the lady. "it is not a very grand one."
 Mrs. Black, do you 'speo' to tend that church every Sunday"
 "Yes, Peter, until they get better one"
 '"Well, Mrs. Black, wanted to ax you somethin, though don't much like to say it, marm."
 "What is it, Peterp"
 Well, marm, wanted to tell you de drivers of de other members of de cabinet kinder makes fun of me bout standin fore dat meetin house, and wanted to ax you if you hadn't no ob- jection to let me drive down to dat fine Presbyterian church where de other big men go and stand dere wid my carriage until your meetin is out, an den drive back for you and do judge"
 "All right. Peter. if you'll be on time," said Mrs. Black, and Peter satis- fed his mind that he saved the credit of the family and of his horses and car riage afterward by standing regularly with the fino turnouts of the other cab met officers Washington Post
The Press., 1897-08-19
100 Reward, 100.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
 earn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional dis ease requires a constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys- tenn, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting na- ture in doing it's work. The proprfetors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O.
 sW Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Press., 1897-08-19
Rivals For Fame.

Pm going to introduce bill," de- clared the first legislator. prohibiting any and all persons from going up in a balloon"
 There's where you show your lack of statesmanship, sneered the second legislator. My bill will make it an offense punishable by fine and impris- onment to fall out of balloon. D. De troit Free Press.
The Press., 1897-08-19
Sheep I'm New South Wales.

In the year 1788 there were only 29 head of sheep in New South Wales, but at the beginning of this century the number had increased to 3, 900, GOO, and now the stock has reached 60, GOO, 900. Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania together possess about 180, 900, 900 sheep, which is more than four times the number in the whole of Europe.
The Press., 1897-08-19
ANCIENT CORPORATIONS.
Trade Monopolies That Were Almost SaV
 age In Their Operation.

Trade MOnopolies That Were Almost Saw
 age In Their Operation.
 Apprentices became no better than serfs and slaves. They wcro not merely pitilessly fined and brutally punished, they were often left ill ignorance of the craft that they had purchased the right to learn. Ill that frightful social and moral revulsion following the long and devastating wars of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries the corporations became moro determined than ever to maintain their industrial aristocracy and monopoly. They refused to admit any trade less ancient and honorable than their own to the rights and privi- leges of the law; they soiled themselves by contact with no person of illegiti- mate birth; and ill their savage and re- lentless pursuit of pcrsOns engaged in unauthorized traffic they invaded the homes of contraband workmen, confs- eating both their tools and the hidden products of their toil, leaving them and their families destitute and starving
 To such absurd lengths was the c1ea- tion of corporations carried for the pro- ductiOn of new taxes and new places for court favOrites that occupations like the teaching of dancing, the selling of flow CTS and the catching of birds were or ganized, and homogeneous occupations like the hatmakers' and carpenters were divided and subdivided beyond the comprehension of the modern mind. But despite the ingenuity of lawyers and the vigilance of armies of inspect ors the lines of demarcation could not be drawn so sharply us to avoid con- flicts of intert sts. The makers of felt hats Quarrcltd with the makers of cot ton hats. Inc spinners who had pur- chased the right to use hemp quarreled with those that had purchased the right to use flax The shoemakers fought with the cobblers that reproduced more than tW O. thi1ds of an old shoe. The cut lers that made tho handles of knives fought with those that made the blades. The relations of tho makers of wooden porringers and the makers of wooden spoons wore equally belligerent. - Franklin Smith in Popular Science Monthly.
 "I crave but One Minute," said the pub lie speaker ill husky voice; and then he took dose of One Minute Cough Cure, and proceeded with his oratory. One Minute Cough Cure is unequalled for throat and lung troubles. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-08-19

You may hunt the world over and you will not find another medicine equal to Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. It Is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale by W. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-08-19
ShubRFE.

The short life of Franz Schubert probably contained as much artistic la bor as any man has ever been able to crowd in the same number of years. He was born in 1707 and died in l828 His artistic career extended over about 90 years, during which time he produced more than l, 200 songs, to say nothing of symphonies. pianoforte sonatas and concerted music.
The Press., 1897-08-19

Mir. c. L. Hasbrouck, druggist at Mendon, Mich, says all of the good testi- monials that have been published by the manufacturers of Chamberlain's Co3ic, Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy could be duplicated ill that town. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phil lips, South Coventry
The Press., 1897-08-19

Last summer one of our grandchildren was sick with a severe bowel trouble, D says Mrs. E. G. Gregory, of Fredericks- town, Mo. "Our doctors remedy had failed, then we tried Chalnberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, which gave very speedy relief" For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-08-19
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 ol Blood disorder, Constipation, Headache E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs; w. P. Full Ter, Somers Odell & Jones, Staffordville, are sole agents, and are distributing sam- pies free. Large packages soc and 25c.
The Press., 1897-08-19
What do the Children nripL 2

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried
 the new food drink called Grain-O7 It is delic- tous and nourtsh1ng and takes the place Of cof- fee. The more Grain-O you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems Grain-O is made Of pure grains, and tastes like choice cofIee but costs about k las much. All grocers sell 1t. 15c. and 25c
The Press., 1897-08-19
A Great Surprise is fin Store

for those who go to-day and get a packaoe of GRAIN-O. It takes the place Of co1ee at aoout A the cost, and can be gwen to the children as we'll as the adult with great benefit. It is made Of pure grains and looks and tastes like the finest grades Of Java coffee. A cup of Grain-O is bet ter for the system than tonic. What coffee breaks down Gratn-O builds up. Ask your grocer for Grain-O. 15c. and 25c.
The Press., 1897-08-19
Of Course.

Professor Ca little distracted)-I glad to see you. How's your wife?'
 "I regret it, professor, but I'm not married"
 "Ah, yes. Then of course your wife's still single "-Fliegende Blatter.
The Press., 1897-08-19

'I suppose your daughter is just like mine-rather ride wheel than eat. '"
 Mot exactly. but she would rather ride wheel than cook "- Chicago Record
The Press., 1897-08-19

Burning, itching skin diseases instantly relieved by De Witt's Witch Hazel SaIve, unequalled for cuts, bruises, burns. It heals without leaving a scar. w. D. Heald
The Press., 1897-08-19

Bombay sentries salute black cats supposing them to be lost souls of Eng fish officers.
The Press., 1897-08-19

Not word has been heard from Andee yet. Possibly he had found the pole and is freezing on to it.
The Press., 1897-08-19

A FULL Line Of Rubber Goods, "A such as SyrInges, Hot Water Bottle g, Rubber Bath Mtttens, Hand Brushes and Tooth Brushes, Rubber Cloth. New Bott'e Vikings. AT HEALD'S.
The Press., 1897-08-19

California's orange crop this year is about $500 car loads, against 7,3O0 last
The Press., 1897-08-19

If an international agreement were to be made to-day, the ratio between gold and silver would have to be 36 to 1, if anyone wishes to approach near the ac- tual markell values of the two metals.
The Press., 1897-08-19

John Griffin, of Zanesville, O., says "I never lived day for thirty years with out suffering agony, until box of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured my piles. '' For piles and rectal troubles, cuts, bruis- es, sprains, eczema and all skin troubles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is unequal led. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-08-19
Educating For Tradea.

II engaged that man because he has been in the business since he was 15 years old, '" said a merchant to his friend as new employee passed out of the of flee. ''Say what you will about the adaptability of well grown people or the possibility of training man to 0 cer- tain occupation after he has reached maturity, all the same, my experience does not coincide with that view of the case. have been ill business 30 years, and I find my best help among those who have made tho occupation their life work. To be sure, they get cranky some- times and fall into ruts, as we say, but that is no worse than the opinionated, obstinate tenacity of the man who has done business for himself and has an idea that he understands business prin- ciples.
 ''Every occupation has its traditions, necessities also, and a very large item it is in its possibilities And while com mercial affairs are all managed on the same general basis, it is not easy to fit one occupation into the same grooves as another one runs in. I have an idea that this same theory holds good in trades of all sorts and that the mechanic is more valuable if he acquired his deftness of hand while he was an apprentice in his teens. An ordinary lifetime is not too long in which to learn all there is to know about business, and the earlier one takes to it the more likely he is, all oth CT things being equal, to make a pro- nounced success of 1t. '-New York Ledger.
 During the tenth century, when wars between the noblemen and the king were continual in almost every country of Europe, all ranks of the nobility as. sumed 0 sort of crown or coronet in or der to assert their equality with the king.
 THE TRUE REMRDY-W M. RepIne, editor Tiskilwa, Ill.,, "Chief," says "We won't keep house without Dr. Kings New l Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds. No other remedy can take its place in our home, as in it we have 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 town of Clinton recently appro- priated $30OO to build suitable bicycle paths through the principal highways of | the town. The vote was unanimous The money Is to be expended by the se- lectmen
The Press., 1897-08-19
WHAT TO DO,

There Is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfils every wish in relieving pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects inabil- ity to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands tt @ highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing eases. If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have sample bot tie and pamphlet both sent free by mail Mention The Press and send your address to Dr. Kilmer X Co.,, Binghampton, N, |. The proprietors of this paper guar antee the genuineness of this offer.
The Press., 1897-08-19

There is time.for everything; and the time to attend to a cold is when 1t starts. Don't wait till you have consumption, but prevent it by using One Minute Cough Cure, the great remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, and all throat and lung troubles. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-08-19
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with urine and let it stand tw"nty-four hours {; a sediment o1 settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen it is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate, or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are 1t nf ordor
The Press., 1897-08-19

Vim, vigor and victory-these are the characteristics of De Wits Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for consti- patton, biliousness and all stomach and liver troubles. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-08-19

Fall River, Mass, is to have textile exhibit June A.
The Press., 1897-08-19

London covers HOO acres with new houses yearly.
The Press., 1897-08-19

"I crave but One Minute," said the pub lie speaker ill husky voice; and then he took a dose of One Minute Cough Cure, and proceeded with his oratory. One Minute Cough Cure is unequalled for throat and lung troubles. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-08-19

"They don't make much fuss about it. D We are speaking of De Wits Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for consti- patton, biliousness, and all stomach and liver troubles. They never gripe. w.. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-08-19

New York has appropriated a millio for the Adirondack park.
The Press., 1897-08-19

In four years the United States export ed $50 locomotives.
The Press., 1897-08-19

The town of Clinton recently appro- priated $3OOO to build suitable bicycle paths through the principal highways of the town. The vote was unanimous The money Is to be expended by the se- lectmen
The Press., 1897-08-19
Vermont gained but 17,OOO inhabitantl from 1850 10 1890.

It heals everything except broken heart, may be said of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseases, cuts, burns, bruises, letter, eczema and and all skin troubles, may be cured by it quickly and permanently. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-08-19

During the tenth century, when wars between the noblemen and the king were continual in almost every country of Europe, all ranks of the nobility as- sumed sort of crown or coronet in or der to assert their equality with the kino
The Press., 1897-08-19

A Kansas man uses bicycle to meas ure distances in surveying.
The Press., 1897-08-19

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07
CORONADO LOCATED.
A st. Paul Archaeological Declares
"Quivera" is in Geary County.

Junction City, July u. V. Brewer,
famous archaeologist, of St. Paul.
Mimi, has written a book giving his
reasons for thinking that Coronados
Quivera is located in this county.
In 1896 L. R. Elliott of Manhattan,
sent to ]. V Brewer. famous archae-
olOgist of st. Paul. Mimi, hundreds of
heads, tOmahawkS, scraperS, arrow
points and knives, gathered on the site
of an Indian village located near Briggs
in Geary county.
Mr.. Brewer finally determined to ex-
plOre the locality, and made his first
visit November 20, last, in company
with Mr.. Elliott and w. J. Griffing
After spending a day in the vicinity,
Mr.. Elliott asked: ITO what race of
lage be ascribed?" Mr.. Brewer replied
that, in his opinion, they were not of
the mound building race, but pOssibl
were Quivirian Indians of the time of
Coronado's visit, $50 years ago. Be
tween the original townSite of Junction
City and the Republican river, on what
was once a part of the Fort Riley re-
serve, but which was gobbled by a
bridge company and known today as
the railroad addition to Junction City,
there was also evidence of disturb
ance in the ground. It was in circular
form, the ground had been raised, and
in the spring when the grass began to
show there was pronounced difference
in the color of the grass. fortifica-
ton had without doubt been thrown up
| there away back before the records of
it was done by Coronado's command in
| 1912, or by French party in 1719 who
explored Kansas under the command of
NJ. DutiSne.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-07

He came from the north. Then he saw
Mrs. Cunningham opened the door and
look out and the man entered. He re-
cognized the man as T. H. Mcleod.
Just as the back door was being closed,
Mr.. Cunningham began firing his re-
volver. He shot once at the door and
the bullet passed through it. After he
shot he started on a run for the house
and went in. Mcleod had run through
and south ON the sidewalk. Mr.. Cum
bingham pursued and took three more
shots at the fleeing man. As Mr.. Cum
ningham ran through the house, he
found the front door, the one through
which Mcleod had passed, had been
locked by Mrs. Cunningham, and this
detained him long enough to let Nc
Leod get away.
Mrs. Cunningham says she is innO-
cent and only opened the door when
she heard the shot The couple have
Separate0