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The Press., 1897-05-20

Two pieces of highly polished glass, which represent years of patient toll and fortune in value, were shipped on a special parlor car from Clarks' lens works in Cambridge to Chicago Monday. These disks, which form the lens for the Yerkes telescope, are the largest ever made, and with their aid the astronomers look for most startling discoveries, some even pre- dieting that the works of human beings will be detected on, Mars Prof Alvan G.
 Clark, the maker of the lens; Carl A. R.
 Lundin, his foremen, syho has spent seyer- al years in polishing the great disks, and another workman accompany the valuable cargo, The greatest care will be taken that no harm befalls the two disks, and in their large cases in the center of the car they will be so adjusted ion springs that the jolting will not damage them. They will be insured for their full value while in transit. This Yerkes lens is the largest and finest in the world. It re- presents nearly six years of careful labor and completed Is valued at $60, ,O00. The gIass came from the factory of Mantois, in Paris, France, in May, 1892, and it cost in the rough was $2O, 900 and for the painstaking work of grinding and polish ing Mir. Clark received $40, 900. the work taking the larger part of the five years it has been in the factory at Cambridge
 The lens has been completed and awaiting shipment many months, the delay being due to the fact that the observatory built by 0. T. Yerkes, the purchaser of the lens, near Lake Geneva, Wis, was not in readiness to receive it. The lens is All inches on the surface diameter and weighs 615 pounds. The exposed surface or aperture is 40 inches, the other inch and half being taken up by the casing. This makes its just four inches larger than the Lick telescope lens, which was also made by the Clarks, and which has held the place. of honor in the world of astronomy! '.....
The Press., 1897-05-20

Pingree of Michigan showed first class sense in his veto of the bill passed by the Michigan Legislature making boys under 17 years of age liable to Imprisonment for smoking cigarettes. When the governor says if Is a parental, not State duty to correct bad habItsin children, he tells the people of his State something they great ly needed to have said to them. It is a lack. of home discipline for the young which is doing SO much to multiply the number of tho "halfbaked" sort of citi- zens in this country, and to produce legis- latures like that in Michigan which under take to pass unless laws on every con- ceivable subject. Hartford Tunes.
The Press., 1897-05-20

The Connecticut house of representa- tives last week Friday passed the attorney general bill. The bill, before 1t was passed, was amended SO as to provide that election shall be by ballot, the same As other state officers.
 The senate yesterday rejected the amendments placed on the good roads bill by the house. This means a confer snCe and comprOmIse, or else the failure of the bill and reprievo for the present oommlaaion
The Press., 1897-05-20

One of the most important lessons in life for young men and women Is not to take chances, no matter how shrewd and clever they may be. Every little advan- tage counts in the effort to obtain liveli- hood, and those who. are qualified are the ones sought after: The training offered by the New London Business College, New London, Conn.,, paves the way for recognition, and puts young men and women on the right road to success. Send to R. A. Brubeck, principal, for copy of catalogue
The Press., 1897-05-20
THE Great Boston Manufac.

days, in Taft's block, S1 Main street, Stafford
 Springs, Saturday, May 22d. The stock of goods
 must be sold before they leave town. It will pay merchants, doctors, mechanics, farmers, in fact every body who has cash, to come miles to
 buy our Dress Suits, Business and Working Suits of us. owing to our large stock it is impossible
 to give full description and price list, as space will not permit. Great bargains await your call Come early and avoid the rush.
 This stock has been manufactured for the Spring and summer season, and want of store room compels us 10 sell without regard to price We will rush them on in one Great Sweeping Sacrifice. We have no Damaged Goods, no Fire Stock, no Bankrupt Plunder, or Shop Worn
 Trash, but everything new and desirable and
 made in first class fashion for our best retail trade. We must have money, and must there fore turn our surplus stock into cash at once. Here is chance you seldom getI Come and see us and you will be convinced
 Railroad fair paid out-0f-town patrons.
The Press., 1897-05-20
DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

h bate Court. May 17th, 1S97.'
 Estate of Charles H.. Roberts, late Of Stafford, in said district, deceased
 Upon the application Of Milo P. Roberts, praying that letters Of administration may be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Of1ce in Stafford in said district, on the 26th day Of May, A. D., 1877, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency or said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Stafford, in said District
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Boys w ash Suits.

You know we are headquarters for Boys Clothing, especially Wash Suits. Makers tell us we handle more than any two dealers In this section. We sell them at low prices-that's the sequel to the bi g business.
 Separate Pants, sizes to 10 y ars.
 25c, soc and 75c. Wash Suits, good qualities, 5Oc, 75c, $1.25, $1.50, $1.95, $2. 50, $3. 50, $3.95, and $4. 50.
 Second 1oor take elevator.
The Press., 1897-05-20

The executive committee of the Wilii- mantle Camp-Meeting Association have voted to hold the annual camp-meeting from Monday, August 2s, to Monday, August 30. Bishop Andrews of New York and several other distinguished clergymen will preach. A new -restau- rant Is to be built on the grounds. before the meeting.
The Press., 1897-05-20
COLLECTORS. NOTICE.
 Borough of Stafford Springs.

All persons liable to pay taxes tn the Borough Of Stafford Springs, on list Of Of 1S96 are hereby notified that am ready to receive the same. paid by June Ist, interest at per cent per an. mum will be escharged, together with legal fees for collecting. l will be at Bidwen & Cos mar receive said taxes. AMOS N. NICHOLS.
 Stafford Springs April 22 18g7
The Press., 1897-05-20

Peter c. Farrell, charged with an as- sault with intent 10 murder on his fiancee, Miss Hannah Burke, in Springfield last December, wac convicted Monday in the superioror court of the crime, and was sentenced to mot more than six years nor less than four years" in the state prison in Boston.
The Press., 1897-05-20
A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf- A fnrd within. and for the listrict of Staffnrd

A ford, within. and for the District of Stafford, on the 18th day of May, A. D., 1897.
 Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Henry O. Butterneld, trustee on the assigned estate Of Hurley Brothers, of Staff ford within said district.
 It is ordered by this court that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Ofice in said district, the 27th day Of May, 1897, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by post ing copy of this order on the public sign post in said town Of Stafford, and by advertising the same in a newspaper published and having a circulation in said district. Certified from rec ord, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-05-20

President Mckinley sent a message to Congress Monday, recommending an ap- propriHtion of e5O,OOO for relief of desti- tute Americans in Cuba. A resolution granting the appropriation was promptly pa1sed by the senate, but similar resolu- ton was sidetracked In the house owing to m attempt to tack on a resolution granting belligerent rights to the Cuban inaurnonta
The Press., 1897-05-20
Born.

Belchertown, Mass, 4th, 8 son Chester Raymond) to MT. and Mrs. Frank M. Goodell.
 Stafford Springs, 18th, 8 daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Hannibal Alden. Stafford Springs, 17th, son to MT. and Mrs. John A. Ferry.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Jackets.
Capes.

Much of airiness about these spring time Capes Just the need ed touch of warmth, with a lot of style. You'll like them.
 Cotton Capes, velvet collar, rib bon ruche, $1.49, worth $3. Silk Capes, lace trimmed,
 $2.95, value $6.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Special Prices on Cut Glass.

Pepper and Salts, 15c Mustards with silver, 25c After-dinner Spoon Holder, 25c Syrup Jugs, silver top, 59c Vinegar Bottles, 59c Creamers, 75c Water Bottles, S1,59 Celery Dishes, 2.9O Table Plumbers, dozen, 1.4S Remember our Scent department. Compare what. we offer.
 A partial list:
 Dish Mops, Graters, Hand Brush, Scrub Brush, Tacks, Egg Beaters, Coal Shovels, Blueing, Soap, Pr serving Kettl@s, Cups and Saucers, Plates, Pie Plates, Egg Cups, Hammers, Whisk Brooms, Sink Cleaners, Brackets, Dust Pans, Stove Polish, Shoe Backing, Knives, Forks, Towel Racks, Screwdrivers, Tack Pullers, Tack Ham mers, Potato Washers, Tin Teapots, Tin Coffee Pots. All for cents each.
 Ground-door salesr oom.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Shake Into Your shoes

Shake Into Your Shoes
 Aliens Foot -Ease powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet, and instantly takes the sting out Of corns and Dunions- It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. AL ien's Foot-EaSe makes tight-1tting or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for sweating, cal lous, and hot, tired, aching feet. Try 1t tO-dGg. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores By mail for 25e in stamps Trial package FREE. Ad- dress Allen s. 0lmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Press., 1897-05-20

kenolutions, onAtuAriea or cards Of thanln us- serted At one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention
 This paper Ia mailed regularly to it's suoscrio- erm until definite order to discontinue is re- eoived and all arrears arc paid in full. ...
The Press., 1897-05-20
rAarsdAy Evening. May 90. ser.

AoLAU9hL.lA A pUN. .PL BLlenkhr si.s0 year. if paid strictly in advance, l.so.
The Press., 1897-05-20

"A TRENTON is called to all persons A using hose for sprinkl1ng that the hours for such use is only two hours each day, from 2w STAFFORD SPRINGS AQUEDuCT co.
The Press., 1897-05-20

WANTED.-A girl for general house. w work. MRS. W. E. DEMOND.
The Press., 1897-05-20

EOR SALE.-Several tons of first class II hay, and a little stock hay, at barn near Hydeville, or delivered. tf L. D. COLBURN.
The Press., 1897-05-20

LNOR RENTING cottages on Morton 1T street, ,-east of High school, six rooms each, with furnace, hot and cold water, and other modern Improvements. Inquire Of M. B. FCSK.
The Press., 1897-05-20

TNO RENT.-First Glass tenement with iw JOHN Nj. GoMPPER
The Press., 1897-05-20

k'OR SALE or RENT.-The Day place. N Price low-terms easy. Apply to
The Press., 1897-05-20

BOARD May be had for the summer D months with Mrs. Kennedy, at the Inn, on Stafford Street. For particulars address -. MRS. J. M. KENNEDY,
 Post once, Stafford Springs
The Press., 1897-05-20

T OST.-One pair rubber trimming IL Gloves. Two dollars reward if returned in good condition.
 STAFFORD STRINGS ELECTRIC LIGHT GAS Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The tAree-ycar-old boy Of J. \, John
son, OF Lynn Center, ILL.,, Is subject to at
taeks OF Group, Mr., Johnson says he Is
satisfied that the timely use " Cham
berlaln's Cough Remedy, during a severe
attack. saved his little boys life He Is
In the drug business. member OF the
firm OF johnson Bros. OF that place; and
they handle a great many patent medi-
clnes for throat and lung diseases. He
had all these to choose nom. and skilled
physicians ready to respond TO his call,
but selected this remedy for use In his
own family at a time when his ehild's
life was IN danger. because he knew Il
to he superior to any other, and famous
the country over for Its cures OF Group.
Mr.. johnson says this Is the best selling
cough medicine they handle, and that Il
gives splendid satistastion In all cases.
Sold by Eetes-Conn Drug Company,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

b Four hundred million dollars is a goo
deal OF money 10 be sen; out OF the
country very year for farm products
which our own farmers could supply.
Secretary Wilson estimates that nearly
this sum was pa:d out last year by the
people Of this country for products Of
agriculture which might have been sup
piled by our own farmers. II they would
properly study public mands and vary
their productions with this in mind
Mr.. Wilson is proving himself the most
practical man that has been placed at
the head OF tn department OF agricul-
ture in many years. His efforts to in
duce the farmers OF the country to *
pertinent with and begin the practical
production Of be=t sugar is in marked
contrast with that OF Secretary Morton
under the last administration
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

the eyes OF the whole world have been
drawn by the seductive glitter OF gold in
Aoska's direction. Many remarkahle
facts relating to the txtent and resource
OF this faraw0y region which would
otherwise not have been gen rally known
for generations to come ar now famliar
topics OF discussion averywls,re, Few
have realized utl the last six mom,hs
that the territory Of Alaska is larger
than nine s,atcs like Liipois, or that a
portion OF It quite as hrSe as Franc g.
Spain and Germany combined lies in tae
same latitude as do The mos, populous
ana rtile districts " Russia, Norway
and Sweden, There seems to be no re-
son why any white man should not b
able TO become perteoly ace, mated
there, and It is ,nurcly probable that
before the close Of the pcesen, c injury
Alaska will have as many i3taNtan
as some OF tn, oldess; states IN the Union
The grea,er part OF the country ras not
yet been ,xp,or i, and al ot it is N.
developed The exten; Of its r>souse
has never b en- estimated, and there Is
no telling what is in Us interior, That
there is gold in all the Strains tha, tnt,r
the Yukon is a fact beyond psradvenurs.
That the country is also rich in furs. IN
salmon. in copper. petroleum and othss
resources Is granted. and while In the
first iush OF excitement the sturdy pio-
neers who have turned their backs upon
civilization may not think Of IN So
things. there will come a time whsn they
will be fully appreciated and utilized
1t is true that the difficulties Of trans
porta,ion are stiA great, bu, many plans
are bsinS formed to overcome this draw
hack. and capital. eDergy and invention
may be relied upon TO solve the prob
lem Railroads viii be built curing the
coming season by both Americans and
Canadians, The whole territory Of
Alaska is Undoubtedly rich in latent r.
sources. and the day Is not far distant
when the American peop,e will have de.
velopsd all Of them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

An Communications intended for publ
cation should be directed to the editer.
business communications Of all kinds
ana remlttances must be addressed 10
THE Astorian"
The Historian guarantees TO Ats sub
vcribers the largest circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
Advertising rates can be had on apph-
cation TO the business manager.
The Weekly Astorian. the second old
est weekly In the state OF Oregon. has.
next TO the Portland oregoniAn. the
largest weekly circulation In the state
John F. Handley Co. are our Portland
agents. and copies of the Astorian can
be had every morning at their stand,
LA Third street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

Bishop Potter. in rec Mt address in
New York. spoke OF the eve Of great
civic crisis, and said the final spring of
all civic loyalty is TO make conduct just,
frat rnal, loyal to principle and duty
The following genial and feeling remark
about Henry George has tn value Of
discrimination:
AS 1 caught yesterday the echoes OF
the funeral OF my I'D schoolf ellow.
whose book, Progress and Poverty
Grated a stir in TWO hemispheres. I re-
members3 that while might not agree
with many OF his views, ne believed In
Christ. and had that Inspiration watch
he VINO seeks to help his fellow men
must hav=."
There is more in these few words than
has been said with exp nsive parade Of
phrase.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

THE worst cold ever had in my life
was cured by Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy," writes W. II. Norton. of sutter
Creek, Cal. This cold left me with a
cough and I was expectorating all the
time. The Remedy cured me, and I want
all my friends when troubled with a
cough or cold to use II, for It will do
them good" Sold by Estes-Conn Drug
Company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

]. c. Berry. one Of the best known ct
izens Of Spencer, Mo. testifes that he
cured himself Of the worst kind OF piles
by using a few boxes OF DeWitts Witch
Hazel salve. He had been troubled with
piles for over thirty years and had used
many different kinds Of so-called cures;
the work and he will verify this state
but DewItt's was the only one that did
ment II any one wishes to write to him.
Chas Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The longest stretch Of straight rail
road linz in America IS on the Lake
Shore railway, beginning at a point
three mllees west OF Toledo and running
sixty-nine miles without curvs.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The navy partmcut is iuvcsiSNtlus
various grades OF petroleum, with q view
TO its use tor marine cuisines, and "a
experiment win soon be tried IN on OF
the new torpedo boats
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11
CA9TORTA.

When tn little girl is naughty" q"
says Miss Jessie NJ. Fowler giving n
mother directions FOR curing her small
daughters had temper. put on h r best
gown and you will see that she cannot
withstand its influence"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

on August 2s Clatsop spit buoy red
nun. No. 10. was moyed about l-ig mil
" NV. from its former position and
moored In 30 feet Of water on p.
tember 10 to outside bar whlsrIng bIoy
black and white in perpendicular STRIPES
and mark Il with the letter c In white.
was moved about mile " by W x ".
from Its former position and moored
in % feet of water The charts have
been changed accordingly.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

You can't afford to risk your life by
allowing a cold to develop into pneumonia
or consumption. instant relief and a
certain cure are afforded by One Minute
Cough Cure Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

Disagreement for life by burns or scalds
may be avoided by using DewItt's Witch
Hazel Salve. the great remedy for
piles and for all kinds Of sores and skin
troubles. Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The volume OF water issuing from tne
Yko7 3 greater than that discharged by
the Mississippi Ths Yukon discharges
every hour one-third more water than
the Father Of Waters.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

a saleswoman in the fur department
is responsible for the statement that
the constant handling OF dyed skins will
roughen and often times seriously
poison the hands
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The Band ueIra Queen Margaret, Edel
Ballymore, Philomene and Braemar rre
anchored in the lower hlrbor ready 10
put 90 sea as soon a. the weather peT.
mis-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The winter OF Sitka Is milder than
tha; OF many European capitals, Berlin,
vienna or Copenhagen. The mild eli
mate OF the southern portion Of Alaska
is due to the Japanese current
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The astern slope Of Nicaragua IS a
wild and unexpOred country. covered
with dense and almost lmpasslb.e vIr-
gin forest, and inhabited only by a few
scattered bands Of wild Indians.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

FIimsy footwear is not only extremely
had form. but the certain caus OF more
colds than any other type OF feminine
indescratIous.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

You can't cure consumption but you
can avoid IT and cure every other form
OF throat or lung trouble by the use OF
One Minute Cough Cure. Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The excessive use OF stimulants causes
the hair to turn gray. shun tho cup, and
restore the natural color OF the hair with
Halls Hair Remover.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

Rose pink and white seems to be a
popular combination for evening gowns
this winter, particularly when touch
of dark fur is added to enhance its
beauty.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The tramp steamer Sigral. for South
Bend, with ballast and stores cleared
yes sterday st the custom house
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

Seems as II consumption always picks
out the brightest and best. Fully one
sixth Of all the deaths that occur in the
world are caused by consumption. Many
things were once considered impossible.
II would be strange If medical science
did not make some progress. The tel
egraph and telephone, the phonograph,
thet electric igbt-all were once imDos-
sible, and ono, it was impossible to curs
consumption. That was before the time
Of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Taken according to directions, this
standard remedy will cure 9s per cen.
OF all cases Of consumption. Consump-
ton is caused and fostered by impurity
in the blood. II is cured by purity and
richness in the blood-surely. certainly
cured by the Medical Discovery" It
builds up solid healthy flesh and vigor-
Gus strength.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser. a 1865 page medical work. pro-
fusely illustrated, viii BE- sent free on
receipt Of q oEe-cent stamps to cover
postage only. Address, Worlds Dispen-
sary Medical Association. Buffalo, ". Y.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

Many Of us fashion our own crosses.
and then blame Providence for the bur
dens we have to bear.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The Ida chnaauer has finished load ng
lumber at the Clatsop mill and viii be
ready TO 20 to sea today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11
WEEKLY.

sent by mail per year in advance 'Fs'V0
Postage free to subscribers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The Dunsyre hsft down from Portland
in tow OF the Ork!ahama yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11

The German ship Adolph. wheat lnder
for Europe. arrived down from Portland
yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11
HOW TO CURE BILIOUS coL1c.

1 suffered for weeks with collie and
pains in my stomach caused by bilious
ness and had to take medicine all the
while until used Chamberlain's collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which
cured me. I have since recommended 1t
TO a good many people.
MRS. F. BUTLER,
Fairhayen. Conn.
Persons who are subject to bilious collie
can ward of the attack by taking this
remedy as soon as the first symptoms
appear. Sold by Estes-Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-11
MARINE NOTES.

The PhuegSr and Elginshlre left up for
Portland Yesterday.