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The Press., 1897-05-06

A frightful fire occurred at Paris Tues day afternoon about o'clock in a crowd ed charitable bazaar. Over 1900 people were in the building, mostly lead rs of the Parisiau society. The building was a temporary structure of wood and burned very rapidly. A terrible panic aud crush followed the alarm of fire. The number of deaths will exceed 1O, and over 15O persons were injured.
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Har (lnnfIa Hlnf.

She--Music hath charms, you know. He-Yes I'll bring up brass band with me next time call,
 ''Couldn't you make it gold band with solitaire in it?'-Yonkers States. man.
The Press., 1897-05-06

The Tennessee centennial exposition was opened at Nashville, Saturday noon, Pre- sident Mckinley opened the exposition by wire from the White House in Wash
The Press., 1897-05-06

It is doubtful if the general assembly of Connecticut adjourns May IS, as antici- pated. June 1st is thought to be nearer the date.
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Died.

Died. Ellington, April 3Oth Lucius Aborn, 91. Stafford, 3d, Mrs. Phila Putney, 85, widow of Ezra A. Putney. Stafford Springs, April 29th, Mrs. Susan 0. Pease, widow of Dr. L. s. Pease, late of Thompsonville. Stafford Springs, 5th, Mariet, GA, wife of Marcus A. Smith.
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The arbitration treaty failed of confir. nation in the senate Wednesday, the nee essary two-third's vote being lacking. The vote standing 43 for and 26 against. This result is attributable to various rea- sons, but the principal one Is that many senators felt that it was unnecessary to enter into any such agreement with Great Britain at this time. All of the New England senators voted for the treaty. There were some atures of the treaty that were objectionable, but the treaty, as whole, was a step in the right direc- tion, and the work of the 26 senators, who voted against it is to be regretted.
The Press., 1897-05-06

It isn't strange that India Is famine country, with grain at $1.25 bushel and wages not over seven cents day.
The Press., 1897-05-06

Pittsburg, Penn, suffered loss of ca, GOO, 900 by fire, Sunday night.
The Press., 1897-05-06

William Waldorf Astor owns 4,OOO houses in New York city, and has an in- come of more than $6 ,OO0, 900 a year.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Born

South Coventry, April 27th, a daughter to Mr and Mrs. Wm. Wellwood. S"mers, 3d, daughter to Mir. and - F. O.. Moore.
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Married.

Wales, 2d, Fred Deland of Brookfield, and Miss Alice Pepper of Wales.
 Wilmington, 5th, by Rev. J. Q. Adams, John G. Rider and Miss Florence M. Essex, both of Willington.
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NOTIC CE.-All persons liable to pay IN tax of 20 mills on the dollar in the town Of Union on list Of 1896, also military and poll tax, are hereby notified that for the purpose of receiv- ing said taxes, will be at the post office. Nash apaug, Monday, June 7th. from 10 a. m., to 12 m, and at the town hall from to D. m. also at the Union pOst office, Wednesday, June 3Oth, 1897, from 10 D. ID To all taxes remaining unpaid July 1st will be added legal interest and fees for collection.
 Union, May list, 1897.
The Press., 1897-05-06

bssolutlons, obituaries or cards ot thanh 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 is mailed regularly to Its subscriD- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- eeiyed and all arrears are paid in full.
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| 4 T Court of Probate holden at Staff "A ford within and for the district of Stafford, on the 22d day of April A. D. 1897.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
 On motion of Edwin c. Pinney, executor on the testate estate Of Sarah H. Colbuurn, late Of Stafford, within said district, deceased. This Court doth decree that six months be
 allowed and limited for the creditors Of said es-
 tate to exhibit their claims against the same to
 the executor, and directs that public notice
 be given of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in
 said district, and by posting copy thereof on the
 public Sign-poSt in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt. CerJl- fled from record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-05-06
COLLECTORS NOTICE
Borough of Stafford Springs.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough Of Stafford Springs on list of of 1896, are hereby notified that am ready to receive the same. All taxes are due May 1st, and on a taxes not paid by June 1st, interest at 9 per cent. per an- mum will be charged, together with legal fees for collecting. will be at Bidwell & Co.'S mar ket every weekday afternoon, except Friday, to receive said taxes. AMOS N. NICHOLS.
 Stafford Springs. April 9. 1897.
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INVALUABLE HOUSE OR RENTING
 v PROPERTY FOR SALE at Auction, satur- day, May 18th, at D. m.-the J. J. Sullivan place, on PrOspect-st., Stafford Springs. Said property and small barn. The property is in f1rst-class repair. neveT-failing well of water, also city wac ter. Rents for $20 per month or over. Very de- sirable location-tn the very center Of borough, near to schools, churches, etc. Only reason for selling, owner going abroad. This sale offers an exceptional opportunity for investors or parties desiring house with an assured income. Also some household articles.
 sNRS. MARGARET SULLIVAN.
The Press., 1897-05-06
THE WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK

Is universally acknowledged the best al purpose Fowl that exists, and have two yards as good as any in Amertca-males and females not related. Eggs for matching, 50 cents per 13, when taken at the hOuSe-$1 per 13 when packed for shipping. A. H. SIMONDs, Stafford.
The Press., 1897-05-06

COTTAGE TO RENT on Prospect st. O Inquire Of c. c. PARKESS.
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Second floor.
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rhnr-ia, r,ruine. Ma, 6. ses.
The sun., 1897-12-04
THAT COUNTY TAX.
Tay Collector Donahoe Means t" FIND
Ont whether He Has the Law TO
Support Him.

The men who arc to be arrested III the
to.t case Of the County vs. the tax
n,vrrs have not yet been decided upon.
p. Donahoc stated yesterday that
bo did NOT know when the arrests would
take place, but that when they dId
the men selected would be OF such lnan-
ci,l caIibrc that when the case was con-
clulrd there would not be the slightest
misunderstanding as to the law upon the
point.
# he is to be tax collector ii is only
r;rht that he shorld have the power t"
collcct and if not he will take down his
hnnd and +, sign. 1t is a mere matter
of business and has no political signiti'
cancc | have contracted to do certain
work for the county and have given
bond forthe faithful performance OF m!
duty. II, under the law, am not able
to do it, want to know it,
Under the new constitution a mans
vote does not depend on the possession
of a tax receipt and its political value il
gone. Now a man pays registration
fec and is qualified to vote.
The sun., 1897-12-04
The SPORTING WORLD
Continued From Third Pege.
Paddock Points.

Brooklyn Tommy, had hard road OF
it yesterday until it came to Medica
when he got even for his losses.
Al Urlick has things very easy OF late,
lust watchn, the wis, money and get
ting down strong; he never lost bet
yesterday.
When J. Doney, can win two races
dav there must be some great old shew-
ing in.
So "Tod" Sloan has not received the
English honor OF being asked to ride for
the Prince of Wales after ALL How the
St. James Gazette could publish such a
report without some foundation, is
rather strange The reputation OF the
Gazette is the very best, little court news
ever getting outside Of its columns. 1t is
generally believed over here that "Tod'
nailed one of the staff of the paper and
did little, what is termed here, 'string-
ing" Sloan is very fond Of this amuse-
ment at times and he is probably the
author of the report, knowing that the
news would be shipped over here and
would make some of the boys feel bad.
The "Herald" today says in reference
to the case of Old Saugus being drugged
at Baltimore: "rhere is mystery con-
corning the alleged dosing of Old saugus
with laudanum. James OGray, the
owner of the horse, laid the case before
the stewards, who called up the trainer,
Hanna, and questioned him closely.
Later it was learned that before the race
in which Old Saugus ran piece of string
was tied around the horses tongue Sc
tightly that it could not be removed ex,
ccpt with the aid of a pair of nippers.
The tongue was so swollen that the
horse could barely close his mouth. II
the horse had chance to win it seemed
a queer proceeding to tie up his tongue"
If the stewards of the Pimlico meeting
let this case get away from them the
Jockey Club should call them to ac.
count.
The sun., 1897-12-04
Church Notes.

TRINITY CHURCH, Delaware Ave. and
Adams st. The Rev. II. Ashton Henry,
rector. Services 7.30 and 1870 A. NJ.
and 7.30 p. NJ. Sunday School 2.3O p.
NJ.
WEST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Corner
Sth and Washington, Rev. A. n.
Kcigwin, D. d., 1880 A. NJ, Celebration
Of the Lords supper and reception of
members. PIP. NJ. Sabbath School. G.45
P. NJ. Christian Endcavor, 7.3O sermon
by pastor, "Thc Shields of Gold"
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN Church, Sun
day, Dec. 5th, 1890 4. NJ. preaching by
Rev. T. A. McCurdy, D. D., subject:
One by One. Offering for Endowment
Fund. l2 NJ Sabbath school. 6.45 p. M.
prayer meeting of Y. p. S. G. f., 7.45 p.
NJ, preaching by Rev. T. A. McCurdy,
d. d. Subject: Never too Many.
DELAWARE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH,
Cor Delaware Ave. and West street,
Rev. W. Walling, A. NJ. pastor. Preach.
ing Sunday 1890 A. NJ. and 7.30 p. NJ.
Morning, Hand of Fellowship to New
Members, Communion. Evening ser.
mon, fourth in series on the Bible
Sunday school at and Prayer Meeting
at $50 P. M, Monday evening inquiry
meeting at 7.3O, prayer meeting We'd
nesday and c. E. at 7.45 p. NJ. All are
cordially invited to these services.
The sun., 1897-12-04
RATS GNAWED THEIR CAPTOR.
farmers Eyesight Probably De-
stroyed and He May Die.

CoUpERspoRr, Pa, Dec. 3.-Robert
Croak, a farmer at Sharon Centre, was
found unconscious in the loft of his gran
ary today with drove of rats literally
eating him up. His terrier lay dead be-
side him. Cooks nose was chewed OF
and his face, hands and neck were a
mass of bloody wounds.
The men who found him were attracted
to the granary loft by the terrible squeal-
ing of the rats. When the granary door
was opened they escaped. Croak was
soon revived sufficiently to tell his story.
He had arranged a large cage in the
loft OF the granary in which to catch rats
but after fixing the trap he had forgotten
it for nearly week. Today, on going tc
inspect it, he found the cage floor liter
ally covered with rats. He put the ter
rier inside to battle with them, but the
dog was soon overpowered by the half
starved rodents and was killed.
Armed with two clubs, Croak entered
the cage himself, forgetting to set the
spring lock on the outside of the door
The door closed and he was prisone
among the rodents. The rats swarmet
over him and bit him wherever his bod.
was exposed. He closed his eyes ane
fought right and left, but the awful odo
in the cage overcame him and he fell un
conscious.
A doctor who examined Croak say
that unless blood poisoning follows HI
will recover. His head is so swollen tha
the physician is unable to say whethe
his eyesight has been destroyed or not.
There were twenty dead rats on tn
cage floor. The men who rescued Croal
declare there must have been 200 in til
pack.
The sun., 1897-12-04
She Wanted q Shave.

An elderly woman named Llzzle
Howard, who was greatly under the IN
Auence of liquor, walked into barber
shop near Fourth and Poplar Streets
Yesterday afternoon, and seating her
self in a chair asked for a shave. Upon
heing refused she got up and attempted
to kiss a newly married man who was
living in another chair being shaved, and
wou]d have accomplished her purpose
hut f,r the barber. She then sat down
and cussed everybody in sight until the
n,tro] arrived, when she made great
effort to prevent the officers putting her
in the wagon.
The sun., 1897-12-04
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION,
vY,aer the New Rule Positions are
Much More Desirable Than Under
tho Old Regime.

Asn;rants for positions in the Post
Office Department will be examined to-
morrow in the Federal Building under
the Civil Service laws. There are about
25 people who have signitied their in
ention OF competing at this examina-
tion.
A point of considerable interest i'll con-
nection with positions under the Civil
Service Commission is that man en-
Moved under its provision cannot be
discharged at the whim of the local ap-
pointing power. Formerly when TOR
anv reason, political, religious or other
wise his services were dispensed with
there was no redress, as the reason given
was always "for the good the service"
Now this is changed and under the
rulings of an executive order, published
Ju,v p, 1897, amendatory to Rule 2, OF
the Civil Service regulations, as to ap-
nointing and discharging power, no en-
n,ove can be discharged without know
ing why.
The order is to the effect that no
employe ofany ofthe various departments
subject to Civil Service rules, who has
passed a competitive examination shall
be discharged summarily. If cause arises
which makes it necessary to discharge
him, the charge must be written IN
duplicate and one copy sent to the com,
mission and one to the employe against
whom such charges are made. Three
days are allowed in which to submit q
written defense; and charges, defense
and all evidence are weighed by the
Civil Service Commission.
This places position under the gov
ernment on much more secure basis
than formerly existed.
The sun., 1897-12-04
B(TFFAIO'S NEW GAS COMPANY
A New Organization With S3.OOO,OOO
CaDitaI to Absorb the Old.

BUFFALO, Dec. 3.-The articles OF i'll
corporation OF the Peoples Gas Conn
pany Of Buffalo will be filed in Albany
today. The new company will have Il
capital stock OF So 100000. The incor-
porators are wcll-known local capitalists
and business men. The Colonial Trust
Company Of New York, Of which Will
lam F. Sheclan is attorney and dlrcc-
tor, is also interested. The Peoples
Company will at once take up all Tie
stock OF the Queen City Gas Light Com.
pany, and will become the owners OF
the plant and other property OF the
QueHM CITY CNmpanN
The sun., 1897-12-04
THEY ARE GRATEFUL.
Commander Todd, Officers and Crew
Express Thanks.

IApfSsS b'"'"7
Mayor Henry c. McI"ar yesterday re-
ceiycd the following letter. which ex-
plains itself:
T.. S. WILMINGTON, THIRD RATE.
ASSAroLIs, Nd, Dec. 2, 1897.
Sir:-Nn behalf Of the officers
and cr.y of this vessel, ! de-
sire to extend to yourself, as the city's
municipal lead, and through you to all
of your good citizens, our warmest
thanks for the splendid civic and social
display of hospitality during our recent
visit to- Wilmington.
The navy has never seen, nor WI! 1t
probably ever again experience, such a
unaninou4 expression Of public good
sill; and. while we are all very CRATE
lul iorthis our gratitude extends further,
for I hul voice tie thanks Of the whole
Navy when speak for this ships COM
any.
regret my inability to thus express
our appreciation of this avalanche Of
kindncs. Of your people before leaving
your city, but our hurried departure
made it impossible. But, coming from
distance. it is none the less sincere,
assure vour honor. | am, sir, with
great respect, your obcdient servant,
c. G. ToDD, Commander L. 5. Navy
Commanding the Wilmington.
Hon. HENRY c. McLEAR, Mayor
City Of Wilmington, Del.
The sun., 1897-12-04
CI1RED A SPRAIN BY BAKING.
Humans leg Subjected to il Tenn
pcrature of 300 Degrees Fahr.

BERKELEY, Call, Dec. BE- B. Him
man, sophomore in the University Of
California, has had his leg baked in an
oven at a temperature of 800 degrees
Fahrenheit to cure sprain. That is IS
degrees higher than the temperature Of
boiling waterand twice the heat at which
meat is roasted ordinarily for the table
The sprain disappeared with wonder
iul rapidity. The injured limb was
treated in a specially prepared apparatus,
consisting OF copper cylinder, resting
on iron supports, with gas burner
underneath.
Humans leg was wrapped in absorb
cnt cotton and placed in the cylinder,
with nonconducting rubber bags closing
the interior, SO that the heat could not
escape. After three bakings the sprain
was cured.
The sun., 1897-12-04
Bride Is S;nOWDOllnd.

DENVER, Dec. 3.-Hemmed in on every
side by ava1anches of snow and ice, Ar
thur A. Roller and his bride, who was
Miss Laura EIiska Leet, are passing their
honeymoon at the Monte Cristo mine in
the Cascade Mountains Their provis-
ions are growing scarce.
The sun., 1897-12-04
Potato Corner Fails.

Denver, CoI.., Dee. 3--Thc farmers of
Colorado are disappointed at the failure
Of an attempt to corner the potato mar
kct.
The chief market for the crop has been
in Texas and Southern points. This
year, when it was reported that there
was 4 shortage in the Eastern crop, the
potato growers decided to raise the price
of the crop out Of sight. Today they are
trying to find a demand for the potatoes
and the railroads in Colorado that for
merly handled from thirty to forty car
loads day for five months Of the year,
find that traffic is gone.
The business has been captured by the
farmers OF Minnesota, who are now
supplying the South with all the tubers
they want at twenty cents per hundred
pounds less than the Colorado farmers.
Call and see G. G. De Vallingcr, at his
new any cozy place, sos! King street
where he will always have on hand the
best meats. Fancy cuts speciality. He
hopes to see all his old friends and many
new ones. q. {. DE NALLlNtiER,
II 4-l3t No. sos! King st
The sun., 1897-12-04
Steamer burned on Lake Huron.

HARRIsvILLE, MIcH., Dec. 2.-The
Steamer Egyptian from Cleveland to Mil
waukee, with cargo of coal, was burned
to the waters edge in Lake Huron, of
Sturgeon Point today. The Sturgeon
Point life saving crew rescued the
steamers crew by rowing about 30 miles
in weather nearly zero.
The sun., 1897-12-04
Duty on Net etherIands Sugar.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Dec. 2--Assistant
Secretary Howell this afternoon an
nounced that the Treasury Department
has decided that sugars imported from
the Netherlands, was subject to the
countervailing duty Of 81 on each two
hundred and twenty pounds.
The sun., 1897-12-04

Never before have we had such fine
collection of Pianos from all the best
makers and at such prices that most any
one can buy piano. See what you can
do at Robelen 4 Co.'s, no Market street,
before buving elsewhere
The sun., 1897-12-04
Solid Packed Butter.

Eggs.
Pennsylvania and near by."...."..24
Western, strictly fresh...........""23
Butter, firm and active; Eggs, firm.
Grain Movement.
Receipts at Philadelphia:-Wheat, 49,
O25; Corn, 10000; Oats, 10,502. Ship
ments from Philadelphia:- :--Wheat, 49,
3l9; Corn, 41,405; Oats, 1870. Re-
ceipts at Baltimore:-Wheat, 1O2, 1904 ;
Corn, 1928, 1888 ; Oats, 1888. Shipments
from Baltimore:-Wheat, $4,000; Corn,
AL, ,544; Oats, 81, ,153.
THE SUN. Read it.
The sun., 1897-12-04
Weather Probabilities.

Tomorrow promises to be stormy, with
changing winds
The sun., 1897-12-04
Eagle Graphophonrs-talk, sing, play
all instruments. Only $40. Robelen u
Co., 10 Market street.
Commerce and Finance.

Prices Of Flour were quotably unchang-
ed, though weak to sell. Buyers held
off, and only small lots changed hands
to satisfy actual wants. Feed was firm
under small supplies and fair demand
for choice stick. Hay was in moderate
supply, and desirable grades found a
good outlet at full prices Rye Straw
was quiet, with holders anxious to sell at
former rates. Refined Sugars were firm
and in good demand. Provisions sold in
jobbing way on basis of quotations.
Wheat ruled weak, under general spccu-
lative pressure to sell in all domestic
grain centres, and the call was &c. below
yesterdays final rates. Export demand
was light. Corn options left off on call
about the same as last evening, with a
fair inquiry from exporters, but there
was not much speculative disposition to
trade. Local car lots were quiet, with
moderate offerings at former rates. Oats
in car lots, were firm under moderate Of
ferings, but jobbers bought only fol
immediate requirements. Cotton was
unchanged
The sun., 1897-12-04
Butter and Eggs.

The following are the official whole
sale prices recorded to-day at the Phila-
dclphia Butter and Egg Board
The sun., 1897-12-04

Mayor Henry c. McIear yesterday re-
ceived the following letter, which ex-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-01-14

AS rule, spiders are quite harmless
10 man. but one or two foreign species
are capable of doing mischief. The
great, hairy spider Of the South Amer
lean pampas. for instance. has long.
black, sickle-shaped jaws, which infiict
severe wounds, and the effects OF the
poison are sometimes felt for many
years after the bite is given.
Bat an even more Objectionable spi-
der is found on the same-pampas. Ii
is very large. very active and of extra
ordinarily bad temper. 1t not only re-
sents any intrusion upon its domain,
but objects even to anyone looking over
the hedge. Men on horseback who ven-
tured to approach within ten feet of /,
have been pursued for thirty yards, the
spider keeping up with trotting horse
This irritable individual is called 1.-THE
king OF SPIDERS
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-01-14

browning triumph of the series being
"Chaucer's Poems" OF late years the
poet has announced himself a socialist
and his views are said to have debarred
him from succeeding to the poet lau-
reateship on Lord Tennyson's death.
His socialism, however. was not OF the
wild type. which associates with nihil-
lists, anarchists and the like, but arose
from a heartfelt desire to alleviate the
condition OF the working masses by
teaching them to help themselves. In
appearance MIR. Morris was a manly
looking man Of large proportions. with
an open face, massive leonine head
and bright, kindly eyes Like many
other English literary men, he chose
home in the suburbs OF London; one
of those old-fashioned red brick houses
along the Thames at Hammersmith, OF
which So few are left to-day. On one
side is his printing press, on the other
the little hall in which he used to lee.
ture. lie will be sadly missed.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-01-14
MARK YOUR WHEEL.
Here Is q Simple Method for Identifica-
ton II Your Bicycle Is Stolen.

Here Is a Simple Method for Identified
ton II Your Bicycle Is Stolen.
1t is always good plan for every
owner of bicycle to have a private
mark on his wheel. This has been
tried plenty of times, but in case Of
theft it is somehow always discovered
and obliterated. Now, however, it is
suggested that the machine be marked
by scraping an inch square Of the
enamel from some portion OF the
frame Of the machine. After all traces
of the enamel have been removed, ap-
ply coating of grease, and with a
pointed piece of steel dipped in car
bolic acid, draw the initials or private
mark through the grease. The acid
follows the marking of the steel point,
where the grease keeps it from spread
ing. After allowing the acid to eat
into the tubing, the grease can be
rubbed off, and the mark or initial
shows as plainly as if cut into the steel
framework. One coat of enamel will
completely hide all traces of the mark
Should any question as to the owner
ship of the wheel arise. the owner
could, by simply scratching off the
enamel which covered his mark, at once
prove his claim.