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The Press., 1897-02-11
The Chicago g GrOcery's s
 WEEKLY PRICES.

E8-It will pay you to read them if you have't got money to burn.
 21 lbs. Fine Granulated Sugar, $1.O0 g lbs. Coffee Sugar, LOO 1 lb. Good Coffee, 25c lb. Best Coffee, 35c bbl. Best Haxall Flour, 5.25 A few 3-gal. Pump Oil Cans, each, 6Oc 20 lbs. Fine Table Salt, 15c dog. 3-lb. cans Fine Table Peaches, 1.20 2-lb. cans Corned Beef, soc lb. Best Oyster Crackers, 7c 1 can Finest Marrow Peas, 100 Best Flint Lamp Chimneys, No. A, 5c Best Flint Lamp Chimneys, No. B, Sc cans Clans, Little Necks, 25c Greens, Dandelion and Spinach, 200 30 bars Star Soap, 100 24 bars Welcome Soap, 100 30 bars Lenox Soap, 100 28 bars Oak Leaf Soap, 100 dog Shore Mackerel, fine, 18c Salmon Trout, fine, per lb., Sc Best Cucumber Pickles, per gal, 23c cans Condensed Milk, 25c 3 packages Best Mince Meat, 25c II lbs. Tody Tobacco, 25c bottle Prime Worcestershire Sauce, 1Oc at. bottle Pure Maple Syrup, 25c CHICAGO GROCERY,
 STAFFORD SPRINGS.
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The fifteenth annual meeting of the Union Ex-Prisoners of War association of Connecticut will be held at the Grand Army hall Cheney building, 3S2 Main St., Hartford, at 1O:SO A. M., Monday, Feb ruarv 22nd.
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Three weeks from to-day Major Me Kinley will be inaugurated, and the cabi- net tangle is not entirely strengthened out yet. Congress has large amount of un- finished business to finish up before that @tr,a
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Fewer accidents in proportion to num- Der of passengers carried occur by elevator traffic than by any other means of convey ance, and of those that do occur the most are from getting on or of the car while it is in motion. It is estimated that the elevators of New York and Brooklyn carry l. .OO0, ,O00 passengers daily.
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MONsON.

Miss Hattie A. Converse, of Stafford, has been at Lester Stebbins' for the past seven weeks.
 One of Lester Stebbins' colts dropped dead in his stable a short time ago.
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The only paper inc Press is clubbed with is the semi-weekly Hartford Cour- ant. The price for the two papers com bined for one year is $2.15.
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ELLINGTON.

Preaching at Crystal Lake next Sunday at 1O.45 a. m., by Elder A. Morse. Pray. CT and praise service at p. m., if not stormy
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nIsTRIoT OF STAFFORD, .ss.. Pro

ABSTRACT OF STAFFORD, ass. Pro- 4V bate Court, February 11th, A. D. 1897
 Estate of Philo Walker, late of Brookfield, Mass. deceased. {e1.-T = ,, Upon the application of Julia Ann walker. pray. ing that an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament Of Said Phil0 Walker, deceased, may be proved approved al- lowed and admitted to probate, as per applica- tton on file more fully appears, 1t is
 OrdeTed-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate once in Gtamord, in said district, on the 18th day Of February, "A. D. 1S07 at Il o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of 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 town of Stafford, in said district. 5 5
 MARCUS B.. FISK Judge.
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The large barn owned by Thomas Porter near the Nathan Hale place, about three miles from Willimantic, on the road to South Coventry, was completely des- troyed by fire between and 10 o'clock Tuesday evening, together with all con- tents, including 23 head of cattle. The barn itself was valued at $6,000. It was built seven years ago and had many modern improvements. The fire is be- heved to have been set by Swede, whom Mir. Porter discharged from his employ several weeks ago, and who said that he would ''get even." Although MT. Porter's house is but 8 few rods from the barn, neither he or any other member of family knew of the fire until they were awakened by 8 neighbor, when 1t was too late to save anything. Three COWS were rescued from shed adjoining the barn.
 Representative Back of Union, who introducen the bill for an attorney-gen- eral, assures "The Courant" that he did this on his own responsibility without consultation with others and not at any one's request. It is 8 meIe coincidence that the bill appeared just after the fail ure of the attempt to root Mir. Robins out of his place as counsel to Treasurer Grosvenor. MT. Back has been trying to figure up the legal expense of the various departments at the Capitol and he reck- ons them at $18OOO to $3O,00O year, with the returns not all in. He believes that an atto1ney-g general would be able to do all the work and that the state would save largely. He Is entirely sim cere in his proposal and the only axe he has to grind belongs to the state of Con- necticut. Mir. Back entirely agrees with 'The Courant" that the new official, if the place is created, should not be the conservator of the state attorneys and should not be an officer, attorney of stock holder of any corporation paying taxes to the state. There are two sides to the proposal. The wrong man in the place could make very bad mess of it. The wrong man anywhere is a failure, but here he'd have large opportunity. More. over, there is something inthe claim that the responsible head of department should have the choosing of his legal ad- wiser. On the other side, is the spectacle of the scandalous increase in legal fees under the gilded dome and the attempt to make the positions there part of the biennial plunder to be distributed at the dictum of outsiders. <
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Married.

Holyoke, 4th, by Rev. MT. Reed, James R. Goodrich, of Hartford, and Miss Lizzie, daughter of w. 0. Judd.
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Smith & Murray,
Dress Goods.

A choice collection of new and fashionable Dress Goods-the pro ductions of the foremost manufac- turers of Europe and America is now displayed on our counters inviting your inspection.
 The styles and general charac- ter of the different materials excel anything heretofore shown by us. Each class of goods being in linn ited quantity insures a choice as exclusive as possible.
 Watch our future advertise ments for detailed description of goods and prices.
 Rear of main st oIY.
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The senate voted Monday to consider the arbitration treaty behind closed doors. The discussion on the subject took place in secret session, but the substantial facts were very quickly made known. The decision is in the interest of prompt act ion, and there is now some prospect that the treaty will be ratified before the close of the present session of congress.
The Press., 1897-02-11

THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore ex- 1 isting between j. T. Richard and J. D. Armstrong, under the firm name of Richard & Armstrong, proprietOTs of the Central Market, is this day dissolved by mutual agreement. J. D. Armstrong is authorized to collect all bills and pay all debts of the old firm ending this date The meat business will be continued by J. D. Armstrong as sole proprietor.
 Stafrord Springs, conn, Feb 1, 1897. sw
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Fourth floor, take elevator
Bargains in the Basement,

Saturday we started selling Enamel Ware at prices much be- low those prevailing. It will con tinue all this week.
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The United States civil service com mission has ordered that an examination be held by it's local board in Hartford on Saturday, March 20, at 9 a. m., for the grades of clerk, deputy collector, store keeper, gauger, storekeeper- -gauger and messenger, in the internal revenue service. Only citizens of the United States can be examined. The age limitations for all the above grades is 2l years. No appli- cations will be accepted unless filed with the undersigned, on the proper blanks, before the hour of closing business on Monday. March 1. Application blanks and information relative to the duties and salaries of the different positions may be had of Joseph Mairson, secretary of the board of examiners.
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Peter Farrell, who shot Miss Hannah Burke on Main street, Springfield, Mass. November 16, has been bound over, under $8.OOO bonds, for assault with intent to kill. The hearing has been delayed awaiting developments in Miss Burke's condition. The doctors say that she will die in less than year, from quick con- sumption, caused by one of the shots passing through the lung.
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John Addison Porter, proprietor and 1ected for the important and responsible position of private secretary to President Mckinley. MT. Porter had been endorsed by the entire Connecticut delegation for the appointment of minister to Italy.
 The news of his appointment as secretary to the president was pleasant surprise to the delegation. MT. Porter is we'll qualified for the position, and the honor to himself and Connecticut is very pleas ing to his many friends.
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It Is understood among the Massachu- setts members of Congress that Albert Halstead, the editor of the Springfield Union, will be a candidate for good place in the consular service. He served on Gov. McKinley's staff, and this fact, with the strong political connections of his father, is expected to commend him strongly to the new administration.
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VIVIAN rED.-Farm Wagon. one-horse, w light running, little worn or new. Car riags.-2-seat, top and curtains, and must be in 1rSf-.lass condition. Chfckens-any of good egg breeds, mixed or full bloodI. Harness-2- horse carriage set, and 2-hnrse work set, with breechings. must be in excell> mt condition.
 Looking for bargains. Address with particu- lars. and location of your place,
 F. E. FARRELL. Box 2l, Somers, Conn.
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Central Vermont Railroad (N. L. N. division l-trains leave:
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watch in the night. These sudden visi- tations forcibly and painfully illustrate the truth of those lines of Heber:
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UTANTED-Ten Cords Hickory Butts, w c. o. D. c. s. AMIDON, K. Wilmington.

EOUND-A Pair of Spectacles, which the owner may have by calling at The Press office and paving charges.
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NOTICE. The partnership haretofore IN existing between w. V. Odell and J. W. Jones' under the firm name of Ode1 Jones, Is this day dissolved by mutual agreement. w. V; debts of the old firm ending this date. The business will be continued by w. V. Odell as sole proprietor.
 Staffordville, Conn, Feb. 1, I9.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
OFFICERS EL ECTED.

The following officers were elected
for six months at nesting OF Diamond
Council, Jr. .. U. a. NJ, Monday /:
Junior Past Councillor. George W.
Taylor, Councillor, j. W. o. Mills ;
Vice Councillor, Tolson Bedwell: Re-
coruing Secretary, r. @. Montgomery /;
Financial Secretary, A. b. StaytOn /;
Treasurer, #. p. Grantham; Assistant
Recording Secretary, John A. Smith ;
Conductor, Clinton II. Foulk: Warden,
L. Boulden; Inside Sentinel. W. 2.
Kirk; Outside Sentinel, j. N. Andrews; !;
Trustees, j. e.. Mendenhall and George
W. Taylor. After the meeting refresh
ment we're served and the members had
thoroughly enjoyable time.
Wilmington and lirandyvine Coun
oil, Order of American MechanicH. held
it's annual meeting Monday evening and
elected the following officers for the
ensuing term: c., Edward Horne; v.
O., j. W. Sharp; r. s., a. B. Cross
grove; F. S., George W. Chandler; T..
John Walker, Jr. ; l.. d. W. Eliason
L., r. b. Craig; |. p, j. 2. Jester
o. p, GeurRe W. jackson; trustees,
j. P. Jester. I. B. Craig and Richard
Heritage Representatives TO State
Council, Richard Heritage and L. b.
Craig. The next annual session of
State Council will be held Milton.
at the semi annual election of officers
of Washington Lodge, No. j, X. of p,
Monday, the following officers were
elected: @. e.. Frank Woollay; V. G.,
George A. Roberts; U. Of W., Samuel
+. Marshall; U. of A.. II. g. Conrad
II. G. Jacob Cramer; o. G.. Louis
] Burkowits.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
STATUE OF GENERAL LOGAN.

Governor Tunnel, HIS star and Members
of the Delaware National Guard Invited
TO Attend the UnveiliDE, in Chicago on
July e2d. y
Special correspondence of gazette and journal
Chicago. june q. --Gov. Tunnel and
the Delaware National Guard are ex-
peeted TO attend the uuyeiling OF the
equestrian statue of Gen. John A.
Logan on the lake front in this city,
July 22d. Formal Invitations will he
sent to the Governor during next week,
The ceremonies will be on a very
elaborate scale. President Mckinley and
his cabinet and the Governors of IA
States have already signifed thoir
intention OF being present.
Hon. W. II. Harper. chairman on
the COMMITTEES on arrangements, re-
Gently sent the following communica-
tion TO Gov. Tunnel:
ION July 22d next the equestrian
statue OF Gen. John A. Lognn. erected
by the State of Illinois. will be un-
vsiled on the lake front in this city.
The craftsmanship and patriotism OF
Gen. Logan were as wide as his country
and render his memory dear to all our
people. The commission. therefore,
feel that the unveiline ceremonies
should rise above locality, and partake
of the character of national celebra-
tion. With this end in view the com
missioners are arranging programme
OF ceremonies fitting the occasion, and
will invite TO be present the President
of the United States and his cabinet,
justices of the Supreme Court, mem.
hers of the United States Senate and
ex x.SenHtDra who served with Gen.
Logan. Governors Of all the States ano
their stats and National Guards, mem
bers of Congress, members OF thu
| Illinois supreme court, Senators anc
Representative in the present Illinois
Legislature, diplomatic Representatives
of forcing nations, men distinguished
in civil life or for military service il
either the Confederate or United Statei
Army during the Civil War, and the
general public.
"lnformal assurance has been River
that tho President and part Of his cabi
net will attend.
Central Passenger ASSOCIATION ha
made rate for the public vt one far
for the round trip, aud one cent mil,
for the military, G.. A. r. Posts ant
bands.
"You and your staf and the Nationa
Guard Of your Stats are most cordial!
invited to be present and participate
in the dedication ceremonies.
Formal invitations will be sent 20,
as soon as same are ready for mailing
The committee will thank you TO sig
nifty at your earliest convenience wha
action you may take in this matter ant
II you accept this invitation to motif
about how many will accompany you.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
YOUNG WONAN'S Sad PLlGHT
Sick and Homeless, and Mo-
body Would Receive Her.
DRIVEN FROM PLACE TO PLACE
Had to Spend Last Evening in
a Box Car.
A DisgracefuI Circumstance at Dover-A
Negress Suffering From Diphtheria Denied
Admission 10 the Aimshouse and Com
pelied to sleep on Berry Crates.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Dover, June 2S. "a circumstance
which occurred here last night has
created disgustland resentment against
the Board OF Health.
About 6 O'Clock Station Agent Sir
man discovered colored woman. Carrie
Burton, 10 the clubhouse connected with
the station. He at once notified John
s. Collins, mayor OF the town, who in
turn notified the Board Of Health. The
boards physician Dr. Thomas @.
Frame, with the chief Of police, Philip
S. Hurd, had the woman removed to a
dwelling on the west side of the rail
road. beyond the town limits. The
dwelling is occupied by colored
couple. The man admitted the sufferer,
but when his wife returned from church
she drove her from the house. She
latter returned to tho vicinity of the
station, and Agent Sirman informed
her that she could not remain on the
railroad property. She then left and
walked to a nearby business establish
ment. The chief OF police shortly after
wards appeared audi under instructions
from the Board OF Health. took her to
box car, sidetraqked near the fair
grounds, where shd remained during
the night without any medical attend
ance whatever. F
Investigation disclosed the fast that
the Burton woman applied to DIR.
Downs, physician in whose house
her mother is employed, for medical
attendance several days ago. The
doctor diagnosed her disease as diph-
iberia. and at once notified the Board
of Health. At the time of her visit tc
Dir. Downs, it is stated, she was in q
serious condition. II has also trans
pired that ON Saturday the woman ap
piled for admission to the Kent count,
almshouse, near Wyoming. but wat
refused because she had no certificat,
from the Board Of Health. although she
possessed the necessary document from
the attending phys:cian.
When put in the car last night thu
sufferer demurred. saying that she wa
afraid of beinR molested by tramps
but consented to remain when assured
that she would not be harmed. He
bed consisted of three berry crates.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
Death Of yviiIian, ). stamrn.

William S. Stamni, whose '-death oc'
CURED in Philadephia on Sunday, was
retired officer of,%the United States
Navy, having been. chief engineer in
that department OF the Government.
He was born in Pennsylvania December
LIST, 1926. At the beginning OF 1851,
when he entered the naval service as a
third assistant engineer, he was a resi-
dent OF delaware, and two years later.
IN May, be was promoted to the rank
OF second assistant engineer. His pro-
motion to the position OF first assistant
engineer came in the same month four
years later. In July, 1861. he became
a chief engineer. In 1857 the deceased
was on special duty in fitting out the
frigate Niagara, which was used the
following year in laying tho Atlantic
telegraph cable. In the latter work
Engineer Stamm was engaged, aud, as a
token of his energy and igenuity, he
was presented with gold msdal by the
New York Chamber Of Commerce.
During the latter part of the war he
was made superintendent of repairs OF
the iron clad feet off Charleston bar
Dor. From 1881 to 1854 he was feet
engineer OF the European station. In
December 1887, at the age Of 81 years,
he was placed on the retired list,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
LOCaL RRERIrI rs.

There were 30 deaths. II births and
IL marriages 10 this city last week.
Harry Davis of No. 1ll5 Marsh road
fell on Saturday and broke his arm.
Annie Jeifsris died at the almshouse
on Saturday afternoon, aged c. years.
The Park Athletic Club will play the
Townsend team at Augustine Park on
July 22d.
Ben Sentmau of Deadwood,
COL, former resident of this city, ii
visiting here.
Miss Jennis Harper Of Fort Wayne
Ind,.. ia the guest of Miss Bertha
Jackson at Hockessin.
Mrs. Anna E. Filter OF Baltimore il
the guest of her sister. Mrs. George p.
Hobbs. of this city for few weeks.
Mrs. Thomas jackson and family oil
Fort Wayne, Ind, are occupying fol
the summer Sunset Cottage at Hook
essin.
John Williams of Cleveland. O., fel
at Seventh street and Railroad avenue
on Saturday night and broke his leg.
He was taken to the Delaware Hospital.
Charles Brown of No. Ais Taylor
street fell into box of lime at Nintt
and Lombard streets on Sunday nigh
and was burned about the head ane
neck.
While at work in the yards of th,
Harlan g. Hollingsworth Go. Monday
Terrence Campbell was struck in the
mouth by plank apd had several teett
loosened, besides being otherwise hurt
A woman living in Christiana hun
dred informed Chief of Police Dolan on
Saturday night that she bad beer
offended by the remarks OF some younl
men in front of an uptown cigar store
and Immediately the chief issued al
order to the men on the street to kssJ
! the pavements clear Of loafers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
AN OFFICERS BRAVERY.
Patroiman RaIston's Great Work in Con

Patroiman RaIston's Great Work In Con-
nectiou with an Assault and Robbery.
Patrolman Matthew @. Ralston, who
doee duty in tho tough coast district.
Monday afternoon earned the title of
lone Of the hravest, - and Chief Dolan
will recommend to the Board OF Police
Commissioners that he be given a mark
OF merit.
Richard Mcclure. who lives near
Beaver Valley, Pa. came to the city,
and while at the City Hotel, on Front
street between Shipley and Orange, had
a rough experience. lie went to the
hotel yard. and was followed by two
men, who brutally assaulted him and
robbed him of SIS. AS coon as he re-
covered from the shock the case was re-
ported to Officer Ralstou, and in short
time the officer tracked john Hanni-
gan, whom he had suspected, to a
saloon on Shipley street above Front
Upon entering the saloon the officer
alleges that be saw Hannigan. throw
$40 behind the bar. This the officer
took charge of and Immediately placed
Hannigan under arrest. The prisoner
was taken to the patrol box at Front
and Market street and the patrol wagon
summoned, and few minutes 4ater
Ralston had also arrested John Coates.
who. he had learned, had been with
| Hannipan,g
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
ORDAINED PaI EST.
The Rev. Joseph A. flsnn Raised to Ib
High Office in st, Patrick's Church.

The Rev. Joseph A. Flynn Raised to That
High ONCE in st. Patrick's Church.
The solemn and impressive service Of
ordination TO the priesthood took place
in st. Patrick's r. g. Church. Fif-
teenth and King streets. on Tuesday,
when the Rev. Joseph A. Flynn,
brother OF the Rev. DIR. d. j. Flynn.
was raised to that Office by the Rt
Rev. John James Monaghan, bishop of
the diocese of Wilmington. The Rev.
DIR. Flynn was assistant priest 10 the
bishop during the ordination services
proper, at the conclusion of which he
was assistant TO his brother during the
remainder of the ceremonies. The Rev.
Fathers Hughes of Galena. Md, and
McSweeney of Chestertvwn we're assist
ants to the bishop.
Besides the priests already mentioned
there were present the Reys. +. Dona-
ghy. r. f. McAran of New York,
James Monaghan, Louisville: L. j..
Brady. New Castle; II. j. Connolly,
Ashland; J. D. Carey, P. Hugo, D. S.
b. and George L. OFT.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-01
q z ssrgeant and :, for coal to George "

Bush 4 Sons Co.
On the Recommendation of the fuel
committee Robert Webb was reap
pointed page at the board room at sal
ary Of s75 year. and Mrs. Hammer
was appointed to clean the board room
at a salary OF $50 a'yenr.
The printing committee 7uthor-
lied 10 have 200 copies of T. list OF
committees printed.
On motion Of DR.. Shortlidge the com
mittes on bookH was authorized to ad'
vertise for proposals for books and sta
tionery for the coming year.
The officers uf the board we're author
izsd to draw on City Council for the
July appropriation.
After adjournment members and
newHpaper men enjoyed the hospitality
of President Baird, Secretary Bartram
and Superintendent Harlan. A table
which bad been set in the board room,
was adorned with handsome banquet
lamps. In addition to members OF the
board. former Secretary l.. b. Jones
and Principal A. II. Berlin wero pres
ent. Upon being called upon Mr.. Jones
made felicitous speech. in which be
spoke of the courteousness and kind
ness of the members to him during his
eight years of service and expressed
himsnlf as very happy to turn over the
board to a man Of the ability and ex-
perience OF his successor.
Senator John Pyle discussed the un.
equal distribution Of the State school
fund and thought more equitable dis
tributiun might be secured under the
new Constitution.
Principal A. Ii. Berlin urged the de-
sirapilty Of the appointment of two
more teachers at tine High School.
Superintendent Harlan expi essea hii
qualification at being re-. elected ano
felt that an excelsnt years work would
be done. Remarks we're also male by
Col. Leitch, s.. II. Baynard. DAME
Ross and President Baird.