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The Press., 1897-07-29
Rattlesnake Prices.

Ratt1esnakes, live ones, are surpr1s- ingly cheap. For $4 you can purchase a fellow that will begin buzzing like a peanut vender's steam whistle as soon as he sees you and keep it up as long as you remain ill sight, while his slender black tongue darts ill and out like 8 sewing machine needle. For $17 you can buy a six footer whose bite would seem a reasonable excuse for drinking a whole keg of whisky at sitting. The astonishing feature of the rattlesnake trade, however, is that the snakes are cheaper dead than alive. A prepared skin the size of the $17 live rattler may be purchased for $5, although there is enough Of it to make two or three pocketboolls of the kind that sell for $25 apiece. New York Sun
The Press., 1897-07-29
Reasons Why Chamberlain COlic, ,ChOler

Reasons Why Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
 and DtarrhOea Remedy is the Best.
 1. Because it affords almost instant relief in case of pain in the stomach, collie and cholera morbus.
 2. Because it is the only remedy that never fails in the most severe cases of dysentery and diarrh1a.
 3. Because it is the only remedy that will cure chronic diarrh9a.
 4. Because it is the only remedy that will prevent bilious collie.
 5. Because it is the only remedy that will cure epidemical dysentory.
 6. Because 1t is the only remedy that can always be depended upon in cases of cholera infantum.
 '. Because it is the most prompt and most reliable medicine in use for bowel complaints.
 8. Because it produces no bad results. 9. Because it is pleasant and safe to take.
 10. Because 1t has saved the lives of more people than any other medicine in the world.
 The % and soc sizes for sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G.L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-07-29
A DREAMER.

He is a dreamer. Let him pass. He reads the writing in the grasA His seeing soul in rapture goes Beyond the beauty of the rose. He is dreamer, and doth know To sound the farthest depth of woe. His days are calm, majestic, free. He Is dreamer. Let him be- He is dreamer. All the day Blest visions find him on his way Past the far sunset and the light, Beyond the darkness and the night. He is dreamer. Godi To be Apostle of infnity
 And mirror truths translucent gAeaml He Is a dreamer. Let him dream. He is a dreamer. For all time His mind is married unto rhyme. Light that ne'er was on land or sea Hath blushed to him in poetry. He is dreamer, and hath caught Close to his heart hope, a thought. A hope of immortality. He is 0 dreamer. Let him be. He Is a dreamer. Lo, with thee His soul doth weep in sympathy. He is dreamer, and doth long To glad the world with happy song. He is a dreamer. In breath He dreams of love- and life and death. o man, o woman, lad and lass, He Is dreamerl Let him pass
 London Sun.
The Press., 1897-07-29
English Settles.

The ''genuine English settles" often offered in shops are viewed with discre- tion by travellers who have seen such belongings in old English farmhouses. On their native heath they arc of solid oak. fully five feet high and running quite across the great kitchens. They are black with time and are apt to be well seasoned with ham fat. The duty of the settle is fourfold. It is the fami- ly seat, and, as the bench part can be raised, ill the drawers beneath arc kept the family rags for weaving Above the seat is the family hatrack. The upright is double, and ill the recess thus formed the family bacon is hung, doors opening from behind into this cupboard. The dainty affairs we know as English set ties are toys compared to the actual thing. New York Post.
The Press., 1897-07-29
THE sHREW MOUSE.
Some Queer Expectations About a Harr
 less Little Animal.

less Little Animal.
 The shrcw, or shrcw mouse, us it is commonly called, is found ill nearly all parts of the world. It is distinguished by an elongated. pointed muzzle, small eyes, plantigrade, six toed feet and glands that secrete musky fluid. Al together it closely resembles a mouse, but it is really not related to the mouse family.
 When at home, it is either under a pile of rubbish or ill a hole which it has burrowed ill the earth. 1t is noctur- nal in it's habits, but perfectly harm less. yet at one time it was much dis liked and persecuted because 1t was thought to be dangerous, mischievous animal Among tho Italians the notion was prevalent that the bite of shrew was extremely poisonous. The French and the English believed that if n shrew ran over all animals foot the animal felt great pain and eventually became paralyzed. Hence if horse, a COW or a goat became a little stiff ill its limbs the foolish people at once declared it "shrew struck" and the poor shrews had to suffer ill consequence.
 Of course the "shrew struck" animal had to have something to cure it, so an ash tree was selected and a deep hole was bored into it's trunk. Then shrow was captured, put alive into tho holo, the hole was securely plugged and the innocent little animal was left to die of starvation.
 The ignoralst believed that, after such an act, the ash tree had power to cure "shrew struck" animals, and whenever an animal became inactive or a little numb in It's limbs Its owner hurried to the "shrew ash," cut switch from 1t and switched tho "shrew struck" beast. The smarting caused by the switching naturally made tho helpless animal move about as much as 1t possibly could, and in a short time it was pronounced cured. d.-Philadelphia Times
The Press., 1897-07-29
THE FOLDING BED.
1t Is Still an Object of Suspicion to Many
 Hotel Visitors.

1t Is Still an Object of Suspicion to Many
 Hotel Visitors.
 "l'm sorry, sir" said the polite young up town hotel clerk to the grum looking guest, "but haven't another room in the house tonight. If you could use this till morning, I'll fix you up right for tomorrow. But the induce ment persuasiveIy delivered failed to work and the grum looking man went away.
 When he had got over the threshold, the suave clerk smiled a sort of pensive smile and said: "You can't do any thing with these fellows. It beats the world how man will let his prejudices drive him out into the night to seek inferior accommodations. And yet this man looked like he knew better too" ;"
 "What was it dissatisfied himP"
 'Nothing in the world except that in the only room he'd have there was a folding bed. You see we are crowded now and there are but few vacant apart ments. He is crank on the subject of folding beds because ill modern times two or three human beings have been caught in them when they folded up inopportunely and had their lives crush ed out I pleaded with him that no such disaster could happen here, for nowadays folding beds are made with patent catches that absolutely prevent them from manslaughter. No matter how sorely a bed such as we have should yearn to close up on it's slumber- ing victim those catches forbid. I told him all this, but it had no effect"
 "Are most people imbued with this prejudice2"
 "Yes. I think majority of the tray cling public has that feeling, and do not believe the time will ever come when the folding bed will gain the full confidence, much less the affection, of the American people. ''-Washington POSE
The Press., 1897-07-29
WHAT TO DO.

There Is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great skidney 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 scaldng 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 the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bot tie and pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention The Press and scnd your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghampton, N. '. The proprietors of this paper guar antee the genuineness of this offer.
The Press., 1897-07-29
Rnnna Odd Wil1n

One of the oldest documents of the will kind known was that of Queen Aus trigilda, consort of King Goutram of Burgundy. The dying princess enjoined upon her husband to slay and bury ill the same grave with her the physicians who had attended her. Another will was that of husband who forbade his wife's marrying on pain of his returning to haunt her. This is quite different from that of woman who instructed her executors to seek out ''some nice, good pretty girl, " who would make an affectionate second wife to her spouse It is fact interesting ill this connec- tion that the first Napoleon actually be- queathed 10000 francs to a fellow named Cantillon, who had been tried for attempting the assassination of the Duke of Wellington. -Pittsburg Dis patch.
The Press., 1897-07-29
German Rulers.

The present ruler of Germany is Elm peror William II, who acceded to tho throne June 15, 1888, on the death of his father, Emperor Frederick. The German empire was the creation of Charlemagne ill 800. Since that time to the present emperor there havo been 60 rulers of various royal houses, the dis turbed condition of Germany for several hundred years and the political changes made by the wars of tho middle ages bringing first one and then another royal family into prominence.
The Press., 1897-07-29

GREAT TRIUMPH.-Instant relief and a permanent euro by the great remedy, Otto's Cure for Lung and throat diseases. Why will you iritate your throat and lungs with hacking cough when E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, w. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell x Jones, Staffordvllle, sole agents, will furnish you free sample bottle of this guaranteed remedy Its success is simply wonderful, as your druggist will tell you. Sample free, Large bottles h0c and 25c.
The Press., 1897-07-29

Mir. c. l.. Hasbrouck, a druggist at MendOn, Mich, says all of the good testi- monials that have been published by the manufacturers of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy could be duplicated in that town. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phil. lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-07-29
HOW TO FIND OuT.

Fill bottle or common glass with urine and let 1t stand twrnty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen 1t is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate, or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys nnd bladder are Out Of Order
The Press., 1897-07-29
shnlke Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease a powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet, and instantly takes the sting out of cornS and Duni0nS. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. AL ien's FoOt-Ease makes tight-ftting or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for sweating, call lOus, and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it tO-ddy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 25c in stamps Trial package FREE. Ad- dress Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Press., 1897-07-29

Hast summer one of our grand children was sick with a severe bowel trouble" ," says Mrs. E. G. Gregory, of Fredericks- town, Mo. "Our doctors remedy had failed, then we tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy, which gave very speedy relief" For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-07-29
Where the Trouble was.

''Brother,' said the minister, ''you should try to be content with what you have.
 ''I am,' said the brother. who had been grumbling. "It is what I ain't got that am dissatisfied about. "-Cincin- natl Enquirer.
The Press., 1897-07-29

John Griffin, of Zanesvllle, O., says "I never lived a day for thirty years with out suffering agony, until a 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., 1897-07-29
PortugaI's NIonarchs.

The present king of Portugal is Gar. los I. He ascended the throne Oct. 19, 1889. Portugal has had since 1895, when its independent existence began, 32 kings-10 of the house of Burgundy, of the house of Avis and 14 of tho present reigning house of Braganza.
The Press., 1897-07-29

You may hunt the world over and you will not find another medicine equal tO Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rh@a Remedy for bowel complaints. Ii is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale by w. w. LathrOp, Stafford Springs G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-07-29

There is an item going tho rounds of the press to the effect that the proper method to keep apples in winter Is to wrap them in old newspapers so as to ex- clude tho air. The newspaper r, however, must be one of which the subscription has been paid, otherwise dampness, resulting from what Is "dew'' may cause the fruit to spoil. Bristol PhR71G1.
The Press., 1897-07-29

"I crave but One Minute" Y" said the pub llc speaker i'll 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., 1897-07-29

Don't nauseate your stomach with teas and bitter herbs, but regulate your liver and sick headache by using those famous little pills known as De Witt's Little Ear ly Risers. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-07-29
Sure Test.

Mrs. Witherby-I wonder if l have got everything in this trunk?
 Witherby-Tho only way to tell is for me to lock it and strap it first. - London Fun
The Press., 1897-07-29

Burning, itching skin diseases instantly relieved by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, unequalled for cuts, bruises, burns. Ii heals without leaving scar. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-07-29

By aid of volcanic action 52 new is- lands have appeared during the present century, and 19 have disappeared-have been submerged.
The Press., 1897-07-29

It heals everything except a broken heart, may be said of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseases, cuts, burns, bruises, tetter, eczema and and all skin troubles, may be cured by it quickly and permanently. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-07-29

The present cent is composed of ninety five parts of copper, four of tin and one oi zinc.
The Press., 1897-07-29

The chief secret of oratorical success is In knowing just when to arrive at a conclusion.
The Press., 1897-07-29

ELECTRIC BITTERs.-E Bitters is a medicine suited for any season, but per haps more generally needed when the languid exhausted feeling prevails, when the livor is torpid and sluggish and the need of tonic and alternative Is felt. A prompt use of this medicine has often averted long and perhaps fatal bilious levers. No medicine will act more surely in counteracting and freeing the system from the malarial poison. Headache, In- digestion, Constipation, Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters. soc. and $1.OO per bottle, at E. K. Taft's Drug Store.
The Press., 1897-07-29
At the last census number of people described their religious faith on their census papers as dollars and cents.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION. - Catarrll "cures" in liquid form to be taken intern ally, usually contain Mercury or Iopide oi POtassa, or both which are injurious if too long taken. Catarrh is local, not a blood disease, caused by cold and damp weather. It starts in the nasal passages. Cold in the head, if repeatedly neglected, results in catarrh. Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure of these troubles and contains no mercury nor any injurious drug.
The Press., 1897-07-29

It Is estimated that on an average each cent in circulation changes hands eleven times week.
The Press., 1897-07-29

Vim, vigor and victory-these arc the characteristics of De Witt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for consti- patton, biliousness and all stomach and liver troubles. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1897-07-29
NOT EXACTLY A BABY.
How g Woman Played a Trick on a Cable
 Car Conductor.

How g Woman Played a Trick on a Cable Car Conductor.
 "John, dear, some one ought to speak to that woman. See, she's smoth"-
 I'm not running this road. Besides, it's probably her own kid. "
 "Well, I shall certainly inform the authorities. It's over 15 minutes that dear little thing hasn't had breath of air. Won't you call the police?"
 Of course this dialogue was furnished by husband and wife. Scene-A cable car bound down town. The character spoken of as "that woman" was a fe- male of uncertain age and decided stern- ness: She boarded the car at Fifty ninth street. In her arms she carried the "it" referred to man fashion as "the kid. Tenderly, almost to suffo- cation, the woman hugged her charge. Not even the end of it's tiny nose nor a wisp of baby hair peeped out from the folds of the long cloak The woman snuggled and cuddled the bundled child, and never an infantile vail or gasp for breath aroused the wondering pas sengers to action. When the car reach ed Thirty fourth street, "that woman, still hugging her bundle, left the car. The husband and wife followed. The car sped on.
 Safe on the sidewalk, the woman paused, shook the folds of the baby 8 cloak, and deposited on the pavement 8 long cared, wet nosed, watery eyed spaniel. That was all
 "Well, John, I'm beat, " said the wife.
 Sos the conductor and the compa- ny, ," responded John. ''She smuggled the beast and got tho best of the compa- ny. was smart enough to mind my own business Come on. ''-New York Sun.
The Press., 1897-07-29

Two Iowa school houses arc to have cyclone cellars.
The Press., 1897-07-29

After meals you should have simply @ feeling of comfort and satisfaction. You should not feel any special indications that digestion is going on. If you do,you have indigestion, which means not-diges- tion. This may be the beginning of so many dangerous diseases, that it is best to take it in hand at once and treat it with Shaker Digestive Cordial. And that Shaker Digestive Cordial helps digestion and cures indigestion. It does this by providing the digestive materials in which the sick stomach is wanting. It also tones up and strengthens the digestive organs and makes them perfectly healthy. This the rationale of it's method of cure, as the doctors would say, Sold by drug gists, price 10 cents to $1.O0 per bottle.
The Press., 1897-07-29

Seattle mills grind flour night and day for Japan.
The Press., 1897-07-29

"They don't make much fuss about it. '" We are speaking of De Witt's Little Early Risers, the famous littlo pills for consti- patton, biliousness, and all stomach and liver troubles. They never gripe. W.D. Henld
The Press., 1897-07-29

There is a timefor everything; and the time o attend to cold is when it 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. ". D. Heald
The Press., 1897-07-29

Mississippi has decided to have fine new capitol.
The Press., 1897-07-29

English doctors say railway journeying cures gout.
The Press., 1897-07-29
 Burning, itchin

California has new law protecting song-birds.
The Press., 1897-07-29

One who controls his will has his only real property we'll in hand.
The Press., 1897-07-29
Maryland Rice and Tobacco.

According to the Baltimore News, the farmers of Maryland are becoming in- terested in the movement for general cultivation Cf tobacco and for the intro duction of the raising of rice. In earlier days tobacco was grown throughout the state, but for the last half century it has been confined to the counties of southern Maryland. Rice has never been grown i'll the state, but the recent suc- cess with this crop i'll lower New Jersey has led many to think that 1t can be proftably taken up in Delaware and Maryland. The yield of rice is from 35 to 60 bushels an acre, and the net profit is said to be from $25 to $45 an acre.
 There Is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable For great many years doctors pro- nounced 1t a local disease, and prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it tncurable Sci ence has proven catarrh to be 8 constitutional disease, and therefore, requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney 6 Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the marKet. It is taken full. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address,
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o.
 gE Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Press., 1897-07-29

Conservative historians among the Chinese claim for their race an antiq- uity of at least 100000 years, while those whose estimates are a little wild" assert that the Chinese were the original inhabitants of the earth and that Chinese history goes back at least 900, ,OOO, 900 years. The government rec ords of China place the foundation of the empire at s5OO B. 0. and claim that 1t was established by Tohi, who, they assert, is the Noah mentioned in the book of GeneAs. B. O. 224O.
The Press., 1897-07-29

He who has learned how to adjust him. self to his surroundings is usually found at the head of his class.
The Press., 1897-07-29

lation in this country is estimated to be $1 600, ,OOO, ,OOO.
The Press., 1897-07-29

St. Louis is to have cripples' conven, tion. .... ..
The Press., 1897-07-29

On every quarter turned out the mint makes profit of about five cents. On every ton of pennies produced there Is a profit of over $1 200.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-21
TOO GOOD TO LOSE.

He was one OF the best drummers In the trade
and as he had Just returned from highly success
f,u trim on the road ne felt that. even II he did
not own the establishment. he was about the best
thing In IT, lie entered one OF the private offices
OF the firm sat down. put his feet on the desk anc
nrepared 10 enjoy n good cigar OF hgh-pricec
imported brand. He tilted his chair back against
the wall and watched with a lazy eye the blu
rings OF smoke from his cigar as they cured up
ward He had been seated long before an office
boy approached him and said:
Mr. Jackson. de- boss says dat you must take
your feet OF de desk an stop smokn In de Office
Go tell the boss 10 jump on the dock. replied
Jackson and the boy disappeared
A few minutes later the other member OF the
firm passed through the Office. and he. too sent
the ONCE boy 10 tell Jackson 10 stop smoking and
remove his feet from tho desk.
You tel him 10 take fyns trip 10 Europe.
said Jackson 10 the hoy:
The two members Of the firm held consultation
soon afterward and decided To dispense with the
further services OF the obnoxious drummer. Be-
fore taking final action in the matter, however.
they looked over the books and found that JACK
son had sold 100000 worth OF goods during tho
yea W,o, o,a ,acs.o, cav - vou,. asked the first
member of the Arm to the second
He told me to Jump OF the dock" replied the
second member. What did he say to your
HE told me to take flying trip To Europe" De-
clared the first member
Well. I'll tel, you what we'll do continued the
first member; you start for Europe tomorrow ana
I'll Jump on the DOCK. Let's do anything bas
don't let Jackson co.