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The Press., 1897-04-08
ROCKVILLE.

Patrick H. Herman, 42, died Sunday evening after long illness. He was en- gagged in the meat business on Market street 28 years. He gave up business two yeaIs ago on account of ill-health. The funeral was attended from St. Bern ards Roman Catholic church Tuesday morning at o'clock.
 The county home for children at Vernon Center has been crowded with children all winter, having the largest number ot inmates in it's history. There are now 43 children at the home and at one time there were AZ. Hebron has furnished the largest number of children, with Vernon and Somers next.
 Lydia, wife of Mark Hook, died at her home in Worcester Saturday, aged 58 She lived in Rockville many years and leaves one son and four daughters, the oldest being the wife of Ex-Postmastel George w. Randall of Rockville The funeral was held at her home in Worces- ter Tuesday afternoon.
 A. H. CIossley has secured position as travelling salesman for the Eigrine shirt company of New York and will travel through the west.
The Press., 1897-04-08

One of the historic hands at whist was once held by the Duke of Cumberland-a hand which at first glance seemed to be unbeatable, but which did not take a trick. The duke held ace, king, queen and knave in one plain suit ;ace, king and queen in another ace and king in the third while in trumps he held king, knave nine and seven (of clubs) yet with this perfectly magnificent hand and the lead, leading also quite correctly, he did not make 8 single trick.
 This seems incredible, but the solution of the problem is readily seen by the following facts: The four trumps lying just over those held by the duke of Cum berland-viz., the ace, queen ten and eight-were on his left, with nine diamonds while on his right hand were i've small trumps. He led a trump, which was taken, on his left, and diamond led trumped on his right. Another trump was led through him, which was similarly taken, and another diamond led, which was also trumped on his right.
 Another trump led through the duke caused his last trump but one to fall the last was then extracted by the player on his left. The duke had now no diamonds that being the suit of which he had held only the ace and king. Then the diamonds on his left were as good as trumps and made all the remaining tricks.
The Press., 1897-04-08

Springfield Republican: King Georges close family connections with many Euro pesn courts impels some speculation as to the help he may derive from these person al sources. The list of his royal connect ions Is indeed striking. One sister is the mother of the czar of Russia, another is the princess of Wales; and his daughter in law is sister of the German emperor. But the time is long since past when family connections in royal circles can effect much the politics of Europe. The people are very jealous of being ruled through such influences and no sovereign would dare to yield to family persuasions If they were in the least opposed to the interests" of his country. The mother of the German emperor Is daughter of Queen Victoria, but that see4-s to have not the slightest effect upon the relations of England and Germany. Napoleon married daughter of the Austrian en- peror, but 1t had no effect upon the course of Austria in the wars that followed. The politics of the world have run far beyond the control or the personal wishes oi royal families.
The Press., 1897-04-08
RR.TMFTETD

MT. and Mrs. A. H. w. Simpson o Northam pton assumed charge ofthe aims house April 1, succeeding MT. and Mrs. McKlnstry, resigned. MT. and Mrs. McKinstry have had the care of the alms- house seven years, and have given good satisfaction. Last week Tuesday evening they were surprised by visit from 2 large number of friends, who called to ex press regret at their departure. The visit ors left tokens of their friendship in the forms of two large chairs. Mir. and Mrs McKinstry will return to Southbridge, their former home.
 Mrs. Lucella Stacy, 62, widow of the late Richard Stacy died at the home of J L. Chaffee at Brimfield last week Friday morning. Mrs. Stacy's home was in Monson. She was visiting the family oi Mr. Chaffee when she was taken i'll three weeks ago with pneumonia. The funeral was held at the residence of MT. Chaffee Saturday afternoon at o'clock, the burial being In MOnson.
The Press., 1897-04-08

Tho Connecticut supreme court has de- eided on the great point of the degree of servitude to which a trolly road subjects the land adjacent to the highway over which 1t passes. The court divides three to two, the majority holding that the trolly road is not in itself an additional servitude, but may become such by abuse. The landowner must prove a case ot abuse or real damage before he can re- cover damages. Chief Justice Andrews and Judge Hammersly hold that the line in the public highway does unqualifiedly impose an additional servitude. This last is the position of the Pennsylvania supreme court. The majority Connecticut judgment is practically in line with that of the Massachusetts supreme court re- gently rendered.
The Press., 1897-04-08

The fifty-seventh annual session of the New England Southern Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, will convene at South Manchester next Wednesday, April 14th. Following Is the program {:
 Tuesday, April 13th.-73O p. m., Ep- worth League anniversary. Speaker, Robert R. Doherty, Ph. D.
 Wednesday.-9 a. m., Holy Communion administered by Bishop John P. Newman. Business sessions will be held each day from g 8. m. to 12 m.; 2.15 p. m., mis- sionary sermon by Rev. John L. Pitner ]; 7.30 p. m., anniversaries of the Freed mems Aid and Southern Education soci- eties-speakers, F. D. Blakeslee, D. D., and J. W. Hamilton, D. D.
 Thursday.-2.15 p. m., literary address speaker, Prof. T. c. Winchester, of Wesleyan university; 2.15 p. m., Wo- mans Foreign Missionary society-speak- CT, Rev. Edwin H. Richards, superintend- ent of East African missions; 7.30 p. m., temperance anniversary speaker, Rev. c. H. Wood, D. D.
 Friday. 15 p. m., The Church and Social Problems-speakers, Rev. R. E. Schuh, and R. F. Raymond, Esq: 9. 15 p. m., Woman's Home Missionary society speaker, Mrs. Clinton B. Fisk; 7.3O p.m., Conference Home Missions speaker, Rev. W. G. Puddefoot, of the Cong1 ega- tional Home Missionary society.
 O speakers, Rev. W. H. Butler and Rev. Manley s. Hard.
 Sunday.-9 a. m., Love-feast; 10.3O a. m., sermon by Bishop John F. Newman; ; 8 p. m., memorial service, ordination of deacons and elders, and consecration of deaconesses; 7.30 p. m., missionary meet ing-speaker, Rev. W. T. Smith, D. D.
 After Sunday the conference will hold sessions morning, afternoon and evening, until it's business is completed, probably closing Monday evening.
The Press., 1897-04-08

The old Gilmore Opera House block, In Springfield, was burned out Monday night. The fire started on the stage, and was first discovered about 11.30, when it had attained big headway. A number of people who roomed in the building had very narrow escapes from death by suffo- cation. The loss will be about $75 ,OOO. The front of the building was not dam- aged. Taylor's music house will suffer a loss of $1O,OO0, and other occupants oi the block lost heavily
The Press., 1897-04-08

The Connecticut legislature failing to appreciate Dr. Henry Barnard's work as the organizer of Connecticut's present public school system, the Hartford Cour- ant starts popular subscription for pr. Barnard, and heads the list with $10O. About $500 has thus far been subscribed. It is hoped to exceed or equal the amount of 4,OOO, which the general assembly de- clined to appropriate.
The Press., 1897-04-08

Ladies fine correspondence station cry at The Press office. Boston Linen and Bond, in white, cream, tints and various finishes. Also Chinese Linen, Old Be1k- shire Linen, and Damask Linen. We carry large assortment, and can give you almost anything you want at The Press office
The Press., 1897-04-08
nIsTRICT OF HOLLAND. ss. Pro.

AI UdUU CUUTU, A ApIII ITII, I0J1. Estate of Dexter H. Robbins late of Willing ton, in said distiict, deceased
 Upon the application of AlonzoG Rosebrooks. administrator, praying that an order may be granted for liberty to Sell all the real estate be- longing to said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Holland in said district. on the 14th day Of April A. D. 1897, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon Of said day and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting 8 copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of W1llington in said district
 VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
The Press., 1897-04-08
DISTRICT OF COVENTRY, ss. Pro- | y hate CnllTt Anril A

\ ND IhICI I UT OOV HIN R SS. Pro. 1J bate Court, April 1st, A. D. 1897.
 Estate of Dwight c. Eaton, late of Coventry in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Martin Parker, pray ing that letters of administration may be grant ed on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Coventry, in said District, on the 10th day of April, A. D. 1897 at 9 o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing this order once in a newspaper published in Stafford, Conn.,. having circulation in said district and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Coventry, in said District, at least six days before the day of saG hearing. JOHN ISLAM, Judge
The Press., 1897-04-08
FERTTLIzER&

l shall keep for sale Fine Ground Bone anG High Grade Fertilizers, for all crops, and sell for Cash at prices lower than ever. I keep Fine Sea Shells for Poultry. A few cords Of Seasoned Wood for sale. Tenement to rent to small family.
 JOHN A. FOSTER. 2m1 STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONN.,
The Press., 1897-04-08
THE WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK

Is universally acknowledged the best al purpose Fowl that exists, and I have two yerds as good as any In America-males and females not related Eggs for matching, 50 cents per 13 when taken at the house-S1 per 13 when packed for shipping. A. H. SIMONDS, Stafford.
The Press., 1897-04-08
VO All Interested in Fertilizers-
FoR S AT,T

FARM OF THE LATE LUCIUs BLODGETT, situated in the northern part of Stafford, 26 miles from Stafford Hollow, 1K miles from rail- road, consisting of House. 9 Barns Shed and Cider Mill, and other out-buildings, with 23O acres in home farm. containing a large amount of Wood and Timber. Also 50 acres of Wood and Sprout Land, situated l. < miles from Stafford Hollow. ARTHUR L. BLODGETT
 +4w2 Stafford, Conn.
The Press., 1897-04-08
Died.

Wilmington, 1st, Selden Snow, 62, of West Stafford.
 Stafford Springs, 9th, Henry Cleworth, 77, of West Ashford.
 Holland (Buff Cap), 9th, Mrs. Ann Sor- ensen, 76.
 Stafford Springs, Sd, Mrs. Emily bio, 30. Stafford, 7th, Mrs. Sarah Colburn, TO-. widow of William Colburn.
The Press., 1897-04-08
Born.

Palmer, Mass, 3d, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Geo. E. Buck.
 Westford, 4th, son to Mir. and Mrs. Valmore Pulsipher.
The Press., 1897-04-08
NoTTGE,

We have on hand large stock of all kinds of Grass Seeds, Fertilizers, Pure Bone and Choice Seed Oats for Spring trade, all of which we will sell at bottom prices
 After April 1st my store on Main street will be open evenings only until further notice. Mill will be open at all times during the day. All orders left at w. G. Ellis store will have prompt attention as usual.
 have two or three Tenements to rent.
 4W52 E. c. DENNIS.
The Press., 1897-04-08
WATCH THE
WATCH THE Stormer, at $50,

A Wheel that the man ufaCturers guarantee to be made of first-cIass material, seamless tub ing, tool steel bearings, and the best of skilled labor used in it's con- struction. We have them in Ladies' and Gents styles, and can also fur nish them in smaller sizes for the little ones at low CT prices.
 ~If you are looking at Wheels call and examine our line.
The Press., 1897-04-08
The Connecticut legislature failing {

Pittsburg is arranging to plant 50,OOO trees on Arbor day.
The Press., 1897-04-08
Married.

Norwich, 5th, by Rev. J. D. Herr, John A. Starkweather and Rose A. Nich- Ols, both of Willington.
The Press., 1897-04-08

F. WAYLAND PRESTON. ...AUCTIONEER. ENHE Real Estate and Personal Proper \ ty of the late Mrs. E. G. Whiton will be sold at public auction Tuesday, April 18th, at 10 a. m The real estate consists of about an acre of land, with house and barn. The personal prop erty consists Of Household Furniture, including some old-faShionnd Furniture.
 ANDREW WHITON, Administrator
 West Staffnrd Anril s 12Qz
The Press., 1897-04-08

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of 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 subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
The Press., 1897-04-08
w Onen's Ready
 Made Dresses.

Expect a hundred new ones here to-day.
The Press., 1897-04-08
Smith & Murray,
w ash Fabrics.

Hundreds and hundreds Ofstyles OfWash Fabrics are here-many of them here only.
 Yankee wit is responsible for most of them-the down. east mills push the importer hard.
 Lappet Mulls and Muslin goods, 15c. quality for 12 1-2c. a yard.
 Examine Royals, suitable for waists 12 lie. a yard. French and German Or- gandies, 19c., 25c., 33c. French Wool Challies, 37 1-2c. a yard.
 Rear of main store.
The Press., 1897-04-08
HOLLAND.

The town meeting last Monday resulted as follows: Moderator, F. B. Blodgett clerk and treasurer, w. L. Webber SC. lectmen and overseer of the poor, F. B. Blodgett, w. L. Webber, A. F. Blodgett D. E. Butterworth school committed for three years, Francis Wight auditor Henry J. Swetzer i; constables, A. F Blodgett, Louis D. Durant; tax collector Francis Wight. Appropriations Schools $15O; paupers, $1OO; highways, $4OO bridges, 50 contingent account, 50 total 75O. Liquor license: Yes, 3; no, 12.
The Press., 1897-04-08
WTNTnN

Mir. and Mrs. F. H. Ballou are still confined to the house with the grip.
 Charles Snow attended the funeral ot his father at West Stafford last Saturday.
 Frank Hulett and Hiram Babcock, oi East Longmeadow, were the guests of F. H. Ballou recently.
 Mrs. David Matthews had bouquet oi May flowers in full bloom April 3d.
The Press., 1897-04-08

EOR SALE-Yearling Bull "a good \ one. HAY. JOHN A. FOSTER,
 2W2* Stafford Street.
The Press., 1897-04-08

STORE and Photograph Rooms to let. - If E. K. TAFT.
The Press., 1897-04-08

HNO ORENT.-Desirable tenement of ter 4 Rooms on Maple street. c. B. NEWTON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-19
THE IRI CLJBINHfBIT.


What tac "Wednesday Club bias besl doc
in. fur mu... lu.rrs these pas. f0ui Years
tI. Ant tiu H.. uuN doing for lowers ot
tn. BRUSH uaI pencil. add fhe TWO org nl-
zIfiors 4r. indeed guuiie l.ue;H.tll
Th. lItf.l ,iID ie F,t .u iis infancy ti.
hDing only JOS second exhibition lIt o.
b. a great improvement over tae onr OF
last year. introducing poster Work and
miniature painting la 4d-ltou % taa req
ular display
The lovely mirltures hy Mss Lutte
pLisauts attract great attention. those
of Ms h.. G. Minor aud llrtlr Miss laf-
rison being specially good.
An lovers OF architecture viii enjoy Nr
W. e.. Nollll.s picture BE A.- '.lElI
drawings u MI > Michel. salisbury
Cathedral aud various oth.r places 90 boo
f,rrst lle has also hetutiW water
color OF au old house At LisieauN. Irtnr b,
and painting ol thc ceiling ul the villa
MidImd n Rome.
Mr holland deserves 90 Doe ,ongfttulli'1
or flc success be- mas attained in Aia
work
Alv catalogue showed Mr ~. L. Snep-
nard Co le "a contributor both ln on ana
water coiors
Ills artistic brush has two studies in
oil the heads OF an Italian woman ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-19

WASHlNGTON p g.. May It-Assist-
lnt Secretary Roosevelt vin l.aFe Wash.
u-ton Tonight for Norfolk. m c0uuula.
t0u OF DIS work OF lnfe-t'eatlns come
plants made hy aborefs in the navy yards
OF unjust treatment ne Wiil spend f5-
morrow nc N0rl0lk ANA wil visit New
port News Thursday 90 look no fhe work
under construction fer the navy .n the
yard of the Wac Ship-Ha.lMs Company
fL.T.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-19

WASHINGTON. d. g.. Nay b.-N T..
Brmway has made appiirat.on for ap-
po.ntment as Collector ~ the Internal
Revenue % Atlanta. Ca.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1897-05-28
ssThe Old MANI

Hare IS a short leata1rs which young
men may read with profit ''Ichabod,
my boy, methought heard you speak
of your sire this morning as the odd
man. You are eighteen years of age,
are you not? Just SO. That is the age
when callow youth has first attack of
big head. You imagine at this mo-
ment that you know it all. [ observe
by the cut of your trousers, the angle
of your hat, the tip of your head, the
flavor of your breath, the style of your
toothpick shoes and the swagger of
your walk, that you are badly gone on
yourself. This. Is an error of youth
which your uncle can overlook, but it
pains him sorely to hear you speak in
terms of disrespect of one you should
never mention save by the sacred name
father" He may not be up to your
style in the modern art of making a
fool of himself, but ten to one, he for
gets more in a week than you will ever
know. He may not enjoy smoking
3 ubISI SAIPC SAOPPSA Liz CSAAN AAASAO'SNt
in delicate tissue paper, but he has
borne good many hard knocks for
your sake, and is entitled to all the
reverence your shallow brain can mus
ter. BY and by. after you are through
knowing it all and begin to learn some
thing, you will be ashamed to look in
the glass and wonder where the fool
killer kept himself when you were ripe
for the sacrifice. And then, when the
old man grows tired of the journey
and stops to rest, and you fold his
hands across his bosom and take last
look at face that has grown beautiful
in death, you will feel sting of regret
that you ever spoke of him in so gross
ly disrespectful manner; and when
other sprouts of imbecility use the Ian
guage that so delighted you in the ger
minal period of manhood, you will feel
like chasing them with a thick stick
and crushing their skull to see if there
is any brain tissue on the inside
Burdette.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1897-05-28
Can't Lose william Jennings.

William Jennings Bryan, author of
"the first battle and numerous other
jaw and pen works, is still in the ring.
He failed to acknowledge the existence
OF his running mate, honest Tom Wat
son, last year, and got licked out ef his
boots by an Ohio goldbug in c2nse-
quence; but he is still in the rirg. 1t
may not be out of place to mention the
fact that Arthur Sewall. of Maine, got
licked about the same date.
William Jennings is still lecturing.
In all his speeches since the election he
has omitted the name of Watson. One
of these bright summer days William
Jennings is going to shake the earth
for the 390th time with the announce
ment that he will leave the Democratic
party if the party don't declare in favor
of Understanding. But he is good
deal like the preachers boy said about
his father when he got call to anoth-
er church at larger salary, he is
praying for Divine guidance, but he's
got the furniture packed: William
Jennings recently tried to pack the
furniture" when he attempted to pur-
chase Thomas Jefferson's old home
stead and set himself up in that old
gentleman's number ten shoes. This
act leads us to believe that William
Jennings thinks the democratic party
can't do anything mean enough to
drive him out of it; and since he and
his managers, assisted by few sc cal
led populists worked that finn fam
game on the great common people at
st. Louis last year, we are incl ned to
believe that William Jennings viii
never find enough corruption in the
Democratic party to drive him out of
it. Wonder if he and his managers can
trump up another scheme to delay the
Populist National Convention? We
wot not.-Progressive Farmer.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1897-05-28
Destitute Americans in Cuba

Thomas w. Sheep, writing from
Cuba, gives the following description
of restitution and su ffering among the
American volunteers in the Cuban
army:
The health and lives of many native
born Americans demands that the
State department negotiate with Spain
for the safe dispatch to the United
States of the Americans in the insur-
gent ranks who are ready to surrender
themselves to the Spanish. The des
titution of these Americans appals de-
scription and issbeyond any misery re-
ported existing in the towns. They are
reduced to sheer nudity and have not
enough clothing to warm their limbs
or bandage the sores inflicted by the
woods.
An appropriation by Congress for the
relief of Americans in Cuba would not
relieve these American boys who are
not merely suffering discomftures, but
actual starvation, sickness and untold
physical pain. There being no other
way to get off the island, these Amer
leans are ready to sure nder themselves
to the Spaniards provided their gov
eminent will secure guarantee of
their safety. Such a transaction, how
ever, is hardly deemed possible.
There seems to be no hope for them.
They are amenable to the same punish
ment as native insurrectionists nor
could relief be sent them without de-
ranging the neutrality laws. 1 do not
think the condition of American citi-
zens in the Spanish towns would JUS
tify an appropriation by Congress.
Their restitution has been unduly ex-
aggerated as has been their number.
Ninety nine per cent of them are native
Cubans who sojourned just long
enough in the states to secure papers
OF citizenship and who are used to the
circumstances of the towns"
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1897-05-28
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