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educated horse Forest were much in terested in the rare intelligence displayed by that animal. The lifting machine, the base ball alley and the cane men were i'll evidence, and all were doing business.
 The stage performance this year was of more than usual interest Irwin, the trapeze artist, is man who lives up to his advertisement. He stood on his head on the trapeze, and in this unnatural po- sition took 8 drink with himself and 8 smoke. LaToy, the clog dancer, had on pair of golden pantaloons that led John Leach's Reub to remark, ''He must have come from Klondyke." Harry Roncoe, the trick bicycle rider, was down on the card as the boy wonder, but there were two young fellows engaged later fo1 8 small sum who performed on the track in such superior manner ..that they must have made the boy wonder discouraged Farnum Bros., the acrobats, did not seem to care much how high things were piled up for them to fall off from backwards In their specialties they were excellent The trio, consisting of the Chinaman, the German soldier and the policeman, were very amusing. It was not so much what they did, but it was the way they did it that pleased the crowd. The other trio, consisting of little Eva, with her golden hair and guileless ways, Aunt Dinah with her whistle, and Miss Ophelia with her costume, were all right for those who en- joy that sort of thing, but there are some who could get along for years without seeing turn of this kind, and never miss it. Adonis De Bar, the flexible man, who also acted as announcer, was all right, and young Irwin on the running globe won applause. The Methven sisters on their little tandem caught the crowd with their winning ways and their earnest at- tempt to beat the track record.
 The hall exhibits were of the usual high standard. Notwithstanding the fact that it has been poor fruit year, there was displayed some of the choicest fruit ever ! shown. The grain was of extra quality, and corn and potatoes both showed up we'll. As usual, there was fine exhibit of kitchen and dairy products. There was bewildering, bewitching collection of fancy work, china and paintings.
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The Rockville Leader has changed hands. E. L. Burr has sold the plant to Rady & Brown, who have been carrying on a job printing business in the same city for some time. Editor Burr, who started the Leader about nineteen years ago, has always conducted paper that was cred it to himself and Rockville, and we are sorry to lose him as neighbor editor.
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The fair Is over, and the grounds where 1t was held are deserted. All there is to show that there has been fair are few programs blown hither and yon by the October wind, and now and then an empty pint or half-pint flask thrown in some nook by the horse jockeys after the con- tents had been used in bathing the trot- ters' legs. The roaring lion and the royal Bengal tiger are no more to be found on the midway, and If anybody sees six legged calf, a five months old 400 pound baby, or blue-eyed alligator, change of drinks is advisable.
 The brass-throated, rubber-necked fa- kirs have one and all followed the lumi- nous example of the Arabs mentioned in Pilgrims Progress, and have folded their tents and silently stolen away" They have not only stolen away, but it is fair to suppose, knowing their habits as we do, that they have also stolen every thing else in sight that was not screwed down or nailed to the wall.
 The fair is over, and the alabaster brow of c. B. Gary no longer is wrinkled with the cares of planning so many different things at once. MT. Gary can now take things easy, and his countenance wears glad, dreamy expression, similar to that seen in the features of Christ pher Co., lumbus when he is in the act of discover ing America. MT. Gary is not the only official who feels good about the fair. When B. c. Dennis thinks of the crowd that was there on the second day he for gets all about his injured arm, and smiles in that benign manner which was first noticed when he became senator from the 24th district. c. F. Beckwith and w. D. Heald are not saying word, but if pa- per was passed to them for subscription to the Indians in India they would write their names down at once.
 Why do these fair officials and all the other Stafford men who have the interests of the town at heart feel so we'll satisfied i?
 The reason, briefly stated, is this :: Tuesday, Wednesday and' Thursday of last week the most successful fair in
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DANCING SCHOOL.

DENNIS F. CLIFFORD will open a school for dancing and department at the Springs House, Wednesday, October 20 Hours for class, 8.15 to 1915. All those desiring to attend dancing school this winter should not miss this oppor- tun1ty, as MT. Clifford comes highly recommend ed. MT. Clifford has prepared himself for teach ing at Spink'S famous academy, Providence, R. I. The terms for fifteen lessons and reception are S8, half payable in advance, balance on or before the eighth lesson. Reduction for four or more in same family. For further information inquire at Springs House
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UNION.

Mrs. T. Horton of Monson visited friends in town the past week.
 Milton Young and family of Colchester are visiting friends in town, since attend ing the fair.
 Rev. Chas. Smith who has been visit ing friends in town, has returned to Sandown, N. H.
 Mrs. Charlotte Johnson, who has been visiting her brother, H. F. Corbin, re- turned to Webster, Monday.
 Miss Flora Agard of Brimfield visited her aunt, Mrs. E. w. Upham, the past week, and attended the Stafford fair.
 k. w. Upham sends us a bouuuet of table pea blossoms, with fruit, picked Oct. Eth. They were self sown and grew without any cultivation whatever, in the same row of first soWn seeds.
 Rev. B. B. Hopkins is attending the meeting of the American Board this week Miss Jenny, his daughter, who has been visiting her sister in Brooklyn, N. Y., will also attend the meetings.
 Rock Meadow.
 Adelbert Agard has been repairing his house and barn quite extensively.
 George W Rider and family of Rock vile were the guest of F. H. Ballou a few days last week.
 Benj. Agard, wife and two children from Wendell, Mass, are visiting rela- tives here.
 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ballou and son from Wendell, Mass, have been visiting at Wm. House's and F. H. Ballou's, and with other relatives here.
 Miss Fife Agard from Wales, Mass, visited over Sunday with her aunt, Philena Agard.
 Mrs. Charles Webster and her daughter Marian, is visiting relativesin in Worcester, Mass, for few days.
 Albert Slade who Is on hunting out ing at Grindstone, Maine, sends word that he has killed bear and two large deer, one of them weighing three-hundred pounds.
 What Do the Children DrinkP Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O7 It is delicious and nour1shing and takes the place Of c0ffee. The more Gra1n-O you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains, and when properly prepared tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but costs about A as much. All gTocers sell 1t. % and 35 cents
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Ta Court of Probato holden at Sta

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford within and for the District of Stafford on the 18th day of october, A. D., 1897.
 Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Fred Smith of Monsoa, Mass administrator on the intestate estate of Tyler Smith, late of Stafford, within said district, de- ceased
 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 tC the administrator, 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 sgn-poSt in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. CerUl- fled from record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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There were one thousand and seven There was certainly all kinds of prize winning stock, and Comins and Butter field, the local fanciers, had no reason to feel ashamed of their exhibit in spite oi the large number of exhibitors. Joshua | Wood and George B. Cooley, also local exhibitors, deserve special mention for their exhibits. The poultry exhibit was the largest ever shown by the society, and quite number of exhibits had to be turned away, as the entries were received too late.
 Wednesday was cattle day, and there were some fine animals exhibited. Of Guernseys and grades J. w. Andrews of Putnam had a large drove. and J. B. Brown of Holland another. Dutch belted were shown by A. o. Leonard of Holland and Flynt Park W. H. Hall had IA head of fine cattle. T H. Johnson and George Pierson also made a fine display Of thoroughbredsDe and grades, w. H. Holman had the best drove, and of Hol- steins c. w. McIntire and w. H. Hall had the best exhibits. Thoroughbred Durhams and grades were shown by E. J. Warrington and Charles Rosebrook. Of steers, $. B. Cootey and E. J. Worth ington had the best. Of Swiss grades, E. R. Carpenter had 20 head which were much admired. J. D. Glazier and B. J. Warrington had the best oxen. Of the exhibitors of sheep and swine, B. F. Slater and F. H. Johnson, with Milo s. Booth, had noteworthy exhibits.
 There was successful balloon ascen- sion and parachute drop each day of the fair. The last day the man who went up had head ache and felt little nervous about going, but finally went and landed without accident. The society is fortu- nate in having two good bands available for the annual event. This year the Citi- zens' band furnished the music for the first and third days, and the Stafford cornet band was on hand Wednesday,
 The horse trotting this year was inter- esting each day of the fair. Wednesday thei2. 50 class which was started Tuesday was finished. In the free-for-all the sec- ond day the track record was lowered to 2.174. Owing to the extended term of dry weather the track was not in the pink of condition. The summary of Wednes daY'S races follows.
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Ladies Can Wear Shoes

A1dsSAAOb OtsAA One size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives instant re-
 lief to corns and bunions. It's the greatest com swollen feet blisters, callous and sore spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for sweating, hot, aching feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE. Address, Al zen 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
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MCLAUGHLIN & SON, PUBLISHERS. s1.5O year. If paid strictly in advance. .s1.s5.
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MyrtieW Worth1ngton, ". Stafford, bouquet, o5. Laura Worthington, West Stafford. plate, 3d, 25. Mrs. Geo. Town, Union, bouquets, 1.10. Georgia Reed, Union, bouquets, 2d, 50. F. Holmes, West Brookneld, dahl as, 1st, .75. Mrs. Matthews, Union, asters, 1st, 50. Lena Agard, Union, asters, pansies and petu- nias, 100
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Born.
Born. South Coventry, Sd, son to MT. and Mrs George Stanley.
Married,

Married.
 Stafford, 11th, by Rev J. I. Bartholo- new, Edgar M. Sparrow and Isabella M. Avis, both of Stafford.
 Stafford Springs, 18th, by Rev. R. c. qraoan. Thomas Frazier and Miss Della Stafford Springs, 18th, by Rev. T. D. Martin, Willard A. Bugbee, of Cromwell, and Bertha R. Haskell, of Stafford Springs. Stafford Springs, 18th, at the Springs House. bv Rev. A. J. Mcleod, Charles V. D. Peek of New York, and Miss Etta M. Hall of Idaho Springs, Col.
 South Willington, 9th, at the home of the bride, by Justice of the Peace Wm. Essex. Oscar Brown of Coventry and Miss Edna M. House of Willington.
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At meeting of the bondholders in Bos- ton Tuesday, the Central Vermont sys- t,m, of which the New London Northern road Is branch, passed into the control of the Grand Trunk road of Canada.
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This Week at the Cloak Department.

We opened the season with some of the most remarkable self-evident values in early Autumn Wraps that manufacturing skill has ever produced.
 The present offering of special Winter Garments, comprising both Jackets and Capes, is of equal importance. At $500.
 Heavy Boucle Jackets, stylish and ser viceable, real worth $70O. At $S. 50.
 Heavy fancy weave Boucle Jacket, Klondike collar, worth $1100. Handsome Kersey Cloth Jacket, satin lined, up-to-date in every respect,
 $1000. A hundred other styles in the collection quite as remarkable, all Of which com mand your personal inspection.
 Second floor, take elevator.
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Lena Agard, Union, everlasting, special, .25. o. Eaton, Rockville, star, special, loo. Mrs. Henry Wheeler, Stafford Springs, Lady Washington, special, .25.
 Florence Barrows, Union, exhibit, 1st, 1.OO Mrs. Cora Fuller, Holland, exhibit, Sd, .25. Mrs. Wesley Bradway, StanordVi1le, pansies, 2d, .25.
 Mrs. W. H. Holt. Wilmington, fuchsia, begonia and cut flowers .75
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2. ah Class-Pnrsa $26n.
3. S2 Class-Purse $25O.
Running Race-Purse $1OO.
Fair Premiums. FANCY ARTICLES.

Marguerite e............... I Doctor Reed. g
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
NIAGARA FALLS.
$40 EXCURSIONS VIA PENNSYLVA-
MA RAILROAD.

The last two ten-day excursions of
the present season to Niagara Falls
via the Pennsylvania railroad will leave
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton on September 16 and October u.
An experienced tourist agent and cha
perOn accompany each excursion.
Excursion tickets, good for return
passage on any regular train, exclusive
of limited express trains, within ten
days, will be sold at $40 from Philadel-
phia. Baltimore, Washington and all
points on the Delaware division; 500
from Lancaster; $3.50 from Altoona
and Harrisburg; 1925 from Wilkes
barre; $3.50 from WilliamspOrt; and at
proportianate rates from other points
A stOp-over will be allowed at Buffalo
Rochester and Watkins returning.
"A special train of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will be run with each
excursion.
For further information apply to
nearest ticket agent, or address George
W. Boyd assistant general passenger
agent, Broad Street Station, Philadel-
phia.
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Boas ana Ruches.

We are destined TO wear rufiies or
boas or ruches Of some sort this season.
varying them in accordance with the
degree Of caloric. with which we are
favored. The chief difficulty is 20 de-
eide just what kind they shall be, but
certainly either of those two would be
suitable for most occasions. The first
is a rucbing of black lisse with pendent
ends of lace and lisse in a sort of cork
screw appearance, which exactly re-
sembles the ends of feather boa. The
second is of white lisse. worked all over
in pretty design with lace braid
stitches. having a couple Of ends in
front. This latter one would be n good
accompaniment to a white cape made
entirely of white ruching and mousse
line de esoie.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
AS TO THIRD STREET BRIDGE.


The Federal Government has sole
and exclusive jurisdiction over every
navigable stream in the United States,
and no other power can place a fixed
obstruction in any such waterway. A
river is presumed in law to be the natu-
raj highway OF boats, both great and
small. and they are entitled to first con-
sideration at all times. A bridge across
a navigable stream is there by suffer
ance rather than by right, and those
who build and control 1t must make
ample provision to have 1t operated so
expeditiously as not to impede naviga-
tion of the stream or impair its use
fulness as a channel of commerce. If
tion Of bridgetenders were permitted to
exercise their own discretion in the
matter of turning the draw it would
never be turned, for it Is Characteristic
of man to get through this life with as
little work and friction as possible. Re-
alizing this, the Federal Government
has formulated certain laws and rules
and regulations to relieve shipping Of
unnecessary and vexatious delays at
bridges spanning navigable streams
such as the Christiana. Those laws,
rules and regulations are strict and
equitable, and failure upon the part of
a bridgetender to observe them renders
him liable to punishment commensu-
rate with the serious offense OF inter-
posing his personal convenience be
tween a city and its commercial bust
ness and prosperity. When a man first
accepts the position of bridgetender, he
assumes that it is his business to turn
the draw promptly and expeditiously.
After he has been in his position for
time he begins to feel that every boat
which comes up or down stream is run
merely to spite him and to render his
burden in life the harder to bear, and
that feeling grows so strong that he.
Rpally concludes that the draw is 1.-the
bridge not to be turned, but merely to
serve as a pretext for him and his as
soclates to draw their salaries. When
a man reaches such a stage the public
is better off without his services.
Now that the Levy Court committee
has decided to put an additional man
on Third street bridge we trust that the
numerous complaints concerning its
management will cease and that there
will also be a falling off in the expenses
for repairs. II has been asource of great
annoyance and expense for years, as
the records OF the Levy Court will
show.
Further than this, it would do Chief
Of Police Dolan credit if he were to in
struct his officers to break up the gangs
of hoodlum loafers who frequent this
bridge and insult passersby.
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GIVE us THR GARRIsON.

Everyone must admit the reasonable
ness Of the claim of Delaware City that
if the government is to build barracks
and station a garrison to defend the
fortiflcations on Pea Patch Island and
on the Delaware and Jersey shores, the
barracks should be built and the gar
riston stationed at or near Delaware
City. In the first place Delaware City
has three lines OF communication, one
by rail and two by water. 1t is sur.
rounded by a fertile country and its so
cial features are of the best.
Firms Point battery is several mile.
from anywhere and is in no sense al
desirable a place as Delaware City, y,whicl
could supply and profit by the wants o
a garrison so pleasantly situated.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
A FINE PERFORMANCE.

Creston Clarke and his fine support
ing company gave a splendid rendition
of THE Last of His Race, a strong
romantic play, at the Opera House last
night The heat was intense, but it did
not prevent the audience, which was
thoroughly representative, from becom-
ing very enthusiastic Curtain calls
were in order after every act and the
entire company was cheered at the
close of the play. Rodney Burton, a
Delawarean, was in the cast, and rem
dered his part in an artistic manner.
Miss Adelaide Prince appeared at her
best and was charming. The stage set
tings were unusually handsome.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
Snlad Dressing.

Every young woman should learn to
mix salad dressing for the lettuce and
tomatoes that are now such cool and
Palatable delicacies. Salt, pepper, vim
egar and oil are the only necessary in
gradients. and each Individual must
practice mixing them'until she gets the
proportions that exactly suit her taste.
The oil Should be added last. dropped
slowly while beating the dressing with
a fork. One can make it in table
spoon. but a small sauce dish is bet
ter. To do this gracefully at the table
requires practice,-Leisure Hours.
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important!

Buyers of all kinds of Dry
Goods, such as Silks, Dress
Goods, Prints. Muslins, Flan-
nels, Blankets, Controllers,
Hosiery, Gloves. Underwear,
Ribbons, II a n d kerchiefs,
Laces, Embroideries, Small
Wares, etc, etc, Of. which we
have i very large stock, pur-
chased previous to the advance
10 prices, would do well TO
purchase right away. as prices
are going up rapidly. You
will save money by buying
now.
We have special bargains in
Muslins, Table Linens. Tow
els and Crashes, as well as
Blankets and Comforters,
which you should see.
a lot of beautiful Silk and
Wool Pllids, 3S inches wide,
at A cents, aud many other
dress goods bargains.
We give trading stamps
with cash retail purchases of
10 cents or upwards. You
can get from US the very best
value in dry goods, and trad
ing stamps as well. You will
save lots of money by doing
business at the Popular and
Reliable Cash Dry Goods
Sore.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
REDUCED RATES VIA PENNSYL-
VANIA RAILROAD.

For the benefit of persons visiting
the Delaware State Fair. to be held at
Fairview Park, Dover, September IA,
Is and 16 the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore railrOad) will sell excur-
sion tickets, including admission to the
grounds. from principal stations on the
Maryland division and from all points
on the Delaware division and branches
and Queen Anne and Kent r. r., at
greatly reduced rates. Tickets will be
sold from September IA to 16 inclusive
good to return until September is in
elusive.
The fair this year promises to exceed
all former years in interest and attrac.
tions. Bicycle racing will be made z
special feature. Large premiums will
be offered, and the grand display o.
cereals and live stock will prove mos
interesting and instructive.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
GIANDLING HEAVY MACHTNERY.

Before noon to-day wOrlUmen at ahe
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
began placing in the heavy machinery
of the new Merchants and Miners
steamship uniata. The bed plate and
cyclinders were moved down TO the
wharf on trucks and then hoisted by
the large shears into their positions on
the vessel. The castings and plates
have all been made by the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10

Richard Croker did not come home
to become a candidate for the Office OF
mayor OF Greater New York, but tc
name the man who is to be the candi-
date of Tammany Hall in the great po.
litcal battle now cleverly on in the ma
tons chief metropolis. Mr.. Croker car
get the nomination if he desires it, buf
he is a Warwick in politics-one who
is not a king, but who delights in max
ing and unmaking kings.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
FARIMERs MUST MOVE

The Street and Sewer Department
has entered complaint to Chief of Po-
lice Dolan against the farmers and
truckers who stand in King street mar
ked after the usual selling hour, there
by prohibiting the street cleaners from
sweeping the street. Chief Dolan has
instructed the officers to move all far
mers and truckers after 2 o'clock on
market days.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
TINE BISHOPS TOUR ENDED.

Bishop Leighton Coleman, of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Della
ware, is expected at his home in Will
mington tomorrow night, and on Sun
day morning he will preach in Trinity
Church. A letter, dated August %, and
mailed at Heidelburg, Germany, was
received yesterday, and it showed thai
in the three days before It was mailed
Bishop Coleman had walked eighty-six
miles.
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QUARTET. CHOIR AND CHORUS.

Two choirs have been organized at
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for the season
beginning with next Sundays services.
In the morning a double quartet COM
posed of well-knOwn and experienced
singers will occupy the choir loft. AT
The evening service, a picked choir of
thirty-two voices, to be known as First
Church Chorus, will sing. Special mu-
sic will be rendered every Sunday.
Evening journal., 1897-09-10
PLEAsANT WATERMELON PARTY
A very enjoyable watermelon party

A very enjoyable watermelon party
was given by Mrs. Joseph Dawson, al
her home, No. 400 East Eighth street
one evening recently. Among these
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II
Dawson. MIR. and Mrs. Daniel Forrest
Mrs. Zebley, Miss Annie willard, Miss
Lily Morris, Miss Nellie Dunn, Miss
Elizabeth Dunn. Miss Myrtle Parson
Miss Eva Morford. Miss Laura Forrest
Miss Annie Forrest, Miss Margarea
Buutz, Miss Barbara Forrest. Miss
Carrie Forrest. Miss Laura Dawson
Miss Rae Dawson, Miss Bertha Daw-
son, Harry Thompson, Charles Handy
George Blest Frank Blest, Mr.. Coburn
DR.. G. w. K. Forrest, Charles Willard
and Howard Dawson.