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The Press., 1897-05-06
Number 8.
Beauty of the Creole Women.

Gas you see his face writes Ruth
McEnery Stuart in an article on the
ereoles, ga People Who Live Amid Ro-
NANCE" in The Ladies' Home journal,
''you will know that he-the creole
husband or father-realizes that no
flower upon the lily covered altar is
half so fair or so fit for the temples
perfect adjoining as his blooming wife
and budding daughters, who sit in line
beside him. If be does not think these
things, he is dullard-or, maybe, only
half creole. Perhaps his mother was an
American or Scotch. And then? Per-
haps he would not think them because
they might not be true. They would be
other things, other things just as fine
and good no doubt-they might even
have rare beauty of a different type
but the creole woman is a flower. She
is magnolia or Neutrality-suspicious.
ly a oamellia, or, especially when
there is good warm drop of Spanish
blood i'll her veins, she is red, red rose
a rose too sweet to pass untouched
but for her perfect dignity and piquant
hauteur that is as protective as any
thorn upon roses stem.
properly speaking, or, rather, mar
rowly speaking, the creole is an Amer
lean, born of French or Spanish parents
or of both, and strictly both parents
should themselves be foreign born, but
the creole is often only the great-great-
grandson of creole, and some of their
families of purest blood could not reach
the mother country without going back
through three or four American born
generations. -
The Press., 1897-05-06
May 3, 1867.


The Congregational society has just
added $500 to the salary of Rev. Mr.. Ide,
making it $1,000.
A Coleman, late of the firm of F. A.
HARDWOOD & Co., of this village, has COM
menced the manufacture of shaker hoods
at Foxville.
Since the stoppage of the mills at
Staffordville, up to April 9th, one hun
dred and fifty eight persons have removed
from that village, and the migration still
continues.
The patent road scraper of IF. Brooks
of Stafford is finding its way into use in
various towns in this and the adiourning
states.
The superior court at its last session
appointed Chauncey Paul. of Union, Ira
johnson of Wellington and Henry BisseIl
of Windsor, commissioners to take evil
dence and decide in relation to the new
road petitioned for, from point near the
tannery of Rowland & Dennis, in the
village, to intersect the road near the
house of A. D. West. A hearing will be
held sometime In August.
BoRN.-Stafford Springs, April 25th,
1867, daughter Mary F. to Ephraim K.
Taft.
MARRIED.-Westfor April 29th, 1867,
by Rev. J. S. Wilton, James H. Burrill
and Mary E. Buxton, both of Westford.
The Press., 1897-05-06

The scientists have put forward theo-
ries to account for the appearance Of
the will-o'- the-wisp, or jack-o'-lantern
lights. One of these is that they are due
to phosphureted hydrogen gas, which
possesses the peculiar power of sponta-
neous ignition on coming in contact with
dry atmospheric air. This gas could be
easily generated by the decomposition
of animal matter in marshy soil, and it
would be especially liable to cause the
appearance of "phantom lights" if it
should become mixed with the gas
from decaying roots, ETC. Jaok-o'-lan-
terms of this variety generally recede on
being approached, and travel with
great rapidity.
The second theory is that such lights
are due to light carbureted hydrogen
gas, such as might arise from decaying
grass. leaves, etc.
While these theories have been ad-
vanced they have never been proved to
be correct; neither has the moving
away phenomenon when approached or
that of their spontaneous ignition ever
been explained. The chemist and ex-
perimenters in general are unanimous
in the conclusion that jack-o'-lanterns
| cannot be artifcially produced. Other
| names for this light are friar's lantern,
grave light and FOOLS fire.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Chicago Tribune.1
HUSTLETY'S NEW DIGNITY.

When Hustlety came down to his place
of business the other morning he was
laboring under higher pressure of sup
pressed excitement. Cant be with you
today" he promptly announced to his
partner. Got to get right back home.
Tell Ward that we can close that deal of
ours later"
but it's very important. Delay may
mean loss"
No matter. There are some duties
stronger than that of making money. You
know my married son lives next door to
me, right in the same yard. There is
sickness in the house."
Nothing serious, 1 hope"
None too serious to suit me-" and
Hustlety, with his thumbs under his sus-
penders and armpits, strutted about the
Office, airy as a bird-cage. "Got two
nurses, two doctors, my wife, and old
aunt, and delegation of women from
the neighborhood." Then they eau get
along without you.''
well l should say not. 1t is an
occasion that requires a general right on
the spot. | tell the nurse what TO do,
make the old aunt go into the back yard
when she wants to weep, keep the other
women from holding hen-cackling matt
nee in the house, let the doctors know
Pm watching every move they make, and
keep the hired help in line. When the
cat started upstairs this morning threw
| it into a tree-top and it's there yet. When
| the dog barked threw him clear through
the premises into the alley. When the
delivery boy from the grocery went whist
| ling around the house | told him to shut
up until further orders or l would crush
every bone in his body. When the ice
man came with that weird and fiendish
yell Of his served like notice on him, and
l have been paying a regular procession
on hand-organs to move on. Oh, Pm on
guard, and when | hear little, piping
noise from upstairs and there is too much
confusion, feel just like keeping order
with a shotgun"
"Ah! l see. It's a baby"
"a baby" scornfully Its twins
mani" and the new grandpa sweled uI
| like a toad swimming against the wind
The Press., 1897-05-06
Scientific American)
TIDAL AND SEISMIC WAVES.

Abiding to the disastrous storm on the
Atlantic coast some time ago, the New
York Tribune remarks, in relation to
what are termed tidal waves in connection
with these storms, that they were merely
very high and stormy tides, swollen to I'M
inundated low-lying coast towns and
swept away some buildings. They differ
ed in no respect save degree from the
ordinary tides that daily flow and ebb.
Strictly speaking. every flowing tide is a
tidal wave, and a mighty wave it is too,
as it is seen in such places as the Bay of
Fundy, or, still more notably, in the bore
that rushes up the Amazon, the Hoogly
and other rivers.
The same name has sometimes been
dreadful of all ocean phenomena, namely,
the waves caused by earthquakes or sub
marine eruptions. Such was that at Lis
bon, In 1855, which rolled up the Tagus
forty feet high, and that on the coast of
Peru in 1868, which carried the United
States warship Wateree a mile and a
half inland and left her there, stranded
high and dry, and that on the coast OF
Java and Sumatra in 1888, when the
Krakatoa eruption turned day into night
and Redeemed sunsets all over the
world for weeks and months. Such a
wave has this year ragged upon the coast
of Japan with devastating fury compar-
ed with which the "tidal wave'' on the
Florida coast seems but gentle summer
surf.
| According to the official report of the
Japanese government, there was no warn
/ ing of this catastrophe. The barometer
gave no indication of trouble. The wealth
er was fair, the sea was calm. A slight
earthquake shock was felt, a common
enough thing In that part OF the world
Then a booming noise was heard little
distance out at sea, swiftly increasing un.
til it was like the roar of a dozen batteries
of artillery. Then, in a moment, three
waves rolled in, each from thirty to fifty
feet high, one close behind tn other
| Within two minutes all was ov>~ The
coast was ravaged for more than miles
A SCORE of ships were stranded r inland
as many towns and villages W wholly
swept away, $4,000 buildings were de
stroyed, and 10000 lives were lost
Scientists call that seismic wave, as Il
truly was, having absolutely nothing tc
do with the tides, and being caused di
reetly and entirely by seismic distuI bance
of the ocean bed. From such our coasts
are, happily, exempt.
The Press., 1897-05-06
The English Soldier.

Tommy Atkins knows of many ways by
which he may add to his regulation pay
of shilling day. He is shrewd in
dividual, and knows his worth, and fire.
quently realizes quite nice little sum
by "doing bit outside.
Smoking concerts in public houses are
of almost daily occurrence in garrison
towns. On these occasions a pianist and
a chairman are Indispensable, and the
landlord finds it we'll worth his while
to induce a soldier to attend, for the
presence of red coat is usually popular
among civilians.
At theaters and music halls, too,
Tommy finds himself appreciated. He
can take hand in the orchestra, while
man who can act the soldier to the
life, and will bring his own uniform
with him, will find ready wage await
ing him.
Many hotel proprietors employ SOL
diers as walters and find that as smart
serving men they are thoroughly appre-
ciated. In fact, Tommy Atkins can turn
his hand to anything, even to helping
bootmakers make boots. - Pearson s
Weekly.
The Press., 1897-05-06

ELECTRIC BITTERs.-Electric Bitters is
medicine suited for any season, but per
haps more generally needed when the
languid exhausted feeling prevails, when
the liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need of a tonic and Alternative is felt. A
prompt use of this medicine has often
averted long and perhaps fatal bilious
fevers. 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 pei
bottle, at E. K. Taft's Drug Store.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Distributing the Mail.

Any one who has known what it is to
wait day after day i'll some out of the
world nook for letters which were all
the time safely reposing in some neg
lected corner Of a sleepy postoffice can
appreciate the story that is told of Lord
Wolseley by Mr.. Nourse, who was with
her majesty forces through the Sudan
campaign.
At Korti, Nourse went into the post
office to look for some letters. The post
master was a native and not much used
to handwriting. He made superficial
examination of big pile Of letters and
papers and said there was nothing for
the applicant. Nourse asked to see the
pile Of letters, and while he was look
ing them over a man with nothing to
designate his rank came into the Office.
He took in the situation at a glance.
"Let's clear this thing out, - he said.
They jumped on the counter and pro-
oeeded to "clear it OUT by first bum
Hing out the postmaster Then they be-
gan a careful examination of the post
office and found it congested with mail
for the army. They searched every nook
and Granny, throwing the letters for
GStCu TSS11ueuI lutO d ulASIGuO PIE et1u
heaping up all the newspapers in the
center of the room. Then they went
through each pile and separated it into
companies. Before night every letter
was i'll camp and distributed, and the
next day the papers were out.
Nourse did not know the name of his
companion in the benevolent deed, and
when he asked the answer was, "They
call me Charlie. -
Some time after Nourse found it
necessary to see the commandment, and,
sitting near the tent to which he had
been directed he saw his companion Of
the postoffice.
Hello, Charliel'' he said. t'I'm
looking for the commandment. Where
shall find him?''
"Well,'' said Charlie, tyou won't
have to look far. I'm the commandant.
Come inside and have bit to eat and
drink,
TWAS Lord Wolseley. Youth g Com
The Press., 1897-05-06
How's Thisi

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J.. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j. cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In all his business transactions and
financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST & TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gfStS, Toledo. O.
Halls Catar Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists Testimonials free.
The Press., 1897-05-06
w. G. T. u.

Miss Willard wrote Bishop Newman
concerning tablet upon which General
Grant expressed his sentiments in regard
to alcoholic stimulants. The following
is the bishops kind reply:
Dear Friend: The tablet which Gen.
eral Grant wrote Is In New York, but
can recall it with sufficient accuracy. One
day, while on Mount McGregor, he was
more depressed than usual, consequent
on the terrible disease which brought
him to his grave. Mrs. Grant suggested
that perhaps little wine would relieve
him. He was then voiceless, and all his
communications to us we're on a small
tablet, which was ever at hand, and he
wrote this kind and emphatic reply:
Alcoholic stimulants produce tempo
rary relief, but leave me worse when the
effect has passed away. decline to take
it.-U. s. Grant,
At my request he signed the answer,
and have preserved the precious tenn
perance memorial. Your friend,
JOHN P. NEWMAN.
The Press., 1897-05-06

Easter is always the first Sunday after
the full moon, which happens upon, or
next after March. 81, which date Is the
beginning of the ecclesiastical year.
The Press., 1897-05-06

The bite of the mosquito would
scarcely be noticed were it not for the
fact that the insect injects into the
wound an acrid juice, which causes the
itching and painful sensation.
The Press., 1897-05-06

When fevers and other epidemics are
around, safety lies in fortifying the sys-
tenn with Ayers Sarsaparilla- A person
having thin and impure blood, is, in the
most favorable condition to "catch ="
whatever disease may be floating in the
air. Be wise in time.
The Press., 1897-05-06
From Sire to Son.

AS family medicine, Bacon's Celery
King for the Nerves passes from sire to
son as legacy. If you Kidney, Liver OF
Blood disorder, Constipation, Headache,
Rheumatism, this specific will cure you.
E. z Taft, Stafford Springs; w. P. Full,
Ter, Somers Odell & Jones, Staffordville,
are sole agents, and are distributing SAM
pies free. Large packages soc and 25c.
The Press., 1897-05-06

In some of the cities of Europe the cost
of putting out fire is made a charge up
on the property of the person for whose
benefit the fire department Is called out.
The Press., 1897-05-06
The way of IL.

Arthur would marry that girl but
for one thing.
Chester-Afraid to pop the question:
Arthur-No. Afraid to question the
pop. Brooklyn Life.
The Press., 1897-05-06

/. OF the 10000 carloads of oranges that
will be marketed in California next sea-
son fully 5000 will be navels.
The Press., 1897-05-06
ITEMS FROM THE STAFFORD
NEWS LETTER.

lItis our intention to print under this head
from week to week, items OF interest from the
old Stafford News Letter.
The Press., 1897-05-06

Moscow, the ancient capital of the
caars, is a. 466 miles from Washington.
The Press., 1897-05-06
Found One at Last.

Thompson had a great surprise last
evening.
Darrow-How was that2
Thompson-M My wife introduced me
to a fellow who never was one Of hen
old heaus Cleveland Leader.
The Press., 1897-05-06
One KIND of business.

Wasn't that pretty stiff
price you asked that man for those
shoes?
Storekeeper - Yes; that's business.
They're not good for anything, SO of
course he won't come again. Therefore
we might as well get as much as we
can out of him. Boston Transcript
The Press., 1897-05-06
1.-THE WATCH-WORD OF THE
CHICAGO GROCERY

=
Is always the Best and Choicest Groce-
ries at the lowest prices, as the following
list will prove. Until further notice we
offer
20 lbs. Fine GRADUATED Sugar, $1.O0
Dbl. Best Haxall Flour, 500
1 Dbl. Best St. Louis Flour, 500
1 can California Bartlett Pears, zoe
1 can Prime Sweet Corn, &c
1 can Cold Packed Tomatoes, Sc
1 bushel Fine Potatoes, SOC
10 lbs. Rolled Oats, 25c
6 OTIS. hand-picked n. Y. Beans, Csc
1 package Gold Dust, 100
cans Best Little-Neck CLAIMS, 25c
cans Burnhams Clam Chowder SOC
A lbs. Fine Carolina Rice, 25c
4 lbs. n. Y. Evaporated Apples, 25c
gal. Prime Porto Rico Molasses, 35c
1 gal. Best Porto Rico Molasses, 40c
1 gal. Maple Syrup, weighs II lbs, $50
10 lbs. Pure Lard, Use
10. Best Boneless Corned Beef, Sc
Id. Cow Brand Saleratus, &c
1 qt. Hinze English Chow-Chow, -1Sc
1 qt Best Prepared Mustard, 15c
cans Fine Red Salmon, Csc
We have just received large line of
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
Just after Lent comes the dance of tn,
year by the Eastern Star.
Beet Sugar In Boulder.

If the people of Boulder, and the
farmers of Boulder county, should inter-
est themselves to secure the establish
ment of a beet sugar factory in that
county, they could produce in wealth
annually, ten times the amount of
money now produced upon the farming
lands. Thirty thousand acres of land,
producing fifteen tons of beets to the
acre, worth S a ton, would amount to
grand total OF s2,55o,ooo annually. This
money would all be kept at home and
divided among the county's own farmers.
What car be done in the Boulder
valley can be done in several other coun-
ties of the state. There is no danger of
a lack of market. AS the Times stated
a few Gays ago there is at the present
time being imported annually to the
United States sugar to the value of SI26,-
Times.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

The East Denver High school team
played the Colorado Springs college
team at the Springs last Saturday and
defeated them in the close score of to
2. 1t was very exciting game and
closely contested throughout. Packard
pitched for the Springs six innings and
did some splendid work. The points for
the Denver nine were made after Pack
ard retired.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Miss Jessie Greene, accompanied by
her uncle, Mr.. David Cady and family,
returned Saturday night from California,
where they have been travelling for the
past five weeks. Miss Greene, in com.
pany with her cousin, Miss Bessie Cady,
will remain here during the spring, the
remainder of the family having contin.
ued Oh their way to their home in De.
troit. Michigan.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Charles Ward Of Boulder, our city at
tornev, was in Louisville Wednesday
evening attending the town meeting,
which was put over one day on account
of election. Mr.. Ward is getting quite
popular around here and is working up
considerable business in his profession
Louisville Sun.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
OSTEOPATHY,

The New Drugless Science of Treating
Diseases.
DR.. w. L. Harlan of Denver has es.
tablished permanent offices in Boulder
in the rooms over the Lee-Kinsey I'm
plement company, where he will ex
anime and treat all chronic cases without
the use of drugs. The doctor will be in
Boulder on Tuesday, Thursday and Sat.
urday of each week. Consultation and
examination free. No opinion given
without examination.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
Ten workmen employed by a Denve,

Ten workmen employed by Denver
agency were sent up this morning to
work on the Rowena road. Not being
met at the station with wagon, as was
promised by the agency. they started to
walk up to the point at which work is
being done. The men had paid in their
last money, amounting to $40, to the
agency and were unable to buy provis.
ions for dinner, before leaving here, and
had the prospects of long hard climb
on empty stomachs.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Hon. J. P. Maxwell and son Mark
went to Denver this morning, being sum-
moned by the illness of Mrs. Marie
Burger (nee MaxwelD. Mrs. Burgers
condition at present is believed to be
very critical.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
FOLLY

FOLLY
To send your money east for garden seeds.
Why not keep it in Colorado. c. E. Coule-
han has the best grown anywhere, and Is
years experience in buying seeds adapted
to this climate ought to be worth consid-
ering. A special discount on large orders.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

!. B. Hyder has completed the plans
for the addition and Improvements which
will be made on George Fonda's block.
AT present the second story is built back
only TO the depth of one room, but will
be extended the full length of the lower
floor. The rooms will be equipped with
all modern conveniences.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

The conclave of the Odd Fellows will
occur in Greeley on the 10Th of this
month, when the lodges from Boulder,
Fort Collins, Longmont. Loveland, and
in fact all the northern towns will at
tend. The Il. of P. band of Boulder has
been engaged for the occasion.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
Il, O, L NJ.

Yourself and frienCs are cordially in
vited 10 attend All ice cream social to be
given by the Ladies of the Maccabees at
their hall on Saturday evening, April y.
By order of Lady Com.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs David Ashton and child,
who have been in New York the past
year, are here on visit to Mrs Ashton's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Al Titus.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

The members of ths Choral society
are reminded of the rehearsal tonight at
at 7:3o. Everybody is urged to be pres.
ent, as there are but few more re-
hearsals. the date for the concert being
April goth.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

A most delightful evening was spent
at Mrs. M. D. Hornbeck's by Bishop
Hartzelrs class on Saturday night.
Games and conversation helped to make
the evening very ENJOYABLE.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

The death of Mrs. c. B. Moselev, a
colored woman, occurred this morning
after an illness of some time. The funeral
will take place Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

The Ladies of the Maccabees will give
a dime social Saturday evening. A lit
erary and musical program and ice cream
and cake all for ten cents.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Kimball and Hubbard will have at H.
Lippoldt's livery stable on Arbor Day.
April I6 6,ooo of the best and cheapest
fruit trees that ever came to the city.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

The remains of Miss Katie Cullen, who
died at St. Gertrude's Academy yester-
day, were sent to Denver this morning
The deceased came here for the benefit
of her lungs, but was too far gone 10 ex-
perience any improvement.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Work on the survey of the intermoun-
tain railway was recommended this
morning. The heavy SHOWS of the past
two or three weeks has prevented any
work being done for that length of time.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Mrs. Frank Little, who was seriously
i'll last week, is some better today, but
her sister, Miss Sale, is still confined to
her bed.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Mr.. w. ]. Reeks and Miss Ester
>Reeks, son and daughter of Mrs. Ives, of
Topeka, Kansas, have established here
with the intention of making this their
permanent home.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

When the spring time comes, gentle
Annie" like all other sensible persons,
wall cleanse the liver an rovate the
system with Dewitt -,.1 Early
Riscrs, famous little 30. lue liver
and stomach all the round. Parlor
Drug Store.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

DR.. Haskins of La Junta came up
from that place last Saturday pight to
attend the introduction of his son Earl
into the mysteries of Masonry in Colum-
bia lodge, which took place on that
evening.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

A party consisting of Misses Lynette
Cheney, Veva Henry and Leta Wells
and Mr.. Charles Cheney went up to
Sunshine last Saturday night to attend a
dance.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Manager Dawson of the Utica was
down from Ward today. Hereports the
mine to be in its usual splendid condi-
ton.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Mrs. ]. G. Wood Of Salina is here for
a two weeks visit with her daughter
Mabel, who attends school here.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Charles Dubois and family are up
from Denver to spend three or four
days.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Mrs. George S. Adams, accompanied
by Miss Mulford, went over to Denver
on the morning train.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Frank Buckingham will meet his
banjo classes on Thursdays instead of
Tuesdays for the next two weeks.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

John Stidger and wife, who have been
visiting with Joseph Wolff since Friday,
returned to Denver this morning.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12
To Cure IA Cod in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if It fails
to cure. Only 25 cents.
Daily camera., 1897-04-12

Everybodyll be at the Eastern Sta
dance, Friday, April %.