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Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-03
LAUGH AND BE HAPPY.

Laugh and be happy, laugh while you may,
Laugh, mid the wild, rushing storms Of to-
dry,
Breasting the current when downward Il
trends;
Grand is the battle II grandly II ends.
Laugh and be happy, laugh, 1t Is best,
Sailing the wide sweeping sea Of unrest,
Though the dark pillows are running 80
high,
Courage! my brother, the haven Is high.
Laugh and be happy, laugh while you may,
Laugh mid the wild, rushing storms OF to-
day,
Faith, like beacon light, woos us along,
Fill the glad moments with laughter and
song.
Cora O.. Bass In The Churchman.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-03
Too Weak to Hold

Charles-Uncle, I want you to try
TINS Llmberger. 1t was imported all
the way from Germany, each pound
carefully wrapped in tinfoil.
Uncle Josh-Gosh! Air you sure
,hey didn't have to do it up in biler
ron?-Indianapolis journal
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-03

A New York matchmaker recently
accomplished the feat of drillinga hole
through coWmon'pin from head y
point.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-03
Not Impressed.

'That tenor Of ours has q marvellous
voice. He can hold one Of his notes
for half minute"
"Faugh! I've held one of his notes
for two years. cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Press., 1897-10-07
Ennhalrninn Perfumes.

Myrrh, which was fabulously suppos- ed to be the tears of Myrrha, who was turned into @ shrub, was a plant Of handsome appearance, with spreading, fernlike foliage and large umbels ot white flowers. It was found principally in Arabia and Abyssinia. In early times the perfume distilled from it was great ly in requisition for embalming.
 Herodotus gives a detailed account of the ancient mode of embalming, which is perhaps more instructive than pleas ing. After the body had undergone much preparation, which, to spare your feelings, will not describe, 1t was filled with powdered myrrh, cassia and other perfumes. It was then steeped in na- tron, a strong solution of soda, for 70 days. After this it was wrapped in bands of fine perfumed linen, smeared with aromatic gums
 Not only people were thus embalmed, but the crocodiles of Lake Moeris, which, after their Inummification, were decorated with ornaments and jewels and laid in one of the subterranean passages of the great labyrinth with much pomp and display. The sacred cat, ichneumon and other cherished ami mals devoutly worshiped by the Egyp- tians were embalmed with scrupulous and fanatical care. On days special to the memory of the dead the mummies were newly sprinkled with perfume, in- cense was offered before them and their heads anointed with fresh oil-in the same spirit as we lay new blooms upon the graves of our dead. London Society.
The Press., 1897-10-07
A View of the Sultan.

Here is first view of the sultan as Mrs. Max Muller sees him. She de- scribes it in her Letters From Constan- tinople:'
 "The green enameled and richly gilded barouche comes in sight, drawn by two glorious black horses covered with golden harness, driven by a man in bright blue and gold livery, and on each side the grooms in blue and gold and every man ill sight, naval. mill tary, civil, master or servant, in the all prevailing but all becoming fez.
 ''In the carriage sits a small yet stately man, in simple cloth military overcoat, with no order or decoration of any sort, only his curved sword and a fez like the rest His large hooked nose proclaims his Armenian mother. His piercing eyes are raised to our window as he passes, but his face is still and immovable, and he salutes no one, though his whole person has a swaying motion, so faint that it may only be caused by the swaying movement of the carriage. Opposite his imperial majesty sits Osman Ghazi, the hero of Plevna, almost his only intimate friend. whom he trusts implicitly"
The Press., 1897-10-07
A Yision of the Fnture.

One day in October, 1883, Lady A., living in Rue d1 Bel-Respiro, Paris, found that she had been robbed of a sum of 8, 500 francs. She notified the commisaary of police on Rue Berryer. who instituted search and questioned the servants, but discovered nothing. Lady A, when enumerating her serv- ants, begged the commissary to exclude from his suspicious her second valet de chambre, a youth of I9, very good look ing, very respectful, and very well qualified for his duties, who had been nicknamed "le Petit" not on account of his stature, for be was rather tall, but from a feeling of delicate, protect ing familiarity which his good qualities had won for him. Meanwhile, among the friends of Lady A. there had been a good deal of talk about a certain Demoiselle E., who, they said, could see the most surprising things in bowl of coffee grounds. Nj. L. 'Ervieux had the curiosity to accompany his Roverness to the house of this person, and was quite surprised to hear her describe ex- actly each piece of furniture in Lady A 6 apartment, pass in review her seven servants, and say that, though she could not name the thief, he would be guillotined within two years. Some weeks later He Petit" left the service of his mistress without giving any req sou, and two years later he mounted the scaffold. This servant, so highly esteem ed, was none other than Marchandon, the assassin. Arena.
The Press., 1897-10-07
Mother Goose.

The most popular children's book ever written was "Mother Goose's Melodies. '' Mrs. Goose, or Mother Goose" as she was familiarly called, was the mother in law of Thomas Fleet, Boston printer, early in the last cen tury. When his first child was born, his mother in-law devoted all her at tention to the baby, and, it is said, greatly annoyed Fleet by her persistent and not particularly musical chanting of the old English ditties she had heard in her childhood. The idea occurred to Fleet of writing down these songs and publishing them in book form. The oldest extant copy bears the date of 1719. The price marked on the title page was 1.-two coppers." " This account of the origin of Mother Goose is dis credited by some critics, who declare that in 1697 Perrault published "Contes de ma Mere POye," or "Stories ot Mother Goose. The name Mother Goose' was familiar in French folk. lore, being used by writers of this lit erature over a century before the time of Perrault.
The Press., 1897-10-07

The home of John Brownlee, at East Longmeadow, caught fire at 1.15 o'clock Sunday morning, and although Mrs. Brownlee, her husband and two sons, Thomas, aged 2l, and James, aged 19, escaped in their night robes, Mrs. Brown Ice and her son Thomas were few min- utes later overcome by the flames. Mrs. Brownlee, after escaping, rushed back in- to the house, thinking her sons had not come out Thomas rushed after her, to save her James followed Thomas. The two former were overcome, while James got out, but was burned so severely that he died at o'clock Sunday afternoon. Mir. Brownlee himself was badly burned on his hands and feet, but will recover. The bodies of the victims were taken out at 6 o'clock in the morning. The two sons were employed as clerks by Forbes & Wallace, Springfield
The Press., 1897-10-07
WALES.

Frank Hickey has moved to Brookfield Hall, the butcher, is laid up with g broken arm.
 George Lucy has moved into Mrs Luther's house.
 Albert Pepper has bought the Absalon Gardner place and has moved into if.
 H. Steele has shingled both wings o his house, and Edward Shaw has shingleC one side of his ouse.
The Press., 1897-10-07

BUOKLEN's ARNICA SALvR.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter chapped hands. chilblains, corns, and al skin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft
The Press., 1897-10-07

Ladies fine correspondence station cry at The Press office. Boston Linen and Bond, in white, cream, tints and various finishes. Also Chinese Linen, Old Berk- shire Linen, and Damask Linen. We carry a large assortment, and can give you almost anything you want at The Press office
The Press., 1897-10-07
Died. Wilmington, 1st, ElviIa P. Barrows, 63 widow of Solyman Taylor.

SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 1 Taxes are k) due october l, as per vote of district. All taxes unpaid by November will be charged in- terest at per cent. will be at the Post Of1ce stafford, October 12, and at office Of the Phoenix WOolen Co, Hydevtlle, October 9th, from a. m to 5 ?. m., to receive the same
 w. P. LASBURY
The Press., 1897-10-07
Ladien Can Wear shoen

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- fort discovery of the age. Cures and prevents swollen feet, blisters, callous and sore spots Aliens Foot-Ease is Q certain cure for sweating, hot, aching feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FRKE. Address, AL len s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. F.
The Press., 1897-10-07

The death of Gen. Neal Dow, aged 93, at his home in Portland, Me, Saturday afternoon. removes one of the fathers and the most noted advocate of prohibitory liquor leglslation. He was a good man, considerations and fearless all his long life
The Press., 1897-10-07
What do the Children Drink 2

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you triet the new food drink called Grain-O7 It is deNc ious and nourishing and takes the place of cof fee. The more Gratn-O you give the childreI the more health you distribute through thei systems Grain-O is made of pure grains, anC tastes like choice coffee, but costs about a! much. All grocers sell 1t. 15c. and 25c.
The Press., 1897-10-07

In all the cities of Arabia, even at the present day, dried locusts, strung on threads as dried apples used formerly to be treated in this country, are exposed for sale ss an article of ,1
The Press., 1897-10-07
Gloves.

Our stock of Gloves is now complete, and we claim it the equal of any metro politan stock in point of variety and cor rectness of style.
 We handle no inferior goods in the Glove line-the best Is none too good
 Read this list of world-famed makers Trefousse, Jouvin, Dents, and our own makes, s. $ M.
 The foregoing in all the new shades. Just a glance at prices: :-
 Two-clasp Pique Gloves, $1.OO, value $125.
 Two-clasp Pique Gloves, $1.69, value $2OO. 4-button Kid Gloves in blacks, reds, tans, browns and greens, D cents pair, value $1.00. Center store, right.
The Press., 1897-10-07

The Boston ball nine has won the pen nant in the national league. The Baltl- mores are a close second.
The Press., 1897-10-07
Dress Goods.

The variety of dress stuffs is very large. There's the Cheviots, boucle cheviots and some English weaves-the real man. ish looking stuffs.
 And these are only few specimens out of many. Cheviots, 65o and $1 per yard. Imported Covert Cloths, $2, $125 and $1.50 per yard. Silk and Wool Novelties, courier cloth. French and English curls, Scotch suit | ings, figured armures, velours, two-toned epingline, figured poplins, all at per yard $125. Silk and Wool Novelties, boucle fan cies, Scotch and English mixtures, beaver cloths, per yard, $1.OO.
 Fine Imperial Serge, 5O-tnch Cheviots, Satin Burbers.
 Silk and Wool Novelties, in complete lines, all at per yard, 75c. | Silk and Wool Granite Plaids, new patterns, quality not excelled, at 99c per yard.
The Press., 1897-10-07

overwhelmingly passed throughout the state.
The Press., 1897-10-07
A T Court of Probate holden at Staf A fnrd- within and for the district of SfafEort

T AA IOfu, WILnln and TOT Jhe d1Str1Ct or StanOrd, on the 9th day of October. A. D. 1897.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of John H. Moore. administrator on the lntestate estate of Edward Moore, late of stafford, within said district, deceased.
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said es- tate will be exhibited for settlement at the Pro bate Ofice in said district, on the 14th day of october, 1897. at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting copy Of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford. and by advertising the same in newspaper published in Stafford, and hay ing circulation in said district. Certified from Record. MARCUS B. FISK Judge
The Press., 1897-10-07

The changing season has brought to our counters a wealth of novelty ill fash ion and fabric for fall costuming. The results of the designers and weavers' art of this and the lands across the sea are shown in boundless profusion. There is no economy of styles, the range is con- prehensive and embraces whatever the fashion centers of the world Say is cor rect. The qualities are what you always expect at this store, and the range of prices provides for much or little expen- diture, soc, 75c, $1, $1 ,25, $1.5O per yard. This season, as in former years, we ex- hibit choice line of SINGLE DRESS PAT TERMS, which excel in beauty of design and elegance of coloring any of our pre- vious efforts in this direction. These patterns are exclusive, and there are no duplicates, fact which will be appreci- ated by those looking for something out of the usual everyday offerings.
The Press., 1897-10-07
A T Court of Probate holden at Staf

A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the District Of Stafford on the 23d day of September, A. D., 1897.
 Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Lyman Moore, administrator on intestate estate of Peter bio, late of Union, within said district, deceased,
 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 to the administrator, and directs that public notice be given Of this order by advertising the same once In some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-poSt in said town of Un on, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. CerJl- lied from record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-10-07
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

All persons residing in the Town of Stafford, liable to pay taxes, are hereby notified to return to the Assessors, on or before the
 First Day of November Next, written or printed list, properly signed and sworn to, of all taxable property owned by them on the 1st day of october. 1897. Those failing to make a list will be charged penalty Of 10 per cent. additional, according to law. Blanks can be obtained of the Assessors, at the different post ofnces in town, or they will be sent by mail on application. "
 J. E. CHAMBERLAIN
 VIM. P. AMADON, Assessors.
 H. F. CADY,
 Stafford, Conn, Oct. 9th, 1897.
The Press., 1897-10-07
w. D, KINSMAN.

Fancy Silks.
 Plaids, Roman Stripes, Plain and Changeable Taffetas-a rare assortment of the latest designs. Dress Trimmings.
 All the needed extras to make the au- tumn gown rich and attractive.
 Colored and Black Appliques,
 Mohair Braid Trimmings, Silk Braid Trimmings,
 Black Braid Military Sets, Colored Braid Military Sets, Silk and Mohair Garnitures,
 Fine Cut Jet Passementeries, Fine Cut Jet Garnitures,
 Changeable Silk Ruch1ngs, Black Silk Ruch1ngs. A full line of Fur Trimmings.
 White and Gray Fox,
 Real and Imitation Mink
 Black Coon, Black Martin, Real and Imitation Ermine, Swans Down, China Lamb, Russian Hare, Black Thtbet, White Th1bet, Electric Seal, Chinchilla, Astrakhan,
The Press., 1897-10-07
Smith & Murray,

The store is at It's best now.
 The stocks are complete. Wherever you look oceans of new and stylish goods will meet your eye.
 The worlds best, the worlds prettiest in assortments approached by few.
 And our prices will affirm most elo- quently that they are always the lowest, qualities considered. Add to this the fact that this and every piece relates to merchandise that is ab- solutely and internationally first class
Evening journal., 1897-01-09
The New rarln Outlined.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The Republican
lemhers of the ways and means commit
e do not expect that the new tariff bill
bin be completed much before the meeting
the special session Of the new congress
March
The Republican majority are carefully
|insidering the question Of revenue and
|dll make this paramount in many cases
/ the demands of special interests. They
that it is not the intention to make
c new rates higher than the Mckinley
tes, nor even as high, unless very strong
|hsons are shown for doing 80.
The lumbermen have been asking for "a
|'hedule considerably higher than the Nc
inley law This SO it is said, viii not be
anted, as it is desired TO obtain some rev
|lue from lumber, and the rate asked
Ibuld be practically prohihitory.
lThe duty on sugar viii be made specific
stead of ad valorem and will be so adj
'tstcd as to add $40, 900, 600 or more to the
lvcnue. Other increases in revenue are
united upon from tobacco, raw wool,
.bolen goods and agricultural products.
4 be agricultural rates will probably not be
kgher than those OF the Mckinley law
4 IL is not intended to increase the tax on
FER or TO adopt any other new tax except
4 the form of customs duties Tho amount
y additional revenue which tits desired to
n dss is $50. 900, GOO
Few changes win be made in the metal
8 hedule or in cotton goods. i'm spite of the
81 mands of some of the cotton men for an
fcrease. some of the eastern memhcrs of
H e ways and means commit rghorcp-
& sent the manufacturing interest, feel
8 at the Wilson -Gorman law is "a pretty
q Fod protective measure i'm many respects,
& that il needs Teadiustment in order to
3 rect inequalities
q Reciprocity will again be Incorporated
4 The law, although there win be pro-
< t by the American sugar growers against
4 Uniting any foreign sugar free of duty.
4 lone of the subjects which is likely to
q use some debate in committee is the fix
n 9 Of the bonded period. 1t is hoped that
reducing the period within which goods
Il ay remain in bond without special taxes
tendency tc fll the bonded warehouses
4 th goods in anticipation of the increase
1nffne Wv -. f-se.l
Evening journal., 1897-01-09
OLD MAN SEEKS DIVORCE.
Ex-AIinister Talmage Higgins Action In "a
Dakota Court.


NEW YORK, Jan 9.--Colonel David NJ.
Talmage, formerly minister 60 Venezuela
and son of Thomas q. Ialmage, once may
or of Brooklyn, has instituted North Da-
kota suit for divorce from his venerable
wife, Sarah J. 1almagc. The couple were
married a half century ago. but have been
living apart since 1888 Colonel Talmage
alleges desertiOn as the basis Of his plea for
divorce. He has. for several years past,
been living in Washington. In the early
days he was known as the Beau Brummel
Of Brooklyn.
Mrs Talmagc. the defendant, lives at
POS Hicks street Brooklyn. She Is niece
by marriage Of the Hon Jacob w Miller
who was years ago United States senator
from New Jersey She Is about 20 years
old and member of the Van Brnt fnm-
ily She was Colonel Talmage's stcpsister
before becoming his wife
Miss Talmage daughter Of the parties
to this interesting suit spoke in behalf Of
her mother.
II cannot understand why father began
the suit, unless TO annoy u.s. or because he
Is about 60 embark IN ridiculous mar
riage. she said. He has been a source
Of trouble to us for years. We do not care
what he does so long as he says nothing
that reflects ON mother Already he has
secured and sold a large share Of her for
tune.
LET Il be understood thoroughly that
mothers children are with her In this con-
troversy, and If fnther goes too far he will
show what sort of a man he is AS for this
Dakota divorce, we care nothing. It viii
not be legal
Colonel Talmagc was married to his
wife 80 years ago. Five children were born
TO the couple
served in December, but Mrs. Talmage
has ignored them.
Colonel Talmagc Is related To Rev. T.
Dc Witt Talmagc and William c. De Witt
Evening journal., 1897-01-09
win Make a Test Case.

MOUNT MORRIS, n Y, Jan. 9.-Con.
stable Thomas Donnelly has been advised
by the state commissioners Of game to 60
ahead and do his duty in the action against
Ball, Bleinstcin Ward, Marsden and Pot
ter of Buffalo and Wadsworth Of Geneseo,
who it is charged, killed quail illegally.
Backed by the state authorities the con
stable will again subpoena the parties Ia
appear in Justice Gamble court and pay
their fines at S25 bird. The defendants
will fight IL viii likely be made a test
case II Is said the fine of one man. Road
master Patrick McKeon Of Mount Morris
may be 500
Evening journal., 1897-01-09
nrnI.eman cas.sd q coIlI.Ion.

CHAMBERsBURG, Pa, Jan. 9. - Two
freight trains on the Baltimore and Cum
berland Valley railroad collidcd at a sid.
ing near Altenwald One train was stand
ing on the siding A brakeman named
McEwen opened the switch, and the other
train dashed in. Both locomotives were
demolished and many cars damaged En-
gineer W. f. Brown reversed the lever
Of the moving train and jumped, dislo-
eating his shoulder and receiving severe
bruises. The boilers of the engines wert
telescopcd McEwcn took to the woods
and has not yet been found.
Evening journal., 1897-01-09
VICTORY FOR cUBANs.
One of Corners Lieutenants Defeats De-
tachment OF spanish Soldiers.

KEY WEST. Jan ga report from
points near Matanzas confirms the news
of a defeat suffered by the Spanish at the
hands Of one of Gomez s captains on Tues
day
The Spaniards had an idea that another
expedition was TO be landed at some point
west of Matanzas ON the coast. Two de
tachments were sent Off TO ambuscade the
escort that they thought the Cuhans would
send This the Cubans heard of and or
gauized a counter ambuscade. Four hun
dred Cubans were concealed on the road
that the Spaniards would take after the
Spaniards had passed a. certain point
Strong barbed wire was stretched across
the road at two points to impede their re-
treat The Cubans then began rapid fire,
while men stationed above a cut, through
which the Spanish had to pass, hurled
hand grenades among them. In a short
time over 80 Spanish soldiers and officers
were disabled They rallied and returned
the fire. but could do little, as the Cubans
were almost Invisible
The Spanish column finally retreated,
orderly at first, the Cubans pursuing them
and firing all the while When the second
wires in their rear were struck, panic
ensued the soldiers forgetting all disci-
pline and running for their lives, throwing
away guns and equipments. The Cubans
pursued for some miles, and then sudden
ly vanished as another Spanish detach-
mcnt was seen approaching Over 10 Span
iards were killed by tho Cubans and 100
taken prisoners The Spanish report has
not been made public yet
Evening journal., 1897-01-09
Rer. nr. Fltrnatrlck on mia.

ROCHESTER. Jan. 0-The trial Of the
Rev. DIR. kirkpatrick has begun In the
police court ON the charge of impersOn-
ating an officer, he having been arrested
several days ago upon the statement Of a
woman that he had accosted her on the
street and afterward threatened to arrest
her. At the time Of his arrest the minister
claimed that his conversation with the
woman was for the purpose of obtaining
material for series of sermons on the
seventh commandment. The testimony ON
the trial tended 10 show that the officer
making the arrest did so upon the unsub-
stantiated statement of the woman, who
was forced 70 admit upon cross examina-
ton that she was living with a man not
her husband and that she had at least on
one occasion, been ordered from "a block
where she resided.