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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-22

s Mrs. Leu.gert's last declaration to a
reporter Is that she Will not be satisfied
stil her husband stands upon the gal
lows.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-22

Mrs. Hannah Gould knows her bus!-
ness. With her forty. women for the
KNondike she took a minister, There
was never n matrimonial enterprise
better equipped or taken to a better
market.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-22

The Nashville American thinks that
IT might save money to turn the Fede-
raj Treasury over to the pensioners ON
the condition that they pay the Gov
ernment's running expenses
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-22

fitted belt; velvet ribbon t.ims the re-
Ve?s and velvet stock and belt are
worn. The seVcn-gOr7d Skin. shows the
front and side cores slightly sprung at
the lower part, ana Tia. back cores
either plated or gathered. The mode is;
iashionAhly known as the fare s!ii.t.
me toilette may bc made as i~tssy ng
desired by the selection OF rich or mex
nthaIVe materials. bnt the combination
illustrated is extremely stylish.
Especially prepared for u4 by the But =
iegick Publishing Co. limncD
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-22

The Ohio Legislature. which is to set
ME thc Senatorial struggle in that
State, will meet January Sd.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-22
81 IS e AGES.

20 "A Kentucky, man has married the
of the girl who refused
The Press., 1897-04-15
ASHFORD.
Waatford Correnpondence.


 In April, 1862, there appeared an item in the Stafford News Letter something like the following:
 Married in Staffordville, April 2d, by Rev. H. M. Vaill, Stephen B. Tint of Ashford, and Juliaett Booth of Union i; also, Sanford Booth and Ellen A. Moore, both of Union.
 On the evening of the 2d of the present month, there were assembled at the resi- dence of MT. and Mrs. Tifft, ninety or more neighbors and friends, in commem- oration of the event. Mrs. Tifft's three brothers, Sanford, Melvin and Milo Booth from Brimfield Mass, were present, each accompanied by his wife and children. Mrs. Tifft's only sister, Mrs. Miner Miller of South Birmingham, Mass., intended to be present, but was detained by sick ness. The evening was remarkable fine for the season of the year, and everything passed of in the most agreeable manner. The tables W re loaded with pies, cake and tropical fruits, and music lent its charms to the occasion. The tempting array of good things on the tables was largely due to the generosity of the guests. There were many presents, quite an amount being in money, given as tokens of friendship.
The Press., 1897-04-15
TOU.T.ANn

A. L. Foster of N. Y. City was in town early in the week.
 Mrs. Esther Lewis of Stafford Springs has been visiting at J. P. Roots.
 Raymond A. Fuller of Worcester Mass, visited his grandmother, Mrs. Lucius s. Fuller few days last week.
 Miss Marion Agard entertained few friends at her home on Wednesday, it being her birthday.
 Mrs. A.C. Gilmore and daughter of Chambersburgh, Penn, were the guests of E. s. Agard's family few days. last week. .,r
 The "Crandall" oyster supper was given by the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church in the town hall on Saturday even- ing. An entertainment was given in con- nection with the supper. It was to have been held on Friday evening, but was postponed on account of the storm. This Is the annual oyster supper given by the society for which the oysters are contrib uted by A. B. Crandall. FLORA.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The committee on roads, rivers, and bridges reported Tuesday to the Connect icut houso a bill concerning good roads It is the act of 1895 with several import ant amendments and in the usual course went to the calendar and ordered printed The present commission of three Is re- tained. Instead of $s per day one member, the civil engineer Is to get $2, 900 year, the two others $1 ,500. Only $1 ,OOO is allowed for office expenses. The com mission gets It's actual travelling expenses. The selectmen of town shall make all preliminary arrangements for new roads In that town and lay them before the com- mission for approval. The work shall then be advertised for bids. Whenever any road shall be constructed one-half of the cost of said construction shall be paid for out of the state treasury provided, that the whole amount 80 paid by the state shall not in any one year, exceed the sum of $100, ,0O0: and one-half of the cost shall be paid for out of the treasury Of the town in which such road Is con- structed. When a road has been con- structed Tn any town such town shall thereafter keep such road in proper re- pair, to the acceptance of the highway commission. No sum exceeding in the aggregate $3,OOO shall be expended by any town in any one year under the pro- visions of this act. The term public roads" shall be construed to mean and include only the main highways leading from one town to another, and shall not include any part of any road lying within the corporate limits of any city or any borough.
 No small objection which young folks had to the old-time spring medicines was was their nauseousness. In our day this objection Is removed, and Ayers Sarsa- parilla, the most powerful and popular of bloOd-purifiers, Is as pleasant to the pal ate as Q cordial.
The Press., 1897-04-15
The PoDe'a Army.

The present army of the pope is com posed of five bodies, the Noble guard under the command of Prince Altieri, consisting of about 50 young men; the Swiss guard, numbering 100 young men; the Palatine guard, numbering about 100 privates and IF officers; the gendarmes, numbering 100 men, and the fireInen, who are classed as soldiers, partly because they are in a state of chronic feud with the Swiss guard. The pontifical army has also an official newspaper, published weekly, edited by ex-pontifical officers, under the patron age of the so called minister of the army and entitled La Fedelta Cattolica Gath ollie Loyalty). It publishes deaths, pro- notions changes, but of course for 26 years has not been able to record acts ot valor. New York Tribune.
 Central Vermont Railroad (N. l.. N division )-trains leave:
The Press., 1897-04-15
Men Have Not Degenerated.

It is common to hear of the giant people who lived in the old days, yet it is decidedly uncommon to find proof that the average ancient was any larger or more powerfully built than the aver age person of the present day. The Egyptian mummies show these people to have been of medium size. The re- mains taken from the catacombs do not differ in size from the people of the pres ent, while the armor which was worn by the warriors of the long ago fit as readily the forms of people who are not at all gigantic, or at least extraordinarily above the average, either in girth or stature. There were great men in the old days, but as great still obtain in this nineteenth centurr -Pittsburg Dis match
The Press., 1897-04-15

General Rivera, the Cuban insurgent commander, who Is a prisoner at San Cristobal, Is said to be recovering from his wounds. The Spaniards will hold him as a prisoner of war, and are not likely to shoot him.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The spring overflow of the Misslssippi river Is very alarming at present. It is estimated that tho raging waters thus far Jhis year have engulfed two hundred human beings, ten thousand head of stock and wiped out $5O,OO0, 900 worth Of property. Many families have been driven from their homes by the rising waters and the suffering for the necessl- ties of life Is very great.
The Press., 1897-04-15

Governor Cooke has appointed May 7th as Arbor Day. It Is deplorable that the day is not more generally observed, as 1t Is very easy to find plenty of places that would be greatly improved in appearance by the addition of one or more trees.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Ara 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 18th day of April, A. D. 1897.
 Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of James NJ. Lord, administrator with the will annexed, on the testate estate of John K. Lord, late Of Stafford within said dis tr1ct. deceased,
 It is ordered by this Court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Off1ce in said district, the 22d day of April, 1897, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by post ing a copy Of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford, and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in stafford, and having a circulation in said district. Certified from Record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-04-15

Knoxville, Tenn, suffered a $1,611, ,OOO Are lose last Saturday morning. The Hotel Knox was destroyed, and fifteen lives were lost. The total insurance was N824, 200.
The Press., 1897-04-15
COVENTRY.

COubh coventry
 Fast day services in the Congregational church tomorrow evening.
 Rev. MT. Pike, of Mansfield, preached in the Congregational church Sunday. s Misses A. Katherine and Ruth Perkins, students at Smiths college, were at home Sunday. .s.>
 MT. Daniels will put a stock of goods in the store recently purchased, and will en- deavor to make as great a success in his position as merchant as he has as clerk for J. B. Carmon, ''As order clerk second to none in the state." is the word.
 MT. Fogerty Is soon to remove his family to Danbury.
 E. A. Tracy has purchased the Wash burn lot on the Main street. Miss Helen Jenkins is at her grand mothers, Mrs. Charlotte Stanley.
 Twelve snakes have been killed by Engene and Frank Edgerton, this spring near the famous snake well on the Edger- ton farm,
 The remains of MI. Thompson, whc formerly resided on the main road between Manning and Ripley hills, but who fol some years has lived in Columbia, were brought to the Nathan Hale cemetery fol burial Sunday.
 J. B. Carman accompanied G. N. Marc. to Providence, Monday. MT. Marcy ii no better and will be cared fol at hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. J. V. B. Prince came tC the town, Wednesday.
 That there was to be a cock fight Saturday night, was an open secret, the report of which is in the Willimanti news, Tuesdays Hartford Courant.
The Press., 1897-04-15
4 ATa Court of Probate holden at Go

4 T Court of Probate holden at Gov A entry within and for the district of Coven- entry, on the 10th day of April, A. D. 1897.
 Present, JOHN ISLAM, Judge.
 On motion of Sarah F. Eaton, administrative entry, within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrative, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising the same three weeks in a newspaper having a circulation il said district and by posting copy thereof or the public sign-post in said town of Coventry nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from record. JOHN ISLAM, Judge.
The Press., 1897-04-15

Married.
 Somersville, 9th, by A. T. Brainard Esq, Egbert c. Lee of Somers, and Ethel O. Peck, of Longmeadow, Mass. Springfield, 10th, Elmer G. Moulton of Stafford, and Mrs. Lda L. Willy, of Aga wam, Mass.
 Stafford Springs, 9th, by 'ev. A. J. Mcleod, Henry Williams and Caroline Lathrop, both of Holland.
The Press., 1897-04-15

-Ladles' fine correspondence station cry at The Press office. Boston Linen and Bond, in white, cream, tints and various finishes. Also Chinese Linen, Old BeIk- shire Linen, and Damask Linen. We carry Q large assortment, and can give you almost anything you want at The Frees of1ce.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The date for the adjournment of the Connecticut legislature has been fixed fol May IS.
The Press., 1897-04-15
RESTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss.

U bate Court, April 18th, A. D. 1897.
 Estate of sarah H. Colburn, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Edwin c. Pinney, pray ing that an instrument in writing purpOrting to be the last will and testament Of said Sarah H. Colburn, deceased, may be proved, approved, al- lowed and admitted to probate, as per aPplica- tion on file more fully appears, 1t is Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Ofhce in Stafford. in said district, on the 22d day of April, A. D. 18y at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency Of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pup fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting | copy thereof on the public stgn-post in the | town of stafford in said district. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
The Press., 1897-04-15
Central Vermont Railroad (N. l.. N division n)-trains leave:
Born.

McElhaney.
 West Stafford, 18th, son (Dimock Bur- dette) to MT. and Mrs. H. A. Glazier.
The Press., 1897-04-15

4 T Court of Probate holden at Staff A ford, within and for the district Of Stafford, on the 18th day of April. A. D. 1897.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Henry M Grant, administrator on the inteState estate Of Clark H. Grant, 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 Office in said district, on the 22d day Of
 April, 1897, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting a
 copy of this order 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., 1897-04-15
Rear Of main store.
New Silks.

Bright as May morning-this great silk store-with heaped-up luxury from both sides of the sea. No need to tell of these new, fine things to insure their selling but we are bound to give Our Public quick news of interesting goods. We've gathered small lots of the finest things to insure their exclusiveness.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The affairs of Greece and Turkey have not changed very much. War Is re- garded as inevitable, and the strain can- not much longer be borne by either Turkey or Greece. It is said that the Turkish government has formally in- formed the Greek government that any further raid of irIegulars into the Fur kish territory will be regarded by Turkey As a declaration of war upon the part of Qreeoe.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Dress Stufs.

The newest weaves are here. Grenadines, Fancy Scotch Mix lures, Silk and Wool Mixtures, Plisse Etamine, representing the new colorings, Hunters green, heliotrope, geranium and Napo- leon blue.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The plans for the immense demonstra- ton to be made In connection with the dedication of Gen. Grants tomb, have assumed a much more tangible form the past week. The various committees are fast perfecting their allotted duties and the results are noticeable and gratifying The program of the exercises at the tomb has reached a point where 1t Is possible to give an outline of It's charac- ter. The exercises will begin about II o'clock, with prayer by Bishop Newman. Bishop Newman was Gen. Grants clergy man and accompanied him on his tour around the world. The oration Is to be delivered by Gen. Horace Porter, who, as president of the Grant Monument As sociation, will deliver the tomb Into the keeping of the city. Mayor Strong will accept the tomb in behalf of the city. President Mckinley is also to make an address, and the pronouncing of the bene- diction will be by Archbishop Corrigan. The Instrumental and vocal music Is to be by band of 100 pieces and a chorus of 1000 voices. It Is to be regretted that among the visitors to tho tomb are many of that class of crazy relic hunters who destroy and mar the finest work on the monument, despite the watchful eye of the guards.
The Press., 1897-04-15
AT Court of Probate holden at Sta

N V ford within and for the district of Staf- ford, on the Sth day Of April, A. D. 1897. Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge. On motion of Harvey D. Snow, administrator on the intestate estate of Selden Snow, late of stafford, within said diSrict, deceased. This court doth decree that six months be al-
 lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate 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 a circulation in | said district, and by posting a copy thereof on | the public stgn-post in said town of Stafford | nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record.
 l MARCUS B. FISK Judge
The Press., 1897-04-15

The April term of superior court opened at Rockville Tuesday with a short calen- dar session with Judge Shumway on the bench. The cases Brick against Baker and Wens against Hunt were assigned for trial at Holland next Tuesday and Wednesday.
 James Ryley, otherwise Wm. Thomp- son, the horse thief, and pal of Henry Dlmlow, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing Dr. Fllnts team In Rockville and was sentenced to two years in the state prison. The trial of William Kie- born for burning the Porter barns in Coventry is now in progress, and yer dict will be reached to-day. Mayor E. L. Heath of Rockville has been appointed to sell the Windemere mill property al auction June 1st, If not previously sold al private sale before that date. This prop erty originally cost about $1O0,OOO. Ii has never been a paying plant and has been recently owned by Follett and Pit kins. The property includes a large brick mill and fifteen tenement houses.
The Press., 1897-04-15

UTANTED IMMEDIATELY-A com- w petent person to take charge of our board ing house; everything furnished by us; perma- nent situation for the right party; personal ap- plicattons preferred, with references if required
 GARDINER HALL, JR., & co. South Wilmington, Conn.,, Feb. 2, 1897.
The Press., 1897-04-15
NoTTCE5I I

We have on hand large stock of all kinds oi 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 durtrg 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., 1897-04-15
Wash Fabrics.

Hundreds and hundreds of styles of Wash 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 124c yard,
 Examine Royals, suitable for waists, 124c yard.
 French and German organdies, 19c 25c, 33c.
 French wool Challies, 374c a yard.
 Rear of main store. Visit our and 1O-cent counters. No such values were ever offered as we offer at these prices.
 Ground floor salesroom.
The Press., 1897-04-15

NOTlCE.-I hereby forbid all parties 1N trusting any person whatever on my ac- count without a written order from me. as shall pay no bills contracted without such order
 EVERETT E. WARREN. Stafford, April 18th, 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-21
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE MONDAY. JUNE a. 1897.

which can be spoken here than those which seem
most In keeping with other places. How completely
do we here realize that he cornerstone OF all our
work Is Christ! AS | look into your faces this
morning am thinking not so much OF your careers
as your destinies. | not much concerned
with what you have learned TO know here. ms with
what YOU have learned TO believe. Mere worldly
wisdom seems n shallow thing. Faith Is all In all.
That faith IL your common birthrigh. our God
IS covenant -kec ping God. and his promise Is unto
chidrcn's children. The promise that the Lord will
stabsh you and guard you from the evil one IL
therefore yours And IL - a very comforting
promise. We sure to realize at one time or an
other the need of some higher power 20 give us
strength. of some more than earthly guardian 10
keep from the evil
our prayer for you at this time Is the prayer of
the apostle: The Lord direct your hearts into the
love OF God and into the patience OF Christ.
The Rev. DR. j. W. Gilland. of Brooklyn. deliv-
&. \. tonight in Pardee Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-21
MISS JULIET CORSON.

Miss Juliet Corson, whose works on the culinary
art have made her well known throughout the
country died on Friday last from the effects OF an
operation for the removal Of a tumor. MISS Corson
was one of the first women in the United States to
teach the art Of cooking under a systematic course
of instruction The early life OF the Mother OF
Cookery" as she came to be known, was sur
rounded with hardshps but after leaving her
fathers home she found employment IN library nd:
helped her to q successful literary career. After
contributing occasionally TO magazines ana otner
publications she became an editorial writer Tor
THE National Quarterly Review" 1t was while
so engaged that she joined with several charitaDy
inclined women in teaching the art of cooking 10
deserving working girls This prompted Miss Cor
son to make systematic instruction In cooking her
life work She began her labors In this direction
about a oulrter OF century ago, and travelled
about chiefly among the families OF the poor. ana
taught them how 10 live well and cheaply. during
tho strikes of 1877 she circulated at her own ex-
pense 80 900 copies of a book pointing out TO work
ingmen's wives how they could prepare a substan-
ia meal for 10 cents. ,, -,
Miss Corson prominen exhibitor at me
Columbian Exposition at Chicago. Her exhibit ana
work won her a medal, the only one given ior
dietetics and IL diploma. Aferward she again re-
sIlmed her literary career, and in 1889 became ed,
ior of a Boston publication called "The Household
MOI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-21
THE BACCALAUREATE At EASTON.

Eae,on Penn June 20 (SpccigD.Thc commence
ment exercises at Lafayette College began to-day
with the baccalaurcate sermon by the Rev. DR..
George b. Stewart, of Harrisburg. The chapel was
crowded with people The seniors sang parting
hymn after the sermon and then. standing, listened
10 the baccaIauroate address by President Warfled.
who based HIS remarks on ii Thessaonians Iii. D:
.'The Lord is faithful who shall stablish you. and
guard you from the evil one And we have conf
dence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and
will do the things which command. And the
Lord direct your hearts into the love Of God and
the patience OF Christ" He said:
How much deeper and tenderer are the words