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The Press., 1897-06-17
MANSFIELD,

Young people will be interested in the free scholarship contest started this week by The Press. Conditions given on the first page.
 The road examiners appointed by the town start on their duties this week The roads are let to be repaired for three years by contract, to be kept in repair to the acceptance of the inspector. The con- tractors have started In on a cheap scale, waiving the demand for good roads, which the public will never enjoy until water drains are kept open to thoroughly drain the road bed, and all low places rounded up so as to keep the water of and give the pedestrians dry road to travel over instead of through pools of water after every shower. ,.,n E The prospect for fruit in this section Is not as good as earlier in the season, ex- cept for small fruits.
 Business Is dull, notwithstanding the oft-repeated promise of good times in the near future. If manufacturers felt that way they would be less anxious to sell their plants. It is reported that the Eagleville mill and all the messuages be- longing thereto can be purchased for less than half It's cost, and the Kenyon mill in South Coventry is offered for $20, ,OO0 with all the houses and buildings connect ed herewith. It Is a large woolen mill, on good water power, near the railroad, and said to have cost $100,0O0. It is claimed that the machinery is old and a serious hindrance to it's sale.
 The repeal of the peach-yellows law is quite satisfactory to farmers in this sec. ton. The commission did not know what causes the yelIows, nor attempt to tell of a remedy except to destroy the trees.
 Judge B. W. Storrs has purchased oi Wm. Reynolds plot of ground of over an acre for an addition to Spring Hill cemetery, and has built fiIst-class bank wall on two sides, and is grading the lot in good shape. It Is an expensive job but MT. Storrs has undertaken it unaided and bears all the expense. Rev. Leonard Smith has made extensive repairs on the house on the corner ot Main and West-st., Spring Hill, purchas ed of Mrs. Jones, and will occupy it in 6 few days. - ....
 The late unpleasantness at Storrs schoo seems to be healing over, and most of tho officers and teachers on the list for leave of absence will probably be retained anc only get reprimand.
 Joel Warren gathers nearly one hun dred cans of milk every morning, deliver ing 1t at the cars at Willimantic for Bos ton.
The Press., 1897-06-17

The state board of equalization, com posed of State Treasurer Grosvenor and Comptroller Mead, have completed the equalization Of the grand lists of the towns for October, 1896. The new valu- ations have no application whatever to local taxation, nor to the state tax, the legislature having refused to lay a state tax on the towns for the next two years
 The sole application of the addition made to the town lists, by the board, is in the matter of county taxes. These have been laid by the county representatives of the several counties within the past two weeks, on the basis of the county grand lists, as reported, and before the addi- tiOns were fixed by the board. The re- suit will be that the tax rates fixed, owing to the increased valuations, will yield larger revenues than had been estimated. The county tax for Holland county re- gently laid Is mill, and this increase in list will increase the taxes GA, ,01O. Vernon will pay one-half the county taxes. The grand list for Holland county Is given be- low. The amount in the second column is the addition when one was made.
The Press., 1897-06-17

The Rev. c. W. Morrow of the Second Congregational church was the officIat- ing clergyman at the marriage of Miss Luella O. Kent of Preston to Mir. Ed ward H. Parkhurst of Norwich, which took place at the home of the brides pa- rents, Mir. and Mrs. E. F. Kent, corner of Rock and River streets, Preston, last week Wednesday evening. It was a family wedding, for which the house had been tastefully decorated ,and at the close Of which those present partook of refresh ments. There was a varied array of wedding presents, representing the good will of friends. -.--.-...
 After a brief wedding trip, Mir. and Mrs Parkhurst will occupy a newly fur nlshed house on Division street , -
 The groom is the son ofsJ. H, Parkhurst of Central Village. h NorsOich Bulletin.
The Press., 1897-06-17

Secretary Phelps has approved and adopted the following brands of ink, and they therefore become the standard inks for use In this state for public records Barnes national writing fluid, Morey's A-ledger ink, Staford's commercial writing fluid, Carter's writing fluid, Car tors record ink, Thaddeus Davids Con- pRny's black writing inks for records, Ar holds chemical writing fluid.
The Press., 1897-06-17

The sultan of Turkey has appealed to the ozar of Russia and the emperor of Germany to support his claim to the an- nexation of Thessaly to the Ottoman em- plre. The ambassadors of the powers are greatly dlspleased, and will probably de- cline to negotiate the other points con- nected with the settlement of the war un- til the retrocession of Thessaly Is settled. The settlement of the Greece and Turkey war Is requiring a great deal of time and encounterinR many dlfflculties.
The Press., 1897-06-17
MA hCUS b. FISK. J Stafford, Conn.,, June 18th, 1897.

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1897.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 on motion of Marquis A. Smith, executor on the testate estate or Mariett Smith, late Of stafford, 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 executor, .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 sign-post in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. CerJl-
 fled from record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-06-17
NoTICF-

The legal voters of School District, No. g Town Of Stafford, are hereby notified and warned to meet at Borough Hall, in said district on Wednesday. June 23rd, 1897, at 8 o'clock D. m., for the following purposes:
 ITO hear the report of the district committed and treasurer for the past year. and to act upon the same.
 gro see if they will vote to lay on tax sufh. c1ent to pay the whole or a part of the district indebtedness.
 3-To elect by ballot one member of the dis tr1ct committee to serve three years, and g clerk, treasurer and collector.
 To do any other business proper to be done al said Meeting.
 ". H. COOLEY, District J. II. REED, c.t MARCUS B. FISK. ) SonAOUoo-
 Stafford, Conn, June 18th 1897.
The Press., 1897-06-17

The officers of the Eastern Connecticut Trottlng Circuit has arranged the follow ing dates: Rockville, September IA, 16 and 16; Norwich, September 21, % and 23; Willimantio, September 2s, go and 30; Stafford Springs, October 6, 6 and 2.
The Press., 1897-06-17
Married.

Preston, 9th, by Rev. c. w. Morrison, Edward H. Parkhurst of Norwich, and Miss Luella c. Kent of Preston.
 Stafford Springs, 18th, by Rev. R. c. Gragan, John Rearden of Cambridge, Mass, and Miss Ellen Donovan.
 Stafford, June 16th, by Rev. H. M. Vaille, Clarence R. Kingsbury and Miss Mary 'ose.
 Stafford Springs, 16th, by Rev. J. I. Bartholomew, Samuel s. Taylor, of Worcester, and Miss Louise Siswick, of Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1897-06-17
Ara Court of Probate holden at Gov

A T Court of Probate holden at Gov A entry. within and for the district of Coven- try, on the 9th day of June, A. D. 1897.
 Present, JOHN ISLAM, Judge
 On motion of Luther H. Gager administrator on the estate Of Luther P. Gager, late of Gov 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 administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising the same three weeks in a newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Coventry, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from record. JOHN ISLAM, Judge. Dxnrs
The Press., 1897-06-17

BuoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvR.-The best smlve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores
 ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, ehapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaotion or money refunded. Pwioe a6o per box. Sold by E. KA Taft.
The Press., 1897-06-17
There is a Class of Peon1e

Who are tnured by the use of cofree Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it. without distress and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cost ov CT x as much. Children may drink it with great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts. per pack age. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Press., 1897-06-17

The United States government imml- grafton station on Ellis Island was burned Tuesday morning. All the immigrants, 200 In number. were finely taken safely from the island to the barge office at New York. All the valuable records in the buildings are, undoubtedly, saved. The buildings on Ellis Island were simply vast wooden sheds made of the most infIam- mable material. The fire had started in one of the towers of the main building. All buildings, including the detention hall, the hospital, the disinfecting houses, Dr. Whites house and the inspectors houses were destroyed. The buildings and plant are said to have cost the government S76O, ,OOO.
The Press., 1897-06-17
$S,599,3s2
$4,O1O,OOO

The towns of Ashford and Eastford of Windham counties, whose lists are $218,- 642 and $151 ,975 respectively, were not raised.
The Press., 1897-06-17

The Connecticut legislature adjourned Saturday sine die. The usual formalities, presentations, etc., took place in both houses. The legislature has been a re- putable body, of more than the average. Speaker Barbour made one of the best presiding officers the house has had for years. No business of much importance wac passed during the last days. A bin was passed providing that towns which have not high school shall pay the whole or part of the tuition of a child to attend school in another town. A bill was pass: cd paying county commissioners by sala. ry; 1t fixes the salary at from $1 800 iu New Haven county, to $500 in Holland county. Senator Converse, chairman oi the appropriation committee in the sen. ate, and Representative FrfsbIe, of the house, announced that the committee had gone over the matters of income and ex. pense and, as far as could be ascertalned the expenses of the state for the next two years would be $4, ,5O7, 330, and the income would be 4,661, ,580. 70, an excess of rev. enue of $154 ,23O. TO. This does not in. olude the income from the succession tax. A bill was passed requiring selectmen to erect guide posts at the intersection of all highways before September 1st, with the exception of within the limits of cities and boroughs.
The Press., 1897-06-17

A T Court of Probate holden at Staff h ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 10th day of June. A. D. 1897.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Everett Y. Fisk, executor on the testate estate of Nancy Ann Fisk, late of Staf- ford, 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 Offce in said district, on the 23d day of June, 1897. at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting 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 hav- ing circulation in said district. Certified from Record. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-06-17
COVENTR South Coventry.


 Subscriptions to the Coventry Register will count the same as The Press in the free scholarship contest, the conditions oi which are given on the first page.
 Children's day is to be observed at the Congregational church Sunday. The committee on floral decoration will be al the church Saturday afternoon at foul o'clock, at which hour it is hoped that 6 profusion of ferns and flowers will be furnished by the children of the Sunday school, and others interested in making the house beautiful. Forth-of-July is to be celebrated on the green under the direction of the s. c. I. $. Whether on the 3rd or 9th is not yet de. cided. A bicycle race is to be one of the attractions. The rhododendron on the grounds of Mrs. Lydia Mason has been a mass of beautiful bloom, exceeding in loveliness all its perfection of former years.
 Ernest Perkins and Fred B. Topliff were at their respective homes, Sunday.
 Walter Boynton of Branford visited his father last week. Walter A. Warren a graduate of the $. A. C., has been home on vacation, that he might attend commencement at Storrs.
 Farmers have commenced having, the crop promises to be the heaviest for years.
The Press., 1897-06-17
Died.

Died. Wilmington, 10th, Lottie, 24, wife of Benjamin Arnold, and daughter of Wm. D. Ruby. Holland, 18th, Ella Louise, 27, only daughter of Henry P. Rix.
The Press., 1897-06-17

The treaty for the annexation of Hawaii was sent to the senate yesterday, together with message from President Mckinley advocating it.
The Press., 1897-06-17

NOTICE--The copartnership hereto 1N fore existing between the undersigned un- der the firm name of Arnold McKendr1ck, is dissolved. All bills against the company are to be presented to Addison. Arnold for payment, and all bills due the company are to be paid to said Arnold. ADDISON ARNOLD,
 CHARLES MCKENDRIGK. -- stafford Springs, May 25, 1897. r<--s- -
The Press., 1897-06-17

CARPENTERS WANTED.-Three or V four at once. FRANK MAGUIRE, Monsoon
The Press., 1897-06-17

The commencement exercises of Storrs agricultural college were held yesterday. The graduating class numbered 19 mem. bers, the largest since the college was es- tablished. Entrance examinations will be held at the college at 9 a. m., June 26
 Hartford Courant: The alumni associ. ation of Storrs Agricultural College held a secret meeting this evening relative to the changes proposed in the faculty oi the school. The subject was discussed with much freedom and it was the senti. ment of the majority that radical changes should be made. It is probable that the alumni association will Iecommendc certain removals to the board of trustees, who will soon meet to take action.
 The resignations were announced today of the Rev. E. J. Lewis, professor of Eng fish literature, who is going to Chicago and of Miss Smith instructor of "Domes- tic Science," who has accepted a position in Boston.
The Press., 1897-06-17

r OST-A stick pin containing a dia- 1L mond. Reward if left at The Press office
The Press., 1897-06-17
MONSON ACADEMY,

mOnsOnS mass. Both Sexes Classical, Latin, Scientific, and
 Academic courses. Principals certificate ad-
 mits to college. Expenses very moderate for ad- VantageS offered. Ninety fourth year opens September 2. For Catalog address 3m ARTHUR N. BURKE. Principal.
The Press., 1897-06-17

TNO RENT-2 Desirable tenements of 1C II Rooms on Maple street. c. B. NEWTON.
The Press., 1897-06-17
A Phenomenal Bargain.

A Portfolio of Photos-three separ- ate subjects: THE WORLDS FAIR, OUR COUNTRY, FAMOUS CITIES OF THE WORLD 2ac book,
 Containing 16 Pictures.
The Press., 1897-06-17
Will be exhibited every evening in my show window.

Also a large line of one, two and three
The Press., 1897-06-17

EOR SALE.-Good Family Horse and N Buggy. J. W. WITT, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1897-06-17

TRus Paper and The Connecticut Courant TBemi-weeklyl furnished for S9.l5 year.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26

During flood some years ago, says a
writer in the Chicago Times Herald,
visited the section below Memphis with %
newspaper artist. One afternoon we were
perched on the top of bit of highland
viewing the waste of waters when an old
negro approached and offered to sell two
fine ROSTERS With great volubility he ex-
planned that the fowls had eaten SO much
corn that he could not afford to keep them
longer, and therefore he had decided to
sacrifice them and stop the drain on his
corncrib. Where did you get them, I'M
clep' asked. The old man looked at us
quizzically for moment and then said
with a chuckle, "Yo' gemmen are from
the moth, amt yo'" "Well, yes" re-
piled, "but what has that to do with itY"
"Becuz, sab, " he said, mo southern gem
man evan asks niggah whah he gifts any
thing"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
We're making
a strong bid

TO furnish all the Lumber that
will be used this year in erecting
houses. If you intend building it
will certainly be to your interest
to have us quote a lump rate for
supplying all you'll need to con-
struct the house. The estimate
will be low enough to suit the
most economical persons.
Confer with your contractor. lie
knows what we have done for him
in the past, and stand ready to do
as much now.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
Not For That, Though.

Mrs. Quiddle-I wonder what has be-
come of Johnl He went out early this
morning, and here it Is most dark and 1
haven't heard word from him.
Mrs Raddle-Do you really have fears
for his safety
Mrs, Quiddle-Oh, guess his safety 8
all right, but I'm afraid he has fallen off
the COMPOUNDED thing and broken his leg
perhaps -Boston Transcript.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
Still ON the Trail.

Frances-Yes, he is pursuing literature.
Gertrude-Indeedl And he is very sue
cessfulp
Franoes-No 1t is still long way
ahead of him.-Cleveland Leader.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-17
Queer Sport In Texas.

There is a huge negro in Texas who
wrestles with a steer. A ring is made
and inclosed in the same that
an a~mphitheater is built for a prize
fight or a bullfight. The floor is made
of earth and sprinkled over with saw
dust. Then the steer, maddened by his
confinement, is turned loose into the
arena to dash around the sawdust ring
and paw the earth in his defiance. Then
the giant negro appears upon the scene
and makes his bow to the spectators.
The contest is on. As soon as the steer
catches sight of his antagonist there is
a wild rush, a quick scramble of flying
feet, and the spectators see through the
flying sawdust that man and beast are
locked in fierce combat. Sometimes it
is several minutes before a fall is scored,
and the combatants struggle all around
the arena. And it is a fierce struggle
too. The ~favorite clinch of the negro is
to clasp his arms tightly around the
steers neck just behind the ears, and,
seiziDg one OF the animals ears III his
mouth, be endeavors to tw list his neck
in such o manner as to bring him to the
ground. When the steer wins a fall, it
is usually no fun for the negro, as no is
thrown up in the air, and when he
strikes the ground again he has plenty
of evidence that the beast has won.
Sometimes it is necessary for the EN-
ployees to rush in and drag the negro
out from under the hoofs of the enraged
animal, but as a rule he is very agile
and does not allow a thing to happen.
Exchange.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-17
billiards Always Popular.

The game of billiards has become so
firmly fixed and grounded in the aztec
ton of the American sporting public
that it counts it's devotees by tho thou.
sand and its admirers bv the million.
It is u matter of record that the inter
club and intercity tournaments held in
Brooklyn and New York during the past
five years have shown averages and high
runs Gu the part of such players as Or
Vile Oddie and DR.. Jennings and Frank
Keeney Of Brooklyn with Stark and
Cakes and DIR. Miller of New York
that are equal to the most noted achieve
ments If the best professionals on record
30 years ago, including GARNER, Carme,
the Dions, Ubassy and the rest. In 1863,
when the first tournament for the cham
pionsbi3 of America was played in New
York, c1e game was four ball caronis,
counting TWO points for a carom on the
white and red balls and three for Il
carom OH the two reds, with two and
three points as a forfeit for GONG 10
pocket, table having four pockets and
caroms alone being scored. The balls, as
today, regulation size, were 238 inches
in diameter and tie push and oiotch
were aIlowed.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-17

An ex-M. P. who contested a high.
land constituency in the sixties tells
the following anecdotes:
Once, after u long and fatiguing
days canvass, | tackled n dissenting
minister, who was very keen upon the
subject of getting the bishops ont Of
the house of lords. and III pursuance of
his favorite hobby he asked me:
"Well, sir, what are you prepared to
do about the bishops?'' - q
was irritated and fatigued by my
days work, and | testify mattored,
"Oh, hang the bishopsi'
The minister bowed and replied
swell, sir, you GO rather beyond me
there. | Gamma undertake to 90 alto
gether that length with you, but you
shall baa my vote. Parsons Weekly.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-17

Try green Pea soup. It is delicate ard
delicious.
The "best" WAFER ices are made from
the fresh fruit Juices.
Boiled water ice is firm and fire
yrniued. The unlocked melts quickly
upon exposure to the air.
Olives cut through lengthwise TO The
stone IN J.. z, thin slices are used to MI
cup shaped leaves CT Lettuce.
SJrawhcrries and ,aspberries are rec
o~r,inonGcd to the bilious, plethoric and
gctt5.
4 vonlan u~n1e7roine the sane
am3.pt @ rrusenlsr &6t1fty only re-
c-ltts,i. hr-tentha - much feed as a
n.i.A ,ctA
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-17
Advertising Locals,
Ter sale.

Small house OF three room on River
Street for sale cheap for cash. Write to
NJ. Il. COLLINS,
No. SIS, 22nd St, Sacramento, Cal.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-17
lis Editorial.

1t was Tie practice OF q certain Len
den editor some years ago to write his
leading article CT articles at home the
night before publication. The rest of
the week lie dfl nothing. One night his
articles had not corse 10 hand at the
office. Ten o'clock camel, IL, and
still no sign Of an Article. There was
commotion i'll the office, anu at last u
messenger was sent to the EDITORS
house. He found hiin with a glass Of
brandy and water before him and news
papers scattered about. There was TO
article written. What do you want?''
asked the editor. 1.-The article for to-
morrow. Didn't | send it?'' "No; ~
least it has not cone to The Office. u
"Give me TIE Times" The Tunes was
found and handed to him, aud with an
steady fingers he cat out one OF It's lead
ing articles. This he stuck upon Ii sheet
Of paper, and then, talins Gie pen,
wrote at the top, What does Tha
Times mean by this?" In that form and
with hat introduction it appeared next
morning as the editors leading Article.
San Francisco Ar2onant.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-07-17

Buy your fencing, pine or redwood
shingles, clear and COMMON lumber Of
all sizes of Foulks and foMning, Verdi
or Reno. The best mountain pine and
low prices. Common timber ON The cars
at Verdi ut $40 per Thousand. =