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The Press., 1897-05-20
EERRTBOATS.
The Kind That Were In Use a Hundred
 Years Ago.

Years Ago.
 The holse boats between the cities of New York and Brooklyn may be cited as early attempts to solve the problem of transport by water An interesting feature of these early constructions was the use of water wheel 3 feet or so in diameter, with 24 floats, the latter in- clined slightly to the radius so as to avoid the lifting of the water, which is so troublesome feature of the radial float These horse boats appear to have been of three general designs. In the first frame, shaped somewhat like the letter "A" or an inverted "U," was mounted to turn around it's vertical axis. Four of these frames, dividing the circle into eight parts, made a sort of skeleton cone, and this cone was caused to revolve by eight horses moving in a horizontal circular path about 20 feet in diameter. The face gear, 15 feet in diameter, drove a three foot pinion mounted upon the axis on the water wheel shaft and the wheels were within the frame in an opening between half huIls.
 The second plan was of a conica1 skeleton frame at an incline of about one in two, so that the horses had to travel up this inclined surface, causing it to rotate with their weight and trac- tion.
 In the third plan-a smaller design the paddle wheels were brought into 8 we'll between the two half hulls of the boat, catamaran fashion, as in the first arrangement, and the frame was mount ed above the wheels, and its rotating motion was transmitted by intermediate idle wheels to the water wheel shaft Boats of the first and second class seem to have been about 75 feet long It is interesting also to observe that the swinging bridge for ferryboat serv- ice had been already thought out by Fulton early in this century, with it's counterweight construction and it's windlass for making the boats fast Such boats seem to have drawn a little over two feet of water and to have had perfectly fiat bottoms, like ows.-Pro- lessor F. R. Hutton in Cassier's Maga- zina
The Press., 1897-05-20
Qualified Enoourarsment.

Young man. said Senator Sorghum to the ,protege who had been promised an appointment, "I shall not congratu- late you, but there is one thing desire to say.''
 "What is that?' , "n you display anything like the en- ergy and anxiety in filling this position that you showed in getting it you can t ,help being brilliant success. ''-Wash- iington Star.
The Press., 1897-05-20
His Sorrow.

''I want a death certificate" said an excited individual, rushing into the health office. He got it and was asked for the customary dollar.
 Whats that?" he exclaimed, looking surprised '.I'll give you 50 cents ; j"It'n never do," said Secretary Combs, nodding his head. "Couldn t take penny Iess."
 "Well, here's the dollar" declared the man. "I wouldn't have had her die for five. She was a model wife. D. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Chickens Reared on MiIk.

A special breed of chickens, known as the poulet de lait or poulet mignon, has been reared in France for eating purposes The fowls are hardly larger than pigeon and when cooked are said to appeal particularly to gourmets. The chickens themselves are reared on diet of boiled milk and barley flour, which makes them plump and gives their flesh . particular delicacy.-New York World
The Press., 1897-05-20
Opinions are mortgages the world holds upon our liberty.

GIT IS THE BEST ON EARTH. That is what Edwards $ Parker, merchants of Plains, Ga., say of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism, lame back, deep seated and muscular pains. Sold by w. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Try GraIn-Oi Try Grain-Ol

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of cofree. The children may drink 1t with out injury as wellas the adult. All who try, it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown Of Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from pure grains and the most delicn te stomach receives it with out distress. L the price Of eoffee. 15e. and 25 cts. per package. Sofd by all grocers.
The Press., 1897-05-20

The Westfield (Ind.) Neaos prints the following in regard to an old resident of that place: Frank McAvoy, for many years in the employ of the L., N; A. < c. Ky. here, says: I have used Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for ten years or longer-am never without it in my family. consider it the best remedy of the kind manufact- ured. I take pleasure in recommending it." It is specific for all bowel dis orders. For sale by wv. Lalhrop, Staf- ford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry
The Press., 1897-05-20

Don't neglect cough because the weather is pleasant; before the next storm rolls around it may develop into a serious difficulty beyond repair. One Minute Cough Cure is easy to take and will do what it's name implies. w. b. Heald's Drug store. -.
The Press., 1897-05-20

They are dandies, ,'' said Thos. Bow CTS, of the Crockett, Texas. Enterprise, while writing about De Witt's Little Barry Risers, the famous little pills for sick headache and disorders of the stom- aeh and liver. w. D. Heald's Drug store,
The Press., 1897-05-20

"Ten people out of a dozen are invalids, 1" says a recent medical authority. At least eight out of these ten, it is safe to allow, are suffering from some form of blood disease which a persistent use of Ayers Sarsaparilla would be sure to cure. Then, don't be an invalid.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Not only piles of the very worst kind can be cured by De Witt's Witch. Hazel Salve, but eczema, scalds, burns, bruises, boils, ulcers and all other skin troubles can be instantly relieved by the same remedy. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-20

The Fosth bridge, ill Scotland, is con- stantly being repainted. So vast is the structure that it takes 50 tons of paint to give it one coat, and the area dealt with is something like 120 acres.
The Press., 1897-05-20

w. B. Johnson, Newark O., says, cone Minute Cough Cure saved my only child from dying by croup." It has saved thousands of others suffering from croup, pneumonia, bronchitis and other serious throat and lung troubles. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Some for ten, some for twenty and some for thirty years have suffered from piles and then have been quickly and per- manently cured by using De Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great remedy for piles and all forms of skin diseases. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-20
His One Fear.
HIS Un1 I e.lr. "YGu can recommend this horse,

"You can recommend this horse, then?''
 Certainly He is as kind as can be, ana there is only one thing that he's afraid of. '
 "What is that?"
 "He's afraid somebody will say whoa to him and he won't hear it. 1" -Pearson's Weekly.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Don't thin your blood with sassafras or poison it with blue-mass but aid Nature by using De Witt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for constipation, biliousness and stomach and liver trou- bles. They are purely vegetable. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-20
From Sire to Son.

As family medicine, Bacon's Celery King for the Nerves passes from sire to son as a legacy. If you Kidney, Liver or Blood disorder, Constipation, Headache Rheumatism, this specific will cure you. E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs; w. P. Full. Ter, Somers Odell & Jones, Staffordville, are sole agents, and are distributing sam ples free. Large packages soc and '25c.
The Press., 1897-05-20

He who trusts to luck succeeds about as we'll as the fellow who attempts to ride a wheel backward.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Sick headache can be quickly and con- pletely overcome by using those famous little pills known as "De Witt's Little Early Risers. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-20

A tramp paid high for free ride to Freeport, Me-, re ecently. It cost him his big toe.
The Press., 1897-05-20

TERRIBLE AoCIDENT.-It is a terrible accident to be burned or scalded but the pain and agony and the frightful disfigure- ments can be quickly overcome without leaving scar by using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-20

THERE IS NOTHING so GooD.-There is nothing just as good as Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, so demand it and do not permit the dealer to sell you some substitute He will not claim there is anything bet ter, but in order to make more profit he may claim something else to be just as good. You want Dr. Kings New Dis covery because you know it to be safe and reliable, and guaranteed to do good or money refunded. For Coughs, Colds, Consumption, and for all affections of Throat, Chest and Lungs, there is nothing so good as is Dr. Kings New Discovery
 Trial bottles free at E. K. Tafts Drug Store. Regular size 50 cents and $1. 8
The Press., 1897-05-20

Actions speak louder than words, especially at prize fight or church col lection
The Press., 1897-05-20

There Is as much difference between fiattery and praise as there is between whitewash and paint.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Few nations have raised shaving to the dignity of a religious ceremony. In the Koran there is no mention of shaw ing at all, yet the Mohammedans shave their heads in the same manner as the Hindoos.
The Press., 1897-05-20

According to the newspaper an Ohio husband became the happy father of seven children not long ago. Of the seven all lived but one. It is to be hoped he laid in a supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, the only sure cure for croup, whooping- cough, colds and coughs, and 50 insured his children against these deseases. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-05-20

 A pound avoirdupois is equal to lit tie less the.n half kilogram
The Press., 1897-05-20
y, BETTER THAN EVER"
A Sure Ad.
TWO 2-cMNT sTAMPs.

"Haye we had protest from any one recently" asked the sultan as he lit a fresh cigarette.
 "No. your majesty" replied the grand vizier.
 "No nation has deigned to cry out against the continuance of the Otto man empirer" said the sultan, soowling.
 "None, your highness.
 'Then have some more Armenians killed at once. will not be neglected in this shameful manner. London Fun.
 BUoKLEN's ARNIoA 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., 1897-05-20
Save Money.
 Make Home Attractive
'S VARNISH STAINS

CAMPBELL'S VARNISH STAINS make Old Furniture look like new, and trans form 1t into beautiful limitations of choice woods finished with varnish. Anybody can apply them. These are the original and only perfect Var nish Stains ever produced. If you cannot find them in your vicinity, write eCarpenter-MortOn Co.,, Boston, Mass, Manufacturers.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Washington Post The other dav Con

Washington Post: The other day Con- gressman Stone. of Pennsylvania, who is one of the practical jokers of the house, approached MT. Mahany, of New York, who is ;tn authority on Celtic photography and orthcopy.
 "Mahany, said Stone, "how wo-ld you pronounce this word," and he spelled it out very carefully-''M-a-c-lI-i-n-e Iii n-e-r-y?"
 "Thats easy" said Mahany, ''that's the name of an old Irish book Mac Hinery, a little bit of Danish mixed with Millesian."
 "You're mistaken" said Stone, ''thats pure Englsh-machinery
 Mahany collapsed. Don't tell any body" he implored. "If that got out among the Irish of my district it would ruin me-"
The Press., 1897-05-20

The practitioners of Sac (Me.) pastor are studying up methods whereby to break him of prepching long sermons.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Augusta, Me-, boasts of one woman who voted for Mckinley. She lived in Colorado at the time, though.
The Press., 1897-05-20

A Bath man is having his house paint ed to match his wife's new spring dress.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Twenty ordinary bricks equal a cubic foot of work when laid in position.
The Press., 1897-05-20

To give you an opportunity of testing the great merit of Ely's Cream Balm, the most reliable cure for catarrh and cold in the head, a generous 10 cent trial size can be had of your druggist or we mail 1t for 10 cents. Full size 50 cents.
 ELY BRos., 66 Warren St., N. Y. City.
 It Is the medicine above all others for catarrh, and is worth its weight in gold. can use Ely's Cream Balm with safety, and 1t does all that is claimed for it.-B. W. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Satisfaction comes by inches ,disappoint- ment by the foot.
The Press., 1897-05-20

There are SS2 miles of distance be- tween Atlanta and New York city.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Worcester is to have a cooperative iron foundry.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Some people, like the earth, have to be broken up before they become useful.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Hetty Green, who is called the richest woman in America, will pass the summer at her residence in Bellows Falls, Vt.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Integrity cements the greatest political structure of the universe.
The Press., 1897-05-20
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism.

FTOIH CIe FaETHaVeH [N ID RegISCeT.
 MT. James, Rowland of this village, states that for twenty-five years his wife has been a sufferer from rheumatism. A few nights ago she was in such pain that she was nearly crazy. She sent MI. Rowland for the doctor. but he had read of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and instead of going for the physician he went to the store and secured a bottle of it. His wife did not approve of MT. Rowland's purchase at first, but nevertheless applied the Balm thoroughly and in an hours time was able to go to sleep. She now applies it whenever she feels an ache or a pain and finds that it always gives relief. He says that no medicine which she had used ever did her as much good. The % and 50 cent sizes for sale by w. w. La throp, Stafford Springs; G. L. Philips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Got More Than He Gave.

The London cab and omnibus men are noted for their smart and ofttimes humorous retorts and repartee, of which the following is good example:
 One afternoon westward going om- nibus picked up lady and gentleman right out of the hands of a cabman at Piccadilly. On pulling up, the omnibus very nearly collided with @ heavy van. This was the Jehu's opportunity.
 "You are a nice sort of a party to have the charge of the heads of fami- lies, you arel'' he shouted at the omni- bus driver. "Why didn't you bring your mother out to help you 'old the horses on their feet?''
 Like a flash came the retort: Bring my mother out indeed while there's such faces as yours knocking about the streetsl Not mel I don't want to have the old woman scared to death. She's been good mother to me, she 'as. ''- London Fun.
The Press., 1897-05-20

% Cupid has given some people the hard est fall they ever got.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Many man has become famous for what he did not ".
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-07
AN OPINION BY SHERMAN.

Strike of Miners Cannot he Practically
Settled lsy Legislation.
WASHINGTON, July In speaking Of
the miners strike, Secretary of State
Sherman says that solution of these
problems must be found by the employ
ers and those in their service. They
must adjust their differences in their
own way, and to their own satisfaction.
Outside suggestions and interference
would be resented. For this reason, he
does not believe that any general plan
of arbitration for the adjudication Of
labor troubles, as proposed by pending
congressional legislation, would be ac.
ceptable to either of the parties, or
could be made effective i'll practical ap.
plication. The theory is good, he said,
but the execution would be difficult, ii
not impossible. Arbitration provided
by law would be on the same principle
as leading horse to water. The water
can be provided and the animal taken
to it, but cannot be compelled to drink.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-07
Turks Decline to Approve the
Suggestions of European
Powers
Regarding the Boundary Line
Between Their Country and
Greece.
Powers Will Now Either Have
to Enforce Their Suggestion
or Withdraw.

CONsTANTINOPLE, July 7.-Contrary to
expectations the decision of the council
Of ministers was not favorable to the
demands of the ambassadors relative to
the Greco-Turkish frontier negotiations.
The situation, therefore is regarded as
being very strained, the Turkish reply
virtually implying a rupture of the
negotiations, and that the powers must
make a concession or adopt measures to
enforce their decision
1t is reported that the grand vizier has
declared to the sultan that he will never
sign an agreement based Oh the strategic
lines proposed by the ambassadors. AT
the same time it is thought in some
quarters that the attitude Of the Turk
ish government is designed to enable
the sultan to yield later by sacrificing
some of his ministers, and rumors of
impending cabinet changes are already
current.
The bourse at Galata is largely affected
by the situation. There has been a con.
siderable fall in Turkish consolidated
securities. The Turks are selling freely
some circles expressing the opinion that
Turkey will only yield to European
DreSSure
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-07
RATCHFORD Is PLEASED.
satisfactory Progress in the strike of til
Miners Is Reported.

satisfactory Progress in the strike of the
Miners Is Reported.
COLUMBUS, O., July 7.-President
Ratchford of the United Mine Workers
is greatly pleased with the progress of
the present strike and regards the out.
look as exceedingly bright. An en-
couraging report was received from the
Pittsburg district which stated that
with the exception of the mine Of the
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal COM
Apany and one or two mines where the
Miners are under contract, all were out.
1t is said that District President
Dolan Of the Pittsburg districts expects
the miners employed by the New York
and Cleveland Coal company to join the
suspension in day or two. tits thought
that when the miners of the above com.
pany quit work it will have the effect of
bringing miners of the other one or two
mines out regardless Of contracts which
they may be under. This will make the
suspension complete in the Pittsburg
district.
The Pittsburg district is the only one
that report has yet been received from
at the National headquarters in this
city. Nothing had been heard from
West Virginia by the national officers,
but report was expected from that
section some time during the day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-07
SAVED THE YOUNG LADIES.

Charles Harris Rescues Colonel Hichborn's
Daughtsr and a Friend From Death.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., July 7.-While
Phil Hichhorn Jr., the l2-year.old son
of Colonel Philip Hichborn. chief naval
constructor Of the United States navy,
was setting off fire crackers near his
fathers cottage at Brigantine Beach, a
spark flew into an upper window and
soon the entire garret floor, built of
yellow pine and asinflammable as pitch,
was in flames. But for the bravery of
Charles Harris, Colonel Hichborn's
daughter Martha and her friend Miss
Tyler Of Washington would have per-
ished. They were OH an upper piazza
and Harris, with blanket over his
head, carried both through the heat and
smoke down stairs. He was badly
burned about the hands. The cottage
Of Senator Mitchell also caught fire but
was saved.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-07
PANIC AMONG WORSHIPPERS.
Parish Church at yOhnquieres, Quebec
Struck During Progress of Mass.

sarish Church at Johnquieres, Quebec,
Struck During Progress of Mass.
QUEBEC, July IA terrific thunder
storm which passed over the Lake St.
John district caused loss Of life and con-
siderable damage to property. Owing
to the storm, the wires are in demoral-
lied condition, but it is learned that at
Johdquieres lightning struck the parish
church while high mass was being cele.
brated. \ portion of the roof was ripped
off, two altars upset, and the officiating
priest stunned. Then it was discovered
that the bui. ling was on fire, and the
whole congregation at once became
panic stricken. A mad rush was made
for the doors, during which one man
was trampled under foot and killed and
many persons were injured. The
church was burned to the ground, max
ing the the third church building fired
by lighting and destroyed in the Lake
St. John district within two weeks
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-07

healthy, vigorous constitution.
4 mother who wants t. tequeath her baby
A good store Of strength and hardihood
ought to keep herself i, the best physical
condition during the time her little one -
expected pr Pierce's Favor!te PTescrip-
ton has been wonderful blessing TO moth,
ers and their children 1t gives strength tt
the special organism, concerned IN .ratern-
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makes the coming Of baby safe and com.
paratively painless.
It is the o:ly medicine in the world de-
signed by a regularly graduated physician
and skilled specialist to cure all weaknesses
and diseases Of the feminine organism.
w r Maicol,,l. ESD Of Sncbel, Clay Co. Ark,
writes My wife for perhaps four months pre-
vious to the birth Of child took the Favoite
Prescription This strengthened her entire sys-
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ing attended with little pain. Our baby Ruth is
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family medicines for it.
we keep Dr.. Pierces Golden Medical Discov-
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II all the naladies due to constipation
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stipation is positively, permanently cured
oy DR. Pierces Pleasant Pellets. Never
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-07-07
DISCUSSED UNIVERSITIES.
Second Days Session of the National Coun
ell Of Education.

second DAYS session OI the NatlOll1I SOun-
ell Of Education.
MILWAUKEE, July THE National
Council Of Education met in Temple
Emanuel for its second days session.
The entire seating capacity was filed.
The progra nllie was good, and its prin-
cipal topic was the "University Ideals, -
discussion.
Professor A S. Ormond of Princeton
university, opened the discussion with
one of the best addresses Of the council.
Professor Ormonde expressed his be-
lief that an institution of learning is
not to be regarded as an isolated unit,
or as endowed with any abstract ire.
sponsihility. II cannot ignore its rela-
lations with the academic sisterhood to
which it belongs, or its place in the edu.
cational economy of which it is a part.
He reviewed the history of Princeton,
which he said is an old college that has
developed slowly into the proportions of
a university. He reviewed the intro
duction Of President James McCosh' s
scheme Of studies, with its threefold
category, literature, science and phil.
osophy.
President James c. Baker Of the
University Of Colorado spoke on West.
ern universities, and synopsis Of uni
versity ideals at Stanford was presented
before the council by Joseph Swain,
president Of Indiana university.