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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-06
FLOUR.

Flour-The -four market was remarkably
strong yesterday afternoon, the domestic de-
mand being greater than for weeks. Today,
however, there is a great slackening, in syi
pathy with wheat
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-06

Sheep-Bulk of receipts were Westerns.
Market fairly active
Representative Sales
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-06
RANGE OF PRICES.

Open High Low Closing.
Wheat ing. est. est. Today. Yes
s Sqsani ;;'. =. Is Is IS 3s% S6A
December -. 10 75A 1885 1917 n
On Track-No. 1 hard. S27sc; No. north
ern, ABc; No. 2 northern 767sQ79Bc; Aug
ust oats, 1910; faxseed, S6Rc.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-01-08
Selling Out.
Popular Daily Excursions to Chicago
and the East.

The Union Pacific is the only line ruiz
ming upholstered Pullman tourist sleeping
cars from California and Nevada to Chi
cago without changing every day in he
year. Through Pullman double drawing
room S'"epers and dining room cars to
Chicag" daily without change on The
Overland Flyer" Only one change to
New York and Boston. inc from Ne
'a"" 70 hicago only nree days.
steamship tickets on sale TO and from
all points in Europe.
For full particulars. tickets ana sleep
g car Accommodations, call or address D,
y" Hitchcock, General Agent, No. l.,
NJ ontgomery street, San Francisco, Cal
or W. d.. Phillips, Agent S. p. Co., Reno
Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-01-08
GAME PEOPLE.

The Return by Mr.. Tom Watson OF
one and a half million in bonds and
negotiable securities to her father.
Mr.. Clause SIP. eckles, is already the
talk Of the Coast
Old Clause Spreckles is many times
q millionaire, and a Few yeals ago he
gave his daughter Emma nearly two
million dollars in bonds and securi-
ties. Not long ago she fell il love
with Tom Watson, a grain broker
and married him without her fathers
consent, He met her in the street.
u~pbraided her, tauated her that Wat
son had married her for her money.
Husband Ind wife had a short con-
Terence and before the day was over
they had returned to Spreckles his
million and a half
The lady can now stand before the
world as having been wooed and won
for herself alone, which in itself ia
worth the amount she returned and
Mr.. Watson cannot be held up as a
meTcenery fortune hunter.
Botn are game people and If old
Spreckles don't some day return the
money 10 his daughter with good in
terest be stands before the world as n
chirlish old fellow with no milk Of
human kindness in hun.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-01-08

Inc football business iS received a
1rlghtfully black eye in Mexico. The
Iexas n Missouri university e~lavens
went down here and PLAYED a CANA
and the Mexican press declares tn #
the game is too brutal and rough to
ever gain favor in Mexico. Peuple
thaf enJ"y a ball fight, the killing Of
horses and men and bulls-we nl.c
the animals in their legitimate order
cannot stand football.
The constitunalitv of the law limit
Ing the period Of labor in UNDERGROUND
mines and mills aud sineIt.rs to eioht
hours, will be passed uuon by the Sr.
r." me Co"rt Of the United States. by
Mr.. Albert F. Holden having carried
MS CAS- up TO that august tribunal
from the Supreme Court of the State
OF Utah, the latter having aft rme!
the ronstitutionality Of the act of he
legislature.
Ar""-nt partial ballot, by M Ill. of
the R'plblicsn msmbers of the NV
DIX legislature as TO heir choice
for SAna-nr Re uited as follows: Pl.tt
A. Choate /.
Es-G vernon P-nnnyer nav he a bet
ter m m than he ha. been aadinD nao-
pie to believe he is. As mav,r Of
Po'ti md his salary is So, 500. md he
Recently drew his heck il. favor Of -
local charity organization for 81, $50 to
De used for b~-nrvo'ent rpo
Fhe London Truth saws that 40
ciety should be torn 4 fIt1 astoria
ton If th- original Christmas. which
II Insists C"arles Di -k@ns DESTROYED
substituting therefore, a must com.
Posed If fat S qIire-, f.t Gao. h,vs
pr~ttv housA naid~, nbs'qniuus poor
relations and other grot-suue erea-
tioI S.
8 'ernl Young men in California who
We're anxious to -hine as legislature
attarh"s got y S At 81 adar a port
err fhry Xix { H. s lar, bur shrink
fr"m the duties. It - now pronoa.i
to give hem ol'r"tt assistants a. So.
VIII will remove the tobacco uui,s
fIom The cu-pitinrs.
IN SECRETARY of the Treasury has
AWARDED n contract for buiJGiny
a Ves-.i for lighthouse servi,- TO
Woif K I"wirk~r OF Portland, Or4ron
at $4,000, 10 be finished within ten
months. Tn vessel will be stationed
at San F:aucisco.
The Nebraska legislature has or
gained. The Populist's take con-
troll 81 the House and The Democrats
and free silver Republicans combine
in the Satate.
The aioomy. cloudy weather is an
proaching and snow is expected and
plenty Of it almost any time.
It Is rumored that J. B. Overton has
purchased the box factory Of this city
end will remove it to Truckee. IT will
not, however, disturb the electric light
plant.
The fume which runs down Clear
Greek canyon will lot be in operation
after this year.
Madame Modjeska. the actress, is 10
San Francisco.
Another fenderless street car killed
a child in San Francisco last Wednes-
day.
Ia Cure a Cold in one Day
Take Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
TO cure. 2sc. II
Irib cures bruisesand 8 prains.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-01-08
DISSOLUTION of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the firm,
heretofore known as Cation & Robinson.
has this day Dissolved partnership by
mutual consent. Mr.. Cation will collect
all money due and pay all bills.
Mr.. John Cation will continue the
business as proprietor.
JOHN CATION.
RICHARD ROBINSON.
dI6 I'm
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-01-08
D. 6. KitZmeYer.

HAS, alter a vacation of thret
years again assumed control
of the business a. the olG
stan, No 80 South Carson
street. and invites ali who are
IN want of goods or work IL
hi> line to give him u trial
He P'"m'~es to furnish q good
qual1N OF goods, and do gooc
worb the very low. st prices.
dlO
The Press., 1897-02-11

his labors, the attractive church of St. Augustine, with its beautiful interior, and other church property, including a sub stantial rectory, the whole valued at about $25, ,OO0, was owned by the parish. His next appointment was over St. Bridg- cts church at Manchester. AeAin his progressive ideas were in evidence, and he increased the value of the church prop erty about $9,5O0. A new church was built at Vernon, which was, until recently, a part of the Manchester parish, but Is now set off to Rockville. When he re- ceived his appointment to St. Edwards parish he had nearly completed the new St. Bridget's church, in Manchester, which is an ornament to the town. Rev. R. C. Gragan was born in Ireland, and came to this country when only four years old. He lived in Meriden until he entered St. Charles college, at Elliott City, Md, where he received his classical education. Ali ter four years there, he studied in Canada for year to perfect his knowledge of the French language, so that he could speak it fuently, and then entered St. Mary's seminary, Baltimore, where he received his theological education. He was or. dained in December 1880, by Cardinal ! Gibbons, and his first mission was as as. assistant pastor in Sacred Heart church New Haven, where he remained for ten months. In January, 1881, he was trans. ferred to St. Mary's church. New Britain where he remained as assistant pastor for over four years. He took charge oi St. Augustine's church at Seymour, May 1, 1886, and remained until the spring oi '94, when he was appointed to St. Bridget's church, in Manchester.
The Press., 1897-02-11

The Catholics of Stafford have been fortunate in the clergymen that have been appointed to take charge of St.
 Edwards parish. The pastorate of Rev. John D. Coyle Is still fresh in the minds of the people, and the respect felt for this courteous and agreeable gentleman is shared by all denominations. Rev. D. Il. LawlDr came to the parish next, and the general sorrow felt when he was called away was a fitting testimonial of the love inspired by the manly qualities and warm heart of this young man, who was cut down when his life work was apparently far from finished Rev. R. c. Gragan has been appointed to the pastorate as his successor, and the records of his work in other towns, taken in connection with the favorable impression which he has al- ready made here, indicate that the parish Is again supplied with a competent leader and that the town Is fortunate in securing a man whose idea of citizenship Is so high. The history of the work of the present pastor of St. Edwards shows emphati. cally that he is a worker. Wherever he has been placed there has been an increase of value in church property. Father Gragan's idea seems to be that religious services should be held in fitting taber. nacle As result of this belief the ma. sons and carpenters have had business or their hands in parishes where he has beer located. His first charge was over the church at Seymour. When he first took charge the services were held in a small
 and unsuitable building; the society was weak, and the whole value of the church property did not exceed $4. 1000. At the conclusion of his pastorate, as a result o
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watch in the night. These sudden visi- tations forcibly and painfully illustrate the truth of those lines of Heber:
 Death rides on every passing breeze And turks in every flower"
 In his death the bank loses one of its ablest advisers and an untiring friend, His interest in its welfare ceased only with his life. To us, personally, his associates, his death Is grievous loss. His attendance ] at our meetings was constant and punctual, and his uniform geniality will be sadly missed. .. Resolved, therefore, that as a memorial of our regard, and a tribute to his sterling honesty and the singular purity of his life, these sentiments be inscribed upon our records, published in The Press, and a copy transmitted to his family
 WHEREAS, In accordance with the law of
 our being, we, in our bereavement, ac- knowledge our loss by removing our es- teemed brother, James Risley, from his
 place in our midst, in obeyance to the
 decree that must come to us all, sooner | or later
 ReSol0ed, That we, as officers and mem- bers of Stafford Grange, testify our high appreciation of his pure personal charac- ter, and offer this tribute of love and re- spect to the memory of our departed brother, who was one of the first mem- bers of the organization, and held an office of trust as long as he remained in our village.
 ResolOed, That we acknowledge the sor. row that has befallen the family, and ex- tend our heartfelt sympathy in this time of their affiiction, trusting that they may bow submissively to Gods supreme will Knowing that He doeth all things we'll. The Creators laws know no exceptions ; it matters not how valuable the man may be to his fellow men, slight obstruction to the vital current, and he rests from all | his labors.
 Resotoed, That our charter be draped in mourning for sixty days, and these reso. lutions be entered on the records of the Grange, and that copy be sent to the widow of our deceased brother, also 6 copy sent to The Press for publication.
 J. W. WITT,
 1 0. W. SANFORD, | MRS. ELLEN WESTON.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Representative Back of Union, who introduced the bill for an attorney-Ren- erRl, assures "The Courant" that he did this on hIs own responsibility without consultation with others and not at any one's request. It Is a meIe coincidence that the bill appeared just after the fail ure of the attempt to root Mir. Robins out of his place as counsel to Treasurer GTosvenor. Mir. Back has been trying to figure up the legal expense of the various departments at the Capitol and he reck- ons them at SIS 900 to $30,0O0 year, with the returns not all in. He believes that an attorney general would be able to do all the work and that the state would save largely. He Is entirely sim oere In his proposal and the only axe he has to grind belongs to the state of Con- necticut MT. Back entirely agrees with "The CouTant" that the new official, If the place Is created, should not be the
 conservator of the state attorneys and should not be an officer, attorney of stock holder of any corporation paying taxes to the state. There are two sides to the. proposal. The wrong man in the Place could make very bad mess of it. The wrong man anywhere Is n failure, but here he'd have large opportunity. More over, there Is something in the claim that the responsible head of department should have the choosing of his legal ad- wiser. On the other side, is the spectacle Of the scandalous increase in legal fees under the gilded dome and the attempt to make the positions there part of the biennial plunder to be distributed at the dictum of outsiders.
The Press., 1897-02-11
Died.


 Hartford, 4th, Geo. W. Prentice, 55. South Coventry, 7th, George L. Phil lips, 51.
 Staffordville, 9th, Jarius R. Hatch, 55. Stafford, 11th, Mary, 65, wife of Timo- thy Collins.
 Wilmington, Village Hill, 9th, Angeline, 56, widow of Dexter Robbins. Stafford Springs, 9th, Mrs. Stephen Ford, 63. "a stafford Springs, 9th, James Risley, TT. At meeting of the board of directors of the Stafford Savings Bank, held at their banking rooms on the 9th day of February, 1897, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Death has again entered our numbers, and has recalled from the management of this institution the Hon. James Risley. The messenger came, as he came to MT. Mclaughlin, when least expected, and as
The Press., 1897-02-11
New Carpets.

The new spring patterns in Will ton Velvets, Brussels, Tapestries and Ingrains are coming in every day. The designs and colorings have never been surpassed, and we have chosen the best. You can curtail your carpet expenses considerably by buying before the carpet season begins in earnest.
 New Body Brussels at S5c yard. New Tapestries at 45c, 55c, and 629c a yard.
 New lngrains, all wool, at soc a yard. New Ingrains, extra heavy. at 35c a yd.
 new lngrain Carpet in variety of patterns at 9 cents a yard.
The Press., 1897-02-11
NISTRICT OF SANFORD ss. P,

D bate Court, February 11th, 1897. F-7 Estate Of Jairus K. Hatch, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased. .f
 Upon the application of Hattie A. Hatch, praying that A an @ instrnmeqt M tn writing, purport. Jairus K. Hatch, deceased, nay be proved. ap- proved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is E Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate On0e in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day Of EeIbuary, A. D., 1897 given of the pendency or said application, and the time and place of nearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in. some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of stafford, in said District.
 MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.
The Press., 1897-02-11
ASHFORD. weatford Correapondence,

"0sNH"EW OOHIO'P0H0O71OO'
 J. H. Burrill Is going to move to Thom- aston, Me-, and will sell his farm and also his personal property, consisting of stock, farming tools, household furniture, etc., at auction next Monday, commenc- Ing at 6. 30 a. m.
The Press., 1897-02-11
SOMERS.

SOMERS.
 The remains of Emma E. Cooley, the 16-year-old daughter of Geo. w. Cooley, of Hartford, but formerly b resident oi Somers, were brought to town Tuesday and inferred in the family lot in the cen. ter cemetery.
 MT. and Mrs. A. D. Noble are visiting relatives in Holyoke, Mass.
 The Y. P. s. o. E. will hold a social Wednesday evening at Mrs. w. P. Full. ler's.
 Several cases of scarletina are reported in town.
 The annual meeting of the Somers Creamery Go. was held at the town hall Tuesday afternoon. at o'clock. Officers fol the ensuing year were elected as fol, lows: President, M. P. Avery board oi directors, H. R. Kibbe; A. G. Chapin, J, B. Kibbe, w. P. Fuller, M. P. Avery, S. B. Cooley, w. H. Billings. The secre. tary reported number of pounds of butter made, 72 ,665; average price per pound A 47; average price per space, g., l2; cost of manufacture, 4.25; number of pounds per day, 233.
 ROCKVILLE.
 George c. Fltton of Rockville has sold his trotter Ethan Boy to men in Boston Ethan Boy has record of 2. 2.174 and took first and second money in several races last season. The sale price is not stated MT. FItton has also disposed of Melbro another trotter with record of about 9 20, also to Boston buyers.
 The Samuel Fitch & Sons Company manufacturers of stockinet, plushes anC cider downs, will run out it's stock anC close down it's mill about April 1. The late Samuel Fitch, first mayor of the city was president up to the time of his deatt last Spring. Immediately after his dea the company was recognized as follows President.and treasurer, Spencer s. Fitch vice-pr esident, Edwin G. Butler secre tary, George G. Smith. The company was quite successful for several years but the business depression of the last four years has been severely felt by tn company. The mill employs, when run ming full over 100.
 As result of the continued agitation in the reassment of property in Rockville the town assessors raised the grand lis S35O, ,OOO. The increase came on larg, property owners and manufacturers, wh petitioned the board of relief to lower tn lists and the board of relief will put prop erty back at the former figures, but the peLltioned the selectmen to call 8 specia town-meeting to appoint appraisers to az sess the property Ill town at it's marke value, as guide to future assessments The meeting will be called soon and it Ii expected that the work of the board of re lief will not be endorsed at this meeting It is said that a large majority of tn voters are in favor of having the list a prepared by the assessors sustained. I
The Press., 1897-02-11

Tho large barn owned by Thomas Porter near the Nathan Hale place, about three miles from Willimantio, on the road to South Coventry, was completely des- troyed by Are between and 10 o'clock Tuesday evening, together with all con- tents, including g head of cattle. The barn Itself was valued at $8,OO0. It was built seven years ago and had many modern Improvements. The fire Is be- lleved to have been set by Swede, whom Mir. Porter discharged from his employ several weeks ago, and who said that he would "get even" Although MT. Porter's house Is but a few rods from the barn, neither he or any other member of family know of the Are until they were awakened by n neIghbor, when 1t was too late to save anything. Three COWS were rescued from 6 shed adjoining the barn.
The Press., 1897-02-11
Born.

Stafford, 9th, son to MT. and Mrs. Edward Leger.
 Monson, Mass, Jan. 18th, daughter Ina Louisa) to Charles D. and Jane A. Colburn.
 Holland, 9th, a son to MI. and Mrs. Wm. J. Bowler, and grandson to John A. Brown.
The Press., 1897-02-11
DIsTRICT OF. sTAFFoRD.,ss Pro
DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss,.

D bate Court, February 11th, A. D. 1897. :. v
 Estate of Philo Walker, late Of Brookfieid, Mass, deceased. .s.- 5f8. : = !. Upon the application of Julia Ann walker pray ing that an instrument in writing, purp0rting to be the last will and testament of said Phil0 Walker, deceased, may be proved, approved, al- iowed t1Om ana a adme6 1v to pronate as aplica
 Ordered-That said application be- heard and determined at the Probate once in Stafford. in 1Sy7 at II o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thefeon by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hay- ing circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post In the town of Stafford, in said district. t 5
 MARCUS B.. FISK Judge.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Three weeks from to-day Maj'r Me Kinley will be inAugurated, and the caol- met tangle is not entirely straightened out yet. Cougress has large amount of un- finished business to finish up before that kina
The Press., 1897-02-11

The United States civil service con- mIssion has ordered that an examination be held by It's local board in Hartford on Saturday, March 20, at 9 a. m, for the grades of clerk, deputy collector, store- keeper, gauger, storekeeper- -gauger and messenger. In the internal revenue service. Only citizens of the United States can be examined. The age limitations for all the above grades Is 2l years. No appli- cations will be accepted unless filed with the underslgned, on the proper blanks, before the hour of closing business on Monday. March 1. Application blanks and information relative to the duties and salaries of the different positions may be had of Joseph Malrson, secretary of the board of examiners.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Tho fifteenth annual meeting of the Union Ex-PrIsoners of War association of Connecticut will be held at the Grand Army hall Cheney building, 3s2 Main St., Hartford. at 10:90 A. M, Monday, Feb mary 22nd.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Power aocldents in proportion to num- ber of passengers carried occur by elevator traflo than by any other means of convey Anoe, and of those that do occur the most are from getting on or on the nar while 1t Ia In motion. It Is estimated that the elevators of New York and Brooklyn carry 1. .O0O, 900 passengers daily.
The Press., 1897-02-11
MONsON.

Miss Hattie A. Converse, of Stafford, has been at Lester Stebbins' for the past seven weeks. ..., ..,'
 One of Lester Stebbins' colts dropped dead In his stable short time ago.
The Press., 1897-02-11
ELLINGTON.

Preaching at Crystal Lake next Sunday, at 10.45 a. m., by Elder A. Morse. Pray CT and praise service at p. m., if not stormy.
The Press., 1897-02-11

The only paper me fress is clu66-d with ls the semi-weekly Hartford Cour- ant. The price for the two papers com blned for one year Is S2 15.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Saturday we started selling Enamel Ware at prices much be- low those prevailing. It will con tinue all this week.
The Press., 1897-02-11

The senate voted Monday to consider the arbitration treaty behind closed doors. The dlscussIou on the subject took place in secret session, but the substantial facts were vory quickly made known. The decision Is In the interest of prompt act lon, and there ia now some prospect that the treaty will be ratified before the close of the present session Of congress.
The Press., 1897-02-11
Smith & Murray,
Dress Goods.

A choice collection of new and fashionable Dress Goods-the pro ductiOns of the foremost manufat- turers of Europe and America is now displayed on our counters inviting your inspection
 The styles and general charac- ter of the different materials excel anything heretofore shown by us. Each class of goods being in linn ited quantity insures a choice as exclusive as possible. Watch our future advertise ments for detailed description of goods and prices.
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The Press., 1897-02-11

It is understood among the Massachu- setts members of Congress that Albert Halstead, the editor of the Springfield Union, will be a candidate for a good place in the consular service. He served on Gov. McKInley's stan, and this fact, with the strong political connections of his father. is expected to commend him strongly to the new administration.
The Press., 1897-02-11

THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore ex- 1 lsting between J. T. Richard and J. D. Armstrong, under the firm name Of Richard q Armstrong, proprietors of the Central Market, is this day dissolved by mutual agreement. J. ID. Armstrong Is authorized to collect all bills and pay all debts of the old firm ending this date. The meat business will be continued by J. D. Armstrong as sole proprietor.
 stafford Springs, Conn, Feb. 1, 1897. aw
The Press., 1897-02-11

John Addison Porter, proprietor and editor of the Hartford Post, has been se- lected for the important and responsible position of private secretary to President Mckinley. Mir. Porter had heen endorsed by the entire Connecticut delegation for the appointment of minister to Italy The news of his appointment as secretary to the president was pleasant surprise to the delegation. Mir. Porter Is wei qualified for the position, and the honoI to himself and Connecticut is very pleas ing to his many friends.