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The Press., 1897-05-20
ONE OF THE OLDEST SHIPS.
An American Bark Built In 1764 Still
 Doing Duty.

An American Bark Built In 1764 Still
 Doing Duty.
 The bark True Love, built in Phila- l delphia i'll l764, has been found upon search to be yet afloat in the capacity of coal hulk, engaged in active trade This discovery was made through cas- uaIty recorded ill the Maritime Exchange as follows: True Love, barge, was in collision with schooner Gravesend of London, off Gravesend. and had port quarter damaged to such an extent that it was found necessary to tow her into Rochester, and she arrived at that place in charge of the tug Commerce. The true Love has not only outlived her | builders and their successors, but has also outlived every craft that was built in her time and for many years after ward, and this fact, coupled with the report that the historic craft is still en- gagged in active pursuits, places Phila- delphia at the very top notch as ship building center.
 In 1764, when this famous old craft was launched on the banks of the Della ware, although her length was but 96 | feet inches, she was then the largest vessel of commerce that the Delaware had ever hoated. Contrast this with the dimensions of the huge Hamburg Amer ican Packet company s steamship Penn | sylvania, whose length is 587 feet, and one will be amazed with the magnitude of the modern ship of commerce. The True Love, upon being completed, sailed away from Philadelphia early in 1765, iC Of %S this city until Aug 22, 1873, when, at the age of 109 years, she came into port from Ivigtut, Greenland, with a cargo of kryolite in command of Captain Thomas Nathaniel, consigned to B. | Crowley She was discharged here and surveyed by the American Lloyds in i October, 1873, and sailed away, never to return again. Upon her arrival short ly afterward in London she was sold and turned into coal hulk, ill which capacity she still serves
 The dimensions of this famous True Love are: Length, 96 feet 8 inches; beam, 26 feet 9 inches; depth of hold, IF feet She measured 296 tons register, and, like all old craft, carried very lit tie more cargo
 The discovery that there was still af1oat Philadelphia built vessel of such an age has caused much comment on the floors of the Maritime Exchange, and some shipping men are of the opin- ion that this old craft should, if possi- ble, be purchased as a relic. Records show that the True Love was for time owned ill Hull, England, by G Dahl previous to her purchase by John S. Ward of London, and during that time she was engaged ill the Baltic trade = Philadelphia Press
The Press., 1897-05-20
eot More Than He eave.

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 Picoadilly. On pulling up, the omnibus very nearly collided with heavy van. This was the Jehu's opportunity.
 "You are a nice sort of party to have the charge of the heads of fsmi- 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 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 a good mother to me, she as. ''-- London Fun.
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 Mir. Mahany, of New York, who is an authority on Celtic or6hography and orthcopy.
 'Mahany," said Stone, "how would you pronounce this word, and he spelled it out very carefully-"M-a-c-lI.in-e-r-y?"
 "Thats easv" said Mahany, that's the name of an old Irish book Mae Hinery, u little bit of Danish mixed with Millesian."
 "You're mistaken" said Stone. "thars pure English sh-maehinery."
 Mahany collapsed. Don't tell any body" he implored. "lf that got out among the Irish of my district it would ruin me-"
The Press., 1897-05-20
His Sorrow.

''I want 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 '1'll give you 50 cents. :"
 It'll never do," said Secretary Combs, nodding his head. "Couldn I take penny Jess. '
 "Well, here's the dollar,' declared the man. "I wouldn't have had her die for five. She was a model wife. ''.- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Press., 1897-05-20
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism,

MT. James, Rowland of this village, states that for twenty-five years his wife has been sufferer from rheumatism. A few nights ago she was in such pain th"t 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 bottle of it. His wife did not approve of Mir. 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

The Westfield (Ind.) Neoos 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 Colic, Cholera and Diarrh@a 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 a specific for all bowel dis orders. For sale by wv. Lathrop, Staf- ford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Chickens Reared on MiIJx.

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 a 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 aud gives their flesh a bartiCa1lar delicacy.-New York World.
The Press., 1897-05-20
His Ona Tear.

"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?"
 'IIe's afraid somebody will say whoa to him and he won't hear it. !" -Pearsons Weekly.
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. Taft's Drug Store. Regular size 90 cents and $1. 8
The Press., 1897-05-20

"IT IS THE BEST ON EARTH. That is what Edwards X 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
Qualified Encouragement.

Young man, said Senator Sorghum to the .protege who had been promised an appointment, II shall not congratu- late you, but there is one thing I desire to say.'
 "What is that?'
 If 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

According to the newspapers, 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 So insured his children against these deseases. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-05-20

w. B. Johnson, Newark O., says, "One Minute Cough Cure saved my only child from dying by croup." lt 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
Try Grain-OI Try Grain-Or

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it with out injury as wellas the adult. All who try, it, like 1t. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from pure grains and the most del1c1te stomach receives it with out distress. A the price of coffee. 15e. and 25 cts. per Dackage. Sold by all grOcerS
The Press., 1897-05-20

Don't neglect cough because the weather is pleasant; before the next storm rolls around it may develop into 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

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, generous 10 cent trial size can be had of your druggist or we mail it for 10 cents. Full size 50 cents.
 ELY BROS., 56 Warren St., N. Y. City.
 It is the medicine above all others for catarrh, and is worth it's weight in gold. I 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
From Sire to Son.

As family medicine, Baeon's Celery King for the Nerves passes from sire to son as legacy If you Kidney, Liver or Blood disorder, Constipation, Headache, B. 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

"Ten people out of a dozen are invalids, !" 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 persistent use of Ayers Sarsaparilla would be sure to cure. Then, don't be an invalid.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Costumes of the spreewald.

Consul General De Kay writes a pa per entitled 'tAn Inland Venice' for The Century. It is description of life in the Serbian swamp, Vendland. Mir De Kay says: "School out'' at the viii lage school of Burg is pretty sight The substantial brick building overlooks the ever murmuring highway, and the boys and girls, instead of stringing up a dusty road, tumble into punts and pole away for dear life-the boys much like other boys, but the girls reduced facsimiles of their mothers and elder sisters, clad in bright but short raiment and visible afar off thrCI heir strange mob caps with wings -4s one moves down stream from Burg by Leipe to Lubbenau, these wings grow smaller and collapse, while the skirts grow longer and more resemble the ordinary dress of women At dance the Spree walder knows instantly, by the pecul- iarities of her costume, from what viii lage a woman or girl has come. At Leipe the multudinous skirts of alarm ing girth are no more. The gown reaches the ankles, and the cap fits close to the head instead of resting on framework as in Burg. Thus the dress in Leipe is perhaps more graceful, but it is more commonplace. It no longer testifies to that pride of the peasant father or hus band which is shown by the number of yards in the skirts of his woman folk and the variety If their caps, by the richness of their dress as we'll as thei1 iewelry.
The Press., 1897-05-20

The Fotth bridge, in Scotland, is con- stantly being repainted. So vast is the structure that it takes DO tons of paint to give it one coat, and the area dealt with is something like l20 acres.
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

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 Witts 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

TERRIBLE AoCIDENT.-It is terrible accident to be burned or scalded but the pain and agony and the frightful disfgure- ments can be quickly overcome without leaving scar by using De Witts Witch Hazel Salve. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-20
FOR TWO 2-oHNT srAMPs.
A Sure Ad.

''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 empire?' said the sultan, scowling.
 'None, your highness.
 ''Then have some more Armenians killed at once. will not be neglected in this shameful manner. "- London Fun
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- ach and liver. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Sick headache can be quickly and com 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

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

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

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

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

Many man has become famous for what be did not y.
The Press., 1897-05-20

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

Cupid has given some people the hard est fall they ever got.
The Press., 1897-05-20
Save Money.
 Make Home Attractive.

CAMPBELL'S vARNISH STAINS make Old Furniture look like new, and trans 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 Carpenter Norton Co.,, Boston, Mass, Manufacturers.
The Press., 1897-05-20
They Do Not Mind the Pennies.

Experience has made the men of the fruit stands overcautious in handling coin above the size of 10 cent piece. The larger pieces they will test upon the pavement or sink their teeth into in a tentative fashion. It is to be noted, however, that whenever a customer makes penny purchase they pocket his change without scanning it-almost hastily indeed. There is deep reason in this procedure.
 For one thing, nobody counterfeits the cent piece; it is too cheap. For an other thing, the fruit dealer knows that no coin of smaller denomination is pass ing into his hands. For a third thing, and this is the most important, there is always chance that the customer is deceived himself and is handing over a nickel, dime or one of the minor gold pieces, under the impression that he is paying but penny. If he looKs satisfied and starts to go away, he is not likely to be called back to get the change. Oc- casionally some such involuntary wind fall comes the way of the fruit man. New York Mail and Express,
The Press., 1897-05-20

Actions speak louder than words, , especially at prize fight or 8 church col lection.
The Press., 1897-05-20

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, ,chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25e per box. Sold by B. K. Taft
The Press., 1897-05-20

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

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

A pound avoirdupois is equal to lit- tie less tI,e.n half a kilogram.
The Press., 1897-05-20
FERRYBoATs.
The Kind That Were In Use Hundred
 Years Ago.

The Kind That Were In Use Hundred
 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 12 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 'tU, {" 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 8 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 hulls
 The second plan was of a conical 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 well between the two half bulls of the boat, catamaran fashion as in the first arrangement, and the frame was mount ed above the wheels, and it's 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 scows. Pro lessor F. R. Hutton in Cassier's Maga- zine
The Press., 1897-05-20

There are 882 miles of distance be- tween Atlanta and New York city.
The Press., 1897-05-20

Opinions are mortgages the world holds upon our liberty. ..
The Press., 1897-05-20
u BETTER THAN EVER,'

 bicycles before public before such excellent offered for the eight 
   CENTRAL CYCLE MFG. CO.,, .t INDIANAPOLIS
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-08-27

turning to their home in San Francisco,
where the former will avail orders.
Ensign Willard, who is returning to
his home in Missouri on leave of alb
sence.
c. l. Wight who goes TO San Fran
cisco on business trip. He will be
hack on the return trip of the Australia.
O. T. Sewsll. returning to his bust
ness in San Francisco after 4 short va
cation here.
Miss Mary Alexander who is return
ing 10 her home in Oakland She came
here with a party from Japan some
time ago,
Yale last fall and who is now on his
way TO San Francisco to take position
with Alexander & Baldwin.
Mrs. Avery who came from Samoa
on the Msriposa and remained over
were a short time to visit her friends.
She viii make the Occidental hotel,
San Francisco, her home.
Geo. H. Robertson Of c. Brewer &
Co. who is off on & business and pleas
ure trip TO San Francisco. He will be
back in a month.
NJ. G. Beckwith who is on his way
10 Bristol. Tenn. where he has been
appointed as vocal director in the must
cal department of the girls college in
that place.
Prof. and Mrs. 4. T. Swing of 0ber-
lin who are returning for the fall term.
W. L Howard of Castle & Cooke who
is going on visit to his old home in
Rhode Island where he has not visited
for many years He will be back on
December 9th.
Mrs, Vim. LAM who goes TO San
Francisco for her health.
Geo. H. Fairchild who goes TO San
Francisco TO join his wife and then
proceed East with her. Mrs, Fairchild
/ is now quite i'll.
T N. and E. l. Carnegie who are
returning to their home in the States
after a very good time here.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-08-27
Eight Men and Opium
Outfits Captured.
ChuIingworth's Tooth Ache Ruse
Worked-Had to Get Past
Barred Doors.

Two OF the happieSt young men in
town last night, next 10 those whose
engagements are announced, were
Charlie Chillingworth and Henry Vida
Of the Police Department They made
2 successful raid on, what has been
considered. an impregnable opium joint
kept by Yee Woo. the pork butcher at
the corner of King and MRunakea
streets
The young men have been losing
sleep for q week past devising means
Of making an entrance into the place
and decided upon a plan last night
Chillingworth was TO get the tooth
ache. and find relief in the seductive
opium. Then they were 10 get q
Chinaman willing 10 lead the way.
These provided for all that was needed
was a straw hat and Chinese blouse 10
II Chillingworth and plenty OF nerve.
The trouble with The blouse was in the
length of the sleeves or else Charlie
arms were too long.
Yee Wo has boasted for years that
the police could not get into the place
Gus Cordes tried il once by breaking
through the roof but by the time ht
made the second blow the Chinese few
Chillingworth and Vida took different
tack. Vida secreted himself in tbs
rear of the building and the informel
and ChiIlingworth started through tbs
shop and up the first flight Of step
until they were stopped by 2 doc
about four inches thick Through /;
peep hole 3 Chinaman questioned th'
inuuders and the reply came back tina
one was suffering from tooth ache
Chillingworth had learned enough
Chinese 10 make q few replies. Th'
door opened and q few steps higher VI
they came TO another obstruction il
the shape Of three heavy posts the cen
ter one being fastened al the top by +;
paddock. After 2 short parley the!
were admitted and another fight VI
they came 70 2 duplicate Of the frs
door Il required an offer TO 80 cent.
for a pipe TO soothe the aching tooth
This could not be resisted and the dool
opened into small room where TWO
men acted as watchers
These men saw they were caught and
raised rumpus which started the two
men at the doors below. Vida in the
meantime had gained access 10 the
place and started up just in time &c
stop the door-tenders from falling
down stairs When the rumpus start
ed in the room where Chillingworth
was door to the left opened and the
young officer made break and found
six well-to-do Chinese smoking To
the right Of the door was an eight-inch
pipe leading 10 the cess pool This is
used. in case OF raid. as means OF
getting rid Of opium and outfits. Chill
ingworth was TOO quick for the men 10
do anything and he captured the out
fits The eight men and the parapha-
MALTA as well as the heavy door posts
were taken 10 the Station House.
Chillingworth says the suspense
while waiting 10 get through the doors
was something dreadful.
The young men are doing excellent
work among the opium dens and they
are 10 be congratulated on their sue
cess in this raid