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The Press., 1897-02-04
Worth More Dead.
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Sir Wemyss Reid tells Q story redo- lent of grim shrewdncss characteristic of canny Novocg strians. "There was a worthy, long since forgotten, in my time who was q prototype of Rogue Ri derhood in Our Mutual Friend. He was known IS Cuckoo Jack, and he lived upon the Tyne in well patched old boat, picking up any trifle that came his way from derelict 10 corpse One day an elderly and most estimable Quaker of Newcastle, ill stepping from a river steamboat to the quay, slipped and fell into the stream. Cuckoo Jack was at hand with his boat and quickly rescued the luckless Friend and landed him dripping on the quay. The good man drew half crown from his pocket and solemnly handed it to his preserver. Jack eyed the coin for moment with lack luster gaze, spat upon it solemnly for luck and, having placed it safely in his pocket, said in matter of fact tone to the soaked Quaker. "Man, ah d hey gotten 5 shillin for takin ye to the deadhoose. '"-London Telegraph.
The Press., 1897-02-04

How the Breaking Down of the Arch Ii
 Remedied by Steel Strip.
 Despite the fact that tho beauty of a we'll arched foot is much appreciated by people of an artistic turn of mind, has been sung frequently by poets and verse makers, there has been until lately lit tie interest from 8 scientific point of view, taken in its direct oppOsite-the fat foot. In great mum Der of instances flat feet are the occasion of considerable keen suffering, generally resulting from the breaking down of the arch-that is, the displacement of some of the many little bones of the foot either from overstrain or some disease of the muscu- lar structure. As the weight of the body constantly rests upon the foot, there ik no opportunity for the bones to get back to their proper places.
 The result is that these little bones keep rubbing against each other, and the pain gets more and more severe. Commonly the person afflicted in this way thinks that he or she has rheuma- tism and lets it go at that. Until re- gently the only remedy was steel soled shoe that was clumsy and heavy. The new device is interesting. It is an Sin sole, :" curved 10 fit the foot, made of a bent strip of steel and acting as a spring. It is covered either with leather or with vuIcanized rubber to prevent rusting, and, needing no fastening, but simply to be placed in position, it can be changed from one shoe to another at will.
 In position it acts simply as sup port, literally holding up the bones and giving them an opportunity to slip back into their proper places. While any "in- sole'' of the approximate shape will give relief, the best results are reached only when one is especially made from a cast or impression of the foot A great proportion of the people troubled with fiat feet come from the north of Europe, many of them from the lowlands of Ger many The inhabitants of the south or Europe, strangely enough, are seldom troubled with anything of the sort. Their insteps, especially in the case of women, are nearly always highly arched and finely formed. New York Tribune.
The Press., 1897-02-04
The Lion Sermon.

The annual "lion sermon" preached in the Church of St. Katharine Cree, Leadenhall street, London, has been preached annually in the same church for 251 years. Its origin is due to one Sir John Gayer, former lord mayor of London, who, travelling in wild part of Asia far in advance of his at- tendants, suddenly found himself alone and face to face with a lion. Being a pious man, Sir John fell on his knees and prayed God to protect him in his hour of need. The prayer was answered, for on rising Sir John saw the animal walking away. Considering his escape miraculous. on his return to London Sir John set aside fund from the interest of which gifts were to be purchased for distribution to the poor on each succeed ing anniversary and sermon be preach ed to tell future generations how God heard his prayer and delivered him from the mouth of the lion.
The Press., 1897-02-04
An Etching of a Rnsx Tourn.

"Bay-bee, bay -bee?' called the grimy faced urchin coaxingly..
 The baby with the white coat and the kid gloves looked sidewise toward the curb. Its mother was one of the crowd in front of the store window and look ing at perfect love of bonnet.
 "Bay-bee bay beef" came the invita- tion again.
 Totteringly the baby approached the curb and smiled trustfully up at the dingy face. The urchin dropped down on his ragged knees, laid the papers he was selling on the pavement and patted the little kid glove with his red, dirty little hand. Pretty bay beel' he said.
 Just then the mother turned, ran across the pavement and dragged the baby back. 'How dare you touch her, you dirty little good for nothingr' she said.
 The urchin grasped his bundle of pa- pers and rose, digging his toe into the dift of the gutter shamefacedly.
 "Aw-g'wanl" he said sullenly.- New York Press
The Press., 1897-02-04
stLIN SOAP pTH MARTHX.

Lord, how miss them good ole days Wen life was full O hope An me an Marthy Ellen Hays
 Was sparkin b'ilin soap. The potash kittle we use' to have It hilt three bar'ls clear, An SO Mis- Hays an ma 'ud save Their soap grease fer d year An plan to bile it Ion the sheer," Bein nex' door ncighbors so, An asst if me an Marthyid keer
 To kind O boss the show. The kittle was sot in the orchard lot Were Dobo,ly'd come an spy, An I'd snake the S Q soIp scraps out On our stunbolt, an Marthy'd try To ketch ride an coul n't hol on 'Thout grabbin me roun the wais'. I thought that heaven was shinin upon My heart in that sweet embrace. I'd the fire to light an the lye to bring Is it dripped from the wood ash leach An Marthy to watch as she'd set an sing As putty as peach. An my yearnin'senses was took by storm By each little cunnin trick O grace an beauty an sway in form As she stirred the soap 'ith stick. An her sunbunnit fell fun her golden
 curls-
 Oh, shucksi l couldn't hope To tell how fair was that fairest O girls As she stirred the b'ilin soap. It's kind O lonesome a-sett;n here An thinkin them ole times over. WutP Marthyp Hain't seen Ter fer seven
 teen year, Sence she married that down cast drover. -J. L. Heaton in 'The Quitting Bee."
The Press., 1897-02-04
ANDREW H. oLNEY. ESQ.

"I wish I could shout loud enough so all the world could hear, and tell them the good this wonderful medicine has done for me. It has made me from weak, trembling, nerv- ous irritable man, to one who feels he is on the highway to long years of health and hap piness through Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy"
 If constipated, use Dr. Greene's Cathartic Pills with the Nervura.
 Dr. Greene, 35 West 14th St., New York City, the most successful physician in cur ing nervous and chronic diseases, can be consulted free, personally or by letter.
The Press., 1897-02-04
LEvER BROs.. Ltd.. NoW YOrl.

Fhera iS, p5thlp ut other natural iuft that brings SD much genun' pleasure to it's possessors as does the keen sense of appreciation. It teaches us, or points out to our understanding. the beauties of Nature that are all about us. Rltds the commonplace. and emphasizns the joys Of l fe and Of flivirg. Appealing to Us through all our senses, the the pleasures that 1t brings are ceaseless and unfailing. Seen through appreciatlve eyes the beauties of life overshadows and eclipse the homely, rough placess There is an attractive side to everything, and this an apprecia- tive mind will see first, the longest re member. February Ladies' Home JournaE.
The Press., 1897-02-04

DR. KING's NEW DISCOVERY OR CoN- SUMPTION. is the best medicine in the w. rid for all forms of Coughs and Colds and for Consumption. Every bot tie is guaranteed. It will cure and not disappoint. 1t has no equal for Whoop- ing Cough, Asthma, Hay Fever. Pneumo- mia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in the Head, and for consumption. It is safe for all ages. pleasant 10 take, and above all, sure cure. It is always we'll to take Dr. Kings New Life Pills in connection with Dr. Kings New Discovery, as they regulate and tone the stomach and bow els. We guarantee perfect satisfaction ar return money. Trial bottles free at E. K. Tafps drug store. Regular size 90 cents and $l.
The Press., 1897-02-04
The Dark Side of Christian America.

"We have now in America popula- tion of 10000, 900 of people, and yet 750,O0O, we are told, belong to the criminal class" writes Dwight l.. Moody in his paper in ''Mr. Moody's Bible Glass; in The Ladies Home Jour- nal. tAnd this in Christian America. It is said that in six months 30 gradu- ates of two large European universities were found by one rescue mission in New York city. Nor are the American colleges without representatives in the great city slums Our daily papers are but living chronicle of the fearful hold which sin has upon us as nation. A man must have lost all his senses who says that sin is not inherent, that it is only 8 physical weakness which culture may ultimately overcome. Ven- eering the outer man will make him no better within y
The Press., 1897-02-04
Spoiled the Party.

"You weren't at the Joneses', ;" said the girl with the brown cape.
 ''No, I wasn't, and I'm awfully sorry. You see, would have been there, but you''-
 "Well, you ought to be glad that you weren't"
 ,'Why. what was the matter? I al- ways thought everybody had good time when they went to the Joneses', for I believe"-
 ''It was the dullest thing ever saw. You know, it was to be sort of talk party {"
 "Yes. Everybody was to get in groups and talk about things. Now, for my part, like"-
 ''But it wasn't. We just sat and look ed at each other all the evening, and everybody went home feeling uncom- fortable. "
 'You don't sayl Why, what was the matter? Did anything happenf''
 ''1 am not sure whether to say yes or no. You see, it was this way: The pian- ist didn't come, and there wasn't any, body there who could play the piano, so of course we couldn't talk. and we all sat there bored until it was time to go "-Chicago Times Herald.
 Frederic Leighton's peerage was the shortest lived in the history of England. He died on the day following that upon which the patent of nobility was issued, and as he left no heir the title died with
The Press., 1897-02-04
Birds GaIis.

There are many bids cf which the male and female have the same call, such as the raven, the rock, the New Zealand parson bird and the gull, and to the highly cultivated musical ear d difference i'll pitch may be perceived which would escape the ordinary ob- server. With the true songsters there is little difference in the vocal organs of the two sexes, although the males of most species sing better and more con- tinuously than the females
The Press., 1897-02-04

For more than hundred years the Sha- kers have been studying the remedial pro- perties of plants. They have made many discoveries, but theirgreatest achievement was made last year. It is d cordial that contains already digested food and is Il digester of food. It is effective in remov- ing distress after eating, and creates an appetite for more food so that eating be. comes pleasure. Pale, thin people be- come plump and healthy under it's use. It arrests the wasting of consumption.
 There never has been such step for ward in the cure of indigestion as this Shaker Cordial Your druggest will be glad to give you little book descriptive of the product.
The Press., 1897-02-04

As family medicine, Bacon's Celery King for the Nerves passes from sire to son as legacy. If you Kidney, Liver or Blood disorder, Constipation, Headache, Rheumatism, this specific will cure you. B. K Taft, Stafford Springs; w. P. Full Ter, Somers; Odell X Jones. StaffoIdville, are sole agents, and are distributing sam ples free. Large packages soc and 25c.
The Press., 1897-02-04

A few months ago Mr. Byron Every, of Woodstock, Mich., was badly afflicted with rheumatism. His right leg was swollen the full length, causing him great suffering. He was advised to try Cham berlains Pain Balm. The first bottle of it helped him considerably and the second bottle effected a cure The 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by W. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Philips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Chicora, Pa., "Herald" Richard Vensel reports One Minute Cough Cure the great est success of medical science. He told us that 1t cured his whole family of terrible coughs aud colds, after all other so called cures had failed entirely. Mir Vensel said it assisted his children through a very bad seige of measles. One Minute Cough Cure makes approximation very easy and rapid. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry
The Press., 1897-02-04
Soap of Ponnpeii.

Soap has been in use for 5000 years and is twice mentioned in the Bible. A few years ago soap boilers shop was discovered in Pompeii, having been bur jed beneath the terrible rain of ashes that fell upon that city 79 A. D. The soap found in the shop had not lost all it's efficacy, although it had been buried 1,8O0 years. s.-San Francisco News Let
The Press., 1897-02-04

Minutes seem like hours when life is at stake. Group gives no time to send for a doctor, delay may mean death. One Minute Cough Cure gives instant relief and insures recovery. The only harmless that produces immediate results. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-04
ANGELs' EYES.
Beside my window kneeling, I watch the stars appear.

Beside my window kneelings watch the stars appear A silver mist is Htealin~
 Over the meadows scar, Iris said that the stars which at sventa0s Sparkle and smile and peep Are the eyes of tho dear little children Who are sleeping their endless sleep. If this be true, oh. tell mo. pray,
 Which of those stars so bright Are the eyes of the little laddie brave Whom the angels call I one nightA Leaving vacant little chair,
 An empty little bed. And a mother who seeks 'mong the staEs
 each night
 The eyes of Bonny Tede Archibald V. McCarroll in Chicago Post.
The Press., 1897-02-04

MT. Ward L. Smith. of Frekerickstown, Mo-, was troubled with chronicI diarrhea for over thirty years. He had become fully satisfied that it was only question of short time until he would have to give up. He had been treated by some of the best physicians in Europe and America but got no permanent relief One day he picked up newspaper and chanced to read an advertisement of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rhea Remedy. He got bottle of 1t. the first dose helped him, and its continued use cured him. For sale by w. w. La throp, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that akes he place of coffee. The children may drink 1t with out in ury as well as the adult. All who try it, like 1t. GRAIN-0 has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java. but 1t is made from pure grains and the most delic te stomach receives 1t with out distress. 1 the price of coffee. l5c. and 25 7tnN per package. Sold by all gToaerS-
The Press., 1897-02-04

Constipation in its worst forms, dyspep- sia, sick headache, biliousness and de- of the liver are readily cured by De Witt's Early Rsers. These little pills never gripe. Small pill, safe pill, best pill. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs c. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Lost-A dear little child who made home happy by it's smiles. And to think, 1t might have bren saved had the parents only kept in the house One Minute Cough Cure, the infalible remedy for croup. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L.Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Unlike most proprietary medicines, the formul@ of Dr. J. C. Ayers Sarsaparilla and other preparations arc cheeIiully sent to any physician who applies for them. Hence the special favor accorded these we'll known remedies by the Worlds Fair commissioners.
The Press., 1897-02-04

A torpid liver means bad complexion, bad breath, indigestion and frequent head aches. To avoid such companions take De Witt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Soothing for burns, scalds, chapped hands and lips. Healing for cuts and sores. Instant relief for piles, stops pain at once. These are the virtues of De- Witps Witch Hazel Salve. w. D. D.Heald, Stafford Sl rings; C. L. Phillips. South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-04

All tho different forms of skin troubles, from chapped hands 10 eczema and indo- lent ulcers can be readily cured by De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure. w. b. Heald, Stafford Springs c. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-04
A Good Letter from the Clerk of the Cir.
 cult Court.

zsss' Fernandina, Fla. Feb 28. 1896. Mir. J. George Suhrer, Druggist, City.
 Dear George Please send bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Iwould not feel easy If knew there was none of this valuable Remedy In the house. l have given it fair test and consider 1t one of the very best remedies for croup that have ever found. One dose has al ways been sufficient, although I use it freely. Any cold my children contract yields very readily to this medicine. I can conscientiously recommend it for croup and colds in children.
 Yours respectfully, GEo. B. WOLFF.
 Sold by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; c. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-04

The forgetmenot has two or three em blematic meanings. One is suggested by it's name; the other was probably orig mated by it's color. Blue among flowers is generally associated with the tender passion.
The Press., 1897-02-04

The tickets to the village ball were not transferable, and this was the way they read: Admit this gentleman to ball in assembly rooms No gentleman admitted unless he comes himself. :"
The Press., 1897-02-04

A weed in the garden can be easily destroyed when it first starts Cunsump- tion can be nlpped in the bud by One Minute Cough Cure. w. D. Heald, Staf- ford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Gov entry.
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wAsHINGToN's MARRIED LIFE.

Mrs. washington's Mother Scarce Contrib uted to the Harmony of the Household.
 ''There is every reason to believe that Washington s married life was one of in- creasing happiness and satisfaction, !" writes General A. W. Greely, U. 8. A., in The Ladies Home Journal. "Unfor- tunately his letters to his wife were de- stroyed by her. But there are sufficient allusions in his general correspondence to indicate that they grew together with declining years, and that both husband and wife showed that consideration to- ward and respect for each other which are the sOundest guarantees of marital happiness Since circumstances did not permit frequent visits of his wife to her relatives we find Washington inviting her mother to come to Mount Vernon as her home. It does not appear that this introduction added to the harmony of the household, or if it did the admission of other women, relatives of husband or of wife, did not.
 ''In this respect Washington, writing later about his niece living at Mount Vernon, speaks of his love for her. but he says, l will never again have two women in my house when I am there myself Mrs. Washington proved an un- failing support to her husband in camp or court in peace or war, and Washing ton had her happiness and comfort all ways at heart. His field service was irk- some only as entailing constant uneasi- ness on the part of his wife. Of the -G a.s ! sl for her uncertain health there is none more touching than that connected with his fatal illness. Attacked suddenly and seriously after midnight, Washington $ malady was at least hastened by his un- willingness that his wife should incur the risk of a cold by rising during the bitter winter night to relieve his suffer ing"
The Press., 1897-02-04

The first whaleback on the Pacific coast Is now, in it's tenth year, being remodeled into "a steamer of the regular pattern at Oakland, Cal.
The Press., 1897-02-04

It is said that only two miles of steam railroad have been built in New England last year, and these wete equally divided between Maine and Vermont.
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Practice Makes Perfect.

Mildred-Madge 8 complexion has im- proved wonderfully of late.
 MarjoFie-Yes. She is beginning to understand how to put it on.-New Ymk Ledger.
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Last year 17,500,000 pounds of hol were imported from the United States by British brewers.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Eastern lumbermen are after the white pine lands of northern Idaho, but the state can not give any title.
The Press., 1897-02-04

There are more American vessels on the ert at lakes than on the ocean, and their combined tonnage is greater.
The Press., 1897-02-04

The heavier the burden, the greater re- lief at its removal.
The Press., 1897-02-04

It was said of a handsome but brain less young society," man that he made q very good chrysanthsmum holder.
The Press., 1897-02-04

He who ceases to struggle, where con- science bids resistance, confesses himself slave.
The Press., 1897-02-04

To repair breach is more difficult the longer it is neglected.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Nasty speech Is Vesuvius,-a con- stant menace.
The Press., 1897-02-04
BROKEN DOWN IN HEALTH.
Shouts toWholeW orld His Cure
 By Dr. Greene's Nervura.

Andrew H. Olney, GlLe,Il, NY, says:- tsI was broken down with nervous and phys ical prostration, before using Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, and life was a burden. Now life is a iC, and sleep is a luxury compared to it befolo taking Nervura.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Eloquence in preaching is often mis- taken for inspiration.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Lemons have proved so profitable in California this year that $50, ,O0O new trees are to be planted next season.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Nevada claims that 1t now produces more gold than silver.
The Press., 1897-02-04

Give the babies LAXoG., which is Caster Oil made as palatahle as honey.
The Press., 1897-02-04

From everywhere come words of praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. "Al- low me to congratulate you on the merits of your Remedy. It cured me of chronic bronchitis when the doctor could do noth- ing for me-" CHAs. F. HEMEL, Toledo, o. For sale by w. w. Lathrop. Stafford Springs; O. L. Phillips. South Coventry
The Press., 1897-02-04
HE PROVED THE OMEN.

Sailors Expectations Prediction of Dis
 aster Followed by His Own Death.
 Speaking of sailors superstitions, :" remarked the veteran lighthouse keeper Josh Reeves of Sea Isle City, reminds me of an incident that happened half century ago off the Five Fathom Bank lightship, in which sailors prediction, based on an omen, resulted fatally to the prophet himself.
 "A bright winter morning had caused the crew of the lightship to row short distance away in small boat in search of codfsh. which are very abundant off the capes in winter time. A few hours fishing resulted in a goodly catch and return was made to the lightship. The fish were cleaned and the refuse thrown overheard, but a calm sea, with not a breath of air to disturb it, caused the refuse to drift in a circle around the ship. Toward noon large flock of geese came in sight and settled under the lightship's very bows and commenced to feed. The waterfowl became very tame and swan chattering and hissing close to the ships sides.
 ''Josh Crowell, a grizzled old mem- ber of the crew, shook his head and pre- dicted death to some one OH board with in 24 hours. He said that whenever geese became so tame as to feed around vessels bow or stern, it was an un- failing omen of impending death on board .Crowell's companions laughed at his fear, but he told them to bide their time.
 Toward noon strong gale came out of the nor east and kicked up heavy sea Crowell was on the forward or bow watch.
 Many of the crew were in the main cabin below enjoying social game of euchre, checkers or dominos, when suddenly they heard the sound of chain running rapidly through the starboard bow scuppers. We rushed on deck ill dismay, thinking the windlass gearing had given way. The sight witnessed will never be forgotten. Crowell had been caught in the relief chain and ground around the rapidly revolving windlass. His death was instant His omen came true New York Herald.
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Try Grain-Ol Try Grain-Ol

As all fall short of the ideal, all share in a common frailty.