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The Press., 1897-05-27
A ROMANCE OF WALES.
The Two Ladies of LIangollen Who Lived
 a Strange Life Together.

The Two Ladies of LIangollen Who Lived
 Strange Life Together.
 Helen Marshall North contributes to The Century an account of Lady Eleanor Charlotte Butler and the Hon. Sara Ponsonby, who, more than 8 century ago, ran away from their homes and settled in the picturesque little town of Llangollen. They dressed in strange costume that was partly made up of masculine garments. They were visited by many distinguished people and cor responded with most of the notables of their times. The writer says:
 Among their visitors the ladies also counted a certain Sir Alured, 8 hand some and interesting but venerable man at this period. Here is romance within romance, for of this gallant gentleman it is said that one of the princesses fell desperately in love with him, and her father, poor old George III, sent the too fascinating young man away to India, where there was war at the time, and whence, therefore, there was some like lihood that he would not return. But at 80 he came back, still handsome and fascinating, and was received with dis tinguished favor by the new king, @ho made him field marshal Of the princess and her affection nothing more is learned.
 Sir Alured had long known Lady Eleanor-indeed, for aught I know to the contrary, he may have been one of the five despairing swains mentioned in that lady's obituary-and once year, usually in October, he came down to Llangollen to pay his respects to the two ladies, to whom the visit was al ways an occasion of consequence.
 The death of Lady Eleanor was a grievous blow to the old man. He came the year following, however, but was less gay than usual, and it is even said that he neglected to bestow the usual parting kiss on his fair entertainer. The Hon. Sara promptly reminded him o1 the oversight, for which he at once made atonement.
 Mary Carryl, the faithful servant, had died in 1909, making the first change that had occurred in the inmates of the household.
 Each of the friends wished picture of the other, but neither was willing tC sit for her portrait. By some .stratagem of friend pictures of the two together were secured when the ladies wero un- aware.
 In June, 1899, at the age of 90, Lady Eleanor passed away, and, although her friends surrounded Miss Ponsonby with every possible kindness, she refused tC be comforted. She was seldom seen ex- cept by her domestics and survived in her loneliness only IS months.
The Press., 1897-05-27
The Clever Unknown.

There must be many clever people ill the world among the workers whose names are never known, though thei1 productions sell we'll. Take the wonder full things now on view in shop win dows, their beautiful designs and elabo- rate finish, from the cheap ornaments, which are often prettier than real jew elry, to the dolls, bonbon boxes, wood carvings, glass and china objects and general bric-a- brac of all nations. Who knows and who cares how the gifted and patient makers of these novelties live and die or if their toil receives any, thing like an adequate reward?-Phila- delDhia Press
The Press., 1897-05-27
UndODe.

In the center of a desolate expanse ot plowed land stood an aged man, gazing earnestly at the last rays of the setting sum- His face was set, and in his eyes was mingled look of rage and pain As the fast dying light shone upon his ashen countenance his lips moved, but whether in prayer or malediction none could say. Again his lips moved.
 "Alasp' he sighed
 His face grew sterner.
 Alas he said again, "I am un- donel''
 And, so saying, the farmer mended his suspenders with horseshoe nail and went home to per.--New York Jour nal.
The Press., 1897-05-27
wasps and Flies.

The wasp is accepted as emblematical of irritability and petty malignity, but even this mnch abused insect plays a beneficial part in the work of nature A number of wasps were seen by R M. Burlington of Bray, Ireland, buzzing about his COWS. Closer inspection re- vealed that they were all busy catching flies. One white COW drew more wasps than any of the others because the mo- ment fly alighted it was seen at once against the skin. When a wasp catches fly, it immediately bites off both wings, sometimes leg or two and oc- oasionally the head Mr. Harrington saw some of the wasps, when laden with one fly, catch another without letting go the first and then fly away with both. There was constant stream of wasps carrying away flies probably to feed the larv@ in their nests, and returning again to the COWS to catch more. In about 20 minutes MT. Burlington estimated that between 300 and 400 flies were caught on two COWS lying close to him.-San Francisco Argonaut
The Press., 1897-05-27
Peanuts In Europe.

Peanuts grow ill large quantities on the northwest coast of Africa, but are known there as ground nuts. They are dug up by the natives and bartered with the European traders for merchandise, tobacco, etc., at many places on the Gambia river and afterward shipped in steamer loads to European ports, princi- pally to Marseilles The nuts are not roasted for retail sale, as in this coun- try, but crushed and fine oil extracted, which is valuable commercially. New York Sun
The Press., 1897-05-27
rhe Great Eastern as 8 show ship.

The last days of the Great Eastern were certainly sad, considering the pur- pose for which she was designed nd the great work she did in cable laying For some time before she was broken up on the mud of the River Mersey, near Liverpool, she was on view as a show ship. One firm of Liverpool cloth iers hired her for a season, and in addi- tion to using her for its advertising purposes made use of her for catch pen- ny shows In the large cable tank cirA GUS was fitted up, and performances given at so much a head, while other exhibitions of the Coney Island type were spread all over her deck.-NeW York Sun,
The Press., 1897-05-27
Butler's Flag.

Feb. 21, 1866, General Benjamin F. Butler presented to congress the first genuine American flag, made of Amer ican materials by American labor, ever constructed ill this country.
 Prior to that time all American gov ernment flags had been made of English bunting. Since then all our official flags have been the product exclusively of American material and labor There were 26 stars in the flag at that time.- New York Press
The Press., 1897-05-27
ALnckv niaennsin.

The patients symptoms indicated cardiac troubles, and the doctor got out his stethosoope and applied it to his chest to test the action of the heart.
 The patient flushed angrily, unbut- toned his vest and took from his inside pocket $5 bill wrapped in piece of old paper.
 ''I think js's carrying things a little too far" hs said, "when you doctors go to looking through man with an X ray to see how much money he has. Doe troit Free Press.
The Press., 1897-05-27
Discussion Settled by n Woman.

About o'clock ill the afternoon of a muddy day the thin man left the Rock. cry building and started south on the east side of Lasalle street. The side- walk ill front of a new building was nearly ankle deep with mud. Planks had been laid across the area of black paste. The thin man reached one of these blanks just as fat man who was coming from the direction of the board of trade stepped on the other end Each of the men walked with his head down. They met squarely ill the middle of the plank, and each waited for the other to step aside and let him pass.
 "Excuse me, sir," said the fat man as he made a move to go ahead.
 "Be careful, sir, said the thin man as he grabbed the fat mans arm to save himself from being pushed off into the mud, Tor I'll fall off D
 'Well, don't hold on to me, " said the fat man, frowning, Cor I'll fall off my self Can't you step aside?''
 "No, sir, can't " answered the thin man. "How in the world can I? Any way think was the first on the plank. '"
 "Huh, I'm not so sure about thatp' returned the fat man.
 "Well, what are you going to do about it, '" said the thin man, folding his arms. "I can't get off to let you pass.
 "Well, sir, don't you think, sir, that Pm going to get off to let you pass, {" retorted the fat man, with shake of the fist. Just then a woman with an armful of bundles stepped on the plank The fat man saw her and stepped off with his right foot into the mud and drew his body aside. The woman passed him. The thin man hunted for what he thought was shallow spot and stepped off with his left foot The woman went on. The men looked at each other and edged past, each with one foot ill the mud and one on the plank and the evil glare ill their eyes. They seemed to be thinking, "Oh, if it hadn't been for that omanP'--Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1897-05-27
Double Grievance.

'It's the men," savagely exclaimed Mrs. Gofrequently, ''that do all the hold ups.
 "And when it comes to our hats. ; wrathfully added Mrs. Muchabout, tits the men that do all the pull downs. ,'- Detroit Free Press.
The Press., 1897-05-27

GLAD TIDINGs.-The specific for Dys- pepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheumatism ( Cos tiveness, General Debility ,etc., is Bacons' Celery King for the Nerves. This great herbal tonic stimulates the digestive or gans, regulates the Liver and restores the system to vigorous health and energies. Sample free. Large packages soc and 25e. Sold only by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, W. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell & Jones, Staffordville
The Press., 1897-05-27
ONLY ONE WORD.

Only one word dear, to say to you
 Before the throng thrusts us apart; Only one moment to pray to you,
 Goddess enshrinel il my heart. Only one life, dear, to vo for you.
 Will you spurn it2 I, lis tt your feet. Only one hearts love |, givo for you. Will you reign in that heart, my sweetP Only one song, dear. to sing with you, Singer anu song of y,..t blcst Only one treasure to b'.!.S with you Your heart. What matters the restS Only one word to ilnploro of you
 Word that isl Couldn't you guessP Only one whisper-no lnoro-of you.
 Say-shall that whisper bo-"Yes?"
 -J. l.. Heaton in ''The Quilting Bee"
The Press., 1897-05-27

Og, the famous king of Bashan, men tioned i'll Deuteronomy, had bedstead g cubits long, or about 161a feet. It is doubtful whether Og himself was of the full length of his bedstead. Many bones of reputed giants have been found in different countries of the world, and un- informed people hastily concluded that the men to whom these bones were sup posed to have belonged must have been from 5 to 80 feet in height. All such remains have been proved to be those of the gigantic animals existing in for. mer era of the worlds history.
The Press., 1897-05-27

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 25c per box. Sold by B. K. Taft
The Press., 1897-05-27

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 well as 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 delicate stomach receives 1t with out distress. Ii the price of coffee. 15c. and 9 cts. per package. Sold by all grocers..
The Press., 1897-05-27

1t is a fortunate day for a man when he first discovers the value of Ayers Sarsa- parilla as a blood-puriiler. With this medicine he knows he has found remedy upon which he may rely, and that his lifelong malady is at last conquered Has cured others, will cure you.
The Press., 1897-05-27
One Why tn be unnnv

Is to attend to the comforts of your family. Should one catch a cold or cough, call on E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs; w. F. Fuller, Somers; Odell X Jones, Staf- fordville, sole agents, and get a trial bot tie of Otto's Cure, the great German Rem edy, Free. We give 1t away to prove that we have sure Cure for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption, and all diseases of the Throat and Lungs. Large sizes 50c and 25c.
The Press., 1897-05-27

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 Co take and will do what it's name implies. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-27

lu is not generally known that by an act of the English parliament passed in 1855 it is enacted that all wedding rings must be of standard gold, the enactment being intended more to raise the amount of gold duties than to protect the public from limitations.
The Press., 1897-05-27

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. ID. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-27

THE TRUE REMEDY.-W. M Repine, editor Tiskilwa, H., "Chief," says: "We won't keep house without Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds. No other remedy can take its place in our home, as in it we have n cer- tain and sure cure of Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, etc." It is idle to ex- pertinent with other remedies, even if they are urged on you as just as good as Dr. Kings New Discovery. They are not as good, because this remedy has a record of cures and besides is guaranteed. 1t never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles free at k. K. Taft's Drug Store. 4
The Press., 1897-05-27

There is nothing lower than hypocrisy. To profess friendship and act enmity is n sure proof of total depravity.
The Press., 1897-05-27

"They are dandies," said Thos. Bow CTS, of the Crockett, Texas, Enterprise, while writing about De Witt's Little Barry Rlsers, the famous little pills for sick headache and disorders Of the stom- ach and liver. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-27

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., 1897-05-27

Don't thin your blood with sassafras or poison it with blue-mass but aid Nature by using De Wits 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., 1897-05-27

Some for ten, some for twenty and some for thirty years have suffered from piles and then have been quickly and per mdnently cured by using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, the great remedy for piles and all forms of skin diseases. W. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-27

One 64-year-old resident of Pettis, Mo-, says that he has never worn pair of over shoes, n watch or paper collar
The Press., 1897-05-27

Vanity does about as much for society as pawn ticket for an overcoat does for it's owner on a cold day.
The Press., 1897-05-27

Oscar Wilde, who was sentenced in England to two years imprisonment for immoral practices, was released from prison last week.
The Press., 1897-05-27

The Baltic canal, from the Baltic to North sea, is sixty-two miles long, and cost $30, 100000.
The Press., 1897-05-27

Happiness consists in the attainment of our desires, ,and in our having only right desires.
The Press., 1897-05-27

He rarely lives to enjoy the fruit who does his planting in the unreasonable hours of oVerworll
The Press., 1897-05-27

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. It is terrible accident to be burned or scalded but tho pain and agony and the frightful dlsfgure- ments can be quickly overcome without leaving scar by using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-05-27

It is computed that 20, ,OOo tons of cann- ed salmon are consumed annually in Eng land.
The Press., 1897-05-27

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. X c. Ky. here, says I have used Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhma Remedy for ten years or longer-am never without it in my family. I 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, Staff ford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-05-27
Of the 51 ,000 breweries estimated to be in. the world 2G, 900 are in Germany.

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 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., 1897-05-27

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Ferguson has been elected Anglican archbishop of Dub lin, to succeed Lord Plunlett who died April i.
The Press., 1897-05-27
The Ideal National Flower.

When flower is found which can arouse widepread and genuine patriotic enthusiasm or has become associated closely with some great and universally beloved man or woman, it will become the national emblem without the neces- sity of legislative action, except as a formal ratification of universal senti- ment. Under such circumstances only will people relegate their personal floral favorites to d second place. It will not matter, when this event hap pens, whether it is plant useful to man or weed. It will become the na- tional flower just the same. It was this sentiment which made the thistle the national flower of Scotland and the cornfower the national flower of the German empire, and it must be a simi- lar chain of circumstances which gives us a national flower. hiladelphia Ledger.
 It is estimated by naturalists that there are not less than 100, 900 varieties of plants already known and classified
The Press., 1897-05-27

GIT 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; c. l.. Phillips, South Coventry
The Press., 1897-05-27
Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O!

In Europe there are 518,OOO insane'; in the United States 179, ,O0O..
The Press., 1897-05-27

The peach blossom indicates submis- sion, though why nobody has been ahls to guess,
The Press., 1897-05-27
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism.

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 Chamberlains 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., 1897-05-27

One hectare, or 10, 900 square meters, is equal to 25< acres.
The Press., 1897-05-27

Ex-President Cleveland has got settled in his Princeton home
The Press., 1897-05-27

Twelve thousand feet of lumber was un-
 loaded from railroad car and piled up in
 twenty minutes at Gardiner, Me, the other day.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-03-31
Notice to Contractors.


:, Sealed proposals will be received by the
office Of the secretary, Marcus Brunswick;
April A. d. 1897, at Il o'clock noon, for the
erection of the addition to the New Mexico
insane asylum. to be constructed according
plans and specifications prepared by I. H.
gas which will be on file and open to the in
spection at their office. Each proposal must
be accompanied by certified check of z. per
payable to Marcus Brunswick secretary, as q
to contract for construction at his bid, If
the same is accepted, and will give satisfac-
tory bond tor the performance of his con-
tract, as provided in the plans and specifica
tions A successful bidder failing to give
such bond will forfeit his certified check.
Bids must be made out on blank proposals,
which will be furnished by the architects
Contractors may bid on the whole work, Or
on the whole and any part, or on separate
parts only, according to the classification in
the specifications. Contractors will be re-
qnired to keep the building free from liens,
and to see that all laborers and sub-contrac-
tsrs and material men are paid, before re-
cei' ing last payment The board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
Las Vegas, N. NJ. February 10, 1897.
ELIsH. V Long,
Pres't. Board Directors.
RENIGNo ROMERO,
FRANK S. EROSION,
Directors.
ARcIrs RRJ-NSwIrE Secretary.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-03-31

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