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The Press., 1897-02-11
The Grecian Portrait.

The Grecian portrait seems the per- lection of the human type to us, and artists copy it, although it is actually rare. In it the line of the nose is more or less perfectly the prolongation of the line of the forehead. The hollow at the root of the nose is almost effaced, and the prominence of the nose is softened. The absolute Greoian profile would therefore he represented in a drawing by a single continuous line for the fore head and nose. Yet another condition is essential for obtaining the fine Gre elan profile. The forehead should not be receding. This marks the distinction between the Greoian and the Egyptian profile. Popular Science Monthly.
The Press., 1897-02-11
THE MAGIC RING.
A Boys First Circus and His Impression
 of Coralie the Peerless.


 of CoraIie the Peerless.
 A thud Of unseen hoofs first set us a-quiver; then crash of oymbals, a jangle of bells, hoarse, applaudinG roar, and Coralie was in the midst of us, whirling past twixt earth and sky, now erect, flush, radiant, now crouched to the flowing mane, swung and tossed and molded by the maddening dance music of the band. The mighty whip of the count in the frock coat marked time with pistol shots; his warcry, whooping clear above the music, fired the blood with passion for splendid deeds, as Coralie, laughing exulrantly, crashed through the paper hoops. We gripped the red cloth in front of us, and our souls sped round and round with O. ralie, leaping with her, prone with her, vung Y mane or tail with her. It was not only the ravishment of her delirious feats, nor Ter cream colored horse of fairy breed, long tailed, roe footed-an enchanted l rince surely, if ever there was one-it was her more than mortal beauty-.,isrlayed, too, under condi- tions never yout hsEfed to us before that held Us spellbound.
 What princess had arms so dazzling ly white, or went delicately clothed in such pink and spangles! Hitherto we had known the outw ard woman as but drab thing, hourglass shaped, nearly legless. punched here, constructed there, slow of movement and given to depre. eating, lusty action of limb. Here was a revelation. From henceforth our inn aginations would have to be revised and corrected up to date. In one of those swift rushes the mind makes in high strung moments I saw myself and Co., ralie, close enfolded, pacing the world together, OCT hill and plain, through storied cities, past rows of applauding relations, in my Sunday knickerbock CTS, she in her pink and spangles.- Kenneth Grahame in Scribner's.
The Press., 1897-02-11
BoNHEuR's FIRST SUCCESS.

"
 With FOrtune's Favoring Smile Game an
 OfEeP of Marriage.
 Rosa Bonheur gives an interesting account of her first success as an artist in her article, ''The Story of My Life," In The Ladies' Home Journal. ''To bet ter study nature, so as to impregnate myself with it," she says, "I passed whole days at the slaughter house of the Roule in Paris. One must be truly de- voted to one's art to live in the midst of such horrors and in such coarse com pany. The men were surprised to see young woman interested in such things and were disposed to make it disa- greeable for me. But providence never Rbandons those who strive to do we'll, and came to my aid in the person of good old M. Emile, Hercules in force and physique, who declared that he would take it upon himself to adminis- ter good lesson to the first one who behaved rudely toward me. From that time worked without further annoy Rnoe The position that my protector occupied was that of scalder and dresser of calves heads. Seeing how frugally breakfasted, he often invited me home with him, and there, surrounded by the curious implements that served him in his profession. his wife, as good and honest as himself, made me partake of many comforting meal.
 "At last fortune smiled on me. M. Tedesco, the picture dealer, bought one of my canvases. The secretary of fine arts commissioned me to copy picture "a Flight Into Egypt, I forget by whom-and I painted another picture, 'The Shepherd and His Flock Seeking Refuge From the Storm, which sold well, and, lastly, to crown all these hap py successes, I was asked in marriage by druggist. AS the drug store had no attraction for me Irefused. My fathers position had improved also, but death overlook him very soon after this bright ening up of our prospects. ,"
The Press., 1897-02-11
1S1.nnavnrfl T.ifaratnra.

The fashion of the world changes, and the trade of the. epitaph maker grows slack He-e aud there, it is true, some one is still honored after the old ,ustom, but for the most part text, appropriate or the reverse, a brief rec- )rd of birth and death, a word or two of vague and general significance, with possibly simple expression of regret, lave replaced in our modern cemeteries those shorthand histories of the dead, ragic or humorous, tender or severe,
 Some stained as with wine and made bloody, And some as with tears,
 which formerly marked their resting places.
 It is not that in these later years mon nave lost that craving for remembrance which, as old as life itself. is so vain, in the case at least of the commonalty f the race, that it might well be sub- feet for laughter were it not that what, seen from without is purely grotesque, assumes quite another complexion when t is touched by our own personality. It is not that the desire to be remem- bered is gone, and it is likely enough hat in some fashion or another we mould all still be epitaph makers, for ourselves or other people, if we had not lost faith in the permanency of the work But time brings involuntary wis 1om. 'Our fathers find their graves in our short memories, and sadly tell us how we may be buried ill our sur Vivors ? 'tWhile I live," promises lover with melancholy truthfulness in . Roman epitaph quoted by MT. Pater -"while I live you will receive this homage; after my death, who can tell?" And so it comes to pass that, submit ing to the inevitable, men learn to linn it their aspirations and to content them selves, by way of epitaph, with the two narrow words, 'Hic jacet, with which, says Sir Walter Raleigh, 'elo- luent death" covers all.-I. A. Taylor n North American Review.
The Press., 1897-02-11
He WRa SnrA.

"Drummers, sometimes called com mercial travellers, are, like ministers and doctors, fond of chaffing each other.
 ''I've great story to tell you, boys, |" said drummer to group in the corri- dor of the Iroquois last night. 1T don't think any of you ever heard me tell it before. "
 "Is it really good story?" asked one of the party doubtingly.
 ''It certainly is. D
 ''Then I'm sure you never told it be- fore "-BuffaIo Times.
The Press., 1897-02-11
The AmsfrIan IlYnaarv.

The present emperor of Austria is Francis Joseph, who ascended the throne Dec. 3. 1848. He is of the royal house of Hapsburg, which has held the throne since 1282. Twenty six sover- eigns of this house have ruled over Aus tria Rudolph I, the nobleman who founded this royal family. built castle on the Habichtsburg, or Hawks noun tain, whe',cp tae name of the family.
The Press., 1897-02-11
LIVER AND KIDNEY TROUBLE.
Cured by Dr. Greene's Nervura
 Blood and Nerve Remedy.

Mrs. s. R. Berry, Lebanon, N. H., says :-
 'EI could not sleep nights and the chills or shaking would follow, and could do but very little of anything. had to liesdown great deal, and my nerves were very weak and of no use. There was a terrible pain in my head, and was almost complete wreck of my former self. was depressed in mind and spirits. My liver was swollen and my kid neys were very bad.
 "I used Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, and I will say that this wonder full medicine is the greatest blessing that ever came into a family.
The Press., 1897-02-11
THE PAINTER.

Nature hath taken her delicate brush, Her palette and paints and all She hath worked in the silence of starlight hush, She hath worked in the storm s loud brawl
 She works, and, 10,
 The frescoes grow On the sides of her ample hall. She hath tinted the apple with fushes of rose, She hath covered the pear with white, And the osier blooms where the honeybee goes She hath crowned with golden light.
 The 1eaflng sloe Is draped in snow, And the celandine stars gleam bright. She hath sprinkled the meadows with silver and gold And the cuckoo flowers delicate hue. She hath kindled the gorse on the wind haunt ed wold And hath garnished the woodlands anew.
 The speedwell's eye,
 Demure and shy, She hath touched with heaven born blue. And in and about and around them all She hath filled in background of green. The leaf buds burst at her noiseless call And spread out a verdurous screen,
 And wearied eyes
 In quiet wise Find rest in the soothing scene.
 -T. Bruce Dilkes in Temple Bar.
The Press., 1897-02-11

A few months ago Mir. 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 berlain's 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; c. L. Philips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-11

MT. Ward L. Smith. of Frekerickstown, Mo-, was troubled with chronic diarrh@a for over thirty years. He had become fully satisfied that it was only question of a 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 8 newspaper and chanced5 to read an advertisement of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rh@a Remedy. He got bottle of 1t, the first dose helped him, and its continued use cured him. For sale by w. w. La fhrop, Stafford Springs; c. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Minutes seem like hours when a life is at stake. Group gives no time to send for doctor, delay may mean death. One Minute Cough Cure gives instant relief and insures recovery. The only harmless remedy that produces immediate results. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; c. l.. Phillips South Coventry ,
The Press., 1897-02-11

rFernandlna, Fla, FeD. 26. I6J6. MT. 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. have given it fair test and consider it one of the very best remedies for croup that have ever found. One dose has al- ways been sufficient, although I use ii freely. Any cold my children contract yields very readily to this medicine. can conscientiously recommend it fol croup aud colds in children.
 Yours respectfully, GEO. B. WOLFF.
 Sold by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-11
Buckle,s Literary Monument.

Buckle devoted nearly 20 years to the collection of materials for his "History of Civilization. He wrote only DOT tion of the introduction, which remains great monument to his literary and philosophical teachings If the work had been finished on the same scale as begun, 100 volumes would not have suficed.
The Press., 1897-02-11
Try Grain-oi Try Grain-o!

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a 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 1t, like 1t. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from pure grains and the most deliclte stomach receives 1t with out distress. Ii the price of coffee. 15c. and 25 cts. per package. Sold by all grocers.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Constipation in it's worst forms, dyspep. sia, sick headache, biliousness and de- engagement Of the liver are readily cured by De Witt's Early Risers. These little pills never gripe. Small pill, safe pill. best pill. W. D. Heald, Stafford Springs GIL. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-11

GLAD TDNGs. The specific for Dys- pepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Cos- tiveness. General Debility ,etc., is Bacon's 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 25c. Sold only by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, w. P. Fuller, Somers, OdeI X Jones, Staffordville.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Lost-A dear little child who made home happy by its smiles. And to think, it might have been saved had the parents only kept in the house One Minute Cough Cure, the infallible remedy for croup. w D. Heald, Stafford Springs; c. l.. Phillips, South Coventry. F E- t'
The Press., 1897-02-11
The following is table of the debts Of different countries,
Total.,-.,.,....c4,3 ,324 100000

STANDS AT THE HEAD.-Aug. J. Bogel. the leading druggist of Shreveport. La. says; Dr. Kings New Discovery is the only thing that cures my cough, and lt is the best seller l have" J. F. Campbell merchant of Stafford, Ariz., writes: '"Dr. Kings New Discovery is all that is claim. ed for it; it never fails, and is a sure cure for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. cannot say enough for its merits" Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds Is not an experiment. It has been tried for a quarter of cen tury, and to-day stands at the head It never disappoints. Free trial bottles at E. K. Taft's Drug Store.
The Press., 1897-02-11

The latest estimate of the population of the globe is that made by M. D'Amfl @. vile, who places it at ,479, ,729, ,00O. The number of inhabitants per square mile in Asia is AS; in Africa, 15; in America, s :; in Oceanic and the popular regions, 3, and in Australit, 1. The yearly incre in the population of the ear h Is about five to 1000. At this rate the population of the globe will double every 139 yoars.
The Press., 1897-02-11

All the different forms of skin troubles, from chapped hands to eczema and indo- lent ulcers can be readily cured by De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs c. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-11

"It has done perfect wonders forme. After taking two bottles I could do more workthan had for over year, and now can eat better than ever, am strong again and have got back my former looks and good color"
 If the bowels are constipated, use Dr. Greene's Cathartic Pills with the Nervura.
 Dr. Greene, 35 West l4th St., New York City, the most successful physician in curing nervous and chronic diseases, can be consulted free, personally or by letter.
The Press., 1897-02-11
Tom Reeds Argument Against Hanging

Tom Reeds Argument Against Hanging.
 "Did you ever hear Tom Reed s argu- ment against capital punishment" asked an attorney. "It was over in Tops ham, during Toms undergraduate ex- perience at Bowdoin. A deacon had ar- gued that Whose sheddeth mans blood, by man shall his blood be shed. The Mosaic law didn't hit young MT. Reed, 90 he jumped up and drawled: Sup posing, sir, we take the law which the gentleman has quoted and see where the logical deduction would bring us out. For instance, one man kills another, and another man jumps in and kills the man who killed the first and so on un- til we come to the last man on earth? Who is going to kill him? He can't com init suicide. It is contrary to law, for the same law forbids it. Now, deacon, what's the last man going to do? Must he wait until he is struck by lightning?'
 "The logic was unfair, but it won the debate. ''-Lewiston Journal.
The Press., 1897-02-11
Tree Plantlnr Tn swedsn.

About 6OO,OO trees are annually planted by Swedish school children un- der the guidance of their teachers.- Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Chicora, Pa., "Heraldn Richard Vensel reports One Minute Cough Cure the great est success of medical science. He told us that it cured his whole family of terrible coughs. aud colds, after all other so called cures had failed entirely. MT. Vensel said it assisted his children through a very bad seige of measles. One Minute Cough Cure makes expeotoration very easy and rapid. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-11

A torpid liver means d 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, Staffoid Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Brydonne rated the speed of the comet he saw in ITO at two and a-half millions of miles an hour.
The Press., 1897-02-11

The paths or orbits of over 100 comets have been determined positively. 'hS
The Press., 1897-02-11

The orbits of comets are incllred at every possible angle to that of the earth.
The Press., 1897-02-11

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. HEMRL, Toledo. o. For sale by W. W. Lathrop. Stafford Springs; c. L. Phillips. South Coventry
The Press., 1897-02-11

The number of comets that have ap- peared in the solar system is variously ts- timated at from $50 to 800.
The Press., 1897-02-11

As comets near the sun their velocity always increases.
The Press., 1897-02-11
WAS IN CONSTANT MISERY.
A Carpenters Life Saved by
 the Puritana Treatment.

;. !. . . !. . . . ]. " !. . . . !. ] .
 EA M l.. George II. Denny is
 S& MI caIpenttr who has
 WINA always worked in the vicin- #RSM ity uf south Northfield. Vt. MW FIY He is about 35, bright ener- W AVN r'-tlc and favorably krown. M He lives near the head " quarters of Dog River, on
 EQ the high lard that divides
 the waters of the Connecti-
 cut and WinoosM rivers. Here Is his statement:
 About a wear ttgp | was taken with kidney trouble in one of the worst forms. I was passing from four to six quarts of water every "A hours and my trouble kidney trouble before, and had some what recovered when the second attack came last fall. I employed a doctor all last winter with no favorable results. I worked all the time, but was in con- stant misery, and if 1 had kept on I would not now have been alive. The dis ease reduced my weight from lSU to 145 pounds, and during all the time l got no relief until 1 began to use Puritana. I commenc, the Puritana treatment last April, and used three or four bot ties. The .'st results were felt in my stomach, which improved rapidly, so that I could at and digest my food com fortably. I -e next result was that my bladder was restored to it's normal con- dition. l Lave been well all summer, although I left off using Puritana in June. l think Puritana is the best rem edy that l havr ever known, and un- hesitatingly recommend it to others, for whose good publish this letter.
 <(Signed) George H. Denny"
 This is orly one example of what Puritana can co and is doing every day for suffering men and women. Puri- tana is the priZr formula of Prof. Dixi Crosby of Dartmouth College, and by its action on the stomach it cures trou- bleS of the blood, nerves, heart, liver, kidneys and Ut!ltI vital UrgaEs.
The Press., 1897-02-11

In ancient times people believed that comets were the forerunners of some direful calamity.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Soothing for burns, scalds, chapped hands and lips. Healing for cuts and sores. Instant relief for piles, stops pain at once. These arc the virtues of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. w. D.Heald, Stafford sl rings; G L. Phillips. South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Any tendency to premature badness may be promptly checked by the use of Ayers Hair Vigor. Don't delay tlll the scalp Is bare and the hair-roots destroyed. If you would realize the best results, begin at once with this invaluable D. eparation
The Press., 1897-02-11

The sports of Missouri will endeavor to have the legislature legalize boxing.
The Press., 1897-02-11

A Nashua, N. H., man has spent eight successive Christmases in houses of cor reetion.
The Press., 1897-02-11

To prevent corroslon of collar buttons by contract with the neck recently patented button has the back made of cork.
The Press., 1897-02-11
bIV T III ID M -n NAN.-..--.--- LAa

5B Warren St, New York City. l was afflicted with eatarrh last autumn. During the month of October I could neither taste nor smell and could hear but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured it. Marcus Geo. Shautz Railway, N. J.
The Press., 1897-02-11

An enterprising young physician Of Warsaw, Ill.,, has built ta private telephone line connecting his office with the houses of all his country patients.
The Press., 1897-02-11

NEWS WHICH IS Coop NEWS TO WOMEN. It is fact that women who suffer from female complaints and are consequently weak, tired, nervous, dragged-out and fuil of pains and aches, do not have the same opportunity to be cured as do the residents of the great cities where the most success. ful specialists in female diseases reside. Dr. Greene of 35 West l4th St., New York City, who has the largest practice in the world and who is without doubt the most successful specialist in curing female complaints, offers to give free consultation by mail to all women suffer- ing from these distressing weakness, dis charges, pains and irregularities. Write at once and we promise pr. Greene will cure you.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Newton calculated the velocity of the comet of 1860 to be sS0, 900 miles an hour.
The Press., 1897-02-11

It is said that great many American flags are made by sweat-shop labor in New York.
The Press., 1897-02-11

A weed in the garden can be easily destroyed when it first starts. Consump- tion can be nipped in the bud by One Minute Cough Cure. W. D. Heald, Staf ford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Gov entry.
The Press., 1897-02-11

If you should go to Greenland, you would be surprised at the size of the potatoes there, for they grow no larger than a rna4hla
The Press., 1897-02-11
EFernandina, Fla, Feb. 28. 1896

A Good Letter from the Clerk of the Cir
 cult Court.
The Press., 1897-02-11

Lobs CTS are so scarce ia Maine that Portland packers still refuse to make any price for next season.
The Press., 1897-02-11

GRASP THs OPPORTUNITY. On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, generous sample will be mailed of the most popu- lar Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Eiy's Cream Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its great merit. Full size 50c.
 ELY RRDTHERG
The Press., 1897-02-11

A new handle bar for bicycles has loop or ring at each end of the bar, thus enabling the rider to turn his hands at any angle he may deshe.