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The Press., 1897-10-21
MANSFTEV,n

MANSFIELD.
 Mrs. Charles Fenton had slight shock last week.
 President B. F. Rooms, who was called to Ohio on the account of the death of his mother, returned home last week.
 Dr. Mayo, who was suddenly called home from Storrs recently on account of the sickness of his little boy, did not get there until after the death of his boy. He returned last Friday, bringing his wife and the remaining children with him.
 GurleyviIle.
 The Williams silk mill was started Monday.
 Leander L. Simonds of Springfield, Mass, is visiting his sister, Mrs. s. P. Chaffee.
 Mrs. Ella Chapman of Westford is at work in Edward Smiths silk mill
 Miss Emily L. Conant of Willimantic is visiting at Mrs. Q. H. Conant's.
 Miss Lottie M Walker is on the sick list. Dr. Johnson has been attending her.
 Mrs. Martin of Chaplin has been spend- ing few days with her daughter, Mrs. F. o. Durham.
 Mrs. Iza Latour and Mrs. Charlotte Turner attended the convention at New London last week.
 Little Herbert, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Langer, is quite sick. Dr. Marsh is attending him.
 The fare for the round trip to the Epworth League convention at New London next Tuesday, is $1.20.
 The Ladies Social and Benevolent society met with Mrs. s. D. Yeomans, yesterday afternoon and evening.
 Miss Stella Stanton of Brimfeld, Mass, is at work in Hanks silk mill and board ing with her cousin, Mrs. George Crane. Rev. c. A. Purdy of South Coventry will preach in the M. E. church next Sunday, in exchange with Rev. B. F. Raynor.
 Several in this vicinity attended the wedding of Miss Lulu G. Lyman of Willi- mantle and John Wood of Pawtuxet, R. l., at the home of Miss Lyman's parents at Willimantic, yesterday.
 Mansfield Depot.
 The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Farrow is under the care of Dr. Johnson. Mrs. Dean and daughter Florence, re- turned to their home in Boston, Tuesday afternoon.
 Miss Carrie Durkee and Miss Anna Hal were the guests of Mir, and Mrs. Avery ot Stafford, over the Sabbath.
 A stranger called at the home of Mr and Mrs. Edward Gurgler, to stop with them for an indefinite peroid, they say it's girl. Mrs. Gurgler is the gran daughter of MT. and Mrs Whipple Greene The Union Sunday school will give 6 harvest concert next Sunday evening. AT interesting program has been arranged by those in charge, and will no doubt prove to be equal to the entertainments of this character which have been given in tho past.
 F. M. Robinson met with serious acci dent, Friday last. While shingling tht house of Wallace Storrs, the brackets gave away and he fell some twenty feet. It wa. at first feared that his shoulder was brok en. Dr. Johnson was called and found nc bones broken, but he was very mucl bruised by the fall, and it will be som, time before he will be able to get ou again. At the present writing he is a comfortable as can be expected.
The Press., 1897-10-21
BLACK DRESS SILKS.

Black gros grain silks, 19 inches wide, worth 65c, at
 soc per yd! Black brocaded gros grain silks, 20 inches wide, worth 75c, at 59c per yd! Black satin Duchess, so inches wide, worth 75c, at
 65c per yd! Black brocaded satin, "A inches wide, worth SI at the least, here 75c per yd! Black moire velour, splen- did SIPS quality, 27 inches wide, at 75c per yd!
The Press., 1897-10-21
HOME NEWS.
LnCAI NnTIrIRs.

(Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)
 Photographs in the latest designs, in cluding the platinum and carbon effects. Prices reasonable, at Cardinals studio, S3 Main street.
 Fall styles in Waists and Wrappers. Call at E. L. Burr's.
 Just received, @ large line of Fall and Winter Underwear, at A. L. Towards.
 Wanted. the ladies to call and ex- anime our stock of Ladies' Misses and Children's Winter Garments. For quality and price they are all right. Remember, good goods at lowest prices, at A. w.. Walkers.
 Ladies' Coats and Capes right from New York, at E. l.. Burr's.
 Bargains in Ladies' Dress Skirts at B. l.. Burr's.
 We have added this week to our stock a fine line of Ladies' and Children's Jack cts and Capes. A. l.. Howard.
 A new line of trimmed hats and large assortment of all kinds of millinery goods in new and choice designs to be found at Miss Russell's.
 Wait Wait! One or more cars of A. No 1 Green Mountain potatoes will arrive at the Stafford Springs station in a few days. To be sold cheap. Come and look at them. 1 received car load Mon day at MonSon ana Solu them all put few bushels before the next evening, which speaks we'll for the quality and price. c. G. Thompson.
 Dark percales 36 inches wide, only 8 cents. At k. l.. Rurr's.
 -'99 Calendar Pads for sale at The Press office-six sizes.
 A. w. Walker is selling lots of Bed Blankets, and the prices are right.
 A w. Walker has received this week another large assortment of the Domestic Wrapper, which is the best wrapper made Call and examine and get prices.
The Press., 1897-10-21
westsord C,orresDondenca


 Mrs. T. M. Lion is entertaining her father, MT. Hills.
 Arthur Schofield is at work for w. H. Comings at the Springs.
 Royal Chapman has sold his place to Mrs. William Griggs, and is moving into the Perce house, owned by Charles Chism.
 Peter Plat has taken down the old house across the road from his dwelling and filled up the cellar and laid a nice wall beside the road, making a great inn provement.
 The annual meeting of the board of management of the Holland County Tenn porary Home was held at the home in Vernon last Tuesday. A large number attended, nearly every town in the county being represented. The reports of the various officers were read before the din- ner hour and they show the home to be in prosperous condition. There are nearly forty children now living at the home. The town committees follow d with fheir reports of work done ill the different towns. At o'clock the guests partook of a luncheon provided by the host and hostess, MT. and Mrs. Talbot The Holland County home is model of neatness and good order
 Perhaps no book ever published in the Methodist New Englan Southern con ference has aroused so much enthusiasm as the fourth coming history by Rev. R.. c. Miller of Nantaeket, Mass. In ad- dition to the history of every church and 1000 engravings. Many articles specially written for the work will greatly increase it's value. The story of many of the churches read with thrilling interest, and prove that'' Truth is stranger than fiction."
The Press., 1897-10-21
In Capes.

Women's fine quality black Kersey cloth and tailor-made capes, with big sweep, and we'll worth every penny or $5.5o, at $3.95 each!
 Women's fine black cloth capes, trimmed with jet and braid, new fashionable slashed collar, positively worth S7.5o, at $5.5O each!
The Press., 1897-10-21

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 E. K. Taft
The Press., 1897-10-21

Mrs. J. D. Glazier entertained few friends in honor of her sons birthday, Tuesday. A fresh bouquet of sweet peas picked from the yard adorned the center of the table. She also has fine box of chIysanthemums containing over four hundred blossoms.
The Press., 1897-10-21

The tooth anniversary of the consecra- tion of Rt. Rev. Abraham Jarvis, D. D., the 2d bishop of Connecticut, will be cele- brated in Trinity church, New Haven, the chuI cll ir which he was consecrated, next Wednes lay.
The Press., 1897-10-21
Ladies Can Wear shoes

ne size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives instant re- lief to corns and bunions. It's the greatest com fort discovery of the age. Cures and prevents swollen feet, blisters, callous and sore spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for sweating, hot, aching feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE. Address, AL len s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Press., 1897-10-21
O. M. BROWN
 Proprietor.
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

All persons residing in the Town Of Stafford, liable to pay taxes, are hereby notified to return to the Assessors, on or before the
 First Day of November Next, A written or printed list, properly signed and sworn'to, of all taxable property owned by them on the 1st day of october, 1897. Those failing to make list will be charged penalty of 10 per cent. additional, according to law. Blanks can be obtained of the Assessors, at the different post oflices In town, or they win be sent by mail on application.
 J. F. CHAMBERLAIN
 VIM. P. AMADON, Assessors.
 H. F. CADY,
 Stafford, Conn.,, Oct. eth, 1897.
The Press., 1897-10-21
What do the Children Drink 2

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called Grain-O7 It is delic- tous and nourishing and takes the place of cof- fee. The more Gra1n-o you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems. Gratn-O is made of pure grains, and tastes like choice conee, but costs about L as much. All grocers sell 1t. 16c. and 26c.
The Press., 1897-10-21
ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake Correspondence.J

Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
 William Bowler Is building new barn. Preaching service next Sunday at 3.3O p. m.
 James A. Stacy lost horse one day recently.
 Rev. Wilbur O. Newell has been visit ing relatives in this vicinity.
 Mrs. Emily Dimock of Somers visited relatives here one day last week.
 Mrs. Henry c. Aborn of Ellington has been the guest of relatives here.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Newell visited rela- tives in Springfield few pays last week. Delos Anderson died at his home in East Sandy Creek, N. Y., September 9th 1897. MT. Anderson was well known in this community where he leaves many friends and relatives.
The Press., 1897-10-21
Fashionable Jackets,

Fifty handsome, stylish black boucle cloth jackets, lined all though with black silk, strapped seams, made to retail at $I4, our price
 $11.O0 each ;! One hundred more women's fashionable kersey cloth jack cts, lined all through with black satin, worth SIo, at
 $S. 50 each
The Press., 1897-10-21
FORBES & WALLACE, Main, Vernon and Pynchon streets,
 Springfield, Mass.
It Is 9 Mystery To All

It Is a Mystery To All
 How we can sell goods so cheap. But the secret of it is we sell for spot cash. We do not give credit to any one, the prices we make are for goods at our store. There is a risk in trusting out goods. There is an expense in delivering goods. Does 1t not stand to reason thai we can sell cheaper than others.
 A. c. A. Bed Ticking per yd, lie WOOnsOcket Rubber Boots, per pair, S2 25 Lantern Globes, 5c Clothes Pins, per dOZ, 1c MayO's Cut Plug Tobacco, per ID
 BOG c. M. NEEDHAM.
 SOMERS, CONN.
The Press., 1897-10-21
CHICAGO GROCERY
always keeps abreast of the times, this week W, offer some
RARE BARGAINS.

We have just received 30 dozen of fine bottled Gherk1ns in plain, mixed and chow-chow Pick els at the following prices Qt bottles, worth BOG, for 20c; 6 pts, worth 15c, for Toe; bbls. plain pickles, worth 35c per gal, for 2sc; bbls ditto, worth soc, for 35c
 Fifty Cases 1897 packed Tomatoes, worth l2c per can, for D..
 Fifty Cases, 1897 packed Corn, worth 12c per can, for Sc.
 Thirty Cases 1897 packed, early June Peas, worth 15c per can, for 12c.
 A4-oz bottle Lemon Extract, worth s5c, for 2Oc A 4-oz. bottle Vanilla Extract, worth 40c per bottle, for 25c.
 Three Crown California Raisins, worth tOc per lb., for Sc.
 New Evaporated Apricots, worth 15c per lb. for 12c.
 Chicago Grocery Baking Powder, (none better at 20c per ID.
 Quart bottle of Noble's Bluing for 10c. Quart bottle Noble's Ammonia for 15c.
 One-quarter ID. of Pure Nutmeg lSc. One quarter ID. best Black Pepper 7c.
 Three cases Babbitt's Potash 25c.
 This is the season for corn beef and cabbage Finest Boneless Corned Beef at Sc. per lb. Bes Skinned hams at 12c per lb Boneless Cottag, Ham, 10c per lb.
 New Canadian peas at sc ger qt. Five lbs. of milk crackers for 25c. Call and get prices on all other groceries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
THE SPANISH CRISIS.
Much Speculation at Washington
as to It's Effect on Cuba.
MAY ISSUE GOLD CERTIFICATES.
Gold PiIing Up In the Treasury Vaults and
Currency Decreasing Making
OF Ole0margarlne said to BE
OH the Wane.

WASHINGTON, Oct. minister Wood
ford. up to noon yesterday, had not in
formed the state department of the
cabinet crisis in Spain, and the depart.
ment was still officially ignorant of
the happenings at Madrid. The main
poin, OF interest here at present is the
composition Of the new cabinet, and it
is expected that Mr. Woodford will not
neglect to obtain and cable to his gov
eminent the earliest information posi-
BILE upon that point In administration
circles opinions are fairly divided as to
the outcome, whether the new cabinet
will be liberal or conservative. and as
that is the matter of gravest i'm
portance to our government as infiu-
encing the line of policy to follow as
regards Cuba, there is strong desire
to obtain information as to the pros
poets. The president had scarcely
reached the white house yesterday
morning from his trip when Secretary
Sherman called to see him. He was
closely followed by Assistant Secre-
tary Day, and although it is under
stood that the latter's visit had large
ly to do with department OF state ap-
pointments, it is not doubted that
there was discussion Of the latest
Madrid developments. The feeling
that Sagasta is to be the coming pre-
mier, either at once or after the
transition ministry retires, leads to
many favorable comments on his abil-
ity by those who know him personally.
MAY ISSUE GOLD CERTIFICATES.
New YORK, Oct. There has been
some talk in banking circles OF the
possibility Of the treasury department
issuing gold certificates, now that gold
is piling up in the vaults and currency
is decreasing. This discussion is chief
ly due to a dispatch received in Wall
street to the effect that recently there
had been some informal discus
sion among the treasury OFF,
cials Of the subject Of the
desirability OF this course. Continuing,
the dispatch says that Secretary Gage
is confronted by a decision made
by Secretary Carlisle, when the treas
ury gold fell below 100000, 900, that
the reserve having once fallen below
the amount once mentioned, gold GER
tificates could not be issued again,
even II the reserve went above $780,
600, OOO unless the issue was specifically
authorized Sy congress.
oLEo INDUSTRY on THE WAVE.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The produc-
ton Of oleomargarine during the last
fiscal year. amounted to h.5al.sU7
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TIE WEST AND SILVER.
Comptroller Of tho Currency Eckels ON the
White Metals Fall.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. a.-'James b.
Eckels, comptroller Of the currency,
was the guest Of the Omaha Clearing
House association at the Omaha club
last night. In response to the call for
u speech Mr.. Eckels spoke OF the silver
question and said.
The metal which IL Is deemed shall by legis-
lative fiat again take its place among the erea,
monetary metals Of the commercial world loss
its place In It's transactions not through any
prejudice against IT, not through the demand OF
the bankers or the business men Of any coun-
try that the volume Of the worlds money might
be diminished by one-half but instead for tho
simple reason that silver no longer best an
swered the interests Of commerce In bringing
about the transfer Of property from one
individual to another In the best way Tne
agitation will die away az people come to un-
derstand the question. The east and west VIII
stand together that each may enjoy the fulb
measure Of prosperity now dawnlng
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07

SIMiA, Oct. I'm consequence OF
their failure TO accept the terms OF the
British commanders, the punishment
of the Mohmands was resumed Wednes-
day. Twelve Of their villages were
destroyed and their fortified towers
were blown up without opposition.
According to the figures furnished by
the department Of the interior last year,
Missouri has still Cl7,OOO acres Of pub.
lie land subject TO entry, a surprising
quantity considering the age Of the
state and the price at which land is held
In the more densely settled portions.
The land offices for this state are 10
Gated at Boonvile, Ironton and Spring.
Geld.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
SANTA FE'S JUBILEE
The Railroad Celebrates It's Silver
Anniversary at Topeka.
FEATURES OF The GREAT PARADE.
Floats Representing the Evolution In Com
merce Brought About by the Roads
Growth-Five Thousand Work.
mon Participate.

TOPEKA, Kan. Sept. SO,-The Atch-
ison, Topeka Il Santa Fe railway, %
years old and 10000 miles long, cele-
brated its silver anniversary In this,
it's birth place, yesterday. Five thou
sand employees and 200 floats from four
states occupied two hours and 10 min
utes in passing the reviewing stand In
front Of the company's general offices.
The parade was reviewed by President
H. ?. Ripley and all Of the general Off
GERS Of the road, the former president,
William b. Strong, and the former gem
eral solicitor, George r. Peck. Gov.
Leedy and Mayor Fellows were also
on the reviewing stand. 1t was by far
the greatest day Topeka has ever
known, and the most successful dem
onstration OF its kind in history. II Is
estimated that the event brought 49,
900 visitors TO the Kansas capital The
celebration resolved itself into gen.
eral field day for all the employees OF
this great system, every branch being
represented.
The parade was historical repre-
sentation of the evolution in commerce
brought about during the systems
growth. There were floats Of living
pictures representing the Santa Fe
trail, road construction, real Indian
braves, squaws and papooses in their
modes OF travel, stage coach that did
service on the trail in 70 and hun
bred floats showing the details Of en-
CINE and car building. There was also
full size locomotive and tender
drawn by eight span OF horses. Three
floats came from Newton. the head
quarters Of the middle division. Strong
CITY, which furnishes most Of the
stone for the Santa Fc buildings
and bridges, had float in the
parade appropriate to the indus
try. 1t consisted of wall OF
white limestone cnt partially away,
with derrick in front and stone cutters
at work. Mcpherson and Edwards
counties had elaborate floats, the
former arranged to show the agricul-
tural resources OF the county; Ia fact,
most Of the floats from the southwest
ern district had been built to show
what that portion Of the state had &C.
complished agriculturally, and what
was most fitting TO show in this as a
real prosperity festival. Great Bend,
Sterling, Dodge City and Garden City
were short grass" towns from
the middle division represented In the
parade. Chanute. being headquarters
for the southern division, had prepared
unique display. 1t consisted Of a
perfectly modelled engine and 'caboose
IN . stretch Of track. Other floats
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07

IRON Cnanute were made to represent
other departments of railroad work.
The wAlnechanical force was pres
ent and made most creditable show
ing. From Arkansas City was sent .
cotton picking scene as a representa-
alive picture Of Indian territory and
Oklahoma lines. Wellington and
Wichita had floats In the parade. the
latter with a full retinue OF real In
dian braves to picture the pioneer
period. Atchison and Argentine were
also represented by floats in the pa
rade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
A TRAIN ACCIDENT.
Two Persons Killed and Others In
jured at Cotopaxi, Col.
EUCH DAMAGE BY PRAIRIE FIRES.
Two Women and Five Children Burned to
Death at BeausejOur, Man. "A Fatal
Fire--A Steamer Strikes n snag-
Freight Trains Collide.

PUEBLO. Col. Oct. 4.--One person
killed outright, one so INJURED that he
died soon after the accident and many
others more or less in ured is the re-
suit OF a wreck on the Denver Il Rio
Grande, narrow gauge, at Cotopaxl, "
miles west of Pueblo, AZ two o'clock
yesterday morning. caused by She
breaking of a journal on one of the
coaches. The train was the first Sec
ton of No. 8, from over Marshall pass,
and was slowing down to take the
siding at Cotopaxi. While running at
ten miles an hour a journal on the rear
trucks of the first day coach broke.
The car pitched over on its side and
dragged with it all the cars behind,
another coach, two sleepers and the
company's pay car. Three tourist
coaches, the baggage car and engine,
all ahead of the first coach. remained
on the track. The cars were all crowd
ed with excnrsionists bound to the
Festival Of Mountain and Plain at
Denver There was little excitement
and not much wreckage, as the train
was running very slowly. Immedi-
ately after the accident a relief train
with surgeons was sent out from Sa-
Ida and all were promptly given at.
tention.
MUCH DAMAGE BY PRAIRn FIRES.
WINNIPEG, Man, Oct A-fhe prairie
fires which ragged all over the country
Saturday being famed and driven by
q gale of wind, died out during the
night and Sunday mornings SUP
dawned upon terrible scene Of death
and devastation, farm houses, nipple.
ments, crops and live stock everywhere
being consumed and many farmers lost
their all. A most lamentable story
comes from Beausejour, 40 miles east
of this city, where two women and five
children named Moreski were burned
to death. Fire came upon their house.
which was in the weeds, from two di-
rections simultaneously and shut of
all means of escape. Only few
charred remains were found yesterday
morning There were many narrow
escapes, carcasses of horses, cattle and
sheep are lying all over the district
and a number OF families Of foreigners
homeless and utterly destitute. At
Bagot, 70 miles west, the Canadian
Pacific railroad station and seven cars,
the Dominion Grain Co. IS elevator, with
10000 bushels Of wheat, Lawrie's store,
Higginbotham's, Link & Buchanan's
stables, cold storage warehouse and
farmer Waldron's farm buildings and
crops we've totally destroyed The
little town was practically wiped out
Of. existence. Reports from Stony
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
TOPEkA'S FESTIVAL.
Thursday Was Flower Parade Day-Beloit
wins Nearly An Firemen's Prices

Wins Nearly Al Firenen's Prices
TOPEKA KAN, Oct Yesterday
was Floral day Of the fall festival and
the visitors were treated to one OF the
biggest treats Of the week. The floral
parade was thing Of beauty, the car
riages being handsomely decorated
with flowers of all kinds. In the even
ing the festival ball took place at the
Grand opera house.
The annual tournament OF the State
Firemen's association closed yesterday.
Officers were elected for the year as
follows: President, Samuel Forter,
Marysville; vice presidents, D. s. FL
lott, Coffeyville; Walter Puckey, Clay
Center; secretary, +. q. Lemaster, Abb
lene: treasurer. $. W. Collins, Solomon.
Beloit carried away the lions share Of
prizes. taking five first prizes and two
second prizes out Of nine events.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
MISS WHITNEY A QUEEN.
The Center Of Attraction at Topeka's Fan
Festival Odd soldiers Day.


TOPEKA, Kan, Oct 2. Yesterday Miss
Whitney, Of Chillicothe, No. ruled SUI
preme at Topeka's fall festival. She
has been the center Of attraction all
day. Last night Miss Whitney partiei-
pated in the Karnival Knights parade,
after which, attended by her court,
she led the grand march of the kar-
nival Knights masque ball Yesterday
also was "old soldiers day at the
camp grounds The exercises were
all conducted with the central idea OF
doing honor to the veterans OF the late
civil war. This afternoon at the camp
grounds the most elaborate and realis-
tic sham battle ever attempted in the
west occurred. 1t was participated IN
by the Kansas militia and the United
States regularA