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The Press., 1898-03-17
THE SPORTS OF LONG AGO.

They Were Substantially the Same as
 Those of the Present Day.
 The boys and girls of the present day who become enthusiastic over some new sport and boast that their particular "club" has the very newest thing out" would be surprised if they could discover how closely many of the old time pastimes resemble our own.
 The Eskimos of the frozeu north, the Tupinambras of the Brazilian pampas, the gamins of the Paris streets, the boys and girls of London, of Boston and of Philadelphia. have one kindred tie-the love of sport. There is nothing new un- der the sun, said the wise man, and es- pecially is there nothing new in youth full games.
 .ArchRologists have found dolls in Egyptian pyramids and on prehistoric tombs; the name of a popular ball club was found scrawled upon the outer walls of Pompeiian houses, and one of the most exciting matches on record was the one stubbornly fought between the rival mines of Montezuma, king of Mexico, and Nezahual- -pilli, 'tzin of Tezcuco.
 
 played at whip top, and quoits, and baseball, and pitch penny, and blind mans buff, and hide and seek, and jackstones, and follow my leader, just as do the boys of today. The girls were experts at seesaw, and swinging, and dancing, and grace hoops, and dice throwing, and ball play. and, in Sparta, even at running, wrestling and leaping. Tobogganing is as old as ice and snow, and when you play at cherry pits you are only doing what Nero and Commo- dus and young Themistocles did ages ago in Rome and in Athens. s...
 So, whatever the age or whatever the cline, boys and girls of the world have always lived more for play than for anything else, and however harsh or hard their surroundings, however stern or strict their fathers and their mothers, they always found and always made the most of the time for play.
 Said 8 critic recently on the subject of recreation, tThe sports of the day are fast reducing themselves into so many sciences, overweighted with rules and restrictions that often take the real play element from them and make them al unyielding as problem in algebra There is no fun in making our sport g matter of life and death. I know grow ing people who in these days of prize giving in all manner of games center their whole desires not on the fun oi the game, but on the prizes offered They really seem as much disappointed if they do not carry off a trophy as ii they had met with some serious loss Let us take our fun with jo11ity or no at all Interest is one thing and irrita bility is quite another. We have only to watch the intenst excitement of some of the amateur play CTS in popular games to realize that tho critic was right about that algebra prob lem. The complaint of ''unfairness" or one side and of disagreeable triumph on another seem to be the most notice able features at the close of the sport of today, and we cannot help wonder ing if this was feature of the games o olden times or if in this respect tn, young people of the present really have something new. '-Philadelphi Times.
The Press., 1898-03-17
whatl A Tax Upon the Towns

The leading papers of the state during the legislation session of 1897 advocated 8 town tax to raise revenue to meet the loose legislative habits which have obtain ed since the state depended upon the rev enue received from taxed corporations and cooperative bonds for its current expenses.
 The legislators could not see the advan- tages of such tax, and as a means of making it unnecessary a commission was appointed to see where state expenses could be reduced so that the expenses would not exceed the revenue. The first public recommendation of the committee is, what A tax upon the towns worse than that recommended by most of the papers of the state. The school money must be reduced 90 cents per capita; the night schools be abandoned; the money devoted by the state to encourage free libraries in small towns should be cut of j; and this is not all the state should con- sider the abandonment of the handsome normal school at Willimantic, and, instead of having school there that is credit to the state, give it away to the town, or else have a magnificent ruin. This is a direct tax upon the towns which they will be warranted in resisting. It takes money away from the towns that they need, and must make up to degree if they are able !; and to the little and financial week towns it means poorer schools, when God knows the schools are too poor already.
 The wonder has been why Waller re- signed? As an intelligent democrat we do not wonder that he fled from such propositions as these. The wonder is that more members of the commission have not resigned. -.-... ..
 We do not need any lessening of edu- cational funds in this abridging of the facilities of those who are dependent upon the state for an education, and who make personal sacrifices to obtain that education late in life and at the close of a hard, days work in the evening.
 The Bulletin was the first paper in the state to advocate this commission fer in vestigation of the states expenses, and is acquainted with the citizen at whose sug- gestion the bill was drawn, and 1t knows this is not an expected result of the move ment. We believe the gentleman who proposed this commission would almost as soon loose his right hand as to. see these f1rstrecommendat of the board adopted.
 The state should not be pressed back toward i1literacy and darkness to save a dollar. We do not want to see the towns deprived of any part of their educational allotment, or to see the way to learning in thih state narrowed. We do not want to see the poor boy's opportunities for ob- taining an education lessened or a, poor towns school terms shrunk up. In this field we need to prepare the way for great CT attainment-no less. If this is the best the commission can do it will be well for the state if it does nothing more. Let the towns pay taxes, and let the towns have their due apportionment from the state funds for educational purposes of all sorts. I-Norqoich Bulletin.
The Press., 1898-03-17
Number 61.

Secretary Wilson abates none of his work in rendering practical assistance to the farmers. The original appropriation, immediately following the war, made by congress for the free distribution of seeds provided the purchase of new, rare and valuable seeds and plants, and this ap- propriation has been replenished year by year by each succeeding congress. But the free distribution of seeds has come to 8 distribution of every sort and value, and mostly through the hands of the congress- men themselves. Required by congress to distribute the seeds, Secretary Wilson has attempted to carry out as far as pos sible the letter and spirit of the original law in procuring rare and valuable seeds for distribution, and these with reference to the localities adapted to their growth. As is well known, his first attempt, pro- curing the best European beet seed and distributing it throughout the country for results, numerous beet-sugar factories now being under construction in conse- quence. Last Summer MT. Wilson con- ceived the ide that valuable seeds and plants, unknown to American agricultur- ists, must exist in the far East, where men have cultivated the soil for thousands of years, and he at once arranged to send a scientist to investigate and purchase such species as would be likely to prove of value to America. The results of this Is that three carloads of rare seeds and plants are now at the department of agri- culture awaiting shipment to the various government experiment stations and to practical American farmers. The secre- tary believes that the department has se- cured some very promising grasses and plants which may prove of great benefit in our semi-arid regions and in our system of crop rotation as practiced by our farmers.
The Press., 1898-03-17

MEN OF WEAKENED POWER, EXHAUST ED VIeoR.-Weak men suffering from nervous debility, weakened power and exhausted viRor, can now take new hope. Dr. Greene, 35 West 14th St., New York City, who is without doubt the most suc- cessful specialist in curing this class of diseases, offers to give free consultation by mail to all weakened, vigorless and nerve-exhausted men. You have the privilege of consulting Dr. Greene by letter describing your Complaint, and he will, after carefully considering your con- dition, send you free a letter fully ex- blaming all your symptoms, telling you everything about your complaint SO plain ly that you will understaH2 exactly what ails you. Write to him at once and get back your strength and vigor.
The Press., 1898-03-17

BEATS THE KLoNDIKE.-Mr.A.C A. C. Thom- as, of Marysville, Tex, has found g more valuable discovery than has yet been made in the Klondike. For years he suffered untold agony from consumption, accompanied by hemorrhages; and was absolutely cured by Dr. Kings New Dis covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. He declares that gold is of little value In comparison with this marvellous cure; would have 1t, even if 1t cost hundred dollars bottle. Asthma, Bron- chitis and all throat and lung affections are positively cured by Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Trial bot ties free at E. K. Taft's Drug Store. Regular size 90 cts. and $1. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded. 2 s'
The Press., 1898-03-17
ROCKVILLE.

The directors of the new Rockville fair company held their first meeting Saturday March 5th. These officers were chosen |: President, W. E. Payne, vice-president, Andrew Kingsbury; secretary, E. F. Bad mington: treasurer, F. A. Randall; aud itor, P. B. Leonard. The board adjourned until the 18th. Those present were Thomas A. Lake, W. E. Payne, F. R. Tucker, P. B. Leonard, Robert McChristie and O. c. West. It was voted to empower the president to appoint all committees with the approval of the directors.
 The patronage of the Rockville trolly line continues very large. Nearly all of the hourly cars between Rockville and Hartford are crowded both ways, and ou many cars there is hardly standing room Trailers are run Saturdays and Sundays. The tramway company is having six open cars built for summer travel. They will then have 21 open cars. The company will be obliged to give a half-hourly service this summer,
The Press., 1898-03-17

of praise for Chamberlain's Cough Rem- edy. Here is sample letter from O.. Shep of Little Rock, Ark: "I was suf- feriog from @ very severe cold, when read of the cures that had been effected by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. l concluded to give it trial, and accord ingly procured bottle. It gave me prompt relief. and I have the best reason for recommending it very highly, which do with pleasure. For sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and O. L.. Phil lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-03-17

How TO CURE A CoLD.-Simply take Otto's Cure. We know of its astonishing cures, and that it will stop 8 cough quick CT than any known remedy. If you have Asthma, Bronchitis, Consumption or any disease of the throat and lungs, a few doses of this great remedy will surprise you. If you wish to try, call at our store and we will be pleased to furnish you a sample bottle free of cost. Large bottles soc. and 25c. EEK. .Taft, Stafford Springs W. P. Fuller, Somers. 1
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"I can say one thing for Chamberlain's s Collie, Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedys and thet is that 1t excels any proprietary medicine I have seen on the market, and have been in the practice of medicine and the drug business for the past forty years," writes J. M. Jackson, M. D.. Bronson, Fla. Physicians like Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Rem- edy because 1t Is scientific preparation, and because 1t always gives quick relief. Get a bottle at the drug store of E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. L. Phillips, South Coventry
The Press., 1898-03-17

Russia will not be outdone by England Orders have just been issued for the ex- penditure of 9O,OOO.OOO roubles for the construction of warships.
The Press., 1898-03-17
THE MOON AND |.

golden moon that leans her gentle face On the blue darkness Cf the summer sky- We watched her steal aloft little space,
 My love and l. Parting the opal clouds, upward she rose To wander lonely mid he stars on high. We thought our world as bright as one of those,
 My love and l. --t' Bear love, the moonlight smote your ripping
 hair
 And made you smile you knew not how nor
 why. ..-.. My heart beat strangely as we fingered there,
 My love and L EE=#2. . [ asked her, fooled by the bewildering light, If she would try to love me by and by. She rose and left me- I stood in the night, | The moon and I. .-. A. Matheson in Good Words
The Press., 1898-03-17
Do Your Feet Ache :?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. It cures Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Shoe stores, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen s. Olmsted, LeRoy. N.Y Y.
The Press., 1898-03-17
when collin. Was Prominent.

when Collins Was Frominenc.
 Human conceit was the theme of Q little group of men the other day, and one reliable citizen told this remarkable story:a K
 'sI've known conceited men in my lifetime. but there is 8 picture some where in this town which illustrates an excess of self approval not often encoun- tered have not seen the picture for several years and would like to show it In proof of my story, but to borrow or steal it would doubtless be impossible. A number of years ago, when the Mount Vernon association had been organized to reclaim and preserve the old home of George Washington, this acquaintance of mine-Collins by name-went on . summer excursion to the national capi- tai. While there he made trip down the Potomac river to Mount Vernon and happened to be on the grounds when the Mount Vernon association was hav- ing photographs taken of various points of interest, including the old tomb of Washington, the new tomb, etc. When the new tomb was photographed, vari- ous men of national prominence being in the group standing beside the mauso- leum under the fine trees which shade 1t. Collins. uninvited. by some hook or crook managed to slip in among the by islanders and thus became figure in the photographs. This was bad enough, but the sequel is worse. He brought the picture home with him, and unless the enraged gods have destroyed it it still hangs in his parlor along with other ~.s2 ~ ~>A der the photograph this legend:
 Collins at the tomb of Washing- ton. sss Detroit Free Prasa
The Press., 1898-03-17

Hereafter persons afflicted with hydro phobia in New York will receive free treatment by the Pasteur method.
The Press., 1898-03-17

At the birth of Japanese baby tree is planted, which must remain untouched until the marriage day of the child. When the nuptial hour arrives the tree Is cut down and skillful cabinst maker trans forms the wood into furniture, which is considered by the young couple as the most beautiful of all ornaments of the house. sss ss e4srf
The Press., 1898-03-17

Seventy-five of the crew on the Maine were foreigners, whose nearest of kin were in foreign lands Sweden, Ireland and Germany were the homes of most of the seyenty-five, but Japan, Canada, Greece and several other countries were represented by more than. one seaman in that cosmopolite list. A. Ell LII
The Press., 1898-03-17

vent a mustachesfrom coming on awoman's lip.
The Press., 1898-03-17

BALANCE NET ASSETS, Dec. s1, 1897. ss1 4Os 55O.ss
The Press., 1898-03-17

R PENNEY D s. PLUME. A.
 @. @. F BURRITT Gen1 Manager
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-08

be expected to yield little else than tai
low. Abundance of succulent. nutrl-
tious food will stimulate the glands
thai Gerry the milk. Ensilage is good
feed for heifers. mixed with Il dry clio
yer hay. or wheat bran mixed with
corn ensilage is better.
And then Il heifer should be bred ear
~. and IL she drops her first calf ata
year and a half old she will he all the
better mixer. She should be fed liber-
ally with food that will make growth
rather than fatten. DO not feed with
corn. but some oats may he given. II
the milk production is large enough to
Keep the heifer thin in hesh. As al
ready stated. Intelligence is needed in
he development of n heifer 10 Il profit
able dairy cow. Every farmer should
give the matter more thought than has
heretofore been the east, hearing In
mind that fall calves thrive better and
make better COWS than those dropped
IN the spring.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-08
He Kent ais scat,

A man who had not been to church
for a very long time finally h%earkened
10 the persuasions Of his wife, and de
cided TO go. He got the family all 10.
gether and they started early. Arriv'
ing at the church there were very few
people In II. and no pew-openers al
hand. SO the man led his family well
up the aisle. and took possession Of a
nice pew.
Just as the service was about to be
gin. q pompous- looking old man came
I'm. walked up Ia the door Of that pew.
and stood there. exhibiting evident sur.
prise that II was occupied. The occu.
pants moved over aud offered him room
10 sit down. but he declined TO be seat
ed. Finally. the old man produced a
card. and wrote upon 1t with a pencil
Il pay for this pew"
He gave the card 10 the strange occu.
pant. who. had he been Ike most PEG
pie. would have at one got up and left.
hut the intruder adjusted his glasses.
and. with a smile. read the card. Then
he calmly wrote beneath 1t;
How much do you pay a year,
To this inquiry the pompous old gen
tleman, still standing, wrote abruptly
Ten pounds
The smiled a though ht
were pleased. looked round to compare
the pew with others, admired It's ME,
cushions and furnishings. and wrote
back:
II don't blame you. II is well woril
IT,"
The pOmpous old gentleman at tia
stage collapsed into his seat.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-08

Fire i the best agent Ia use in get
ting rid Of Insects and their eggs. Ev.
cry limb removed and all leaves and
refuse under the trees should he burn
Ell and lime scattered on the surface OF
the ground.
Some W burn the strawberry
beds as soon a. the ground is frozen.
and then mulch the rows with clean
straw pr salt hay BY 50 doing weeds
that have died down are cleared away
aud many seeds on the surface OF the
ground are destroyed
II does 10 always pay 10 hold pota-
toes over. as hauling, ~shrinkage and de
cay during the time they are held will
more than Offset the extra price unless
prices are very high, Then there j.
storage Don 10 provide and labor In
/ Cured to caring for the mbers during
the winter.
Ornamental trees serve 10 heautify a
homestead aud perform the part Of
wludbrakeS, bui they pay because they
add Ia the value 81 the farm. Paint i
also a valuable adjunct in farming, a
II gives the buildings an attractive alp
p~earance and assists Ia preserving
them.
The Importance Of using plenty OF
seed may be- mentioned from the fact
that only So I,er e-nt terminates On
the average. The conditions OF the soil
klnd Of seed. IL age. and depth OF
planting must ~ considered. hut the
rule To h. observed i 10 use rather
more seed ihaa too little.
IN excellent time IL select seed corr
: when II j. being hu>ked. All see,
,orn should be Kept IN n dry place. an,
IL hung up where the air can circulate
through 60. 81 much the better. II
some sections seed eorn ! injured IA
winter nv severe cold. but this DANCE
i not - great II the seed i Kept dry.
\ special crop FOR the use % poultr,
: millet seed. The nSe ~ such >et'
for that purpose Increases the nUmbe
Of eggs and enables the farmer 10 ~
Il good price for hiS seed tN keeplnl
large numbers of henS The yield
about twenty bushels per aere. and
can he grown GA nearls all kinds q
!, soils.
The amount ~ green fesd thsT can b
grown CA one ACRE : enormous =,
p.riments have shown that on an acr
,herc may he grown Il Ions of pe
. vines - Ions of peas aud oats grow
toveiherA - tons II green curn- aud
tons 81 second growth clover. An acr
# green feed Viii provide more tha
viii ) acres Of ordinary pasture.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-08
Achievement. of Anclen,..

White glass, of extreme purity. was
Lnown 10 the Chinese 2.3d0 years ago
for they were then already using astro
nomical Instruments OF which the lens
IS were presumably glass. colored
glass goes still farther back. In some
II the most ancient tombs scarabs OF
glass have been found. Initiating rubles
emerslds. sapphires and other precious
stones. and the glass beads found
broadcast in three parts of the globs
we're quite possibly passed OF by Phoe
nleian traders upon the eonhding bar
barians ~ Jewels OF great value. Ae
cording 10 Egypiologlsis the Egyptian.
made sham jewels OF glass al leasi
5!us ar 600 years Il. {.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-08
woMANEs DEEP.
One Can't Always Tell What She Is
Talking About.

laiAlhk AbouH
When the crowd was densest on Ca
nal street yesterday afternoon a sty-
lishly dressed young couple sauntered
into a confectioner's and o a seat AT
one of the little marble tables in the
rear. The girl was pretty and viva
cious, and her companion was Il falf
sample of the local gilded youth. Ihey
ordered ices and cake. and While us
GUESSING them kept up n merry chatter
Presently the walter laid n disk marx
ed go cents ON the edge Of the table,
and the Young man. still talking, thrust
his hand mechanically into his pocket.
As he did 81 a slightly startled LOOK
crossed his face. aud for the instant ne
lost the thread of the conversation. lie
recovered himself almost immediately,
however. and chartered ON. but his an
was one of p~reoeeupation. by the
way. Miss Annie he said after II mo
ment. would you mind waiting Tor me
here until | give n message To u felioW
next door, Then I'll walk up the street
with YOU why certainly not, haf
ry.' she answered brightly. I'm IN no
hurry: go ahead" As soon AS the pretty
girl was alone she pursed NJ her Tore
head and seemed immersed In thought.
Then she glanced at her watch II
thought some more. Finally she Deck
oned TO the waiter aud paid the check.
please tell the gentleman | have Just
remembered an important engage
ment.' she said. ''and | really can't
wait" Five minutes later Harry re
appeared. out OF breath, interviewed
the waiter and vanished. Now there's
a puzzle" said a man about town, who
had witnessed the little scene from nm
adjoining table. ut is perfectly eyi-
dent that the Young chap discovered
he had no money and tore out 10 make
A raise. So far its a clear case. but
now comes the perplexing part. Did
the girl suspect or did she not? Had
she really an engagement, or did she
divine the lay of the land and invent
one to enable her 10 pay the bill and
spare his feelings | watched her face
as She went ut. Ii was absolutely in
scrutable. Women are deep. tell you
deep as the deuee.n-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-12-08

Cosmos. a French scientific review.
SAYS that a South American farmer
has recently made an accidental dis
coVerY o. sreAi value 20 gardeners and
noriSrs. Il MAS - the effect that leaves
% the tomato plant will drive in>erls
away FROM either plants. lie covered
the tomato leaves over some young
shrubs he wished 10 protect from the
sun aud from small Insects. AMI wa>
delighted Ia nnd that The latter cleared
ONT a soon a. they got tile oder " The
tomato leaves. lie then extended the
same treatment Ia an entire row u
young peach Trees. aud his SuccrsS Wa
complete. To render the proce>s more
simple he tried a decocton ~ The
fresh ioinato leaVeS A. a spray an other
trees aud shrubs. aud found that be
had a perfectly effective weapon. lie
alS~ found thar a SPRAY ~ tue same
Kind would Arrp flies "a his horses.