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The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
TOBACCO AT HAVANA.
Reported That the Port Will be Reopened
to the Export Trade.


to the Export Trade.
Atlanta. Ca, Jan IA special to the
Constitution from Havana, via Key
West, says:
From Il strictly private and vet re-
sponsible source comes the informa-
ton that the port of Havana will be
opened to expectation within twenty
four hours. The port was closed by
Captain General Weylers edict of
May IA, 1896, for tile purpose Of cut
ting the tobacco industries of the
United States, particularly those of
Tampa and Key West off from their
supply General Weyler did this, he
claimed, to insure permanent employ
ment, to the discontinued cigar makers
in Havana during the troublesome
times of the war. but it is known that
his special aim was to paralyze the
Cuban colonies of the United States.
from which was coming the fostering
strength which made the insurgents
formidable. There are about 10000
bales of tobacco now choked In the
warehouses of Havana ready to he
shipped to the United States the mo-
ment the port is opened. 1t is said
that the crop is promising, all of
which indicates that brighter days are
dawning for the paralyZed commerce
of Cuba and the waning cigar facto-
ries of the United States
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

Round the world in thirty-three
days, at cost of two hundred and
eighty-two dollars for the ticket, or
five hundred dollars for all expenses!
This is what is promised when the ST.
berian railway shall be completed, as
1t is likely to be before the century
closes. Yes, and there will be people
silly enough to take the trip-just to
say that they have done it in SO short
a time Half the time will be spent
in nocturnal whirlings through space
during the other half they may catch
glimpses of the lands and waters over
which they pass. Round the world
indeed, But how much will they know
about it?
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

A Boston man advertises that he Will
paint and interpret family coats of
arms" We take it as one of many
signs that pride of descent, or mild
form of ancestor-worship, is growing in
America. This sentiment is honora-
able and useful, when it helps to pre-
serve worthy memories and to nurture
fine family traditions; it becomes a sill
ly affectation when it merely ministers
to the vanity which shines by light re-
f1ected from former times. Did not
John the Baptist hit hard when he
said, Think not to say. We have Alb
raham to our father; for God is able
of these stones to raise up children
unto Abraham" The truest descend
ants of dead heroes and patriots are
living heroes and patriots.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
Tnnrht Her to Spcnk.

Chicago. Jan. by patiently teach
ing the use of the lips for utterance,
DR.. Willis u. Storcr. a staff physician
ut Augustana Hospital. has restored
the power of speech to, Maggie +.
Lauf. Thirty years ago Miss Lauf's
nervous system was shattered by II
stroke of lightning. Since that time
and up to about six weeks ago the
lady had been unable to utter II sound.
DR.. Storer trained Miss Lauf to use
her lips as he would a child, and after
about two weeks of effort the lady
suddenly partially regained her voice
and with constant practice has now
entirely recovered the use If it, DR..
Storer is n native of Madison, Wis
consin. He has been most widely
known heretofore through his work at
Mercy Hospital, Chicago. The Maurice
Porter Memorial Hospital and the
Daily News Sanitarium for Sick Ba-
bies.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
CnnYIcts VIII Bc Idle.

Boston. Jan. "a new law limiting
the production of goods in the work
shops of the Massachusetts state pris-
on and other penal institutions went
into effect on the 1st. The law pro-
vides that not over 30 per cent. of the
number of inmates of any penal insti-
tuition of the state having more than
100 inmates shall be employed in any
one industry, except in cane seating
and the manufacture of bells. The
law is likely to make no end of trouble
at the state prison, where $50 men
who have been engaged in the manu-
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
Emporia Has No Water,

Emporia, Kans., Dec. 31.-Emporia' &
water supply has been exhausted, the
bed of Neosho river having been
drained for six miles above the water
works dam. The last one of the pools
was pumped dry yesterday. Every
cistern In the city has been drained,
and as there are only a few wells 1t
will be necessary to haul water from
the Cottonwood river, Il mile south OF
the city. If fire should start it could
be stopped only by tearing down
threatened buildings.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
THIRTY-FIVE MINERS DROWNED
a Coal Mine In Mexico Was Flooded by an
Underground River


Chicago. ian. "A special 10 the
Times Herald from San Antonio.
Texas. says:
A dispatch from Guiana Juta, Mex
leo. says the San Puerta coal mine,
near there. was suddenly flooded with
water from an underground river and
that thirty-iive miners We're drowned.
The men We're at work in one of the
lower levels of the mine. There was
no suspicion that an underground riv-
er existed anywhere within the vicin-
ity of the mine. although that portion
OF the level was exceedingly damp.
The rush of water came without
warning. There was sharp crack
like an explosion, the wall of coal and
slate gave way. and before the men
could seek safety on an upper level
the rush of water followed and the
men We're swallowed up almost before
they could drop their tools.
An expedition viii be sent into the
mine as soon as possible to recover the
bodies.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

The brother Of the khedive of Egypt
who gives up his chance for cheap
little throne in order to marry an
American woman is not entitled to
large praise. As the khedive he would
have very limited authority under the
control of the English government. and
between the office and the lady there
could be only one sensible choice. Who
wouldn't give up the toll and trial of
that office for an American woman ?
The man is mighty lucky to have the
chance.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

to Washington of the United States
minister to Venezuela, Mr.. Loomis. q
10 start negotiations for a reciprocit,
treaty between Venezuela and the
United States. This is rather an un-
expected step, as Venezuela was one OF
the few South American countries
which did not make reciprocity treaty
under the former system. AT that time,
however, Venezuela suffered by having
her coffee practically excluded from
the United States because Brazil and
other countries producing coffee had
the reduced duties under the recip-
rocity treaties. This experience makes
Venezuela one of the first southern re-
publics to consider the question of Il
reciprocity treaty under the Dingley
law.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
TOO GOOD FOR LADY SOMERSET
Breach In the W. q. t. U. Is Rapidly
Widening.

Toronto, Ont. Jan. 3.-rhe Mail EN-
pire says to-day:
Dissatisfaction at the recollection of
Lady Henry Somerset as vice president
at the worlds w. C. 4. u. convention
held here in October last is rapidly
spreading. Following the resignation
of the worlds superintendent of the
Purity Department, Mrs. Josephine
Butler, as a protest. Mrs. Cole, super
intendent of the Department of Sys-
tematic Giving in the Dominion, has
also resigned. A strong vote of cen
sure on the worlds executive has been
passed by the Montreal union. Mrs. l..
NJ. Noyes, ex-Dominion superintendent
of Scientific Temperance Instruction.
is openly indorsng the agitation
against Lady Somerset retaining office.
In letter addressed to the members
of the Canadian w. c. r. U. Mrs.
Noyes asks: "How can Canadian wom-
en- continue with a band of workers
who, under any circumstances, advo-
cate compromise with SIM"
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
Heavy Freight Business,

Chicago. Jan. 1.-The volume of
west-bound freight that Is passing
over the western roads is 50 great as
to astonish the traffic officials. There
is usually little traffic at This time of
the year, but now the roads ere hav-
ing all the trade that they are able 10
handle. The amount of business will
cause an increase of earnings uc near
ly every western road, notw!thsiand-
ing the demoralizcd condition of the
freight rate, both east and west from
Chicago
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
JUDGE GA pRrRr.s SUCCESSOR
Judge Theron Stevens of Ouray Named
to Fill the Vacancy.

Judge Theron Stevens of Ouray Named
to FIJI the Vacancy.
Denver. Jan. 1.-GovernOr Adams
yesterday accepted the resignation of
Judge William ii. Gabbert rs judge
of the Seventh judicial Disuic: and
appointed Judge Theron Stevens of
Ouray to succeed him. Judge Stevens
will occupy the bench for the uneX-
pired term of Judge Gabbart. which
expires year from now. Judge Cab
bert's letter of resignation, rendered
that he might accept the position as
one of the justices on the supreme
bench, to which he was elected last
fall, was received by Governor Adams
he would appoint his SUCCESSOR the
following day.
Immediately upon making his selec-
tion Governor Adams wired Judge
Stevens. The news soon gained cir
culation not only in Ouray, but the
state at large, and Judge Stevens soon
commenced to receive tele2raphic
congratulations from all sections.
The residents of Ouray lost no time in
calling upon their honored citizen and
congratulating him in person.
This Is the second time Governor
Adams has appointed Judge Stevens
to judgeship, and under similar cir
cumstances. 1t was during Governor
Adams first administration that
Judge Elbert was on the supreme
bench. He resigned, and Judge Ger
ry. who was at that time a district
judge. resigned that he might be ap-
pointed to fill Judge Elbert's place,
and Judge Stevens was appointed to
fill Judge Gerry's place.
The Seventh judicial District, over
which Judge Stevens will preside
comprises the counties of San Miguel
San Juan, Ouray, Mesa, Gunnlson and
Montrose.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
Insanity No Shield.

San Francisco, Dec. 31.-Authoritics
of this city have made "A new depar,
ture in criminal procedure, which is
expected to deter murderers from in.
terposing the plea of insanity.
Mrs. %. Papp-Wilson, who was ac.
cused of numbering her husband in
this city on the 25th of September
1874, was adjudged insane before her
trlal took place and she was sent to an
asylum. After her recovery she was
taken charge of by the authorities of
this city and will be brought to trial
on the charge of murder in the Super
ior Court next week.
District Attorney Barnes says this
plan is to be adhered to in other sim
liar cases.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

In the United States court at Paw
nee the other day four Pawnee chiefs
were granted divorces from their wives
on the ground of gross neglect. Pipe
CHIEF testified that his wife wanted to
spend all his money on fine dresses
and that she sought to ignore all of
the Indian customs. The final straw
was laid when she refused to attend
the sun dances on the ground that she
wouldn't associate with squaws who
were dirty.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
AM OPEN LE11ER no Mo1AEas,

We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word 'CASrORIA,'' and
'PlTCHER'SC CASToRIA.' as our Trade Mark.
l, DR.. Samuel Pitcher, OF Hyanuis, Massachu-
setts, was the originator of PITCHERS CAS-
ToRIA,' the same that has borne and does now
bear the fac-simile signature of CHAS. II.
FLETCHER on every wrapper. This is the
original 'PITCHERS CASTORIA'' which has
been used in the homes OF the mothers of
America for over thirty years. Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that it is the kind you
have always bought" and has the signature OF
CHAS. II. FLETCHER on the Wrapper. No
one has authority from me to my name
except The Centaur Company OF which Chas
II. Fletcher is President.
March s. 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, NJ. D..
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

The advent of cooler weather put ar
end to the yellow fever epidemic In
the southern states. and by the last
week of November quarantine restrict
ions were removed. The whole num-
ber of cases reported during the prev
alence of the epidemic was 4,2S9, OF
which 446 proved fatal. This is an un-
usually low rate of mortality.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

Olive Logan returns to life for the
purpose OF rejoicing over Mrs. Lang
try's financial success. She does not
love Mrs. Langtry and abhors her al
legged relations with the prince of
Wales and some other men; but she
is glad to see one case wherein the
woman is not stamped in the mud
even II the man is coddled and for
given. There is something in that,
and Thomas Hardy and Hall Caine
ought to be obliged to think of it.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

fafure of shoes will be laid Off, fifty
from making harness, and the force
employed in other Industries was to-
day reduced.
The chief objection to the law is
that the enforced idleness of prisoners
Will make them restless and more diff
ticult to control
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
A man just convicted of murder in

man just convicted of murder in
the first degree was asked the usual
questions by the court official. To one
inquiry he replied: Il have no reli-
gion." Subsequently he said, Not be-
ieving in anything. l never thought
much of killing. SO long as l didt get
caught" The relation of belief 10
conduct. in this condemned mans opin-
Ion, is not theological fiction. but n
practical truth.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
Tremendous r,oau- ,o tn, Krondine.

Despite the warnings of those who have
been on the spot, and predict suffering in
the klondlke region. thousands of adventur-
ous Americans are vending their way thith.
erward. All of them should he provided
with that medicinal safeguard. Hostctters $
ishes the system. and prevents malaria
rheumatism, kidney trouble. besides remedy
Ing liver complaint. dyspepsia aud constipa-
zion.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

The great European powers, Eng
land. France. Germany and Italy, have
cut the continent of Africa up into
pieces and each taken a share. Moth
ing like it was ever accomplished with
80 little noise in the history of the
world. China is now the victim they
are all looking toward with covetous
eyes. The scramble is just beginning
and it looks today as though before
one year goes by every great European
power will demand slice off from the
celestial empire. Unless the thieves
fall out there is no power that can
save the dismemberment of China.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

When a Manchester England) tim
her merchant was saving a sycamore
into lengths he came across dark knot
in the wood an inch and half in diam
eter When this was cut through 1t
displayed the clearly marked outline of
bird, which the merchant deemed cur
ious enough to have photographed and
sent to the Strand Magazine.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
BRYAN In San Antonio.

San Antonio, Tex, Jan. 2.-Hon. w
j. Bryan arrived here this evening
from his tour of Mexico. He proceed
ed at once to Austin, where he will
spend one day as the guest of Gov
ernor Culberson.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

An authority says that Senator Hill
has no equal as political leader. That
may be true. but latterly he has led
by carrying the pail at the tail of the
Nrocession.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
rh s. 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER. NJ. D.

"Our rector was vexed with his Christmas
presents" '.Too many slippersI" mo; he
needed som. and didn't get single pair"
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

There are more than 10000 persons reg
ularly using the lending departments of the
public libraries in London to the extent of
over 900, 600 books per annum.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

They are talking now OF making
Seth Low governor. Why not make
him king OF England?
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

tan is a New Yorker VINO has been con-
vinced that there is something going on out
side of his own town"
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

Star Tobacco is the leading brand Of
the world, because it is the best.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
Reciprocity For vcn,zucl,.

Washington, Jan. LII is said that
one of the purposes of the present visit
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07
A DEAD SHOT FOR RHEUMATISM.

Horsehead. Ark. Nov. 10, 1897
SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO, 1857
Dearborn ST., Chicago, Ill: THINK the Lord,
am on foot once more. The - DROPS knocked
the Rheumatism in the head and put me on my
crutches, so kept taking 1t. and now have
thrown away my crutchcs, and walk about like
n man NAV God bless the man that got up the
- DROPS 1t is dead shot for rheumatism
and Gravel. Three different doctors gave me
medicine and reatcd my case. Besides have
bought and used every remedy ever heard of
that WAS recommended for rheumatism. and 1t
all did me no good. one dose OF - DROPS"
was worth IL all. 1t stopped the pain and am
now able to go about. have not the time to-
day to fully state my case. but will gladly write
you complete statement at some future time.
/. Il. STAMPS
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II it fails to cure. 25c
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic full OF life, nerve and vigor. take No-To-
Bac the wonder-worller, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, SOC, or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
The Springfield herald., 1898-01-07

''Iave you ever had any thrilling adven-
lures of any kindg' '.Ycs: l was Sunday
school Santa Claus once and didn't catch
fire."
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-07-21
sOMERS.


Mrs Emma Griffin of Meriden is visiting
at g. G. Woods.
Mrs. J. G. Lee visited in Springfield
over last Sabbath.
Miss Laura Kibbe of New Britain is
home for the summer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rochelle and sons return
to Philadelphia this week, also DR.. and
Mrs. Philips and family, after a visit
of several weeks with Mrs. Phillips par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. eager, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Burdick of Chic
opee Falls, Mass, are visiting their pa
rents in town.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Hills of East
Hartford were guests Of Capt. and Mrs.
johnson over last Sabbath.
Mrs. w. G. Pease is in New York re-
ceiving medical treatment.
Mrs Chas. Kibbe and daughter are
visiting at Ira Kibbe's.
Miss Nellie Robbins has returned to
Springfield after very pleasant visit OF
two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. l. Kibbe.
Miss Sadie Gilber went Monday to Block
Island for the summer.
Miss Nettie Worthington returned last
Saturday to Waterbury.
Mrs. Starr and children of New London
are guests at Theodore Sheldon's.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-07-21
MANSFIELD.

Frank Mason and family have the
whooping cough.
Whitman Knowlton, who lives near
Norwood Hill, was stricken with a
shock last Saturday. He was found ly-
ing in the barn-yard in an unconscious
condition. He was carried to the house
and the doctor summoned. 1t is not ex-
pected that he will live but few days.
Gurleyville.
Mr. and Mrs. P. q. Hanks are visiting
relatives at New London.
Mrs. q. w. Crabb is entertaining her
sister from Philadelphia, Penn.
Mrs. A. E. Sumner and little daughter,
Elsie, have been visiting relatives at
Eastford.
Darius Barlow and son, Waldo, OF
Southbridge, Mass, were the guests OF
his sister, Mrs. Il. A. Mason, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Sumner attended
the funeral of Mr.. Summers aunt at East
ford, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. E. Simonds and daugh-
ter, Ethel, spent Sunday with relatives at
Willimantic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delos Conant and daugh-
ter, Emily, of Willimantic have been the
guests of Mrs Arvilla G. Durham.
Miss Gertrude Martin and two nieces,
Misses Airline and Marguerite Durham,
spent Sunday with Miss Martins mother
at Chaplin.
Rev. j. Harding Baker and Miss Ru-
hama James of East Thompson, who are
spending their vacation at the Whitman
tic camp ground, were In this place and
attended church here last Sunday.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-07-21
RRIMFIELD.

Louis Durant took pleasant ride on a
bicycle Monday afternoon, going to
Springfield and returning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Smith have been
visiting friends in Southbridge the past
week.
Miss Susie Lawson, formerly student
of the H. F. A., graduated from Mt. Hol-
yoke college recently.
Frank Wilcox of Palmer, a clerk in
Mr.. Taylor's grocery store, called on
friends here Sunday, coming on his bicy-
Gle.
Mrs. Geo. E. Hitchcock and two child
rem, with her sister, DIR. Kenney, have
gone to Cohoes to visit their mother and
sister.
Louis s. Brown, who has been visiting
friends in town, has returned TO Boston,
where he has position In the Massachu-
sets general hospital.
DIR. Kenney of West Newton, who has
position in the the Newton Nervine hos
pital, visited her sister, Mrs. George
Hitchcock, last week.
The prayer meeting topic for next Sun
day, July gath, is "How to have a hap
ply home P"-Job. 80 1-2O. 1t is to be
led by Mrs. X. e. Stowell.
Edwin Weber, former pupil of the
H. F. A., and his friend, Mr.. Moseley oil
Springfield, called on friends In Brlmfleld
Sunday making the trip on their wheels.
Miss Alva Blssell, who recently gradu-
ated from Mt. Holyoke college, has re.
turned home to spend the summer with
her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Oscar Bissell
Skunks have been making nocturnal
calls at the henhouses of many of our cit,
liens and killing chickens, Rev. r. j.
Kyle losing twenty at one time. Mr.
Kyle finally decided to take the visitor
unawares, and setting several traps, he
succeeded in catching large one Friday
night. May others follow his example.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-07-21
UNION.

Mrs. George Town has been quite sick
for few days.
Mrs. McNall of Monson is stopping at
r. B. Horizons.
Miss Florence Marcy is visiting friends
at Southbridge, Mass.
Mrs. Jessie Horton OF Southbridge
called on friends In town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Crawford of Wor-
cester are with his sister, Mrs. Chelsea
Young.
Mrs. p. M. Kelsey and daughter, Mary,
and two granddaughters from Boston are
at E. w. Upham's.
Harry and Herbert Morse of Brook
field visited their grandmother, Mrs.
Dorcas Scranton, the past week.
A neighbours wife, while lying In the
hammock one afternoon last week, heard
disturbance in the hennery, and having
lost several fine chickens lately, went to
investigate, and saw a large weasel trying
to hold chicken by the neck. Taking a
small piece of board she attacked the
weasel, which showed fight, but 1t was
soon killed by we'll directed blows.
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rews Of staffordville

Mrs. George Andrews of Stahtordville
Is the guest of her son, G.. R. Andrews
Eva, the little daughter of w. P. Wlers,
Is very sick with the measles. DIR. New
ton is in attendance.
Miss May Broadway has gone to Boston
for two weeks visit with her friend,
Miss Emma Kitchen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mcclellan have
gone for visit with relatives in New
London and Providence.
Charles A. Parkhurst of Newtonville,
Mass, formerly of Stafford, visited his
Mother, Mrs. Jas. Ellis, few days last
week.
Mrs. H. G. Eddy has returned to her
home in New London, after spending a
month with her daughter, Mrs. Ralph
Brown.
The Junior Endeavor society will meet
nextsSaturday afternoon. Subject How
may VIC have happy home ?" Leader,
Miss Mabel Graves.