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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-22
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items of local interest taken from the columns
Of The Press, thirty years agol
Friday, September e5, 1868.

Friday, September rs, 1868.
Jack Frost made his appearance here
about last week.
L. G. Winter & Son will next week re-
move their meat market to the basement
of store in the Converse block.
Potatoes are retailing at the stores for
rs cents per bushel, apples at so cents,
and peaches at $4. It is said that the
apple crop is quite fair one after all.
Mrs. A. N. Dorman and Mrs. ]. E.
Snow, are about to commence the dress
making business in Baker & Heald's
block, in rooms lately vacated by Mrs. H.
G. Shaffer.
Capt. T. D. Johnson of West Stafford
recently shot, near his residence, a blue
heron, which measured five feet, ten inches,
from tip to tip of its wings, and stands
nearly five feet high The bird is being
stuffed and preserved.
Rev. S. Hine closed his labors with the
Congregational church, Staffordville, last
Sabbath.
The Boston & Albany railroad on Mon
day commenced using the double track
the entire length of its line.
BIRTHS.
At Westford Sept. Goth, 1868, son to
Frank Adams.
MARRIAGES.
At the parsonage, North Coventry,
September 10Th, 1868, by Rev. N. j.
Jennings, John g. Lewis of Colchester
and Julia u. Parkhurst of South Coventry,
At the residence of the brides parents,
Monson, September II, by Rev. E. M.
Haynes, of Palmer, Martin P. harrington
of New London, and Addie, daughter of
j. M. A. Squiers.
AtSpringfeld, September 10th ,Sylvestea
L. Corey of Chicopee Falls and Ellen L.
Cooley of Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-22

1t has been fully demonstrated that
Elys Cream Balm is a specific for Nasal
Catarrh and cold in the head. This dis
tinction has been achieved only as the re-
suit of continued successful use. A NOR
bid condition of the membrane in the
nasal passages can be cured by this puri-
flying and healing treatment. Sold by
druggists, or it will be mailed for so cents
by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren street, New
York. 1t spreads over the membrane, is
absorbed and relief is immediate.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-22
Braving a Risk,

''I told you l would not marry you.
Why do you keep on asking me?''
II want you to understand that I'm
not afraid of your changing your mind. :"
Chicago Record
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-22
Toilet Requisites
E. K. TAFT.
MTHRREAs. |. One snhsorlber. have

HEREAS, L, the subscriber, have
w levied three tax warrants upon certain
real estate situated in the town of Union, Coun-
ty of Tolland, State of Connecticut, taxed and
assessed to Lemuel Howlett estate, supposed TO
belong to Lemuel Hewlett estate at the time of
assessment, which real estate is bounded and
described as follows, to wit Bounded north by
Massachusetts line, east by land OF Geo. Wal
lace, south by land of Fred Aldrich, west by
highway leading from Union TO Holland. Said
tract contains four acres, be the same more or
less, said levy being for the payment OF taxes
due the town of Union on lists of 1895, 1896 and
1897, and amounting to one dollar and ninety
cents C$1.90). This is to give notice that on the
18th of November, 1898, at IL o'clock a. M, on
the premises shall sell enough of said real es-
tate to pay said taxes, together with the lawful
costs and charges thereon. f. L. UPHAM,
Collector OF taxes, town OF Union.
Dated at Union this 10th day of september, 1898.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-22

In the Hawaiian Islands there are
twice as many men as women.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-09-22
BIRTHS.

At Westford Sept. Goth, 1868, son to
Frank Adams.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
DESTRUCTION WROUGHT.
Tho Storm That swept Over the West In
dies Killed Hundfeds Of People and
Made Thousands HOmeiesa.

Kingston, Sept II. The hurricane
OF Sunday was undoubtedly the worst
visitation OF the kind ever experienced
by the West Indies during the century.
The hurricane swept along the island
chain, from Barbados westward TO st..
Vincent and thence northwest to St
Kits, where it was last heard FROM
Barbados suffered mostly from rain
which destroyed the crops and roads,
as it did at st. Lucia and other islands,
while the center OF the storm swept
over st. Vincent and Guadeloupe
Details received from st. Vincent
show that an unparalleled destruction
OF life and property has taken place
there. Out of population OF Al, 900,
300 were killed and 10000 were in
iured and rendered homeless. Besides
this, owing to the complete destruc-
tion of the provisions, they are ell
starving. The island has been abso-
lutely putted by the wind and floods
from the mountains in addition to
the waves along the coast.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
MORE NEWS FROM OTIS.
He Cables That No More Soldiers Are
Needed ut Manila over Half MILE
lion from Revenue.

Washington, Sept 1.-THE follow.
ing dispatch was received yesterday
from Gen. Otis at Manila:
In my opinion, based upon present indice-
tons no further force required. Insurgent
leaders in politics and army in eYcitable frame
OF mind, but better portion amenable to reason
and desire to make approved reputation before
civilized world Manila very quiet Military
government being perfected gradually and
large force policing and cleaning city. Health
OF command satisfactory Trade and COM
merce active Treasury receipts since August
II, b4O, 900 Mexican current money Philippines
monthly expenses will aggregate at least $780,
QUO, nearly one-half required to subsist 49, 600
Spanish prisoners. Believe that receipts will
largely exceed expenditures. Tariffs and
duties imposed rs directed by the president on
July l2, but received in currency OF country as
gold basis would almost double former Spanish
duties United States laws applied for admis-
sion Of Chinese and opium; sales of licenses for
lotteries and other pastlmes opposed to public
morals, discontinued
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
HOMESTEAD NOT EXEMPT.
District Judge Bland, of Atchi+on, Decide
That City improvement Assessments
Against II Hold.

Atchison. Kan, Sept !Z-Judge
Bland decided in the district court
that a special assessment for street
grading and paving improvement is a
tax and comes within the city's consti-
tutional powers Mrs. Clotilda Todd
seeks to restrain the city OF Atchison
from making special assessment
against her property for grading and
paving, claiming that her property is
her homestead, and that special as.
sessment is not a tax, as contem.
plated by the state constitution.
which exempts homestead from
forced sale through any process OF
law, except for taxes, for purchase
money or where exemption is waved.
Should Judge Bland be reversed, all
homesteads will be exempt from spe-
cial assessments. and the only way a
street can be graded and improved
will be by the voluntary consent Of all
the abutting property owners.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
Secretary Long I.KnDs an important Order
Regarding lts keorgnniZ +fiOm-Number
OF Vessels Reduced from 100 to 30.

Washington, Sept. l7.-Secretary
Long yesterday issued an impor.
tant order reorganzinp the North At
lantic squadron. The fleet is reduced
from force OF about 100 vessels to 80,
the remainder being detached ready
for disposition in the future. The
four vessels of the Morgan line, the
Prairie, Yosemite, Yankee and Dixie,
with the auxiliary cruisers Badger
and Panther, are ordered to be laid
up in reserve at League island.
The feet as reorganized will
consist OF the Indiana, Massachusetts,
Texas. New York, Brooklyn, Amphi-
trite, Puritan, Miantonomah, Terror,
Cincinnati, Montgomery, Newark, San
Francisco, Detroit, Marblehead, May.
flower New Orleans, Bancroft. Mari
eta, Topeka, Castine, Nashville, vii.
mington, Machias, Princeton, Fern,
Wasp, Hist, Resolute, Potomac, Scor-
pion, Alveredo.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
ANGRY AT GEN. TORAL.
When the spanish Soldiers Arrived In VigO
BarefOOted and Half.Clad Mob
H0Oted and stoned the General.

Vigo, Spain, Sept IA crowd Of
about 700 people besieged the house Of
Gen. Toral yesterday demanding that
the troops which arrived here Thursday
from Santiago de Cuba on board the
Spanish steamer Leon XIII. be imme-
diately landed. They proceeded to the
quays, cheering the troops and
were with difficulty dispersed by
soldiers of the garrison. Afterwards,
crowd of about 900 people returned
to the quays and when they saw the
soldiers landing barefooted and nearly
naked, they became infuriated and sur.
rounded Gen, Toral's house, hooting
and Kissing and stoning the building.
Eventually, the Spanish general sue.
ceeded in escaping to the Leon III.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
MASSO TO HIS ARMY.
President Of the Cuban Republic Issues an
Address-Prlises America but Hints
at an Independent Government

Washington, Sept l7.-Senor Que
sada, of the Cuban junta, has re-
ceived an address to the Cuban
army, issued by President Masso, of
the Cuban republic. After speaking
Of Cuba's long struggle for independ-
ence and the final triumph of her
cause, Masso says:
The United States Of North America from
the moment the cry OF February "a was given,
rose alarmed casting Its eyes across the small
sea which separates us toward this bloody and
agitated land Moved by our convusons, the
United States could not continue TO live the
pleasant life which their prosperity guaranteed
them and which other countries, indiffer-
ent to our misiortunes, have continued to
live The United States gave in their cities
hospitality to our people; In their manufactor-
ies our rifles were made; from their shores
came numerous expeditions, their press, with
immense and constant clamor, called for JUS
tice, praising our triumphs publishing our suf-
ferings, encouraging us with their sympathy
and promise Of help, while II protested against
and condemned the atrocities Of Spain.
American diplomacy drove the Infamous
Weyler out and terminated the criminal policy
Of concentration; the United States has con-
tinued Its great work Of humanity and justice,
sacrificing its own peace, Offering Its own
treasure and giving It's own blood, constituting
itself the executioncr OF Its verdict by which
the empire Of Spain is forever extinguished
from the Antilles, and Cuba becomes sovereign
In the enjoyment Of her independence
Every Cuban heart, therefore, instead OF bit.
terness and sorrow, must be proud Of havlnl
done It's duty and grateful to It's protector
The American people Of our ally OF yesterday
our host Of to-day, our friends always, is con
templating Cuba and will witness our constitu
tion
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
NEWS NOTES.

A Washington dispatch says Speaker
Reed will make republican speeches in
Missouri and Kansas during the pres
ent campaign.
A woman calling herself Mrs King
Brown, Of Detroit, Mich, was arrested
at Fort Scott, Kan, while trying to
pass counterfeit money for genuine
currency.
The engine Of westbound train on
the Santa Fe, near Cimarron, Kan,
Jumped the rail, throwing off mum.
ber Of cars and killing Fireman John
Brown, Of La Junta.
The Mexican congress convened on
the 10th. In his message President
Dias said peace and friendship char
acterized all the relations Of Mexico
with foreign countries.
| A boiler burst at the sawmill OF
Travis Il Perdue, IA miles from Ever
green, Ala. Bud Archer, the engineer,
his wife and child, and his wife's sis
ter, were instantly killed.
A dispatch from Camp Meade, Pa,
said a majority OF the men are becom.
ing more and more restless and unless
the war department acts promptly
there may be mutiny in some Of the
commands.
A special train OF an engine and -four
cars on the Chicago & Northwestern
railway established new record be-
tween Chicago and Omaha, making the
run of 49S miles in nine hours and 2s
minutes. or So miles an hour
The contract recently made by the
post office department for stamped en-
velopes and newspaper wrappers will
as calculated by Third Assistant Mer
ritt, save the consumers Of these arti
cles at least $1,000, 900 year.
Soldiers Of company l., Fifth Mis-
souri,. received grand reception upor
arriving at Mexico, Mo-, on a fur
louvh. Over 5000 people met them a
the depot. members of the G. A. R. ant
ex.confrderates taking part in thu
demonstration.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
Ueror. of III C,uey Welcomed

Columbus, O., Sept lT-Columbus
suspended business to welcome
home the Seventeenth infantry. The
regiment arrived on a special train
ard were met by committee of 100
ladies, who served lunch, hot coffee,
etc At the state capitol, Gov. Bush.
nell and the state officials extended q
welcome. The $50 recruits at the bar.
racks were drawn up at present arms.
The public schools were dismissed and
the children gathered in groups and
waved flags as the heroes of FL Caney
marched past
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
NEW TRIAL IS CERTAIN.
Minister Of Justice viii Refer Dreyfus Case
to q Commission "Competent to Under
take Revision Of the Procevdinga."

Paris, Sept l7.-The newspapers
here say the minister Of Justice, M.
Sarrien, has completed the examina.
tion of the documents in the Dreyfus
case and that he will communicate to
the ministers at the cabinet council
his intention to refer the matter to q
commission competent to undertake a
revision Of the proceedings The gen.
eral opinion is that the cabinet will
adopt the proposal for a revision OF
the case unanimously, with the excep.
tion Of the minister Of war, Gen.
Zurlinden, who has informed the min.
lister of justice that he intends to re.
sign II it develops that he does not
agree with his colleagues.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22

Washington, Sept. II. The final
contracts granting the concession for
an American railroad from Canton to
ilankow, China, were signed here by
the Chinese minister and representa-
tives Of the Chinese Developing COM
pany, OF which ex-senator Calvin $.
Brice is the head. This gives the
American company concession for
building and controlling a railroad
nearly $40 miles in length through the
richest and most populous part Of
China,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
THE ENTIRE GROUP.
Demands Will Be Made for All the
Philippine Islands.
POPULAR SENTIMENT FAvORS II.
United States Commission VIII Tell Spain
That War VIII he Stopped when She
Yields to Uncle Sam All Her Col
OnIal Possessions
Chicago, Sept IA special to the
Tribune from Washington says:

Chicago, Sept IA special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
Spain must give up all OF the Philip
pines This Is the conclusion reached az
. series Of conferences between the presi-
dent the cabinet and the members OF the
peace commission, eliminating In the state
dinner OF the white house. Starting with Ma
nila bay as minimum demand on the part OF
the United States the president and his advls-
ers progressed, first TO the island OF Luzon'
and then to the whole group The Instructions
as finally drafted are more specific than al nrst
contemplated especially as regards methods OF
procedure The commission Is to proceed
always on the assumption that the United
States has conquered Spain
Strictly speaking. there will be no negotiations
vhatever, but the Spanish commissioners Will
be informed that the United States will stop
the war II Spain yields oil her colonial posses
sions peaceably Otherwise the war Will 20 on
and the Spanish peninsula will be attacked by
ses and land. The president felt ut first that
the possession OF Manila bay would secure 70
the United States all the commercial, political
and military advantages TO be desired. Subse-
uuently Is appeared that the whole Is
hand Of Luzon would be necessary TO
The safe occupation Of Manila bay. Last OF Oil
md BY the same process Of reasoning 1t be-
bame evident TO the administration that the
permanent control Of the whole Philippine
Eroup Ia Indispensable to the establishment OF
military base and the opening up Of the COM
nerce OF the islands to the whole world The
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
Six Are willing to Serve.

Washington, Sept 17.-The expecta-
tion is that Charles DENLY, ex.minister
to China, will accept the presidents
invitation to become a member Of the
commission which is to investigate the
conduct of the war department during
the war with Spain. This makes six
in all, the remaining five being Messrs
Howell, Sexton, Keen, Dodge and Gil.
man.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22

Belvidere, ILL.,, Sept. l7.-lf report
ed discovery by creamery company
here proves as important as is expected
the dairy interests will, 1t is asserted,
be revolutionized and the egg trade
demoralized. The company, which
operates nearly 100 creameries in
northern Illinois and southern Wis
consin, has discovered process o.
manufacturing from milk what is
claimed to be perfect substitute fol
eggs In all cooking.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
Internal Reyrnue Rece,ut,.

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE monthly
statement OF the collections Of internal
revenue during the month Of August
show the total receipts to be s7,sO4,.
57S, q net increase, as compared with
August, 1897, Of SS,SSl,7!O The total
special taxes aggregated ss,S65, 1888, Of
which bankers alone paid s2,Os9, 500.
The receipts from documentary and
proprietary stamps were about sc, 900,
600.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
VIII Drive the French Out

London, Sept l7.-Gen. Kitchener
has absolute authority to claim Fa-
shoda as Egyptian territory and to ex-
pei the present occupants forcibly, II
necessary. Fashoda, the correspond
ent says, will then be occupied by an
Egyptian garrison. Kitchener intends
to present an ultimatum demanding
that the French expedition quit Fa-
shoda forthwith.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
Oppose Scrip Laws Enforcement.

Fort Scott, Kan, Sept. l7.-Attor-
news for the Western Coal & Mining
company filed suit in the United
States court here, asking that the at
torney general, his assistant and coun-
ty Attorney Wildly, Of Crawford coun-
ty, be perpetually enjoined from at
tempting to enforce the scrip and
screen law.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22

Leavenworth, Ran, Sept II. The
Twentieth regular infantry. SSs men
and eight officers, reached headquar-
ters at Fort Leavenworth yester.
day. This regiment did valiant serv.
ice at Santiago under Gen. Hawkins
Citizens of Leavenworth will give a
jubilee in its honor In the near future.
The reserve street car barns of the
Montreal Street Railway company
caught fire and IS cars were burned.
Loss, Sl50,O0e.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 17.-The state
board Of agriculture has issued bull.
letin giving the situation as to the
years corn crop in Kansas. The total
crop for the state is figured at about
l27, 5OO,O 900 bushels, or 176 bushels per
acre less than last years yield. The
largest yield per acre is S5 bushels in
Wvandotte county,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
THE TRADE SITUATION.
Bradstreet's Euumerates . Number Of Fes-
lures Which Make II Notable One
Increase In Number Of failures.
New York, Sept l7.-Bradstreet's

New York, Sept l7.-Bradstreet's
says.
Reports OF still further enlarged distribution
Ut most western markets and OF slight i'm
provement at eastern centers, where demand
has been slower to materialze; enlarged for
eign demand for breadstuffs increased railway
earnings, not entirely due to the swelling move
ment OF grain to market which, indeed, Is still
behind last years records; bank clearings
increased over last week and over all corre-
spending weeks except one year ago, when
speculation was very actve rather better
then expected government crop reports and
enlarging exports Of American manufacturers
are oil features tending to make the trade
situation OF present notable one Crop i'm
pairment in August, not unusual nor unex-
pected proves to have been less than feared,
and average conditions OF leading crops, nota-
bly wheat, corn, cotton and potatoes, are better
than one year ago
Export trade, as q whole, continued very sat-
isiactory, the August total swelled by larger
shipments Of cotton provisions and manufac-
tured goods generally 1t is larger than August
one year ago by A. per cent, Notwithstanding a
ntuNy luCrchsc III ohipihVh'H VI oiVuustuHN
Import trade as yet shows no particular ex-
pansion. and for the eight months our exports
are So per cent in excess OF IMPORTS
BUSINESS failures for the week number la
against i42 last week. 100 in this week year
ago, si5 In 1896 and als in 1893 Canadian fall
ures for the week number %, against 10 last
week, 50 in this week year ago, Al in 1895 and
1895, and 43 in 1894
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22
Oklahoma Day at Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., Sept l7.-0klahoma
held the boards at the exposition audi.
torium yesterday. The visitors were
headed by the First regiment band Of
Guthrie and escorted by a troop Of
mounted Indians in charge of Capt
Mercer Gov. Barnes made an address
The body Of Benjamin Jones. the
old man lynched at Liberty, Mo-, a
few days ago. was stolen from the
grave. presumably by representatives
Of ) Kansas City medical college.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-22

Louisville, KY. Sept 1.-THE Mon
arch Athletic club pulled off bout
between Oscar Gardner. the Omaha
Kid, the celebrated featherweight
and Jimmy Marshall, the alleged
ieatherweight champion Of Ohio,
whici, bore all the earmarks Of fake.
Gardner ,oyed with his man as though
he had been suspended punching bag.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-25
TAANKsGIviNG TIME.

Thanksgivin times a-comin-I kin hear the
gobble-gobble
OF the turkeys in the barnyard on the farm
where was born.
kin see the Shanghai rooster walkin sort Of
wibble-wobble,
Maxim b'lieve he's feelin sick an of his feed
yaller corn.
An they're fxin in the kitchin fer a good ole
fashioned dinner,
Chopin nlince meat by the bushel thet ia
good fer hungry eyes.
Seedin raisins fer plum puddin Git to save the
viest sinner
II he ever had mother an she made Thanks
givin pies.
All, the mother, she's smilin, standin in tho
doorway, lookin
Down toward the railroad station when she
hears the engine toot,
Fer her boy Is a-comin, an the pies most burn
a-cookin,
While her dear ole heart's a-thumpin fer this
worthless ole galoot.
Doesn't pear to matter nohow thst I'm bald
an gittin equity,
Doesn't seem to make no dif'rence thet ]
smoke an cuss bit,
She's the same ole lovin mother, never cross
an never grouty,
An they II be no more Thanksgivin's, boys
when mother tez to quit
New York Sun
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-25
I'm Inn Balloon.

Mr.. Spencer errs when he says that
he made i'll England the other day the
highest balloon ascent. He went only
$1,000 feet. In September. 1868, Mr..
James Glaisher and Mr.. Coxwell, in be-
half of the British association, assembled
at Wolverhampton to height of seven
miles. At5A miles Glaisher became
insensible. At seven Coxwell lost the
use OF both hands. but opened the valve
with his teeth, and the descent was
ma1n in safety.--New York Press
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-11-25
The Thanksgiving Pe..imi.t.

"What have got to be thankful for?
Guess the Lord isn't bothering himself
much about me, and won't trouble him
with my thanks"
These are the folks with whom things
always go wrong.-New York Press.