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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
SOMERS.

Mr.. and Mrs. E., D. Avery. spent last
Friday in Enfield, guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dennis Pease.
s. P. Thrasher, secretary of the Law
and Order. League Of Connecticut, occu-
pied the pulpit Of the Congregation al
church last Sabbath.
The Ladies' Aid society met Wednes-
day AFTERNOON with Mrs. FL. R. Kibbe.
Social in the, evening. The society will
hold a social and provide supper in the
town hall Washington's birthday next
Tuesday evening. .:.>.. .:% ..
A party, comprising DR.. and Mrs. A.
L. Hurd, Mr.. Mrs. c. M. 'Needham Mrs. w.
Pease, Miss Augusta Lombard, Miss Fanny
Washburn, Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Fuller and
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Little, gave Mr.. and
Mrs.J.C. Lee complete surprise Monday
evening. Whist playing was feature of
the evening, refreshments were served
and coed time was enjoyed by all.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
ROCKVILLE.

A tax of three mills laid last Saturday
will raise about 1921 900. The city had
on hand at the beginning of the year
1000, which will give $4,000 to
meet the appropriations Of $34,800 made
at the annual city meeting. The total
town and city tag on the new grand list
will be only eight mills, but the town tax
will fall to about one mill short of paying
the town expenses. --
An adjourned meeting of the Tolland
County Agricultural Society was held at
the court room Monday afternoon.
Thomas A. Lake, president of the associ-
alton, presided. Treasurer F. A. Randall
made the following report Receipts to
date, 1,279.29; expenditures, 81, 269 II !;
balance on hand $10.18. The question of
transferring the property of the society to
the new organization was then discussed.
The Hon. Charles Phelps suggested that
the meeting adjourn until future date,
and that those present who were members
Of the new organization proceed to organ
ize. A. Kingsbury of Coventry moved
that the records OF the society be trans
ferred to the new society with the
deeds and that they be preserved. The
meeting then adjourned until the first
Monday In April at 2 p. m. Then, with
out delay, those present voted to make F.
A. Randall temporary clerk of the organ
ization, to be known as the Rockville
Fair Association Company, the capital
stock of which is 10000, consisting of
400 shares at $25 per share. Articles Of
association were read by Mr.. Phelps,
which were signed by those present. The
following committee was appointed to
draft bylaws and complete the organiza-
ton: w. E. Payne, F. A. Randall, A.
Kingsbury, w. D. Holman and Charles
Phelps. It was voted to hold the annual
fair on September 30, 81 and g. The
meeting then adjourned until Monday,
February 90, when the committee will be
ready to report. It is expected that a
legal transfer of property will be made
before that time It is estimated that the
new grand list OF the city will be about
100000.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
MANSFIELD.
1NavW

Mrs. George Dimock is on the sick
list.
Miss Hattie Walker Of Willimantic ie
the guest of Miss Lucy Whitehouse.
Miss Winifred E. Durham is visiting
her friends, Miss Eugene M Hanks, at
South Coventry.
Rev. G. A. Purdy of Coventry preached
in the M. E. church last Sunday, Rev. F
B. Raynor taking his place in Coventry
There were over seventy persons at the
social held by the Ladies' Aid and Benevo.
lent society at William E. Fenner's last
week. Over $12 was realized.
Mansfield Depot.
The young people gave dramatic en-
tertainment at Hillside halElast evening
at which the following dramas, my Turn
Next" and Irish Stratagems" were pre-.
sented. The casts In each were wholly
local talent.
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HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.


Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)
A. W. Walker offers this week q
large assortment of Ladies' and Children's
cotton underwear, infants slips, children's
white and colored dresses. These goods
were bought direct from the manufactur-
er, and we know the prices are right for
quality-it is not how cheap, but how
good for the money. Call and examine
and get prices.
A w. Walker will sell the balance
of that lot of Gordon dyed Hosiery for
Ladies and Children at Is cts. pair,
seven pairs for $1.00.
-Caskets and funeral goods at Con-
verses, % Main-st. When not in store
call at residence, Highland Terrace. If
Just received. a new lot of Hamburgs
and Laces. A. L. Howard.
For First Glass Photographs call at
Cardinals Studio. Cabinets only So per
dozen. Good work guaranteed. SO Main
Street.
Goats and Capes, ladies' and chill
dren's, marked down at E. l.. Burr's.
Artistic photographs from $3.50 per
dozen upwards. Those handsome carbon
cites from 80 per dozen up. Martins,
Johnson's block.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
EAsTFORD.

Mrs. Roxy Dean Chapman, rs, widow
of the late William Chapman, died at the
home of her son, Harvey Chapman, In
Palmer, last Friday. Mrs. Chapman has
been ailing all winter, but was not taken
seriously i'll until about ten days before
her DEATH. She was born in this town
Feb. II. 1920. or her family of six chill.
dren, Charles Of this town and Harvey oil
Palmer, Mass, are the only survivors
The funeral was held Monday, and the
burial was at Ashford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
forbes J. lleaIiare's
Springfield, February, 1898.
The
Great
Anniversary
Sale.

This sale is being held here
in response to the question
put to us by hundreds of Gus
tomers-"When again will
you put out such bargains as
you did during your great dis
solution of partnership sale,
and again at your last years
anniversary of that event ?"
Our reply all along has
been--"In good time" The
occasion has come now and
our answer is ...
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17

MOTHER GRAY's SWEET POWDERS FOR Chill
DREN, successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York, Cure Fever
ishness, Bad stomach, qeething Disorders, move
and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms
over 10000 testimonials. They never fail. At
all druggists, CSC. Sample FREE. Address, Allen
s. olmsted, Leroy. n. Y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
@TAFFORDXILLE,

ITO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMITS
Il SIONERS FOR TOLLAND COUNTY:
hereby apply for license to sell spirttuous
and Intoxicating liquors, ale: lager beer, rhine
wine and cider, at the stafford House, East Vain
street, Town OF STAFFORD, Borough OF STAFFORD
Springs Ny place OF business Is not located
within 200 feet in direct line OF church edi-
l1ce or public school-houSe, or the premises per-
tanning thereto, or any post once, public library
dated at STAFFORD this 9TH day of February, A.
d. 1898.
WILLIAM A. CHAMBERLAIN.
We, the undersigned. electors and tax payers
OF the Town OF tafHord, hereby endorse the ap-
plication OF the above named William A. Cham
berlain for such license.
Dated at STANFORD this 9TH day of February, A.
u. 1898.
ADELBERT NREDHAM, JOSEPH BARsALoU,
AUSTIN HOLT, G. A. DAVID,
THOMAS MURRAY.
hereby certify that the above-named en-
dorseTs are electors and tax payers, as defined
by law, OF the Town OF stafford. T.
MARCUS b. FISK, Town Clerk.
Dated at STAFFORD this 9TH day OF February, A.
d. 1898.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
ALL THE WAY THROUGH
Ny Lamp Stock
SPECIAL PRICES
Till March II.

BANQUET LAMPS,
Hand decorated globe
and pedestal, gold trim
'ings, Rochester Burner,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17

Just two, years,ago the trad
ing population of this COM
munity was stirred by the
marvellous bargains put out
by us. Hundreds from this
town and round about attend
ed the sale to pratt by the
great opportunity. Again,
last year, at the great ami
versary of the event, like
scenes happened. g.. ..
Just now the occasion
means just as much to YOU
extraordinary bargains have
been made in every depart
ment of the. store. It's we'll
to attend the sale at once.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17

The borough rate is $3.50 on the thou
tax of IS cents on each 800 that has
been raised. The board of relief has a
right to reduce taxes when it appears that
there is a grievance In any given case.
The meeting of the board, when the mat
ter of grievances should have come up,
was held Monday evening. The meeting
was very quiet one, as it was not known
that there had been an increase Of valua-
ton. Had 1t been known, 1t Is probable
that the board of relief would not have
passed such a quiet, enjoyable evening.
1t Is now too late to protest, and the in-
crease will have to be stood.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17

Ernest Hall was out of town over SUM-
day.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E.
church met with Mrs. John A. Brown at
the county house.
About thirty-Ave from the Epworth
League in Rockville came on q sleigh
ride and took supper at the Kibbe House.
Judge w. D. Holman was elected first
vice-presIdent at the annual meeting Of
the Connecticut probate judges associa-
ton at Hartford last week.
Quite number from here attended the
concert given by the Fiske Jubilee sing
ers at the Methodist church In Rockville
last Thursday evening. FLORA.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
A Card.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on so cert bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If 1t
falls to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee % cent bottle to prove
satisfactory, or money refunded.
j. p. ROOT, Tolland.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
This Practical One

The values in all departments
are extraordinary, and must
compel the attention of every.
body.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-02-17
RECEPTION
LAMPS.

Hand decorated, china
globe and pedestal, Ro-
chester burner,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
IT BLEW GREAT GUNS
THE STORM, AND ITS WORK IN
AND AROUND NORFOLK.
Sixty-Eight Miles an Hour at Cape
Detaincd-Snow-ye High Tides
4 Genuine Northcaster.

NORFOLK, VA, April 2S.-(Speclal)-
The storm which prevailed here yester-
day developed into genuine nOrtheaster
last night and the wind blew heavily,
accompanied by continued rain. The
wind reached a velocity Of thirty-two
miles an hour in Norfolk. while at Cape
Henry. when last heard from, at S o'clock
last evening, it was blowing siXty-eieht
miles. The total rainfall of the storm
has been nearly 23-i inches. No casual
ties on the coast have been reported. Tut
the signal wires between Norfolk and
Cape Henry being down, the city is with
out information as to what has happened
on the coast since last night.
The heavy weather kept some OF the
steamers from venturing out. including
the old Dominion Companys for New
York and the Merchants and Miners
Transportation Companys for Boston.
Trainmen who came in on the Norfolk
and Western railroad this morning re-
ported the ground and houses az points
between Petersburg and Suffolk rs cover
ed with snow. The northeast wind
forced the tide 10 a high point last night
an of the lower streets being Hooded ana
street-car traffic impeded. The Cape
Charles light-shp is reported adriit one
and a half miles off Little Island station,
with distress signals up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
THE OLD CAPITAL.
Nan Under Sentence OF Death Grant
ed "a New Trial

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, April IS
CSpecial)-In the York Circuit Court
Jackson Wilson, who was sentenced 70
death. has been granted new trial. The
case was argued on motion for writ
of error By Mr.. Bathurst u. Peachy. OF
this place. The prisoner has been IN the
York iail since last summer, but owing 10
the illness and death OF Judge Cum
ter the case could not be heard sooner.
The suit of Charles G1llager vs.. the
trustees Of Yorktown was continued, on
account of the absence Of the leading
witness. who resides i'm Gloucester, and
could not get across the river owing 10
the storm. The tide Is as high at York
town as was ever known. the water being
almost up TO the top of the wharf and
over the bridge leading into yorktown.
Court is now engaged I'm the suit of
U0linan vs. Crockett assumpsit and at
tachmeut The bar and people are highly
pleased with the new judge. He is
courteous and quick I'm GIspOsing OF qucs-
lions presented him. Judge Blackstone
bapfus his term here next month and
The docket is being prepared for him
Miss Bessie Scott who recently gradu-
9ted as q trained nurse i'm New York
CITY. and who is at home near here,
leaves Saturday 10 accept position as
nurse I'm DR.. Popes private sanitarium,
New York.
Deputy Sheriff Walker Ware. who has
resided here for several months, returned
90 the county this morning. and will take
IN his residence near ToanO. The Dep
uty Sheriff has held his present position
since Mr.. NJ. r. Harrell became Sheriff,
about two years ago.
Mr.. Eweu Scott. who has been i'm the
PHILIPPINES for several years connected
with one of the largest commercial houses
i'm Manila. yesterday cab!ed his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. b. $. Scott who
reside near here. that he is safe ana
under the protection of the English flag.
Much uneasiness had been felt here IN
regard 10 Mr.. Scott. lie is grandson
of the late Colonel Benjamin ;. EWeH,
who was for a humble of years president
of William and Mary College
\ large party of visitors arrived here
last evening Among them were Yrs.
Barney and daughter. from MeadowFille.
Mrs. Barney also owns jamestown
Island.
Professor J. Lester Hall. Of the college
faculty. was in Yorktown Monday. hay
ip, had business in Judge Blackstone
court.
The ship Adventurer, Captain MaupIn
commanding. is now anchored In Sprat-
lev's bay Captain Maupin and First
officer Carl Jones are here storm-bound.
Mrs. Floyd Powell died at her home
near town to-day. after an Illness or
several weeks. She leaves husband and
eight small children. Mr.. Powell, at the
time Of her death, was away attending
20 his business. and no one was at
home but the little children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
BUCKINGHAM WEDDING.
Mr. Price Glover and Miss Minnie
Swope-EowardsViiI Matters.

HOWARDSVILLE. April 2S.-(Speciai)
one of the prettiest marriages ever Wit
messed in old Buckingham was sOlemnized
Yesterday afternoon. The contracting par
ties were Mr.. Price Glover and Miss Min
ME Swope. Th- ceremony was perform
ed at the home of the bride, not far from
the court house, by the Rev. William
Spencer.
\ beautiful reception was rendered Mr.
and Mrs. Glover by the sister Of the
groom, Miss Willie Glover.
Mr.. Glover is one of the most prosper
Gus farmers in Buckingham. and is we'll
known and highly thought of through
out the county. The bride is a daughter
of Or. Swope, one of the popular physi-
clans i'm the county. She taught school
last session, and is a most estimable
young lady. Mr.. and Mrs. Glover will
reside at the old family residence, four or
FIVE miles from the courthouse. good
many Albemarle people went over to the
marriage.
Several members Of the United States
Geological Survey made q visit 10 this
section recently. This is Il periodical
thing and they came for the purpose
Of inspecting the cOnglomerate rock which
abounds in this section.
The strongest wind that has visited
this section for several years ragged all
day yesterday and a greater part of last
night The whitecaps Were everywhere
i'm the river, and no crossing could be
effected except in a small canoe. The
weather turned suddenly cold, and
last night had il not been for the wind
heavy frost would have been the result
As II is, the fruit and early vegetables
will be retarded a great deal.
Messrs. Hervey and Henry Lewis have
returned from business trip to Staun-
ton.
Mrs. NJ. Leman. who has been quite
sick. is now much better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
THE MArAYzAs BoNBARDMENT.
Spaniards Probably SurpriSed-Many
Snuufsh CnsunIfies Probable.

KEY WEST, FLA, April 2S-The bonn
bardment Of the forts Of Matanzas by the
United states cruiser New York, the
flagship Of Rear-Admiral Sampson; the
monitor Puritan. and the cruiser Cincin-
natl is eagerly discussed here, and every
incident of the affair is weighed and re-
weighed by army and navy officers and
the newspaper men.
The fact that the Spaniards opened fire
on our ships while the latter were making
a reconnaissance I'm force, and when the
vessels were nearly five miles out from
the batteries leads 10 the belief that the
enemy believed that all tina. was neces-
sary to induce the United States fleet TO
move farther away was for the batteries
to open fire on them. But If, from former
experience, they had reached this conclu-
sion. they found that forbearance had
reached the limit, and they must have
been intensely astonished when the New
York. being the farthost west. but the
nearest iu-shore, opened fire with her bat
teries with "a vengeance, and, steam
ing nearer shore. accompanied by her
consorts. made such excellent practice
with her guns that in IS minutes every
Spanish gun was silenced.
WORTH A YEARS PAY.
II would have been worth a years pay
TO any one 10 have seen the effects or
the last snOt nred-that from the Puri-
tan's Pinch pet. when mass OF stones,
earth. and abattis went 60 feet i'm the air,
falling in the rea- OF the spot where u
Spanish gun had been but few minutes
before. There must have been many cas-
ualties on the Spanish side, since the
rapid-hre guns were used on all the ships,
as well as those of larger calibre.
II seems 10 be the general opinion that
the Spaniards had nothing heavier than
S-lnch guns, and that they had very poor
gunners with any of their ordnance.
However just before the Spanish bate
ries were silenced. one gun on the west
side Of the hlrbOr seemed to be getting
the range o. the flagship, several shots
striking near the New York, and on both
sides OF her.
If the purpose OF the reconnaissance
aud the subsequent caunonade was 10 SCI
cure an available place for the landing
later OF United States troops. such pur-
pose has been well accomplished, for no
doubt exists thac the Spanish batteries
al Matanzas have been silenced for good,
or at least for "a longer time than will be
necessary 10 effect a landing.
CHIEF PRIZE COMMISSIONER.
KEY WEST FLA, April 2S.-J. B.
Patterson. an attorney of Key West, re-
Gently appointed by United States Dis
trict Judge Locke chief prize commits
sioner to adiudicate the cases of The
ships captured from the Spaniards has
resigned. He will represent the owners
of the cargoes and various ships In the
prize cases. Judge Phipps, of Key West,
has been appointed to succeed him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., April Is
eciaIJ-There was steady rain all
dav yesterday. q strong gale all last
nielt. with snow this morning, followed
by considerable hail, which is stiu fall
ing. ut 10 \. NJ
Mr. NJ. A. Smith is placing his ma
chinery for the new knitting-mil, and
viii soon be ready 10 start 10 work. The
work of building the warehouses and
warehouses; for the new tobacco market
has commenced The western part Of
the town has been much improved. New
streets have been laid off and put I'm
good condition. Many trees have been
planted and other changes have been
made.
There IS much war-talk here, but no
one wishes 10 go. The Scotland Neck
company is ready and willing 10 20 any
whore TO defend North Carolina, but no
further They say they had no thought
Of other service when they formed a
company here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
The Nichteroy To Arrive.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA April D
,srec,al)-The Newport News Shlp-Build-
ing and Dry-Dock Company has received
official notification from the Navy De-
partment at Washington that the dyna-
mite cruiser Nichtcroy recently pur-
~hased from the Brazilian Government
would leave Rio Janerc on Saturday for
the ship-yard to be converted into an
auxiliary cruiser. The Nichteroy was Tor
rnerlv the EI cid, of the Morgan Line, and
was built here. She is sister snip TO
the Dixie. Yosemite, and Yankee. one
condition Of the purchase Of the cruiser
was that she should be delivered to this
government. and when she arrives al
the ship-yards on or about May 18th she
viii be under convoy Of Brazilian ship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
NO WOMAN IS EXEMPT.

Regularityis n matter of Importance
in every woman's life. Much pain is,
however, endured in the belief that 1t
is necessary and not alarming, when
in truth IL is all wrong and indicates
arrangement that may cause serious
trouble.
Excessive monthly pain itself will
unsettle the nerves and make women
old before their time.
The foundation OF woman's health is
a perfectly normal and regular per-
Torrance OF natures function. The
statement we print from Miss GER
TRuDE SKIES, of Eldred, Pa, is echoed
in every city, town and hamlet in this
country. Read what she says:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I feel like n
new person since following your adj
vice, and think it is my duty TO let the
public know the good your remedies
have done me. My troubles were pain
full menstruation and leucorrhea. |
was nervous and had spells OF being
confused. Before using your remedies
/ never had any faith in patent medi-
cines. Inow wish TO say that | never
had anything do me 50 much good for
painful menstruation as Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; also would
say that your Sanatiye Wash has cured
me Of leucorrhna. / hope these few
words may help suffering women
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
euce in treating female Ills is unparal-
leled, for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia f. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
of the correspondence department OF
her great business, treating by letter
as many as hundred thousand ailing
women during single year.
All suffering women are invited TO
write freely to Mrs. Pinbham, at Lynn,
Mass, for advice about their health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-29
Acted Suspiciously.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April Is
(SpeciaIJ-A well-dressed man and two
acknowledgement ladies', all Foreigners
attempted ~ gain entrance 10 the ship
ward several days ago, and on being de-
MED the privilege took their departure.
Later in the afternoon the three were
seen endeavoring 10 force an entrance
through a gate in the fence near the
river front. Yesterday the same persons
were noticed in a small steam launch
inspecting the battleships kearsarse ara
Kentucky. and were warned away. IL is
the general belief that these people We're
Spanish agents.