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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-07
Number l..
HIDDEN GOLD IN PARIS.
Many Fanatics Spend Their Lives Huntin
For Hurled Treasure

Many Fanatics Spend Their Lives Hunting
For buried Treasure.
Some Parisians are actually kept from
wandering by conviction that there is
hidden treasure behind the walls or be-
meath the flooring or in the chimney
nook or under the roof, says Chambers
journal.
You are told that during the number
less sieges to which Paris has been sub
jected and the internal revolutions it
has undergone there exists not cellar
or garret but has become the recepta-
Gle of some part Of the immense riches
accumulated in religious houses and old
families. There is, perhaps, nothing ir-
rational in the supposition that in the
good old times when converts were
made the repositories not only of the
secrets of the aristocracy, bnt of the
family jewels likewise, instances must
have occurred wherein these deposits
were buried and remain undiscovered,
together with the treasures of the con.
fraternity. But human folly has Of late
years exalted this rational possibility
into dazzling certainty. Every means is
now resorted to and more gold and pre-.
cious time expended than the most val.
liable treasure could repay in order to
seize the secret which still resists dis
Covery. while you of the matter of
fact, plodding Anglo Saxon race are
toiling and broiling in Australia and
California, searching for gold, we gold
seekers of Paris find it here beneath our
feet in the old quarters of the city round
Notre Dame and the Hotel de Vile,
where gold is teeming in greater plenty
than amid the rock powders of Califor-
MIA or beneath the soil of Ballarat, "
said Ducasse, the great treasure seeker.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-07

w. M. Crawford has associated Cyrus
Banford with himself in the hardware,
door, sash and blind business. The new
firm will be called Crawford & Banford. .
Twice within a week has the ground
been covered with SHOW. A fall Satur.
day night went off with the next days.
sun, but another on Tuesday tarrie swith
US three days, or more.
The elect ion on Monday passed off in
Stafford with much less disturbance and
rowdy ism than usual. Both parties ex-
erted themselves to the utmost, though
owing to the dull times which have sent
many mill operatives out of the town
lighter vote than usual was polled. The
republicans made gain from last year
when the town gave fifty two majority for
the democratic state ticket. Hon. E. Il.
Hyde for lieutenant governor runs two
votes behind his ticket, having been cut
by many democrats and voted for by
several republ leans. The opposition to
him in this town chiefly grew out of the
contested road case last fall, and was in
that respect unjust, as Mr.. Hyde in CON
Quoting the case for the town only dis
charged the duties of town agent as he
was elected to do, and which vote OF
the town instructed him to do. The vote
in Stafford was as follows:
Governor-Jewell, r., 389; English, d.
sss.
Lieut.. Governor -Wayland, S84; Hyde,
d., SS6.
Probate Judge-F. L. Batchelder, r.,
391 Moore, d., 387.
Senator G. Underwood, r., 389 VIM.
Holman, d, 1856.
Representatives W. Andrews, r.,
385; D. E. Wilton, r, 1886 R. S. Beebe,
d., S89; D. K. Avery, d., 38s.
The state democratic ticket was elected
by about 100 majority. The Legislature
is republican
q. Underwood. republican, of Tolland
was elected senator by vote of 1106.
VIM. Holman of Tolland received 1000.
The vote in Union stood "a for Jewell
an SO for English. The balance of the
ticket stood republican "a, democratic 86
For judge of probate Batchelder had 90
votes and Moore 81 For representatives
Chauncey Paul, republican, had "a votes
VIM. M. Corbin, republican, 95, and
Thomas Moore and Andrew j. Wales, SO
each.
The following representatives were
elected in the surrounding towns: Coven.
try, Henry E. Fl. Gilbert, r., II. Perkins
Topliff, r.; Mansfield, William G. Young,
r., o. s. Vinton, r.; Wilmington, Solyman
Taylor, r., Lucius A. Hunt, r.; Tolland,
J. Webster, d, s. Newcomb, d.; Filing
ton, Robert Patten, r.; Somers, E. Ham.
ilton, d., Calvin 1. Thompson, d.; Ash.
ford, Chester Loomis, d., Leander Wal.
bridge, d.; Eastford, y. A, Latham, r.
MARRIED. AT South Coventry, April s.
1868, by Rev. NJ. Jennings, Hon. Marcus
Lille and Ruth M. Kingsbury of Coventry
At South Coventry, April End, 1868, at
the residence of the BRIDES father, by the
Rev. s. S. Cummings, Geo. M. Robinson,
and Ellen j. Parker, both of Coventry
At Palmer, April 2nd, by Rev. E. M.
Haynes, Charles T. Duncan of Stafford
Springs, and Mary N. Clark of Palmer
BIRTHs.-In Stafford Springs, April 9th
1868, a daughter to Ephraim Howard
same day a son to o. Fl. Potter.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-07
Sheep Ticks.

Every one who has sheep knows the
tick, the worst pest of this animal, that
does serious harm to the young lambs
without suspicion of the cause to the
shepherd. This reddish brown creature
is wingless fly and very greedy blood
sucker. A dozen of them on a lamb will
quickly suck the little one dry. It is to
be looked after at the time of shearing,
when these insects go for shelter to the
lambs. 1t is found mostly where the
animal cannot reach it-on it's head,
buried in the skin, sucking the blood.
Its skin is tough, and it is not easily
crushed with less than blow of ham.
mer. In small flocks it is not much of q
Job to go through, with a pair of
small scissors to cut the ticks in two,
but where the flock is over a score it
will be necessary to dip the lambs.
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he won the Day.

DR.. John Baohmaa, beloved minis
ter in Charleston not much over 30
years ago. was fond of music. More
over, he had an excellent means of man
aging church choir, one which other
clergymen might use with good effect.
In his early student life the singing
was very bad in the old church of which
he was member. He set to work with
the zeal of youth and the enthusiasm
belonging to his own character to re-
form this undesirable state of things,
and having mustered large class pro-
cured singing master to lead it.
The congregation soon began to take
delight in the result, and Bachman
watched his class with great satisfac-
ton, not at all alloyed by the discovery
that his own voice proved neither true
nor sweet, though it was a most agree
able one in speaking.
But his choir was not flawless. Its
members fell out, and one Sunday when
the pastor gave out the hymn an omi
nous silence reigned. John Bachman
waited moment in deep anxiety.
Then, with his ever present and self
forgetful desire to help, he rose in his
seat and begantto raise the tune
That was enough. T.-e singers smiled
and chimed in by one consent as Justify
as if they had no greater desire than to
drown his willing but discordant voice.
He smiled also and gave them the floor,
and never did he cease to enjoy the sit
uation.
"My class was afraid of my bad sing
ing" he would say to his grandchil-
dren, humorous look stealing into his
eyes. $50 / won the day. Youths
Companion.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-07

WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen suf
I. ring from throat and lung difficulties to
call at our store for a sample bottle of
Otto's Cure, which we are distributing
free of charge. We confidently recon-
mend 1t as a cure for Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Consumption, and all diseases
of the throat and lungs. 1t will stop a
"ough quicker than any other known rem
rdy. We believe 1t will cure you. In
Group or whooping cough 1t is sure to give
instant relief. Large sizes SOC. and 25c.
Sold by E. Z. Taft, Stafford Springs, and
w. T. Fuller, Somers. 2
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-07

AN ENTERPRIsING DRUGGIsT. = There
are few men more wide awake and enter
prising than E. K. Taft, who spares no
pains to secure the best of everything In
his line for his many customers. They
now have the valuable agency for DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. This is the wonder
full remedy that is producing such furor
all over the country by it's many startling
cures. 1t absolutely cures Asthma. Bron-
chitis, Hoarseness, and all affections Of
the Throat, Chest and Lungs. Call at
above drug store and get trial bottle
free of a regular size fol so cents and 81.
Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
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HOW TO FIND Our.

Fill a bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four hours !;
sediment OF settling indicates an un-
healthy condition of the kidneys. When
urine stains linen it is evidence of kidney
trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate,
or pain in the back, is also convincing
proof that the kidneys and bladder are
out of order
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed, that DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great idney remedy, fulfils
every wish relieving pain in the back
kidneys, liver. bladder and every part of
the urinary passages. 1t corrects inabil-
ity to hold urine and scalding pain in
passing it, or bad effects following use OF
liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity of being compelled
to get up many times during the night to
urinate. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases. II you
need medicine you should have the best.
Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and
one dollar. You may have a sample bot
tie and pamphlet both sent free by mail,
upon receipt of three two-cent stamps
to cover cost OF postage on the bottle.
Mention The Press and send your address
to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghampton, n.
\. The proprietors of this paper guar
antee the genuineness of this offer.
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II viii arrest loss of flesh and
restore to a normal condition tn,
infant, the child and the adult. l,
will enrich the blood of the anemic
will stop the cough, heal the irrita-
ton of the throat and 1ungs, and
cure incipient consumption. We
make this statement because the
experience of twenty-five years has
proven 1t IN tens of thousands oi
cases. Be sure Jon get ScoTT'S EmuisiOH.
soc. and 9I.oo. all druggists.
SCOTT BOVINE. chsmisss. New Yesk.
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SHE'S VERY DEAR.

She's very deari So fair, so sweet, so trueI
Lips red as wine eyes of the deep, deep blue
And full of love and dreams.
Her rich hair golden CLEANS
She like an angel seems. She's very deari
She's very dear! She's childlike, yet mature.
Hers is affection that will e'er endure
Tender, full of the grace
Born of gentle race;
An honest trustful face. She's very deari
,Fhe's very dearl Her smiles the little ray
Of sunlight that illuminates my day.
It is all true but hear:
She spends, or very near,
Ten thousand every yearl She'svery deari
James Courtney Challiss in New York Sun.
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"You certainly look better You mus
have followed my advice and had ,
change
Yes, doctor: so have .
Where did yop go!
II went TO another physician 2
Boston Courier
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-07
What is
SCOTS
muISion? /?

It Is a strengthening food anG
tonic, remarkable In its flesh-form
ing properties. It contains Cod
Liver OIL emulsificd or partially
digested, combined with the well
known and highly prized Hypo,
phosphites of Lime and Soda, Sc
that their potency is materially
soeneaeed.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-07

In Sweden there is a telephone for
every 115 persons, a larger number per-
ctpita than in any other country in the
world. Perhaps the price has something
to do with the popularity of the telephone
+ho,a
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From Babv in the HIGH CHAIR.

to Grandma in the Rocker, Grain-O is good for
the whole family. 1t is the long-desired substi-
tute for cofFee. Never upsets the nerves or if-
Jures the digestion. Made from pure grains tits
food in itself. Has the taste and appearance
OF the best coffee at n tine price. 1t is genuine
and scientific article and is come tostay 1t
makes for health and strength. Askyour grocer
for Grain-O.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-07

days, when he came down and stopped
in the hall to put on his overcoat.
"You won't be very late, will you,
Benz" she said as he came into the
, room drawing on his gloves
"Why, can't say, my dear. Liable
to be rather late, isn't it, Gib?"
eyes, sure to be late. Never saw
anything like board meeting to hang
on. -
"Mr. Gibson, you must come again
when you can spend the evening with
us. We've lived in the same neighbor-
hood SO long feel as though we ought
to be old friends said Mrs. Sigsby.
81 will I'll be glad to, - returned
Gibson heartily.
Mrs. Sigsby brought little tray con-
tanning matches, and the two men lit
cigars and went out.
When they were on the sidewalk,
Sigsby burst out laughing and said:
Glib that was smooth, y
"Dead smooth, - assented Gibson.
Sharper n racks, amt we?"
"Sharp That's what call diploma
cy."
President ought to know about u.s.
Blessed if don t think he'd appoint us
right off. ="
"That board meeting was a great
play, old man, chuckled Sigsby.
"Takes brains to do thing like that,
doesn' t it?'' returned Gibson.
81 tell you you got to be smarter n
chain lightning to fool woman, said
Sigsby.
Eyes, that was about the most bril-
liant thing l ever bad a hand in. Two
big, husky liars like us fooling one lit
tie innocent, inexperienced woman was
certainly a great achievement. I'm
proud of it p"
They smoked and walked in silence a
few yards when Sigsby burst out:
Hang you, Glib, you needn't make a
man feel smaller'n two spotl My
wife's good as gold, but she's slower
than He seemed to have difficulty
in finding a word that expressed the de-
gree of slowness, so he said, fSt. Louis =
"You know your own business, old
man, but don't ever ask me to take a
hand at that game again. If | had a
thing like that"-Gibson jerked his
thumb over his shoulder" smuggling
up under my vest, you wouldn't catch
me chasing any butterhies-not on your
life!''
They had reached the corner, and
Sigsby signaled passing car.
Better come along, he said, with
his hand on the rail.
'No, thanks. Good nightI''
"Good night, old man''
"Oh, Ben. I'm so glad!'' said Mrs.
Sigsby, sitting up in bed and putting
her arms around Mr.. SiRsby neck as
he came in at II p. m. and stopped to
kiss her.
There was thrill in her voice that
told how glad she was.
sit WASH t very long board meeting,
was it?''
"No. ! got away as soon as l could
wanted to get home before you went
to sleep"
Darling Mrs Sigsby's voice
broke. and she laid her little blond heaC
on the broad breast of her husband and
sobbed.
She said it was because-she was SC
glad-that he came home-early. Chi.
cago Record.
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Volume Al.
C.
G BLAKEsLEE, F. BURRITT, Manager
THE STAFFORD SPRINGS
ELECTRIC LIGHT & GAS COMPANY,
Office, . Main Street.

oH11c@, . S6pee6
of compan; in Hurley
lighting
regarding
ID. f. BURRITT, Gent Manager
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Main-st., Stafford Springs, Conn.

YOU LOSE MONEY If you
purchase a Carriage, Concord.
Business Wagon, SURREY or light
vehicle of any description before
you examine my stock. There
is no one who carries as large a
stock that will give as low prices.
The work is made to my order,
and, whether you wish a low or
high priced job. yOu will find it
as represented. have a better
assortment than ever, and at
lower prices. Particular atten-
tiOn given to REPAIRING. also
HORSE : SEOEING
by experienced wOrkmen.
John G. Wightnan,
STAFFORD HOLLOW.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-07
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
April 10, 1868.

Items of local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
STARTED MUCH COMMENT.
Removing Gun Carriages From the
Navy Yard to Sheridan'n Point.

Removing Gun Carriages From the
Navy Yard to Sheridan's Point.
When heavy express wagons were seen
starting from. the ravy yard this morning
before daybreak residents of the southeast
section Of the city looked upon the move
msnt as the forerunner of active military
operations. In ordinary times such move
ments would have attracted no attention,
but happening at this time some sensational
gossip followed. 1t was declared to a Star
reporter that there was nothing at all sig
nificant in the early morning movements.
Gun carriages, 1t was explained. were being
taken down to Sheridan's Point, on the
Virginia shore of the Potomac, opposite
Fort Washington. The guns at the point.
it was further stated, will be mounted dur
ing the next few days.
The shops at the navy yard are all in op-
GRAFTON, but reports that the men had been
ordered to work overtime in the gun fac
tory were Ell. phatically denied this morning
by Commander E. c. Pendleton. superin-
teLdent. Speaking to a Star reporter, COM
mander Pendleton said that some overtime
work was done in the gun carriage fac
tory some time ago. but denied that extra
time had been made since the disaster in
Havana bay.
And" he added mo extra-time work is
contemplated SO far as L know"
The work in the yard, he said is pretty
well up to date. What are known as the
ed. He had seen a number of newspaper
stories printed about the work in the yard,
he said, and most of them We're fabrica-
tions. He added that he had seen Mr..
Cramp, the shipbuilder, yesterday. and that
gentleman had denounced untrue an al
legged interview in which he was quoted as
expressing the belief that torpedo from
the outside had caused the disaster to the
Maine.
In the gupshop II was learned that guns
for the new battle ships Kentucky and
Kearsarge, respectively, are about COM
pleted. There are four 13-inch and four
1O-inch guns for each ship. For the Chica-
20 there are fourteen 5-inch guns. The g.
irch guns intended for the Chicago have
been assigned to another ship. 1t was
stated that there are four 10-inch and six
6-inch guns held in reserve.
Commander Pendleton. speaking of the
Kentucky and Kearsarge, said the contract
called for them to be finished next January,
but he thought it would be late July
before they are really finished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
PATRIOTIC MASS MEETING.
Birthdny Celebration nj
Ninth Street Christian Church.

Inc good citizenship committee OF tie
District OF Columbia Christian End,aNor
mon has prepared the following rros,a.n
Tor patriotic mass meeting To celebrate
"ashinPton's birthday ~ the Niuth Sti,-ct
christian Church. 9Th and ID streets no.-th-
east, beginning at 1o:I5 tomorrow nl.r. ine:
flfteen-minu;e scrG service. invoca don.
Rev. A. +. Andersen: greeting song. Ninth
street Christian {. r. Society. Mel,on,.
words Pastor f.. b. Bagby: response. Pies
ident Leet OF the c. r. Union: song. mai,
quartet. Fifth Cngregational & l. So
ciety; song, Metropolitan Presbyterian L.
T. Society: responsive reading. Rev Geo
y. Luccock. DID: song. Mt. Zicn Baptist
4 r. society; song. Keller Memorial { r.
society; prayer. Rev. \. Recch: song East
ern Presbyterian &. F.. Society. song Mary
laEu Avenue Bsrtist 4. r.. Society; addi rss
Rev. Il. h. Tyler. ID ID. OF New York: song
Grace Baptist &. r.. Society; Good Might"
song, and benediction ny Rev. &. al. Butler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
Posed as a Detective.

A man arrested in New York Saturday
morning as q suspect gave his name as j.
]. Morgan, and said he was a member Of
the detective bureau in this city. He told
Policeman Hickey that he had an engage
ment to meet Detective Price of the New
York force. The prisoner established his
identity to the satisfaction OF the police
and was discharged. There is no such per-
son rs J. J. Morgan connected with the
local detective bureau. 1t Is thought by
the detectives in this city that the man ar
rested In New York may be . private de-
stective who gave . fictitious name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
Natural Stone
Water Filters.

Pure water is essential to good
health. If YOU wish to be healthy
filter the water you drink.
These celebrated Natural Stone
Water Filters and Coolers combined
have been fully tested and their
merits established as possessing
every practical adaptation for family
rsc. rendering the most impure and
foul rain, river or hydrant water
free from all organic matter, gases,
taste or smell.
1t is the best Filter on the market.
1t purifies as well as filters the
water.
S2.05 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
A Remedy for Wrinkled Clothing.

Wonderful from its simplicity No har-to-nlanaee
helps description. The Belnar Skirt Holder simple
does ITS work thoroughly the shape and
and the Trousers becoming "bapgy"
the knee 1t distributes the weight of Womens preserves
that graceful hang the dressaker originally gave and also holds
the waist shape Six eight Benar Holders hung on one
closet rod vastly increasing your space Come see its
teal demonstration which occurring daily 5t floor Bel
mar Holders each. Set OF six for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
Ten Dollars.

They are unsurpassed and unsur-
passable. We selected the stock and
had them made to Our order and &C
cording to our own ideas, and in
placing this popular priced carriage
before the public we are satisfied
that we offer the very best Carriage
possible to obtain at the price. Four
special designs are represented.
No. Roll Body Carriage upholstered In cordu
roy. pongee satin purasoi. lined with green
patent brake. best running gear, steel Coco
wooden heels Observation-Disclosures. plO.OO
No 2-Hslf-ron Body Carriages Of selected stock
closely woven. Of a design Of peculiar beauty
upholstered In corduroy. best running gear rein
forced back and front. patent brake. steel or
wooden wheels. pongee or satin parasol Crooo
lined with green An extraordinary value ViO.OO
Nos ~ Are practically the same as and 2
with the exception of the bodies. which very
stylish and fancy In deslgn-eiegant In SIoOo
ali their appoint nenI Observation-Disclosures. piO.oO
Fourth floor.
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W. & l.. Special Trav Trunk.

For those travelling this Trunk is Indispensable
Your fin" garments kept in perfect CONDITION
free from b-ing wrinkied. mussci otherwise
sailed from being jostlcd about, and are ready fol
required
4o-inch, $3.50: 42-inch. SI4.5o.
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Proceedings for Divorce.

Jennie Shanks today, through Attorney
Lemuel Fugitt instituted proceedings for
divorce against George H. Shanks The
couple were married in 1874 IL is stated
and the wife alleges desertion on the part
of her husband, extending through tfieen
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21
Baby
Carriages.

We are showing more than one
hundred distinct STYLES OF Baby Car
riages. comprising the very latest
shapes and designs, among which
are novelties and STYLES exclusively
ours. All the 1893 Improvements
are represented.
Special attention is called to our
stock OF Carriages at
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Worden's Photograph Top
The 4 attest Craze

Combination OF top spinning and
musical instrument. Its information
similar to the photograph. Produc-
tive of entertainment for young and
old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-21

Never let a cold run II forms the base for
many dangerous maladies. all OF which can t.e
arerted by the prompt Of Jayne's Expe-iorant
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Travelling Equipments.

For those about travel Observation-Disclosures
be this abroadwc have everything they need
fort and Newest styles latest improvements hansome
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We naugurate this with idea in doing the Trunk
We had all spe
enabled introduce
We request inspection stock
which is complete III the detail
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BORN.

WADE. On Sunday. February -. lsss To Mr.
aud Mrs. L. A. Wade. a SOU