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The Press., 1898-05-05
The Trees of Paris.

Paris is probably the only city in the world which has trees that bloom twice a year habitually. These are the horse chestnuts. There are 17, 900 of them planted in the squares and along the boulevards, and 26, 900 buttonwoods. The trees in Paris are numbered, just like the people. the cabs. the animals. the lampposts and the matches. These horse chestnuts have only been doing this trick for about five years, and only some of them have made a practice of it. These die, or apparently die, in the latter part of July. and all the leaves fall of. A month or SO afterward they all come out into flower again and little green leaves shoot forth continually un- til they are nipped by the first frost There is 8 reason for this, and the sci- entists worked over the matter for . long time to be able to explain it. Briefly and unscientiically the trees lose their leaves because they are At- tackled by little fungus which is blown upon them by the wind; then. being still full of sap, they start to put forth leaves all over again.
The Press., 1898-05-05
Number 5.
Th~ Game of hEancalm.


 The game of mancala may be said Co be the national game of Africa. It ts most closely associated with that oonti- nent. It is found among all the tribes and is an evidence of the essential unity that underlies all the African races. Among the Abyssinians it is played by all classes, from the king to the peasant. It is the favorite amusement of the negroes at Benin, on the west coast. 1t is we'll known among the natives of Bombay, in Java, in Ceylon, in the Maldive islands and in the Malay pen. insula. In Syria and Palestine cup marked stones used in this game are not infrequently found in old ruins. It ia played by the Druses with holes made in 8 plank of wood, and this is the com. mon form of the instrument in Jerusa- lem and throughout Syria, where it may be seen continually played in the cafes by the visitors. The children in Egypt, Nubia and Syria play it in holes exoa- vated in the ground. and when two travellers meet on the way they ire. quently rest and extemporize a board oi holes dug in the hard path and proceed to play with the pebbles they gather ou the spot.
 In Palestine and Egypt the shells used in the game are brought from the shores of the Red sea, while in Damas. GUS pebbles are employed which pill. grims collect in certain valley on the way home from Mecca. Games of haz- ard are prohibited by the Mohammedan religion, but mancala is considered 6 game of fate or skill and is therefore tolerated, and in all Likelihood it is diffused by the pilgrimages from Mecca , throughout the Mohammedan world to the utmost limits of Arab culture = Good Words
The Press., 1898-05-05

May 6, 1898.
 Caleb A. Bosworth of Westford has sold his farm near that village to Dr. F. A. Burnett of Ashford, and has bought the two adjoining lots in this village, east of L. w. Cranes residence on East Main street from the Granite Mill Co.,, and Messrs. Wm. Smith and s. Newton. Mir BoswOrth proposes to move here and build, and will engage in manufacturing boots, a business he has been engaged in at Westford.
 The Spiritualists dedicated their new meeting house at the Hollow, henceforth to be known as Spiritualist hall, last week Thursday. The attendance was very large, and the services deeply interesting. The dedication sermon was preached by Mrs. Middlebrook of Bridgeport, at 10. 90 a. m., and at 9 p. m. Moses Hull, a dis tinguished speaker and writer from Chi- cago, spoke from the text, For this cause God shall send them strong delu- sion that they should believe lie, that they all might be damned" At the close of the services an original dedication hymn was sung. In the evening, at 2. 30, Mrs. Byrnes of East Cambridge spoke. The SpirItualists have 8 very pretty hall, built at a cost of $2,70O. only s175 of which Is yet to pay. The dimensions of the building are 86x56 1t. It Is furnished with good settees, and will confoIt Itably seat fl om $50 to 400 persons. The build ing is neatly furnished and painted inside and out, the windows furnished with in- side blinds, and the walls made of 8 deli- cate pink. The edifice was lately raised higher from the ground than 1t was origi. n1lly built, which much improves its ap- paarance.
The Press., 1898-05-05
Lincoln.s Kindly Character.

MT. Grow related 8 story about Lin. coin which illustrated two phases of the martyr presidents character. MT. Grow, then speaker of the house, had gone to the president to ask the appoint ment of 8 friend as judge in one of the territories. The president made . note of the-request. A few days later, when MT. Grow called at the White House not about the judgeship, but upon another matter, MT. Lincoln at once began to apologize. "Mr. Speak. CT" said he, ''I meant to appoint your friend to that judgeship, but woman came in here with nine small children and one at the breast and pleaded the bread act and breaded me out of it."
 "While we were talking, however, MT. Lincoln said that he would still att tend to my matter and started to put down my friend name. He went to his hat, which was filled with papers, and after remarking that he had a queer way of doing things began fumbling until he found @ blank sheet. I told the presi- dent that if his hat should blow off 8 lot of state secrets would be scattered, but he only smiled, wrote down the name and said that be now knew where to find it when the time to consider tho matter came around. "- Washington Post.
The Press., 1898-05-05
Graceless.

A tiny girl of 2 or thereabout gave . dinner party the other day for which 12 covers were laid, and that number of small maidens sat down to dine. It was . real little girls dinner, and the little hostess herself presided, sitting at the head of the table. But she was anxious, in looking forward to it, to do every. thing as it should be done.
 Mamma, she asked, "shall we say gracef'
 "No," said mamma, Sit will be 6 very informal dinner, and think you need not do that.
 That meant one less ceremony to be gone through and was 8 relief, but the little lady was anxious to have all her small guests understand it. So as they were gathered about the table she ex. plained:
 Mamma says this is such an internal dinner that we need not have grace to- day. ."-New York Times.
The Press., 1898-05-05

MILLIONS GIVEN AwAY.%It Is certainly gratifying to the public to know of one concern in the land who are not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. The proprietors of Dr. Kings New Dis covery, for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have given away oyer ten million trial bottles of this great medicine; and have the satisfaction of knowing it has absolutely cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis. Hoarseness, and all diseases of the Thfoat, Chest and Lungs absolutely cured by it. Call on E. K. Taft, Druggist, and get . trial bottle free. Regular size 50c. and S1. Every bottle guaranteed, or price refunded. 8
The Press., 1898-05-05
A Precautionary Measure.

What are you doing now. doctor?'' asked the actress. r
 "I am taking snspshot photograph of you, madam" responded the dentist, "so that If any unpleasant consequences follow this operation and you sue me for damages for the loss of your beauty l can establish something in the nature of m alibi, as it were. l ann ready now, madam. to extract the tooth. "-Chicago Tribuna
The Press., 1898-05-05

WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen suf- feriDg from throat and lung difficulties to call at our store for a sample bottle of free of charge. We confidently recom- mend it as a cure for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Consumption, and all diseases of the throat and lungs. It will stop @ cough quicker than any other known rem edy. We believe 1t will cure you. In croup or whooping cough it is sure to give instant relief. Large sizes soc. and 25c. Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and w. r. Fuller, Somers. 3
The Press., 1898-05-05
IF T N E Summer Dress Goods,

Nearly fifty pieces fine 374 and soc. quality cut down to 25c the yard. It is an unusual opportunity thus early in the season. SILK AND WOOL DRESS GOODS, a dozen pieces, nearly as many patterns, quality that belongs at soc yard, 3s inches wide, 25c the yard. MELANGE. A substantial, fashionable fabric, 374c quality, 39 inches wide, now
 25c the yard. MOHAIR. Cotton and wool, several of the best colors, 38 inches wide, regular 5Oc quality, 25c the yard. MIXED SUITINGS. Several different patterns, 38 inches wide, regular 37tc. goods. 25c the yard. There will be some splen- did bargains at
 37 l-2c. and Soc. per yard.
 Can't enumerate them at this time of writing, but you may expect rare chances.
The Press., 1898-05-05
His Request,

"You have scarcely spoken to me al all this evening"" she said in tones oi reproach.
 "I-I beg your pardon, " her husband returned apologetically. ''I was just trying to think of something to say."
 ''Is there anything on your mind?''
 "Yes, to tell you the truth, there is. ' Cant help you in some way?''
 "You might, if could suggest il without your becoming angry"
 'Tell me about it. It is my duty tc ympathize with you, you know"
 "On my birthday anniversary you gave me fountain pen.''
 "Yes. And now you are going to say that it makes a horrid muss and that you don't want to write with it"
 "I'm not going to say anything O, the kind" he replied stoutly. "I'm go ing to write with that pen every day ot my life. But there is one little favol that would like to ask.'
 "What is it?''
 "Please make me a suit of overalls te 10 with it. "-Washington Star.
The Press., 1898-05-05
WELLINGTON.

c. P. Rider of this town and William Whiting. recently in the employ of Bris- COG < Benny, Leicester, Mass, have formed copartnership under the name of Rider Whiting, for the purpose of manufacturing machine caid clothing. Their mill is situated at the center of the town, within easy access of Holland and Willington depot. They design running 12 machines, when in full operation, of which are already built and at the mill, and the remaining five are in process of building.
The Press., 1898-05-05
A Fatal Admiration.

Nope said MT. Rockwell as he wiped his glasses, ''I'm afraid John s college education ain't goin to do him much good after all. r
 "Why, Silas. ' his anxious wife cried. "what makes you say that?''
 "He admitted in the store yesterday that there was still few things knew more about than him. ''-Cleyeland Leader
The Press., 1898-05-05
Faithful f0 Hia Word

Nell thought you said May s fiance was white haired octogenarian? His hair is jet black. | Belle-Ah, that's what he meant, then, when he said he would dye for her Record
The Press., 1898-05-05

An expert declares that eating beef segularly is bad for the temper.
The Press., 1898-05-05

BIRrHs.-At Mashapaug, April 24th, 1868, a son to Thomas Whitmore.
 MARRIAGEs.-At Mansfield, April 21st 1868, Sheldon D. Turner and Mrs. Drill A. South worth. both of Mansfield.
The Press., 1898-05-05

GREAT EXCITEMENT IN TowN over the remarkable cures by the grandest specific of the age, Bacon's Celery King, which acts as natural laxative, stimulates the digestive organs, regulates the liver and kidneys. and is nature's great healer and health remover. If you have Kidney, Liver and Blood Disorder do not delay but call at our store for a free trial package. E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs W. P. Fuller, Somers. Large sizes soc. and 25c. 2 Cuba or something else has killed tn C Klondike fever. It was predicted last winter that the trans-continentalr railroads would carry 150, ,OO0 men Alaskaward this year. Since January 1 the nun Der has been only 26, ,OOO, and not over 30, 900 are expected for the rest of the season.
The Press., 1898-05-05

Armour was compelled to establish a large packing house in South America, ,on account of the scarcity of American cat tie. Are farmers, even in New England, taking such advantage as they might of their opportunities.
 Several congressman are reported anx- ious to enter the military service, but the names mentioned are not those of the men who have shrieked so loud on the floor of then ouse.
 It costs the government $1O,OO0 day for the four American liners, and at the end of their usefulness for the government the latter agrees to return them in per. feet condition.
The Press., 1898-05-05
MILLINERY
 Fine Millinery

For this Sale
 Here is something that ev- cry woman will be sure to more than appreciate. We are going to fill an entire counter with specially trimmed hats for women, made of newest shapes and prettiest trim mings, and the price of any hat on that counter will be
 $2:38 OR 3.98!
 Every hat will be worth $4 or $s, according to early sea- son prices. This is an oppor- turity that must be seized quickly.
 We will offer. also, fancy toques. trim med very prettily, at 9Sc each: Sold before at $1.25.
 Fancy toques in blacks and colors, pret- tily trimmed-worth $2.50-at
 $1. .69 each! Black, navy, brown and moss green trimmed turbans, made of straw braids, trimmed with netting, quills. etc. very handsome and stylish-worth $3-at
 $2.25 each!
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Springfield, May 1893.
The Press., 1898-05-05
THIRTY YEARS AGO.

(Items Of local interest taken from the columns Of The Press, thirty years ago.l
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-13

mounted. without reference to any ex-
ist!nS emergency. although 1t has bean
made all the mor:, imperative by the
Spsr;ish crisis.
This Spanish minister, Senor Pofo, re-
ceVed dispatch eo-day from Captain
Sec:STal BlaEco, Stating that the c:m-
dition cf the Cuban reconcentrados was
greatly improved. Ge,n:ral Blanco stated
also that he had prepared full data on
vhis subject To baI forwarded to Wash
!ngton.
Senor H;lo has not yet op2,raad business
negotiations with the State Depart
ment, except In the formalities OF pre-
senti:S his Credentials. He is first at
attending to tina social duties tScumbert
on n:'w minister, and after calling
on the President to-day he spe.at the
rest OF the day calling on, ambassadors
and ministers.
The bureau of Construction of the
Navy Department finds itsslf excep-
tionally well prepared for amy emerg-
ency work that 1t naUl be calJA5, upon
10 perform irI connection with the aux
iliary cruisers
1t is said that less than an hcmr's
work wamld be required in the bureau
Office here to complete all The lrilans for
the transformation OF two Of the best
ships on the Atlantic into auxiliary
c.ulSe.S. INa detailed iHl0rl1 of .recCI-
stnCttlon could b,, accomplished with
like dispatch at the League Island navy
yard.
The 'SacrchalUi or The Navy has di-
rectcd that recruiting station be open
sd in Washington Immediately, TN, spe-
cial purpose being to secure ordinary
sea mSl:I an1 machnists.
The Naval Inspection Board has gona
to Norf5ik to examine the Machias. lust
rctuiraed from the Asistic station by
way of Sucz.
This Fern laden with supplies f5r u:,a
SUFFERING Cubans, arrived at NIatanzas.
Cuba. from Key West to-day. Capta!r,
Cowles merely reported his arrival 10
the Navy Department, without making
any mention of the condition of affairs
ut Mat1nz3,s. After dscharginE the
sidm;s There, Captain Cow,es will pro
ceed with his vessel to, Sagua and leave
the rcmain'der.
civil Engineer a. J. Menocal has beer,
detacned from th2i League Island navy
yard and ordered to Key West. This is
I|Sal''tad ms significant, and as iudfoat-
l:'S fmrpose o." u,:a pare of the Navy
department. TO make immediate and
considerable improvements at the naval
station in lioyr West
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-13

each of we3 and dry gun cotton, or
Ia pou:ads in all. This amount wcruld
nave been ample to blow the entire
forward part of the Maine clear ,Aver
10 starboard, as undoubtedly was done
lra the judgment OF tlhe corrcspon-
dent the United States court of In
curry Is fully aware of the views which
the Spanish court will promulgate, sral
mas also made u careful investigation
on the same line, so aus TO be able either
TO refute or Confirm the Spanish state
mcntS.
~ story Is current here. but Is not
confirmed. that Captain Sampson has
neen advised frAm Washington that
PRESIDENT Mckinley Is ready at aIay
time To receive the courts report, and
that Captain Sampson replied by
ionS cipher telegram to the Secretary
of the Navy.
Captiin Sampson Is mot looking we'll
and u good deal Of anxiety is felt lest
ne is seriously Ill. The C,Nctor on the
Montgomery, however, thinks such
lears are grounCllcss, while others, who
should know, da not entertahm them.
e careful watch is kept on board
and about the cruiser Montgomery;
put the officers of that vessel say that
no such nervous vigilance Is shown
as Is displayed by the Vizcaya and the
4h1niratVia Oqucndo, both of which are
mIDred near by. The Spanish ships
2'a night constantly have patrol boats
Hut, which frequently stop hnrbor boats
coming within the lines of the pickets.
Senor Sasasta. tn. Spanish Premier,
has wrt!g'2I u letter TO an Intimate
friend, which was read Mt Il meeting Of
Conservatives here last Thursday. In
THIS letter the Premier Says that the
disarming of thc volunteers hud been
determined ur.n, but that the publica-
ton of the intcGtion 10 dlsarm was
orrmrgrmre.
The news ',f the rccrude sccnca s the
rzN'lution IN the Philippines was r.-
c"Ned here with grC,G,, disgust by the
Spanish TcS!d t.i!s end with correspond
ing satisfaction by the h.surgent sym
rath.zcrs.
Thl general government is using
strong efforts to i:iuce the 'Conserva-
tive Cuba-rs to take part IN the com
ing eleoNCr.s, rs ii is feared thai: the
impr5sstn will set abr1,:,l that the
Conservatives prefer independence or
the 2nneNtaitoa of the island to the
United states t. au,icL,pmy
MISS Clara lSartC,.is pres snce is anX-
ionSly awaited ut Colon, Matann.,,
ni-WiEce. wh.re hundi,Erls are sazcv-
.:E.
y runr-a is in circulation that thu
torccs of Gd:iaral Gomez have made a
rad i'll the Matann:s prov.nc:, This
rumor however. is G.t,. verified ana
pr tnnhlc arises from the fact vha:. u,
commission from G':meral Gomez ~ the
.Nher ;nsurgent leadsTs passed through
Bemna, MatnEZ2S province recently
The smtcra)mists have named two
cnlorsd university Students for pests in
tifS g'c'-ral E',stoflicc at Havana The
proper committees have been appointcd
IN Matanzas subject to the appr-val of
Mss Clara Barton. to receive AND dis
Ilnute tha supplies brought by this
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-13
STILL ANOTHER R|CMOND.
A New C0nd|dQ|e Tor Commissioner
Of LQbOL.
W. G. PEITIS, OF NORFOLK, FILES PAPERS
Judge Kendall Conrexs with the Cow
crnor Concerning tho Oyotor Yn.
dustry- -FOregono Co Ii cIusion That
tho Democratic Lengue for Good
Government VIII ne Bentcn.
Especial Dispatch to The vlrgbnlan.)
Richmond, Va March 12 1893

Especial Dispatch to The Vlrgbniano
Richmond, Va, March IL, 1898.
Judge G.lmor S. Kendall, of Ncg'uh-
amptcm. called on Governor Tyler to-
day ana had a long talk with him con-
corning the oyster Industry, and es-
pac!ally the State Board OF Fisheries.
Il is probable the Governor will be able
TO visit Tidcwatcr the latter part OF
NEXT week
There is new candidate nar Labor
Commissioner in the person c6 MIR.
VIM. G. Pcttis, OF Norfolk. His papers
were received to-day. Governor Tyler
will probably make the appointment
next week. He Will bagin the cc,7sid-
Grafton OF the applicathAns ,2rpd their
endorsements on Monday.
a big crowd will go from Richmond
on the 2ith instant TO witness the
launching OF the Kentucky. and Kear-
sarGe. The Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way Will run n special train and more
than one, IL necessary.
1t Is quite evident NOW that the
Democratic League for Gc,bd Govern
mcnt will be defeated In tlba nomina-
tion of candidates for the Council
Tuesday. Two years ago the league
was formed and captured n majArty
of the CouncNmen. During the pres
| ,i2t campaign the Democratic clubs
| have made war on the leuguers. The
| league will prcIbably secure less than a
! third Of the Counc.lmcn. 1t is esti-
| mated that there Will be Il, 900 votes
| polled. the largest number ever cast
h:' Il primary In this city
The City Democratic COMMITTEES, will
meet AIT 10 O'Clock Tuesday night to re-
| ccive rhe returns. The first rt.es will be
| gin to cCme in about II o'clock. bur the
i, a1tN N,k,- \
haps twenty-four hours. Az the primary
! election two years ago, the committee
was In session about Ish!rty-sl2l hours.
Theirs will be more than q Thousand
votes polled In twc prich:cts, and with
about 40 nam:s on the ticket 1t will be
80 easy task to ascertain che results
Mr. ard Mrs. John +. Gross, of Hem
rico, who have NIT been living happily
together. decided to-day bci separate
Terms were agrsed upon, ai.d the war
rant the wife swore out charging her
husband with beating her was dismiss
ed. Mrs. Gross rec:ives some mor..y
from her husband, and will return, to
tHF parents I'm Pcn-.sy,vanaI The
otmple were married last December.
SONS time during last night thieves
broke int1 the postcfTice at Ashland
blew opeGr .he safs. and Stole 5000 in
stamps and SO in currency. This is the
second time Ghe office has 'bcsn robbed
Tho members of the Richmond base
pail t!am will arrive during the week.
END Manager Wells will taxi. them next
| sunday to Charlotte, n. c., where ten,
| days VIII be speC.ia b.. practice Mr..
| W':tlls thinks he has G,.fitan torther
"a nerC.ant wnEinS team
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-13
AN EARLY MORNING FIRE.
Junk shop of Mr.. Cashtn DESTROYED
This MOrninr

'"Nh "hop OF Mr.. CaSh.n Destroyed
This Morntng
.Nhlut 2:l5 o'clock this morning fire
was discovered in the junk shop of AIr.
IaShin. situated at the foot of Camp-
ncl wharf. An alarm was turned in
from box "A, at the c-rner of Water
and Commerce streets
me work OF the nr6mcn was do
!ayed 10 considerable degree. The
Dur3:ng bund!ng was surrounded nv
larger ones and the only position from
which th. flames could be fought was
in-nn the water front. and the wharf
ehere IS very narrow, making it i'm
possible to get the apparatus IN a post
;tDn where its work w'ruld have bee,.,
more successful.
However, the fire L,mdies labored
earnestly und well, alal within n few
minutes after the first stream had been
turned on the burning mass the flames
were goo;en under complete ca,trol and
fin ally subdued.
The warehouses surrounding tho
caSh.n building were stored with nao-
nuts and had the flames reached those
1t is pnHbabie that the rcsula would
nave been much more DISASTROUS but
ior the good work of Chief Ryan a,nrl
MS men, The loss is rsughly astimat-
ed 81: between $4,000 and $4,000, al
though ITO conservative idea could be
S'Ntttn M TO the time of going to press
The building was filed with old rigs
ana junk of almost every kind n,7rl
variety, and The smoke was so dense
mat 1t was almc6t impossible to get
near thc fire.
ON an open wharf surrounding the
lirc were stored several barrels OF
lime and the Fire Department did cx-
cellott work in protecting this from
the f,2ncs. After fighting FIR about I,
half hour the flames were gotten under
control. The work CT the Fire Depart
incnt was h'ieed mast commendable.
The building is a total loss, as is
also the stock which is contained. II
was impossible ia get the exact amount :
OF damage. but a conservative estinate
would put 1t at about the figures
named above. 1t is said shat Mr..
Cashc' had a very fine dog, which
was k.'cked up in the building. and for
4 while the poor craature's cries could
be heard by the crowd of spect u:ors,
unta ifDallE the animal was uNnsum-
ed by the flames
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-13
a NETWORK OF s1INEs.
cnpt. Gronmeycr, OF the steamer
Fnsfiiin, Saw Spnniards Planting

'Ntwpnit News. Va, March 12.-Ac-
cordsHg to Captain Grccmeyer, Of the
Steamship Castillo, from New Orleans
10 hamburg, which Is row coaing here,
there IS 4. net work CT mn:s In Havana a
harbor. Three years ago, he saws. his
vessel was t.tbout 10 steam ntI the har-
Dor, when he was signalled not tc en-
"sr. y pilot boarded thy ship ard ex
plained that engiEtasTs were planting
mines and that It would b:, necessary
for him 10 wait several hours before
proceeding i-to II:wt.
Captain Gronmeyer was them master
OF tbs steamer Albamc. He was al. one
Iime in tls2, German navy.