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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-03-18

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-03-18

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The Press., 1898-02-17
Mythical Cremfnrea.

Now that the cold light of science has thrown its ray upon the most re- mote parts of our globe, there is DO longer room for legendary creatures-. save the sea serpent-and we are told that the mermaid is nothing more than . duRong. a unicorn either a rhinoceros or a Tibetan antelope, while the cock Atrica. the phoenix and the roo appear to be pure imaginationa
 But in the Elizabethan age-an age when the dodo had but recently been discovered - these. and many other mythical creatures were, if not, living. at all events actual realities to the ordi- nary public, and as such were referred to in the works of the great dramatist and other contemporary writers. We meet, for instance, in the "Winter's . Tale'' the line, Make me not sighted like the basalisk," and in "The Tenn pest. ''Now I will believe that there are unioornA But not only was more or less of credulity given to the exist ence of these and such like fabulous monsters, but a web of mystic lore en- circled the most common and best known of beasts, birds and fishes. Who. for instance, is forgetful of the popular superstitions connected with the sala- mander, the newt and the blindworm, and who fails to remember Whites ao- count of the "shrewash" at Selbornel And if such expectations still survive among uneducated peasants of the pres ent day we may be assured that two centuries ago they were fully believed by the higher classes. Mature
The Press., 1898-02-17
Comee a. . D,sinSec.ans

The use of coffee as disinfectant is generally known. but it is doubtful if the majority of people are aware of its true value in this direction. They probA ably know that it is handy and harm less, but besides these qualities it is really one of the most powerful and effective agents known, as has been shown by reneafed experiments. In one case a quantity of meat was placed in c close room and allowed to decompose. A chafng dish was then introduced and 500 grams of coffee were thrown on the fire.S In a few minutes the room had been entirely disinfected. nan other room the fumes of sulphureted hydrogen and ammonia were developed, and the smell-which no words can ex- press-was destroyed in half a minute by the use of 90 grams of coffee. As . proof that the noxious smells are real ly decomposed and not merely overpow- cred by the fumes of coffee, it is stated that the first vapors of the coffee are not smelled at all and are therefore chem ically absorbed, while the other smells gradually diminish as the Immigration continues The merest "pinch" of coffee is usually sufficient to cleanse a sick room, even in aggravated cases. The best way to employ it is to freshly pound the coffee in . mortar, if DO mill is at hand. and sprinkle it on a redhot iron surface. York Ledger.
The Press., 1898-02-17

Thousands suffer from Catarrh or cold in head aud have never tried the popular remedy. There Is no longer any excuse, as 10 cent trial size of Ely's Cream Balm can be had of your druggist or we mail 1t for 10 cents. Full size 50 cents.
 ELY BRos., 55 Warren St.. N. Y. City.
 A friend advised me to try Ely's Cream Balm, and after using It six weeks be- lleve myself cured of catarrh. It is a most valuable remedy. Stewart, 624 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Press., 1898-02-17
OR HnnAnk Rmrnnfn.

"My opponent, shouted the orator, "has seen fit to refer to the fact that my mother took in washing. She did, and what is more to the point ahe al- ways sent 1t back"
 After that there was nothing to do but cast 6 majority vote for the man whose parent showed such evidence of perfect honesty and attention to dnty.- Indianapolis Journal
The Press., 1898-02-17

Governor Cooke has sent notices to all the trustees of tho state school for boys at Meriden, summoning them to appear before him next Thursday morning at the capitol. There Is to be hearing at that time regarding the affairs of the school.
The Press., 1898-02-17


 February receipts under the Dingley law have thus far averaged a million dol lars a day. and as the expenditures of the government only average about that sum during the year, there Is good reason to expect that the treasury will soon begin to grow a surplus.
 The Depuy de Lome incident Is closed, with homer to the United States. The Madrid ministry has offered In broad terms a disclaimer of the sentiments con- tAlned in the Canalejas letter, and has ex- pressed regret that the unfortunate aci- dent occurred. At the same time an- nouncement was made in the cable dis patch received through Minister Wood ford by the state department of the ap- poihtment of q new minister of Spain, Senor Louis Polo Y. Bernabe, to suc- oeed Dupuy de Lome.
 The American steamer St. Louis, which arrived at New York Saturday afternoon, brought with her the passengers and crew of the Holland d-Amerlcan Line steamship Veendam, which struck submerged wreck the 9th, when about 150 miles south west of the entrance to the English channel, and was rapidly sinking when she was sighted by the St. Louis. The rescued persons numbered 212 men, women and children, all of whom were taken of without any accident by the officers and OrWw of the St. Louis. The story of the rescue Is one of the most thrilling tales of the sea that have been brought to port In years.
The Press., 1898-02-17

David A. Weeks, the accomplice of Charles A. Boinay, who is now under sentence of death for the murder of Geo. Marcus Nichols of Trumbull, Tuesday afternoon at Bridgeport, ,ipleaded guilty to second degree murder, and was sentenced to life Imprisonment at Wethersfield.
The Press., 1898-02-17
The Baptist church, South Woodstocl

The Baptist church, South Woodstock, has received a present of two memorial windows. The present came from Col lector Thomas A. Lake of Rockville in memory of his mother, who was 6 mem- Der of the church. Mir. Lake was a Wood stock boy, having been born in South Woodstock
The Press., 1898-02-17

A T Court of Probate holden Ut Staf- A ford, within and for the District of Stanord. on the 18th day Of February, A. D., 1898.
 Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 This court doth direct the trustee of the assigned estate of samuel Kuslansky, of Staf- ford in said district insolvent to give notice to all persons interested in the estate of said tnsolvept. to appear df they see cause before the Court Of Probate, to be holden at the Probate once in Stafford, in said district. on the 94th day of February, 1606, 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to be heard relative to the ap- pofntment of commissioners on said estate, by posting said order Of notice on public afgn-post in the town of Stafford, nearest the place where the assignor last dwelt, and by advertising the same in some newspaper having circulation in said district. Cert1fed from Record,
 MARCIIS B. FISK. Judge,
The Press., 1898-02-17
Central Vermont Railroad (N. L. N.
GOING NORTH.

TONIGHT AND To-MoRRow NIGHT, and each day and night during this week you can get at any druggists Kemp's Balsam for the hroat and Lungs. Acknowled1ed to be the most suc- cenmful remedy ever sold for Coughs, Group, hronchtttB, Asthma and Consumption Get a bottle to-day and keep iC always In the house, 30 you can check your cold at once, Price 2Bc. and eoc. Sample bottle free.
The Press., 1898-02-17

The steamer Clara Nevada, from Alas kA, Is reported to have been lost near BeAwArd City with all the passengers and crew. The number of passengers was 25
The Press., 1898-02-17
What Jo0aa Dsd.

"what did Iopse do after he insulssd the judger' v J.
 "Sixty days. understand. ."-OhicA- TO Record.
The Press., 1898-02-17
HOW TO MAKE MONEY!

If you are out of employment and want 8 DO sttion, paying you from S60 to S100 monthly clear above expenses by working regularly, or, if you want to increase your present Income from $eO0 to $500 yearly, by working at odd times, write the GLOBE CO, 723 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, stating age, whether married or single, last oF present. employment and you can secure a po@ftton wfth them1Y which you can make more money eaaser and fAscer than you ever made before in yUur lffA
The Press., 1898-02-17

The steamer Flaohat was totally wreck cd near the Canary Islands Wednesday. Thirty eight of her crew and 49 passengers wSre loat
The Press., 1898-02-17
4 T a Court of Probate holden at Staff A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 12th day of February A. ID. 189S

Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion Of Ella Bradway, admistratrfx on the intestate estate of Wyles Bradway, late Of Stafford, within said district, deceased. i
 It is ordered by this court that notice shall pc given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate once in said district, on the 24th day Of February, 1898, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by post ing copy of this order on the public sign post in said town Of stafford, and by advertising the having circulation in said district Certined from record. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1898-02-17

The commission to investigate the subject of state receipts and expenditures with a view to recommending a policy of retronchment in expenditures of the legis- lature of 1899 has secured some interesting information relating to the cost of con- duoting the county Iails of Connecticut.
 The estimated salaries of the eight sherlffs ls over S34 900; as follows:
 Hartford county, not less than ...S 6. 900 New Haven county, not less than. 10. 900 Falrlnnd county, not less than. 1000 New London county, not less than 8,100 Lltchheld county, not less than. 800 Middlesex county, not less than. 2.400 Windham county, not less than. $500 Holland county, not less than. 1900
 In the counties of New Haven, Hart ford and Fairfield the sheriffs live at the jail as by law they are privileged to do, and in these cases the amounts given above includes living expenses as well as salary and fees.
 k. A. Anketell of New Haven and K. F. Cole of Waterbury, clerks of the New Haven county superior court, have filed the reports asked for by the legislative commission on state expenditures. The net income of Clerk Anketell between July 1. 1896, and July 1, 1897, was as fol- lows :-
 Total receipts for the year, $14, 500 Deduct for clerical services, 2,40O
 Net Income for year, $12, 200
 At the time given MT. Anket was al- so clerk of the common pleas court, from which office he received $1 500. He does not hold that office now. Deducting this amount, the present income would be e10,0OO; there also must be deducted the amount paid for special clerk hire, which brings 1t down to $9, 500.
 The answer made by Assistant Clerk Cole show that the net income from the Waterbury office Is $1 ,425,94.
 
 The United States cruiser, Maine, was blown up in Havana harbor Tuesday night about 1915, and 260 men were killed. Only s6 of the crew of 354 were saved. Only two of the officers are mlss- ing. The cause of the terrible disaster Is not known, as the Maine sunk very soon after the explosion. It Is thought that the boiler of the dynamo machine, in the forward part of the midship section, ex- ploded. An examination of the wreck by divers will probably decide as to the cause. The Spanish officials in Havana did all In their power to aid in the rescue of those not killed, and cared for the in- jured. The news of the disaster caused great excitement in Washington, and the opinion Is held by some of the naval offlc- ials that the vessel was blown up by a torpedo, but this opinion is not held. by many, and 1t is hoped that later investi- gAtions will exonerAte Spain from all con- nectIoD with the explosion.
 Central Vermont Railroad (N. L. N.
The Press., 1898-02-17
The Humane SOcietys

Is an organization having for it's object the pre- vention of cruelty to animals. Now, while we do not exactly belong to the Humane society
 yet we are very humane in our nature. and be- neve in not only extending our protection to all misused animals, but to over-burdened women as we'll. Knowing that the ever-to-be-dreaded season of spring house cleaning is near at hand, we have made preparations to help tighten their burdens to 8 great extent. = t
 It takes time and labor to pare and cook veg etables-such as turnips, cabbage, etc., so we have laid in an enormus stock Of the best canned vegetables and meats to take the place Of them, and although the wholesale prices on these goods has advanced considerably, yet we intend to furnish them to our patrons at such ridicu- lously low prices that they will not think of fek
 ing the trouble to get the fresh ones readE HOr the table, and the time thus saved can be em- ployed in reading some of those interesting novels that we are giving away with each louud of fifty cent
The Press., 1898-02-17
Did you make your Grain Q this way

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 Here are the latest directions: Use one tablespoonful of .Grain-O to two cups oi cold water. Mix the Grain-O with half an egg and add the water. (Be sure to measure.) After the water gets to the boiling point let boil for fifteen or twenty minutes. Use cream and sugar to suit the taste. If you have not cream use hot milk.
 A lady said: The first time 1 drank Grain-O did not like 1t, but after using 1t for ten days and forming the habit, nothing would induce me to go back to coffee" This Is the experience of all. If you will follow directions, measure 1t every time and make 1t the same, and try 1t for ten days, you will not go back to coffee.
The Press., 1898-02-17

Gypstes are supposed to have Ooms originally from India, and not from Egypt as their name impliaA
The Press., 1898-02-17
Breaking the News.

Patient (bad payeWhat is my con- dition, doctor?
 Physician-My friend, my advice to you is to pay all your debts and prepare for the end = Philadelphia North
The Press., 1898-02-17

BUoKL&Hls ARHIoA SALvR.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptiOns, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded
 Price 96c per box. Sold by K. K. Taft.
The Press., 1898-02-17
nanolutiona, obItuariea or cArds ot thanks b

MCLAUGHLIN q SON, PUBLISHERS. pl.so year. If paid strictly in advance, ,si .9o.
The Press., 1898-02-17

Why have we memory sufficient to retain the minutest circumstances that have happened to us and yet not enough to remember how often we have related them to the same person:-La Roche fuucauld
The Press., 1898-02-17

Re~olutiona, obituaries or cards Of thanks in- serted At one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. communi- cations received without signature always com mitaod to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to it's suoscrib- arn until A definite order to discontinue is TO- oaaved and all Arrears are paid in full
 Tma PApar and The Connecticut Courant nsmi- weakly1 furnished for t2l6 per year.
The Press., 1898-02-17

To the counties of New Haven, Hart ford and Fairfield the sheriffs live at the jail as by law they are privileged to do, and in these cases the amounts given above includes living expenses as well as salary and fees.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-07
MAY TAKE TO WHEELING.
German Empress Has Often Expressed a
Desire To Ride "a Bicycle.

Berlin and Potsdam are patiently
waiting for the German empress to
take up wheeling. Women of the court
believe it is only a question of tine
when she will do so, as the empress Is
known to be fond of this recreation.
and it is only her duties ia her family
which are Or have prevented her from
adopting the bicycle in the past. OF
late she has been an acute sufferer with
neuralgia headaches, for which her ply
stefan on several occasions has sug-
gested the ~advisability of outdoor ex-
ercise. Thus far he>has not been able
to prevail upon her to follow his adj
vice and delegate to servants many
of the tasks she has taken upon herself.
About the only influence which serves
to divert the empress attention from
her home is her delight in being of
service to the emperor in attending
public functions. She appears with
him often for that reason only, when
her inclinations woul lead Der to re-
main with her family. Several manu-
f%actuTers of bicycles in Germany and
other European countries have already
petitioned the empress to accept hi
cycles of their make, and nan of her
admirers are hoping she will not re-
fuse all of them. 1t is not considered
good form i'm German royal circles for
the wife of a high official in the Ger
man empire to affect any kin of pas
time which the empress does not APP
prove of.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-07

Written for the Sunday Standard.
New York, Aug. FL once overheard
III remark Of a fashionable bootmaker.
who Drided himself on his customers
being thoroughly well turned out. Let
who will make the dresses. If / can
make the boots and shoes Judging
from results, l think the majority Of
people are not altogether aware of the
importance of their chaussures. hap
pened n afternoon TO be seated i'm the
carriage of a friend who had gone into
a large party at "a house nearby. and
as ' sat waiting for her l noticed the
various people stepping i'm and out Of
their carriages. and so realized for the
first tim how great an effect these
understandings exercised on the
whole appearance. A great many Of
them worn by people otherwise wen
dressed would not stand the test. 80
my advice on this point is forcible aud
urgent-put yourself at once into the
hands of a good hoOtmakeF and insist
on having at least one pair of Greek
shoes made by him for you at once.
They are fashions latest fad. or
course. these modern strapped sandalel
shoes bear very little resemblance to
the ancient Greek footwear. but thay
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worn with dainty hose are "A delight to
the owner thereof. All the new shoes
come in red. green and blue seal. Some
times these colored kids are used in
combination with black patent leather.
Combinations are considered very elc-
giant.
one OF the prettiest creations is a
zoe made of bronze leather with tan
buckskin inserted. or green and patent
leather. The fine strapped sandaled
hoe in patent leather with the sides
any color desired, the ornamentatlon
being brogued, is perhaps the choice Of
all these novelties. For indoor wear
there are lovely satin shoes, richly en-
broidered. a very well-shaped black
satin shoe was adorned with a butter
ny formed in gold and green paillettes
and beads with cmeTalds. while an
other design was a dragon fly I'm a sim
5lar fashion. some of the fancy lattice
work being formed of blue steel. tur-
quoise and jet. or red beads and jet.
From satin for indoor wear 10 canvas
and kid for the tennis court is not
quite so far a cry as it has been here
1t is not necessary now for a /
~oman's foot to look ugly while she is
playing tennis. The new shoes without
heels are cut out oyer the instep and
she high novelties possess high heels
well as the open instep and yet do
lack the rubber sole.
/ must say a word or two on the way
are dressing our hair at present for
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-07

at the bottom of the cup Nevertheless
the urgeon struck a match at the peril
of his life and examined the wound.
The match went out amid a splitter of
bullets which kicked up the dust all
around, but by its uncertain light he
saw the nature of the injury. The Off
GER had already tainted from loss of
blood. The doctor seized the artery
and, as no other ligature was forth
coming he remained under fire for three
hours holding a mans life between his
finger and thumb. When at length il
seemed that the enemy had broken into
the camp he picked up the still uncon-
scious officer in his arms. and without
relaxing his hold bore him to a place
of safety. His arm was for many hours
paralyZed from cramp with the effects
of the exertion of COMPRISING the ar
terry.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-07

Is versatile and talented To a marked de-
gree, and infuses vigor and dash into an
her work, and John w. Dunno, "whom
Napoleon resembled." Mr.. Dunne's work
- full of legitimate burlesque and is up-
r~oariously funny. As "a living picture of
the highest comedy "a MIX White Flag
ranks high.
Marie Wainwright will continue under
the management of Jacob Lift the COM
ing season, presenting the successful
melodrama. "Shall We Forgive Herr"
and will also occasionally present East
Lynne The demand for this good old
sterling play Is so great that Mr.. Lit
was Induced to put it into Miss VAIN
wright's repertory as a matinee bill. Miss
Nalnwrights recent tour of the country
under the Management OF Mr.. Lift was
one of the most successful she has ever
had.
Lettie lie Vyne. through late events
known as Mrs. Dan Agoa. has not retired
from the stage on the strength of her
husbands visionary Klondike millions.
She is advertising that she is at liberty
for next season.
The annual melodrama production at
the Academy of Music. New York city.
this year, will be made by Jacob Lift. who
will present Sporting LIFE a meIodrama
by Cecil Raleigh and Seymore Hicks. The
play has had a great success in England
and 1t will doubtless repeat IL here. There
will be i'm the neighborh,od Of 500 people
on the stage during one of the scenes of
the play.
That sterling young actor. Barry
last season leading man with
Louis James, has been engaged for lead
ing business with the James-kidder-
Wardc combination. The veteran actor.
Harry Langdon, will also be prominent in
the supporting company of HE triumvi-
rate.
Johnny Page. the Butte DO. who has
won fame as an a%crobatic comedian. is
spending his vacation in a laUdable and
profitable way He is attending a private
school.
Henry T.. DiNcy declares hat he has
made no arrangements whatever for next
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-07

reaching out the full limit of the dress
ing able from right TO left. 1t is of
rich silk, delicately embroidered or
hand-painted, and finished all round
with double and wen triple frills of silk
and lace. The yelling fad a invaded
the pin cushion ranks, and silk and
satin covers are overlaid with dainty
folds OF silk muslin that frequently
have profuse decorations of their own.
a scarlet satin cushion of this kin
mas "a mousseline de sole cover edged
In lace and decorated with a hand
painted rose and caves of natural size.
Delicate silks are draped in White net
run with narrow ribbons caught here
n there with clusters of long looped
BOWS. The full table length pin cush-
ion, which is more a matter of orna-
ment than of utility. is the central fig
ure or a Set, h smaller cushions pre-
serving the general form of decoration.