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The Press., 1898-07-28
French Ghost Hunters.

Members of our own Society of Psychical Research, which, by the way, has not been much in evidence of late, should be interested in the fate which has befallen the French body with identical aims known as La So- ciete des Sciences Psychiques. The latter has just been reduced to state of hopeless disruption by the conduct of 8 section of its adherents who, presum- ably weary of confining their psychical researches to the chasing of elusive "spooks, have gone astray after such ivelier branches of occult science as the preparation of talismans, the con- cocting of love philters and the telling of fortunes
 The earnest ghost hunters, disgusted by this descent to the methods of the common or commercial charlatan, have resigned in body and formed a new society of their own. It is by no means certain, however, that those who remain have not proved themselves wiser in their generation than the seceders, for, while ghosts are unmistakab1y "off' in these days, the interest in other forms of mystical quackery seems to be as strong and widespread as ever.-London World --------.----. =.
The Press., 1898-07-28
AN HONEST HEART.
It Brought . Ray of Sunshine Into tha
 Tiresome Depot.


 "An all fired hot day, marm. Coin fur?" said an old farmer, addressing 8 lady who sat at his side in railroad station waiting for train.
 The woman drew away her rich silks impatiently, frowning as if to say, "You're out of your place, sir," but she made no audible reply.
 "An all fired hot day, say, marm," said the old uan ill a louder tone, SUD- posing that she was little deaf. "Are you goin fur? Why" he continued, as no reply was vouchsafed, "I'm sorry you deaf, marm. How long have you been SOP"
 "Sir,'' said the woman, rising, "do you mean to insult me? I shall com plain to the police. ' And she swept haughtily from the room.
 "Waal, neverr' exclaimed the old man, as he drew out the red bandanna and mopped his forehead. Pretty tired, marm?' he continued, addressing a woman who had just come in, carry ing baby and lot of bundles, and with two small children clinging to her dress. "Are you goin fur?''
 ''To Boston, sir, was the pleasant reply.
 "Got to wait long?"
 "Two hours. Oh, children, do be quiet and don tease mother any more. ''
 Look ahere, you young shavers, and see what I've got ill my pocket, and soon both children were on his knees eating peppermint candy and listening to wonderful stories about the sheep and calves ae<home. Next he pulled out 8 string and taught them how to play "cat's cradle" They were soon on the floor, happy as kittens.
 "Now let me take that youngster, marm," he said, noticing that the baby wanted to be tossed all the time. "You look clean beat out. Iguess can please him. I'm powerful hand with ba- bies" In his big arms the child crow ed with delight until he fell asleep. "'Tain't nothin at all, marm," he said two hours later as he helped the woman and her charges on board.
 Buying a pint of peanuts from lit tie girl and paying 12 cents instead ot 10 cents, he munched in hearty enjoy ment until his train was called. "All aboard l' shouted the conductor, and the train started. Something bright has gone out of this depot that doesn't come in every day." said one who remained-''an honest heart. ''- SucceSs
The Press., 1898-07-28
BREATHE PURE AIR.
The Necessity For Filling the Lungs at
 Each Inhalation.


 Each Inhalation.
 Breathe pure air always. In the lungs most important physiological process occurs. It is from here that the blood laden with oxygen is sent to all parts of the body, giving off along its course it's oxygen and taking up carbonic acid gas, which it brings at last to the lungs, when it is cast out in expiration. More oxygen is taken in by inspiration and the same process is repeated
 So let your breathing be full and deep going to the very bottom of the lungs in order that all of the blood in them may receive it's full amount of oxygen before again starting upon its tour of distribution through the body. Can one use any more forcible argument ill favor of loose clothing than this? It is abso- lutely impossible to secure plenty of oxygen if the clothing is worn at all tight, and oxygen is food which the body must have always in abundance to keep well.
 The air leaving the lungs is laden with that deadly poison carbonic acid gas, which if given off in close room when no provision is made for it's escape and the entrance of pure air soon renders the air utterly unfit to breathe. Perhaps some night you will find yourself un- able to sleep and tumble restlessly about ill bed. When this occurs, go to an open window and inhale the fresh air, breath ing slowly and deeply. A few minutes of this and you can return to bed and probably will soon be sleeping quietly. What has happened? By it's restlessness the body was asserting it's need of more oxygen. Now you have given it what it so emphatically asked for, and it is quiet. We get as much uneasiness and disturbance from the want of this food as when we do not eat enough, only the | symptoms are not so we'll understood nor recognized so quickly. Always keep your mouth closed and breathe through your nose. Then the air is warmed, slightly moistened and largely freed from particles of dust, so that when it enters the lungs it does not irritate them.
 A condition often met with by phy- sicians is an9mia. In this trouble the patient is pale, hfeless looking, tired and generally used up, often without being able to tell distinctly how she does feel. Sometimes these patients say that they have not enough blood. It is really only an element of the blood which is wanting, but that is 8 very important one-namely, the red blood corpuscle.
 When you know that it is only those corpuscles which have the power to take up and carry oxygen, you see at once how important it is that the blood should not be lacking in them. Good, wholesome food, plenty of it and we'll digested will give you the corpuscles. Furnish them with the oxygen and the body will have an important element toward health.-What to Eat.
The Press., 1898-07-28
Our Cosmopolitan Capital.

"I am just finding out the charm of Washington society, which lies in the great variety of people one meets and the interesting topics discussed when there is time to talk," writes A Cab inet Member Wife, '' in giving her ob- servations and experiences in Washing ton in The Ladies' Home Journal At home everybody had known everybody else in society from the cradle, and we did not have much but each other to talk about, but as get to know people here and go to entertainments outside of the official round of duties begin to understand why so many come to Washington for residence who have no business, official or domestic ties in the place. It's rather nice not to have peo- pie know just how much you pay your servants and when you bought your last piece of furniture
The Press., 1898-07-28
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
lItems Of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years ago.l
 July 31, 1868.

Among the 107 graduates at Yale last week was Henry Lucius Washburn of Stafford Springs.
 As A. F. Cheney, of this village was conveying a portion of the band to the congratulatory meeting at Staffordville last Monday evening, his horse became fright ened by the white cloths spread over some hay cocks in an adjoining field, and turning short around, ran into the fence, throwing MT. Cheeney with considerable force to the ground, breaking his collar bone, and one of his ribs. Frank Weston and G. F. thrown out, demolishing a brass instru- ment in MT. Weston's hand, but not seriously injuring either of those gentle men. The horse was secured without injury, and with the exception of broken shaft, the wagon was little hurt by the mishap.
 Those who habitually drink the water from the mineral spring (and there are few hereabouts who don't), will rejoice that it is now so enclosed that it can neither be used for bathing tub or a spit toon. Those who have had an opportu- nity to watch the spring have long been disgusted with the nastiness of some of it's visitors. The spring, during the past week, has been wholly cleaned out, newly bricked, cemented. a wooden pump put in, and the house newly fiored, a railing put up, and the whole newly painted. For all of which, in behalf of our readers, we venture to thank the gentlemen who have raised the funds and put the thing through. The contested election case of Stafford came up in the legislature last Thursday. The petitioners claim to an election was sustained, Robert w. Andrews and David E. Whiton taking their seats as members from Stafford, in place of Richard S. Beebe and Daniel Avery.
 BIRTHS. Staffordville, July 27, 1868, a daughter to Timothy Neavles.
 Willington, July 2S, son to B. F. CuShman.
The Press., 1898-07-28
SAILING.
SOUTH WIND.

SOUTH WIND. Bright skies above us, White clouds drifting overi Blue gpreads the sea, all shimmer and hash Boom well off and lazy helm creaking, Music of nipples, like kingfsher's plash.
 Gurgle and splashi
 Chuckles the water, Silver to windward, sapphire to lee.
 Sunshine of nature,
 Skyiights wide open 'Tis pleasure to sail on a summer sea.
 Fifing of wind blasts,
 Drumming of halyardsi Beckons the deep where the green waves run. Sheets close hauled and helm hard a-weather. Rainbow shot spray flung aloft in the sun.
 Rise, plungel
 Dips the bow under. Mount and away on the back of the sea.
 Joy of swift motion,
 Infinite distance 'Tis rapture to sail when the winds blow free.
 NORTHEAST.
 Howl of the tempest,
 Thunder of brealzersl Foam dashing high on a close reefed sail. Skipping the white crests, leaping the hollows. Swoop down the wind, like gull in the gale. Roll, roll
 Rush the seas after. Flashes the beacon as homeward we go.
 Thrill of the clements,
 Soul self assertive- 'Tis passion to sail when the storm winds blow. William J. Long in Youths Companion.
The Press., 1898-07-28
0ur COunfrY

O beautiful, my country, ours once more, Soothing thy gold of war disheveled hair Der such sweet brows as never other wore And letting thy set lips,
 Freed from wratr's pale eclipse, The rosy edges of their smile lay bare, What words divine of lover or of poet Gould tell our love and make thee know it Among the nations bright beyond comparef What were our lives without theef
 What all our lives to save theef
 We reck not what we gave thee.
 We will not dare to doubt thee, Bur ask whatever else, and we will darei
 flames Russell Lowell
The Press., 1898-07-28
UglY Races.

The Bosjesmans, in south central Af- rica, are exceedingly ugly and exist al most in a state of animalism. They dwell in holes, live on roots and reptiles and have very much the appearance of the ape
 The Calmucks of the great Tartar family are, although civilized, extreme ly ugly. They have short, fat noses, small eyes, high cheek bones and a DrotrudiOO chin
The Press., 1898-07-28
Did You Take
 ScOtt'S Emulsion

through the winter7 If so, we are sure it quieted your cough, healed the rawness in your throat, increased your weight, gave you more color, and made you feel better in every way. But perhaps your cough has come back again, or you are get ting a little thin and pale.
 Then, why not continue the same helpful remedy right through the summer? twill do you as much good as when the weather is cold.
 Its persistent use will certainly give you better appetite and a stronger digestion. S
 It will cure your AR weak throat and heal M@ your inflamed lungs. gS It will cure every case Il of consumption, when
 a cure is possible. AA
 Don't be persuaded ~ to take something they say is just as good.
 All Druggists, soc. and SI.
 SCOTT 6 BOVINE, Chemists N.Y.
The Press., 1898-07-28
A "Daisy,"

"You are daisy" is used by Dick ems in David Copperfeld'' in the sense of calling person a daisy in the way to express admiration and at the same time to laugh at ones credulity. Steer forth says to young Copperfeld: ''Da- vid, my daisy, you are so innocent of the world. Let me call you my daisy, as it is so refreshing to find one in these corrupt days so innocent and unsophis- ticated My dear Copperfield, the daisies of the field are not fresher than vou-''
 After using 10 cent trial size of Ely's Cream Balm you will be sure to buy the 50c. size. Cream Balm has no equal in curing catarrh and cold in head. Ask your druggist for it or send 10c. to us.
 ELY BRos., 55 Warren St.. N. Y. City.
 I suffered from catarrh three years; it got so bad could not work; I used two bottles of Ely's Cream Balm and am en- tirely well; I would not be without it, A. c. Clarke, 341 Shawmut Ave-, Boston.
The Press., 1898-07-28
Potats,es and Point.

A curious dish, potatoes and point, was said to be only too common among the poverty stricken inhabitants of vest ern Ireland, who use, according to one explanatory legend, to place a salt her. ring in the center of the table and point their "praties" at it ill order to get the flavor; according to another authority, salt, in the days when there was a heavy duty upon it, took the place of the salt fish. The dish is mentioned in the "Memoirs of Captain Rock," print ed in 1924: "When there is but a small portion of salt left, the potato, instead of being dipped into it hy the guests, is merely, as sort of indulgence to the fancy, pointed at it." R. Anderson, ill one of his Cumberland ballads, says: Dinnerless gang ae hawf O. the week.
 If we get a bit meat Sunday,
 She cuts me mair than would physic 6
 sneyre,
 Then we've tatey and point every Monday.
 --Chan herS' Journal.
The Press., 1898-07-28

BUoKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and al skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, O. no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded
 Price 25c- per box. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1898-07-28
Y in 0I

We find by many tests, gives univer- sal satisfaction. Every one agrees with us that it's taste is delicious, and that its action when taken as q tonic reconstructor for wasting dis eases, is prompt and most beneficial. If consumption ever becomes an unknown disease, the credit for its extermination will be given to VinoL
 N C. EKT0N
The Press., 1898-07-28
THE STAFFORD SPRINGS LIGHT & GAS COMPANY,
oFR1ce. R Mair1 @treet.

oRR1ce, 5
 the Hurley store which being authorized lighting accounts only
  immediate of wnb day andF week D. F. GenI
The Press., 1898-07-28

0 D. YOUNG F.
The Press., 1898-07-28

Staffordville, July 27, 1868, daughter to Timothy Neavles.
 Wilmington, July 2S, son to B. F. Cushman.
The Press., 1898-07-28

rTtO RENT.-Two good tenemenes. to
 1 small fAmiliea- OF. HAYWOOD M
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-27
ARMY BILL A LAW.
Senate Agreed tn the Conference Re'
port MISUNDERSTANDING
Pension Bills Passed.

Washington, April 26.-During the two
hours session of the senate to-day. the
conference report on the army reorsaniza-
ton bill was agreed to, and the measure
engrossed and signed. The remainder of
the session was devoted TO the passage Of
seventy-four private pension bills and num-
erous measures from the general calendar.
Bills were passed as follows:
To amend an act granting to the Arkan-
sas Texas e. Mexican Central Railway
Company Il right of way through the In
dian Territory; to enable the officers. war
rant officers. petty officers and marines of
the United States navy who may distin-
-llish themselves in action 10 receive med
ais of honor. roSettes and ribbons; in refer
ence 10 the civil service and appointments
Hereunder affording additional advantages
To honorably discharged soldiers: to amend
the navigation laws relating to the iicens-
ing of officers of steam vessels: to place on
the retired list of the army as serGeants
four survivors of the Franklin Arctic expe-
dition.
At O'clock. on motion of Mr.. Allison, of
Iowa. the senate went into executive ses-
sion, and at 12:l5 o'clock adjourned.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-27

to fill Secretary Sherman's seat. He has
in other words been very much President
Mckln!eys kind of man and has acted
with the same tact and good policy which
the president has displayed at various
times in his career.
The DeLome incident was made matter
OF international Importance by the man
ner in which Judge Day brought Spanish
baseness TO light. While speculation was
rife as to the authenticity of the letter
attributed to the Spanish minister. Judge
Day settled the matter by calling upon
DcLome showing him the letter and ask
ing him if he wrote it. There was some
discussion afterward to Judge Days
right thus to invade foreign territory, as
the several legations are considered, and
he was described by one of the papers here
as having cut the Gordian knot in man
ner peculiarly American.
When President Dole came from Hawaii
1t was Judge Day who welcomed him in
the name OF President Mckinley, and all
through the conduct of affairs of the Office
OF secretary of state his modest force, re-
sourcefuness, good Judgment and ability
to cope with trying problems have been
daily felt.
Much of the strength of character of
Judge Day comes from an ancestry noted
for mental ability. His greatgrandfather
was the renowned Judge Zephaniah Swift.
His maternal grandfather was Rufus Paine
SpauIding between whom and Charles
Sumner there existed an intimate friend
ship. a cane presented to SpauldinG by his
admiring friend. Charles Sumner. is now
in the possession of Judge Day.
The family life of the new secretary is
the most happy. Mrs. Day was Miss Mary
Elizabeth Schaefer. Her father was a
Frenchman and her mother a native of
Savannah. Her maternal ancestors fought
with General Francis Marion in the Revo-
lutionary war. She was educated at the
Piedmont institute. Charlottesville, Va,
and is a woman of rips culture The pres
ent position of her husband has brought
him into close relations with the diplomatic
corps and both he and Mrs Day have
taken social position among the first of
this gay city. In the family there are
four sons. the Oldest of whom did not,
much to his disgust. attain his majority
until year after the opportunity to vote
for President Mckinley had passed. The
boys are all at college, and Mrs. Day goes
once a week from Washington to visit
them.
The physique of Judge Day is slight. He
is "A man of spare build. light complexion.
and does not weigh over 40 pounds. What
he lacks in physical build, though, is made
up by his mental vigor and his keen fond
ness for study. He is book lover from
the students point of view. He will take
his new position with well trained and
well balanced mind and Washington will be
the first to greet him for the honor which
he has SO deservedly attained.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-27
MARINES SAIL UNDER CONVOY.
Cruiser Montgomery Accompanying
Transport Panther From Fort
Monroe to Key West.

On Board the Flagship Brooklyn, off Fort
Monroe. April 26.-Shortly before S o'clock
this morning one of the little guardboats
that the government will use hereafter to
conduct friendly steamers through the lines
of mines and torpedoes, shot off to the
north and the signal man on the after
bridge of the flagship almost Simultaneous
ly called. Cruiser Montgomery approach
ing. SIR
Sweeping along at a rapid rate. her beau-
tiful lines showing up well in the Quaker
gray paint the cruiser came down the
roads, preceded by the little picket boat
guiding her between the dangerous lines Of
explosives. When near the Brooklyn a sa-
lutte was fired to Commodore Schley and
returned by the flagship. Then the trans
port Panther, with its 500 men, raised an
chor. and with the cruiser as escort. start
ed for sea. 1t was then that enthusiasm
broke out. The marines upon the trans
port crowded the decks in long lines, way
ing their hats and cheering, while sailors,
marines, even firemen upon the big war
ships crowded to the forecastles and re-
turned the cheers with will.
Hardly had the pair gone than BOOM
ing afar off announced another approach,
and the gunboat Vicksburg came along on
her way out, firing salute to the commo-
dore's flag. The flagship doomed seven
gun answer, and then the men upon the
vicksburg swarmed into the rigging and
almost lost their hats in their enthusiasm.
The Panther goes out, with good protec-
ton, on her journey to Key West. the
convoy being large and able to care for
anything, while all along her route are
strewn active and formidable members of
the mosquito fleet. The orders for the clos
ing up of the harbor here after sunset and
until sunrise went into effect fully tonight.
Captain Thomas l.. Casey. chief of en-
gineers, U. S. A, has issued an order which
says: mo vessel will be allowed to pass
through the channel on either side of the
ripraps CFort Wool, Va.) between the hours
of sunset and sunrise. During this interval
vessels must not approach within three
miles of Fort Monroe.
Patrol boats will be placed above and
below the dAenses. These boats are au-
thorizcd to stop vessels. TO inquire into
their character, or to instruct them how
TO pass through the mine fields The ORDER
of the patrol boats must be strictly obeyed.
Sailing vessels and all small vessels
drawing three feet or less, can safely pass
through any part of the channel during the
daytime. Steam vessels must pass at slow
speed through a special channel which Will
be marked by buoys.
NO vessel will be allowed TO anchor be-
low the wharf at Fort Monroe without spe-
cial authority. Vessels are warned that
if they disregard these regulations they will
expose themselves to serious damage and
will he liable to be fired on by the bat
teripS"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-27
FOR THE COWBOY REGIMENT.
nish 175 Crack shots and
Good Riders.

Muskogee. 1. T., April 26.-(Special)
Judges Thomas and Springer of the United
States court at this place. to-day received
a dispatch from the secretary of war, ask
ing for 115 picked men who are good shots
and riders for Colonel Woods mounted ri
he regiment. arms mounts and equipments
to be furnished by the United States. There
are a large number of cowboys and ex-
deputy marshals in the Indian Territory
who are crack marksmen and good riders.
and Judges Thomas and Springer Will re-
port that they can probably have the num-
ber of men ready to start within five days.
Washington, April 26.-Captain Leonard
Wood. of the army. who was the first per-
son given authority by the war DEPART
ment to raise one of the regiments at large
provided for in the volunteer army act,
has received his orders and will to-mor-
row start for the West to recruit reg
iment of mounted riiemen. The places
at which he is to enlist recruits are Guth-
rie, o. T.: Santa Fe.. n. NJ, Phoenix. A.
T.; Carson City. New: Salt Lake, Utah:
Cheyenne. Wyo., and Boise City, Idaho.
This is the regiment Of which Hon. Theo-
dore Roosevelt. now assistant secretary of
the navy. is to be lieutenant colonel