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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
NOTICES

All persons liable by law to pay taxes in the
town OF Mansfield are hereby notified that I
have for collection rate-bfll of IS mills on the
dollar on the list of 1897 together with poll and
Communication taxes.
For the purpose Of receiving said taxes, on
Tuesday, March %, 1898, will be at the store OF
A. E. Sumner from $50 till 10 80 a. NJ, at the
store of L. L. Lyon from IL m. till p. M, and at
the store OF H. V. BeebP from 2 till 8 p. m.
On Thursday, March Gath, 1885, at the store at
Morrow ON till 10 a. M, at the store Of NJ.
Smith from II a. m. till ~ M, and at the store
Of F. 0. VtnEon from 1.30 till 8 p. m.
On Friday, March 25th, 1893, at the store of A.
b. Shippee from 10 till II m, and at the store
Of A Oden from IL m. till p. m, .....
All persons neglecting the above notice will
be charged additions, as the law directs.
ANDREW M GRANT, collector.
Mansfield, Conn, Feb 90, 1898.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

The French liner steamship La Cham
payne was towed into Halifax Sunday
having had a thrilling experience. The
Champagne sailed from Havre Feb 18th,
and all went we'll until the 18th, when
the screw shaft broke beyond repair
The ship drifted for five days off New
foupdland, when she was picked up by
steamer Roman of the Warren line and
towed to Halifax. On the 18th boat
containing an officer and nine sailors left
the steamer in a life boat to make land or
sight Il passing steamer. The men were
in the boat six days and nights befroe
being picked up by the steamer Rotter-
dam, and were in a helpless condition,
having suffered terribly from the effects
of the weather.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
SPECIAL PRICES
Till March II.

BANQUET LAMPS,
Hand decorated globe
and pedestal, gold trim
'ings, Rochester Burner,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

1t is a credit to the country that no in
suit or mishap happened to the Spanish
war ship, Vizcaya, during her visit. The
vessel sailed for Cuba last Friday, after
spending week in New York harbor
The precautions taken by the United
States officials to insure her safety while
remaining there proved adequate and eff
fectual.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
RECEPTION
LAMPS,

Hand decorated, china
globe and pedestal, Ro-
chester burner,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

The Warwick Cycle Manufacturing
company of Springfield has made a VOL
untary assignment. The business will
probably be wound up by an assignee,
and the concern will go out of business.
The liabilities amount to about 1926, 900,
and the assets of the company, as inven-
toried last fall, were 1926, 900, but this
will probably shrink somewhat.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

An unsuccessful attempt was made at
Athens Saturday to assassinate King
George of Greece. Two men shot at the
king a number of times while he and his
daughter were out riding. The king rose
in tie carriage to shield his daughter, but
both escaped being hit. A fo0tman and
one of the horses were slightly wounded.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
Plants For the Children.

While it is desirable to have plants
solely for the children at oil seasons,
they are especially appreciated during
the winter months, when the incle.
mency of the weather necessitates
more or less confinement indoors.
Then there is the happiness of owner.
ship. The gift of a single plant or
bulb to the child will afford much
pleasure, and may teach valuable les
sons in plant growth.
Take, for instance, the sacred lily,
so admirably adapted for study when
grown in water, for then the root sys-
tenn, too, may he studied without in.
terfering with its growth. First tiny
roots are thrown out from the bulb.
The latter is sometimes regarded as
part of the root, but it is really q part
of the stem, thickened and packed
with food to sustain the embryo leaves
and blossoms until the plant shall have
made sufficient root growth to gain
nourishment from the water or soil.
Then come the long leaves, the clus.
ters Of buds, each cluster carefully
wrapped in brownish sheath to pro-
tect it from harm, and finally comes
the browning glory in the expansion
of the flowers, showing on an extend
ed and much more complicated plan
the tiny scales found at the base of
the petals in some plants, rs the but
tercup, and concealing the supply of
nectar.
The hyacinths are as easily grown
in water, and afford as instructive a
lesson in plant growth, and rs beaut-
full and fragrant Oh ornament for the
room or dining table. True, growing
any bulb in water is an exhaustive
drain upon it-much more than when
grown in soil--but as u teacher of sub
terranean growth it has well repaid all
expenditure, and il placed in the
ground the following spring it will in
year or two recuperate and come in
to a good blooming condition, supply
ing numerous offshoots in the mean.
time. Bessie L. Putnam.
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epaulettes. The straight strip shown
at the front is lined with crinoline,
then applied to the waist proper, COW
ering the edges Of full fronts. The
sleeves are two-sesmed aud fit snugly,
except for the slight puffs at the
shoulders, which are universally worn
by children and young girls. The
pointed wrists ore finished with frills
of lace, and at the throat is high
standing collar.
The skirt is four-gored and fits
smoothly across the front and over the
hips, the fitness at the back being
laid in backward-turning plaits. 1t is
lined throughout, but unstiffened, and
is trimmed with two rows of fancy
braid.
To make this costume for q girl of
eight years will require two and one
half yards of forty inch material.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
q New Materials for Spring Wear.

Among the new materials this spring
are several weaves Of crepon, which
are not intended for anything but
mourning wear. They look as though
part were made of Grape. and then of
shirrings Of silk and wool. They are
also to be seen with O sort of blistered
surface, resembling matolasse or quilt
ing. They are always Of a deep black,
not blue black, and wear we'll, but
are among the expensive materials.
However, as they do not require much
trimming, they are not SO expensive
as might be thought.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
A NIhillst,n Definition of NIhlIlsm.

i was 30 fortunate as TO meet m
Americanized Russian who has been
instrumental in bringing more of his
people to this country than any other
person. He had been q medical stu
dent in Russia, became connected with
nihilist plot, was suspected, arrested,
and sentenced to Siberia, but made his
escape, and came to this country five
years ago. He at once took steps to
become naturalized, and now, rs DR..
@. 9. Young, is m American citizen,
intensely proud of his adopted coun-
try, enthusiastic concerning its insti-
tutions, particularly its liberty OF
speech, and is able to converse in ex-
cellent English wholly acquired since
coming here.
"a nihilist," said DR.. Young, "is
not an anarchist, nor even socialist.
He is merely one who desires with all
his heart, aud above everything else
in the world, the liberty Of speech and
action that is the birthright of every
living soul, and which is guaranteed
to every American by the Constitution
Of the United States. Oh, you Ameri-
cans should be the very happiest people
on earth, for you have everything that
the rest OF the world is striving TO
gain. Kirk Munroe, i'm Harper's
Magazine,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
The Mirage on Swiss Lakes.

A certain well known mirage in
Switzerland often produces illusions.
When the boat nears the point where
the ray of light 10 tangent to the sur
face OF the water, the mirage OF the
sky is thrown upon the boat, and the
latter seems TO soil in. tho air. When
the Dir is warmer than the water, as in
summer, the concave side Of the re-
fracted ray Of light Is turned toward
the water, and objects are brought in
to sight which are really hidden.
Sometimes the temperature Of the diff
ferent strata OF the air varies irregu.
larly; then the rays of light undergo
abnormal refractions which are not al
ways the same for the upper and lower
parts OF objects. Consequently the
objects are sometimes diminished and
sometimes magniied. Small houses
thus distorted are made to look like
palaces; their color 10 changed by the
diffusion OF light, and they are given
an air OF picturesque grandeur.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11

Boiled oats are recommended for
making hens lay.
Pepper is stimulant and not food,
and must be carefully fed.
Millet seed in small quantities may
protitably be fed to hens.
Too much fed produces laziness and
laziness produces disease in hens.
Oil cake, mixed with corn, oats and
bran, is excellent for melting hens.
When hen does not sit her time
out, look for lice, mites or bedbugs.
Rye is not recommended for hens.
Unless very hungry they will not eat
| il.
Pure drinking water and clear yards
will do great deal toward preventing
gapes.
The man who permits geese to roost
in. q barn does not care much for
cleanliness.
One ounce OF ground bone to each
fowl, every third day, is what our
poultryman feeds.
You cannot raise heas and chickens
in the same hen house and be success
full with the latter.
Blood on eggs is pretty sure to in.
dictate that the hen is too fat and the
organs are crowded.
The late Matched chickens should
be fattenod for the table, for they
will be worthless for laying or breed.
ing stock.
A full feed OF corn, all they will eat,
just before going to roost, will fill the
gizzards of the fowls and aid in main.
tanning animal heat
We do not believe it pays to wait
until cold and stormy weather is upon
us before providing the proper shell
ter protection of the poultry, but many
do.
If any broilers arc to be raised for
market the incubator must DO brought
into use or the business cannot be
conducted on large enough scale to
make the effort profitable.
A lot Of frosted combs not only
causes tie hens to look unsightly, but
is also very Improbable to the breeder.
Frosted combs and eggs cannot be
found in paying quantities in the same
pen.
The best way to learn to care for q
large number Of hens is TO start with
a small pen; then by giving them lots
Of attention and carefully watching
and studying them, they will teach
you rapidly and well.
The morning ration of warm mash
always should be given as soon as tho
fowls can see to eat it. At noon, two
quarts of wheat scattered in the litter
is sufficient for fifty fowls, Feed grain
literally at night.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
KLONDlKE SKY-scRAPERS.
Cathedral and Court House at Dawson
City, Metropolis of the Gold Field.

Cathedral and Court House at Dawson
City, Metropolis OF the Gold Field.
These are not very imposing struc-
lures certainly, says the New York
Journal. They could not be called
"sky scrapers, but the citizens OF
Dawson City, who have gone to court
fortune in the Klondike, dignity these
tiny houses with the names of cathe-
dral and court house. The Judge
does not bother about strict formali-
ties, but he rules, in this hastily built
little temple of justice, as carefully
and rs justly rs if he were holding
court in New York for n sensational
murder trial, with leading lights of
the bar present, and being sketched
every hour for the papers.
In the little cathedral nearby there
are no gorgeous appointments resem-
bling q stage setting, no music by
highly paid artists. The little wooden
chairs are not remarkably comforta.
BILE, and the music must be made by
the attendants at service.
Women in that part of the globe
cannot be accused of going to church
to see the style of hat her dearest foe
has just purchased. They all wear
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11

The noted labor statisGcian began
life rs country schoolmaster in New
Hampshire, his native State, and went
from pedagogy into law. Dropping
his conn., entaries for his musket he
went to me war, and, after fighting to
the end Of the strife, he resumed his
law work and was admitted to the bar.
In 1871 and 1872 he was New
Hampshire Legislator, and was soon
thereafter placed in charge of the State
Labor Bureau, to take which position
he gave up q practice of $40, a
year. In 1880 he supervised the ma.
tional census in Massachusetts,, and
his work attracted much attention for
its thoroughness. In 1885 he wa
made the first Labor Commissioner Of
the United States. His published
works make very considerable library
of labor statistics.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
Care of Honey.

There is no limit to the time that
honey will keep if not abused. Thor
oughly sealed comb honey is usually
in its highest state Of perfection, and
extracted honey is just the same pro-
viding IL has been sealed over before
extracted, or left in the comb until il
thoroughly ripens.
Comb honey usually remains in
liquid form, but in some instances it
graduates in the comb the same as ex-
tracted 1t has been said that honey
from alfalfa is more apt to granulate
in the comb than almost any other,
and this has been my experience.
Granulation Of extracted honey is
no detriment to it, aud is always proof
of its purity. Authorizations, such rs
glucose, etc., never granulate, hence
when you see honey on the markets,
especially during the winter season,
that is in liquid form, you may look
upon it with suspicion. Now most
people think il the reverse of this, and
this is the principal reason that adul.
teration is practiced to such an ex.
tent.
The bee journals aud producers OF
honey generally, have done everything
in their power TO educate the masses
in regard to this one fact, and progress
seems to be slow. Comb honey has
never yet been initiated by man, al
though it has been published that
comb honey is being manufactured by
machinery, but it is not true. Comb
honey may he adulterated by feeding
bees cheap sirups which they will store
in the combs, but it can only be done
through them.
Honey improves with age, and the
older it is the finer the flavor. Ex-
tracted honey is much easier kept than
comb, as the latter is liable to get
soiled and must be kept in tight cases
to exclude dust and insects. Extracted |
honey may be kept in any quantity,
either in open or tight packages. Tin
cans are mostly used, and very con-
venient and cheap package is the com
mon fruit can which, having large
opening, will admit Of removing the
honey after granulation and using il
in this form.
Honey should always be kept in a
dry place, and away from cellar, ex-
cept the same is very dry and well
ventilated. Heat does not damage
honey but tends to ripen and improve
it, but dampness and darkness will not
agree with it.
Honey that remains in the comb for
some time after being stored is always
the best article when extracted, but
more pounds are secured by taking it
away as fast as well stored.-A. II.
Duff in Farm, Field and Preside.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
CARROLL D. WRIGHT.
United States Commissioners of Labor Has
Been Honored Abroad.

Carroll d. Wright, United States
Commissioner of Labor, who has just
been honored with membership in the
Institute of France and honorary
membership in tho Imperial Russian
Academy of Sciences, is one OF the
foremost statisticians of the world.
Few statisticians, says the Chicago
Times Herald, have been as careful as
he to present bare facts and to present
them as fully as the statistician can.
1t was he who originated the now
famous and much misquoted saying.
Figures do not lie, but liars figure. +"
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11

the effect is charming. A novel man
ner of using tulle is to arrange it in
layers, one over the other, until it is
quite Opaque, and then either stretch
it smoothly over firm shape or ar.
range it in tho form of beret, with
the loose edges Of the tulle separate,
like the leaves OF book, and each
one edged with very narrow satin rib
bon or row Of spangles or jet nail.
heads. In Paris hower-trimmed hats
and bonnets are already the vogue, and
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
blue L. Cool; Red, Hot.

The Thermometer seems to fall six
degrees when you walk into blue
room. Yellow is an advancing color;
therefore room fitted up in yellow
will appear smaller than it is. On the
other hand, blue of certain shade
introduced generously into room will
give an idea Of space. Red makes no
difference in regard to size. Green
makes very little.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11

"Why is it," asked the inquisitive
one "that rooster crows, and q crow
caws?" 1t is true that rooster roosts,
bat nobody ever heard Of crow crow
ing. This is question that should
occupy the attention of the scientific.
A woman, perhaps, could answer the
query, why doesn't crow crow? At q
breath she would say: Gust cause"
New Orleans Times. Democrat.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11

fur hoods. Through dreary snow
fields the Klondikers plod to offer
prayers for their dear ones at home,
and to ask for success in their self.
Punishment. And the petitions rise
to the throne on high just as surely as
if they pierced lofty ceilings and
stained-glass windows to reach their
destination.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
Latest Spring Blouse.

The bloused fronts open over plas.
iron OF white satin or of a silk which
matches one of the colors in the plaid
Of the waist material. These fronts
are held together by cufflinks through
button holes. The revers are faced
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
Novelties in Buttons.

In fine buttons for bodices and
jackets some handsome novelties are
shown in celluloid, jet, steel and por.
celain. The latter are especially love.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
Poultry Notes,

Good food is positive economy.
Milk for young ducks is safer if
boiled.
If You chop vegetables for the hens
chop them fine.
Bear in mind that in breeding, like
begets like.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
Hats For Spring and Summer.

Fashionables OF Paris are now be.
ginning TO think OF summer hats.
Straw will be, as usual, universally
worn, and the novelties are very
charming. Among the new ones are
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11

closely plated coarse straws in all
shades. Finely sewn straws, Pana-
mas, Leshorns and manillas will also
be worn. The coarse straws, how
ever, will be deemed the most ele-
CANT for toques and bonnets. Tulle
will prove strong rival of straw
during the early part of the coming
season. Even now the new models
are built OF tulle and velvet. Chiffon
and tulle are also employed for deep
plated frills to soft velvet crowns, and
gay blossoms will doubtless be extern
sively worn in the early spring. Large
open roses are the most fashionable.
Fela hats and toques have entire
crowns made OF them. AS is usual in
the late winter, violets are all the
rage, and the provident dame is now
adding q fresh note to her winter hat
in the shape of these delicate and
beautiful flowers.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11

with the waist material or to match
the plastron. PlaidS, stripes, plain
silks, checks, all are ma de up in this
style. The back is in q single piece
and slightly bloused. II preferred it
can be drawn down tightly.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11

ly, and often look like miniatures, so
exquisitely are ideal heads painted
upon them.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-03-11
Girls Costume in Light Weight Serge.

Girls Costume I'm Light Weight Serge.
Whatever number of more elaborate
and delicate gowns the growing girls
wardrobe may include, one of sturdy
stuff, simply made, is essential to her
comfort aud well-being. The model
shown in the double-column illustrG-
ton, says May Manton, is of light
weigh: serge in royal blue and is
trimmed with fancy black braid. But
cneviot, covert cloth and all the new
spring suitings, as we'll as cashmere,
are equally suitable.
The foundation for the waist is
fitted lining that closes at the centre
back. On il are arranged the full
body portions and the yoke, which is
extended and divided to form slashed
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-31
TWO COMPANIES IN LINE.
G Already Up to Limit, Is Lacks Only
Eight Men.

The visit of Adjt Gen. Canton 10 Seat
tie for the purpose OF reovganiZing the
National Guard has had the effect OF Civ
ing remarkable stimulus 10 the tagging
military spirit OF the young men about
town who had almost come TO the conciu-
SION that the ladder OF fame is already
overcrowed with soldiers The result has
been that one Of the Seattle companies is
already full 10 the minimum limit Of
twenty-four men and three officers. and the
other bids fair to be IN the same condition
within very short time. Not only IS
Gen Canton splendid organizer Of men.
but he is what the boys call jolly good
fellow. too. and they have given him eff
Gent aid in obtaining recruits since his ar
rival In the city.
Last night the remainder Of Capt. John
y. Terry's company, which will hereafter
he known as Company {. was mustered in,
and over half Of Capt. g, II. Cranes VOL
unteer company. which is now Company
Il, Of the new National Guard. was glus-
tered into the service of the state Only
eight men are needed TO fill it up 10 the
minimum, and more than that number OF
men have already signiied their intention
10 enter the company.
The following is a complete list Of Com
pany c up 70 date. although the rolls will
be open for recruits until the maximum OF
sixty men has been reached:
Captain john Y. Terry: first lieutenant
Otto A. Case: second lieutenant. w. VI.
Ing.is; Victor V. Carson. George w. Fro
3. NJ Jarvis. J. p. Newmaker. W. NJ
Matthieson. Thomas Kelly, Joseph Hob
man. Edward Randolph d. 5. Rex How
ard Walty. +. J Ueoer. j. A Carson.
Frank Stevens. d. Fl. Stevens. Arthur r.
SMITH Il +. Woodwork. r. Gowen. Mar
cellus Hardin. Charles Moore, w. Gil
more. ] Howard Darlington.
The roll book Of Company B shows the
following names up 10 late last night:
c. H. Crane, captain; J. Percy Parkn-
son. first lieutenant: Z. +. Guerin. second
li4etenant: u. c. Marshal. Coil Murray.
V. Bgelow. Everett G. Ellis, Eugene Nc
Cornell. Harry W. Matthew, Phillips Nor
rison. Zeph J. Smith. William FL. S.llman,
William II. Mcdowell, Robert l. Webb,
Walter Y Beckwith and Harry w. Bailey.
As a special inducement TO recruits to
join the new National Guard. Gen. Canton
promises that the companies viii all be
furnished with brand new i5-caliher Spring
field rifles. and nearly complete equipment
fresh from the government factories be-
fore winter sets IN. Tents will be the only
part Of the equipment not furnished. The
boys Will have 20 wait while for these
Gen. Canton also has hopes tha, some Of
the new guard will have a chance to enter
the service OF the United States before the
war with Spain Is memory of the past
The National Guard will surely be pre-
ferred under third call.