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The Press., 1898-02-10
THE MARINE ENGINEER.
An Officer With Vast Responsibilities Wh.
 Seldom Gets Credit.

An Officer With Vast Responsibilities Who
 Seldom Gets Credit.
 From the time, less than 60 years ago, when the first steam vessel crossed the Atlantic the evolution of the marine engineer has been rapid, but he is the one class of marine craftsman that, above all others, has kept pace with the developments of this fast speeding age, and he stands today the most finished product of a century that has created more new types and more new occupa- tions than any that has preceded it. The marine engineer today is more impor- tant than any deck officer, but his inn portance is as little recognized by the nonseafaring man as his identity is con- cealed from the view of those who trav- e1 in ships. Down in the bowels of the vessel, he controls not only the propul- sion. but the steering, lighting, pump ing, anchoring, ventilation of the mod ern marine structure, and on the war ship he is even responsible for the manipulation of heavy guns. The eyes that steer the ship are those of the off, Ger of the watch, but the braiH that guides the ship to her destination and regulates her internal economy is the brain of the marine engineer. His is the real responsibility, and, we are afraid, his is the least share of the hon. or that is given to those who serve their country or their employers with courage and devotion on the sea-
 All the world heard of the gallantry of Captain Kane of the Calliope in working his ship out of the Samoa an- chorage in the teeth of cyclone. Who heard of the struggle of the engineer officers with tue machinery down be- low, and how many know even the names of them?-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Press., 1898-02-10
Number 46.
Conflict of Nature and Art.

A young man here in town who is studying drawing-I won't say just how or where-went out to a Welsh rabbit supper at a friend s studio one evening. The supper was given to cele- brate an examination in light and shad- ow which several of the young art stu dents had just undergone with success. The young man speak of was full of the subject. His mind was still dwell. ing on it when he started home. Half an hour later a fellow art student came up with him. He was standing before an equestrian statue in one of the little parks and was intently studying the shadow of the bronze rider cast by the moon.
 "Say," said he to the other student, "look at that shadow. I've cast lots of shadows and I've studied 'em. That ain't bit like it. I know shadows. That ain t an angle of 45 degrees
 Here he took his friends arm.
 "OId boy," he said solemnly, "that shadows all out of drawing. ."-Wash- ington Post.
The Press., 1898-02-10
A Conaiderate Rector.

The rector of small country parish in the midlands had lived among his people a simple, unobstrusive life, which had endeared him to the hearts of those who knew him. In very cold weather he would invite the congrega- tion to come and warm themselves at the stove before leaving the church. Under other conditions of weather his thoughtfulness for the comfort of his flock took a somewhat different form, and at the end of half hours sermon he would sometimes say, 'As the weather is still so indictment I will, my dear friends, lengthen my discourse somewhat ill the hope that it may clear later. "-Cornhill Magazine.
The Press., 1898-02-10
Asthma From Asparaxus.

Among the curiosities of medical lit erature are the stories, many of them we'll authenticated, of the peculiar sus- ceptibility of certain unfortunate indi- viduals to certain odors and emanations. Among the substances which have been known to have produced attacks of spasmodic asthma are roses, musk, tea, ipecacuanha, the odor of Cat, fried fish, the dust of oats, malt, rice, feath- CTS, wool and that caused in the demoli- tion of old houses Dr. Eugene De- schamps has added asparagus to this long list. He has published full clin- ical report of 8 victualer over 40 years of age who suffers from severe spasmod- ic attacks of coughing whenever he at tempts to prepare raw asparagus for the cook. York Herald.
The Press., 1898-02-10

John E. Grant of Willington has bought the Oronoco House and stable, in this village, paying $65OO, there for. MT, MT Grant proposes to remove to this will lage, in a few weeks, and keep the hotel himself.
 The concert of the Stafford Springs Brass Band at Wales. last Monday night, drew out fair audience, which gave un- mistakable signs of approval of the enter tainment. The quartette club connected with the band is composed of old singers, and their part of the concert is by no means unimportant. They will give the next concert in Somers, some evening next week.
 BIRTHs.-In this village, 9th, a son, Ernest B.. to Geo. O. Cleaveland.
 In this town, Jan. 2J'h, at Staffordville, son to Newton Dillsworth; 2nd, at Furn- ace Hollow, a son to Owin Waters.
 MARRIED.-At Somers, 4th, by Rev. J c. Butcher, George Nichols and Jennie Warren all of Somers.
The Press., 1898-02-10
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a hottie or common glass with urine and let 1t stand twenty-four hours a sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen 1t is evidence of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate. or pain in the back, Is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the knowledge go often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great k idney remedy, fulfils every wish D relieving pain in the back kidneys, liver. bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects inabil- ity to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. Ii stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bot. tie and pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention The Press and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghampton, N. |. The proprietors of this paper guar antee the genuineness of this offer.
The Press., 1898-02-10

It is not often that a physician recom- mends a patent medicine: when he does. you may know thatit is good one. Dr. J. P. Cleveland, Glasgow, Va. writes II have used Chamberlain's Collie, Chol era and Diarrb9a Remedy in my practice, and it has proven tO be an excellent rem edy, where a thorough course Of medicine had failed with me. I recommend 1t to my patients every time for collie and diar- rhea." Many other progressive phy- sicians recommend and use this remedy. becaus- 1t always cures and cures quickly. Get a bottle and you will have an excel lent doctor in the house for all bowel complaints. both for children and adults. For sale by E K. Taft. Stafford Springs. and G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-02-10
Rft @uka Taught.

! One would have thought this an Americanism. but l find it in Garrick's Miss In Her Teens," where Tag says to Flash: "Oh. pray let me see you
 fghti There were two gentlemen fit yesterday etc tact 2).-Notee and
The Press., 1898-02-10

NEWS WHICH IS Coop NEWS TO WOMEN It is fact that women who suffer from female complaints and are consequently weak. tired. nervous, dragged-out and full of pains and aches, do not have the same opportunity to be cured as dc the residents of the great cities where the most successful specialists in female dis. eases reside. Dr. Greene, of 35 West 14'h St, New York City, wh' has the largest practice in the world. and who is without doubt the most successful specialist fir curing female compl .ints, offers to give free consultation by mail to all women suff~ring from these distressing weak. nasses, discharges, pains and irreRulari ties. Write at once, and we promise Dr. GI eene will cure you.
The Press., 1898-02-10

The first grass twine factory in the world is in operation in Oshkosh, Wis. It employs three hundred hands, and will make binding twine from marsh grass, something never attempted with any suc- cess before.
The Press., 1898-02-10

MT. F. 0. Helhig, prominent druggist of Lynchburg, Va, says: "One of our citizens was cured of rheumatism of two years standing, by one bottle of Chamber lain's Pain Balm. This liniment Is fa- nous for it's cures of rheumatism i; thousands have been delighted with the prompt relief which it affords. For sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-02-10

Darwin and Tyndal proved what nat. uralists before their time suspected, that the air is literally full of plant germs and seeds
The Press., 1898-02-10

IT KEEPS THE FEET WARN AND DRY.-Ask for Aliens Font-Ease, a powder. It cures Corns, Bun1ons, Ch1lhlains, swollen, Sweating, Damp feet. At all druggists and Shoe Stores. 25c Sample FREE. Address, Allen $. Olmsted, Le- Roy NY.
The Press., 1898-02-10

The proverb Necessity is the mother of invention" can hardly be traced to one independent source. The idea was expressed by Persius. the Roman ,satirist about 60 A. D.. and is found. in the precise form now quoted, in Richard Franck's Northern Memoirs" (printed in London, 1894, and in various later English writers.
The Press., 1898-02-10

Stamp cancelling machines are to be put into the mail cars. They will cancel $500 letters an hour, and thus, by saving of time, facilitate delivery. The machines are operated by the same power that pro- pels the car.
The Press., 1898-02-10

SOMETHING To KNOW. - It may be worth something to. know that the very best medicine for restoring the tired out nervous system to a healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine Is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone to the nerve centres in the stomach, gently stimulates the Liver and Kidneys, ant; aids these organs in throwing of impuri- ties in the blood. Electric Bitters inn proves the appetite. aids digestion, and is pronounced by those who have tried it as the very best blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it.. Sold for soc or $1.00 per bottle at E. K. Taft's Drug Store. 2
The Press., 1898-02-10

To give you an Opportunity of testing the great merit of Ely's Cream Balm, the most reliable cure for catarrh and Id in the head, generous 10 cent trial size can be had of your druggist, or we will mail it for 10 cents. Full sixe 50 cents. ELY BRos., 55 Warren St.. N. Y. City It is the medicine above all others fol catarrh, and IS worth its weight in gold I can use Ely's Cream Balm with safety and it does all that Is claimed fer it.-B w. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
The Press., 1898-02-10
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Feb. IA, 1868.

[Items Of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years ago.l
The Press., 1898-02-10
One More Idiot,

Tobacconist-f you'll keep quiet about it, I'll tell you how manage to make money out of cigars, When a man comes in and asks me for good cigar. invariably recommend that brand that costs me the least. It is great scheme.
 Customer-That's so. What idiots they must all bel By the way, want you to recommend a good cigar to me.
 Tobacconist-Well, confdentially l advise you to take one of these. (Cus- tomer goes out.) Only one more idiot; that's all.-Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1898-02-10

One-tenth of the millionth part of 8 second can now be exactly recorded by photography. The stroke of a hammer, supposed to be instantaneous,ta takes long time in this measurement. and flash of lightning dawdles along as if it had the spring fever.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
THE DUCK BUSINESS.
1T Is Profitable When Conducted with
Judgment and in the Proper
Locality.

There is an unfounded prejudice
against ducks and geese in the minds OF
many farmers. The usual excuse is
that they have habit of pudding in
every bit of water they find until they
make mudhole there.
Hogs have similar habit but no one
objects to them on that account be-
cause the hogs are kept in their places
Mud is not necessary to the happiness
of either ducks or hogs. In fact both
are better if kept where they cannot
make mud.
Ducks should be kept out of the door.
yard and they have no place in the barn.
yard or about the watering troughs OF
any kind. They are so easily shut out
of any place that it is not hard mat.
ter to keep them from getting into mis-
chief. They cannot crawl through a
small hole in a fence and if the fence is
three feet high they will never get owe,
it. Ducks will drink more water than
other kinds of poultry, but they do not
need it for any other purpose. If they
are given their water in a trough ovel
which Stats are nailed to prevent them
from getting into the water they will
not make any more mud than other
fowls. Whether kept for eggs o.
Matched to be sold when ten or twelve
weeks old, they are more profitable
than chickens and much more comfort
able to handle, as they are domestic in
their habits, easily tanned and always
ready to eat almost anything that is
given them and turn it to good use by
growing heavier all the time.-Farnl
ers' Voice.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
EXHIBITION COOP.

enough for the birds to be comforta-
BILE in; nothing is so certain to make
the birds appear at disadvantage as
too close quarters. We would make
frame Oh 11s-inch stuff-the ends, back
and top being covered with stout serv-
iceable duck, the floor being of half
inch matched boards. and the front be-
ing made of half-inch rods set into top
and bottom of frame 21a inches apart,
excepting that the two or three CEN
ter rods are set into a sliding bed piece
at bottom, and pass up through the
top frame, giving access to the interior.
The bed piece of the gate should slide
upon the rods on each side. Short rods
are set in the front, upon which to
suspend cups for food and water. A
curtain for the front, to be let down at
night, and in day time be rolled up as
in the illustration, adds to the neatness
Of the structures; and ornamental
brass-headed tacks to secure the duck
ends, etc., improves the appearance.
The rods in front look best if round. al
though eight square rods are very neat.
Many owners of private coops keep
them neatly painted Poultry.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
Significant Answers.

Prof. Aegidi, who was for many years
the chief Of the press bureau, under
Prince Bismarck, has lately published a
"Reminiscences of the great chancellor
which shows how alert he was in draw
ing conclusions. Before the outbreak
Of the Franco-Prussian war the tsar
was with King William at Ems. They
were together one evening, and Bis
marck was standing at the other end OF
the room anxiously watching the tsar,
whose more or less friendly attitude
toward Prussia's policy was matter
of great Importance. Suddenly the
Russian emperor's big dog, which had
been lying silent under his masters
chair, rose, prowled about the room.
stopped before Bismarck, looked at him.
wagged his tail affectionately and
licked the hand he held out toward It.
The tsar, who had attentively watched
its movements, called out to Bismarck:
"You see the dog knows his masters
friends" Bismarck, who told Aegidi
this story, added: II felt relieved,
That was an historical moment for our
policy" 1t proved to him that he had,
at least, not to count on Russia's oppo-
sition in the coming confict.-Youth's
COMPANION.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
''Navy Sherry"

According to the navy regulations
whisky is not allowed on warships ex-
cept in the medical supplies, but it gets
aboard somehow, as visitors to the hos
pitable officers can testify. It is called
navy sherry on shipboardk Some
times, when the fleet was on blockade
duty, newspaper dispatch boats car
ried supplies to the officers. A man ig-
norant Of the rule about navy sherry
hailed the flagship New York one Sun
day morning off Santiago and asked the
officer of the deck if he would send a
boat for some supplies. For whom are
they?" the officer asked, through a
megaphone. ''The wardroom NESS -
was the reply. 1t was an idle hour on
the New York, and crowd of officers
and men had lined up and were listen
ing. Onions, potatoes and whisky
Then he wondered why all the officers
in sight fled to the other side of the
ship, holding their sides with laughter.
The onions and potatoes were sent
aboard-at least they alone were re-
ceived officially. An officer who asked
a friend to get a case of navy sherry"
for him later on was astounded when
the man brought real sherry. He had
supposed that everyone knew the diff
ference.-N. Y. Herald.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
AN ADMIRER OF WOMEN.
A Matrimonial Repeater Who Got
-, More Enamored with Each
Subsequent Wife.

I was riding along the road leading
across Hurricane gap, in the Pine mountain
range, thinking Of the peculiar people who
lived in these Businesses, when was
startled by voice up the hillside calling
to me to come up and give somebody lift.
l had no idea who owned the voice, but
whoever it was was in trouble, and I re-
sponded and found q man Of 60 or more
caught by the foot under fallen tree and
soon had him on his feet, and he insisted
on my stopping further down the mountain
and taking dinner with him. He lived in
well-kept cabin with his daughter, and
after dinner we sat in the shade of a tree
in the yard and he told me about himself,
"Air you married." he asked, after he
told me he was widower.
mo, but hope to be some day." an
sWered, quite sincerely.
You ought to be; every man ought to
thar amt nothin' on the face Nv Gods
green earth that is patchin' to woman,
l don't keer what kind she isl
you're hale and hearty YETI. said,
land I don't see why you don't take some
of your own advice"
."Don't crowd the mourners, mister" he
said, waving his hand as if warding off my
attack. Don't you crowd the mourners
I'm tlggerin' on sever'l this very minute,
and l amt quite shore yit which one to
pick. I've been married four times, and
every time my notion Nv women has got
so much higher that I'll be derned eff I
don't kinder look forrerd to losin' wife
Jlst fer the satisfaction Nv gittin' another
one.'
The idea was so entirely new that I was
overcome by lt.-Washington Star.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
Grown Gray and Blind in Service.

When the American troops were
quartered at Newburg, at the close of
the revolutionary war, ard the soldiers
were stirred up to rebellion against the
government by the famous anonymous
letters, which it has since been ascer-
tanned, were written by Gen. Arm
strong, then major in the army, Gen.
Washington convened the officers for
the purpose of addressing them on this
subject and calming the tumult which
was beginning to rage in their bos-
SONS. He held a paper in his hand on
which the remarks he intended to make
were written-and then it was that,
finding himself unable to read without
assistance-as he was drawing his
spectacles from his pocket that unpre-
meditated expression broke from him
one of the most pathetic that ever fell
from his lips: "Fellow citizens said
he. "you perceive have not only
grown gray but blind in your service"
The effect of this remark was eiec-
trical. No bosom-no eye was proof
against tn. Y. Ledger.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
AMONG THE POULTRY,

len weeks from shell to market is
the time allotted chick.
len focks, each consisting of ten
hens, are enough for an acre.
Geese cannot be raised to an advan.
tage without grass and water.
Gull out the poor layers and give the
prolific hens more room to work.
Scalded sweet milk and cooked rice
will stop diarrhoea in chickens. Avoid
giving sloppy food when in this con.
dition.
"A breed of fowls kept for the eggs
alone should be that one which can be
kept with the least expense for food or
support.
Early maturity is an item with poul-
try, especially chickens and turkeys
when raising them for market.-Prairie
Farmer.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
SONG OF PAIN.

am the angel. soft-hearted Pain.
watch over mortals as m thers might
guard them, keep them. plan for their
4, gain;
Ny warning IL speedy-my judgment is
: - true.
1stand at the door where the death-hound.
Disease,
Hot-crazy for blood, has just scented his
prey; 49,
I rush to the victim he hastens to seize
wake him, warn him, bid him away!
.rSe. I am the angel d,
The dark-hued evangel-
bringing the good news Of danger to men:
They who will heed me,
Seldom may need me;
soon l return to my watch-tower again.
I am the devil, red-handed Pain.
hang over mortals when helpless they
lie;
stab them. rack them. rend them In
twain,
Till. wearied with anguish. they pray they
may die.
lurk where the battles red banner ap-
poison the wounds. and I follow the
blows;
torture the fallen, and laugh at their
tears;
For am cruelest, fiercest Of foes.
am devil
A symbol Of evil
Feasting my fury on sorrows of men;
Not till Death snatches
My prey from my clutches,
VIII return to my comfortless den.
I am the monitor, Christening Pain.
1 punish the mortals who do themselves
wrong,
bind them, beat them. leave them my
stain;
My vengeance Is certain-my patience is
long.
I dull the keen edge Of their reckless desire,
give them true words they may cherish
Away;
burn in their memory symbols of fire,
To warn them and hold them from going
astray.
Over the portals
That open for mortals,
Into the Edens where serpents creep low,
Cherubim, aiming
Their trusty blades flaming,
Place I, that mortals their dangers may
know.
Will Carleton. in Every Where
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
HOw'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
tor any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. j. Cheney. & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
:ree
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
AN EXHIBITION coop.
1t Is Roomy Enough for the Birds to
Appear to Advantage and to
BE Comfortable.

We have several requests for direc-
tons for building coops for exhibiting
fowls at fairs and shows, and give
above an illustration of such a coop.
The illustration explains itself so well
that but little by way of explanation
is necessary. This coop is 80 inches
high, 80 inches wide, and "a inches deep
but these dimensions are by no means
obligatory. as coops are built of va
rious sizes, to suit the taste and pur-
pose of the builder. We would urge,
however, that exhibitors who supply
their own coops make them roomy
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-01
Why Some Farmers Fail

Do farmers in general appreciate the
need Of preparing the soil for crop in
time? They do theoretically, but prac-
tically farmers are disposed to display
that lack of exacting promptness that
characterizes the successful business
man. This is more frequently the line
of demarkation between success and
failure in farming than is realized.
Farmers are usually always at-work,
but being employed at the thing most
needing attention is what requires full
understanding of ''on time."- Dakota
Field and Farm. ..