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The Press., 1898-11-17
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 The public schools close this week for ten days vacation.
 Edwin Davis was in Boston last week and visited the Mechanics fair.
 A son was born last Saturday to Bert and Ruby Chapman Avery.
 The womans auxiliary will reorganize Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. w. F. Fuller.
 Mrs. c. M. Needham is convalescing from 8 severe attack of dlphtheria. No new cases are reported
 s. P. Willard, agent of the Connecticut school board, has been in town the past week looking after children, who accord ing to law do not attend school regularly. Thanksgiving night promises to be an enjoyable occasion in the grange. Pat TOTS have contributed literally. and a chicken pie supper will, 1t is hoped and expected, bring out large attendance. The usual prayer meeting that has been held Friday evening will he held this week, and hereafter, for the present, or Saturday evening in order that the pastor Rev. Paul Strayer, who is completing g course at Yale college, New H ven, ano is in town only over the Sabbath, may conduct and increase inter est in the meet \ ings
The Press., 1898-11-17
COVENTRY.


 CThe Register is on sale at the post Office each weekly
 Fred Topliff of Wauregan was here over Sunday.
 The Ladies' whist club met at Mrs John Woods yesterday afternoon.
 Miss L. Isham returned last week from visit with friends in Wallingford.
 Miss Mary Metcalf has moved into the basement of Mrs. Hodgson's house. MT. Spencer of Essex has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. Fisdale of this place.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kingsbury of New London spent Sunday with E. B. Kings bury.
 Mrs. Chaplin and daughter, Mrs. Louis Weaver, spent Sunday with friends in town.
 MT. and Mrs Albert Harmon returned from their visit in Maine last Monday evening.
 Eugene Hutchinson, who has been very sick, is now able to sit up a short time every day.
 Tonight at o'clock the meeting of the quarterly conference will be held In the vestry of the NJ. E. church. Remember the entertainment for the benefit of St. Mary's church, in A. o. U. w. hall on Saturday evening.
 Mrs. Dr. Colton of Saratoga County. N. Y, has been spending few days with Miss Hattie Albro of this place.
 Last Sunday evening Presiding Elder Bates occupied the pulpit in the M. E. church. He spoke very earnestly about Faith in Christ. The regular meeting of the grange took place last Tuesday evening. The pro- gram was on flowers, their cultivation, etc., and agriculture.
 The Cleaners are arranging for a very unique entertainment to be held in the Hotel hall tomorrow evening. There will be some fancy and useful articles on sale.
 Rev. Mr. Barrett has so far recovered from typhoid fever as to be able to take charge of the junior meeting last Sunday and expects to preach in the morning next Sunday.
 A very interesting Thanksgiving pro- gram is being arranged and will be given in the Congregational church next Sum- day evening at o'clock in place of the evening service.
 Mir. and Mrs. Marvin Colman celebrated the 2Oth anniversary of their marriage last Saturday evening. There were about 80 present. They received many beauti- full and useful gifts in China. Progressive whist was enjoyed by some of the party. Prizes were given, Mrs, Ella Loomis se- cured the ladies' prize, a china tray, and GeorgeP Phillips the gents a mustache cup. At half past ten ice cream and cake were served.
 (From another correspondent.)
 Charles Squlres is sick with typhoid fever.
 The real estate belonging to the late Martin Parker is for sale.
 Rev. MT Brown of Andover occupied the Congregational pulpit Sunday. 7 T. J. Sears returned Saturday. He hal been to Vermont to buy carriage horses for H. F. Dimock Mrs. Emma Durham, who has beer r housekeeper for E. F. Hutchinson, i 8 soon to leave the position. 2 MT. Babbington of Willimantic is build l ing dwelling house for Geo. Avery ol e the site of one burned several years since
 Mir. Fillmore of Willimantic is carin; for E. F. Hutchinson. who is convalescent : Mr. Hutchinson is member of the I. 0 2 To. F. A. s. PARKER.
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MANSFIELD.

 A bake bean supper was held at Her bert Huntington's last Saturday evening for the benefit of the Atwoodville school. A large number attended.
 A concert was held in the Baptist church at Spring Hill last Sunday even- ing. They are tohave a course of lectures there commencing next Sunday evening.
 Gurleyville.
 F. c. Durham is on the sick list. Daniel Flaherty shot fox this week Monday.
 Miss Emily Conant of Willimantic has been visiting friends in Gurleyville. A love-feast was held in the M. B. church Wednesday evening. Presiding Elder G. H. Bates was present.
 The Ladies Social and Benevolent society will meet with Mrs. Thurlow At wood at Wormwood Hill Friday after noon and evening of this week. All are cordially invited to attend.
 Mansfield Depot.
 The touching drama "A fisherman's luck" will be presented at Hillside Hall Friday evening. Admission Is cents.
The Press., 1898-11-17
MONsON.

Miss Lottle M. Cummings and Arthur s. Anderson were married last evening at o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. James Tufts at the residence of the groom's mother. The ceremony was private, being witnessed by few intimate friends only Mir. and Mrs. Anderson have gone on a short wedding journey and will make their home in Monson upon their return.
The Press., 1898-11-17

Superior court will convene at Holland Tuesday, December 9th. with Judge Ralph Wheeler on the bench. A short calendar session will be held at Rockville the Friday preceding. There are not many cases from this part of the county to come before the court.
The Press., 1898-11-17
When Wellington Was Mad.

The Czar Nicholas visit to Windsor in 1844 afforded Murray an opportunity to be present at one of the few occasions when the Duke of Wellington lost con- trol of himself He did 1t at a review before the queen, her imperial guest, and the royal family, when, contrary to his orders, issued for the queen E con- venience, the guns were fired. The hero of hundred fights stormed in 'a most violent manner.
 When the prince tried to pacity him by saying it was doubtless a mistake, he replied "It is very good of your royal highness to excuse it. but there should be no mistakes Military orders should be punctually obeyed, and so long as command the army they shall be obeyedp' The emperor was astonish- ed, and the suits looked at each other with blank faces, while the artillery was ordered off the maneuvering ground
 Our readers will be pleased to reaC Alfred Williams & Sons fur advertise ment in this issue. It is fact that they are manufacturers the only establish ment in the city of Hartford who manu facture their own goods Anything tha you buy of this firm will be correct 1T quality of sto k, fit of garment guaran teed, and last, but not least, in styles.
 Central Vermont Railroad (N. l.. N division )-trains leave:
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A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf-
 A ford, within and for tne District 0f SGanord, on the 1Oth day of November, A. ID, lS9S
 Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge. On motion of Mary S Jewet'. executrix on ford. within said district deceased.
 This court doth decreathat six months pc al lowed and limited for tho creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims sgainst the same to the executrfx and directs that public notice be given of this order, by aaverttsing the same onct 1 In some newspaper haging circulation m salC District. and by posting copy thereof on tht public sfgn-pOst in saidtOwn of Stafford, nearest | the pIace where the deceased last dwelt Certt | fled from record MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1898-11-17
Ara Court of Probate holden at Son. A ars within and fnr the district Of Snmars

"A Y a Court or PrObaGe holden at SOm- "A CTS within and for the district of SOmers, on the 9th day of November, A. D. 1898.
 Present, CHARLES s. FULLER, Esq, Judge. On motion of c. Augustus Arnold, adminis- tratOr on the estate Of EnOS Arnold, late of Somers, within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be aI- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator, and directs that public notice be given Of this order, by advertising the same once In some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public Sign-pOSt in said town of SOmers nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from record,
 CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1898-11-17
A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1898.

on Gn6 lXGn uay or NOV6MD6f, B. D. I656.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion Of the administrator on the inc testate estate of Robert W. Andrews, late of Stanford, within said district, deceased.
 It is ordered by this Court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Ohce in said district, on the S4th day ol November, 1898, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by post said town Of stafford, and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in Stafford, and having a circulation in said district. Certified from Record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1898-11-17

Thanksgiving week The Press will b @ i ued on Wednesday, and all correspond ents are requested to send in their com munications day earlier than usual.
The Press., 1898-11-17
 Married.

Merlden, 2d, by Rev. J. W. Johnston D. D., Wm. A. Dobson of Hartford ane Miss Minnie Kapitzke of Meriden.
 Monson, 18th, by Rev. James Tufts Arthur s. Anderson and Miss Lottie M Cummings.
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FoR SALE.

Ihave several ntw Carriages and Concords of my own make aIyo secondhand Carriages and Carts-one BucktDard as good as new; also one two-horse team Wagon in very good repair-at very low prices. w. A. COM1NS.
 Stafford SnrtnoA. Aug. 18th. 90tf
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Muslin Underwear Department.

Dressing Sacks, made of flannel union twill, colors pink and blue, $1.O0. Better qualities, ~$1.5O and $2. Children's Flannelette Gowns, all sizes, 5Oc each. Muslin Underwear, special val ue. Drawers made of Fruit of Loom cotton, hamburg trimmed,
 39c. Children's Cloaks, over two hundred to select from,
 $1.50 to $1O00.
 North store.
The Press., 1898-11-17

Kirk Woodbridge, the son of Warden Woodbridge, and clerk at the state prison at Wethersfield for five years up to last July, has been found to be defaulter to the state and was arrested in New Haven Sunday. It is thought that his thefts will reach seven or eight thousand dol lars
The Press., 1898-11-17

Twelve persons were killed and many were injured by the collision of an ex- press train with freight near Trenton, Ont, early Tuesday morning.
The Press., 1898-11-17

Mrs. l.. M N. Stevens of Maine was elected president of the National w. C.. T. U. at St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday.
The Press., 1898-11-17
DTSTRTCr 0H STAFFORD. ss. Pro

lV bate Court, November 14th, A. D: 1898.
 Estate Of John RI Aldr1ch, late or SGaHoFo ID said district, deceas91.
 Upon the application of Jennie E. Al6Tich @ praying that an order may be granted 70 sell tne real estate of said deceased, as Dy sald appllcA t1on fully appears, it is
 Ordered-that said application be heard ano determined at the probate ohice in Stafford, 1T said district on the 7R3d day of November, A. b 1898 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendsncy of said application ant the time and place ol hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same one in some newspaper nay ing circulation in Said district before the lStf day of November, A D. 1898.
The Press., 1898-11-17

Yale was defeated by Princeton at foot ball last Saturday to o. Poe, one of Princeton's players, made a run of 95 yards across the field in the first half of game and scored If it had not been for this phenomenal run thegame would have resulted in a draw Yale plays Harvard next Saturday.
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Central Vermont Railroad (N. L. N
GOING NORTH
Born.

Somers, 18th, son to MT. and Mrs. Bert Avery.
 Stafford Springs, l4th, a son to MT. and Mrs. Alfred Whitley.
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Resolutions, 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 mltted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- celved and all arrears are paid in full.
 THIs Paper and The Connecticut COurant semi-weekly) furnished for S2.15 per year.
The Press., 1898-11-17

The Spanish war vessel, Maria Teresa, which Hobson had succeeded in floating, and was abandoned during storm while on the way north has been found strand ed on Cat Island, one of the Bahamas. Wrecking tugs which were sent to her rescue report that it will be impossible to save the boat
The Press., 1898-11-17

Y HAVE opened the Foskit blacksmith
 A Shop at RtaTurdville, and am prepared to do first class work in all lines of blackSmith1ng 2W# WILBUR K. BURDICK.
The Press., 1898-11-17
BLACK SILKS AND SATINS.

Prices far below what equal goods can be replaced for to-day. These are the result of fortu- nate purchase.
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Whe Nre&.
Thursday, November IF, 1898.
Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks in

MCLAUGHLIN & SON, PUBLISHERS. s1.5O year. If paid strictly in advance, ,s1.s6.
The Press., 1898-11-17
.Tng'rain Carpets.

Twenty-Five rolls (1O patterns) of all wool, extra super, Ingrain Carpets, at 4Sc a yard. Small ad- ditional price for making and lay ing. Don't wait until spring they will cost you more.
 Fourth floor, take elevator.
The Press., 1898-11-17
A careful canvass of the 500 republican

A careful canvass of the 500 republican members of the legislature just elected in Connecticut shows that Senator Hawley is the choice of a very large majority of them This insures his reelection with out trouble. The people of New England have vtry kindly feeling for the senior senator of Connecticut, whose activities reach back to his distinguished service in the war of the rebellion, and who has laid firm hold upon the affections of the people of his state. -Spr5nateEd Republican.
The Press., 1898-11-17
Died,

Ellington, 18th, Mrs. Susan Long, 68. Ellington, 18th, Mrs. Elvira Parsons, 76 Colchester, 18th, Burtren D. Preston 63, formerly of Wilmington.
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The Willimantic Street Railway con- pany has filed articles of incorporation in the state secretarys office. The capital stock is $1 ,OOO, divided into ten shares of S1CO each The subscribers to the stock are Eugene $. Boss, shares J. Grif- fin Martin, shares; Soloman Lucas, shares It is expected that the road will be compl. ted and running by next sum- mer
The Press., 1898-11-17
Satin Duchess,

p inches wide, elegant, soft and lustrous, SIPS yard.
 23 inches, extra heavy, $1.50 a yard.
 Other values at 69c & yard.
 24-inch Black Tafeta Silk, good weight and correct rustic usually sold at $1 yd., at soc a yard.
 21-inch Black Taffeta, very de- sirable for Innings and rufiies; slight imperfection in finish.
The Press., 1898-11-17

COOKING. II shall be pleased to take \ orders for homemade bread and all kinds of pastry. Can be addressed by postal-box 236 or 17 Prospect-st. 2w" MRS. HORNISS.
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EOR SALE.-A nice farm of 65 acres ! of land, with all the stock and tools, two miles from the Springs, or would exchange for a house in the borough. J. s. SMILEDGE.
The Press., 1898-11-17

TENEMENT TO RENT on Main-st., A opposite Mineral Springs M'fg Cos mill, over GregOry's billiard parlor. Apply to
 15tf E. A. BUCK & cos Hardware Store.
The Press., 1898-11-17

TNO RENT-6-room tenement on Grant
 1 avenue with hot and cold water and bath room. Apply at Stafford Springs House. 28L1
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AYANTED-A few boarders. Good w board and pleasant rooms Apply at J. M HORNISS', No. 17 Prospect-st. or post office box 236. 2W-
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NOTICE TO FARMERS {!
 WANTED.

1000 Cords of White Birch Pole Wood, suitable for the manufacture of SpOOls, for which we will pay cash on delivery--de- liveries t0 commence i'm mediately.
 G. HALL JR., & co.
 South Wilmington, Conn.,, oct. IA. 1898.
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EARM FOR SALE, Known as the
 1 Mowry place. situated in Westford. Con- tains about 97 acres Of land, with good house, barn, carriage house and hen houses. Water in house and barn-yard. Plenty Of good fruit. Hay in barn sold with place if desired. For terms apply at WHITE FARM, Westford, Conn. If
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HOG FOUND.-Large black and white EI dog came upon my premises Oct. 29. The owner may have same by paying charges.
 @0W J. c. MORTENSEN, Orcuttville.
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Smith & Murray.
An ExtraOrdinary Sale of WOmGn'S House Dresses.

More than two thousand of one kind of House Dresses-made from this seasons colorings of Flannelette. Skirt 112 inches wide, good hem. Waist finished with corset effect-so insure good fit. Yoke trimmed with braid. Most small dealers retail this identical garment for $1.25. Up-to-date retailers ask dollar. To-day these go on sale at 69c each.
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DIGS FOR SALE. 1.-Two filters of nice 1 white Pigs, will be weeks old Nov. 14th and 21st, and bred from thoroughbred medium Yorkshire boar from Boston. J. c. SPARKS, 2W& Wilmington, Conn.
The Press., 1898-11-17

WOOL have nice lot of Hard
 w Wood for sale. Will be sawed and split in stove length if desired. A. w. KINGSBURY.
The Press., 1898-11-17

Not one of Solomon's many cooks could bake loaf of bread equal to one baked in
, 1898-07-15
NEWSPAPER REPORTERS.
A Defense of Their Fair Mindedness, He.
liability and Integrity.

A Defense of Their Fair Mindedness, Re-
liability and Integrity. !,
A very common error Is prevalent
that the work Of reporters, given 10
newspapers, as q rule is not entitled to
respect or credence. 1t Is generally as
sumed that the reporter writes chiefly
or wholly to make a sensation or In
some way interest readers without res
gard to facts, while Just the reverse Is
the truth In all reputable newspaper es-
Establishments.
II Is safe to assume that the state
ments Of reporters given In the leading
reputable journals Of the country are
quite as truthful as are the general
statements from the pulpit when the
minister gets outside Of strictly reli-
gfous teachings, and very much o
truthful than are the public expressions
Of most If not all Of the leading profess
sions. With very few exceptions the
management of our leading daily news
papers enforce ~truthfulness and fairness
as the supreme attributes for q newspa-
per writer, and yet 1t is common for all
who are, displeased with any reportorial
statement to say that "it'sa mere news
paper story
1t Is true that there are a few n
spiouous exceptions to the rule that gov
erns the reputable newspapers of the
country.
Not only are the managers of u
leading newspapers entitled to great
credit for the sorupalous care they in
forca on their reporters and correspond.
ents to present the truth with as exact
fairness as Is possible. but the public
little know the ceaseless care that Is ex.
eroised In every reputable newspaper
Office to prevent the publication of even
the truth when it would be more harm
full to publish than to suppress 1t. There
Is not a week, indeed hardly a day, that
the newspapers of this city do not sup
press the facts proper for public infor-
nation which would make q most inter-
esting story solely because 1t would
bring q food of sorrow to the innocent
and helpless and cast an imperishable
shadow upon their lives. With all the
errors necessarily committed in a news
paper Office by reason of the haste with
which the articles must often be prepar-
ed. the public little know with what
thorough integrity the newspapers, as a
rule, protect the innocent even at the
cost of suppressing legitimate and inter-
esting information. The skeletons Of
hundreds of households are carefully
guarded in the newspaper offices of the
country, and generally without even the
knowledge of the people who are thus
Observation-Disclosures Times.
, 1898-07-15
The Same Old Story.

Grandfather. said the young hu-
morist, "can you spend the afternoon
with me tomorrow"
II think 80. " replied the old man.
"But what's the objeot?''
"You are no doubt aware. " answered
the young man, that ! occasionally
write humorous articles for the news
papers"
Yes / know" said the old man,
with a sigh, land l have always hoped
that you would some day see the error
of your ways and reform. But what has
that got to do with my spending the
afternoon with your"
II received a letter from O magazine
publisher this morning" replied the
alleged funny man, requesting me to
contribute to the humorous department
of his publication matter similar TO that
to which his readers have beer accus-
toned, and In order that / may meet
the requirements | want you to tell me
some of the jokes current during your
boyhood days. Chicago News
, 1898-07-15

able to determine the species to his sat-
isfaotion. After a time he dreamed that
he caught the very fish and without diff
iculty determined the question, think.
ing, as he woke from the dream, that
he would have no difficulty. But on
returning to the fossil something In the
dream had escaped him, and he could
no more determine the species than be-
fore.
The next night he had the same dream
and again forgot the essential point.
He then determined to take pencil and
paper with him to bed and make his
note as soon as he woke. The dream
came the third time, but to his surprise
on fully awakening he found the draw
ing made and lying ON the table bed side,
with three bones displayed in it which
were not visible in the fossil, and which
solved the problem. On returning to the
Jardin des Plantes he obtained permits
sion of his friend, the director, to chip
away a scale of stone which lay on the
spot where the bones were in the draw
ing, and found them there as his draw
ing bad given them. 1t is 80 years since
Agassiz told me the incident, but those
who have access to his history of the
North American fishes will be able to
read 1t In his own words in the intro
duction and correct my version if my
memory has in any detail failed mo-
London Spectator.
, 1898-07-15
Friday, July IS, 1898.
NIAGARA FALLS.
Low-Rate Excursion, via Pennsyl'
yania Railroad.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has selected the following dates for its
popular ten day excursions to Niagara
Falls from Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and Washington: July q, August A
and Is, and September |, 10, and 20.
An experienced tourist agent and chap
eron will accompany each excursion.
Excursion tickets, good for return
passage on any regular train, exclusive
of limited express trains, within ten
days, will be sold at $40 from Philadel-
phia, Baltimore, Washington, and all
points on the Delaware Division; $500
from Lancaster; $3.50 from Altoona
and Harrisburg; $500 from Sunbury
and Wilkesbarre; 1915 from Williams
port; and at proportionate rates from
other points. A stOp-over will be al
lowed at Buffalo, Rochester, and Wat
kins returning.
A special train of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will be run with each
excursion.
Tickets for a side trip to the Thous-
and Islands alexandria Bay will be
sold from Rochester, good to return to
Rochester or to Canandaigua via syr-
u within five days, at rate of US $50.
For time of connecting trains and
further information apply to nearest
ticket agent, or address Geo. w. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.