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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14
HOW SHE DID 1T.
Girl Cashiers Mind Reading Methods of
Making Change.

Girl Cashiers Mind Reading Methods Of
Making Change.
The girl cashier of Madison street
restaurant was for three weeks believed
by one of the customers to be a lineal
descendant of Morgan lie Fay and to
have some of the family traits of Heller,
the second sight magician, for she
seemed to know by intuition or instinct
or something else what was the price of
the meal he had consumed and also just
the amount of money in his hand when
he approached to pay. He first noticed
that when he presented 85 cent check
she Immediately laid upon the rubber
mat dime and nickel which she had
been holding for change.
"How," this man inquired of him
self, did she know that 10 cents would
be the correct change! There was no
earthly way for her to tell what money
was going to offer her either How
did she come to have the exact change
ready without a second delay or with
out having to go to the cash register for
it?' He could not answer to his own
satisfaction
The next day he bought a % cent
meal. and she promptly laid nickle
before him, the cent piece being the
only coin she held in her hand 1t was
the correct amount as he gave her a
half dollar He experimental several
times afterward and at last appealed to
her for information
"Why, she said, didn't you ever
notice the tint of your check?" When i
see you coming 20 feet away, | know
by the slate colored check that you have
eaten 30 cents worth If you have a
red ticket that warns me that you want
to pay for two bit meal. A blue one
means 80 cents This yellow one is, of
course, for 40 cents. The amount is
printed upon the check, but the color
is my warning. +" 'A
YES said the other, somewhat re-
lieved, THAT seems easy. But still my
money is not of different colors. How
do you know what change to have
ready? That's mind reading, sure. -
''Not at all When you come with a
quarter ticket, you will usually give me
the exact change or half dollar.
have quarter ready for you in my left
hand in case you give me half Sup
pose your ticket is So cent one; you II
either give me the correct amount or a
half dollar-or perhaps dollar With
! 5 cents in one hand and 90 cents in
the other I'm ready for any demonstra-
ton almost. Chicago Record.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14
mggeStE0N.

May girls Of sixteen years seem to
have consumption, although they have it
MOk.
Their anxious parents and friends watch
tAsm slowly fade away.
A death-Eke pal1or, transparent COM
pAEzson and Estlessness are signs of this
eondskion.
The BODY lacIs blood.
Ma. John 7 ansey knows the meaning
& these symptoms, and the cure.
She EVes at 100 Baker Street, Detroit,
AIch.
Hsr advice to mothers has been of great
value to her neishbors. She tells the story
- EEap cgheFs who are at distance.
She said:
@When my daughter was sixteen years
"a sAe began TO waste away.
Had not known there was no faint Of
eonsumption IN the family would have
koASved her fungs were affected.
She grew thinner and thinner every day.
She lacked only the hacking cough to show
ed the Outward signs of consumption.
"Our doctor called the disease by an odd
aAme, which learned meant simply weak
Mood.
No treatment seemed to do her any good.
Shs was fading away before OR eyes.
was induced to try Dr.. Williams Pink
Pi14 Eoe Pale People, and the change they
made was almost magical
Before she had taken half box there
vas great Improvement IN her looks, APP
psafte and weight.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14
An Earnest Bidder.

Daughter, do you think young
Thompkins means business?"
"Of course, papa. have just received
his sealed proposal. Chicago Record.
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COMPENSATION.

Dearest, for me the breath of flowers,
The morning breaking rosy wise.
For you the red worm through the hours
And mold upon your eyes.
For you the earth smell and the rain.
The wan roots writing overhead.
For me an ever sobbing pain,
And few, few words you said
For me the light pulsating waste,
For me the noisy, wrinkling sea,
For you all silences are laced,
All dRrks wove endlessly.
And vet / would that could lie
In darks and silences as deep,
Where drawn lips can not laugh or sighs
Nor dusty eyes can weep
If but knew that you o'erheard,
Beneath the sky's caressing smile,
Went sometimes Borrowing for the dead
As do all the while.
Post Wheeler in New York Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

were found in bis trunk, which he mad
ready pack, d. as he was intending to
leave town next day He simply laid
his wooden leg aside when he went out
at night. The wearing of it gave him a
sort of halt when it was removed, and
as he crossed the garden after the MUIR
der the left foot pressed the ground
more lightly than the right. On the evil
dence worked up by the detective in ii
couple of hours time Gordan was tried,
convicted ard hung, and every dollar of
the stolen money went back to the right
fnl owners
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

II woman cannot secure young
man for lie mate by being herself,
living her natural life, she would be
far better off to remain single to the
end of her days. The cloak Of deception
universally worn by young women as
we'll as young men during courtship
cannot be continued through married
life when together The strain would
be too great and the mask must and is
thrown off and trouble begins. Each one
finds that the other is not what he or she
seemed to be. What she or he in reality
was would be just what some other
young man or woman would want, for
there is Jack for every Jill. When de-
oeption, lying or false swearing is re-
sorted to for material gain. it brings in
its train it's own punishment every
time. -Philadelphia Times.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14
Her View of the Matter.

Talking about happiness, observed
Aunt Maria severely, do you know
what think about the matter. John
Samuel?''
John Samuel didn't know and mildly
admitted as much
II just think it all comes down to
this-that most nearly everybody's for
locking up their house and a-searching
the world for that contentment they We
thrown away in their own lumber
room. "-Detroit Free Press
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

M. L. Yocum, Cameron, Pa, says, 81
was sufferer for ten years, trying most
all kinds of pile remedies, but without
success. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve
was recommended to me. used one
box. 1t has effected q permanent cure. "
AS q permanent cure for piles DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve has no equal. w. D.
Head
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14
a Tough Colored Man.

A recent railroad wreck in North
Carolina was caused i'll peculiar way.
A colored man wanted to get ride and
tried to jump a train of empty fiat cars
He missed the car and fell across the
track, where the wheels of several cars
passed directly over him. His body
threw two of the cars off the track, and
the strangest part of it is that after the
cars had run over him the man was able
to get up and walk away. As he looked
around him he was heard to exolaim:
"Well, welli never see de like seDce l
wuz BON. I'll bet my week $ wages dat
railroad'll sue me fer damages. At
lanta Constitution
John Carr, the famous underground
railroader" and aholistionist, has suffered
a stroke of paralysis, and is slowly dying
in Madison, Ind
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

1t is great leap from the old fashion
ed doses of blue-mass and nauseous
physics to the pleasant little pills known
as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They
cure constipation, sick headache and bill
iousness. w. d. Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14
Ingratitude.

One of the passengers from the
wrecked steamer Kaneruka who was
saved by pigs swimming ashore with a
life line ate bacon for breakfast as soon
as he arrived at sydney. -Exchanga.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14
The New York stock brokers are said
to wear out the floor of their stock ex-
change every five years.

The Best Liniment.--'.C Chamberlain
Pain Balm is the best on EARTH" write
Edwards & Parker, of Plains, Ga. This
is the verdict of all who use 1t. For rheu-
mstism, lame back, sprains, swellings
and the numerous slight ailments and ac-
cidents common to every household, this
liniment has no eqNal. With 1t in the
house great deal of pain and suffering
may be avoided. For sale by e. K. Taft,
Stafford Springs, and g. L. Phillips, South
Coventry.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

The farmer, the mechanic and the BIZ
cycle rider are liable to unexpected cuts
and bruises. DeWitts Witch HazelSalv Is
the best thing to keep on hand. 1t heals
quickly, and Is we'll known cure for
piles. w. ID. Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14
snake Into Yonr shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the teet 1t cures
painful, swollen, smarting feet and instantly
takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's
the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Al
lens Foot Ease makes ttght-ftting or new shoes
feel easy. 1t is certain cure for sweating, cal
lous, and hot, tired, aching feet. Try 1t to-day
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. BY mail
for 25c In stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

Thousands. Of sufferers from grippe
have been restored to health by One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t quickly cures coughs,
colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe ,asth.
ma, and all throat and lung diseases.
w. ID. Heald
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

Thirty-flve years makes a generation.
That is how long Adolph Fisher, of Zanes-
Vile, o., suffered from piles. He was
cured by using three boxes of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. w. d. Head
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

Children like it; it saves their lives.
We mean One Minute Cough Cure, the
infallible remedy for coughs, colds, Group,
bronchitis, grippe, and all throat and
lung troubles w. D. Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

The wo-year-old son of w. L. Furga-
son, of Bolton, Miss, had whooping
cough. After several physicians had
prescribed for him, without giving relief"
writes Mr.. Furgason, Il persuaded my
wife to try % cent bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. The first dose
had the desired effect, and in forty-eight
hours he was entirely free flom all cough.
consider your remedy the best In the
ommend it at all times" The % and so
cent sizes for sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford
Springs, and g. L. Phillips, South Gov
entry!
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

A little boy asked for a bottle of "get
mp in the morning as fast as you can"
The druggist ecognized a household name
for "DeWitt's Little Early Risers," and
gave him bottle of those famous little
pills for constipation, sick headache. liver
and stomach troubles. w. d. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

A torpid liver robs you of ambition and
ruins your health. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers cleanse the liver, cure constipa-
tion and all stomach and liver troubles.
w. D. Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14
Stop! Women,

And consider that in addressing Mrs.
Pinkham you are confding your private
ills to a woman-a woman whose ex-
perience in treating woman's diseases
is greater than that of any living ply
stefan, male or female,
You can talk freely to woman when
it is revolving to relate your private
troubles to a man; besides, a man does
not understand, simply because he is a
man.
MRS. PINKHAM'S STANDING
INVITATION.
Women suffering from any form of
female weakness areinvited to promptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. All letters are re-
ceived, opened, read, and answered by
women only. A woman can freely
talk of her private illness to woman,
Thus has been established the eternal
confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and
the women of America which has never
been broken. Out of the vast volume
of experience which she has to draw
from, it is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge that
will help your case. She asks nothing
In return except your good will, and
her advice has relieved thousands.
Surely any woman, rich or poor, is very
foolish if she does not take advantage
of this generous offer of assistance,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

How TO CURE CoLD.-Simply take
Otto's Cure. We know of its astonishing
cures, and that it will stop a cough quick.
er than any known remedy. If you have
Asthma, Bronchitis, Consumption or any
disease of the throat and lungs, few
doses of this great remedy will surprise
you. If you wish to try, call at our store
and we will be pleased to furnish you 8
sample hottie free of cost. Large bottles
SOC. and 25c. Elk. Taft, Stafford Springs
W. p Fuller, Somere.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

II writing ink ia too thick add a few
drops of vinegar, and shake the bottle
we'll.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

The Swedish mountain Gelivara is esti-
mated to contain about 1000, OOO,O0O tons
of iron.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

The Japanese have a custom of celebrat-
ing the blossoming of the fruit trees by a
general holiday.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

The hottest region on earth is on the
southwestern coast of Persia, where Per-
STA borders the gulf of the same name.
For 40 consecutive days in July and Au-
gust the thermometer has been known to
fall lower than 100 degrees, night or day,
and often to run up as high as 1913 degrees.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

II feel it my duty to give you truthful
statement OF what Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy did,
writes j. s. Collins, of Moore, S. c.. II
had child about two years old that hao
the diarrhea for two months. tried al
the best known remedies, but none gave
the least relief. When this remedy came
to hand l gave it as directed, and in tive
days the child was completely cured.
Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and
g. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

ROBBED THE GRAvE.-A startling Incl
dent, of which Mr.. John oliver OF Phila-
dplpha. was the subject is narrated nv
him as follows: II was in most dread
full condition. My skin was almost yell
low. eyes sunken. tongue coated, pain
continually in back and sides, no appe-
tite-Rradually growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, a friend advised trying Elec-
trio Btters;' and, to my great Joy and
surprise, the first bottle made decided
Improvement. l continued their use for
three weeks. and am now we'll man.
know they saved my life and robbed the
grave of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only SO cents per bottle
at E. X. Taft's Drug Store. 8
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

The national debt is now $13 Al for each
individual. In 1867 1t was $6926.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

AS soon as a woman begins to fuss with
a nickel chatting dish, she begins to think
less of her bread pan.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

There are five comets foretold by as.
tronomers for the year 1898.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

Mr.. Glads one was feeling sufficiently
we'll the other day to take stroll in the
garden.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

The Gear and Czarina will receive their
friends at the Paris Exposition in 1900 in
their own pavilion, which will cost $45,-
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

1t is under contemplation to attach a
photograph department to the British
museum, in which would be stored In
cylinder form the voices of great people.v
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

The new warships purchased in England
will be classed with the so-called protect
ed cruisers and will be named after some
American cities.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14

There are over 1900 professional feath-
er curriers' in London.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-04-14
YOUNG Girls
Fading Away.

Symptoms that seem like consunz6hon; a lack Of
blood friends feared girl o0ould fall dead on the
street; restored AeaAH by a sensible z00nsan's
swreestt0s.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27

referred to the fact OF the civilized
world being divided between the weak
nations and the strong, he probably did
not mean to include France among the
former. But government organization,
capacity for rule, and public spirit are
as conspicuous by their absence from
France as from Spain or Italy. The
decadent Latins and the ~undeveloped
Slav races are clearly to be pittcd
against the Anglo-Saxon peoples in the
struggle for the mastery of the world.
This European jealousy of America
is in its origin partly economic or COM
mercial, partly military and partly the
result of that form of bigotry known
as national prejudice, which is by no
means confined to the uneducated
classes. The military jealousy is due
largely to the fact that the United
States is about to become one of the
great naval powers in the world. The
continental military nations have al
ways feared and hated England be-
cause of the sharp curb on their ambi-
lions imposed by the English prepon-
derance of sea power. Now they see
e"other country less vulnerable than
yland about to assume a similar po-
ION, and ready to make effective in
any part of the world the command,
Hands Off" \
There is a growing interest in the
subject of physicaHtraining in the pub
lie schools, particularly IN Massachu-
sets. A pertinent report on the mat
ter, recently presented to the School
Board of Brookline by a committee OF
physicians, criticises present methods
as d%isjointed md incomplete. To be
effective, the committee says, physical
training should be so ordered that in
creasing demands should be made Upon
the strength, intelligence and self-con-
troll Of the pupils as they pass from the
lower to the higher grades of the school
system. To this end there Ehould be
proper apparatus and competent teach
ers, such as may be found in most or
the European cities of even the second
and third class. deliberately equipped
gymnasiums are not essential, as the
desired object can be satisfactorily &C
complished by placing adjustable ar-
paratus in the large assembly nails
which which it is customary to supply
all school buildings.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27
FRS. w. R. BATES, nansleld, L., writes:

r1rs. w. R. BATES, nansfleld, La, writes:
"Before writing to you I suffered
dreadfully from painful menstrual
ton, leucorrhea and sore feeling in
the lower part of the bowels. Nowmy
friends want to know what makes me
look so well. Idonot hesitate min
ute in telling them what has brought
about t-is great change. I cannot
praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound enough. It is the greatest
remedy of the age"
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27

Tho world moves, but it docs not
move SO fast as to carry the human be
ing away from the things that are hu.
man. Call it atavism or what not, this
civilized man Is just rs ready for fight
as We're his barbarous ancestors. More
than they he has courage and endur
ance. The only difference between him
and them is not IN desire to fight, but
In the reasoIs which he recognizes as
worth 6 fight.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27

According to the reports of a Cana
dian traveller who has lived two years
in the far Northwest, there are still
in that country, near Peace River, at
least four herds of buffalo, numbering
two thousand in all.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. NJ
beauty withoutit it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm.
~purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, ~blackheads
and that sickly bilious complexion by. taking
Cascarets,- beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, 10c, 25c, SOC.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express their
Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham.
Tbs. T. A. WALDEN. Gibson. o.. vr,.es.

Tbs. T. A. WALDEN. Gibson, Gs., writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-Before TAX
ing your medicine, life was a burden
to me. / saw a well day. At
my monthly period 1 suffered untold
misery, and a great deal of the time l
was troubled with a severe pain in my
side. Before finishing the first bottle
OF your Vegetable Compound 1 could
tell it was doing me good. Icontinued
its use, also used the Liver Pill, and
Sanative Wash, and have been greatly
helped. l would like to have you use
my letter for the benefit of Others"
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27
nrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE, SIS r1ulberry
St., Lancaster, Ohio, writes:

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-For two
years I was troubled with what the
local physicians told me was inflamma-
ton of the womb. Every month L suf-
fered terribly. 1 had taken enough
medicine from the doctors to cure any
me-, but obtained relief for a short
time only. Atlast I concluded to write
to youth regard to my and can
say that by following your advice I an
low perfectly we'll"
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27
A Rio Gold Nugget.

Big gold nuggets are extremely rare.
The biggest on record was found in
Australia in 1852, weighed upwards Of
223 pounds, and was worth $50, 900.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27

Bacon-I was down to see Nailor to-
day. Egbert-How is he getting along?
Bacon-He appeared to be making
money fast. Egbert-You don't say so.
Bacon-Yes1 he was mailing a quarter
to the co1nter.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27

If YOU have a horse shoe over the door and
doesn't fall on your head you are lucky.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27

cheapest, NEST thorough, handsomest and
best normal college in the South. Expenses
will suit the farmers pocketbooks; The
rapid and thorough work, kind, social, earn
est teachers and pupils will suit the ambitious
young man or woman. Send for fine Illus
trated catalogue and learn al about the
college, JAS. q BLASINGAME, President.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27

can recommend Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton to sufferers from Asthma u. OWN
SEMI. TT. Howard, Wis. May i, lS9i.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-08-27

Howard College, men, a eeW1!s Women f9a aanH GHeSS
East Lake. Ala. to PEDAGOGY Dep1rt-
D1o2ls steal, Literary, Scien-
tifie, Engineering and Business Courses. Pro
f~essionaI course in Pedagogy for teachers.
Preparatory course. Experienced faculty.
Terms reasonable. Surroundings attractive.
healthy, moral. Next session opens Septem-
Der n, 1888. For catalogue giving particulars
address
F. M. ROOF, President.
East lake, Ala.