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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-18
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

u o. g. G. meeting next Monday even
ing.
Regular meeting of A. o. U. W. this
evening.
Harmony Temple Of Honor next Wed
nesdty evening.
Arthur Bourle of Brook field is visiting
friends In town.
Robert w. Smith is at West Winfield
N. Y, for a vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellis are spend.
ing vacation at Pleasure Beach.
Burt T. Eaton has joined his family al
Pleasure Beach for a short vacation.
j. R. Prentice is enjoying vacation OF
one week at Camp Helm at Mashapaug.
R,v.W. c. Martyr of Derby will preach
at the Congregational church next Sun.
day.
Ellsworth Smith and son, Jay, of New
Haven have been guests of Mrs. g. 81.
Baker.
Mrs. F. l.. Smith and son, Alvan, are
at Fishers Island enjoying the salt
breezes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins Patten and Miss
Chamberlin have gone to Willimantic
camp grounds.
]. j. Ellis has been spending q few
days at Block Island, the guest of A. d.
Ellis OF Monsoon
Mrs. ]. w. Witt and daughter, Bertha,
are visiting relatives in Worcester and
Fitchburg, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Fowler of Wash
ington, D. c., former residents, are guests
of Mrs. r. S. Hicks.
Prof. Edgar Frisby of the Washington
naval observatory, with Mrs. Frisby
and daughter, Miss Florence, are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Burwel.
Judge Parkess has rendered decision
In the case of Royce against Keens fav-
orable to the plaintiff. The defendant
takes an appeal to the superior court
Miss Minnie Mullen and Miss Mary
Fox have returned from two weeks
trip to the sea shore. Miss Fox will re-
main In Stafford a short time before re-
turning to her home ia Woonsocket, r. L.
H. E. Burwell and G. s. Baker ON Mon
day Joined an excursion party which
started from New Haven, and will visit
Saratoga Springs, Lake George, Au Sable
Chasm and other points Of interest In
New York state.
Mrs. Robert Tyler, So, died Saturday,
after an illness of about four months of
consumption. Besides her husband she
leaves three SONS. The funeral was held
from the Episcopal church Tuesday fore
noon, Rev. T. D. Martin officiating. The
burial was In the Stafford Springs GENE
terry.
An interesting letter is printed this
week on the first page from Richard w.
Ellis. 1t Is an account of visit he made
July 4th to the Yankton Indian reserva-
ton In South Dakota. The sketch is a
vivid one, and those who know Dicks
genius Cor giving a correct imitation,
would like to see him impersonate the
different Indians that he met.
The Forestville mill property has been
bought by Thomas F. and Mary F. Null
len, brother and sister Of the late proprIe-
tor, ]. II. Mullen. The firm name will
be T. F. Mullen & Co. T. F. Mullen Is
a graduate of the Stafford high school In
the class OF '95, and after graduation en-.
tered the mill with his brother. A sue
cessful career is wished for the new firm.
The handicap golf contest of the Coun-
try club last Friday afternoon resulted as
follows:
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-18

Attention Is called to the new adver-
tisement of the New London Business
College, to be found in another column.
Parents and guardians, young men and
women, boys and girls, may find 1t of adj
vantage to read what this institution has
to say. Any one may have catalogue
by addressing R. A. Brubeck, Principal,
New London Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-18
ROCKVILLE.

One of Congressman e. s. Henry's
barns, on the outskirts of the city OF
Rockville, was struck by lightning DUR
Ing severe thunder shower yesterday
afternoon. The barn, which was filed
with 70 tons Of hay, was burned to the
ground, The loss Is $4,000, covered by
insurance. The Jersey stock barns were
saved.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-18
Try Aliens Foot Ease,

powder to be shaken into the shoes. At this
season your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot
and get tired easily. II you have smarting feet
or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease. It cOOls
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rest and comfort. Try It to-day Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for sc. Trial package
FRRR. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, Leroy, N. z
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-08-18
A. G. EATON.

NOTICE Is hereby given that my wife,
1V Mary Parker. has left my bed and board
without just cause or provocation, and all per-
sons are warned not to trust her on my account,
as viii not be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by her.
Dated at South Coventry, Tolland County,
Conn.,, August 3, 1893.
1913. JOSEPH F. PARKER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
A CLASS MEASURE.

Colonel Myron r. Herrick. Of Cleve-
land, Ohio, delivered an address in New
York the other day in OPPOSITION TO pos
tai savings banks In which he called at
tentlon to this important consideration.
which perhaps some Of the ADVOCATES
Of the system have not thought Of. II the
postal system is to succeed then it must
in his opinion. be largely at the expense
Of the private savings banks already in
existence and if large deposits are to be
taken from the private banks TO be placed
in the government banks, then the private
banks will necessarily have TO curtail
their loans. and the poor man who has
borrowed money from the bank. giving es
security a mortgage on his house, VII
have to meet the banks demands or else
have his homo sold over his head.
We do not know that this would hap
pen. but do say that It is presumption
that is entirely reasonable. AMI We say
moreover that whenever me government
Of this country attempts 10 NEEDLE with
the buclness concerns of lie Willie IT
may help one class. it is salmost sure to
injure other classes. The best thing that
could possibly happen to this county
would be for the government to get out
Of the banking business entirely insteaa
Of getting deeper into g.
We learn that one OF the bills intro
duced in Congress to establish the postal
savings bank system provides among
other things that no sum Of money de-
POSTED under this act shall at any time
be liable to demand. seizure or detention
under any legal process against the de-
posiior" and 1t IS further provided that
money deposited under this act shall not
be subject to taxation by the United
states or by any state" This shows the
anlmus Of the scheme and is enough OF
itself TO condemn II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
ANfodesf CIaimanr.

MACON. MO- May Esquire James
II Ford was on the stand Tuesday I'm the
Probate Court for the plaintiff IA the case
of Aunt sarah Gates against the estate
of Jesse S0uther. Aunt Sarah is nearly
ninety years of age. Ten years ago she
took employment in the Souther family
without any contract as 90 wages being
made. The SOuthers We're well-to-do
country people, living north Of Callao,
Macon county The old negro was board
ga and cheapy clothed. but received no
money during an her years of toll.
Souther died last February ard the old
"aunty" fearing she would be sent TO
the pOor-house. and dreading 10 worse
than death. went to Squire Ford 20 see
about filing a claim for her services
against the estate. The Justice told her
she had a cause of action. and asked her
what She thought she ought TO have for
her work. In perfect good faith she ans
wered. as quoted by Ford while on the
stand:
"Wel. Use done n heap O. work IN an
dem years: hit seems 90 me IKE hit ought
TO be- with SD enyhow."
Ford says ne smiled az her modest de-
mand and told her he thought they would
do better by her than that. lie got up a
bin for $3.50. and az the trial she proved
her claim. land got a decision in her IA
worst. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
PRACTICAL POLITICS.

A great row 10 in progress in BATH
more city over the question Of how cleo
tric wires in the streets shall be coniroll-
ed. There Is strong party in favor
OF having the city to take possession OF
all OF them and spend a great deal OF
the public money In planting them IN
the streets under ground.
In a debate in the city Council a few
evenings back over the matter, Council
man Stevens said. GAS 10 party pledges
/ said We were going TO spend million
OF dollars for subwoys. and II l were
elected I would see that some Of the
boys got work on the job. That is
practical politics"
Yes. that IS practical politics" and
that Is what practical politics are
leading Us TO. ana. unless we can find
some way 10 curb the working Of 'prac-
teal politics" We very much fear that
''practcai politics" will corrup, every de-
partment Of government. undermine our
institutions. lead our civilization into
decay and finally bring upon the world
another dark age.
II IL useless 70 disguise tho fact, The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
LEE AND SART0RIS.
The Senate Confirms their Nomination
90 he Iiicutenants.

The Senate Confirms their Nomination
60 he Licutenants.
WASHINGTON. May 2L-In the execu-
tive session Of the Senate to-day there
was some discussion of the character Of
mon who should be chosen 10 command
the Immune regiments. Senator Money
was the principal speaker. and he cN-
pressed doubt as 20 whether II would be
possible 10 raise regiments Of men who
had had yellow fever in case officers FOR
such organizations were taken from, the
Northern States and were men who had
not been subjected to this disease.
These nominations were confirmed:
Military: To be First Lieutenants-Al-
gernon Sartorls. OF the District OF CO.
lumbia. lritzhugh Lee, Jr., Of Richmond
Va.
The Signal Corps: To be Captain-Ben-
iamin +. Montgomery, OF Virginia.
civil appointments: Collector OF Gus
toms-Meyer Hahn. Pamiico. y. CT;
clarence c. Smithers, CkGrrystone, Va,
Christopher ID. Jones, for the District OF
Beaufort y. c.
Postmaster: South Carolina-Frank
Nichols. Greenville. North Carolina
John IT, Howard. Weldon; Samuel H.
Wick Wilson. Georgia-Dayid b. klsdoh'
statesboro. c. +. Head. Tallapoosa.
Florida-Charles w. Lewis, Fernandlna
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
WEDNESDAY. MAY %. ISIS.
READY. AYE, READY!

same time ago we said in these columns
tho, The lesson Of the war with Spain is
thar tho United States must make great
o. nreparations for sudden war. Ihal
Congress should make liberal approprla-
,,ons for encouraging the volunteer SOL
aierv Of the States. and that there SHOULD
no n least twenty hrst-class battie-ships
and forty or fifty frst-class cruisers Ia
The navy.
The Washington Post reproduces our
remarks and comments them to the con-
sideration Of Congress. The Post THINKS
that the figures which we have presented
may need revision, but says that the
spirlt Of the article needs no amendment
.r,,r,hermore. the Post IS Of opinion
that unless the present Congress ana It's
successors become frightened by the cry
., ,hose estimable women who are pro-
testing against the war spirit the next
war will not find the government aito-
gether unready.
The Times has no sympathy with 'he
,oiic,- of imperialism which has been
nroposed. We do not believe in the acqul-
sltion Of new territory. We do not think
that this country wants Cuba or the
philippines or the Hawaiian Islands or
any other outlying territory. We do not
believe that the country should depart
one lot or one little from its time-honorea
,o,,c,, NJ attending to it's own affairs and
koenine itself safely out Of foreign en-
,opolenents. Bat We DO believe that 1t
Is the part Of good sense and Of economy
70 keep ourselves always in readiness Tor
any trouble that We may have with
foreign power. our government was even
ready TO go 10 war with a poor insignih-
cant. effete nation like Spain, and If in
stead of Spain our trouble had been with
one OF the great nations Of Europe, our
prealcament would have been sorry in
deed.
The Times hopes to see the day when
there will be no necessity for the great
standing armies and great navies which
now tax the nations. We hope that the
time will come. and we believe that it will
come. when all international disputes will
be decided by arbitration. and when it
viii rot be necessary for the nations OF
the earth TO go every day armed TO the
teeth. But that time is not yet ana the
United States government must confront
conditions as they exist. Our govern
ment must try 10 avoid war by Keeping
out NJ foreign ENGAGEMENTS. But as
great nation there are certain things that
we must do 10 maintain ourselves. We
have certain rights in the universal world
Of commerce and we should be prepared
at all times to maintain them with dig
nifty and with such backing Of arms and
ships as will ever command the respect
OF the world.
Apart from the great question OF ma
tional honor and national pride, as
purely business question it is very much
cheaper TO maintain an army and a navy
than II is to 60 to war. War is the most
expensive thing on earth. for not merely
does IT cost a great sum OF money TO
vare war. but the loss 10 commerce.
20 industries and to the general business
Of The country IS so great as that it can
not be computed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
is GORMAN AMONG THE PROPH-
EIS?

The latest political rumor from Mary
land IS that Senator German Is Saving
an his strength and resources for the re-
compton Of the State IN 1899. in order to
be In a position to round out his career as
a candidate for the Presidency in 1900"
This Is peculiarly interesting in view OF
the attitude which Senator German has
recently assumed towards the free silver
Democracy. He has always been an as
tuse politician. and n II is true that he
is setting his pins for the Presidential
nomination in 1900, ne evidently thinks
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
BRYAN COULDN'T BE CAPTAIN.
He Was Candidate, but Withdrew 10
Avoid a Bolt i'm His Company.

LINCOLN. NEB., May &.-Ihere va
a secret meeting Of the members Of Com
pany A CIV. j. Bryan's) OF the Third
regiment AT the Lincoln Hotel last night.
The officers of the company elected
were as follows: Captain Horace Greey
Whitmore; First Lieutenant Charles
Schwartz; Second Lieutenant, William
Morrison.
Mr.. Bryan was a candidate for captain
but opposition developing against MIN.
he withdrew TO avoid a bolt OF about
forty members all enlisted men In the
Nebraska artillery. who went into the
new organization for political reasons
but would have left had Bryan been
elected captain. The understanding now
is that Governor Holcomb shall appoint
Bryan Colonel OF the Third, though the
original scheme, I'm order TO create a pop
ular wave i'm Bryan's favor, was TO elect
him captain, after he had enlisted as
private. and then 10 promote him 20
Colonel; but the opposition in the party
ranks spoiled this scheme.
There IS a general belief even among
the party friends OF Mr.. Bryan, that he
has hurt himself politically by his ex-
curslon into military matters.-New York
sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

Mrs. +. A. Saunders. Miss Mary saun~
ders, and Miss Baughman, or Lynch
burg. sister Of the groom. A conclusive
expression OF tho warm good wishes that
follow bride and groom was found IN the
very handsome collection OF wedding
gifts. which were by no means limited
10 llIchmOnd friends Mr.. and MIS-
Baughman took the o'clock train Tor
the North, followed by the heartlest
and most sincere congratulations
Miss Wilkinson has, since her formal
cntrce into society. been one Of the most
charming and popular figurcsf In the
social life OF Church lIill. Mr.~Baugh-
man enjoys equal popularity I'm the So
cial and business circles Of LynchburB'
Yesterday n committee. composed or
prominent and popular women served
refreshments 10 the soldiers gathered az
Camp Ice. and succeeded DELIGHTFULLY."- IN
giving varied pleasure 20 "the boys Ap-
probation. said n member OF the comrst-
tee last night. was OF the warmest kind
From an directions came expressions or
pleasure I'm "the treat and the presence
OF the ladies. one member OF the COM
mittee had hundreds Of small bouquets
sent out to the camp. 20 supply tho men
with "a fragrant souvenir OF tho day ana
this little piece OF thoughtfuiness espcc-
tally touched them. There was a royal
time. and the committee did not COM
plote their hospitable labor until late IN
the evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

II is not strange after all that Mr.. Bel
lamy's romance should have given So
cialism such an impetus. II is not strange
that a romanccr should have become
the great leader OF the Socialist move
ment Socialism. such as Mr.. Bellamy
preached. Is romance and only romance.
II Is easy TO work out the theory and
establish a perfect Soclalistic community
in a book But Il is quite different when
It comes to putting the celestial theory
into practice on earth. No ono was more
surprised. perhaps. than Mr.. Bellamy
himself that a large class OF people took
his book seriously and attempted to con-
vert a romance into a text book Of po-
litical economy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

or the post-beium poetry one OF the
most beautiful things was 'Ihe conquer
ed Danner." by Father Ryan the poet
priest OF Mobile. One stanza OF that Is;
Take that banner down Ills tattered;
Broken II fits stan. and shattered
And tho valiant ones are scattered
over whom It hoated high.
Oh, It's hard for us to fold u;
Hard to think there's none to hold IL
Hard for ms who once unrolicd 1t
Now to fold II with q sigh.
Please allow me TO offer TO the present
flow Of verse tho following:
Take the flag. ye sons Of slres-
They who kept the altar fires
OF the nation blazing bright
Through the wild. tempcstuous night
OF the wars black desolation,
And who gave the land salvation.
Sons Of soldiers. take tho banners,
And with long and loud hosannas
Praise the God who reigns above,
Who hath given Home and Love;
Let your watchword ever be,
North and South, Fraternity"
DER the land and every sea,
HOLD this ensign OF the free,
Guiding 10y its lambert light'
IL viii lead YOU in the right,
Ever onward. stern arrayed,
Welding Freedoms battle blade.
William Lightfoot Visscher. IN Chica-
so Times-Horald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
Moro Worthless Rumors.

WASHINGTON May A-The Navy
Department has advices from Cadiz that
the torpedo boat destroyers, DestrUctor
and Proserpina. have been put in order
and are ready to start with Cerveras
feet as soon as II reaches Cadiz en-
route 10 the Philippine Islands.
The Alphonso XIII. and Pelayo are eN-
pected TO remain az Cadiz with the home
snuadron. B
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
Pretty Much the Same.

Buxom Widow Cat evening party)-Do
you understand the language of flowers,
Dr. Crusty?
Dr. Crusty ian old bachclor)-No,
ma'am.
Jealousy?
Dr. Crusty-No. ma'am. yellow means
biliousness ?-Tld-Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

Tho suit OF tho N,w York lawyer
against Mrs. Hcuy Green for fee Of
$4,000. has been settled out OF court The
amount paid IS not stated.
Or. L. G. Broushton. pastor OF the
Third Baptist church. Atlanta. has Join
ed the religious forces Of Dwight J..
Moody. the great evangelist, and may so
10 Cuba.
A member Of the Milwaukee Council
has introduced Nan ordinance providing
that no one shall deliver a public speech
or address at any gathering where an adj
mission fee IS charged without first hay
ing obtained a license 90 do so 10y per-
sonal application 20 the Mayor Wno' IN
turn. shall have the right to grant or not
TO grant the application.
Tho New York banks now hold 1892
4o2 500 Of specie. nearly all Of whiH is
gold. OF this amount $l1rl'a5D IS helu
bv eleven banks. one bank alone hoids
SOS Sg3 O00 All these totals are unprece-
dented IN the history Of the clearing
house. I'm the vaults % which most O. the
gold is carried.
Andrew C.. Gray. son Of Senator Gray
Of Delaware. who was recently nomi-
mated as Judge advocate with the rank OF
lieutenant colonel i'm the volunteer army
has notified secre airy Alger that ne VIII
not be able 20 accept the appoih'lheH"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

that tho extreme free silver element in
the party will not control tho campaign
OF that'year. In short # seems to US
reasonable inference that Mr.. German
does not expect that the candidate Of 1900
will run on the Chicago platform OF 1896.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
Sure Signs.

Rosalie-What makes you think he is
in love with you?
Vioiet-The first time he called he left
his gloves. and the second time his cane.
and last night he forgot his hat.-Pick-
Me-Up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

put her head out Of the window and ex-
claimed.
"Heve you no mercy?'
mo. ma'am' replied the pedlar, moth
ing but mackcrei "-Tid-Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON. May 2L-Tho Presi-
dent to-day sent number Of military
nominations sto the Senate, among them
being Martin i. Hellings, OF Florida, TO
be captain. and Julien p. Wooten, OF
Georgia. to be first lieutenant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
Condition ofthe Sick.

The condition OF Miss Nellie Rogers
was considered slightly moro favorable
yesterday.
DR.. w. C. Williams who IS IN at the
Retreat for the Sick is improving slowly
Mr.. Julian Binford, Jr., was slightly
better to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
His Vernacular.

"Mr. Wilmington is quite llngulst Isn't
he?"
Il never knew H."
ooh, yes. he talks three languages"
"What are thcyy'
"Horse. baseball and goh."-Chlcago
News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

Those are at least breezy rumors that
come from Windward Passage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
Not for Sale.

1T has been said that America IS a ma
ton OF shopkeepers,' said the German
diplomat
yes" replied the Emperor; II hope
they'll put the Philippine Islands on the
bargain counter. Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
In the Rear Kinks.

Johnny Truscott carries a musket,
His brother beats drum;
4Iis sister helps along the war
BY steadily chewing gum. gum. gum.
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
Great Demand.

odd she give you a good testimonial
for our soap?'
Good? She says that tramps climb
into her pantry window and steal It fast
er than she can buy it."-Detroit Free
Press
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
A Trihe Fishy.

The other day a fish pedlar's horse
stopped IN the street, and refused 20 stir
an inch The vendor began TO belabor
the beast with a stick, when en- old lady
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

The Y. N. b. A., or at least the men,
Der who proposed IT, will not have an
opportunity to make that escort to the
depot this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

The supply OF great mems sons hav-
ing temporarily run out. a few army Off
GERS will now get show.-Baltimore
American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
The One Time-AIMaYs.

The only period in a woman's life when
she gives any thought TO dress IS between
the cradle and the grave.-Chicago News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25
Buy Where You
Can Save Money.
Lean save you dollars on
BICYCLES.
Repairing, Tires, and SundrieSs

NV success is the result Of
honest prices, good quality and
liberal guarantee Agent for
the Relay Bicycles (you see the
balls, Virginia Swell, and Vir-
ginia Bell. Special induces
ments for cash. Good second
hand Wheels bought, sold and
exchanged. High grade wheels
for hire. Duplicate parts made
and large sprockets fitted for
any wheel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

DR.. J. William Jones thinks the soldiers
OF to-day are not as much interested in
sermons MS those OF ls6l-'G5. This war IS
Young yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

The Governor might recruit and order
out the First Regiment as home guard
Just TO save the commissions OF its Off
Gers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

General Lee got away and not even The
Confederate veterans got a peep at his
new uniforms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-25

The twelve companies under Colonel
Baker make q fine Bakers dozen,