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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-27
Difficult Problems Which Must Be Faced
by the Representatives Of the
United States.

administration, are at once suspended
and overthrown by martial law, but
the commander OF the hostile army may
by proclamation modify this rule and
allow the local government to go on as
in time OF peace until he sees occasion
to order otherwise. IL will be seen that
martial law il most perfect despotism,
but In the case OF our West India con-
quests this unlimited power will be di-
rected solely to the founding OF endura-
BILE republican institutions. IT will not
be military oppression, and the more
readily the inhabitants of any city or
district show their capacity for self
government the sooner the rigor OF
martial law will abate.
Our attitude in the West Indies is
this: All the functions OF the Spanish
crown I'm those islands, whether legisla-
tive, administrative or executive. have
ceased. and the dethroned power is to be
replaced as soon as possible by one con-
voked according to our ideas of popular
sovereignty. Temporarily the conquer
or is the ruling sovereign, and all agents
and representatives OF neutral powers
are subject TO his martial sway and are
assumed TO be credited to the govern
ment making the conquest. Martial
law, according To American interpreta-
tion, is not a system OF government by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-27
illustrated Trains.

The Western of France railway runs
an express train in the morning from
Paris to st. Malo and Parame the car
riages of which have pictures upon
them. One has an elephant. another u
Tyre. another snake and SO forth.
There are anchors. huntsman's horns,
balloons. tricolored flags. bunches OF
grapes, swallows, pair OF scales, q
star and an angler with his fishing
rod. IL Is thought that one OF these
designs will be more readily remember.
ed than a number. and, according to
all accounts. passengers are very pleas
ed with the innovation. Before long
the Western OF France directors hope
TO have picture trains on all their lines.
The man who leaves the train for q
drink and can't find his carriage again
will appreciate the change. but forever
thirsty people are not snakes Just .
little too suggestive?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-27
Uncle Sans Aim Will Be to Permit
the Theoretical Yoke to Call as
Little as May Be Consistent
With the Safeguarding
Of Our Interests.
By CAPTAIN GEORGE 1. KILMER.

tary occupation as a safeguard for po-
litical and civil rights until the new or
der of things is established. In both
countries the actual military work OF
the soldiery will be that Of reserve to
the police, much like the service of our
state militia. Every town. city and
province Of a conquered country comes
Immediately under the sway of the
martial law Of the conquering army
without warning or pronunciamento by
the conquerors. In other, words. the
presence of a hostile army proclaims
that the territory occupied is under
martial law. But the reign OF martial
law does not cease without proclama-
ton or special stipulation.
All criminal and civil laws. all the
functions Of domestic government and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-27

stroy; that Il shall foster and not stifie:
that 1t shall elevate, not degrade, hu-
man aspirations.
Conquest like that now going on Is
quite new In the history Of the world.
Starting out with the highest ideal of
human rights. the government does not
make war on institutions with which
the people are content, providing they
do not clash with the fundamental idea
OF "thc greatest good for the greatest
number" We have before conquered
and occupied territory as truly Spanish
as are Cuba and Porto Rico. and how
gentle the spirit OF iconoclasm has been
Is shown In the fact that today. genera
tions after Spanish territory became
United States domain. there are COM
munities so purely Spanish in the south
west and In California that a stranger
marvels at finding them under the pro-
lection OF the United States nag.
Military occupation I'm Cuba and
Porto Rico will be the same in char
scter ct the outset--thas IS. until its
sway Is generally accepted BY the in
hsbltants and the time comes 20 look
To the future dcstinies of the people.
Then the situation in Porto Rico will be
like that or any Of our newly acquired
territory. while In Cuba II win be mill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-27

ernment the part played by the mill
tary will be great on small. as the home
administration may elect. If the model
OF Great Britain. the most successful
Tcolonzer In the world. be adopted. the
colonial administration will be semi
military for years TO come. A recent
number OF the London Spectator offers
a suggestion upon this point which 10
worthy OF study. IL says:
To begin with. AZ has 80 often happened
IN India, military and naval officers should
be employed. In old days when new
province was taken over In India the first
administrators were generally soldiers Of
capacity. These. once established. form a
school OF administration. and young men
can be introduced In every district to learn
the work and help build up a tradition of
good service.
Take a dozen or twenty old West Point
men az heads Of the district" and put
under them a certain number OF Youths
whe have been caught young from Yale
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-27

ed people, the latest instance OF mod
ern times in civilized lands, IL no cri-
terion for the West Indies. where the
old curse of bad government for ages
has prepared the people 10 welcome any
change as for the better. Many intel
ligent people of Spanish blood living
and owning property in the colonies
have long since forsworn allegiance To
Spain and become subjects Of other
flags. Spain has been as deeply hated
by her own children as ever England
under George III was by American coll
onists and under successive monarchs
for the last hundred years by Ireland
Military rule under the United states
army Is the most orderly. safe and busi-
nessllke that can be imagined. Much
as the horrible necessity for using mili-
tary force Is depiored, 10 cannot be de.
MED that the people turn instInctivciy
and with feelings Of Tslief IN time Of do.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-27
Copyright. 1881

copyright, 1881
With the tread of armed men the in
habitants OF Cuba and Porto Rico are
familiar. 1t may be said that on the
whole the Spanish army has been con-
sidered the safeguard of peace and well
fare, even while 1t has acted as the in
strument Of political oppression.
In both Cuba and Porto Rico the es-
tablishment of United States military
power will be hailed as the dawning OF
q new era. for the reason that in this
case military occupation will be direct
ed solely to the good Of the people. The
lighter the government can with safety
to all interests make the military yoke
the better 1t will be pleased. The real
meaning of American martial rule will
be that 1t shall build up and not de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-27
Spurgeon and the Scold.

While Spurgeon was still q boy
preacher he was warned about a cer-
tain virago and told that she intended
20 give him a tongue lashing. "All
right" he replied. but that's q game
at which two can play" Not long after.
as he passed her gate one morning. she
assailed him with q flood Of billines-
gate. He smiled and said: Yes. thank
you. am quite well. hope you are
OF vituperation, pitched In q stiIl hieh-
er key. TO which he replied. still smil-
ing: Yes. It does look rather a. q Il 70
going TO rain. think l had better -
getting on
Bless the mani" she exclaimed
Hes az deaf a. q post! What's the
use OF sterming at him?"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-27

A law granting $500 70 every burB1ee
who is the father Of ~ boys has 49,
introduced in the Transyaal yolkneoa4
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
WALES.

Postmaster Lyon, has been sick for the
past few days.
q. G. Needham is now employed in
Lyon & Browns market.
A. E. Converse purchased a fine horse
last week of N. F. Bradley.
Mrs. A. E. Converse, who has beer
sick for some time, is now much better.
A Washington's birthday entertainment
was given in the M. E. church last week
Tuesday evening.
The postal telegraph company have
had the wires replaced that were broken
by the ice of last week.
A new conner, at the home Of viii
Converse, WashingtOn's birthday, is the
cause of his receiving so many congratu.
lations lately.
H. E. Steele will give birthday enter.
tainment. in the parlors of the Baptist
church Wednesday evening. 1t will con.
sists of vocal and instrumental music, etc,
A graphophone will be the leading feature
of the evening. The proceeds will go tC
the Baptist society. All are cordially in
vited.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
The New Fancy Silks

Are causing quite II sensation
around the silk counter these days
something unusual so early in
the season; but there is a reason.
We have never had II more beau
full collection, and many of them
last but IA day.
From our display in the win
dow you will miss a number of
the pretty ones, but we have some
more new ones, equally as choice,
added every day Make an early
selection and be wise.
This week we offer some spec
ial bargains just to keep the bust
ness booming. Among them are
a choice line of japanese Wash
Silks, just received, all the new
and popular colorings, and the
price only soc a yard
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

STATE OF CONNECTICUT - District
of Stafford, S. Probate Court, February 9th
Estate Of Samuel Kuslansky, OF Stafford III
said district. assigned
The Court of Probate for the District OF Stat
ford hath limited and allowed three months
from the date hereof, for the creditors of sale
estate, 1nsOlvent, in which to exhibit theii
claims thereto; and hath appointed Milo P. j
Walker and Ebert A. Cleaveland of Stafford
Springs, Conn.,, commissioners to receive anC
examine said claims.
Certified by MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The subscribers give notice that they shall meet
at the Probate Office in said Stafford on the 23C
day of April, 1885, and on the oath day of May
1888 at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon on each OF sale
days, for the purpose OF attending on the bust
ness of said appointment.
DO" MILO 2. j. WALKER, ! Commits
EBERT A. CLEAVELAND.} sioners.
All persons indebted to said Estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to
JAMES F. chamberlain, Trustee.
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COVENTRY.
South Coventry.

| South Coventry.
| cThe Register is on sale at the post once each
weekly
Mrs. Hattie Wood entertained the ladies'
association Wednesday.
FL. F. Dimock came to town Friday
evening, returning to New York Saturday.
Two weeks Is said to be the limit OF the
stay OF the medicine men at Fuller'e
hotel.
Miss Fannie Rose has been visiting
relatives in New York during the last
three weeks.
Several persons from this place attend
ed the Frances Willard memorial service
held at Storrs last Sunday.
Some delay in securing the number OF
persons necessary to organize N. E. s.
of P. caused postponement of time OF
organization.
The members OF the Y. P. s. G. E.
visited the Congregational parsonage
Saturday evening and presented an ele-
CANT lamp to Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett.
1t is reported that Joseph Stewart who
has been farm superintendent for several
years is to be succeeded by George Rose
brooks of Storrs, foreman on the late
Augustus Storrs' farm for more thar
twenty-five years. The term for which
Mr.. Sylvester was hired expired Feb. %.
From another correspondent
Mrs. VIM. F. Wood entertained the
dies'Missionary society yesterday after
noon.
A number from this place went to
Arthur Porter's on Tuesday evening, II
being the tenth anniversary of his marri
age.
The members OF the z. E. society gave
their pastor and wife surprise last Satur
day evening, and presented them with
very handsome lamp.
The ,Sawankee Indian arrived in towr
on Tuesday. 1t is very interesting to see
him. The company seem to be meeting
with very good success.
Mrs. E. A. Tracy entertained small
party of friends last evening at whist, in
honor of Mrs. George K. Mason of Will
mantle, who is spending few days with
her.
There are quite number in town who
are sick. Miss Della Whitman is quite
sick, Miss Ada Ross has la grippe, Mrs
Dewitt Kingsbury has erysipel2s very
badly, and Mr.. Chas. Clark is quite feeble
with consumption.
The N. E. o. P, was organized her
last Monday evening by Judge l.. T
Deming of New Haven. The following
officers were elected and installed
Junior past warden, Hattie A Harmon
warden, John O'Brien; treasurer, DR.. T
81. Edwards; chaplain, Ella E. Weaver
guide. Ernest L. Noble: guardian, Grac
Durham; sentinel, Paul Frazer; judge
Deming made some very interesting re
marks about the order.
| A very serious accident happened il
North Coventry last Monday afternoon
Mrs. Alice Buskirk was shot and instant
ly killed by her husband, John Buskirk
The report is that Buskirk was takinl
down the gun preparatory to shoot
hawk which troubled his hens. His wifi
said something to him and he turne
around to reply and the gun was dis
cha rged, the contents hitting his wife /
the back of the neck. Medical Examine
DIR. W. L. Higgins was summoned an
pronounced the affair accidental, so tn
man was no tarrested.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

For some time l have suffered with
rheumatism and tried every imaginable
remedy without effect. Mr. F. g. S.
Wells advised me to try Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, telling me that it had cured
many cases of long standing like mine. /
have used four bottles, and feel sure that
one more bottle will make my cure COM
plete. P. KoNTz, ClaremoIe e, Ark. Sold
by 3. e. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. L..
Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
Smith & Murrav.
Shopping News
Spring Novelties.
At the Dress Goods Counter

Has been brought together a
collection of Spring fabrics which
are truly tempting-not to say be-
wildering-on account of the great
variety of weaves and wide range
of colors, Here is n little lot
worth a visit to see:
Bayaderes, Whipcords, Bro
cades, Checks, Plaids, Stripes,
English Cheviots, Tweeds, Ba-
reyes, Grenadines, Velours, Pop
Inns, Homespuns, Plisse Russo,
Cancels, hair Voiles, Crepe Japan,
Nuns Yelling.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

The Tolland County Leader has changed
to the Rockville Leader. This paper has
been much improved in appearance since
its new owners have taken possession.
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The Homeliest Man in STAFFORD

AS well as the handsomest, and others are in
vited to call or any druggist and get FREE trial
bottle OF Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs, remedy that is guaranteed to cure and
relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma,
Bronchitis and Consumption. Price CSC and soc.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

The report of the court of inquiry as to
the cause of the destruction of the Maine
will probably not be given for a number
of weeks.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

Ten men were killed by an explosion at
a fire in a laboratory at Kalamazoo,
Mich, Saturday night, and many were
seriously injured.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a so cert bottle Of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If II
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee % cent bottle to prove
satisfactory, or money refunded.
. ROMT Tnlland
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TOLLAND.

About forty attended an ''auction so
ciaI' at Mrs. KIN. Croeker's Friday even
ing. -
The Ladies' Aid society of the M: E
church metal the parsonage last Wednes.
day. 81.
Quite number from here attended the
Epworth League convention in Rockville
on Tuesday.
The Epworth League will hold a ''geo
graphical social" at David A. Browns
Friday evening.
A number from Stafford Springs Ep
worth League visited the Tolland league
Sunday evening.
Miss Lucille M. Agard is the guest o.
Ellington friends this week. Miss Marion
B. Agard spent last Sunday in Ellington
Miss Edith Mccormick, oldest daught.
er of A. J. Mccormick is very i'll witt
spinal trouble. FLORA.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

Nine lives were lost by fire in teLe.
ment house at Charlestown, S. c., early
Saturday morning.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

The British steamer Legislator was
burned at sea February 18th. The fire
broke out on the 18th, and burned fiercely
for three days. Six of the crew lost their
lives. The two passengers and thirty of
the crew were rescued just in time by the
steamer Flowergate. T..
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The Humane Society

Is an organization having for its object the pre-
vention Of cruelty to animals. Now, while we
do not exactly belong to the Humane society
yet we are very humane in our nature, and be-
lieve in not only extending our protection to all
misused animals, but to over-burdened women
as well. Knowing that the ever-tO-be dreaded
season OF spring house cleaning is near at hand,
we have made preparations to help tighten their
burdens to great extent
It takes time and labor to pare and cook veg
etables-such as turnips, cabbage, ETC., so we
have laid in an enormus stock of the best canned
vegetables and meats to take the place of them,
and although the wholesale prices on these
goods has advanced considerably, yet we intend
to furnish them to our patrons at such rtdicu-
lously low prices that they will not think of TAX
ing the trouble to get the fresh ones ready for
the table, and the time thus saved can be en-
ployed in reading some of those interesting
novels that we are giving away with each pound
OF our fifty cent tea
Please read carefully the following prices:
5 lbs. Good Prunes, 25c
abs. New Evaporated Peaches, 25c
ID. New Evaporated Apricots, lie
Id. Good Coffee, 15c
/ can Good Corn, &c
can Best Corn, 1Oc
can Best Tomatoes, &C
cans Oceanville CLANS, 25c
cans Best Hubbard Squash, CSC
can Corned Beef 2Oc
I ct. Large Cucumber Pickles. SC
qt. Small Cucumber Pickles, 1Oc
cans yellow Table Peaches, CSC
box Pure Honey, 10c
/ can Best String Beans, 16c
can Marrow Peas, 10C
cans Lima Beans, 25c
cans California Apricots. 25c
cans Fine Steak Salmon, 25c
The Chicago Grocery,
STAFFORD SPRINGS.
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Cheney Bros
Famous Wash Silks,

You will recognize their excel
lent wearing qualities and new
color combinations iii stripes and
checks-and better still, the price
only 75c-used to bring dollar.
court Snmnrn emf rnncn-
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

MCLAUGHLIN & SON, PUBLISHERS.
$3.50 year. If paid strictly in advance, $1.25.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

RRIMFIELD.

The 50th anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Wetherell OF
Brimfield was observed last Thursday by
a gathering Of relatives and neighbors at
the home of their daughter, Mrs. John
W. Brown. Gold coin and other gifts
were presented to the venerable couple,
and poem composed for the occasion
was read. Relatives present from dis
lance were a daughter, Miss Mary Weth-
erell of Hartford, who is supervisor at
the school for the deaf and dumb In that
city, and David Ellsworth, brother-in-
law of Mr.. Wetherell, also of Hartford.
BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best
salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores
ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all
skin eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. Guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25c per box. Sold by e. z. Taft.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03
Wash Fabrics.

It's ahead of the season for
these goods yet, but the prices
are down even now.
Here's a big collection of fine
printed Dimities that are good
value for Toe. a yard. On spec
ial counter for cents "A yard.
4Oinch Printed Lawns, good
styles, would be good value for
123c, now 64c a yard.
Also quantity of a fine 125c
Dimity, imported goods, new de-
signs, 7Ic yard.
An immense line of fine Ameri
can Ginghams, newest color eff
fects, Zoe yard.
Rear OF main store.
SMITH 81 MURRAY,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

No better entrance of March was ever
made.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

MOTHER GRAY's SWEET POWDERS FOR Chill
DREN, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Chill
dren's Home in New York, Break up Colds in %
hours, cure Fever1shness, Headache, Stomach
Troubles, Teething Disorders, and Destroy
Worms At all druggists, Csc. Sample FREE.
Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

A T a Court of Probate holden at Ash
N ford within and for the district of Ashford,
on the 2gth day OF January, A. ID. 1898.
Present, GEORGE o. BALCH, Judge.
on motion OF Clarence w. WalcotG admins
TRAITOR of the estate OF Mary j. Smith, late of
Ashford within said district, deceased.
This Court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors OF said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
Administered or, and directs that public notice be
given of this order by advertising the same
three weeks in a stafford newspaper having a
circulation in said district, and by posting a
OF Ashford, nearest the place where the de-
ceased last dwelt
4s-8 GEORGE o. BALCH, Judge.
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MANsFIELD.

Truman Crane is very sick, and fears
are entertained of his recovery.
William Ingalls, steam saw mill, which
has been at Mount Hope for a few weeks,
has been removed to Elliot.
A sister of Mrs. Grant Chappell who has
been with Mrs. Chappell this winter has
been very sick with typhoid fever.
George Rosebrooks.who has been fore
man on the farm for the late Augustus
Storrs and for B. E. Valentine for the
past thirty years, has moved to Coventry.
Miss Leora Spencer, who has been
quite 81 k with inflammato"y rheumatis m
at Storrs College, was taken to her home
at Hamden Tuesday.
Gurleyville.
A. L. Sumner was In New London over
Sunday.
Miss Emily Conant of Willimantic was
in Gurleyville over Sunday. g..
Miss Mary Cross OF Mansfield Center
is the guest of Mrs. o. G. Conant.
Miss Genevieve NJ. Royce has gone to
New London to learn type writing.
Widow Royce, who has been in poor
health for long time, is quite feeble.
Edward E. Simonds and Chas. Fuller
have been visiting friends in Willimantic.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barrows are re-
ioicing over the birth of little son, born
Feb. 10Th.
StOrrs.
The Congregational church was filled
with people who came to listen to the
memorial services last Sunday in memory
of Miss Frances F. Willard. The service
was conducted by Mrs. Forbes, the presi-
dent of the state W.C.T.U. Mrs. Rooms,
the president of the Mansfield W.C.T.U.,
Professor PEBBLES, the Rev. Mr.. Pike of
Mansfield Center, the Rev. Mr.. Smith OF
Spring Hill and the Rev. Mr.. Raynor of
Gurleyville. Mrs. Hanks, Mr.. Connant,
Messrs Mansfield and Wheeler, with the
choir, rendered some of Miss Wizards
favorite hymns. s
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Rom

Mansfield, Feb. 23d, a daughter, (Alice
Lillian) to Warren and Lillian Hobby.
Mansfield Center February 10Th, son
(Raymond Mansfield) to Walter and Net
tie Barrows.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-03-03

Thomas A. Lake of Rockville, recently
appointed internal revenue collector for
the district of Connecticut and Rhode Is
land, has received official notice of his ap-
pointment and acceptance of his bond,
and will assume his duties next Monday
before business hours.