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Meant What He Said.

Yes, -" said MIR. Jones, when a GER
tain girls name had been mentioned,
II know her to speak to. but not by
sight.
"You mean," cut in the prompt cor
rector-'you mean that you know her
by sight, but not to speak to-"
"Do I?' asked Mr.. Jones anxiously.
''Of course you do. You have seen
her so often that you know who she Is,
but have never been introduced to her.
Isn't that it!''
mo, that isn't it. Inever saw her at
all to know her, but ! speak to her
nearly every day"
"NI0V can that be?'
She is the telephone girl at Gen.
tral'' Harper's Bazaar
For LA GRIPPE. Thomas Whitfield
Co., 240 Wahash-ave., corner Jackson-st.
one of Chicago's oldest and most promi
nent druggists, recommend Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for la grippe, as 1t not
only gives prompt and complete relief
but also counteracts any tendency Of la
grippe to result in pneumonia.
Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs
III. F. Cady. Stafford
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A MILLION MILLION.
How Long, Think You. Would 1t Take
YOu to Count lit

How Long, Think You. Would 1t Take
YOu to Count lit
Professor Wagstaff. whose very name
suggests pleasing first cousinship to
Shakespeare, has lately been amusing
himself and his audience at Gresham
college by speculations as to what might
have happened if the father of our hu-
man race had given up delving and
taken to figures. Let us suppose that
Adam had set himself to count a mil
lion million. Or, in figures, l, 200, 000,-
900, 600 We will imagine that he could
count three in a second, which, though
not exactly rapid ciphering, will be
found ample, if taken continuously
Now, if 5000 years have elapsed since
the gracious amenities of Eden formed
the cradle of humanity, Adam would
have been working for 1S9, 216, 900, 900
seconds and have reached a total of
SGT, GAS, 900, 900 figures. In other words,
his task of counting Tillion million
would still have been InaccOmplished
by over four hundred Thousand millions
digits
All of which goes to prove what?
The first il, of course, that Professor
Wagstaff is u very ingenious and by no
means melancholy mathematician, but
that hardly needed proof A second de-
duction, which we advance with all
humility, is that if Adam had only had
habitual recourse to harmless dissipa
ton of this aritbmetical kind, instead
of hetraying marital weakness and q
fondness for fruit, his descendants
would have been very much better off
morally and spiritually, though not
perhaps in material comforts And
third conclusion, .eminently gratifying
to those who rsfqse to believe that there
is any serious tiiscord between religion
and science, is that Professor Wagstaff,
no doubt man of distinction in scien-
tific attainments, accepts without any
demur Bishop Ussher's chronology
According to the divine, the world
was created in 4004 B. c., and that
added to the 1898 years which have
elapsed since the Christian era makes
in round numbers the 5000 years ON
which the whole calculation depends.
Some hayward scientists have dog
been wagging along good many more
centuries than usher supposed, al.
though there is a serious difference, it
is true, in this matter between the as.
tronomers aud the biologists So after
all, perhaps If Adam had been reason
ably industrious, he would have had
time to accomplish his task. unless his
brain had given way under the strain
Most of as have such vague ideas as to
the meaning of large figures that it ia
as well to be reminded by so happy an
illustration how many units go to the
making of a million The only other
conceivable fashion in which such in.
struction could be acquired is to become
South African boss of mines and
diamonds, and that process, much as
we may desire it, is fortunately or III
fortunately, pot open to the majority Of
az. London Telegraph.
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SAILING OF THE SHIP.

Thou, too san on. . snip oi >tatel
Sail on, o Union, strong and greati
Humanity. with all lis fears.
With all the hopes of future years,
Is hanging breathless on thy fate!
We know what master laid thy keel,
What workman wrought thy ribs of steel.
Who made each mast and sail and rope,
What anvils rang. y ls;.t hammers beat,
In what forge and what heat
We're shaped the ant hors of thy hopel
Fear not each sudden sound and shock.
IT'S of the wave and not the rock;
'Tis but the tapping of the sail.
And not rent made by the gale.
In spite of false lights on the shore,
Sail on, nor fear to breast the seal
Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee
Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers. oui
tears,
Our faith triumphant DER our fears
Are all with thee-are all with thee.
-Longfellow,
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the attention of tho other members of the
family, and mamma suggested should have
a box at once.
"Of course / was anxious to get well and
a box of these pills was secured and tried.
When had taken the pills one week /
noticed an improvement IN my condition.
A better color came in my face and lips,
became stronger, had an increased appetite
and the dizziness in my head was relieved.
81 had often read Of these pills but gave
no attention to them until the day procured
my first box. Since then have taken twelve
boxes and have been greatly relieved. My
blood is in better condition, have gained
in flesh and my entire system has been built
up. ] most certainly recommend DIR. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People to any one
troubled with kidney complaint"
All the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore shattered
nerves are contained, in a condensed form, in
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
They are an unfailing specific for such diseases
as locomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, St. Nitus'
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, nerv-
Gus headache, the after effects of Ia grippe,
palpitation Of the heart, pale and sallow com.
plexions, all forms of weakness either in male
or female, ard all diseases resulting from viii
ated humors in the blood. DR.. Williams Pink
Pills are sold by all Dealers or will be sent
post paid on receipt of price, 80 cents "A box,
or six boxes for 2.50--(they are never sold in
bulk or by the 1907 by addressing DIR. WilIiams'
Medicine Company, Schenectady, NY
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-02-16
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items of local interest taken from the columns
Of The Press, thirty years ago.l
February.-1s, 1869.

February.10, 1853.
G.. M. Ives has sold his house and lot
opposite his residence to Alvarado How
ard for $500.
A new street will soon be opened from
near the residence of VIM. Smith to the
..'new road" Some lots are already sold,
and probably some dwellings will be
erected upon 1t during the coming sum-
mer.
T. Deacon. Daniel Smith of this town, who
died at the residence of his son, Daniel
K. Smith, in Wellington, on Saturday,
hads always been resident of Stafford,
and was identified with some of the earli.
est manufacturing enterprises. He for
merly owned mill on the privilege now
occupied by the Chas. Fox Mfg Co.,
where he carried on what was then called
the 'clothier's" business. He was one
of the original stockholders in the Stat
ford Manufacturing company, formed for
the erection of the mill now occupying
the same site. He was we'll known and
highly respected citizen.
Large numbers Of the people of this
village turned out ON Saturday evening,
and worked laborious passage through
the extremely muddy streets to witness
the exhibition of the Palmer Good Tenn
plars.
A number of gentlemen of this village
have associated themselves together un-
der the name of the Stafford Springs
| Building Association, and propose to
commence the erection Of eight dwelling
houses on the new road" on land now
owned by VIM. Smith. The capital stock
of the company is $4,000, divided into
| 600 shares at $25 each. All the stock Is
now taken, and Messrs. T. D. johnson
and John Br ockbank will build the houses
and VIM. Smith will have the contract
for the cellars, wells and grading. It is
proposed to place four on each side of
the street, though the location is not def
initely--decfded upon as yet. When CON-
pleted they will be offered to the public
for 81 200 each, with premium for choice
of location.
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A MARROW EsoApE.-Thankfu words
written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart, of Groton,
s. D.: WAS taken with bad cold
which settled on my lungs; cough set in,
and finally terminated in Consumption
-Four doctors gave me up, saying l could
live but a short time. l gave myself up
to my Savior, determined If I could not
stay with my friends on earth, l would
meet my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. gave it trial, took in all eight
bottles. 1t has cured me, and, thank
God, l am saved, and am now we'll and
healthy woman" Regular size SOC and
81. Guaranteed or price refunded. 1
Trial bottles free at A. &. Eaton's Drug
Store.
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When Princess Beatrice goes to Flor
ence, she always visits Giovanni Meacci.
He is the simplest of men. On the back
of every picture he marks in pencil the
price which he thinks it is worth, which
is usually ridiculously low. On one oc-
casion when she bought a small sketch
she gave him three times tic price
asked, and laughinsly told the astonish,
ed artist not to be such baby to mark
his pictures at a price that did net cover
the cost Of the material
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-02-16

AN IMPORTANT QUESTION. your
friends or neighbors are suffering from
coughs. colds, sore throat, or any throat
OF lung disease Including consumption,
ask them II they have ever used Otto's
Cure This famous German remedy is
having large sale here and is perform
ing some wonderful cures of throat and
lung diseases. No matter what other
medicines have failed to do. Try Otto's
cure. Sold by e. X. Taft, Stafford
Springs, and W. p. Fuller, Somers.
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noe. Cotree Aeree wien Won

II not, drink Grain-O-made from pure grains.
A lady writes: 1.-THE first time made Grain-O !
did not like it, but after using it one week moth
ing you'd induce me to go back to cofree." 1t
nourishes and feeds the system. The children
can drink it freely with great benefit. 1t is the
strengthening substance Of pure grains Geta
package to-day from your grocer. 15c and ESQ.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-02-16

All Alto ;son L IN gut nl,ery the other
night, Il, Il issiDa al ngly farewell at
his family >'alktn L.u;' tily cut Of t.,
house hh.t ut tie irnht gate When Ie
reached il, hnwt,tr, his pants les
caught or Il Hall and was ripped from
top to b'rttom, and the angry nun who
had gon" forever was compelled to re-
turn Thus another tragedy was turned
into q comedy. = AtehisOn Globe.
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Full Price for the Empty Bottle.

If Clevelands Lung Healer doesn't cure
your cough, return the empty bottle
and get all your money back. But it
will cure you. 1t never fails. 1t has
cured thousands OF cases which other
remedies failed to relieve in the slightest.
Don't wait until that persistent cold or
distressing cough develops into fatal con-
sumption. w. D. Head, Stafford Springs,
or G. L. Phillips. South Coventry, will
give you trial bottle of this onderful
remedy free. Large bottle 25 CENTS. |
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-02-16

Specifies act directly upon the disease,
Without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
10 CURES. PRICES.
: 1-RevePs, Congestions, determinations. .25
1-W0Rms. Worm Fever, Worm Colic... .25
3-Teething. Collie. Crying, wakefulness rs
A-sSPrhea. of Children or Adults. rs
gDysentery, Gripings. Bilious Collie. rs
eLCholera, Cholera Morbus, Vomiting rs
1-Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis. .25
S-Nenralgia. Toothache, Faceache. .25
''9-Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. .25
fo-Dyspepsia Indigestion, Weak Stomach. rs
Unsupported or Painful Periods. .25
10-Whites, Too Profuse Periods. rs
IS-Ercup, Laryngitis. Hoarseness... .25
1A-6alt Rheum. Erysipelas, Eruptions.. rs
11-Rhenmatism, Rheumatic Palms.. rs
t9-1aalaria. Chills, Fever and Ague. rs
F-Rfles. External or Internal rs
a6,~0phthalmia. Weak or Infiamed Eyes rs
1W~s,asarFh. Influenza. Cold in the Head .25
90-WhooDing- Cough .25
A1-AsthmA. Difficult Breathing rs
90-Rar Discharge. Earache. rs
9S-6crofula. Swellings and Ulcers. rs
49A-@enerai Debility, Weakness. rs
$ 9S-pnopsy. Fluid Accommodations. .25
-S8-Sea-sickness, Nausea, Vomiting. rs
'9T-KAAney Diseases ...................... .25
1&MeHvous Debility. ...................1.OO
3D-Sose Mouth. or Canker. rs
30-grinary Weakness. Wetting Bed. .25
.S1-Patnful Menses. Pruritus. ........... .25
535Discsses Of the Heart, Palpitations 90
89-Rpllepsy, st. vitus' Dance. 90
9A-&oFe Throat, Quinsy. Diphtheria.. .25
Ss7Chrenic Consestions. Headaches. .25
-
Or. Humphrey Manual Of all Diseases at your
Dru48iges or Mailed Free.
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt Of price.
Mumphreys' Med. Co., Cor. William John Sts.,
New York.
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NURSING MOTHERS.
Particularly Need Tonic Reconstruction.
The Mothers Life and Child's Health
Depends on Proper Nourishment.
VinoI, Wine of Cod Liver Oil, Helps
Nourish Like Nothing Else. We
Guarantee Its Action.

Women who are nursing babies need Vinol.
Their strength and entire energies are taxed
to the utmost at this critical time.
VinoI, the medern rebuilder, will enable
them to obtain not only sufficient nourish-
ment to maintain their own strength, but will
enable them to get the necessary elements to
insure that the milk which they give to the
baby will contain all that the little one needs
in order that he may thrive and grow.
We guarantee the action of Vinol and will
refund the money to anyone who is not salts.
fed with the good results that are obtained by
its use. Remember Einol tastes delicious.
n. Q. EATON,
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DANGERS OF THE GRIP.-The greatest
danger from La Grippe is of its resulting
in pneumonia. If reasonable care Is used,
however, and Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy taken, all danger will be avoided.
Among the tens of thousands who have
used this remedy for la grippe we have
yet to learn of a single case having result
ed in pneumonia, which shows conclu-
sively that this remedy Is a certain pre-
ventive of that dangerous disease. 1t
will cure la grippe in less time than any
other treatment. 1t is pleasant and safe
to take.
For sale by E, K. Taft, Stafford Springs ;
III. F. Cady, Stafford.
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Dir. Humphreys

Specifies act directly upon the disease,
Without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-14
ST. LOUIS pREssMEN STRIKE.


ST. LOUIS. Dec. l3.--The two leading
afternoon papers, the Star and Post-Dis-
issued no daylight editions today This
was in consequence OF a pressmen's strike.
which lasted eight hours
The striking st. Louis pressmen returned
to work tonight under peremptory orders
Of President Bowman, of the International
Webb Pressn1en's Union.
On the application OF the local Webb
ssf s% mt
ton, q condition Of the negotiations being
that the finding OF the arb.trators should
be final and binding upon all parties.
the arbitration decision. which constitute
ed a new contract for three years, and
with the notice OF reputation presented a
contract of their own drafting. the imme-
diate acceptace of which they demanded
under threat of a walkout at noon today.
The publishers Of the st. Louis Globe
Democrat. Republic Post-Dispatch and
star met and signed an agreement t, in
President Bowman, of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor at Detroit, was made.
The local representatives of the Typo
cessation of publication of the newspapers,
made personal investigation of the merits
of the discussion and reported to the Inter-
national Typographical president at De-
troit, who, in response ordered them to
withhold all assistance from the local
Webb Pressmen's Union in view OF its ac-
ton, ana to stand by the publishers by
long distance telephone President Bowman
communicated with the officers OF the re-
bellious local union and ordered them to
return to work.
Notice of willingness to comply with this
order, which involved a probable revoca-
ton Of their charter, was forwarded to De-
troit and the matter temporarily disposed
of until the executive board arrives on the
ground to investigate the case.
Pursuant to the agreement of the pub
fishers, two afternoon papers, the Star and
Post Dispatch, did not issue until s p. m.
The morning papers, the Globe-Eemocrat
and the Republic, would not have issued.
even with substitute force. had not the
local union Welded,
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is
THE REASON?

task Nature sets for you to dot
Why do you find, weakness stealing over
you and growing day By day.
Why that ashy, chalky compiexionI
Why that inability to hold your urine!
Why those distressing palms across your
An these symptoms are unmistakable
evidences OF kidney trouble.
The kidneys. that make the human en-
gintpof life move AS Nature intended, are
not working properly, and should nave
prompt attention.
n YOU need medicine for kidney, blad-
der or.sNric acid. trouble. you can make
no sfaKe Dy usns he s sa9us ns It
gives quick relief and cures the most dis
Hospitals use 1t in all kinds of cases.
especially severe and urgent ones. Doc
tors prescribe 1t freely in their practice
and In their families. and use II when they
need kidney and bladder tonic them
selves.
Tens of thousands OF grateful patients
have written to DIR. Kilmer & Co.. and
these letters have been fashioned into a
handy. volume OF ready reference, which
should be in every household. This vol
ume and a sample bottle Of swamp Root
will be mailed to any reader Of shis paper
who will send name and address to pr.
Kilmer 4 Co., and state that he saw this
OFFER In the Seattle Daily Post-Intelligen-
II there Is any doubt in your mind as to
your condition, take from your urine on
glass or bottle and let 1t stand twenty-four
hours. II, on examination. 1t Is milky or
cloudy. II there is a brick-dust settling, CIR
Y small particles float, about in 1t. your
kidneys are In need OF immediate atten-
ton.
Swamp-Root lis for sale everywhere in
bottles Of two sizes and two prices fifty
cents and one dollar. Remember the name,
Swamp-Root. and the address. Bingham
ton, N. Y.
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MASONIC MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Programme for Washington Gem
tenuial Anniversary.

A proclamation has been issued calling
upon all Free and Accepted Masons OF
the state to assemble in their lodges on
December IL. the centennial anniversary
of the death of Washington, for the pur-
pose Of holding memorial services.
The Masons of Seattle, In accordance
with the proclamation, together with all
sojourning brothers and friends Of the
order, will hold their services In the First
Presbyterian church at o'clock on the
evening OF the day mentioned. They
will assemble at Masonic temple, on Sec
ond avenue and Pike street. and march
to the church in body. The programme
of services will be as follows:
Prayer Rev. Hutchison, of the First
Presbyterian church.
Address--"The Personal Character OF
Washington" by Rev. II. II. Gowen, of
Trinity Episcopal church. of which church
Washington was a member.
"Washington's Masonic History" H. b.
Huntley, of Arcana lodge.
'Washington's Last Illness" by DR..
Pareter, of Ionic lodge
Address--"The Influence of Masonry In
Founding the American Republic" Prof.
]. NJ Taylor. of st. Johns lodge.
Vocal solo-Jennie Houghton Edmunds.
Address-Rey. A. l.. Hutchinson
Reading Of Washington's farewell ad-
dress, w. v. Rinehart, jr.
\ Song by quartette.
Masonic benediction. Rev. A. L. Hutchi-
son.
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TEXT o. THE l0L0 TREATY
AGREEMENT NY WHICH THE sUL-
TAN RECoGNIxEs THIS COUNTRY.
Complete Sovereignty ana Practical
Control Of the Country BY Fay
ment Of small Salaries to the
sultan and His Advisers.

WASHINGTON. Dec. ls.--The following
Is the text OF the agreement between Gen.
Bates and the sultan Of Jolo, better known
as the Jolo treaty. which has been sent to
the senate by the president:
Text of the Treaty.
Agreement between Brig Gen. John C.
Bates. representing the United States, on
the ono part, and his highness. the sultan
Of Joio. the. -Dato Rajah Muda, the Dato
AttIk, the Dato Calbi and the Dato Joak-
anain, OF the other part, It being UNDER
stood that this agreement will be in full
force only when approved by the governor
general Of the Philippine islands and con-
firmed by the president of the United
States, and will be subject to further modi-
fications by the mutual consent Of tho
parties In interest.
American Sovereignty and Flag.
Article !. The sovereignty of the Uni
ted States over the whole archipelago OF
Jolo and its dependencies is declared and
acknowledged.
Article 2 The United States flag will
be used in the archipelago of Jolo and its
dependencies, on land and sea.
No Interference with Religion.
ARTICLE 8. The rights and dignities Of
his highness the sultan and his datos shall
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HOT FIGHT WITH YAQUIs.
Three Hours' Engagement, During
which Six Men Were Lost.

AUSTIN. Texas, Dec. 13.--Information
reaching here today from ortiz, state OF
Sonora, Mexico, is to the effect that fol-
lowing the engagement between the main
body of the Yaqui Indians and the Mexi-
can soldiers on December 3. reported in
last nights dispatches, there was second
engagement between these forces on the
evening OF December 4.
After the engagement near Rio Chico
on the Sd the Indians retreated to tho
mountains along the west bank of the
Popphogic river. which is considered to no
their stronghold The Mexican forces.
fearing that. II given little time the In
the rowing bands of Yaauis who were out
on depredating tours, instituted a forced
march after the retreating Indians and
engaged them in a second battle on the
evening of December 4.
The Indians, after the first sunrise, de-
ployed. as usual. and opened fire from
behind rocks and trees, man for man. in
the usual manner. The engagement, which
was vigorous was brought to a close by
darkness after about three hours fighting.
and II Is not known exactly how many
The loss among the soldiers was six
killed and about a dozen wounded. The
Indians probably lost twice as many, but
the soldiers SURPRISED them at the opening
Of the engagement and fired one or two
rounds before the Indians sufficiently re-
covered to get to cover. During the first
onslaught some dozen or more Indians
were seen to fall.
Upon the approach of night the HOSTILE
ties ceased and the soldiers at once re-
treated to the open ground along the prai-
RE below.
From their post Of observation in the
open prairie the soldiers noticed quite
number OF signal fires burning along the
mountain tops. and it was evident the In
dams were summontng scouting parties to
their relief a. rapidly as possible. The
reports reaching Ortiz were to the effect
that the Mexican troops would renew the
hostilities at once, in the hope Of effectual-
ly exterminating the main body OF In
dams before theip allies came to their as
sistance.