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The evening times., 1899-01-07
Guests of General Boynton.

The piratical black and white flag of the Grid
iron Club attracted much attention flying from
the flagstaff of the Raleigh Hotel today 1t sig
mites the gathering of the club at dinner to-
night, when the members will be the guests of
the newly-elected president Gen. Henry V.
Boynton. The dinner will be entirely infor-
NAL affair, and no programme has been arranged.
The evening times., 1899-01-07

eve r. NJ Z II
work and slave
and worry and
get sick and
broken down,
forgetting all
the time that
health is worth
m ore h a n
that a happy,
home IS rather
en- than great
til they hear
door of disease
The evening times., 1899-01-07
The Hiser.

Many a man with his
whole soul immersed i'll
business aud money-get-
ting is like the miser
whose spring door shut
to and locked him in for
The evening times., 1899-01-07
9B9n 9ln0'7
Linings suffer severe cuts.

Mill of fine French siesas which made such
sation all last week. will be quickly closed The
choice offered the finest quality French ssa good de-
sable lengthsoft finish, in co!os which include white
cream slate brown mode and black-such sells EA
at I2 ac I5c and wv
The evening times., 1899-01-07

Yard wide fancy striped Liberty lin
ing, in beautiful combina- Q5C
ticns, regular 15c grade for. .OS
Extra heavy quality canvas, in brown.
gray and black-regular Sc d7C
grade for. .............. 10
Plain black yard wide figured waist
lining. very good quality-the 73C
same which is sold at lac for.
Book folded plain leno. in black and
gray and plaid on white 1.l
regular SC sort for. .,...........'..oo
The evening times., 1899-01-07
New steam Line to Venezuela.

Mr. RUSSELL the secretary Of the legation at
Caracas. writes 10 the State Department that the
Hamburg American Steamship Company has Just
established a new service to Venezuela Two
ships have been constructed for this service and
they will make monthly trips, beginning Feb
ruary -, 1899. The itinerary is as follows:
Hamburg, Hayre. Barbados Trinidad ciadasl
Bolivar, CaTupanc, Curnana t;uanta, and Mara
caibo- The boats are specially constructed for the
Maraeaibo and Cudad Bolivar trade.
The evening times., 1899-01-07
Saks and Company,
Penna. Avenue and Seventh Street.

on the subject OF Interstate Commerce Law
Thursday evening next, at O'Clock, in Juris-
prudence Hall.
The evening times., 1899-01-07
Lansbursh & Bro.
January Bargain
Sale of
Boys Clothing.
Lansbargh & Bro.
Specialties Offered.

A lot OF Colored Boucle Refers,
sizes to S-former values, s.. SO
and S2.75.
Reduced to Sf.S9.
A few Navy Blue Cloth Military
Suits, sizes 5, and former
price, S..
Reduced to S3.25.
A few Navy Blue Chinchilla
Storm Refers, sizes II to I5-
former price, S2-75.
Reduced to Sf.SS.
A few Navy Blue Beaver and
Chinchilla Storm Overcoats, sizes
10 to I4-former price, S4.75.
Reduced to 50. SO.
A large lot of suits, sizes s to I6
reduced as follows:
$500 values, Sf.49.
$3.50 values, S1.S9.
$500 values, S2.24.
A lot of Gray Cashmere ALL
wool Blouse Suits, sizes 3, 4. 7
and S.
Reduced from S2.75 to
S1.SO.
In our Mechanics and Butchers
Department we offer White Drill
Goats at ACC.
Blue Denim Overalls, 45c.
White Duck Coats at 9oc.
Plaid Duck Butcher Gowns,
SL24.
n
The Press., 1899-11-02
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.


Matter under this head 10 cents per IIne1 s
New line of 6hildren,s Wear Coats,
Bonnets, Caps, Toques, Mittens-a at A.
l.. Towards.
A. W. Walker is showing very pretty
line of Dress Plaids in all prices from 125
cents to SOC per yd. Call and examine.
Have you seen those fine Flannel
Waists at E. l.. Burr's?
"A. W. Walker Is having good sale
on Ladies' Dress Skirts. If we have not
the skirt you want we will make one for
you, and guarantee the fit.
Call at A. L. Towards for Jackets,
Collarettes and Neckwear.
just look at those Fine Skirts at E.
L. Burr's.
"A. W. Walker is showing a large
assortment of Ladies', Misses and Chill
dIen's Winter Garments, in all prices and
the latest styles. AS we buy direct from
the manufacturers we can save you mon
ey. Call and examine before you buy.
New designs and new millinery receiv
ed this week at Miss Russell's, and she
has choice assortment of trimmed hats.
1t costs no more to have your laundry
taken at your door and returned by the
Maverick laundry team. First class work
and prices reasonable.
Ladies' Silk and Flannel Waists,
Skirts, Capes and Coats at E. l.. Burr's.
"A. L. Howard has good line of bed
blankets and puffs, and very little mon
ey will buy some Of them.
Fall shades in Kid and Mocha Gloves
at Miss Russell's.
japanese Napkins at The Press Office
for Is cents hundred
For School Tablets. Pencils, ETC.,
call at The Press Office. Large assert,
ment at low prices.
The Press., 1899-11-02
STAFFORD SPRINGS.


W. S. Martin was in Westerly, R. l , a
part of the week on business trip.
Arcilia Lambert of Worcester, Mass,
and James Lambert of Bridgton, Me-,
have been Wis sitting relatives in town.
Mrs. E. A. Cleaveland and two sons,
Rexford and Normand, of Providence,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cleave-
land
j. M. Leach's residence on Edgewood
and Burt T. Eaton's cottage on Highland
Terrace have been wired for electric
lights.
At the Orcuttville school house, next
Sunday afternoon, there will be Sunday
school at and evening prayer and SER
mon at 8. -=-= -~
Mrs. Edward Hayes, who has been the
guest of Mrs. W. A. Patten for several
months, has returned to her home in
Rockville.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Bazine died at 10 o'clock Monday fore
noon. The funeral was held yesterday
forenoon at 1890
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Abbey and Mr..
and Mrs. Nicholas Isleib of South Man
chester were recent visitors of Rev. and
Mrs. Julian S. Wadsworth.
The subject of Rev. Mr. Wadsworth's
lecture Sunday evening in the Palestine
course will be Nazareth" Special mu-
sic will be rendered by the choir.
The annual meeting of the Stafford
Springs Agricultural society was held
last Saturday afternoon. The society
voted to pay all premiums this year as re-
ported by the committees, but not to allow
any premiums hereafter, except as given
in the premium list. The treasurer was
instructed to pay the premiums by checks
through the mails. The society voted to
issue an annual report to each stakeholder
about April 1st. The following officers
were elected: President, E. G. Dennis
vice presidents, G. Hall, Jr., W. D. Hol-
man, M. P. ]. Walker; directors, E. c.
Pinney, L. A. Aborn, Adolph Hopper
NJ. 81. Kinney, Fl. S. Abel, J. M. Lord,
]. A. Brown, H. G. Wheeler, Theodore
Lyon, L. F. Rawitser, ]. M. Leach, F.
Fl. Baker, J. Carl Converse, Lewis Nc.
Laughlin, w. III. Hail. recording secre.
tary, G. F. Beckwith; corresponding sec.
rotary, G. B. Gary; treasurer, FL. s.
Abel; auditors, L. ]. Korper, W. H
Head. The treasurers report shows the
raceintS To he as follows.
The Press., 1899-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. e. s. Talbot, superin-
tendent and matron of the Tolland coun.
ty temporary home, were In the village
on Friday last, calling on one of the chill
dren, who has recently been taken from
the home. They were much pleased to
find her located with good family. Mr..
and Mrs. Talbot take great pride in the
welfare of the children outside of the
house as we'll as those within. Mr. Tai
bot also called on First Selectman Adolph
Korper, who was formerly on the board
of county commissioners, and who took
much interest in the temporary home af-
fairs.
Last Saturday evening most of the
boys In the village were anxiously waiting
for the arrival Of the steamboat train, on
which was expected George III. Nichols
and his bride. As Mr.. Nichols and his
bride formerly Miss Stella Shaffer Of
this place) had been married on the quiet
and took q short wedding tour ,unbeknown
to their many friends, the boys were look
ing Ior an explanation and cigars. On
the arrival Of the train 1t was found. that
the bridal couple had arrived, and in q
short; time tin horn-tin can boiler-hoop
iron Indian band was organized, and
marched with stealthy tread to the home
OF the BRIDES parents in the new village,
where the band pealed forth the loudest
tones Of noise that could be imagined, In.
termingled with the small boys voice and
shot guns. After short time the bride.
groom appeared at the door and thanked
the boys for their warm, loud, musica
reception, and promised II they would re-
tire to whence they came he would bring
on the cigars In the near future, and, al
Mr.. Nichols is man Of his word. they
bid him good night and retired.
The Press., 1899-11-02

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witness the presentation of the American
Girl" at this opera house, and express en-
tire satisfaction with the play.
Clarence Rockwell has purchased of
known as the Mccarthy farm at the Vii
lage, containing some seventy acres, and
located on the west side of the highway.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist
church will meet next Wednesday for
work and will serve their usual supper
from $50 to O'Clock, with Mrs. J. g.
Wightman and Mrs. Marc Hatch as host
esses.
A number OF the young men of the
village have organized club for social
enjoyment during the coming winter and
have given it the name of "West End !,
They have not as yet decided on any
place to hold their meetings.
Next Sunday evening will be the first
of the series of Every Other Sunday Even.
Ing services at the Universalist church.
]. H. Reed ESQ.,, of Stafford Springs will
give the address and will have for his
subject, THE Law and the Gospel"
The following officers, who have beer
previously nominated, will be elected by
the Y. P. s. G. E. this evening: Presi.
dent, Rev. George Williams; vice-presi
dent, Oscar N. Colburn; secretary, Mrs
o. Z. Hulett; treasurer, Mrs. Thomas
Black.
Parties among the young people are
becoming quite frequent as winter ap
proaches. Miss Margaret Glover wa.
given pleasant surprise by number o
her mates Saturday evening, and witt
games, refreshments, etc., merry even
ing was speLt.
The Press., 1899-11-02
TOLLANu

VIM. Ii. Agard is at home from Jersey
City.
Mrs. M. M. Moulton has been enter
tanning her cousin Mrs. Belden, OF Ja-
maica, L. I.
Ward W. Webster and wife Of North
ampton. Mass, were at D. Il. Webster's
q few days last week.
Rev. Mr.. johnson, the new pastor OF the
M. e. church, arrived with his family at
the parsonage on Friday.
A. II. Birch was In town last week.
He has decided to take another years
work at the Hartford theological semi
nary, instead Of attending Drew seminary,
as he first intended. FLORA.
The Press., 1899-11-02

The expenses of the past two years
were as follows:
The Press., 1899-11-02
There is a Glass of People

Who are injured by the use of Coffee Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores q
new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure
grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without distress,
and but few can tell it from coffee. 1t does not
cost over n as much. Children may drink 1t
with great benefit. Is cts and 25 cts per pack
age. Try it. ASK for GRAIN-O.
The Press., 1899-11-02
$5,245. IL 81, 1896. 81
+ three years from 1895
$6,274.s6

Some of the above items are estimated,
as 1t is impossible to obtain complete
report at this time, but the society will
clear from this years fair over 81 900.
Adding about 5000, which was expended
on permanent improvements, such as the
new gate and the additional seats In front
of the grand stand, will make the profits
this year at least OIL 900, a record that the
society Is proud Of. Adding the amount
of cash on hand, about OIL 400, makes the
societies surplus at least 81, 400. 1t is ex-
pected that an addition will be added to
the grand stand next year.
The Press., 1899-11-02

Wanted-Several bright and honest per-
sons to represent us as managers In this
and close by counties. Salary 5000 a
year and expenses. Straight, bona-fide
no more, no less salary. Position perma-
nent. Our refer ences, any bank in any
town. 1t is mainly Office work, conducted
at home. Reference. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope, The Donlin-
ion Company, Dept. 8, Chicago.
The Press., 1899-11-02


Mrs. Sarah Twist Is visiting friends In
Hampton. - :
Mrs. Myron Kinney of Putnam is visit
ing her brother, Dea. e. N. Lawson.
Mrs. Arthur Barrows attended the
teachers meeting at Eastford, Friday.
MIR. and Mrs. E. Phillips OF South
bridge, Mass, spent the Sabbath with
her mother, Mrs. Kinda Marcy.
Mashapaug. q 5ks4 .*
An all day meeting was held at the M.
E. church last week Wednesday, repre-
senting union of the M. E.. churches at
Stafford Springs, Staffordville, Moose
Meadow, Crystal Lake, Tolland-Lee
church and Wesley chap6l-and Masha-
paug, in the interest of the goth century
revival movement. Rev. G. "A. Purdy of
tStaffordville preached the opening sermon
at 10. 80 q. m. i. after preliminary exercises.
Rev. e.. 81. Hanaford, pastor of the M
E. church at Southbridge, Mass. preach
ed the afternoon sermon. An altar SER
dice followed. Rev. J. s. Wadsworth of
Stafford Springs was the preacher Of the
evening. An altar service and testimony
meeting closed the evening service. The
meetings were well attended and were Of
very helpful character. The. weather
was delightful. A special revival service
was held on last week Thursday evening,
in the place Of the regular prayer meet
ing, Rev. G. E. Bromley, the resident
pastor, preaching. Though the attend
ance was small, the interest was genuine.
Special revival efforts were continued on
| Sunday morning and in the Sunday school.
At 8 p. m. an extra service was held.
Rev. Orrin e. Tourtelotte, q local preach
er residing here, presented an interesting
discourse. An altar service followed, of
much interest. Two persons were ad-
mitted to the church on probation and
one by letter. At the evening service the
pastor preached, and an altar service and
testimony meeting followed. Though the
rainy and lowry weather prevented a
large attendance at the afternoon and
evening services, good interest was
manifested and the outlook is encourag-
ing. ' '...- 20.
The Press., 1899-11-02

WE GIVE No REwARDs,-An offer of
this kind is the meanest OF receptions.
Test the curative powers of Ely's Cream
Balm for the cure of Catarrh, Hay Fever
and Cold In the Head and you are sure to
continue the treatment. Relief Is imme-
diate and cure follows. 1t is not drying,
does not produce sneezing. It soothes
and heals the membrane. Price so cents
at druggists or by mail. Ely Brothers,
81 Warren Street, New York.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
The Cost of a Loaf of Bread.

An interesting contribution to a
series Of publications being issued by
the Department of Agriculture en-
bracing Investigations into the food
and nutrition Of man, has been made
by Professor Harry Snyder, of the
Minnesota Agricultural College. The
paper contributed by Professor Snyder
relates to experiments made at the
Minnesota University in bread-making.
The average pound Loaf of fresh
bread as sold by bakers, says the Pro-
fessor, weighed on an average about
one pound one ounce. A pound loaf Of
bread can be made from about three
quarters OF pound of flour. about %
per cent. of water being added to the
-four during the process of bread-mak-
ing. With some flours to 10 per cent
more water can be absorbed, making a
greater weight Of bread from given
weight of -four. This additional
weight Is water and not nutrients.
At two cents n pound for -four, 1t is
estimated by Professor Snyder that a
pound loaf of bread can he made, not
counting fuel and labor. for about two
cents, a half cent being allowed for
shortening and yeast. The loss of dry
matter in breadmaking is usually con-
sidered as amounting to about per
cent. Of the -four used. In exceptional
cases. as in prolonged fermentation,
under favorable conditions the losses
may amount to 8 per cent. or more
Boston Transcript
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
How Willie Was Fooled.

A woman in Harlem has daughter
IL years old who Is a natural flirt and
sometimes shocks her parents sense
of propriety, says writer in the New
York Tribune. A mischievous young
man who has propensity for kissing
calls on her, and the mother thinks II
not wise to leave them alone together.
On a recent evening when the two
were in the parlor 1t became necessary
for the mother to leave the house for
an hour, so she told her son, s years
old, that she would give him a nickel
IL he would go into the parlor and see
Mr.. Brown and stay there till she re-
turned. When she got back the three
were merrily playing the game Of
blindman's buff. When Mr.. Brown
had gone Willie was rewarded with
the nickel. did you have n good
timer asked his mother. YES" said
Willie, who did not suspect that he
was being employed as a Watchdog
but they are pretty hard for little
fellow like me to catch. They kept
me blindfolded most of the time"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
A REMARKABLE SHIP.
The Ice.Breaker Yermak May Crush Its Way
to the Pole.

The Russian ice breaker Yermak, the
largest vessel Of It's kind in the world,
has just returned to the Tyne, where
she was built, after very successful
voyage to the Polar Sea. She was
built to break the ice of the Baltic and
the Kara sea, so as to give ships access
to the Russian ports and rivers at times
by winter. Last March the Yermak
entered the frozen up port of Cron-
stadt with comparative ease, and then
going to Revel, liberated thirty-three
vessels Of the value $27,500,000, and
some of which were in great danger.
Then returning to Cronstadt and St.
Petersburg she opened out the way
for the entry of forty steamers several
weeks before the ordinary time. This
work proved the commercial value Of
the Yermak, but all the same it was
deemed wise to subject her to more Sc
we're tests. Accordingly her command
er, Vice Admiral Makaroff, of the I'M
perial Russian navy, took her to the
Polar sea some six weeks ago, calling
at Advent Bay, SpitZbergen, en- route.
Polar ice was encountered in latitude
so degrees, Is minutes, and for a
month the Yermak was put to very
stiff trial among this. Some of the
plain Ice was fourteen feet thick, and
the pack or ridge Ice rose to height
Of eighteen feet on the surface, and
was ascertained by careful measure
ment to be as deep as seven fathoms
In places. The Yermak behaved splen-
didly, and travelled through some 230
miles of such obstacles at an average
speed Of three to four knots per hour.
Her commander expresses himself as
highly satisfied with the performance,
though he has discovered that the ves-
sci may be strengthened with advan-
tage in certain parts. The work she
will have to do on the Russian coast
will not be nearly so severe, Admiral
Makaroff says, for in the Baltic the ice
seldom becomes more than three feet
thick, and toward the mouths of the
Siberian rivers it is not likely to ex-
coed five feet six inches. The result of
the Polar trip strengthens Admiral
Makaroff in his conviction that future
Arctic exploitation, If ii is to be thor
oughly successful. must be conducted,
or, at any rate, initiated by ice break!
ers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
CURIOUS INSTITUTION IN LIMA.
II Is Known as the Refuglo San Jose..Its
Purposes.

There is curious institution in Lima
which you can see from the street cars
on the way to the American Legation.
1t is a gloomy-lookink old building,
with high walls that are painted a
bright blue, and Is known as the Ref
ugio de San Jose. Here a married wo-
man may find refuge from a cruel and
wicked husband, and here husband
may place hayward or an incompat-
ible wife, with the approval of the
priest, for discipline and religious
training to improve her temper and her
morals. Divorce is unknown except on
the rarest occasions, when a dispense
ton must be obtained from the vatican
at Rome; but an unfaithful wife can
be sentenced to perpetual imprison-
ment in the Refugio de San Jose by
the archbishop, when the evidence of
her infidelity Is made clear to him. The
husband, however, is required to pay n
certain sum monthly or quarterly to
the sisters in charge of the convent
for her support.
During her Imprisonment a woman
is not allowed to communicate with
people outside or leave her cell without
permission from the mother superior,
and Is required to perform religious du-
ties several hours day. If she shows
signs Of repentance and the husband is
willing to take her back, or her par
ents agree to take charge of her, she
may be released and return to her
home. with the approval of the arch
bishop. There are good many sto-
ries about women who have been i'm
properly imprisoned in this institution
by jealous husbands.
There is no such institution for the
discipline of husbands who are un-
faithful to their wives. That goes
without saying. The woman has al
ways been wrong, ever since that affair
of the apple.-William E. Curtis in the
Chicago Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
An Incident In the Spanish War.

Dickson had been on an English ship
that was used as transport all
through the Turko- Russian war. This
made him man of some Importance
with us, as he was the only one who
had seen fighting, and we would listen
with respect to the endless stories he
had to tell of the Turks whom they
transported, who lived on grapes, and
who killed some of the crew caught
helping themselves. l saw him again
on the street, not long ago, and he had
more tales to tell, of a later war-how
the little craft he was on was sent in
shore one night to investigate an I'M
marked obstruction in the harbor of
Havana, depending on the darkness,
the war color, and her small size to
keep them safe; how they were nearly
through when they found themselves
in the inviting dazzle of search-light,
and the next minute the shells were all
about them. They were so close in and
so slow that they could not hope to
get out of range for some minutes, and
already one blade of the propeller had
been shot away; but long before that,
at the very first shot, with the fine in
stinct that sends hen after her chick
ems, the flagship had swung around in
a circle, and, regardless of reefs, her
poverty of armor, or her empty bunk
ers, had run in between the little boat
and the forts, and conveyed her out of
harms way as safely as II she had
been in dry dock. Her own superstruc-
ture was hit repeatedly, and shell
smashed through the Captains cabin;
but it was the noblesse oblige to be ex-
pected of the San Francisco, the neat
est, best fitted ship in the navy.-Diary
Of Naval Reserve.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-10-19
On the Subject Of Eggs.

Two men We're discussing eggs as
food in restaurant this morning, and
parts of the conversation was not only
rich, but instructive.
II always eat eggs" said one who
looked rather hen-pecked, ''when
want to conjure my appetite, and let
me tell you right now, soft-boiled eggs
three minutes-will work up mans
appetite when nothing else on earth
will fill the bill, and they're so digesti-
BILE you know"
There's where you're wrong" put in
the other old rooster. "People used to
think that soft-boiled eggs were digesti-
bic, but that ideas been exploded
Hard-boiled eggs, they are digestible,
and no mistake, but they used to be
considered the toughest things imagin-
able for the digestive organs to handle.
You take hard-boiled egg and pulver
ize the yolk of it and salt it down, and
it's the easiest food digested in the
bunch. 1t wouldn't hurt six-months-
old baby. Try it some time"
"I'll do it, but l have my doubts"
replied the other. ''By the way" he
continued, "did you know that man
cannot eat eggs every day for a month
without getting awfully sick?"
That's So" said the other, ''it's Just
like a fellow trying to eat a quail a
day for thirty days. 1t will knock any
man out"
And on they talked.
Now the simple truth is that the
writer of this column has eaten eggs
daily for over year, and very often
eats nothing but eggs at a meal. So
far from having an injurious effect. it
Is found that no other form of food Is
so palatable, nutritious, beneficial.
Eggs, it is firmly believed, stimulate
the emotions, make buoyant the spirits,
and certainly quicken the fancy.-At-
lantic Journal.