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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-12

hundreds of people In the rear of the plat
form; people crowded on the platform at
every opportunity the midway was a
living stream of people; wherever you
looked there was struggling, pushing,
talking, giggling mass of humanity out to
see the fair and have good time. Thurs
day Was another perfect day, with the
weather little warmer. The crowd was
not as large the last day as the day be-
fore, although the grandstand was full,
and there were several thousands more
in other parts of the grounds.
Good order prevailed all through the
fair. There were few mild cases of al
coholism, and the officers made but few
arrests. The pickpockets were here, as
usual, and did quiet, methodical bust
ness wherever the crowd was thick enough
to give them chance to work. Several
losses have been reported, and there are
probably others who lost, but say moth
ing. It is not good plan to take very
much money when you go to the fair.
The three-shell men were here, but did
not try to do business inside the grounds.
A gang worked near the Foxville cross
ing and managed to land few who were
looking for an investment.
The midway did a thriving business
the last two days. All kinds of refresh
ments were In demand, and the amount
of oysters, frankforts, candy, popcorn,
cider and soft drinks consumed was sur
prising. The cane men, with their racks
and little wooden rings, had plenty of
customers and lost few canes. There
we're plenty of chances to throw base balls
at different kinds of marks, but old
smokers were careful not to win many of
the cigars offered as premiums in this
kind of Workmanship. The variety of
wheels operated was interesting and ex-
pensive. Many played, and but few won.
The man who runs the wheel says, Come
on! Come on Win out your expenses. :"
The mathematical chances to win on
these wheels vary from one in two to one
in six, but there are always plenty of peo-
RlO " lohO LILO OAAohOCoS cSlN bAO h1OAA "hO
runs the wheel Is the one who usually
wins out his expenses. The tent shows
on the midway this year we're very weak.
The five-legged calf Is undoubtedly Gu
rious freak of nature, but there was no
great rush to witness it. The wild wom-
an was such an obvious fake that even
those who like to be faxed did not like
this one. The tent at the end of the row
which contained the dancing girls was
about the worst thing that ever happen
ed. Not that it was wicked, but the girls
were so completely devoid of merit. They
could not sing or dance, and 1t made the
audience nervous when they tried. The
girls were not to blame for being plain,
but with soap at cents per ber and water
free they might have been clean, If they
had preferred. The merry-go-round was
in the usual place, and did rushing busi-
ness. 1t was in this part of the ground
that the balloon man made ready for his
trip, and there were plenty to watch him
and help hold the balloon. Prof Hutch.
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w. E. DEMOND.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

II. REED, Attorney at Law, Office
- = In STAFFORD National Bank Building, East
Main-st.
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Drop us a postal for our
new catalog.
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10eUaGS&SS NS<S1 SSSS7A%Sa
Springfield, October, 1899.
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Wednesday brought them out in the
free-for-all and 2.40 classes. There we're
six starters in the free-for-all and four in
the 40 class. Both events proved inter-
esting. In the free-for-all Roam Wilkes
broke the track record, which now stands
at 2.15. There was sensational spill in
the fourth heat of the 40 class, when
Mocking Bird turned a complete somer-
sault while going at full speed down the
stretch after the start. There would have
been no surprise If both horse and driver
had been killed. Allen Risk of Will
mantle was the driver, and he was thrown
some distance beyond the wreck. People
crowded on the track, and it was with the
greatest difficulty that the track was
cleared before the other horses in the race
got around. Risk hurt his wrist and was
badly shaken up, but the horse was as
good as new. Both horse and driver ap-
peared In the next heat, and in spite of
the accident took first money, winning
generous applause from the grand-stand.
Roak Wilkes, owned by w. A. Baggs of
Springfield, won the free-for-all in straight
heats. Sister Ida, owned by the Days,
took first In the running race The sum-
maries:
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n T. PRESTON, Counsellor at
VI Law, Notary Public and Real Estate Agent,
wilmington, Conn.
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THE FAIR.

The fair was a bright
and shining success this
year, as usual. L h Q
crowds that attended were
larger this year than last,
and all were pleased with
the show. Tuesday, the
first day, was a little cool
for comfort, but Wednes-
day was a bright October
day, just right for fair
purposes. The people
came in swarms Wednes-
day, and the new grand
stand was not anywhere
near large enough to ac-
commodate those anxious
to utilize 1t. At 3 o'clock,
when nearly every one
had arrived and few had
gone away, the grounds
were a sight to behold.
The halls were crowded;
a mob got on the track.
every time there was a
chance, to see the plat
form acts there were
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VI f.. PATTEN, 81 Wells-st, Hart
II ford, Conn.,, Dye1ng and Carpet Beating
Works. Miss NJ. T. Russell agent. st afford Sprinere
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Important To All |!

The first general catalog
ever gotten out by this store,
will, most likely, be ready for
distribution this week. 1t is
thoroughly representative of
all the different lines of goods
which we sell and gives our
current prices for everything.
On that account, every family
hereabout should have a copy
of it.
This catalog is issued in the
interest of our NEW AND
BETTER
MAIL ORDER Department
which has been remodeled on
lines that give PROMPT
AND PERFECT MAIL
ORDER SERVICE.
There are hosts of people
whose homes are removed
from the great trade centers,
and who are thus deprived of
the many advantages which
accrue through dealing with
a store like this, and it is our
desire to make the business
acquaintance of every resident
OF Western New England
through the medium of Uncle
Sam. We believe that we
can place, through the mail,
at every door in this region all
the advantages that anybody
would derive from a personal
visit to the store.
We will cheerfully send
samples to any address, only
stipulating that the request for
same be as specific as posi-
BILE, and that the samples be
returned within ten days, as
many styles are likely to be
sold out within that time.
EVERY COMMUNICA-
TION WILL BE AN
SWERED BY RETURN
MAIL.
All orders for merchandise
and requests for samples, or
information concerning goods,
will receive immediate and
careful attention, and the mer-
chandise forwarded, or the re-
quest answered, by the next
mail or express.
This rule will guarantee
our patrons against delay.
Furthermore, any goods that
may have been reduced in
price in the interval of cores
pondence will be sent at the
reduced prices in every in
stance, thus giving our out of
town customers THE BENE-
FIT OF SPECIAL SALES.
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inson, the @ronaut, fulfilled his contract,
and made successful ascent and drop
each day, without accident. The professor
is the man who went over Niagara falls
TN barrel some time ago. He is never
approached by life insurance agents.
In marked contrast to the entertain
ment features of the midway was the
vaudeville program given on the big plat
form opposite the grand-stand. Benja-
min Dodge of Providence acted as master
Of ceremonies, and in clear, melodious
voice announced the various attractions.
Eaton's Old Slavery Days company was
the largest in point of numbers, and their
music and pranks took we'll with the
crowd. Finn and Mack, a comedy team,
were all right, and kept things moving
during the time they were on the stage.
SENEGAL, who was on the program as an
antlpodean equilibrist, makes living by
using his feet. He can juggle barrel or
q buggy wheel with his feet In a very en-
tertaining manner. Eta Victoria, the
eontortionist, Is wonder in her line, and
the fact that she is quite pretty woman
did not detract from the interest in her
act The clever Japs, the strong woman,
the trick bicycle rider and the trained
dogs we're all good features of the plat
form entertainment.
The exhibits In all departments were Of
the usual high order of excellence. 1t is
an off year for fruit, and there were fewer
peaches, pears and grapes than usual.
The exhibit of the Banner vegetable farm,
owned by L. E. Dimock of West Stafford,
won, many compliments, and deserved
them all. The vegetables were grown
from Burpee's seeds, and the prizes taken
will be duplicated by the firm.
There were about 1 200 entries in the
poultry department, and some very choice
stock was exhibited. Entries by local
fanciers in this department compared fa-
vorably with the other exhibits. About
the usual number of geese and ducks were
entered, and they did what they could in
the general chorus that Is always in prog
ress in the poultry hall.
Wednesday was cattle day, and there
were some fine herds tethered on the
grounds.
Thursday was horse day, and the ex-
hibit of carriage and draught horses
pleased those who admire sleek rig or a
strong team.
The society Is to be congratulated on
the racing this year. Other associations
in various places have had much difficulty
in filling their classes, but all filled here
and there were some exciting events and
close finishes in this department. The
$50 class and running race were or
the card for Tuesday. Dana Gary took
first money In three heats in the 80 class
with Mamie s. In the running race Hy.
dra, owned by L. D. Gary, made his last
appearance. The horse has been dead
lame ever since returning from Combina
tion park. He was sold during the fail
to veterinary surgeon, who will try ane
cure him. The summary of the first days
racing follows:
| $50 aSstTrotting-Purse $780,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17
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The first volume containing thirty
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These views include New York Har-
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These views have been selected from
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Sent FREE to any address in the
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17

By the refusal Of the Board of
County Supervisors Of Frederick coun-
ty to accept the proposition made by
Mr.. Charles B. Rouss, which was that
they relinquish their claim to por-
ton Of the market square, so that a
public building could be erected
thereon, the city of Winchester loses
$4,000. Mr.. Rouss offered this sum
with which to erect the building.
What action Mr.. Rouss will take in
regard to his profered gift is not
known, but it is thought that the
matter will be held up until the Su-
preme Court of Virginia decides the
suit now pending between the town
and county for possession Of the mark
ct square, which will be next Janu-
ary,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17
Hanged by the Mock.

In The Wide World Magazine Rich
ard Hicks, an old time actor, tells OF
his narrow escape from being hanged
on the stage of the Queens theater,
Dublin. He was playing the part of
Achmet,a particularly villainous char
acter, who after long career of crime
is, to the general satisfaction of the
audience, captured by two British SOL
diers and promptly hanged.
Zone night, while struggling with
my captors, the rope slipped from my
shoulders and knotted itself around my
neck Just as l was being hauled up"
says Mr.. Hicks. Never shall l forget
that awful moment. Directly felt the
tug at my neck l gave a convulsive
kick and tried to shout Stop but the
word could not escape from my witch
ing lips. | could only make a gurg-
ling noise. Frautically | kicked and
struggled. Pain there was none,
strangely enough, beyond choking,
suf'ocating sensation, and could hear
the tumultuous applause Of the audi
ence who were hugely entertained with
what they imagined was my realistic
acting.
"Then terrible sensation, like mol
ten lead rushing down my spine, per-
vaded my whole body, and thought
my legs were bursting. gave another
mighty struggle and strove-ah how
l strove-to scream. l seemed to be-
hold a mighty rush Of green water, and
my ears were filled with the roar Of a
cataract. have a dim recollection Of
seeing a great crimson sun shining
dimly from behind the waterfall, and
I can remember falling indefinitely
through space
1.-TWO days afterward I recovered
consciousness, and then I suffered indie
scribable agony. The suhOcating GEN
sation still remained, but it was ac-
companied by an unquenchable thirst,
not to mention fearful pains in my
body and limbs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17
Pointed Paragraphs.

About the worst enemy a woman
has is hattery.
Some people do business just like
clockwork-tick, tick.
When doctor pays visits he expects
the visits to pay him.
All things seem easy to the man
who never tries to do anything.
Long sentences never worry a read
er as much as they do criminal.
A dogs pants may indicate warm
weather, but they don't bag at the
knees.
Always keep your temper; it is
worth more to you than it is to any
one else.
A sugar house and a young ladies
seminary both refine what is already
sweet.
The charitable man VINO gives coat
of paint to a window shutter helps the
blind.
Never doubt a girls word when she
says she cant sing. It's ten to one she
is telling the truth.
The old blue laws were probably en-
acted for the purpose Of preventing
people from painting the town red.
A married man who was recently
hypnotized says it made him feel just
like it does when his wife makes up
her mind.
A Kansas paper denies the report
that trust is being formed in that
State for the purpose Of cornering
grasshoppers and selling the hops to
breweries.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17
Railroad Pensions.

The Pennsylvania railroad company,
which takes the lead in all progressive
and reformatory movements, is think
ing Of establishing system OF pensions
for it's superannuated employees. tits
a worthy motive, if it is to be main
tanned in such way as to place the
burden on the company instead Of on
the other employees of the company.
The faithful employees Of a railroad
who have grown old or have been bro
ken down in the service, should be
taken taken care Of by the company
which has received the benefit Of their
life service.
The Public Ledger, in speaking of
the matter says:
1t is understood that 20 years Of age
has been fixed as the age for compul-
sorry retirement, and that employees
who have been thirty years in the
companys service, but have not at
tanned that age, will be entitled to the
benefits of the fund upon the report Of
the committee administering the fund.
The pension allowance is to be based
upon length Of service and the aver
age wages received by the employee
during such service. The prelimina-
ry arrangements are now being made
so that at the meeting in the fall def
mite action may be taken by the board
and the fund put in operation. 1t is
thought that it will require pay
ment by the company of 100000 per
year to make the fund effective.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17

Sunday-school Teacher-Who was
the wisest man, Johnny?
Johnny-Solomon.
Teacher-That's right. Now, Willie,
who was the strongest man?
Willie-Jonah,
Teacher-Wrong; but what reason
have you for believing Jonah was the
strongest man?
Willie-'Cause the whale couldn't
hold him after it got him down.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17
WOMEN IN TROUBLE.
The Approach of Motherhood is the
Occasion, of Much Anxiety to All.


Every woman breads the ordeal
through which she must pass in becom-
ing mother. The pain and suffering
which is in store for her is source OF
constant anxiety, fear and dread, to
say nothing of the danger which the
coming incident entails. The joyous
anticipations with which she looks for
ward to baby's coming gives way to an
indescribable dread of the ordeal when
she fully realizes the critical and trying
event which will soon approach and
have to be endured.
Women should hail with delight
remedy which insures TO them i'm
munity from the pain, suffering and
danger incidental to child-bearing.
Such a remedy is now offered, and
women need not fear longer the hour OF
childbirth. Mothers Friend lis a
scientific liniment-and II used before
confinement, gently and surely prepares
the body for the great requirements
and changes it is undergoing, insures
safety to both mother and child, and
takes her through the event with COM
parative ease and comfort. This Won
derful remedy is praised by every
woman who has used 1t.
What woman is not interested in
Mothers Friend?" This wonderful
remedy has been tested and It's price
less value proven by the experience OF
thousands of happy mothers who
have used it during the most critical
period of woman's Iife-the approach
and elimination of motherhood.
1t has won their everlasting praise,
for it gave them help and hope in
their most trying hour and when
most needed. Every woman may some
day need Mothers Friend" The
little book. Before Baby is Born"
telling all about it, and when it should
be used, will prove of great interest and
benefit 70 all expectant mothers, and
will be sent free to any address upon
application to the Bradtield Regulator
Company, Atlanta, Ga.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17

Governor Atkinson has appointed
the following delegates to the National
Irrigation Congress which meets at
Missanla, Mont, September 25th: j.
Turner Koen, Warrington; ]. Mar
shall Hagans, Morgantown John T.
McGraw, Grafton B. J. Redmond,
Clifton; II. S. Wilson, Parkersburg !;
H. C. Harvey, Huntington Geo. w.
Tippett, Point Pleasant DR.. VIM. H.
McClung. Lewisburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17

Mrs. Arthur Beagle, OF Ronceverte,
accompanied by her ten-year-old
daughter, was picking berries near
Rood's creek the other day, and ac-
companying the two was water span
lei. When the two arrived near their
home the dog acted very strangely,
brushing against the child as If to
warn it of danger. As the child kept
on the dog would lay down in tho
path in front of her, and then it
was discovered that the faithful brute
was on top of a rattlesnake, which bit
the dog in numerous places. The
child escaped unhurt and its mother
dispatched the reptile, but the dog
died within an hour from the bites.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17

What shall get you for birthday
present ?" asked fond father Of his
little daughter, who was suffering from
toothache.
81 want some teeth ike ma mma's
that you can take out when they ache"
replied the small afflicted one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. Remnants Phar-
macy will refund your money if you
are not satisfied after using it. 1t is
everywhere admitted to be the most
successful remedy in use for bowel
complaints and the only one that never
fails. 1t is pleasant, safe and reliable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17

mo, Mr.. Knicker," said the sweet
girl 81 can only be sister to you. "
"Well, then, he savagely replied as
he heard a subdued chuckle, "as your
brother, l shall claim the privilege of
lying under the sofa while you make
fools of the other fellows"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17
NEW LIFE
After Many Years Suffering
and Many Doctors Fail.
Hagerstown, Md, Nov. q, 1898.
Mr.. RObt. b. Wills,
D Elizabeth Street.

Hagerstown, Md. Nov. q, 1898.
Mr. RObt. b. Wills,
% Elizabeth street.
Dear Sir-For number OF years was af-
flicted with Indigestion, Kidney and Liver
Disease Intlammatory Rheumatism, Catarrh
and Scrofula in It's worst form. having an
open sore upon my neck, which had not been
healed for more than five Yeas, and from
which fragments OF bone had been extracted.
During the period of my atlliction | was sub
jeCt 10 frequent attacks, which would con-
tinUe for weeks at time, in which would
suffer untold pain and misery. In March,
ISIS, entered the Johns Hopkins Hospital,
OF Baltimore, Md and took course OF about
six weeks treatment, but even under the
skill and ability Of the able physicians OF
that institution, | was unable 10 be cured or
even more than temporarily benefited, hav-
ing TO continue under the treatment OF emf
neut physicians in other localities, as well as
battling the skill of five OF the leading physi-
clans of this city, as all OF my friends and ac-
quaiutances having known the condition of
my health may be able 10 testify. In April,
ISIS, IL seeming almost as last resort, de-
Cided to try your Vegetable Compound, and
| am now happy TO say II has cured me en-
tirely of every affection, my health being in
a better condition at this time than ii has
been since 1 was child. and weigh more at
this time than ever before in all my life. /
do most sincerely recommend the Vegetable
Compound To every one who may be afflicted
with the diseases that have mentioned, be-
lieving If taken according 10 directions, 1t
will cure them as II has cured me.
Very Respectfully,
MISS ALICE STICKELL,
y MnlbarrN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17

No. runs daily between Harrisburg and
HagerstOwn.
No. lO3 sunday only.
Daily.
Daily except sunday.
on Sundays will leave Phila delphia at
4.SU p. m.
Pullman parlor car and through coaches
between, Hagerstown and Philadelphia ON
trains = and y and through coaches between
Winchester and Philadelphia Oh trains ana
7.
land Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania Rail-
road system.
BOYD, superintendent.
II. A. RIDDLE, Gen lPass. Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17
Brown Wagons,
with Steel Skeins. all sizes a
fully warranted.


fully warranted.
Genuine Oliver Chilled Plows
and Repairs,
Tiger and Farmers Friend Check Row
Corn Planters,
Spring-Tooth Lever and Float Har-
rows,
New York Champion Hay Rakes, Ii
ger and Granger Hay Rakes,
Mccormick Binders and Mowers,
Brown Cultivators,
Single and DoubIe-Shovel Plows,
White Sewing Machines,
Sickle and Tool Grinders,
Repairs for all kinds Of Implements
and Machinery
Our stock is large and our prices are
low. Call and see us. Respectfully,
a. s. cambridge & co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-17
Valuable Farm FOI NJ

The farm Of 'he .a.e I..,
situated four mic ..-.5.sal
and an Id iimile. from - =. r., ~
sale privately IT, ...'.-..s,
acres ofexce.Ieni.. .'.,ss, i,l : !.
Of which is 10 .ne T5s
go2a si are s 9r eo e..
Portable eight-'o'm r,,,.'i
house. a good barr p, a, ~, scr, -
buildings. Price. - ~. Fr
SION given April !. J.. 'FE,lnJ :
Vincent VI. Luca- Oh '-
Sent Is. ls95-ii