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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-01-20
RoIIinr md narrowing Soil.

The effect of rolling a soil is to com
pact it, to close up the spaces between
the grains produced by cultivation, md
thus to facilitate the rise Of moisture TO
the immediate surface. 1t does good in
grain fields that need the moisture, but
it means heavy loss Of moisture II the
soil thus remains compact a good rule
then is TO roll the land whenever tine
crop shows the need Of moisture, and
that crop is shallow-rooted, and as soon
as moisture becomes apparent at the
surface to loosen the soil with a har-
row to about three inches The grain
Will not be materially injured by the
harrow the excessive escape Of needed
moisture will be prevented, and al the
same time the roots viii secure a sup
ply.-American Fruit Growers journal
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-01-20

Pay cash for all you buy If you pos
sibly can, even if you have 10 stint your.
Xlf. It Is heaven TO be out of debt.
The Press., 1899-06-01
BRIMFIELD.

Dr. John Bacon was in town few days last week.
 Andrew Magill of Amherst college wis tied friends in town this week.
 Miss Carrie Bacon of Springfield spent Memorial day with friends in town.
 Mir. and Mrs. Orvill Parker of Spring field were guests of Orus Parker the first of the week.
 Miss Lydia Hitchcock, who has beer visiting her sister in Waterbury, returned home Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. J. P. Webber spent g couple of days last week in Monson, with Charles Webber.
 Miss Phoebe Upham, who has beer spending the winter in Upton, has return ed home for short stay.
 The Ladies' Union met with Mrs. F. b Lincoln last Thursday afternoon, and a goodly number were present.
 Mrs. Etta Wetherell lost her horse last week, it being gored so badly that it soon died from the effects of the wound.
 Mrs. H. N. Chamberlain has been i'm proving the interior of her house by paint ing and papering, the work being done by Walter Bedell.
 A Village Improvement sociable was held at the home of Oscar Brown Friday evening. Refreshments were served anC an enjoyable time Is reported.
The Press., 1899-06-01
Smith & Murray, AN
 ALTERATION SALE
 OF
 ENORMOUS PROPORTIONS.

We have decided to reconstruct the interior of the whole old Adams Express block, part of which we now occupy, the four top floors being lately used as Gilmore hotel annex.
 We shall occupy the whole building, but in order to do so, nothing will remain save walls.
 This Dry Goods Sensation be- gan yesterday with the most com plete break in prices ever known, not gotten up to increase sales, or dispose of old goods, but because our selling space will be reduced by fifteen thousand square feet for at least three months.
 We are forced to sacrifice, and we do sacrifice, four hundred thousand dollars worth of desira- ble merchandise, at prices which will be remembered years to come, Not department in the house is exempted, not an article in any department will be spared from ruthless slaughter. It is the most extraordinary chance of 8 lifetime to make every dollar count for double its usual buying value. We are satisfied that if once you come you cannot help buying MORE than sufficient for your present wants.
 And certainly at the prices it is nothing more than wisdom and common sense to look out for your future requirements.
The Press., 1899-06-01
COVENTRY.

 cThe Register is on sale at the post office each Mrs. Ella Loomis spent Sunday with friends in Mansfield.
 D. H. Clark entertained company from Stafford one day last week.
 Mrs. w. L. Higgins and two daughters spent Sunday in Northampton.
 Mrs. 0. E. Hoxie returned last Mon- day from visit in Worcester, Mass.
 Herman Albro returned to his home in Brooklyn, N. Y., last Tuesday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Dewitt Kingsbury spent last Sunday at Mrs. Kingsbury's home in Lyme.
 Miss Carroll, sister of Rev. R. J. Car roll spent few days last week with her brother.
 Wm. Wall of East Hampton has been spending few days al the home of Miss Mary Hines.
 George Clark gave dance last Tues day evening at the hall in his grove. The dance was attended by large number. Congratulations are now being extend ed to MT. Eugene Hutchinson, who was married to Mrs. Ella Bogue of Columbia, last week Wednesday. They were married in Hartford.
 Rev. O. H. Martin goes to St.. Louis the 18th of June where he has been in- vited to perform the wedding ceremony for young couple on June fourteenth. He will remain away for about one week. Decoration day was observed in the usual manner in this place. In the fore- noon the members of the G. A. R. post i went to North Coventry, where they dec- orated the graves of their comrades. When they returned dinner was served to them in the vestry of the Congregational church. The afternoon exercises took place in the Methodist church. There was singing of appropriate selections by mixed voices. The opening prayer was offered by Rev. Sidney H. Barrett, fol- lowed by few remarks by Rev. 0. H. Mar. tin and Rev. s. H. Barrett. The memo rial address was by Rev. Orriville Siga foos, pastor of the Reformed church al Hastings His address was particularly interesting and full of enthu siasm appropriate to the day.
 (From another correspondent.)
 The ladies' association will meet in tht vestry tomorrow afternoon.
 Mrs. George Avery's daughter and hel children visited her parents the first o the week.
 Mrs. Dimock and daughter have gon' to Europe, where MT. Dimock will joil them later.
 A number of white pine trees from sil to eight feet tall are being set on H. F Dimock's woodland.
 The stocking on that portion of tn green which was graded last fall show the need of fertilization.
 The large barn near H. F. Dimock' farm house was raised Monday. A larg number of men assisted, for whom a fin collation. prepared by Mrs. Rosebroo1 was spread under the naples near tn house.
 A memorial sermon was preached i the Methodist church Sunday by the pas tor, Rev. o. N. Martin, whose residenc in the south fifteen years enabled him t speak intelligently of the situation there Both protestant congregations united i the service.
 E. F. Hutchinson brought a wife hom Thursday. This is MT. Hutchinson third marriage. His first wife, Esthe Congdon, died of consumption fe, months after marriage. Jennie Lado mother of his only son, died six year since. The present Mrs. Hutchinso was the widow of Ira Rogue of Colum bia. A. s. PARKER
The Press., 1899-06-01
State Legislature.

The senate last Thursday passed in concurrence the following measures Act regarding sale of pickerel and pike less than twelve inches long; act regard ing bond of selectmen, first selectman $3000, others $2500; act requiring regis trar of voters to keep permanent applica- tions of applicants for admission as voters act requiring selectmen to see that town records are repaired, rebound, etc. A bill was passed regarding license fees on charters. In the house an appro- priation of $3O,0OO to Storre college for two years for expenses and $2O, ,ON0 for new buildings was passed. Representa- tive King of Willimantic made very eloquent and convincing speech in favor of the appropriation. The appropriation committee reported the substitute good highways bill, allowing $175,0 ,0OO year for two years, instead of $250, ,0OO, as passed by the committee on roads and bridges. The telephone bill was passed, which provides that no telephone con- pany shall use the highway unless char tered by the general assembly, and pro- vides that in the case of monopoly a judge of the superior court shall pass on the question of public necessity before any extension is permitted, On Friday the house defeated the bill appropriating $10,000 for cottages at Storrs college.
 On Wednesday the senate rejected in concurrence the bill restricting the pow CTS of the law and order league the bill approprIating for cottages at Storrs agri- cultural college and rejected the bill to parole life prisoners after twenty years. The house defeated the valued policy bill.
The Press., 1899-06-01
Robert Louis StevensOn's Humor.

June, 1875. after visit to London. Simply scratch. All right, jolly, well and through with the difficulty. My fa- ther pleased about the Burns. Never travel in the same carriage with three ablebodied seamen and fruiterer from Kent. The A. B. s speak all night as though they were hailing vessels at sea, and the fruiterer as if he were crying fruit in a noisy market place. Such, at least, is my funeste experience. won der if fruiterer from some place else say Worcestershire-w would offer the same phenomenon? Insoluble doubt. = "Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson" in Scribner's
 Central Vermont Railroad (N. l.. N.
The Press., 1899-06-01
Mems Suits.

We have suits, all sizes, 34 to 42, from $5 to $7.50, that you cannot but be pleased with if you are looking for good, serviceable business suit.
 From $S to $12 we have suits that will compare more.than favorably with many of the so-called suits made to order.
 From $12 to SIS we can certainly please you, and the goods are made by first-class makers.
The Press., 1899-06-01
Bicycles.

Speaking of bicycles, we have sold wheels for years. They are made in all grades, as every one knows. We sell only standard and we'll tried wheels, and we tell you what they are and do not mis- represent other wheels to sell them either. We can give you reliable wheels. gents or ladies', from $25 to $75, from the we'll known factory of Spalding & Co.,, which is their guarantee.
The Press., 1899-06-01

Nine persons were killed and twenty three were injured by railroad wreck near Waterloo, Ia., early Sunday morn- ing. A cloudburst had undermined the track for distance of 20 feet.
The Press., 1899-06-01
Central Vermont Railroad )-trains leave:
Try Aliens Foot-Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At this season your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot
 and get tired easily. If you have smarting feet the feet and makes walking easy. Cures swol- len and sweating feet, blisters and calous spots. rest and comfort. Try 1t to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package
 FREE. Address, Allen s. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y
The Press., 1899-06-01

Professor Arthur Twining Hadley, M. A., was elected president of Yale college last week Thursday.
The Press., 1899-06-01

All efforts have failed to pull the Amer ican line steamer Paris off the rocks on the coast of France. It is feared that the steamer is doomed.
The Press., 1899-06-01

The Yale-Harvard boat race will take place at New London on June 29. There will be an observation train following the crews on both sides of the river.
The Press., 1899-06-01
Childs'. Suits.

latest patterns, and at prices from $1.5O to the best.
The Press., 1899-06-01

The new Spanish minister to the United States, Duke of Arcos, arrived in New York Wednesday.
The Press., 1899-06-01
Clue 1pre&&.


MCLAUGHLIN & SON, PUBLISHERS. s1.5O year. If paid strictly in advance. .S1.2 .25
The Press., 1899-06-01

Howard Kretz of New York jumped from the Brooklyn bridge Sunday even ing and escaped unhurt. He states that he wished to show that man by exercising will power could do anything without in- il1rv
The Press., 1899-06-01

Rosa Bonheur, TT, the famous animal painter, died at her home in France last week Thursday night.
The Press., 1899-06-01

Samuel M. Hotchkiss, 60, of Hartford, labor commissioner from 1887 to 1891, died Sunday night.
The Press., 1899-06-01

The superior court will convene at Tol- land next Tuesday at 9 p. m., with Judge Prentice on the bench. The case against Frank Squires, charged with manslaugh- ter, has been postponed until the second Tuesday in June. Other cases to come up are the following: Samuel Levy, em- bezzlement; George H. Smith, assault with intent to kill; Milo Kibbe for de- stroying signs; Wilbur Warner, for set ting fire in Coventry; Walter Bennroy of Andovor wife beating
The Press., 1899-06-01

"ANTED--10,OO 900 men, women and
 w children, to try the new Cream Dough-
The Press., 1899-06-01

A fatal case of yellow fever has been reported in New Orleans.
The Press., 1899-06-01
NOTICE

All persons liable to pay tax of 8 mills on the dollar in the town Of Union on list of 1S9S also military and poll tax, are here notified that for the purpose of receiving said taxes, will be at the post office in Union Tuesday, May 8Oth. from 10 a. m. to p. m. also at the town hall in Union Monday, June 9th, from to p. m. To all taxes remaining unpaid after this date will be added legal interest and fees for collection.
 F. l.. UPHAM, Collector.
 Union, May 1, 1899. sw
The Press., 1899-06-01

A big fire destroyed 15O buildings at St. Johns, N. B., last week Thursday after noon. There was a scarcity of water. owing to the dry weather, and buildings had to be blown up by dynamite in order to check the flames. Nearly 1000 were rendered homeless. The loss is placed at $500, 1000 and the insurance at $1OO, ,OOO. Early Friday morning 200 buildings al Coney Island-the locality known as the bowery-were burned, with @ loss of $35O, 900.
The Press., 1899-06-01

A strong petition for the pardon of John W. Hunter will come up before the state board of pardons next Monday. The petition is signed by the jurors that sat on Hunters case, and by many other influential citizens of the country. The petitioners ask for a communication of the sentence on the ground that "Up to the time of the murder he was regarded as peaceably disposed man; that from our knowledge of the circumstances of the killing as shown at his trial and from facts learned since, we are convinced that had all the incidents of the case been shown in court his punishment eff any) would have been much lighter" These extenuating circumstances spoken of are not public property, and will prob- ably have to be of considerable weight to overthrow Mrs. Hunters statement of the case published in the Press of July 3, 's6. Mrs. Hunter said: "Angelo Aborn, my brother, came to my house at 1O.30 8. m., April 9th, and soon Hunter and he became engaged in 8 loud and excited talk about the district school. which be- gan that morning. Aborn got up, set his chair back against the side of the house and hurried out to go home. Hunter fol- lowed him and renewed the quarrel out side by the corner of the house. Aborn started for his home and did not once turn back. Hunter hurried into the house, and going through four rooms, got his gun and followed after Aborn. I shouted, Angelo, run,' but he, being very deaf, did not hear, Hunter still fol- lowing, and when he got near enough dis charged one barrel, which caused Aborn to partly turn about, when he fired the fatal shot, Aborn throwing up his arms fell and died instantly about 14>rods from the house." States Attorney Reed will be present in Hartford, Monday, and will represent the state. Hunter was convict ed of manslaughter, and was sentenced to nine years on June 12, 1896. The maximum penalty would have been fine of $1 ,000 and ten years. The crime was committed at Crystal Lake April 6, 1896
The Press., 1899-06-01
l MODERN CLE0PlTRh
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Cleopatra was the su- preme beauty of her day, and it is said her teeth were perfect.
 We can't change the contour of your features, but we can give you perfect teeth.
 They will please you and please your friends, who like to see you look your best.
 DIR. J. E. MIDDLETON. For I've Years with Dr. V. L. ROBERTS. S45 Main-st., (Over E. O. CLARK's), SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
The Press., 1899-06-01

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always con- mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant semi-weekly) furnished for $2.15 per year.
The Press., 1899-06-01
and Present.

George Washington and the best Eng fish fashions wouldn't seem to go very well to-day. We have always thought plenty of style was a good thing, and have let it enter into our entire stock of Spring and Summer Clothing.
 This is very reckless time for prices, and any one wanting clothing will find it so if he sees our goods and learns the prices.
The Press., 1899-06-01
Born.

Born. E. Wilmington, May 9th, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. c. s. Amidon.
 Providence, May 30th, son to MT. and Mrs. E. A. Cleaveland
 Stafford Springs, May 17th, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Robert McElhaney.
 Stafford Springs, May 23d, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Paul Schmeiske.
 Stafford (Orcuttville), May 26th, son (William Jennings Bryan) to Mr. and Mrs. John E. White. Stafford Springs, May 31st, daughter to MT. and Mrs. John Roche. Died. Fredonia, N. Y., May 18th, Mrs. Julia B. Pemberton Clifford, 30. Westford, May 26th, Albert Kinney. Rockville, May 26th, Mrs. R. H. Moore, 76. Lawrence, Kansas, May 21st, Andrew M. Grant, 72. Willington, May 3Oth, David Lillibridge. Columbia, May 26, Edward Cummings
The Press., 1899-06-01

LNOR RENT.-House corner of How N land and Prospect street-eight rooms, with furnace, hot and cold water, and other modern improvements. Inquire of M. R. FISK.
The Press., 1899-06-01

THE debtors of the J. D. Armstrong
 \ estate are hereby notified that all of the claims of said estate have been placed in the hands of Attorney P. J. Danahey for collection A speedy settlement is necessary, to close the affairs of the estate. E. c. DENNIS, Trustee.
The Press., 1899-06-01

R-I-P-A-N-S. 10 for cents at druggists. They banish pain and proong life. One gives relief No matter what's the matter one will do you good 461y
The Press., 1899-06-01

TOR SALF.-A nice farm of 65 acres ' of land, with all the stock and tools, two miles from the Springs, or would exchange for a house in the borough. J. s. SMILEDGE.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
LIQUID AIR.

Nothing the future
will be liquid air. Within period scientists either sdeo the water have
this and the and
filled with the remarkable results
subject
side We the other hand
with the tremendous financial possibilities that embodied application
capabilities Liquid Air The Massachusetts, Liquid Air Co. to
hundred in their stock within
very few weeks.
selling at 81 per par
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
WORK OF LIGHTNING.

East Brookfield, Sept. 5.sDuring the
heavy thunder storm of Sunday night,
the farm house of A. H. Drake, on the
North Brookfield road, was struck by
lightning. It struck a screen door en-
tering the house in the lower floor Mr..
Drake narrowly escaped being hit, the
bolt passing within few feet
of him. 1t then passed up stairs into
the laboratory Of Frank Drake, which
is completely stocked with electrical
goods. His wires and batteries were
burned out in almost every case. The
lightning then emerged from the house
by means of a wire which runs from
Mr.. brakes room to the ridge pole.
John Houle, having imbibed consid-
cradle liquor in honor of Labor day,
attempted to finish his celebration last
night by attacking a young man OF
this village. The latter, however, pro-
ceeded to give Houle a good ttrashing
Officers John ]. Carney and Harry E
Grant were attracted by the fracas
and, arrested Houle. He was taken
before Trial Justice Henry E. Cottle
of Broolxfield, and fined IS. A man
named Pondridge, who was arrested by
Officer Carney, Sunday night for
drunkenness. was fined $40.
Harry Hodgkins returned to his home
In Pawtucket R. l.. this morning
The local schools started in the fall
term this morning.
James Wall Of Ware has returned
home.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
THE MARKET ELSEWHERE.

New York, Sept. 5.-The tone of a
handful Of individual stocks gave an
appearance Of considerable strength
and activity to the stock market but
outside of these few stocks the market
was narrow and apathetic to the last
degree. Shortly after the market open
ing the Northwestern was marked IN
Sharply, and the usual response was
made in other members of the Wander
bilt group, Union Pacific also following
the lead. AS was the case last week,
the heavy offerings Of Union Pacific
Drought out on the advance checked the
enthusiasm OF the buying and opera
lions IN mat particular group were for
the most part discontinued.
Northwestern's extreme rise was
5-S, the preferred eight points above
the previous sale, Omaha 2, N. Y. Cen
tral and Union Pacific over a point.
chicago and st. Louis stocks advanced
from ia TO 4 points on a runor that
Judicial aid was to be sought to en-
force rights to dividends. The coalers
We're in great demand. Lackawanna
leading with rise of 31z. Gains In
TINS group were not maintained en-
tirely. other railroad stocks which
rose point or over were st. Paul pre-
ferred, Colorado Midland preferred
Wheeling and Lake Erie I'd preferred
Hooking Valley and Chicago, Great
Western preferred A and b stocks.
transactions elsewhere In the railroad
list were quite insignificant.
There was slight response in the
early dealings due to depression in the
London market, but the Transvaal
controversy was ignored during the
day. The bulk of the trading was In
the more volatile speclalties. Tennes-
see Coal was the most conspicuous fig
ure in the days market; after dropping
a fraction It was aggressively lifted
by successive stages nine full points,
and closed at los the top price Colo
rado fuel apparently synpathized with
It's movement, and rose an extreme 5N.
There was good demand for Republic
Steel at an advance of "a and Federal
steel rose a point. Otherwise the iron
and steel stocks showed but q slight
response.
The New York municipal stocks, in
Guiding both the Gas and Traction
stocks, were quite buoyant, and show
gains of from 2 to points, the latter
Metropolitan Street Railway Amer
lean Tobacco rose an extreme three
points and Sugar Ia. Chicago Ter
minal preferred gained 2. Rates for
call loans were firm at per cent or