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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-03
HER FACE WAS NOT FAIR.

But There Was One to Whom She
Would Always Be Beautiful.
The blind boy raised a rapt face to
the light.
"And my motherf" he said ques-
tioningly. "Tell me how she looks
again. I shall soon be able to see, and I
know I shall find one more beautiful
than all the rest and cry motherl moth
eri Why do you not speak2"
His sensitive face was turned re-
proachfully toward his father. "You
have always told me how lovely she is.
She is little-not taller than my shout
der-I know that"
The old man laid his arm over the
lads shoulders.
"You must know now what your
blindness would have kept you from
knowing" he said. "Your mother is
not fair and beautiful now in face. but
her soul is what God made for 9
mother. When you can see, look fol
the face which holds the greatest love-
You will not be mistaken. It will b.
your mothers.
The great surgeon looked for a mo-
ment or two into the sightless eyes, an(
then turned and laid his hand on the
fathers trembling arm.
"Only God can make him see, my
FRIEND" he said kindly. "Your boy
was born blind, and human skill can
not help him"
The blind hoy was the first to speak
and he laid bis arm around the sudden
ly aged form of his father.
"Come," he said, ''let us go back tt
mother. She will always be beautiful t.
me now" and they turned and CAV
place to the Others. New York World
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-03
Ice Water Versus Hot Water.

The drinking of ice water is pro-
nounced by scientists to amount to a
real crime, and DR.. Bruhaker has de-
clared this question one CT the utmost
interest in typhoid fever. He says that
if all water should be boiled and filtered
there would never be case of typhoid.
The temperature of the stomach ut
the moment the ice water enters it is
about 105 degrees; the water is 80
degrees. The chilling Of and con-
tracing of blood vessels is therefore
great, and to the ice water is ascribed
the catarrhal condition of the stomach
so often suffered from. DIR. Brubaker
says water should not be taken with q
meal to any great extent, but that hot
water taken before breakfast prepares
the stomach for action, stimulating the
gastric juices and washing away the re-
mains of the last meal. Another glass
of hot water taken between breakfast
and luncheon will be found beneficial
and better than all drugs for curing in
digestion, since in passing into the
blood the food products are carried along
with it. Exercise, too, is necessary to
help on the action of the stomach.
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A HiSt0ric Old dSOlIere.

The first Greek letter society-Phi
Beta Kappa--was organized at William
and Mary in 1915. and among the char
ter members were John Marshall, chief
justice, and Bushrod Washington, asso-
ciate justice, of the supreme court /;
Spencer Roane, who was considered the
ablest jurist ever produced in Virginia (;
John Brown and Stephen T. Mason,
senators from Virginia; William Short,
minister to Spain and Holland, and
Elisha Parmalee, a native of Massa-
chusetts. who established chapters at
Yale and Harvard when he returned
home. William and Mary was the first
college to adopt the elective system of
study and the honor system in the gov
eminent of its students. The old build
ing has been restored to almost its orig
inal condition, although in the days of
its prosperity was double its present
size.-Chicago Record.
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Too Honest to Ever Grow Rich.

Emerson keeps grocery store on
Grand avenue, opposite the limekilns,
west of Western avenue. AS all his GUS
toners are either Greeks or Italians, he
keeps a stock on hand somewhat differ
ent from other grocers.
One day drummer strayed into the
store. Emerson was waiting on an Ital-
ian woman, while her 4-year old son
was stealing sugar out of barrel.
Eggs were 10 cents dozen. The wo-
man wanted only one egg. The solitary
prospective chicken was wrapped up.
1.-TWO cents, please" said Emerson.
She paid and received small slip of
yellow paper.
"What was that slip you gave her p
asked the drummer, after she left.
III m, you see, eggs are IS cents a
dozen. That makes ~ cents fer each
egg. The woman would not pay half
cent too much, and. as l did not want
to sell the egg for 1 cent, she paid 3
cents and gave her the slip good for
one-half cent. Thus she will get the
next egg for cent if she brings the
slip. Chicago journal.
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A LITTLE DUTCH GARDEN.

passed by garden. little Dutch garden
Where useful and pretty things grew
Heartsease and tomatoes
And pinks and potatoes
And liiies and onions and rue.
saw in that garden, that little Dutch garden
A chubby Dutch man with a spade,
And a rosy Dutch frau
And a shoe like a scow
And faxen haired little Dutch maid.
There grew in that garden. that little Dutch
garden,
Blue flag flowers. lovely and tall,
And early blush roses
And little pink posics-
But Gretchen was fairer than all.
My hearts in that garden, that little Dutch
garden,
It tumbled right in as passed
Mid 'wildering mazes
OF spinach and daisies,
And Gretchen is hole ing it fast.
Boston Budget.
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(To be continued next weekly
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
The Press, thirty years ago]
Ang. 6, 1860.

M. B. Harvey has just harvested field
Of rye, near his mill at Glynnville, av, rag
ing seven feet in hight, and with other
good points In the same ratio.
Charles T. Preston, zeal estate broker,
sold, last week, the Roswell circuit farm
in this town, belonging to Mrs. Elsie A.
Cummings, to Samuel D. Durham OF
Bridgeport, for sixteen hundred dollars
cash.
The Lightweight base ball club of this
village, made-up Of players from 10 to 10
years of age, went to the Hollow last
Saturday to play the Clippers, also a
youthful club, but of more mature age
than the Light weight. The scoring was
Lightweights 81, Clippers 90.
The excursion Of Wednesday did not
quite depopulate Stafford, but took from
this vicinity over six hundred people,
The train numbering twelve cars, got off
about z a. M, aud made run to New
London in about q hours. The steamer
Sunbeam left the dock about 10. The
boat was considerably crowded and obliged
to run slow with her heavy load, so that
when she arrived at Watch Hill 1t was
half past twelve. In landing the boat ran
aground on a bar and another steamer
had to be signaled to come and take of
part of the passengers, making further
delay of nearly an hour before the party
got ashore. However, two hours were
pleasantly spent on the beach, many Of
the party enjoying a bath in the surf.
About three o'clock the party re-embark-
ed and ran safely into New London. The
train left New London shortly after six
arriving in Stafford about half past eight.
BIRTHs.-In Stafford Springs, August
4th, 1869, a son to Rev. N. H. Bell same
day, a daughter to J. H. Goodell.
| MARRIED.-In South Coventry, July
Goth, by Rev. w. j. Jennings, Alvai
OF lershaw Of Holyoke, Mass, and Anns
E. Bogue of South Coventry.
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Our new postmaster ran so fast for
Office that he didn't have time to get
educated. The following sign is posted
on the postoffice window:
"Thar is Lettairs inside for Molly
Gibbons. They look like they re from
her son, Bill, who is Bin Mustard Out.
Allsore Lettairs for Hise Holman q
mean, One-legged Hisa) which looks
like they're From the Wilder Stevens,
as Her Ritin is knowed by Everybody.
Call an git 'em -Hise an Molly. At
lanta Constitution.
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Mrs. Barnard Thanks
MRS. PINKHAM FOR HEALTH.



"DEAR FRIEND feel it my duty to
express my gratitude and thanks to
you for what your medicine has done
for me. I was very miserable and los
ing flesh very fast, had bladder trouble,
huttering pains about the heart and
would get SO dizzy and suffered with
painful menstruation. was reading
in paper about Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, SO wrote to you
and after taking two bottles felt like a
new person. Your Vegetable Compound
has entirely cured me and cannot
praise it enough. j. o. BARNARD,
MIDTOWN. WASHINGTON Co., Me.
ST tried three doctors, and the last
one said nothing but an operation
would help me. My trouble was pro-
fuse flowing; sometimes I would think
I would flow to death. I was so weak
that the least work would tire me.
Reading of SO many being cured by
your medicine, made up my mind to
write to you for advice, and I am SO
glad that did. took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and Liver
Pills and followed your directions, and
am now well and strong. Ishall recon-
mend your medicine to all, for it saved
my life. MISS A. p, Box 81 ABBOTT,
Iowa.
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THE BEST REMEDY FOR FLUx.-Mr.
Matthias, well-known stock dealer OF
Pulaski, KY, says CATER suffering for
over a week with iux, and my physician
having failed to relieve me, was advised
to try Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhga Remedy, and have the pleasure
Of stating that the half of one bottle cured
me-"
For sale by Elk. Taft, Stafford Springs
Fl. F. Cady, Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-03

The Rev. w. B. Costley, of Stock
bridge, Ga, while attending to his pas
toral duties at Fleetwood, that state, was
attacked by cholera morbds. He says !:
by chance happened to get hold of a
hottie of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy, and think 1t was
the means Of saving my life. 1t relieved
me at once"
For sale by Elk. Taft, Stafford Springs !;
III. F. Cady, Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-03

VOLCANIC ERUPTIoNs are grand, but
Skin Eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cures them, also Old. Run
ming and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Fell
ons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best
Pile cure on earth. Drives out Pains
and Aches. Only IS cts. box. Cure
guaranteed. 2
Sold by A. G. Eaton. Druggist.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-03

The British income tax was first i'm
posed by Sir Robert Peel in 1s41, when
q was fixed at fivepence in the pound.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-03

A NARROW EsoAPE.-Thankful words
written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart, of Groton,
s. D.: "Was taken with a bad cold
which settled on my lungs; cough set in,
and finally terminated in Consumption
Four doctors gave me up, saying could
live but short time. l gave myself up
to my Savior, determined II could not
stay with my friends on earth, would
meet my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. gave 1t a trial, took in all eight
bottles. 1t has cured me, and, thank
God, I am saved, and am now well and
healthy woman" Regular size SOC and
81. Guaranteed or price refunded. 1
Store.
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Mrs. Feeley-Mrs. Love must have
been devotedly attached to her husband.
Mrs. Steele-Her grief amounts to
Insanity. She has small fortune in
diamonds, and she has been in mourn
Ing nearly two years. Jewellers
Weekly.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-03


terest the reading public takes in an
authors heroes and heroines. Mr..
Snowden Ward declares that when
Dickens was writing 1.-The Old Curiosity
Shop he was overwhelmed with letters
from the most distinguished men and
women begging him not to kill Little
Nell They declared it would be too
cruel and waited on his verdict as an
anxious family on that of the physician.
Dickens did not care to do away with
her himself. but 1t was necessary that
he should do so. Little Nell was char
acter with too little of the earth earthly
about her to assimilate with those
around her, no matter how we'll mean
ing they might have been. Her finer
feelings would have made her unhappy,
and the little country churchyard was
the best place for her.
And Thackeray. How he was i'm
plored not to kill Colonel Newcome.
How he was rated for reducing SO noble
man to poverty in his old age, while
the meaner mortals around him lived
and throve. Kipling had to give Sec
ond version of his 1.-The Light That
Failed in order to please the public,
and who knows but Shakespeare was
chided for the unhappy taking off of
Lear and Cordelia2 But the public,
though soft hearted in the concrete, is
flint in the abstract 1t soaks it's hand
kerchief with tears over the consump-
tive cough of that shady Partisan Ca
mile and turns a nice homemade I'M
| lerstudy out on the cold world to eat
snowballs or cold potatoes. louisville
| Times.
| About one month ago my child which
is fifteen months old, had an attack of
diarrhqa, accompanied by vomiting.
gave it such remedies as are usually given
in such cases, but as nothing gave relief,
we sent for physician and it was under
his care for a week. At this time the
child had been sick for about ten days,
and WAS having about twenty-five opera
lions Of the bowels every twelve hours
and We were convinced that unless 1t soon
obtained relief 1t would not live. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarlhaa
Remedy was recommended, and decided
to try it. I soon noticed change for
the better. By its continued use com
plete cure was brought about, and it Is
now perfectly healthy.-C. L. BoGGs
| Ii, w., w. va.
Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs
II. F. Catly. Stafford.
The Diet of the Consumptive.
DR.. Cutter of New York, one of the
editors of The Dietetic and Hygienic
Gazette, declares the most important
part of the treatment of tuberculosis
patients is the diet. 1t should, he says,
consist largely Of animal foods. Of
these, eggs and milk should preponder-
ate Eggs are best given raw when the
patient can take them thus. The albu-
men of the egg is similar to blood albu-
men and is digested, or rather absorb
ed, into the blood without undergoing
an elaborate digestive process. The
white Of the egg, mixed with water, is
often tolerated when the yolk cannot be
borne by the stomach. Bone marrow of
the OK he regards as of greater value
than cod liver oil. Good butter may be
used freely and should be spread thick
ly on thin slices CT bread. Heavy meals
are to be avoided. The patient should
take small quantities of food between
meals.
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DR.. Humphreys

Dls AAuHpHlNJo
Specifics act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
NO. CURES. PRICES.
1-Fevers, COMPOSITIONS, Infiammations. .25
2-Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Colic... rs
3-Teething. Collie. Crying, wakefulness rs
4-Diarrhea. of Children or Adults. rs
5-Dysentery, Gripings. Bilious Colic... rs
6-ChOlera, Cholera Morbus, Vomiting. .25
7-COughs. Colds, Bronchitis. ........... rs
S-Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceache.... rs
9-Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. rs
1O-Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Weak Stomach. rs
disappeared or Painful Periods. as
12-Whites, Too Profuse Periods. .25
13-Croup. Laryngitis. Hoarseness...... .25
14-Salt Rheum. Eryspelas, Eruptions.. rs
15-Rheumatism Rheumatic Pains. ..... rs
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague,.... rs
17-Piles. External or Internal ........... rs
1S-Ophthalmia, Weak or Infiamed Eyes rs
19-Catarrh, Influenza. Cold in the Head as
2O-WhoOping-C Cough ................... ,25
21-Asthma. Difficult Breathing. ......... rs
22-Ear Discharge, Earache.. ............ .2S
23-ScrOfula. Swellings and Ulcers...... rs
24-General Debility, Weakness. rs
25-DrOpsy, Fluid Accommodations. rs
26-sea-sickness. Nausea. Vomiting. rs
27-KidneY Diseases Observation-Disclosures. rs
2S-Nervous Debility. ...................1.9 90
2S-sore Mouth. or Canker. .............. as
3O-Urinary Weakness. Wetting Bed. rs
31-Painful Menses, Pruritus. ........... rs
32-Diseases of the Heart, Palpitations. 1 90
33-EpiIepsy, st. Vitus' Dance ......."...1 90
34-Sore Throat. Quinsy. Diphtheria... rs
3S-Chronic COMPOSITIONS. Headaches. rs
77-Grip, Hay Fever. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. rs
DR.. Humphreys Manual of all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free.
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt of price.
Humphreys Med. Co., Cor. William John Sts.,
New York
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Cameron found his horses but few
miles out from the ranch. and, quickly
rounding them up, he started the
bunch toward home on sharp run, ar
irving there not long after Miss Steele
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-08-03

her shoulder showed her that the In
dian had turned also and was following
her, and the girl, now thoroughly
alarmed, urged her pony to his fullest
speed. The Indian called to her to STOP
but she only rode the harder. Chatto,
however. was well mounted, and he
slowly gained on the flying figure. Her
cowboy hat had blown from her head
and was held by the string around her
neck. and she was urging her pony
with voice and quirt.
"Stopl shoot!" called the Navajo
But she rode the faster, expecting every
instant to hear the crack of his Win
chester. At last he was within 80 feet
of her, and she felt that her pony had
done his utmost and there was no
escape. Another look over her shoulder
showed her that the Indian had taken
down his long rawhide reata and was
swinging it round and round his head
preparatory for throw at her She re-
membered hearing Hull tell of Mexican
and cowboy fights. where the victim
was roped and pulled off his horse and
across the prairie until every SEM
blance of human shape was dragged out
of him, and her heart sank within her,
for she knew by some woman s instinct
that he had realized she had been fool
ing him and was thirsting for revenge.
Faster and faster they rode, and
nearer and nearer he drew, till she
could hear the swish of the rope
through the air, and she crouched low
over the saddle to offer as small mark
as possible, meantime praying for de-
liverance which in her heart she little
expected would come.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-07-29
"LEn TO THE REAR,

q war incident In Which sherln.r,
Harding Of Kinds Figured 'es
A very readable volume has ra,o.,
been published, "Gen. Robert Edw..ss s
Lee, Soldier, Citizen and Cbr;st;a "ssa y
triot,' from page s74 Of which we ouots. W..
always near his lines, everv mor., ''
was closely watched and Al, .a'ens n;s.u.
quickly corrected, and all ADVANTAGES asss ~
lowed up One Of the grandest n;ot,s ot ao''
ever thrown on wars magic canvas .s' NC.
seen when Gen. Lee, seeing his t,o' "as
broken in the Wilderness, ordered for..s uOps
the Texas brigade to retake the lines ,n: "a'a
had been lost, saying, Come forwasa .u
men-l will lead you.' A private ss.ss
tho bride OF Gen. Lees horse and said VII w;ts
imperative respect: You 70 to the r... ..A
Gen. Lee, and we will 70 to the ,ron.,
Gen. Lee gazed for momentum Nv.
show the least excitement, but with orsst st
determination be finally remarked to ths M
soldier, i will obey you il your brssds e
will obey me- and turned and rode to s ths
rear. Tho soldiers conduct was heroic
patriotic and responsibilities was cns
like. The brigade was sent to the from,
the lost position was regained."
The private soldier" on the occasio,
referred to was Capt. r. j. HARDING ~
Co. B, First Texas, and associated With
him in the incident was Lieut.. Witt
Randle, Of Company L. When the crv
went up from the troops, lice to the
rear! Lee to the rear!" the soldiers
named seized the bride of the generals
horse, when Capt. Harding said, "Go
back, Gen. Lee. If you'll go back we'll
whip the Yankees" Go forward
then," he replied, and riding to the rear
joined Gen. Longstreet.
We have seen private letter from
Mr.. 7. L. McCarty, Of Ennis Texas,
who was an eyewitness to the fore.
going, and substantially confirms it.
Capt. Harding was elected sheriff in
the recent primary in Kinds county.
He claims no credit whatever for the
part he took in this incident. He han
pened to be near Gen. Lee at the time.
and did what many Others would have
done alike situated.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-07-29

ola o. commando. and he knew =, :.
IN .asn, and called several BY tn. ~. ~ d
they were familiarity known s ~ Names
.'as1 me respect snd affection thew amp ~ p
tested was beautiful and patbeti, mani q
OF them said, Colonel, 1 havnY w.. ons
heard you since that day at Gettvsenn,oo' Ssen Or
when You gave the command ''ufg'
mence firing!" On the platform son' se
tne speaking, . lady came un s,ser sss
taking him by the hand, she saia ~ a1d' :
tween her sobs and tears, "You wos. ,os.
my fathers colonel. He was I;' u Were
. sl.y. And she had company in y Nba. b..
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-07-29
The Jefferson Davis Relics.

The Louisiana Historical society is
rejoicing In the receipt of twenty-five
cases Of relics from Beauvoir, donated
by Mrs. Davis. The list Of articles and
documents occupies more than column
Of fine print; and, with former con-
tribution by Mrs Davis, includes over
1000 of Mr.. Davis books, 1900 pamph'
lets and magazines, 200 photographs
and engravings, 400 relics and articles
that were his, Miss Winnies and his
family's, with more than 1000 letters
addressed to him, hundreds Of his man"
uscript writings, his message books
letter books, official papers, swords
commissions, articles Of wearing ap'
carel, ETC., in all about 5000 items
:. Prof. ]. M. Barrow has withdrawn
from the race for State superintendent
Of education. Ina generous letter TO
his competitor he recognized the situa.
ton. and suggested to Prof. Whitfield
that he could henceforth occupy h's
undivided time with the summer
normals and institutes Prof. Barrow
made . favorable impression wherever
he went In his canvass, but concluoeo
he was not making enough votes.
Three sixes! Jefferson county gave
this writer o66 votes for secretary Oh
State, and would have given him more
II she had them to spare. We always
had good opinion Of old JEFFERSON
and are happy sgsin 70 know that 'nS'
opinion y rsciprocated
Mayor Todd and Chief Of rol,e,
Ewing have msds several success'u'
raids On the jackson blind tigers
Mayor Todd says they will hsve TO eo
A large quantity Of liquor has oeeu
captured, several arrests made ana nne'
imposed. ..s
A colored state teschers' ASSOCIATION
Wa organised at vicksburg on the o''
inst Prof. J. "A. Martin, Of Jsckson'
waS chosen president md Prof a.
Lave, of Cant0n, seGrstsry.
The Grenada sentinel., 1899-07-29
To.a, losses from all causes ..... ..so,sD

ACCOuuVSU AVE .s.s.............s o,dOW
And OF this number about 30 per cent were
absent from various causes ut the general SUR
render OF the armies. In some OF tile company
roll calls that witnessed 10 Virginia, In March,
1865. less than dozen men answered to their
names. And they did not appear to be bur.
dened with too much wardrobe. The Spanish
American war warriors had good time com.
pared with the experience OF the boys who wore
from 1861 TO 1865.
The forty companies that composed the four
regiments Of Humphreys Brigade, and thirty
companies Of Davis Brigade show the following
figures, ami these are absolutely correct, tabu-
lated from rolls compiled for me In the camps in
the spring OF 1865 and still In my possession: