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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15
Old Dances In old Times.

In Edward scott's Dancing In All
Ages" are some curious details about
the dances used by our forefathers.
Joan Sanderson" was a .jolly
dance" in Mr.. SCOTS definition, for be-
fore 1t was ended each lady had kissed
all the gentlemen twice, and each man
had been equally enterprising. Mary
stuart danced the Volta" though
mot SO high and SO disposedly" as
Elizabeth. In King Charles time peo-
pie danced 'Trenchmore," the "Cush-
lon Dance" "Omnium Gatherum'' and
"Hoite cum Tote"
"All In Garden Green" Gathering
OF Peascods," Jumps of Pudding"
Under and Over" 1.-THE Bath" .The
Slaughter House" and "Have at Thy
Coat, Old Woman" are dances not
quite 80 old.
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A Reelection on the Judge.

In an address before the Virginia
State Bar association James p. Harri-
son of the Danville bar told this story
Of an eminent judge in Virginia, who
sat on the bench with his feet up be-
fore him, showing his soles to coun-
sci and audience: "The defense had
offered little negro as a witness for
their client, and the commonwealth
attorney challenged the witness as too
young to testify. When the pickanin-
ny had been sworn ON the Holy Evan
gelists, he was asked by the common
wealth's attorney what he had done.
I swared,' said he.
Sand what will happen to you now
IL you tell lie?. the lawyer roared.
"'My nanny, she'll whip me-
"'Is that alp insinuated the defend
ants attorney.
"'No, sab. De debble, he'll get me-
"And then the judge took his feet
down, and leaning over the bench with
menacing finger said, Yes, and I'll get
you, too, sirv
"Whenf quick as q fash came the
boys ready reply, Boss, OATS jess
what done said New York Sun.
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He stood the Test.

One of the hardest tests given ap-
Dlicants who go before the civil service
commission boards of examiners is in
the form Of printed matter, which il
to be copied without single change.
It Is said to be surprising to find how
many intelligent people find it fmpossi-
BILE to properly stand this test. They
can frequently correct errors in Ian
guage which they cannot copy ver-
batim.
There was lately an applicant who
showed his aptitude for this work. He
was given a printed page and told to
copy it.
"Want it just like this?' he asked.
"Without a change" the examiner
replied.
The man labored. The printed mat
Der was on a white sheet and was
spotless, with the exception of a fly
speck on one of it's corners. The sheet
the student had was minus blemish
in that particular spot, but when it
was turned in there was well initial
ed fly speck. There was not flaw in
the work, and he received rating Of
100 on that portion of his examina-
ton and today is one Of the best and
most trusted employees in the service
Of the commission, where he was de-
tailed shortly after taking his eXaEli-
nation.-Washingto Star.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

The superior court case of Frank E..
Hull of Coventry vs.. Fred A. Lane, ct
been settled out of court. The plaintiff
bought restaurant of the defendants in
New York, the price being $4,000. Mr..
Hull repudiated the contract, claiming
that he was induced to make the pur-
chase through Misrepresentation, and he
sought to recover the purchase price.
Hadlai Hull of New London represented
the plaintiff, and Attorney General Charles
Phelps and Hon. Samuel Fessenden were
meeting recently for the purpose Of tax
ing dispositions, and an amicable adjust
ment was finally reached.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

Roland B. Molineux, who has been on
trial at New York for the murder Of Mrs.
K. 1. Adams by poison intended for Harry
Cornish, was found guilty on Saturday Of
murder in the first degree. 1t is thought
by many that new trial will be granted.
The evidence was entirely circumstantial.
No witnesses were called by the defense.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

A book of convenient size to carry in
the pocket, containing stamps to the
amount of "a cents, 48 cents and So cents,
will be on sale at the post offices In two
or three months, at slight advance of
the price of the stamps.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

The pumps furnishing the Connecticut
river water for part of the city Of Hart
ford were shut down last Tuesday after
noon and the citizens of Hartford are now
using the reservoir water again. The
pumps were started October II.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks In
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. Commune
cations received without signature always COM
mitted to the waste basket without attention.
This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib
ers 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 sails per year.
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DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, IS. Pr
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, SIS. Pr

~ bate Court February 18th, 1900.
Estate of Abner Needham late Of STAFFORD, in
said district, deceased.
The administrator having exhibited his adj
ministration account with said estate to this
court for allowance, it is
Ordered, that the I'D day of February, A. D.
1900, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate
ONCE in Stafford, be and the same is assigned for
hearing on the allowance of said adm1nistra-
ton account with said estate, and this Court di-
reefs the administrator to cite all persons inter-
ested therein to appear at said time and place,
by publishing this order in some newspaper hav-
ing circulation In said district, and by posting
copy on the public sign-post in the town Of
Stafford, where the deceased last dwelt.
MARCUS B. FISK Judge.
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you don't care for a big house and

lots of servants, do your he asked.
mot at all" she replied promptly.
Don't you think that love in a fat
would be delightfulY' he persisted.
Eyes," she answered. Love in q
fat, but not life with one.'
He postponed his Chicago
Times Herald. --.
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wouIdn't Sell His No,oe


Soon after General Robert e. Lee
went to Lexington, Va, the presidency
Of an insurance company was offered
to him at salary of $4,000 year.
He was at that time receiving only S.
600 as president of the Washington
and Lee university. "We do not want
you to discharge any duties, general, y
said the agent. 1--WE simply wish the
use Of your name. That will abun-
dainty compensate u.s. ii. = ~.
Excuse me, SIR" was the prompt
and decided rejoinder. II cannot con-
sent to receive pay for services 1 do
not render
Nearly every mail brought him SINH
lar proposals, and just a short while
before his death large and wealthy
corporation in New York city offered
him $4,000 per annum to become it's
president. But he refused all such Of
fers and quietly pursued his chosen
path of duty.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

Robert E. Spencer, cashier Of the bank
rupt r. u. & R. e. Spencer bank of
Thompsonville, was arrested Saturday,
charged with embezzlement and placed
under 81 900 bonds. The hearing Is to
take place February "a.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

Gen. Butler was forced last week to re-
cross the Tugela river and failed for the
third time of reaching Ladysmith. The
British were also driven out of the Coles
bury district this week and forced to
abandon positions they have held since
January 1. Gen. French has made a
slight advance towards the relief of Kim
berley and is inside the Boer frontier.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15
Proposals for Building County Home


Sealed proposals will be received by the under
signed building committee until March 8, IL
O'Clock, noon 1900, for excavating the cellar and
building the wall
And sealed proposals will be received as above
for the erection and completion of three-story
building.
Also sealed proposals as above for the plumb
ing OF the above named building, all OF which
are to be in accordance with plans and specin-
cations prepared by j. Henry McCray.
The drawings and specifications can be seen
at the residence Of j. Henry McCray, Architect,
IL North Park street. Rockville, Conn.,, and un-
der his superintendent.
Address proposals to JOHN THOMPSON,
Chairman Building Committee, Ellington, Conn.
Bidders to whom contract is awarded must
execute good and sufficient bond for the exc
cut1On Of the contract awarded.
The committee reserves the right to reject
any and all proposals for any reason deemed by
the committee sufficient and satisfactory.
Vernon Center, February 10, 1900.
JOHN THOMPSON,
j. Fl. BUELL.,
AMOS PEASE,
HENRY c. WALKER,
EDGAR d. WHITE.
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Proposals for building the new county
home at Vernon are advertised In another
column. 49,,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

bakers CART For sale low.-In a
- good condition and ready for immediate
use. Suitable for a milk peddlers wagon.
tt e. M. WILTON, Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15
Governor Taylor of Kentucky decided

Governor Taylor of Kentucky decided
not to sign the agreement made by the
conference between representatives of
both parties. He has withdrawn the
troops and called off the session Of the
legislature at Loudon, and will allow the
controversy to take its due course. The
democratic legislature still remains at
Louisville.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis.
orders, Break up Colds, move and regulate the
Over 10000 testimonials. At all druggists, &c.
Sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen 8. Ohm
sted, Le Roy, n. Y.
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0lte pre<&.
Thursday, February ID, 1900.

MCLAUGHLIN q SON, PUBLISHERS.
s1.50 q year. II paid strictly in advance. .25
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TO RENT.-Desirable residence, steam
Il heat. Within five minutes walk of station.
w. Fl. REED.
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The Only Word She Had.

"Don't tell me you won't" said an
east side citizen to his 5-year-old
daughter
swell, papa, what must l say when
1 mean / won't ?'-Ohio State Journal,
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Born.

NO REMIT Tenement on Main street.
IL W. 81. REED.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

Henry G. Robinson prominent lawyer
of Hartford died yesterday morning.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15
Jell-O, The New Dessert,
Central Vermont Railway (southern

pleases all the family. Four navors Lemon
Orange, Raspberry and strawberry. At YOU
grocers. 10 cts. Try it to-day.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

DARN FOR SALE. - The Ginhold
4 place at the Village, consisting OF 81 acres,
suitably divided into pasture, moving and TIL
lage land, with buildings in good repair, will be
sold low to quick purchaser. Apply to
4w45 GEORGE GINHOLD, JR., Hydeville
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15
division )-trains leave:
gOING sOuTH
This WIN Interest AfotI,ers.

e. 81. FITZHUGH, Vice Pres. and General Man'g'r
s. w. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

DUFF WYANDOTTES. Buff Rocks,
- Black Javas, Three pullets. one cockerel,
S. eggs, So per Is. Send for illustrated circular
of our Boston and N. Y. winners.
IS FIELD, Somers, Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

R-LP-A-N-S. 10 for i've cents at druggists.
They Danish pain and prolong life. One gives
relief. No matter what's the matter one Will do
you good. 461y
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THO RENT.-Cottage on West Main-st.
L Inquire Of DIR. A. o. COMINS.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

E6R RENT-Two desirable tenements
j. CARL CONVERSE.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

THO RENT-House of ten rooms. 6
Il Maple street. e. G. DENNIS. 32t1
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

ITO RENT-Cottage on Prespect-st.
l. G. C. PARKESS.
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TNFNEMENT TO RENT-On High
Il street. Inquire Of GEORGE SISWICK.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-02-15

DOR Sale or Rent.-The Blacksmith
L shop and Tools at STAFFORD Hollow former
ly belong to George Worthington. Inquire Of
Ephraim Squier, STAFFORD, or e. j. Worthington
West Stafford. tt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-28
POLITICAL.

The Democrats Of Illinois have nomi.
mated Samuel Alschuler for Governor.
Politicians are already arriving in
Kansas Oily for the Democratic Con-
ventioD.
Many New York Democrats are as
sisting the movement 90 nominate
David B. Hill for Vioe-President on
the ticket with Bryan.
The Democrats Of Page county have
elected delegates to the Congressional
convention for the Seventh District, TO
be held at Harrisonburg on July 18TH.
They are instructed 90 cast the vote OF
the county for the Hon. James Hay.
Governor Roosevelt has received a
letter of congratulatiOn on his nomina
ton for Vice. President from Gen. Thos.
L. Rosser, of Virginia. the well-known
ex-Oonfederate leader. in which the lat
ter announces his conversion 20 Repub-
licanism.
The Republicans will take no steps
towards organizing their forces in Vir-
Qinia until after the Democrats have
made ND their ticket. Then they will
form clubs throughout the State, 1t Is
said, and appeal TO the national com
mittee for financial assistance.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler may become a
candidate for Congress when the unex.
pired term recently resigned by him
expires. A prominent politician has
received O by Of a oircular-letter from
him, in which he intimates that he
will be at the disposal of his friends at
that time.
Lieut.. Governor Edward Echols, Of
Stanton, is in the race for Governor In
earnest. He has been spending much
time in Richmond recently comforting
with his friends, and is still there.
Mr.. Echols is the richest man in the
race. being ruputed TO be worth $500, 900
or $500, 600.
State Chairman J. Taylor Elyson. Of
the Democratic committee, has taken
no steps to select his executive commit
tee. and will not do so until after the
Kansas City nominations have been
made. Mr.. Ellyson's idea is that the
campaign in Virginia should be short
and sharp one
Cumberland county has elected dele
gates 30 the Tenth District Congress
sional Convention instructed for II. ID.
Flood. AppomRttox, Buckingham, AL
legany and Highland had previously
instructed for Flood, making 40 ont of
a necessary so TO secure his nomination
ct BueDa Vista August lst.
Democrats Of Westmoreland county
met In mass-meeting Monday and
elected the following delegates to the
Congressional Convention, which will
meet In this city on July 26: @ j
Gouldman, william Mayo. William
Edwards. Thomas B Murphy. o U
Baker, r A. Horner and o Wilkerson
TIE course Of Hon. W A. Jones was
unanimously Endorsed. and the delegates
were instructed TO vote for his renoml.
nation.
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MARRIAGES.

Richard Raymond. and Mary John
son Of Oulpeper County. were granted q
marriage license in Washington, Mon
day.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington Tuesday to VIM. L. Nay.
Tor, of Alexandria, and lisa B Gaines,
Of Oulpeper.
A marriage in 80 minutes after a d..
vorce was granted was the record made
in Richmond Monday by Mr. Edward
Hoy Wren. The bride was Miss Lizzie
Lee Toole.
At st Paul's Church, Norfolk, Sun
day, Mr.. Jno. A. Moore, of the Rich
mond News staff. formerly Of the New
York Journal, was married TO Miss
Dorothy Virginia Osborne. Of Brook
Ign.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-28
Dr.. Battle Says He Was Misrepressnted

Rev. DR.. H ". Battle when seen with
reference 10 a statement in Richmond
paper which said, the "eminent divine
shocked his audience Sunday night By
declaring in most dramatic manner
that he believed the coming OF Christ
was near at hand" said the report was
inaccurate and unjust. That the idea
was not sensational and did not pro-
duce a sensational effect. Persons who
heard Dr. Battle are surprised that his
remarks have been 80 construed. de
preached an eloquent sermon on The
Sanotity Of Human Life, dealing with
the different acts of taking human life.
In his discourse he said There is oc'
curing in the world today some OF the
most significant events Of history. For
long time great minds have conJec-
tured that with the dawn OF another
century there would be 9 tremendous
crisis in the history Of the world .
Continuing, he said: "Who knows but
that down its slopes may sweep the
shining convoy Of our returning Lord
In view Of the events now occurring
aud all that they portend IL behooves
the Christian to put his spiritual house
Ia order These were the remarks OF
DR.. Battle that were construed into
sensation. The allusion was but Incl
dental to the main subject and occupied
only three or four sentences.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-28

Governor Tyler has granted a respite
OF thirty days 20 Frank Benjamin, the
negro who was convicted in the county
court Of Elizabeth City county In March
last aud sentenced % be hanged on July
IA for attempted criminal assault. He
granted the respite upon the recon-
mendation Of Judge Baker r. Lee and
Commonwealth y Attorney u E Mont
sgue who tried the case. and upon the
testimony of Drs Styl Atkins and
Addison, who had made examinations
Of the prisoner and pronounced him OF
unsouod mind The young lady upon
whom the assault was attempted also
asked that he be not hanged
A quarterly meeting Of the Ladies'
Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Of a large number OF Presbyterian
churches was held st Manassas Friday.
Mrs Hamlin, of Washington, presi
dent Of the society, presided. Interest
ing addresses were made, and united
and determined effort was urged TO
spread the gospel in home and foreign
fields. over five hundred delegates were
present.
The jury in the case Of Houston
Brown for the murder OF ROny Davis at
Pocahontas last February rendered a
verdict of eighteen years Brown be-
came infatuated with a woman Of bad
character and married her. with full
knowledge Of the life she was leading
lie afterwards found her In company
with Davis, whom he shot, killing him
instantly.
A man hunt took place at the state
farm Tuesday. bat was not a success.
John NJ Lee n, Il SCOTT county and GriRgs
Burnett. Of Russell negro housebreak-
ers, escaped while stacking oats The
bloodhounds were called. and pursued
the fugitiyes for some distance, but did
not catch them One Of the dogs vas
Injured, 10 is thought. by the convicts.
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800 Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to
learn that there IS at least one dreaded DIS
ease that science has been able 10 cure IN all
its stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure Is the only positive cure hoy
known TO the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease. requires con
stitut Onal treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken Internally. acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system,
thereby destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The DroprietOrs
have so much faith In its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list Of
testimonials.
Address
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
SOLD by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the bess.
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sufficiently interesting to be regularly
read by people OF all politics, and that
my readers have sufficient sense mos TO
allow their political prejudices TO inter
fere with their enjoyment. Of readable
publication. When, therefore, hear
of man renouncing Truth " on pc.
litical grounds, feel sorry for the vio-
lence Of his prejudices and the narrow
ness Of his Intelligence. He must ap.
parently suppose that by subscribing to
paper he implicitly suoscrihes 10 every
opinion expressed in it. What would
you think Of man who wrote to tell
me that he had discontinued his sub
scrip,ion because he disapproved Of my
correspondent Madge's opinions on
the Gus of frOoks? That he was fool
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-28
How to Cure a sprain.

Last fall sprained my left hip while
handling some heavy boxes The doctor
called on said at first IL was a slight
strain and would soon be we'll. but It
grew worse and the doctor then said /
mad rheumatism IL continued TO
grow worse and could hardly get
around 10 work. l went 90 drug store
and the druggist recommended me 20
try Cham berlain's Pain Balm / tried
il and one half OF a 50-cent bottle cured
me entirely l now recommend It 20
all my friends. F A. Babcock, Erie,
Pa II is for sale by NJ NJ Lewis drug
gist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-28

EVIDENTLY ex Governor Taylor, OF
entucky, wished to be advertised
as being quite prominent at the Re
publican National Convention, if one
is to Judge by the newspaper inter
views which he engineered. la one
of them be boastingly prOclaims that
We shall carry Kentucky by such
an overwhelming majority that they
will not dare to count us out" and
this puissant political warrior and
sprinter-further delivered himself
thus:
Kentucky is not lost TO Mckinley
and Roosevelt. If the National Com
mittee will do its full duty, and give
to the undismayed and struggling Re
publicaDs Of Kentucky the cooperation
and aid they require. the Blue Grass
State will be found in line for Mckin-
ley and Roosevelt next November. -
Undismayed " and struggling"
are good, particularly the former,
when coming from gentleman who,
when called upon to stand his ground
or throw up his aspiration, decided
that discretion was the better part of
7alor and renowned all claims to the
leadership and nomination of his
party.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-28
GiliiRan's Case,

The case of "Nick" Gilligan, on O
motion Of his counsel TO set aside the
verdict Of the jury, came up in the
Isle Of Wight County court Tuesday
Owing to the illness Of Commonwealth g
Attorney Bcykin the motion was con.
tinued until Monday. The prisoner
does not look so well as he did week
ago. The strain upon him and the long
confinement are beginning TO tell. IL
is believed that the efforts of Gilligan e
friends to collect funds to make big
fight before the appellate courts will DO
successful. A considerable sum has al.
ready been assured for this object.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-28

Steamer EsseX will leave Norfolk every
Sunday at y. IN. for Frederick sburg and
all landings on the RappahannOck River.
leaving Tappahannock ut a. m, Monday.
and Port Royal at H:30 p. m, arriving 10
Fredericksburg at 500 p m. Returning. will
leave TappahannOck eycrv Friday at j. M,
lOr Norfolk calling mt all wharyes.
Passengers and freight from Freder.cks
burg and landings above Tappahannock Will
be transferred from Baltimore boat Friday
afternoon TO the EstcX.