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The Press., 1900-12-27
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
[Items of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years ago.]
Dec, ae, 1870.

The M. E. society realized $250 above expenses at their fair last week.
 It is estimated that the earnings of mill operatives throughout this town have al- ready been diminished fully to the extent of $4O,OOO by the short supply of water.
 At the annual meeting held on the even- ing of Dec. 17th Wolcott lodge of Ma sons elected and installed the following officers for the ensuing year: w. H. Champlin, W. M.; Henry Gerould, s. w.; M. B. Harvey, treasurer; Minor Kinney: secretary; Frank E, McIntire, s. D. G. F. Washburn, J. D. David Putney, s. s.. George Root, J. S.. Rev. c. V. Max ham, chaplain; F. N. Andrews, marshal; Rufus Weston, organist L. Putney, tyler, J. M. Chaffee, J. Glover, Wm. Adams, committee of finance.
 The amount of building in this village this year is little behind that of any pre- vious year. The new dwellings erected are, first, the house of B. w. Patten ,now nearly completed, and standing on thesite from which his former residence was re- gently removed. This is large and ele- gant edifice, two stories high, with Man. sard roof. On Grown street, Ezra T. | Converse has built a good dwelling and barn, considerably beautifying that neigh borhood. Edwin Johnson has built and occupies new house on Highland avenue | Chauncy Palmer is building small house on Holland road. Cornelius Flahertv ha- q, larged his house on the same stree. Tn new building of the Staff rd Card Cloth ing company. occupying. as it does, a prominent place the village, adds much to it. Perhaps no improvement adds more to the village than the new building of Glover & Winter, opposite the depot, ir as much as it takes awaya building which has long been a nuisance and an eyesore. and in its stead we have good looking building of Iespectab ble dimensions. Julius Converse still continues his Improvements | over the river from his mill. The grad. ing goes on, adding to th' attractions of the now beautiful spot. A dam has been built to make fish pond on the small stream running through the grounds, and barn erected which for beauty of design, convenience and capacity, takes the lead of any similar structure in this vicinity at least. Messrs. Crawford & Bar ford have enlarged their building on River street, making ample room for their large busi, ness, and giving room in the third story for handsome room for the newly insti- tuted Masonic lodge. John K. Lord has improved his residence on West Main street. Col. Foster has made the upper story of his new block into tenements. J. D. Fenton has made a barn, on his premises on East Main street, into goo q two-tenement dwelling. Smith w. Page has enlarged aud improved his tenement on East Main str ut.
 BIRTHS s,-Stafford Springs, December 27th, 1870, son to F. W. Pulford; 18th, a daughter to Patrick Sullivan.
The Press., 1900-12-27
Make a Pei nf fhR Raf

AS matter of fact" says coura geous writer in the Boston Transcript, the common rat is vastly more intel ligent creature than the squirrel or the average cat. am more than half con- vinced that the resources of the rat as a household pet would if fairly s:ed prove very great. The rat is undoubt- edly capable of a higher and more inti- mate form of dOmestication than that which he now commonly assigns to himself He is at present q resident of our houses on unwelcOme terms. and he makes himself. quite naturally. as much an enemy of the household as possible.
 Let the rat be welcomed and made a friend of the family. as has been done in few cases. and he becomes a diff ferent sort of fellow altogether. No longer forced to steal his food. he be- comes a playmate and a companion The sleek and well groomed gray rat is, barring the ordinary badness of his tail, quite as pretty and graceful a creature as the squirrel, and there is no reason why we should not become so much accustomed to the appearance of his tail that in time we should regard 1t as quite ornamental"
The Press., 1900-12-27
Changed Their Drinks.

"A number of years ago." said temperance advocate, ''the Rev. Thom- as Colson was out west. He stopped off at a town which was the loafing place of a large number of cowboys when they were off duty. These rough looking fellows. with revolvers strap ped to their sides and wearing belts filled with cartridges, met MT. Colson and asked him to take drink. He declined at first. but they insisted. and he went along with them. When the party reached the saloon, the biggest of the three called out, What are you going to haveY The other two said. Whisky
 "'Give me whisky. too.' he said.
 "'What's yours? he added to MT. Colson.
 "'Water'
 "'Water. ehr exclaimed the big fel- low. See here. stranger, you drinks what them other gents drinks CT I'll spring few leaks in your swallow
 He drew out his revolver and han dled it menacingly.
 "'You didn't dictate to these gentle men what they should call for, did you? said Mir. Colson.
 No
 "'Well, you can't dictate tc me. either. My drink is water. l always thought you would be too much of gentleman. Dave, to question a mans right to choose his own drink when he was your guest
 "'Well. string me up if it ain't Tom Colson" exclaimed the man, who had recognized his boyhood friend. Me and Tom, used to go to school together, fellers. We'll. if l ain't glad 60 see you! l want to apologize to you, Tom, fer what l said, and 1 want to say to you, fellers. that you'll change your order and drink what Tom drinks or pop goes the glasses
The Press., 1900-12-27
Odd Features of French Elections.

Odd Features of French Elections.
 There are some curious features con- nected with French parliamentary cleo tions. For instance. no wall literature issued by candidate or his friends may be printed on white paper, white being the color reserved for official an nouncements. In the days of the en- pire. when official candidates were known in the land. the addresses of the governments nominees were print ed on white paper. and this no doubt had due weight with the more ignorant voters. Again. any elector whose name is mentioned in newspaper can. if he feel himself aggrieved. call upon the editor to publish reply. This. how ever, is not confined to elections but is a right enjoyed by French citizens under the law of the country.-London Mail
The Press., 1900-12-27
NATURES LESSON.

b there cloud in the azure sky That forgets the mission it hath on highs
 Not one ts there star in the curtain of night That forgets to shine with radiance brighti
 Not one Is there bud in field or bower That forgets to blossom into flower? Not one The clouds, the stars and flowers bright In beautiful language speak forth Gods might. While we, frail creatures of the dust, Forget, alas to be even just We stand empty handed, while all around There are lives to brighten, sorrow bound. There are deeds which our hands should gladly do That would cheer some heart its journey through kind word here good deed there, Would scatter sweet blessings everywhere. Anna T. Hackman in Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Press., 1900-12-27
Says He Was Tort

II suffered such pains from corns ] could hardly walk" writes H. Robinson Hillsborough, Ills, ''but Bucklin's Arni. ca Salve completely cured them" Acts like magic on sprains, bruises, cuts, sores, scalds, burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles. Cure guaranteed. s25 cents.
 Sold by A. c. Eaton. Druggist
The Press., 1900-12-27
A HapDy ThOught

The spontaneous and happy wit of the late Isaac H. Bromley, for many years a writer of New York Tribune leaders, is recalled by the example be- low:
 veteran journalist Charles T. Congdon was talking of the delightful reading he had found in Bayle's Dictionary and remarked that if he were ever in jail he would be quite contented with that book.
 "Of course you would,' said Brom ley. "If you had Bayle. you could get out"
The Press., 1900-12-27
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD"
 BY M. QUAD.
COPYRIGHT. 1900, BY c. B. LEWIS.

For seven years old John Fosdick had been paying teller of the First Ma tional hank in a western town. Pre- vious to his taking the place he had been private banker and merchant and had played in hard luck. He had secured the place through having the friendship of the president, but there had been a ring against him in the bank. The place had been promised to relative of the cashiers, and old John was looked upon as an intruder.
 Without the president behind him, even after he had held the place for three or four years, he would have been fired by those in authority. He was a man who said but little and rendered faithful service. AS he grew old they tried to make his age point against him. and. not succeeding in that, it was hoped that he might get caught
The Press., 1900-12-27
The Figure Dickens Cut.

Satirists are not able to perceive their own absurdities. That is we'll known failing and as old as the hills. The first great English writer to come over here and create furore was Charles Dickens, and certainly ao man ever lived who had sharper eye for the grotesque in personal appearance. especially in dress. According to all accounts, his make up was something appalling. My old uncle saw him in New Orleans and used to swear he looked more like caricature than a human being. He curled his beard, used corsets. sported red waistcoats with lavender pantaloons, carried two watches with gold chains around his neck and wore rings outside his gloves! Just think of it.!
The Press., 1900-12-27
A W0Inan's Awful Peril.

"There is..only one chance to save1your life. and that is through an operation" i" were the startling words heard by Mrs. l.. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge, Wis.,. from her doctor, after he had vainly tried to cure her of frightful case of stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. Gall stones had formed and she constantly grew worse. Then she began to use Electric Bitters, which wholly cured her. It's a wonder full Stomach, Liver and Kidney remedy. Cures Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only 50 cents.
 Sold by A. c. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press., 1900-12-27

Many persons have had the experience of MT. Peter Sherman of North Strat- ford, N. H., who says, "For years suf- fered tort ure from chronic indigestion, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure made we'll man of me-" It digests what you eat. and is certain cure for dyspepsia and every form of stomach trouble. It gives relief at once even in the worst cases, and can't help but do you good. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-27
FATE's TABLET.

You must have known her had you seen her face. That moment turned away, as by she passed; It must have told you, that conHding grace, Of one could not but love you to the last. And had you heard her voice you must have
 known;
 She little talked and softly all that day. Something, perhaps, was on the June wind blown To her could not but love you aye and aye. You did not see her, and you did not hear; l She saw not, heard not, you as by she passed, And it was once more written, ''Year to year Two shall go, seeking, seeking to the last. 1"
 John Vance Cheney in Harper's Bazar.
The Press., 1900-12-27
The Pig Nm Water.

Of pigs, it is commonly reported that so queerly fashioned are they that if they attempt to swin they cut their threats with their fore feet, but this is only an old wife's fable. Whether wild or tame. they are all good swimmers, though. owing to the shortness of their legs. they just touch their throats with their fore feet and beat the water very high Many of the islands of the south ern seas are now inhabited by wild pigs. which are the descendants of those which have swum ashore. some times great distances, from wrecked vessels.-Peterson's Magazine.
The Press., 1900-12-27
Getting Out of a Corner.

What beautiful lounge."
 "Yes. That's birthday present from my husband. He always gives me a present that costs him as many dollars as 1 am years old"
 "That's nice of him. It reconciles one to growing old. By the way, have a lounge at home like that, but not nearly as fine, and we paid $38 for it."
 ''Is that all? This-this didn't cost nearly as much as that."-Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1900-12-27
TOfA alnR TPuth.

Mother-Now. Georgie. shall tell your papa to punish you severely for telling an untruth You said you didn't touch one of those six peaches. and there is oply one left. and found the five stones in your nursery
 GeorgiAl told DO story. mamma. The peach 1 didn't touch is the one that's left
The Press., 1900-12-27
Soft.

White-l understand young Green lost all the money his father left him on the races. and he's now looking for job. He won't have so soft a thing as he has had.
 Brown-Oh. l don't know. He'll have a soft thing as long as he doesn't lose his head.-Chicago News
The Press., 1900-12-27
Snnmiah GRurfeaY.

In the Spanish Bibles and prayer books the name of the Saviour and those of the saints are always printed with the title "senOr" Cnister) before them. as MT. John the Baptist. MT. Saint Paul. Mr. Saint Matthew, .stc.-Chicago Record,
The Press., 1900-12-27

When the stomach is tired out it must have a rest, but we can't live without food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure "digests what you eat, " so that you can eat all the good food you want while it Is restoring the digestive organs to health. It is the only preparation that digests all kind of food. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-27
snoilea Hia Rreakfnat.

How is the landIady this morningT' asked one of the boa rders
 "rhreatenine and cooler" answered the man with the newspaper. misun- derstandin2 The question
 And the other boarder who was no- toriously slow in settling with the land- lady. looked partly cloudy Chicago Tribune
The Press., 1900-12-27
Florida's present population is 52S ,542

Don't use any of the commercials of De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Most of them are worthless or liable to cause injury. The original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve ts&a certain cure for piles, eczema, cuts, scaids, burns, sores and skin diseases. w ID. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-27
ARE YOU GOING SOUTH From the New England States !?
 The Best Route to Travel Is From Boston to Norfolk, Virginia,
 BY THE Merchants & Miners Steamers.

The most elegantly fitted boats, finest state rooms and best meals. The rate ir- cluding meals and state rooms is less tn, n you csn travel by rail. and you get rid f the dust and changing cars. If you want to go South beyond Norfolk to Southern Pines and Pinebluff, the Win ter Health Resorts, or to Vaughan, N. O., the Pennsylvania Colony headquarters, Peachland, N O., the New England Col ony, Statham, Ga., the Ohio Colony and headquarters of the Union Veterans Southern settlement, or to points in FLORIDA, you can connect with the Seaboald Air Line. For information as to rates of travel address w. P. TURN FER, General Passenger Agent, Balti- more, Md.
 For information as to farming or min- eral lands, water powers, manufacturing sites or winter resorts, rates of board, rent Of cottages, employment for invalid mechanics who need to go South, address JOHN PATRICK, Chief Industrial Ag't, s. A. L., Pinebluff, North Carolina.
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The Press., 1900-12-27

Help is needed at once when a person's life is in danger. A neglected cough or cold may soon become serious and should be stopped at once. One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures coughs and colds and the worst cases of croup, bronchitis, grippe and other throat and lung troubles. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-27

What Shall We Have for Dessert?
 This question arises in the family every day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, a delicious dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No baking 1! Add hot water and set to cool. Flavors :-Lem- on, orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your grocers, 10 cents.
The Press., 1900-12-27

When you need soothing and healing anti-septic application for any purpose, use the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, well-known cure for piles and skin diseases. It heals sores without leaving scar. Beware of commercials. w. ID. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-27

THE BEST PLASTER. piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to the affected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains in the side or chest, give it 8 trial and you are certain to be more than pleased with the prompt relief which it affords. Pain Balm also cures rheuma- tism. One application gives relief.
 For sale by E K. Taft. Stafford Springs i; Fl. F. Cady, Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr., X Co.,. South Willington.
The Press., 1900-12-27
Knew the Danger

What makes you avoid that girl so, even if you do not intend to propose to her?'
 "I'm afraid she'll take a notion to make me propose. .'-Chicago Record.
The Press., 1900-12-27

Exposure to sudden climatic change produces cold in the head and catarrh is apt to follow. Provided with Ely's Cream Balm you are armed against Nasal Ca tarrh. Price 50 cents at druggists. or Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York will mail it. The Balm cures with out pain, does not irritate or cause sneez- ing. It spreads itself over an irritated and angry surface, relieving immediately the painful inflammation, cleanses and cures. Cream Balm quickly cures the cold. 15
The Press., 1900-12-27

Vermont continues. to be rural state. It Is the only state in the north that does not contain city with population of % 900 or more.
The Press., 1900-12-27

DeWitt's Little Eally Risers are dainty little pills, but they never fail to cleanse the liver, remove Instructions and invig- crate the system. W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-27

Every royal palace in Europe has it's special private police, who, in one guise or another, are always on the lookout for suspicious persons.
The Press., 1900-12-27

Chinese children begin to learn their E C's at years old and are ex- pected to learn 1000 letters in three months.
The Press., 1900-12-27

The United States supplies the greatest number of visitors from abroad to Carlyle's birth place in Ecclefechan, Dum- friesshire, Scotland.
The Press., 1900-12-27

Now is the time when croup and lung troubles prove raridly fatal. The only harmless remedy that produces immediate results is One Minute Cough Cure. It is very pleasant to take, and can be relied upon to quickly cure coughs, colds and all lung diseases. It will prevent con- sumption. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-27

A pound If cork will sustain in the water a man weighing 154 pounds.
The Press., 1900-12-27

In consequence of the increasing cost of Holland oysters, American oysters are coming more into vogue in Germany.
The Press., 1900-12-27

Among the tens of thousands who have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and Ia grippe during the past few years, to our knowledge, not a single case has resulted in pneumonia. Thos. Whitfield & Co.,, 240 Wabash avenue, Chicago, one of the most prominent retail druggists in that city, in speaking of this, says: "We recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for Ia grippe, in many cases, as it not only gives prompt and complete recovery. but also counteracts any tendency of la grippe to result in pneumonia"
 For sale by E. K. Taft. Stafford Springs j; H., F. Cady, Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr., X Co.,, South Willington.
 It has taken 20 years to complete the last authors catalogue of the British Museum, 400 volumes and 70 supple ments, and 1t has cost $20O, 900.
The Press., 1900-12-27
Zinc and Grinding make

Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand. 2tf
The Press., 1900-12-27

Most of the province of eChau, China, is underlaid with large coal beds, and the coal area is said to be greater than that of PennsY1Yania
The Press., 1900-12-27

There are 4,110 known and cultivated varieties of flowers in Europe, only 400 of which have any odor, nearly 50 of which may be cIassed as disagreeable.
The Press., 1900-12-27

Jell-O, The New Dessert, pleases all the family. Four flavors Lemon. Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your gfocers, 10 cents. Try it to-day.
The Press., 1900-12-27

The most effective little liver pills made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They never gripe. w. D Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-27

It is estimated that Illinois has 800, ,OOC acres of apple orchards.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-03-07
F. H. BEHNkE.
THE GROCER.

WE QUOTE:
Extra Fancy Canned Salmon, per can,
zoe.
Good Canned Salmon, per can,
$50.
Fishballs in Fish Bouillons, per can,
$50:
Hamburger picked Eels in Jelly, can,
SOC.
Fancy Champignons, per can,
$50.
Armour's Potted Ham, per can,
100.
Extra Fine Star Lobster, per can,
SOC.
Gold Label Sardines in Mayonaise
Dressing, per can,
1870,
DittmanH's Russian Caviar, per can,
SO to 75C.
Extra Fine Clam Chowder, per can,
ESQ.
Extra Fine Oxtail Soup, per can,
$50.
Blue Label Mock Turtle Soup, can,
$50.
Burnham's Clam Bouillon, per bottle,
4OC.
Helnzs Baked Beans per can,
1O-15 and zoe.
Fancy Canned Sweet Potatoes, can,
15C.
F. H. BEHNkE.
N Minnesota Street. New Ulm.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1900-03-07
FOR SALE.

Valuable and interest paying property
is hereby offered for sale. Lots, No. Il !,
2 and 8, block, Is s., corner Center and
German street For particulars apply to
VIM. Hummel, Peoples Store, New Ulm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
Legislative Notes

Both houses of the General Assembly
will meet tonight to consider bills and
hear petitions, and receive delegations
that came down this afternoon from Bal
tmore in the interest Of certain measures
now pending before the Legislature.
Two special cars will be attached to
the regular Short Line train tomorrow
bringing large delegation of Christian
Scientists to protest against the Medical
Practitioners Bill now before the House
Committee on Hygiene. which is set for
a hearing tomorrow. The clause in the
bill to which objection is made reads:-
"Any person shall be regarded az prac-
ticing medicine, within the meaning of
this act, who shall attempt to heal, oper-
ate on or prescribe for any ailment OF
another.
Mr.. Isaac S Nutwell, OF Anne Arun.
del county, will. it is said, be made dep
u,y inspector OF tobacco. and his nomi-
nation will be sent 10 the Senate BY the
Governor tomorrow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
His Life Was Saved

Mr.. J. T.. Lilly. prominent citizen Of
Hannibal, Mo-. lately had a wonderful
deliverance from a frightful death. In
telling OF it he says: 81 was taken With
Typhoid Fever. that ran into Pneumonia.
My lungs become hardened. | was so
weak couln' even SIT up in bed. Moth
ing helped me. expected TO soon dc
of Consumption, when ] heard OF Dr.
Kings New Discovery. One bottle gave
great relief. continued to use II. and
now am well ard strong. can't say too
much in its praise" This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest cure
in the world for all Throat and lung
Trouble. Regular sizes 50 cents and
SI.oo. Trial bottles free at Feldmeyer
Bros. Drug Store; every bottle guaran-
teed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-19
GRAND BALL.

grand ball will be given by Annap.
oils Council No. 80 Jr. o. U. A. M. at
The Assembly Rooms this thursday even
ing FEBRUARY 27nd 1900. As this is the
first ball given by the above council since
1906 We sincerely trust that the friends OF
this organization will give US their full
attendance and do all in their power 10
make this one Of the most successful
affairs of the season Programme OF
artistic design portraying the Battle OF
Manila Bay and full size portraits OF
Admiral Dewey will be given to each and
every one in attendance. Supper will be
served by an experienced caterer. Music
by Prof. Schreyer's orchestra. The Com
mlttee in charge will see to the comfort
OF the dancers, and will see to it-that no
disorder will interfere with The comfort
of its patrons. adv.