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STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Mrs. s. B. Bishop is at Woodstock.
Mrs. w. s. Martin will leave tomorrow
for summer vacation at Mittineague.
Joseph Quinlan, employed in Spring
field, is home for a vacation of one week.
Samuel Bidwell has sold his place on
Center street to Michael P. Corcoran.
Mr.. Bidwell will make his home with his
son, F. s. Bidwell, at Windsor Locks.
F. F. Patten has sold his residence on
Edgewood to Charles B. Pinney. Mr..
Patten will remove to the home of his
father, Robbins Patten, on the same
street.
Mrs. Samuel Stanton, 80 years old,
gave party to number of her friends
on June 20 in honor of Mrs. Daniel Fair
mans 84th birthday. Mrs. James Risley,
80, and Mrs. John Lawrence, 78, were al
so present. These four lived as neigh
bors go years ago at the Hollow.
The funeral of E. N. Washburn was
held from his late residence last Friday
afternoon. Rev. J. 8. Wadsworth of the
Methodist church officiated, assisted by
Rev. J. I. Bartholomew. Music was by
a quartet from the Methodist church
choir. The bearers were A. L. Howard
o. M. Brown, George Lawton, Frank
Willis, William Farnsworth and James
Fitton. The burial was In the Stafford
Springs cemetery.
The town meeting on Monday was at
tended by about sixty voters, West Stat
ford contributing a large part of the num-
Der. W. III. Black acted as chairman
The appropriation of $4,000 (the state
contributing $4,000 of the same) for the
grading and building strip of macadam
16 feet wide, beginning at the foot of the
hill near the West Stafford church and
extending as far east as the appropriation
will allow, was carried by vote of 27 tC
II. Many present did not vote either
way. The meeting also appropriated
$500 for the matchmaking of East MaiI
street from Wellington avenue to East
street. The grade at some places or
this street Is quite steep, but it is said
not to be too much SO for matchmaking.
This appropriation will not much more
than buy the material, and the borough
| will build the road. The section is near
ly graded and will not require very much
work in preparation.
Miss Elizabeth G.. Arnold, II, died
Sunday of heart disease. Miss Arnold
has kept house for her brother, John g.
Arnold, since the death of his wife about
one year ago, and her death occurred al
his home. She has not been In good
health during the past winter and spring
but was apparently as well as ever Sun
day, and her death was quite unexpected
She was about her household duties as
usual when her niece, who was upstairs
heard her fall. She was conscious wher
members Of the family got to her, but
died soon after. Miss Arnold was re
fihed and cultured woman, and formerly
taught school for number of years al
Eastfcrd. The funeral was held from
the home Of her brother Tuesday at II
O'Clock, Rev. J. s. Wadsworth of the
Methodist church officiating. Burial II
Stafford Springs cemetery. Two broth
ers, John 8. Arnold of Stafford Springs
Ezra Arnold of North Ashford, and on.
sister, Mrs. 8. A. Reynolds Of Westford
survive her.
The Press., 1900-07-12
The Shoe Sale

We begin the week in the
great shoe sale by repeating
the whole list of Fridays and
Saturdays attractions. Moth
ing is missing from the feast
of good things.
Women's ST. Oxfords-69c.
Women's So Oxfords-$l.19.
Women's $3.50 Oxfords-$1.69.
Women's So Oxfords-$1. SO.
Women's $1.5O Shoes-$1.19.
Women's So Shoes-$1,49.
Misses $1.5o Shoes+$1.19.
Boys So Shoes-S9c.
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Easy.

Excuse me-" said the shabby look
ing young man. But would you be
so kind as to cash this check for me?'
"Why don't yew git somebody thet
knows yew to cash it?' asked the old
countryman, picking up his carpet sack
from the curb.
''The people that know me won't do
it," bitterly exclaimed the young man,
turning away to hide tear.
"Poor fellow" sympathetically an
swered the farmer as he took out his
wallet. "How much is it ferT'
And still they say moneys hard to
get.-Kansas City Independent.
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ROBBED THE GRAvE.-A startling incl
dent, of which Mr.. John Oliver of Phila-
delphia, was the subjectfis narrated by
him as follows: 81 was INA most dread
full condition. My skin wds almost yell
low, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain
continually In back and sides, no appe-
tite-gradually growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, a friend advised trying 'Elec-
trio Bitters;' and, to my great Joy and
surprise, the first bottle made decided
improvement. continued their use for
three weeks, and am now we'll man.
know they saved my life. and robbed the
grave of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only 30 cents per bottle.
Sold by A. G. Eaton, Druggist
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Try Aen's FoOt-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired
easily. II you have smarting feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen, sweating
feet, ingrowing nails, blisters and callous Spots
Relieves corns and bunions Of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try 1t to-day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for CSC. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y
The Press., 1900-07-12

One of the most curious plants in
the world4is what isy called the tooth
brush plant of Jamaica. 1t is species
of creeper and has nothing particularly
striking about it's appearance. By cut
ting pieces of it to suitable length
and fraying the ends the natives con-
vert it into toothbrush, and tooth
powder to accompany the use Of the
brush is also prepared by pulverizing
the dead stems.
The Press., 1900-07-12

A Lebanon man tells the following
for fact: One day a Linn county
farmer bought a banana at his store,
the first one he had ever eaten. After
finishing it he threw the peel on the
floor. After gazing at it moment he
picked it up and wrapped it in a piece
of paper and remarked:
4ISGuess Ill take that home to my
wife md 1efsher see what banana
looks like She never seed one"
AID ths man had an income Of sew
eraI tRdisand dollars a year.-Portland
OrotrSnfa fan
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What the employer said: '"Thank
heaven, I've got rid Of that nuisance
at last. l had given him hints enough,
but it was of no use, and finally l actu-
ally had to kick him out Of the place"
What, the paper said, 1--WE hear that
Mr.. Benson Harding has severed his
connection with the Brownstone I'm
provement company."-Boston Tran
snript -
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LENOX Bicycles

The 1900 LENOX Bicycle
at $25 is undoubtedly the
great bicycle success of the
season. Hundreds of them
are being ridden in this city,
thousands throughout this Sec
ton of the country, and every
rider agrees that the LENOX
is high-grade wheel in 'ev-
cry respect.
You cannot do better than
buy a LENOX.
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How,s Thisi

HOwss This!
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's
Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and hnan-
their firm.
WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN q MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gtsts, Toledo, o. ,tl hiss ss& s
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Press., 1900-07-12

A gentleman recently cured of dyspep-
sia gave the following appropriate rem
dering of Burns famous blessing "Some
have meat and can not eat, and some have
none that want it; but we have meat and
we can eat t,-Kodel Dyspepsia Cure be
thanked" This preparation will digest
what you eat. 1t instantly relieves and
radically cures Indigestion and all stom.
ach disorders. W. D. Heald.
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His Shots.

"Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Tor
kins, 81 want you to be more careful
about the use of firearms"
"Why, I haven't"-
Charley, DEAR" she proceeded, with
sweet severity, 'you mustn't try to
deceive me. I heard you telling yes.
terday about how you fell down on a
long shot. II you must go in for such
things, please get a gun that won't
kick. ck."-Washington Star.
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RennY,a Status.

Papa" said Benny Bloobumper, 81
saw two bad boys Tipping cents. and
after awhile they went away. and
when they had gone found a penny"
did you play yourself, BennyY'
asked Mr.. Bloobumper.
"No, papa"
"Then you were an in-a-cent bystand-
er."-Harper's RaZar.
The Press., 1900-07-12

What Shall We Have for Dessert?
. This question arises in the family. every day.
Let us answer IL to-day. Try Jell-O, q delicious
dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No baking
add hot water and set to cool. Flavors Lemon,
orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your
grOcerS. 10 cts.
The Press., 1900-07-12

No man is absolutely perfect, but one
who acknowledges his faults is more
than half way up the Chicago
Novrc
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A Probable Result.

IF people were only compelled to
practice what they preachr' sighed the
theorist.
''What good would that do?'' de-
manded the practical man. @
| "It would make the world better,
wouldn't itY' B4 Eads0l sss-2s
ooh, don't know. I'm inclined to
think that whatever changes we no.
ticed would besin the preaching rather
than In the practice. Chicago Post.
. For burns, injuries, piles and skin dis
eases use DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
1t is the original. Counterfeits may be
offered. Use only DeWitt's. W. ID.
Heald. s
The Press., 1900-07-12
One or the Other.

doctor, what ails my daughter"
Before l answer that question let
me ask If you have reason to think
she has had a love disappointment of
any kind?'
81 know she has not"
''Then, madam, your daughter has
the grip"-Chicago Tribune.
1t has been demonstrated by experience
that consumption can be prevented by
the early use of One Minute Cough Cure.
This is the favorite remedy for coughs,
colds, Group, asthma, grippe and all throat
and lung troubles. Cures quickly. w.
D. Haald
The Press., 1900-07-12

There are many imitation baking
powders, made from alum, mostly
sold cheap. Avoid them, as they
make the food unwholesome.
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A.
Z G.. D. F
. !. THE STAFFORD SPRINGS
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND GAS COMPANY,
oRe1ce, q Main street. 7~ ~~


will
F. BURRITT. Gen'1 Manager
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

~ III. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and
VI Dealer In Pianos. P. o. Address, Mans
field, Conn. See advertisement.
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UTM. WOBBECKE, Merchant
w Tailor, Room 1, Warren's Block, STAFFORD
Springs, Conn.
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T III. REED, Attorney at Law, Office
- In STAFFORD National Bank Building, East
Main-at.
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A GENCY of Tolland County Mutual
"A Fire Insurance Co. at j. w. CHANDLER'S
once at residence, Westford-av. Stafford Springs.
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~ Il. PRESTON, Counsellor at
VI Law, Notary Public and Real Estate Agent,
wilmington, Conn. - . s#
The Press., 1900-07-12

NTM. A. COMINS, Horse and Ok
w Shoeing, Machine Forg1ngs and Repairing
done to order. Also builder and repatrer OF all
styles OF Wagons. South-st., Stafford Springs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
Burton's Fine Speech.

A great Republican rally was held
at Hiawatha last week. The World
which is Baker paper said this about
j. R. Burton's address:
1.-The speech Of j. R. Burton was a
noble effort, delivered with fine ora.
torical effect. At times the speaker
was thrilling and masteriul in bis
eloquence. His talk to the Populists
and Democrats was specially fetching.
Many stood up for two hours to hear
Burton speak. 1t was the best after
noon meeting held since John j. In
gals was here. The Populists and
Democrats all compliment the speech.
1t was not OF the abusive kind. Mr..
Burton is Republican but just told
facts. Many times he made state
ments and then would rest minute
to give the opposition a chance to
make denial. No denials we're
made as everything he said was un-
answerable. The speech was a great
vote getter-many old time Demo-
Gratis were even seen nodding their
heads when Mr.. Burton would make
particularly good point"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
Dixon on Election Outlook.

Rev. Thos. Dixon who lectured here
last Thursday travels all the time
and takes keen interest in public
affairs. II look for a Mckinley land.
Glide throughout the country next
MONTH" said he yesterday. "There
seems to be a mighty undercurrent,
which, when it visibly asserts itself,
will sweep the country from coast to
coast. Business men, made confident
by stable and conservative financial
policy: farmers, happy in season Of
wonderful prosperity, and laboring
men, satisfied with good wages, are
going to vote for Mckinley. Many
Of them will sport him who are NOW
saying nothing about it,"
DR., Dixon was born and bred a
Southern Democrat, but this year he
is putting in extra time fighting Bry-
an. Born and bred in the South, and
imbued with the sentiments and pref
udices Of generations Of Southern an
cestors, he is, withal, an American Of
Americans. 0f family Of Democrats
and himself an ardent supporter Of
Grover Cleveland in two presidential
campaigns, he threw off the party
yoke in 1896 because he could not
subscribe to Organism. He scorns
the idea that expansion means "im.
perialism."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
Lutheran Bazaar and Supper.

The Ladies Aid society of the
Lutheran church has decided to hold
a Christmas bazaar and hot turkey
supper this year in the A. o. U. W.
hall, as it is the only place large
enough to accommodate them. Not
having had bazaar a year ago, they
are making a special effort to make it
attractive. They will have the usual
supper, great variety of fancy arti-
cles suitable for Christmas gifts,
usual articles such as aprons both
colored and fancy, home made bread,
cake, pastry, candy, ETC., etc. There
will also be a table on which can be
found many pretty and useful articles
where you may take your choice for
10 cents. Remember the date, Sat-
urday, Dec. 8.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
Ia, Cost 1000 Iiv.,.

Capt. Sawyer Of the U. S. army
writes to bis home paper in South
Carolina:
81 have just seen a little Filipino
paper, printed in Spanish and pub
lishsd 10 Manila, containing the DEM
ocratic platform and some cablegrams
from London, giving some utterances
Of Mr.. Bryan which indicate to me
that the American people are going
crazy. l notice in the Democratic
platform that they make three pledges
in reference to the Filipinos: First,
to give them "a stable government;
second to give them independence"
and third, to protect them against
all foreign powers" Can this be
correctP Is it possible? What have
all these good men from Lawton
down died for? What have we all
suffered for' Did we give Spain
$2O, 900, 900 for these islands to turn
around and present them to the
treacherous Aguinaldo, who sold out
his people and then refused to stand
by his bargainP There is one thing
sure and certain, it will be flat ad.
mission that the United States are de-
feated; that the Filipinos have whip
ped US; that our statesmen are but
children; that when we do thing
and it meets with strenuous opposi-
ton we have not the stamina to
stand up for our acts. 1t will ruin
us in the eyes Of the great nations Of
the earth.
"Do you know that the Demo.
cratic platform will cost at least
1000 lives Of American soldiers hereP
A leader said yesterday that they were
fighting to hold out until Bryan is
elected and then all will be well with
them. Every speech he makes is
cabled over here, translated and sent
broadcast"
Does Kansas with its goth Kansas
fighters endorse that sort Of thingp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
Kansas Big Exposition.

At the great mid-coutinental expo
sltion which is to be held In Topeka
in 1904, celebrating the fiftieth ami.
versary OF Kansas organization as q
territory, the State will have such an
opportunity to put her best foot for
ward as never before. This will be
made national and in fact an inter-
national affair, in which the people Of
the whole country are expected to
participate, and accordingly congress
will be called upon by the Kansas
delegation to push it along with an
appropriation Of not less than a mil
lion dollars.
OF course Kansas cannot ask con.
gress to do this until she as a state
has shown in an Enthusiastically sub.
stantial way through Ter own legis-
lature, proper appreciation Of the
undertaking. For this reason If no
other 1t is expected that every sena-
tor and representative elected to the
incoming legislature will consider it
patriotic duty to help forward
promptly every necessary measure
for promoting the exposition. The
minimum amount thought Of as the
States help is $25O,OOO or $500, 900
and this can be so distributed in the
levies covering the next three or four
years as to be scarcely appreciable to
any taxpayer, rich or poor, in any
year.
The exposition undoubtedly is to
present Kansas to the rest Of the
world in snch favorable light as has
never been dreamed Of even by her
own people; but to succeed it must
have the .loyal, active and constant
support of every man and woman in
Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
A Hot Time in New York,

A travelling man shows the Re-
FLECToR letter from a businessman
located on Broadway, New York,
that shows how lively is the campaign
thereabouts. Its details make the
prairie school house meetings seem
rather mild and meek:
"You say the politics are red hot
out your way just now. My boy,
let me tell you il the politics in Kan
sas were half as hot as they are in
New York at this time, man could
travel around all winter in q thin
serge suit, with cake Of ice in each
pocket, and still not feel cold. You
talk about colonizing in New York,
but it was never one twentieth as
bad as IL Is at the present time, II
the newspaper reports are anywhere
near true. Tammany is filling up all
the Bowery lodging houses and every
old vacant fiat with buns and pau
pers so as to get the votes. The
building department inspectors have
been taken from their regular dis
tricts and put in the districts where
they live, so that they can take a
hand in booming along politics and
work for the proper party. A friend
OF mine who owns a saloon on Third
avenue has been bled for $40 five
times during the past month to help
along campaign purposes. He either
had to give up or close up shop. New
York City is filled from one end to
the other with political banners.
They have flashlights all over the
city and have large kites hung in all
the principal thoroughiares, and are
having meetings galore. In fact,
New York is nothing but politics at
the present time. The Eastside and
the Westside seem to be red hot for
Bryan. Nevertheless the betting is
that Mckinley will come down to the
bridge with 100000 majority. II so,
then he will probably carry the state.
The betting is all in his favor. From
what ! can see 1t looks like a walk
over for Mckinley"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
The Shame Of Organism.

For four years the followers Of MI.
Bryan in this county and state as
well as in the West generally have
fondly trusted him as an honest man.
They have believed that be was sim
cere and pure, that he had no pa
thence or sympathy with the worser
element Of the Democratic party and
that he was above the political trick
sters who have been pollution on the
party for long, long years. This
view was shared by many who have
opposed Mr.. Bryan because they be-
leved that his principles on finance
would bring hard times and eventu'
ally do the country great injury.
They have thought Bryan the man
sincere and honorable.
But what shall be said OF him now
when he has surrendered himself to
the basest element known in Amer
lean politics today, when he truckles
to the Tammany Hall chieitains and
smothers his former utterances to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
How Populists Ran tho College.

Auditor George E. Cole yesterday
prepared statement showing the
result Of Populist Encouragement Of
the Kansas State Agricultural college.
, The expenses Of the institution
were much heavier under Populist
administration due to the fact that an
attempt was made to convert the COL
lege into apolitical school and a mag
azine was published at the expense Of
the state for the purpose of dissem-
mating Populist doctrine. The exec
utive force was also greatly enlarged
without need. The current expenses
for the fiscal years 1898 1899, under
the Populists, amounted to $6S,
while for the years 1S99.l9O0 the
amount was but $5S,7S5.
While under the direction of the
Populist administration the attend
ance at. the school diminished and
the attendance in 1898 showed loss
Of eight per cent compared with the
previous year. The attendance this
year has shown an increase Of 26 per
cent.
Does Kansas want a repetition Of
that unfortunate experience?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

This was probably the last contri-
button written for publication by Mr..
Woodward, he died Oct. 10:
LAWRENCE, Oct. 81 think it is
due to Governor Stanley and those
associated with him as state officers
to say that their administration of
affairs has been a businesslike and
satisfactory one. Even on MIR. Bry-
ans rather low plane Of estimation Of
public officials as simply "hired men
Of the state" 1t must be conceded, |
think, that these have done their
work well, and it would be good pol.
icy to re-employ them for another
term. B, W. WOODWARD.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
Four Years Ago.

Oct. 10, 1896, Altgeld said: "As to
the state OF New York they tell me
that the Republican managers are alb
solutely alarmed at the spread Of the
silver idea among the agricultural
community. 1t is going on spread
ing, they say, in way that means
that the Republicans will come to
Harlem with slim majority, II at
that time they have any majority at
all. The old New York City will roll
up one Of its own old Democratic ma
jorities and 1t will be for Bryan.
(McKinley's plurality in'New York
was 26s, 469).
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
Those who thought Mr.. Bryan was
above catering to such an element
must admit their mistake. M
How Do You Like It.

Here is an extract from q letter
written by J. W. Breidenthal, Dec. 10.
1896. How do the Germans and
others Of foreign birth like itp
"You and know that large ma
iority OF the sober, Industrious home
owners Of Kansas belong to the Pop
ulist party; that that organization
does not embrace within its member
ship the ignorant and vicious ele-
ments in our state, as, for instance,
the colored population, which can be
counted on as being reliably Repub-
lican; and, again, the ignorant for
eign element
The Ignorant foreign element
will show Mr.. Breidenthal a few
things on Nov. 6.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

Richard Croker Jr. has gone to
Cornell college for three years
course. He is accompanied by four
bull dogs, horse and an Angora cat.
Boxes Of supplies for the dogs and
four large trunks of clothing also ar
rived. The groom said that the
trunks contained forty suits Of clothes
which cost from $50 to 800 a suit.
Mr.. Croker's family is among "the
great plain people" whom Mr.. Bryan
fondly caresses. He loves them so!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

1t appears to afford the Fusion pa.
pers Of the county subject for great
excitement that the REFLECTOR upon
Gnding that it had been misled by an
informant courteously and promptly
OF Its own accord and as the News
says 'fn a gentlemanly manner cor
rected the mis-statement. Is it pos
sible that manliness in journalism is
20 foreign to the Populists ideas that
1t Is to them cause OF wonderp This
paper, now as 1t always has, thinks
differently and it endeavors to be fair
10 Its columns toward everyone. 1t
10 the only honorable way and the
only right way.