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The Press., 1900-12-06
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago.l
Dec, 8 1870.

Sylvester Cunningham of Square Pond
and Emulus Colburn, whose exploits as
hunters we have heretofore had occasion
to speak of, last week caught in that
vicinity So muskrats, 80 skunks, A minks,
and 8 coons; also have caught II coons
in the vicinity of Belchertown within two
nights. They also found three swarms of
bees in driving squirrels out of hollow
trees. In one instance five coons were
driven from one tree, near ledge, and
one caught.
G. Hall Jr., & Co., of South Wellington
are putting steam power into their thread
works for use when water power fails
them. They are also about to enlarge
their works so as to use machinery for
printing labels directly on the spools in
stead of FASTING paper labels upon them,
This Is an invention of Mr.. Halls, and is
great saving. 1t rapidly prints one, two
passing the spool once through the ma
chine.
There are now ten prisoners In the Toll
land jail, the largest number for some
years.
A large stockinet factory of Morrow &
Willard at Morrow Station, with the pick
er house, finishing and packing house adj
joining, were totally destroyed by fire
early on Sunday morning last. The loss
is estimated at $40, 900, with an insurance
of 1923 500. There were over 40 opera
tives employed. besides a large number
who were supplied with sewing outside,
the speciality of the mill being cardigan
jackets.
B1RTHs.-T POLAND, Nov. 7, 1870, son
to Enos Aborn.
Stafford Springs, December 2 a daugh-
ter to w. N. Thompson 5, son to
Cornelious Mansfield.
East Windsor, Nov. 80, a son to Alonzo
D. Charter.
MARRIED. Stafford Hollow, December
6, 1870, by F. L. Batchelder, Thomas
Parsons of Poquonock and Mrs. Mary
Thompson.
The Press., 1900-12-06

Among the queer things in India is
the fish that eats ducks. When one
misses some ducks and is told by the
moorgywalla that a fish swallowed
them, one begins to think there can
really be no limit to the lies the Aryan
brother can tell. But early one morn
ing, soon after the ducks had been let
out and had, as usual, made their way
to the tank, on one side Of which
stands an indigo assistants bungalow,
the old khansama excitedly announced
that the big fish had just caught an
other duck and swallowed it and could
not keep down with it. The gun was
at once got hold of, and after watching
the antics Of the fish trying to keep
down under water he was shot. He
proved to be large boali and had &C.
tually got the entire bird down, with
only the legs just showing in his
mouth.
The Press., 1900-12-06
ALL HONOR TO PARSLEY.
Curious Folklore and History Con-
corning This Common Herb.

Curious Folklore and History Con-
corning This Common Herb.
Some quaint ideas have lowered
around that familiar garden herb and
dish adorner parsley. In England,
Devonshire folk declare that parsley
must never be transplanted or great
evil will follow. Suffolk people say it
will not come up double unless sown
on Good Friday-a notion that expert
ments might surely soon have disprov-
ed-while ancient jewellers in Hamp-
shire steadfastly refuse to give any
parsley away. Ask them for roses, lilies,
fruit or rare vegetables, and basket
fuls will be gladly bestowed on you,
but request few sprigs of parsley and
you will be told with a solemn shaking
of heads, mo, we never pick parsley
for any one, unless it's paid fOr!'
The great historian Plutarch relates
an interesting anecdote on the subject
of this herb. TimoleOn was leading an
army against the Carthaginians. But
as he was ascending a hill from the
top Of which the enemy's camp and all
their vast forces would be in sight, he
and his men took it into their heads
that it was a bad omen because we
usually crown the sepulcher with pars-
ley, and thence comes the proverb with
regard to one that is dangerously ill,
Such a one has need of nothing but
parsley To deliver them from this
superstition and to remove the panic
Timoleon ordered the troops to halt,
and making a speech suitable to the
occasion, observed among other things
that crowns were brought them before
the victory and offered themselves OF
their own accord. For the Corinthians
from all antiquity have looked upon a
wreath of parsley as sacred, browning
the victors with it at the isthmian
games" The general then crowned
himself and all his officers with pars
ley wreaths, and led his men to bat
tie, their fears conquered, the result
being a decisive victory. - Chicago
| Times Herald.
The Press., 1900-12-06
Coming Down with a Parachute.

coming DOwn WIN u FarachutCs
Coming down from the clouds In
parachute is like dream" said cir
Gus balloon artist. Ever dream of
falling from high place? You come
down, alight quietly and awake, and
you're not hurt. Well. that's the para
chute drop over again. No; there is no
danger. A parachute can be guided
readily on the down trip, but you can't
steer .oalloon. To guide parachute
out of harms way practiced hand
can tilt it one way or the other, spill
out air and thus work it to where you
want to land or to avoid water. trees,
chimneys or church spires.
"Circus ascensions are generally
made in the evening. When the sun
goes down, the wind goes down. The
balloon then shoots into the air, and
the parachute drops back on the circus
lot or not far away.
"A balloon is made of cent muslin
and weighs about 500 pounds. A para
chute is made of 8 cent muslin. The
rope that secures the parachute is cut
with a knife. The aeronaut drops
fully 100 feet before the parachute be-
sius u Iii. IL muSt Ill III you're up
high enough. Invariably the fall is
head first. When the parachute be-
| gins to fill, the descent is less rapid,
| and finally when the parachute has
finally filled it bulges out with a pop.
Then the aeronaut climbs on to his ira
peze and guides the parachute to a safe
| landing. In seven cases out Of ten you
| can land back on the lot where YOU
started from."-New York News.
The Press., 1900-12-06
ruor GOOD Smokes Cheap.

"Gimme three nickel CIGARS said
the man with the red necktie at the
restaurant counter. He was quickly
supplied.
"Now gimme good Havana or Key
West cigar. about a Is CENTER
He carefully lighted the Havana CT
gar and tucked the nickel cigars in his
upper vest pocket.
You smoke a Havana yourself and
keep the nickel cigars for your friends.
l supposeY' said the dealer. with a
sickly smile.
NO." said the man with the red
necktie; i've got better scheme than
that. l always smoke 10 cent Ha-
vana or Key West cigar after dinner.
Then l smoke the nickel cigars after
ward. The nickel cigars taste exactly
like the Havana cigar. and thus l get
the benefit of four choice cigars that
ordinarily would cost me 80 cents for
80 cents.
TRY it yourself" said the man with
the red necktie as he walked out.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Press., 1900-12-06


Lord Salisbury once told the fol
lowing interesting and amusing Incl
dent at meeting of certain literary
club. zone book" said Lord Salisbury,
''has always fascinated me and on
more than one occasion has drawn me
out of bed very early in the morning.
This is Dumas Monte Christo' A few
months ago l was staying at Sandring-
ham. I had my favorite with me, and
about half past in the morning l got
up and went into the beautiful grounds
and sat down for an hour or two to be
carried away by my book.
II had been reading for about half
an hour when l heard some one say:
What! Are a prime minister's duties
SO heavy that he must needs be up so
early in order to study? l turned and
saw the Prince of Wales. l showed
him the book that had drawn me out
SO early, and he said laughingly that
he would read such an apparently fas-
cinating book.
'"Three weeks afterward he said to
me: Monte Christie" drew you out of
bed at half past in the morning.
may say that it drew me out of bed
at 4 in the morning. "-London Gem.
The Press., 1900-12-06
DlssUADED FROM SUICIDE.
The Convincing Argument q Parson
Used With Telling Effect.

The Convincing Argument O Pars0m
Used with Telling Effect.
''An Arkansas country store keeper Of
my acquaintance had bad attack of
melancholy about a year ago." said
New Orleans drummer, land attempted
to commit suicide. He put d pistol to
his head and pulled the trigger, but
the cartridge failed to explode, and be-
fore he could try it again the weapon
was taken away. However, he swore
he would do the deed the first chance
he got, and he was no doubt really Of
that intention when he was talked out
of it by little itinerant preacher who
was a reformed gambler. The argu-
ment used by the parson was SO pecul-
lar and ingenious that it made deep
impression on my mind. You know
you would be dead man. he said as
nearly as can remember, If it wasn't
for the fact that there was a defective
cartridge under the hammer of your re-
volver. Now, a defective cartridge is
a very unusual thing he went on.
They calculate at the mandatory
that there is possibly one to the quar-
ter million turned out. The chance Of
that bad cartridge being in the boxful
that you bought for your gun was not
over one to another quarter million,
the chance of your getting hold of it
when you loaded was exactly 1 to so,
and the chance of it being under the
hammer was 1 to s. That makes the
total odds 1 to 5OO,O55.'
"At that point the little preacher sud-
denly Strengthened up, his eyes flashed
fire, his chest expanded, and he shook
his forefnger under the storekeeper's
nose. You miserable sinner he roar
ed, do you imagine for a minute that
the Lord would have given you that
kind of odds and let you win out on
the play if he hadn't got some good
and special use for your life? Don't
let me ever hear of you trying to block
him again.
1.-The would be suicide thought the
thing over and concluded that the par
son was right. His melancholy prompt
ly disappeared, and the last time l saw
him he was bubbling over with cheer
fulness. He believes firmly he is a
man of destiny."-New Orleans Times
Democrat.
The Press., 1900-12-06
wild rather quickly. Apparently she

wild rather quickly. Apparently she
was her old self this evening.
did you come over here with no
wrap but that flimsy thingy asked
Matthew, looking his very crossest.
Eyes, grandmother" This was what
she called Matthew when he lectured
her.
He had hitherto borne such gibes in
patient silence, but tonight 1t angered
him.
81 object to your addressing me in
that manner" he said with an effort.
IL beg your pardon, Matthew" she
said, looking little frightened. ''It
was only in fun"
Then he said: "You will take cold go
ing back. will send for a shawl"
And he rang the bell as he spoke.
"I'm going to take you home now,"
he said, land want you to wear this.
Let me put it around you"
II won't have it!' she exclaimed ex-
citedly, tears gathering in her eyes.
"Now, Evelyn" said Matthew grave
ly, "that is childish. 1t is a winter
night. You have on an indoor dress.
You must put on wrap. And proba-
bly, Miss Patty and Howard are uneasy
about you. Come, be reasonable"
81 will go home" said Miss Idlewild
in trembling voice, ''since you are so
anxious to be rid of me. But will not
need either you or the shawl"
"YOu will nevertheless have both on
this OCCASION" said Matthew sternly.
"And / will not discuss the matter
with you any longer"
So saying, he went up to her and put
the shawl around her, whether she
would or not. In trying to evade him
she stumbled, and he caught her, shawl
and all, in his arms.
Matthew always said he completely
lost his head at this moment. He for
got himself-forgot everything but that
the girl he loved was in his arms at
last!
"Eve," he said desperately, holding
her close and all his pent up mans
soul breaking it's bonds, you know
that love your
Then he released her quickly with an
expression on his face as of one ex-
pecting the heavens to fall. But in
stead Of falling the heavens seemed to
open their golden gates to Matthew,
for Miss Idlewild, all swathed as she
was like an Egyptian mummy, looked
up at him with wet, laughing eyes.
at took you a long time to make up
your mind, Matthew" she said plain
tively.-Buffalo News.
The Press., 1900-12-06
Among the tens Of thousands who have

Among the tens of thousands who have
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
colds and la=grippe during the past few
years, to our knowledge, not 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: 1--WE recommend Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for la 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 b 4. K. Taft, Stafford Springs !;
H. F. Cady, Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr.,
& Co., South Wellington.
The Press., 1900-12-06

Last Friday Lucy (Mrs. Knox din
ed at General Washington's. Last Sat
urday, let it be remembered to the hon.
or and skill of the British troops, they
fired 1O4 cannon shot at our works at
not greater distance than half point
blank shetland did what? WHY,
scratched a mans face with the splin-
tiers of rail fence. l have had the
pleasure of lodging these heretofore
engines of terror with great success,
nor am afraid they will hit me unless
directed by the hand of Providence."-
From IA Soldier of the Revolution"
by Noah Brooks.
The Press., 1900-12-06

THE BEST PLAsTER.-A 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
a trial and you are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt relief which
1t affords. Pain Balm also cures rheuma-
tism. One application gives relief.
For sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs; ;
Fl. F. Cady, Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr.,
& Co.. South Willington.
The Press., 1900-12-06
One woman's Treasure.

read in one of the 'tit-bit'' papers
that lone good lady is said to treasure
still the f1ounce of dress" which the
late Duke of Coburg accidentally trod
on and tore" when on a ceremonial
visit to Lerwfck. N. B.. in 1892. One
thinks at once of Calverley's lines:
clod-a piece OF orange peel
The end of cigar
When trod on by princely heel.
How beautiful they arel
II OndOn Academy
The Press., 1900-12-06

Pslugger (the eminent pugilist. in a
high state Of indignation)-He offers
me $1,000 if I'll lay down in the fit
round! I'll show 'inl, by George, I'm q
gentleman!
Mrs. Pslugger-What's the matter
tleman?-Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1900-12-06

Help Is needed at once when PERSONS
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 Group, bronchitis, grippe
and other throat and lung troubles. W.
D. Heald
The Press., 1900-12-06

Now Is the time when Group and lung
troubles prove ra,idly fatal. The only
harmless remedy that produces immediate
results Is One Minute Cough Cure. 1t is
very pleasant to take, and can be relied
upon to quickly cure coughs, colds and
all lung diseases. 1t will prevent con-
sumption. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-06

Many persons have had the experience
of Mr.. Peter Sherman of North STRAIT
ford, N. H., who says, "For years I suf-
fered torture from chronic indigestion,
but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure made we'll
man of me-" 1t digests what you eat.
and is a certain cure for dyspepsia and
every form of stomach trouble. 1t gives
relief at once even In the worst cases, and
can't help but do you good. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-06

Don't use any OF the counterfeits Of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Most of them
are worthless or liable to cause injury.
The original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is certain cure for piles, eczema, cuts,
scalds, burns, sores and skin diseases.
w ID. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-06

Mark Twain wasn't humorous when he
said: IT'S not the ISLANDERS that hurt a
man; it's the truth"
The Press., 1900-12-06

When the stomach is tired out IT. must
have a rest. but we can't live without
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure "d'gests
what you eat" 80 that you can eat all the
good food you want while 1t is restoring
the digestive organs to health. 1t is the
only preparation that digests all kind of
food. W. D. Heald.
The Press., 1900-12-06

"ln de case oh or good many men,"
remarked Uncle Ephe. de lung power
am no indication oh de brain power
Colorado Springs Gazette
The Press., 1900-12-06

There are 400 species Of plants used
for commercial purposes. OF these 42O
are used for perfumes.
The Press., 1900-12-06

In region Of Italy where the railroad
trains are provided with mosquito net
tings, malaria has almost disappeared
showing that the mosquitoes spread it.
The Press., 1900-12-06

The only proper place for the practi-
cal joker is the dangerous" ward Of
an insane asylum.-Philadelph Ga
Zette.
The Press., 1900-12-06
A Green Hand.

He was new freight handler.
load those barrels in that car" or
dered the freight agent.
"Oi can't load barrels in that car,
sor," responded the new man.
"Why not?'
'It's box car, sor." Chicago News.
The Press., 1900-12-06

The most effective little liver pills made
are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They
never grippe. W. D. Head.
The Press., 1900-12-06
Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.

Ask for Aliens Foot-E Ease, powder. 1t cures
Chilblalns, swollen, Sweating, Sore, Aching
Damp feet At all druggists and shoe stores, CSC
Roy, NY.
The Press., 1900-12-06

Zinc and Grinding make
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as
long as lead and oil mixed by hand. Eff
The Press., 1900-12-06

Jel1-O, The New Dessert,
pleases all the family. Four fiavors Lemon
Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your
grOcers, 10 cents. Try 1t to-day.
The Press., 1900-12-06

:HisWayWardW Way;

He Was Double the Age OF
the Girl He Loved, and 1e
Troubled Him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-26
Five Persons Instantly Killed and One
 Other Fatally Injur ed.

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 25.-A Geneva special to the Buffalo Courier says. Shortly after midnight Saturday, the midnight express on the Lehigh Valley struck a carriage containing seven persons at Tuttles Crossing, about twenty-five miles east from Rochester, instantly killing five of the occupants, fatally injuring another and badly bruising the other. All were members of family and had been spending the evening at the house of friends at Tut tie Corner crossing. The dead: Mrs. Amy Smith, forty-eight years old; Bert Smith, twenty-five years old; Miss Mi- randa Smith, twenty-four years old; Glee Smith, fourteen years old; Gather inc Smith, eight years old
 The injured: Peter Smith, husband of Mrs. Smith and father of the other victims; Gardner Smith, twenty-one years old.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-26
figure of 22 per cent. of the men en-

figure of 22 per cent. of the men en- gagged.
 In closing the account of the battle the author says: I've could never complete this chapter if we were to re- late the innumerable acts of courage, but cannot do less than to mention one which I saw with my own eyes, The Marie Teresa had already been abandoned, the flames mounting up to the height of the tunnels, and propec- tiles exploding on all sides, and when everybody thought that no living soul was left on the ship, suddenly man appeared there calling for help. h. stantly Jose Casado cried, T will not let that man die," and threw himself into the water. He climbed up the blood stained sides of the ship, seized the man, carried him down on his shoulders and swimming with him to the shore laid his burden on the beach. It was hardly possible to believe that that shapeless form was man with fourteen wounds. who must have been left aboard as dead"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-26
HARD FIGHTING IN NATAL. Boers Make Stund at Grobler's Kioof- Brttish Pnshinc FOrward.

Colenso, Natal, Saturday, Feb. 24.- The Boers, who had been reinforced made a stand on Thursday at Grobler g Kloof, and on a range of hills running east They had been forced from all their positions on the right General Lyttleton's division, on Thursday ad- vanced under cover of the kopjes. The Boers fired Creusot and a Long Tom" The British artillery was we'll sheltered in the action at daybreak and until late in the afternoon, when a heavy rifle fire on both sides developed.
 The British infantry had advanved a mile and half and a continuous fire was kept up until after dark The Boers stuck to their positions The British artillery fire was irregular. A few salvos were sent toward the thick ly wooded spot and ravines from which the Boer fire was heaviest. The Boers sent shells into the headquarters bag gage, close to the hospital, but no ma- terial damage was done. General Wynne was slightly wounded
 The Boer positions are not considered strong, with the exception of Groblers Kloof The hills eastward are not so
 
 as the mountains which the British have taken. The Somersets were the first across the pontoons on Wednes- day. They were subjected to heavy fire for five hours in an isolated posi- tion. It~was the first time they had been under fire and they behaved ex- cellently.
 Early on Friday a severe rife fire was resumed on the right and front, from the positions held over night by Both sides. The British naval guns, Howitzer, mountain and field batteries shelled the Boer trenches necessarily. The Boers replied with two heavy guns, some of their shells bursting over the hospital As a result the British wounded were removed. During the afternoon the Fifth brigade, the Innis- killings and Dublins leading began to advance up the hill In spite of the con- stant shelling the Boers stood up in their trenches aiming deliberately down the hills. The infantry advance was covered by parties on the right and left firing volleys. It was slow, the British taking advantage of every bit of natural cover The Boers on the crests of the hills, as we'll as from the trenches part of the way down, poured lead along the advancing line. At dark the British infantry had reached within a few hundred yards of the first | line of Boer trenches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-26
THE COLD WAVE.
Weather to Moderate from the Mississ-
 fppi to the Atlantic To-day,

Washington, Feb. 25.-Weather con-
 wave which extended over the Atlantic coast district Saturday night and Sun day has been followed by general rise in temperature west of the Alleghenies. This cold wave carried the line of zero temperature south of the Ohio river and was attended by freezing temperature and heavy frost Sunday morning to southern Georgia.
 The low barometer area was central this evening over the lower St. Law renee valley with lowest barometric pressure 2S.56 inches at Father Point. This depression has caused high west erly winds on the south Atlantic coast and severe westerly gales from Hat teras northward. Fair weather pre- vails generally east of the Rockies, al though snow is reported in as far east as the lake regions and the states of the Missouri Valley.
 During Monday the temperature will moderate from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic coast. Snow furrles are likely to occur in the Ohio valley and the western lake region and in- creasing cloudiness and rain is indi- cated for the southwestern states. In the west and northwest the weather will be more or less cloudy and warmer. The weather will continue to moderate over the eastern districts Tuesday and conditions are likely to have rain or snow in the middle north Atlantic states, the Ohio valley and the lake re- gions, and rain in the southern states.
 During Tuesday the winds will con- tinue high from the west on the North Atlantic coast and will diminish and become light on the middle Atlantic coast. Along the South Atlantic coast westerly winds will become variable and shift to easterly. Storm signals are displayed on the Atlantic coast from Delaware Breakwater to Passport and messages have been sent to west gulf states.