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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
She Was Not a Floating Tomb.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE following
statement was posted at the war de-
partment yesterday: The United
States army transport Hancock ar
rived at San Francisco Dec. 10. 1900.
with the remains of eleven soldiers
ten of whom died en- route. The report
that LOO soldiers bodies were brought
---or. is Mithnnt fnnnlatin :,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14

Great czoT;s made ;n sell zlum baking
powders under The plea that they are 20 many
cents pound cheaper than 70, a. J nc sdmIs-
son that thcy arc ChesT-cT made O. su admis-
son thai they are inferior. But alum pow
dCTS contain corrosive poison and should
Lot be Used IL food, 10 matter how cheap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
DOings in Senate and House.

Washington. Dee. 14.-For nearly
three hours Yesterday Hanna ad-
dressed the senate in favor of the
pending ship subsidy bill. Other than
his speech the only business done was
in executive session. where the com
mittee amendment 10 the Hay-Paunce-
fOte treaty was adopted. Some n0mi-
nations We're confirmed and others re
ceived.
The debate upon the war revenue re-
duction bill continued in the house. 1t
was dull and featureleSS. General
debate upon the bill will close at y.
m. today. The house Yesterday adopt
cd Il resolution for holiday recess
from Dec. 21. 1900. 10 Jan. ,. 1901.
In both houses there was the usual
introduce inn Of hills
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14

ROYAL BAKING p0wOss CO.. 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YOsN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
THAT LAkE-MIssIssIPPI CANAL
" hat the Report of United States Engiu-
GERS Actually Says Thereof.

Washington. Dec. 14.-MemberS of
the Illinois delegation in congress who
are Interested i'll the canal connection
Of the Mississippi river and the great
lakes ny way of the Chicago sanitary
canal have been advised thar the re-
port of the commission OF United
States army engineers. about To be
sent to congress. is not entirely favor
able TO the project. The report iS still
menJ. but il i understood that the
project of a fOurteeu-foOt canal from
LOckport. 1T the foot of the sanitary
canal. and thence down the DeS-
PLANES ana Illinois rivers to the Mis-
slsSippi river. iS diSapproved by the
commission. though impliedly il is
stated that if the plan is extended on
to ~. Louis. a distance OF forty miles,
Il would be approved.
This is the second report on the
canal. the first one relating 10 a seven
or eight-foOt waterway. In addition
To this congress called for Il report on
4 ten. twelve and fourteen foot water
way between the foot of the sanitary
canal and the Mississippi. This latter
report is the one now before the war
department. As 10 the ten and twelve
foot depths the commission is under
stood to dismiss these depths as in
adequate for lake vessels. The COM
mission estimates that the cost of the
fourteen-fOOr cut from LOckport to the
Mississippi river will be about $50
0OO. 900. No estimate iS made on the
through project to st. Louis.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake Correspondence.)

Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
Sincere thanks are hereby given to all
who have rendered kindly services during
the protracted illness Of Lyman Martin,
and also to those who rendered the music
and acted as the bearers at his funeral
ELLA MARTIN.
wheel.
Quite a few families are entertaining
the measles, land still there's more to
follow"
E. J. Sweet of Stafford Springs very
ably assisted the choir at the afternoon
service last Sunday.
Preaching service next Sunday at 8 p.
m. Presiding Elder Bates Is expected to
be present and hold quarterly confer
ence after the service.
Lyman Martin, a lifelong resident Of
this place, died last Wednesday night
The funeral took place last Saturday, at
1 O'Clock, from the house, the services
being conducted by Rev. Julian s. Wads-
worth of Stafford Springs, in the absence
of the regular pastor. Burial was in the
Ellington cemetery. MIR. Martin lacked
but one week of being SO years old, and
has lived at the place where he died for
nearly, If not quite, half a century. He
leaves a daughter-in-law, with whom he
has lived for several years, and some dis
tant relatives.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
sOMERs.

Mrs. Henry Farnham Is sick with the
measles.
Mrs. Wadsworth Phillips is visiting
relatives In Utica, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Upper left Mon
day morning for weeks visit with rela-
tives in Brattleboro, vt.
Mrs. Thurber of Nashua, N. H., has
been the guest for a week past of her
cousin, Mrs. Chas. Wardwell.
Rev. Il. II. spooner, state president of
the G. E. Union delivered an interesting
address in the church last Sunday evening.
The stray yearling that was caught on
the premises of F. L. Wood, will be sold
at auction, at the sign post, May Is, at
9 a. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Gowdy who have
wintered in Florida will spend the sum-
mer in town and occupy the Glover house
on Main street. ..-. ...... F.
Cards are out for the home wedding OF
Miss Maude Hathaway and Geo. L. Dur
kee to take place at 2 O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon, May 9.
Mrs. Henry Gager visited her daughter,
Mrs. Harry Burdick in Chicopee Falls,
Friday. Mr.. and Mrs. Burdick accom-
panied her home Saturday and spent the
Sabbath.
The remains of Miss Harriet Pomeroy
who died in Springfield the 25th ult., were
brought to Somers last Friday and In
tered in the family lot in the Center
cemetery.
at the republican caucus held last
Thursday evening, A. l.. Adams was
chairman, Jas. A. Thompson, F. V.
Kibbe, Amos Pesse and Geo. E. Keeney
were elected delegates to the state con-
vention, and Amos Pease chairman OF
town committee. e
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Silks.

The unusually large sales of
Fancy Silks so far this season,
prompt us to offer this morning
all our best High Grade Novelty
Silks-everything from $1.25 to
So a yard-Choice $1.19.
Here's an opportunity to buy
the best-ight, medium and dark
effects. First come, first choice
some a waist, a waist length, some
two.
Think of the price,
$1.19 yard.
Changeable and Fancy Taffetas.
AS advertised last week, just right
for skirt or jacket Innings or waist.
75c and 85c qualities,
5Sc the yard.
26-inch Taffetas. Don't forget
when buying Taffetas that we
carry large line of 27-mch Tai
fetas, in a quality usually retailed
at one dollar and quarter.
Our price 81.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
His Answer Was Reassuring.

Mgr. Calino, the simple hearted and
ingenious Frenchman, happened to be
riding in train in the same compart-
ment with lady who was in constant
fear of a smashup.
At every sudden stop, every jar, ev-
cry sound of the bell or whistle, she
cried out:
ooh! Oh! Have we run off the
track? Is it collision? Are we going
to be killed?"
Calino paid no attention, but remain
ed wrapped in solemn silence. Pres
emily the lady said to him:
"And you, sir, aren't you afraid Of
railroad accidents?"
mot l, madame" answered Calino
reassuringly. "It has been foretold
that l am to die on the guillotinev'
The nervous woman went into hys-
terics and had to be removed from the
train at the next station. - Youth
Communion
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

The case of the city of Willimantic vs..
the town of Mansfield, an appeal from the
doings of the board of relief, was tried be-
fore the superior court last Thursday.
Mansfield assessed the reservoir and
pumping station owned by Willimantic,
but located In that town, at $14, 500, which
the city claimed was excessive. The as
sessment was made last October. The
city appealed to the board Of relief and
appeared before the board, but no reduc-
ton was made. In the list were three
items, as follows: Eighty acres Of land,
1900; water works, $4,000; house and
barn, 5000. The city held that this was
not only excessive, but that the property
should have been exempt from taxes be-
cause the people of Mansfield also used
the water. This was the claim set forth
by Corporation Counsel W. A. King, who
represented the city. Donald Perkins Of
Norwich, who appeared for the town,
held that the town of Mansfield had per-
feet right to assess the property, and put
on several witnesses to show what was
considered fair valuation of the proper
ty. The lawyers agreed to submit briefs
to the court. The question of whether
the property was taxable had been SUBJ
mitted previously to Judge Dwight
Loomis of Hartford, who decided that it
was taxable.
Judge Wheeler last Thursday gave a
decision in the cases Of the Quinebaug
Reservoir company vs.. the town of Union
and the Hamilton Wooden company vs..
the town of Union. deciding for the de-
PENDANTS in both instances. These were
appeal cases from the doings of the board
of relief of the town of Union.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

4 UOIION.-I nufsuay, Way IU, IJUU,
N At 10 O'Clock a. NJ, at the house of the late
r. M. Barlow, deceased, Ashford, all of the Real
Estate and Personal Property Of said estate, con-
sisting Of one Farm, situated one-half mile south
of the village of the best farms in this vcin-
1ty, cont aiming go acres OF land in a good state
Of cultivation. The house is large and in good
repair; large barn, 36x71 feet, newly painted,
never-fatdng well. There is an abundance Of
fruit on the place. The Farm, known as the
Eastman place, containing 100 acres, with q
hemlock timber. The Ch1sm lot, containing
about sixty acres, part pasture and timber land.
~ erat 81 and .oo so I, anu ensy
Property consists of Jersey Cow, 3 years old
and coming in; yearling he1fer, two-seated bust
ness wagon, a few tons of No. 1 hay, potatoes,
vinegar, corn shelter, grain cradle, hand bone
mill, chains, carpenters tools, lot Of lumber,
Planet Junior horse hoe, gr1ndstone, household
goods. etc. If stormy the sale will be the next
fair day. ANSON G. BARLOW, Administrator.
s. o. BOWEN, Auctioneer.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Patrols. ON Russian Railroad..

The Transsiberian railroad is very
closely guarded, the management feel.
ing personally responsible for the peo-s
pie they carry on their trains. The
road is divided into sections Of one
verst, or five-eighths of a mile In a
neat little log house, usually in gar
den, live the guard and his people. The
average family is wife and five tow
headed children. The houses were
built by the company and evidently
with a view to meeting the demands
of increasing families. The guard or
member of his family must patrol his
section night and day. He steps to the
side of the track as the train ap-
proaches and after it has passed steps
back into the middle of the track, holds
small green flag in the air, at night a
lantern, and stands like statue until
the train has entered the next section.
Several guards do duty in the heavy
curves, and frequently they are only q
few hundred feet apart.
Much OF the track patrolling is done
by women, who have proved fully as
reliable as the men. The women are
nearly always barefooted, and as they
stand on the track holding the flag
aloft, a Siberian breeze toying with
their short skirts, they are fine SUBJ
jects for sculptor after unique mod
el-Siberian Letter in Chicago Record.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
FIT the Food to the Physical Task.

Feats of strength require diet in
accordance with the needs-that is,
prolonged or otherwise. If you want
to perform for a short time the great
est possible amount of muscular labor,
as in playing game of ball, rowing,
running, bicycling, lifting or accom-
plishing any unusual feat Of strength
requiring an extraordinary effort, al
ways select diet rich in protein. If,
on the other hand, you want to take
great amount of steady exercise dali
ly, or perform great amount of uni
formly heavy work every day, but at
no time of very intense character,
you should partake of diet containing
little protein, but rich in carbohydrates
that is, starches and fats.-Ladies'
Home Journal
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on so cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar If it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove
satisfactory, or money refunded.
W.D. HEALD, STAFFORD Springs.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
The Snow Hurricane.

The Duran, or snow hurricane Of the
Pamirs, Is a meteorological phenome-
non of great interest. Even in midsum-
mer the temperature during a snow
Duran frequently falls to II degrees F.,
while in the winter Of 1928 it dropped
to As degrees below zero at the end Of
January.
The Duran comes with startling sud-
denness, the atmosphere growing dark
with whirling snowfakes where scarce
ly a minute before the sky was per-
fectly clear.
1t has been calculated that the loss
from illness averages 100000 weeks
of work in the year, or 27a per cent of
the work done by the whole population
between Is and Is years Of age.
Central Vermont Railway (Southern
division )-trains leave:
GOING SOUTH.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
A T Court of Probate holden at Stat.
IA ford, within and for the district of Stafford
on the Sd day of Nav, A. D. 1900.


Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion OF James F. Chamberlin, admins
traitor on the intestate estate of William j. Fem
ton late of Stafford within said district deceased.
This Court doth decree that six months be
allowed and limited for the creditors of said es-
tate to exhibit their claims against the same to
the administrator, and directs that public notice
be given Of this order by advertising the same
once in some newspaper having circulation in
said district and by posting copy thereof on the
public sign-pOst in said town OF Stafford nearest
the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certl-
fed from record. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough
OF STAFFORD Springs On list of 1899, are hereby no
taxes are due May list, and on all taxes not paid
by June list, interest at per cent. per annum
will surely be charged, together with legal fees
for collecting. r. M. FISK.
Stanford Springs, April 80 1900
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
A T a Court of Probate holden at As

n ford. within and for the district of Ashford,
on the 25th day of April, A. D. 1900
Present, DAVIS A. BAKER, Judge.
On motion of Arson G. Barlow, administrator
on the estate of Eunice s. Barlow, late OF Ash
ford, within said district deceased.
This Court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
administrator, and directs that public notice be
given of this order by advertising the same
three weeks in STAFFORD newspaper having a
copy thereof on the public sign post in said town
of Ashford, nearest the place where the de-
ceased last dwelt Certified from Record,
5-3 DAVIS A. BAKER, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Mothers. Mothers, Mothers {.

How many children are at this season feverish
and constipated, with bad stomach and head
ache. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
t dren VIII aways cure a t worms are PreseaC
gists, IS cts. Sample mailed FREE. Address
Allen 8. OlmSted, LIE Roy, N. 7.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
A Sale of WOmen's
House Dresses.

Ten thousand-two stocks of
leading manufacturers. The back
ward weather compelled a sacri-
fee sale-so the prices are about
half of the usual.
Acc for a dollar House Dress.
SOC for dollar and half Dress.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

A terrific explosion occurred Tuesday
in coal mine at Schofield, near Cotton,
Utah, by which $50 miners were killed.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

The cities of Ottawa and Hull, Ont,
suffered a $15, 100000 fire last week
Thursday. Seven lives were lost, 5000
buildings were burned and 5000 hands
are thrown out of work. It is estimated
that 1876 100000 feet Of lumber was de-
stroyed.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks In
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. Commani-
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 Ia re-
cetved and all arrears are paid in full.
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weekly) furnished for $2.16 per year.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

There was a second death at the county
home, Vernon Center, Tuesday morning,
Raymond Peckham, colored lad Of nine,
succumbing to pneumonia, superinduced
by the measles. The Peckham boy was
admitted from the town of Coventry. The
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. The
other inmates still i'll with measles are re-
covering.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

Governor Lounsbury reappointed John
S. Noble Of East Windsor, dairy commits
sioner for two years.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

Town Health Items
Sick folks, who are afflicted with bad
blood, weak nerves, or rheumatism, should
know that we will refund the money on a
dollar bottle of Smiths Green Mountain
Renovation, If it fails TO benefit you. We
also guarantee fifty-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory.
A. G. EATON, w. D. HEALD Elk TAFT
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

THO ALL Interested in the study of the
= power of thought in overcoming disease I
would say that have Mrs. Wilman'S books on
the subject, also her "Home Course on Mental
Science" for sale. MRS. NELLA r. WESTON,
23W Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
HAY FOR SALE.
IL MRS. AUGUSTA LADIsH, Stafford Street.

WI A. THOMPSON of Toledo, Ohio,
w 81. will be at Ebenezar Colburn's the COM
ing season, and is prepared to do Painting, Pa
per1ng, Whitewashing, &C. AL orders promptly
attended to. Box SO, Staffordv1lle. sat
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
NOTICE.

-. All persons liable to pay a tax Of IS mills on
the dollar in the town of Union, on list of 1899,
that for the purpose Of receiving said tax will
be At the town hall, Union, from to p. M,
nee, Wednesday, May 30, 1900, from 10 a. m. to 5
D. m. To all taxes remaining unpaid June 1st
win be added legal interest and fees for collec-
ton. +. L. UPHAM, Collector.
Union, April 8, 1900. SAL
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

EOR SALE-De Laval Separator, in
IL frst-class condition, used but four months
VIII be sold cheap. Also several tons OF Hay,
in quantities to suit customers.
MRS. LEVI R. LULL, West Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

The Nicaragua canal bill was was pass
ed by the house Wednesday by vote OF
225 to 35.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

MCLAUGHLIN q SON, PUBLISHERS.
$3.50 year. II paid strictly In advance, $1.25
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

FOR SALE.-A very fine Lady's Sad
I die for the small sum of SIS. Address all
INQUIRIES to Box 1873, South Coventry.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

ID best egg machines. Eggs from my best
hens led by bird scoring 81 points, 75c for 10.
1-4wA F. E. MCINTYRE, Orcutv1lle.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

CASH PAID for Endowment Life In
~ suranee Policies, not payable in event OF
death to wife and children, at e. B. D1LLING-
HAMS AGENCY, Hartford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

YNO RENT-Cottage on Prespect.st.
G. G. PARKESS.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03

L,OR RENT-Two desirable tenements
T. 80 j. CARL CONVERSE.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
THO RENT.-Cottage on West Main-st.
Inquire Of DIR. A. o. COMINS.

THO RENT-House of ten rooms. 5
IL Maple street. e. G. DENNIS. 32tf
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-05-03
Town Health Items

e. Il. FITzHUGH, Vice Pres. and General Man'g'r
8. W. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-03-23

By reason of the failure of the
Knights and Ladies of the Eireside, at
Kansas City, the local journals of that
place point out, with startling head
lines, the dangers which menace fra
ternal institutions. The institution
which collapsed has never been regard
ed as a representative one. 1t had
a small membership and no assets
whatever. 1t furnished temporary pro-
lection and it's members received what
they paid for. It's failure is an algu-
ment neither for nor against the
system, or the laws under which it
operated.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-03-23

No eoils MOI. carbuncles Mow-A
Good Blood Medicine.

0000 0u000 WO0tc0nos
81 became convinced Of the merit
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla when I took it
myself as q blood purifier. So, when
my husband had b0ils and carbunclesI
urged him to take Hoods and the re-
suit was that when he had used but
one bottle the boils hadnearly all dis
appeared. He continued the use of
the medicine and after taking. two
bottles he was completely cured, and,
as he expressed it, felt as il he was on
earth for the second time. He has
never had any boils since. We take
Hoods as a spring medicine and gladly
recommend it." Mrs. A. E. STAYsA.
Yonkers, N. Y.
scrofuia from Birth.
"I have found Hoods to be the
greatest blood purifier 1 ever took,
and 1 have tried many medicines. 1
was q sufferer with scrofula from
birth. My eyes were SO badly affected
1 would be almost blind for q week
at a time. My neck began to swell
SO that 1 could not breathe freely.
Medicines failed to do me any good
until 1 began taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. Today l have excellent health
and my eyes give me very little
trouble. lowe it all to Hoods, which
recommend to all suffering from any
disease Of the blood" Miss kettle
MCGUIRE, Silver Creek, Ky.
That Tired Feeling.
/" 1 cannot say too much for Hoods
Sarsaparilla as a remedy for that tired
and worn out feeling one has in the
spring. AS a strength builder and
appetite creator it has no equal"
MRS. i. B. WooDARD, 1856 Ballou
Street, Woonsocket, r. L.
Hoods is Peculiar to Itself.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-03-23

then being Mayor of Portland. So
rigidly did he enforce the law that
very soon not an open drinking place
could be found in all the city. or
course a very few could get a little
something that was called liquor of q
very poor quality and limited quantity
by passing in devious ways, three
long buildings, over filthy rubbish and
ash piles, along dark alleys and by and
by diving into some still darker COR
nor or old deserted chimney or worse
place; but it was very unsafe to let
more than a very few into the secret
because of the danger of being caught.
Hence it came about that young men
and boys were not enticed into these
gate-ways of hell and taught the drink
habit with all its train of evils follwing,
men who were slaves to a habit they
would gladly be rid Of were.freed from
temptation and became good and USE
full citizens having ever a greater
amount of money to spend in legitimate
trade than they had previously spent
had previously spent for drink. So
beneficial were the results of the faith
full enforcement of the law by Neal
Dow and those who followed him that
the people never willingly gave it up
afterward. However, in 1856 some
willy politicians, fearing it was hurting
their party, managed to repeal it and
enacted in its place what was consider
ed one of the very highest license laws
that could be produced; but SO thoroly
were they rebuked blythe people at the
next election that in 1858 the Marine
Law was again enacted and some
years afterwards was engrafted into
the state constitution where it still
remains a fitting monument to its hon
ored author, Gen. Neal Dow.