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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

John Brown has begun upon his new
store on High street.
Elan Ellithorpe lie building a new tene-
ment house next south of the district No.
8 school house.
The school house in the Orcuttville dis
trict has been enlarged by adding six feet
to It's length.
The work of excavating, preparatory to
building, on the Spellman lot, next to
Pages block, has begun.
H. G. Mclaughlin, late of The Press,
has bought the printing establishment OF
F. A. Bartlett of Easthampton, Mass.
School in district No. (east PARISH
commenced last Monday. Teachers,
Misses Della Fuller and Myra Spellman.
e. T. Converse has sold his stallion,
"Young Ethan" five-year- old, to New
Jersey gentleman for 5000. This Is the
third horse of the same breed that Mr..
Converse has bought and trained, and he
has realized for the three over $4,000,
BoRN.-Stafford Springs, Sept. A, 1871,
a son (Walter Otis) to M. G. Spencer OF
New York, and grandson to Marcus How
land of Stafford Springs.
MARRIED.-At st. Edwards church,
Stafford Springs, Sept. s, 1871, by Rev.
DeBruycker, John O'Connell and Mary
Enright, both of Stafford Springs.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
The Odd ShfIlings.

There is very little difference be-
tween a pound and a guinea; only a
shilling, and yet the keen business man
insists that the shilling shall be consid-
cred. After Thackeray's series of lee
lures on the four Georges had been
delivered in London, Willert Beale
says that he called upon the novelist
in Onslow square with a check for
ESQ.
whats this, w. B.?" cried Thack-
cray. reading the check. Pounds
Our agreement says guineas, and
guineas 1t must be-"
You are aware that the lectures so
far have involved very heavy losses"
said Beale apologetically.
'"That's not my affair."" said Thack-
cray. II don't know what occult
means you have to protect yourself
from loss. Guineas, W. R.! Guineas
it must be, and nothing else. must
have the shillings."
And the shillings were sent him i'm
mediately
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
A Model.

Mr.. Jones came home at an unseemly
hour the other night and was surprised
to see Mrs. Jones sitting up for him
below stairs, with no other light than
that Of the gas lamp, which faced the
door, to keep her company.
IN MMarie," he said huskily, "y-you
shouldn't sit up slate when Pm out on
business"
AS Mrs. Jones did not answer him, he
continued In an alarmed voice:
"Shorry, m'dear, but it's last time
tell you Pm sorry-won't shpeak to
meT'
At this moment Mrs. Jones called
from above stairs:
"Mr. Jones, who are you talking to
at this hour of the nightY'
"Thash what I'd like to know
m-m-myself," stammered Jones.
Mrs. Jones FASTENED down stairs,
lamp in hand. When she saw the sit
uation, she laughed in spite Of being
very angry.
Its the model" she said 1.-THE mod
ell bought today to fit my dresses on"
Eyes, thash So" said Jones tipsily.
"Model woman-didn't talk back-make
some fellow good wife" -London Tit
Bits
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
"SOmethiug New Under the Sum-"

All Doctors have tried to cure Catarrh
by the use of powders, acid gases, in
halers and drugs In paste form. Their
powders dry up the mucous membranes,
causing them to crack open and bleed.
The powerful acids used In the inhalers
have entirely eaten away the same MEM
branes that their makers have aimed to
cure, while pastes and ointments cannot
reach the disease. An old and expert
enced practitioner, who has for many
years mace close study and speciality of
the treatment of Catarrh, has at last per-
fected Treatment which, when faithful
ly used, not only relieves at once, but
permanently cures Catarrh, by removing
the cause, stopping the discharges, and
curing all Inflammation. 1t Is the only
remedy known to science that actually
reaches the afflicted parts. This wonder
full remedy Is known as "SNUFFLEs, the
GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE" and Is sold
at the extremely low price Of One Dollar,
each package containing internal and ex-
ternal medicine sufficient for full months
treatment and everything necessary to its
perfect cure.
"Snpffies" is the only perfect Catarrh
Cure ever made, and Is now recognized as
the only safe and positive cure for that
annoying and disgusting disease. 1t cures
all inflammation quickly and permanently,
and is also wonderfully quick to relieve
Hay Fever or Cold In the Head.
Catarrh when neglected often leads to
assumption" Snuffles" will save you II
you use 1t at once. 1t Is no ordinary
remedy, but complete treatment which
Is positively guaranteed to cure Catarrh
in any form or stage II used according to
the direetjona which aocompanv each
package. Don't delay but send for it at
once, and write full particulars as to your
condition, and you will receive special ad-
vice from the discoverer Of this wonderful
remedy regarding your case without cost
to you beyond the regular price Of "Snuf-
fles," the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure"
Sent prepaid to any address In the
United States or Canada on receipt of
One Dollar. Address Dept asa, Ed
win B. Giles & Company, 1880 and 1889
Market Street, Philadelphia. 4a1y
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
"VIXEN.''
5 A Romance of the Ring. 5
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The brazen blare of trumpets and the
heavy thump of the drum. with now
and then the shrill whinny of curvet-
ting horse or the deep roar of lion,
indicated that the mighty show was in
full swing.
In the rear of the great marquee,
their dark humps standing out against
the background Of the starlit sky, stood
a score or more Of caravans, the homes
day and night, week in and week out,
year after year, whether jolting and
rumbling over heavy roads or backed
up, as at present, upon miasmatic
meadow, of all that curious, peripatetic
crowd known throughout the length
and breadth of the land as Rodwells
AmalgamatiOn.
Two girls, their shapely, spangled
figures enveloped In besmirched and
travel worn cloaks. sat upon the steps
of one of these movable homesteads
talking in hurried undertones.
HE has already spoken, thenT" ask
ed the elder girl. II did not think-I
Observation-Disclosures am l saying? 1t
was very sudden"
"In the end 1t was, perhaps" said
the younger, but 1t seems he had loved
me long time, and-well. Kitty, l can
say it to you-the world has only held
one man since l met him. But you
don't seem pleased, Kitty. You're not
angry with me? Aren't you going to
congratulate me, sis?'
"Of course; was only thinking But
never mind what thought" She kiss
ed her sister hurriedly.
May you be ever so happy, dear"
she said.
"Why, your face is all wet, Kit.
You're-you're not crying"
mo, no." returned her sister hur-
riedly, with forced, hysterical laugh.
"Why should L? Only
"You thought l was going to run
away and leave you. and you would
lose sister and partner in one, eli
thought of that before, and SO it's
stipulated that we're not to marry for
year and even then that you and
are to work our turns just the same as
usual. It won't make a bit of differ
ence. But there goes Fritz's revolver.
We had better get inside"
Professor Fritz Mellin had concluded
his bout with the lions and was bowling
In acknowledgment of the plaudits
when the girls entered. He had one
turn more before the sisters. Kitty and
Lille Lansom. essayed their marvel
GUS aerial flights and high wire feat"
Mellin's great turn was the famous
rencontre with Vixen. an Indian tigress
that had had her first taste of human
blood and was generally expected to be
watching a convenient opportunity for
her second.
"Oh. how hate that brutev' said
Lille as the professor lithely skipped
up the steps of the cage and, with a
half bow to the audience, passed
through the bars.
Vixen bounded angrily toward him,
but the tanners eye was upon her, and
it was not even necessary to threaten
with the loaded thong he carried.
Round and round the cage. snarling
her discomfort at being disturbed, Vix-
en- careered, her slackening steps ever
and anon being quickened by the sharp
crack Of the whip. Then over hurdles
and again under barriers which requir-
ed all the animals crouching powers
to negotiate. Finally flaming hoop
was passed into the cage, the professor
holding it in his left hand. f1icked and
cracked the huge cat through and
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
THE ROSE or Lire. q


The rose spoke In the gardens
'sWhy am l sad?
The vast Of sky above me
IL blue and glad.
The hushed deep OF my heart
Hath the suns gold;
The dew slumbers till noon
In my petals hold.
Beauty / have, and wisdom
And love know,
Yet cannot release my spirit
or its strange woe.''
Then wind older than Time.
Wiser than Sleep,
Answered: ''Ehe whole worlds sorrow
Is yours to keep.
Its dark descends upon you
At days high noon;
Its palloF is whitening about you
From every moon.
The cries OF q thousand lovers,
A thousand slain,
The tears Of all the forgotten
Who kissed In vain,
And the iourncying years that have vanished
Have left on you
The witness, each OF Its pain,
Ancient, yet new.
So many lives you have lived;
So many star
Hath veered In the signs to make you
The wonder you arei
And this is the price OF your beauty:
Your wild soul Is thronged
With the phantoms of joy unfulflled
That beauty hath wronged,
With the pangs Of all secret betrayals,
The ghosts Of desire,
The bite of old fame and the chill
OF the ashes Of fire.
Charles G. D. Roberts In Century
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
Tests of Culture,

The chemist Liehig proposed to meas
ure the standard of civilization by the
consumption of soap, creation which
would put the inhabitants of north
Holland at the head Of all civilized ma
tions. AS more reliable test Edmund
About suggested the sale of steel pens,
the socialist Bebel the frequency of re-
form meetings, DR.. Bernard the use of
undergarments, luxury unknown to
the semicivilized tribes of Asia and
South America; Professor Ehers the
sale of postage stamps. The mileage
of railroads per hundred square miles
of territory might do in comparing
countries of equal density of popula-
tion.-Exchange.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
relegraphine win Cannon..

When the first vessel completed the
passage of the then new Erie canal In
1925, there being no such thing as a
telegraph In those days, the news was
communicated to New York and to
Buffalo by cannons placed within hear
ing of each other all the way along
from Albany to each of the other cities,
The signal was passed along In this
way from Albany to New York city
and back again to Albany in So min
utes The experiment was a costly
one. but was a success in every particu-
lar
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

man body is shorter at night than in
the morning, and that is due to the
weight of the body compressing the
intervertebral cartilages. During sleep
or while in a recumbent position, the
pressure being removed, their natural
elasticity enables them to resume their
normal size; consequently the height Of
an individual will vary from three
eighths to half an inch between morn
ing and night.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
Do Carpets shorten LifeY

Just think what a horrible receptacle
of unclean things the carpet is in the
rich English or French house! Where
there are carpets, people should on en-
tering be given slippers. as in the Meth
erlands. or the footbath, as at Turk
ish mosque. Making servants sweep
carpets is another proof that evil is
wrought for want of thought. Flou-
rens attributed the prevalence of lung
and throat diseases In England to car
peted rooms.-London Truth.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
Cave Dwellers In Dieppe.

People who only know the gayer side
of Dieppe would be surprised to hear
Of the existence Of the cave jewellers
there. One is apt to connect such peo-
pie with the knawed bones and flint
implements of prehistoric times. But
here they are at Dieppe within q stones
throw Of the casino. and they may be
seen any day about the town selling
the shellf1sh from the rocks outside
their habitations. They have certain
marked characteristics, one being a pc
culiar complexion of their own that
can be traced largely to a disinclina-
ton on the part Of the cave dweller to
avail himself Of the water that washes
SO close to his door. Their language
also is peculiar, but whether it really
belongs to the stone age no one seems
to have discovered. They have to hold
a license from the municipality, though,
which savors of no age but the present.
London Chronicle.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
A Night of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for the widow
Of the brave General Burnham Of Mach
las, Me-, when the doctors said she would
die from Pneumonia before morning."
writes Mrs. 8. II. Lincoln, who attended
her that fearful night, but she begged for
DIR. Kings New Discovery, which had
more than once saved her life, and cured
her of Consumption. After taking, she
slept all night. Further use entirely
cured her. This marvellous medicine Is
guaranteed to cure all Throat, Chest and
Lung Diseases. Only SOC and 81. Trial
bottles free at A. G. Eaton's drug store.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
Time to Go to Work.

A woman was once trying to induce
General Sherman to use his influence
for her son in order that he might be
given O place in the army, for which,
however, he had shown no particular
fitness. Ellis father was In the army"
said the urgent mother, "and SO were
his grandfather and his great-grand-
father, and it seems as If lie ought to
follow the line" =
Him! Three generations in the
army" said the general Don't you
think, madam, that it Is about time for
one member of the family to work for
a liyingY'
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
Holed and Cornerea..

Wife, mended the hole In your
trousers pocket last night after you
had gone to bed, John. dear. Now, am
I not a thoughtful wife?
Husband Well-er-y-e-s
you are thoughtful enough. my dear,
but how the mischief did you discover
that there was hole In my pocket?-
Exchange.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
England's Old Common Field System

England's Old Common Field System.
A common field" Is quite distinct
from a common" 1t is a field be-.
longing to numerous owners. The land
consists of long narrow strips, perhaps
not more than ten yards wide and run
ming parallel with one another. What
are the exact rules of cultivation that
obtain in Kent today we do not know,
but of old it was usual to have regu-
lar rotation, such as wheat one year,
barley or oats the second and fallow
the third. When the crops were har-
vested, each member of the community
getting his or her share, all could put
in their cattle, which roamed over the
whole field, feeding on the stubble, etc.
And this was termed the fright Of
sack" The common field" system was
gradually done away with by statutes
in the reigns Of George III and Will
liam IV.-London Express,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

They were looking over the paper to-
gether. "Oh. my. how funny?' said
she.
what Is it?' he asked.
why, here's an advertisement that
says, No reasonable offer refused"
'What Is there odd about that?"
Nothing, nothing" she replied, try.
Ing to blush; ''only those are my senti-
ments.'
Another wedding shortIy.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

Art Dealer-Yes. that vas painted by
one of the old masters. But. beg your
pardon. sir. you must not touch 1t with
your umbrella.
Old Mr.. Hardplayer-What's the mat
teri Isn't 1t dry vet?
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

Geo.W. Lane, Pewamo, Mich, writes
"Your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Is the best
remedy for indigestion and stomach trou-
BILE that | ever used. For years suf-
fered from dyspepsia, at times compelling
me to stay In bed and causing me untold
agony. / am completely cured by Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. In recommending 1t to
friends who suffer from Indigestion al
ways offer to pay for 1t II 1t falls. Thus
far have never paid" w. D. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
A Shocking Calamity

Lately befell railroad laborer," writes
DIR. A. Kellett of Williford, Ark. Ellis
foot was badly crushed, but Bucklen's
'Arnica Salve quickly cured him. It's
simply wonderful for Burns, Boils, Piles
and all skin eruptions. It's the worlds
champion healer. Cure guaranteed. 25c.
Sold by A. G. Eaton, druggist.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

Don't wait until you become chronic
ally constipated, but take DeWitt's Little
Early Risers now and then. They will
keep your liver and bowels In good order.
Easy to take. Safe pills. w. d. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

Henry Braydon, Harris, N. c., says .
81 took medicine 90 years for asthma,
but one bottle of One Minute Cough Cure
did me more good than anything else dur
ing that time. Best Cough Cure" w. D..
Hoald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
Another wedding shortly.

Sid Darling, 1912 Howard street, Port
Huron, Mich, writes: 81 have tried many
pills and laxatiyes, but DeWitt,s Little
Early Risers are far the best pills have
ever used" They never grippe. w. ID.
Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

Coins at the mint are struck-not mold
ed. Nodded coins shrink In cooling, and
the variations In size help to the identif-
cation of base coinage.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

Norris Silver, North Stratford, N. H.:
IL purchased bottle of One Minute
Cough Cure when suffering with cough
doctors told me was incurable. One bot
tie relieved me, the second and third al
most cured. To-day ann we'll man. !"
w, ID. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

Lorimer Stoddard, the playwright, died
at Sag Harbor, L. l., Saturday. His
father is Richard Henry Stoddard, the
poet
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

B. w. Pursell, Kintersville, Pa, says
he suffered 25 years with piles and could
obtain no relief until DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve effected a permanent cure.
Commercials are worthless w. D. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
Accommodation.

Jinks-Have you got quarters for a
dollar, old man?
Winks-My vest pocket is rather
crowded. but pass it over. and I'll try
to make room for It.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

Philadelphia Times: 1t is true that
an egg was fried on the street asphalt OF
this city during one of the late torrid
SPELLS
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05

John Rolfe, of Virginia, planted the
first tobacco for commerce In 1908.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-09-05
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
September 7, 1871.

Items of local interest taken from the columns
OF The Press, thirty years ago.l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-04
Driving Accident.
CSn.c;al plsna,ch 10 Inc Times. J

Especial Disnaich 10 me ,1tHes)
LEESBURG, VA, Oct. 3.-As party
were returning to Leeshurg last evening,
after spending a day at the Bears Den,
on the Blue Ridge. Mr.. Harry Eichar,
senior proprietor of the IeesburS Inn,
and three guests Miss Wooster. of New
York; Mrs. Emily Borne, OF PittsburS,
and Miss Mamie ,Fowle, of Lees5urg,
were driving down the steep hill by the
.gair grounds when the douoe-tree of the
velfcle broke the horses became fright
ened and unmanageab.e and in attempt
ing to turn a sharp curve the occupants
of the carriage were thrown violently
forward.
MIR. E,ichar and Miss Wooster We're
thrown in the fence corner on heap Of
stones, failing on their heads and sus-
tanning painful injuries Mr.. E:char was
badly bruised and did not recover con-
sciousness for over an hour. He received
six ugly cuts about the face and neck
Miss Wooster, though severely bruised.
was protected by her hair, and escaped
without serious injury The other ladies.
except being considerably Jared, were
unhurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-04
STOCK iNARK|E
QUIET and \. WEAK.
Small Prospect Of Buoyancy for sdme
Time.
LIQUIDATION ALLEGED CAUSE.
Copper Stocks Alleged to Have Reached
Bottom Prices-.stchisou Common sched-
ul.d to Reach Eixhty-Coyernment
Bonds Produce Gossip.
LIQUIDATION ALLEGED CAUSE.

Industrial securities were eXtraordina-
rily weak in the stock market yesterday.
The railroads showed Slight strength II
the opening hours, but later weakened
and closed without indicating prospects
Of any rally within the next few days.
The admirable financial report made by
the United States Steel Corporation, it is
thought, under ordinary conditions would
Lave rallied the market, but failed, IN
asinuch as dealings are almost entirely
lined to professional traders, wnr
are generally Deartsh.
Some stock brokers claim that liquida-
ton has rot yet run its course, and Ct.
this as a reason for believing that the
market will not show any buoyancy f:
some time to come.
lie London market opened somewhat
stronger yesterday morning, but became
irregular and dull throughout the day.
Wall Street looks for no support from
this QuaTter.
GOVERNMENT EoNDs.
lh: statement of Secretary of the
Treasury Gage that lie will no longer
r.,ist.,n Lords of the new four per cert.
ISSUE, it is alleged, does not indicate
:hat he will cease purchasing short term
bends on tie same terms as since last
April.
COPPER NEAR BOTTOM.
The New York Town Topics financial
writer yesterday stated:
THE copper stocks are pretty near bot
tom ana in the opinions ctt good judges
the market as Il whole is gradually near
ing the point where purchasing Will DE
in order
A we'll known Wall Street broker yes
terlay gave his patrons. the following
tip:
Whatever the temporary course of the
market may be it is safe to assert that
Atchison common will sell we'll in the SOS,
and to quote a director who is known to
be conservative, I believe that Atchison
common will reach par within twelve
months and will be paying larger dlvl-
dends than the preferred. In the pres
emf temper of the street such q state
ment sounds like irresponsible ravlns-
The fact remains, however. that the
Atchison OF to-day is a widely different
property and proposition TO that of Old
Missrs. Scott and Stringfellow, the
bankers and stock brokers cE this city,
Yesterday issued an Interesting circular
regarding the Consolidated Tobacco Com
pany, giving particular attention to the
acquisition of practical control of the
! English tobacco market. The statement
indicates that the bonds of the Consol.-
dated Company are a safe and profitable
| investment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-04
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Oct 3.-Cotton market
opened steady with prices 4 points higher
to l point lower. The early irmnesS was
chiefly in the nearer positions, as they
had :. special demand in the way OF COY,
ering. Later the market gave way and
prices sold off at 1UUl1 points. with jan
uary declining to 100. The decline was
sullen and SLOW. nothing belns done at
the low figures. Later JANUARY was drag
elng at I.0Soti.69. Then the Government
report was rea0, giving the condition as
61.4.
Immediately the widest excitement
prevailed as this meant a decline OF 10
points 1or the month and the lowest
showing for q term OF years. Enormous
blocks We're bid for. The upward move
nent did not stop until January touched
S.02. The selling was in most cases py
parties who had profits in sight and were
willing to secure them. There some
selling, however. for short account
The market eascd off only Il tritle at
the close and was finally STEADY intonc
at a net rise of 2iM24 points. Trading
was very active all the afternoon, with
total sales estimated at 100000 bales or
the largest III some months.