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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-10

IAN invitation for Tomorrow"
81 knew II would come that way"
ALSO wants you to come.
''Shan't be In the way?"
Not at all, my boy. I'll accept for YOU.
After this fellow goes. I'll let you read the
note. l think I'll write an answer.
Motioning for the man to remain. he
fastened to his room. pulled out some sta
tionery. and feverishly wrote
my Dear Miss Guggenslocker:
II shall be delighted to accompany your
messenger tomorrow, and my friend. Mr..
Harry Anguish. will be with me. / have
come half way across the continent to see
you, and ] shall be repaid IL ] am with
you but for moment. You VIII pardon
me II say that your name has caused
me despair. No one seems to have heard
II here. and was beginning to lose hope
You may expect me at ,, and thank you
for the pleasure you. bestow. Yours sim
cerely, GRENFALL LORRf.
This note. part OF which had been writ
ten with mIsgIving he gave to the mes
senger who rode away quickly.
She didn't wait long to write to you, |
notice. Is II possible she Is suffering from
the effects of those three days on the
other side of the Atlantic? Come to think
of IT. she hushed when she saw you this
morning." said Anguish. Lorry handed
MIN ner note, WHICH ne Tedu anu then
solemnly shook hands with the recipient
Congratulations ! am very far
sighted young man, having lived In
Paris"
vIII--THE ABDUCTION OF PRIN-
CESS.
That afternoon they went to the palace
grounds and inquired for the chief stew
ard. After a few moments they were
shown to his Office. In small dwelling
house just inside the gates. The steward
was red-faced little man, pleasant and
accommodating. He could speak German
lin fact he was a German by birth--and
they had no difficulty in presenting their
request. Mr.. Fraasch-Jacob Fraasch -
was at first dubious, but their frank.
eager faces soon gained for them his con-
sent to see that part of the great park
open to the public. Beyond certain limos
they were not to trespass. Anguish asked
how they could be expected to distinguish
these lines. being unacquainted, and the
steward grimly informed them that the
members of the royal guard would estab-
lish the lines 80 plainly that 1t would be
quite clear.
He then wrote for them q pass to tho
grounds OF the royal palace Of Graustark.
afiixing his seal. In giving this pass to
them he found occasion to say that tho
Princess had Instructed him to extend
every courtesy possible to an American
citizen. 1t was then that Anguish asked
II he might be permitted to use his cam
era. There was an instant and emphatic
refusal, and they were told that the pass
would be rescinded II they did not leave
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-10

Il nave, your"
"shI Call me Michael. on your life!
They are ready and willing to undertake
the venture?"
"Yes. but they do not understand the
true conditions. I have told them that We
are to rob the castle and carry the booty
to Ganlook before morning"
"They do no. know the real object OF
the raid. then. That Is as I desired. Are
they trusty ana experienced men?'
1.-THE best-or the worst-that I could
find in Vienna. Not one understands our
language. and they are so ignorant of our
town that they are entirely dependent on
me. They know nothing whatever OF the
Princess. Michael. and will do only as
they are told, realizing that IL caught
they will be guillotined. I have told them
It is the royal palace we are to rifle. Os-
from. here. and 1 are the only ones, ex-
cept yourself and the men who will aid
us inside the castle. who know the truth.
SIR
ut cannot fail unless those inside prove
false or unworthy" said the hoarse-
voiced Ostrom.
Anguish's fingers were gripping Lorry's
leg so fiercely, that the blood was ready
to burst out. but he did not feel the pain.
Here, then. was some gigantic plot In
which the person of the Princess herself
was to be considered. Was 1t an assas-
sination?
You have Ave Of these viennese?"
Eyes. Two to stand beneath the win
dow to receive the booty as we lower II
to the ground. one to stand guard at the
west gate and two to attend the carriage
and horses in the ravine beyond the cas-
tle.''
when did these men arriver'
This morning. kept them In my sis
ter's home until an hour ago. They are
now In the ravine awaiting Ostrom and
myself. Are you sure. Michael. that tho
guards and the cook have been made to
understand every detail? The faintest slip
will mean ruin"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-14

TO start about the first Of the month. 4
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist
church will meet next Wednesday after.
noon for work and will serve their usual
supper at $50, with Mrs. Henry Thresher
and Mrs. Oscar Colburn as hostesses.
Edmund Sullivan Is building an addition
of three rooms to his house, making the
building into two tenements, and when
completed will be occupied by the family
of his son, j. e. Sullivan. g. e. Bourke
Is doing the work.
One of E. j. Roberts teams came to
grief in front Of the hotel about midnight
Saturday night or Sunday morning. It
was coming from the Springs on the way
to Staffordville at a pretty lively gate,
and In attempting to turn the corner over
1t went, making a bad-looking wreck.
None OF the three occupants were seri-
ously injured.
Two sets OF plans for the new hall are
still In FL. r. sCady's store, and Mr.. Cady
will be pleased to show them to any who
feel interested. Three building contract
ors have plans in their possession and
are preparing estimates. The, contract
for the work Is open to competition, and
should any other contractors wish to
make bid they will be furnished with
plans and specifications.
The two Magee furnaces in the Pinney
Grammar school building, which have
been in use since the building was COM
pleted, have been taken out, and are be-
ing replaced by two Kelsey furnaces.
Geo. Fl. Stibbs of Hartford has the con-
tract for putting In the new furnaces. On
account OF the non-arrival Of some parts
Of the heating apparatus no school ses-
sions were held the first of the week.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-14
WALES.

Warren Eagar lie suffering from badly
sprained hand.
Orson Parker is being cared for by Mrs.
Charles Corbin. .-.......
The Epworth League will give an en-
tertainment Wednesday evening at the
church.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Metho-
dist church will meet next Tuesday after
noon instead of Wednesday.
Mrs. Kate Williams, who has been
spending week with her daughter In
Boston returned last Sunday.
On account of the illness Of Mrs. Pick.
EFT, the teachers Of the center schools
have been obliged to change their place
OF board. Miss Coils, will board with
Mrs. Vernon Arnold on Main street, Mr..
Jack at Mrs. Walter Stebbins.'
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-14

John Wadsworth has secured O. posi-
ton as assistant freight agent in Black
stone, Mass. and left here. 10 take up his
new duties last week.
The South Wellington and South Gov.
entry bands will repeat the concert and
dance, recently given by them at Hillside
hall with such success, at the same place
Nov. 90.
In view Of the fact that there are sew
eral delinquent tax payers in town who
are evidently unaware of the new law
which applies to such cases, we quote the
following, hoping by this means to pre-
vent the need Of any such action in this
town: "Tax Collector Healey yesterday
made complaint against John Mehan
for non-payments Of the military tax. He
was arrested and taken before Justice
Wetherill. He pleaded guilty and his
fine and costs amounted to S19 Wood
stock, Nov. 10.
The Y. P. 8. G. e. will give basket
or box social' In the hall next Saturday
lunch for two In box or basket, which
should contain also the owners name.
The boxes and contents will be bid off by
the men, who will share the same with
their former owners. as per name inside
box. The evening will also be enlivened
with games, songs, recitations, music,
readings, etc. Hot chocolate will be
served free. Rev. j. A. Harding will be
present and desires to meet as many as
can come. All are invited. Admission
free. - ts
Following is the program OF the Bible
day exercises as given In the hall last
Sunday: Song, "Sing of the King;" re-
sponsive reading /; prayer by Superintend-
emit w. H. Brackets, song, "Book Of
God, My Light" exercise, "The decla-
rations Of great men concerning the BIZ
ble," by three young men; song, Prec-
ious Bible;" recitation by Flora Fox !;
recitation by May Wadsworth; song,
"Star of Hope;" recitation by Miss Rosie
Gross; exercise, 1.-THE best reading" by
four boys; song, Read Well the Word !"
recitation by Bessie Puboda; recitation
by Miss Fannie Morrison song by Julia
and Alice Denman; recitation by Mary
Dundon exercise, "Gleams of gospel
light" by five girls; song, 'Send Them
the Bibles" address by Walter A. Allen !;
offertory song, 'Send Out the Light"
Miss Ida Hall had charge of the exer-
cises, including the arrangements, and
we feel that 1t is little enough to say that
all those taking part did much credit to
their able leader, and the way in which
1t was received was tribute to her abil-
ity and patience.
| Moose Meadow. ..
Mrs. Elvira Green moved Monday into
the house with her son, William. "%
Fred Baker and family of Wales. have
moved into Mrs. Calanders house.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Kemp, who
have been visiting In Union for several
weeks, returned home last Saturday.
Mrs. FL. G. Young, who has been the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. w. Fl
Dumas, In Hartford has returned home.
About twenty from here attended the
Baptist social at Mrs. Bartlett's last Tues
day evening. An entertainment consist
ing of Duet by Mr.. and Mrs. Weeks
and piano selections added to an enjoy
able affair.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-14
MANsFrEr.D.
MzAISSN AIkAzDe1 n q.
Mlss Mary Roberts n on the sick llst.

MA111 ApSsAS<gAN@ &AAV 0ASlhk Af<sss @
VIM. Baxter has sold his valuable horse
to party in South Coventry.
Chas. Chapman Is on the sick list, and
DIR. johnson Is attending him.
George Gates OF Central Village isati
0. Fl. Commits for q few days.
Thos. Moriarty has finished his job eof
building wall for Edwin Reynolds.
L. L. Lyon has started another delivery
team, and the route is towards Morrow
and vicinity.
Contractor Baker OF Morrow Is building
"a large woodhouse,s granary and work
shop for Edward Stevens. $500 ~
Mrs. r. F. sLaTour- has returned to
Gurleyville for the purpose Of closing up
her summer residence for the winter. W
Meetings will be held in the M. E.
church ateGurleyville on Tuesday, We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday evenings of
next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hyzer Simonds, and Mrs.
Altha Lincoln went to Lebanon Sunday
to attend the funeral Of Mrs. Lincoin's
sisters husband, Mr.. Pason.
A harvest supper will be served under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid society ut
the residence Of .. "a. Conant this week.
Ice cream will also be served. {
A great Improvement has been made
In the highway between the houses of
Henry Dart and Stranger brothers byspnt-
| ting In new bridge and raising the'road.s
Two dogs got among John Reynolds
sheep last week, killing one and iniufinef
Others One Of the dogs. was killed, and
its owner promptly paid for all damages
done. .5sss. - !
George A. and Una V:.Foster Of Meff-
den spent few days last week with u. J.
Waldo on their annual hunting expedi-
ton. They bagged thirty-two birds In
side of twelve hours. III.
Chas. Latham Is building hen:house
about one hundred feet long, Ben Benton
an incubator house, L. j. Waldo "a large
Ice house, and Ed. Green is finishing his
Il -
black smith shop and making other re-
pairs. e a.4Ht $3.50 ~..s,
The agricultural college football team
was defeated last Saturday at Easthamp-
ton, Mass, by the Williston seminary
eleven. "a to o.. J. living 81, the. Oohn1ec:
ticut team was injured during the game.
His .claviele was broken and his shoulder ND T
was badly bruised. teesss. ...sA fe,ia s..a
Where Is our game warden p More
gun-shots are heard in this vicinity on
Sundays than on, any other two days in
the week. One man in this section came
very near getting two charges of shot last
Sunday, they going only about four feet
over his head and striking his barn. Iii
The Ladies' Aid society Of Gurleyville
recently held business meeting for re-
organization, when the following officers
were elected: President, Mrs. I'll E. ST.
monds; vice. president, Mrs. E. l.. Smith ;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. G.. A. Wal
ker; assistant secretary and treasurer,
Mrs. g. R. Dimock. .>-xfs
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-14
UNION.
Rock Meadow.


Philena Agard visited over Sunday sat
Henry Barlow's In Westford. -.
Oscar Willis recently went to Worces.
ter and brought home with him a new
horse.
= Mr.. and Mrs. David Matthews visited
their daughter, Mrs. Eveline Matthews,
in Sturbridge last week Wednesday. :"
Rev. Charles Fogg held an interesting
meeting at F. HI. Ballou's last week We'd
nesday evening. His theme was ''The
life and return of, the prodigal son. "
There were twenty-five present to enjoy
the service. The next meeting will be
held at Adelbert Agard's, Thursday even.
Ing, the 91st. All are cordially invited
to attend these meetings. .
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-14
ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake.

Thomas Goodell has broken his leg.
Mrs. Ella Martin is visiting relatives in
Charlton this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Denison Baker are visit
ing friends "a Portland and Hartford this
week 4 ~ II a4e SaeAS
The Ladies' Aid society win meet at
Mr.. Hfldrsth's In Tolland next week
Thursday afternoon and evening.
Daniel Curtis has moved his steam saw
mill TO the lot recently purchased Of
George Cady and will resume work at
once.
:, Martin, the five-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Chris Hansen, died very sud-
denly last Saturday morning. The fu-
neral was held Monday from the house.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-14

WANTED.-sEvERAL PERSONS OF CHAR
acter and good reputation in each state zone in
this county required) to represent and advertise
old established wealthy business house OF solid
financial standing. salary $500 weekly with
expenses additional, all payable in cash each
Wednesday direct from head 0fficeS. Horse and
carriages furnished, when necessary. Refer
ences. Enclose self-addressed stamped envel-
Ope. Manager, 316 Caxton Building, Chicago.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-14
ASHFORD.

David Mathewson made q business trip
to Hartford and Springfield last week. -
The Sunbeams are cordially invited 10
spend Saturday afternoon at the parson-.
age. ~ ", .a.,s a. j
Henry Gruttemeyer Or Rockyilleswas4
the guest at Cady villa on. Saturday and
Sunday. :.
Fl. F: Scott makes his weekly visit with
fish and oysters, and Frank Jenney H. our
new meat peddler. ~
Mr.. Dawson and Mr.. Moore of New
Britain have been guests of J., A. Murphy
few days this week.
Miss Edna Taylor of Westford was the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. William Chand-
Ter, at the Church place" last week. -
Herbert Clifford of Woodstock was In
the village on Monday this week, making
his usual visit with his sister at the old
| home. 8.
The Bible exercises were Of unusual
interest and profit last Sunday evening;
the scholars of the Bible school render
Ing their several parts with great credit.
The singing BY the choir was enjoyed.
There will be chicken pie supper, en-
tertainment and sale of useful and fancy
articles under the auspices Of the Clean
ers at Bakers hall, Wednesday evening.
The supper will be served previous TO the
entertainment. which will begin promptly
at 8 O'Clock. Admission to entertainment,
Including supper, Is cents.
Pastor Chappell gave an exposition Of
the Psalm 101 at the Baptist church last
Sunday morning. The Gospel of st. John
will be studied In our Thursday evening
prayer meetings for several weeks.g Mem
bers of the church will conduct all meet
ings after the first this week Special
interesting features will be introduced to
make this important service Of great ben
eft to all.
TOLI4AND.pt
| Mrs. Sterry was In Hartford for few
days last week.
Maurice Taylor has joined Mr.. Clifford's
dancing class in Rockville. s:.a :,
The houses of ]. r. Jewett and w A.
Agard are receiving new coat Of paint.
Mrs. John Sparrow sold off most of her
household goods and farming utensils at
public auction last Wednesday. =
| Mr.. Francis Of Hartford and his brother
in-law, F. B. Edwards, are stopping at
the Tolland house for a few days.
John Rum Is thoroughly renovating
and repairing his house, tearing out the
old chimney and using the space for new
rooms. sss-
| Clayton Reed was surprised by party
Of young people Saturday night. Games
and refreshments were the order OF the
evening.
Mrs. Wilton has returned to her home
| In this place after an extended visit In
New Jersey. During her absence, her
house was entered, the desk and drawers
searched and several articles stolen.
A Christian Endeavor social was held
at the Benton and West residence in
Snipsic Friday evening. About thirty
were present. The evening was passed
with games and music refreshments being
passed at the close. z
L. r. Ladd has been confined to ths
house for several days with heavy cold
Mrs. Ladd, who has been visiting In Bos
ton for six weeks is now at home. Thu
same band Of malicious intruders tina
entered Mrs. Whiton's house, probabl,
trespassed on the premises Of Mr.. Ladd
Things were generally overturned herr
and some things are found missing. M
pains will be spared to bring the culprit
to Justice. REX.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-14
A. Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 50-cent bottle Of
Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar II 1t
falls to cure your cough or cold We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory, or money refunded.
w. ID. HEALD Stafford Springs
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-11-14

Days Of Comfort, Nights OF Rest
Il you take Pyny-P ectoral for that cough.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-04
THE ADVERTISERS
 SUMMER SCHOOL.


 Six courses of study will appear 1T The Daily Advertiser. beginning Mon day. July sth. and continuing for 6 period of three months.
 The courses of study have been SC. lected with great care and are under the direction of able educators. The studies to begin next Monday are as follows:
 How the United States had Expand ed. by. Dana c. Munro, A. M.. Univer- sity of Pennsylvania.
 Electrical Engineering, by Arthur E. Watson, A. M., Brown University.
 The Makers of the Nation, by Clark Mills Brink, Ph. D.. Yele.
 Correct English and How to Use It by Josephine Truck Baker. Editor Of the magazine, Correct English and How to Use It," Chicago.
 How to Learn Spanish, by Geo. F. McKibben. A. M., Denison University
 The Storm Centre of the World, by Dr. R. Warren Conant.
 This excellent feature has been pro- cured by The Advertiser at great ex- pense. It is a literary feature which Is seldom afforded to the readers of daily papers. Such splendid literary attrac- tions are seldom found outside of the pages of standard magazines. The names of the distinguished contributors are sufficient guarantee of the strength and merit of the matter.
 You should not miss single number of the paper containing this series of articles. Remember the date of begin ninng publication is July Sth, and that the articles will appear daily there- after. adv-4t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-04

"The way to gain good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear" That is precisely the manner in which Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy has gained it's reputation as cure for coughs. colds, croup and whooping cough. Every bottle that has ever been put out by the manufacturers has been fully up to the high standard of excel lence claimed for 1t. People have found that it can always be depended upon for the relief and cure of these ail- ments and that it Is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by E. G. Fowler.
 --adX.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-04
The Same old Story.

J. A. Kelly relates an experience sim liar to that which has happened in al- most every neighborhood in the United States and has be sn told and re-told by thousands of others. He says: Last summer I had an attack of dysentery and purchased a bottle of Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which I used according to directions and with entirely satis- factory results. The trouble was con- trolled much quicker than former at- tacks when I used other remedies" Mir. Kelly is a we'll known citizen of Hen derson, N. C. For sale by E. G. Fowler.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-04
The czar Cordial to Tower.

St. Petersburg. July 1.-The United States Ambassador Charlemagne Tow CT. was seated at the CZar's table at the luncheon following the baptism Sunday of the infant Grand Duchess Anastasia. the fourth daughter of the Czar and Czarina. His Majesty was exceptionally cordial to MT. Tower and expressed qualification over the im- provement in Mrs. McKinley's condi- tion and regreat at the fact that MT. Mckinley had been compelled to cur tail his Western journey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-04
Attack on Americans.

Kingston, Jamaica, July 2.-Reports received here from Ecuador say the constant friction between the Ameri- can euperintendents and the WesA In- dian laborers employed in railroad con- struction cuiminated. a fortnight ago, in an attack by party of Jamaicans, Barbadians and Porto Ricons on the Americans. A serious fight followed. The Americans were forced to use their revolvers. Several laborers were killed and many Americans, including the chief of the camp. were wounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-04
Lake Geneva, wiscons,n

has innumerable natural attractions. each vieing with the other to charm the visitor. Go where the cool breezes blow all summer. Waukesha, Madison, Devils Lake. Neenah. Green Lake, Ash land. Wisconsin,: Marquette, Gogebic Lake. Mich; St. Paul. Minneapolis, Du- luth. Lake Minnetonka or White Bear Lake. Minn., Will afford every sport and pastime you may desire for your vaca- tion. Low rates, via Chicago & North Western Ky. Hints to Tourists" on application to any Ticket Agent, or 49 N. Prior St. Atlanta, Ga.
 adV-tI-thu-Sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-04
Dnn,t Do Iti

That is, don't allow unlimited taxing power to either State, county. city. railroad or other corporation. Protect the people from one and protect them from all. A railroad commission, with out power, paid by the railroads. and used as a pardoning board for con- victs. all the while being paid by the railroads, is beneath the dignity of the great State of Alabama. The State and the United States Courts protect the railroads from unreasonable interfer- ence. Who protects the people from unreasonable charges? adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-04
Tourists. Attention,

The new Combination Accident Tick. cts just issued by the old reliable, The Travellers Insurance Co. of Hartford pay $5,OO0 if death result or $25 pel week indemnity if injuries sustained while travelling as a passenger on steam. electric or cable car or passen- ger steamer.
 Costs 25c for one day or 15c. per day if taken for thirty days. Call or phone
 B. J. Well & Co.,,
 State Agents,
 Lee and Tallapoosa Sts. Phone 167. adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-04
College of Music of Cincinnati:

An endowed institution, not conducted for profit. but whose entire income is de- voted to instruction in music elocuti on and collateral branches. The College of Music includes the Lyceum and Odeon Advantages for hearing concerts, public lectures, etc Twenty-fourth academic Wear begins Sept 9, 1901. Write for cata- iogue to Dept. F. College of Music of Cincinnati, O. tu-th-sa