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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

During Mr.. Lincoln's practice Of his
profession of the law, long before he
was thought of for president, he was
attending the circuit court, which met
at Bloomington. Ills. The prosecuting
attorney. lawyer by the name of
Lamon, was a man of great physical
strength, and took particular pleasure
In athletic sports, and was so fond of
wrestling that his power and expert
ence rendered him a formidable and
generally successful opponent.
One pleasant day in the fall Lamon
was wrestling near the courthouse
with some one who had challenged him
to a trial. and in the scuff1e made
large rent in the rear Of his unmention-
ables. Before he had time to make any
change he was called into court to take
up a case. The evidence was finished,
and Lamon got up to address the jury,
and, having on somewhat short coat,
his misfortune was rather apparent
One of the lawyers, for joke, start
ed a subscription paper, which was
passed from one member of the bar to
another as they sat by a long table
fronting the bench, to buy a pair Of
trousers for Lamon, che being" the
paper said, "a poor but worthy young
man." Several put down their names
with some ludicrous subscription, and
finally the paper was laid by some one
in front of Mr.. Lincoln on a plea that
he was engaged in writing at the time.
He quietly glanced over the paper and
Immediately took up his pen and wrote
after his name, 81 can contribute moth
ing to the end in view."
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
Transmission of sound.

A striking example of the magical
effects capable of being produced by
any one conversant with the laws Of
sound was shown by the late Professor
Tyndall in one of his lectures. He
placed on the floor of the room an ordi-
nary guitar. No one was near, and yet
some unseen hand drew sweet music
from it so that all could hear. The
guitar was replaced by a harp, with
the same result. A wooden tray was
then substituted, and even from that
issued mysterious harmonies.
The marvellous effect was simply due
to the sound conducting quality of wood.
In a room beneath and separated by
two floors was piano, and connecting
deal rod, the end of which emerged
from the floor. The rod was clasped
by rubber bands so as to close the tube,
and the lower end of the rod then
rested on the sound board of the piano.
AS the guitar rested upon the upper
end of the rod the sounds were repro
duced from the piano, and when the
sound board Of the harp was placed on
the rod it seemed as though the actual
notes Of the harp were heard, the notes
of the piano being so like those of the
harp.
AS the professor said, IAN unedu-
Gated person might we'll believe that
witchcraft was used in the production
of this music. "-Chambers' Journal.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

turned hero. He felt very proud and
happy of course. He bowed to the
Judge and shook hands with everybody
and tried to make speech, but all the
time his eyes were seeking Tillie, and
chance to greet her. At last the guests
withdrew, and Tom and Jim and Mr..
and Mrs. Crowder and-wondrous luck
-Tillie all piled into the big carriage
and were driven up to the Crowder
home.
"And now, my son." said the proud
old father, NOW comes the greatest
surprise of ALL Tillie, bring him out."
And Tillie, all bushes, ran into the
bedroom only to reappear in a moment
with bundle of muslin and lace that
looked like a small bolster.
"Allow me, Tom, to introduce you to
your nephew, Tom Crowder, the Sec
ond."
Then they all laughed and clapped
their hands, except poor Tom and the
baby.
"Whose kid is it?'' asked Tom family
as his white face turned from the
child's to Titles.
"Why, it's Tillie's," laughed the
mother, "Tillie's and Jim's. They were
married year ago, but we thought
we'd keep the secret awhile"
1--WE thought it'd make you home
sick, mebbe," said Jim.
do you want to hold him, Tom"
whispered Tillie, holding out the baby.
you're his godfather, you know"
Tom held his little namesake for
awhile, but he didn't seem to know just
what to say. They laughed at him,
leased him and praised him till his
mother suggested that he looked worn
out and should go to bed.
Tom re-enlisted last week in spite of
the combined objections of Jim, Tillie
and the old folks.
mo use kickin about it, dad" he
said. Il got the fever, and I can't
shake it. You don't need me in the
store, an 1 guess they amt more than
enough to split tween two families.
I'll get along all right; but honest, dad,
just couldn't live here in Sugar Creek
another week. Tell Title to write to
Ine about the kid."-Chicago Record
Herald
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

Three visitors travelling in the Isle
of Man thought they would visit Snae-
fell, the king of Manx mountains.
When walking up toward the noun
tian, they espied an old shepherd COM
ing toward them. They thought they
would take rise out of him, so one
accosted him, saying:
''They tell me, old man, you can see
England, Scotland, Ireland and even
as far as America from the top of this
mountain"
ooh, yes" said the old man. eff
you will come with me, 1 will show
you much further than America"
So, chuckling to themselves, they de-
cided to follow him. After trudging
for about half an hour up the noun
tain side in a boiling sun they began
to feel rather tagged and kept asking
the shepherd how much further they
had to go.
He kept urging them on little fur
ther until at last the three visitors
lay down on the grass and said they
would go no further for any sight.
'Now," said the old man, eff you
will sit here long enough you will see
the mOon.'
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
The Sense of Smell.

Experts in the manufacture Of per-
fumery say that the sense Of smell can
be developed just as acutely as the
sense of sight, hearing, taste and touch.
This would seem paradoxical, for it is
a well known fact that after smelling
five or six different perfumes the uned-
ucated nose SO loses it's power that abil-
ity to distinguish odors is entirely lost.
This to a degree is true of the educated
nose, but it's power lasts longer. An
expert is able by putting a drop or two
of perfume on a bit Of cotton to tell
what it is and just what extracts enter
into it's composition.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03


Charles and Zina Winter have opened o
meat market at the Hollow and run carts
about town.
Edwin P. Holt has sold his house and
lot on South street to William Jones Of
this village. Price $1,000.
Messrs Brooks and Comins have raised
the frame Of their new house on the cor.
ner of Westford avenue and Crown street
Town meeting was unusually interest
Ing this year. Split tickets abounded
and everybody kept good natured. The
defeated candidates accepted their fate
cheerfully and the elected ditto.
The Springs House has passed under
the proprietorship of Oliver Dorman- al.
ready known to, the travelling public
having been for some years hotel keep.
er In this village.
The mercantile firm OF Ellis, Warren
Co. is dissolved, w.. w. Ellis retiring from
the business, and Charles Warren and ]
M. Lord continuing under the firm name
of Warren & Lord.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
The Game nf Chess

The game of chess differs in the vari-
GUS countries of the world. Thus, In
the Hindoo game. four distinct armies
are employed, each with their king,
each corps counting among it's fighters
an elephant and knight which STAY,
but cannot be slain. The Chinese game
of chess, which boasts of the title of
choke-choc-kong-ki (the play of the sci
ence of war;, has a river running
through the center of the board, which
their elephants, equivalent to our bish-
ops, cannot cross, and there is fort
which their kings cannot pass.
Under the Sanskrit name of chatu-
ranga game essentially the same as
modern chess was played in Hindustan
nearly 5000 years ago. From Hin
dustan the game is said to have been
carried to Persia and thence to Arabia
The Arabs introduced it into Spain and
the rest of western Europe during the
eighth century, where it became the
principal pastime about the year 1000.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
IN THE HOSPITAL.


An, hear the moaning over there. 4
The sudden, bitter cry Of paint ~
The smell Of drugs is in the air, T."
Deaths shadow on the wall Is plain,
And by the window, STOPPING down,
nurse with fluffy locks and brown
Looks in the eyes of one who lies
Half propped in many a snowy fold
And, b1ushing, holds willing ear
Close to his eager lips to hear ID
story that is ages old. ,s,ri
The doctor gravely shakes his head q
And bends above an ashen face; ~.
A widow, wailing for her dead,
Is led half fainting from the place,
And over there jeweled hand
Is weakly raised to give command
And weakly falls, and through the halls
Death PAGES slowly, loath to leave,
While still the nurse beside the cot
BENDS lower, listening to what
Exultant Adam told to Eve
Death stopped last night behind that screen
And smoothed martyrs weary brow
Where one with new hope looks between
Soft pillows at her baby now,
And over there beside the door
Lies whom pain shall reach no more,
Whose work is done, who ere the sun
Goes down shall soar or dumbly rest,
And she that bushing bent above
Yon cot goes dreaming dreams Of love
To cross two hands upon breast.
IS. E. Kiser in Chicago Record Herald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
"SOmethipg New Under the Sum-"

"SOmethiDg 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 men,
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 made 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.
''Snuffles" 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
Consumption-sSn uffies" 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 If used according to
the directions which accompany each
package. Don't delay but send for it at
once, and write full particulars as to your
condition, and you will receive special adj
vice from the discoverer of this wonderful
remedy regarding your case without cost
to you beyond the regular price Of "Snuf-
fes," the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure"
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States or Canada on receipt of
One Dollar. Address Dept A-344, Ed
win B. Giles & Company, 1880 and 1889
Market Street, Philadelphia. 4a1y
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

The Leather of the Egyptians.
The ancient Egyptians were skilled
In the art Of tanning leather and man.
ufactured it in various ways and for
various purposes besides that Of fur
nishing covering for the feet. indie a
it is to those builders of the pyramids
that we are indebted for the first artis-
tic forms of footwear, and so far as
can be ascertained from history and
the researches of archRologists the
Egyptians were the first shoemakers
who were worthy of the name.
1t Is fact, too, that tanners of today
employ very much the same methods
as did the ancients. About the same
materials are used, and the processes
are almost precisely similar to those in
vogue hundreds of years ago. 1t is
true that tanners of the present day
have found means of greatly shorten
ing the time required to convert hide
into leather and that steam power and
modern machinery have done much to
expedite and improve the processes of
finishing the leather; but. after all, the
principles Of tanning remain the same
as they have been from the first.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
A Corn Plaster.

A medical publication gives the fol-
lowing formula for a corn plaster:
Take Of purified ammonia and yellow
wax, each two ounces; acetate of cop
per, six drains; melt the two first to-
gether over the fire, and after remov-
ing from the fire add the verdigris
just before it grows cold. Spread the
mixture on soft leather or linen, pare
away the corn and apply the plaster.
Keep it on fortnight and then renew
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

Meat of any kind may be preserved
in temperature Of so to 100 degrees
for a period of ten days after it has
been soaked in a solution of one pint of
salt dissolved in four gallons of cold
water and onehalf gallon of a solution
of bisulphate Of calcium. BY repeating
this process the preservation may be
extended by the addition of a solution
Of gelatin CO the white of an egg to
the salt and water.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
A Wonderful Echo.

Many wonderful echoes are known,
but the one which takes the first place
seems to be that of the old palace of
Simonetta, near Milan, which forms
three sides Of quadrangle. The re-
port of a pistol is said to be repeated
by this echo 60 times, and Addison,
who visited the place on a somewhat
foggy day, when the air was unfavor-
able, counted SO repetitions. At first
they were quick, but the intervals
were greater in proportion as the sound
diminished
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

An original method of closing con-
versation was adopted by host at a
dinner party the other day. A young
man had turned it to topic which he
did not care to discuss, and angry
glances failed to make any impression.
"Now, them" said the host at last,
''let's change the conversation. For
what we have received" etc.-London
Globe.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
The ESkiInna.

The old tradition that the Eskimos
are people of small stature is with
out foundation. On the contrary, in
Labrador, Baffin Land and all around
Hudson bay the height OF the men Is
probably above rather than below the
average of the human race; but, as a
rule. the women, although very strong,
are considerably shorter than the men.
They are brave. industrious, provident
and communicative, in all Of which
characteristics they contrast with the
northern tribe of Indians.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
THE GYPSY WOMAN.

The gypsy woman
Lives on the moor;
She sleeps in tent,
With a curtained door.
Low is her dwelling
And hard her bed,
But the stars at night
Are a crown for her head.
Rough is her greeting
From all that's human,
But the morning smiles
At the gypsy woman.
The wind is her harper
And brings from far
His songs of wooing
And shouts of war.
On the printed page
She need never look;
The changing sky
Is her holy book.
She knows not the call
OF church bells ringing;
The falling rain
Makes sweeter singing.
And the voice of the lark
At morn and even
Is key to open
The gate of heaven.
Westminster Gazette.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

81 had long suffered from indigestion"
writes G. A. LeDels, Cedar City, Mo.
Like others tried many preparations
but never found anything that did me
good until took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
One bottle cured me. A friend who had
suffered similarly l put on the use Of
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He is gaining
fast and will soon be able to work. Be-
fore he used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure indi-
gestion had made him total wreck. w.
D, Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
A Fiendish Attack.

An attack was lately made on G. F..
Collier Of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through his kid
neys. His back got so lame he could not
stoop without great pain, nor sit In a
chair except propped by cushions. No
remedy helped him until he tried Electric
Bitters, which effected such a wonderful
change that he writes he feels like new
man. This marvellous medicine cures
backache and kidney trouble, purifies the
blood and builds up your health. Only SOC
at Eaton's Drug Store.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

KINDLY TAKE NOTICE that Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm Is of great benefit to those
sufferers from nasal catarrh who cannot
inhale & e S. E4nneh the nose, but must
treat themselves by spraying. Liquid
Cream Balm differs in form, but net
incidentally from the Cream Balm that
has stood for years at the head of RENE
nasal atomizer. The price, including a
spraying tube, is rs cts. Sold by drug
gists and mailed by Ely Brothers, So
Warren Street, New York.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

trouble somewhere, and nervous pros
tration is sure to follow.
You ought to know that indigestion,
exh u S tt o n, womb displacements,
fainting, dizziness, headache, an d
backache send the nerves wild with
alright, and you cannot sleep
Mrs. Hartley, of 221 w. Congress St.,
Chicago, Ill, whose portrait we pub
fish, suffered all these agonies, and
was entirely cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound her case
should be a warning to others, and
her cure carry conviction to the minds
of every suffering woman of the I'M
failing efficiency of Lydia E. Plnlkham's
Vegetable Compound.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

W. T. Wesson, Jacksonville, Va.
druggist, writes: "Your One Minute
Cough Cure gives perfect satisfaction.
My customers say 1t Is the best remedy
for coughs, colds, throat and lung trou-
bles." w. d. Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

Lewis Ockerman, Goshen, Ind: ode
Wits Little Early Rlsers never bend me
double like other pills, but do their work
thoroughly and make me feel like boy"
Certain, thorough, gentle. w. d. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
Night and morning Be1ls.

In the picturesque village of Allesley,
Warwickshire, England, an ancient
custom, which is found to linger here
and there, is still observed. The church
bell is rung at 5 o'clock every morning
in the summer and at o'clock in the
winter in order to arouse sleeping vii
layers and enable them to start work
in good time The curfew bell is also
tolled at 8 o'clock each evening.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is not mere
stimulant to tired nature. 1t affords the
stomach complete and absolute rest by
digesting the food you eat You don't
have to diet but can enjoy all the good
food you want. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
instantly relieves that distressed feeling
after eating, giving you new life and
vigor. w. ID. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

The bones of a human being will bear
three times as great a pressure as oak,
and nearly as much as wrought iron, with
out being crushed.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
what's Your Face WORTH

Sometimes fortune, but never, II you
have a sallow complexion, jaundiced
look, moth patches and blotches on the
skfn,-all signs of Liver Trouble. But
DR.. Kings New Life Pills give Clear
Skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich Complexion.
Only % cents at Eaton's Drug Store.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

Mothers everywhere praise One Minute
Cough Cure for the sufferings it has re-
lieved and the lives of their little ones 1t
has saved. Strikes at the root of the
trouble and draws out the Inflammation.
The children's favorite Cough Cure. w.
D. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

The fastest flowing river In the world is
the Suite, in India. Its descent Is $4,000
feet In 1870 miles.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

1t is curious fact that negro has
never been known to tame an elephant or
any wild animal.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
Women Must
Sleep.

If you are dangerously sick what is
the first duty of your physician9 He
quiets the nervous system, he deadens
the pain, and you sleep well.
You ought to know that when you
ceased to be regular in your courses,
grow irritable without cause, and
pass sleepless nights, there is serious
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
Patience.

Her Mother-You must be patient
with him.
The Bride--Oh, am. l know 1t will
take time for him to see that he can't
have his own way-Puck.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

There are 10 doctors to every loo, 1000
persons In London.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
October 8, 1871.

Items OF local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago.]
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

DeWitt's Little Early Risers never dis
appoint. They are safe, prompt, gentle,
effective in removing all impurities from
the liver and bowels. Small and easy to
take. Never grippe or distress. w. d. Heald.
Days of Comfort, Nights OF Rest
II you take Pyny-Pectoral for that cough.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-03

ion, and again the professor dropped in.
The proposer was speaking. He was a
young gentleman of much eloquence,
and he carried his audience with him.
"Let us resist to the DEATH" he said,
''any attempt to encourage further the
SO called higher education of women in
this university. Woman was made for
the home. There she stands on pedes-
tai. Shall we assist her to descend from
that pedestal and bemire herself with
joining in the struggles of masculine
IfeP The audience raised storm Of
applause. The professor groaned and
went out.-Ladies' Pictorial.
The suburban citizen., 1901-07-13
Thunbergia Fragrans.

A magnificent perennial species from
India, OF a slender, graceful, climbing
habit-mrch like that OF the annual
sorts--with deep green, waxy leaves,
winch are cordate or hastate at the
base, giving them very distinct ap-
pearance. But its crowning feature is
its flowers, each as large as a silver dol
lar, OF the purest waxy whiteness, with
delicate lemon yellow spot in the
center or throat. Plants begin to flow
er when quite small, continue almost
necessarily and i'll the greatest profu-
sion. Equally valuable for open ground
or pot culture
The suburban citizen., 1901-07-13
new and BEAUTIFUL PLANTS
From the Philippines, Porto Rico,
Cuba, Japan, Europe and
the United States.

The famous Chinese "Kudzu" "Jack-andthe-B Bean
Stalk Vine" grand hardy vine Glory of Butterflies,
grand hardy garden plant The Life Plant from the Philip
pines. Golden Dew Drop fine evergreen and blooming
plant Sweet Maabar Vine, gem of many colors Amer
can Wonder Lemon fruit weighing much two pounds
Phryuum Varegatum beautiful variegated leafed plant
Thunberga Fragrans, beautiful hardy, sweetscented
climber. The Camphor Plant Impomea Pamata tuber-
ousooed rapid climber producing thousands of blossoms
Varegaed Passion Vine and beautiful hardy climber
New Queen of Abyssina beautiful 3very leaf plant pro-
ducng flowers one foot i'll diameter Any the above plants
for 50 cents the set of IL for $500.