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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

There is, and has been for the past two
or three weeks, at the Springs House,
forty to fifty guests.
Jacob Glover has taken into co-partner-
ship Anthony Adams, who for years has
had charge of the stove and tin shop In
this village, and who needs no introduce
ton to the good will Of our people.
The frame of Brown & Heald's new
block, west of the Union House, Is now
being raised. This is to be trifie the
largest business block In this village, be-
ing 63x3O feet on the ground floor. Most
Of the basement will be occupied by the
Office of The Press. The second story,
originally intended for shops, it has been
intended to make into a public hall, which
an association of citizens will lease for a
term of five years, thus supplying what
has for some time been very much needed.
BoRN.-S taff'rdvilIe, July 20, 1871, a
daughter to Ira Broadway.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

There are four cardinal points. four
winds. four quarters of the moon. four
seasons, four figures in the quadrille
four rules of arithmetic. four suits OF
cards. four quarters to the hour. -four
legs for furniture. most animals 60 on
four legs. the dead are placed between
four planks, the prisoners between four
walls. We have four incisor and four
canine teeth. and our forks have four
prongs; all animals. when butchered
are cut into four quarters; the violin
greatest Of all string instruments. has
but four strings; four of kind is q
pretty good hand at poker even if they
are only fours.-Exchange.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
"something 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-
treatment and everything necessary to its
perfect cure.
"Snufies" 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
sumption" Snuffies" will save you II
you use 1t at once. 1t Is no ordinary
remedy, but complete treatment which
Ia nositivalv Guaranteed to cure Catarrh
In any form or stage II used according to
the directions which accompany each
package. Don't delay but send for 1t 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-
fies," 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 $3.50
Market Street, Philadelphia. 4a1y
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
Andersen's Childlfke Vanity.

"Hans Christian Andersen" said one
who saw him often, was the most
charming egotist l ever knew" When
the Danish crown prince brought home
his Swedish bride in the summer of
1869, a great assemblage of people
stood in the streets of Copenhagen to
see the royal couple pass.
In one group were several distin-
guished women and the great story
teller, Hans Christian Andersen. The
women occupied front seats at the win
dow and received marked attention
from the court dignitaries in the pro-
cession.
Some one in the company remarked
that this particular window seemed to
possess peculiar attractions.
"Oh, yes" said the aged poet, pleased
and happy in his seat, where he had
been seen by nobody. Everybody
knows me-"
The quiet smile that went round the
group had no trace of unkindness. His
childish vanity was one of the amiable
traits of the gentle old man. Every
BODY knew and loved 1t,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
A Ghost
And a Hanging
BY ~. QUAD.
Copyright. 1901, IN C. B. Le1Uis.


The firm Of Swan & Arkell, Liver
pool, were extensive traders and ship
owners. and each and every one of their
ships was launched on the 18th Of the
month. Each one started out on her
first voyage on Friday, and when it
came to the fifth ship she was launched
on a Friday, the 18th, named Friday
and began her voyage on a Friday.
Though the other ships had all been
lucky, there were people and newspa-
pers that thought the firm were carry
ing things little too far with the last
ship. This did not prevent her from
getting a cargo and crew for Valparai-
so, however, and l had the good for
tune to secure the berth of mate. We
had a willing crew. smart ship and
favoring winds. and not Jack Tar
aboard had a word to say about III luck
or ghosts until we We're half way across
the Atlantic. Then happened such a
curious thing that l am going to give
you the full details.
Of a quiet moonlight night in the
middle watch. when l had charge of
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

"A1Ch
the ship, two of the seven men on deck
came hurrying aft and Informed me
that a strange man was skulking about
forward. The men were not overex-
cited, and on my part took it that we
had a stowaway Oh board. told
them to secure him and bring him aft,
and my watch had almost expired
when it was reported that the stranger
could not be found. When l came on
duty again. l reported the matter to
the captain, and he had the fore hatch
cover removed and sent man down to
investigate. We were almost full up
with cargo, and it did not take long to
ascertain that no one was hiding in
the two or three open spaces. Had a
stowaway been secreted below decks
it would have been impossible for him
to come up, but the hatch was removed
to convince the sailors that they had
been deceived by shadow.
The next night at the same hour the
stranger reappeared. The second mate
had the watch, and as soon as the af-
fair was reported to him he had me
called. The incident had been talked
over during the day, Of course. but
these new men had not seen the spook.
Indeed they had poked and guyed the
other watch for a lot of old women.
One man at the wheel and another on
lookout and the other five were stand
ing about waiting for a call when the
stranger suddenly appeared among
them. He was in his shirt sleeves and
had an apron and a paper cap. In
the apron were a lot of nails. which
jingled as he walked. This man came
from aft and walked forward on the
port side, and. though two or three
men shouted after him, he did not
pause. The sailors did not take it for
ghost, but yet were unwilling to fol-
low. However. when the carpenter re-
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
WHEN FATHER FILES HIS SAW.

When father starts to Ale his saw,
Az oft he has to do,
There Is rush for other spheres
Until he gets all through.
My ma she goes across the street, a;
Although it's cold and raw, sNS
And sister takes her sewing out
When father files his saw.
The cat jumps off the kitchen mat
And straightens neck and tail,
And Towser, though he's somewhat DEAF
Sets up dismal wall,
And soon he follows all the rest,
With heetness in his paw.
For naught can stand that awful pitch
When father files his saw.
When father files his saw, it seems
As though my time was near,
And when he says, "Young man, sit stillS''
Life holds me nothing dear.
wish he were a minister
Or counselor at law
Or something else 30 he'd meier have
To file another saw.
Joe Cone in New York SUN.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

little Morning Glory was very sad. She
felt hurt that he had left her so sud-
denly and with no word of adieu.
Everything was In state Of great
hustle and preparation all over the
place. Little Morning Glory could hear
them hammering and running about,
and she felt that something was going
to happen. Once she caught the word
"bride," and something told her what
1t all meant, and a little jealous pain
went through her heart, for she had
once overheard the housemaid telling
the cook that all men were tickle and
that when they were away from one
they never thought of one at all and
were taken up with whoever was near
est them, and the cook had agreed fully
with all that the housemaid had said,
and the cook knew men If any one did,
she said.
So little Morning Glory hung her
leaves in sadness and quite forgot to
feel proud of her pretty pink babies,
for there were a great many of them
now.
Once she felt something tug at her
roots, and a rough hand grasped her;
then a kind voice said: Don't touch
that. Master loved the little vine, and
it must be left as it is" Oh, how re-
lieved little Morning Glory felt at these
words! She reached out and tried to
touch the speaker, but the maid hur-
rfed away and never saw the little
green hands at all.
Soon the nights began to be chilly,
and one by one her babies left her and
fiuttered to the ground, and she herself
grew pale and felt very weak and i'll,
and she feared that she was going to
die. How she wished that Somebody
would come back! She wAs afraid that
he would be too late.
One morning she heard the window
open, and Somebody again stood there.
There was some one with him nova
beautiful ladr-and he held her in his
arms and called her Sweetheart" In
his new happiness he had quite forgot
ten his little friend, and Morning
Glory's heart ached as she remembered
what the maid had told the cook.
Just then Somebody looked out and
saw poor little Morning Glory with her
leaves all faded and brown, and he re-
preached himself because he had not
thought of her before.
"Here, dearest" he said to the lady,
this Is the little friend I told you Of"
And he laid the wthered little stem in
the lady's delicate hand.
A glad thrill ran through the Morning
Glory, and she dropped 60 tiny seeds
into the soft open palm; then as the
wind swept around the corner sudden
shudder seized her, and little Morning
Glory was dead.
''See, my pet" said Somebody, point
ing to the little black seeds, that
means good luck. 1t IS her gift to the
BRIDE"
And the beautiful lady smiled. and
she put the seeds in a little box, say
ing. "Next year we will have another
Morning Glory vine there just like the
old one"
'No," said Somebody, never one
quite like that, for that one was like
little friend. 1t really seemed to
understand me. But then don't need
any one to understand me now, for I
have you" And again the lady was
folded in a loving embrace, and Some
body kissed her softly.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

your lives be sacrificed when a word of
advice at the first approach of weak
ness, may fill your future years with
healthy joy. Address a letter to Mrs.
Pinkham's Laboratory, Lynn Mass.
and you will not be disappointed.
"When l began 70 take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 1 was
not able to do my houseworl1. l suf-
fered terribly at time of reconstruction.
Several doctors told me they could do
nothing for me. Thanks to the Pink
ham advice and medicine I am now
we'll. and can do the work for eight in
the family.
hams Vegetable Compound to all
mothers with laroe families - MRS.
CARRIE BELLEv1LIE, Ludington, Mich.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
1t DazZles The World.

No discovery In medicine has ever crea-
ted one.quarter of the excitement that
has been caused by DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for. Consumption. It's severest
tests have been on hopeless victims of
Consumption, Pneumonia, Hemorrhage,
Preurisy, and Bronchitis, thousands of
whom it has restored to perfect health.
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Group, Hay
Fever. Hoarseness and Whooping Cough
it Is the quickest, surest cure In the world.
1t Is sold by A. c.. Eaton, druggist, who
guarantees satisfaction or will refund the
money. Large bottles SOC and $1.O0.
Trial bottles free.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
To Mothers Of
Large Families

In this workaday world few women
are so placed that physical exertion
is not constantly demanded of them in
their daily life.
We make special appeal to mothers
of large families whose work is never
done, and many of whom suffer, and
suffer for lack of intelligent aid.
poor, we extend an invitation to accept
free advice. Oh, women do not let
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

Lately starved In London because he
could not digest his food. Early use of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills would have
saved him. They strengthen the stom-
ach. aid digestion, promote assimilation,
improve appetite. Price 25c. Money
back II not satisfied. Sold by A. q. Eaton,
druggist.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

A curious legend Is that connected
with the bell Of St Mura, In Ireland.
The bell was said to have descended
from the sky ringing loudly, but as it
approached the earth the tongue de-
tached itself and returned to the skies.
The people concluded from this that
the bell was never to be profaned by
sounding on earth. but was to be kept
for purposes more holy and beneficent.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

You can never cure dyspepsia by diet
Ing. What your body needs Is plenty OF
good food properly digested. Then II
your stomach will not digest 1t, Kodol
Dyspepsia cure will. 1t contains all of
the natural digestants, hence must digest
every class of food and SO prepare it that
nature can use 1t In nourishing the body
and replacing the wasted tissues, thus
giving life, health, strength, ambition,
pure blood and good. healthy appetite.
w. D. Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
An Act of Gratitude.

A gentleman saved the life Of
clothes dealer who had been capsized
In boat The latter was profuse in
his thanks and said to his rescuer: II
see that you have spoiled your clothes
on this suspicious occasion. Allow me
to take the opportunity of handing you
my business card. Ten thousand ele-
CANT summer suits at 46 marksr'-FNe-
gende Batter.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
TiPes0m e.

I'm so tired" she sighed to the wo-
man next door.
what doiEgY' -
"l've been the last four hours at the
photographers having an instantane-
GUS picture OF the baby taken."-Ex-
change. 70
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

Sir Squire Bancroft. in lecture on
the stage In London, said that when he
was a boy he scraped up many a
shilling to 60 into the pit to see Phelps
act at Sadler's Wells theater and
Charles Kean at the Princess. with
both Of whom he subsequently played
as young country actor. These stolen
visits he regarded as not the least part
Of his education, and therefore his ad-
vice to all was, go and see Shakes
peare acted whenever you get the
chance"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25


"What is your favorite salutation?'
she asked the dilatory youth.
"Eh! Why. l don't know. What's
yours?'
The fair girl yawned YEARLY.
''It would have been good night" she
said. 'Isut in about two minutes it will
be good morning"
"Goodby," said the dilatory youth
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
During last May an infant child of our
neighbor was suffering from cholera in.
fantum. The doctors had given up all
hopes of recovery. took bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy to the house, telling them
l felt sure that 1t would do good II used
according to directions. In two days
time the child had fully recovered. The
child Is now vigorous and healthy. ]
have recommended this remedy frequent
ly, and have never known 1t to fail.-Mrs.
Curtis Baker, Bookwalter, Ohio.
For sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs ;
H. F. Cady, Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr.,
& Co., South Wilmington. ..
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
LOVES GEOGRAPHY.

Wise men delight In globes and maps. They trace
Each kindly wrinkle in the old earths face.
Phrenologize on mountain peaks and thrust
States, towns, aside as mere external dust,
But I, an humber student, when con
Such maps, with little freckled towns thereon,
Love takes my hand and, pointing, whispers clear,
''Here lives q friend-and here-and here-and
herei'
So small the dots so cheap and pink the chart,
close my eyes. The world is in my heart!
But Love still points, 80 World, SO strangely
dear,
Here lives q friend who loves me-here-and
herel'
Youths Companion
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

ut Is my opinion" said one sage,
that a man who has a college degree
Is very likely to be successful In life"
"Yes." answered the other. land it Is
rule that works both ways. A man
who Is successful in life is very likely
to get college degree. Washington
Sf0p
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

It's usually when a man speaks with
out thinking that he says what he
thinks Philadelphia Record.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

A bad complexion generally results
from inactive liver and bowels. In all
such cases, De Wits Little Early Risers
produce gratifying results. W. D. Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
She Didn't Wear q Mask,

But her beauty was completely hidden
by sores, blotches and p!mples, till she
used Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Then they
vanished, as will all eruptions, fever
sores, boils, ulcers, carbuncles and felons
from it's use. Infallible for cuts, Germs,
burns, scalds and piles. Cure guaran-
teed. Csc at A. G. Eaton's drug store.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

According to the investigations of a
French scientist, the antiquity of man
extends back 23S 900 years.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

He was a fat, helpless baby crow.
We named him Tom, and he grew like
the proverbial weed. His prankish pro-
pensities came more and more into evil
dence as the summer wore by. Some
bright objects, such as teaspoons,
thimbles and the scalloped tins called
patty pans, had to be jealousy guarded.
But despite the noisy protests of the
cook the patty pans continued to dis
appear.
At last found the new use to
which Master Tom had put these covet-
ed articles. l had been awakened sew
eral mornings at an untimely hour by
a slight tinkling. jingling noise, pro-
ceeding apparently from the tin cover
ed veranda roof just outside my win
dow.
On one occasion fancied heard
Toms peculiar low chuckle Of amuse-
ment Stealing noiselessly to the win
dow, I-peeped out. Sure enough, there
were Tom and the patty pans. Selling
one in his beak, he would fly up about
five or six feet. then drop it. The gilt
ter of the tin as it fell through the
bright sunshine and it's clatter as 1t
struck the roof seemed to afford him
the most exquisite amusement, for he
repeated the performance a dozen
times or more, ending, as he heard the
housemaid open the front door, by
neatly packing his shining toys into an
angle Of the roof. where they had here
tOfOre escaDed nOtice.-Laides' Home
Journal
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25


den guest at his wedding shot him and
now languishes in prison.
A Coop CoUGH MEDICINE. = Many
thousands have been restored to health
and happiness by the use of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. If afflicted with
any throat or lung trouble give 1t trial,
for 1t Is certain to prove beneficial.
Coughs that have resisted all other treat
ment for years have yielded to this reme-
dy and perfect health been restored.
Cases that seemed hopeless, that the eli
mate of famous health resorts failed to
benefit, have been permanently cured by
its use.
For sale by T. K. Taft, Stafford Springs !;
FL. F. Cady, Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr.,
& Co., South Wilmington
Beavers are destroying SO much Of the
farming property in Colorado that farm
ers want them exterminated.
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve should be
promptly applied to cuts, burns and
scalds. It soOthes and quickly heals the
injured part. There are worthless coun-
terfeits, be sure to get peWitt's. w. ID.
Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

1t is easier to keep we'll than get cured.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers taken now
and then, will always keep your bowels
In perfect order. They never grippe, but
promote an easy, gentle action. W. d.
Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
Determined.

He-What do you think of himf
She-He has such q square jawl /
think he must be very determined
chap.
He Well, should say SO! His
matches always light the very first
time.-New York Times.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

Recently the camera snapshot played
an important part In case at law, the
picture showing the facts In the case
clearly.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

A judge in Springfield discharged a
man arrested for bicycle riding on foot
path, as a path is not necessarily side
walk.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
Parson BrOwnlOw.

Parson Brownlow, the famous
preacher, editor and patriot. is describ-
ed by DR.. William e. Barton, author
of "a Hero In Homespun," as the very
incarnation of east Tennessee's rude
ness, strength and exalted love of coun-
try and Of right. EFF hit warn't that
he's preacher" says one Of the char
acters. you wouldn't know sometimes
w'ether he's aprayin or a-quotin Scrip
ter chapter an varse or JUS plain ev-
eryday sorter cussin." Brownlow
wrote to Secretary Benjamin at Rich
mond: Just give me my passports and
I will do for your Confederacs more
than the devil has ever done. will
quit the country"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

81 wish to truthfully state to you and
| the readers of these few lines that your
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Is without ques-
ton the best and only cure for dyspepsia
that l have come in contact with, and |
have used many other preparations. -
John Beam, West Middlesex, Pa. No
preparation equals Kodol Dyspepsia Cure,
as it contains all the natural digestants
1t will digest all kinds of food and can't
help but do you good. w. D. Head.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
July 81, 1871.

Items of local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago.l
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

Reading Character by the Nose.
you can almost tell PERSONS char
acter from the nose alone" remarked a
scientist. "All great men have great
noses. The Greek nose, which has no
protuberance. but Is straight, argues
great sense of aesthetics, of beauty, but
no character and no power Of conten-
ton.
Large nostrils show courage. People
Of fearless disposition breathe fully
and freely. All the fercer animals
have dilated nostrils. The dropping
nostril shows histrionic talent. If the
nose also droops, it denotes tragic
power. and IL only the nostril capacity
Is marked for the Interpretation of
comedy.
where the nose Is thin at the bridge
1t shows generosity, while a nose that
is thick at the bridge argues acquisi-
tiveness. When 1t is tiptilted. like the
petal of a flower, the person Is inquisi-
tive. A projecting nose argues a dispo-
sition to investigate. 1t Is ahead Of the
person. as it were, and wants to scent
out things"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-07-25

Howitzers are steel breechloading
weapons weighing $500 pounds and
having a length of feet 10 inches.