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The Press., 1901-01-31

Sir Lyon Playfair. who represented
the University of Edinburgh for IL
years. naturally came in contact with
the most eminent men Of England, and
he put this question to most of them,
did you in your extensive practice
ever know patient who was afraid to
dep With two exceptions. it seems,
they answered mo" One Of these ex-
ceptions was Sir Benjamin Brodie, who
said he had seen one. case. The other
was Sir Robert Christison, who had
seen one case, that of girl Of bad
character who had a sudden accident
Health .,.
The Press., 1901-01-31

Hinkly-I wonder what Stilson was
driving at this evening?
Holden What did he say?
Hinkly-It was at the club. and
was having a broiled lobster. Stilson
suggested that was sort of cannibal
I'm half inclined to suspect he was
making fun of me, although | don't see
how.-BostOn Transcript.
The Press., 1901-01-31
Walter Allen of Palmer was sentenc

Walter Allen Of Palmer was sentenced
yesterday by Judge Mcfarland to one
year in the house of correction for dis
tributing pamphlets containing impure
language. He admits writing the article
and having 1t printed, but states that his
reason for doing SO was to call the atten-
ton of people to socialism.
The Press., 1901-01-31

Contrary to the belief of most peo-
pie, the cameps hair brush used by art
lists has nothing Of the camel in it,"
said manufacturer of soft brushes to
a writer the other day. There was a
time when real camel's hair was used
for the purpose. The ship of the des-
ert, however. has long been superseded
by the homely little squirrel. Not only
is squirrels hair very much less costly.
but it is better. softer more pliable and
far more durable. At the present day
it is doubtful if you could find pound
Of camels hair in all the brush facto.
ries in this country. However. there Is
no cause for fear that the graceful lit
tie squirrel will be exterminated. 1t is
the European squirrel that furnishes
the hair for the brushes. the covering
of the American squirrel being too fur
ry and soft for the purpose. Wash
ington Star.
The Press., 1901-01-31

New London, goth, James E. Walker
SO.
Palmer, 23d, Oscar c. Marcy, SO.
Stafford Springs, 28th, James D. Fen
ton, 70.
Zumbrato, Mimi, Goth, Mrs. Albert
Barrett, Is. formerly OF Stafford.
wellington, Esd, Joseph Sparks, 81.
Westford, 9th, Stephen Wilton, 81.
Stafford Springs, 9th, Sarah, 90, widow
of James F. Brooke.
Del Norte, COL, 21st, Mrs. Alkaline
Taliman, 80, formerly of Stafford.
The Press., 1901-01-31
ROCKVILLE.

The Maxwell brick block at the corner
of Elm and Union streets, which was gut
ted by fire January 8, is not to be rebuilt.
The wooden building adjoining is also to
be torn down and the land thus obtained
will be added to the lawn of the Maxwell
residence.
The Press., 1901-01-31
Dress Goods Sale.

During the next few days, pre-
vious to inventory, prices will
prevail that mean that many desir-
able lengths will be marked at
prices to sell quickly.
Remnants of Dress Goods half
price
Great opportunities for little
money.
The Press., 1901-01-31
Too High For inspection.

Count de koronet (who is an ardent
admirer Of Willie's sisterD-What are
you after, my little fellow Come
round here where can see you.
Willie (who is climbing on the back
of the counts CHARLTON said you had
a skating rink on top of your head. and
I want to see it!-Brooklyn Life.
The Press., 1901-01-31
No Case,

Man Ito lawyerD-I've been badly bit
ten by dog. Can get damages from
it's master?
Lawyer-Did you do anything to irri-
tate the dog?
Man-No.
Lawyer-Were you on its owners
premises?
Man-Er-yes.~
Lawyer-In what capacity? AS a
friend Or
Manor course this is strictly conf
Dental.
Lawyer-Certainly.
MAXWELL, l was trying to break in
to his house.-Pick Me-Up.
The Press., 1901-01-31

Mrs. Hayseed-Did you go to hear
the bowling dervishes while you were
In the city?
Mr.. Hayseed-No, but went to Cous.
In Miranda's. and she's got tvHs.-
New York Weekly.
The Press., 1901-01-31
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, IS. Pro
DISTRICT OF TOLLAND, IS. Pro-
~ bate Court, Jan. 23d, 1901.
Estate of Nathan d. Ryder, late of Wilmington

~ bate Court, Jan. 23d, 1901.
Estate of Nathan ID. Ryder, late of Wilmington
in said district, deceased.
Upon the application of Ernest D. Royce,
praying letters Of administration may be grant
ed on said estate, and that an instrument In
writing. purporting to be the last will and testa-
proved, approved, allowed and admitted to pro
bate, as per application on file fully appears 1t is
Ordered-That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate Office in Holland, In
said district. on the 5th day Of Feb, A. d. 1901
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice
be given of the tendency of said application
and the time and place of hearing thereon by
publishing the same once in some newspaper
having a circulation in said district, and by
posting copy thereof on the public stgn-poSt
In the town of wellington, in said district.
VIM. d. HOLMAN. Judge.
The Press., 1901-01-31

The fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve
as the best In the world, extends round
the earth. It's the one perfect healer OF
Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores,
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches,
Pains and all Skin Eruptions Only in
fallible Pile cure. 25c a box at A. G.
Eaton drug store.
The Press., 1901-01-31

& Until the middle Of the century Great
Britain imported two-thirds Of the Iron
she used. The use of coal for smelling
as then only beginning.
The Press., 1901-01-31
This WIN Interest Mothers

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
Cure Fever1shness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
ORDERS Break up Colds, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. They neUer fail.
Over 10000 testimonials. At all druggists. IS
cents. sample mailed FREE. Address Allen s.
Olmstead, Le Roy, N. 7.
The Press., 1901-01-31

,WANTED.-Capable, reliable person in every
county to represent large company OF solid hnan-
c1al reputation; 1896 salary per year, payable
weekly; So per day absolutely sure and all ex-
penses; straight; bona-flde, definite salary, nc
commission; salary paid each Saturday and ex-
pense money advanced each week. STANDARD
HOUSE. 334 DEARBORN ST.. CHICAGO. wv
The Press., 1901-01-31

Manufacturing. do stop that noise
Ii you'll only be good. I'll give you 8
penny
Tommy No: want nickel.
Why. you little rascal. you
were quite satisfied to be good yester
day for penny.
TOMMY know, but that was bar
gain day.-Philadelphia Press
The Press., 1901-01-31

Sixty skaters, including many women
and children, broke through the Ice on a
large pond back of Evergreen cemetery,
Brooklyn, N. Y, Sunday, and in the wild
struggle for life two boys were drowned.
The ice over the center of the pond,
where the water was deepest and where
the skates were assembled in greatest
number, suddenly sank.
Mrs. Carrie Nation Is causing q good
deal of excitement in Kansas by destroy
ing saloon fixtures in number of different
cities and towns In that state, claiming
that she has right to destroy an unlaw-
full business, and the authorities seem to
be powerless in preventing her carrying
on the war Of demolition OF saloon fixtures
in prohibition state. She has many fol-
lowers and at Anthony, Kan, Wednes-
day, twelve women of the W. G. T. u,
armed with hatchets demolished four
saloons. Some of the husbands of the
women accompanied them as bodyguards.
s. g. Harvey, prosecuting agent for the
Humane society, accompanied by Deputy
Sheriff Holbrook of Arlington, went to
Eastford last week Thursday and arrested
Loren Bosworth on complaint from the
society, charging him with neglecting to
provide food, drink, or protection to five
head of cattle which he owns. The ami
mails have had no care whatever during
the winter, land have run the woods so
long that they are wild and cannot be
driven anywhere. Bosworth was taken
before Justice of the Peace Walter Dry
den, where he demurred at the complaint.
He was, however, held for the next term
of the superior court under $500 bonds
which he provided. Boswortb Is an old
offender in this line and has been tried
for similar offenses before. He Is nearly
80 years old and has considerable wealth.
Hartford Coatrart.
The Press., 1901-01-31

Belleville, N. j., Esd, by Rev. J. F.
Smith, Miss Mary f., daughter of viii.
Ham Fl. Hassett, and DR.. John T. Collins
of Lawrence, Mass.
Stafford Springs, 2Sth, by Rev. F. j.
O'Niel, Louis Senechal and Miss Anna
Lessard.
The Press., 1901-01-31

A bill was presented in the house at
Hartford last Thursday, prohibiting any
savings bank from occupying offices in
the same building with any bank or trust
company.
On Wednesday the following were in
troduced In the house:
Resolution incorporating the Rockville,
Broad Brook and East Windsor street
railway company. For the appointment
of joint special committee to report bill
for dividing the state into five congress-
ional districts, which was tabled. A bill
which provides for the examination of
debtors. It provides that a creditor who
secures judgment against person for
the necessities of life may summon the
debtor into court and have him examined
as to his ability to pay the bill. If the
court shall decide that the debtors in
come Is sufficient to meet the account, 1t
may order him to pay 1t, either In full or
In instalments, after setting aside a GER
tain amount for the debtors support. If
the debtor fails to make the payments he
may be again summoned to show cause
why he hasn't complied with the order of
the court, and II he can show none he
may be committed to jail for contempt.
A bill providing that "no person shall
hereafter be sentenced to the penalty OF
death for the commission of any criminal
act heretofore punishable by death, who
was under 81 years old at the time of the
commission of said criminal act.
Two bills left over from the last session
were again sent to committees. One lie
the indeterminate sentence bill, giving
judges power to commit habitual crimi-
nails to state-preson for indefinite terms.
The other was an amendment to the con.
stitution, providing for the plurality cleo
| ton Of state officers.
Senator Maxwell on Tuesday presented
resolution incorporating the Tolland
public library association.
The Press., 1901-01-31

When a man insists on explaining
{ q thing. it Ia a confession tat 1t wor
ries him.-Atchison Globe.
The Press., 1901-01-31
Married.

Tlle scabbards worn by Russian ON.
GERS are made Of PAPER mache.
The Press., 1901-01-31

Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks in
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. Commune
cations received without signature always COM
United to the waste basket without attention.
This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib
ers until a deflnite order to discontinue is re-
ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weekly) furnished for $2.15 per year.
The Press., 1901-01-31
A Remedy for the Grippe.

A remedy recommended for patients aff1icted
with the Grippe Is Kemp's Balsam, which is es-
pecially adapted for the throat and lungs. Don't
wait for the first symptoms of the disease; get
a bottle to-day and keep it for use the moment
it is needed. If neglected the grippe has tend
ency to bring on pneumonia. Kemp's Balsam
prevents this by keeping the cough loose and
the lungs free from Inflammation. All drug
gists sell Kemps Balsam at CSC. and 50c
The Press., 1901-01-31
Fancy Silks

For street or evening wear.
All the popular weaves and col
orings at special reduced prices.
Remnants of Silks at bargain
prices.
The Press., 1901-01-31
COVENTRY.


Ernest L. Noble spent Sunday with
friends In Turnerville.
Last evening 'Millenary social' was
held In the vestry of the Congregational
church.
Last Monday evening the installation
of the N. E. D. P. officers took place in
the A. o. U. w. hall.
Charles Rood has accepted a position
In the wooden mill In Baltic and expects
to remove his family to that place In the
spring. ~
Tomorrow evening the members Of
Storrs grange are expected to come here
and furnish program for the members
of Wangumbaug grange.
Next Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bogue of Andover are to celebrate theil
third anniversary, and Oscar Collins anG
family of this town are to attend the
celebration.
A number Of the members of the A. O.
u. W. band have purchased very fine new
instruments Of either the Cong or Basor
make. The following have abandoned
band instruments and have their own
Louis A. Kingsbury, j. E. Stanley, VIM
Tracy, Louis Daniels, Fred Wood anc
Frank P. Williams.
The following program will be carried
out at the regular grange meeting nex'
Tuesday evening: Potatoes history Of
and best way to cultivate and market
VIM. Wolfe Solo, Miss Johanna Them
Report of state grange meeting, Eugene
Hutchinson Reading, Mrs. Charles ROOD
Essay, "reminiscences of the life of Queer
Victoria, Mrs. F. P. Williams.
Last Monday afternoon a very serious
accident occurred near the South Coventry
station. At about half past one, the
York express" north bound, neared the
station and man who was stealing 6
ride seeing that the train was going te
stop, jumped from it and went down be-
tween two cars and was pulled under &c
far that both his legs were mangled uK
into the station and DIR. Ross was sent
for, and arrived 10 about ten minutes
and cared for the man. His pockets were
scar ched and no trace as to his identity
could be found and he had but ten cents
He appeared to be about fifty years o
age. The railroad men ordered him t.
be taken to Willimantic on the dow1
train and carried to DIR. T. M. Hill's hos
pital. Just before he was carried on t.
the train he rallied little and from al
that could be made out, it was though
that he said that he lived on Harrison
street, Hartford, and his name wa
Thomas Cleary. He died in about thirt,
minutes after reaching Willimantic.
SOMERs.
| Charles eager, Jr., has moved with hi
family to Thompsonville.
| The Endeavor society held q socia
Wednesday evening at the Elmwoo'
house.
Miss Lenora Fancher has been spend
ing few days at her home In town.
Henry Kingsbury underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis Tuesday afternoon
DIR. Alcorn of Thompsonville performing
the operation. Drs. Hurd and Woods Q
Somers, Parsons of Thompsonville an
Hayes of Hazardville were In attendance
Regular meeting of the grange mex
week Thursday evening. The program
for the lecturers hour will be an evenin,
with Abraham Lincoln. A large attend
ance Is desired.
The grip is quite prevalent, and doc
tors are kept busy. Mrs. s. A. Davi
and daughter, Mrs. Anna Taft, are bot
sick. Mrs. Frank Wardwell has recoy
cred from an attack, and slowly but sure
~ it is gaining strong foothold in town
The Press., 1901-01-31

MCLAUGHLIN q SON, PUBLISHERS.
$1.50 year. II paid strictly in advance, 81 90
The Press., 1901-01-31
At 5000

Box Coats, 26 and 40 inches
long, in Tan, Castor, Red and
Black-not every size. Early
values $15 90 to $4,000.
The Press., 1901-01-31
Smith ( Murrav,
Silk Dept. Specials.

The New Japanese Wash Silks
are meeting with ready sale so
early. The new stripes, checks
and colorings combined with bet
ter quality than usual make them
tempting.
The Press., 1901-01-31
You Should BHgil

The new year right. You should use q
small part Of your Yankee inquisitiveness
in learning where you can make your
hard-earned dollars and pennies do you
the most good. You are at the threshold
Of new century, as we'll as new year,
and you should make no mistakes, as
most Of you will never see the opening Of
another century. 1t Is all we'll enough
to make good resolutions at the begin
ming Of each new year; but new GEN.
fury Is altogether another thing. as 1t Is
such long time to wait that you will
spend you entire life on the wrong road.
Look inquire - investigate and then
come to the Chicago Grocery and buy
your supplies, thus keeping on the broad,
straight road that leads to plenty and
prosperity.
| All who run may read:
II lbs. Granulated Sugar, 800
lbs. Finest Evaporated Apples, rs
lib. " Apricots, ID
I1lb. i" Peaches, .l2
s lbs. Good Prunes. rs
| 4 lbs. Choice Prunes, %
| 8 lbs. Best Prunes, .6
3 cans Elegant sweet Corn, %
1 can Solid Packed Tomatoes, 10
2 cans Good Table Peaches, rs
l can Fine Bartlett Pears, ia
1 can Delicious Singapore Pine Apple, 30
cans Best Early June Peas, "a
Strictly Pure Spices, all kinds, at &c n Id.
stalles Pure Cream Tarter at 1Oc n ID.
| 1 ID. Best Black Tea you ever drank, "a
| 1 Id. Good Coffee, .1s
Our S5c Cofree is the finest to be had at any
price.
Yours,
O. M. BROWN.
The Press., 1901-01-31
Women's Winter Coats

Handsome, stylish garments
low prices.
The Press., 1901-01-31

EOR SALE-Green White Birch Wood,
i all large size, by PETER JOHNSON. Leave
orders at the Chicago Grocery. 39-4
The Press., 1901-01-31

TENEMENT To Rent on Prospect st.
Il S6-6w MRS. E. POWERS
The Press., 1901-01-31

THO RENT-Cottage on Grant avenue,
Il Modern improvements.
32tf MISS CELIA HOLT.
The Press., 1901-01-31

THO Tenement under Kreisels
L. Shoe Store j. CARL CONVERSE.
The Press., 1901-01-31

The first of these writer's refers to a
we'll known Revolutionary hero. The
posterity Of the second writer are scat
tered from Connecticut to Colorado.
Sylvester Durham Of the Travellers In
surance company, Hartford, is grand
son, while the third writer was a we'll
known veteran school teacher of Tolland.
There may be few living who can call
up that ''rod" and "ruler"
The sun., 1901-11-08
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Patrolman and Mrs. Harry A.
Pierce Injured.
Horse Dashed Into Bank Upsetting
Buggy and Dragged Occupants
One Hundred Feet.

Putrolman and Mrs. Harry A. Pierce
We're injured yesterday in runaway ac-
cident near New London, Pa. PATROL
man Pierce is on his vacation this week
and he and Mrs. Pierce have been visit
ing in New London.
Yesterday afternoon they started to
drive home and after going some dis
tance the horse became frightened at
traction engine and ran into bank up
setting the buggy. The occupants held
on and We're dragged about 100 feet along
the road before Mr.. Pierce succeeded in
stopping the horse.
Mrs. Pierce, who is Il large woman,
was found TO be badly injured and was
carried into a house and given attention.
The buggy which was considerably dam
aged, was taken back to New London.
and repaired. Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce then
resumed their journey and arrived iy
this city without further mishap.
DIR. Willard Il. Smith was called in
and found that Mrs. Pierce had sustain-
ed severe contusions on the head ars
that both arms were badly sprained. Mr..
Pierce was badly bruised and sustain
,,l several painful cuts.
The policeman's vacation plans are
spoiled by the accident as he and his
wife were to have gone to Washington
today. They are glad, however, to have
escaped as well as they did.
The sun., 1901-11-08
WIFE APPEALS FOR HISBAND
Does Not Want Him Whipped Though
Charged That He Beat Her.

Mrs. Anton Iuchewski, whose husband
was sentenced by Deputy Judge Town
send in City Court, Wednesday night to
% whipped and imprisoned for beating
her, called upon Judge Churchman yes
,erday morning and asked that her hus-
band be released that he might come
home and support the family.
Under the circumstances Judge
Chnrchman could do nothing in the case
md unless Il stay of proceedings is taken
Inchcwski will be whipped on Saturday.
While at the Police Station Frank
Stout, agent for the S. Z. G. G., in
luircd into the circumstances of the fam
ly, and was told by Mrs. Zuchewski
yhat she was able to provide for her
"hildrcn. and that she had plenty Of
provisions ut home and needed no as
Sstance.
Patrick LAWN, aged about 22 years.
was fined $25 on the charge of assault
ng Evelyn McIlvaine, 13 years old. The
girl and several companions testified
that Halloween night LAWN grabbed
her by the hair and when she resisted
checked her and threw her into the
street.
LAWN said the girl deliberately bump
cd against him and when he remon-
stratri- she struck him with stick
Then he salu he pushed her away and
seeing she was about to fall caught
her and both fell into the street. He
denied checking her.
The sun., 1901-11-08
BOWLING ON
THREE ALLEYS
Wilmington Leagues Season
Opened Last Evening.
FEW BIG SCORES MADE
Members Were Afraid of Fouling and
This Accounts for Some of the
Low Scores Made---Much
Interest Manifested.

The Wilmington Bowling League open
I'd its season last night when two games
were played, the Young Mems Christian
Association on the Young Mems Republi-
'an alleys and the Wilmington Bicycle
Club on the knights of Columbus alleys.
From interest manifested in the games
last night the league will he success,
AS many members from the different
clubs were present to root for their re-
|pcctive teams.
The games wer staerted at o'clock.
Both games were won by the home
teams.
Although it was the first match game
my of the teams have played this sea-
,on. The majority OF the bowlers were
in good form and made fairly high scores.
The rule in match games of penalizing
/ bowler If his foot touches the foul line,
made the players very careful. While
hut few of the players fouled, some in
'iividual low scores can be attrabited to
the bowlerS' watchfulncss in trying to
avoid fouling.
On the Young Mems Republican Club
alleys the Y. NJ. @. A. team was bndly
defeated by 243 pins. The Republican
Clubs total score Of 2,34s was one of the
highest ever made on any Wilmington
alley. All their players made high
scores. Robertson, leading with total
Of SOB. Brown made the highest in
divi,lual score. 100 for one game. The
Y. NJ. G. A. players We're not disheart-
rned. however. and say they will soon
make hetter showing. The score of
that game were as follows.
YOUNG MEMS REPUBLICAN,
The sun., 1901-11-08
Y M. Z. A. WEEK OF PRAYER.
Services at Association Hall Every
Day Next Week.

From November 10th to November
18th will be observed by the Young
Mems Christian Associations throughout
the world as week Of prayer. In this
city, services will be held each week
day, excepting Saturday, at 12.15 and
9.15 y. M. at the Association Building.
The noon meetings will last from Is to
80 minutes and will be addressed by the
Rev. Robert A. Elwood of Oliyet Pres
byterian Church. His subject will be:
Monday, Jesus Christ, Business
Mans Example; Tuesday, Faith, Busi-
ness mans Necessity" Wednesday,
Prayer. Business Mans Opportunity"
Thursday, Purity, Business Mans
Quality" Friday, Power, Business
Mans Aim"
The evening meetings will be addressed
by members of the association and promi-
nent Christian workers. In the churches
pastors on the 10th, 18th and oath will
make addresses especially to men.