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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
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The SUMS flames. spring at times to a
distance of $4,000 miles from it's sur
race. go; a&4n s.s.as, ssaxssa -:,t.zs ~
In dry air sound TRAVELS i, ,442 feet
per second, in water 1900 feet and in
iron II, 500 feet. :...s" -! -ss3s<
The amplitude of vibration of the
diaphragm of the telephone receiver in
reproducing speech is about the one
twenty -millionth of an inch. = :
Fresh air contains about three parts
Of carbonic acid in 10000. respired air
about AL parts, and about five parts
will cause the air Of a room to become
"close" ~ @5~-s--': ~
Holophane glass is pressed glass
resembling cut glass, having vertical
prisms on the inside for diffusings. the
light and horizontal prisms on the OUT
side for directing the light :;
The following are found to be the
densities of the planets. water being 1:
Mercury, 3; Venus. 5.l4: earth. $50:
moon, 3.34; Mars, 4; Jupiter, 1.35;, Sa-
turn, O.68; Uranus, 100; Neptune, 2.29.
The star Arcturus, the hottest Of ce-
lestial bodies. gives US as much heat
as standard candle six miles away.
This fact was ascertained by the ra-
diometer, an instrument which will
show the amount Of heat given of
from mans face at 1900 feet dis
tance.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
HoLMEs-cADY REUNION.

About 1876 members of the Holmes and
Cady families had the good fortune TO De
able to be present at the fifth annual ~
union held Thursday at Evergreen PARK,
State Line. The attendance this year
shows an increase of fifteen over that Of
last, and gain OF 110 since the first gath
ering, five years ago. The youngest
member of the Cady family present was
three months old, and the oldest SO years
and sixmonths. Many cities and towns
were represented among them being Mon
son, Springfield, Hampden, West Brook
field, Orange, Amherst, Holyoke, Bland
ford, Palmer, Pelham, Stafford, Somers,
Hartford, Thompsonville, Barkhamstead,
Rockville, Mansfield, New Hartford, New
Haven, and Warehouse Point The COM
pany began to assemble about 10 O'Clock,
and the time intervening until noon was
passed In forming and renewing acquaint-
ance, playing games, and the busy hustle
incident to dinner preparation. Shortly
after noon the summons came to test the
cookery of the Holiness -Cady housowsssss
and the rapidity of its disappearance seem,
ed to indicate general approval of the
viands. The collation. was followed by a
business meeting, opened by a few re-
marks by G. n Hobby Of Mansfield upon
the object of the association, and the
honor attached to its membership; and q
cordial vote of thanks In behalf of all for
the efficient service of the official board.
Vice. President A. w. Kingsbury presided
In the absence of the president, Dwight
Cady, who was detained at home by Ill.
ness. After the reading of the minutes
the same corps..of officers was reelected az
follows: President, Dwight Cady OF
Springfield vice-president, A. w. Kings.
bury, Stafford Springs; secretary, Mrs.
A. W. Kingsbury; executive committee
W. A. Patten, Stafford Springs, Marcus
Cady, West Stafford, Frank Fairfield
West Stafford, MIR. and Mrs o. M Brown
Stafford Springs, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Cady Of Stafford. A vote was taken te
meet at the same place next year, Thurs
day, Auguet 20. The literary and musl
cal program opened with America" Ar
original poem by Miss L. s. Cady o
Stafford Springs revived many pleasant
recollections of one sold roof-tree" deal
to the hearts of her hearers and pictured
very wildly the 'old red farm house sit
uated on lonely, picturesque road thai
winds its way over hill and dale from
Stafford to Monson by the way Of Grow
Hill and through the Gage district" A
vocal selection, "Song of Long Ago." by
Miss Clara Chaffee of Tnompsonville re
ceived hearty encore, and two readings
1.-THE Bicycle Ride" and "The Parsons
Fee," by Miss Cady were appreciated
The program closed with .tShall W.
Gather at the River?" A social season
was enjoyed until about four O'Clock
when the party began to disperse, and
the reunion of 1902 was added to the lis
Of happy bygones.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
HOME NEWS.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Quite party from here visited Forest
lake 10 Palmer on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hassett Of Green
wich were In town over Sunday.
F. e. Fitzpatrick, the newsdealer, lie
moving his stock to his new location In
the Page block.
Mrs. Nicolat Nadeau, successor to Mrs.
Cardinal, Is In New York attending the
millinery openings.
Charles r. Newton of Glenville IL
spending vacation Of one week at his
home on East Main street.
g. A. Ray entertained the members oi
the Congregational church choir at Lake
Florence In Wales on Tuesday.
Quite number Of the local men inter
ested in racing will attend the grand cir.
cult meeting at Hartford next week.
Mrs. William Wood and son, and Miss
Jennie Barr of Monson are spending q
few weeks at the old homestead on Rock.
we'll Hill.
Regular meeting of Winter w. r. G.
next Wednesday evening. A full attend
ance is desired, as the instructions In re-
gard to the usual inspection will be read
Louis Stroud had his hand badly
wounded Saturday evening while cleaning
a revolver. The ball passed into the
fieshy part OF the hand at the base of the
thumb, just grazing the bone. He was
attended by DIR. G. B. Newton.
Miss Ethel Whalen, formerly musi,
teacher in the public schools, was in towr
over Sunday and on Tuesday accompanied
Mrs. J. III. Valentine and children, Flea
nor and Richard, to Mashapaug for &
week. They will occupy Hope cottage.
Mrs. Nellie Hill, "a, wife of Morton n
Hill, died Sunday evening after an illness
of two weeks of typhoid fever. Besides
her husband she leaves one daughter, 4
sister, Mrs Frank Prouty Of this place
and her mother, Mrs. Cleveland of West
ford. The funeral was held from he
late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. vii
liam Morrall of the Episcopal church
officiating. The burial was In the Stat
ford Springs cemetery.
The fifth golf match for the governors
cup will be played next Saturday. The
complete score for the fourth match Is as
follows:
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

1t is safer to prune too little than too
much.
Moist earth and a cloudy day for
transplanting.
Gooseberries and currants are two
easily grown fruits, and there is sell
dom an oyersupply.
The quality and size of fruit on old
bushes is much improved by thinning
of the fruit or severe pruning.
The cause of moss appearing on the
stems of apple and other fruit trees is
wet, cold, undrained land or an exces-
siveiy humid climate.
In saving garden seed gather when
ripe. Do not allow it to shell off,, The
first matured is the best, and the first
matured will shell first.
A good mulch around fruit trees
helps to keep down weeds, keeps the
soil loose, moist and porous at all times,
with little labor Of cultivation.
The time of setting out of fruit trees
is of far less Importance, than to see
that the right varieties are selected,
the soil prepared and transplanting
well done ~ p =.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
Letter to f. A. Close.

Stafford Springs, Conn.
Dear Sir: One coat of Devoe is better
than two Of mixed paint.
The American House, at Tannersville
(Catskill MIS- }, N. Y, Chas. L. Wiltse,
had two coats of Mixed Paints five years
ago; last spring had two more coats oi
the same.
Owner was going to use Devoe but got
his Mixed Paint few cents less.
Right across the street, Charles Haner
painted ONE coat Of Devoe at the same
time-past spring.
The Haner house Is the better job; but
wait five years.
The point of the story is that Wiltse Ii
sorry already. He has learned something
that not one man In thousand knows
that a gallon Of one kind Of paint car
contain twice as much paint as gallor
of another kind Of paint.
You can't afford to put ON another pain
even II you have 1t given to you. At tn.
same time, you see, that Mixed Paint ap
pears to have worn five years-give tn,
devil his due.
Yours truly,
"a r. w. DRvOR q Co.
P.S.-Chicago Grocery sells our paint
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
IGNORANT OF GEOGRAPHY.
How . German Put POsers to an
American Girl.

How q German Put POsers to an
American Girl.
"a thing about Americans which has
surprised me more than anything else"
said German artist who has been Wis
iting in New York city for six months
past, "is that with all your patriotism
you know SO little about the geography
of your own country, to say nothing Of
the rest of the world"
There We're several Americans In the
circle, and they looked rather sur
prised. None of the men spoke. They
knew that they were weak in geogra-
ply and that here was a challenge
which would have to pass.
Not SO q bright young woman of
twenty, who rushed into the breach
with her head in the dir.
1--WE do know the geography Of our
country" she said decidedly. "Of
course we do. Every child learns it in
school,"
might ask you a question or two?'
the foreigner said quietly. 1.-THE names
of the capitals of some of your states,
for instanceW
Certainly. I'll be glad to answer" ="
And she nodded confidently at the
young American man who was already
beginning to fear for her.
"What is the capital of Massachu.
setts?" was his first question.
Boston, was the prompt answer
from the girl.
"And of North Carolina?'
That seemed to puzzle her a little,
and it was full minute before she an
swered ''Charleston!'-
The foreigner smiled. but made nc
| effort to correct her what Is the
highest mountain in the United
StatesW he asked. .- =. s...
ITS not fair to ask about noun
tains," she protested. "You said
didn't know the capitals"
''The capital of Illinois is?'
"Chi-Springfield. ! mean"
"Of Montana?'
| For the life Of her she could no
think of a town in Montana. "It',
been an age since studied geography,
she explained.
"Your answers were better than tn
average" said the man. ."You got on
right out Of four. AS said, American
geography surprises me."-New Yorl
Tribune.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28

organization is perfect In almost every
district, and that 1t will be impossible for
the republicans to retain control of the
house. Intense interest Is displayed In
the trip of the president, and his every
utteranoe will be carefully analyzed by
the leaders Of both parties. A less con-
fident man than MIR. Roosevelt could not
but feel somewhat nervous at the knowl-
edge that 80 much of vital Importance to
himself and his party rests on his words,
but from all reports the president will
say what he thinks without stopping long
to consider the consequences. If he errs,
however, the clever men who are man.
aging democratic affairs will not fail to
take advantage Of his mistakes.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
All Wara Saved.

"For years suffered such untold mis-
cry from. Bronchitis" writes j. H. John
ston of Broughton, Ca, "that often was
unable.to work. Then, when everything
else failed, was wholly cured by DIR.
Kings New Discovery for. Consumption.
My wife suffered intensely from Asthma,
till 1t cured her, and all our experience
goes to show 1t Is the best Group medi.
cine in the world" A trial will convince
you it's unrivaled for Throat and Lung
diseases. Guar ranteed bottles Soc and 81.
Trial bottles free at A. G.. Eaton's, Stat.
ford Springs. and w. P. Fuller's, Somers.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
Dizzy?

Then your liver isn't acting
we'll. You suffer from bilious
ness, constipation. Ayers
Pills act directly on the liver.
For 60 years they have been
the Standard Family Pill.
Small doses cure. An dasssx,.ts. ass;
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28

"YoU FEEL BETTER."-Yes, I knew
you would after taking cup of that
Strengthening beef tea, made from Swift
d Co.'S famous beef extract. Now be
good and tell your friends how 1t has
made you feel, and let them feel good to.
The Chicago Grocery" will sell it to 'em.
1t will be good idea even to tell your
enemies about It, and then yott wouldn't
have any enemies.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28

She-After all. what is the differences
between illusion and deiusion?
He-Illusion Is the lovely fancies we
have about ourselves, and delusion IL
the foolish fancies other people have
about themselyes.-Life.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
A Way She Has.

Inquisitive sNeighbor II. hear that
your sister Is engaged. Is that true7
Small BoyI dare say. She gener-
ally Ia. Era ~ @
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28

Mamma" said. Tommy, docs sugar
ever cure anybody Of anything?" =
"Why do you ask, my boy2"
II thought I'd like to catch it,. said
Tommy. r.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
Made His Mark.

s:s2 "Hivens, iMoike. tn eye av We! Phat's
the matther?" ass,xa ~ rs sa sJl &
II sthruck man yesterday an he
gave me receipt for it."-Ohio State
Journal.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28

It is every mans opinion that he
would have been a great man had he
lived ffty years agD-Atchison Globe
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-08-28
HH0 0hh1 h1PAo"o SSOA0 HOh UIA0 0oOOaU BVa
match for the PinneY cup Ia az follows:

The following is the standing according
to points, not including the last match
which was played last Saturday, and will
be found on the third page:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-11
Virginia Methodist Conference.

Active preparations among local Meth
odlsts tor the entertainment of the host
oil followers of the great John Wesley.
who are TO assemble in Richmond
IN November for the annual meet
ing OF the Virginia Conference. the
sessions of which are to be held at
iroad-Street Methodist church. have not
been begun yet, but il will only be a
short time before the work will be started
Owing TO the fact that the past year
with the churches OF the Virginia Confer
ence has been "A most successful one in all
lines OF religious work, it is the expecta-
ton of prominent men identified with the
great denomination that the coming
meeting will be one of the best of the one
hundred and twenty annual meetings
held yet
Bishop ". W. Duncan. who so grace
fully and successfully presided over the
last two sessions OF the Conference. will
be at the helm again this year. This will
cause not n little rejoicing among the
Methodist workers, because Bishop Dun
can Is popular and there is more than
ordinary confidence reposed in him.
The terms OF four of the presiding elders
IN the Conference will expire with the
Conference year, and just that many dis
tricts will have new heads after the ap-
Rcih 70 oit gwen OUT lnese are
Rev. j. ii. Amiss, OF the Rappahannock
District; Rev. Paul Whitehead. of the
l.ynchburg District; Rev. W. c. Walden.
OF the Portsmouth District, aud Rev.
William + Judkins, of the Norfolk and
Eastern Shore District
it will be noted that Rev. W. Y. Tudor.
ID. d., OF the West Richmond District. and
Rev J. 7. Garland, ID. D., of the Rich.
mond District, are eligible to reappoint-
ment, and it is likely that they will re-
turned to their present posts by Bishop
Duncan.
One oil the causes for the great interest
IN the work among the churches of the
Virginia Conference is the fact that the
Advocate, the organ OF the Conference. is
booming Ii has long been recognized
that nothing could do more good for the
cause OF religion, than a strong, energetic
religious paper, and this is being demon
strated by the work of the Advocate
During the year the price of the paper
has been reduced from 50 per annum to
81 30, and the result is that the mast
year hos been the best in the history OF
the Advocate for some years.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-11
CAROLINE.
Social OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Items.
Correspondence Of The FREE LAME.

Correspondence Of The FREE LANcE)
Welch's. Va, sept :. 1902.
"BoNberry." the beautiful and hospi-
table residence of DR.. ROderick Dew. was
the scene ON Thursday last Of one of the
most brilliant social event of the season.
HE guests began To assemble as early as
" p. m. and IRE long the house was flied
with the bright. happy faces and merry
laughter Of number of the young peo-
pie OF the community. Dancing and
music, both vocal and instrumental. Were
the chief features OF the evening Music
ir~m piano, guitar. and violin. was rend-
cred 10y Mrs. Roderick Dew. Misses. Ger
trude Coleman. Roberta WASHINGTON
and Mr.. Fred Ninkler About ten
o o'clock the guests were ushered into the
dining room, where a bountiful supper
was served, consisting of the choicest
meats. pickles. fruits and cream. and to
which all did justice The table was
beautifully decorated with rare and lovely
roses and evergreens Among those pre-
sent were Misses. Mary Dew. Lucie Dew.
Ellen Byrd Dew. Lizzie Samuel. Nellie
samuel, Hope Coleman. of Caroline. Miss
Jennie Wills. Of Richmond. and Mis-
>aiiie lApsromb. of King and Queen.
Ncssrs. Carroll GOodlue. Clyde Coleman.
Douglass Dew. A. l. Flippo. and Or.
Claude &. Coleman The charming and
graceful manner in which Dr. and Mrs.
Dew dispensed their hospitality deserves
special mention. and will long be remem-
hered by all present
We understand that. comparatively
speaking. the registration at this place
the past week was very small The feel
ing OF the cOlored voters is one Of great
Indignation.
Miss Nora &. Willis. of Fredericksburg.
and Mr. and Mrs. 4 r. Chandler. Jr. of
Bowling Grscn. were guests at Fair
View last week.
Miss Page Ellerson. Of Newport News.
l. visiting Mr.. O. r. Beazlcy near this
pioce
Miss Jennie Wills and Miss Lizzie Sam
uel. who have been spending some time
ut Rock Creek. viii return to Richmond
Monday.
Miss Gertrude Coleman. Of Fair View
VIII leave FOR Norfolk on Thursday next.
where she has accepted "A position
To teach
Judge I. N.Nelch. we are glad to note
has sufficiently improved in health. to be
able To attend the different protracted
meetings, call on his friends and enjoy
lie ne much. II not more. than some OF
the younger men OF the community.
Mr.. A. l.. Hippo is on "A visit To friends
in King and Queen.
Mr.. Goe. Kemp Coleman. OF Richmond
but who has been spending some time at
hot Springs. Arkansas. is expected to
visit his parents at this place in week
or two.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-11
Cuts and Bruises OuiekIy Healed

Chamberlain Pain Balm applied to
a cut. bruise, burn, scald or like injury will
Instantly allay the pain and will
heal the parts in much less time
than any other treatment. Unless the
INJURY Is very severe il will not leave a
scar. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism.
sprains. swellings and lameness. For
sale 10y NJ NJ. Lewis. Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-11

Nommonwealth OF Virginia. Spotsy Ivania
- Circuit Court, to wit:
Monroe Jefferson, Plaintiff against Polly
Jefferson, Defendant
In Vacation, August 10Th, 1902
49, IN CHANCERY.
The object OF this suit Is to obtain for the
pinntiH divorce vfnculO matr.monii
rom the defendant. from the bonds of mat
rimony. An affidavit having been made and
nied that the defendant Is not "a resident of
TINS commonwealth IL Is ordered that she
20 appear here In fifteen days after due nub-
hcation hereof and do what may be neces-
sary 60 protect her interest In this suit
Ana the plaintiff notifies the defendant
that ne viii take dispositions in support OF
ms Oiil at Spotsy lvania Court House. in said
county, on the 3lst OF October 19O2 contin-
uing there until all are taken
a copy tcste; = ii CRisNoND, Clerk.
'h""HH'N COLEMAN, D. a. s4w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-11
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if il fails
to cure. E. " Groye's- signature is on
each box 25c
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-11
WAN7ED!

Wooden Carders, Spinners and Weav-
ers, families OF workers preferred also a
good boarding. house keeper. Tenant
houses supplied at the mills. On line OF
electric cars, within 20 miles of Baltimore
city. AddressW oolen Mills. care MiIbourne
Advertising Agency, Baltimore, Md. 81
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-09-11
Stops the Cough and works Of tho Cola

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure. no Paw
Price % cents
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-10-15
BADGER COACHES HAVE A FIND.

Madison Wis., Oct. 1b.--The Wisconsin
coaches think they have 'hnd' in Findlay, the
Aurora III, boy who was given his first chance
at halfback on the badger team last night. He
that he is a swift, fierce player,
Quick to take advantage of opportunities and
good ground gamer. Since the opening Of the
season Findlay has been holding down Captain
Juneau's old place at right end, Juneau being at
halfback. Afte the Michigan game last Satur-
day Coach King became confident that II Wiscon-
sin was to stand any show Of winning from the
wolverines its back field would have to be
strengthene He had tried Juneau and Haum-
erson behind the line, but was not fully salts
fed with their work there, and so decided to
give Findlay a trial.
The brilliancy Of the boys work in scrimmage
was a pleasant surprise. He made two fine
plays, one being sprint clear across the field
and the other a sprint Of go yards, both result
ing in touchdowns. From his showing last night
it would seem that he will be kept at halfback.
The pactice last night was secret. 1t was SNORT,
but hard and all Of the old men but Long, who
is still on the hospital list, were out. Monatt,
vanderboon, Liljequist and Driver who are still
somewhat disabled by injuries, were IN the prac-
tice, but did not take part In the scr1mmage.
Marsh and Findlay were at ha1fback and Wrab2
was at fullback. The varsity scored four times
on the scrubs all Of the touchdowns being made
in quick succession. After this offensive VOTE
the ball was given to the scrubs and Tor fifteen
minutes they tried to advance 1t, but were unable
to make the necessary five yards single time.
Wrabz was taken On at the training table
last night. The varsity will play practice
game with the Madison high school team thlf
afternoon.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-10-15
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Norman Marshall Smith and Crissie May Ben
- Of Butler, Iowa.
Fred W. Munger and Ellen r. Sanden.
George w. freeze and Mary Peterson.
John Olof Bloomquist and Marie Rundquist
william II. McCloskey and Margaret Kelly.
Leander 4. Sloan and Eva NJ. Jolly.
Charles L. Miller and Kate Beitzan.
John H. Wedge and Thea Bell.
Joseph ". Brett and Mildred G. Perrin.
John Lundqutst and Ida Lundduist OF Pierce,
Wis.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-10-15
Douglas.
CARLETON BEATS HIGH SCHOOL;

Northfeld, Mimi, Oct 1.-THE football game
yesteday on Laird field between Carleton and
the Northfeld high resulted in a score Of 1s to
in favor Of Carleton.
The Carleton football team will leave Friday
for Fargo. N. D., where they will play the
Fargo agricultural college Saturday. The fol-
lowing Monday they will play the North Dakota
university at Grand Forks.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-10-15
BIRTHS.

Helgren-Mr. and Mrs. Erick, 1907 First ave-
nue. S, girl.
Anderson-Mr and MIS-. Carl oscar' iIo@ Jonn-
son street NE, girl
nue. N, boy. o 100, AZ.
'" McBride-Mr. and Mrs. Harry P, 81s W
Twenty eighth street, girl. =, .oo,
Fillnorel-Mr. and Mrs. Ray B., Soo6 dupont
avenue s. boy. o,, NIL.
southworth-Mr. and Mrs. Fred L., -23s Thir-
tieth avenue N, boy. -, IT, -.-.,,
Ross-Mr. and Mrs. Percy R., girl.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-10-15
EAST HIGH TIES DOUGLAS TEAM

The East Side high school eleven, minus a
number of regular players, was able only to
tie the Douglas team yesterday. East Side
showed up poorly. Colwe1l exhibiting poor gen.
eralship in running the team. The lineup:
.S