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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

water. 1t was one chance in a thou
sand, one in million. The people on
the shore ran headlong toward the
breakwater. With the darkness of
night settling around him Dan Ora.
ham gathered up his strength for one
supreme EFFORT.
Old Gabe's cabin was stronger than
anybody could have credited. The
framework held together amazingly.
The floor crumbled and f1oated away
beneath his feet, but the sinews of age
still enabled Gabe to grasp with
drowning mans clutch the frame of
the window.
In vain Dan urged him to draw him.
self up and drop into the bow of the
skiff. Afterward Gabe told how, see
ing the old man either could not or
would not loosen his grasp on the win
dow sill, Dan dropped his oars, reach
ed forward and lifted old Gabe by
main strength out of the window and
deposited him in the bottom of the
skiff.
At that moment a tree trunk struck
the skiff. The jar almost knocked
Dan into the river. He recovered his
balance, however. and turned the
boats head shoreward.
And now it was pull for life. The
blackness of cloudy night enveloped
him. His sole guide was the light on
the lot in front of the postoffice. And
how could he gauge distance by that?
He might be above. opposite or far be-
low the breakwater. Was he half
way out in the river? Everything de
pended upon his distance from the
shore.
He felt as if every moment must be
his last effort. His temples throbbrd
His muscles. now so rigid. might relax
any moment. Human endurance could
not last much longer. Then a voice
shouted his name.
Dan! Dan!'
He dared not answer If he could. All
his breath was required to make the
breakwater.
"Ho-oo-ooo. Dan! This way. I'm
here-Dolly! DAM"
A few more strokes. and he heard
laugh that made him shudder.
"Oh, thank God-thank God! I'm
here, Dan. This way, Dam"
linen he knew he was ABOVE the
breakwater He looked around He
could barely discern Dolly in the dark
ness. Voices were heard on the shore
"Catch the pole. Dan-quick."
Another pull. then Dan reached out Il
hand and grasped the pole. AS he
grasped it heavy log struck the skiff.
The next moment he was in the water
Dolly shrieked. Dan put his left arm
under old Gabe and struck out with
his right. contending now with the
hungry waters for old Gabe's life.
"Save yourself" said Gabe. But Dan
compressed his lips and swan to Dol
ly's side. Dolly held her pole out until
he had firm grasp OH it. With won
derful presence of mind he swan be,
low the waterlogged fiat Dolly had
pushed out from the shore Now 9th
ers were near at hand. crying out to
them to take heart; help was at hand.
When Dolly Worth stepped out of
the fat. she was greeted with cheer.
Torches were flaming now; women
were there. too-women with tears in
their eyes-and big, rough men We're
there, whose eyes were moist as they
grasped Dan Grahams hands. They
were proud of the ''stay at home"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

"But," interrupted the city editor,
looking at Topson and then continuing
sarcastically: IF you want to know
anything about this murder, ask Top
son. He is on the case for us. was
just roasting him because he seems to
have had an interview with the MUIR
derer, and he"-
'Topson!" muttered Detective Ross.
"Topson!. Let me see. You weren't one
of the boys up at the house viewing
the scene with me. How the deuce did
you get in? just left the place. and
it is all locked up"
"By heavensv exclaimed Fritz, and
he scratched his head. "a literary
man, Topson. No, not Topson, but
Thompson. Amt that what the wom-
ans husband was-Thompson-a lit
erary man? Wheww And he whis-
tied.
"Great Godv' cried Duncan. "No,
surely not. Topson, speak up, man!
Don't you see what Fritz means? You
the-the"- The city editor could not
bring himself to say it.
Topson never f1inched. He was very
pale, but that was all. He simply
smiled.
81 am not good at making guesses,"
he replied firmly, land 1 theorize too
much, but you are on to a scoop, Mr..
Duncan, SO make good use of it. The
woman was my wife-once, and left
me when / needed her most. I met
her tonight for the first time in five
years, and am even" He gritted his
teeth. "Want me to finish up the story
properlyY He tried to smile again as
Duncan gazed at him in horror.
No one spoke. Detective Ross, look
ing at Topson. shifted his eyes toward
the outer door and left the room. Top
son understood. turned into the re-
porters' room, got his overcoat. walked
toward the door and out, followed by
Fritz.
"Well, he's a thoroughbred" remark
ed Duncan to the artist later. MAKE
two column cut of him."
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04
was now |

tor was furious. He was wading
tered the room by the outer hall door.
and then the city editor was aware
that bunch of something came down
with a thud upon the desk at his ell
bow. He looked up.
"Where have you been, Topson?" he
called angrily as that individual made
to leave the room.
Writing the story" replied Topson.
mo good for illustrations, so did not
phone. It's all there. the whole yarn.
and it isn't q bad one either"
This was new role for Topson. The
city editor was taken aback. Topson
had actually wakened up. and here.
after a two short hours or so. had re-
turned with the story fully prepared.
Well, If it needed illustrating it could
yet be done. ..+..t
VERY well,' said the city editor;
that will do. but in future l want you
to phone me when l say So"
''Yes. SIR" And Topson left the
ROOM Throwing off his overcoat, he
resumed his lounging attitude at the
desk. and sat in silence until he heard
the city editor yell: ..-..
"What the deuce! say, Topson.
come here!'
TopsOn went.
"This makes me tired" went on his
chief. ''You will run in your own in
fernal theories Now take that whole
yarn out and cut it down to good.
h,.Ssr
about it, Gee whiz! Listen to this!"
he went on. raving at Topson and
reading from the reporters copy:
"'The murderer. after talking to the
victim for about fifteen minutes. seized
her by the arm, dragged her into the
front parior. and in fit of temporary
insanity shot her through the brain,
killing her instantly. He then repented
of his rash act Do you hear, Topson?
He repented of his rash act" The
city editor laughed outright.
"Oh, what's the use of writing rot
like that? The woman was killed in
stantly, and no one has seen the MUIR
derer since. Have you interviewed him
or her, whichever it is? If you have,
you had better say SO and l will fea,
ture it. Topson, you make me tired.
You have got to quit this nonsense or
you go. Now take this copy and cut
out all that sort of stuff. Were you up
to the houseY
Eyes, SIR"
"Then give the artist an idea of the
place for three column cut. Wait
minute, and I'll bring him down here"
He rang the bell; the Office boy re-
sponded.
''Teu Mack / want him down here at
once"
Eyes, SIR" said the youth, and
added, 1.-TWO gents outside want to
see you, sir.''
..Oh. show them in," replied the city
editor. looking at the cards. The men
entered.
"Hello. Ross! Shake. Fritz. What's
up?"
.Oh. only this murder affair. want
to ask you something, Duncan. You
know all the city newspaper men
pretty well ard
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04
TOPSO.d OF
THE DAILY
RUSH
BY CHARLES WEL3TED
Copyright. 1901, bD a. s. Richardson

In the office of the Dunedin Daily
Rush the reportorial staff was busily
engaged, save perhaps Topson. He had
lust strolled In, planEed himself down
in his chair, and after scribbling off
short 1.-TWO header" passed it into the
city editors room and resumed his
usual lazy attitude, feet cooked over
the top of his desk, hat on the back of
his head, while he stared into space
and slowly puffed away at his pipe.
Topson was naturally lazy. The boys
claim he was born thus. He was not
altogether "a good fellow" though no
one seemed to have aught to say
against him. He was reserved, had lit
tie to say and always did his work
well, though he did take much longer
to accomplish it than any of his COL
leagues.
The telephone in the city editors
room rang. In few minutes that in
dividual walked into the reporters
room, loo..cd around quickly and
caught sight of the figure of Topson.
the only idle man in the room.
"Topson! he called, then hcsitated
moment. The city editor wanted some
good work accomplished. He wanted
it quick, and Topson was anything but
quick. However, he continued:
"Go over to No. and report to Fox.
He will be in the detective department.
Got a murder story. See what it is
worth. Ring me up and let me know
what it needs in the way of illustration
and so forth. Make a good spread of
it, but none Of your long theories.
Want this thing short and breezy.
First murder in a month. Now, hustler
Topson donned his coat and, after
slowly filing his pipe, left the room
with apparently no further thought
than If he had been sent across to get
a paragraph about the annual meeting
of the society Of Know Nothings. Such
things as murder stories, social gather
ings or pink teas occur as mere Incl
dents in reporters daily life. 1t is
all work to him. and that is the way he
figures it up.
An hour had passed since Topson left
the Office and no word came from him.
The city editor was getting restless
Fox had returned from police head
quarters with another story. but be-
yond the fact that Topson had reported
to him and had been given the detail
he knew nothing Of his whereabouts.
Two hours passed and no Topson. 1t
was now l 80 n. m.. and the city edi-
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04
SymDafhy.

Ted's mamma had a birthday recent
ly and received as a present from one
of her friends a ten dollar bill. Accom-.
panying the money was a note in
which the writer, after explaining that
she couldn't think of anything tasteful
to buy and had therefore sent the cash.
made some tender references to by
gone days and dear old scenes. While
the recipient was sitting with the bill
in one hand and the letter in the other
and permitting tears to drip down up
on both Ted went up to her and, put
ting his arms around her neck. ten
derby asked:
"What's the matter, mamma? Isn't
the money good?-New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

In q recent lecture on first aid to the
injured the speaker emphasized two
cautions that are SO commonly disre-
garded as to be well worth repeating
in print The first is. never rub a per-
son with liniment that has been put
on Il flannel cloth. for the roughness Of
the flannel and the friction on the
skin. with the penetrating ingredients
of the liniment. will easily make an
abrasion of the skin, producing con-
dition that may take weeks to heal.
The second warning is that In any con-
dition of Inconsistencies the hot OBJ
ject applied, bag, bottle, brick or what
ever it may be. must be wrapped in
flannel or cloth before it is brought
into contact with the flesh of the per-
son to be treated. A severe burn Is
often made by thoughtless attendant
who puts too hot water bottle next
to the skin while the patient is uncon-
scious or unable to move away.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04
Scarabeus, Egypt's Sacred Beetle.

ScarabRus, Egypt's Sacred Beetle.
Scarabnus, 'the god beetle of the low
err Nile" has been worshiped, petted
and feared by several benighted sects
of Egypt since the time when the
mind and history of man runneth not
to the contrary" Like the other sacred
creatures of idolatrous countries. sew
eral mythical fancies are woven around
this chronological rarity.
The number of its toes, thirty, were
supposed to symbolic the average
number of days in a month. On each
new moon day it deposited ball con-
tanning 360 eggs. which the Egyptian
priests assured their followers referred
to the number of days In the year, the
brilliant golden color Of the ball itself
personifying the sun. In ancient times
this curious beetle was declared to be
of but one sex. the male, but modern
investigation has exploded that one
myth at least.
In connection with the Egyptian ma
lions the Gnostics as well as some of
the early Christian fathers speak of
Christ as the scarabRus and symbolic
him as a man with q beetles head.
The Egyptians always embalmed this
sacred insect.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

Senator Proctor of Vermont once
said the finest speech he ever made
consisted of only four words. 1t was in
retort to Senator Hoar's sarcastic little
thrust in speech directed at the
Green Mountain senator. He said, mo
man in Vermont is allowed to vote un-
less he has made $1,000 trading with
Massac husetts people"
Whereat Proctor said, And we all
yote"-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

There Is more Catarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it a local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly falling to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurable, Sci
ence has proven catarrh to be constitutional
disease, and, therefore, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney q Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market 1t is taken
internally In doses from 10 drops to a teaspoon
full. 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case It fails TO cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address,
FL. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
"a Sold by Drug lists. 7bc.
Hairs Family Pills are the best.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

LINGERING SUMNER CoLDs.-Don't let
a cold run at this season. Summer colds
are the hardest kind to cure, and IL neg
lected may linger along for months. A
long siege like this will pull down the
strongest constitution One Minute Cough
Cure will break up the attack at once.
safe, sure, acts at once. Cures coughs,
colds, Group, bronchitis, all throat and
lung troubles. The children like it. w.
D. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

With family around, expecting him to
die, and a son riding for life, 10 miles, to
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, W. Fl.
Brown of Leesville, Ind, endured deaths
agonies from asthma, but this wonderful
medicine gave instant relief and soon
cured him. He writes: 81 now sleep
soundly every night" Like marvellous
cures of Consumption, Pneumonia. Bron-
chitis, Coughs, Colds and Grip prove Its
matchless merit for all Throat and Lung
troubles. Guaranteed bottles SOC and 81.
Trial bottles free at w. P. Fuller's store,
Somers, and at Eaton's drug store, Stat
ford Springs
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04
A Parsons Noble Act.

81 want all the world to know" writes
Rev. G. ] Budlong, of Ashaway, r.
"what a thoroughly good al reliable
medicine l found in Electric Bitters.
They cured me Of iaundice and liver trou-
bles that had caused me great suffering
for many years. For genuine. all
around cure they excel anything ever
saw" Electric Bitters are the surprise
Of all for their wonderful work In Liver,
Kidney and Stomach troubles. d mt fail
to try them. Only so cts Satisfaction
is guaranteed by w. P. Fuller, Somers,
al d A. G. Eaton, Stafford Springs.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

G2ra!d-Aiy brother turned crimson
the other day.
Grr:;ldine-l never knew him to
blush.
Gerald didn't say that he blushed.
Geraldile-WhatG did he do?
Gerald Left Yale and entered Har-
vard.-New York Press
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

Little Willie-Pa. what does this pa
per mean by saying it was fruitless
search?
Father-It probably applies, my son.
to the quest Of some man who was
looking for pineapples on a pine tree
Chicago News.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04
Merely q Joke.

Gusher-You may not believe it, but
I've never had an unkind word from
my wife in all my life.
Henpeck-Oh, don't try to spring
that old chestnut on me.
Gusher-What old chestnut?
Henpeck-You want me to say,
"How did you manage thatY and then
you'll say, 81 never got married."-De
troit Free Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

Edmonia-AIrs. Topnotch is what 7
call impertinent.
Eudocia- In what way?
EdmOnia Why, she is not Colonial
Dame, but when she came to the colo
NAL reception she had ON more ele-
CANT frock than any one of the Danes.
Detroit Free Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04
In SuaDemRe.

$50 you don't know whether you
want to go to work or notY'
''Well, suh," answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley, "Pd like de refusal OBJ de job
little while"
"But need somebody right away"
''In dat case I'll have to let it go by.
I'ze jes' bought a policy ticket, an I'll
halter wait till aftuh de DRAWN to see
whether I'ze gwine to work at all or
not."-Washington Star.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

81 am using box of Chamberlain's
Stomach & Liver Tablets and find them
the best thing for my stomach I ever
used" says T. w. Robinson, Justice of
the Peace, Loomis, Mich. These Tablets
not only correct disorders of the stomach
but regulate the liver and bowels. They
are easy to take and pleasant In effect.
Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by e. K. Taft, Ell. F. Cady,
Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr., 4 Co., South
Wellington.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

"Miggs is running for Office this
year, isn't he?"
Running? He's absolutely grovel-
ing for it."-Chicago Tribune
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

"Alma and Clara have not spoken
since they took part in private theat-
| ricals."
81 see; professional jealousy"
mo: worse. Amateur."-New York
Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04
fearful METAPHOR.

"1sn't it curious how onions bring
tears to the eyes?"
"It surely is. It's like nature spring
ing leek. North Amer
lean.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-09-04

When there has been death in the
family. the house seems terribly large.
-AtchisOn Globe
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-11-27
The BIZ T REMEDY ron CuRor,

From the Atchisop, Kan Daily Globe.
This 10 the reason when the woman wbt
knows the best remedies for eroup 10 10 d,
usnd 10 ever, neisbborhood 0ae Of The
most terrible things 10 the world Ia 20 bs
svsksned 10 NE middle OF tie night by ,
shoop from ons OF the children. The
Group remedies are almost ss sure to be
I0st, IN case Of group, as . revolver is sure
10 be lost 10 case OF burglars. There used
TO be 40 old.isshioned remedy for cronp;
known - hive yfup snd tolu. bat some
modern mothers cay that Cham b arlaip g
Cough X msdy is better, and does not
cost 30 much. II causes the patient to
throw up the phles n" quicker. and gives
relief 10 shorter time. Give this remedy
80 soon IS the oroupy cough sppssrs and
1t will prevent the sttsok. II never
fails spd is pleasant sGd safe TO take.
For sale by A II Psttibone. Manchester De
pct. J Il Whipp'e. Manchester Centre,
james Cody. South Dorset, nj Arm
strong, Dorset.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-11-27
Tho hIgh LIcenne BILL.

Both houses OF the Legislature passed .
high license bill and then sdjourosd over
10 Dec. Pad. There are ,lisht Differences
between The ivo bills. bat Is both were
Dssssd By large nsj5rities there IL DO
donbt that The differences gill be arranged
aud the bill become ls~ on tie first Toes
day OF March. 1903, unless . M 1rily Of
the voters Of the state shall vote "no,p sl
meetings to be htlj on the arss Tuesday
10 January. 1903. 10 which csse 1t will be
come Law Oh the 6rsl Monday 10 Deoen
Der, 1904, nnless the nett legislst ure 70
pcsls 1t.
We dc not thick this Is exactly tho rsi
srendum called Tor by the Repu bliosn
sisie platform, but IL was oct tended that .
straight referendum would be upconsii
tuiionsl, which We do not believe
The bill provides for 7 clsssss OF licsrs
es which ere TO be granted In towns voting
for the ssme, by board OF three Who are
TO DO appointed by The seleclmen OF the
tosn. one license 10 . town Of less than
1000 Inhabitants aud 10 larger towns one
License for 1000 isLsbiisnts or fraction 10
excess OF 500
The different classes OF lio,p,es ere %
iosG
lot. intoIicsiios liquor OF spy kisd 10
be drank 90 the premises, fee not less
$500 nor more than 81 600
s, Intoxicating liquors not 10 b. dt.sk
o. the premises. fec $500
!, liqoou, CIDER .nd light vine. DOT
q ~ than 10 per cen, alcohol 10 be druuh
ca premisss. fee $3.50
%. inloIics'iog iiqaon by wbole.,ls.
4, VI COO.
ID. Tor medicinal purpose, including
d assis,s. not lees ihsp $40
o'h, 10 summer hotels, amount proper
tlc "a according TO its duration 10 The
I Of license Of The fret elsss.
,. NAL, liquors. cider, aud wines cor
! lns not more than 10 per Geo, Of slco
; cot 10 be drank 90 prsmisss, lee no,
Ia Than $3.50
~ liauor TO be furnished OF given away
aween hours Of II d highland 8 10 The
ing. except BY . registered pbsrnse
lins liquor usdsr ni,h class license.
{, 20 snndsy. nor holidays, nor 10 . min
~, aabiiual dfunksrd, p.uper. inssps Per
set, Ger 10 person whose husband, vile,
G 'a,en, brother, sister, guardian o, en-
, Ter has forbidden.
retson who furnishes, sells OF exposes
g .sl4s Tor sale without Incense shslI bs
9 % col LEI. Than $500 cor be in pti.opsd
L lsss than three nor more then n
e. s,hs.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-11-27
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed ct night and broker
Of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain OF cutting teeth9 II sc
send at once and get bottle Of Mrs. Win
slows Soothing Syrup for children teeth
ing. II cures dysentery, diarhoes, regul
lstes the stomach and bowels, cures wind
collie, softcns the gums, reduces infsma
ton, and gives tone and energy TO the
whole system. Mrs Winslow's Soothing
Syrup for Children Toething is pleasant
o the taste and is the prescription OF one
OF the Oldest and best female physicisp
and nurses in the United States aud is for
sslo BY all druggists throughout the world
price Is OTIS bottle.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-11-27
AkLRRp AMID ELAMEA

Btsskins into bl.zins home, soma hrs
men lately dragged the sleeping inmate,
from death. Fspcied security, and death
near LIS that way when you neglect
coughs 'sd colds. Don't do 1t. Dr.,
Kings New Discovery Tor Consumption
gives petiect protection sgaiust oil Tbros',
Chrst ini Lang Troablss. Keep l. ne.r
and avoid ,unsrinf, death, and doctors
billie ;s.poobiul stops a late cough.
pss'i;tttt ute the nost stubborn Harm
less std Lica tasting. it's guarantee to cat
isiy ~ J Il Whipple. Manchester Centre.
Prize, sos aud 81 co. Tri.I BEETLES itse:
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-11-27

jsasfsl uDrb.a ibipis be - "bs,rsy TO-
d saBhasuce' 10 sHtoareiSs that Gspsrsl
Is. NJ igsns gill succeed General
Zee |. litu,trtnt general Of tie army
. ibs lslisr rsiites ntIi Aasp.l Gen
Ghsass has been stated for this 20
%, bal General C0fbip 10 tie foutisin
J Of military iniSrmstiSn, spd The seo
- opioiob l, it.i bis soaonscsmsnt hss
isl Inspiration sod spprovsl General
ga sbtttfd The srny - . private 10
rose 10 the fstk Of breve, biissdier
tsl 10 1865. snd re-sstsred the reeolsr
10 ls65 50 sseond lieaisnsGt. When
5paulsh yer broke oct be beesms .
a. gar general Of solapieefs. Tough the b.,
Lm Gassimss. aud later vent 10 the
pplnss. Last winter he VS. chosen
&. president Of the nsv var eollsss =,
/" tostop, Gspeisl Yong viii bold
F9si Only = fes monihs vhsn be will
: lagitee The next 10 line 10 General Ohsi
& wloss term OF service will also Be
t Gaaersl Chsfse will probably be
ssded BY General Corbin himself after
Y1oa ooaes GsnsrAl Macarthur. None
q t4sse gebersls will have long lesse OF
cttisa, bat General Leonsrd Wood Who 10
neat ia rank to Gsuer.l MscAribur will
hHre several years Of active service.