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THE BAMBOO HAIR.
Slow but Sure Poison That IN Used
by the .LavamAaA

A slow but Sure Poison That 10 Used
by the Javanese.
The young shoots Of the bamboo are
covered with number OF very fine
hairs that are seen under the micro
scope to be hollow and spiked like bay
onets. These hairs are commonly called
bamboo poison by the white men resi-
dent in Java for the reason that MUIR
der is frequently committed through
their agency.
When Javanese woman takes
fancy to European, according to an
official Dutch report, she will either
have him or poison him If she gets the
chance. She seeks any and every OPP
portunity of mixing these infinitesimal
hairs among his food, and they serve
the purpose Of irritating the whole
length Of the alimentary canal and set
ting up malignant dysentery. It may
take long time and many doses Of
this SO called poison to effect the pur-
pose, but the native woman does not
tire, and death will surely result. The
male native will also try this method
Of revenge for an affront.
The planters know all this and dread
the bamboo hair, but 1t is always diff
cult to determine whether the dyson
terry is caused by the poison or comes
about naturally. When q planter finds
himself prey to attacks Of that COM
plant, his best course is to take voy-
age to Europe.-Pearson's.
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The seal does not stop his search for
food until he has completely satisfied
his excellent appetite; then he takes
good nap, lying upon the very edge of
the ice or as close as possible to his
breathing hole. The slightest sound
will awaken him and, without waiting
to find out the source or direction, he
rolls into the water. He can stay I'M
der for only thirty-five minutes, but
where he will come up none can tell.
This no one knows better than the
bear, and if the bear realizes that it is
impossible to steal up on the lecward
side of the seal, having his black nose
covered with his paw and his Eloodshot
eyes closed, when the seal has his open
and on the watch he looks about for Il
favorable point Of departure, dives I'M
der the ice, and if he rightly judges the
distance and direction he comes up at
the very spot where the seal has ex-
pected to go down. The seaPs fate is
thus settled, and the bears shrewdness
earns it's reward.-St. Nicholas.
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He Knew the Lady.

eyes," said the eminent professor at
social gathering, addressing his re-
marks to small man to whom he had
been introduced, Il f1atter myself that
rarely fail to read a face correctly"
"So" queried the small man.
eyes. Now, there is lady," con
tinued the professor, pointing to two
hundred pound specimen of the fair
sex, "the lines of whose countenance
are as clear as print to me. The chin
shows firmness of disposition, amount
ing to obstinacy; the pointed nose, vi
cious temperament; the capacious
mouth, volubility; the square chin de-
notes trouble for those who oppose her
wishes; the eyes show hardness of
heart
Wonderful. truly wonderful. pro-
fessorv' interrupted the small man.
you evidently know something Of
the lady, then?" said the professor.
"Sure!" replied the small man. "She
is my wife."-Chicago News.
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The Laird's Last Drink.

The remark Of counsel in a will case
the other day that there were two pc.
culiarities about highlanders, their
great devotion to the national drink
and their power of absorbing whisky
without apparently getting the worse
for 1t, recalls the old story of how the
laird Of Garscadden took his last draft
A considerable number of lairds had
congregated in the clachan of law for
the ostensible purpose Of talking over
some parish business. They talked well
md drank still better, and one of them
about the dawn of the morning, fixing
his eye on Garscadden, remarked that
he was docking unco cash" Every
chastity.
Upon which the laird Of Kilmardin-
ny coolly replied: "He has been WI his
Maker these twa hours! I saw him
step AVA, but I didna like to disturb
guild companyy'-London Chronicle.
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Wouldn't Com init Himself.

There is in town in the north of
England a certain preacher of Hiber-
MAN antecedents who considers himself
to be speaker of perfect English, but
who is generally credited with the pos
session of as rich a brogue as can be
found anywhere in Tipperary.
Some mention was made Of his pc
culiar pronunciation at a church meet
ing, which greatly angered him. He
Immediately called upon one of the
members and. after complaining of the
injustice done him. asked him whether
in his opinion a single trace of the
brogue was to be observed in his
speech.
"Well." his friend answered, 'if you
wish to deny 1t should advise you to
do SO in writing."-London Answers.
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Bengal Tigers.

The man eater is usually an older
tiger, whose strength is failing and
whose teeth have partly lost their
sharpness. Such a beast finds it easier
to lurk in the vicinity of settlements
and to pick up an occasional man, wo-
man or child than to run down wild
cattle.
The largest, fiercest and most bright
~ colored tigers are found in the prov
ince of Bengal, near the mouths of
the Ganges river and not far from
Calcutta. A full grown Bengal tiger
sometimes measures ten feet from nose
to tip of tail. Such a monster makes
no more account of springing upon a
man that cat does of Selling mouse.
He surpasses the lion in strength and
ferocity and has no rival among beasts
of prey except the grizzly bear and the
recently discovered giant bear of Alas.
ka.-St. Nicholas.
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Assorted voices.

1t is a well known fact that voices
differ greatly according to nationality
and geographical position. Thus, in
Russia one hears male voices which
are absolutely unique in the lowness
Of their compass. The Italians, on the
other hand, are notable for their fine
tenor voices. Some Asiatic nations,
according to Engel, sing in shrill notes
by straining the voice to its highest
pitch. Others delight in a kind Of
vibrato or tremolando. Some sing
habitually in an undertone, others in
a nasal tone.
Lichtenstein, in describing the sing
ing of a Hottentot congregation in
South Africa, observes that among all
the singers, consisting of about 100
Hottentots of both sexes, there was
not one man with bass or baritone
voice. All the men had tenor voices.
The Chinese voices seem to bear some
resemblance to the weak character of
the people. A military man who had
three years service in the country
declares that he never once heard q
Chinaman sing from his chest.-Gen-
tleman's Magazine.
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TOLLAND.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Metho-
dist church held a sociable with J. Estin
Clough Wednesday evening. .=
Mrs. E. A. Agard and daughter, Beth,
are at the seashore in Rhode Island.
Rev. T. E. Davis of New Haven sup
piled the pulpit of the Congregational
church last Sunday.
Mrs. w. T. johnson was called to her
home In Lynn, Mass, last Tuesday to at
tend the funeral of her mother.
Mrs. VIM. Fl. Agard and daughter of
Jersey City, N. j., are stopping at the
Webster house.
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NOTICE.

The Registrars OF Voting district No. of the
Town Of Stafford will meet at the house OF John
q. Wfghtman, STAFFORD Hollow ON Friday, Au-
gust 1st and Friday, August 8th, 1902. between
the hours OF twelve O'Clock noon, and nine
O'Clock in the afternoon, for the purpose OF max
ing an enrolment of legal voters OF said town,
as provided by an "Act Concerning Political
Primaries and Caucuses," Chapter 176 of the
Public Acts OF 1901.
N. B. After the first day of March, 1902, no
person can vote or participate in any Political
Caucus or Primary, except those electors en-
rolled as provided by said Act.
Dated at Stafford, Conn.,. July II, 1909.
WIN & w y WanbkfbieE} Registrars
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seventh Century Needlework.

Before the end Of the seventh century
needlework was carried to great per-
lection in converts. where 1t was used
for the establishment of the church
and the decoration Of priestly robes.
Artists did not think it beneath their
dignity to trace the patterns used for
embroidery in their natural colors. A
certain religious lady. wishing to en-
broider sacerdotal vestment. asked no
less parsonage than st. Dunstan, then
a young man, but already noted for his
artistic skill and taste. to draw the
flowers and figures which she after
ward worked In gold thread.
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MONSOON.

George s Peck of Waltham, Mass. &C.
companied by his son, Master Robert,
visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi
Peck, recently.
Zelotus Moulton, 70, died at his home
near State Line Sunday evening. He
leaves a widow, one son, Leslie, and one
daughter, Mrs. Willard Darling, all of
Monson. The funeral was held Wednes-
day afternoon.
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HIS Appeal.

Little George was taken by his aunt
to see the newcomer, aged one day.
He was duly and profoundly impress
ed with the specimen and asked where
the little brother came FROM "God sent
it." answered the aunt reverently.
The answer made deep impression
on little George, for that afternoon he
was seen out in the backyard gazing
up into the deep blue sky and spread
Ing his diminutive apron expectantly
M he said, 'sDear God. please throw
mo pns dowu too.s-Trny WamsA
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COVENTRY.
South Coventry.


Miss Annie Day lie visiting friends In
Tariffville.
DIR. w. L. Higgins was away for, a va
cation last week.
Mrs. Barker is a guest of her sister,
Mrs. F. J. Tracy.
Miss Gladys Tilden of Willimantic ie
visiting Miss Edith Tracy.
Mrs. N. w. Stanley entertained the
L: dies Whist club last week.
Miss Nellie Smith of Willimantlc Wis
tied friends In town last week.
Mics Eaton of Willimantic was guest
Of Miss Edna Morse over Sunday.
James Morgan Is having cement side
walk laid In front of his residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Curley were out OF
town from Saturday until Monday.
Misses Grace and Alice Washburn have
returned from visit In Spring Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Addison Kingsbury are
spending month at Yellowstone Park.
The dance given by the ball nine last
Thursday evening was a very successful
affair.
Mrs. Willard of Willimantic visited her
sister, Mrs. Maria Colburn, Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Washburn and son.
Walter, and daughter, Grace, spent Sun
day at Watch Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Isham and Miss
Isham are out of town visiting Walling.
ford and other places.
Chas. Senter of Terryville and Miss
Fox of Matte, Mass, visited Mr.. Senter's
mother, Mrs. Kline last week.
Mrs. Brown of Willimantic is visiting
her daughters here, Mrs. VIM. Weaver,
Mrs. E. Smith and Mrs. II. Nye.
The water company are to extend pipes
to the Kingsbury box shop, also Dady's
silk mill, and two hydrants will be placed
there.
Mrs. Nestor Light and two children,
Anna and Edgar, have gone to Mrs.
Lights former home, Portville, N. Y,
for visit.
Mr.. Morgan has had hydrant placed
in front of the Methodist parsonage for
use In case of fire for the Congregational
church or any near by buildings.
The Underwood cottage at the island is
well filled with visitors, as this is gentle
mems week there. There are also many
visitors at the Manchester cottage.
VIM. Weaver began the sale of Ice
cream on Monday evening. He omitted
Tuesday evening, but will sell 1t the re-
mainder of the week. The cream was of
excellent quality and sold readily.
Edgar Colburn and daughter went fish,
ing on Lake Wangumbaug last week one
day and came home with five pickerel
weighing 10, 2 1-2, 2, 1-2 pounds, re
spectively. The next day his luck was
not so good, but caught one Weighing 2
pounds and nice string Of perch.
MIR. Weaver made the Ice cream for the
Epworth League lawn social last Satur-
day evening. Lawyer Dean very kindly
gave the use Of his lawn, which was very
prettily Illuminated by Chinese lanterns.
A very large crown was present and en-.
joyed the music by the band. About $1t
was gained, which will go to the Improve.
ment society.
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NOTICE.

The Registrars of Voting District No. Of the
Town of STAFFORD will meet at the 81 ore of Fl. =.
1902, and August Sth, 1909. between the hours OF
twelve O'Clock, noon, and nine o'clock in the
afternoon, for the purpose of making an enroll
ment Of legal voters OF said town, as provided
by IAN Act Concerning Political Primaries and
Caucuses, Chapter 176 of the Public Acts OF 1901.
N. b. After the first day Of March, 1902, NO
person can vote or participate in any Political
Cau2us or Primary, except those electors en-
rolled as provided by said Act.
Dated at Stafford, Conn.,, July II, 1902.
DAVID BISSETT,l po,,,s,ror,
II. s. ABEL. nesiS'i''S'
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A T Court of Probate holden at Ash

A T Court of Probate holden at Ash
IA ford. within and for the district of Ashford,
on the 21st day of July, A. ID. 1902.
Present, DAVIS A. BAKER, Judge.
Estate OF Susan A. Lewis, late Of Ashford, in
said district. deceased.
This Court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
administrator, and directs that public notice be
given of this order by advertising the same
three weeks in Stafford newspaper having a
cnny thepeof On s the nnic sga most sasS town
of Ashford, nearest the place where the de-
ceased last dwelt Certified from Record,
17,3 DAVIS A. RAKER. Judge.
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DISTRICT OF TOLLAND, IS. Pro
bate Court July 26th 1902

district OF TOLLAND, So. Pro-
~ bate Court, July Goth, 1902. ....
Estate of William 81. Webster, late of TOlland,
in said district, deceased
The administrator having exhibited his adj
m1nistratton account with said estate to this
court for allowance, it is
Ordered-That the 8th day of August, A. D.
1902, at O'Clock in the afternoon, at the Probate
ONCE in Tolland be and the same is assigned
for hearing on the allowance OF said admins
tration account, with said estate, and this Court
directs the administrator to cite all persons in
terested therein to appear at said time and place
by publishing this order in some newspaper hav-
ing circulation in said DISTRICT and by posting
q copy on the public sign-pOst in the town OF
Tolland, where the deceased last dwelt, at least
six days before said time assigned,
Certified from Record.
MARCUS B. FISK, Acting Judge.
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Springfield Republican,

olicy-holders In the Tolland County
Mutual fire insurance company are can
ceiling their contracts with the company
on the strength Of information given by
Its officials regarding its condition, says
the Hartford Post. Circular letters, of
which the following Is copy, throw light
on the standing of the company
We feel that we ought to say to you
that we are not as strong financially as
we were, and that our advice to you would
be to have your policy cancelled and placed
In some good company where you would
be relieved from further assessments, and
also be sure of receiving your money In
case of loss. We simply make this sug-
gestion as kindness to you, you having
been honorable with US in paying your
assessment promptly. If you will for
ward your policy to us in enclosed enve-
lope at once, we will send you check for
the return premium. We should, Of
course, have to cancel at the regular short
rates, but that would in the end be very
much cheaper for you, than to retain our
policy with all its uncertainty.
Very truly,
EDWARD e. FULLER, Secretary.
The Tolland County Mutual fire insur-
ance company began business in 1928.
Its present officers are William D. Hol-
man, presidents E. Stevens Henry, treas
urer, and Edward E. Fuller, secretary.
Its net ledger asserts, December 3, 1900,
were $50. 722 &c. During the year 1901,
1924, 722 SO was the net amount paid for
losses, and its total disbursements during
the same period amounted to $31, 844 90,
leaving total net ledger assets OF $40, 49,
81, decrease from the previous year of
$40, 6O69S. During 1901 the business In
Connecticut was as follows =
Gross risks, 1872, 1877 SO
Gross premiums, 1906. SO
Losses paid, PATTI SO
Gross loss incurred, 22, 427 %
Amount at risk, 3,94O, 346 9s
Draw Corks Easily.
II you want to amuse friends at an
evening party, tell them that you can
draw a cork out of any bottle without
corkscrew. OF course they will
laugh, but very soon it will be your
turn to laugh.
one end of it over lamp or gas jet I'M
til it becomes soft; then let some drops
of the wax fall on the cork in the bot
tie. AS soon as the cork is covered
with wax you must press the piece
which you hold in your hand against
the cork, and you must hold it there
until the wax is quite dry. Then it
will be easy for you to draw out the
cork by using the stick of wax, which
adheres to it in the same manner as
you would use screw.
No matter how firmly fixed the cork
may be, it will almost Immediately
yield to the pressure. You must, how
ever, take care not to wrench the stick
of wax away from it while you are
drawing it out, and you must also see
that the cork is perfectly dry before
you pour any wax on it
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This Is the eleventh. week of the coal
strike, and there Is apparently no change
In the situation. 1t Is said that the an
thracite coal in the hands of railroads will
be exhausted by the middle of September.
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Resolutions, obituaries or cards OF thanks In
serted at one-haIf advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi-
cations received without signature always COM
mitted to the waste basket without attention.
This paper Is mailed regularly to its subscrib
ers until definite 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.
We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub
fishing, endorse the opinions OF our correspond
entS
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George M. Paulk, 80, prominent resi-
dent of Rockville, died Tuesday. He
was born In Tolland. He was elected
sheriff of Tolland county in 1869, and
served three terms Of three years each.
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NOTICE.

The Registrars OF Voters of the Town OF Toll
land hereby give notice that they will be in SEES
sion at the Town Hall in Holland, August Isl
and 8th, 1902, from IL O'Clock noon until D. m.
for the purpose of enrolling the voters of SAID
town, in accordance with the provisions OF the
Public Acts of 1900.
6 osMds + 7. h AsAERl Registrars.
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Rockville, Goth. George M Panlk. 80.
Monsoon, 9th. Zalotus Moulton, rs
Providence, r. l., goth, Gardner L
HYDE. &c.
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NOTICE.

The Registrars of the Town of Union will
meet at the Town Hall in Union on Friday, Au-
gust 1st, and Friday, August sth, 1902, from II
m. until p. M, for the purpose of enrolling the
voters of said town in accordance with the pro-
visions of the Public Acts OF 1900.
f. L. UPHAM, paor,s, rove
D. M. NEWELL. I REGISTRARS
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use ALIENS Foot-Ease,

powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen. nervous and hot, and get tired
easily II you have smarttng feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot-Ease 1t coos the feet, and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen, sweating
feet ingrowing nails, blfsterS and callous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions OF all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try 1T to-day. Sold Dy all
druggists and shoe stores for Csc. Don't accept
any substitute. Trial package free. Address,
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King Edward continues to improve, and
he is able to do a little walking. The
date of coronation has been fixed for
August 9th.
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DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, IS. Pr

~ bate Court July 18th, 1902.
Estate Of Lydia s. Wilson, late of Stafford,
In said district, deceased.
The executor having exhibited his admins
tration account with said estate to this Court
for allowance, it is
Ordered, that the nth day of August, A. D..
1902 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate
Office in Stafford, be and the same is assigned for
a hearing on the allowance of said administra-
ton account, with said estate, and this Court d.
reefs the executor to cite all persons inter-
ested therein to appear at said time and place,
ing circulation in said district, and by posting
a copy on the public sign-post in the town Of
Stafford, where the deceased last dwelt, at least
six days before said time assigned.
MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.
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Three men had been out on spree,
and on the way home late at night
they made a wager that the one who
did not do as his wife told him should
pay for a champagne supper the fol-
lowing night. s..-.
The first one returned home, and his
wife greeted him thus:
"Hello, you beauty! That's right,
knock all the ornaments off the mantel-
piecev'
He knocked them all off.
The second returned and on going
into his house fell against the piano
whereupon his wife said:
"Go on; get chopper and smash it
upy'
He did SO.
The third returned, and on going up
stairs his wife said:
"You miserable scamp, fall down
stairs and break your neckw
Needless to say. he paid for the sup
per.-London Spare Moments.
Douglas as q Printer.
Stephen A. Douglas, although not
recognized as such by the craft, was
one time printer. The story Of how he
and "Long John" Wentworth came to
gether on printing proposition is still
afloat, but in such close quarters that
it is not often heard. Mr.. Wentworth
was printing The Democrat in Chicago
in 1888 and struggling to remove an
indebtedness Of about $4,000. Douglas
called on him one day and said that he
had some handbills that must be print
ed at once.
"An right" answered Mr.. Went
worth, 'but the facilities Of this Office
are limited. Do you want ten or q hum
dred Of these billsY'
The Little Giant" said he believed
200 or perhaps more would be needed.
every WELL" was the response. ''You
will have to turn printer yourself IL
you expect to get them today"
The bill was set up and placed on the
hand press. Then Douglas was given
special instructions how to handle the
ink roller. A big apron was put on
him, and he performed the mental
work Of roller boy, linking the types,
while Mr.. Wentworth worked the
press.
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THE SAME OLD STORY. j. A. Kelley
relates an experience similar to that
which has happened in almost every
neighborhood in the United States and
has been told and re-told by thousands OF
others. He says: "Last summer had an
attack of dysentery and purchased bot
tie of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, which used accord
ing to directions and with entirely satisfac-
tory results. The trouble was controlled
much quicker than former attacks when
used other remedies" Mr.. Kelly Is o
well known citizen of Henderson, N. G. E
For sale by e. z. Taft, FL. f. Cady,
Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr., & Co., South
Wilmington.
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Born.

Stafford, Oath, a daughter Hester Amy,
TO Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Walbridge.
Mystic. 4.h, a daughter Q05 lbs.), to
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Espeg
Montville, 10th. n son Henry Raymond
to MIR. and Mrs Gus Lambert.
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