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The Press., 1903-10-08
How m nat stole Rull,.

nj. de Parville, a we'll known French
naturalist, told a remarkable story
about rat in the Journal des Debats.
A gardener planted one afternoon $50
tulip bulbs on a terrace, and next
morning he noticed that the ground
had been disturbed and that they had
all been taken away. He was con-
fident that rats had done the work,
and, taking a spade, he began to dig
In the. hope of discovering their nest,
Soon he unearthed a large female rat,
which he killed, and after digging a
few more minutes he discovered an
underground chamber lined with hay
and leaves and connected by CORR
dor with two holes, which were evil
IDENTIFY used as stOrehouses, for in them
he found the $50 tulip bulbs This
was remarkable, but more remarkable
was the fact that they were neatly ar
ranged in two rows and that not one
Of them had been gnawed or other
wise injured. s..-...... al
The Press., 1903-10-08

Killing q turtle with an arrow seems
a very difficult feat, since a very hard
shell covers practically all Of the ami
NAL. yet the natives Of the Andaman
islands kill huge turtles with arrows
as easily as American sportsmen kill
rabbits with shot.
Accustomed from their childhood to
use bows and arrows. they soon become
wonderfully skilled in the use of these
primitive weapons. and as they know
the places where turtles congregate 1t
is easy for them at any time to bring
home a good bag Of game. Sometimes
they try their skill on large fish. and,
though the latter are harder to kill
than turtles. there are few islanders
who rarely miss their mark.
The bows and arrows are made OF
native wood and are longer and stron-
ger than those used by European arch
org
The Press., 1903-10-08

Lincoln is the ideal president in that
he led public sentiment. represented 1t
and followed 1t. II claim not to have
controlled events" he said, but con-
TESS plainly that events have con-
trolled me-" During his term Of Office
he was one day called Every weak"
and the next day "a tyrant." but when
his whole work was done a careful sur
vey of it could bring one only to the
conclusion that he knew when to fol-
low and when to lead. He was in COM
plete touch with popular sentiment and
OWNED with nicely when he could
take step in advance. He made an
effort to keep on good terms with con-
gress, and he differed with that body
reluctantly. although, when the neces-
sity came, decisively. While he had
consideration for those who did not
agree with him, and while he acted al.
ways with regard to proportion, he
was nevertheless a strong and self
confident executive. James Ford
Rhodes in Scribner's.
The Press., 1903-10-08
The EmotionaI Foreiener.

I saw a very pathetic sight on Forbes
street, said the observing young wom-
an, and it made me smile. A poor for
eigner-I can't tell you his nationality
stood on the corner surrounded by a
big pile of luggage.
He signaled to an approaching car,
but the car passed right on. Motorman
and conductor possibly objected to the
load of freight. No sooner had the car
passed than the young man burst out
crying. and the tears rolled down his
cheeks. 1t seemed strange to see a
man act so.
1t was one of those stories which
have no beginning and no ending. 1t
may be that he had waited there long
and that no car would stop for him. Ii
may be that he thought that that was
the last car that was going TO Lis desti-
nation. l only know that he was a
stranger in II strange land and that he
seemed broken hearted and that
smiled to see a grown man i'll tears for
SO simple thing.-Pitt@b. re Dispatch.
The Press., 1903-10-08

When Senator Depew was president
Of the New York Central Railroad COM
pany he received a telegram which he
preserved for a number of years and
now and then showed to his friends,
says reminiscent writer for the Wash
ington Star. This telegram reached
him one fine morning a short time be,
fore Senator Plat was elected to the
United States senate for the second
time. 1t was sent from one Of the sta
tons of the New York Central and
read: s-, ~. 4.i>.-- +
Please stop the noon express here to
take on Mrs. Plat and NE TOO.
1t was very unusual thing for that
train to stop at that particular station,
but Mr.. Depew at once gave an order
to have 1t done. f." ''z@ 49,
80 This telegramawas referred to in the
presence of Senator Plat on one oeca-
sion IL r !-...cs..t&5a:s ... tae.ss
"You see, "ssaid the senator, II want
ed that train to stop without the least
question of doubt. knew that the
way to reach Depew's heart was with
q joke, and so sent that telegram"
The Press., 1903-10-08
HE STOPPED THE BELL.
Good Reason For Giving Him Free
Entry to the show.

Good Reason For Giving Him Free
Entry to the show.
The requests for theater favors in
the small towns are very troublesome.
Every person of local standing feels
that he has a right to admission at
least, while the trustees and the con-
stable feel that they are entitled to pri-
vate boxes. Some of the requests are
decidedly unique.
Recently a company played small
southern city. The manager was taking
the tickets at the door of the theater,
and the natives were struggling to get
in. Suddenly" he tells, "a long, thin,
bushy chinned individual divided the
folding doors with his shoulder and
whispered cOnfidentially, 4 stop the
BELL asked him to repeat. 4 stop the
bell.' he said again in hoarse whis-
per. You will have to see the opera
house manager and tell him what you
STOP said, reaching for tickets. He
tripped up several ladies while backing
out. Soon the manager of the house
came in, saying. He's all right; he
stops the bell | allowed him to go in,
and after the people were seated
asked the local man what he meant by
He stops the bell WE'LL said he, this
man is the janitor of the town hall,
right opposite, and on ''show nights"
he does not ring nine or ten on the
town clock. You see. he said. lit would
disturb the performance" and so the
poor people do not know what time it
is until II o'clock, when the opera
house is open. If l had turned him
down. he would have rung out nine
and ten every half hour to get even.'"
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Press., 1903-10-08

Governor. Stanley of Kansas was
once so pestered by Office seekers, re-
lates the Saturday Evening Post, that
he found it necessary publicly to make
the statement that in view Of the ex-
ceedingly numerous applications for
Office he had received through the
mails he should be unable to give any
attention to them, much less afford
any hope of success to the various ap-
plicants.
In the course of few days after
making the statement in question the
governor received the following note:
"My Dear GOVERNOR understand
that you have said that you were go
ing to take week off to destroy the
pile of letters asking for jobs. If ev-
erything else is gone, then, my dear
governor, should like the job of tear
ing UP the letters"
The Press., 1903-10-08
Cues Ms Life rreservers.

The fas ion CT wearing the hair in a
cue CONNIE need to wane in the latter
part of the seventeenth century. As
we think now of those queer pigtail
appendages it seldom occurs to us that
they could have been of any use ex-
cept as an index to human folly. 1t
appears, however, that occasionally
they were very important part Of a
gentleman's person, as may be inferred
from the following complaint published
In England at the time the fashiOna-
bles commenced to cut their hair:
"The bathers of Brighton complain
bitterly of the trouble they have in
pulling young gentlemen out of the sea
since they have cut off their cues. Till
one of these locked fashiOnables Is
drowned from this circumstance the
rage for cropping will not die out"
The Press., 1903-10-08

A clergyman who spent many years
In missionary work in the west says
that he had occasion one day to ride In
a full stagecoach up steep hill. The
driver where the ascent was sheerest
got out and walked. and as he walked
he would frequently open the door of
the coach and then shut it again with
a slam. This the passengers found an
noying.
"Look here. driver" one of them
said "Why do you kick up such an in
fernal noise with that dOOrg'
"ro hearten up my horses" the driv-
er answered. Every time they hear
this door close they think that one of
you, taking pity on them. has got out,
and that makes them imagine that
their load is lighter"
The Press., 1903-10-08

"Our little daughter had an almost ia
tai attack of whooplnR cough and brOn-
ehitis," writes Mrs. w. K. Haviland, Of
AImonk, N. Y, but when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DIR. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had consumption In an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medicine
and to-day she Is perfectly we'll" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield to
DIR. Kings New Discovery as to no other
medicine on earth. Infallible for Coughs
and Colds. so and OIL 90 bottles guar
anteed by A. G. Eaton. Trial bottles free.
The Press., 1903-10-08

Practically all the best fishhoOks in
the worId-and nearly so of all quail
ties-are made ut Redditch. England.
The annual output is probably 5OO.-
100000 hooks. about 1O.mO.OOO per
week, ranging in size from enormous
and ferocious looking shark hooks to
the tinicst hooks for very small trout
flies, with bend" diameter of about
one-siXteenth of an inch, a thousand
of which will not more than fill a
good sized thimble. The price varies
as much as the size. ranging from a
few pence TO two or three pounds per
thousand.
The Press., 1903-10-08

Items Of local interest taken from the columns
OF The Press, thirty years ago.I


The vote upon the license last Mon
day stood: No, $50; yes, 262.
E. T. Converse has sold his house
ON Crown street to w. r. Smith for
81, 900. Also Chandler's real estate
agency has made sale of Rev. ]. III.
GoOdell's house upon the same street
to w. N. Thompson, the purchase
including the building lot south of
the house.
w. N. Thompson and Andrew
Wilton have purchased the grain,
-four and grocery business of f. t.
Converse, and will combine that bust
ness with Mr.. Thompson's grocery
business, for the present continuing
both stores, now occupied. The grist
mill in Dennis building, which has
been operated by Mr.. Converse. is also
taken by Messrs. Thompson q Wilton.
The town election on Monday was
non partizan to the fullest extent.
The whole number of votes cast was
about 575. The successful candidates
were as follows: Selectmen, M. Leon
ard, +. L. Cady, Josiah Converse /;
Assessors, A. ID. Cady, @. N. Patten,
E. @. Dennis, M. A. Cady. board of
relief, VIM. Adams, J.R. Buck, Lucius
Blodgett; town clerk and treasurer +.
l.. Batchelder; constable and collector,
J. +. Chamberlin; grand jurors, John
Brown, w. p. Sweetser, p. Amidon,
r. S. Beebe, l.. G.. Fairfield, f. o.
Wilbur; for school visitors, CIV. Max
ham and Charles Fox, and for town
agent, s. F. Needham. The select
mems report shows the expenses
of the town, including interest, to
have been, during the year just ended,
$22, O17.5O, of which $6, 1880 was
for highways, and IS, 1882. IS for educa-
tional purposes. The town treasury
now contains 81, 7s3. 80, against -, =
O24. AZ at the beginning of the year.
The towns Indebtedness is reported as
$72, 472 81, or less balance in treasury,
1914, 2S8. 81.
Married In West Stafford, Oct
Sd, 1878, by Rev. +. l.. Batchelder,
Marcus H. Pease and Georgiana Gold,
both of West Stafford.
The Press., 1903-10-08
Fierce wild Hogs.

The wild hogs of southern Colorado
share with the peccaries Of Central
and South America the reputation of
being the fiercest. most vindictive and
toughest animals Of the western hemi-
sphere. They will follow tenaciously,
tree and starve out an enemy. Their
skins are tough. their vitality Is re-
markable and their teeth sharp as ra-
zors. They travel in small droves and
are ready to attack anything, be 1t man
or beast, that arouses their ire. Hunt
ers In southern Colorado always OBJ
serve the precaution Of stationing
themselves within reach of tree when
In the neighborhood of a drove.
The Press., 1903-10-08
GAINED FoKTY PoUxD-IxTHrKrY

GAINED FoKTY Pound ~ THTKTY DAYS.
For several months our Younger broth
er had been troubled with indigestion
He tried several remedies but gDt no ben
eft from them. We purchased some Of
ChamberIain's Stomach end Liver Tablets
and he commenced taking them. Inside
of thirty days he had Eain~d forty pounsfs
In nesh. He is nov fully Feeov-rrd- We
have q good trade on the TshIets -HeL-
LEY BROs., Merchants, Long Branch, No
For sale by n X. Tan, II y. Cady.
Stafford; @. Hall, Jr-- a Co. South WI
IinRfon
The Press., 1903-10-08

ode Starr is the great exponent Of
realism in the drama"
81 know; that's why he wouldn't take
my play"
what was the matter with your
play?"
"Why. the hero had surgical opera
ton performed, and De Starr said II 1t
was done at all it would have to be
real operation, and he couldn't stand
for that eight times a week. Wash
ingtOn Times.
The Press., 1903-10-08

NhefssN y ~ saAsEFfsEr. law hsN1esI 4 fav
w9rr1n9 upnu cHTF4Sm Msaf ~ nsa affusessr -
tas Fewh af ntan. psrmay 20 Tafsanss aasf - rfe
- FanmNUftsEmA- EaMN1 mma annmpwnna - Ashm n
RrpalM. mnd suppaw~a - nmtmmw - Asssn n
rfa1aM ~ M ttHa - mAanuHuNmt anffM rrnl
ezta.s - uu9neFn ~ fFlIuWN. FtFsf frara asaTt ~
- heFsrtens. eua1h sFfy - ttna ~ q $780,
wsNesr1y ~ tand 81 y. Lnlry. and rnafafa1
-. y-se1r arfest asnF~ ~ brRaL sw<amd Tract
eF1I ~ ~ 9ia fn$as NmHs MNrfB ~ Ikmss nx AaaNw
&m6 AMN&~nm. westerly ~ lamsf W. a. tsasts 80
IsSss said IVY nwfnw fnr fhr naNnseus - es.s~~
aste the t1Wn - e nfau mss ri - sasf fs-nf
ana smoanstaN WA lFgs1 fnfeFrs4 - q -
Is - - Nv nu<trs ehat % ~ m aaf 81
HosNmnEr, iNN. Hf - ecfnrA q a. - -. go
pusA ne1r N tess huEfzr " nMl1 q MasSs 4 go
81 emnssKm ~ MAtd raj estate % nMN HaA8 tmxNa
s@N-@@1H $50 49, HeMNHa Gnwf4 ass emmEwsm
t@EF~"@s ". q WFMMM
Cuat&wHaF aE TMmnM. Tmwm af QnNn~
bnhans Cann.. SNpeemnsH rita. fma
The Press., 1903-10-08
Not Much Difference.

Magistrate-Now, Sir. while the evil
dence is not technically conclusive. l
am fully convinced of your guilt. and
it will be only matter Of time until
you are apprehended and your guilt
brought to light.
Prisoner-And then, your honor?
Magistrate-Well. then it will be q
matter of some more time.-Buffalo
Express. -.-r s..--.... ......,.
The Press., 1903-10-08

The trainer of generation ago
would simply have stood aghast at the
sweets and other savory food stuffs
eaten by your modern rowing or run
ming collegians. Yet it may be doubted
If the physique either of the individual
athlete or of the nation ever stood at
q higher general standard Of "ftness."
One pertinent fact with regard to train
ing is that both past tradition and pres
ent practice condemn with emphatic
voice the use of tobacco and alcohol
and other indulgences to which healthy
man-wonderful animal that he isis
unhappily prone. So long as the main
principles Of temperance, plain living
and abundant exercise are carefully ap-
piled to the man in training 80 long
will the results be likely to succeed.
Every human being living under rea-
sonably good conditions Of environ
ment ought to be. like the healthy
schoolboy, always in a state Of train
1ng."-Medical Press,
The Press., 1903-10-08
A. G.. EATON.

There may be no question what
ever about your courage, but we'll
undertake to say that, though
you are as brave as a lion, you
won't want to have anything to
do with that kind of a fray.
Trousers and tatters don't make
just the kind of a combination
that yen are hankering after, do
theyf Purchasers of Suits or
Trousers will have the advantage
of our Mark-Down Prices, and
will not be bothered with any
thing of the sort. They are just
as safe from it as though they
had a paid-up policy of insurance
against any such kind of I'M
pleasantness. If our Suits give
you any hankering at all, they
will give you an ungovernable
hankerning for another one just
like it.
The Press., 1903-10-08

Another illustration of how mean q
woman can be was given the other
night when a young lady was calling
on an elderly spinster who dresses and
acts with unbecoming youthfulness.
The spinster showed her visitor n beau
tiful handmade lace collar and said
proudly, "This Is over fifty years old"
cit is beautiful purred the girl.
Ibid you make it. dear?'-New York
The Press., 1903-10-08

80 Woodby is very rich now. When
1 knew him he was poor. His only
treasure in those days was the musket
his great-grandfather carried In the
Revolution"
'Oh, his great-grandfather has been
promoted since Woodby exhibits his
sword now" -Philadelphia Press
The Press., 1903-10-08

w. w. Baker, Of Plainview, Neb.,
writes: my wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years. She tried a
number of doctors and spent over $1,000
without relief. She became very low and
lost all hope. A friend recommended
Foley's Honey and Tar, and, thanks to
this great remedy, It saved her life. She
enjoys better health than she has known
In ten years" Refuse substitutes. Sold
by e. K. Taft, druggist.
The Press., 1903-10-08

Mr.. Owen Dunn, Of Benton Ferry, w.
Va, writes: ''I have had kidney and
bladder trouble for years, and u bscams
90 bad that i was OblIgsf 30 grt mp &C
least o dozen times q night. I newer r.
ceived any permanent benuEIt from any
medicine until I tried FoIey's Kidney
Cure. After using two bottles. ! am
cured" Sold by 4. X Taft, druggist
The Press., 1903-10-08

"My dear. said Mrs. Jorgson, as she
closed the book she had been reading.
do you knew what is the most curious
thing i'm the xorldt'
''Of course | do" replied the brutal
half of the combination. The most
curious thing in the world In a woman
that isn't curiOus."-Stray Stories.
The Press., 1903-10-08
Human Nature

what are tile respective ages Of the
father and the son?''
well. | judge that the former I.
over fifty, because I notice he likes to
be called my boy and that the latter
Is under twenty-five, for the reason
that it pleases him to be addressed AZ
old man. Smart Set.
The Press., 1903-10-08

The MistresS-How long we're Jon In
your last pIace7
CoOk-Three wakes. ma'am4
The MiStress-And why did you
leave?
COok-Sure, ma'am. all the dishes
were gone.-Detroit Free PrpSA
The Press., 1903-10-08

Mrs. Minerva Smith, of Danville, Ill,
writes: ~ had bronchitis for twenty
years, and never got relief until / used
Foley's Honey and Tar, which is q sure
cure" Sold by E: X. Taft. druggist.
The Press., 1903-10-08
Ignorance is the Mother Of slistakes.

Ignorance is the Mother of Mistakes,
blunders and bungles-the most expensive
thing In this foolish world. There are
millions of poor persons who might have
been rich but for their blunders, and hun
dreds In their graves who might have
been alive had they used DIR. David Ken
nedy's new medicine, Calcura Solvent,
when they were first taken sick. Write
to the Cal-cura Company, Rondout, N.
Y, for a book and free sample bottle.
The Press., 1903-10-08

Fall colds are liable to hang on all win
ter, leaving the seeds OF pneumonia, brOn.
chitis or consumption Foley's Honey
and Tar cures quickly and prevents seri.
Gus res uIts. II Is old and reliable. tried
and tested, safe and cure. Contains no
opiates and will not eOnstipate- Sold b
Z. X. Taft, druggist
The Press., 1903-10-08
Painfully Matter of Fact.

eff fairy should appear to you and
offer you three Wishes" said the Inn
aginative young woman, what would
you doY'
"I'd sign the pledge" answered the
matter Of TACT Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Press., 1903-10-08
Never Ash Aavss-.

When you have q cough 81 cold don't
ak what is good for % and get some med
Icine with little or no merit, aud perhaps
dangerous. ASK for FOIey's Honey and
Tar, the greatest throat and Iun9 RENE
dy; u cures coughs add colds quickly.
Sold by Il. X. Taft, druggist
The Press., 1903-10-08
"A uupid Prescription.

'sWell, then, how must make lover
S'First you must believe that there is
no one in the world but me-"
1--WE got that far already"
"NeXt you must make me believe
: that there is no one in the world but
yOu."-T.ife. .-
The Press., 1903-10-08
"Watch the Kidnaxa. >.

"When they are affected, life Is In dam
GER" says DIR. Abernethy, the grs ct Eng
lish physician. Foley's Kidney Cure
makes sound kidneys. Sold by E. X.
Taft, druggist.
The Press., 1903-10-08

Would not interest you II you're look
ing for a guaranteed Salve for Sores,
Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, Of Ponder,
Mo. writes: II suffered with an ugly sore
for year, but box of BuckIen's Arni-
ca Salve cured me It's the best SaIve
on earth. 25c. at Eaton's Drug Store.
The Press., 1903-10-08

Many people buy everything on crs
Il and never ask the price until they -
30 pay. Then there IL a kiek--Atehisox
Globe.
The Press., 1903-10-08

II men were relatively as strong 90
brutes they could Juggbs with weights
Of several tona
The Press., 1903-10-08

Do GooD-IT PAYs.-A Chicago man
has observed that, GOOD deeds are bet
ter than real estate deeds-some Of the
latter are worthless. Act kindly and
gently, show sympathy and lend o helping
hand You cannot possibly lose BY IT.
Most men appreciate q kind word and en-
enlargement more than substantial help
There are persons In this community who
might truthfully say: My good friend.
cheer up. A few doses Of ChambsFIalnrs
Cough Remedy will rid you Of your cold.
and there Is no danger whatever from
pneumonia when Jon uss that medicine.
Il always cures. I know b, for II has
helped me out manv q tIm4~
For sale by Z. X Tan, H p. Csdy.
Stafford; @. Hall, Jr., q Co.. South VII
lington-
The Press., 1903-10-08


Jolkley-I submitted some humorous
sketches here several days ago. They
haven't appeared. Did you kill them?
Editor-I passed upon them, but l
don't think that killed them.
Jolkley-NO?
Editor-No; think they just died
naturally Of old age-Philadelphia
Press.
Reptiles That Walk Erect.
Lizards of several sorts can walk
and run easily on their hind legs. The
Australian water lizard, which is three
or four feet in length, keeps quite erect
when traversing long distances on
land. 1t is found in the neighbOrhOOd
of river banks. and passes much of its
time in shallow water.
The frilled lizard of Queensland also
travels on its hind legs on level ground,
keeping the frill folded when running.
When attacked it expands this fold of
skin, which stands out like run ut
right angles round the neck, giving II
most formidable aspect. so that dogs
that attack and kill larger lizards will
often retreat before frilled lizard mt
bay.
There is also n tree lizard in Austria
liza that moves i'm u similar way. All
these species walk on all fours when
merely moving about or going short
distances.
The Press., 1903-10-08

No danger OF consumption 90 you NE
Foley's Honey and Tar 20 cure that stub
born cough Sold BY T. X. Tan, dFuRg's.
The Press., 1903-10-08

FoIey's Honey and Tar cures coughs
and colds and prevents pneumonia Take
no substitutes. Sold by Y. X Tar, drug
gist-
The Press., 1903-10-08

Mrs. Bingo-Oh. deari Do you thinh
that death ends ALI
BIngo-AH but the estate. The Iaw.
yers end that-Exchanxal
The Press., 1903-10-08

"WelI. l got rid OF that life Insurance
agent in short order" savagely remark
ed Mr.. HiggswOrthy.
you didn't insult him. dfd your
asked his wife.
Insult him? No! I gave him my
application for a policy. blame hImF'-
Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1903-10-08
Am Unktnd surweation.

"You love my daughterY
"She's all the world to me, sir"
"Then L don't suppose you'll want a
settlement EXchange.
The Press., 1903-10-08
Music Hath Charms.

1gnaz Pleyel, a musician held In high
rcpute in his day and a Viennese by
birth, was appointed kapellmeister at
Strassburg in 1888. During the trou
bled times of the French revolution he
lost his post. and his life was in grave
danger.
He escaped death and satisfied his &C
cusers that he was not an aristocrat by
writing music to some most revolution
airy stanzas. which were placed before
him for the purpose, while beside stood
two gendarmes with fixed bayonets.
Another instance, proving that "mu
sic hath charms to soothe the savage
breast" is that of Alessandro Stradel
la, an Italian composer Of the seven
teenth century, who carried eff a lady
named Ortensia from the home of no.
bleman Of high rank. Two assassins
who were hired to kill him followed
them to Rome. Entering a church
where an oratorio of his was being per
formed, they were so moved by the mu
sic that they warned Stradella Of his
danger and allowed him to escape.