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The Press., 1903-12-31
The Reason For the Fit.

The work of the regimental tailor may or may not be addressed to style 1t all depends, as in other lines of soldering, on his superior officer.
 When Sir George Grove was young man in the West Indies. superintend- ing the erection of lighthouses. he met an English army officer who was so exceedingly well dressed that he was moved to say:
 "YOu don't get those clothes here. } suppose"
 "Oh, yes." replied the officer. '"The regimental tailor made them for me-"
 ''Is 1t really possible that the regi- mental tailor can fit you so well?" ex. claimed the young engineer in surprise.
 Il should think sol" the officer an swered. "He had better fit me! 1 would give him three days heavy drill iS he didn't-and he knows itr'
The Press., 1903-12-31
Sauce For Plum Pudding.


 Four tablespoonfuls of butter, whites of two eggs. one cup powdered sugar, one gill of brandy and one gill of boil ing water. Cream the butter. add grad ually the sugar. and beat until white and light. Add the whites, one at a time. beating all the while. When ready to serve add the brandy and wa ter. Stand in a basin of boiling water over the fire. stir until creamy. and it is ready for use.
 A sauce without brandy Is made as follows: One tablespoonful of corn starch. one tablespoonful of butter. one pint of boiling water. one egg. one-half cup of sugar. Put cornstarch. egg and sugar in a bowl and mix them well. Pour over them the boiling water and stir over the fire until thick. Add any 1avoring.
The Press., 1903-12-31
FOR THE
 FRAY.

There may be no question what ever about your courage, but well undertake to say that, though you are as brave as 8 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 combination that you 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 1t as though they had a paid-up policy of insurance against any such kind of un- 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., 1903-12-31
MAKING BREAD.

Biscuit and rolls require a hotter oven than bread.
 Bread should rise to twice its original quantity before 1t is ready to bake.
 The sponge should be set at night if the baking is to be done in the morn Ing; otherwise set it early in the morn ing.
 Bread and biscuits should rise in moderately warm place, for if too cold 1t will be heavy or if too hot it is likely to sour.
 MIX is preferable for mixing. In some cases the quantity used will have to be varied little, as some flour will -abs0rb more moisture than others.
 A good sponge can be made of one pint of sifted. flour, one cake of con- pressed yeast dissolved in cupful of warm water and liquid enough to make a batter. It should be left to rise till light. Exchange.
The Press., 1903-12-31
Umcovering the Past.


 "All right says the rich father, aft CT the count has stated his terms. "Pll let Sadie marry you and agree to turn over to you $1,oO0,O00. Now, let's get fixed up properly. Suppose we say $1.OOO down and the balance at $2 a weekY' ~.... Here Sadie bursts into tears and leaves the room. "Now. ma," says the rich father to his wife, what on earth's the matter with that girl?'
 Well I don't blame her at all, pa. It seems as if you never could keep from betraying the fact that we are of plebeian origin"
 "What have I done nowF' asks pa. "Why. you talk as if you were buy ing the count from an installment house."-Judge.
The Press., 1903-12-31
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
IItems of IoeHl inasrsst taEsa fFam tne oalumna
 of The Frs~m. tharty years awaI
S@su-sy fs5s.

Rev. c. IT. Stanley has resigned the charge of the Episcopal mission in this village.
 The pioneer street lamp has been placed i'm front of John Browns bIock. the borough furnishing the lamp and post, and MT. Brown caring for ft. and furnishing oil Several of oar merchants offer to do the same If lamps are located in front of their stores, so that we seem likely Co get complement of lights for Main street at little cost to the borough
 A considerable depth of snow. prob. ably 2l to % inches. fell last sunday morning. Fortunately the wind was not active enough Co drift the i'm. mense quantity, as many apprebsnd. ed, and our railroad trains were little delayed in consequence. Az usual, Messrs. Chandler, Ives. Grnndy and Converse were early abroad withTsnow blows, SO that the few who ventursd out to church found quite comfortable paths.
 Charles T. Preston has sold the I.u. cius Fisk place in willington. owned by Seth Schofeld. to Robert Bissland of Springfield. price sl. sOo.
 Stafford Hollow. .- Officers of Vol. colt lodge. F. 4. NJ. installed last Saturday evening for the year ensu. ing: W. NJ. Henry Gerould; <. W. F. F.. McIntire; J. W. M. C. Kin. ney; secretary, Arthur F. King: treasurer. Jacob Glover; <. E.. Hi. ram Rathbun; J. D., Hiram vinton: chaplain, James Nj. Eaton; organist. Rufus Weston; tyler. Lewis Putney.
 Born.-In Stafford Springs. Dee. 2oth, son to Andre Cummings
 In stafrordville, Ist. a daughter to John O'Brien.
The Press., 1903-12-31
An Irish AnaWer.

The London Chronicle tells a story of an incident i'll d Donegal village showing the friendly Irish habit of to the bald truth. 'T want some pep permint lozenges." said the Saxon wis itor, coming straight to the point Sure ye do,' smiled the Irish shop. man, keeping off it. How much are they?" pursued the Saxon as the man did not move. And isn't 1t two ounces penny they areT answered the Irish man. still without moving. Well, have you got any" persisted his cus- toner impatiently. Sure, not any at all!' said the Irishman, coming reluc- tantly to the point, with his sweetest smile of all.
The Press., 1903-12-31

A TIMELY SUGGEsTIoN.-This Is the season of the year when the prudent and careful housewife repleniahes heI supply of Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy. It is certain to be needed before the win. ter Is over, ard results are much more prompt and satisfactory when 1t is kept at hand aI d given as soon as the cold is contracted and before 1t has become set. tied in the system. In almost every in. stance 8 severe cold may be warded of by taking this remedy freely as soon as the first indication of the cold appears. There is no danger In giving 1t to chi'- dren, for 1t contains no harmful sub stance. It Is pleasant to take-both adults ard children like 1t. Buy 1t and you will get the hest. IL always cur's.
 For sale by E. K. Taft, H F. Cady Stafford; c. Hall, Jr.. & Co.,, South VII lington.
The Press., 1903-12-31
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign of approaching revolt and serious trouble in your system Is nervous. ness, sleeulessness. or etomach upsets Electric Bitters will quickly disme nh I the troublesome couses. It never fails to tone the stomach, regulate the Kidney 6 and Bowels, stimulate the Liver and clar- fly the blood. Run down systems b nefit particularly and all the usual attending aches vanish under its searching and thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters Is only soc and that is returned If 1t don't give perfect satisfaction. Guaran- teed by A. c. Eaton, druggist.
The Press., 1903-12-31
AHe AYARRRea.

Here is an estimate of the averag' age attained by men in various Euro pean countries: Norway and SwedeI head the list with fifty years. Ther come England with forty-five and one half years; France, forty-four and one half; Prussia. thirty-nine; Wurttem berg. thirty-eight; Bavaria and othel parts of Germany. thirty-six. In Aus tria and Spain the inhabitants have the shortest lives. the average age be knR nnlR fhirfY-fhrAR
The Press., 1903-12-31
The Good Red Grouse.

Besides his many other claims to dis tinction the good red grouse" has one which is often forgotten. He is the one vertebrate creature peculiar to the British isles. All the rest of our fauna is duplicated elsewhere, and even his cousin, the black cock, has foreign re- lations, but the true grouse exists mo- where in the world except within the United Kingdom, and considering what a noble game bird he is, how hardy and plucky and how magnificent in his flight, the fact is really something to be nfou0 of.-Londou Globe.
The Press., 1903-12-31
Fight will Be Bitter.

Those who will persist In closing their ears against the continual recommends. ton of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, will have long and bitter fight with their troubles, if not ended earlier by fatal termination. Read what T. R. Besll of Beall, Miss, has to say Hast fall my wife had every symptom of consumption. She took Dr. Kings New Discovery after everything else had fail ed. Improvement came at once and four bottles entirely cured her." Guaranteed by A. c. Eaton, druggist. Price 50c and $1. Trial bottles free.
The Press., 1903-12-31
Interesting Norweeian cuxtom.

Interesting Norwegian CuStom.
 Men attending state balls in Norway are not left in doubt as to whether or not the women can be counted on for dancing. The custom of the court de crees that those women who intend to dance shall wear white, while those not desiring to trip the light fantastic toe shall appear. in black. It is an idea which American men would like to see adopted.
The Press., 1903-12-31
n. Baby Humeraas..

-Of course" said Mrs. Extrygood, you are fond of bright. precocious babiesT T,
 "Oh, yes; certainly" replied Old Batch, "but I draw the line on the supposed smart sayings made up by the parents and loaded off Rn the poor infants. Baltimore AmerieAn.
The Press., 1903-12-31
A Costly MiSta ke.

Blunders are sometimes very expensive. Occasionally life itself Is the price of a mistake, but you'll never be wrong If you take Dr. Kings New Life Pills for Dys- pepsia, Dizziness, Headache, Liver or Bowel troubles. They are gentle yet thorough. 25c. at Eaton's Drug Store.
The Press., 1903-12-31

Dyspepsia Makes One Afraid to Eat.
 It whips us with lash braided from na- ture's own violated laws. It turns a pleasure into a torment. But Cal-cura Solvent, Dr. David Kennedy's new medi- cine, cures dyspepsia. Then we sit down to 8 good dinner and welcome every thing from the beef to the pudding. What a chapgA! Write to the Cal-cura Company Rondout, N. Y for free sample bottle.
The Press., 1903-12-31

uhESs IAaEeS EIFSt ActNcE ADTbe3A-
 ing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help :
 DEAR MRs. PTNKHAM:-I have been under Boston doctors treatment for a long time without any relief. They tell me have fbroid tumor. can not sit down without great pain. snd the soreness extends up my spine. have bearing-down pains both back and front. My abdomen is swollen, and have had flowing spells for thrs-e years. My appetite is not good. cam not walk or be on my feet for any length of time.
 The symptoms of Fibroid Tumor given in your little book accurately describe my case, so l write to you for advice. - (Signed) Mas. F.. F. HAYES, 252 Dudley St. (Roxbury), ), Boston, Mass
 Mrs. Hayes Second Letter:
 "DEAR MRs. PEKHAM Sometime ago l wrote to you describing my symp- toms and asked your advice. You re- piled, and I followed all your dircc- tions carefully, and to-day am a well woman.
 ''The use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound entirely ex- pelled the tumor and strengthened my whole system can walk miles now.
 Lydia F.. Pinkham's Nege- table Compound is worth five dol lars a drop. I advise all women who are afflicted with tumors or female trouble of any kind to give .t faithful trial" - (Signed) MRS. F.. F HAYES, 252 Dudley St. (Roxbury), Boston. Mass S5000 forfeh # original c} ahovs letters proufse 9snEi7eness cannot bs p1odzosd
The Press., 1903-12-31

In reply to inquiries we have pleasure in announcing that Ely's Liquid Cream Balm is like the solid preparation of that admirable remedy in that 1t cleanses and heals membranes affected by nasal ca tarrh. There is no drying or sneezing. The Liquid Cream Balm Is adapted to use by patients who have trouble in inhaling through the nose and prefer spraying. The price. including spraying tube. is 75 cents. Sold by druggists, or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St., New York
The Press., 1903-12-31

To improve the appetite and strength. on the digestion, try few doses of Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets MT. J. H. Seitz, of Detroit, Mich., says They restored my appetite when i'm. paired, relieved me of . bloated feeling and caused a pleasant and satisfactory movement of the bowels" There are such medicine. Every box warranted.
 For sale by E. K. Taft, H. F. Cady Stafford; G. Hall, Jr., & Co.,, South VII. lington.
The Press., 1903-12-31
vvhx H* wan.ed nir Letters.

He-If you insist upon il l suppose it Is all over between, us. but l wish you would return my letters.
 She Why. you are not afraid l shall make use of them to your disadvan tage!
 He-No. but Ive got my eye on an other girl. and l could use them writ. ing to her. you know.-Exchange.
The Press., 1903-12-31
Badly Balanced.

"I am self made man." said the proud individual
 "Well. you are all right except as to your head commented the other part of the conversation.
 Flows tllat?''
 '"The part yon talk with is out of pro, portion to the part yOn think with"
The Press., 1903-12-31

"But 1t isn't," she said. "T won it fairly and squarely."
 Her lips were trembling and there were bright tears in her eyes as she went over to the fireplace and looked down into the leaping flames. There was something so pathetic and lonely about the little figure in the fire light that he went to her quickly.
 "Please say the game is mine" he begged and held out his hands.
 She sWayed for a moment as though she would fall and then turned and put both her little hands in his
 "Well. yes" she said. smiling through her tears. "You have won. Don. Only please don't go to South Africa
The Press., 1903-12-31
The Fountain of Youth.

Like pretty much everything else, this matter of having children Las two sides to it. As great many children are failures and as children are the joint product of heredity and environ ment, both elements preponderantly under parental control, it would seem more sensible to say that there were too many people undertaking parental responsibility instead of too few. And, further, parenthood has many cares and sorrows and exasperations. Still, when all is said, how many persons who have found themselves childless at forty-five have been able honestly to congratulate themselves?
 Children have q use as an assurance against Restitution and loneliness In old age. They are satisfactory to the vanity for family immortality. But more than these and all other advan- tages is the advantage of prolonging ones life. Growing children will keep any proper man or woman young in spirit and in mind, will retard the de- velopment of that sour yet complacent cynicism which curses old age both for oneself and for those about one
 The man or the woman-again. the right sort of man or woman-who has children drinks every day a deep draft at the fountain of eternal youth.-Sat- urday Evening Post.
The Press., 1903-12-31
A. Ofher. xn.ru a.r

"She seems to be natural fiirt." he said.
 Naturally the woman impatiently replied. ''T1ere's nothing natural about her but the framework. Chicago Rec Ord-Herald.
The Press., 1903-12-31
Optfmsata.

The people who are most skillful at, seeing the silver lining to the cloud are Fusuafly the ufnbrellaless ones taat blockade your doorway while waiting for the rain to stop.-Juage.
The Press., 1903-12-31
Coughs, Colds and Con. ti ipation.

Few people real za when taking cough medicine other than Foley's Hopey and Tar, that they contain opiates which are constipating besides being unsafe, partic. ularly for children. Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates, is safe and sure and will not constipate. Sold by E. K Taft
The Press., 1903-12-31
A TIMELY TOPIC.

At this season of coughs and colds it is we'll to know that Foley's HOnev and Tar Is the greatest throat and lung remedy. It cures quickly and prevents serious re- saits from cold. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1903-12-31
PLUM PUDDING.
Plain Directions For MakIuG Thls
 Chrisemas Luxury.

Plain Directions For Making ThIs
 Chrissmas luxury.
 Place in vessel one pound of beei kidney suet. very dry. free from fibers and chopped very fine; one pound of seeded Malaga rhisins; one pound of entrants. cleaned and washed In plenty of water: one pound of bread crumbs sifted through a sieve; a quarter of a pound of lemon peel. chopped very fine; one pound of powdered sugar. four tablespoonfuls of four. a quarter of an ounce of nutmeg and allspice. pint of brandy and six eggs.
 Mix the whole well together. Dip a strong cloth in cold water and wiring 1t out to extract all the moisture. Spread it open on table and butter 1t literally with butter softened to the consistency of cream Dredge over with sifted flour and shake the cloth to remove any excess of the four that failed to adhere to the butter. Lay in the center of the cloth the prepared mixture. Form 1t in the shape of ball and raise up the edges of the cloth, bringing the four ends together all around. so az to inclose the preparation well. then tighten and tie firmly.
 Have on the fire a high saucepan three-quarters full of water When this boils plunge in the plum pudding and let it cook for three hours. Then remove 1t and have 1t stand for five minutes before cutting the string. Un- do the cloth carefully and invert the pudding on hot dish. Sprinkle 1t with sugar Pour over some brandy or rum and set 1t on fire. Serve imme- diately with hard sauce. - St. Louis Post -DiSDutch
The Press., 1903-12-31
Healey and stevenson.

W. E. Henley once met Robert Louis Stevenson and found his friend dis tressed because he was not a Voitaire or Dumas, though he had an equip ment which ought to have made him their peer. Stevenson put his ~fallure" down to the weakness of his lungs. Perhaps you are right, Louis," said Henley. I've always felt -that if had not been blessed cripple could have taken the earth In my hand md hurled 1t into the sun"
The Press., 1903-12-31

A. Fl. Thurnes, we'll known coal op- orator of Buffalo, O., writes, II have been afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble for years, passing gravel or stones with excruciating pain. got no relie' from medicines until began taking Fo- ley's Kidney Cure, then the result was surprising. A few doses started the brick dust like fine stonee, and now have no pain across my kidneys and feel like new man. It has done me Q 5000 worth of good" Sold by E. K. TaRk -----.
The Press., 1903-12-31
ADAlaeoN,s nOTANIU R2I.aAnr

Is compounded of the best cenohnerated exi traCfs Of barks, roots and gnms in @ Wpf7a. A safe and reliable me6feine, ple6SAMs to tho taste, and cures coughs, colds,f asonnkAsaand all throat and lung troubles. Usea by people of re- nnemeAt for 60yeaxB.;.
The Press., 1903-12-31

REPORT FROM THE REFORM SCHOOL
 J. G. Gluck, Superintendent, Pruny- town, W. Va, writes: "After trying all other advertised cough medicines, we have decided to use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively in the West Virginia Re form School. I find 1t the most efEeetive and absolutely harmless" Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1903-12-31

A kidney or bladder trouble can always b cured by using F"lev's Kidney Cure in time. Sold by K. K. Taft.
The Press., 1903-12-31
Sfrnnn Cnnliea

The power of endurance of the Chi nese cooly is marvellous. Many will travel over forty miles, carrying . heavy load on their backs and think nothing of it. A writer mentions the case of certain coolies who, after go- ing twenty-seven hours without food and having carried heavy burden in the meantime, still had strength enough left to offer to carry a man fif- teen miles farther.
The Press., 1903-12-31
A Shattered Romnnce.

"I think our teacher of composition is charming, don't you. Emily?'
 "Fie, Bertha! That heartless mon ster? Captivated by his blue eyes the other day. slipped little affectionate note in my copy book" 'sAnd what did he doT'
 He gave it me back with all the spelling mistakes corrected in red ink. "
The Press., 1903-12-31

Don't be imposed upon ny taking sub. stitutes offered for Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by E. K. Taft.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
EXPERIMENTS WITH a CORPSE.
Gruesome Scene Enacted at University
of Glasgow.

John Evelyn, who lived In the time
of Charles H., records In his diary an
instance in which girl, hanged for
felony, was revived and lived to marry
and become the mother of numerous
family. A strange scene was once en-
acted at Glasgow university To that
anatomical theater was brought the
body Of murderer who had been
hanged for an hour, but whose neck
had not been broken. A galvanic bat
terry was applied to the body by DR.
IRE Of the university with startling
results. In the first experiment every
muscle OF the body was Immediately
agitated with convulsive shuddering
movements, the legs were thrown out
with such violence as to overturn one
of the assistants. Next full, labored
breathing was produced. A third ex
pertinent sent every muscle of the face
into fearful action rage, horror. des
pair, anguish and CHASTITY smiles united
their hideous expression in the dead
mans face. The onlookers for the
most part fed In terror from the the
alter; one swooned. The concluding
trial caused the corpse to point with
his fingers at each OF the remaining
spectators in turn. Then they dared
do no more. DIR. IRE, In celebrating
upon the phenomena, believes that they
might have brought the man to life,
which he considered undesirable in Q
murderer and which perhaps would
have been contrary to law.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
The Mare and the Foa,.

Mares after being bred should not
be worked for few days, after which
they may be worked right up to the
day they foal. providing you have the
right kind Of work for them to do,
writes John Gardhouse. They should
not be hitched to any very heavy
loads, or on to tongue that will
strike them in the side, and they
should not be backed when heavy with
foal. After fall blowing is done and
you have no further work for them.
do not tie them in the stable and let
them stand without any exercise; that
is too sudden change. Let them out
in The yard for exercise every after.
noon, unless very stormy. A few
weeks before foaling. feed a little
haxseed along with boiled oats and
bran. Never allow the foal to run
after the mare when working. Al
ways keep II in a loose box, well
bedded, and with plenty of light,
but no holes which 1t can get its
head through. Always give the foal
a little feed when you take the mare
out. Unless you are working a long
distance from the barn, 1t will pay to
take the mare in during the forenoon
and afternoon, giving her drink and
a handful Of oats. and let the foal
suck, thus helping the mare and also
the foal When the foal is weaned.
feed 1t often with good clover hay,
chopped oats and bran, and all the
milk 1t will take. Winter well the first
winter. Many foals arc allowed to
winter around straw stacks and on
poor. dry feed. and are very little
heavier in the spring than when
weaned In the fall.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Formation Of Fruit Buds.


turing the early part OF the season
our trees are making their woody
growth, increasing In size, and there-
lore In productive capacity, forming
new BUDS 10 replace those when are
removed oy fruiting, and which VIII,
oy ana by, II properly nourished, bear
fruit themselves. Every bud Is capa-
Die under favorable conditions OF de-
veioping into FRUIT bud. II It has
not these favorable conditions 1t may
remain dormant or only produce new
twigs.
During the latter part OF the sea-
son, say AFTER the hrst or second week
OF July, trees winch are going TO
fruit the Following season are trans
forming buds (which were primarily
lear buds) into fruit buds. This proc
ess continues as long as the foliage
remains on the trees. Consequently
long. fine autumn Is favorable for
good set OF fruit buds. But care
ful orchardist does not trust altogeth-
er to nature to supply the favorable
conditions for the formation OF fruit
buds. He wants crop every year,
and he Is aware that, unassisted by