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The St. Mary banner., 1904-09-24
ACHEO IN EVERY BONE.

Cnicaso Society Woman. VIII" Was So Sick
She Could Not Sleep or Eat, Cured by
Donn's Kidney pills.
Marion Knight. Of 33 N. Ashland
Ave. Chicago. Orator OF the West Side
"Wednesday Club. says: "Ihis WlGteT
The St. Mary banner., 1904-09-24

when ] started
to use I)oans
Kidney Pills ]
ached in every
bone and had
intense pains
in the kidneys
and pelvic or
ga n S. L b e
ur | u e W a s
tn lex Il n d
cloudy. and ]
could barely
eat enough 10
live. / felt a
The St. Mary banner., 1904-09-24
Precious Stones In This Country,


ut is a little strange" said Irving
L. Russell, that the United States.
SO far ahead In national resources OF
every other part OF the globe in all
essential things, should be so deficient
as a producer Of precious stones l
am Of the opinion that there will be
a big discovery some day Of the most
valued gems. probably in some ont
Of-the-way corner OF the land.
Il do not mean to intimate that we
are exactly destitute of fine stones,
but that those found are mostly of in
ferior quality as compared with the
output Of the old mines In North Car
olina good many emerads and ru-
bics and sapphires are TO be had, but
they are not of sufficient value to
warrant cutting. Some very fine pearls
have been taken out of the shells
picked up In the streams OF Arkansas,
and at one time the search for them
down there amounted to craze
Pearls, by the way, have gone up in
price from 200 to 900 per cent in re.
cent years.
"A great many semi-precious stones
are riled in California, the turquoise
found out there being especially beau
tiful, but lacking in hardness. Tour.
malires also come from California In
abundance. e."-Washington Post.
Caught Alligator With a FishIIne.
While deer, duck and quail shooting
have been better this season in the
reighborhood Of Titusville than in
several years. Rock!cdge. Stuart and
few other places seem to have the
expert fishermen. But it takes a Mer.
ritt fisherman to catch alligators. We
are told that few days ago a seven.
foot alligator was caught with a fish.
line. The line was set and baited with
a mullet, for trout. The alligator took
the bait and the hook fastened itself
in his threat. Had the line been a
rope or chain it would have been
twisted apart or the hook torn out.
The alligator tired himself out and
was easily taken by slipping rope
over his nose, securing his f1ippers,
and towing him ashore, where he was
killed with an axe-East Coast Adyo-
cate (Titusville, Fla.).
The St. Mary banner., 1904-09-24

W '"o oince anu report In book pre-
pared for the purpose any repairs that
are needed, and he can 20 home as
sured that his machine will be ready
for him when he starts on the next
run.
The engine Is now turned over to
the roundhouse crew, who 20 to work
on 1t at once. The attention that a 10.
cOmotive receives on arrival at the
roundhouse is about the same that one
would expect to see bestowed upon a
race horse. Wipers go over eyery
inch Of the surface carefully, removing
all dust and oil. Others drop into the
pit beneath the machine and wipe the
running gear. The headlight is care.
fully cared for and the brass polished.
In fact, the whole machine is put In
Iirst-class shape in every way.
Throughout this work keen watch is
kept for any signs Of broken parts,
and any found are repaired. The hun.
dred or more fiues Are cleaned by
steam pressure.
An engine seldom comes to the
house that does not need repairs of
some sort. The delicate mechanism is
constantly becoming broken. and un.
ceasing attention II required.
OF the numerous Ills which befall
IN engine . few may be mentioned.
Valves need repacking, automatic oil
ers become clogged. causing no end Of
trpable; aif pumps refuse to work
The Press., 1904-02-25
Back Stairs Science.

In the household of the late Sir Hen
ry Wentworth Acland, regius professor
of medicine at Oxford, there was SO
much talk of natural science, particu-
larly at table, that even the servants
theorized about it more or less pro-
foundly.
In one instance the butler gave no
tice that either he or the page boy
must leave.
what is the trouble?' asked the
master. aren't you well treatedw
Eyes, sir. I've nothing to complain
of in that way" replied the butler, "but
no one can tell, sir. how trying it is to
work all day in the pantry with boy
who believes the world was created in
periods when l know it was created in
days"
maid who had lived in the house
hold many years did not vapor about
the subject of general interest or try
to discuss it in partisan spirit. She
was asked one day if she understood
what the professor had been telling
them.
"Oh, l never thought of doing thaty'
She was questioned further, and 1t
came out that her appreciation Of the
able talk was impersonal.
81 look across at the dear DOCTOR" she
said, land / think to myself, You poor
dear gentleman. how you are enjoying
yourselfv"
The Press., 1904-02-25
THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE
Valuable Territory 1t Brought to TIN g
United States.

valuable territory 1t Brought to tn
United States.
The upper portion of the Louisiana
purchase was known as the territory of
Louisiana. 1t comprised all that terri
tory north of the thirty third degree OF
latitude, eastward to the Mississippi
and westward and northward as far as
the undetermined boundaries of the
newly acquired possessions might ex-
tend. South of this was tie dis ,rict of
Orleans, with its seat of government
fixed at New Orleans. The cession of
the upper part of the purchase did not
take place until March 10. 1901, when
having received the cession from the
Spanish, the French representative
handed it over to the agent of the Unit
ed States with very brief and simple
ceremony.
By these unimpressive proceedings
the government of the United States
was put in possession of territory with
in whose boundaries now flourish the
states of Louisiana, Arkansas. Nilsson
ri, Kansas, Iowa. Nebraska, North Da-
kota, South Dakota, Wyoming. Idaho,
Montana, the Indian Territory and
parts of the states of Minnesota and
Colorado. The men who were the ac-
tive agents in the transfer of this
mighty land from one national jurisdic-
ton to another are well nigh forgotten
in the crowd and rush of later but not
less important events. By this historic
purchase the seat of mighty empire
was forever established. By this pur4
chase the possibilities of develer>i.,ed
from the republic world power were
strengthened. Under our benignant
rule comfort, luxury, prosperity and
every variety of material activity fill
the wide spaces in which our fathers
found only trackless wilderness. Com
mon gratitude bids us recall with ac-
claim the names of Jefferson. Living
ston and Monroe, who. building better
than they knew, made this magnificent
transformation possible.-Noah Brooks
in Scribner's.
The Press., 1904-02-25

him the half dollar Mr.. Caver1y had do
mated for the chase of the guinea pigs,
and Tarpey succumbed.
At 3 o'clock the launch put out from
the pier and headed for the yacht. Al
the bow Of the launch streamed black
flag with an attempt at skull and Cross.
bones on It. Two fantastic figures made
the crew. In the bow was Blackboard
terrible in peaked paper cap and for
midable array of wooden swords, while
Tarpey, alias Yardarm Bill, sat by the
engine, a red sash about his waist.
Tucked into 1t was an ancient pistol, q
family heirloom, which Clifford Wor.
thfngton had borrowed surreptitiously
from the library.
The yacht had lain becalmed all day,
and Tom Caverly had paced her deck
praying for a hurricane to put to sea
in. The launch came alongside tine
yacht. and the two pirates scrambled
aboard Mr.. Caverly met them grave
ly.
"Sur-renderv' shouted Blackboard.
Certainly-certainly," said Caverly.
with well simulated terror. who are
your
81 am Blackboard" said Clifford,
land this" waving to Tarpey, lis my
trusty lieutenant, Yardarm Bill"
Charmed, I'm sure Won't you
come aft and discuss the terms Of sur
render, Mr.. BlackbeardY' said Caverly
suavely. Steward, some cake and
tarts and pitcher of milk"
IN n
with me?' said Caverly when the
steward had brought the tray.
PAY tribute and leave these waters
at once" said Blackboard. Yesterday
you came to our-our-er-lair and gave
pain to the heart of a woman"
up said Caverly, amazed. "How?''
Its Aunt Elinor," said Clifford.
''She's en-been-bawling like time
ever since you left"
Caverly sprang to his feet.
"See here" he said. "Pll go back
with you as hostage" .-.-
"Yardarm Bill" said Blackboard,
conduct yon craven captain to our
craft. I'm much obliged for the tarts, -
he added, his mouth full of the last
one.
They found Aunt Elinor in the, IL
brary. She rose as they came in.
"Tom," she said angrily, show dared
you
81 have it on the authority of the
eminent Blackboard" he said gravely,
''that you've been-er-what was it?-
'bawling' ever since left. Elinor, dear,
1t was all my fault
'"Tom," she said brokenly, 81 called
to you when you left-and-and'-
"Oh, Lord, to think didn't hear you.
Here" turning to the amazed Clifford
Worthington and thrusting another
half dollar into his hand. 81 want Aunt
Elinor to see Yardarm Bill. Won't you
see If you can find him?"
Later they sat on the veranda in the
moonlight, Clifford Worthington, in
his brave array of peaked cap and
wooden swords, fast asleep in the ham,
mock.
Looks like belligerent young Mars,
doesn't he?" laughed Caverly.
Dear little Cupid Ammo Domini!''
said Aunt Elinor, STOPPING to kiss the
sleeping god.
The Press., 1904-02-25

TENDENCY OF THE TIMEs.-The tend
ency of medical science is toward pre-
ventive measures. The best thought Of
the world is being given to the subject
1t is easier and better to prevent than to
cure 1t has been fully demonstI a. ed
that pneumonia, one of the most danger
GUS diseases that medical men have to
contend with, can be prevented by the
use use Of Chan berlain's Cough Remedy
Pneumonia always results from a cold or
from an attack of influenza (grip), and 1t
has been observed that this remedy coun
teracts any tendency Of these seases to-
ward pneumonia. This has been fully
proven In many thousands Of cases in
which this remedy has been used during
the great prevalt nee of colds and grip IN
recent years, and can be relied upon with
implicit confidence. Pneumonia often re-.
suits from slight cold VIII no danger
is apprehended until It g suddenly discov-
cred that there is fever and dihicultyafn
breathing and pains In the shest, and
then 1t is announced that the patient hiss
pneumonia. Be on the safe side and take
Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as
the Did Is contracted. It always cures.
For sale by e. z. Taft, n. r. Cady,
Stafford; g. Hall, Jr., d Co., South VII
tngtOn. - ~ sa.1 4"7- stfEs
The Press., 1904-02-25
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items Of local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago.l
February &c, 1874.

There are said to be yet few per-
sons in town who have not had the
measles, but from present indications
this cannot be long said.
S. w. Page of this village was reg
istered at the Grand National Hotel,
Jacksonville, Florida, on the 18th
inst.
Miss Eugene H. Converse brings
us the first spring flower rbutus, of
course-pink, fragrant, and picked
full blown, out of doors, near Wood
lawn.
The annual festival given by the
ladies of the Universalist society will
be held in the town hall next week
Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
The drama, "All That Glitters is Not
Cold" will be presented by the fol-
lowing: E. A. Converse, r. s. Beebe,
F. N. Andrews, Charles Holt, George
Northrup, Miss Jane Clark, Miss En-
lille Pinney, Mrs. Nettie Damon. The
farce, "No Cure, No Pay" will be
presented by the following: Miss
Carrie Dwight, Miss Annie Cross,
Miss Effie Cady, Miss Dele Harvey,
Miss Emma Hubbard, Miss Genie
Fairman, Miss Jennie Biddle.
The Lathrop farm in Tolland has
been sold to Legrand Johnson for
81, $50.
Born.-In Staffordville, Feb. 18th,
1874, a son to Flayel Mosely.
In Hydeville, oath, son to Thorn
as Bremen.
In Mansfield, 18th, son to Hollis
Mansfield.
In Stafford Springs, 21st, a son to
George B. French.
In Mansfield, (Chaffeeville), 18th,
a son to VIM. A. Simonds.
In Willintgon, (Daleville), 18th, a
daughter no pounds) to Wade Snow.
The Press., 1904-02-25


The experiences of Captain Joseph
La Barge, as told in The History of
Early Steamboat Navigation on the
Missouri River" incIudes this story:
Captain La Barge was a pilot and
Indian trader for fifty eventful years.
and on one of his trips up the river he
had a party of Englishmen aboard.
They had a map and applied them
selves industriously TO the business of
identifying the various places on it
with those along their route. They
were in the pilot house good deal, and
one of them was inclined to instruct in
the geography of the country the vet
eran pilot; who had spent all his life on
or near the river.
"What place is this that we are ap-
preaching. Mr.. Pilot?' he asked.
''St Charles. sir" La Barge replied.
You are mistaken. sir. According to
the map. it is -"
La Barge made no reply. He stopped
as usual at st. Charles and then went
his way. Presently they came to an
other village.
/ what place captain?" inquired the
Englishman.
Washington. Mo-. sir"
wrong again. The map gives this
place as -"
This experience was repeated sew
eral times. the captains temper be
coming more ruffied with each repeti-
ton. Presently flock of wild geese
passed over the river. The English.
men were standing on the hurricane
roof in front of the pilot house.
What kind of birds are those. cap
tain?' asked one of them in eager
haste
Tie captain. whose language still
showed something of his French origin.
replied: ''I.ook at your map. He tell
you
The Press., 1904-02-25

AN EARLY RIsER.-A strong, healthy,
active constitution depends largely on the
CONDITION of the liver The famous little
pills known as D-Witt's Little E rly
Risers not only cleanse the system hut
they strengthen the action OF the liver
and rebuild the tissues supporting that
organ. Little Early Rlsers are easy to
act. they never grippe and yet they are alb
solutely certain. to produce results that
are satisfactory in all cases. Sold by W..
ID. Heald,
The Press., 1904-02-25
The Book He Wanted.

Odd demands are made on the busy
editors time. A Scotch member of the
fraternity recently received a letter, the
envelope bearing request that the
contents should be handed to any book
seller in Edinburgh. The letter ran:
''"The book that want is a counting
book, book that will tell me how to
talk, to, the lass that. love- A book
that will tell me the words to say to
her and the words to ask her when be
counting. her is the sort of book that
l want, no matter how few or how lit
tie the words may be."-Irish Times.
The Press., 1904-02-25

RELIEF IN ONE MINUTE One Minute
Cough Cure gives relief in one minute,
because it kills the microbe which tickles
the mucous membrane, causing the cough,
and at the same time clears the phlegm,
draws out the Inflammation and heals
and soothes the affected parts.l One Min
ute Cough Cure strengthens the lungs,
wards off pneumonia, and is harmless
and never-f falling cure In all durable cases
Of Coughs, Colds and Group. One Min
ute Cough Cure is pleas ant to take, harm
less and good alike for young and old
Sold bv w. ID, Heald,
The Press., 1904-02-25
The Str ategy CT samuel.

~ SES'FtSss3 ~ sanEUeI. 30
Proud Fatllcr-I tell YOU. sir. that
boy of mine viii be a wonder!
Friend s(wearilyj . What wonderful
thing has he done now?
Proud Father-Why, the other day
he ate all the preserves in the pantry
overheard him say as he smeared the
cats face. with the stuff, I'm sorry,
Tom, to do this, but can't have the
old folks suspect mev'-Smart Set.
The Press., 1904-02-25

"A CURE FOR EozEMA.--My baby had
Eczema SO bad that its head was solid
mass of scabs, and its hair all came out.
tried many remedies, but none seemed
to do any permanent good until used
DeWitt's Witch Hszel Salve. The &c
zema is cured, the scabs are gor e. and
the little ones scalp is perfectly clean
and healthy, and It's hair is growing beau
praise tapawltt's s1 Witch Hsze is sal7 Wao
Frank Farmer, Bluff City. KY. In buy
ing Witch Hazel Falve look out for coun-
terfeits DeWitt's Is the original and
the only one containing pure Witch Hazel.
The name E.. G. Dewitt & Co. is on every
box. Sold by w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1904-02-25


The great Duke of Argyll was visit
ing his son, then governor general of
Canada, and met Longfellow in the
American poets ancient colonial man.
sion at Cambridge, Mass. AS they sat
together on the veranda the duke per-
sistently asked the names of the vari-
GUS birds he saw and heard singing. in
the poets trees as well as of the flow
ers and bushes growing in his extern
sive and beautiful garden. Longfel-
low was neither botanist nor ornithol-
ogist and did not know. sas.5
II was surprised to find your Long
fellow such an ignorant person." > said
the duke subsequently to an American
acquaintance.
'Indeed! Pray, on what subject?"
"Why, he could not tell me the names
of the birds and flowers to be heard
and seen in his own garden"
MAY ask how many languages you
speak" the American asked. ..
Certainly, but one" .....
"Mr. Longfellow," was the answer,
'speaks six and translates freely from
almost all the languages of Europe
Criterion ..-5=-a.
The Press., 1904-02-25

A MOTHERS RECOMMENDED M have
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a
number OF years, and have no hesitancy
in saying that it Is the best rem edy for
coughs, colds and eroupI have ever used
In my family. have not words to ex-
press my confidence In this remedy
MRS. j. A. MOORE, North Star, Mich.
For sale by E. K. Taft, FL. f. Cady,
Stafford; g. Hall, Jr., & Co., South VIII
linQtOn.
The Press., 1904-02-25

"What do sou think. Mr.. Dinsmorer'
said Miss Frocks. 81 lost my fine new
umbrella today, and it had my name
on the handle too" -"
"Then you'll have to get another, Of
course" replied Mr.. Dinsmore.,
another umbrellaY p ....s....s.
"No; another name" .Aa..as..
"Oh. Mr.. Dinsmore. this is SO sudden!
Still. you may ask papa."-Town Top
les
The Press., 1904-02-25

wANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON TO TRAY
Ell for well established house in . few coun-
ties, calling ON retail merchants and agents
Local territory. SALARY $22.0O per week with
expenses additional. all payable In cash each
each week. Money for expenses advanced. P0-
sitdon permanent. business successful and rush.
ing. Standard House, so Dearborn st., Chicago.
The Press., 1904-02-25

"Is your wife's sense of humor very
largely developed?
Eyes. but in blessed sort of way.
The first time l made known my Sc
rious intention of marrying her she
laughed at me. Cincinnati CONNER
cial Tribune.
The Press., 1904-02-25

overwork Of mind or body, exposure, loss
OF sleep, too much food. too little food,
tha wrong food, or any Of fifty causes,
mas provoke an attack of rheumatism,
kidney trouble. or govt. On first signs
use DIR. David Kennedy's new medicine,
Cal-cura Solvent, and write to the Cal
cura Company, Rondout, N. Y, for a
booklet and free sample bottle. 4
The Press., 1904-02-25

Little Elmer-Papa. what is polite
ness?
Professor Observation-Disclosures my
son, is the art of not letting other peo-
pie know what you really think Of
them.-Town Topics.
The Press., 1904-02-25

Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease. This IL due 10
the disease being so insidious that 1t gets
good hold on the system before ttJ
recognized. Foley's Kidrey Cure will
prevent the development of fatal di sease
# taken In time. Sold by e. x. Taft,
druggist. ~ .-ff-s-.
The Press., 1904-02-25

81 asked her If she would scream for
her mother if kissed her"
''What did she say?'
'.She said her mother was fully ca
pable of doing her own screaming
Houston Post.
The Press., 1904-02-25
..rhe Great Ganie OF chance.

"Rnt why" asked the authorities,
saresyou young women SO interested in
this antigambling crusader"
Because" was the reply. "if we sue
coed marriage will be the only game
Of chance left open to the men."-Chi-
Ia ~ r3+tU$ =
The Press., 1904-02-25

Foley's Honey and Tar is best for Group
and whoopiBg cough, contains no opiates,
and cures quickly. Careful mothers
keep 1t In the house Sold by e. K. Taft,
druggist.
The Press., 1904-02-25

Winter coughs are apt to result in con-
sumption II neglected. They can be soon
broken up by using Folev's Honey and
Tar. Sold by e. K. Taft, druggist.
The Press., 1904-02-25
"A NIGHT ALARM. F..

"a Worse than an alarm of, fire at night ie
the brassy cough Of cronp, which sounds
like the children's, death. knell, and 1t
rneans death unless Something Is done
quickly. Roley's Honey and Tar never
tells to give instant relief and quickly
cures the worst forms OF Group Mrs, F..
u. Cordier, Of Manningtcn, KY, whites:
My three year-ofd girl h?da severe case
ofpcro1p ;sssthe doctor said she could not
live. ] got bottle Ut 4Foley's Honey
and Tar. The. first dose gave quick ie
lief and saved her life Refuse substi-
tutes. Sold by :E. r.. Taft, drdggist.
The Press., 1904-02-25
In Trade.

"Didn't you have pleasant voy-
age?' he asked. -s~
"Oh. yes" replied Miss, Greatblood,
Except for the vulgar trade winds we
encounter ed. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Press., 1904-02-25

The most reliable preparation for kid
ney troubles on the market is Foley'e
Kidney Cure. Sold by Z. K. Taft, drug
gist.
The Press., 1904-02-25

HAVE You INDIGESTION ?-If you have
Indigestion, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will
cure you. 1t has cured thousands. It Is
curing people every day-every hour. Yon
owe it tn yourself to give 1t a trial. You
will continue to suffer until you do try It,
There is no other combination of digest
ants that digest and rebuild at the same
time. Kodol does both. Kodol curee,
strengthens and rebuilds Sold by W..
D. Head u
The Press., 1904-02-25
A Test.
1.r.,s~ -

Il shan't call again."
"Why not?'
zS''oh, she isn't accustomed to good
society s';ssaas n ,&t@ =. = @@..'f ..7:' -'
u s@Are you sure?s '
81 .sPesitive:s NJ told her only few of
our minor scandals; and anybody could
zee she WAS horriaed. Indeed. she
,sca rely ii tried ies Ito. to conceal Detroit
Free Press 80 \. : 81 >,
The Press., 1904-02-25

Nature knows no pause in progress
and attacheI her curse on all inaction-
-Goathe.
The Press., 1904-02-25
THE STAFFORD SPRINGS
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND GAS COMPANY.


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The Press., 1904-02-25

Owngo ohmeh living not la d aprt
d
thhth snsendngu eds ngng hh nHmsrd d
wungng phryer od ahd h ynp dangerous te Tn ~ are for
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