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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-15
Buys a Valuable Corner.

The Nielsen Furniture Co., has
bought the Rogers corner on 9Th
and Washington, being the property
next to their present building.
Mr.. Nielsen, ST., said to the
Examiner, that no building would
be erected there this fall, but in
timated that a fine new structure
might adorn the ground long before
1906 was passed.
Mr.. Nielsen further stated that in
his ju g t Montpelier was one OF
the best towns III the west to invest
in. and for that reason he, and other
members of the family, have lnyes-
ted many thousands of dollars in
city realty here, all of which the
speaker stated would be built on
before very long.
The price paid for the Rogers
corner was considerably oyer $40 a
front foor.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-15
Worked to Death.

AS tending to show what PAM
pered lot the Government clerks at
Washington are, 1t is only necessary
to note the united howl they
sent up when they learned that the
weekly half-holiday they had been
granted from July first to Septem-
Der first, was to begin at | p. m. in
stead of on the stroke of noon.
Poor people! They are compelled
to toll from five to six hours each
day, except legal holidays, one
months entire holiday with full pay
each year, time allowances for sick
ness, and a beggarly weekly half
holiday during the heated term.
Too bad!-Logan Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-15
Circus Day.

Some thousands of visitors crowd
ed into Montpelier on Monday to
see the Floto circus. They came in
their best bib and tucker, and spent
money everywhere. They were out
for good time and had it.
The circus was good one and the
big crowd that witnessed it were
we'll pleased with the performances.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-15
VIII Test the Question.

The Potlatch Lum Der Co., is 60
ing to test the question, as to the
right of the state or county author
tiles to levy and collect taxes upon
the timber bought by them upon
state land. Application will be
made to the federal court at Boise
for restraining order against the
county assessor and tax collector of
Latah county, to prevent him from
selling the timber on such lands for
last years taxes.
The company does not wish to
evade the payment Of taxes against
its property which have been legal
~ levied, but it does desire to as
certain '.where it is att on several
points. The lawyers disagree as to
the right of the state to tax this
timber at all, and some who con-
cede the right to tax do not agree
as to the method of taxation,
whether it should be taxed as equi-
ty in real estate or as personal prop
ertY. Then our esteemed governor
on the occasion of his recent visit
to the north remarked while in
Lewiston that there was some ques.
ton as to whether the timber actual.
ly belonged to the lumber company
or the state. Tins question SO glibly
raised by our chief executive IS one
that the company wants settled and
will ask the court to determine. II
the decision is that the company il
liable for taxes on its timber which
stands on state land it will cheer
fully pay them and that will end thu
matter, for in all probability tn
state will not attempt to collec
them if the decision IS the othe
Way.-MoscoW Star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-15
Japs Celebrate at Fossil.

The Fourth in Fossil passed off
rather noisily. The Jap gang 10
Gated here and employed on the
Short Line celebrated in grand style
and kept open house all day. Some
Of our citizens helped them in their
celebration, and as result there
were some mixups and some counte-
nances IN need of repairs. Camera.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-15
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that there will
he a meeting of the stockholders of the
Montpelier Copper Mining q Smelling
90. at the Offices of the company in
Montpelier, Idaho. ON August LIST. 1904,
AFT so o'clock p. m, for the transac-
+ion of such business as may come be-
fore the meeting,
C. N. SWEET.
o1-oa Sec'y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

H. F. Scott was in Willimantic las,
Thursday.
William Gardner has returned tc
Rhode Island.
Miss Lena Austin visited in Will.
mantle last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wright were in
Willimantic Saturday.
David Mathewson made business
trip to Boston Monday.
John Millican of Coventry has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Scott.
]. W. Lanphear was in Willi,nantie
Monday to meet Rev. O. @. Maxfield.
Don't forget the meetings each
evening, except Saturday, at 7.3C
O'Clock, this week and next.
George Mathewson, who is working
in Chaplin, spent the Sabbath with
his mother, Mrs. Ellen Mathewson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arod Ormsby Of
Thompson have been the guests OF
Mrs. Ellen Mathewson the past week.
Rev. G. @. Maxfield began evangel-
istic meetings at the Baptist church
Tuesday evening. All are cordially
invited to be present at these meet
ings. The services begin each even
ing at 7.30 O'Clock. Mr.. Maxfield
comes from Moosup to his work here.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

Schools resumed sessions Monday.
Thomas Brewer is ill with severe
cold.
Fred Nelson of Montville is spend
ing q few days with his mother.
Mrs. VIM. Flint is in Brimfield with
her niece, Mrs. f. G. Hitchcock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Phelps of Stat
ford spent Sunday with Mrs. Phelps
parents. r#
Mrs. Fl. e. Fisher is still unable
to leave her room without aid.
Her daughter, Mrs. Stedman, of Hart
ford is with her. ....... ...e
Harris herman and Hansen Bohan-
sen were taken into the district court
Tuesday, by an officer from Wales,
charged with peddling without q
license. Berman was fined $50 and
the case continued for performance OF
sentence. Bohansen was fined $50,
but took an appeal.
The Methodist society held birth
day social in the church vestry Wed
nesday evening. Each one attending
was given a small bag to put in as
many pennies as they were years old.
This was . social where the old were
especially welcome. A free supper
was. served and a pleasant evening was
enjoyed. =
Horace Moulton of Monson met with
quite an accident Monday. He was
driving on the road from Wales to Pal
mer, when his wagon went into hole
in the road, throwing MIR. Moulton
out. He was caught in the shafts,
and by holding to the wagon escaped
being thrown to the ground. His
horse, being frightened, started on, a
run. Mr.. Moulton had presence of
mind enough to catch the rein and
turned his horse into G. W. Dim
mick's yard, being unable to. free
himself from the wagon. Help was
soon summoned and Mr.. Monlton was
soon liberated, with no damage to
himself or team. &.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
what women Once Couldn't Wear.

What Women Once Couldn't WeHR.
While we may pick and choose and
do exactly as we please about our
clothes, there have been in times gone
by, in many countries and even in our
own, what were known as "sumptuary
laws" These laws regulated expendi-
ture for dress, for ornament, for food
or for whatever refreshments you
might give company when they came
to take tea.
Among the first of these sumptuary
laws was one made in Rome in 215 B.
G. and called the "Oppian law" 1t de-
clared that no woman should possess
more than half an ounce of gold, wear
a dress of different colors or ride in a
vehicle in the city or within a mile of
it except on occasions of public reli-
gious ceremonies. This law lasted only
twenty years.
Italy and France are the countries
where most of these laws have been
passed, and some of them read very
strangely. In 1880, in Italy, no woman
was allowed to wear a dress with fig
ures painted on it; she could only have
them embroidered. And in 1348, in the
same country, neither dark green nor
black dresses were allowed to be worn
I'm the morning-St. Nicholas.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

Mrs. Mary Albertin is ill with the
grip.
W. N. Boynton Of Branford was ct
A. M. Woods over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Tucker of
Hanover were Mt J. M. Woods over
Sunday.
Mrs. Austin Boynton is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. F. Ernest Perkins, of
Chester, Mass.
The W. @. T. U. meeting held Sum-
day evening was largely attended and
very interesting.
Miss Olive Benner of Willimantic
has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. EN-
erson Morse, on School street.
Gun Captain Thomas Lacy of the
U. 8. armored cruiser Brooklyn is
visiting his father, Patrick Lacy.
There will be no service at the M.
E. church next Sunday. Rev. 8. f..
Maine is attending conference at New
Bedford.
Miss Edna A. Newell is the lay
delegate from the M. e. church to
the annual conference, and Mrs. Sarah
Wolfe alternate. =.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
MOmnlsen on Languages.

The German historian, Professor
Theodor Mommsen, was noted for the
facility with which he acquired Ian
guages. The tongues of modern Eu-
rope as well as the classics were to
him not studies, but the familiar tools
of his daily work. An American re-
porter who was interviewing him some
years ago asked to have a certain ref
erence put into English, as he did not
read German WELL
Not read German we'll? And you q
journalism exclaimed the saSant. 81
do not see how it is possible Young
man. German is one of the four neces-
stiles for a. student. The other three
are English. French and Italian. With
out them you can never know the tend
ency Of modern thought. If you have
them not, do not rest until you have
learned them ALL"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

At Sycamore. ILL.,, well known bust
ness firm makes it n practice to keep a
Bible in the safe. The custom was
commenced a long time ago, and the
big steel box is never locked up unless
it contains the book. 1t Is kept in the
money drawer Of the safe. 1t is found
necessary to remove it occasionally, but
it is always carefully replaced.
The men who adopted this queer
practice when they commenced bust
ness years ago have little to say in ex-
PLANTATION. In all their. business life
their safe or store has never been rob-
bed or entered. They have had q con-
tinuous good business and are among
the most successful business houses of
the town. All of the members Of the
firm attend the churches of the town,
but all are liberal in their religious
views, and the prevailing belief in the
town Is that Holy Writ is kept in the
safe principally for good luck.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
An Arab Spy Outwitted.


Once at least in Egypt the loss of his
eye in an earlier campaign proved a
great service to Lord Wolseley and his
army. He could get no information Of
the enemy's strength or position. An
Arab was captured providing around
our outposts and was brought before
him. 1t was ten to one the sullen fell
low knew everything. Lord Wolseley
questioned him. The fellow answered
never a word, standing stolid between
the two soldiers. At last happy idea
struck the general. He said in Arabic:
ut is no use your refusing to answer
me, for l am q wizard and at a wish
can destroy you and your masters. To
prove this to you l will take out my
eye, throw it up, catch it and put it
back in my head" And, to the horror
and amazement of the fellow, Lord
Wolseley took out his glass eye, threw
it up. caught and replaced it. That
was enough. The Arab capitulated,
and the information he gave the staff
led to Arabfs defeat.-London Globe.
WAKEFUL CHILDRRN-For a long time
the tV o -year-old child of Mr.. P. l. Nc
Pherson, SO N. Tenth St., Harrisburg,
Pa, would sleep but two or three hours
in the early part Of the night, which made
1t very hard for her parents. Her mother
concluded that the child had stomach
trouble, and gave her half of one OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab.
lets, which quieted her stomach. ard she
slept the whole night through. Two
okoI nd
cure, and she is now we'll and strong.
For sale by E. Z. Taft, ii. F. Cady
Stafford; g. Hall, Jr., & Co., South VII
linQtOn
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
where They Were Appreciated.

The government has. with great lib
erality distributed public documents
from Washington to thrremotest parts
of the country In his book on The
Overland Stage to California" Mr..
Franklin Root tells how the overload
ed mails were sometimes relieved
Before the daily mail went into oper-
alton and when stage went to Salt
Lake City only once week some or
the boys ON the line used to despise a
coach almost wholly loaded up with
public documents. but such mail mat
ter came quite handy ut times.
Occasionally the drivers. as they
themselves said. would get stalled 60
ing through bad slough in rough
weather and would be unable to move.
In that case they were obliged to take
out sack after sack Of the pub. dOcs.,"
open the bags and pile the massive
books from the government printing
office into the slough and by building
q solid foundation with them were en-
abled to pull the coach cut of the mire.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
$
Odd Cat Facts.

A good cat-the kind You want to
have in the house, if any-wiE have a
round, stubby pug nose, full, fat cheeks
and upper lip and a-well developed
bump on the top of the head between
the ears, betokening good nature. :, A
sleepy cat that purs good deal is
apt to be playful and good natured.
BY all means to- Be "A voidet is "a cat
with thin, sharp hose and twitching
ears. 1t must be remembered also that
good mouser is not necessarily gen
tie or desirable pet. Although any good
cat will catch mice II. she Is not over
fed, quick, fun, expressive eyes geher-
ally betoken good ,l1iouser. : The great
mistake and probably the -inost com
mon one in the care Of domestic eats
is overlooking. particularly too much
meat In wild life the cat has exercise
which enables her to, digest her food.
In the lazy. house life the. same full
feeding leads to stomach troubles and
to fits.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
Good Shirts.


Good spirits don't slicome from Ken.
lucky. Their main source istTe ffsesrs-
nd all the nne spirite ever made In the
Blu. Grass State could not remedy bad
liver or the Hundred ssnd.one III effects 4
produces You can't have good sp,r's
and bud liver at the came time. Your
liver must be In fine condition--if you
would feel buoyantsshsppyi antbhopaful,
bright Of eye, light-of step vigorous and
successful In your pursuits. You. can put
your liver In fine condition by nsing
Green's August Flower-ths greasest Of
all medicines for the liver and stomach
and a certain cure. for dyspepsia or, inhi-
gestfOn. 1t has been faYorite household
remedy for over thIrty-five years. August
Flower will make ,oir liver healthy and
active and thus insnrs yon 4ihefa' cup.
lis Of "gOod enirits."i Irial siz-e 25c;
regular bot. 9, Zoe. At all drnggists.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
STORY OF GAL-CuRA.
Discovered by Dr.. David kennedy-OnIy
Kidney Remedy Sold Under Guarantee.


DR.. David Kennedy was born in New York
City, but at an early age his family moved
to Roxbury, NY. He was graduated in 1860
from the New York College Of Physicians
and Surgeons. He ut once volunteered as
q surgeon and was assigned to the United
States Army General Hospital in West Phil
adelphia, and soon became President of the
Examining Board and Consulting Surgeon.
After the war, DR.. Kennedy settled in Ron
dout, City of Kingston, N Y, where for q
number of years he enjoyed large prac-
tice as an operative surgeon. He was one
OF the Presidential Electors of New York
State, Mayor of Kingston for four years,
and held many other professional, business
and political offices.
The latest achievement of his life was the
discovery of Cal-cura Solvent, positive
cure for all diseases of the kidneys and blad-
der. mspeaking of this remarkable remedy,
he said: .Cal-cura Solvent is the browning
achievement of my life. It will not dis
appoint"
Your druggist will return your money If
Cal-cura fails to cure, and The Cal-cura
Company, of Rondout, N. Y, will pay the
druggist. Cal-cura Solvent cures SS9@ of
all cases of Kidney, Bladder and Liver dis
orders. e1.00 . bottle. Only one size.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
A severe Cold For rhree n1onths.

The following letter from A. 8. Nus
baum. OF Batesynle,. Ind., tells it's own
story: 81 suffered for three months with
a severe cold. A druggist prepared me
some medicine, and a physician pre-
seribed for me, yet did not improve.
then tried Foiey's Honey and Tar, and
eight doses cured me-" Refuse substi-
tutes. Sold by e. Z. Taft, druggist.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

A T Court of Probate holden AZ ToI
IA land, within and for the dist rict OF Tolland,
on the 2lst day of March, A. ID. 1874.
Present, HENRY YOUNG, judge,
On motion Of f. w. Pratt, administrator on
the intestate estate bf Zalmon L. Jacobs, late
OF Tolland, within said dis rics, deceased.
It is ordered by this Court that notice shall be
given tn " the administration account in said
estate VIII be exhfbited for settlement nc the
Probate once In saf6 district on the 3Oth day
OF March, 1904, at O'Clock. afternoon, by post
ing copy OF this order on the public sign post
in said town Of TOlland. and by advertising
the same In newspaper published in stafford
and having q circulation In said district.
Attest, HENRY YOUNG, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
DIsTRIcT .OE. soMERs, 8. Probate

~ Court, march zI8L, a. D., IvUf.
az Estate OF Ghar1ea o. shaw, late OF SUners In
said district, deceased.
Upon the application OF II. J. shaw, praying
that letters OF administration may be graLUed
to r. 8. Fuller OfSaid SOmers, a. per application
on file more fully appears, lt Is
Ordered-that said application be heard and de-
termined at the probate ONCE in Somers, in said
district, on the LIST day of April, A. D., 1904,
-at9 O'Clock In the forenoon, and that notice be
given OF the pendency. OF said application and
the time and place Of hearing thereon by pub
fishing the same once In some newspaper having
circulation in said district, and by posting q
copy thereof on the pubic sign-poSt In the town
of SomerS in said distflct, ak days before said
hearing 81 a CHARLES 8. FULLER, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

"HIS is the time of year
- when a merchant needs
money the most, and for
spot cash we will sell our goods
at the following low prices:
10 lbs. Fine Grsnulated Sugar, 81 90
20 lbs. A Sugar, 1.OO
/ Dbl Highest Grade Haxall Flour, 90
Dbl. Finest St. Louis Flour, 90
Finest Graham Flour, per h., .05
FIrest Rye Flour, per h.. .OS
Best Standard Tomatoes, $1.10 per doz.,
or per can, III
Fancy June Peas, 81 10 per doz., or per
can, III;
Refg String Beans, 81 90 per doz., or
per can, w
Green Lima Beans, 81 10 per doz or per
can 10
Good Southern Table Peach, $3.50 per
doz
Best Dry Packed PsmpkIn, $1.10 per
doz., or per can, 10
The Finest Steak Salmon packed, per
can, II
Fanelest Peanut Butter put up, per h.,
is
Nice Dried Beef, lib. cans, 10
Fresh Quaker Oats, per package, 10
Something new In Breakfast Food, Malto
Ceres, 10c PER package, worth 15c.
And go 1t goes all through our stock.
Now Ia your time.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
Died

Ellington. 18' h, Fanelon VI. Pow, IL
Somors, 22d. William Amos Rease. 81
Mansfield 20th, Albert Hanks Free
man, k3
somers, 20 h. Charles O Shtw, 70 and
Charles A. Buck, SO
Stafford Or ,ckwell H.ll). 92b Miss
Lu' y Rock we'll. 20. "a
Proyidepce, 18th. Walter Morley. 40,
formally Of Stafford Springs.
SpFtflgfieid, = !, Leandef Z. Simmo IS,
10. formerly q Mansfield.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

II don't wish to be rude. Banks, but
you'd make an excellent executioner.'
"Why?" g.
'Well, you see, you have such q mat
ural aptitude for minding other PED.
pies business" ~ ssss2sas4a--
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
Too independent

What! Fell downstairs? How did
it happen?' ~~,-- >,.,,s~s.,:a >;
why. You see. started to go dowr
and my wife said. BE careful, John.
and I'm not the man TO be dictated to
by any wone,i,--and so aown T ,vo,,+ !"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
NOTICE..

The annual meeting ri the stafford Sp ings
Cemetery association will be held at the Libra
ry Building on Monday evening, March y, ct
100 O'Clock.
WD HKALD, Secretary.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24
ATa Court Of Probate hnITen A. Stat
n ford within and fer the District OF stafford
m the 18th dav Of March 1904

IA ford. Within and TT the DIstT1ct OF STAFFORD,
on the 10th day OF March. 1904.
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion OF Francis u. Spelman, administers
tor on the intestate estate OF sarah ii. chaplin,
late OF 81 AFFORD. within 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
administI ator, and directs that public notice be
given of this order by advertising the same once
In some newspaper. having circulation In
the public sign-post In said town OF stafford,
nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from record.
- =. MARCUS b. FISK Judge
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

Stafford Springs, 81 II, a son to Mr.. am
Mrs. Joseph Costello 80
StaffGd 8 'ri,gs. 2ls., a son to Mr.
and Mrs. William Go1dell
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

The annual meeting Of tue wilmington Gene
terry Association will be held In Town Hail,
Monday, March %, 1904, at O'Clock, p. m, for
the election Of Officers, and 70 do any other
business lawful to be done at said meeting.
r. w. PRAfT, secretary.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

A T Court of Probate holden az Stat
~ ford. within and for the district Of stafford,
on the 23d day OF March, A. D., 1904.
Present, MARCUS b. FISK, Judge.
On motion OF the administrator on the es-
tate Of Abigail Y. Smith, late OF Stafford, within
said district, deceased.
1T In ordered by this court, that notice shall
be given that the administration account In
said estate wfff be exhibited for settlement az
the Probate. once in said district. on the 3Ist
day OF March. 1904, at ten O'Clock, forenoon,
by posting copy OF this order on the public
sign post In said town OF STAFFORD, and by advrr-
Using the same In q newspaper published In
stafford, and having a circulation in said dis
trict. Attest. MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

Resolutions, obituaries or cards OF thanks In
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi-
cations received without signature always COM
mftted 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
sem1-weekly, furnished for s2.15 per year In ad-
vance.
We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub
fishing, endorse the opinions OF our correspond
ents-
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-03-24

Are,YOu UsinR- AlleBss Foot Ease g.
shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Rase q
I paNaeR. 1t cures 0rns BuniOns, Painful
smartfngs Hot. Awe lien feet. Address, Alien =
Olmsted, Leroy, ny So