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The Press., 1904-06-08
An1mHl RIrOnlNf0rR.

The tortoise is not an animal one would naturally fix upon as likely to be afraid of rain, but it is s.ngularly so Twenty -four hours or more before rain falls the Galapagos tortoise makes for some convenient shelter. On a bright clear. morning, when not cloud is to be seen, the denizens of a tortoise farm on the African coast may be seen sometimes heading for the nearest over hanging rocks. When that happens, the proprietor knows that rain will come down during the day, and, as rule.- 1t comes down in torrents. The sign nev- CT fails. This presensation. to coin d word, which exists in many birds and beasts may be explained partly from the increasing weight of the atmOs- phere when rain is forming, partly by habits of living and partly from the need of moisture which Is shared by all. The American catbird gives warn ing of an approaching thunderstorm by sitting on the low branches of the degwood tree (whether this union of the feline with the canine is invar able the deponent saith not). uttering curi Ous notes. Other birds, including the familiar robin, it is said, give similar evidence of an impending change in the weather.
The Press., 1904-06-08
HIGH NOON.


Originally 1t Was 8 o'clock I'm the
 Afternoon.
 The word moon" is originally de rived from the Latin mona hOra, the ninth hour of the Romans, the o'clock of today, but no clew is given as to when or why the change took place which made noon mean midday, or F o'clock.
 This will be discovered if we go back to early times, for then great dcference was paid to Saturday afternoon as a preparation for the Sabbath, when work was eased all over the land. In 958 King Edgar in his ecclesiastical laws laid it down that Sabbath shall be observed from Saturday noon till light appears on Monday morning. Johnson, commenting upon this, says moon" is o'clock, and remained. so till the reformation.
 How, then, came it to mean IF o'clock? In this way: Monks. by their rules, were not to dine till they had sung their "nones," or nOontide service. the time of eating and drinking the monks. who were also the masters of language in the dark ages. anticipated both their devotions and their meals by singing ''nones" immediately after the 12 o'clock service. Thus the ''noOn'' of old was merged into the moon" of today, and for a time distinction was made between the two by calling 12 o'clock noon and o'clock high moor" " as it appears in ''The Shepherds Al manaclz r
The Press., 1904-06-08
Soil Wet ana Dry.

Wet soil assumes a darker color than dry because it's particles thus become semitransparent, as is the case also with a piece of wetted tissue paper or ground glass.
 This change of color is due to the fact that the interstices between the grains of soil are filled with water. so that the number of reflecting surfaces, which in a dry condition scatter and break up the light, are greatly reduced in nunaber. It follows that the total amount of light reflected to the eye is correspondingly diminished.
 In short, as the color shade of an object depends upon the proportion of light that is reflected for all the light that falls upon 1t, dry soil is lighter in shade than wet, which reflects less light. That portion of incident light which wet soil fails to reflect pene7. trates below the surface, where 1t is lost or absorbed.
The Press., 1904-06-08
Followed Directions. |.

A clergyman in New Jersey Hired a man to act in the capacity of coachman and gardener. One day the clergyman bought bottle of horse liniment and told the man to apply it to lame horse according to the directions on the bot tie.
 About an hour afterward he went to the barn and found Silas industriOusly dipping spike into the liniment and then rubbing it against the horses leg,
 What are you doing that fOr?' he asked. The man looked up with a smile of assurance Because" said he, "'twas what it said in the directions on the bottle, but it's slow work"
 You must have made mistake" said the minister.
 "I have not" answered the man in an aggrieved tone. Ut says here on the bottle, Apply with a large nail or tooth brush,' and, as I had no tooth brush, thought I'd better use this spike"
The Press., 1904-06-08
ETx.TNssv6.N.

Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Nellie Caroline, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Milo Hamilton, and Arthur A. Megargel of Somers. The ceremony will take place at the brides home on Thurs day evening, June 23, at 8 o'clock,
 Crystal Lake.
 Ohildren's day will be observed June 18th.
 Mrs. Philo Atwood of Willimantic has been spending few days at Frank Newell's. ..
 Mrs. J. G. Fraser and daughter, Mary, of Boston recently visited rela- tlves hefe. t. .,;-..,5, r.s.5.. .,e
 Frank Curtis, Jr., has returned to Middlefield. His sister, Blanche, ac- companied him. .~..... .. :. r..
 Dr. F. s. Charter of High Point, N. O., called on his uncle,- A. U. Charter, one day last week. ~-
The Press., 1904-06-08
The Memory of Ants.

A remarkable fact in the physiology of ants is their memory. The number of ants that go to make nest is enor- nous. yet they are all personally known to each other and are able to recognize members of their own community aft CT a prolonged absence. Sir John Lub- book kept one of these remarkably in telligent insects from its home for a year. On it's return the relatives from whom it had been so cruelty separated recognized their wanderer and welcom- ed it back, while an ant introduced from another nest was most inhOspi tably treated. even murdered and thrown out.
The Press., 1904-06-08
WALES,

Social dance and strawberry supper at Towne's grove Saturday, May II Music by Jordan's orchestra.
 Arthur Hitchcock attended the school exhibition in Brimfield Friday
 MT. and Mrs. Willard Dimmick and Mrs. Whitman Green of Stafford called on friends in town Sunday.
 Harry Dimmick, who has been spending a few days with his parents, returned to his home in Boston Sum- day.
 Wales was visited by two severe showers Sunday afternoon. The first one occurred about 4 o'clock, and was followed by another one more severe than the first. Hailstones one inch in diameter were picked up. There was 8 strong wind, causing the hail to do a good deal of damage. The ground was strewn with leaves from shade trees, and vines were destroyed. H. A. Netherlands house and the Baptist church were struck, doing considerable damage to both. Some believe that the church was struck twice, but this is not certain. The damage was along the entire south side and across the west end. The southeast and southwest corners were knocked of the building. The inte- rior is badly damaged. Plaster and lath are knocked off along the sides and ends, and in the corners the dam- age was especially bad. The church was redecorated recently, and much of this work was destroyed. The building, however, was not set on fire A COW owned by Joseph Gregoire was killed by the lightning.
The Press., 1904-06-08
COVENTRY.


 Miss Mary Burgoyne is in town. Frank McFarlane of Providence is spending 8 few days in town.
 Miss Cunningham of New London is the guest of Miss Lou Isham.
 A daughter was born Friday, June 3, to MT. andEMrs. Bert Clough.
 There will be a concert at the Methodist church next Sunday morn- ing.
 The Ladies' Missionary society met this afternoon with Mrs. William H. Armstrong.
 The W. O. T. U. will meet with Mrs. William Weaver next Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Fred Bump of Willimantic has bought small farm & mile and 8 half south of the village, of Mrs. John Trask.
 George Bassett and Miss Bedena Hermanson were married in Norwich Saturday evening. MT. Bassett is en- plOyed a6 Ir0cy's ml1!.
 Last Wednesday as Dennis O'Brien, who is employed at the boxshop, was driving down a hill with a load of ladders, one slipped against the horse and started it into 8 run. MT. O'Brien was thrown to the ground and his shoulder dislocated.
 There is 8 quaint boat on the lake. It is owned and was built by some Frenchmen who live in Harlan Wood worth's house at the head of the lake. The boat is propelled by paddle-wheels that are turned by cranks. It is painted in a very original manner, being decorated with pictures of large birds, fishes, etc.
 Reports have been floating about recently that black bass in large quantities were being taken from Wangumbaug lake, the fish being speared while in the spawning beds. "Jim" Seaton of Ashford, a special fish and game protector for Holland and Windham counties, last week caught Barnet Shultz of Manchester. He was taken before Justice of the Peace Kingsbury, charged with fish, ing for black bass in the closed season, and fined $50 and costs, total of $74.41.
 In spite of the depression in the silk industry throughout the country, the three mills in the village of South Coventry are doing good business. Messrs. Dady, Wood and Washburn are all operating their mills with all the help they can get and running full time. The wool extract mill of Tracy and Flaherty is also busy. Norwich Bulletin.
The Press., 1904-06-08
STORY 0f CAL-CURA.
Discovered by Dr. David Kennedy OnIy Kidney Remedy Sold Under Guarantss.

Discotefou Dy DF. David kenn0dY-OnIv
 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 at once volunteered as 6 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 a 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-curs Solvent, positive cure for all diseases of the kidneys and biad- der. mspeaking of this remarkable remedy, he said: "Cal-cura Solvent is the crowning 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. r., will pay the druggist. SCal-curs Solvent cures S8L of all cases of Kidney, Bladder and Liver dis orders. e1.00 bottle. Only one size.
The Press., 1904-06-08
INFORMATION Given to the Public by cur Local Druggist.

We want the public to know that the most valuable and delicious tasting cod liver oil preparation known to medicine is Vinol.
 Vinol contains ALL of the medicinal elements of cod liver oil, actually taken from fresh ,cods' flyers, but not drop of oil. :.
 For this reason it is recognized throughout the world as the greatest :. health restorer and strength creator : known to medicine, and we do not believe there is g man, woman or child in this vicinity but what Vinol will benefit them.
 It makes health and strength for old people, weak, sickly women and chil- dren, nursing mothers, and after . severe sickness.
 Cures hacking coughs, chronic colds, bronchitis. and all throat and lung troubles. Unequalled to create an appetite, and to make those who arc too thin, fat, rosy and healthy.
 Try Vinol on our guarantee to return your money if you are not satisfied.
 A, c. EATON, Druggist, GIT TERRn APRTNGS. Conn.
The Press., 1904-06-08
\. c. EATON, DFugSiS
 STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn.

Holland county commissioners, John H. Buell. of Hebron and John Thomp- son of Ellington, met at Holland last Thursday to pay bills and act on the application of Joseph Coogan for a license to sell liquor at Snipsic Lake grove. The license was granted. The license of Edward O'Neil at the Franklin House, Ellington, was trans ferred to Joseph F. Moison. Colonel Amos Pease of Somers, the other member of the board, was unable to be present, owing to illness.
The Press., 1904-06-08

A STRONG HEART Is assured by perfect digestion. Indigestion swells the stomach and puffs 1t up against the heart. This causes shortness of breath, palpitation dol Dyspepsia Cure cures indigestion, re lieves the stomach, takes the strain of the heart and restores 1t to full per- formsnce of it's function naturally. Ko- dol increases the, strength by enabling the stomach and digestive organs to di- gest, assimilate and appropriate to the blood and tissues ell of the food nutri. ment. Tones the stomach and digestive organs. Sold by ". D. Heald.
The Press., 1904-06-08
Deacon Elisha s. Converse. s4.

Deacon Elisha s. Converse, 94, of Maiden, Mass, died Sunday. He was Malden's first mayor and during his life has given nearly million of dollars to charities in that city. MT. Converse was born in Needham, Mass. i, but when about four years old his par ents moved to Woodstock, where he lived until the age of 13. He was greatly honored and beloved by all, and the whole city is in mourning for him.
The Press., 1904-06-08
[ lISTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss. Pro

lJ bate Court, June 4, 1904.
 Estate of Nelson Gilman, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 The executOr having exhibited his administra- tion account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered-That the 14th day Of June, 1904, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Stafford, be, and the same is assigned, for hear ing on the allowance of said administration ac- count with said estate, and this court directs the execut0R to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by pub fishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public sign-poSt in the town of stafford, where the deceased last dwelt.
 MARCUS B. FISK Judge
The Press., 1904-06-08
- How lf HnmmAmMn.

''Is it true. ma," asked the little rab- bit, ''that pa was shot by an amateur sunner?'
 Certainly not" replied the mother rabbit. You see, the amateur gunner was shooting at me, while your poor ra sat behind him and laughed. Un- fortunately the gun kicked, and the man sat down on your pa and killed him"-Philadelphia Press.
The Press., 1904-06-08
RalTn.

Staffordville, May 29th, son (Earl Frank to MT and Mrs Frank E Belcher
 Stafford (Village), Eth, daughter to Mir. and Mrs August Gigl.
 South Coventry, Sd, daughter to MT and Mrs. Bert Clough.
 North Ashford, May 8th, 8 daughter (Alica Roosevelt) to MT. and Mrs Henry R. Woodward.
 West Stafford, 9th, son to MT. and Mra. c. D. Gazler. John J. Dunn.
The Press., 1904-06-08
nIsTRICT OF sTAFFORD. ss- Pro.

IV bate Court, June 4Lh, IyU4.
 Estate of Amelia M. Washburn, late of Sta ford in said district, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his ad- minlstrafion account with said estate to this Court TOT allowance, 1t is -a z.. Ordered, that the 14th day of June, A. D.. 1904, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Office in Stafford be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administra- tiOn account, with said estate, and this Court d- rects the administrator to cite all persons inter- ested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public s1gn-pOst in the town Of Stafford, where the deceased last dwelt
 MARCUS B. FISK. Judge
The Press., 1904-06-08
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pure blood and build up your health. Only 90 cents, money back if not cured. Sold by A. 0. Eaton, Drug- Ris&.
The Press., 1904-06-08
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refrnd the money on 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guar antee % cent bottle to prove satisfactory, or money refunded.
 w. D. HEALD, Stafford Springs..
The Press., 1904-06-08

Miss Jessie Horton of Southbridge visited friends in town the past week.
 There will be Sunday school con- cert at the Congregational church next Sunday at II a. m. '''
 Miss Zida Young of New Britain spent Memorial day with her parents. MT. and Mrs. o. Young.
 Mrs. Ella Case Witherell of Nor wich visited her parents. MT. and Mrs. B. R. Case, the past week. =,
 Wm. P. Marcy of Hartford, who has been spending several days at the Marcy homestead, returned homo this week.
 Rock Meadow.
 Fred Shurtleff of North Ashford recently visited at Matt Heck's.
 Miss Grace Baker of Westford wis., ited over Sunday with her niece, Jen- nie Heck.
 Mrs. Matt Heck is in Mystic mak- ing 8 two-weeks' stay with Mrs. Ken nedy, who recently moved from Staf- fordville.
The Press., 1904-06-08
.IsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pr

\ KID ItIO1 OE D1 AE EOAsD3 DO. IO- D bate Court, June Sd, 1904
 Estate of Sarah A. Marcy late Of Stafford in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Anthony Adams, administrator. praying that an order may be granted to sell the real estate of said deceased, as by said application fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and said district, on the 14th day of June. A. D. 1904 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency Of said application and fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said district, hve days be fore said hearing.
The Press., 1904-06-08
Died,

Stafford Springs, 4th, Fanny Wood bury Dawes, S8, widow of Daniel Fair man.
 Somers, 3d, Charles M. Gager, 68. Hartford, 9th, Sophia, wife of Johnson Goodwill, formerly of Stafford.
 Holland, 21, Adam Becker.
The Press., 1904-06-08
DISTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Pro
A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- EA ford within and for the district of Sta fEnrd

on the lst day of June, A. D. 1904.
 Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of Martha Desmond, administra- trix on the estate Of Timothy Desmond, late of stafford, 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 administratrix, and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertising in newspa- per having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sfgn-pOst In said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1904-06-08
RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro \ v hate Court. JNne 2 A. ID. 1A04.

Estate Of Wesley w. Winch, late Of Union, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Nellie A. Winch, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, as by application on file fully appears. it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Off1ce in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of June, A. D. be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub ing circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-pOst in the town of Union, in said District.
 MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.
The Press., 1904-06-08
UNION.

We wish to express in this way our heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses rendered during the sickness and death of our husband, father and son, and for the beautiful floral emblems received from the societies of which he was 8 member and from his friends.
 MRS. WESLEY W. WINCH AND CHILDREN,
 MR. AND MRS. J. w. WINCH.
The Press., 1904-06-08

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- mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrio CTS until e definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears arc paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant semi-weekly) furnished for sa.1S per year in ad- vance. F-s We are not responsible for. nor do we by puD- lishing, endorse the opinions Of our correspond enta
The Press., 1904-06-08
nIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

nISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro D bate Court, June 4th, 19O4.
 Estate of Hiram Smith, late of Stafford, in said district.
 Upon the application Of Edgar B. Smith, ad- ministor praying that an order may be granted to sell the real estate of said deceased, as per application on file fully appears, 1t IS
 0rdered-that said application be heard and determined at the probate offce in Stafford, in said district, on the 14th day Of June, A. ID. 19O4 at 10 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 hav- ing a circulation in said district, i've days be fore said hearing.
 MARCUS E. FISK. Judge.
The Press., 1904-06-08

EOR RALE.-Eatata of the late Sar ah 1 A. Marcy, consisting of new Cottage House, new Barn, and about sixty acres Of land. stu ated on Stafford Street, One-half mile from Bor- Isn' ANTHONY ADAMS. Administrator.
The Press., 1904-06-08

H q. HUDON,, Painting, Pa 11s per Hanging. Whltewash shiag. etc.
 full line of samples Of all kinds Of WALL PAPER No. Gold street.
The Press., 1904-06-08

LOR SALE.-A new copy of Webster' M International Dictionary, and a second hand copy. Apply at The Press Offce.
The Press., 1904-06-08

DIGS FOR SALE 1 sw' JOHN MORTENSEN, Orcuttville.
The Press., 1904-06-08

If you are looking for Suits, I have them-all prices, from $5 to SEQ.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-03-12
MONTANA NOTES.

w u. Harlan states that there ID
abou, is inches Of snow In the Hamll.
Ton region.
A. the result Of = Gre al Great Falls,
which IL thought TO have been caused
by the explosion of a gasoline cooking
stove. Robert Scott, custodian and
earetaker 81 the city parks. met death
10 horrible manner Sunday.
The heavy snow storm on Miller
creek has killed q humber Of sleep.
Lewissown has been cot of from CON-
munscAtiou except by telegraph with
the outside world for three weeks.
Three trains are buried In the snow be.
tween there and Lombard. Nobody
knows Just where. although repeated
efforts have been made TO reach them
with snow plowh The stage still runs
despite great difflcnillse
Deer Lodge county IL going TO be
represented al the school exhibit nj
the Saint Louis exposition.
JAck Clifford OF Butte knocked cot
Tommy Markham Of Utah Al the end
Of eight rounds Of hard fighting at Salt
Lake.
Dennis Sullivan died NJ Butte as q
result Of injuries said to have been
indicted by his cousin. Michael Dris.
coll County attorney Breen secured
an anicmortem statement from sulil.
van. in which he accuses Driscoll Of
having 1red the shot that ended IN HE
death. Tho two men became involved
in quarrel which ended in Drlscoll
shooting Sullivan In the groin.
Marie schwing. the woman shot at
Billings by John White. died from the
wounds. There is no known cause for
the killing and II is thought that White
IL insane.
William Tuerck. a baker by trade.
committed suicide at Butte by taking
poison. No cause for the act could
be learned.
The president has nominated Chas.
d. Howell TO be postmaster OF Havre.
J. u. Mcneil is said to be purchas.
ing horses in this state for the Japan.
csc government to be used in the Rus.
so-Japanese war. Mr.. Mcneil wants
only horses weighing 1900 and upwards
II Il is possible TO ind them. He will
remain in Big Timber several days.