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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
THE DAINTY WASP.
Apparatus with Which He Make
His Complicated Toilet.

Apparatus with which He Makes
His Complicated Toilet.
"Wasps are exceedingly dainty In
their habits" says a writer in the Pill
grim, land, in order that they may
crafty their instinct for neatness to the
utmost, nature has provided them with
set Of marvelously delicate combs
and brushes. If we look closely at the
wasp's legs we will find that each bears
on its Outermost long joint two small,
movable Spines, known as the APPEAL
spurs, and If we examine these with a
magnifying glass each is seen to be
provided with a row of fine teeth, SO
that the apparatus answers for coarse
and fine tOOthed comb.
1.-THE tidying up process consists of
various perfectly definite steps, usually
taking place in particular sequence,
First, it passes both front legs over the
face from above downward, and after
repeating this movement several times
draws them through the Jaws. This is
to remove any foreign substance which
may have collected on them. The legs
are then passed backward from the
1Or0Qeau, muCn as we SHOULD SmOOLu
back our hair. The wings are then
stroked again and again from the base
to the tip, although the most careful OBJ
server would fail to detect anything
upon them The abdomen is next care
fully stroked from base to tip until
every hair points in the right direction
and gloss as fine as satin is attained
Last of all each Of the six logs in tIlrn
is laboriously drawn between two of its
fellows, so the wasp is once more ready
to face it's world"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

One of the greatest triumphs of Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
the conquering of woman's dread
enemy, Tumor.
So-called wandering pains" may
come from its early stages, or the pres
ence of danger may be made manifest
by excessive menstruation accompanied
by unusual pain extending from the
ovaries down the groin and thighs.
If YOU have mysterious pains, If there
are indications of Inflammation ulcera,
ton or displacement, don't wait for
time to confirm your fears and go
through the horrors of a hospital opera
ton: secure Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound right away and begin
its use and write Mrs. Pinkham of
Lynn, Mass. for advice.
Read these strong letters from CRATE
full women who have been cured:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:- First letter.
I'm looking over your book l see that your
medicine cures Tumor of the Uterus. have
been to a doctor and he tells me have tu-
NOR. 1 will be more than grateful If You
can help me- as do so dread an operation"
Fannie d. Fox, z Chestnut st. Bradford, Pa
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:- Second Lerrer)
d" I take the liberty to congratulate you on
the success have had with your wonderful
medicine.
" Eighteen months ago my monthlies
stopped Shortly after felt so badlyI sub
mitted to q thorough examination by ply
aician, and was told that l had tunIor on
the uterus and would have to undergo an
operation.
:" soon after read one Of your advertise
ments and decided to give Lydia E. Pink
ham Vegetable Compound a trial. After
taking five bottles as directed, the tumor is
entirely gone. 1 have again been examined
lydia E. Pinkham'S Vegetable COMPOUND
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

The largest mass Of Ice In the world
Is probably the one which fills up near
~ the whole of the interior Of Green
land, where it has accumulated since
before the dawn of history. 1t is be-
lieved to now form block about 900,
900 square miles In area and averag-
ing a mile and a half In thickness.
According toNthese statistics, the lump
Of ice is larger in volume than the
whole body Of water In the Mediter-
ranean, and there is enough Of 1t to
cover the whole Of the United King
dom of Great Britain and Ireland with
a layer about seven miles thick. II 1t
were cut into two convenient slabs
and built up equally upon the entire
surface Of gallant little Wales 1t
would form a pile more than 120 miles
high. There is ice enough in Green
land to bury the entire area Of the
United States a quarter Of a mile
deep. .--.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

by the physician and he says have no sign
of tumor now. 1t has also brought my
monthlies around once more; and an
entirely we'll. / shall never be without bot
tie of Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
in the house. Fannie d. Fox, Bradford, Pa
Another Case of TumOr Cured
by Lydia e. Pinkham'S Vegeta-
BILE Compound.
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
q" About three years ago had intense pain
in my stomach, with cramps and raging
headaches. The doctor prescribed for me,
but finding that / did not get any better he
examined me and, to my surprise, declared
| had tumor in the uterus.
~ felt sure that it meant my death warrant,
and was very disheartened. spent hundreds
of dollars in doctoring, but the tumor kept
growing, till the doctor said that nothing but
an operation would save me. Fortunately l
corresponded with my aunt in the New Eng
and States, who advised me to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before sub
uniting to an operation, and at once started
taking a regular treatment, finding To- my
great relief that my general health began to
Improve, and after three months / noticed
that the tumor had reduced in size. ] kept
ON taking the Compound, and in ten months
1t had entirely disappeared without an oper-
alton, and using no medicine but Lydia E.
Pinkham'S Vegetable Compound, and words
fail to express how grateful I am for the good
u mas done IIle- miss LuelIa ADAMS, SOlOn-
aade Hotel, Seattle, Wash.
Such unquestionable testimony
proves the value of Lydia e. PinkhaIn's
Vegetable Compound, and should give
and hope to every sick
woman.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all ailing
women to write to her at Lynn, Mass,
for advice.
F.; a KOman's Remedy for KOman's Ills.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
BORROWED PLUMES.
How an American Became a Man of
Mark In Russia.


Mark In Russia.
Andrew D. Whites first diploma tic
experience was as an attache at st.
Petersburg at the time of the Crimean
war. The war brought to Russia
many American Adventures. Zone
man who came out with superb plans"
Mr.. White says, brought a militia
coloneI's commission and the full uni
form of Il major general. At first he
hesitated to clothe himself in all his
glory, and therefore went through a
process Of evolution, beginning first
with part of his uniform, and then
adding more as his courage rose.
During this process he became the
standing joke of st. Petersburg, but
later, when he had emerged in full and
final splendor, he became man Of
mark; indeed, SO much so that serious
difficulties arose. Throughout the city
are various corps de garde, and the
sentinel on duty before each of these
while allowed merely to present arms
to an officer of lower rank, must,
whenever he catches sight of gen.
eral officer, call out the entire guard
to present arms, with the beating Of
drums
Here our American was a source of
much difficulty, for whenever any SEN
tinel caught sight Of his gorgeous
epaulets in the distance the guard was
instantly called, arms were presented
and drums beaten, much to the de-
light Of our friend, but even more to
the disgust Of the generals Of the Rus
sian army and to the troops, who thus
rendered absurd homage and found
themselves taking part in something
like bit of comic opera. "-Exchange
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
WHAT SHE PLAYED.
Hhe Last Music That Theodore Thorn
aa Heard ON Earth.


as Heard ON Earth.
During the last illness Of Theodore
Thomas, although he was not at any
time unconscious or delirious, he hard
ly noticed the members of his family
as they came and went at the bedside
But one morning he seemed to be bet
ter.
He made little jokes with the doctors
and his sons and talked about his
White mountain home. At II o'clock
he seemed tired. The editor Of his
autobiography says that he sank into
a dreamy state, and then reused him.
self to say to his wife in lingering,
ecstatic voice: .,
81 have had a beautiful vision-a
beautiful vision!'
Then he trifted off into silence.
His wife thor ght he was tired and
went downstairs to luncheon, but chief
ly with the purpose Of leaving him to
rest He had given her a chime of
bells, to be used in summoning the
family to meals, and because of his
illness they had never been rung In the
house. Now, because he seemed so
much better, she played on them lit
tie bugle call that came into her head.
do you know what you have play
edT' asked one of the family. "Taps-
the call that is sounded over the graves
Of dead soldiers"
She rushed back to the bells and
played the call engraved on a metal
plate above them. Afterward she
| Al,-A III
dier's signal to rise.
So it had CHANGED that the last mu-
sic Theodore Thomas heard on earth
had been symbolic Of death and the
resurrection.-Youth Companion.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
THE IRISH PEASANT.
His Hospitality Is Only Equa1ed b
His COurteav.

HIS courtesy
The especial characteristic of the
Irish peasants, according to Frank
Mathew, i'll ireland" is an old fash,
toned courtesy. They are all sure, he
asserts, that they are descended from
chiefs, and their manners are ruled ac-
cordingly.
Take shelter in any hut on the noun.
tains, and you will be greeted as if its
inmates had been longing to see you.
This will not be due to the fact that
you seem prosperous; indeed, you
would be even more graciously vel
coined if you were in rags. Nor Is their
courtesy only exhibited when they are
hosts. Once when l was exploring the
Burren Of Glare a ragged old woman
seated by the wayside accosted my
equally ragged driver. Excuse me,
SIR" she said, "but did you happen to
meet loaf ON the roadT' "'Deed then,
ma'am," said he, bowling respectfully,
"and I'm sorry 1 did not" ''Who was
she?" asked him when we had driven
out of her hearing. "'Deed then, and l
don't know" said he. "'Tis some poor
soul that has lost her loaf and will be
goin' to bed hungry tonight" On an
other occasion an aged man, clad in
knee breeches and a swallowtail coat
addressed me as was climbing path
I'm Connemara. 81 am thinkin', sir"
said he, ''that you are Mr.. John Blake"
"Well, sir" said 1, you are thinking
wrong" "Well, sir" he answered SOL
EMMY. "says 1 to myself as 1 saw you
come up the side, that is Mr.. John
Blake and If tits not, says to myself,
tits fine upsthandin' young man he is,
whoever he is" Now l am convinced
that he knew l was a stranger, but was
not that a charming way to suggest
that should sit beside him on the low
ferny wall and discuss the ways of the
world?
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
PERRY's MISSION TO JAPAN.
Friendship and Trade Were What
He Went to Secure.

Friendship and Trade Were What
He Went to Secure.
The letter which Commodore Perry
bore from our government to the mi
kado asked for a mutual treaty. The
original instrument was drafted in
May, 1851, by Daniel Webster, then
secretary of state, and was signed by
President Fillmore. There it rested.
In November, 1852, Mr.. Webster's sue
cessor, Edward Everett fished it out
Of the departmental pigeonholes, took
it to pieces and refashioned it. Three
copies were prepared and were splen-
didly engrossed in English, Dutch and
Chinese. These were inclosed together
in a sumptuous gold case, and to make
the whole presentment still more i'm
pressive to the Japanese mind the gold
case was enshrined in a Golfer of rose
wood.
The document intrusted to Comma
dore Perry asked of the Japanese court
two things, friendship and trade-first
and foremost, friendship, for the safe
ty of our seamen. Many a hapless
crew had been driven into their ports
by storm or wrecked on their rocky
coast, escaping the perils of the deep
only to be welcomed by those truculent
islanders to a dungeon or a cage on
shore. This wrong must be stopped at
all hazards. And If, in addition, we
could persuade Japan to enter into
friendly relations of trade the two
countries by mutual interchange Of
S~rl,A oh to
own prosperity and the welfare of the
other. 1t was thought that Orientals
might see that as well as Yankees. In
the end they did. But it cannot be
said that Japan any more than an
oyster ever really yearned to be
Opened. "-Century.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

James Quinn, q noted actor of Gar
rick's time, loved to dine, and was
often fuddled in consequence when he
went on the stage. Once while playing
with Peg Wellington, who was acting
Sylvia, his daughter, In THE Recruit
ing Officer" instead Of asking her,
Sylvia, how old were you when your
mother died?" he said married"
Sylvia laughed, and being out of her
cue, could only stammer, What, sir2''
."Pshaw," cried the more confused
Quinn, 81 mean, how old were you
when your mother was bornT
The body of Duke Humphrey was
returned from Egypt, embalmed in the
rarest wine and the richest spices
Upon seeing this Quinn soliloquized as
follows:
Oh, plague on Egypt's arts. sayl
Embalm the dead! On senseless clay
Rich wines and spices waste!
Like sturgeon or like Drawn shall
Bound in precious pickle lie,
Which l can never faster
Let me embalm this flesh of mine
With turtle fat and Bordeaux wine
And spoil the Egyptian tradel
Than Humphreys duke more happy
Embalmed alive, old Quinn shall die.
A mummy ready made.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
A Startled Guest.

Nine. Patti took elaborate precau-
lions against burglars at Craig-y-Nos,
her castle in Wales. A guest there
who was spending a sleepless night
rose before dawn to open his bedroom
window. Immediately there was q
violent ringing Of bells in different
parts Of the castle. The visitor made
his way downstairs, only to find him
self in imminent danger of being lac
Grated by a whole troop of swapping
and snarling dogs. 1t turned out that
he had unwittingly set the diva's
patent burglar traps going. the dogs
being released from their chains by an
electric connection with the window.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

After a recent bank holiday In Lon
don one Of the police courts the next
morning had among its drunk and
disorderly" prisoners man who said
he was William Shakespeare. els that
your real name" asked the judge, ''or
Just your nom de guerreT' "Well, your
honor" replied the prisoner, 1T is true
that 1 was not christened William
Shakespeare, but, you see, hated to
bring dishonor and disgrace upon a re-
epected name"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

George WashingtOns head gardener
was from some European kingdom,
where he had worked in the royal
grounds. But coming to America he
left his wife behind. Inconsistencies
for his "gude" woman's face soon be-
gan to prey on him, and Washington
noticed the anxious eye and dropping
spirits Of his servant. Finally the man
went down to the river and declared
his intention Of shipping to the old
country, when who should come up
and lean over the side of a newly ar
rived vessel but his wife. The kind
hearted general had secretly sent for
the woman, and she fortunately sur
prised her loving husband in one Of his
fits Of dependency.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
Virtue which Commands Love.

Should some women need encourage
ment they may learn with interest
that men are rather apt to be vain and
that 1t is enough sometimes to be a
good listener in order to be a most
successful hostess. The following
typical anecdote proves this. Gomber-
vile, the old courtier, somewhat Of a
poet, too, was known to be paying a
deal of attention to a certain lady of
the hotel de Rambouillet. One day
some one had this conversation with
him:
You are the cavalier servant of
Madam -"
Eyes, certainly"
do you love herr"
with the most devoted respect In
my heart"
why? She is not beautiful"
mo"
''She is not young"
mo"
"She is not graceful"
mot very"
"She is not witty"
"No, not particularly"
"Well, then, what Is it?'
"She can listen admirably. PROBES
sor Albert Schinz in Lippincott's Maya
zine
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
Are You Engaged ?

Engaged people should remember
that, after marriage. many quarres car
be avoided, by keeping their digestions
In good condition with electric bltters
s. A. Brown OF BAnnett3viIle, s. C..
says: "For " arr my wife stuff red In
tensely from dyspepsia, complicated with
torpid liver, until she lost her strength
and vigor, and became a mere wre TX OF
her former self. Then she tire Electric
BIttere, which he'p'd her at once and
finally made her entirely WI She is
now strong and healthy" A G. Eaton
druggi t, sells and guarantees them, at
so: q bottle.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
ParIOr Pride Stove Polish.

L1QU1D-READY FOR INSTANT USE. A
few drops of Parlor Pride Stove Polish
gives the stove brilliant lustre shine,
making the stove fit for the parlor. No
soiled hands - easy to apply = always
ready. Requires no water or mixing
water used in paste polish rusts the
stove). No dried-up paste remains after
using awhile. Parlor Pride good to the
last drop. Sold by all dealers. Large
sample bottle free (no expense or postage
to pay). Give name of your dealer and
address PARLOR PRIDE MFG. CO.,
Boston, Mass. 4n52ja
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago.l
September 10, 1878.

The Eagles of Stafford Springs and
the Clippers of Stafford Hollow played
their second game on the Eagles
ground last Saturday, the Eagles
beating for the second time 30 to ..
Samuel Rockwell and Nelson Towne
have been designated as captains OF
the sides in the round ball match
next Saturday. Sides will be chosen
on the ground from the players who
present themselves, thirteen or more
to the side. Game will begin about
2 p. M, on the ground near Isaac
Cady's residence, and at the close
winners and losers will partake of @
supper at Blacks hotel, at the expense
of the losers. All the players Of the
town, old and young, are invited tC
join.
General Tom Thumb and wife,
Miss Minnie Warren, and Major New
ell will hold a levee at Central hall
on Friday, oath, afternoon and even
ing.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

''Your cuff buttons are not properly
worn," said jeweler to one Of his GUS
toners. whats the matter with
them? Haven't got them in my
cuffsT" "Yes," replied the jeweler,
''but you are like a great many other
people; you are not a close observer.
You have the little gold piece at one
cuff it is toward your body and in the
other away from you. The small end
of the link should in every case be
toward you. Yet nine men out of ten
pay no attention to this detail. The
careful dresser never has the small
end of a link button on the far side
Of the uff"-Philadelpbia Record.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
Attacked BY a Mob

md beaten, In labor riot, until covered
with sores, Chicago street car conduc
tor applied Bucklt ms Arnica Salve, and
was soon sound and we'll Il USE 1t Ia
my family" writes G j Welch Of TIE.
konsha, Mich, land find it perfect >
Simply great for cuts All burns. Only
25c at A. G. Eaton's drug store.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

He may well think he has got of
cheap, who, after having contracted con-
stipation or indigestion, Is still able to
perfectly restore his health Nothing
will do this but DIR. Kings NV Life
Pills. A quick, pleasant and certain
cure tor headache. constipation, etc. 25c
at A. G. Eaton's drug store guar anteed
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

CHAMpERLA1N's CoUGH REMEDY AIDS
NATURE Medicines that aid a ure are
always most effectual ChamberIsin's
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. II al
lays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids
expectoration, opens the secre'ions, and
aids nature In re 'toring the s. stem to a
healthy condition. Sold by E. K. Taft,
H. F Cady, Stafford: G. Hall, Jr &
Co., Wellington.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
A Daily Mystery.

A man whose income Is $50 a day
lunching alone in a fifteen cent restau-
rant and clerk whose income is $50
a month lunching with young woman
In a restaurant where the cash register
doesn't ring up anything under 81.
Which Is cause and which is effect?
Does the flfty-dollar-a-day man lunch
thus cheaply that he may be reminded
Of troubles on earth, or does the fifty
dollar-a-month man dine thus eXpen-
sively because he wants to forget? Or
Is the one a fifty-dollar-a-day man be-
cause he Is careful and the other
dfty-dollar-a-month man because he is
spendthrift?-St. Louis Post-Dis.
patch.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

Mrs. Housekeeper-Jane, are the
eggs boiling? Jane Gate Of Boston)--
Most assuredly not, madam. / may
isafely say, however, that the water 10
in which they are immersed.-PhiIa'
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

Soph-Why did they call the middle
ages the dark ages2 Junior-Because
the women kept their ages dark
Soph-No; because there were so many
knights,-Columbia Jester.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

FORTUNATE FATHER AND SrN-I am as
certain as now live, says Mr.. c. E Bar
tholomew, Kalkaska, Mich, that DR..
David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, of
Rondout, N. Y, saved my life when
was victim of that terrible disorder
Bright's disease. My son had a fever
core on his leg; he too used Favorite
Remedy and is now we'll. All druggists
800; 6 bottles $5 90. 10
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
Sounded Nice.

Miss Nellie Gaunt-At the zoo liked
the monkey house best. Mrs. Ellie
Gaunt-Don't say monkey house"
child; it sounds so common. Please
call 1t the "apiary."-Cleveland Leader
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
Posted.

Mrs. De Style-Bridget, will you
please hang up my skirt and Jacket
The Maid-Yis, mum. Sh'll l git two
tickets on I'M, or only wan FIR tn two
Of 'em?-Cleveland Leader,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

CAUSE OF INSOMNIA Indigestion near
Iy ALWAYS dlsturbs the sleep more or less,
and is often the cause OF insomnia. Many
cases have been permanently cured by
Chamhprlain's Stomach and Liver Tab.
lets. For sale by E. K. Taft, II. f.
Cady, Stafford; g. Hall, Jr., & Co
WELLINGTON.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

First Old Lady-He was a bad char
acter, but believe he repented at last.
Second Old Lady-Oh, no, he didn't. /
saw that he died intestate.-London
Gl0hM
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13
The Spoiled Child.

"No," walled Tommy, II don't want
that big pink necktie on"
at doesn't matter what you want"
replied his mother. "You must have
It on"
'Well, If you put It on me I'll cry all
over it an that'll spoil it."-PhiladeL
phia Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

The Doctor-Queer saying that, about
truth lying at the bottom Of a well.
The Lawyer-You wouldn't think so II
you knew the amount Of pumping we
lawyers sometimes have to do to get
at it.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

A REMEDY WITHOUT A PEER 81 fine
Chamber aims Stomach and Liver Tab
let's more beneficial than any other RENE
dy ever used for stomach trouble" Gays
J. p. KlOte of Edna, Mo. For any dis.
order of the stomach, biliousness or con.
stipatlon, these Tablets are without a
peer. For sale by E. K. Taft, H. F
Ctdy, Stafford; q. Hall, Jr., Il Co., Will
Iington.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

Mother Gray, nurse In New York, discovered
an aromatic pleasant herb drink for women's
Ills, called AUSTRALIAN-LEAF 1t is the only
certain monthly regulator. Cures female weak
nesses and Backache, Kidney, Bladder and
Urinary troubles. AT Druggists or by mail
50 cts. Sample package FREE Address The
Mother Gray Co., Leroy, N. Y.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1905-09-13

That virtue which requires to be ever
guarded is scarcely worth the sentinel
Goldsmith.