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The Press., 1905-08-02
RUSSIAN. WOMEN.

The Many Restrictions to Which
They. Are Now Subjected. W
1t Is difficult for an Ameriean>to I'M
derstand that freedom as we know 1t
does not exist In Russia. There the le-
gal position of woman Is far from sat
isfactory. She hardly ever belongs to
herself, but is always under the tute-
laGe Of some one.
As a daughter the Russian woman is
under the entire control Of her parents.
Her coming of age does not alter her
position. She simply changes the au-
thority of %her parents for the no less
rigid authority of her husband. AS the
Russian statute, puts it. zone person
cannot reasonably be expected to fully
satisfy two such unlimited powers as
that of husband and parent"
The unlimited power Of the parent Is
withdrawn and that. Of the husband
substituted. She cannot leave her lord
even to visit neighboring town with
out pass from him.. He names the
time she Is permitted to stay, and at
the end of that time she Is bound to re-
turn to get the pass renewed. Il.
A husband may appear in court Of
law as a witness against his wife, but
aswife is not allowed to appear against
her husband. A woman's evidence in
Russia is always regarded as of less
weight than that. Of q man.--Harper's
Weekly >.... :. .4ai.'y go, It
The Press., 1905-08-02

The gamest Of salt water fish after
the striped bass is the weakfish, or sea
trout. The sport Of angling for them is
generally enhanced because, feeding, as
they generally do, near the surface. It Is
possible to fish for them with light tao
kIe. While they have been caught
weighing upward Of twenty pounds, a
six or ten FOUNDER is a good size, and
the average will only run from one to
two and a half. There Is never any
doubt when a weakflsh bites. He does
not nibble around the hook. but takes
the bait at one fair swoop and then
starts of with 1t like a limited ex-
press with time to make up. He is q
shy fish, and the man who uses a small
line, light leaders and shells to his
hook and keeps quiet while fishing is
the one who is apt to have the best
OnNk
The Press., 1905-08-02

"Sitting opposite me in downtown
oyster house the other day." said a
clubman, "was one Of those fastidious
men who undertake to transmit in
structions to the cook through the wait
er. He wanted a twenty-five cent stew.
AS nearly as l can remember. these
were his Instructions:
"'Now, waiter, kindly tell the cook
don't want the oysters and milk mere
ly mixed and heated. I want the milk
carefully boiled first. The oysters
should then be added without the
liquor. The liquor should not be put in
until the seasoning is added. Be very
particular to get good rich milk and
nothing but the best gilt edged butter.
AS for the oysters, want Cape Cod
salts. No ordinary stock oysters for
me. Do you understand
"'I think so, sir replied the waiter.
But do you wish the oysters with or
without?'
"'With or without what?' asked the
customer.
"'Pearls, New York Press.
The Press., 1905-08-02
COVENTRY.

Herbert Fender from U. ). train
ing ship is at home for few days.
Mrs. Olivia Mcknight has started
for Chicago, going by Niagara and
the great lakes.
The Coventry Telephone association
has chosen John Cairns as president,
Andrew Kingsbury as secretary and
w. f. Pitkin as treasurer.
\ certain dog. in town has been
chief actor in killing about twenty
sheep, thus creating bill of over one
hundred dollars for his owner.
TOLLAND.
Mr.. Soby was at the Tolland House
last week.
Mrs. Baker and Miss Helen Baker
of Boston are visiting Miss johnson.
Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Fulenwider and
two children are at the Tolland
House.
Miss Margaret Richardson of Boston
is spending few days with Miss Lila
Agard.
Mrs. Overman and daughter, Dor
othy, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Mary Baldwin.
Mrs. Deane, yiolinist, of Springfield
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Newcomb.
Kenneth MacGregor and Miss Glare
MacGregor are guests of their sister,
Mrs. William Agard.
Miss Edna Gibson and Miss Addie
Gibson of West Hartford are guests of
Mrs. E. o. Edgerton.
Holland grange will hold a picnic
on the grounds of John Edgerton,
Thursday, August 10th.
Mrs Cochran and Miss Margaret
Cochran of Lambertville, N. j., are
guests of Mrs. Joseph Baldwin.
The tennis tournament of singles,
which ended Monday afternoon, was
won by William B. Ronald. Much
interest is being shown in the doubles,
which are being played this week.
The following are boarders in the
Grant Hill district: Miss Halliday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Simm and Miss Simm
and Miss Boise of Bayone, New Jeresy,
Mrs. Sifferlen and two children of
Brooklyn.
The K. K. K. met last Saturday
evening at the home of Miss Florence
Allen. The piano and mandolin
music of Miss Emma Bates was en-
joyed by all. Sherbert and cake were
served by the club.
Judge Agard of Tolland will act as
judge of the probate court in Rock
willie during the absence of Judge
Reisser, who is in the Adirondacks
for the benefit of his health. Mr..
Agard will spend Wednesday of each
week at the office in Rockville.
The baseball game between Crystal
Lake and Holland last Saturday result
ed in score of II to 2 in favor of
Tolland. The battery for Tolland was
Anderson and Shea; for Crystal Lake,
Hansen, O'Brien, Cheatham. The
pitching of Anderson was the leading
feature of the game.
A meeting under the auspices of
the Epworth League was held in the
Grant Hill school house last Sunday
afternoon. Rev. j. H. Allen preached
short sermon to an audience of %
people. At the suggestion of Mrs.
Stumpfel a collection was taken,
amounting to $50
The Press., 1905-08-02
Speed OF LIGHTNING,

Modern ingenuity has done a great
deal In photography and by the aid Of
wonderfully rapid shutters has given
from time to time very good photo
graphs Of a lightning fash. But the
man is not yet born who can make q
shutter fast enough to catch the real,
full thing. Seen at night, a fash Of
lightning appears little more powerful
as an illuminant than moonlight. AS q
matter Of fact the duration Of one Of
these flashes is so brief that a million
Of them in succession could be crowded
into the space Of a single second. If
one fash could last but tenth Of q
second 1t would give near objects an
Illumination 100000 times more bril-
liant than that Of moonlight. The most
rapidly rotating bodies known to sci
ence appear absolutely stationary when
lit ND by It.
The Press., 1905-08-02
HENRI MuRGER's COATS.
1t Es Hard to Say In Which He Wa
the More Miserable. liz

1t Ia Hard to Say In Which He Was
the More Miserable. IL
A pleasant incident Of the penurious
days Of Henri Murger, the author of the.
famous "Vie de Boheme," is related
by q French writer. Murger when in
the extreme Of poverty was ;one. day
invited to party at the house of a
publisher at which it was Of great i'm
portance that he should be present.
Unfortunately he possessed only one
suit Of clothes, which was in the last
stage Of shabDiness. He therefore -
pealed to q friend who gloried in the
possession Of two black coats-one old,
the other new-to lend him one. The
friend, not overwillingly, lent him the
old one. 1t was too small for him and
very shiny at the seams, but by lib
eral use Of ink he managed to make it
pass muster and attended the party.
Unfortunately the friend was there,
too, and in great anxiety over his coat
followed Murger about the room with
such remarks as "Don't stand so up
right. You will split my coat" or ''For
heavens sake, mind what you are do
ing with tOaC cOuee. you are Sp1dSu-
ing it all down the front OF my coat"
Shortly afterward a similar occasion
arrived. Murger determined that moth
ing should make him apply for the
same coat Accordingly he went to an
other friend and related the whole cir
cumstance. This friend willingly lent
him a new black coat which fitted aid
mirably. But matters were not i'm
proved after all, for the lender was at
the party and followed Murger every
where, exclaiming in tones Of audible
good nature: do just what you like
with my coat, old man. Tear it right
up the back or cover it with grease
just as you like. shall never say a
word. Only too delighted to lend it to
HoIlO L. - j =. INFECT - >
The Press., 1905-08-02

At a special meeting of Winter
Post, G.. A. R., the following pre-
amble and resolutions were adopted $
Whereas, The supreme commander,
in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to
take from our ranks our endeared
comrade, John @. Cleaveland, and
whereas this post desires to publicly
express it's sorrow for the great loss
it has sustained, therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of
Comrade John O.. Cleaveland, Winter
Post has sustained an irreparable loss,
one who was one of the original char
ter MEMBERS and who. has almost
continuously held Office from it's Or
ganization. One who was at all
times one of the greatest workers for
all that was best in the affairs of the
post. Knowing full we'll, after many
years of close cempanionship with
our deceased comrade, his great worth
and spotless character, we can we'll
understand the great loss the afflicted
family has sustained, and to the be-
reaved ones we tender our greatest
sympathy in this time of their Attic
ton. 49,:
Resolved, That in honor of the
memory of our deceased comrade the
charter. of the post be draped in
mourning for the period of thirty
days, that copy be spread upon the
records of the post, one sent to the
family of the deceased comrade, and
also one sent to The Press for publ
cation, A. L. Howard.
John Arnold,
Committee.
The Press., 1905-08-02
The Banana.


The Drohibit1onist looks ON with ia
yoH. for it does not mix with alcohol,
and some think the habitual use blunta
the longing for hrewater. Thus Cap
tain Parsons Of the English West In,
dian line says that since his soaueu
and stokers have been allowed to help
themselves freely to the cargo Of ba-
nanas they have not wished 80 much
rum. There is trace Of copper In the
banana, and deep thinkers believe this
is beneficial to the human clockwork.
The taste for the banana il not 40.
Qu1red. As Mr.. CEaChtOn- Browne ex-
claims in q burst Of Oiceronic elo-
Quence: IAN appreciation Of It IL not
reached through slow stages Of dimin-
i9hing repulsion. but comes at the mo
ment Of first Introduction. The infant
absorbs it greed1ly; children devour it
with delight; the adult does not
dospise 1t, and the odentulous octoge-
marian blesses 1ts agreeable tender
noss."-Boston Herald
The Press., 1905-08-02
ELLINGTON,
Crystal Lake,

Miss Lila Prouty is visiting in
Westford.
Miss Myrtle E. Willis has returned
from recent visit with Mrs. A. K.
Talcott in Rockville.
Many from this place and vicinity
attended the auction sale of woodland
at the home of the late George Kibbe
in Ellington, Monday.
Mrs. A. U. Charter and daughter,
Hazel, returned last week from a Wis
it with her son. Perrin, in Wood
mont, and also her sister, Mrs. Chap
man, in Cheshire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Charter and
daughter, Florine, who have been
having quite lengthy vacation, will
return to Coventry this week, where
Mr.. Charter is employed.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Richardson and
daughter of Chicago are expected this
week at L. A. Aborn's for an extend
ed visit of several weeks with rela-
tives and friends in Connecticut.
The Press., 1905-08-02

Henry B. Downer of New London,
for many years a conductor on the
New London Northern railroad, died
at New London Friday, aged 80 years.
He was a native of Bozrah and for
several years was a hotel keeper in
New London. In 1853 his hotel was
burned and he became q conductor,
at this work for forty
years. He was twice a member of the
general assembly from the town of
New London and had held other Of
fees. He leaves no near relatives.
The Press., 1905-08-02

MISS May SGOrrS Oh spring Hill WAS
a recent visitor in Norwich.
John Snow of Norwich was at his
home at the Depot recently.
Miss Mariva Snow is spending the
week with her parents at the Depot.
The Ada Chaplin Mission Band of
the Baptist church is to give a sale
this week.
Mrs. Nungasser and daughters from
Hartford were guests of Mrs. Albert
Colby last week.
Mrs. Edward Sumner and Miss Ma
bel Buchanan of Eastford we're recent
visitors in Gurleyville.
Miss Dorothy Olin of Storrs enter
tanned a number Of her young friends
last Saturday in honor of her birth
day.
Mrs. Althea Lincoln has gone to
her home in Webster for the rest of
the summer, after spending several
months in Gurleyville.
The Gurleyville baseball nine jour-
neyed to Warrenville last Saturday
and were defeated by the Warrenville
nine. The score was 1919.
Among the soldiers to go to Camp
Roberts at Mantle Monday were Prof,
E. R. Bennett, H. B. Risley and D.
K. Shurtleff of the college, also J. j.
Farrell of this town.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Cur
leyville M. E. church held lawn So
cial at Mrs. o. Fl. Commits last We'd
nesday evening. Owing to the rain
but few we're present. 49,,
Rev. Mr.. Paddock of Hartford occu-
pied the Baptist church pulpit last
Sunday. The pastor, Rev. Leonard
Smith, who is in England, is expected
home the last of August.
Mansfield Depot.
Miss Bertha Botham is visiting
friends in Putnam and Hampton.
Mrs. J. P. Smith and son, Robert,
are enjoying a vacation at Hampton
Hill.
The s. N. E. Telephone 90. have
placed telephone in the house of M.
D. Willard.
Miss Augusta Tilden has given up
dress making for the present owing
to i'll health. Co..
A E. Botham recently purchased
the large 'woodlot ON the Stephen
Gardner farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter L. Garvey are
rejoicing over the birth of a daugh-
ter, Mildred Easterbrook Garvey.
The ladies of Hillside club held a
picnic in George Reynolds pine grove
Wednesday, July 20. A pleasant
time is reported.
Mrs. Merritt Smith and Mrs. e. B.
Thompson and daughter, Gladys, are
enjoying a carnage drive through
Ashford and Union this week.
Master William Willard entertained
twelve of his little friends Wednesday
in honor of his fourth birthday,
Sandwiches, cakes and ice cream
were served, which with games and
the little gifts Master William re-
ceived. made it q very pleasant gath
ering for the little ones.
Mount Hope.
Miss Mary Warren is visiting rela-
tives in Putnam and Danielson. ...
Miss Bertha Copeland of Wilmington
spent last week at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Russ called ON
relatives in Westford last Saturday.
Miss Irene Grant was the guest of
Miss Mabel Hall in Ellington, last
week.
Mrs. George Byles and son, Ever
EFT, of Norwich spent last week with
her sister, Mrs. Joseph Bacon.
Mrs. Oren Russ and daughter,
Irene, were guests of Mrs. Henry
Lamphear Of Ashford last Friday.
Mrs. Fielder Russ and Mrs. David
Russ were in Rockville last Wednes-
day attending the funeral of Mrs.
Henry Doyle. I
The Press., 1905-08-02

They APPEAL TO Our SYnPATHIEs.Z
The bilious and dyspeptic are constant
sufferers and appeal to our sympathies.
There Is not one Of them, however, who
may not be brought back to health and
happiness by the use Of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. These tab
let's lnvigorate the stomach and liver and
strengthen the digestion. They also
regulate the bowels. For sale by e. K.
Taft. 81. +. Cady, Stafford g. Hall, Jr.,
q Co., So. wellington.
The Press., 1905-08-02
, Fiendish Suffering

Is often caused by sores, ulcers and can
GERS, that eat away your akin. VIM. Be-
dell, OF Flat, Rock, Mich. says: ""I;have
used Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Ulcers,
Sores and Cancers. 1t Is the best healing
dressing l ever found" SoOthea and
heals cuts. burns and scalds. 26c at
Eaton's drug etore, guaranteed.
The Press., 1905-08-02

Announcement is made by the
James F. Shaw interests in Boston
that the Hartford and Worcester street
railway plans are completed, that con-
struction on the line will begin with
in the next 80 days, and that it will
be finished for operation early in the
spring of 1907.
The Press., 1905-08-02

A T Court of Probate holden at Stat
N ford, within and for the district OF STAFFORD,
on the 31st day of July, A. d. 1905.
Present, MARCUS b. FISK, Judge.
On motion OF Mary E. Mccarthy. adminlstra-
trtx on the estate of Johanna Mccarthy late of
Stamo' d2 wit hin 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
admiV ist ratrIx and directs that public notice be
given of this order by advertising the same
once in some newspaper having a circulation In
said district, and by posting a copy thereof on
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., 1905-08-02

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.
We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub
fishing, endorse the opinions OF our correspond
ents-
This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrin
ers until q dernite order to discontinue is re-
ceived and all arrears are paid In full.
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weekly) furnished for ss.15 per year in adj
vance.
The Press., 1905-08-02

A 7 a Court of Probate holden at Stat
N fore within and for the district of stafford,
On the 9th day of July, A. d. 1905.
Present, MARCUS b. FISK, Judge.
On motion of Mary Murray, Administrative
on the estate of Patrick Murray, late of STAFFORD
within said district, deceased.
This Court doth decree that six months be
allowed and limited for the creditors of said eS-
tate to exhibit their claims against the same to
the Administrative, and directs that public notice
be given of this order by advertising the same
once In some newspaper having a circulation In
said district, and by posting copy thereof on
the public s1gn-post in said town OF STAFFORD
nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from record.
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1905-08-02

II you have pains in the back, Urinary, Bad
der or Kidney Trouble, and want a certain
pleasant herb remedy for woman's ills. try
Mother Gray's AUsTRALIAN-LEAF. 1t is a safe
monthly regulator. At Druggists or by mail sc
cts. Sample package FREE. Address, The
M other Gray Co LeROy, N. Y.
The Press., 1905-08-02

AT a Court of Probate holden at Stat
N ford within and for the district of Stafford,
on the 18th day of July, A. ID. 1905.
Present, MARCUS b. FISK, Judge.
On motion OF Ebert A. Cleaveland, admins
traitor on the estate OF John c. cleveland, late
of STATE ord, 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
administrator, and directs that public notice be
given of this order, by advertising the same
once in some newspaper having a circulation in
said district, and by posting copy thereof on
the public s1gn-post In said town OF stafford,
nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from Record.
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1905-08-02

DESIRABLE HOMES FOR SALE
1.-two Cottages, Double House and Ban
About three acres OF land. with contemplated
street laid out through 1t VIII ~ u all or IN
parcels to suit ] will be on the premises every
Saturday afternoon.
The Press., 1905-08-02

# New London, July 28th, Henry B.
Downer, 80. !, .,a.4
Stafford Springs, July s1st, Theadule
Poirier, 70. $685.
The Press., 1905-08-02
Whe Rre&&.
resolutions, obituaries or CARDS OF tnanks

LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
$3.50 year. II paid strictly in advance, 81
The Press., 1905-08-02

South Wellington, July Both, daugh.
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Denman, Cd.
The Press., 1905-08-02
NOTICE.

The Registrars of the First Voting District,
Town OF STAFFORD, will meet at Wightman's Car
riage Shop on Friday, August 4th and Friday,
August 18th, from IL m until p. m, for the
purpose of receiving the names OF electors quail
fled to vote in party caucuses.
JOHN G. WIGHTMAN, / poO,s.rar.
w. i. WALBRIDGE,
STAFFORD, Conn.,, July 81, 1905. CIV
The Press., 1905-08-02
Q n Each buys two 10 foot Awnings,
epf in f1rst-class condition, made by War er
r. WAYLAND PRESTON.

0 4 600 Buvs nice u story house
Nd Il eONIO newly painted outside, paper
water In the house, has 8 rooms besides con-
Meeting wash room and wo0d-shed, good barn,
stable for horse and cow, and &C es OF land, OF
OF waite situated on main road X. r. b. route
mail at a. M and 12. 10 D. M, one-half mile tn
OTcuttville station and mills, FOrestville and
West stafford, IN miles to stafford Springs, ;
minutes walk to school, house faces to south
rooms conveniently arranged and pleasant
view. For further particulars inquire of
f. WAYLAND PRESTON,
Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1905-08-02
Preaching and Practice.

Jinks-Tm ever SO much obliged for
this favor, and If ever have a chance
I'll do as much Hello, here comes
BilkinsI Let's dodge into an alleyway.
Binks- Don't you like Biikins7 Jinks-
He did me favor once. and the fellow
may want me to return II.
ACTION will break up a Cold In on
night.
The Press., 1905-08-02

X OR SALE.-One white horse, 400
4 lbs 10 years old; also one colt, nearly 8
years old. PAUL 'GINHOLD, OFCuttville. Conn.,
The Press., 1905-08-02

A I A BARGAIN.-Ford Automobile,
"a with toneau, for cash only. Z. Box 1885,
0W Holland t!0nn
The Press., 1905-08-02

k>OUND.-A Mans Coat, on Ives hill,
In the Borough. owner can have same by
calling at the Central Wooden Cos ONCE and
paying for this tad" -
The Press., 1905-08-02
Here is Relief for Women.

ACTION cures Headache and Neuralgia
The Press., 1905-08-02

Central Vermont Railway (Southern
liVisiOn (-trains leave:
The Press., 1905-08-02

In effect June 20, 1905.
G. G. JONES, GenI Manager
j. e. BENTLEY, General Passenger Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-15
Student Defeats
The Teachers
Charlie Onion Wins Spelling
Down Contest at Normal
Last Night. Victory for MIR.
Ungles' Side in Battle Contest

A large audience enjoyed the old
fashioned spelling match at the Nor
NAL last night. So much interest has
attached to the Two matches already
held that IL is proposed to make
spelling bee and annual institution.
Charlie Onion came off champion last
night.
In The hattie contest, Miss Georgia
Aurrasl, and Mr.. II. Unglcs were
capiairak If as was believed, Miss
Murray had more good spoilers under
her banner, she also had more poor
ones and when The twenty minutes
was at an end she had lost her most
valuable supporters. Each of the
winners was awarded prize.
Mrs. Buck and Mr.. Layton were sell
ected as captains In thespell down con-
test. The slaughter was sure, sudden
and terrific, but the sides went down
evenly. There were five standing on
q side when President Vert. the pro-
nouncer, gave out the word "naissant." !"
Several mistook the word for nascent;
others had heard only the French pro-
nunciation and lid not recognize It,
although ii was correctly Anglicized.
At any rate everybody missed. Ow-
ing to the unfamiliar character Of the
word the ten were allowed another
trial. But the slaughter recommenc-
ed Immediately on the word ''colan-
der" Every body sat down but
Charlie Onion. He declares he could
have spelled 1t right, but just before
II reached him the correct spelling
dawned on the speller who has Just
missed and she spelled 1t over. The
youth, Normal pupil, was then CIV
EN- the old catchword charivari and il
caught him. However, he was declar.
ed the victor and awarded the first
prize.
The sale of candy went on vlgor-
ously during and after the perform
ance and considerable quantities were
disposed of