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The Press., 1906-05-02
BEGGARS IN ITALY.
Their Game Seems to Be B Pretty
 Hard One to Beat.

Their Game Seems to Be a Pretty
 Hard One to Beat.
 It is hard to beat the beggar game ill Italy. A fleet footed urchin and his maiden fell into fox trot by the side of the carriage.
 Look, noble gentleman" he began; Hook, beautiful lady! See the little I'd: gazza-the poor girl-have pity on her! See, noble signor-you cannot refuse to give her something-your heart Is too good-you are too generous, too mo- ble, too handsome, to refuse. Have pity on her dreadful state, for look-she has one gray eye and one black one!'
 We stopped the carriage. It was true. The maiden had indeed particolored eyes, in addition to which she rejoiced in most appalling squint. 1 gave her one copper. Hereupon her escort set up howl at being ignored.
 "But why should you have anything" I asked.
 You ought to give me two coppers," he replied, with a twinkle, ''for I have two blacks eyes, and she has only one" I was vanquished. I gave him his two coppers. I don't believe in beg gars, but I think he earned them.-"A Levantine Log Book" by Jerome Hart.
The Press., 1906-05-02
DR. DAVID KENNEDYS EAX0RITE REMEDY

Although disheartened, be bought bottle of it, and within a month had experienced beneficial results, and before he had finished the third bottle, the gravel was completely dissolved and his sufferings at an end.
 MT. Neill feels that he owes lasting debt of gratitude to Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, made at Rondout, N. Y., and for dis orders of the bladder and urinary organs. He says: "it will effect 0 cure if oneis possible" '"
 Favorite Remedy is prescribed with un- failing success for rheumatism, dyspepsia constipation, and nerve troubles in which it has cured many that were considered be- yond the aid of medicine. All druggists, S1
The Press., 1906-05-02
Hired MOurmePS.

Ut pays to be mourner in St. Pe- tersburg, and there are agencies which employ great numbers of vagrants and tramps for the purpose" says a writer "These agencies supply suitable cloth Ing and pocket handkerchiefs- thing, in fact, except boots, which the tramp must show on his feet, or he will not be hired. When there is a more or less important funeral the tramps gather at the Nikolski market and are selected by an employee of the agency. The wage for the occasion, with tips, generally equals about 8 shillings. ."-London Mail
The Press., 1906-05-02

It is possible to obtain relief from chronic indigestion and dyspepsia by the use of Kodol for Dyspepsia. Some of the most hopeless cases of long standing have yielded to it. It enables you to di- gest the food you eat and exercises cor rective influence, building up the eff1cien- cy of the digestive organs. The stomach is the boiler wherein the steam is made that keeps up your vitality, health and strength. Kodol digests what you eat Makes the stomach sweet-puts the boil CT in condition to do the work nature de mands of it, gives you relief from digestive disorders, and puts you in shape to do your best, and feel your best. Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1906-05-02
GRAVEL CURED
Philadelphia, Penn. , Item.)

A healthier, heartier, happier man than John J. Neill, of 2437 North Sth St., Phila- delphia, could not be found in days search. The fact that he is still alive is constant wonder to his friends.
 Several years ago he began to suffer in- describable miseries from stone in the blad- told him that surgical operation was nee essary. So much did he dread the result, for if unsuccessful it meant death, that he put off the evil day as long as possible. While in this frame of mind, he heard of
The Press., 1906-05-02
symbol. of the "cloud Fire"

Nearly all of the ancient nations called lightning by names signifying "cloud fire" and the major portion of them employed some symbol to repre- sent the flash of the ''forked fury" darting from the thunder clouds. The early Chaldeans symbolized it with a trident, and the Babylonians. learned in mystic lore, employed a human hand for the same purpose. The bas-reliefs of the towers of Nimrud and Malthia, which are the work of the later and more refined Assyrian artists, show the trident doubled or transformed into whatoi known as a "trif1d fascicle." This triumph of the classic art secured for the ancient Mesopotamian symbol the advantage over all other represen- tations of the thunderbolt The Greeks represented the ''storm fire" with the feathers of bird of prey. Later on, when they had begun to incorporate the Asiatic form of the symbol with their own, they put it in the claws of an eagle and made it the scepter of Zeus. Gaul received the symbol from Italy, but soon altered it to the famil- far two headed hammer so common on Gallo Roman monuments. The same symbol is seen on amulets found in Germany. Scandinavia. England and France.
The Press., 1906-05-02
FORTUNATE MIssOURIANs,

"When I was 8 druggist at Livonia, Mo-" writes T. s. Dwyer, now of Grays- vile, Mo, three of my customers were permanently cured of consumption by Dr Kings New Discovery, and are well and strong to-day. One was trying to sell his property and move to Arizona, but after using New Discovery a short time he found it unnecessary to do so. regard Dr. Kings New Discovery as the most wonderful medicine in existence Surest Cough and Cold cure and Throat and Lung Healer. Guaranteed by A c. Eaton, Druggist. soc and $l. Trial bottle free.
The Press., 1906-05-02
Nothing Like Tact,

A correspondent sends an anecdote of a man in midland town. A friend of his was lying ill, and he went to see him to cheer him up. You look uncom- mon bad, Joe," he said. "Yes,'' said the sufferer. Made your will," inquired the consoler, "because I should if I were you?' There was an awkward pause, during which the visitor left. A moment later he returned. "I say, Joe," he observed, yours is awkward stairs to get a coffin down. Goodby, Joe, goodby."-London Globe.
The Press., 1906-05-02
MONsON.

| his mill at North Monson.
 Miss L. 8. Cady of Stafford Spring is visiting relatives in town.
 Mr. Hirst has moved from Palmer to the Merrill Blodgett tenement.
 William B. GIout has taken a DO sition with H. N. Butler, the baker.
 Miss Bessie Leahy received a $s prize in the Globe contest just closed
 Fisk Rogers, who is to manage th' Century the coming year, has arrived in town.
 S. F. Cushman is having a tennis court built in the rear of his home or Main street.
 Mrs. Harriet Bradley, who has beer and opened her house on High street. Mrs. Robertson has given up the rooms which she has occupied this winter at Mrs Christina Young's or Main street, and returned to her home on Pearl street.
 D. W. Ellis & Sons have started several of the looms in the old Key holds mill. It is expected that the entire plant will be in operation by the latter part of the week.
 The third annual reception at Cusll. man hall is to be given Friday even. ing, May 4th. The patronesses are Mrs. V. B. Haskell, Mrs. R. P. Cush man, Mrs. J. F. Butterworth and Miss Cushman.
 Sylvia Ann, ten months old, the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Davis Morris, died at Brookline the 22d inst. Local friends of MT. and Mrs. Morris will sympathize with them in their loss.
 The fire engineers organized Tues day evening. R. J. Murphy was chosen chief; first assistant, B. F.. Ritter; clerk and treasurer, F J. EntwistIe. A new fire alarm box has been installed on Pearl street. It will be box No. IS.
 Collections in the churches were taken last Sunday for the stricken San Francisco people. At the Con- gregational church $4O3 was sub- scribed. The money was turned over to the salectmen, and from all sources there has been about $7OO received,
 Patrick Haley, 32. died Sunday, the 23d, at the home of his parents on Mill street after a long illness He leaves his, parents, MT. and Mrs. Maurice Haley, and one brother, Cor nelius. The funeral was held at St Patrick's church Tuesday at g. 30 o'clock, and the burial was in the Catholic cemetery.
 When Claude Taylor visited Ike Ramsdell he-was clad in blue over- alls. Since his picture has come out Charles Robbins, who works for liar rison Howe, is positive that he sold the overalls to Taylor. In addition to the overalls, Taylor purchased doughnuts and other food amounting to $1.75. This happened after the Palmer baker was held up, and the money used was probably a part of the sum secured by the hold-up.
 The selectmen have made the fol lowing appointments: Forest fire war dens, J. c. ,Maguire, H. M. Sutcliffe, D. J. Peck. E. A. Aldrich, A. M. Beebe, 0. M. Foley, E Anderson, James H. Stacy, F. H. Johnson. H. A. Edson, o. A. Bliss, Frank Rourke; i; G. L. Keeney, regsitrar of voters for three years; G. W. Seymour, sealer of weights and measures; Dr. G. E. Fuller, burial agent; weighers of coal, Ralph Clifford, E. Wing. W. A. Squier, A. M. Morgan, 0. M. Gage; lookup keeper, Byron L. D. Moon; engineres, R. J. Murphy, F. J. Ent- wistle, Bruno Ritter.
The Press., 1906-05-02
WALES.

J. H. Loudon is moving his house. hold goods out of town.
 A son was born April 18th to MT and Mrs. George Steele.
 A little son of Emil Lehrer cut off the thumb of his left hand last week
 Mrs. Randolph Shaw has returned, after being away several months for her health.
 MT. and Mrs. William Parker, who have been spending the winter in Gal are home
The Press., 1906-05-02
Best for Women and Children.

On account of it's mild action and pleas ant taste Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is especially recommended for women and children. It does not nauseate or gripe like pills and ordinary cathartics. O1ino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating them. Remember the name ORINo and refuse substitutes. E. K. Taft
The Press., 1906-05-02

THERE IS No USE FIGHTING NATURE - Dr. Kenredy's Favolite Remedy does nothing of that kind. It acts tenderly and in sympathy with what Nature is try Ing to act onplish. Do you have tr, uble with digestion, your liver or kidn9 9ys {? Does rheumatism pain and rack you Is you head thick and heavy? It will charm away thesa ailments almost CT e you are aware 13
The Press., 1906-05-02
Was Wasting Away.

T had been troubled with kidney dis. ease for the last five years," writes R b Robert k. Watts of Salem, Mo. "I lost flesh and never felt well and doctored with leading physicians and tried all rem edies suggested without relief. Finally tried Foley's Kidney Cure, and less than two bottles completely cured me, and I am now sound and well.'' During the summer kidney irregularities are often caused by excessive drinking or being overheated. Attend to the kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney Cure.
The Press., 1906-05-02
A MOUNTAIN OF GOLD

Could not bring as much happiness to Mrs. Lucia Wilke of Caroline, Wis, as did one 25c box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, when it completely cured run ming sore on her leg, which had tortured her g long years. Greatest antiseptic healer of Piles, Wounds and Sores. 25c at A. c Eaton's Drug Store.
The Press., 1906-05-02

For painful burn there is nothing like DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. There are a host of limitations of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve on the market-see that you get the genuine. Ask for DeWitt's. Good, too, for sunburn, cuts, bruises, and especially recommended for piles. The name E. c. Dewitt & Co.,, Chicago, is on every box. Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1906-05-02
AhcOn RnBIenV,

"Who are your best patients, doc, tor?" was asked.
 "The people who are always con- tending that life isn't worth living" re. piled the doctor without the slightest hesitation.-Philadelp Record.
The Press., 1906-05-02
POSTMASTER ROBBED.

c w. Fouts. Postmaster at Riverton, Ia., nearly lost his life and was robbed of all comfort, according to his letter which says: "For 20 years had chronic liver complaint, which led to such a severe case of jaundice that even my finger nails turned yellow; when my doctor prescribed kept me well for eleven years" Sure cure for Biliousness Neuralgia, Weakness and all Stomach, Liver, Kidney and Blad- der Arrangements. A wonderful Tonic. At A c. Eaton's Drug Store 50 cents.
The Press., 1906-05-02
The Bright Side.

''I don't see how 1 could possibly be any worse off than I am. sir"
 ''Then cheer up. You've got nothing further to worry about" - Pittsburg DiSnatch
The Press., 1906-05-02
War Against Consumption.

All nations are endeavoring to check the ravages of consumption, the white plague that claims so many victims oh year Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly, and you are in no danger of consumption. Do not risk your health by taking some unknown preparation when Foley's Honey and Tar is safe and certain in results. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and insist upon if. F. K, Taft.
The Press., 1906-05-02

Men spend their lives in the service of their passions instead of employing their passions in the service of their life,-Steele.
The Press., 1906-05-02
Roses In the Snow.

1t seems almost impossible that there should be plant that flowers naturally outdoors in the depth of winter. But it is a fact. The Christmas rose an- swers this description. From the end of October until February it's white flowers (about three inches across) may be gathered at almost any time, and even when the ground is covered with snow the Christmas rose is producing it's flowers. We don't often see them in December and January because we never think of brushing off the snow to look at the plant that is growing underneath. The flowers are Of a daz- zling wilderness when young, but be- come faint.y tinged with pink after 1bo::t q WCe&.--COuntry Life Ill Amer
The Press., 1906-05-02

Born. Stafford Springs, 2d, a son to Charles H. Stevens.
 In Wilmington, March 29th, son to Gilbert Hulet.
The Press., 1906-05-02
niRerAnA-

"She told me in confidence that the way he makes love is absurd.''
 'Yes, but the way he makes money isn't,"-Puck,
The Press., 1906-05-02
ISAII.ROAI)
TTaiS leave Palmer, EaSthOund,

For WORCESTER and BOSTON, q (, Ols
 'G3o, TsO, H.98 93O. II go a. m. and O7,
 2l2, ss.hs, a4s, { 45, e d2, E7 5sgGp m. For ALBANY and the WEST, 7dg, .iO.ss
 a. m and ia s9, I.5s, 5.4s, sOr, 10, D. m. For SPRINGFIELD, 732. 0b4, 'iO.47 A. m.
 and ia sa, l.5s, 23l, 5Is, 48, 7.s4
 SOC, l0.i0. D. m.
 For WARE RIVER BRANCH, 74b m, 8,sb,
 r7.Os D. m. to Barre Plains only), Runs daily. Sundays only. fstops on signal Through fullman Sleepers to Albany, BufraIo Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, SC. Louis and the West.
 Mileage Tickets covering TOGO miles Of track at two cents per mile, via New York Central lines, takes one to the principal resorts of the North and West Buy one it win save you time and money.
 For mileage and through tickets, etc call or or address G. A. Rice, ticket agent, Palmer, Mass.
 A. $. HANSON, G. P. A, Boston, Maas.
The Press., 1906-05-02
The One Than9 He Dreaded.

Mrs. Benham-Are you afraid to die3 Denham-I wouldn't be if felt sure that I wouldn't meet your mother.- New York Press.
The Press., 1906-05-02
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
 Town of linton.

All persons liable to pay Taxes in he Town of Union are hereby notined that have receiv. ed rate bill ana warrant to levy and collect town tax Of twen' y-nve mills on the dollar on list Of 1905; also a military and poll tax, and that said taxes are due May 7th, i9J0, and for the purpose Of receiving the same I will be at the Town House on Monday, May 7th, from a m. unti SD. m; at the Town House on wednes- day, May SOth, from 10 a. m. until p. m
 After May 3ist interest at per cent. per an- nuIn and legal fees must be charged.
 Il. R. HOWARD, collector Union, Conn, April 18th, i00e
The Press., 1906-05-02

Inveterate, organic mistrust is always the result of bad education OF ig. 00rance.-RaymOnd.
The Press., 1906-05-02

A torpid, inactive liver can produce more bodily ills than almost anything else It is good to clean the system out occasionally. Stir the liver up, and get into shape generally The best results are derived from the use of DeWitt's Lit le Early Risers. Reliable, effective, pleasant pills with a reputation. Never grippe. Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1906-05-02

See that your druggist gives you no i'm itation when you ask for Kennedy's Laxa tive Honey. and Tar, the original Laxa tive cough syrup. Sold by finders Ja cObSen.
The Press., 1906-05-02
Snowshoes For Marshes,

The largest extent of marsh land in the world is to be found in the low lands which form part of the steppe of Baraba, between the rivers Intish and Obi, ill Asiatic Russia. The region is flat and covered with forests, salt lakes and Quivering marshes, extending over an area which is not less than 100000 square miles. During the summer dense clouds of mosquitoes float over the treacherous ground. Immense areas of these dreaded urmans have never been visited by man. The marshes, treacherously concealed under a sway ing layer of grassy vegetation, can only be crossed by means of kind of snow shoe in winter except at the peril of ones life.
The Press., 1906-05-02
WOOD.

People wanting wood will lind it sawed ana split and 4-foot lengths, all kinds, at reasonable prices, to suit your money, at our yard, opposite N l.. N. freight house. Entrance at rear Of Smith Cooley's min. orders received at yard through the mail or telephone Ca-s) are nlled AT oNCE WErWw HR0s
The Press., 1906-05-02
Funeral Customs I'm Greece.

Many funeral customs in Greece are unique. The body of an unmarried girl is always dressed as a bride, the com mon saying being, ''She is married to death" The body of a boy is always dressed as sailor. Women never ac- company funerals to church or to the graves. Processions are always on foot, the priest leading, accompanied by aco- lytes bearing the cross and lanterns. The body of the deceased is invariably exposed to view, and at the close of the service ill the church, which concludes with the words, Take the last kiss," both friends and strangers press about the body and give this token of fare well.
The Press., 1906-05-02

A good complexion is impossible with the stomach out of order If pasty sal low people would pay more attention to their stomachs and less to the skin on their faces, they would have better con- plexions. Kodol for Dyspepsia will di- gest what you eat and put your stomach back in right shape to do it's own work. Kodol relieves palpitation of the heart, flatulence, sour stomach, healt burn, etc. Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-24
LOST RECORDS
WALLIS HOPE
Embezzler Depends on
Fires Work for His
Liberty.
Sheriff Makes Return
That Surprises Judge
Cook.

Had Charles S. Waits, a self-admitted
thief, the knowledge of a seer on the
18th of April he would not have plead
guilty to the charge of embezzlement
which was pending against him IN the
Superior Court in this city. BY so plead
ing he placed himself in a predicament
out OF which he now tries to squirm
through the technicality that the infor-
nation under which he was held is de-
stroyed by fire. When Wallis pleaded
guilty on April II he was remanded to
the custody of the Sheriff to be brought
into court for sentence for embezzlement
at such time as his case should be set.
In the meantime the earthquake and
fire visited the city and destroyed certain
documents in the keeping of the County
Clerk, as also the Hall of Justice and
the court records. Consequently Wallis
remained in Jail until his attorney sued
out writ of habsas corpus asking for
his liberation on the 21st of the present
month. This writ was served on Sheriff
Thomas F. o'Neil and in his return to
the writ the Sheriff certainly submitted
a most unique document, which is as
follows:
"Office of the Sheriff Of the city and
county of San Francisco, State of Cali
fornia, May q, 1906.
hereby certify that received the
annexed original writ of habeas corpus
on the 21st of May, A. D. 1906, and in
obedience TO the order contained therein
now produce the body of Charles S.
Wallis, the therein named, before the
honorable Superior Court, Department L.
Hon. Carroll Cook, Judge, and I further
certify that 1 held the within named
Charles S. Wallis under and by virtue
of verbal order of Superior Court
made April II, 1906, name of Judge un-
known to me, no commitment or bench
warrant having been sent to me in said
entitled cause. Very respectfully,
THOMAS F. O'NEIL. Sheriff
by E. J. KERWAN, Chief Jailer''
When the case was called before Judge
Carroll Cook yesterday and his Honor
read the return of Sheriff ONeil his sur
prise was great. To find a man held in
custody on the verbal order Of Superior
Judge whose name the Sheriff did not
know was enough to cause his Honor
to pinch himself to find out If he had
fully recovered from the effects OF the
late tembIor.
Having ascertainedstha he was not in
dreamiand the Judge instructed the Dis
trict Attorney to serve copies supple
mental in the case, and in order to give
ample time he continued the further
hearing of the habeas corpus matter
until June 9, at which time Assistant
District Attorney John O'Gara will salts
fy the court that there is more than "a
verbal order of the court, the name of
the Judge thereof unknown" to send
Wallis to San Quentin on his own con-
fession OF felony
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-24

Elizabeth NJ Reid, beloved mother Of
Robert E. Reid and Mrs. e. r.
Mauzy, a native of Indiana, aged 65
years 5 months and days.
Friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral services today
Thursday. at 1890 a. m, at her late
residence, .519 Baker street Interment
Cypress Lawn Cemetery. 1t
SCHREI-In this city, May 81, 1906,
George Schrei. a native of Bavaria,
Germany, aged Sc years.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfuliy invited to attend the funeral
today fThursdayl. May "A, at 2 o'clock
Dierks & Co. 800 bevisadero street
southwest corner or McAlIister, where
services will be held under the. aus
pices of Concordia, Lodge No. 122, l. o.
0. F. Cremation Odd Fellows Ceme-
terry. 1t
Hercules, Cal. May 21, 1906,
Fred r. Varni Jr, beloved son of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Varni of San Fran
cisco, brother of Edward j. and Mar
garet H. Varni. and grandchild- of NJ.
Lauducci and B. Varni. native of San
Francisco, aged months and days.
The funeral will take place today
(Thursday), May "a, leaving Pinole at
1858 and arriving in San Francisco at
1910 p. nl., thence by street car to the
Italian Cemetery, where interment will
take place. 1t
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-24
FORMER PRIZE FIGHTER
LANDS IN TRINITY JAIL
Runs Amuck With a Shotgun, and After
Being cIubbed into InsensibiIIty
Is Arrested.

REDDING. May 23.-Tom Cox, former
prize fighter, who gained considerable no.
toriety throughout Northern California a
year ago by his pugilistic efforts, is in Jail
in Trinity County. Cox was at work at
the Cannon Ball Mill, owned by. the Bully
Chop Mining Company, sixty miles west
of Redding, but was discharged by a man
named Jones. Cox swore vengeance. He
went UP to the timekeeper William Nc
Nabb and asked for the loan of a shotgun,
but was refused. He waited for McNabb
to leave his place and then went in and
stole the gun. With the gun and box
of ammunition he went to Jones place
and held up Jones and nine other men.
Some of them he compelled to go across
creek near by. The others he drove into
a tent Cox then went into one of the
tents, evidently bent on bringing out its
occupants. When he came out Jones. who
had in the meantime secured pickax
handle struck Cox on the head. telling
him to the ground. The other men rushed
to Jones' assistance and Cox was bound
securely to a tree and Sheriff Bergin sent
for Cox remained tied whole day, and
is now safe behind the bars of the jail.