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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-10-16
REMOVED AT LAST.

The Figured Did Not Appear In the
Final Set of Drawings.
A candidate for the royal engineers
some years ago was told by his in
structor to draw up the plans and spec
ifications for railway viaduct to con
meet two high hills, between which
ran a small stream. j. ~ s#
In due course an excellent set or
drawings was presented, one showing
the bridge in its completion, with a
sketch of. the surroundings, and on
which sat two men, with their legs
hanging over the side, fishing. The
drawing was returned with the request
that the men be removed from the
bridge.
Upon receiving the paper the second
time the professor discovered that his
instructions had been carried out. but
that the two men were seated ON the
bank Of the stream, still in quest OF
representatives Of the finny tribe.
Again was the paper returned, and
this time with positive orders to re-
move the men from the drawing alto
eether. Imagine the Conformation
which overspread the features of the
learned instructor upon receiving the
papers for third time to find two
little graves and tonbstones- with APP
propriate epitaphs situated near the
bank Of the stream His orders had
been obeyed and. the men removed al
toGether.-LonfoH Answers.
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THE LEAD PENCIL.

3
ia Development From the Markers
8 Used by the Apeients. .D
1t is difficult to determine the exact
period ia which ''black Lead was first
utilized as an instrument for writing
or drawing, as it has been confused
with other mineral bodies to which it
bears no relation. The ancients used
lead, but the metal was formed into
fat plates and the edges Of these plates
used to make the mark. If an orna-
mental design was desired, the tran
scriber drew parallel lines and traced
therein Illuminated designs, usually
with hard point. but also with soft
lead. That lead was known to the an
clients is also proved by the fact that
It is mentioned In the book of Job.
During the year 1915 there was de-
scrfption Of the black lead pencil writ
ten by Conrad Gesner. He says that
pieces of plumbago were fastened In a
wooden handle and a mixture Of fossil
substance, sometimes covered with
wood, was used for writing and draw
ing. About half a century later a very
good account Of this mineral was Civ
en-, and 1t was then used In Italy for
drawing and mixed with clay for man.
ufacturing crucibles.
We are informed in Beckman's 'sHis-
tory Of Inventions" that the pencils
first used in Italy for drawing were
composed Of a mixture Of lead and tin,
nothing more than pewter. This pen
ell was called stile. Michael Angelo
mentions this st1le, and, in fact, it
seems that such pencils we're long used
in common over the whole continent
of Europe At this period the name
plumbago or graphite was not in use,
but instead the name molybdena or
ybdoids; which is now applied to
an entirely different mineral.
Graphite or black lead is formed in
the primary rocks. In the United
States it occurs in feldspar and quartz,
in Great Britain In greensboro rock
and gneiss and In Norway in quartz.
The mine at BOrrowdale, England, has
supplied some of the finest black lead
in the world, but the quantity varies
owing to the irregularity with which
the mineral occurs.
The Jews were for awhile the only
manufacturers OF pencils. It required
great skill to perfect the manufacture,
according to the degree Of hardness or
softness required. OF recent years the
manufacture Of pencils has increased
to such an extent that the price Of
these articles has decreased proper
honately. Graphite and pure clay are
combined and used in the manufacture
of artificial black lead pencils, and. on
the other hand, the greatest perfection
is attained in the making Of the higher
class pencils. Graphite is exposed to
heat to acquire flrmness and brilliancy
Of color. Sulphur is also used to secure
a more perfect color.-Scientif1c Amer
lean
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-10-16

u Much of the beauty of the stars de-
ponds upon their scintillation. The
multitudinous flashing Of their tiny
rays gives q wonderful life and bril-
lance to winters night. The great
star Sirius excites the most admira-
ton when, near the horizon, it corus-
Gates with rainbow hues. But the
astronomer would be glad If he could
put a stop to the scintillation Of the
stars That unsteadfness of their light
dssone Of the chief obstacles he has to
overcome in studying them with the
telescope. ,Scintillation has generally
been regarded as due only to slight
disturbances in the atmosphere. But.
as recent observations have shown that
red stars scintillate less than white
ones it has been suggested that the
causes for some Of the essential diff
ferences in the scintillations Of differ
emit stars may, be in the stars them
selves. There Is no doubt, however.
that the main cause of scintillation de-
Ponds upon the condition Of the air
Minneapolis Journal.
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Sandy and the Mare.

A Scottish paper tells story of San
dy NC, a Forfarshire farmer who
had been spending an hour or two IN
the evening with a friend a couple OF
miles away. 1t was moonlight night
and Sandy, after partaking freely OF
his friends hospitality, was riding
quietly home across the sheep pastures
on his "guid auld mare" when they
came to an open. ditch, which his mare
refused to cross. :
"Hoot ava, Maggie" said the rider,
':this Wilma dae. Ye maun jist gang
over" 49,
He turned back about 100 yards,
wheeled round and gave the mare a
touch of his whip. On she went at
brisk canter, but as they reached the
edge Of the ditch she stopped dead and
shot Sandy clean over to the other
side. sa
Gathering himself up, Sandy. looked
his mare straight In the face and said:
'Yera weel pitched indeed, ma lass
But hoo are ye goin'. to get over YER
sell, ehT'
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Carl Broadway and Roy Barlow were
Il, XUnrAnua Qrrsl1nn. N 4.

Carl Broadway and Roy Barlow were
in Wesford Sunday. II
Raymond Roberts cont1hues to Inn
prove and a speedy recovery Is hoped
for.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theron Brown of
Boston are the guests of her brother.
F. Wayland Preston.
Miss Aminda Shepard lie taking q
much needed rest and will remain at
home for the winter.
James Nevilles has been painting
and reArranRing the interior Of Bar
lows store and the result is a great
improvement.
Mrs. Eugene Ellis is visiting her
aunt. Mrs. e. M Russell in Chaplin.
Mr.. Trask and family of Spring.
field are occupying the old DR.. Park
place for q time.
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asvlrslSu tne~Process.

Eyes, sir, the major Went in swim
min, an I'm blest eff Teller didn't
come along an steal all his clothes!'
"An' what did he do then?"
"Broke the record by goin' home in ii
barrel, instead o. the barrel goin' home
I'm hfm."ZAtlanta Constitution.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-10-16

II you take DeWitt's Kidney and Blads /.
der Pills you will get prompt relief from
backache, weak kidneys, Inflammation Of
the bladder and urinary troubles. Al
weeks treatment % cents. Sold by An
ders Jacobsen. sx
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-10-16

Il is no bother at all TO cure catarrh
If you breathe Hyomei's healing
through the little inhaler that comes
with every outfit. Quick relief and
lasting cure. Money back If 1t fails.
Anders jacobsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-10-16
TOLL.AND.

@~@~N~A~~~e
Mrs. Amelia Stumpfel has moved
into the John Fosket place.
William Benton of Torrington is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs o. Hubbard
West
Mrs. Henry Baker of Hyannis il
the guest of Prof. and Mrs Samuel
Simpson.
A social dance will be held at Toll
land town hall Saturday evening by
George Brooks.
Mrs. Lillian Spencer of Hartford
was the guest last week Of her grand
mother, Mrs. Lurena P. Eaton
Philip Newcomb of Hartford is
spending a week with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Newcomb.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E.
church will meet Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. Mary Hildreth.
The harvest supper of the NJ. E
church will be given in the town hall
next week. A program will be given
during the evening.
Rev. Berg of the Hartford seminary
preached Sunday morning in the Con-
gregational church in the absence of
the pastor, Rev. II. 7. Barnard.
Mrs. Henry Harvey and Miss Mary
Bartlett of New York are the guests
of their brother. George Bartlett. at
Mrs. Marilla Moulton's.
The following officers we're elected
Sunday by the Congregational Sunday
school: Superintendent, John W..
Edgerton; assistant superintendent,
Mrs. Lewis B. Price; secretary and
treasurer, Edwin S. Agard.
The town of Holland voted at the
town meeting to accept fund of
$1,000, and all other money that may
be contributed for the care and sup.
port of the north cemetery. Voted to
lay q two-cent tax. ~
The Ladies' Aid of the M, E.
church have elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Amelia Stumpfel; vice.
president. Mrs. 6: Palmer Charter !;
secretary aud treasurer, Mrs. L
Ernest Hall; assistant secretary, Mrs.
John H. Steele.
Mrs. Lurina P Eaton celebrated
her Goth birthday last Wednesday.
Dot. 8. Mrs. Eaton was born in
Mansfield in 1917. She was the
daughter of Elijah and Irene Owens.
In 1888 she married Lester II.
Drake and came to Tolland to lived.
She has lived ~ years in Tolland,
having spent 10 years in Manchester,
In 1891 Mrs Eaton was married to
George Eaton Of this place. whom she
survives. She lives with her only
daughter, Mrs. Silas P. Ryder. She
has seven grandchildren and ten great
grandchildren. Mrs. Eaton is in
good health and possesses all of her
faculties She is able to take a little
walk every day. calling on neighbors.
She received calls from many of her
friends and neighbors on her birthday,
who left tokens of their regard and
esteem. Mrs Eaton was able to take
a short ride and call ON friends, and
also visited the Ladies' Aid of the nj.
E. church, of which she is the oldest
member.
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WELLINGTON.
South willlnGton.

--2NA~eSO~s
DIR. Harry R. Allen was home from
Hartford over Sunday.
Raymond Carrier of Norwich was a
recent guest of T. q. Denman and
family.
Miss Grace Morse and Miller Knapp
of Stamford are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ezra A. Morse.
r. III. Worden is recovering from
the effects of badly sprained ankle,
which laid him up for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E Allen were
pleasantly surprised by several of
their young friends Monday evening.
who presented them with various
articles of silverware.
Elmer Macfarlane was burned about
the head and face Tuesday by some
melted lead that he was pouring
around iron rods set in stones. Water
had got into the holes and tins was
converted into steam by the hot
metal, which was blown over him
He was attended by DR.. F.. B. CON
verse. Luckily he escaped any in
juries to his eyes .@s
West wellington.
Rev. MIR. lyric will preach at the
chapel next Sunday afternoon at 8
O'Clock. 4,
Dosing the stomach to cure nasal
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-10-16

Notice-For the next thirty days 1
will give q guarantee with every 500.
box of Mi-o.na to refund the money If
it fails to cure indigestion and all
stomach troubles. Anders Jacobsen.
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UNION.

T. Olin Newell visited friends in
Holland the first of the week.
Mrs. Carrie Olapp of Holland is
with her grandson, T. o. Newell
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM H. Horton of
Monson spent the past week with his
brother. Mr.. and Mrs, Bruce Horton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Tiff of
Westford visited their friends, Mr..
and Mrs. L. M. Reed, the first Of the
week.
Mrs. Freeman Hewlett, Mrs. Joel
Reed and Mrs. Edwin Goodell of
Stafford visited relatives in town last
Friday.
A library meeting will be held at
the town hall on Friday evening, to
be addressed by Miss Caroline NJ
Hewins, librarian of the Hartford
library. on library Improvement. Z"
A teachers meeting will be held in
the town hall on Saturday. conducted
by Charles D. Hine, secretary Of the
state board of education. The SUBJ
jects will be reading" COURSES Of
study" and average attendance,
registers. All interested are invited
TO attend.
R0Ok Meadow.
Miss Mabel Pease of Stafford
Springs called ON friends last Satur-
day.
Mrs. Dana Gary of Stafford Springs
visited her sister, Mrs. George Brad
way. one day last week.
Mrs. Mary West and Mrs. Carrie
Miller of Staffotdville were at Mrs.
r. FL. BallOu's last Thursday.
Charlie Heck, our former meat
pedler, who has had vacation of q
few months, has now, taken up his
route again, every Tuesday through
Rock Meadow.
Matt Heck, who has continuously
been losing his chickens this season,
one morning recently caught cat
owl in his chicken coop. It measured
from tip to tip A feet, and over 4
inches between its eyes. He kept it
alive for fen days. but finally had
1t killed.
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Edmund nurke.s Memorial to PITT.

Edmund Burlee.s Memorial TO Pitt.
1t Is often asserted that the epita7h
written by Edmund Burke upon u
monument erected by the merchants
Of London to william Pitt is the most
eloquent and elegant example Of NOR
tuary literature. 1t reads as follows:
In grateful acknowledgment
To the Supreme Disposer OF Events,
Who. intending to advance the nation.
For such time as His wisdom seemed
ssf4at. .s II. good.
To an high pitch OF prosperity and glory;
!. BY unaninlity at home:
BY confidence and reputation abroad;
BY alliances wisely chosen and faithfully
r.. . n Observed:
BY colonies united and protected;
BY decisive victories by sea and land:
BY conquests made by arms and gener-
osity in avery part Of the globe;
BY commerce,
For the first time united with
And made to flourish by war:
Waa pleased to raise up an o
Principal instrument In this memorable
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WILLIAM PITT.

Don't get out Of patience with the baby
when 1t is peevish and restless, and don't
wear yourself out worrying night and day
about it-just give it q little Cascasweet.
Cascasweet Is a corrective for the stOm-
achs of babies and children Contains no
harmful drugs. Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
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HOME NEWS.
LoOAL NOTICES.

CMNEter under this head 10 cents per linel
Miss Frances III. Mccarthy, graduate
In High class Music. Piano and Harmo-
ny taught after thorou hly Scientific
Methods, 10 High street
Gary Brothers annual auction will be
held Saturday, November 10th, Bring In
any thing you wish to dispose of.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-10-16

AcETOE will break up Cold in one
night.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-10-16

Dosing the stomach to cure nasal
catarrh does not sound reasonable.
And it isn't. Breathe Hyolnei, which
puts the medication right where the
disease is, and cures. Money back it
it fails.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-10-16

Mrs Bennett of Warren was the
guest of Mrs. Mary Soule last week.
Christopher Hassest of Bennington,
VI. was the guest of friends In town
last week.
VIM. Wobbeoke and Walter Ide Of
Springfield spent Sunday at their
homes here.
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! Junior Endeavor meeting FrftlsS at
p m. with Edwin Fogg. Topic,
Running away from duty
Raymond Ormsby, who has been
laid up with q sore hand for five
weeks. expects to return to his work
this week.
Rev. ]. II. Newland, the presiding
elder Of the Norwich district, will
preach in the Methodist church Sun
day evening.
Chris ian Endeavor meeting We'd
nesday evening in the Congregational
vestry at O'Clock. Topic, "The
duties of the day
The presiding elder, J. II. New
land, will hold the third quarterly
conference In the Methodist vestry
next Monday evening.
The North Tolland Sunday School
association postponed meeting will be
held in the Congregational church
Friday afternoon and evening, Nov. 8.
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ.
e. church will hold their annual
harvest supper in the vestry to-mor-
row evening. II stormy, the next
evening. Price: Adults, 100; chill
dren. loo.
Next Sunday at the Congregational
church the pastor will speak on the
subject Of 1.-THE oriental peril of the
Pacific coast. - In the evening. "The
most wonderful book; why does It
30 attract p"
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Rev. MIR. lyric will preach at the
chapel next Sunday afternoon at 8
O'Clock.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-16
Summons,
In the Justice Court of Phoebe Township in the
County of Lincoln and State of Nevada.
Henry Lee. Plaintiff. J

In the Justice Court of Phoebe Township in the
County of Lincoln and State of Nevada,
Henry Lee. Plaintiff. }
VS.. Summons.
M. Hirsch, Defendant)
The State of Nevada sends greeting to NJ.
Hirsch, defendant;-You are hereby required to
appear in an action brought against you by the
above named plaintiff in the Justice Court of
P0che Township County OF Lincoln, State of
Nevada. and to answer before the Justice of
said Court at his Office in the said Township. the
complaint filed therein. within six weeks after
the issuance of this summons. which ia to be
served by the publication thereof, beginning on
the 10th day of November. A. d., 1907. and con-
tinuing once week for period of six weeks.
Said action is brought to obtain judgment
against you for the sum of One Hundred Dollars
$780, now due and payable upon certain prom
ssory note. dated October 29th. 1907, together
with interest at the legal rate. also attorneys es
Of Ten Dollars ($l0) and costs of suit.
And for the recovery Of the sum Of Ten Dollars
($lO) for money lent by said plaintiff unto said
defendant on the 10th day of October. 1907. which
Is now due and unpaid. together with interest
thereon at the legal rate, as more fully appears
by the verified complaint on file herein, to which
reference is hereby made.
And you are hereby notified that If you fail to
required said plaintiff will take Judgment against
you for the said sum of One Hundred Dollars
$780, together with interest at the legal rate
as above demanded said attorneys fees Of Ten
Dollars $50. and also for said sum of Ten Dollars
&l0l money lent, with interest thereon at the
legal rate and the costs of this action
Given under my hand this 18th day Of Novem-
Der. A. ID. 1907 c. w. Garrison
Justice of the Peace in and for Phoebe Township.
Couty OF Lincoln, State of Nevada
First publication, NOV. 16, 1907
Last publication, Dec. q. 1907
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Hammond
and Fuller

Cravenette rain coats, over
coats, and rubbers for everone at
Hodges-Cook Mer. Co.
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Resolutions Of
Coincidence

Whereas, it has pleased an
Almighty Providence to remove
from our midst, our late friend
and brother, E. E. Hennifer,
Resolved, that we, the men,
bers of the Phoebe Miners I'm
ion, No. 263, do express our
heartfelt sympathy to his sor-
rowing wife and family.
Resolved further, that a copy
of these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of this order,
that a copy be published in the
Phoebe RECORD, and that a
copy be sent to the family of
our late brother.
JAS. E. PRICE.
JOHN AUSTIN,
CHAS. BITHEL,
Committee.
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NJ A. No 1860.
Notice Of Application for U. S. Patent.

u. s. Land Office. Carson City Oct 26 1907
Notice IS hereby given that in pursuance of the
Act OF Congress approved May TO- 1872 the Bos-
ton n Phoebe Mining Company. a corporation or
gained and existing under and by yirture of the
laws of the territory of Arizona whose PostlOffice
address is Phoebe, Nevada. has made application
for patent for 1862 IT, on the Boss Lode hear.
ing gold, silver and lead; the same being 574 n
northwesterly and 1912 #. southeasteriy from
discovery monument thereon. with surface ground
averaging 5S7,7 f. in width. situate in Ely Min
ing DISTRICT Lincoln County, State of Nevada
and described by the official plat and by the field
notes on file in the United States Land Office nj
Carson City, Nevada. as follows; viz: Beginning
at corner No. sawed pine post Axe ms, stand
ing l-2 II. above the ground in mound Of earth
and stone sclibed l-27l8 whence the corner TO
Secs, ~ 49, 26 and a. T. NJ. II. 81 f.. Mount
Diabo 3. and M bears N. 40 deg. OF min. w
1868 IT, Discovery bears s. Sc deg 81 min. o.
1926 IT. cedar stump IL ms. DIAM 9 10 feet
high, blazed and scribed b. S. 1-27ls bears N. II
deg w. 27.5 it.. and cedar tree 10 ms diam
blazed and scribed b. T. l-27ls bears S. 81 deg AZ
min. w % fl. %
Thence N As deg. O6 min. f. to corner No 2. n
sawed pine post 4x6 ms: standing f. above the
ground, in mound of stones scribed 2-27ls
whence a cedar stump 10 ms. diam. II. high.
blazed and scrbed b. S. 2-27lS bears s. u deg.
h. 40 fl.
Thence s. G. deg. % min. E. to corner No n
sawed pine post Axe ms, standing Q l-2 #. above
the ground. in mound of earth. scribed S-27l8, No
bearing objects available
Thence s. 40 deg. 05 min. w TO corner No a. a
sawed pine post Axe ms standing 2l-2 II, above
the ground in mound of stones scribed Apis.
whence a cedar tree 8 ms diam, blazed and
scttbed Il. t. 4-27lS bears N 50 deg W. 1877 n
Thence N. SO deg. on min. w. to corner No. s. a
sawed pine post Axe ms, standing 1-2 It. above
the ground, ~ mound Of stones, scribed 5-27l8.
No bearing objects available.
Thence $. A deg. 50 min. w. to corner No. 6. a
sawed pine post 1X6 ms standing 3 l-2 IT, above
the ground in mound Of stones scribed 6-27lS
whence cedar tree, 8 ms. diam, bazed and
seribed B. I. 6-27lS bears N. "a deg. as min. w.
29.4 it. We
Thence N. 90 deg 30 min. w. Spur ridge hear
Ing northeasterly and southwesterly, 10 corner
NO. the place of beginning: containing II 1856
acres, and forming portion of the northwest
quarter and II portion of the northeast quarter of
Section 26, in township / n. Range 81 +. Mount
Dahlo Base and Meridian
The Boston and Phoebe Mining Company.
BY Chas. Lee Horsey. Agent
Wtucss.
Harold ~. Bennett,
Jas. W. Cleine.
Louis j. Cohn
Register.
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Messrs. Earls and Rainsford,

the former representing the
United States Smelling company
and the latter the American
Smelling & Refining company,
have been in Phoebe the past
week inspecting different proper
ties in the district. We have
been unable to learn just the
purpose of the visit, but it is a
matter of some significance to
the local mining public.
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Coal I! Coal! Coal /!

Two carloads will be among
the first freight to Phoebe over
the new road and there will be
more to follow. Now is the time
to order. Phone us. We will
call and see you. If you do not
intend to use coal we have plenty
of good wood.
If your house needs repairing
or you anticipate building, give
us a chance to figure with you.
We carry the best grades of
lumber and the prices are right.
We have five carloads in Panaca
to replenish our stock and more
ordered. If you buy lumber,
wood or coal and you are pleased,
tell others; if you are not, tell us
and we will make it right.