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The Press., 1907-05-29
Washington Monuments Cap.

The first practical use ever made of aluminium was in fitting a cap on the
 peak of the Washington monument in
 1884. Although aluminium was discov- cred in 1927 by Professor Wohler of
 Gottingen university, Germany, at that time it was practically an unknown metal, the cost and difficulty of its pro- duction having prevented its develop ment until the general use of electric ity made it easy and economical. The cap on the top of the monument is a square pyramid in shape, weighing 100 ounces, and is 8.9 inches in height and 5.6 inches in width at the base. Gen eral George W. Davis was in immedi- ate charge of the completion of the monument under General Casey and has the distinction of being the first man to handle aluminium in a prac- tical way. Until that time it had been used only for toys, for freak" pur- poses, and small samples had been utilized in making models for the pat ent Office.-Boston Globe.
The Press., 1907-05-29
JsS~stsr's Bit of Advice.

'I think I'll have to bring her in and let her choose" said the embar- rassed young man as he looked hope lessly at the diamonds spread out on the table.
 Pardon me for a bit of advice" the jeweler said earnestly. leaning for ward. ''but I've had a lot of expert ence in such matters. If you pick 1t out yourself and take 1t to her she'll surely be satisfied. Always are. But if she comes here and sees bigger, handsomer rings she won't be content ed with the one you can afford. The $500 or $500 ring she sees will stay by her. We've often lost sales that way. I've frequently seen the young woman pick out a ring that the man obviously couldn't afford, and he would find some excuse for not buy ing It."
 Then the young man said he thought he might as we'll decide on that $11O trifie at Once.-Kansas City Star.
The Press., 1907-05-29
THIRTY VIE AIRS AGO.
[Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.l
May 3I, 1877.

A borough meeting is called to meet at Central Hall on Saturday at 1 p. m., to act on the purchase of g fire engine.
 O. J. Holmes has bought the land of the Grandy estate on South street, and will put upon it suitable struc lures for the prosecution of his coal and lumber business.
 The contract for rebuilding the reservoir dam at Staffordville has been taken by J B Batchelder from Broad Brook The work is to be to the satisfaction of the engineer i'll charge, and the specifications require good and substantial work. The sam party has contracted to rebuild the the masonry work is $2 75 per cubic yard.
 A rattlesnake was killed near the house of Harrison Wells in Union last week by Mr Miller Previous to this Thomas Horton killed snake near the house of his brother, R. B. Horton, at the time thinking it was a rattlesnake, but was not certain but the snakes killed by MT. Miller and MT. Horton were alike.
 Born In Wales, Mass, 25th, a daughter to Frank A. Royce.
 In Union, 23d, daughter to Au- gustus Willis.
 In Stafford Springs, 24th, daugh- ter to Edwin N. Washburn; 3Oth, a daughter to John Mccarthy.
 Married. Stafford Springs, 29th, by Rev. P. P. Shahan, Timothy Lynch of Stafford Springs and Ellen Boyler of Rockville.
 In Stafford, 27th, by Isaiah His cock, Esq, Joseph l.. Ballou of Staf- ford and Betsey Walker of Sturbridge, Mass.
 Stafford Springs, 26th, by Rev. E. Benton, George 0. Howes and Belle Burdon, all of Stafford Springs.
 Rockville, 27th, by Rev. MT. Mil Ter, W. l. Kibbe of Somers and Julia A. Bryant of West Stafford.
The Press., 1907-05-29
The Balloon Plant.

One of the curious devices of nature for scattering seeds is seen in the bal loon plant of California. The fruit is yellow and is little larger than an egg It has the appearance of an emp ty bag, but it contains a watery sub stance which evaporates or dries up when the fruit natures, a sort of gas taking it's place This gas is lighter than air, and the fruit fips back and forth in the wind until it finally breaks loose from it's slender stem, rises into the air to height of from seventy five to hundred feet and sails away to fall in some distant spot and thus ex- tend the growth of it's kind.
The Press., 1907-05-29
Came Near Miaainu the Ahhsx

"Well, 1t was worth coming the few miles for," said the American as he puffed cigar and drank his coffee outside the restaurant at Mount St. Michael. ''They told me that I ought to come here and eat an omelet, and that omelet was real good. Now, I expect there's not much more to do on this little rock, and so I'll be get ting back to the motor"
 'But." suggested his English com panIon of the moment, ''have you seen the abbeyr'
 "Abbeyy' came the sharp reply. "Have they got an abbey on this bit of stone? No, I've not seen that, and they didn't tell me anything about an abbey. They all talked about the ome- let. But If you tell me that ought to see the abbey. then I'n just have to stay half an hour and have a look at the place, but itn make me late for dinner. guess" Westminster Ga ENtfA
The Press., 1907-05-29
The Weatherlna of Coal.

It is probably not generally known that coal exposed to the atmosphere undergoes chemical changes greatly affecting its quality. Moisture is the most powerful agent in producing such change. It is a matter of common knowledge among men engaged in the making of Illuminating gas that coal which has been stored for a long time experiences a loss of hydrocarbons, and the effects of the change are shown in diminution of the volume of the coal and in loss of illuminat- ing power in the gas produced from it. Such chemical changes occurring in great masses of coal may even produce sufficient accumulation of heat to cause spontaneous combustion.
The Press., 1907-05-29
MnMRAM.

Arthur Edison of<Wales has taken a position in the Ellis No. l mill.
 Lester Waterman of Stafford Springs has taken a position with Miss E. R. Holmes.
 Oliver Bliss has sold the Robbins place in the Pease district to Mary E. Heredeen.
 Louis l.. Burt has moved his family from Brightwood to his farm on Moulton hill.
 Edward O. Bacon has hired the Gary farm on the Wilbraham road of H. D. Moulton.
 A. D. Norcross has sold a wood lot on the west side of the Central Yer mont tracks to H. D. Moulton.
 Fred Sweet will go to Stafford Springs for Memorial day to play with the Oitizens' band of that town.
 Herbert l.. Maynard and Sherman M. Stebbins have been drawn as jurors for the next term of superior court.
 Mrs. Jesse P. Oarew, who was oper- ated on three weeks ago. is improving rapidly, which is very pleasing news to her many friends.
 Dorance Colburn is putting up a building on his newly acquired prop erty on Harrison avenue, to be used in connection with his repair business.
 William H. Cavauangh is making extensive Improvements to his resi- dence on Pleasant street, the work being done by Contractor J. s. Stew art.
 There will be special cars and spe- cial rates for the Monson- Stafford ball game at Stafford Springs the after noon of Memorial day. The rate for the round trip will be 45 cents.
 Mrs. W. H. Cavanaugh and Miss Margaret Cavanaugh have gone to New York to attend the ordination of the formers cousin, James Towey, into the priesthood at St. Patrick g cathedral on Fifth avenue.
 Erskine A. Lull has sold his farm
 
 on the Stafford road to Adolph Nothe, who will take possession at once Mir. Lull will move to his farm in the Pease district, where he is having the buildings thoroughly repaired.
 Ernest Haynes, for the past two years dyer for s. F. Cushman & Son, has resigned that position and taken one with the Wayo Woolen company at Millbury. His brother, Hiram Haynes, who has been associated with him, will accompany him to Millbury.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society held it's annual meeting Wednesday after noon with Miss Julia Smith, and re- elected its old board of officers as fol lows: President, Mrs. A. B. Clifford first vice e-president. Miss Julia Smith second vice. president. Mrs. H. G. Rogers; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Etta Orcutt; directors, Mrs. D. B. Needham, Miss Smith, Mrs. Frank Moore, Miss Mary Fuller, Miss s. Ross, Mrs. William Charles, Mrs. George Keeneys Mrs. Willard Nelson, Mrs. H. Rogers, Mrs. Edith Kennedy. Mrs. Duncan.
The Press., 1907-05-29
Gold the First Metal Used.

Gold was probably the first metal known to man because it is generally found native. The oldest metallic ob- jects to which we can assign a proba- ble date were found in royal tomb at Nagada, in Egypt, supposed to have been that of King Menes. In one of the chambers were some bits of gold and a bead, button and a fine wire of nearly pure copper. If the tomb was properly identified, these objects were at least 6,3OO years old at the time of their discovery. Nearly all of the ancient gold that has been exam ined contains enough silver to give it a light color. It was gathered by the an- cients in the bed of the Pactolus and other streams of Asia Minor.
The Press., 1907-05-29
LaIanda and Nentuna.

The astronomer Lalande narrowly escaped being made famous by dis covery. He accidentally struck Nep- tune with his glass on May 8, 1785, but supposed 1t was a star. He put it down in his notebook as star and recorded its exact situation. Two days later he struck 1t once more and made a record of 1t. But when he looked over his notes he found he had 1t down as be- ing in two different places, and as star cannot move in forty-eight hours he supposed he had made mistake in one of his notes. If he had used his mind a little less mechanically, he cas- fly might have been a Columbus.
The Press., 1907-05-29
Subdusd the Teller.

There's a young fellow in Harlem who Is Inclined to ''throw blufr," as they say down in the Bowery. A few days ago he had $500 to deposit and decided he'd change his bank. He dropped into a bank that Is well known to accept no small deposits and told the teller that he wanted to open an account
 We don't accept small deposits, i" said the teller. And his tone was not exactly what might be called soothing.
 Who asked you to accept a small deposit?" demanded the youth. 'T did want to start an account with $5O,OOO, but I'll go elsewhere" He got ont be- fore he could be stopped, leaving the teller with a look of pain and chagrin scattered about his countenance.-New XOrk Globe.
The Press., 1907-05-29
A nilannna.

1t Is not always easy to sympathize with fidgety, highly sensitive persons, like the old lady on the train. She said to the conductor as he punched her ticket, Conductor, Is it fact that the locomotive is at the rear of the train ? 'FYes, madam" the conductor answer ed. we have a locomotive at each end. It takes one to push and one tc pull to get us up this grade. "Oh dear, what shall doT' moaned the olC lady. 'Tm always train sick If rid' with my back to the locomotive"
The Press., 1907-05-29
A Direct Descendant of the claViehord
 and Harpsichord.

The pianoforte was directly evolved from the clavichord and the harpsi- chord. In I'll Scipione Maffei gave a detailed account of the first four in- struments, which were built by Barto- Iommeo Cristofori, named by him pi- anoforte, and exhibited in 170o.
 Marius in France exhibited harpsi- chords, with hammer action, in 1716, and Schroter in Germany claimed to have invented the pianoforte between TIT and 1721. Marius at first was generally credited with the Invention, for 1t was not until 173S, when Cristo- eori's instruments had become famous, that the Italian advanced his claim, and 1t was in 1763 that he brought for ward the proof of his contention.
 Pianos of that period were shaped like the modern grand, the first square piano being built by Freiderica, an organ builder of Saxony, in 175S. The first genuine upright was patented in England and the United States by John Isaac Hawkins, an Englishman, tn 1SO0-Scrap Book.
The Press., 1907-05-29
Postaoe Starns.

It is often desired to separate post age stamps that are stuck together without destroying the gum. This can be done by dipping the stamps in wa ter for few seconds only, shaking of the excess of water and heating with a match as much as possible without burning. The heat expands the water between the stamps and separates them, so that they can be easily pulled apart and are ready for use.
The Press., 1907-05-29
Piamonda and Glass.

The diamond, instead of being real solid, is a mass of atoms all in rapid and violent motion. The edge of the stone is formed of these moving mole
 cules as well as the body. Now, glass is also made up of moving atoms, though they do not move so rapidly or
 so violently as the diamond atoms. When the diamond edge, therefore, is applied to the glass surface the dia- mond atoms drive the glass atoms out of the way and force passage.
The Press., 1907-05-29
war Apaiust consumption.

All nations are endeavoring to check the ravages of consumption, the "white plague" that claims so many victims each 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 is safe and certain in results Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and insist upon having 1t. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-29
English Barmaids.

At the time of the Crimean war, when there was q dearth of young men for civilian employment, an enterpris- ing London publican engaged an ex- ceedingly handsome girl to serve in his bar. The innovation caused considera- ble sensation and much adverse com- ment, but his business went up with a bound, and naturally his example was widely followed. Barmaids, hay ing met temporary want, were after ward regarded as necessity, and their employment became general.
The Press., 1907-05-29
For a-cold or a cough. take, Kennedy

For a a"cold or cough. take1 Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, It is BETTER than any other cough remedy because it's laxative principle assures healthy, copi- ous action of the bowels, and at the same time It heals, irritation of the throat. strengthens the bronchial tubes and allays inflammation of the mucous membrane. Contains H"ney and Tar, pleasant to take. Children like 1t. Conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-29
Best for Women and Children.

On account of mild action and pleasant taste Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Is es- pecially recommended for women and children. It does not nauseate or gripe like pills and ordinary cathartics Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating them Remember the name Orino and refuse substitutes. Anders Jacobsen
The Press., 1907-05-29

When your back aches it is almost in variably an indication that some' hing is wrong with your kidneys. Weak, dis eased kidneys frequently cause break down of the entire system. DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills afford prompt relief for weak kidneys, backache, infiam- nation of the bladder and all urinary troubles. Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-29
Whisky Made of Old Barrels.

'The man is grogger," said the food inspector. ''He makes whisky out of old barrels. Grogging is a recogniz- ed trade in some slums. You get hold of old whisky barrels wherein spirits have been maturing for years, and you pour into these barrels boiling hot wa ter, and you wait a few days. The re- suit of your waiting is that the hot water turns to whisky. The wood of the old barrels, you see, is so saturated with spirits that the hot water draws out enough to make strong grade of red ye"-New Orleans Times-Demo- crat
The Press., 1907-05-29

CAsoAswEET for babies is the best rem edy for collie, summer complaint, diar- rhoea and sour stomach. It is especially good in cases of teething when irritation affects the stomach and intestines. GAS oAswRET is pleasant, safe remedy, con taining neither opiates nor narcotics; all the ingredients are printed plainly on the wrapper. Endorsed by mothers because it acts so quickly. Sold by finders Ja cObeen.
The Press., 1907-05-29
ArtfuI.

''Why don't you try to make people give you their entire confidence?'
 "I'd rather have lem suspect me just a little" answered Senator Sorghum "Then if anything goes wrong they are not so surprised and resentful. Wash ington Star.
The Press., 1907-05-29
Strange Story of a Dream.

Strange Story of a Dream. A correspondent sends the following 0necdote, or, as he calls it, lease of thought transference," which was told him by an eminent engineer, whose name we withhold: This we'll known engineer had been to Bulawayo on the occasion of the opening of the railway to that place. A friend who aceompa. nied him on the occasion contracted enteric fever and died on the home ward voyage. Half an hour before he died his hair turned perfectly white. On arriving in England the engineer went to break the news to the young mans sister. He found that not only did the lady know of the death of her brother, but she knew the time and the circumstance of the hair turning white. The engineer was requested to break the news to the father and moth- CT as gently as possible, but to say nothing of the hair turning white. Aft CT a journey of 100 miles he found that both father and mother, whom he saw separately, not only knew of the death of their son, but knew of his hair turn ing white at the time of his death. Each had had dream, a vivid dream, at the moment of the death taking place, and each had kept his and her own counsel, and they had not spoken to each other of the dream.-London Mail.
 There is more catarrh in this section Of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be lncuraDle. For a great many years doctors pronounced 1t local disease and prescribed lO- cal remedies. and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced 1t incuFable Science has proven catarrh to be const1tu- ttOnal disease and therefore requires constitu. CtOnal treatment. Rall's Catarrh Cure manu. factured by J: Cheney O.. Toledo, ohio. IS the only constitutional cure on the market It is taken internally In doses from 10 drops to teRsp0onful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They Offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure Eend for circulars ana testimonials.
 Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 7Ec.
 Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation. 7
The Press., 1907-05-29

''The little pocket physician" is what Hy-o.mei's friends named the pooket-inhaler that goes with each outfit. Carries medication right to the spot where it's needed. Com plete outfit $1OO. finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-29
Anticipation.

"There's always more joy in antici- patton than in realization"
 "I don't know"
 "Have you never realized it?" "I don't know. I am anticipating visit from my mother-in-law."-Hous- ton Post
The Press., 1907-05-29

When your food has not been properly digested the entire system is impaired in the same pr portion. Your stomach needs help Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia not nly digests what you eat, it tor es the stomach and adds strength to the whole body Makes rich, pure blood Kodol conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by An. ders Jacobsen
The Press., 1907-05-29
The New Pure Food and Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that Fo- ley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Ma tional Pure Food and Drug law, as it con- tains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we recomT end it as @ safe remedy for children and adults. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-29
Lees Favorite War Horse.

General Lees favorite war horse, Traveller, was almost as well known to the soldiers of the Army of Northern Virginia as the majestic form of the great commander himself. Captain Robert B. Lee, Jr., youngest son of the general, in his "Recollections and Letters of General Robert D. Lee" has much to say of Traveller. To an artist who wanted to paint the horse General Lee wrote:
 "If I were an artist like you I would draw a true picture of Traveller, repre- senting his fine proportions, muscular figure, deep chest and short back, strong launches, flat legs, small head, broad forehead, delicate ears, quick eye, small feet and black mane and tail Such a picture would inspire poet, whose genius could then depict his worth and describe his endurance of toll, hunger, thirst, heat, cold and the dangers and sufferings through which he passed. He could dilate upon his sagacity and affection and his in variable response to every wish of his rider. He might even imagine his thoughts through the long night march es and days of battle through which he has passed. But I am no artist; l can ons 1ay he is Confederate gray"
 THAT LITTLE PAIN IN YOUR BACK threa ems our Kidneys. If allowed to go on little while you will suffer through out the entire system. Take at onoe Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, of Rondout, N. Y, which costs only one dollar. It is the most certain cure known for the treatment of all diseases of the Kidneys, Liver and Blood All drug gists $1; 6 bottles $5.
The Press., 1907-05-29

Here's to your health and happiness" l-DeWitt's Little Early Risers-famous little pills. Nasty, sick headache or bi : iousness may come on any time the cure is an Early Riser Sold by finders Ja cobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-29
DR. KENNEDY'S .AvORITE g REMEDY

if taken when these symptoms first appear, will pre- vent serious consequences It strikes at the cause of the trouble by gently opening the bowels. toning their important work, and ending in setting up healthy action of the system. It may be accepted as a cure for all Arrangements springing from impure blood. Fever and Ague, Malaria, Rheumatic Gout, and all urinary Arrangements rapidly improve under the same treatment. If you have indigestion, dis ordered liver, no appetite constipation, feverish delay. Keep it in the house when you are home, and with you on journeys Large bottles $1.OO. All druggists.
 Write Dr. David Kennedy's Sons Rondout, N Y, for free sample bottle and medical booklet. Mention this paper when you write.
The Press., 1907-05-29

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 DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve does not merely heal on the surface 1t penetrates the pores and promptly relieves pain, caused ny burns, scalds, cuts and skin diseases. It is especially good for piles. Beware of imitations Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-29
SKIN ERupTlDNS.

Many persons are much annoyed by prickly heat, hives, boils and other skin eruptions, often at- tended by painful itching and burning, and sometimes becom- ing obstinate and unsightly sores. Corpulent people are especially subject to these maddening in- factions all caused by impure blood. Scrofula, Cancer and all other skin diseases arise from an innure state of the hlood
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