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Dr. Todd's Joke.

An amusing example of the Irish
mans pronunciation occurs in a story
told of the late DR. Todd, the Irish
archaeologist, who, although a great
scholar, was not above perpetrating q
practical Joke. The London Spectator
tells the story and says:
A very learned Englishman went to
Dublin to examine some manuscripts
In the library of Trinity college and
was of course introduced to DIR. Todd,
who one day In conversation told him
that there was In Trinity college a Gu,
rious instance of the survival Of habit
dating from the time of the Danes; that
at certain hour Of the afternoon
think 9 o'clock-a porter went the
round of the college ringing a bell and
calling out in loud voice, 1.-THE Danes
In the hail." when all the students
rushed from their rooms to repel the
invaders. So the learned but some,
what incredulous Englishman repaired
to the college at O'clock and, sure
enough, what DIR. Todd had told him
came to pass, which he gravely related
on his return to England The sum-
mons OF course referred to the dean.
The Press., 1907-09-25
ParneII,s Apology.

Mr.. Parnell. on April 16. 1878, char
acterized statement made by Henry
James as "a legal bubble" worthy OF
the honorable and learned member
from whom 1t proceeded.
81 must inform the honorable MEM
ber," said the speaker, ''that an ex-
preston of that kind is unwarrantable
and must be withdrawn"
Mr.. Parnell apologized for having
used the expression. st will say" he
added. that the statement was more
worthy of the ingenuity of petty ses-
sions attorney than of a lawyer of the
ability of the honorable and learned
gentleman"
The Press., 1907-09-25
SUPERIOR Court.

The September term closed last Fri
day. The divorce cases of Daisy /.
jerks VS.. Zelotes W. jerks was con-
tinued. In the case of James Gleave
ct al. vs.. Frederick E. Holmes, fore
closure of Judgement lien, the time to
erdeem was fixed for the first Monday
in November. The amount is $66. 20.
In the case of John B. Ourley, ad-
ministrator, VS.. Elmer B. Banks, it
appeared that one of the defendants,
Isabella Banks. is a minor. Atty.
Robert H. Fisk of Stafford Springs
was appoionted her guardian ad Item
and the case continued.
In the case of Mary L. LsBreck of
Union VS.. John Johndrow of parts
unknown, for foreclosure of Judgment
on land in Union. decree of fore
closure was granted. The amount due
is SAT. 90 The time for redemption
was fixed as the second Monday in
October. Attorney R. II. Fisk ap-
peared for the plaintiff.
No one appeared in the case of Ollie
Huntoon VS.. James G. Billings, for
motion to strike from docket, and
was done.
In the matter of the receivership
of the Journal Publishing Co., Horace
H. Larkum was confirmed as temper
airy receiver. Four months we're given
to the creditors to present their claims.
H. Woo1ford and William
G. Brown we're appointed appraisers.
The receiver was given power to con-
tinue the business for four months.
The court ordered the plaintiff to-
give further notice in the divorce case
of Maurice Title VS.. May Tittle..
The case of Edward M. Yeomans
against r.. W. jerks and Others, and
the case of William T. Anderson
against Frank W. Gardner and others
and that of Alfred q. Charter against
the New England Engineering Com
Dany, have been settled
The Press., 1907-09-25

James Hannay, once a member OF
the star Of the Pail Mall Gazette. was
a typical man OF letters. And Huxley,
as everybody knows, was a typical
scientific man. Hannay had been q
midshipman'when Huxley was a naval
surgeon. Years after the two met
each other on the steps OF the British
museum. huxley" said Hannay, ''I
care nothing for man except az a crea~
ture OF historical tradition"
Nor l." answered Huxley, "for him
except as a compound Of gas and wa.
ter. nj:
But" he added, III we were each
Of ps better educated men than we
are we should know how to respect
each others studies more"
The Press., 1907-09-25
Effect Of Black Paint on Glass.

The hazard of black paint ON plate
glass is, it appears, by no means In
considerable. Signs painted on plate
glass done In solid black paint are in
point Of fact extra hazardous, as plate
glass insurance companies have dis
covered to their cost The practice Of
painting signs of this kind seems inno-
cent enough, but the experience Of con-
sentative casualty companies fully jus
titles them in refusing to write such
windows. The explanation of the haz-
ard under consideration is to be looked
for In the property Of black surface
to absorb the SUMS rays, by means Of
which, according to a writer in Rough
Notes, an unequal expansion Is pro-
duced throughout the plate, and under
the influence of a sudden gust of cold
air or any other sudden change in tenn
perature a strain is developed which
skaters the plate glass bearing the
black paint. All black painted signs
on plate glass, no matter with what
exposure, must be considered as has
ardous risks.-Independent.
The Press., 1907-09-25
lii For Tat.

"a United States SENATOR" said a
young physician, addressed the class
was graduated from on our commence
ment day He advised us in this adj
dress to be broad and generous in our
views. He said he once saw two IA
nous physicians introduced at a re-
ceptiop. They We're deservedly IA
nous. but they were of opposing
schools, and the regular, as he shook
the other by the hand, said. softly:
81 am glad to meet, you as gen.
tleman, sir, though can't admit that
you are a physician
"'And L. said the homeopathist,
smiling family. am glad to meet you
as a physician, though I can't admit
you are gentleman"
The Press., 1907-09-25
BENJAMIN WEST.
Queer Experience Of the Young Artist
When He Was In Rome.

Queer Experience Of the Young Artist
When He Was In Rome.
When 1t was known that a young
American had come to study Raphael
and Michael Angelo, some curiosity
was excited among the Roman viz
tuosi.
The first fortunate exhibitor Of this
lion from the western wilderness was
Lord Grantham. He invited West to
dinner and afterward carried him to
an evening party, where he found al
most all those persons to whom he had
brought letters Of introduction.
Among the rest was Cardinal AlbauI,
who, though old and blind, had such
delicacy Of touch that he was con-
sidered supreme In all matters of judg-
ment regarding medals and intaglios.
The cardinal knew so little Of the
new world that he conceived young
American must needs be a savage. 'Is
he black or whiteT said the aged vir-
tuoso, holding out both hands that he
might have the satisfaction Of touch
ing at least this new wonder.
Lord Grantham smiled and said,
''He is fair, very fair"
"What! As fair as ann? exclaimed
the prelate.
Now, the complexion Of this church
man was a deep olive, that Of West
more than commonly fair and as they
stood together the company smiled.
"As fair as the cardinal became for
awhile proverbial.
Others, who had the use of their
eyes, seemed to consider the young
American as at most better kind Of
savage and accordingly were curious
to watch him, They wished to try
what effect the Apollo. the Venus and
the works of Raphael would have upon
him, and thirty Of the most magnif-
cent equipages in the capital Of Chris
tendon and filed with some of the
most erudite characters in Europe"
says Gait, conducted the young
Quaker to view the masterpieces of
art"
1t was agreed that the Apollo should
be first submitted to his view. The
statue was inclosed In a case, and
when the keeper threw open the doors
West unconsciously exclaimed. my
The Italians were surprised and NOR
tilted with the comparison Of their
noblest statue to a wild savage, and
West, perceiving the unfavorable i'm
preston. proceeded to remove 1t. He
described the Mohawks, the natural
elegance and admirable symmetry Of
their persons, the elasticity Of their
limbs and their motions free and I'M
constrained.
81 have seen them often" he con-
tinued, standing in the very attitude
Of this Apollo and pursuing with an
intense eye the arrow which they had
just discharged from the bow"
The Italians cleared their moody
brows and allowed that better criti-
cism had rarely been pronounced.
West was no longer a barbarian
Mirror
The Press., 1907-09-25
NOTICE.

The legal vote rs of the town Of stafford are
hereby notified and warned to meet at the Town
He'll, in said stafford. on Wednesday, September
18th, A. D. 1907, at 80 o'clock p. M, for the fol-
lowing purposes, to wit:
To see If the town will vote to appropriate
the sum of $50, cOO twenty thousand dollars for
the Improvement OF the highways in accordance
with the provisions OF ON Act Concerning the
Improvement of Public Roads" passed by the
Legislature ''under Chapter 1854 Public Acts
1907" And to do any other business proper to
be done at said meeting.
rate1 at STAFFORD, Conn this nth day OF Sep
TENDER, 1907. m. w: LEoNARD,(
C. q. ELLIS, Selectmen.
r. T CLOVER
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Had 20 Take L4lm Down.

"Why does Mrs. Everson have her
own bapttsmal names engraved upon
her card instead Of those Of her hus-
band? She isn't widow, is sheT'
mo, but understand that she had
a batch Of cards engraved once upon
which she styled herself Mrs. William
Edgar Everson,' and he was so puffed
up over It FOR two or three days that
he actually seemed to think he was the
head Of the family. II Ii never safe to
give some people too much leeway, you
know. Cleveland Leader.
The Press., 1907-09-25
HconspIcuous BY Absenoe.,

Tacitus. the great Roman historian,
was the originator Of the phrase, Con
spicuous by his absence" when, de.
scribing the funeral Of Junla In his
"Annales," he said the Images Of her
famous klnsmen, Brutus and Cassius,
shone by their absence. Lord John
Russell popularized the phrase in Eng
land in 1859 by saying Of Lord Derby's
reform bill, Zone provision is conspicu-
GUS by its presence, another by its alb
sence."
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0he pre~&.
Wednesday, Sept. 70. 1907.
LEWIS MoIAuGBLIN. pUBIIsHER.

$3.50 year. If paid strictly in advance. .S6
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.
This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib
ers until DEFINITE order to discontinue is re-
ceived and all arrears are paid In full.
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weeklyl furnished for $2.15 per year in adj
vance.
We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub
fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond
ents-
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NOTICE.

The legal voters OF the town OF Union are
hereby notified and warned to meet at the town
hall In said Union, on Monday, Oct. 6, 1907, at 9
o'clock a. m.
ITO choose moderator.
2-To see what action the town will take to
repair its highways.
$40 see II the town will vote to raise money
to nay the expenses of the town.
40 see IL the town will vote to change Benz
1amin =. Grey from the Sd school district OF
Union to the 9th school district of Ashford.
$40 choose town :officers for the ensuing
year, or to do any other business proper to be
done at said meeting.
! !: \ : :. f S $SSSS%$$AAlsD, seleo'men.
The Press., 1907-09-25

THE Registrars OF the LIST Voting Dis
trict. Town of Stafford, will be In session
at Wightmans Carriage shop on Monday. Sept:
10th, 1907 from A. M until p. M, for the final
revision and correction OF list.
JOHN u. WIGHTMAN, poo,etrorS
WILLIAM >. WALBRIDGE,) AN0eA
STAFFORD Conn.,, Sept 18th, 1907.
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Either wav.

"If you do not take care Of your
money" said the ant to the grasshop-
per, "the world will simply sneer and
ask what you did with it,
Eyes, ari1sff invest 1t and become
rich the world will sneer and ask me
where got it."-Washington Star.
The Press., 1907-09-25
NOTICE.

The SeIectmen andT0wn Clerk of the Town
of Stafford Will hold session to examine the
qualifications OF electors and admit to the elect
OFs' oath those who shall be found qualified, on
Saturday, the 18th day OF September, A. D., 1907
said session will be held at the Town House In
stafford Hollow, from nine O'Clock In the fore
noon until twelve o'clock noon, and at the Dor.
OVgh Hall in STAFFORD springs, from one O'Clock
until seven o'clock in the afternoon.
Dated at stafford, conn september 16, A. ID
1907.
The Press., 1907-09-25

A small boy of an lnQuiring turn Of
mind. says the Philadelphia Inquirer,
looked at HIS father earnestly and ask
ed:
Father. what are wrinklesf'
''Fretwork, my son-fretwork," re-
piled paterfrmilias confidently.
The Press., 1907-09-25

DEGISTRARS of I'd Voting District,
III Town OF stafford, will be in session at the
once OF M D. O'COnnell on Mond ~, sept. 3Oth
1907 from 9 a. m. to p m for final revision
and correction Of lists
b 81 3 nB BBiks;sErr Registrars.
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For SALE!

sixty acres of timber Land, situated in the
Town of Union, Conn.,, belonging to the estate
of Irene r. Marcy, minor. Inquire OF
MERRICK A. MARCY, Guardian,
Box 784, Hartford, Conn.
The Press., 1907-09-25
WATER RENTS.

All those who are back on their rents must
pay at once to E BURR. Collector. or water
will be shut OF after october without further
notice. c. L GOODHCE, Treasurer
The Press., 1907-09-25

Correspondents are requested to send
in the news day earlier than usual
next week as The Press will be issued
on Tuesday.
The Press., 1907-09-25
Who Likes Lemon Pie ?

You should try at once "OUR-PIE" Prep
| aration for delicious Lemon pies lady says:
| ST will never again try to make Lemon pie In
the old way while can get 'OUR-PIE Prepare
tion." Try 1t and you will say the same. At
grocels, 10 cents
The Press., 1907-09-25
NOTICE.

The legal voters of the town OF Union are here
by notified and warned to meet at the town
hall, in said Union, Saturday, Sept 28th, 1907,
at 9 O'Clock p m.
ITO choose moderator.
80 see If the town will vote to appropriate
money to repair its highways under the direc-
tiOn OF the highway commissioner.
Dated at Union this 10th day of september,
1857 ! 7 : ; :: f S SSSsS%$$AAFD, sslee'nen.
The Press., 1907-09-25

Hydeville, 81, a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Motor.
Stafford Springs, %, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Belcher.
The Press., 1907-09-25

Courage is fire. Bullying 10 smoke
BeacoEsfield.
The Press., 1907-09-25

tn j. ROBERTS will sell his livery
LIE stable, stock and blacksmtth's tools at
auction on Saturday, Sept. 81, at 100 p m. at
the old FOskett place, StaTordville. For par.
ticulars, see posters.
r. w PRESTON, Auctioneer.
The Press., 1907-09-25

WANTED.-A competent person to
w give two lessons week In bookkeeping.
Apply A. B. Box eO4. Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1907-09-25

se Toand kos o pse ct s sO a.
the Whitaker place, togei her with adjoining
wood lot rerantly cut. w. e. DEMOND
The Press., 1907-09-25

no RENT-Store In Gary Bros build
L ing, formerly ocf upied by Bentons lunch
The Press., 1907-09-25

VERY CHEAP-save money by buy
v ing your new and tecond-hand Furniture,
Beds, Bedding, hairs, stoves, and everything
needed IN the above line, OF JOHN SENAt
The Press., 1907-09-25

T OST-A set of ropes and pulley blocks
A. e, snow.
The Press., 1907-09-25

A T Court Of Probate holden at Stat
"A ford, within and for the district of STANFORD
ON the 21st day of september, A. D. 1907.
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion OF John Buckley, executor on the
estate Of Edwin w. Upham late OF Union, with.
in 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
once In some newspaper having circulation in
said district, and by posting copy thereof on
the public slgn-post in said town of Union.
nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt
Certified from Record.
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1907-09-25

TOR SALE.-House and barn, with
about two acres OF land, situate on Village
HILL near school house. Will be sold cheap If
called for at once.
inquire at STAFFORD SAVINGS BANK.
The Press., 1907-09-25

FOR SALE-Three sitting room stoves,
4 two oil heaters. hall carpet, good buggy
cheap. e. L. Bykk.
The Press., 1907-09-25

A GOOD farm horse for sale, or would
"A exchange for horned stock.
24'3w MAX LOHSE, Village Hill.
The Press., 1907-09-25

A T Court of Probate holden at Toll
"A land, within and for the District OF TollaDd.
on the ga day Of September, 1907.
Present, EDWIN 8. AGARD, Judge
On motion of Ex1lda Fisher, executrix on the
testate estate Of John Fisher, late of Holland
within said district, deceased. -
This court doth decree that six months from
above date be allowed and limited for the cred
tOrs OF said estate to exhibit their claims against
the same to the executr1x, and directs that
the same once In some newspaper having a cir.
culation In said District. and by posting q copy
Gnereof on the public sign-post in said town OF
last dwelt. Certified from record,
EDWIN s. AGARD. Judge
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-10
ii. e. CARTER, JUDGE; o. o. NC
COLLUM, SOLICITOR, MN.
HAWKINS, CLERK
GOV. BROWARD NAMES THEM
Officials of the Criminal Court of
Record Have Received Notice of
Their Appointment =.

The appointments for the newly
organized criminal court have been
made by the governor, and the lucky
persons were wired last night. H. E.
Carter is Judge, o. o. McCullum
solicitor, and MIN Hawkins, clerk.
There was some opposition to the
candidates, but the original slate was
carried, and no one is particularly dis
appointed. Judge Carter is a young
man, who was admitted TO the bar
here seven years ago, and bears an
excellent reputation as a jurist, and
will no doubt make an excellent
Judge. o. o. McCollum is one of our
leading attorneys, of the firm of
Carter & McCollum, and his ability
as solicitor is unquestioned. MIN
Hawkins, son of ex-sheriff Hawkins,
and a young man thoroughly con-
Versant with court matters, is clerk,
and will make an excellent official.
The first term of the criminal
court of record will be held on the
second Monday in June, and every
two months thereafter. This court
will have Jurisdiction over all crimes
in this county of lesser offense than
murder, and. it will start out with a
big docket. as the establishment Of
this court carries with it all cases
coming under its jurisdiction now on
the circuit court docket, and in jail
or out on bond awaiting the action
of the grand jury.
The term of Suwannee county cir
cult court to convene here next week
will be relieved of a big docket Of
minor offenses against the law, and
can give more time and attention >,
to the civil docket than has hereto
fore been the rule the court. :tft'-s
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-10
On the Honeymoon, Too.
fNew York WORLDLY

Creston, Ia, May 9.-Mr. and Mrs.
Hugh Taylor of Portland, Ore, re-
tired in a folding bed in a hotel here
last night. Something went wrong
with the beds mechanism and it
folded, 'imprisoning Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor. heads down, feet up. They
would have been smothered, probab-
ly, had not a chambermaid heard Mr..
Taylor's feeble cries; the door was
broken open and they were rescued.
Mrs. Taylor was unconscious but re-
vived in the fresh air.
The Taylors are on their honey
moon trip They are very grateful
to the chambermaid and gave her a
beautiful gold watch today.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-10
LUMBER PLANT is WIPED OUT.
BY Fire at yaIdosta-A Loss OF
~ $40, 600 Was Caused by the

Faldosta, Ga, May 9.-The large
plant OF the Yaldosta Sash and Door
: Company Of this city was wiped out
by fire this afternoon between s and
O'Clock. The A-e burned with
startling rapidity and had covered
the entire plant before the firemen
reached the scene, which was in the
extreme western part Of the city.
The fire started in a small house
near the main plant from a spark
from the engine. Before the alarm
could be turned in it was commun-
1cated to the main building and from
one part of these buildings to another
like a prairie fire. The fremen had
a hard battle TO save three or four
cottages near the two which were
burned.
The loss to the plant is about
$4,000 with insurance of $4,000.
In various companies. The plant
was practically new, having been
built last year in the place of one
that was burned. 1t was fitted with
the latest machinery and was one of
the best in the country. 1t had over
$4,000 worth of lumber on the
ground. much of which was destroy
ed. The company had a payroll of
$1,000 a week, and the destruction
OF the plant is quite a serious blow
to the city. ..'.}.> a.....
The owners of the plant were
Messrs. ]. P. Coffee, David Shaw, w,
(. Thomas, E. P. Rose and other
capitalists here. 1t is not known yet
whether it will be rebuilt or not.
The firemen made hard fight
against the flames, bu, it was of little
use. as the plant was doomed from
the beginning. apparently.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-10
L'ENGLE'S BOND ESTREATED.
Defendant Is to Be Tried for Grimm
al Libel.
Jacksonville Metropolis

Jacksonville Metropolis.)
Tampa, May "a special from
Bradentown to the Evening News
says that County Judge Stewart has
estreated the bond of Claude
L'Engle, editor of the Tallahassee
Sun, who failed to appear for trial
on five indictments charging him
with criminally libeling John A.
Graham, and dispatched Deputy
Sheriff Young last night to Tallahas-
see with capias to bring L'Engle to
Bradentown Immediately for trial.
L'Engle had presented an affidavit
to the judge asserting that as he is
ate printer he could not leave Tai
lanassee, but Judge Stewart ruled
this an insufficient excuse and took
action as stated above.
The people of Bradentown are
very much interested in this case.
The charges made by L'Engle were
taken up by the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee of Manatee county,
and Mr.. Graham was completely ex-
onerated after all of the evidence had
been heard.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-10
DEMOCRATS SWEEP BALTIMORE
Republicans Beaten All Along Line
In City Election.

Baltimore, May 10.-The demo-
Gratis swept the city in Tuesdays
municipal election. The plurality of
j. Barry Mahool, democrat, for ma
yor, over Timanus, republican, be-
ing 1910. The democratic candi-
dates for comptroller and president
OF the second branch of the council
will stand as follows:
First branch. democrats, IL, re.
puhlicans, q. Republican. gain of one.
Second branch, with old members:
democrats. z; republicans, 2. =, Demo
cratic gain Of one
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-10
HE is MORE THAN SO, 900 SHORT
Leading Republican of Seattle Has
Fled to Honduras.

= Seattle, Wash. May 10.-John R.
Riplinger, for four years city comp
troller, republican candidate for may
or in the last. election and well
known. is a defaulter In the sum of
more than $4,000, it is alleged.
Last night S. W. Carroll, present
city comptroller swore out a warrant
for the arrest of his predecessor.
Riplinger Is now in Honduras, hay
ing gone there from California more
than month ago.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-10
Results of jacksonville Primary EIec.


Jacksonville, Fla, May s.-The
following is the result of the munic-
ipal primarX4 held here Tuesday:
For MayorASebsing, 1slO7; Bur
bridge, sig: Clarkson, 731. 20,
For Recorder Ackerly, LAS;
West. 1,2z5.
For Comptroller-Thurber, $50;
Gregory, $50; Adams, 742.
For City Marshal - Douglas,
1,2S4: Haddock, 1885,; Taylor, IL.
H;kerson, AT.
For Treasurer-Ives, 2,1S2., .
Seb:ing and Burbridge TO-: mayor.
Thurber and Gregory, for ccmptrol-
Ter, and Douglas and HHaddock for
marshal, will run it over in the second
primary
Wesi. Adams, Haddock and Nv. s
are the present incumbent:. Ives
has no opposition.