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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06

A joke was played on Arthur Bal
four on the first st. Patrick's day of
his tenure of the Irish chief secretary
ship. A cigar box, delivered to him
at the house of commons, contained
bunch of shamrocks. From a sin
cere Irish admirer." But, to the ter
ror of his secretaries, the box was
also found to contain a wicked look
ing steel spring covered with a queer
white compound. A chemical expert
was called, and he examined the Gin
fernal machine" everybody momentar-
lily expecting an explosion. The puz-
zled chemist, venturing to put a par
t1cle of the compound on his tongue,
found that it was simply sugar i'm
pregnated with lemon. He then turn
ed the box upside down and out rolled
rusty corkscrew, spiral spring and
an old nutmeg crater. There was also
scrap of paper inscribed BUY the
whisky yourself. You can then con-
coct the famous lemonade of Bally-
hooley and drink to ould Ireland,"-
Bohemian.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
Gonvfc+ Regiments.

At the beginning of the eighteenth
century the British army had a bad
reputation at home, and 1t was very
difficult to get recruits for it. For this
reason it was officially proposed to find
the men by an impressment falling on
"any sturdy beggar, fortune teller or
the like idle, unknown, suspected fell
low in the parish; or, if there be none
such, then any one that has already
been in gaol or before justice of the
peace for his idle, disorderiy life" The
advice was acted upon. Debtors were
released from prison on promising to
join the army or the navy, criminals
were pardoned on the same terms, and
persons with no visible means of sub
sistence were marched off to death and
glory. The system worked out better
than might have been expected. In the
peninsular war, for instance, three new
regiments were composed entirely O.
convicts, and one made for itself an il
lustrious name.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
[IteIus Of local interest taken from the columns
OF The Press, thirty years ago.l
February 8. 1877.

The amount cleared by the Univer.
salist society at it's entertainment last
week was 1857 rs.
The justices of the peace have or.
dered all dogs muzzled or confined fol-
a period of 30 days
A dog belonging to A. s. Poole,
living about mile east of the Dor.
ough, on the Westford Avenue road,
after some strange actions one day
lately, suddenly ran out of the house
and off. A supposed mad dog, after.
wards killed in Palmer, answered his
description and was probably the same
one.
Ionic lodge on Monday elected aud
on Monday evening installed the fol.
lowing officers for the year: W. M,
]. V, Squier; S. W., W. d. Heald
J. W., A. O. Eaton; secretary, W. r..
Small; treasurer, John K. Lord s..
D., G.. E Marsdale; J D., ]. M.
Lord; S, S., F. A. Warfield; J. s. /,
Joshua Hinchcleff; chaplain, A. f.
Green; tyler, o. W. Sanford; mar
shall, W. H. Cooley; organist, ]. W.
Dimock; trustees, @. H. Eaton, W.
M. Crawford, W. H. Cooley.
About O'Clock this morning the
storehouse and workshop of Crawford
& Banford on River street was dis.
covered to be on fire, and within lit.
tie more than an hours time was
heap of burning brands. The engine
could do but little more than to pro-
tect the other buildings in the vicin-
ity, the fire being we'll under way be.
fore the alarm could be given. The
building was a good sized one, the
main building being three stories,
and the ell, in which the fire caught,
two. In the upper story of the main
building was Ionic hall and the other
rooms of Ionic lodge of Masons. All
the rest of the building was occupied
by Crawford & Banford as a work
shop and for the storage of goods, in
connection with their hardware store
on Main street. But a very small
proportion of these goods could be got
out, The origin of the fire is not
known, but quite likely was one of
the stoves in the work rooms, as it
seemed to start in the upper portion
of the building where these stoves
were located. Insurance upon build.
ing and stock was $4,000. The loss
will considerably exceed the insur.
ance. Three men who were endea.
voring to save property from Ionic
hall had narrow escapes, a sudden
gust of smoke filing the stairway.
Charles Gary hung by his hands from
the outside of third story window
while a ladder was brought, while
DR.. Blodgett and L. Arnold ventured
to try the stairs, aud in so doing fell
over the lodge organ, which had been
taken to the bottom of the first flight
of stairs, and then abandoned. Both
we're considerably bruised, and with
difficulty found their way out. O.
W. Sanford, who has worked for
Crawford 8 Banford, lost all his tools.
Married. Stafford, 9th, by Isaiah
Hiscock, Esq, John A. Brewer and
Alkaline Parsons, both of Stafford.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
Ancient and Modern Bathing.

Soap is really quite new factor in
the worlds life. Most of our ancestors
were filthy and dissembled the fact by
the use of sitting perfumes. Washing
ones hands, which was only done by
the very best people, meant dipping
the fingers in rose water and drying
them on a napkin. Even the Romans
Of the decadence, who were probably
cleaner as a community than any be-
fore or since, bathed in water and rub
bed themselves with oil. 1t sounds
nasty to us, but then so does, for ex-
ample, Chinese music, which millions
Of human beings think delightful.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
colonial Fear Of LAWYERS.

In the columns of the New York
Gazetteer of Sept. s, 1885, there was
q paragraph lamenting the increase of
lawyers as threatening to the future
prosperity of the community and de-
grading to freemen. AN honest trade
in former days." said the writer. "was
all that people of common ability and
education were ambitious of, but now
no profession is genteel but the law
yer and the merchant. The lawyers
are now creeping into every post of
Importance and thrusting themselves
wherever there is vacancy. Our con-
gress. our assembly, are crowded with
them, and even in our great CONNER
cial convention there are five lawyers
to one merchant
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06

Trusts were sometimes dealt with
summarily in old England. For in
stance, the records of the Brewers
company show that ION Monday, July
30, 1922, Robert Chichele, the mayor of
London, sent for the masters and
twelve of the most worthy of our COM
pany to appear at the guildhall for
selling dear ale. After much dispute
about the price and quantity of malt,
wherein Whityngtone, the late mayor,
declared that the brewers had ridden
into the country and forestalled the
malt, to raise its price, they were con-
victed in the penalty Of EGO ($1OO),
which objecting to, the masters were
ordered to be kept in prison in the
chamberlain's custody until they should
pay it or find security for the payment
thereof"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering It through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on prescrtp-
lions from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you can pos.
sibly derive from them. Hairs Catarrh Cure.
MANUFACTURED by f. Cheney & o., Toledo. O.
contains no mercury. and is taken Internally
acting directly upon The blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Hairs Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t Is taken
internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by f. J.
Cheney Co. Testimonials free.
sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
Caution.

limitations have been placed upon the
market so closely resembling Allcock's
Plasters in general appearance as 20 be
we'll calculated to deceive. 1t Is, low
ever, in ge eral appearance only that they
compare with Allcoot's, for they are t
only lacking In the best elements which
have made Allcock's so efficient, but ar
often harmful / their effects Remem-
Der tina Allcock's are the riginal and
only genuine porous plasters the best
external remedy known and when pur-
chasing plasters the only fe ay is to
always insist upon having Allcock's.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
St. Mattheyv,a Flower.

No saint has a more interesting now-
er dedicated to him in the floral calen-
dar than st. Matthew. This is the pas
sion flower. 1t is thought to have en-
blems of the crucifixion, and to these It
owes the name given to 1t by its Span
ish discoveries in America. The Inn
aginary resemblance Of the corona to
the crown Of thorns is the basis Of the
fancy. In addition to that there are the
i've antlers for the five wounds and
the three styles for the nails, while the
hammer, the lancet and the scourgs are
also traceable.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
Temperatures of F1ames.

According to the results Of expert
ments, the fame of acetylene is per-
haps the hottest known except that Of
the electric arc. The following figures
have been given: Bunsen burner, 1.8T1
degrees; acetylene fame, 2,548 degrees;
alcohol flame. 1,7O5 degrees; Denay-
rouze burner-half alcohol, half petro-
leum-2,053 degrees; hydrogen fame in
air, 1000 degrees; gas Jet fame with
oxygen, 1900 degrees; oxyhydrogen
flame, 2,42O degrees. These are all
centigrade degrees. One degree CEN
tigrade equals Is degrees f.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
Men Past Sixty in Danger.

More than half mankind over sixty
years of age suffer from kidney and blad-
der disorders, usually enlargement of
prostate gland This is both painful and
dangerous, and Foleys Kidney Cure
should be taken at the first sign Of dan
ger. as it cures Irregularities and has
cured many old men Of this disease Mr.
Rodney Buett~ Rock Port, Mo, writes :
Il suffered with enlarged prostate gland
and kidney trouble for year, an after
akiDg two bottle of Foley's Kidney Cure
/ feel bet er than have for twenty years,
although / am now 81 years old An
ders Jacobsen
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
A Gard.

This s to certify that all druggists are
authorize to refund your money If Fo
ley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your
cough or cold it stops the cough, heals
the lungs and prevents serious 'esults
from cold. Cures la grippe cough and
prevents pneumonia and consumption.
Contains no opiates. The gen inc is in a
y low package. Refuse substitutes, An
ders Jacobsen,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
A Drf1Ier All Right.

An Irishman looking for work took
his stand in group at the gate Of a
large engineering establishment. BY
and by the foreman came up to the
gate and asked:
"Are there any drillers heref"
"Yes,' said Pat, stepping forward,
He got the job at once, but he had
not been working long at the machine
when 1t broke down. The foreman, in
anything but pleasant mood. then in
Quired:
'Where, man, did you learn drill
ing?"
I'm the militia" was Pat's reply
London Tit Bits.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06

ones. as terrific, are carved by the
westerfng shadows. It is like dissec-
ton of the whole cosmogony. The pur-
pie shadows, the dazzling lights, the
thunderstorms and snowstorms. the
clouds and the rainbows shift and drift
in that vast subterranean arena below
your feet.''-New York Tribune.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
ancient rhern.opx1ae.


In spite of the fact, which Is we'll
known, that the sea has receded since
ancient times, the strategical position
Of the ancient pass of Thermopylae Is
still immensely strong. The alterna-
tive route by Delight, which crosses
the hills mile and half north of the
springs by well engineered zlgzags, is
equally capable of defense and leads
into country of most difficult char
acter. Either pass might be held in
definitely by 5000 men. The coast
road is absolutely commanded from the
heights so that a comparatively small
force would render 1t impossible,
while the fiat lowland lying near the
sea is marshy and intersected by bikes.
DIR. David Kennedy. Rondout, N Y.
DEAR SIR Some time since | was
troubled with blotches coming out on my
breast, of a ecrofulous character, and my
general system seemed to be out of or
der. l was induced to try DIR. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The first
bottle drove the eruption away and felt
better every way. 1t is splendid blood
% edicine. : Henry s. Eldredge, Roches-
ter, N. Y
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
ThnnrhfRnL

Are you sure the sick man wanted
meT' asked the physician, reaching for
his hat
He didn't mention your name, but
he's screamin' for some one that'n put
him out OF his misery, and thought
e you right away."-HOuston Post.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
Special Announcement Regarding the
National 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
National Pure Food and Drug Law, as it
contains 70 opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend it as a safe
remedy for children and adults. Anders
Jacobsen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06
DR.. DAVID KENNEDYS
FAVORITE REMEDY

take it morning, noon and night, and IL
will cure you. took the medicine as
directed, but had no confidence in cure,
as my case had been tried by so many.
After using it week began TO feel better,
and in short while after that was entirely
cured. That terrible distress, everything /
ate breaking up sour IN my throat, had all
gone and have not had moments dis
comfort since. To-day there isn'ta healthier
man and my appetite is excellent"
Write to DIR. David Kennedy's Sons, Rondout, n.
Y, for free sample bottle of DR. David Kennedye
Favorite Remedy, the great Kidney Liver and Blood
medicine, and free medical booklet. Large bottles
$l.0O. All druggists.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06

He-Do you think it would be foolish
Of me to marry girl who was my in
ferior Intellectually? She-More than
possible.-Answers.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06

produces fine results I'm 80 DAYS. IL aots
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Young men can regain their lost manhood and
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Weakness such rs Lost Power, Failing Memory.
Wasting Diseases, and effects OF self-abuse or
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study, business or marriage. It not only cures
by starting at the seat OF disease but IN 4 great
nerve tonic and blood builder. bringing
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storing the fire oil youth. IL wards OF ap-
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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06

/ JAPANESE Napkins at The Press of.
" nce-io centa hundred, 500 nor - csnta,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1907-02-06

You can save money by
buying your COAL now.
Place your order with the
old established firm of
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-02-05
Outcome Always Same

A Philadelphia was praising for his
learning and uprightness the late
Judge NJ. Russell Thayer He quoted
the moving passage from Judge Thay
er's will, Owing to the fact that al
most my entire life has been passed il
the public service OF the United States
and of the state of Pennsylvania. ]
have but a small estate to leave to nv
dear children and wife"
Judge Thayer," he continued. "was
d very honorable man. First Us a law.
yer, afterward as q judge. he treated
all with whom he had dealings with
the greatest fairness. Once, years ago
after he had served me well in a diff.
fcult case. l demonstrated with him
about the smallneSs Of his fee.
Well he said. smiling and smell.
ing the flower in his buttOnhole. Il. YOU
know, am not that type of lawyer
whose client once said:
'''I never was entirely ruined but
twice-Once when | lost lawsuit and
once when gained one" '"-Wash-
ington Star
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-02-05
A Terrible Punishment

A man suspected of treason in Mo
rocco was punished by having the
flesh of his hand sliced, the wound
filled with salt and the whole hand
sewed up in leather. 1t is common
belief that this punishment causes
modification to set in and that the
hand decomposeS, but such is not the
ease, for by the time the leather wears
Off the hand is healed. the result being
that the hand is rendered useless and
remains closed forever. 1t is punish
ment not often in use but is some
times done in cases of murder OF con
slant theft, as, without in any way in
Juring the health of the man, it pre-
vents his committing the crime a see
Ond time or for the hundredth time.
as the case may be. 1t is punish
ment that cannot be applied except by
the sultan's orderS.-Blackwood Mag.
aZine.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-02-05
DO YOU KNOW

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for woman'S weaknesses and pc <lliar all
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The Peoples Common Sense Medical
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Or. Pierce's Pellets regulate and !nvig
crate stomach, liver and bowels. One
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-02-05
CLERK SHEA'S BACK.
He Hasn't Been Away, But Says
Some Back Talk.
Back Talk from a Hotel Cierk-Talk
About Bad Backs and How to Make
Them Good-Good Advice Here for
Bad Back Suffereas, ard Testimony
Easily Verified.

L. A. Shea, the well-known clerk at
the Fordham Hotel. residing on Main
street, says: Il have had very little
experience with proprietary medicines
for NY kidney trouble but the success
full results l obtained through the use
Of Doan's Kidney Pills make me well
pleased to give them my hearty en-
dorsement and recommendation. The
pains across the small of my back were
speedily cleared away, and / am thank
full that through cur newspapers
learned of Doan's Kidney Pills and pro-
cured a box at ]. A. Wilson'S drug
store. My health is so greatly improv-
ed that / cannot but consider Doan's
Kidney Pills a remedy of the greatest
merit
For sale by all dealers; Price 50
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no other.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-02-05
Dehorninq a Rhinoceros.

A rhinOceroS which lived in the Lon
t0n 200 was troubled by its horn.
which grew down in front of its mouth
so that only with difficulty could it eat
or drink. To save its life the keeper
decided on amputatiOn. The horn of q
ShinOcerOs is not a horn at all, but all
accumulation of hair and skin which
has hardened and become cemented to-
gether by some gummy substance. The
owner of this one had a very touchy
temper and was not easily approached.
Its keeper, however, decided to try
what he could do. For some days it re-
Quired all his skill to persuade the
beast to come to the front of the cage
and put its horn through. Then for
some days he StrOked the horn, much to
the animals disgust at first, although
later it seemed to like it. When il
found he meant no harm il let him take
the horn ia his left hand and then with
the right initiate the motion of a saw
across it. When this had been done
some time and the rhinOceros no longer
minded it, a piece Of wood was held in
the right hand, and at last, when even
this no longer worried the animal. a
real SAW was brought in and the horn
cut off without the slightest remon-
STRANGE from the owner Of it.