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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-06-14

These are the famous medicines
with which Mr. Cooper recently Gre
ated such stir Ia Chicago. His
demonstrations there attracted wide
attention We are agents.
The Press., 1907-01-30
THE WILLIAM CONNORS
PAINT MFG CO.,
Troy, N. Y.
Mr.. C. P. HODGSON,
Stafford Springs, Conn,
DEAR SIR :.


Yours of the 23d re-
ceived, and in reply to same would
say that in buying "American Seal
Paint you must bear in mind that you
are not handling new untried article,
but one that has been on the market
for over Is years, and has succeeded
in establishing for itself, wherever it
has been introduced, reputation of
being an absolutely pure and reliable
paint for inside or outside use.
This paint has been tested SO thor
oughly that we print right on the label
our guarantee, which is that any build
ing or structure that is not satisfactory
when painted with american Seal
Paint the same will be reprinted
with such other paint or White Lead
as the owner may select. In addition to
this, we guarantee that our paint when
properly applied will not chalk, crack or
peel off.
Now. you are authorized to guarantee
the American SeaP' Paints to give your
customers satisfaction, and If job goes
wrong we will make it good without ex-
pense to you or them:
Yours very truly,
THE WIN. CONNORS
PAINT MFG co,
MFC:B MARTIN F Commons, Sec.
The Press., 1907-01-30
An Ancient Telephone.

In 1888 M. Linquet de la Bastille is
sued a prospectus, published in the
correspondence Secrete," London
1888 volume IA, page 302), Of ga singu-
lar machine or experience of the propa-
CATION of sound and the voice through
tubes prolonged to a great distance"
If it succeeded, he announced, people
would be able to maintain with their
sweethearts and friends at a distance
of some hundreds Of leagues a CONVEX
sation which would become some
what public on the way, but by sup
pressing the names no one would be in
the secret of the interlocutors." But 1t
Is not recorded that the scheme was
put into practice. In paper publish
ed IN ILLUSTRATION for 1854 by NJ.
Charles Bourseul he says: LET us i'm
agine that a person speaks near to a
mobile plate sufficiently flexible not to
lose any of the vibrations produced by
his voice and that this plate interrupts
and establishes accordingly communi-
cation with battery. Then we might
have at distance another plate which
would give at the same time the same
vibrations. An electric battery, two
vibrating plates and wire would be
sufficient" In apportioning the honors
Of telephone discovery M. Bourseul at
least would seem entitled to share.
The Press., 1907-01-30

In earlier times the ordinary man
was simply William or John-that is to
say, he had only a Christian name
without any kind Of s'handle' before ft
or surname after it. Some means of
distinguishing one John or William
from another John or William became
necessary. Nicknames derived from a.
mans trade or his dwelling place or
from some personal popularity were
tackled on to his Christian name; and
plain John became John Smith. AS
yet there were no "misters" in the
land. Some John Smith accumulated
more wealth than the bulk of his fell
lows-became perhaps a landed pro-
prietor or an employer Of hired labor
Then he began to be called in the Nor
an-French of the day the "maistre"
of this place or that, Of these work
men or of those. In the time the
'smaistre," or ''maister," as it soon be-
came. got tackled on before his name.
and he became Master Smith and his
wife was Maistress Smith. Gradually
the sense of possession was lost sight
of. and the title was conferred upon
any kindly mere possession of wealth
or holding some position of more or
less consideration and Importance.
The Press., 1907-01-30
Not Too ABRUPT.

Radical changes in clothing are sell
dom safe, at least so the old time
grandmothers held. The putting OF Of
winter underwear was likely to be a
gradual and prolonged process. That
this belief in deliberate adjustment
was widespread and inclusive is shown
In W. P. Frith's story of his life. He
was engaged In painting portrait of
Mrs., Brit, sthe wife of a prominent
business man, who used to being her
little dog, to share her sittings.
Mr.. Blrt was a great lover Of dogs,
but he entertained strong aversion to
dog collars, so was surprised one day
when Mrs. Brit brought her favorite
dog, Ducky, to see a band around the
little animals neck.
81 thought. you objected to dog col
lars. Mrs. Brit" said. ST. see Ducky
sports one today"
"Oh, no, that's not a dog collar" re-
turned the lady. Its only a piece of
flannel The poor dear has had a
dreadful cold and a sore throat. She
has worn flannel night and day."
"Surely that Is too narrow to do any
good. The strip is no wider than a
collar"
"Oh, it was wider, of course. We
have gradually lessened 1t. She Is
leaving 1t of by degrees"
The Press., 1907-01-30
How Iceberg. Are Born.

The birth of u huge iceberg, phe-
nomenon that has been seen only once
or twice by a European and to GER
tain extent has remained q matter Of
theory, was observed by the Danish
explorers on the east coast Of Green
land some time since. The bergs are
formed by breaking or from the end
OF glaciers extending from the perpet-
ual ice OF the unexplored interior to
the coast and into the sea. The water
buoys up the sea end Of the glacier
until 1t breaks by its own weight with
q terrific crash. The commotion Of the
water as the iceberg turns over and
over In the effort to attain its balance
Ia felt to a great distance along the
coast. The natives regard it as the
work OF evil spirits and believe that to
look upon the glacier in its throes Is
death.
The Press., 1907-01-30
FALSE MIRRORS.
Many Varieties Are Made For Special
Business PurpOseS.

Many Varieties Are Made For Special
Business Purposes.
"It Is not enough to make true mir
rors," the dealer said. "If that were
all, ours would be indeed simple bust
ness.
"Dressmakers and milliners require
mirrors Of all sorts. They need, for ex-
ample, a mirror that makes one look
taller and thinner. When they dress
a fat, short patron in one Of their new
hats or suits they lead her to this mir
ror, and she is so surprised and pleased
with the change for the better in her
looks that straight OF she buys.
"For masseurs I make mirror that,
like a retouched photograph, hides
blemishes, wrinkles, scars. The mas
seur takes the wrinkled face Of some
rich old woman, steams 1t, thumps It,
pinches 1t and smacks 1t for an hour
and then holds up to 1t the mirror that
gives a blurred, blemish hiding refec-
ton. The woman thinks her wrinkles
are gone and is happy till she gets
home to her own true mirror.
Altogether make some twenty va
rieties of false mirrors. Statesmen and
RalesWomen in millinery and dressmak=
Ing establishments can double and
quadruple their business II they are
quick and deft In their selection Of the
mirror that fatters each patron best. !"
The Press., 1907-01-30
Legislative Notes.

On Wednesday both the senate and
house passed resolutions appointing
JOIN G. Wightman of Stafford COM
missioner for Tolland county until
July /. The senate and house both
declined to elect any county commits
sioners for full terms pending the fate
of bill providing for appointment
by the governor. r. H. Fisk of Stat
ford moved that Mr.. Wightman be
appointed commissioner, and ex-
planned that the appointment differed
from others inasmuch as i5 was only
to fill an unexpired term. and the
resolution was passed.
At meeting of the Tolland county
representatives on Wednesday. DR.. W.
L higgins of Coventry and Benjamin
F. Pinney of Somers were chosen
county auditors. Charles A. Thomp-
son of Ellington was endorsed fol
member of the state board of agricul-
ture. Adjournment was taken to Feb
ruary 5.
The Press., 1907-01-30
THE ROSE OF JERICHO.
Tt In the ORIGINAL OF All the Regurrec
tfOn Plants.

It In the OK481WAA OF A1k Eh@ kSGBuEE&CS
tfOn Plants.
Several varieties of the so called
resurrection plant have appeared
among the novelties offered by florists,
but the original is the rose of Jericho.
Along the shores Of the Dead sea, far
enough away to be out Of reach of the
death dealing vapors and the salt
spray, grows this rose, little plant
famed in many a legendary story,
which, when ripened, rolls up its sprays
and branches into curious little brown
ball.
The desert winds snap OF its dry
stem and whirl the seemingly dead
little ball away over sandy plains, like
a featherweight. After 1t chances to
reach some damp place. in about ten
days, the moisture has wrought mira
Gle, for the once dead is alive again.
green and growing.
The old time pilgrims, who brought
back this plant with them from the
Holy Land, told wonderful tales Of its
power to bloom out on Christmas day
and gave 1t the name Of resurrection
flower. Another old legend names 1t
st. Mary's rose, because 1t Is said that
when Joseph and Mary were fleeing
from Egypt one OF these flowers grew
from every spot where they halted to
rest.
The dry ball when unfolding drops
tn seed, and from these 1t may be cul-
tivated as an annual. To resurrect
these dry balls 1t Is simplv necessary
The Press., 1907-01-30
Attorner aeneral KipE,s RECORD

The Hartford Times pays the fol-
lowing compliment to Attorney Gen.
eral King, whose term of office has
just been completed -
1T has been Attorney General
Kings good fortune that the state
has had several cases of great import
ance during his term of Office. Among
others may be mentioned that decid-
ing that the Inheritance tax was con-
stitutional. involving nearly $780,
900 annually in the revenue of the
state; the case which determined that
the personal property of a Connecti-
cut decedent, even though located out
side of our state limits, was subject
to the inheritance tax; the savings
bank tax case and the New York life
insurance tax cases, involving to-
gether about 5000, 900 of the state Is
money. In addition to these there
have been several other important
litigations in which the state, or its
officials, has been a party. The state
has not suffered defeat in a single
case; it has won them all. I"
The Press., 1907-01-30
the Pa..inr OF courtroom oratory

The Passing OF Courtroom Oratory.
Inspiration is lost art in the court
room. Nowadays no true lawyer adj
vises, prepares documents or tries a
case without a careful preparation.
Forensic oratory has passed away. No
longer does the crowd gather In rhe
county courthouse to listen to and be
moved By the wit. pathos and elo-
quence OF the advocate as for hours or
days he addresses the jury. The court
room may be filed, but it Is largely
with the ubiquitous reporters, many Of
whom are as destitute of tears as Sa-
hara Of water and as callous to emo
ton as the mummied sleepers of
Egypt. No longer is 1t true that weep
ing men and women with handker-
chiefs to their eyes are moved by the
eloquence of counsel. Time is a press
Ing factor. Facts rather than elo-
Quence Is the demanded. G. Brewer
In Atlantic.
The Press., 1907-01-30
Stafford Springs, Conn, Jan. 90, 1907
THE VIM. CONNORS PAINT
MFG CO., Troy, N. Y.

GENTLEMEN -
l am going to sell american
Seap Paint and products. Now, while
your paints, putty, etc, have been a
long time on the market, and are uni
versally used, also rated as of superior
quality, locally, just around here, they
are not known at all.
So, at first, my patrons will have to
buy on faith-either in you, in me, or
in both of us.
You advertise that "American Seal
will cover morc and wear better than
any other paint = ''will not chalk,
crack or peel off,"
Now, how am l to make good to
my customer if job goes wrong ?
lust what can / assure my patrons !?
| don't want to make ANY STATE
MENT that I can't EASILY and PROMPT
LY BACK UP.
Respectfully,
C. P. HODGSON.
The Press., 1907-01-30
NOTICE.

We, the majority of the Justices of the Peace
in the town of stafford. County of Tolland and
State of Coneecttcut. do hereby make and adopt
the following rules for combining and destroying
all dogs therein, judging them reasonable for
the security Of the inhabitants and their prop
erty.
/. Every owner keeper or harborer of dog
shall cause said dog to be muzzled with wire
mrzzle or securely confined at all times by
chain until such time as the majority of the
Justices of the Peace for said town shall order
said muZzle or confinement removed.
2. All dogs which shall be found, or proven to
have been found for any length of time in VIOLA
ton of the above rule or justly suspected to be
mad. or found doing mischief when not under
the care of any person. may be killed.
Dated at STAFFORD this 18th day of January, A
D. 1907. WILLIAM D. O'CONNELL,
NJ D. O'CONNELL,
JOHN N. HARMED,
Fl. c. FISK,
c F CHANDLER,
WIN. II. HEALD,
The majority of the justices of the Peace.
The Press., 1907-01-30
Greek Rurinl Custom

It Is the custom in certain parts of
Greece to carry bodies to the grave In
collins which allow the face to be
visible The fashion is said to have
originated when the Turks dominated
the land. At that time arms and am
munition were being constantly distrib-
uted to the Greek populace in a way
which hafled the Turkish officials I'M
til coffin which was being escorted
by an apparently mourning procession
was found to contain not body, but
weapons An order was then promul-
gated that bodies were to be borne to
the grave only on open filters or in
collins without lids.
The Press., 1907-01-30
NOTICE.

The Blacksmith Shop of the
late George Grifhths will be re-
opened for business about Feb.
18th. Horse Shoeing, OK Shoe
ing, Wagon Work of all kinds
and General Jobbing will be con-
Quoted by a first class, expert
enced workman, with full equip
ment of up-to-date tools and
machinery. Satisfaction guaran-
teNd.
The Press., 1907-01-30
c, H. BAKER { co,
Nome Mean. Home.

II Is said that the name of Nome
was the result of an error made by
some Engllshman in writing a letter.
He evidently intended to write the
word ''home," but the makers OF the
maps read 1t Nome. and thus the name
Nome belongs to history and the great
district OF Alaska. Some authorities
claim that the word Nome is a corrup-
don OF the Indian phrase or word
Knoma. meaning something ike II
know educational Magazine.
The Press., 1907-01-30

IA iap.d. within and for the district OF rol-
land. OF the 24i b day OF January, A. D. 1907.
Pres mt, EDWIN =. AG ARD. Judge.
ON motion OF the administrator on the estate
OF Henry II. Doyle, late OF Holland, within said
district, deceased.
This court doth decree that six months DE 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 a copy thereon on
the public sign-pOst in said town OF ROLAND
nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt.
Certified from record,
The Press., 1907-01-30

remember telling Walter Pater
about THE Story Of an African Farm
and the wonderful human quality Of It
He said, repeating his favorite formu.
la, mo doubt you are right, but do
not suppose 1 shall ever read It," And
he explained to me that he was always
writing something and that while he
was writing he did not allow himself
to read anything which might possibly
affect him too strongly by bringing q
new current of emotion to bear upon
him.-A. Symons In Monthly Review.
The Press., 1907-01-30

The most terrible duel fought at any
time in Paris was the one between
Colonel D., an old Bonapartist officer,
and NJ de G. of the Gardes du Corps,
a mere youth. but of herculean
strength The two men. dashed togeth-
er so as to leave their right arms
free. were armed with short knives,
placed in hackney coach and driven
at a tearing gallop around the Place
de la Concorde. They were taken out
of the coach dead. The colonel had
eighteen stabs. the youth only four,
but one of these had pierced his heart
The Press., 1907-01-30

At the annual meeting of the Union
Agricultural society of Ellington,
Somers, East Windsor and Enfield,
held last week, it was decided to
make no change in the plan of hold
ing the fair in turn in each Of the
four towns, as has been the plan for
the past so years. The next fair
will be held in Ellington, on a date
to be selected later. The association
now has $1,000 on hand, as small
sum was cleared on the last fair.
The officers elected were as follows i:
President, Milo Hamilton of Filing
ton; vice. president, w. P. Fuller OF
Somers; secretary, Henry Fletcher
of Hazardville; treasurer. Charles
Thompson of Melrose. The new pres
ident, Milo Hamilton, was for many
years the secretary of the society.
The Press., 1907-01-30
Born.

Stafford Springs, 23d, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Panciera,
Stafford (Orcutts), Gath. son to Mr..
and Mrs. Napoleon flanagan.
Stafford, 28th, daughter to Mr. and
Mrs William Murray. %
Stafford Springs, 29th, son to Mr.. and
Mrs John Edmonds,
wilmington, Esd, a daughter to Mr. and
Mrs Herbert Cahoon.
The Press., 1907-01-30
A Hearty Laugh.

Never lose an opportunity for relax
alton from the stress and strain Of
your business or profession. Every
draft Of laughter. like an air cushion,
eases you over the jolts and the hard
places on life's highway. Laughter is
always healthy. 1t tends to bring ev-
cry abnormal condition back to the
normal. 1t is a panacea for heartaches,
for life's bruises. 1t is life prolong-
or. People who laugh heartily keep
themselves in physical and mental har-
mony and are likely to live longer than
those who take life too seriously.
The Press., 1907-01-30

The DaMculty About Our Composers
"Who Is your favorite Composer In
quired the artistic person. II can't say
Just at this moment" answered Mr.
Cumrox, with an appealing glance al
his wife, but it's somebody whose mu.
sic l can't remember and whose name
/ can't pronounce. "-Washington Star.
The Press., 1907-01-30
al annint Enitanh

The following epitaph is copied from
a tombstone in Brandon, Vt, marking
the grave OF a child who died at the
age of few days:
Sweet maid. she glanced into our world
to see
A sample of our misery.
She turned away her languid eye
To drop a tear or two and sigh
Sweet maid. she tasted Of LIES bitter
cup.
Refused to drink her portion up.
She turned her little head aside,
Disguised with the taste, and died.
The Press., 1907-01-30
Man

These are the real facts about the
standing of the noblest work Of God
man. He Is first known as the son
of his mother, then the husband Of
his wife and ends by being known az
me father Of his children.-AtchisOn
HlohA
The Press., 1907-01-30
ORDERS FOR
" HARD and SOFT WOOD
can be left at store Of e. l.. Burr. D. CURTIS
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD. IS Pro

4 AISI h1GI Or OIArFOhD. So Fro
IL bate Court, January %, A. D., 1901.
Estate OF Ralph Brown. late or stafford, in
said district, deceased.
The administrator having exhibited his ad-
ministFation account with said estate to this
Court for allowance, it is
Ordered. that the 9th day OF Feb, A. D.. 1907.
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at the Proba, 6
once In STAFFORD. be and the same is assigned
for hearing on the allowance OF said admins
tration account with said estate, and this Court
directs the administrator to cite all persons In
tereSted therein to appear at said time and
paper having circulation in said district, and
by posting opy on the public sign-post in the
town OF stafford, at least 1ve days before said
time assigned. Certified from Record
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1907-01-30
NOTICE

The Board OF Pellet Tor the town of Mansfield
will be in session at the town hall In said town
on Friday, Feb 1st, 1907, from ten o'clock a. m
until three O'Clock p. M, to attend to the duties
of their appointment. and will adjourn from
time to time until said duties are completed
ANDREW NJ. GRANT,l Board
FRANK N SLATE, OF
OREN RUSS, Relief
Mansfield, Conn, Jan 18TH 1907.
The Press., 1907-01-30

Two residents of a suburban neigh
borhood were talking Of the merits of
gas and electricity and their compar-
alive cost. "Well, haven't figured
1t out carefully" said the man who
used electric light. "but 1 know l save
4 lot of matches"
The Press., 1907-01-30
MANN children az sickIu.

Mother Gray's sweet Powders for Children,
used BY Mother Gray, a nurse In Childrens
Home, New York, Break up Colds in "a hours,
cure Feverishness Headache, stomach Troubles,
Teething Disorders, and Destroy Worms. At all
Druggists, 25c. Sample mailed FREE. Address
Allen s. Olmsted LeRoY. N. Y
The Press., 1907-01-30
Don,t Hinder Others.

Next in practical Importance to the
Being possessed by purpose Of doing
something in the world Is the being
possessed by the purpose Of not hinder
ing others In their doing whatever they
have to 10 in the world.-Faith and
WorkR
The Press., 1907-01-30
Getting q FIT,

"Whars the matter across the way9'
asked the tailor OF bystander az the
ambulance backed up to the door Of
his rival.
"a customer fell in a At, and they
are taking him to the hospital" was
the reply.
That's strange" said the tailor. II
never knew a customer to get q 6t
In that establishment before"
The Press., 1907-01-30
NOTICE

The Registrars of the First Voting District OF
the,town of stafford will meet at Wightman's
carriage shop on Friday. February 1st' and FIJI
day. FEBRUARY 9Th, from 12 m. until p m fol
the purpose Of receiving the names Of electors
oualifed to vote In party caucuses.
JOHN G. W1aHTM4N,) Registrars
W. =. WALBRIOGE,
STAFFORD. Conn.,, ian. %, 1907.
The Press., 1907-01-30
NOTICE.

The Registrars Of the second Voting District
of the Town OF stafford will meet at VI. d. O'Con-
nerl,s office IN Friday, February 1st and Friday,
February 9Th, from 12 m. to p. M, for the pur-
pose of receiving the names of electors qual1neo
to vote in party caucuses.
Fl. 8 ABEL, Registrars
DAVID BIsSETT,C
STAFFORD Snringa Conn, Jan %, 19O7.
The Press., 1907-01-30
OF STAFFORD, IS. Pro

nate Court. January 90, 1907.
Estate of Chauncey circuit, la1e Oh SC"'oru'
in said district, deceased. ,.,a.4.,..
ITnon The application of the administrator,
prsvinr that an order may be granted o sell the
resy esf ate of said deceased, as by said appica-
'' OrderedHThat said application be heard and
determined at the Probate once IN SCa1oIo' y In
SaiT district. on the 5th day OF February, A. d.,
10y af IN O'clock in the forenoon and that notice
be given the pendeney Of said 10 n ana
the time and place OF hearing CneTeOn, ny Ra aU
ine circulation in said district, al least i've
DAYS hptOre said time assigned.
u"I' Oe MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.
The Press., 1907-01-30
After Dark.

Mrs. Gayboy (severely)-What time
did you get home last night? Gayboy
(cautiously)-Oh, little after dark.
Mrs. Gayboy-After dark Why, 1t was
daylight when you came inl GaybOy-
Well, isn't that after dark?
The Press., 1907-01-30

The Phelps Publishing company's
plant at Springfield was completely
destroyed by fire early Monday morn
ing. The loss is placed at $500, 900,
with an insurance of $500, 900. The
plant will be rebuilt.
The Press., 1907-01-30
Died.

Stafford Springs, 25th, Lura E., 70,
wife of Edward E. Butterfeld.
Rockville, 2Sth, Thomas =. Pratt, 81.
Scroon, N. Y, Albert Sharp, IS, form
erly of Wilmington.
Solners, 9th, Theodore Hurlburt, 83.
The Press., 1907-01-30
NOTICE.

The Board of Relief for the town of Somers
will be in session at the Town Clerks office
Friday, February 1st, 1907, from 10 O'Clock a. m
until O'Clock p. M, TO attend to the duties O
their appointment, and will adjourn from time
to time until said duties are completed.
JOHN HUNT. / Board
AUGUSTUS ANDERsON,S OF.
JAMES MFACHAM, Relief.
Somers, Conn.,, Jan. 10Th, 1907.
The Press., 1907-01-30
Politeness.

The greatest thing in the world is
politeness. And no schooling Is nee
essary to be agreeable. Simply have
a little consideration for others and be
quiet and modest.-Atchison Globe.
The Press., 1907-01-30
Married.

Stafford Springs, 25th, by Judge W. H.
Heald, Pietro DaDalt and Miss Savina
Bachirthetti.
Baltimore, Md, Dec. gath, by Rev.
Daniel T. Nicely, Ernest M. Cady OF
Hartford, Conn, and Miss Carrie Bowers
of Harrisburg, Penn.
The Press., 1907-01-30
A Greater Lirht.

Teacher - Which is farther away.
England or the moon7 Pupil-England
Teacher-Why? PupiEBecause you
can't see England, and you can see the