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THE GOLDEN RULEOFTHREE

Three things to be-pure, just and
honest .s..
Three things to live-courage, affec-
ton and gentleness.
Three things to govern-temper,
tongue and conduct.
Three things for which to fight-hon-
or, home and country.
. Three things to cherish-the true, the
beautiful and the good. .s-e.... .
Three things about which to think
life, death and eternity.
Three things to COMMENSURATE, in
dustry and promptness,
Three things to despise- cruelty, ar
rogance and ingratitude.
Three things to love-the wise, the
virtuous and the innocent.
Three things for which to wish
health, friends and contentment.
Three things to admire-dignity,
gracefulness and intellectual power.
Three things to attain-goodness of
heart, integrity of purpose and cheer.
fulness Of sposition.-Leadership
The Press., 1907-02-20

ed him that she looked smitten. :
All, in the beginning how he had loved
her, his jewel eyed girl bride! "Cas-
kets of beryl, topaz and lapis 1azuli, .
he had been heard to call her eyes.
And how he had dreamed that the cool,
folded petals of. her nature would one
day, under his skillful handling, I'M
shroud a latent, gorgeous blooming!
His skillful handling! Deft as his
fingers were with brushes, how they
had bungled with this woman's lot!
If there had come a gradual hope to
Eeltus' breast that Evelyn might re-
call him. gradually, too, it had gone
Her silence was as cold as the Cana
dian winter. But just as the last
vestige Of hope seemed to have vanish
ed came a telegram:
"Mollie very i'll. Wants you. Come
at once"
On the small white bed in the dim
room Mollie tossed YEARLY.
II want Taddy, Taddy, but he won't
tum. "Oh-h," pressing her little hand
to her stomach, ''it hurtsw
"Mollie-my babyy Feltus bent over
her, his gaze. blurred with tears. One
of her quaint, beaming little smiles
greeted him. 81 jes' knowed you'd tum,
Taddy!' she cried.
After the first long embrace fever
fish whim seized her. 81 want tumble
tiss! oh, you haven't fordotted, Tad
dy?" she cried in shrill tones of dis
tress as a constrained silence ensued.
s'We must humor her." murmured
Evelyn, with downcast eyes. Given
though it is foolish game, we can pre-
tend"
Presently, with infinite content, the
child fell asleep. That Is what the ply
sicians had said she needed. Hereto
fore her rest had all been uneasy dozes,
dominated by her unsatisf1ed wish for
her father
The game" was over, but Feltus
still kept his arm about Evelyn.
"She might waken, you know" he
explained, nodding down at the baby
cheeks on which the long lashes rested.
How still it was in the room! How
loudly the cable ears changed! Present
ly the man spoke again;
Don't you think-maybe-for Mol
lies sake 1t was then that Evelyn
broke in, irreverently, incoherently per-
haps, but he understood:
81 know now. 1t was the chain in the
painting 1 couldn't see till overheard
some one explaining it at an art exhi-
bition. Oh, was vulgar, common!
thought
"You did not understand me, sweet
heart You never did," Feltus said SIM
ply. But there was no hint Of reproach
In the big, protective gesture with
which he frightened his arm about her.
'Will you try now, Evelyn" he added
gently.
Eyes," she murmured. Eyes, oh, yes,
Morrisv'
And Mollie slept-a sound refreshing
sleep. An incipient dimple showed in
her cheek and a pretty smile on her
baby lips, as if in some fashion she
was conscious Of the worth of her min
iSfrat i0n
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Promises to the Dying.
A clergyman, discussing unhapp
1--we affairs said.

A clergyman, discussing unhappy
love affairs, said:
"Many love tragedy is caused by
a husbands promise to a dying wife
that he will not marry again. He
thinks when he makes this promise
that it will be easy to keep. Whether
it is easy or hard to keep, it is a
promise rarely if ever broken. Time
and time again widowers have sought
me out for advice. on this subject.
They are in love, but they promised
their dead wives not to marry again,
Shall they break or keep this promises
| can only advise them to do as their
conscience dictates. At the same time
| think it Is selfish of dying wives to
extract such promises from their bro
ken hearted husbands. Such prom
Uses, by the way, are rarely extracted
by dying husbands from broken heart
ed wives. But, then, when the dead
husbands will is read it is usually
found that if the widow marries again
the money is all taken from her. So
it comes to the same thing in the end
doesn't itY'-New York Press.
The Press., 1907-02-20
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 Sear'
Paint you must bear in mind that you
are not handling new untried article,
but one that has been on the market
for over 25 years, and has succeeded
in establishing for itself, wherever il
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 Seal" Paints to give your
customers satisfaction, and II job goes
wrong we will make 1t good without ex-
pense to you or them.
Yours very truly,
THE WIN. CONNORS
PAINT MFG CO..
MFC:B MARTIN f. Commons, SecA
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MANSFIELD.

Edward A. White, professor of bot
any at the agricultural college, has
accepted a hattering offer from the
Massachusetts, Agricultural college al
Amherst to be assistant professor OF
horticulture at that institution. Pro-
lessor White has resigned at Storrs
and will begin his new duties July 1.
The house, barn and carriage house,
known as the Albert Koble place, al
Spring Hill, which farm adjoins that
of Judge L. j. Storrs, was burned tc
the ground at about B O'Clock Friday
morning. The house and farm was
purchased a short time ago by Donald
Dickson, who moved there from New
York. There are eight in the fam
lily, all of whom escaped, and succeed
ed in saving a portion of the furni.
ture and some of the livestock. The
fire caught from a defective fue.
There was $4,000 insurance on the
buildings, which is about half the
entire loss. The family, for the pres
emit, is stopping with the family of
Judge Storrs.
A case that is of much interest to
people in this vicinity is set for trial
in the superior court the first Tuesday
in March, unless settlement is made
before. Mrs. Sarah A. Beaumont of
North Coventry, near Morrow, died
recently at the age of 80, and was
supposed to be worth around $50, 900.
Some thirty five years ago Joseph G.
Southmayd arrived in the village and
sought work as painter. He found
boarding place at Mrs. Beaumont's,
who was widow, and there he re-
manned and gradually came to look
after Mrs. Beaumont's property and
her affairs in general, gradually Civ
ing mp his work as painter. For q
few years before her death Mrs Beau
mont was practically helpless, and
Southmayd, it is said, cared for her.
Since her death Southmayd was asked
why he did not bring her estate into
the probate court for settlement, and
replied that she left no estate. The
eceased has a granddaughter, Miss
Elsie A. Barrett, of Wilson, who had
the matter Investigated, and it was
learned that Mrs Beaumont had trans
ferred all her property to Southmayd
within year and a half of her death.
Her property, all except real estate
worth about $1,000, is cash in banks
Deputy Sheriff Grant of Mansfield
visited Rockville, Tolland, New Mil
ford and North Coventry on Wednes-
day and placed attachments on all the
property, worth probably $40, 900,
and suit has been brought against
Mr.. Southmayd to recover $25, 900.
Judge of Probate Colburn has ap-
pointed W. A. King and John Brown
administrators of Mrs. Beaumont's
estate. They will take the matter
into the courts, alleging undue influ-
ence and ineompetenoy in making the
transfer. The heirs are willing to
pay the defendant fair for his SER
vices. but claim that he. should not
have the whole estate.
The Press., 1907-02-20

A glove manufacturer took from a
cabinet a handsome pair of brown
gloves. "These gloves are made of
ratskin,' he said. ''They look we'll at
first glance, but examine them care
fully. Look into the skin. The skin,
though soft and fine, revealed on close
examination a great many cuts and
scars and scratches. None of these
went quite through. Nevertheless their
effect was to weaken the gloves great
~. "Those cuts and scars" said the
manufacturer, "are what bar ratskin
out Of glovemalzing. You never get a
skin without them; hence you can't
turn the damaged skin into a good
glove. Rats fight so much that they
become at an early age a mass Of
scars. Their torn hides are of no use
to commerce" aswe - x
The Press., 1907-02-20
New England and Napoleon.

The hostility Of New Englanders to
the first Napoleon was sincere and
deep. A remarkable instance of this
feeling is to be found in the manner in
which the townsmen of Boston receiv-
ed the news of his first abdication. The
incident has been brought to notice
through an interesting exhibit in the
historical collections Of the public il
hrary of that city. 1t is a ticket adj
hitting the bearer to solemn festi-
val at the Stone chapel, in commemora-
ton of the goodness of God in deliver
ing the Christian world from military
despotism. Boston, June, 1914"
The Press., 1907-02-20

When Lunardi made the first balloon
ascent from London in 1884 he had for
fellow passengers cat, dog and a
pigeon. Such was the excitement caus-
ed by this ascent that jury, dellber-
ating on the fate of criminal, return,
ed hasty verdict of acquittal in order
not to miss the spectacle, while King
George III. broke up meeting of his
council to watch the progress of the
balloon. It was in the following year,
1885, that an adventurous Dublin I'M
dergraduate, Mr.. Mcguire, made bal
loon ascent and was actually knighted
by the lord lieutenant for his courage
The Press., 1907-02-20
Loves Trials.

Bride-There! 1 knew how 1t would
be. We have not been married a
month, and already you have ceased to
care for me.
Young Husband = Why, my love,
what can you be thinking Of? You are
dearer to me than ever.
''It isn't So l know it isn't. You
took meals at our house lots Of times
before we were married, and you
scarcely touched anything. Ma said
she knew you were truly in love be-
cause you had no Appetite
"Of course, dear, butt
"And now you are actually complain
ing Just because forgot to get any
thing for breakfast. "-Pear9on's Week
IN
The Press., 1907-02-20

4 T Court of Probate holden at Stat
IA ford, within and for the district of Stafford,
on the 10Th day of February. A. D. 1897.
Present, MARCUS b. FISK, Judge,
On motion of the administrator on the estate
of VIM 2. Amadon, ST., late OF stafford, within
said district, deceased
1t is ordered by this Court that notice shall be
given that the administration account In said
estate will be exhibited for settlement at the
Probate Office in said district On the 9th day of
February, 1907, at 2 O'Clock, afternoon, by post
ing copy OF this order on the public sign post
IN said town of tafford and by advertising
the same in newspaper having circulation In
said district. Attest,
MARCUS r. FISK Judpe
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The Chinese.

: Conservative historians among the
Chinese claim for their race an an
tiquity of at least 100000 years, while
those whose estimates are a little
wild" assert that the Chinese were
the original inhabitants Of the earth
and that Chinese history goNs back at
least 500,OO0,000 years. The govern
ment records of China place the foun-
dalton of the empire at $500 B. G. and
claim that it was established by Tohi,
who. they assert, is the Noah men
toned In the book Of Genesis, B. G..
224Q
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The Saddle.

Early Greeks and Romans rode
horses bareback. They regarded it as
effeminate to ride in a saddle. The
modern saddle, with pommel, crupper
and stirrups, was unknown to the an
clients. Nero gave out fancy coverings
to his cavalry, and the bareback riders
of the German forests used to laugh at
them. Saddles with trees came into
use In the fourth century, stlrrups
three centuries later SO 9.
The Press., 1907-02-20
G. P. HODGSON,
Practical Plumbing,
Steam, Furnace and Hot Water Heating,
% Main ST., Stafford Springs.
Stafford Springs, Conn, Jan. 90, 1907.
THE w M. CON ORS PAINT
MFG CO, Troy, N. Y.

GENTLEMEN -
am going to sell American
Seal" 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 more and wear better than
any other paint J" "will not chalk,
crack or peel off"
Now, how am to make good to
my customer if job goes wronga
Just what can assure my patrons
l don't want to make ANY STATE
MENT that l can't EASILY and PROMPT
LY BACK UP.
Respectfully,
c. P. HODGSON.
The Press., 1907-02-20

Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks In
serted at one-han advertising rates. Births
marriages and deaths inserted free. Commune
cations received without signature always coh-
mitted to the waste basket without afternoon
This paper is mailed regularly to its suoscrlo
ers until a definite order to discontinue ID TO
ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weekIy) furnished for Sails per year in adj
vance.
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Ara curt Of Probate holden at sta1

A I curt of Probate holden at Stat
"A ford, within and for the Probate District
of stafford, on the 18th day Of February, A. d.
1867.
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
On motion or the administrator on the estate
Of William P. Amadon, DR., late of STAFFORD,
within said District, deceased
1t is ordered by this court that notice shall be
given that the admin1SLl alton account in said
eSI ale will be exhibited for settlement at the
Probate Office In said district, on the 27th day
copy OF This order on the public sign. post in
SAID town OF stafford, and by advertising the
Same in a newspaper published In stafford and
having circulation in said district
Attest. MAXI Us b, FISK JudOe
The Press., 1907-02-20
Cause of His Joy.

What are you looking so happy over,
old mana"
81 am rejoicing over the birth of
twins"
"Great Scott! | congratulate you"
"Don't congratulate me. Go and con-
graduate Evans. He's the lucky man.
/ never did like him. philadelphia In
quirer.
The Press., 1907-02-20
The Wild Buffalo,

7 OF huge bulk, great endurance and
remarkable vitality, able to move
quickly and turn sharply, and endowed
with such vitality as enables it to
charge its enemies even after receiv-
ing mortal wound, the physical quail
files alone Of the buffalo would rem
der 1t most formidable opponent. But
to it's giant strength and bulk there
must be added It's innate hostility to
the white man, its ferocity, its love for
its young and in fight high order Of
cunning that will upset the best laid
plans. = Hamilton Wright In Wide
World MAGAZINE.
The Press., 1907-02-20
Ara Court of Probate holden at Stat

A T Court of Probate holden at Stat
IA ford within and for the district of Stafford,
on the 10Th day OF February, A. D. 1907.
Present. MARCUS b. FISK, Judge
On motion of the executor ON the estate OF
Cora M Corbin, late of stafford, within said
district, dec ased.
1t is ordered by this court, that notice shall
be given that the administration account in
said estate will be exhibited for settlement at
the Probate Office in said district, on the 27th
day OF February, 1907, at O'clock afternoon,
sign post in said town of 81 afford. and by adj
vertising the same in newspaper published in
Stafford, and having circulation in said dis
tr1ct. Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
The Press., 1907-02-20

Gov. R. S. Woodruff yesterday sum
marily removed Frank E. Healy OF
Windsor Locks from the office of tax
commissioner for working corrupt
political bargain. He is charged with
putting a price of $1,000 for the
electing of a New Britain man
county commissioner.
The Press., 1907-02-20

"HOw about these dukes" inquired
Mr.. Struckile. "Are they purity expen-
sive?"
''You bet they are" answered Mr..
Nurich, who had bought one. "And
you want to remember this, Hiram.
The first cost is the smallest item."-
Washington Herald.
The Press., 1907-02-20
TRY CuR-X-ZEMA TODAY.

If you have Eczema, hard, dry skin, ching
Piles, or any disease of the 8 IL and want pos
tive cure try UR-X-ZEMA. IL immediately
stops that awful itching ana permanently cures
all skin diseases. Don't let the children suffer;
ed. GU R-X-ZE EVA gives instant relief 10
Chapped Hands, cold or FEVER sores, burns,
etc. Endorsed by physicians At all druggists
or by mail soc. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Cur.X-Zema Co., Watervleit, N. Y.
The Press., 1907-02-20
ORDERS FOR s.s#. ...s.
~ HARD and SOFT WOOD
can be left at store of K. l.. Burr. ID. CURTIS.
DIsTRICT OF TOLLAND. IS. Pre-

nISTRICT OF TOLLAND, IS. Pro-
~ bate Court, February 18th, 1907.
Estate of Jarab Gibson, late OF Holland, in
said district. deceased
Upon the application of Mary f Niles OF Toll
land, praying that letters OF administration may
be granted on said estate, as by application on
file more fully appears, it is
Ordered-That said application be heard and
determined at the Probate Office in Holland, in
said district, on the tn day of Feb A. D., 1907,
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, and that notice
be given of the tendency of said application
and the time and place of hearing thereon by
publishing the same once in some newspaper
posting a copy thereof on the public sign post
In the town of Tolland in said district, five
days before SAID time assigned.
EDWIN S. AGARD, Judge.
The Press., 1907-02-20
Stole His Livelihood.

Tattered Timothy hate doctors
Tiepass Thomas-What fur? Tattered
Tim-One of 'em cured me O. fits wen
l wuz a kid Gee, cud work up some
sympathetic crowds if cd have one
right nowLCleveland Leader.
The Press., 1907-02-20

Things That Happen Only AAr~nA.
She was an obvious American, and
she brought a breath OF hominy into.
the coiffeur's In Hanover street Said
she, y want You to send a man, right
away, down TO the Cecil to shingIe INV
daughters bang"
Nd. Toupet-Madam, am q cotns-r.
not a building contractor, - "a
The Press., 1907-02-20
D1sTR1CT OF STAFFORD. IS Pr

KINIh OE. OIAF FUND, IS Fro
~ bate court, February 10, A. D., 1907
stEstate of Nettie ". Hammer late OF Stafford In
said district, deceased
The administrator having exhibited his ad-
miniStTatlOn account with said estate to this
Court for allowance, 1t is t'
ordered, that the 9th day of Feb. A. D., 1907,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probar e
ONCE in stafford. be and the same is assigned
for hearing on the allowance of said admins
traLion account with said estate, and this Court
directs the Administrative to cite all persons In
terested therein to appear at said time and
place, by publishing this order in some news
paper having circulation in said DISTRICT and
by posting copy on the public sign-post in the
town OF stafford, where the deceased last dwelG
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1907-02-20
The Boss.

There's man at the door, pa" call
ed little Willie from the lower hall,
"who wants to see the boss of the
housev
'"Tell your mother" called pa.
"Tell the cook" promptly called his
mother.-Philadelph Press.
The Press., 1907-02-20
She Was the Girl.

The Widower-I've always said that
If I married again l should choose a
girl who is as good as she is beautiful.
Miss Willing Really, this is very sud-
den, George, but accept you, of
conrse=Pick Me Un
The Press., 1907-02-20
ATa Court of Probate holden at Stat

y 1OTd, Wlthln and TOT Ghe dlStTlct OF STAFFORD,
on the 18TH gay Of FfoF9aTy. A. D., 1907.
On motion of the eXecutTiX on the estate of
Henry Gerould, late of STAFFORD, within said
district, deceased.
1t is ordered by this court that notice shall
be given that the administration account in
said estate will be exhibited for settlement at
day of February, 1907, at 10 O'Clock, forenoon,
by posting copy Of this order on the public
sign post In said town of stafford, and by adver-
Using the same in newspaper published in
ST afford and having a circulation in said dis
trict. Attest, MARCUS b. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1907-02-20
The Alternative.

Muggins-I hear you are having your
daughters voice cultivated. Buggins-
Yes; I'm afraid it can't be cured, SO l
am doing the next best thing.-Phila-
delphia Record.
The Press., 1907-02-20

1.-THE first day he went out with his
new auto he got pulled
"For going fast?''
emo; quite the opposite"
81 don't see''-
"For stopping fast. He had to hire
farmer to haul him home" -Houston
Post.
The Press., 1907-02-20

EOR SALE-Two Six Room Cottages.
ore on West Main ST., the other on Pros
pect ST., near by Rooms pleasantly and con-
veniently arranged, ALI In good repair. Within
ten minutes walk Of the K. /. WOrsted Cos
works and five other mills.
If j. W. WITT.
The Press., 1907-02-20

NOW is the time to order your Fruit
IN Trees, orname ntal trees, towering shrubs,
tulips, circus, hyacinths, or anvt ing In that
line for spring planting Give your order to s.
f. CLARK for them, j..
The Press., 1907-02-20
Breaks11t1 a cold in six bours-

Il. Breaks1n cold in six hours
nothing gives quicker relief in coughs
and colds than Hyomei. Goes right
to the spot, and kills the germs.
Money back If it fails. Anders ia.
cobsen. T.
For Biliousness and Sick Headache.
Take Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup.
1t sweetens the stomach, aids digestion
and acts as a gentle stimulant on
the liver and bowels without irritating
these organs. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
cures biliousness and habitual constipa-
tion.. Does not nause tie or grippe and is
mild and pleasant to take. Remember
the name ORINo and refuse to accept any
substitute. Anders Jacobsen.
Send Your Cattle and Horse Hides
to the CROSBY TRISTAN FUR COMPANY, Ro-
chester, N Y and have them converted into
coats, robes, rugs. gloves and m1ttens; better
and cheaper goods than you can buy. Never
mind he distance, ''trosby pays he freight"
See our new Illustrated catalog, age IS. II in
terested send for it. 442
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W4e 4ares&.


LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
$3.50 year. If paid strictly in advance. LES
The Press., 1907-02-20

l. OUR SPINNEKS WANTED by the
Old Central WOODEN Company.
The Press., 1907-02-20

LOR SALE-A good business Sleigh
l newly shod. N o. WARD, Buff Cap, or
y. Wilmington, X D., Conn
The Press., 1907-02-20

drank SIMEONE has opened a watch
and clock repairing shop In John Sena's
He also has watches at all prices for sale.
The Press., 1907-02-20

Tor SALE.-A Large and Small Oil
Il Hearer. E. L. BURR