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The Press., 1909-03-10
AN INGENIOUS sWINDLER.
The Daring Scheme That Was Worked
 by a German Doctor.

The Daring Scheme That Was Worked
 by a German Doctor.
 Near a small village in one of thG lake states lived western millionaire in Seclusion with his little daughter and few servants. The child was af dicted with rare cerebro spinal com. plailt, a most unpleasant manifesto. ton of which was a frequent hie. cough, and eminent physicians, botb in America and Europe, had prOnounc' ed the case organic and incurable. -~-
 Later there came to live in the vil- lage widow with little girl affected similar to the millionaire's daughter. This child was a delicate, flower faced creature, wisrful from the isolation that must have been her sad lot, and the peculiar nark-like hiccough which she made at once attracted the mill lionaire's attention, and, being big hearted if rather ignorant man, he gave the mother employment about his home and shOwered the afflicted child with presents.
 Perhaps four months after the wid- Ow's advent an eccentric German doc tor settled in the village, and, his serV- ices being sought by the widow. he gave her child treatment, with the re- suit that it was completely cured
 The millionaire immediately sought to place his own daughter under the Germans care, but the latter datly re- fused to take the case. He was a Socialist of violent type and would have nothing to do with a man whose wealth exceeded the sum that he had fixed upon as the lawful limit of ma terlal possession.
 Finally, however, after the father had patiently borne the grossest in- suits the German agreed to give the afflicted child treatment on condition that the other would first deed over a large tract of land in Texas for a So- cialist colony and pay him for his fee a sum little short of $50,OOO. This the millionaire did, but as soon as the doc tor had cashed the check he disappear cd with the widow and her child, and the wealthy man realized that, blinded by paternal love, he had been made the victim of an ingenious swindle.
 The flower faced girl of the widow had been taught to simulate disease and the German was no doubt her father He was subsequently located in Buenos Aires but he injured man, not wishing his daughters af1iction published broadcast, dropped the pros ecution.-Don Mark Lemon in Bohe- milan Magazine
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Margaret" he said sharply, ''you are crying"
 "Yes," she sobbed, ''I'm crying-oh. because you are such a black sheep, Justin."
 He drew his breath sharply. "So that's it?' he said at last.
 'Yes. didn't know until tonight. Aunt Clara told me-"
 He stood up. '"Then there's nothing more to say. Goodby."
 He went to the door, hesitated and came back.
 Look here. Peggy" he said grimlF, eff I were story book hero I'd take my medicine and go away and suffer in silence. And 1t would all be very tragic and romantic, but 1t wouldn't be sensible
 He threw himself into the big chair and knitted his brows. 'The sensible thing is to get over the difficulty. Let's begin at the beginning. Every body says I'm black sheepT
 "Yes," she murmured.
 "Well, I am. I've wasted my time in riotous living, as the Bible says of the prodigaI, and when I funked in my studies got what was coming to me. But that was before I met you, Peggy. I don't think my worst ene- my could accuse me since the night saw you at the junior prom in your white gown, with your hair twisted up in big braid like crown. You seemed the princess in fairy tale. and, made up my mind then and there that I'd win out"
 He drew long breath and went on: ''But now know Pm not good enough, and I know. too. that I have not any right to ask you to wait for me. All I'll ask is that you don't con- demn me utterly, don't shut me out from your life"
 His voice broke Then as she held out her hand to him he went on steadily:
 ''I'm only going to ask that you will believe in me and If, after two or three years, no one else has come into your life that you care for and have made good. that you will let me plead my cause again."
 He stood looking down at her. Her cheek was laid against the bunch of white violets. Their delicate fragrance was roundabout her.
 "Dear little girl" he said, 'I'll stick it out at college another year, and then I'll go into business with dad and show him what can do. And if you will have faith in me-
 She sat up, her eyes shining. "Qh," she said, q felt that back of 1t all there was a man in you, Jpstin-and then-When you saved my life-I felt that 1t belonged to you"
 'Tm not half good enough" he said humbly.
 She took from the bunch of violets a half dozen blossoms and held them out to him.
 '"They shall be talisman," she said. 'of faith and hope and love. You must let them keep you from all evil. Justin.''
 And as he knelt beside the couch the rapture In his eyes answered her.
The Press., 1909-03-10
Mer, Women and Bundles.


 "Wrup tk7m up separately" said the woman at the counter, "and not in one big package"
 And then. still speaking to the clerk, though obviously for the benefit of others within hearing. she went on: "It looks better to carry a lot of little bundles than one big one, and it's easier too. You can pack them in handily between one arm and the body and leave the other arm free. Now if all these things were in one big package I would have to use both hands to it or run the risk of drop ping it."
 So saying she slowed her purchases deftly along her left side, keeping them in place with her arm, and de parted. A man who had heard her looked incredulous and when his turn at the counter came had all his pack. ages made into one big bundle and tied securely, As he slipped his fin- gers under the cord and lifted the bun die off the counter he remarked:
 "This is my way. If all these things were in separate packages I'd lose half of them before going a block."-New York Sun.
The Press., 1909-03-10
WHO OWNS THE AlR7
Ancient Legal Maxim 9ays Man owns
 Land "Up to the Sky"

Ancient Legal Maxim eays Man ownS
 Land "Up to the Sky"
 It is still a moot point whether or not the flying of airships over private property may be opposed by due proc ess of law.
 In England there is an ancient max i'm embodied in the English common law which says, "He who owns the land owns it up to skies." This venera- ble rule, legal authority points out is as good today as ever 1t was and is full of menacing significance to the airship builder.
 The effect of this rule is to give the owner of land the exclusive right to the free enjoyment of the air over and above the four corners of his holding. and any interference with that enjoy ment, however apparently slight and harmless, constitutes trespass, for which an action may be brought,
 Applications for injunctions against airship owners and actions for trespass by aggrieved landowners are not un- likely proceedings in the near future.- New York Sun.
The Press., 1909-03-10
DO IT NOW.
Stafford Springs People Should Not
 Wait Until It Is Too Late.

Stafford Springs People Should Not
 Wait Until It Is Too Late.
 The al palling deatI .rate from kid uey disease is due in most cases to the fact that the tile kidney troubles are usually neglected until they become serious. The slight symptoms give place to chronic disc rders and the s1ffe Ter gees gradually into the grasp of diabetes, dropsy, Bright's disease, gravel or some other serious form of kidney complaint.
 If you suffer from backache, head aches, dizzy spells; if the kidney serretioIs are irregular of passage and unnatural in appearance, do not de- lay. Help the kidneys at once.
 D ans Kidney Pills are especially for kidney disorders-they cure where lthers fail. Over one hundred thousand people have recommended them. Here's a rsse at home:
 Napoleon Billodesu. living on Main street, Stafford Springs, Conn says: II suffered from dull backaches for long time, which caused me a great deal of distress. especially at night when arose in the morning was tired and larguid Finally reading about Doan's Kidney Pills, procure q box from Eaton's drug store and found almost immediate relief. car recommend this remedy withouE the least hesitancy to other sufferers. '
 For sale by all dealers. Price SC cents. Foster Milburn Go Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remem ber the name-Doan 's-and take no other.
The Press., 1909-03-10
AUTOMATIC FOOTBALL.
Actions of One Player After a Kick Ii
 the Head.

Actions of One Player After a Kick ln
 the Head.
 Speaking of queer things in foot ball. said an old player, "I recall a game that was played at Annapolis some years ago between Columbia and the Naval academy teams.
 "0ne of the men on the Columbia team, the quarterback and a very prominent player of the year, started the game in good condition, but after part of the first half he was kicked in the head in one scrimmage. It took some time to get him around, but he suddenly arose and gave signal. The two teams lined up and play went right on.
 "This man went through the game, and no one noticed that anything was wrong with him. When the game was over and the Columbia team was on the way back to New York in the train this player. who had appeared to be in q brown study. suddenly turned to the man next to him and asked, Who won the game-what was the scorer and a number of other questions that made it seem as if he hadn't been anywhere near the field of play.
 'The players were greatly surprised and thought perhaps the kick in the head had hurt the man so that his mind was affected. Later they learned that he was unable to tell what hap pened from the moment he got the kick in the head until the time he re- covered consciousness, so to speak, on the train.
 His playing of quarterback and his giving of signals had been entirely au- tomatic. or, rather. subconscious. That case was referred to frequently in the psychology courses at Columbia, you may we'll imagine. ."--New York Sun.
The Press., 1909-03-10
Aason In 4n Data.

A Hare. meeting Tortoise one day remarked as he looked at the Tor. toise's heavy shell and short feet, ''I think could beat you in race"
 "All right" answered the Tortoise. ''It is not every race that is won by a 'hare'"
 At the hour appointed for the contest the Hare soon left the Tortoise out of sight and, feeling sure of winning, lay down by the roadside to take a nap. After half hours sleep and rest he resumed the race. But the Tortoise had turned into wayside garage and hired an automobile. and so he soon overlook the fleet footed Hare.
 The Hare was going at the limit of his speed, but the Tortoise was going at the speed limit and won the race by three miles and seven laps.
 When the Hare, in the course of time, arrived at the post he said, with a sigh, You'll never catch me in an endurance race again.
 MoraL-Foot racing is healthy. but motoring is swifter.-St. Nicholas.
The Press., 1909-03-10
SEE OF BuLLsEYE.
lt Varies According to Distance lE
 Rifle Shooting.


 Rifle Shooting.
 "A bullseye is a bullseye" is an ex. nression frequently used in connection with rifle shooting, but those unfa- miliar with military rifle practice as at present conducted have little con- ception of what is meant by a bullseye on the regulation targets. The ranges at which shooting now takes place are 200. 300, 500, 6OO 800. 900 and 1000 4sartis. For these ranges three targets are employed.
 The first is target A. which is used at 200 and 300 yards. It is six feet tall and four feet in width, with a buIIseye in the center eight inches in diameter. This is surrounded by a circle twenty-six inches in diameter. Another circle is forty-six inches in diameter. The bullseye counts 5, a shot in the inner circle 4, in the outer circle 8 and on the remainder of the target 2.
 The B target, which is used at 500 and 600 yards, is six feet square. It has a twenty inch bullseye, and the first circle is thirty-seven inches and the second circle fifty-three inches in diameter. The value of the spots is the same as on the A target,
 The o target is used at 800, 600 and 1000 yards. This is rectangular in shape, being six feet high and twelve feet long. It is divided into three sec tions by vertical lines three feet from each end. In the center is a thirty-six inch bullseye surrounded by a fifty four inch circle. A shot in the buIls- eye counts 6, between the bullseye and the rim of the circle 4, anywhere out side of the circle, but within the six foot square, 8, and at either end of the target, but outside of the square, the shot counts ? points. - Philadelphia Record
The Press., 1909-03-10
How She Solved It.

There was something about the face of the stranger who sat opposite to her in the tram car that was familiar to the stern lady. Pardon me-" she said. "If I am not mistaken, you are one of the poor, underpaid working girls whom our Emancipation society tried to benefit, or. at least. you were a year ago."
 ''That is so," said the stranger.
 ''Then our society has evidently not been without influence. for you look prosperous now"
 VI have everything want and never was so happy In my life"
 ''That's splendid. You must have solved the woman problem"
 "I have"
 "Glorious! Do tell me about itg'
 "I've marriedP'
The Press., 1909-03-10
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
LItems of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.l
MarcI, Is. Is1S.

W. H Baker has removed his family from this village to Wales.
 Rawitser Bros have moved their office to the two east rooms in the bank building, second floor.
 Report of West Stafford Center school, E. z. Ellis teacher: School closed March Eth. During the term of IA weeks the following were per. feet in attendance. viz. Herbert l.. Holmes, Herbert A. Glazier, Estella M. Cady, Eugene H. Cady aud Alfred M. Lull. Present 70 days or over Everett L.. Fletcher, John K, Rob- bins, Etta A. Truesdell. Frank L.. Wood
 As the entertainment at Stafford vile next Wednesday and Thursday evenings Among the Breakers" '" @ drama in two acts, will be given with the following cast: David Murray, M. G Moore; Larry Divine. o Ma. guire; Hon. Bruce Hunter, J. A. Col burn; Clarence Hunter, B. Gouthier ; Peter Paragraph, L B. Hatch; Soud, P. Hyde; Miss Minnie Daze, L. F. Ohapin; Bess StarhriRht. N Hatch ; Biddy Bean, J. Whitney. t...
 Names of scholars in district No 10 (Village) east parish, Alice J Blod- gG tt teacher, who were neither absent nor tardy during the term of twelve weeks. closing March lst: Matte E. Frost, Nellie Moore. Lizzie Moore, Anna O. Ensminger, John Moore and Eddie Moore. Grace k. Leonard Oornelia F. EnsminRer, Michael Moore, Charl @ E. Ensminger and l.. Frost have b. en absent but not tardy, aud Alice L. Hatch has been tardy but not absent. Whole number of scholars, 13; average attendance. 12 B.
 Born. In Staffordville, sth, a daughter Lulu Belle) to George K. DunUAn,
 In Stafford. 7th, son to Marcus H. Rider.
 In Ashford, 12th, a son to c E. s. and Julia Amidon.
The Press., 1909-03-10

and misery. I advise all suffering women to take Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound" MRS. EMMA WHEATON, Vienna, w. Va.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound. made from native roots and herbs. contains no narcotics or harm- full drugs. and to-day holds the record for the largest number of actual cures of female diseases of any similar medl- cine in the country, and thousands ot voluntary testimonials are on file in the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, Mass, from women who have been cured from almost every form Of female complaints, inflammation, ul- ceration, ,diSplacements,t tibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, indigestion and nervous prostratlon. Every such suffering woman owes 1t to herself to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial
 If you would like special advice about your case write a cOnfiden- tiaI letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn. Mass. Her advice is free, and always helpful.
The Press., 1909-03-10
A Case of Auto suoaestion,

A baker on the upper west side who purchased an auto delivery wagon was surprised to receive the following mes- sage from one of his most particular customers: "Please send no more or ders to me by your new wagon. The smell of gasoline in the rolls made al most the entire family sick"
 The baker sent word to the customer that, as the auto was driven by cleo tricity and no gasoline was used at all, she must have been mistaken and add ed. Perhaps the cook had just cleaned her gloves that day."--New York Press.
The Press., 1909-03-10
Mot Toa | a&e.

Not long after the great Chelsea fire some childFen in Newton, Mass, held a charity fair by which SIS was real ized. This they forwarded to the rec tor of a certain Boston church who had taken prominent part in the re- lief work. with a letter which read somewhat as follows:
 We have had fair and made SIS. We are sending it 10 you. Please give It to the Chelsea sufferers. Yours truly, etc.
 P. S.-We hope the suffering is not all
The Press., 1909-03-10
Beware of Oiutments 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 prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can pos. s1bIy derive from them. Hairs Cat arrh Cure. manufacturCd by F. Cheney 8 O., Toledo. O., contains no mercury. and is taken internally, acting directly upon he blood and mucous sur faces Of the system. h buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It Is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & CO. Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price 76c per bottle.
The Press., 1909-03-10
WALES.

Relatives and friends of Henry E. Steele were invited last Friday tC help him celebrate his 75th birthday.
 Mrs. Clementine Oorkering, who has been with her mother. Mrs. Julia Parker, this winter, will leave for h, ] home in Kansas Monday
 Mrs. Eunice Hubbard celebrated her 85th birthday last Friday. Her son, John Hubbard of Fiskdale. gave his mother an automobile ride. NeighboTs and friends called.
 Mrs B als, 60. died Monday, March 1, after a long illness The funeral was cid Wednesday at her home The burial was in Stafford. She leaves ons son, Arthur WilliamP. who has lived with his mother and cared for her.
The Press., 1909-03-10
A Lioht Diet.

A certain father who is fond of put ting his boys through natural history examinations is often surprised by their mental agility. He recently ask ed them to tell him what animal is satisfied with the least nourishment."
 'aThe mothr one of them shouted confidently. Tt eats nothing but oles."-Youth's Companion.
The Press., 1909-03-10
PietY.

Piety is not an end, but means of attaining the highest degree of culture by perfect peace of mind. Hence 1t is to be observed that those who make piety an end and aim in itself for the most part become hypocrites.-Goethe,
The Press., 1909-03-10
Many chiIdreu Are s;cklv.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children, used by Mother Gray. a nurse in ChildFens Home, New York, Ere 4k up Colds in A hours, cure Feveri hneeS, Headache, Stomach Trou- bles, Teething Disorders, and Destroy Worms. At all druggists, S5c. Sample mailed FRER. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
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rh. a;,ht of the nss.

Some say kissing is sin. but If 1t was ma lawful. lawyers would na all low 1t: if it was na holy. ministers would ma do it: if it was na modest, mafdens would na take 1t; if 1t was na plenty. puir folk would na get it, Robert Burns.
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E. Plnkham'S s V ege- table Compound.
 Eleven years ago l was a walking
 shadow. had been under the doctors S carebutgotnorelief.
 My husband per suaded me to try
 Lydia E. Pinkham's We ge ta ble Com
 pound anditwOrked like a charm. 1t re- lieved all my pains
The Press., 1909-03-10
Not Yet.

Do you desire room with bath P asked the affable clerk.
 Gee whiz, no" replied the gentle man with the canvas telescope. 'This is only Tuesday. ain't it"-Chicago Record Herald
The Press., 1909-03-10
The Bird In Hand

Lonny-Say let's promise to marry each other when we grow up. Oracle Oh. no. l might like somebody else better then. Lonny-Me too. Oracle (hastilyl-Oh, yes: let's do promise.- Kansas City Times.
The Press., 1909-03-10
Usina His Voice.

Eliza-Did you say Sam was maxim a lot of money out of his voicel Cloe- Sure thing! At de opera. Eliza-At de opera? Cloe-Yas; he calls de car riages!-Yonkers Statesman.
The Press., 1909-03-10
The Outcome.

The Doctor-Now that you are going to school. Johnny. perhaps you cantep me what happens when an irresistible force strikes an immovable object"
 People send for you, doctor."-Life
The Press., 1909-03-10

Soothes itching skin. Heals cuts or burns without scar. Cures piles, co. zema. salt rheum, any itching. Doan's Ointment. Your druggist sells 1t.
The Press., 1909-03-10
A Favor Appreciated.

"I have come to inform you." said the young man who thought the firm would have to go out of business if he went away, "that unless my salary is raised shall have to sever my con- nection with this establishment"
 '"Thank you" replied the general manager.
 "Am I to understand, then" the young man asked. "that you acceds to my demandT S'No I thanked you because you had relieved me of an unpleasant du- ty. always hate to discharge a man who will be unable to hold job any. where else"-ChicaRO Record Herald
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n,,i4. linhA

Marie2T think Chollie is a delightful dancer. He's so light on his feetI LII lian-When you're better acquainted with Chollie you'll discover that he's light at both ends!-Town and Country.
The Press., 1909-03-10
OWES  HER
 LIFE TO
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Vienna, W. Va.-"I feel that owe the last ten years of my life to Lydia
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Children have more need of models thaIi 6f critics -.TOuhPrt
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Feel languid, weak, run down? Head ache? Stomach "off ?"-Just plain case of lazy liver Burdock Blood Bit CTS tones liver and stomach, promotes digest ion, purifies the blood.
The Press., 1909-03-10

Cheapest accident tiDsurance-Dr.T ThOm- as Eclectlic Oil. Stops the pain and heals the wound All druggists sell it.
The Press., 1909-03-10
The EntomoIoalst's Boon.

Professor Cto his aged cook)- You have now been twenty-five years in my service, Regina. As a reward for your fidelity have determined to name the bug I recently discovered After you.-Fliegende Blatter.
The Press., 1909-03-10
His Way Out of It.

"1e don't give nuthin' to the church now?''
 ''No Somebody told him the Bible says salvation is free an he says fur be 1t from him to dispute the Scrip blres!-Atlanta Constitution.