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The Press., 1909-07-21
Ilnola paid.

Many years ago Shutter, a popular actor, was engaged for a few nights in a principal city in the north of England It was in the coaching days, and it happened that the stage in which he travelled (and in which there were only an old gentleman and him. selO was stopped by single highway man.
 The old gentleman pretended to be asleep, but Shutter resolved to be even with him. Accordingly, when the high wayman presented his pistol and com handed Shutter to deliver his money instantly or he was a dead man, "Moneyw returned he, with an idl- otic shrug and a countenance inex- pressibly vacant. "Oh, lor', slr They never trust me with any, for uncle here always pays for me, turnpikes and all, your honor"
 Upon which the highwayman gave him a few curses for his stupidity, complimented the old gentleman with a smart slap on the face to awaken him and robbed him of every shilling he had in his pocket, while Shutter, who did not lose a single farthing, with great satisfaction and merriment pursued his journey, laughing heart fly at his fellow traveller.
The Press., 1909-07-21
The TraveIer's ,Jov.

The cream of tartar tree, which is also called the "sour gourd," grows in northern Australia and has a trunk which measures from seventy to efghty-five feet in circumference, but which is only twenty or thirty feet high The wood is soft and juicy and when steeped in water provides the thirsty traveller with a refreshing and cooling drink. The fruit is about six inches long, shaped like a lemon and contains a gently acid pulp, which tastes like cream of tartar. Wherever it is to be found a small encampment of weary wayfarers unfurl their tents. When sighted in the bush the famous tree is always greeted with a song written by the early bushrangers called ''Sing Hey For the Travellers Joy."-New York Telegram.
The Press., 1909-07-21
Quaint Old Colonial Document.

New Amsterdam had been in British hands four years when this quaint and curious customs order, the oldest in ex istence. was penned:
 Instructions for Mir. Cornelius Van Ruyven, Collector of the Customes in ye City of New York by Order of Colo nell Francis Lovelace, Governour, May 24, 1868.
 HYou or VT clerk are to be dayly at ye Custome House from nine in ye morning until twelve at no1ne. There to receive ye CustOmes both in and out, as the Merchants shall come x enter, ye merchant is to make foure Bills and signe them with his hand, writing his name to them, & y0 same time, when you have signt& ye Warrant, or one Of ye Bills, you are to demand ye Gus tome, either in kinde at 10 F Cent in- wards or double ye value of its first Cost in Holland, in Beaver. And like wise outwards for Peltry you are to receive 1Oh P Cent according to ye value in Beaver, for Tobacco one half penny Pr. pound Ster'g; which is noe more than all Englishmen doe pay. : You to tell ye Merchant you are not to give credit. t If they doe not like your propositions, you are not to pass their Bills. <
 And Lastly pray lett ye Books be kept all in English and all Factoryes and Papers, that when have occasion to satisfy myself I may better under stand them"
The Press., 1909-07-21
Cooking on the Trail.

Our guide allowed me to assist him in preparing the breakfast, though I fancy my assistance might have been easily dispensed with. He sagely re- marked that if I was going to rough 1t might as well begin learning now as any time. It was astonishing how appetizing q meal he prepared with the very fewest conveniences. For in- stance, he made bread in the sack of flour without using a bread pan. He hollowed out cavity in the flour, poured in water, added salt and bak- ing powder in proper quantities, then proceeded to mix the dough. He did another thing in his cooking that amused me very much. To prevent the coffee boiling over he placed q small willow stick across the open top of the pot. The lesson in physics soon followed. The coffee bubbled and then rushed up to the top of the pot as though 1t was going to boil over the sides and extinguish the fire, but as soon as it touched the willow it sub- sided like some sentient thing.-Forest and Stream.
The Press., 1909-07-21
Captain John Smith and Rats,

The intrepid navigator Captain John Smith in the course of his jOurneying in the Bermudas had some experience of the rat as destructive force. But the great God of heaven," he writes, 'caused such an increase of silly rats in the space of two years so to abound before they regarded them that they filled not only those places where they were first landed, but, swimming from place to place, spread themselves into all parts of the country, insomuch that there was no land but it was pestered with them, and some fishes have been taken with rats in their bellies which they caught in swimming from ile to ile. Their nests they had in almost ev- cry tree and in most places their bur rows in the ground like comics. They spared not the fruits of the plants or trees or the very plants themselves, but ate them up." All efforts to exter- minate these vermin proved unsuccess- full, and the unfortunate colonists were destitute of bread for a yeere or two"
The Press., 1909-07-21
The Greater Loss.

Tragedies innumerable culminate in the emergency hospital.
 "What has happened to mel" asked the patient when he had recovered from the effects of the ether.
 ''You were in trolley car accident, " said the nurse, land it has been found necessary to amputate your right hand" He sank back on the pillow, sobbing aloud. "Cheer up," said the nurse. batting him on the head; you'll soon learn to get along all right with your left hand"
 "Oh. 1t wasn't the loss of the hand itself that I was thinking of," sighed the victim But on the forefinger was a string that my wife tied around it to remind me to get something for her this morning, and now I'll never be able to remember what 1t was."-Ar- ROnaut
The Press., 1909-07-21
EnIarqinq the Limit.

"You are very foolish, Alfred. That is your third cigar, and you know the doctor limited you to one a day"
 "Yes, dear, but I've consulted two ether doctors, and each has allowed me one cigar day; total, threep'
 The Land of the Free.
 ''There's eight nations represlnted in this ward of ours," said MT. Holloran to his wife on his return from a po- Htical meeting. He began to count them off on his fingers.
 There's Irish. Frinch, Eyetalians Poles, Germans, Roossians, Greeks an'"-
 MT. Holloran stopped and began again:
 There's Irish, Frinch, Eyetallans, Poles, Germans, Roossians, Greeks an ain't 1t queer disremimber the other wan? There's Irish, Frinch''- Maybe twas Americans" suggest cd Mrs. Halloran.
 "Sure, that's It." said her husband. 'I couldn't think "-Youth's Compan- lon
The Press., 1909-07-21

No young man or woman can start out in life advantageously, depending on luck or good fortune for the de- velopment of good opportunities. To obtain the right start, particularly in business, has been necessary to have working knowledge of shorthand, typewriting, book. keeping, etc. The New London Business College, New London, has been most successful in qualifying and placing in positions hundreds of young men and women. Write R. A. Burbeck, principal, for catalogue and full information.
The Press., 1909-07-21
All Unreceipted.

A titled Englishman was speaking of the impoverished nobility of the old world
 What a German friend of mine said of his family is true of too many fami- lies. My friend was a graf. was vis- itfng his castle on the Rhine. He showed me there one day many proofs of his races antiquity.
 "'Dear me- said I, stifing a yawn, I had no idea you went back so far.'
 ''He pointed proudly to an old steel bound chest of black oak.
 "'Why, my boy said he, I've got bills in there dating back to the twelfth century,"
The Press., 1909-07-21
NOTICE.

The Registrars of the Second Voting District of the town of Stafford will meet at J. F. War rens store on Friday, August 9th, and Friday, August 18th, from 12m. to 9 p. m., for the pur- pose of receiving the names of electors qualified to vote in party caucuses.
 H. s. ABEL. Registrars. Stafford Springs, Conn.,, July 21 1909.
The Press., 1909-07-21
NOTICE.

The Registrars of the First Voting District Of the town of Stafford will meet at Wightman's Carriage Shop on Friday, August 9th, and Fri. day, 18th, from 12 m. until g p. m., for the pur pose of receiving the names of electors qualified to vote in party caucuses.
 JOIN Jq \ G G, WIsHTMAN,} Registrars. Stafford, Conn.,, July q, 1909.
The Press., 1909-07-21

West Stafford, 18th, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Charles D. Glazier.
 Stafford, 9th, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Alfred Quay.
 Stafford Springs, 18th, son to Mir. and Mrs. David Garten.
 Wlllington (ViIlage HilD, 5th, son to MT. and Mrs. August Thiesing
 Willington (Village HilD, 18th, a daugh- ter to MT. and Mrs. Hector Gangras.
The Press., 1909-07-21
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 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions Of our corresponds ents.
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The Press., 1909-07-21
VA+ Roth Iaunhad

Ted-Why is that man laughing Ned-Because he bought horse cheap. "And what's the other chuckling Over?'
 "He sold the horse"
The Press., 1909-07-21
To the Point.

Elderly Aunt-I suppose you wonder ed. dear little Hans. why left you so abruptly in the lane I saw a man, and. oh, how ranl Hans-Did you get Fliegende Blatter.
The Press., 1909-07-21

There is nothing so utterly hollow as a kind word that should have been spoken yesterday.-Evangel.
The Press., 1909-07-21

My child was burned terribly about the face. neck and chest. I applied Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil. The pain ceased and the child sank into restful sleep. Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.
The Press., 1909-07-21
D. Robertson E Co.,,
 STAFFORD SPRINGS.

This will be closed thursday afternoons July September 2d inclusive
 One of clad rules another hence the u sacrificing prices
 WASH GOODS Now is the bargains. Lawns 5c and 2 l 2c per yard
 Satin Striped Ogandies 2c and per yard l2c Mrcerized Popns shades
 SPECIAL Satin Striped Mercerzd Popin 25c per yard only SHEETS AND PILLOW 72x9O Bleached Sheets a 37 12c 81x90 Bleached Sheets 41c 8lx9O Bleached Sheets, 48c each. S1x9O Bleached Sheets al 81x90 Unbleached Sheets a S1x90 Unbleached Sheets al each. AZ 36 and 4536 Beachd Pillow 12 2 and 15c good assortment of Nottingham Curtai T0c SlOO and SIPS per pair. Rods 10c 15c and 25c each Hammocks, 95c $125 $1 4S and upwards An excellent Mattngs and Floor Cloths popular Remnants of Carpets suitable for Rugs 9Sc each.
 Agents FOr Butter1clx's Patterns. ID. ROBERTSON & Co,
The Press., 1909-07-21
FARMERS, NOTICE!

Ihave full line of new Standard Worcester Buckeye Mowers, Tedders and Rakes with a full line of repairs; also secondhand Mowers and Rakes of all makes, in good condition, which will sell cheap to close out. DeLavaI Cream Sep- arators and Silos, Cattle Stanchels and Dairy supplies Of all kinds. Give me a call and will make you pleased as to price SETH SCHO- FIELD, F. 0. Staf'd Sp'gs, residence Village Hill.
The Press., 1909-07-21

A man that is young in years may ha old in hours H he has lost no time.
The Press., 1909-07-21
BORN.

AoRToN will break ,1p Gold Tn on+ oiOht
The Press., 1909-07-21
aOMERS.

Mrs. Tibbits of Walpole, Mass, ii visiting her friend, Mrs Sarah Gates.
 Miss Cora Bradley is enjoying an outing for two weeks at Block Island and Newport
 Dr. A. L.. Hurd and O. S. Fuller took an automobile trip to Crescent Beach yesterday.
 Mrs. George Newton has gone to West Upton to visit her son, and ex- poets to remain until Septem Der,
 Frank Converse and Miss Hale of Springfield were guests of MT. and Mrs. 0. W. W. Pease over Sunday.
 Rev. MT. Banks of Springfield preached in Congregational church Sunday morning In the evening Rev MT. Mcintyre Raves san address on temperance Legislation.
 While closing a window Sunday afternoon Mrs W. A. Pease met with a painful accident, the glass falling out and cutting deep gash across the back of her right hand. Dr. Hurd dressed the wound, in which several stitches had to be taken.
 Somersville.
 Lightning struck the large barn of William H Billings about ' o'clock Friday evening, and it was complete ly burned to the ground. together with 19 COWS The family saw the lightning pass through the building and immediately rushed to the scene, but 50 tons of new hay which had just been stored acted like finder in assisting the flames. and the fire was immediately beyond control. The fire department from the Somersville mill responded to an alarm and. as- sisted by the heavy rains, saved valu- able adjoining property. The COWS were all lost, as we'll as many farming implements, but two horses and three hogs were rescued. The barn was 40 by 90 feet and was only partly insured. The loss, including every thing. will probably reach about $1O, 900. This is the second valuable barn to be destroyed by fire in the town within week
 Get healthful refreshment by drinking Williams Root Beer. 20 for a quart. Makes the family cool and happy.
The Press., 1909-07-21

AOuTON prevents Pneumonia.
The Press., 1909-07-21
A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf. ~ fnrd within and for the lIstrint Gtaf

"A ford within and for the district of Starord, on the l7th day of July, A. D. 19O9
 Present. ROBERT H. FISK, Judge
 On motion of Martin M. GoodeIl, administrator on the estate of George Goodell, late of Staff ford, within 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 the public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once In some newspaper having a circu- lation in said district and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in said town Of Stanford, nearest the place where the deceased last d welt. Certified from Record
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1909-07-21

HAVE your pianos tuned by an expert
 11 w. F. FAY, graduate N. Conservator of Music, 15 Webster St.. Rockville. orders taken at Jacobsen's Drug Store. Imam
The Press., 1909-07-21

Get healthful refreshment by drinking Williams Root Beer. Pc for a quart. Makes the family cool and happy.
The Press., 1909-07-21

EOR SALE.-Great Dane Dog, fifteen 1' months o,d. Gentle with children. Apply to JOHN COW, R. F. D. No 1.
The Press., 1909-07-21

GIRL WANTED-To assist in general M work at private cottage, Mashapaup Lake. Washing out. Previous experience unneces- sary. C. C. Stroud, Stafford Springs, Conn.,, R. F. D. 2.
The Press., 1909-07-21

EOR RENT-A 9-rcom cottage, with 1 bath and modern Improvements.
 MRS. D. N BROWN.
The Press., 1909-07-21

TABBAGE PLANTS For Sale.-Sev- NJ eral varieties 35c hundred, at the Green house on East Main Street.
The Press., 1909-07-21

4 VERY desirable house for sale in
 "A the borough. Price very low and terms reasonable GEORGE SISM ICK. 14-3w
The Press., 1909-07-21
ENAMILY WAsHINGS done at reason -L able rates at my home. Called for and de- livered. Address Box 534 Stafford Springs

EOR SALE.-2 Two-Horse Wagons, 9 | pair Double Team Harness Driving liar ness Concord Buggy. Inquire of E. A. COL BURN, Stafford Hollow. 2w
The Press., 1909-07-21

1.-TWO TREATMENTS TO RENT One \ near the R. I, Mill the other more central, within two minutes walk from the mills.
 16tf SAMUEL K KUSLANSKY.
The Press., 1909-07-21

SECONDHAND Oliver Typewriter for 0 sale. Machine has been used very little and is as good as new. Box 49, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1909-07-21

Y OST-Between Benton-st and Con u gregational church, ladys gold pin. Re. ward will be paid to finder by leaving the same at The Press office.
The Press., 1909-07-21

r GRINDING GRASS for sale.
 O NELSON TOWN.
The Press., 1909-07-21

G m REWARD.-Lostl last Satur day ND 1O afternoon, a wallet containing two $2O bills and one $5 bill Finder will receive the above reward by returning the same to The Press oh1ce or leaving the same with the owner,
 PETER BARIFEAU, Stafford Springs. g
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-23
A SERIOUS CHARGE
rMREzzLnMENT WARRANT ISSUED
 FOR c. l.. BAKER,
zrsends Of Young Man Say Charge Ts GxoundTeaS--BakeF Left City For New York Yes
 tS SFday.

c. L. Baker, of the local electric sup- piy company bearing hie name. left the city yesterday for New York, dis satisfied with his position here. His friends say he was brought here by the owners of the company with the understanding he was to receive one- third of the profits of the business. but did not get much.
 Baker has been complaining for some time about having to do most of the work while the others interested enjoyed themselves, SO 1t is reported. Yesterday it is said. he went to one of their patrons for whom they were doing an expensive piece of work. and drew 926 on the job. It is stated he was offered e much larger sum. but de- clined 1t. With the twenty i've dol- lars he purchased a ticket to New York.
 A. o. Erlanger. principal stockhold- CT in the concern, swore out a warrant for Baker before Justice Screws. charg- Ing Baker with eS1beExlement, but the charge d considered absurd by Bake ker'R friends. who declare themselves fs- miliar with the situation. They say that having an interest in the com pAny, and the concern being in his name. he had every right to draw the money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-23
INDOOR BASEBALL
puYsTcAL DIRECTOR HENIN0
 PLANS AND FORMS LEAGUE
Six Teams, All Composed Of Y. M. O' guet Last Night Marked
 ny HaInful TalRgm.

Six Teams, All Comp0eeo V. ' VI quet Last Night Marked
 By Helpful Talks.
 An indoor baseball league was or Ranixed and the captains of the SIX teams were elected at the banquet Jass ss evening at the Y. M. Q. A. parioFs 2 which was given for the purpose 1 of discussing plans for the organization of Y. N. (. A. indoor baseball league st which about fifty members of the Eymnasium's classes attended.
 After an elegant supper, at which Brame Hood presided, and which was was served by committee ssoCf of yesSrns yssrs wspe wee fesgSnass sSar 'dsySnaslum iDi work, MT ! I. Holloway "one of Three" Mir l. D. Dix; "Our 1909 League" Mr " 5. DSaxsII s vii viii HilR aa q M k kssIs knaSs @sf Too. Too, Mr. W. A. Glider.
 s. E. Hening, acting physical dirsc- tor. then presented the plan for the indoor league 1n substance as follows; The league to be composed Of SIX teams and all the players 10 or,sri ne iocal M. C. A. The opening game of the league would be played next Monday evening and after that two games a week, on every Monday and Thursday evening through May and June. The team havins the iarsssst peresntSsSe ,,1S .Ss q: their picture taken and be entertained at closing banquet.
 The plan was thoroughly Discussed and about seventy men signihed ehetS Intentions to play on the teams. After ca ptains of the six teams: c. R: Knabe Harris washburn, W: s. Dowdell: Jos Marcus, Harris Moriarty and Harry Davis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-23
7rI- n BY =. <
Locals CouLdn | Hit
The Lnane Chatter
 of Che Hugh Roberts

If there ever was any doubt of the fact that Hugh Roberts of The Age Herald needs . guardian. and needs one badly. the following bundle of
 naVsisn When esSsns' Eddis is areminser gets his pitching stan together it Is very prob able that he win Be able to make a
 Lively, Guese. DeBalt. Bliss and George are average twirlers. and II Is probable that Lively win develop Into . hrst-ciass man. He has a good ys4y sas when t ,s ESTsns me Guese. DeBait is an amateur whose ability Is such that Greminger thought him worthy of a thorough try-out. Bliss has been good. but has shown very little .,. in M pis's George wili hard, }. !. good pitcher. a first class man, and he will arrive about the middle of May. Juul Is lad of promise. too, and it Is probable that he will develop into . is after other twifiefs. for 1t is true that pitchers are responsible for the winning or loss of about three -fourths of all tho games played.
 The Montgomery infield is far from good man, both In the field and at the bat. Rockenfeld is fair, too, in both departments. Pepe Is good inhelder, beyond question. in spite of the fact 1hst ss goes up st crtsai t,ss mon ,S. better. He will hardly get above the 300 mark this season, although he gen. eEelly gets hits against the Barons. manush. according to reports. is rat little against Birminghsm, however. His hIttingsin the first two games was exceedingly light. Persons and Daily are better than the average outhelders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-23
EDWARDS RELEASED
MUST GET OUT OF TOWN rsf-
 MEDTATELY.
Young Wife Who Attempted Suicide Some Weeks Ago Has Left City Unknsvxn to Her
 Husband.

Fred Edwards. man accused of using improper language over . teis- phone. and vagrancy. on which charges he was convicted some time ago, was released by Mayor Teague. under pres sure brought to bear from several per. sons who believed things had gone harder with the man than they should have. Mr. Teague was also a little sorry for the man and decided to let him out. in order to get Edwards. and Edwards wife. the young woman who attempted suicide. out of the city.
 Hearing he was to be released. Mrs. Edwards left. standing not on the order of her going. and leaving not much of a sign of the direction she took Yes. terday it was reported she had been m Union Springs, but the statement was not confirmed. Edwards wandered about town for several hours hunting for her, and was finally re-arrested. Is 1t expected he will be given another chance to get away today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-23
BrooIxlyn Opens Season.

Brooklyn, N. r.. April as.--Twenty opened here today, New York defeat- ing Brooklyn 8 to $. in a game marked by hard hitting and plenty of errors The home team looked like sure win made two misp1ays. which. with three hits and two passes, put the visitors in the lead. Murray's home run drive over the right held fence in the eighth
 R.HE. New York .oio io1 llo--s Il } Brooklyn ... .02l 002 oo0--6 Wilhelm and Bergen. Time. 2:0o. Um- plres, Rigler and Truby.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-23
INTEREST GROWING
saANY AUToFsFs COMING HERE
 NEXT TUESDAY.
Montgomery Track Races WIII Be Big- gest Yet With Exception of MafdI Gras Meet in New
 flrle1na. fs

The big auto race meet which is to be held at Vandiver Park next Tu : day is attracting attention -throughout ut this section of Alabama. and Manager Homer George has received several communications from Troy, Union Springs and Selma. and 1t Is be- Rteved by him that several hundred visitors will be present from the out aying towns and cities.
 George went to Chattanooga We'd lnegday night in order to act as referee of the big Lookout Mountain climb, which is said to be the biggest thing of the kind ever attempted.
 Scores of prominent automobile people are interested in the hill climb, and George says that he will bring nearly all the big guns. who partiei- pated there yesterday, to Montgomery, where they will contest with Strang. Dewitt and others in the meet here.
 This auto race here at Montgomery, George says, is going to be the best thing in its line ever attempted, with the exception of the Mardi Gras meet. which will stand forth for years as 4he most elaborate racing program ever put on for a circular track.
 Much comment has bean made as to the cups which are on display in the window of Dexter Avenue jewelry store, and the local people will be hot after the cups which are to be given to the events in, which they will enteT their cars,