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The Press., 1909-06-30
Two Rootblacks.


 The bootblacks had no regular stand, but each had his box slung over his shoulder and, standing on the curb stone, licited the passersby to stop and r a shine. Each boy had one "caII'
 The cry of the first boy was Shine your boots herer It announced the simple fact that he was prepared to shine their boots. The cry of the sec ond boy was "Get your Sunday shinev It was then Saturday afternoon, and the hour was o'clock This second boy employed imagination. He relat- ed one attraction to another; he joined facts together. His four simple words told all that the first boy said and great deal more. 1t conveyed the in- formation not simply that he was there to shine shoes, but that tomor- row was Sunday; that it was likely to be q pleasant day; that he as a boot black realized they would need an ex- tra good shine.
 Was it merely good luck that this boy secured twice the business of the other?-Lorin +. Deland in Atlantic
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Sa,ea@@in

Hubert Henry Davies, the play wright who spent much time in Lon don. told of an amusing interview be- tween the owner of publication in the British capital. whereof George Bernard Shaw had been the dramatic critic, and Max Beerbohm on the Oc. casion of the latter's assumption of the duties laid down by G. B. s.
 The owner advised Max of the sal- ary that had been paid George Der nard. observing at the same time:
 "Being comparatively inexperienced, you, Mir. Beerbohm, cannot, of course, expect so much"
 "Oh, yes, shall?' hastily interposed Max. Indeed, I shall expect moro. Shaw knows the drama so thoroughly that it is an easy matter for him to write 1t, whereas I, knowing nothing whatever about 1t. shall find 1t dread. fully hard work "-Harper's Weekly.
The Press., 1909-06-30
D. Robertson & Co.,,
 STAFFORD SPRINGS
 JUNE SALE OF Muslin Underwear Every Garment Satisfactory. No matter
 how Low the Price.

Corset Covers, and Hamburg trimmed different styles 25c each
 Muslin Drawers deep rue fine uks hemstched 25c pair Muslin Drawers Lace and Hamburg trimmed, 49c pair Short White Skirts deep rufe, hemstched, 25c each Short White Skirts Lace and Hamburg trimmed 49c each Long White Skirts Some of them and Hamburg trimmed 75c, 99c $1 OO $125 and upwards
 Night Gowns Coon Hamburg trimmed 35c
 Night Gowns made from good heavy Cotton plain burg trimmed, 49c
 Night Gowns, Hamburg trimmed, 75c each
 Night Gowns, Hamburg trimmed sye each
 Night Gowns better qualities $ 2 $l5O s 75 and $2 co garment good of Royal Worcester $500 per pair
 Summer Corset at 25c and 5Oc per pair
 Washable Summer Dress Fabrics Lucia Ogndes per yard Value 124c
 An excellent Irish Popn leading shades 25c per yard.
 Popular seges white in variety of stripes at 15c per yard.
 Our Stock of Gnghams and Peaes large present.
 Agents for ButterIcIx's ID. ROBERTSON & Co.
The Press., 1909-06-30
A Mystery,

Constable - Row. gen'l'men, we've traced these here cloos-the futprints O the hoss an the futprints O the man-tO this stump From here on thar's only the futprints O the hoss Now. the question is. Wot's become O the man?--I Life
The Press., 1909-06-30
AN OLD TIME
 FOURTH OF JULY
T%HE Fourth of July was the day

DHE Fourth of July was the day
 upon which every boy felt that A he had an inalienable right to
 make all the noise he could. Every firecracker was to him scream of joy that the veterans had tri. Nmphed, and every rocket that pierced the sky, dropping trail of sparks be- hind it, was a shriek of delight that the carnage of battle was ended. Thir- ty years ago no boy in town wanted to lie ill bed after the church clock had tolled the hour of 1 o'clock on that morning. Creeping out of bed in the
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satisfy him or make him sick. AL though he had burned more .gunpow- der probably than he had ever explod- ed in all his life, he was not contented. With the new supply of money he bought more firecrackers and more peanuts, and when the last rocket had darted skyward and the last pinwheel had ceased to siss he made his way homeward, the tiredest and happiest boy in town.-St. Louis Star.
The Press., 1909-06-30
AoBToN prevents Pneumonia.
Mother Grav,s sweet Powders

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the Children's Home in New York. cure Fevertshness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms Over 10000 testimonials. They never fail. At all Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE Ad- dress, Allen s. OImsted, LeRoy, NY.
The Press., 1909-06-30
Scant Working Clothes.

In Singapore and Penang may be seen people from almost every part of the globe and representatives of al- most every race except our North American Indians. The greater propor- tion of Malays, East Indians and Gin galese, with their bronze black skins, make the Chinese and Japanese seem almost like white people. Each wears the costume of his native country in so far as he wears anything, but eight out of every ten persons to be seen consider themselves sufficiently we'll dressed when they have yard or two of chceSecloth twisted about their Joins. This fashion of dress applies to the wOrkmen of all nationalities, whether Malay. African, Indian Cn4 nese or other. The Indian of the bet ter class, whether HindOo or Parsee, dresses as he would at home. The Cingalese wears fine robes and comb encircling his crown. The Englishman of course has the usual i'll fitting clothes and a pith helmet to prevent sunstroke. The tourist, who has taken advice from many sources as to his outfit, helps to make the picture com- plete Denver Post.
The Press., 1909-06-30
The Last Word.

She And do you believe that wo- man always turns to the last page first when she picks up book? He-Well, I have no reason to doubt it. I know 1t is the nature of the fair sex to want the last word. Pick -Me-Up
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Clough; negative, Bros. French and D. A. Brown; the judges decided in favor of the negatives; male quartet, Bros. Pierson, O. H. West, R, M. French and D. A Brown.
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Oke Rre@x.
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darkness, b boy ys dressed hurriedIy and silently made their way to the street. The stars were S h in in 2 brightly a b ye their heads. and the air was a bit c h lilly. They were soon joined by groups of oth- CT boys and to- gether pro- eeded to the homes of companions who had failed to put in an appearance and by throwing stones at their windows or by pulling strings that had been fastened to their toes awoke the konau cy1oonnnc
The Press., 1909-06-30
Hnm 4n pro,.a coine

The lady behind the counter at one of the London stores wrote out the bill for my purchases on a little mani folding book, which reproduced her writing by means of carbon paper on the page below Then she took the half sovereign I rendered in payment and, placing it on the upper page, pressed it hard down with her thumb. I asked the reason. We have instruc- tions," she explained, 'to take the im- pression of any coin received by means of the carbon paper in the book. See Burning to the duplicate of my bilD; there's the impression of your half sovereign. You couldn't very well think you'd given me a sovereign after seeing that, could you? You'd be surprised" she said, 'how often we have to show our books to people to convince them we've not made a mis- take. ."-Manchester Guardian.
The Press., 1909-06-30
MANsFTELn.

Teachers for the ensuing year have been elected by the school committee. There are changes at Mansfield City, Eagleville, GurleyvilIe and Mansfield Depot For the Eagleville school it was voted to engage Miss Vera Free man of Mansfield; for the Mansfield City school, for one term, Miss Nellie Storrs of Mansfield; for the Gurley- vile school, Miss Willard of Norwich i; and for the Mansfield Depot school Miss Dimock of Mansfield.
 Mansfield Depot.
 Edward Pearl was in Willimantic fer the day Monday
 Mir Phelan of Hartford was recent. Iy entertained at Mrs. Badgers
 E. R. Dimock, who has teen seri- ously ill, is very much improved
 Mrs Bouney spent Saturday in Andover with her sister, Mrs Nc Donald
 The Misses Tilden have been in NOIWlCIl lUI d A0W udJb NlSlLIGR Wltn their brother and family.
 Little Miss Marge,y Connors of Willimantio is enjoying her vacation with her aunt, Mrs Sands1son
 The family of H V Beebe at Stnrrs. who have b. en suffering from tonsilitis, are much improved.
 
 Mrs. GeoIge Baker was Williman- tio visitor on Monday, and also Mrs Peter Garvey and Mrs Sanderson
 A number from here erj yed the concerts given last Sunday afternoon and evening at Lakeside Park, South Coventry.
 Mrs. Frank Lewis of Wcodbine Cottage, Willimantio, has been visit ing Mrs. Ida Marcy. and was also caller at Elm Cottage.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Botham of Providence are visiting their broth CTS, Albert and Irving Botham, as is also Bert Botham from Tennessee.
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greaSed pole on the common and finally to a bal loon ascension in the park. In the evening R grand display of fire works and a band concert wound up the days festivl- ties. Long before night came every boy had spent all the money he had s a ved for a month from the sale of old bones, iron, bottles and junk and had made a requisi- tion on the pater- nal pocketBook. The quantities of ice cream, lemon ade and peanuts he had already
The Press., 1909-06-30

WESTON. OceHn-to-' cean Walker.
 Said recently: "When you feel down and out feel there is no use living, just take your bad thoughts with you and walk them ofr. Before you have Walken mile things will look rosier Just try 1t" Have you noticed the increase in walking Of late In every community7 Many at- tribute 1t to the comfort which Aliens Foot. the shoes, gives to the millions now using it. As Weston has said, 'It has real meriG.'
 AoKToN will hreak m Gold Ir ,,tt 1i0ht
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FARMERS. NOTICE!

have full line of new Standard Worcester Buckeye Mowers, Tedders and Rakea with full line of repairs; also secondhand Mowers and RakeS of all makes, in good condition, which will sell cheap to close out. DeLaval cream Sep- arators and SflOs, Cattle StanChels and Dairy supplies Of all kinds. Give me call and I will make you pleased as to price SETH SCHO-
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Lady Agents Wanted

To introduce our attractive Dress Goods, Silks and fine Cotton Fabrics in every town-Hand- some goods-popular prices-exclusive patterns. Large sample outfit FREE. Liberal credit to re- sponsible agents. Write for liberal commission DRESS GOODS COMPANY, 260 West Broadway, New York City. 3w
The Press., 1909-06-30
Forbes & Wallace.
WOmen's and Misses
 Chanbray Dresses

Dresses of best quality Chambray, made up in very pretty, summery style, one-piece, buttoning from neck to hem with self color buttons. Has sailor color and silk tie, three-quar- ter sleeves. In light blue, reseda, tan and pink. Both misses and women's sizes. A really remark able value at................... $4 .69
 Flags for the Fourth AIl-Wool Bunting Flags, U. s. Gov ernment Standard, in all sizes, s,-2x3, 3x5, 4x6, 4x7, 4xS, 5xS to 10x20 feet carried in stock. Larger sizes on short notice.
 Special U. s. Standard All Wool Bunting Flag with strong canvas heading, reinforced corners, and 3 grommets; size 5xS feet, unInatch- able value at.................o. S2. 9S Fast Color Printed Muslin Flags, soft finish, mounted on gilt spear head staffs,-
 12-inch. IOc 36-inch. ....... 25c 24-inch. .15c 4S-inch. ...... 50c Miniature Printed Muslin Flags, dozen. ............3c to 313c Printed Fast Color, Fireproof Blunt ing, five styles, 24 inches wide, yd. 5c 18-Inch All-Wool Bunting, yd. 25c Flag Poles, all roped, ready for use 10-ft., S5c; 12-ft., $l.0O; lift, $l.70 Brackets ...................a.... 5Oc Adjustable Brackets ........... .$1. %
 Main Floor Pynchon-st Building
The Press., 1909-06-30

No other drink has the refreshing cool ing quality of Williams Root Beer Try it this summer. 1t is grateful.
The Press., 1909-06-30
Not so Exaetlna.

''So you're butcher now"
 "Yes," explained the former dry goods clerk. "The ladies don't try to match spareribs or steak."- Kansas City Journal.
The Press., 1909-06-30

A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford. within and for the District of stafford, on the 23d day of July, A. D., 1909
 Present, ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of the eXecutrix on the estate of Joshua Wood, late of Stafford, within raid dis trict, deceased
 It is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in the Probate office in said district, on the 7th day of July, 1909, at eleven o'clock, forenoon. sign post in said town of Stafford, and by adver- tiSing the same in a newspaper published in Stafford and having a circulation in said dis tr1ct Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1909-06-30
Forbes & Wallace. Forbes & Wallace
 MAIL ORDERS Promptly and Carefully Filled.
 Helps to Summer Comfort
Forbes & Wallace.
Furniture

Parlor Suite, pieces solid mahog. any frames, upholstered in green panne plush regular price Si52O0, Before lnventory.,........,..Sll0.50 Parlor Suite, pieces, upholstered in figured velour, regular price S59 O0, Before Inventory. y......,..,....S39.7 7b Rocker, upholstered in leather. reg ular price $22.50, Before Inventory,
 $lS.7b Chair to match.
 Chartered Oak Buffet, 4sI inch top, large mirror, lined silver drawers, long linen drawer, bottle cupboard with leaded-glass door, regular price $4l-50, Before Inyentory..,.. S3L74 Round Top Pedestal Table, 4s.inch top, was S4l.00, Before Inventory Prlce"....'...,. .,.....,....s."p.,$8t Mahogany Buffet, 4s-inch top, large mirror, two bottle cupboards, lined drawer for silver, was $74,50, Before lnVehtory".....,....., $J9.50 Solid Mahogany Table, h4-inch ton. plain base, was $74,50, Before lnven- tory''.'..sss.,,.s S59.7b
 TOT the Neranda F.. Comfortable Rockers or Chairs for
 Toe Arm Rockers. ........Sl.O G. to So 7b Double Cane Rockers, with choice selected maple frames, $3 9S to S109S.
 Fiber Rush Rockers and Divans in the cool green colors, Sl7.9S to $IS.9S.
 Imported Canton and HonRkong Furniture, comfortable and out of the usual in style. .9S and SS.75 Lawn Swings from the plain, strong swing for two people, at. t...,...$3.25, to the Eagle Steel Swing, at. .8lS.9S A Comfortable Swing Hammock, can also be used as a divan, wood frame, with national spring and light pad, covered with green cloth, while they last st,........,,.............
 Fourth Floor. Alaska Ice Cream Freezers When you buy a Freezer, buy the best. That the Alaska is the best that has yet been produced vou will be convinced after examining it--seeing how easily it Is operated. how quickly 1t freezes, how smooth and evenly frozen the cream ia. l-quart size..,........... ,...S1 bq 2-quart size. ze............... SIs5 3-quart size. S2 9g 4-quart size................So So 4s 6-quart size............. 87 S-quart size. ze...............M2g 2g DEMONSTRATION ALL THIS
 WEEK.
 Easement
 Wallace.
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EsVON, Ocean-to-e oean walko

As we act toward others we may expect others to act toward us-Syrus
The Press., 1909-06-30

In Spite of the Old Lady's Care She
 Managed to BIunder.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-05-11
EVERY MAN IN
TOWN is DEAD
Harm, Asiatic Turkey, De-
populated By the
Turks.
ONLY WONkN SPARED.
Churches and Houses Plum
dered ard Burned and Sur
vivors Living on Grass.

Marash, May 5.-A letter received
by messenger from Harm says that
every man there has been killed
Only, women. girls and boys under
10 years of age have been left alive.
The churches and houses were plum
dered and most of them were burn
ed. The letter, which was from the
widow of a clergyman, says:
I'VE have nothing to eat or to
wear. We are living on grass like
animals. Worse than this, the mos
lens are trying to force the women
and girls to become Mohammedans.
Already some of the women have
been carried away"
Lucius o. Lee, a missionary here,
says,
1--WE are trying to send food to
Harm, although it is dangerous, and
to bring away the women as we'll "
Much excitement has been caused
here by the attempts of the authori-
ties to arrest some of those who
have murdered Christians.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-05-11
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-05-11
Options Have Been Secured
On Farms in Shelby
County.
|. s43,5OO WILL HBE PAID.
Citizens of the Simpsonville
Neighborhood are Rails
ing Kick.


representing the Lincoln Memorial
Institute. the negro branch of Berea
mCollege, have secured options on $50
lcres of land lying one-half mile
west of Simpsonville, for the pur-
pose of locating the school for ne
groes there. Negotiations have been
on for some time, but it did not be
come generally known until Tuesday
when two examiners came to Shelby
vile and began the work of examin-
ing the titles to the property on
which the options have been secured.
A good deal of secrecy has been
maintained about securing the land.
w. A. Baker, Louisville real es-
tate agent, who it is said has been
largely instrumental in getting the
options, has refused to give out any
immediate information. Mr.. Baker
was seen at the courthouse yester-
day, where he was in consultation
with the examiners. He said he
would not give out the details for
about ten days.
From the best information obtain
able options have been secured on
the following farms, which when
combined will make one tract of SEQ
acres: l. j. Pace. 140 acres at SIS
per acre; Robert Owens, 80 acres at
$75 per acre; Mr.. Blackaby, who
bought the Wat Tucker farm, 1872
acres at SIS; Will Goodnight, Is
acres at SIS; Mrs. Mary Byars, 12C
acres at $75; part Ct ]. G. Byar's
farm containing go acres at 800 pei
acre. The total amount to be paiC
for the land will reachk SAB, 500. I'm
Ader the options the sellers Of the lane
are to retain possession for one year
the school having the right tolmakt
improvements and erect buildings
provided they do not interfere with
this years crops.
One reason that the matter is be-
ing kept 50 quiet is that the i~schoo
is said to want about 500 acres more
and they desire to get options on ad'
ditional farms before the deal is Civ
en- to the public. Several farmers
when they learned for what purpose
the land was to be usedi srefusec
point blank to sell, and lit is prob
able that the school will :have some
difficulty in securing. all the lane
they want.
Many citizens in the SimpSonvillt
neighborhood are very much arous
ed over locating the school in tina
neighborhood, and say it will dam
age the community to a large ex
tent. They claim it will hurt th'
price of land and be serious OBJ
lection. Shelby county has made mt
effort to have the school locates
here, and as far asi..can be learne'
there are but very few people bu
what are opposed to it. Louisvill
has made a strong bid to get tn
school, and It is evidently due to tn
work of the citizens of the metropo
lis that it is to be located near SlmI
sonville, which is about twenty-on
miles from Louisville. The scho'
will be both on the L. & N. and tn
@ectric line, and if they secure othe
Wand they are said to desire, 1t WI
have a station on the Southern RAJ
way as well.
Developments will be watch'
with a great deal of interest cy Il
people of the county.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-05-11
Sam Wade A Fatht r.

A 12-pound daughter was born
Monday to the wife of w. S. Wade
at the home of the parents of Mrs.
Wade, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j. Patterson.
south of town. Cadiz Record.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-05-11
Cape Extractors.

Hallowell's patent gape extractor
for removing cape worms from the
windpipes of young chickens Tor
sale at this office at 10 cents each
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-05-11
Own a Home
DON'T PAY RENT

For sale at bargain: A beauti-
full new home on one of the best
corner lots in the city. Also mod
ern up-to-date house on East Ninth
street. Call on Planters Bank and
Trust Co.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-05-11

Itch! Itch! Itch!- Scratch! Scratch!
Scratch The more you scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Oint-
ment. 1t cures piles, eczema. any
skin itching. All druggists sell it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-05-11

Cures baby's Group. Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, ,mama's sore throat,
grandma's lameness-Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil-the great household
remedy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1909-05-11
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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-11-17
BOOMERANG Kinks.

There are a good many kinks" to be
learned to throw the boomerang Skill
fully. One is always to throw against
the wind if you want it to come back
to you. 1t is a miniature aeroplane'
for it literally sails against the wind
and is borne upward and onward by
the breeze. If the player wants to
make long distance straightaWay
record he can throw with the wind,
but he must take care to select a
boomerang which is heavy-so heavy
that it will not be too much affected
by the air currents. By pointing the
boomerang at a certain angle he can
make it soar aloft in circles like a
hawk until it may be as high as loo
feet above the earth. AS in golf play
ing. it is not so much mere strength
that makes a long thrower, but the
skill in aiming. the direction and IN
boomerang throwing the way in which
advantage may be taken of the ar
currenfs.-St Nicholas.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1909-11-17
Superstitious Remedies.

For whooping cough a cooked dor
mouse is good. In the eighteenth CEN
fury this remedy was employed in
Scotland. Here is another medicament
for the same complaint: "Watercress
is a very good thing. sir, with a little
bit Of that brown sugar what you uses
to put on 10 bacon and some honey
mixed with it. And I'll tell you what's
a good thing for Group but a riesty
bacon fat fried down and afore it re-
solves add some pepper and vinegar.
1t opens the pipes of the lungs, dye
see" And if you are adventurous
you may try this for "phlegm on to the
chest" Catch a dear little dotty
frog" and tie a bit of string to one of
its back legs. Then you keep on let
ting it go down your throat and pull
ing it up again" The narrator of this
added to Il. w. Thompson. who sets
down these stories: Its the truth,
young fellow. and it cleared the
phlegm out Of his throat bootiful. but
we wouldn't do such a thing as that"