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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-06-17
uow "a cl.sn Fur..

The fur pieces that are badly sciied
can be cleaned by heating salt and
cornmeal IN a dishpan until Il Is warm
TO the touch. rubbing this through the
fur. When brushed out the pieces
viii be free from dust. II the boa lin
ing Is greasy rub the satin part with a
sponge dipped in any liquid cleaner.
White fur can be cleaned with -four
and salt. Often the skin can be beau.
tIfully cleaned by merely covering Il
with dampencd fuller's earth, leaving
II on the satin until Il Is dry enough
to I've brushed or. DO not use water Is
clean II or Il viii shrivcl the hide
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-06-17
Good Reeds In France.

In France the highways are the
chief competitors o. the railroads. The
tirrenchIng and splcndidly maintained
fond system has distinctly favored the
small landed proprietcrs. and In their
prosperity and their ensuing dIstribu.
ION Of wealth lies the key to the Sc.
.ret OF the wonderful financial Vital.
ny and prosperity Of the French M.
,lon. The road system Of France has
hecn q far greater value to the coun.
wy as the means OF raising the value
~ lands and Of putting the small peas.
Wy proprictors In easy communication
WIN Their markets than have the rail.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-06-17
How 10 Cleanse sponces.

sollcd sponges can be quickly fresh.
eucd by rubbing the Juice Of lemon
well Into them. then rinsing several
times, first IN hot water and then In
cold. An occasional sun bath Is excel
lent. and thorough washing with am
monla water every few weeks should
not be omitted. In using sponge for
n young child. or. indeed. for any one,
no matter bow carefully 1t Is supposed
TO be washed, II should bc run through
very hot water before using.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-06-17
BY MARGARET MAYO

"She's swayin'!' Jim shrieked in
agony. "She's goin' to fallp He COW
pred his face with his hands.
Polly reeled and fell at the horses
side. She mounted and fell again. She
rose and staggered in pursuit.
II can't bear itw groaned Douglas.
He rushed into the ring, unconscious
# the thousands of'eyes bent upon his
black ministerial garb, and caught the
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-06-17


~ aught but death part thee and me-
slip Of a girl In his arms Just as she
was about to sink fainting beneath
the horses hoofs.
Barker brought the performance to
q halt with crack Of his whip. The
audience was on tiptoe. White faced
clowns and gayly attired acrobats
crowded around Polly and the pastor.
Douglas did not see them. He had
come into his own.
"He's bringin' her out" whispered
Eloise. who still watched at the en-
trance. jim dared not look up. His
head was still in his hands.
is II over?" he groaned.
Il don't know. can't tell yet"
She stepped aside as Douglas came out
Of the tent. followed by swarm OF
performers. He knelt on the soft grass
and rested Polly's head upon his knee
The Others pressed about them. II
seemed TO Douglas that he waited
hours; then her white lids quiyered
and opened. and the color crept back
| to her lips.
"It's all right, Jim" called one Of
the men from the crowd. "She's only
tainted" The big fellow had waited
I'll his tracks for the verdict.
Polly's eyes looked up into those Of
the parson. A thrill shot through his
veins.
1T was no use. was itT She shook
her head, with a sad little smile. lie
knew that she was thinking Of her
failure 10 get out Of his way.
That's because need you so much,
Polly. that God won't let you go away
| from me-" He drew her nearer 10
him. and the warm blood that shot e
her cheeks brought back her strength
She rose unsteadily and looked about
her. Jim came toward her. white and
trembling.
AL right. Polli"
.oh. Muvyer Jim She threw Der.
self into his arms and chung to him
sobbing weakly.
No one could ever remember Just
how the audience left the big top that
night. and even Barker had no clear
idea Of how Jim took down the tents
loaded the great wagons and sent the
caravan on its way.
When the last wagon was beginning
to climb the long. winding road Of thu
moonlIt hill Jim turned 20 Polly. who
stood near the side of the deserted
ring. His eyes travelled from her e
the parson, who waited near her. Sh,
was In her street clothes now. the little
brown Quakerish dress which she had
chosen TO wear so much since her re
turn from the parsonage.
Il guess won't be maxim no mis-
take this time. he said. and he placed
her hand In that Of the parson.
"Goodby, Muvyer Jim" faltered Fol
ly.
lie stopped and touched her fore
head with his lips. A mothers spirit
brcaihcd through his kiss.
I'm glad It's Ike this" he said
then turned away and followed the
long. dotted line Of winding lights dis
appearing slowly over the hill.
i Her eyes travelled after him.
Douglas touched the cold little hand
of her side.
IL belong with them" she said. still
gazing after Jim and the wagons.
"you bci3ng with me-" he answered
in n firm. grave voice. and something
In the deep. sure tones told her that hC
was speaking the truth. She lifted
one trembling hand to his shoulder
and looked M into his face
"whither thou goest will so; wher'
thou diest will die"
He drew her into his arms.
"The Lord do so 10 me and more
also II aught but death part thee and
me-
TifE END.
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How 10 Proven, Euos From eurs,ino

Eggs when boiling frequently burst.
This Is caused by their being too full
Of air and may be prevented by prick.
Ing one end with needle before put.
ting them into the water This makes
IN outlet for the air.
The Press., 1909-05-19
CONTINUOUS SHOWS.
They Were Started by B. P. Keith
 Rna&nH SAnrA .

They Were Started by B. P. Keith In
 a Boston Store.
 It was in the month of January, 1883, that MT. R. F. Keith, who had been studying the show business with far seeing eyes for many years, prekented in store that he had leased fA Ro& ton, the first continuous show eyAE seen on any stage. He paid hfA p formers $20 week for a singld ta h and $40 for double and required m to give eight or nine turns a day. lis ''top liner" or chief attraction VI a pound and a half baby. The doors of his playhouse were thrown open at noon, and from that time until half past 10 at night the performance went on without interruption.
 Patrons were allowed to spend the entire day in the theater, and at first so many availed themselves of this op- portunity to get a substantial filling of amusement at a small cost that MT. Keith realized that he must either abandon the idea of a continuous en- tertainment or else invent some meth cd by which the audience could be driven out of the building and place made for those outside who were wait ing for admittance. Necessity is the mother of invention, especially when 1t is mated with sharp Yankee wit, and it was thus that what Is known as ''the chaser came into the world James l.. Ford in McClure's Magazine.
The Press., 1909-05-19
nnaar caaas nf .Iilt.

A well known novelist was once jilt- ed by girl who took exception to the
 Inadequate punishment meted out to bne of his fictitious villains. She de
 dared that as he regarded vice with s0 lenient an eye he must himself be at heart reprobate and unworthy of true love and that she must request lfhat their acquaintance cease.
 An eminent lawyer in his younger days met with a similar mishap. The lady to whom he was engaged. chanc- ing to hear that he had delivered a most slzillful though futile speech in defense of an arrant rogue. wrote, saying that she must decline to know one who could thus strive to spacious ly excuse crime. In return he pleaded the exigencies of the profession, but ill vain. The lady was oLdurate and soon afterward, by the strange irony of fate, married a man who was ulti- mately convicted of gross fraud, main- Ily through the forensic eloquence of her former lover
The Press., 1909-05-19
MANSFIELD.
Mansfield Depot.

Mrs. 0. N. Badger spent Friday in Coventry and Andover.
 MT. Saunders of Norwich was a recent visitor at Elm Cottage.
 Mrs. MoDonald and children of Andover spent Monday with her sister, Mrs. J. Bonney.
 We are very glad to learn of the improvement of Herbert Pollard, who recently underwent successful operation.
 Mrs. Mary Dimock of Willimantic, who has been assisting Mrs. E. R.. Dimook for few days, has returned to her home.
 Carlton Pollard and wife and little daughter, also MT. and Mrs. Jordan, all of Willimantic, visited at Henry Pol1ard's on Sunday.
 The dance at Highland hall was largely attended last Friday evening Another. the closing one of the season, will be given in two weeks.
 A number from here attended the auction at the Riley homestead on the mountain Monday, Fred Riley and family are soon to move to Williman- tic. where he has worked for a num- Der of years.
The Press., 1909-05-19
A Ghost ln a Clock.

Basingstoke provides remarkable story of a ghost in the form of clock. At the approach of midnight each night the otherwise peaceful grand father" becomes inhabited by a spook. The ticking changes into a deep and peculiar humping, the clock increases in stature, while pair of gray feet protrude from beneath its base Pass ing through transitional stages the humping is replaced by spasmodic breathing, and upon the stroke of 12 the pendulum door opens, revealing m enormous ashy gray hand with nal- shaped fingers. The clock face diS- appears, displaying a frightful gray head, large and round, with abnormal ly long, pale blue eyes. Beyond a quiet stroll, which causes weird tap pings along the landings during the night, the apparition is inoffensive and is said to prove of great service fin sending every one early to bed.-Lon- don Tit-Bfts.
The Press., 1909-05-19
AGHENRn

Rev. George O. Ohappell has re- signed as pastor of the Baptist church at Warrenville. The letter of resig- nation was read at the Sunday morn ing's service. at which time he closed his pastorate, as he is to move as SC on as possible to Montville, there to be- come pastor of the Union Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Chappell has been pastor of the Warrenville church fifteen years.
 Westford.
 J. M. Burrill, who has been quite sick, is improving.
 Mrs. Tanner of Ashford is work. ing for A. c. Barlow.
 Miss Jessie Griggs visited her sister ! in Willimantic last week.
 A. A. West is moving to Brimfield. Mass, where he has hired farm.
 A Slavish man has bought the George Drummond place and taken possession
 Miss Margaret Oneal and Logan Tatem of Willimantio visited Miss Jessie Griggs last Saturday.
 Mumps are quite prevalent The family of Merrill Oushman all have them, also Miss Gladys Barlow. Mrs. Emma Burdick and Mrs. Myron Leonard of Stafford visited their cousin, Mrs. Scarborough, last week.
 Our painter, J. M. Neville. is mak- ing the farm houses and buildings in the north part of the town look bright with new paint
 Jackson & Sampson have their steam saw mill in operation just east of the village, on the large lot recent ly bought by them. -.-..#
 It is with much regret that we learn of the departure of our friends, MT. and Mrs. George Ohappell of Warren vile. They are dear to everyone in this and surrounding towns, having been in our midst for fifteen years. They will be missed by everyone. They go to Montville, this state, and have the best wishes and kindest re- gards of their numerous Westford friends.
The Press., 1909-05-19
THE REAL BOWERY.
Swiftly Passing, It Has Never Beer
 Wholly Revealed.

Swiftly Passing, It Has Never Been
 Wholly Revealed.
 The real Bowery has never been written up, and probably it never will be, because it is swiftly passing. Hun dreds of attempts have been made by those who have not even penetrated the surface of it's reserve. Its heart and soul-for the Bowery has both, as well as reserve-are a sealed book to the writers. It is q Sargasso sea lft- tered with derelicts of all worlds, drift ing back and forth with the endless ebb and flow of the tide, while all commerce, of development, moving onward and upward despite the cease less cross current, which no literary mariner, cruising in these uncharted waters, can understand.
 Those who know 1t best and have some skill in writing as well as some understanding are so overwhelmed hy its endless complications, its infnity of contradictions, it's astonishing good ness and Its frightful depravity, the baf1ing mystery of it's wonderful hr- manness and its fantastic mystery, that they do not dare attempt to write even what they know. Only one man in all literature could have interpreted the Bowery-and Balzac is dead.
 Most of ur know the Bowery through fugitive newspaper sketches and fear some lurid melodramas. The sketches present certain phases more or less in- telligently, but the melodramas are weird burlesques, unworthy even of being scoffed at, so far as any consid- eration of truth is concerned. But these cheap melodramas, endlessly re- peated, have built up fiction that has come to be accepted as the reality.- Everybody's Magazine.
The Press., 1909-05-19
LlNcOLN's HoU'

An Occasion When He Did
 nize 1t at First sia
 Mrs. Lincoln played a go her husband when he was Jaw and journeyed about to court on horseback" q Bittinger. "Those trips O several weeks at a time.
 ''On one of these trips Lii gone for about four weeks. turned late one night. Sto horse, he dismounted at { place. He turned to go Into and then stopped. Although man of temperance, he tho must have been imblbing on some time that day, for be. stood building he had nc before. He thought 1t over ft ute and then went across il and knocked at a friends dod were in bed, and some ono ssig
 "'Who is itg
 "'Abe Lincoln,' was the rel Iy been looking for my house. 0 tell me where 1t sss Guesh have been lost. ! thought itE W across the way. When I whnt the building was one story hia now it is two.'
 ''Tt was explained to him lth, ing his absence Mrs. Lincoln hs ed another story. He laughe went back to the strange house. He used to tell the joke on many times, according to the n National Magazine.
The Press., 1909-05-19
Pooling the Dops.

In a certain part of Scotland, &C., cording to Dean Ramsey. the shep- herds used to take their collies with them to church. The dogs behaved well during the sermon, but began to be restless during the last psalm and saluted the final blessing with joyful barks. In one church the congrega- tion resolved to stop this unseemly detail. so when a strange minister was mained seated instead of rising, as he expected. He hesitated and paused till an old shepherd cried: Say ava, sir! We're a' sittin' to cheat the doWgsp'
The Press., 1909-05-19
The Kaffeeklatsch,

The difference between a 5 o'clock tea and German Kaffeeklatsch is enormous. The tea is a pleasant go- as-you-please meeting, where we bal ance our teacups in hand perilously handicapped by our multitudinous pos sessions, augmented by the fral saul cer on which top heavy piece of cake finds an insecure resting place. We may enjoy variety of creature com forts augmented by ices and cups on festive occasions.
 Not so the German Kaffeeklatsch. That is a ponderous affair which you take sitting at tables. Coffee and sa- vories mark the beginning of the meal, followed by numberless cakes which the Germans know so well how to make. This is followed by some creamy preparation or q beautiful de- vice made in ice. This again is sue ceeded by the choicest fruits.
 The Kaffeekanne is meanwhile still busily plying it's trade. There is a well known German song which ends with the refrain freely translated "Thank you, thanh you. hostess mine I never drink more cups than nine. '- London Queen
The Press., 1909-05-19
COLLECTORS NOTICE.
 Borough of Stafford Springs.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough Of Stafford Springs, on list of 1908, are hereby notifed that am ready to receive the same. All taxes are due May 1st, and on all taxes not paid by June 1st interest at per cent. per an mum will surely be charged, together with legal tees for collecting. For the purpose or receiving the same will be at the shoe store of w. E. Hanley every Thursday during the month Of May from 9 a. m. to 3p. m.
 D. J. HANLEY, Collector. stanord Springs, April 20, 1909.
The Press., 1909-05-19

The June term of the Holland county superior court will open in Rockville on Friday of next week with a short calendar session. Judge Gager of Derby will preside. The criminal cases on the docket include the case of the state against the two Polish young men charged with the burning of the barns of Michael Can non in Ellington, who were arrested last week by the state police, and the case of the state against Ernest Handel, the young boy who killed his brother, it is claimed, in defense of his mother and himself.
The Press., 1909-05-19
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that a town military and poll tax on property in the town of Union of 12K mills on dollar laid on lists Of 1908, will be due and pay able on the first Monday of May 1909. The undersigned having been duly and legally elected Collector Of taxes of said town of Union, on said lists of 1908, notice is hereby given that I will be at the Town Hall, in said town, on Monday, May sd, and Monday, May si from 10 o'clock a. m. until o'clock p. m. for the purpose Of rect lying said taxes.
 All taxes remaining unpaid June Sd, 1909, will be subject to interest at the rate of g per cent per annum and all legal charges.
 H. k. HOWARD, Collector of Taxes. Union. April r. 1909
The Press., 1909-05-19
sreakfastino With Whistler.

The was a foreign painter who used to breakfast at Chelsea, and when MT. Carr asked him if he had been there lately he replied: "Oh, no; not now so much. He ask me a leetle while ago to breakfast, and I go. My cab fare, two shilling, 'arf crown. I arrive. very nice. Goldfish in bowl very pretty. But breakfast-one egg one toast-no more! Oh, no. My cab fare, two shilling, 'arf a crown. For me no more!"-London Telegraph.
The Press., 1909-05-19
The Fairy Hounds.

In some years stoats appear bVbe more numerous thnn in othersA dnd they are seen not m ones and FtWAs
 but in dozens, hunting together tRn small packs. The late E. T. Bdbth &f Brighton, when shooting ipI East Lothian one autumn, met pack of stoats which attacked terrier he had with him and would not be driven off until he and the dog between them had killed more than dozen. Stoats will hunt together from scent and in full cry like pack of hounds, one all ways keeping the line and followed closely by the others. This sight has been recorded by different observers, who have also seen weasels hunting in the same way. There is a popular nos tion in the west of England that hares are hunted at night by packsSof little fairy hounds, locally called I'dandy dogs" and these are said to De wea- sells, which the west country fdhks call fairies" pronouncing the word "vairyH and ''valr." Some of tlAem de. clare that they have seen and Watched the chase with awe.-London Gaphic|
The Press., 1909-05-19
AoRron prevents Pneumonia.

Every Women Will Be Interes ed. There has recently been discovered an aro- Snatic, pleasant herb cure for woman's ills call ed Mother Gray's AUsTRALIAN-LEAF. It Is the Snly certain regulator. Cures female weakness ea and Backache, Kidney, Bladder and Urinary troubles. At all Druggists or by mali 50 cts. Sample FREE. Address, The Mother Gray Co., LeROE, NY.
The Press., 1909-05-19
D. Robertson & Co.,,
 STAFFORD SPRINGS.

The Home Beautiful the ideal every good housekeper And this leads remind history well prepared 0 your every we are Nottingham Curtains $I25 per pair and upwards.
 Madras Curtains $1 39 $1 50 s1.75 per pair. Missonet Curtains $1 % $1 go pair Fish Net Curtains, 75c per pair
 Muslin Curtains, 5Oc, 75c and ST co per pair Bobbinet Curtains, $1 % and $1.50 per pair Stripe Muslin popular per Ecru Misione, 15c per yard.
 Lace match per yard
 An variety lO 12tc 15c and 17c yard
 Nottingham Lace for short Curtain Rods from 1Oc to 25c each. Curtain Loops in white and coIors, 1Oc per pair. Door Panels 25c, 5Oc and 75c each Our stock of Slkolines S large ana A good assortment of Rugs 95c o $3 95 each China and Jap Mattngs 20 25c, 29c upwards Fiber Matngs excellent covering for bedrooms Floocloths and LnoIeums yards wide good
 Agents BuGterEcAx'a
The Press., 1909-05-19
The Two Woman.

An old offender was introduced 0ew county justice as John Tim alias Jones. alias Smith.
 ''I'll try the two women first. q the justice. Bring in Alice Jonl Uncle Remus Magazine.
The Press., 1909-05-19
The Hustler.

"Do you believe that all tlllngs to him who waits ?''
 They may start for him. bul ally some man who hustles ove| them before they get to the ms waits. Houston Post.
The Press., 1909-05-19
Wke pre&.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1e, 1909.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER.

Sl.so year. If paid strictly in advance. S1.25
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in serted st one-half advertising rates. Births marriages and deaths inserted free. Communl- cations received without signature always con- mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant semi-weeklyl furnished for S9.l5 per year in ad- vance.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions Of our correspond ents.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subgcrib rs until definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
The Press., 1909-05-19
Trolley Lines.
WEEK DAYS.

w
 Lv. Stafford Springs 6.15 a. m. and ev- cry hour until 1915 p. m., arriving at Rockville on the hour. Last car to Hart ford l0.15 p. m. The Interurban service cars, with q change at East Hartford. leave Hartford for Stafford Springs at 6.37 a. m and ev- cry hour until 10.37 p. m. Surface trolley cars leave Rockville for Hartford at 6.22 H. m. and every hour at 22 until 1922 p. m., and leave Hartford for Rockville at TOT m. and every hour until 1907 pm. Connects for Stafford at Rockville.
 SUNDAYS.
 Lv. Stafford Springs 7.15 a. m. and ev- cry hour until l2, l6 p. m.
The Press., 1909-05-19
BORN.

Stafford Springs, 18th, daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Clapprood.
 Stafford Springs, 17th, a son to MT. and Mrs. Charles Faim
The Press., 1909-05-19

THOR SALE.-The M. A. Smith Home
 E stead on East Main Street. On easy terms 19desired. VIM. H. HEALD.
The Press., 1909-05-19

M ANTED.-A Girl for general house. w work MRS. KEEFE, City Hotel.
The Press., 1909-05-19

MOOD VEAL WANTED. For the M next two months we will pay 7& cents per pound alive for good veal delivered at our slaughter. BlDWELL & co.
The Press., 1909-05-19

TOR SALE-Good two-seated business I wagon. N. o. WARD, Bufr Cap, West Will lington, conn. 5tf
The Press., 1909-05-19

FOR SALE-Fifty acres land on road I. leading from Stafford to ToIland. Will put up house on same under right conditions.
 W. E. DEMOND.
The Press., 1909-05-19

EGGS.-Single Comb, Buff and White 1L Orpingtons. ANTHONY JACOBSEN, JR.,
 West Wilmington. LOW s5O
The Press., 1909-05-19

GEED POTATOES FOR SALE.-The O Green Mountains and White Giants. Fine ytelders, having last year secured 1000 bushels from four acres.
 48tf " J. BOWLER. West Wilmington.
The Press., 1909-05-19

YOUNG LADY wishes office position. IL Knowledge of stenography and bookkeep- ing. Address Steno., P. 0. Box 341, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1909-05-19

FOR SALE.-Fence Posts, taper sawn, 1' suitable for yard fencing
 1tf. 4. D. BRAMBLE.
The Press., 1909-05-19

ENOR SALE.-Ducks Eggs, Geese Eggs II and Turkey Eggs for setting.
 GARY BROS.
The Press., 1909-05-19

EOR SALE.-E. Main St. Residence 1 with or without barn. Inquire of CLARA 5. BREEN. If
The Press., 1909-05-19

HAVE your pianos tuned by an expert
 11 w. F. FAY, graduate N. E Conservatory of Music, 15 Webster St., Rockville. orders taken at Jac lbsens Drug Store. 1ms3m
The Press., 1909-05-19

N ANTED-Trustwor man or wom- w an in each county to advertise receive orders and manage business for New York Mall Order House. $1SOO weekly; position peTma- nent; no investment required. Previous ex- valuable. Enclose self addressed envelope for full particulars. Address, CLARKE CO., Whole sale Dept, 1O3 Park Ave, New York. SW5
The Press., 1909-05-19

TOR SALE.-A Few Choice Building II Lots at Crystal Lake. or will exchange for good Work Horse. H. G. BOYER. tfMar31