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The Press., 1910-04-27
THE WILLIAM H. HEALD INSUR-
 ANCE AGENCY.

William H. Heald, one of the younger generation of business men, has been prominently associated with the life of Stafford for several years.
 He was born in Stafford Springs, August 7, 1871, and graduated from the Stafford High School, June 8, 1888, and on the following day entered the How ard Insurance Agency, located in the Savings Bank of Stafford Springs. Sep tember, 1905, he purchased the Howard Agency and started in business for himself. r.
 Two years later he bought out the J. F. Chamberlain Agency and com bined the business of these two. In July, 1909, when the post-ofice was moved to it's new quarters in the John son Block, MT. Heald moved his office in the Page Block to the one in the
The Press., 1910-04-27
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

Like the Phoenix, this bank arose from the ashes of it's predecessor, which had gone into the hands of receiver. It was incorporated in 1888 with a capital stock of $5O,OOO, and began business August l. Its incorporators were Cyril Johnson, E. c. Pinney, Julius Converse, William H. Smith, w. H. Cooley, E. c. Dennis, William M. Cor bin, J. F. Chamberlain, Charles Holt, Charles l.. Dean, J. J. Ellis, M. A. Marcy, George M. Paulk, John Rock well, Alvarado Howard.
 Its first president was Charles l.. Dean, who resigned in January, 1901, and was succeeded by the Hon. E. c. Dennis. MT. Dennis continued as presi- dent until the year of his death, 1904. The present incumbent, MT. Cyril John
The Press., 1910-04-27
THE STAFFORD SAVINGS BANK.

The Stafford Savings Bank was in corporated in 1872, and was consoli dated with the Savings Bank of Staf ford Springs in 1905, which had been in existence since 1858.
 The officers of the Stafford Savings Bank are: Edwin C.. Pinney, president; Joel H. Reed and Christopher Allen, vice-presidents; Charles F. Harwood, secretary and treasurer; Charles F. Chandler, teller and bookkeeper.
 Its directory of trustees includes the above, and George c. Parkess, James V. Squier, secretary of the Medlicott Manufacturing Company, Windsor Locks; William G. Ellis and Charles G. Ellis, merchants; Hannibal Alden, treas urer of the Warren Woolen Company; Charles B. Pinney, agent of the Phoenix Woolen Company, and Robert w. Smith, of Smith & Cooley.
 The bank now has on hand: De- posits, $1 ,O62 ,O24; surplus, $4O,00O; in terest account, $21 1854.
 For many years this bank shared the building of the First National Bank, but in 1905 it removed to its present location on Main Street, in a brick block, where it has every modern con venience for comfort and safe banking. Its vault is protected by the latest electrical burglar alarms.
 Edwin c. Pinney, the president, is a man of much influence in Stafford life, being actively identified with many large interests that contribute to the growth of Stafford.
 He is one of the best known busi- ness men in the State. He served as senator from his district in 1891, and was member of the constitutional con- vention of 1902.
 Charles F. Harwood, the secretary and treasurer, is a native of West Stafford,
The Press., 1910-04-27

Warren Block vacated by the post-ofice. He is now agent for the following com panies: Aetna Life, Aetna Fire, Ameri- can Central, American Surety of New York, Continental, Commercial Union Assurance, Connecticut, Fidelity Phoenix, Fidelity & Casualty, N. Y, Fitchburg Mutual, German-American Hanover, Merrimack Mutual, Middlesex Mutual, Mutual Plate Glass, Norwich Union, N. Y. Underwriters, Orient, Pennsylvania, Phoenix of Hartford, Providence Mutual, Queen, Royal, Teu- tonia, Traders & Mechanics Mutual, Western Assurance, American Express Co.,, foreign draft department and travellers checks, The Cunard, White Star, French Line and Clyde Steam ship Go. The agency handles all kinds of insurance business. Automobile, fire and liability, accident and health, em- ployees' liability, fire insurance in all departments, real estate, steamship tickets and foreign drafts to all parts of the world.
 In the general welfare of the town MT. Heald takes an active interest. He has held the office of borough clerk and treasurer since 1895, being reelected each succeeding year. In 1899 he was appointed deputy judge of the borough court, and in 1905 was appointed judge, and has continued to hold this office by reappointments up to the present time. He is also secretary of the Stafford Club, secretary and treasurer of the Stafford Library Association. MT. Heald figures prominently in the social life of the town and is a member of the Sphinx Temple of Hartford
The Press., 1910-04-27

leading cities afford. To this bank is brought all of the business of the big woolen mills and the merchants of the town. The building occupies the site on which the old Stafford National Bank building stood before the flood.
 Cashier F. G. Sanford was born In Stafford Springs, April 19, 1863, and has been lifelong resident of the town. He was clerk and bookkeeper of the old Stafford National Bank, and at the time of it's failure was employed to assist the receiver. He has been cashier since 1894
The Press., 1910-04-27
THE FAULKNER wooLEN MILLS.

THE FAULKNER WoOLEN MILLS.
 A very important cog in the wheel of progress for Stafford Springs is the Faulkner Woolen Mills, which Frederick Faulkner of Lowell, Mass, leased in 1899 and has since made such a promi- nent factor in the business life of the borough.
 The mill was formerly run by the Mineral Springs Manufacturing Com pany, but has been greatly improved by MT. Faulkner, and the owners, and now he has one of the most convenient and up-to-date plants in the state. Woolens for men s wear are made here, as well as dress goods. The output is sold prin- cipally through commission houses, and ranks among the best of the medium grade of goods.
 The big plant of the Faulkner Wool en Mills occupies what are really four buildings, main mill with large storehouse for wool, a packing house, dyehouse, etc. Forty-five looms are in constant use, and 130 hands are em- ployed, giving to the plant an output of over 7,500 yards per week.
 MT. Faulkner is one of the far sighted, hard-working members of the woolen trade, who always tries to keep in advance of the times. He makes his home in Stafford Springs and gives his personal attention to every feature of the business. He is original in his ideas, and his goods have a distinction of pattern and style that makes them easy to sell Although he has been here but ten years, MT. Faulkner has taken his place high up among the leaders, and his mills are among the best known in the East.
 Situated as they are, on the line of the Central Vermont Railroad, they have excellent shipping facilities.
The Press., 1910-04-27

son, became president in 1904, succeed ing MT. Dennis. Its first cashier was William M. Corbin. On the death of MT. Corbin, in 1894, MT. F. G. Sanford, the assistant cashier, became cashier.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09
EDUcAIlol0l PROGRESS.

csnfsrsnes ef Negro csIIsss Prssl-
eeaas oisss4 valuatls Information. )
Athe fifteenth Annnal coaference Of
MeCu eolsgt gesadt ~ reesptly hesd
b AAa1fA. sc6. u 1aal teasd f1at
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09
AFRO. AMERICAN H0N0RED
At B0WD0IN COLLEGE.
Phi Bsta Kappa Fraternity Elects
Samuel n. prssar 70 Member.
ship At Annual Meeting.

At the annual meeting Of the Phi
Beta Kappa fraternity Of Bowdoin col.
lege, Brunswick, Me-, Samuel q.
Dreear Of Washington was elected to
membership. Ar. Dreear u the nrst
Afro-American upon whom this honor
has been bestowed.
Mr. Dreear finished the four yearS
course in three years. His average Il
said to be very high Other new mem
bers elected were: Sumner Edwards,
Bethel; Frankie Evans, Camden; Al
ton 8. Pope, Manchester; Winston B.
Stephens, New Bedford, class 1910;
Ernest G. Fineld, Conway. N. H.;
Chester r. Kellogg. Aelrose. Mass;
Edward 3. Kern, Woodfords, and ID
ward ". ekelton, West Brooksville.
Of the elass Of 1911.
The following omcers were elected:
President, Jamss. McKeen, "a, New
York; vice president General Thomas
q. Hubbard, 81, New York; secretary
aAA treasurer, Professor George T.
t11oA - Brunsvsct
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09

there were in the United States 3.O15
Negro graduates from institutions Of
higher learning. Some Of the leading
institutions Of learning which have
graduated Negro students are Har-
ward SO. Yale %, Oberlin 159, Cornell
II, Brown IA and Berea IS.
Among the institutions represented
at the conference were Howard, Fisk,
Lincoln. Wilberforce. Clafin. Walden,
Talladega and Virginia Union. Boards
represented were the Slater fund, the
Jeanes fund and most Of the church
edueauonai societies.
The above Il highly encouraging to
the great host Of young men and wo-
men Of our race who are making most
al kinds Of sacrifices In order to get
q collegiate education. We need doc.
tori, lawyers, teachers and preachers
Of trained minds to look after the
needs Of our people along the line Of
their professions. The attitude of the
conference gives inspiration.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-07-09
DON'T LOVE ME 80, jim.
(By J. B. Minter.)

Here's to Jack Johnson, the kid from
Texas state.
Who is truly the heavyweight of the
United States.
He can step In an auto and give 1t
whirl
And now he is champion of the entire
world.
He is black but renowned, and the
whole world has found
That in the battle for supremacy he
put old Jeff down.
The kids on the streets with the pa
pen did call,
That when Jack hit the fatal blow,
through the ropes JEFF did fall.
The white men sneered while the col
ored men cheered;
Jacks friends take whiskey while
Jeff's pull their boards.
Now on the street corner there u NO.
a word said;
But Jacks friends are lively while
Jeff's hang their heads.
The papers had said Jack had a nat
nose,
But still the lid knows how to put
Jef on the floor.
Jeff said he was ready and in good
plight
But it was Jack Johnson that put him
out right.
Now, the hairy-breasted boilermaker
from California IL down,
But still in the ring Jack johnson is
found.
JET said he could beat him. but that
won't do.
For in round Number IL through the
ropes JET hew.
Now. there's one more thing hape
Jack Will do,
And that IL to knock Sam Langford
up q thousand or two.
That VIII learn children to play In
their p3acs
Wh4n heavyweight champions are
bettling for place.
The state herald., 1910-08-12
b>@A U1gllsZ
Al1xzAAl1Nl0 MzEzAaaeEj jlzXZ
asaEWHCMlXtSU IaV

"Of the stiff battle ahead of us,
dear; the fight for life and love across
these leagues Of ocean,"
For life and love! Do you mean
you dream of reaching safety?"
Il mean to struggle for It; to do all
a man and sailor may. If we die, now,
sweetheart, 1t will be to lose more
than ever before was possible"
Her cheeks flushed instantly, her
lashes dropping.
NO. no; II we win safety 1t win
only be to lose all else. But the
thought is impossible; no skill, no
courage, no strength of arm or heart
could ever work such miracle of de-
liverance. will not dream 1t, for how
could | go back. go back to that old
life again with my heart full of love
for you? That would be a fate worse
than death; it would be dishonor."
did not answer, did not even look
into her face.
Surely you do not mean It, Jack?"
almost pleadingly, her hand reaching
blindly out for mine you can not
bring me to such shame, such trial?"
1T is not shame" answered earn;
estly, all my soul revolving against
the word. ''it may be trial, but 1t is
not shame. In the face of death you
have confessed you love me, and In
the face of death / shall endeavor to
retain that love. | should be no man
II | did less. Shame! Do not use
that term between us. What was there
holy or divine in the selling of you
10 that English peer? Why should
that act of mere barter hold us apart?
The law of God is paramount to the
law of man. Doris. you are mine, al.
though you yet withhold the pledge OF
the lips; mine everywhere and for.
ever: mine here in this desolate reach
OF sea, and mine yonder in the great
world. II we ever again attain II.
never will yield you up to another;
never relinquish my claim. Against
nature and man shall endeavor 10
hold what is my own"
One moment gazed down into her
eyes. penetrating TO the gray depths.
and perceiving there a sudden out.
burst of passion which she did not
even seek 10 conceal. 1t was revela.
ilon absolute and complete. a revela.
tion never 10 be forgotten. Yet she
did not touch me. did not answer In
words. and In another instant her
glance turned away out over the grim
desolaiion OF waters. | was still look.
Ing at her. intoxicated by what | had
seen. when she pointed excltedly for
ward.
I'm heavens name. what Is that"
Hardly had my glance shifted when
Kelly leaped to his feet. his voice
raised in a wild yell.
"Mither OF God. sorr. there's o
Bhip!"
The state herald., 1910-08-12
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens with tho Introduction
OF John Stephens, hdventurer, Massa-
S%husetts man s marooned by authorities at
mining operations In Bolivia. he was de-
nounccd by Chile as an insurrectionist
sna snta, as Ia consequence was hiding, hiding, A. his
Engii7hman and young woman.
Stephens rescued the young woman from
a drunken officer. He was thanked by
fronted Stephens. told him that war had
been declared between Chile and Peru
and offered him the office OF captain. He
desired that that night the Esmeralda,
Chilean vessel. should be captured.
stephens accepted the commission.
stephens met motley crew. to which he
structons They boarded the vessel. They
successfully captured the vessel supposed
to be the Esmeralda, through strategy.
psrture OF the craft. He entered the cab
In and discovered the English woman
md her maid. Stephens quickly learned
the wrong vessel hnd been captured,
II was Lord Darlington's private yacht,
the lords wife and maid being aboard.
He explained the situation to her lady
the plot saving that the Sea Queen had
been taken In order to go to the Antarc-
tic circle. Tuttle explained that on a
Donna Isabel was lost in 1853 He had
found II frozen in huge case of ice
on an island and contained much gold.
of the expedition. He told Lady
Darlington, She was greatly alarmed.
hut expressed confidence in him. The
Sea Queen encountered n vessel In the
fog. Stephens attempted to communicate.
This caused fierce struggle and he was
overcome. Tuttle finally squaring the sit
uation. Then the Sea Queen headed south
again. Under Tuttle's guidance the ves-
sel made progress toward Its goal
DE Nova, the mate. told Stephens that he
believed Tuttle. now acting us skipper.
insane because OF his queer actions.
Stephens was awakened by crashing OF
glass. He saw Tuttle In the grip Of
spasm OF religious mania and overcame
was taken III. Tuttle committed suicide
by shooting. Upon vote Of the crew
Stephens assumed the leadership and the
men decided TO continue the treasure
only 300 miles distant Tuttie was buried
In the sen, Lady Darlington pronouncing
the service, Stephens awRklnE from
nleep saw the ghost supposed TO have
formed the basis for Tuttle's religious
mania. Upon advice Of Lady Darlington.
Stephens started to probe the ghost.
He came upon Lieut. Sanchez. the drunk
on officer ho had humhled In Chile. He
found that AZ Sanchez inspiration. En-
Eineer Mcknight played ghost TO scare
the men Into giving up the quest steph-
ems announced that the Sea queen was at
tho spot whcro Tuttle's quest was sup
posed TO be. The crew was anxious 10 go
on In further search. De Nova and Steph-
ems conquered thefn in flst ryht. Lady
Darlington thanked him. The Sea queen
started northwnrd. She vas wrecked In n
fog stephens. DE Nova. Lady Darlington
and her maid being among those 10 set
Stephens saw only one chance in a thou.
wand for life, Lady Darlington confessed
her love 20 stephens and he did likewise,
Lady Darlington told her life story how
The state herald., 1910-08-12

BON /, LOOK 6.i psnisE Sns n sli kind. Of MER-
log mailed free. Cor. 18th q Blake. Denver
The state herald., 1910-08-12
A Hint to Young Lawyers.

Some time before Judge S. S. Ford
was elected to the common pleas
bench he was employed as attorney
Tor the defense in case in criminal
court. The Jury was out three hours,
but finally brought in verdict of
mot guilty"
Next day Judge Ford met one of
the Jurors in the case.
well. we set your man free," the
JUROR said. "He was as innocent as
new born baby"
Certainly he was," remarked Judge
Ford. II was q little surprised at the
length Of your deliberations
"I'll tell you about that" said the
Juror. IF you had rested your case
when the state got through we would
have acquitted your man in second.
That testimony you put in for the de.
Tense sort of ratified u.s."
I'm An old Juror. Judge. and | want
to give you word of advice. When
In trial by Jury you are defending
an innocent man keep him off the wit
ness stand."-Cleveland Leader.
The state herald., 1910-08-12
When IT'S q Nude.

The Bathcr" was the tile OF the
young painters picture. tho iirst tha,
lie had ever shown. II hnrg. unnoticcd
ON tho line.
nut" said his friend. you have
done nothing TO draw n crowd"
i've done my best work" said the
young painter.
Fudge" was the retoft. Work
draws. but there are better magnets
Al tho Paris exhibitions every artist.
until he makes name. uscs some de
vice to keep n crowd about his daubs
"a painting like The Bathef always
In Paris. has tho model. very beautiful
ly dressed. stroiiing Idly back and
forth near II, The resemblance be
tween her and II Ia at once perceived
And the result Ia tho greatest curiosity
an immense efowd-a tremendous
hit"
The state herald., 1910-08-12

lives Of others. but was hungry.
starving for it. We arrived at Val.
paraiso; this strange adventure oc,
CURED to me. and-then met you"
Her hands went out again TO me,
and | caught them eagerly.
"That-that day in the cabin, l.
| knew you for one Of my own class;
! knew you for true man. a gentle.
man; IL read the love In your eyes.
and | should have been an angel not
10 have welcomed II. oh. God knows
tried not TO do so, | prayed for
help TO resist my own heart. but the
help was not given me. Now | com
prehend 1t was not meant that | should
resist. The end was In sight even from
the beginning. Love is moro than
ceremony. and can make even death
sweet. have no sense of evil as
look into your eyes: have come into
my Inheritance. the rightful inherl.
lance of every womnn-love. Even II
II Is only for day. II is mine-mlne
by the gift OF God. oh. Jack. Jack.
have waited so long. so long. and now
all l can say. all desire to say. is.
love you"
oh, that scene, that dcsolate.
dreary, God-forsaken. hopeless scene
the heaying waters. the cold sky. the
icc'gleam. the awful expanse OF bar.
ronness all about. Did ever love come
to mortal before or since In such
spot. or amid such utter hclplessness7
But forgot all. though even as
bent TO her lips she begged me. falter.
ingly, not TO touch her yet. There, In
tho heart OF that Antarctic sea, cast.
aways, drifting TO what seemed Ger.
tain death. We found In this confession
n happiness that the world without
would have sterniy denied us. Ay,
and we were stronger for II. brayer
Tor u. our eyes aglow, our hearts pulls.
ing 10 the one great music OF the
universe,
Tell Il TO me-" she whispered amIl.
ingiy.
Il love you"
And | am happier than in alt my
| life before"
We spoke but briefly ns we sat thus.
my hand firm upon the tillor. my eyes
never forgetful Of those great surgcs
shifting un, Indeed. there was little
10 say. for VIZ had no future TO dis.
onns, no plans 20 formulate, We
could only live out the night. with tho
morrow blank before ua. Yet there
was nothing Of all this In tho girls
fac" upiurncd and happy. nor did /
/ permit my eyes 10 mar her happiness
We were together. understanding each
other, and for the moment tha, was
enough. Yet In some way my pulse
beat stronger. my will TO conquer this
demon sea became mighty God help
Ing me. this loyelife should not ond
horc--end In mystery and oblivion.
those restless waters should not over,
come Us forever. would fsht thom
for her sake and my own, The stars
and waves dehed such determination
yet ! only stlrcnod In my seat. new
strength anlmatins my body. n new
faith stimulating my soul. Fifteen
hundred milasl Father Of Mercy.
guide u.s. Yet II had been done, aud
II might be done again.
What Ia II, Jaek7" she questioned
softly. "of what we're you thinklngi
The state herald., 1910-08-12
CHAPTER xxIl.-continued.

"Oh, I know you do. II Is because !
know you do that wish TO tell you
my story IL is my love which makes
me so anxious that you should under
stand. so when the end comes We can
40 together. loving each other. and not
afraid. Do 20. recognize me? Have
you ever realized who | am?"
could only shake my head. wonder
ing AT the strange question.
mo? And yet ! have known you
ever since that first long talk We had
together In the cabin. II seemed so
odd. such n strange freak OF destiny.
that you should have been associated
In any way with my old life. and yet
the very fact that you were. first ere
Ated the bond that has since drawn us
together. You were no longer mere
sea adventurer, but an old.tme friend
aud equal From that day all was
different l could fight II back. but
could never conquer what that dlscov.
cry meant. oh. how small this world
is! Did you ever hear OF Doris Wins
lowl"
A moment tho vague. cloudcd Nom
DRY cluded me. tantaliEod me. Thon
In n raah the revelation came.
My sisters chum at Wellesley"
The tears sprang glistening into her
eyes. her handclasp tightening.
Yes. does II seem poaslblo7 You
never knew me. except by that name,
My father died during the second year
Of my attendance there. then mother
aud | went abroad. and my education
was completed on the continent, an
no, finding fault. bu,-but Il was all
most unfortunate. II brought me into
real life with false understanding OF
everything - wrong ideals. WRONG
standards. We were known 20 b.
wealthy. many considered me bcautl
ful. my mothers one ambition was
60 achieve recognized social standing
In Europe. and from the FIRST wal
destined 10 be means to that end
My education. surroundings. social en-
yironmeni. were all shaped with this
purpose In Wow. In spite OF myself
the result was accomplished.
= was merely girl OF II. desiring
little but good time, and accustomed
all my life to the guidance Of others
Lord Darlington Joined our party In
Italy. and we Iopfnoycd together fof a
week through the Italian Alps, flnally
going on board his yacht as invited
guests for cruise In tho Modlter
rsnysn. lie was most attentive TO me
Sot gave II scarcely thought.
hardly realized what was taking place
what II all meant. but-but one day
va went ashore, and-apd we were
married at tho British legation In
Athens, That day was u careless
giri. the nsrt morning found me a
woman. fexfotful. aroused from a
The state herald., 1910-08-12
Studying the Law.

In the old days when oral examine
tions were still the thing. an exam
lining board was pummeling an appli'
cant with questions from Blackstone.
Keat and other famous legal lights.
II didn't study anything about those
fellows" complained the applicant.
What did you study?" asked one OF
the judges.
81 studied the statutes Of the states
he replied. 81 studied them hard. Ask
me a question about them and I'll
show you. That is where got all my
legal knowledge"
my young friends" said one aus
tere Judge on the examining board.
you had better be very careful f0T
some day the legislature might meet
and repeal everything you know
Kansas City Journal.