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The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
CHINESE TONG WAR.

PORTLAND, Ore, April 29.-The Chinese tong war has been renewed here with increased vigor, and all of the efforts of the police to restore quiet in the Chinese quarter have been unavailing
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
MILLION MEN TO MANEUVER
Germany Expects to Make a Great
 Show of Military Strength.

BERLIN, April 29.-Plans are be- ing made for more than one million men to take part in the annual field maneuVerS this summer.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01

They say that Min has went and mar jed highbrow"
 Yes, he's one of them guys that always waits till they're through always waits till he hrinks his coffee, and then don't put any milk in it" Chicago Record-Herald.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
Successful.

Has Perry ever done anything to add to the gayety of nations?"
 Yes. He tries to speak French, German and Italian when he is in those countries"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
STANDINGS OF B|C
 LEAGUES
FECTED BY LAST WEEKS PLAYING.
LEADERS WELL ID THE FRONT
Spokane Away to the Front in the Northwestern, as Are Tigers in the American, and Philadelphia Has Good Lead in National.

SEATTLE, April 29.-The leaders of week ago in the three big leagues maintain their position, each of them having practically the same
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
MIKE LYNCH IS SUSPENDED
Scrappy Manager of Tacoma Club
 Is in Peck of Trouble.

VANCOUVER, B. C., April 29.- Mike Lynch, the manager of the Tacoma baseball club, has been sus- pended indefinitely for an assault committed on Umpire Ward in the game played here last Thursday.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
CONGRESSMEN WILL ATTEND

Murdoek, SuIzer, Howe and Bourne
 Will Attend Seattle's Show.
 SEATTLE, April 29.-In response to invitations sent them, Congress- men Murdock, Sulzer and Howe, and Senator Bourne have announced they will attend the Northwest Develop ment congress to be held in this city. A
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
TOCOMA DEPOT COMPLETED

Opening Ceremonies on B,c Scale
 Will Take Place Today.
 TACOMA, April 29.-The new union depot, which will be used by all the railroads entering the city, will he formally opened tomorrow. Many high national, as we'll as railroad, officials will be present anl big celebration is planned The depot is very fine structure and will be of inestimable benefit to the city.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
FAILURE COST MUCH MONEY
Trying to Be Mayor of Chicago
 Cost Merriam Big Pile.

CHICAGO, April 29.-The filing of his accounting of expenditure, ac- cording to law, has developed the fact that Merriam, who was defeat ed by Carter Harrison for the may orally at the recent election, spent $162,000 in trying to be elected.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
WASHINGTON. D. C., April 29

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 29.- It is understood that President Taft is about to pardon the Nebraska cattlemen who are serving a years sentence They are the men who toured the country in an automobile hunting a jail which suited them ir which to serve their time.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
FRENCH FORCES ROUT REBELS
Colonel Bremond's Victorious Troops
 Enter the City of Fez.

TANGIERS, April 29.-According to advices received here Colonel Bre- mond's forces have entered Fez after completely routing the rebels and inficting heavy loss on them.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01
TO ELECT COMMISSIONERS
City of Destiny to Hold Its Election
 of Commissioners.

TACOMA, April 29.-An election will be held on Tuesday at which four commissioners will be elected. There are sixteen candidates for the positions, and much interest is be- ing taken in the election.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01

A great liar has need of a good memory.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-01

We will speak out, we will be heard, Though all earths systems crack: We will not bate single word,
 Nor take a letter back"
The Press., 1911-10-11
UNION.

Hardest frost of the season last Sat urday night :
 Regular meeting of Mashapang Lake grange next Wednesday evening.
 Michael Laning of Southbridgt called on friends in town the first oi tba 1Daek
 ". Richards attended the funeral of his cousin, Sanford Booth, at Brim field last week.
 H. Palmer and A Johnson of Hart ford made 8 week end visit with friends in town. ]
 MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Chapman oi Springfield, Mass have been reoeDt guests at L. M Reeds. Ms H. F Graham and little sor made short visit at her former home in West Woodstock last week Henry F. Oorbin, Mrs 0. E BRrrowt and Miss Florence Barrows sp9nt last Monday with friends in Putnam. MT and Mrs. Stephen Tifft and Ransom Ii fit of Wnstford were recent guests of their DE, Mr. and Mrs. W. Richards
 Rev. H F. Graham's text last Sun. day was from Luke 12:7, "Fear not therefore; ye arc of more value than many sparrows.
 Georga TOwne and family moved back to their farm last week Theil house was Iut in excellent repair dur. ing the summer while they ware liv. ing at the Center
 George M. Lawson of Springfield, Ill youngest brother of E N. Law. son, is spending a month with friends here in the east. Last Sunday he au- companied his brother to church, and among the congregation found a few of his boyhood friends. MT. Lawson has resided in Illinois for many years, but visited his native town about nine years ago
The Press., 1911-10-11
RRIM MFIE

Sanford Booth, 73, one of the most su bstar tial farmers of Brimfeld, died Monday, the 2d, at his home in the Dunhamtown district, of a compli1a- tion of diseases, after an illness of a number of months. He had been in failing health for three or four years, and had been confined to his bed most of the time since June. Sanford Booth was born in Union April IA, 1888. He was married at Stafford vile, April 3. 1862, to Miss Ellen A. Moore of Union. and they lived for a time in that town. In April, 1866, they removed to Longmaadow, wnere they lived for two years After liv- ing again in Union they moved to Brmfield in May, 1873. and Lave lived ever siLc, on the farm that Mir. Booth bought at that time, and which he had so cultivated as to be known as one of the best farmers in the sec- tion. MT. Booth was Leld in high es- teem by his fellow citizens as a man of good judgment and fidelity and a kind neighbor. He had held the offica of assessor for a number of years, al d rad been a member of the board of selt ctmen. Besides widow, he leaves daughter, Madora, the wife of Nathan F. Bradway of Wales, and three sone, Elmer E at home, Milo D. of Jams!cs Plain and Milton s of Palmer. There are three grandchi1- drGn. MT. Booth has two brothers and two sisters living. They are Melvin Booth and Milo D. Booth of Brimfeld, Mrs. Stephen Tift of Vest ford and Mrs Miner Miller of West Medtord. The funeral was held the following Thursday afternoon. R9v. William Jennings officiated. The bearers were the three sons, Milo of Jamaica Plain, Milton of Palmer and Elmer of Brimfield, and a nephew, Hubert Booth.
The Press., 1911-10-11
HOLLAND.

MT. and Mrs. Oharles ". Bradley of Rockville called on friends in town Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Amidon and children of Westford spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs Roger M. Olough Rally Sunday was observed in the Lee Methodist Sunday school Sunday evening with appropriate readings and songs.
 The Ladies Aid of the Lee Metho- dist church have voted to have 8 harvest supper sometime during the month.
 Miss Edna s. Edgerton of East Hartford was the guest over Sunday of her parents. MT. and Mrs John ". Edgerton.
 Mir. and Mrs. Enos Stoddard of Marshfeld Hills, Mass have been spending a week with MT. and Mrs. Edgar s. Edgerton.
 Fred Nutland of Rockville and MT. and Mrs. Fred Olds of Bolton were the guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Myron G. Sparrow.
 The county com mmissloners met Mon- day at the court house. A professor from Stor1s college met with them to talk over arrangements for Q sand filter bed to be made at the County House. This will supply long felt want in the sewerage question.
The Press., 1911-10-11

day evening there will be a business meeting of the Epworth League at 7.3O at the home of the secretary. | Mrs. Herbert Bosworth.
 Charles Foster Eager, 78, died at his home last Sunday at 3 80 p. m !, after an illness of ten weeks. MT. Eager WIS one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens. He has b zen a resident of Staff 1rdville for about sixty years. He was the son of Otis and Deloisa Eager and was born in Wales Oct. 20, 1882 He was united in marriage to Miss Almira Plympton Nov. II, 1853. who died April II. 1899 Only one child, Mrs A. Arthur West, blessed their marriage, who survives him MT Eager was an ntelligent, public spirited man who had many friends and he will be greatly missed. He was an expert shoemaker and repairer, and worked at his trade nearly all his | life He has been 8 kind and obliR ing sexton of the Ssaffordville ceme- tery for twenty two years and will be greatly missed from this line of work, as we'll as from his former trade also He is survived by two brothers, Frank M Eager of Palmer and Warren w Eager of Wales. The funeral will take place at his late residence Weds nesday afternoon at 3 o'clock Rev Charles c. Fogg, former pastor of the Congregational church, will of1oiate, assisted by Rev. Marion H Jones. The interment will be in the Stafford vile cemetery.
 West Stafford. ~.
 Miss Sarah Harris is visiting iD Springfield. -' ,
 Miss Clara vanHeighen Is visiting relatives here
 Friends from Mansfield are now visiting at their home. ,.
 Mrs. Rosa Lufler of New London is visiting Mrs Ella Lovett. :.
 Miss Gladys Preston of Newtonville. Mass, is home for a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Jim Dailey celebrated their cotton anniversary last Saturday.
 Mrs. Andrew Magill and two chil- dren returned Monday to their home in Brooklyn, N. Y. {r
 MT. and Mrs. Armitage of East Hartford and Mrs. Shaw of We t)oro, Mass, are guests at Brown Marbles.
 Y. P. s. 0. E. Sunday evening. Topic, "Wby believe the Bible, Rom. 1O:17, 15:4 Leader, Blanche Sturtevant.
 At the annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid society last week the fol lowing officers were elected: Presi- dent. Mrs. F. z. Fairfield; vice -presi- dent, Mrs. E. D. Ellis; secretary and treasurer, Miss Mary BalIantin ; directresses, Mrs M. l. BrAdway, Mrs H.A Glazier, Mrs M. A Gold, Mrs. Francelia Gold, and Mrs George Ellithorpe; collector, Mrs Pomeroy. The earnings for the past year were tile over $19O ]
The Press., 1911-10-11
WELLINGTON. South WiIIinrton.

The house bsing built for Lucas safranek is ready for the plasterers.
 Harry Hopkins is i'll at his home in Mansfield and it is feared thas he has appendicitis r The epidemic of whooping cough is vary much abated, although there are few cases left.
 John H Westerfield, the purchaser of the W. E Battye place, has moved his family on to the same.
 Mrs. M. A. Munson of New Haven was the guest over Sunday of MT. and Mrs Elmer J. Mathews.
 Is is expected that the mill W II, as usual. close on Wednesday and Thurs day. the last two days of the fair al Stafford. .l~
 Mrs E.. J.. Mathews. president of the WilIimantie o E union, add the;O E of the Baptist church on Sunday { tvening.
 ," W. E. Malo has moved his family from Pittsfield, Mas, to this village aud is now employed by c. Hall, Jr., & Go. in the machine shop. Wrn. H Bracke,t has been drawn as a petit juror in the United State fc in Hartford. and has been sum- moued to be there ou Wednesday, of this week,
 
 Ia the hall Sunday Rev. E. W. Darrow spoke of the probability of next Sunday being the last one to hold services iu the hall, and if that should prove. to be the case the services W uld lk ly take form that would tend to impress those present with tha fact. At this writing there is still some uncertainty, although it is hoped that the dedication of the church may take place the 22i. The only thing lacking at present is the memorial wind-w, 3 part of which has already arrived. Naturally We should all feel the inoompleteness of the. church without this finishing touch, the sentiment expre ssed, the genesis of the intention that has found it's expression in the beautiful church.
The Press., 1911-10-11
MANSFIELD.

Mrs Caroline A. Glidden of Rox- bury, Mass. wife of Rev K. c Glid- den, who was a pastor of the Mans field Center Congregational church for more than 20 years, died at her home last week Tuesday. The funeral ser vices were held in Enfield Thurs lay. Deceased was 93 years old and is sur- vived by Mrs. Frank. Sheldon and Miss Carrie A. Glddeu of Roxbury. Mrs Glidden visited in Mansfi Il last Oc tober, attending the bi-oentennial, and gave paper at the time on her husbands pastorate in the town.
 Gurleyville.
 Miss Genevieve Royce of Williman- tic is visiting at Miss O. N. Turner's
 The Ladies' Aid society will serve harvest dinner and supper Friday in the conference room. .
 MT. and Mrs. E L. Tu ker of Lebanon are at the homo of the lat ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Dimock.
 Mansfield Depot.
 Mrs. Badger has sold her pla,e to Mrs. Webber of Providence. R
 MT. and Mrs. Louis A. Barrett o1 Pelham, N. Y., called on Mrs. Sted- man Tuesday.
 Mrs. Ward Brown, who has bsen with her mother, Mrs. Holt, through the summer, has gone to her ho nc in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Twenty-one ladies and gentlemen gave Miss V. Fowler surprise party Friday evening. Rev. Mr. Sherman and Mrs. Sherman were guests also. The ladies served a bountiful supper whiUh was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Hattie Carr is visiting Miss Fowler for few days.
The Press., 1911-10-11
CaciI Rhodaa0 Grave.

Cecil Rhodes. the diamond king and famous South African statesman is buried in Africa. in obedience to his own wish. as expressed in the follow ing words left in his will: 'I admire the grandeur and loneliness of the Ma toppas. in Rhodesia. and therefore desire to be buried in the Matoppas on the hill which used to call the View of the World in a square to be cut in the rock on the top of the hill covered with plain brass plate with these words thereon: Here lie the re- mains of Cecil John RhOdeS'" Rhodes died March 26. 1902. at the age of for ty-seven.
The Press., 1911-10-11
COVENTRY,

R. S. Brown of North Westchester, who has leased the mill of the South Coventry Paper company, is finding business good The mill. which had been idle for some time. was put in operation last June. and at the pre- s. ent time is running until 9 o'clock four nights week, the output beine a fine quality of leather and binder board..r. The dyeing capacity of the plant is to be doubled. The founda- tion, 4Ox5O feet, is already built. "A bout a dozen hands are employed at the mill.
The Press., 1911-10-11

Raymond M Steele has returned home after spending six months in Montana on ranch, also spending a short time in Seattle, Washington
 The Sunday school of the Oongre- gational church will give a reception Friday evening to Mir. and Mrs. Our tis R. Christopher MT. Christopher is the new superintendent of the Sum- day school.
 Myron G. Sparrow was kicked by horse last Tuesday, causing a com pound fracture of the left leg. It was set by Drs. W. N. Simmons of Holland and T. F. Rockwell of Rock vile.
 The grange hel1 an open meeting last Tuesday evening with an exhibit of products by it's mem bers. Addresse S were given by Dr. O. D. Jarvis of the Connections agricultural college, the subject being "Orchards, and Geo. V. Smith, editor of the Con- nectlcut Farmer; sutjsct "Farm. " Music was rendered by members of the grange The exhibition of prod nc ts was very fine, It flecting credit on the farmers.
The Press., 1911-10-11
. ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake.

George H. Willis and large force of men who have been making a road near =RMkvIlle oompleted the work last week
 Olifford c Charter and Miss Ada Mocrehouse of R1 ksille and Robert Ooo lay+called last Sunday at A. U. Charters
 Ora and Haz Cha ter, who have been spending an extended vacation at home, have resumed work at the U. s. envelope wol ks in Rockville.
The Press., 1911-10-11
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

Dauisl J HapleY is king the school enumeration.
 Miss Edith Cushn0an was at hen home in WiIlington over Sunday
 Timothy Desmond went t1 Mousor last Wednesday, where he acted as best man at the wedding of William P. Welsh, a former r. dent. new treasurer of the Somerset Woolen Go.
 The Ladies' Aid sooi, ty of the Methodist church at their anI ual meeting last Wednesday elected the following eff ifers: President, Mrs A. O. Eaton; vice president, Yrs. " H Reed; secretary and treasurer, Miss Edith E Adams; exc Itive oom- mitsee, Mrs l.. H Stevens, Miss Florence Washburn, Miss Irene Bemis membership solicitor, Mrs O. w.. Comius; oalleotresses, Miss Hattie Lee and Miss Gladys Armstrong; par- sonage clmmittsp, Mrs F B. Willis and Mrs J J. Fittn.
 A pipe used for conveying wires to the new Converse blCck ou the pole in front of Fitzpatrick $ store Is charged with electricity. A chain goes around the pole and is attached to the can used to collsot refuse. Both the chain and the can were charged until a small hoard was put between the chain aud the pipe The boys have been taking tl csric treatment and have en- jnysd the novelty. The animals have nos enj iyed it so we'll A dog took a severe shock and several horses have got 1t There is not enough of the fluid to be dangerous, but 1t Is rather startling and has afforded considerable amusement.
 At the ". O. T. U meeting last Friday at Stsffordville the solo by Miss Florence Smith and the talk by Miss Ida Holden Stafford of Provi. der ce on district and social service nursing, were appreciated. A social service woman should be first a purse, a teacher and an inspector Her work is both social and personal The pre- ventive wolk with the mother and the baby; the checking of tuberculosis reducing the spread of contagious dis ease, while retaining In the class room hundreds of children V ho would ether wise be deprived Cf their right to free education; of value to health boards above the regular Inspector, because he has not her facility for daily ob- servation; and the economic justi6 6oa- tion of the nurse's service, preserving the family life and the family pride, and public relief is taxed only for the services of the nurse. The over orowdinR probl.m In the hospitals is thus relieved and the hospital beds saved for acute eases. Unlike most other specialists. they do whatever is to be done. A nominal fee is asked whenever 1t entails no actual hard ship, maintaining the same standard of etiquette and ethics which exist be- tween the high-salRrfed nurse and her wealthy employer. The visiting nurse is perhaps more free from the dangers of automatic charity" than any ether humanitarian worker as her work expands from the narrow limits of private charity into She broad lines of pablie service. The fees pay for the necessary supplies. The salary of such a nurse is $7O This enterprise of vital importance should become realization and a blessing to the whole community. Ray. M Fl Jones and Mrs. H. Alden have been elected dele gates to the Conn. ". O. T. U. con- ventiou, to be held at Meriden Oc. tobsr IT, 15 and 19; Mrs ". Rol. lins m. alternate delegate
The Press., 1911-10-11
Those Buried Treasures.

My speech was rather lengthy, am afraid" said the young statesman. "but assure you that it contains numerous gems of thought
 Perhaps" replied MT. Growcher, but l have never allowed myself to take the slightest interest in these stories of buried treasures" Washing ton Star
The Press., 1911-10-11
FOR DINING ROOM

You'll find Tables of hand polished quartered oak worth $l6.5o for $12.75 each i; worth $250O for $l9.75 each worth $3O.0O for $24.50 each . DINING CHAIRS, golden finished, quartered oak, with genuine leather covered slip seat, reg ular $3. 50 value, for $2. .45 each.
 OAK BUFFETS, quartered wood, hand polish ed, reduced from $585O to $5O.OO; from $42.5O to $S1.50; from $29.5O to $2s.50; from $95.5o to $19.95, and from $20. .OO to $15.Oo each.
The Press., 1911-10-11
Wit HIn ExtraEnia.h ,

Of the men of letters who lost their lives on the sca6fold two at least died debOnairly.
 There was Montrose. poet and kings man in Scotland's king versus kirk business. On the morning of his execution Warr1stown. the covenanter, went to his cell. doubtless to make himself unpleasant Montrose was cOmbing out his curls.
 "Why is James Graham so careful of his locksY'
 Montrose smiled and made answer:
 "So long as my head is my own l mean to see to 1t When Warrist own gets 1t he may deal with 1t as he likes"
 At the scaffold Sir Thomas More asked the lieutenant of the tower to see him safe up the steps.
 "I'u shift for myself coming down" the poet promised-Youth's Compan- ion
The Press., 1911-10-11

A telephone in your home co ts less than sc per day, and saves more than this small rental
The Press., 1911-10-11
WHITE IRON BEDS.
ote the savings to be made on white enameled
MATTRESS VALUES.

MATTRESS VALUEo. Felt Mattresses, fancy ticked covered, made two part, with roll edge for $7.75 each, real value is $11.50.
 Two Part Mattresses, all pure cotton, were $7.75 for $500
 Silk Floss Mattresses, art tick, were $l5.Oo for $11.75.
 Box Springs, $l35O kind in A. 0. A. tick. Sale price $95O. National Link Springs, all iron frame, &.OO kind S2 35
The Press., 1911-10-11
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES .

-Oystrrs and Fish received fresh every other day at St. Peters Fish Mar ket Orders received by telephone given prompt attention.
The Press., 1911-10-11

FOIey's Kidney Remedy vs. Hopeless Case.
 Hon. Ark. T. F.. Freeman says: "I had severe case of kidney trouble and could not work. and my case seemed hopeless used several we'll known kid ney remedies, and had the services of a doctor, all of which gave me no relief One large bottle of Foley's Kidney Reme- dy cured me. and have never been both cred since. 1 have also recommended it to my frie ds who all received the same good results"
The Press., 1911-10-11
7AI FaatEigIr Business StAstL. RESULTS COUNT

In business education as in other things The world to-day holds men and meth. ods at their real worth. Theories and promises do not count. Results are want ed.
 The only way to judge the real value of a system of education is by the results ii produces.
 The only way to determine the charac. ter of these results is to investigate the accomplishments of the graduates of a school.
 The Huntsinger School proves the qual. ity of its teaching, the thoroughness of its course, more by the success of It's gradu- ates than by any other data.
 New pupils enter at their convenience. Catalogue mailed to any address. E. M. HUNTSINGER, PRESIDENT.
 30 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn.
 Doors West of Main Street.
The Press., 1911-10-11

Doan's Regniets cure constipation with out gripping, nausea. nor any weakeni 2 effe t. Ask your druggist for them % cents per box.
The Press., 1911-10-11
That Means Much to HOmekeepers.
FINE BRASS BEDS.

Colonial style, 24 inch posts, one-inch hlers' heavy angle mounts bright satin fnish all sizes, regular $50 value, for $19.75.
 WITH FINCH POSTS, 7 one-inch filters, value $27.5O at this sale for SIS 75.
 WITH FINCH POSTS, heavy filters, $23.5o value, with right or satin, at $l275
 WITH PINCH POSTS, six filters, acorn mount, regular $I5 value, for $S. 50.
 FULL FINISH, square tubing and ca t brass trimmings Was STA 50, for $59.OO
 COLONIAL Brass Bed, dull finish. $57 50 value, square top rail, $49.50.
 PRINCESS DRESSERS. Mahogany and quartered oak, full swell front, oval and patteln French plate mirror, real value $225O, for $I4 95 each.
 REGULAR DRESSERS mahogany and quar- tered oak, hand polished, oval French plate mirror, swell front and real $2450 values at this sale for $19 75 each. (Chifonieres to match these.) . MAHOGANY DREsSERS, serpentlne front, divided top drawers, large oval French plate mir rOr hand carved frame real value $35.50, for only $29 50 each (Chiffonieres to match same.J QUARERED OAK also like the above Dresser base measure 4sx24 inches, and the mirror is 2Sx- 34 inches in size