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The Press., 1911-11-01
Hi< Great Generosity.

eve are getting up subscription" began the lady who was carrying around the paper. Her voice trembled as she spoke, for the person she was now bracing happened to be the richest fellow in the community. She hoped against Hope that she would get some thing fat from him.
 ''You are getting up subscription?' echoed the millionaire, with a sweet smile. "I'm sure you'll be very sue cessful. And what can I do?"
 "Would you-could you"-she nearly tainted at her assurance would you p-p-put your game down on this paper for h-h-hundred dollars"
 There-it was done. He wouldn't have missed a thousand, but she was pretty courageous to ask for as much as she did. His gentle smile reassured her.
 "Will I put my name down for hundred dollars?" said he. "Why, my dear young lady, I don't charge that amount for inc use of my name when charity is t,.e cause. I will put my name down. of course, but not for a hundred dollars. won't charge you a cent for it. It is a slight service" |" Cleveland I'lain Dealer.
The Press., 1911-11-01
The Druids,


 The Druids were evidently of very great antiquity, for there cannot be much doubt that 1t was one of their customs that Virgil had in mind when he wrote in the "Aeneid," vi, 142. that the "only means of access for living mortal to the world of spirits was the carrying of a golden twig which grew in a dark and thick grove" The re semblance of the story to the Druidical rite is perfect. The Druids practiced their rites in dark groves. If mis- tletoe was discovered growing upon an oak a priest severed 1t with knife, and a festival was held under the tree at which two milk white bulls were offered as a sacrifice. This was sac riflce to the sun god, and the mistletoe, from its pale greenish yellow tint, was regarded as a kind of vegetable gold and was accordingly looked upon as being a fit offering to the sum-,
The Press., 1911-11-01
The Female HouseflV,

A female house fly which has hiber- mated in q dwelling house, or else where. may produce in the spring, at the lowest estimate. 120 eggs. Assum- ing that 0ne-half of these hatch as fe- males. and allowing that the breeding goes on without check for four months, we have as tie descendants of a single hibernating individual 214,557, ,844,3 ,320,- GOO, ,OOO.IOO,O00 flies. Now, q house fly measures exactly one-fOurth of an inch in length; the distance around the earth ar the equator is said to be 24,- 800 miles It would take, therefore, 3,68S, ,31G.000 flies placed end to end to go around the world once. Using this number as a denominatOr, and the number of flies produced in four months from one mother as numer- atOr. we find she will give rise, in the course of a summer, to enough flies to encircle the globe at the equator 5000 times and have plenty of progeny to spare-Professor r. l.. Washburn in Popular Science Monthly.
The Press., 1911-11-01
Not to Be Deceived,

"John," she asked after she had fin Ished packing her trunk, twill you re- member to water the flowers in the porch boxes every day?"
 "Yes, dear. I'll see that they are properly moistened regularly"
 And the rubber plant in the dining room. You know 1t will have to be sprayed about three times a week."
 "Tn remember it."
 'T'm afraid you'll forget the canary and let the poor little thing starve."
 Don't worry about the bird, dear. I'll take good care of him."
 "But I feel sure you'll forget about keeping the curtains drawn so that things won't all be faded out when l get back"
 Don't give yourself a moments un- easiness about the curtains. I'll keep the house as dark as a tunnel"
 "John, I'm not going. You have some reason for being anxious to get rid of me"-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Press., 1911-11-01
COVENTRY

The Bolton & Coventry Telephone company has ceased to exist, as the system has been taken over by the Southern New Engand Telephone pm pany.
 Henry 0. Wright. aged 82. died on Thu1sd~y tt'rnoon at his home in Coventry Ha was a native of the town, heinz the son of Hrvey and Sarah (BisselD Wright For many years he was manager of a large de- partment store in H srtford. The fu- neral was held from his home Satur. day afternoon at 1 o'clock and was largely attended by relatives and friends. Rev. Neetor Light, pastor of the South Coventry Congregations l church, was the officiating clergyman. Burial was in the south cemetery, North Coventry
 Rose Elizabeth, the four year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Thoma as Flaherty of South Coventry, died at her home early Saturday morning. Death was due to complications fol- lowing an operation that was per- formed about two months ago, when the little one had her right arm ampu- tated at the shoulder in a New York hospital. Besides the parents, there survive two sisters and two brothers, Julia, Agnes, Thomas and William Flaherty. The funeral was held Mon- day morning with requiem mass at St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock Rev. J. F. Donahue, pastor of the church. oficiated. During She service Miss Annie Weliwood rendered two solos, Ave Maria and Some Sweet Day. The bearers were James Daley Joseph O'Brien, William Hall, Edward Hor- riRan, Frederick Flaherty and Jere- miah Young. Funeral was in St. Mary's cemetery, South Coventry.
The Press., 1911-11-01
Severe.

A story is going the round:; at a certain university regarding one of the sarcastic professors, who was recently conducting an oral examination in a very scientific study.
 There was one student, handsome, easy and self possessed, who appeared to be utterly ignorant of the simplest phases of tLe subject.
 Professor W. put question after question to him without receiving one intelligent reply. Finally the student said naively:
 "I'm very unfortunate, professor; you never ask me anything know"
 The professor said nothing, but gravely tore off tiny piece of paper from conv enient pad.
 Here. MT. B." he said, handing it to the student. "write all you know. Take plenty of time-there's no hurry"
The Press., 1911-11-01
A CARD TRICK.
Inc Sequel Co a Challenge to . Duel In
 a Berlin Cafe.

~SirP'
 ~WellT'
 "You have been staring at meF'
 Mot that 1 am aware of."
 The young gentleman. evidently a student, was about to retire with an apology when the person addressed . banker-thought proper to add:
 "You are altogether too insignificant an individual for me to stare at you"
 'Sir, that Is an insult. 1 shall chal- lsnge you. Here is my card"
 After a moments hesitation the banker also gave up his card The cards were inscribed as follows:
 Count Botho von Felsing, student Of philosophy"
 "Ernst Grunschild, banker"
 The scene occurred In a Berlin cafe, and the count at once took his de parture. After his excitement had somewhat abated and he had had time to collect his thoughts Herr Grun- schlld also left Fearing lest his better half might suspect something from his looks, be went straight to his place of business and began to write letters to 0D ITleDuS COnLdlnluS tue CuSIOuldEy last farewell greetings in case he should fall a prey to "vindictive and quarreIsome opponent" It was p. m.. and the cashier called. as usual. to pre- sent his report. Grunschild ran his eye nstlessly over the balance sheet Suddenly he gave a start
 "A thousand marks drawn for pri- Vate use! What does this meanf Come: thIs Is above a joker
 Have you forgotten, Herr Grun- BchIld7 You were playing at the cafe. you know. and lost a thousand marks, and as you hadn't that amount on you Count von Felsing was good enough to call for the money on his way. He showed me your visiting card in proof of his statement"
 Grunschild hardly knew whether he Rhould go Into a fit with vexation or whether he should shout for joy. He had been done out of a thousand marks. but at the same time 1t was ''on" with the duel. When he after ward learned that the imaginary stu dent was a professional swintllrr h, was thankful to have got off so cheap
The Press., 1911-11-01

A. 0. Squier and J. B. Baker are shingling Mrs. J. R. Ohilds' house, which Mrs. Sarah Mathews rents.
 K. H. Barlow and family took an auto trip to Southbridge Sunday and were guests of Mrs. Archa Walker.
 Last week Wednesday a party from South Coventry came here hunting. They caught 25 gray squirrels and 21 ducks. This was a pretty fair days hunting.
 Westford Hill.
 Miss Myrtle Chapman spent Sunday with her parents.
 Rev. William Bissell preached at the Congregational church last Sun. day.
 Mrs. Levi Bond of Wilmington is spending a few days with her old neighbors.
 Mrs. Beatrice Richards, aged 22 years, died at the Hartford hospital last Tuesday. Besides her husband and young son, she leaves Q mother and one sister to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at Moose Meadow ohuroh Thursday. Burial was in Westford cemetery. Warrenville.
 Merrill s. Louks was homo for 8 short visit last week.
 Mrs Alfred Story of Providence is visiting Fred Bebbington and family.
 The prayer servic3 on Thursday evening was att ,nded by over twenty persons. .....--
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Nichols of Providence are guests of E. l. James and family.
 Mrs. Ellen M. Allen of SomerviIle. Masp., Is she gu7st of Rev and Mrs B. o. Bugbee.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Zaller and two children of Minnesota are visit ing relatives in this vicinity.
 The ladies of the W. O. T. U. will meet this week Friday at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. H. Wright.
 There were about fifty present at the Sunday morning service. The pastor conducted the O E. service.
 MT and Mrs Dwight Hemenway of Florence, Mass have been guests of W. H. Lanphear and family the past week.
 Mr and Mrs. David Mathewson, Mrs E. M. Allen and Mrs. B O. Bugbee attended the o'clc ok service of the South Wilmington church Sum- day afternoon.
 "Oorner Crest" is now vacant for the winter season The summer co cupants, Mrs Emily A Du1kee, Mrs. Ellen Weeks and Orin P. Durkte left on Wednesday of last week for Worces- ter. They will b. greatly miss d About twenty five members of Echo grange were present at our meeting Wednesday evening. The program was furnished by the visitors and all were much pleased The farce, ''Mr Peabody's Dressing GowD,' was we'll acted and afforded much pleasure
The Press., 1911-11-01
soNEERs.

David Landers of Rockville has been a guest at the home of Dr. A. L.. Hurd.
 Rsv Geofse W Banks of Spring field occupied the Congregation al church pulpit last Sunday morning.
 Miss Hazel GOwdy of Providence. R I. has been guest of her grand father, Kibbe v. Ohapin, for a few days.
The Press., 1911-11-01
Literary Funds.

The royal literary fund in England was established as a result of the con- miseration felt for Floyer Sydenham. a Greek scholar of Oxford, who was thrown into prison for a debt for meals and died there at the age of eighty. The establishment of a fund to assist needy literary men was due principally to the efforts of David Will Hams, a Welsh nonconformist minis ter, friend of Benjamin Franklin.
The Press., 1911-11-01
What Rhymes With Babe?

what RhymeS Wlth 6aDe9 A common English word for which there is only one rhyme is "babe, :" and it was Swinburne who used 1t with exquisite appropriateness in "A Rhyme:"
 Babe, if rhyme be none
 For that sweet small word
 Babe, the sweetest one
 Ever heard,
 Right it is and meet
 Rhyme should keep not true Time with such a sweet
 Thing as you.
 Love alone, with yearning
 Heart for astrolabe,
 Takes the suns height, burning
 Ger the babe. "Silence" is another word beloved of poets that has no rhyme. Mrs. Brown Ing went to the very limits of her pas sion for assonance when she rhymed 1t with ''islands!"
The Press., 1911-11-01
Oddities About AIphabets.

When the Portuguese first explored Brazil they made great fun of the na- tives of that country because they had In their alphabet no f, r or Ia peo- pie, the invaders declared, without fe, ley or rey-without faith, law or king. The MOhawks. again, have no labials and vowed it was absurd when the missionaries tried to teach them to pronounce D and b, "for who," said they, ''can speak with his mouth shut tT'-Blackwood's Magazine.
The Press., 1911-11-01
ASHFORD. "--AR~S

Charles Slater is improving and ia able to sit up most of the time.
 A.G. Barlow is repoited as failing. He is still i'm Hartford for treatment.
The Press., 1911-11-01
Tha aLnv.unr,n Point of Nie,.,.

The Lawyers Point of View. Tt costs more." said a prominent Bostonian. ito get divorced than it costs to get married"
 Maybe sO." said the lawyer as he took the big check. ''but it's worth more, isn't it itH'-Boston Post.
The Press., 1911-11-01
More Useful.

Bride Elect-What would you have thrown instead of rice? Brutal friend A few grains of common sense.- Judge.
The Press., 1911-11-01

A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within and for the District of Stafford, on the 3Oth day of october. A. D. 1911.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
 On motion of the administrator on the estate of Lauren l. Christensen, late of Stafford, with in said district, deceased.
 It Is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate win be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Of1ce in said district, on the Sth day of November, 1911, at 10 o'clock, forenoon, by posting copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Stafford, and by adver- t1sing the same in a newspaper published in Stafford and having a circulation in said dis trict. Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1911-11-01

N tionery and Ice Cream Store in the Foster block, Main Street. To be sold as proprietor has other business. Apply at store. 2w'
The Press., 1911-11-01

1X1 At your service. May be found at Roberts Pool Room, Stanford Sp'gs, or Residence, West Stafford.
The Press., 1911-11-01
A Comet.

The following whimsical account of the nature of splendid comet is given in an old French military journal: Tt is a parcel of old stars who, being no longer fit for service. have been dis charged on half pay and. to save ex- pense, have agreed to mess together"
The Press., 1911-11-01

HULL Line of Mems Clothing, Fur nishings and Shoes at SAMUEL KUS- LANSKY'S.
The Press., 1911-11-01
RESTRICT OF sOMERS, ss

nISTRICT OF SOMERS, ss. Probate 1J Court, october 3Oth, A. D. 1911
 Estate of Marcus L. Durkee, late of Somers, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of William M. Durkee. praying that letters of administration may be granted upon said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Oflce in SomerS, in said district, on the 9th day of November, A. D. 1911 at o'clock in the forenoon, and that pub lie notice be given Of the pendency of said appli- cation and the time and place of hearing there on, by publishing the same once in some news paper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign- post in the town of Somers, in said District, at least i've days before said day of hearing.
 CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1911-11-01

L'OR SALE-A farm with new house, " three wells and running water. All con- veniences for raising poultry. Near church. school and station. Cash $500 and $500 can re- main ou mortgage. s 5 will be paid to anyone selling the above. GEO. B. PERSON,
 ]29 West WillinptOn, Conn.
The Press., 1911-11-01

OSTRICH FEATHERS Cleaned, Dyed O ana Curled under shortest notice
 +3m27 SARA LEE, Benton Street,
The Press., 1911-11-01

TNO RENT-A large, warm Tenement \ suitable for boarding house, in Foster stone block Also smaller Tenement in the Foster block 27tf E. l.. BURR.
The Press., 1911-11-01

EOR SALE-A good horse, weighs 200 to 1900 good worker, kind and gentle, afraid of nothing. Also One-hoTse lumber wagon and a
 29tf
The Press., 1911-11-01
BORN.

In any emergency the quickest route to the source of re ief is by telephc ne
The Press., 1911-11-01

EOR SALE-A second hand pool table II Inquire at The Press office. 1Stf
The Press., 1911-11-01

OHOICE BUILDING LOTS for Sale O on Stafford Heights, for cash or on very easy terms. Apply to c. W. EATON.
The Press., 1911-11-01

This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib- CTS until a definite order to discontinue is re- Ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
The Press., 1911-11-01

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 we are not responsible for, nor do we by pub IIshing, endorse the opinions Of our correspond ents.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks inc sorted at one-haIf advertising rates Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi cations received withoLt signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant semi-weeklyI furnished for S2.15 per year in ad- vance.
The Press., 1911-11-01

TEACHER IN PIANO and VOICE. 1 MISS LULU l. IDE, Stafford.
The Press., 1911-11-01
r OST-An automobile tail lamp.
 A DIR. SMITH.

EOUND-A pair of spectacles and case, ' marked R. K. Gwillm, Merlden. Apply at The Press office.
The Press., 1911-11-01
Ara Court of Probate holden at Son

A T a Court of Probate holden at Son. A CTS, within and for the district of Somers, on the 24th day of october, A. D. 1911.
 Present, CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
 On motion of Fiavis E. Kibbe, eXecutTix on the testate estate of Jairus N. Kibbe, late of Somers, within said district. deceased. This Court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the eXecutr1x, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Somers, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,
 CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1911-11-01

EOR SALE - Fine tenement renting M property South St. Close to business center, Price low. Terms, easy payment.
 W. F. DEMOND. 19tf
The Press., 1911-11-01

EOUND-On the Macadam road, an L all-wOol Sweater. JAMES WOOD, Stafford Street @3W3I
The Press., 1911-11-01

II Horses, years old, weight 5000 lbs Kind and gentle and good workers. Guaranteed in every way. 22tf JOSEPH LEVENE.
The Press., 1911-11-01

NNO RENT-Tenements at Forestville.
 1 Low rents, large gardens. T. F. MULLEN.
The Press., 1911-11-01

L'OR SALE-My diving horse. Rea- son for selling, removal from town. Inquire at office of the c. H. Moore Company.
 w. F DEMOND.
The Press., 1911-11-01

FOR SALE-My place in the borough. N acres of land, good house and barn. Orchard of apple and pear trees.
 MRS. W. M. CRAWFORD.
The Press., 1911-11-01

DOARDERS WANTED at 34 High St. ID pleasant place and good board.
 s3W1 MRS. SAM'L COLLETTE.
The Press., 1911-11-01

TENEMENT to rent over The Press \ office for small family.
The Press., 1911-11-01

EOR SALE-A good Cow, or will ex l' change for a yearllng bull
 s2w30 H. G. BOYER, Crystal Lake.
The Press., 1911-11-01
FOR SALE -agos

One of the best Cottages at Crystal Lake, is beautifully located on the west side. Cottage is in good repair, fully furnished A barn. two boats and never failing well. .s
 Address Box 119, Rockville, Conn.
The Press., 1911-11-01

WOOD CHOPPERS WANTED.
 w 21tf E. D. ELLIS, West Stafford.
The Press., 1911-11-01

EOR SALE-Chester White Pigs and I shotes, also New Milch Cow.
 SAMUEL JOHNSON, The Highlands, West W1llington, Conn. 19tf
The Press., 1911-11-01

GINGER Sewing Machine for sale. In O extra good condition. Also an Upright Pt- ano, almost new. Inquire at The Press office. If
The Press., 1911-11-01

TOR SALE-My place containing 27 I acres, Broom house, furnace heated, cider mill with hydraulic press, gasoline engine, shop with planer, table saws, etc.
 If w. H. WEBSTER, Stafford, Conn.
The Press., 1911-11-01

FOR SALE-Baby Carriage.
 II MRS. GEORGE SISWICK,
The Press., 1911-11-01

TOR SALE-A Nice Sitting Room H Wood Stove, cheap. J. s. SMILEDGE.
The Press., 1911-11-01

EOR SALE-My property on Prospect
 C Street. Said property consists of a No. dwelling house, containing 8 rooms, also horse barn, large wagon shed, chicken coop; fine well land, with or without building. Will sell on easy terms. If JOHN MARIAN, StsffOrd Sp'gs
The Press., 1911-11-01

IT OST in the Borough, last Saturday 1l night, 8 gold watch fob. Will reward the finder. CARL J. WOODS.
The Washington times., 1911-07-27

Iona Peaches, can. lee
Sultana Peaches, can. ....... zoe
A & P Fancy Lemon Cling
A & P California Cherries,
can .SOC
Sultana California Cherries,
can ...........-.--...s.-' ZOc
Fancy oregon Prunes. lb. lie
California Prunes, lb. zoe
Evaporated Apricots, lb. lice
Evaporated Peaches, lb. .1Oc
The Washington times., 1911-07-27
PRESIDENT DELAYS
TRIP PLAN PENDING
ADJOURNMENT DATE
Undecided Yet AS To
Whether To Extend His
Travels To Coast.

The Presidents itinerary for the West
! ern trip will not be fixed until the first
| or second week in August. He Is wait
ing until Congress adjourns or until
date for adjournment is agreed upon,
before he decides whether he will go as
far as the, Pacific coast This Is
authoritatively stated at the White
House.
If the President gets a months vacation
before the middle of September, 1t Is
now thought he will go all the way to
the Coast. II he only gets two weeks
rest he will not go farther than Kansas.
Many Invitations.
Invitations from all over the country
continued to pour in on the President
today. He Is wanted at the meeting
of the National Wholesale Druggists As
sociation in New York on October 13;
the Farmers National Congress at Co
lumbus, Ohio, October II; at the Young
Mems Republican Club outing at Salt
Lake in September, and the American
Peace and Arbitration League in New
York In December All of these invi-
tations are held open.
The President declined invitations to
the Rutland, VT, fair on September 2S
and the forestry conference In Breton
Woods, N. H., in September.
A report has just been made to the
President by the chief engineer Of the
Panama Canal to the effect that during
June 1,58S,0O yards of dry and 1,05S000
yards of wet earth had been removed.
Fair Site Picked.
A telegram was received from the
Panama-Pacihc Exposition Company
at San Francisco saying that the COM
pany had picked site for the fair to
be held in 1915 in that city.
A delegation from the Independent
Citizens Union of Baltimore called upon
the President and asked him to attend
the German Day celebration in that city
on September II. The President was
pleased with the invitation and prom
ised to take 1t under consideration. In
the party were the Rev. Julius Hof-
mann, former Immigration Commits
sioner Louis T. Weis, Albert L. Frank
hanel, Louis c. Schneidereith, Richard
-Scholz.