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The Washington herald., 1912-08-10
FINANCE AND REALTY

A brief session yesterday ended the ac-
t,vities Of the Washington Stock Ex-
change for the week. Washington Rail-
way and Electric Is at S% were the
principal feature Of the trading.
The total of sales for the past five
days involved $4,000 in bonds and AS
shares Of stock. Capital Traction 5s
were the leaders of the week in the
bond list, with sales entered Of bonds
OF total face value OF 5000. the sales
prices ranging from 111h to 111lz. Poto-
mac Consolidated 5s were second on the
list with 5000 representing the aggregate
OF trades.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-10
Lon.daie Apartments Sold.

Sale OF the Lonsdale apartment house
at 213S California Street Northwest for
sl75.ooo was reported yesterday. A Chi
cago investor is said to have been the
purchaser. The house Is Of four stories
and contains fifty-six apartments.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-10
Mai. Butts Home Reported Sold.

The home of the late Mai. Archibald
Butt, military aid to the President. at
200 G Street Northwest, was reported
yesterday as having been sold. Details
of the reported transaction were not
made public
The Washington herald., 1912-08-10
MISCELLANEOUS BONDS.

v York, Aus. s.-cIosins quotation, Of miscel-
The Press., 1912-07-31

Cullencross Farm, South Columbia, N. Y., S. 0. white Leghorns, 7O4
 H. B. Seaver, Browns Mills, N. J., s. O. white Leghorns, 695.
 Woods Lane farm, Leaman Place, Pa, S. O. white Leghorns, 692. O. Wilson of Carlisle, w. Va, single comb buff Orpingtons, 6S9.
 Gilbert 6 Moore, Lansdowne, Pa. single comb white Orpingtons, 6sO.
 o. S. & s. A. Scoville, East Haven, Conn. R. o. Rhode Island Reds, CIT.
 Bunker Hill poultry farm, Waquoit, Mass, single comb Rhode Island Reds 67O.
 Brooks Sanitary Hennery, Morgan Park, Ill.,, barred Plymouth Rocks, 666. .. ...- T. J. Mcconnell, Hancock, N. Y., white Wyandottes, 664.
 Hans Loubert Poultry Farm,. Pitts burgh, Pa., white Plymouth Rocks, 657, 'a.. E..
 Frank D. Oesterle, Lansdown, Pa. 1, s. O.. White Leghorns, 661.
 H. P. Deming, Robertsville, s. O. Rhode Island Reds, 655.
 Burton E. Moore, Winsted, s. 0. white Leghorns, 654.
 George H. schmitz, Chicago, III. |, s. o. buff Leghorns, 654.
 E. s. Edgerton, West Wilmington, rose comb Rhode Island Reds, 652.
The Press., 1912-07-31
PoRSON'S FOIBLE.
The Drink He Got From Mrs. Hcpp.
 ner's Private Bottle.

The Drink He Got From Mrs. Hopp.
 ner's Private Bottle.
 In Samuel Rogers and His Circle. Is this anecdote about Richard Porson, the, famous classical scholar and pro lessor of Greek:
 When Hoppner, the painter, was re siding in a cottage a few miles from London Person one afternoon sud denly arrived there Hoppneri said that he could not offer him dinner, as Mrs H had gone to town and had carried with her the key of the closet which contained the wine. Porson declared. however, that he would be content with mutton chop and beer from the next alehouse and accord ingly stayed 10 dine
 During the evening Person said, "I am quite certain that Mrs. Hoppner keeps some nice bottle for her private drinking in her own bedroom, so pray try if you can lay your hands on it." His host assured him that Mrs. H. had no such secret stores; but, Person in. siSting that Il search should be made, a bottle was at last discovered in the Iady's apartment. to the surprise of Hoppner and the joy of Person, who soon finished It's contents, pronouncing it to be the best gin he had tasted for a long time. y
 Next day Hoppner, somewhat out of temper. informed his wife that Porson had drunk every drop of her concealed dram. Drunk every drop of it!"' cried she Heaven above, it was spirits of wine for the lampP'
The Press., 1912-07-31

The people here regret to lose MT. and Mrs. Charles Feitner, who for about three years have lived at the old hotel in the center of the village
 @sCharlie,'' as he was familiarly known, drove team for some time for O. D. Baker. Finally his health be- came such that it was necessary to go to the hospital. After this he was much better, and going to Norwich he obtained position as night watch man. This work is more remunera- tive and satisfactory to him, and both MT. and Mrs. Feitner have gone to reside there. We regret to lose them from the number of our citizens and to see the large house unoccupied.
The Press., 1912-07-31

Miss Mabel Spooner has gone to Mansfield and is in the employ of Mrs. David Snow.
 Misses Grace and Gladys Barlow and Everett Barlow took an auto trip to Southbridge and Charlton Sunday,
 Charles Spooner, who has been very feeble, is improving in health and walked to church Sunday, a dis tance of three miles. >f
 MT. and Mrs. Archa Walker have moved here from Southbridge,r Mass. ;, and are occupying O. A. Walkers house, known as the Olapp place.
 Warrenville.
 William Whitehouse of Pomfret visited here for few days.
 MT. and Mrs. George Byles and Mrs. Frank Carpenter of Norwich called on friends here last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Durkee and two children of Hudson, Mass. and Mrs. Frank Durkee of Worcester spent Sunday as guests of Mrs. Emily A. Durkee and family at "Corner Crest. '1
 MT. and Mrs. David MatheWson, Mrs. H. F. Scott, Mrs. R. H. Wright and Mrs. Ellen D. Mathewson were among those who attended the funeral of Miss Abbie Richmond at Ashford Center last week Tuesday. Miss Richmond had lived for considerable time in the past in this village and every one held her in high esteem. .
The Press., 1912-07-31
KEEP A PET SNAKE.

Then You Won't Need Cat or g Dog
 For the Rats or Mice. :
 1t has been suggested by B French professor that every household should have it's snake instead of its cat or dog for the purpose of keeping rats or mice away
 1t is not new. for in the days of the Romans many snakes were kept by the housekeepers for precisely this purpose, Since those early times. however. the household reptile has been supplanted by the cat or dog, and the modern housewife. as rule. has nothing but revulsion of feeling for every species of snake, harmful and harmless The hostile attitude toward snakes. how ever, Is largely due to ignorance. Thus it is commonly supposed that snakes are ''sIimy" As a matter of fact, they are not Their skin is cold to Ithe touch, but absolutely dry. It feels as if 1t were made of china or porcelain.
 Then again the sharp. wormlike tongue of the snake. which darts in and out at lightning speed. is harmless, al though 1t is commonly believed to be } the medium by means of which. the snake ejects it's venom,
 s.Snakes which have venom communi- cate 1t by meaRs of special teeth called fangs Harmless snakes do not have these fangs
 The principal disadvantage about cat and dog is that these animals are apt to carry the same disease spreading vermin as the rats and mice they are supposed to destroy.
 Both the dog and the cat frequently Kill rats and mice without eating them. eaving them. to decompose in invisible places. The snake never does Every rat killed by q snake is at once Swal lowed The snake. too. is much cleaner than either of the other house hold pets Farm and Preside.
The Press., 1912-07-31
Mansfield Depot.

A party of 20 people enjoyed a trip to Ocean beach Saturday.
 Mrs. Herbert Bowers and children were in Rockville Saturday.
 Miss Jennie Lathrop of Providence, R. l., is a guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. Brown.
 Miss Anna E. Hall of New Jersey is visiting her mother, Mrs. G. w. Stedman.
 Mrs. M. l.. Durkee, who has been at her daughters, Mrs. A. J. Bowers, returned to Stafford Saturday.
 Mrs. G. w. Stedman and daughter, Miss A. E. Hall, were guests of Mrs. w. H. Stedman at Mansfield Four Corners few days last week.
 Mrs. Frances Clayton, who has been to her home in Manchester a week, has returned to Mrs. Wm. Cor. bitt's, where she has been for several months.
The Press., 1912-07-31
MANSFIELD.

The 38th week of the egg-laying contest closed with the standing of the first 23 pens as follows: :- ..-..
 F. G. Yost of Sayre, Pa., single comb white Leghorns, SIS.
 Thomas Baron of Catforth, Eng. , single comb white Leghorns, ITS. Marwood poultry farm, Butler, Pa. , single comb white Leghorns, 772.
 Toms poultry farm, Toms River, N. J., single comb white Leghorns, 764.
 White Rose farm, Vineland, N. J. 7, single comb white Leghorns, 76O.
 Beulah farm, Hamilton, Ont. white Wyandottes, 759. .. ;. Susie Abbott of Parkerbsurg, Pa. , single comb white Leghorns, 745. + Frederick Peasley, Cheshire, s. O. white Leghorns, 716.
The Press., 1912-07-31
Tn. e... Time to Plant easeballs.

Just before Horace Greeley started for the Cincinnati convention in 1872 he received letter asking his opinion about baseball He scratched of re ply as follows:
 You ought to plant baseballs early in the spring so as to insure their getting ripe before fall Most baseballs are picked too green and consequently are very hard and we ha ve heard of a great many balls being foul, which we attribute to the same cause. l. am told the best way to cook them is to have a good stiR batter and send them in hot Send me few of the fly balls for seed. and next year can tell you more about them Yours fiber. ally, HORACE GREELEY
The Press., 1912-07-31
A Puzzle Explained.

The teacher was giving lesson in mathematics and English combined
 "A fathom." she said. ''is a nauticai word used in defining distance. It means six feet Now 1 want some 1t tie girl io give me a sentence using the word fathom
 Instantly Il hand shot up in the rear Of the room
 Wei. Mary. you may give your sen tence''
 Mary stood up proudly.
 ''The reason flies can walk on the ceiling," said the Observant child ''is because they have 8 fathom. ."-Youth's Companion.
The Press., 1912-07-31
NOTICE.

A special meeting of the stock kholders Of the Stafford Springs Aqueduct Company will be held at the office of the Warren Woolen Co, stafford Springs, Conn, at II o'clock a, m, on Friday, July 26th for the election of directors and oth- cers and do whatever other business that may legally come before the said meeting,
 Immediately at the adjournment Of the stock holders meeting there will be q meeting Of the directors of the Company Co elect a president and do whatever other business that may legal ly come before the said meeting,
 STAFFORD SPRINGS AQUEDUCT co,
 By Marvin c. Birnie, Treas.
The Press., 1912-07-31

4 T Court of Probate holden at Staff "A ford, within and for the district Of stafOrd, on the 27lh day of July, A, D. 1919.
 Present. ROBERT 1T. FISK, Judge.
 on motion Of Charles T. RindRe, administrator on the estate Of Carrie F Chance, late Of Union, within said district, deceased
 This court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of aaid estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the adminstratrix, and directs that public notice be given Of this order by advertising the same once In some newspaper having n circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town Of Union, nearest the place where the deceased last q welt. Certified from Record
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1912-07-31
Notice to All Water Takers.

No person will be allowed use Of hose for any purpose unless he will pay for same.
 All persons having Sill Cocks and not paying at once.
 No person will be allowed to attach hose to in- side faucet unless paying regular hose rates paid July list win be shut of without further notice. ANTHONY ADAMS, Hupt,
The Press., 1912-07-31
Ara Court of Probate holden at Stat.

A T Court Of Probate holden at Stat- "A ford, within and for the district Of stanord, on the 25th day Of July, A. D. 1913.
 Present, ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
 On motion Of Jane c. Hatch, executrix on the estate Of Jarvis B. Hatch, late Of Stan0rd, with in 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 Co tho executrtx, and directs that the public no tice be given Of this order, by advertising the same once In some newspaper having cirou. lation in said district and by posting copy on the public sign-poat in said town of stafford, the place where the decoased last dwelt.
 MARCUS E. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1912-07-31
Court of Probate holden at staf.

n ford, within and for the District Of Staf- ford on the 27th day Of July, A. D lgI2
 Present, ROBERT II. FISK. Judge. .... on motion of Frederick Pinard, administra- tor on the estate Of octave Pnard, late oi Union, within said district. deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be ale lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the given of this order, by advertising the same once In some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Union, nearest the place where The deceased last dweIt. Certified from Record.
 MARCUS B. FISK, clerk.
The Press., 1912-07-31
NOTICE.

The registrars of voters for the second voting district of the town of stafford will meet at Bur. wells iewery store on Friday, August 2d, and Friday, August 9th. from 12 o'clock noon until o'clock D. m. for the purpose Of enrolling all those who wish to participate in the coming caucuses. -
 DAVID BIssErT, | Registrars
 GEORGE sIswICK, [ ofVoteu. stafford Springs, July 23, 1912,
The Press., 1912-07-31
A consoIinu Thouoht.

.-Do you believe. doctor" asked Mrs Wumps, 'tllat men become what they eatY'
 'FYes, madam: do." said the bishop
 What a comfort that must have been to those early missionaries when they were eaten by theT cannibalsr sighed Mrs Wumps, -7I5arper's Weekly
The Press., 1912-07-31
FOR SALE

A 6h D. gasoline engine, If you have wood to saw, ensilage to cut, water to pump, or any other back breaking labor to perform, you need this engine. Why not get hired man that never gets tired, and VIII stay on the lob, Ihm for sale only because electricity s available and more con yenient, Can Dc bought on easy terms
 THE c. H. MOORE co.
The Press., 1912-07-31
ASHFORD. Westford

Mrs. Sarah Matthews visited at Mount Hope at David Russ one day last week
 Miss Grace Baker of Charlton, Mass, and MT. Schelly were guests of Mrs. H. A. Eastman last week. There are to be baptismal services here next Sunday.
The Press., 1912-07-31
NOTICE.

The registrars of voters will meet at the Town hall, Union, on Friday, August 2d and Friday, August 9th from 12 o'clock noon until o'clock D. m for the purpose Of enrolling all those who wish to participate in the coming caucuses. Union, July 1lth, 1912 a.
 F. K. TYLER.( Voters.
The Press., 1912-07-31
anAauonaraHa.

TambO They tell me that the Stock Exchange is most incorporate place BOnes-I should say SO. Money gets tight. and the certificates often take a drop. Satire.
The Press., 1912-07-31
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY,, JULY sl, 1919.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER,
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 We are always glad to have nesCs items sent in but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon, or earlier, if possible. It is often neces sary to abridge items that are received the lat ter part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 Q. m,
 This paper is mailed regularly to It's subscrib- CTS until e definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in serted at one-hRlf advertising rates. Births. marriages and deaths inserted free.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 This Paper and The Connecticut Courant (semiweeklyl furnished for s2l5 per year in ad- vance.
The Press., 1912-07-31

If you wish to appear agreeable in society you must consent to be taught many things which you know already. -Talleyrand
The Press., 1912-07-31
FOR SALE.

The real estaee Of William M. Crawford, de- ceased, consisting of the homestead and three acres of land adjoining, situated on Wilmington avenue, in Stafrord Springs. Inquire of
 JANETTE N. CRAWFORD, stanord springs.
The Press., 1912-07-31
When Women Vote.

Fair Suffragette-lsn't she fright Wh, does she do it3 Her Chum- Principle She sw0re she wouldn't wear" a. ra' or corset until Name Smith k elected president. Puck
 Don't do anything till you do it, and Whei. yoti'Ne donr~b seep>doing It. William Gillette.
The Press., 1912-07-31
SOME RS.

MT. and Mrs. O. M. Ellis and daughter, Beulah, are at Savin Rock.
The Press., 1912-07-31
DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ga. Pro.
ID bate Court July 30, 1912
 Estate Of Clarissa S. Webster, late Of Starord


 Estate Of llarissa $, Webster late Of stafford, in said District, deceased ...T The administrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said estate tN this court for allowance. itis
 Ordered-rhat the Sd day of August 1912 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate oics in stafford, be, and the same is assigned for hear Ing on the allowance Of said administration ace count with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by pub fishing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy of this order on the publiesign-post in the town Of stafford, where the dececasd last dwelt
 ROBERT II. FISK, Judge
The Press., 1912-07-31
NOTICE.

Owing to increasing cost of production the dealers find it necessary to charge seven cents per quart for milk after Aug. 1st
 STEVE DEZSO, T. Y. MARTIN, J. s. JENSEN, sAM'L JOHNSON, G. SLATER, JOHN KING,
 S. H. MATTEsEN. T
The Press., 1912-07-31
NIlTICE.

The registrars of the first voting district, town of stafford, will meet at the post office, Friday Aug 9 and Friday, Aug g, from l2 R. m, until 2 D. m. for the purpose of enrolling all who wish to participate fin the coming caucuses.
 W. s. wALBRlDGE,l eo.,s,,.rs
 r. A, LASBURi, 1 heShuNS' Stafford, Conn, July IS, 1912
The Press., 1912-07-31
Wantad to FInlah tha Joh.

''Now, Willie, promise me you won't fight any more.
 "Can't you wait till tomorrow. moth er2 I've only got one more boy to lick am then I'll be tfrough."-L 7.
The Press., 1912-07-31
The Limit,

"Miss Fry is the most inquisitive sort of girl There is nothing doing but she manages to have her finger In itY
 "I notice she hasn't got the finger in an engagement ring yet"- Baltimore American.
The Press., 1912-07-31

EOR SALE-All of my real estate and I' personar property. The finest place in town .Iwl8 FRANK c. PATTEN, Stafford.
The Press., 1912-07-31

T. OST-Between Levi Gary stable and
 1 4 StafTordville Joy way of Glynville) Ladies' Gold Watch Finder will be rewarded by leav- inC nj The PresR off1ce "Iw
The Press., 1912-07-31

Y OST near Crystal Lake-A bunch of u 8.or 9Keys on a triangular key ring. Re- ward if returned to Press office.
The Press., 1912-07-31

EOR SALE-A Motor boat, in good II condition also small st el boat. Inquire of F. w. CIIAFFEE, Evergreen Park, Ct 1stf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22

and country promotion advantages the advancement
improvements appreciation Of the beautiful by every
class But all done merely the prophecy what yet
o
Every child arcned factory shop woman who alors
long hours work tenement mouse whose
light and gr un-
protected (Which really her larger home and onTS every
~ reduced abandonment Of its head figure IN the
nv high percentage mortality infants the cry OF those VINO
threats the clutch OF hunger or upon @ sous W '"o
weight poverty great all these sworn witnesses that women
negccting their opportunity
That these ncd and ultimately controlled IS proved
nv the progress already fight them 1t IS conceded on
participated all reforms instituted III pai
the public health they have originated THESE
rfs This statement applies every State the Union and covers
extending they do all the way from ue
most elemental such national legislation as the
Pure Food Law
TO oms the public has been aroused to the necessity
bnincs and protecting the ght OF children III e
, schools In through lectures and by the employment OF regular
bald medical inspectors the lighting shops and factories mas been accom-
be- especially those cngs which require con-
] and close use practically city some
or,nizton the fight against tuberculosis uat
in caused needless deaths In Montana r m
project to build State Nnain " u
white plague Similar movements on % IN texas ana
Other states And almost entirely the disappearing
rIans for pointing needy those hospitals and institutions when are BEST
suited them
Canned meats preserves medicines the cecrea that chill
butcher sells all these are kept more
because pulhcrinted country gave support
helped him the committees the national
House and Food Drugs Bill should be enacted INTO law
The campaign against vice IN ITS worst form
against and other drugs and against the sale OF IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22

Woman Does Not
Realize the Oppor-
tunity That Is Ready
for Her Use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22


others This afternoon the enactment Of law by S'a'
legislature NAV improve or menace the health OF thousands
Of rcou in the State. The home, formerly an isolated unit
is now so in touch with ncghborng households uat u se
nqs and nisforuncs that visit unit must III measure
affect all others.
But the thing that has impressed itself on me IN my
activities rs clubwoman and my coming IN contact WIN Vc
public men Of the country IS that the American woman Wv
not o;z the mower that is within her grasp the opportunity
that is ready for her SO vast IS the power anu "
the occasion that believe is justified IN refusing
70 accent her share Of the work in promoting the general wei
fare National lawmakers in Washington nave lold me '
m @ sir that there were certain classes OF legislation upon
which women and women alone, could shed the gid is'
that was certain and safe There time when CiY CouI
ellis State Legislatures. and Congress were aDc I1'l "
isrc,ri the views Of women But this no longer inc ''
and the change is due entirely the fact that those women WHO
now are engaged in publicspntcd work nave i''IIu .
organization and cooperation are the Only H'c''' VIII" ~
progress be made. 49,, rho ,,
~, I'D that r,r OPPORTUNITIES At hand Inc great
t r # this is what has already been accomplished nave
l ,,cd ont that woman is primarily responsible Tor tne
bo and an those comforts and ideals when spring Ho" '
home. :: .,o,t Tor food
Ninety Der cent Of all that people earn IS spent lo o;
c1otbno and shelter To put ii in another orH Ioi
million dollars are expended annually in this country ol oo
mo shelter and food This bare statement IS enough ~
an idea Of the greatness Of privilege oploI,
woman who's protecting hand has always to 90 WIN inc o''
clothing and shelter Of the nation
WHAT has aa.. woman "''''l' 'N'''
cb has cor,oeled the acknowledgment OF all men ''' sly
:: 80 .t;t,. -, those laws and conditions when concern
e. 1, and health conditions, the protection Of chndIc'
and ,,e, ,to vorl, for their livelihood the care o
, I tbc Improvement Of social conditions IN CITY