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The Press., 1912-04-24
Sunarior Court.

A short calendar session was held Friday by Judge J. H. Reed. John
 Wilson of Rockville was divorced from
 Mabel Wilson, the grounds being de-
 sertion. Mary J. Cook was granted a decree of divorce from Adolph J. Cook on account of desertion. Amelia Mayo of Stafford was divorced from Wilfred Mayo for desertion. The case of Frances l.. Kramer against Antonio Camperlingo was stricken from the list, as it was reported as settled. George Hale was given $25 reward for the capture of Edward Clark on the charge of theft of poultry. Clark is now serving a term in jail for the theft, to which he pleaded guilty. Another short calendar will be held on Friday of next week. Two cases were assigned for Tuesday, April 30, as follows Sadlak against the Con- necticut company, and George H. Baker against Fred F. Wheeler. The case of Julia E. Spinney against Ben jamin F. Farrar, which was assigned for trial Tuesday, has been settled. The following were also stricken from the list. John W. Scanlon vs. Wal ton A. Parish; Fred A. Sackett vs. William c. Daily; Abe Solomon vs. Lewis W. Phelps.
The Press., 1912-04-24
1912 Dog Owners 1912

Take notice that the owner or keeper of any dog which shall be six months old or over on the first day of May, 1912, and who neg lects or refuses to cause said dog to be licensed on or before said first day of May shall, to secure a license after said date, pay to the town clerk one dollar in addition to the usual fees, or let the dog fall into the care of the dog warden.
 Stafford, Conn, April IF, 1912.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1912-04-24
SOoTHED THE cfrl1lTs.
A Preliminary to House Building In
 the Shan States.

A Preliminary to House Building In <. the Shan States.
 House building in the Shan States is Mrs. Leslie Milne, author of "Shans at Home'' tells how she arranged for the building of a bamboo house at Nam khan, and. though the materials ar rived, no progress seemed to be made with the actual construction:
 s "When I first spoke of house build ing I had been asked what 10 me seemed an irrelevant question namely, &lle day of the week on which l was born. When I answered that it was late on Saturday night or early on Sunday morning I did not know that my reply was of importance. As tilue went on and the bamboos lay un- touched, looking like long green snakes in the grass, complained of the delay only to be told that until could fell them my birthday they were afraid to begin work, as the spirits would be angry if the offerings for the proper day were not made.
 'I suggested that the building should begin, I braving the anger of the spir- its, but they thought the work too dangerous, as the risk was not only for me, but for the workmen as wei. On consulting a wise man a way was found out of the difficulty He de- creed that an extra large offering to content the spirits of both Saturday and Sunday should be made. This was done, and the building commenced next day''
The Press., 1912-04-24
Where israel MMurmursd.n ?

As soon as our loads were arranged and the riding camels selected we mounted and rode off across the desert or plain of El-Ka'a in a northeasterly direction, aiming for the Wadi Hebran. The wind was blowing hard and the sand stung considerably. In ancient times El-Ka'a was called the Wilder ness of Sin. This was the place where the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron, lusting after the fleshpots and bread they had left behind in Egypt, and this was where God, hearing their cry, sent them man. na, which was supplied for the next forty years. This desert presents an awful picture of desolation, for, with the exception of some bushes that per- sist in growing in spite of the arid sur. roundings, all that the eye meets are powders, sand and gravel. - Wide World Magazine.
The Press., 1912-04-24
SINGING SANDS.
Peculiar Properties of These Curious ..... Freaks of Nature.

Peculiar Propc rites of These Curious
 ..... Freaks of Nature.
 The most notable of those curious freaks of nature, singing sands," are those of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. When small quantity of this sand is clapped between the hands it is said to give forth a sound so shrill as actually to resemble hoot Put into bag and violently shaken, the sand emits a noise strangely like the bark of a dog.
 Similar sands also occur in the Colo rado desert, where also are to be found those curious nonsedentary sands that continually travel hither and thither over the vast plain of clay Their movements are induced by the winds, and when a strong breeze is blowing the particles of which they are com posed give out an audible humming or singing. ..-.. .. -.....
 7 Under the microscope these sands show an almosr perfectly spherical form, so that they roll upon each other lat the slightest impulse, a circum. stance that also ac counts for the rapid, ,ity with which the sands travel over ithe desert. One theory advanced with respect to the singing" of these sands is that it is due to an exceedingly thin ;fllna. of gas that covers the grains Gathered and removed from the desert the sands lose their vocal properties.-- Exchange.
The Press., 1912-04-24
Don't Use Foreign Potatoes For Seed

Leonard H. Healey, secretary of the state board of agriculture, has sent out warning against the use of foreign-grown potatoes for seed. He points out that large quantities of foreign potatoes are being received in this country and that their fine ap- pearance and reasonable cheapness, in comparison with home grown, is a strong temptation for many farmers to use them for seed. The warning further states that the foreign potatoes should, under no circumstances, be used for seed, as such potatoes are not adapted to our soils and climate and will not return profitable yields, and they are certain to introduce several serious diseases not now pre- valent in this country. The most dreaded of these is what is known as the ''wart disease. '' Other diseases prevalent abroad are spongosposa scab, black leg and leaf curl. The danger from these diseases is not limited to single season, as soils once infected remain unfit for potato culture for many years.
The Press., 1912-04-24
South Wilmington.

The frequent rains are delaying the work on the highways.
 Stated communication of Uriel lodge, F. & A. M., Saturday evening. Work on the M. M. degree.
 Trailing arbutus may not be as plenty as formerly, but some fine punches have been gathered.
 Wilmington is represented on the re . publican state central committee in the person of Col. w. H. Hall.
 Dog owners are leaving the matter of securing licenses until the last moment, but it should be remembered that after May 1st an additional dol lar is charged.
 The Bert Cartier place has been sold to Ashford parties. Anton Zemina has purchased the Dzurnak property at the Glassfactory and Mat thew Tesar is to have the John Ma honey place that was owned and inn proved by Charles Dvorak
 Eight members of the Boys Lin coin club took hike to Willington Hill last Sunday, attending the session of the Sunday school, where they were made heartily welcome, and were so we'll pleased that they con- template repetition of the trip some time in the future. ,yr 4rt
The Press., 1912-04-24
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM :. ! U r,oissionars for Tnlla nd l,ountu

missioners for Holland County.
 I hereby apply for a transfer of Elmer L. Blair's license to sell spirituous aud intoxicating liquors; ale, lager beer Rhine wine and cider at Kane's block, Willington Avenue, Town of Stafford tC me. My place of business is not located with two hundred feet. in direct line from any church edi6ce or public oI parochial school, or the premises per taining thereto, or any post office, pub lie library, or. cemetery.
 Dated at Stafford this 18th day ol April. A. ID. 1912. E&sl
 GEORGE PANoIERA, Applicant. We,s the undersigned, are electors and ax-payers, owning real estate, of the Town of Stafford and hereby sign and en- dorse the. foregoing application of George Panciera for such license, and hereby testify that said applicant is 8 suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application.
 Dated at stafford this 18th day oi April, A. D. 1919.
 Giosue FontanelIa, c. .Bolieau, Jr, tAJohn~B. Baldi, e. Atcxander fBaldi,
 Joseph Levine.
 I hereby certify that the aboye-named signers and endorsers are electors and x-payers, owning real estate in the Town of Stafford. a- e@
 Dated at stafford this 18th day oi April, A. D. 1912.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1912-04-24
ASHFORD.

MT. and Mrs. Stephen B. Tifft ob- served the 5Oth anniversary of their marriage in a quiet manner on April 3. They have two children, Mrs. A. H. Hammond of Woodstock Valley and Ransom B.. who, with his wife, re- sides on the farm with his parents. Mrs. Hammond and her family were present; no others were invited. Mrs. Tifft was Miss Juliaett Booth of Union and her oldest brother, Sanford Booth, was married to Miss Ellen A. Moore at the same time He died at Brim- field on the second day of October last, just six months before the anni-. versary. On this account it was thought best not have any cele- bration of the event. The marriage ceremony was at Staffordville by Rev. H. M, Vaill, who still resides at that place.
The Press., 1912-04-24

At the republican state convention held at New Haven last Wednesday, Charles A. Gates of Willimantic and Francis l. Began of Rockville were elected delegates from this, the second, district to the national convention at Chicago. Col. W. H. Hall of South Wilmington was elected one of the al- ternates of the delegates at large. Col. w. H. Hall was elected state central committeeman from this dis trict, in place of William B. Sprague of Andover, by vote of 25 to 20, Stafford's delegates voting for Col. Hall. IFS k5f E2EAs%#-
The Press., 1912-04-24
Nara Waa WiaA-

"Nora." censured the house butler, 'if'you must break the missus' vases, why don't you break the cheap ones instead of those expensive imported Ones?" "Oh. mo-" laughed Nora. with a gay
 1ouriNl of her feather duster. 'Tf broke the cheap ones she would take them out of my wages. ."-Chicagc NpWG
The Press., 1912-04-24
.CeIorino a Meerschaunn.


 The secret'of cGIOrihg d meerScbaum pipe" said man who makes them, ..'is in not allowing the bowl to get too hot. All meerschaum pipes are boiled in wax. which penetrates the clay-for that's all meerschaum is-and which carries the tobacco oil to all parts of the surface. preventing its eXuding. The nature of heat is to drive any li- quid away. and if the pipe is smoked too fast the heat generated will drive the wax to the extremes. That is why most meerschaums show color first in those places. Just as soon as the wax is all driven out there is an end to the hope of coloring the pipe unless it is reboiled.
 "To prevent this burning smoke slow ly, with long, steady puffs. If the bowl gets hot lay the pipe aside at once. Also. let the pipe be thoroughly cold before reflling it after smoking. Nothing will ruin your pipe sooner than keeping 1t steadily in use, ,"i-New York Times
The Press., 1912-04-24
COELECTOR'S NOTICE.
Rorouph of StafFord Snrings.

~SAVS&3AA oA = ~Fs-s1~S
 All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough of Staffo brings on list of 1911, are hereby no- tined that am ready to receive the same All taxes are due May 1st and on all taxes not paid by June 1st interest at 6 per cent. per annum will surely be charged, together with legal fees for collecting. For the purpose of receiving the same win be at my store every week day from May 1st to June 1st, 1913, from a. m. to p. m.
 WE. HANLEY, Collector StanIord Springs. conn.,, April sS, 1919.
The Press., 1912-04-24
THE PRESS.
wEDNEsDAY, APRIL a4, lela.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
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 We are always glad to have nelos items sent in, but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon or earlier, If possible. It is often neees- sary to abridge items that are received the lat ter part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 a. m. E This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib- CTS until 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. gs E,-r rg e8
 Resolutions obituaries or cards of thanks in serted at onehalf advertising rates Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention. A sM
 This Paper and The Connecticut Courant Csemiweekly) furnished for $2.15 per year In ad- vance.
The Press., 1912-04-24
line 1eat He Could oo.

''Mr. Addem." said "a tightwad mer- chant to his sad faced bookkeeper. 'T wish you would. try to look little more cheerful"
 ''I think" replied the bookkeeper. swallowing big lump, ''that for 30 shillings week Pm awfully jOIly."- London Mall.
The Press., 1912-04-24
RESTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Pro.

bale t'ourt, April goth, 1919.
 Estate Of Aus in Gardner, late Of Wilmington, 1D said district, deceased.
 The a 'minlstrator having exhibited. his ad- miDistration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 OIdered-That the 29Ih day Of April. A. D. i912. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, al the Pro bate uffice In Holland, be and the sane is as- signed for a hearing m the allowance Of said adminlst ration account, and this coprt diTeci . therein 10 appear at said time and place, by publishing his order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the town of Willlngton, where the deceased last welt. at least days before said time assigned Certified from record.
 KID YIN $ AGARD. Judge
The Press., 1912-04-24
A T Court of Probate holden at Ash. A ford within and for the District of Ash.

A T Court of Probate holden at Ash. "A ford, within and for the District of Ash ford, on the goth day of April, 1919
 Present, OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge
 Estate nf Alice NJ. Lowe, late of Ashford, in ssld district, deceased. Robert H. Fisk, admin fStrator.
 Ordered-ThafA Six months from the date hereof, and theIsAme are limited and allowed tor the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate. and the said administrator is d- rected to give public notice 10 the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting copy of this order or the public sign post nearest the place where and by publishing the same three times in some weekly paper having a circu ation in said pro- bate dIstTict and return make to this court of the notice given ...
The Press., 1912-04-24
4 Kindred FsaIlna.

"Of course we have to use our star men sometimes" explained the foot ball enthusiast. but we're always wor- ried for fear we'll lose one of them"
 II know just how 1t is," responded the young bride. T feel that way about my best teacups."-Washington Herald.
The Press., 1912-04-24
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town Of Union are hereby notified that have a warrant to levy and collect tax Of 16 mills on the dollar on the town list of 1911. payable May lst, 1912 will be at the Town Hall May 1st, and May 20 from until o'clock D. m, 1912, for the purpose Of collecting the aforesaid tax.
 On all taxes remaining unpaid after June list interest at the rate Of 9 per cent per annum and all legal fees will be charged.
 T. o. NEWELL, Tax Collector. Union, April 10, 1912,
The Press., 1912-04-24
Notice to Taxpayers.

All persons liable to pay taxes In the Town of Wilmington are hereby notified that l have Q warrant to levy and collect tax of l5 mills on the dollar, on the list of 1911, due and payable May lst, 1912
 For the purpose of collecting the same l will be at the store of G. Hall, IT,, X Co., South VII lington, each business day.
 Legal interest will be cuarRed after June lst. JAS. SERVICE, JR., Collector.
 Willington, Conn.,, April 10th, 1912.
The Press., 1912-04-24
EDWIN s AGARD. Judge
Ara Court of Probate holden at Som

A T Court of Probate holden at Som A CTS. within and for the district of Somers on the goth day of April, A. D. 19l2.s,.
 Present, CHARLES <. FULLER, Judge.
 On motion of oliver L. Wolcott, Pxecutor ou on the estate of ura Il. Kellogg, 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 executor, and directs that public notice be given of this order by adveTtisjng the same once in some newspaper having afcrculation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on tue public sign post in said town Of Somers, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelJ
 Certified from Record,
 CHARL Es s. FULLER. Judge.
The Press., 1912-04-24
CHARLES s. FULLER. Judge.
A T a Court of Probate holden at Tol- A hin q nd for tlln district nf ma

A T a Court of Probate holden at Tol- A land, within and for the district of olland, on the l6i h day Of April, A. D. 19l2.
 Present, EDWIN s. AGARU, Judge.
 Estate Of Jeremiah B. Weaver Jan incapable), of Holland, in said district.
 The conservator having made written ap. plication to said court, In accordance with the statute, for an order Of sale of the whole or part of the real estate described therein, 1t is t ordered that said application be heard at the Probate 0fi in Holland, on the 30th day oi April, 1919, at 10 clock in the forenoon, and that notice thereof be given, ny inserting copy of this order in The Press, a newspaper having q circulation in said district, and that re urn be made to this Court.
 - Attest, EDWIN S. A HARD, Judge.
The Press., 1912-04-24
A Cynical Critic.

"Above all. I am an artist" said the actor. From the moment I make my entrance on the stage I forget every thing but my part. I leave my own personality behind me. am Romeo. Hamlet. Lear. The theater vanishes. the audience disappears
 i've noticed that" interrupted the critic.
 ''What?'
 "That the audience disappears."- Youths Companion.
The Press., 1912-04-24
Al Explanation.

Church W lat is an optimist?
 Gotham-A man who believes every" thing comes to him who waits. : And if he waits and nothing comes to him what is heT'
 "Why. he's fOol."-YOnkers States man
The Press., 1912-04-24
oishonas4.

Harduppe-Is Wigwag honest3 Bor' rowe!l-- Well. he came around to my house the other day and stole an um- brella had borrowed from him. Philadelphia Record.
The Press., 1912-04-24

ache2 Stomach 'soff'' ?-Just q plain case of lazy liver. Burdock Blood Bitts rs tones liver and stomach, promotes diges- ton, puriAes the bload.
The Press., 1912-04-24

Many Children are Sickly.
 Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Break up Colds in A hours, relieve Feverishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Dtsor- ders, and Destroy Worms At all druggists 25c. Sample mailed FREE. Address. Allen s. Olm- sted, Le Roy, N. Y. .~.5s.. 4w2
The Press., 1912-04-24
F. W. PRESTON -t>'- AJrcTIoNEER.
 A UCTION OF REAL ESTATE AND

Fs w. Enbo1ONr- "NN " ' lIp hhhs
 A LOTION OF REAL ESTATE AND
 A PERSONAL PROPERTY on Sa urday, April 27th, at i o'clock p. m. sharp, 10 close the est ate of the late Calvin mith. will sell the homestead. consisting Of house, barn and hen houses and 31 acres of land. The land is suitably divided into moving, pasturage and wood land. some pine trees FiRf f-room house in good repair. Well arranged barn, wagon sheds, poultry house. all in 2 cd repair. Houte pa. nted white and barn and out-bu1ldiDgs red
 Buildings front the south and are protected from the cold blasts of winter on the north. Situated on the highway le ding from Staffo'd Springs to West stafford, Somers. HaZardvile Th1mpsnnville, to the "Great River" as the old settlers used to call it. This property will make an ideal home for person of moderate means. ard will produce hay, enough for two COWS and horse. Fine place to raise hens that will lay when eggs are high House is sii ua' ed on a gently ris ng knoll, and has an unobscured view for five mIIes-the Wtlllngton hills in the dis- tance. stafford Springs in the fore ground. Ten minu5ea drive to stafford springs center. Per- s0nal property consists in part of one 1'h0rse farm wagon with portable rack for hay, light buggy, sleigh, harrow l-hoTSe drag. rakeS. shov- els and forks, gTindstOne, wo; saws. axes, some stone tools, ten hens and rooster, chamber set mattress, springs, carpets. rugs. leaher beds, chairs, extension tabe. bW0 0ld-fashtnned mirrors. pictures. curtains. old-fas hioned chest with glass drawer knobs, nearly new cl"ck, wood heating stove, cook stove. and the usual assortment of crockery and tinware. Sale rain. or shine. Nothing sold before the auction.
 MRS LRFITIA SMITH, Adm.
 EEafY0rd SnrinQR AnrfI R. 1912
The Press., 1912-04-24
OUR PLANETARY SYSTEM.
Seen From the Nearest Fixed Star
 Would Be a Tiny Speck. F.

Seen From the Nearest Fixed Star Gt
 Would Be Tiny Speck. s@i
 It is only when we regard our globe IS a member of the planetary system, and that system in turn as unit among the systems, that we realize how infinitesimaI are its concerns and how relatively insignificant it is.
 We may for practical purposes treat the orbit of Neptune as the circumfer- ence of our planetary system and state tue diameter of it therefore as about 86,OOO,OOO miles.
 But if we could suppose all this vast plane converted into a solid disk in stead of being, as now, for the most part empty space. and if to it were then given by some means or other & slightly luminous surface, it would ap- pear to the observer upon the very nearest fixed star no more pretentious than new twenty-five cent piece gilt tering in the sunshine would appear to an observer at a distance Of something over a hundred yards.
 We may safely say, then, for those who concern themselves with the earth's loss of heat. that the annual thermal loss of our own little sphere, though sufficient to melt 777 cubic miles of ice, would, even though multi piled by centuries of centuries, no more affect the temperature of space than the striking of match would avail to moderate the climate of Siberia.-Har- per's Weekly.
The Press., 1912-04-24

Distinction. is the consequence, neve the object of great mind.-Allston.
The Press., 1912-04-24
4 Ta Court of Probate holden a' Tol.

A T a Court of Probate holden a' Tol "A land within and for he District of Holland on the 22d day of April. A. D. 1912.
 Present, EDWIN $. A9ARD Judge.
 On motion Of Orpha Knight. executIix or the testate estate Of Marlin Knight, late Of VII l1ngton, within said district, deceased
 This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred ltors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executrix, and directs that public notice be given of his order by advertising In newspaper having circulation in said dis tTict, and bv posting copy thereof on the pub lie sign- post in said town Of Wilmington, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Reco
 EDWIN S AGARD Judge
The Press., 1912-04-24
@ COVENTRY. R011th ,N0vonfw

Miss Ruth Higgins has been chosen to be on the editorial staff of the Mount Holyoke college paper.
The Press., 1912-04-24

Cheapest accident insurance = Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil. Stops the pain and heals the wound. All druggists sell 1t.
The Press., 1912-04-24

ENGRAVED Cards furnished at The AL Press ofice-5O cards and script plate % cents; 50 cards and Old English plate from Si-b0 to @2.50