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The Press., 1912-05-01
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
May 4. t8S2 Items Of local interest taken from the colu nn of The :ess. thirty years ago.

Adelbert Needham has bought half interest in Cushman's Springs House stables.
 E. G. Cushman has sold his 200 acre farm, known as the Joseph Nichols farm, in Holland, to G. W. Norton of Boston; price $4OOO.
 John A. Nichols has his house at the south end of the Street we'll under way. It occupies a fine site, com manding 8 pretty view of the Springs village.
 Last Tuesday night the mercury fell l3 degrees below freezing point. Water exposed in a pan was covered with ice about a quarter of an inch in thickness
 The old Stafford Street church brought $71 at Saturdays auction, and report says that it's material will go towards enlarging the village of Thompsonville. Twenty thousand young salmon were on Monday last placed in Square Pond by W. H. Smith of this village and Spencer Grover of Holland, to whom they were shipped by the fish commissioners.
 MT. Mullen, the purchaser of the mill near the Somers avenue railroad crossing, has built a brick picker house, and has the mill fitted with one set of woolen working machinery, most of it new and of the most inn proved description.
 Born. - In Hydeville, April 26th, son to John and Mary Hassett.
 In Staffordville, Sd, a son to George Moore.
 In Stafford Springs, April 12th, a daughter to Peter Stingia; 17th, a daughter to George Ellithorpe.
 Married. In Stafford Springs, Apr. 27th, by Rev. E. Benton, Herbert F. Parker and Delle M. Goodrich, both of Stafford. ...
 In Staffordville, April 27th, by Rev. G. V. Maxham, at the residence of Mrs. Farley Howe, the brides grand mother, Charles w. Johnson of South bridge and Lizzie M Hyde
The Press., 1912-05-01
cathadraI Mar Chest.

St. Petersburg as well as Moscow has some cathedrals which are mar vels of ecclesiastical architecture. St Isaac's cathedral, for instance, in the center of the city, cost 24,OOO,OO0 ru bles, or $12,O00,O0O. Scores and scores of immense marble pillars adorn its four equal sides, while several of the beautiful green malachite columns within are worth a kings ransom. Ii Is said that in the golden domes of St Isaac's and the jewels within Rus sia has "war chest" that would de fend her from her enemies for many a month if she should need the gold Christian Herald.
The Press., 1912-05-01
"S$. Wapniac."

A person desiring to keep in mind which members of the cabinet would succeed to the executive office may remember the name St. Wapniac. Each letter suggests the secretary or head of department next in succession for president of the United States flor Instance. state, treasury, war, attor- ney general, postmaster general, navy, interior. agriculture and commerce and labOr.-Leslie's.
The Press., 1912-05-01
Moat Eura Wear Lonn Mith e.

Most furS are durable. experts say. and will last for long time if guard ed from moths. high temperatures and spring sunshine. A less durable fur is broadtail. as 1t is taken from young animals. Chinchilla and ermine are also delicate. both in color and texture. and should be carefully treated Places that make speciality of storing furs keep them at a uniform winter tenn Derature.-New York Sun.
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&IOO REWARD. s1OO.

The readers Of this paper win be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is CatarTh. Hall's Catarrh Cure iS fhe only positive cure now known to the med 1cal maternity. CataTTh being a constitutional Halfs Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the syetems thereby destroy ing the foundation by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The prOprietoFs have So much faith tn it's curative powers that they 0fef One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of teatimOnials.
 Address Y. U CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O.
 Sold by all Druggists, 7BC I,s
 Take Hall'H Family PilIa for COnatfuaffOn
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An All Around Sermon.

A sermon had been preached in a cathedral. and some of the clergy who had been present were discussing it at the bishops luncheon table. One said, Was not that sermon a little high ? % "Highy exclaimed another. ''It struck me as being decidedly low" Well. now." put in an orthodox cleric of the old school. ''I should have described it as rather broad What do you say. bishop?' IT." replied the prelate. thought 1t was rather 'long.'"
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Doctors Use This for Eczema

Dr. Evans. Ex-Commissioner of Health, says: There is almost no relation be- tween skin diseases and the blood" The skin must be cured through the skin. The germs must be washed out, and so salves have long ago been found worth less. The most advanced physicians of this country are now agreed on this, and are prescribing a wash of wintergreen, thymol and other ingredients for eczema and all other skin diseases. This conn round is known as D.D.D. Prescription for Eczema.
 Dr. Holmes. the well known skin spe- cialist writes: "I am convinced that the D.D.D. Prescription is as much specific for eczema as quinine for malaria. We have been prescribing the D.D.D. remedy for years"
 We, ourselves vouch for the D.D.D.
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The Good old pava Lonc cor.

A well known Bostonian recently found in his trunk an old diary with this entry: Aug. 10. 1887. Went to the railroad station to see my sister of. and by some chance Harry Blank was there to see his sister off,, and in the rush and noise and confusion we got mixed and hugged his sister and he hugged mine. : Boston Transcript.
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MaPPiao0

Don't sheer st the Chinese literati and the ancient Chinese literature"
 The speaker was the Chinese consul general fin San Francisco. He contin- ued:
 ''Our ancient Chinese literature is wise. Take, for example, one of its epigrams on marriage. Could anything be wiser than this:
 ' Marriage is like besieged city those without all want to get in, and those within all want to get out"
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Endinc klie G.amn~non

"-1VW'UF8 SSVu1 @ssWbvWH1Ng~a NJ
 '"The widow promised to give me her answer tomorrow. Gee, don't see how can sleep tonightY'
 "Go to sleep and don't worry. old chap She told me when | introduced you to her that she was going to mar " you "--Jonstnn Poet
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A PrantInaI Nia,.,.

He's nothing but hypOcrite. Tsn't it disgusting for man to use his reli zion as a cloak?''
 "Yes, and. what's more, it's foolish for religion such as his is necessarily so fimsy that he's liable to catch cold in it"-Exchange.
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A Mean Insinuation.

It was at one of the famous "frol. ics" given by the Lambs. MT. Charles Frohman had made an extremely neat and appropriate speech. There was loud applause at its finish, and then, Author, author!'' cried Mir. Augustus Thomas, standing up on his chair.
The Press., 1912-05-01
When Your Feet Ache

From corns- BuniOns. Sore or Callous Spots, Blisters, New or Tight Fitting Shoes, Aliens Foot Ease, the anti-sep'ic powder to be shaken into the shoes, will give instant relief Sold ev- eTyWher0, 26C Don't accept any eubetitufe. e. Roy, N. Y. 1WS
The Press., 1912-05-01
LE HAHLEIr GsnT Passenger Agent,
Trolley Lines.
WEEK DAYS.

WEEK DAYS.
 Lv. Stafford Springs 620 a. m. and ev- cry hour until 1920 p. m., arriving at Rockville on the hour. Last car to Hart ford 1920 p. m. The Interurban service cars, with a change at East Hartford. leave Hartford for Stafford Springs at 637 a. m and ev- sry hour until 10.S7 p. m.
 Surface trolley cars leave Rockville for Hartford at 6.22 a. m. and every hour at 22 until 1922 p. m., and leave Hartford for Rockville at TOT m. and every hour until 10.07 pm. Connects for Stafford at Rockville.
 SUNDAYS.
 Ly. Stafford Springs 7.2O a. m. and ev- cry hour until 12.2O p. m.
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Prescription for eczema ana absolutely guarantee that 1t will take away the itch the instant you apply it.
 If you are suffering from any form of skin trouble we would like to have you come to our store, for we have had the agency of this remedy for so many years that we can tell you all about D.D.D. Prescription and how it cures D.D.D. will do for you that we viii be glad to let you have $1 bottle on our guarantee that it will cost you nothing unless you find that 1t does the work ought to be enough to absolutely prove the merits of the remedy.
 Drop into our store anyway and va will tell you all about this great remedy.
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Good Adviea.

Merchant WelI-er-the truth Is my business Is hardly worth advertising Hustling Canvasser-Then advertise it for sale.
The Press., 1912-05-01
Repression and Suppression.

Maud-Jack Hawkins sang up at oul house last night. Alice-Did he lei himself out? Maud-No; father show ed him the door quick. Boston Tran 'scriDt.
The Press., 1912-05-01

Generally debilitated for years. Had sick headaches, lacked ambition, was worn-out and all run down. Burdock Blood Bitters made me a well woman. ''- Mrs. Chas. Freitoy, Moosup Conn.
The Press., 1912-05-01

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner Tongue coated Bitter taste? Com plexion sallow? Liver needs waking up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious attacks. % cents at any drug store.
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THE TRUE TEST.
Tried in Stafford Springs It Has Stood
 the Test.

| 4AACO 4A 0IA0OA0 ~OPAAn8S ~ AAsAS StOON | the Test.
 The hardest test is the test of time, and Doan's Kidney Pills have stood it we'll in Stafford Springs. Kidney sufferers can hardly ask for stronger proof than the following:
 G. w. Benton, shoemaker, West Main street, Stafford Springs, Conn. says: ''Sitting ill one position caused my kidneys to become disordered. suffered from a weak and aching back and also had acute pains in my sides The passages of the kidney secretions were irregular and gave me no end of annoyance. When l saw Doan' s Kidney Pills advertised obtained a box at the Eaton drug store, and they proved to be just what needed. This remedy not only strengthened my kid neys, but gave me relief from my aches and pains. '' Statement given August 31, 1908.
 A LATER ENDORSEMENT.
 On July 27, 1911, MT. Benton was interviewed and he said: II still think highly of Doan's Kidney Pills and willingly verify my former en- dOrsement of them. You may con tinue to publish my name as a refer ence.
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn O., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-an and take no other.
 Diamond CIeavinq.
 The art of the lapidary is one of the most delicate emplOyments of mechan- ical force known. The practical dia- mond cutter learns many facts about precious stones which are sealed books even to mineralOgists. For instance, 1t is the lapidaries who have found out that diamonds coming from the different districts vary remarkably in their degrees of hardness. It appears that the hardest diamonds come from New South Wales. An unfamiliar fact Is that diamonds are made to assume approximately the required shape by slitting and cieaving and by "bruting," which is the rubbing of one diamond against another. before they are sub- mitted to the polishing wheel. In cleaving the diamond is cemented on the end of wooden stick and a steel blade is driven with a smart blow in the direction of the natural plane of cleavage. Diamonds that have been cut by the lapidary's wheel lack some of the brilliance possessed by those that have simply been cleaved. York Press.
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INSURANCE MEN

Splendid opportunity offered to handle our health, accident and natural death benefit policy, costs $1 per month. This is form of insurance that appeals to the masses and is easily sold liberal com missions with collecting interest, given right men. Apply Security, Box S455, Boston, Mass.
The Press., 1912-05-01

WALL PAPER FOR Iof2. Have w just received sample books, showing a variety of patterns of artistic and high grade papers, with cuE-out borders. Wnl be pleased to show books and take your orders. giving liD- eFal discount on any order, large or small.
 &1tf Es R. WARREN, stAHrrd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

its mouth. Plans for a great ship
canal to open the streams way en-
tirely through German territory TO
the North sea, first preached when
Bismarck was in power and known to
have had his approval, have now been
prepared, with full engineering and
financial details, and will be laid be-
fore the government, the Reichstag,
the parliaments of the federated
states and the municipalities interest
ed in the project.
The canal, according to these
plans, will leave the Rhine near Wes-
ei, follow the boundary of Holland
closely and Join the River Ems not
far from Leer. The city of Emden,
at the mouth of the Ems, would thus
become the harbor city of two great
German rivers, and shipping which
now enters the Rhine through Dutch
territory would need fear no embar-
go by hostile navigation or tariff reg.
ulations. The estimated cost of the
undertaking is s5s,750,OOO, some
100000 less than that of the
Rhine-Hanover canal now under con-
structien. Apart from the advan-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

tages which this new mouth to the
Rhine would afford shipping inter
ests, it would result in the reclama-
ton of considerable stretches of
moorland, the so-called Bourtanger
moor, through which the canal would
run for its entire length. This. it is
believed, will appeal strongly to the
government, as the emperor in his
address from the throne last year an
nounced the governments intention
of Systematically pushing the recla-
nation and settlement of moorlands
Flying is recognized as a regular
profession, and professional aviators
employed by German aeropIane build
ers are held entitled to the benefits
OF the state insurance act if killed or
injured in flights executed in testing
or selling aeroplanes by a decision
just given by the imperial insurance
tribunal. The case was that of
George Schendel, one of the hes,
known German aviators, and his
mechanician, August Voss, who were
killed at Johannisthal June 9, 1911.
while attempting to break the worlds
record for height. The widow of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

Voss claimed for herself and child
from the Union of Skilled Mechanics
and Electricians, to which her hus-
band belonged, the insurance pro-
vided by law, namely, an annuity
equal to two-ffths of her husbands
annual wages. In view of the ex-
IRENE risk in this profession, 26 Ger
man aviators having been killed al
ready, the union appealed to the in
surance tribunal for a decision. This
is TO the effect that while the union
is entitled to refuse to pay the legal
accident insurance for casualties in
CURED in sport competitions, it must
pay when its member is in
jured in the regular perform
ance of his duties as purely
technical employe of an aeroplane
firm. The court took the ground
that the high ascent was a necessary
test of the ability of the machine,
further that Voss, as the mcdaniel
an and not the aviator, was not re-
sponsible for the extreme to which
the test was carried.
The United States consul general,
A. NJ. Thackara, and his staff have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

been soundly scolded by an indignant
German for writing to him in Eng
lish, and the organ OF the Interna-
tional German Language society, Il
large branch of which exists in New
York, has approved the seolding. The
complainant wrote to the consulate
general asking certain information
regarding United States tariff SEIZED
ules. This was sent to him, but, as
is customary in the correspondence
of all United States eonsulates in
Germany, in English. The recipient
protested and the consulate general
wrote an explanatory letter, pointing
to the regular custom of the Office
and the fact that no complaint had
ever been made against 1t. But this
letter, too, was in English, and the
fact moved the recipient to an indig-
nant answer. which the language So
ciety's magazine publishes with ap-
proving comment.
81 find it very astonishing and very
remarkable" wrote the aggrieved
German, that you have written your
answer to me in English. You come
to us especially TO further the COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
News From Foreign Lands

London county council, has been &C
CURED for the purpose, and the port
OF London authority has given small
plot of land adjoining to enlarge the
new breathing space" An embank-
ment is to be built on the Thames
side, so that when completed the peo-
pie Of the district, which is largely
OF the slum character, inhabited by
the families of the dock laborers,
will have one of the largest parks IN
the east end. The entire cost of the
park and statue is estimated at over
half a million dollars. More than
half Of this has been subscribed, one
lady alone giving s1z5,000.
Berlin-The River Rhine, 1.-THE
German Rhine" as the fatherland's
national song describes it, may even
tually be made a German stream
| from that corner of the Black forest
where it first enters the empire to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

DiarEhoea should be cured without
loss Of time and by medicine which
like Chsmherlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy not only cures
promptly hut produces no unpleasant
after effects. 1t never fails AMI Is
pleasant and safe to take. Sold bysal
drugsisIs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

merce of your nation, and it is your
duty to write only German in Ger
many to Germans. Any other course
is misuse of the hospitality which
we extend to you in the fullest meas
-Ure,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16
SMDerfluouS Hair

Is Dissolved BY FL RADIO as quickly IS warm water
cIssolvcs sugar El-Ra6o is I iiqrid-the only
preparation Tor removing Superhuors Hair endorsed
by the Medical Profession ard therefore the only one
sold with the absolute guarantee of its makers.
Write today 20 The Pilgrim Mig, Co, I1I-I,s
bout this wonderful new scientific discovery.
El-Sa6o is sold bE tie leading ard most reput-
~ .'--'-vS in their respective towns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-16

For S.lIe In Rock island at Young &
McCOmbs' company only.
Evening journal., 1912-05-03
POLISH CONSTITUTION
l33 YEARS OLD TODAY

Today marks the 1873 anniversary Of
the adoption OF the Polish constitu-
ton The event will be celebrated here
on next Tuesday evening in General
PulOski Hall.
May is a great day for every Pole,
whether he lives under the rule of
czar or kaiser or under the shadow OF
the Stars and Stripes. On this day the
Poles throughout the world celebrate
the memory of their famous and sue
cessiul effort to save the honor If not
the existence of their country by
adopting a new progressive constitu-
tion. There We're in 1891 only four
nations which knew the meaning of
the word constitution and enjoyed the
blessings of a popular form of govern
mont England was followed in this
line by the young republic OF the
United States. Revolutionary France
came after them as the third member
of the family. And besides them and
above all there was the venerable old
Switzerland, which can be styled
rightly as the mother of all popular
governments in modern history,
Evening journal., 1912-05-03
THE TITANIC.

Thou mighty product Of shipbuilding
art.
Which filed thy builders hearts
with Joy and pride.
Proudly didst thou set said from thy
home port
TO make thy maiden trip across tho
tide.
All gay and joyous was thy human
freight;
No thoughts of danger to their
minds appear;
In one brief space of time they met
their fate.
And hundreds now are mourning
loved ones dear.
All honor to the brave and noble dead,
Like heroes each and every one be.
haved;
Gave up their only chance for life, 'tis
said,
That women and weak children
might be saved.
True manhood there that night was
fully proved
BY those brave men-those heroes
true and grand,
Who gave their precious lives for
hose they loved,
And sank to death to music by tn,
band
w. ID. Green. Viola. Del.
Evening journal., 1912-05-03
CONFIRM THE
APPOINT MENTS
New City Health Board Gets
Council Seal Of
Approval
MAYOR APPROVES
A BOND ORDINANCE

Navor Harrison w. Howell last
nieht officially notified City Council
of his appointments OF the new mem
bers of the Board OF Health, whose
names have already been printed. Tho
appointmcnts were confirmed by a
unanimous vote of Council.
Mayor Howell returned TO Council
with his approval the ordinance
passed last Thursday night, providing
for a bond issue OF 100000 to pay
for widening Eleventh street, between
Market and Orange streets, and pro-
viding for a special fund of S5O,OOo
for use of the Street and Sewer De-
partment in extending the sewer sys-
tenn
An ordinance providing appropria-
tions for the various city departments
Tor the ensuing year, with tho
amounts left in bank, was given two
readings and referred TO the proper
committees.
The Street and Sewer Department
and Board of Education submitted
statements of estimated receipts and
expenditures for the next fiscal year
which have already been published
Tho Water Department fixed It's
financial needs for the next fiscal year
at Sf45.S39.65.
The Delaware Commission for the
Blind in letter to Council set forth
the work being done by that or
xanization. also the fact that II had
a deficit Of $500 last year. The com
mission requests an increase I'm nexi
years allowance
These various estimates and com
lmunicatons we're referred TO the
finance committee.
city Treasurer Lednum reported
disbursements Of Sid1 ,27i.42 and re-
ceipts of s19.659.56 during April. Hc
reported a balance I'm bank Of $44,-
24716
Milk Inspector Sylvester Healy
lreported having made ia inspections
iduring April of a total Of 340O quarts
lof milk. and issuing twelve caution
AIRY notices.
Clerk OF Market Victor Gael report
ed collections Of S2,16S. after deduct
ing his fees. which was turned over
90 tho city treasurer.
Evening journal., 1912-05-03
DELAWARE CITY

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE City, Del, May 3-The
storage battery car operating between
here at 1 o'clock and returning will
extra trip on Saturday, May 4, leaving
here at I O'clock and Returning will
leave New Castle at 1 o'clock. Traffic
on the car is very heavy.
nprovements on the Central Hotel
arc progressing satisfactorily. A
metallic ceiling and metallic side
walls have been put in, and the
painters have about concluded the
painting.
The graduating class of the High
School will give a dance in Assem-
bly, Hall on Wednesday evening. May
Sth.
I Letters Tor the following persons
are uncalled for at the postoffice: S
Garvey, Oliver Horn. G. johnson, Al
bert J. McGovern, Bert Saylor. James
Stout, Mrs. Bessie Bentz. Clara May.
rilling. and Estella Thomas
Work is progressing satisfactorily
on Charles w. Jefferson's home.
Work on the Presbyterian Church
is progressing satisfactorily.
Henry Won Culin is improving.
Evening journal., 1912-05-03

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD. Del, May 3.-An ele-
mentary meeting OF the Milford aud
Cedar Greek hundred Sunday School
Union was held at the Avenue Meth
odist Episcopal Church. on Wednes-
day afternoon.
The members of the Avenue Meth
odist Church are making preparations
for the celebration of Mothers Day
on SUNDAY, May II. The committee
which has the arrangements in hand
viii try and furnish a white carna-
ton for every one who attends the
special service.
Workmen have begun the work of
repairing the bridge on Railroad ave-
nue..
The Frederica causeway which for
sometime has been in such miserable
condition that il was unsafe for au
tomobilists TO travel, has been filled
in with stone.
The Torsch Packing Company has
been increasing the size of its plant
They have just erected a large tw;
story concrete packing, house and are
at work rebuilding and placing a con-
crete wharf.
Harold w. Donohugh. Of Philadel'
phia. and Mis- Edith Williamson, for
merly of this town. were married IL
Philadelphia on Friday evening, by
the Rev. II. e. Meyer. Mr.. and Mrs
Donohugh will make their home II
Philadelphia.
Miss Ida Bromley, widow Of How
ard Bromley. and daughter of formei
Postmaster William V. Sipple, who
has been spending the winter il
southern Florida, has returned tC
/ Milford.