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The Press., 1912-10-16
OPENING COURT IN LONDON.
Picturesque Ceremony That Accom-.
 panies a Criminal Trial.

Picturesque Ceremony That Accom-.
 panies a Criminal Trial.
 The setting of criminal trial in Lon don is in striking contrast with that of any similar scene in an American court room. The opening of court in the morning and after luncheon Is a curl Ous ceremony, according to T. Leam- ing's "A Philadelphia Lawyer In the London Courts" The bar and audi ence rise and through a door core. spending to the one by which the wis., itor has reached the dias enter the two sheriffs,. gowned in flowing dark blue robes trimmed with fur.
 Then comes the undersheriff, in very smart black velvet knee brooches, white fuf1ed shirt, white stockings, Ml- yer buckled shoes, cooked hat under arm and sword at side. The sherihs bow in ushering to his seat the judge, who is arrayed in wig and robe, which, in the case of the lord chief justice or one of the judges of the high court, is of brilliant scarlet, with a dark blue sash over one shoulder, or in the case of the common sergeant is of somber black. -
 The judge having seated himself in a chair-so cumbersome as to require a little track to roll it forward sufficient ly close to the desk-the sheriffs dis pose themselves in the seats not occu- pied by the judge or his guest, and later they quietly withdraw. They have no part in the proceedings. Their only function Is to usher the judges in and out and to entertain them at lunch con, for the judges are by custom their guests.
 At luncheon time the sheriffs escort the judges from their seats, and all the judges, sheriffs and undersheriffs and any guests they may invite assemble in the dining room of the courthouse for an excellent substantial luncheon served by butler and foOtman in blue liveries with brass buttons, knee brooches and white stockings
 The luncheon table looks odd with the varied costumes, the rich blues, the bright scarlets and the wigs of the party, who, no longer on duty, relax into jolly sociability. Indeed, the wis itor cannot escape the impression that he has in some way joined a group of 'supes'' from the opera who are snatch ing a light supper between the cho- ruSeS.
The Press., 1912-10-16
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TO THE COMMISSIONERS FOR ToL.

lanu OOuuIY
 hereby apply for druggists license to sell spirltuous and intox icating liq- uors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider at No. East Main Street, town of Stafford. l agree not to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors to be drunk on the premises I agree not to sell spirit. uous and intoxicating liquors in quanti. ties exceeding one gallon, except other than distilled liquors, and those in quanti- ties not exceeding five gallons l agree to pay fifty dollars only for such license, and that it shall be reVocable for mierep. resentation if do not fulfill the forego- ing agreements.
 And I, on oath, do state that the busi. ness there to be carried on is one in which l am engaged as employee of the proprietor Lucius F. Eaton, and that l am licensed pharmacist.
 Dated at Stafford this I4th day of Oc. tober, A. D. 1912.
 NOEL M. PEAsE, Applicant. We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the town of Stafford, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Noel M. Pease for license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said applica- ton.
 Dated at Stafford this l4th day of oc. tober, A. D. 1912.
 Anthony Adams, F. G. Sanford, John B. Bolieau, A. |. Mitchell
 J. Schoiield
 l hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the town of Stafford.
 Dated at Stafford this 14th day of Oc- tober, A. ID 1919.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1912-10-16

knows that spring Is the season fo' love. and this spring seemed to be es pecIally adapted for the purpose In that vicinity. Professor Atwood was a bachelor and Professor Cummings maid. The result of their putting their heads together was not condu cive to a solution of the problem.
 Several students of White college the day before the one appointed fol the debate got together to Insure It's coming off as announced. These young ladies were of a very different type from those who had thus far had the matter in charge. taking a real inter est in the subject to be debated They solved the problem at once, so far as White college was concerned, by ap pointing a real capable substitute for each and every woman debater. These substitutes were not endowed with beauty of face or figure; they wert inteIlectuals. standing high in their classes and in every way fitted to rep resent it in any capacity.
 When the lay and hour for the de bate arrived the hall in which 1t was to take place was crowded On the platform sat the substitutes. but not an original appointee appeared. The manager of the mems team walked forward and announced that there was no necessity for debate on the Ques tiOe so far as his college was concern ed since every man appointed to argue against wOman's voting had from the first shown a marked indifference ID the matter and finally backed out from serving as a debater. He had called for substitutes, but none had vOIun teered. One thing had been demon strated that the students of Black cOI. lege were not so ungallant as to argue on the negative side of the question shall women be given the vote?'' He regretted that the audience should be disappointed. but that could not be helped.
 The audience then strolIed out on to the campus There was much indIvid ual comment expressed. but on anoth CT matter than the debate that had not come of. 1t was concerning the mum Der of engagements that had been the only result of the proposed discussion
The Press., 1912-10-16
The Victorious One.


 An Indianapolis business man was marooned on election night in 1904 in an Illinois village, says the Saturday Evening Post. Naturally he was in. terested in the election. He wanted to find out whether MT. Roosevelt or MT Parker had won. He began investi- gating and discovered that the tele- phone girl quit at 6 o'clock and that the telegraph agent at the station knocked off work after the evening train went through, which was rarely later than G p. m.
 At 8 o'clock the landlord shut up the hotel, telling his guest to take the room at the head of the stairs when he was ready to go to bed. No news was to be had, and the business man went to bed, that being all he could do.
 Next morning he was awakened by the heavy tread of boots on the plank sidewalk. He threw up the window and asked the passerby, 'Say. who was electedY' ....
 "I was, by heck" replied the man proudly. Third term for constable."
The Press., 1912-10-16
A .lanaraao aaaa.


 The late Mutsuhito, emperor of 'Ja- pan. on an occasion shortly before his death took a railway journey in tue northern part of Japan and arrived at his destination half an hour late. on ac- count of slight accident on the road. Next day the manager of the road com mitted suicide. giving as the reason for his act the fact that his bad man agement had inconvenienced the; em- peror. The case attracted a great deal of attention. and some of the leading men of Japan. commenting. on the dead mans act, criticised his point of view. Tn the eyes of his fellow townsmen. however. his ,leed was commendable. for they erected statue in his honor las an ideal exponent of the Japanese conception of loyalty.
The Press., 1912-10-16
KING OF FRUITS.
To Eat Durian You Must First Over
 como Your Sense of Smell.

To Eat Durian You Must First Over como Your Sense of Smell.
 The east furnishes in the durian one of the strangest of fruits. It has been called "the king of fruits, as the or ange is the queen," but there are many who entertain no liking for it.
 There Is this difficulty about the du, rian. It's consumption presents the same obstacle to enjoyment as ripe cheese. To eat durian one must first overcome ones sense of smell. The odor of the durian suggests limburger cheese, onion sauce, brown sherry and other incongruities. It has also been compared to the smell of nmekiln in full operation.
 The Malays are excessively fond of the fruit, and those Europeans whose sense of smell is not overdelicate con- tend that the durian is like rich but tery custard favored with almonds.
 A British officer at Penang once dined a member of parliament about to leave for home. Among other deli cacies an overripe durian was placed upon the table. The guest, on being pressed to partake of it. declined, with this remark:
 "It may have been very good &ast season, but if you will excuse would rather not venture on 1t nOws"
 The durian is as large as mans head and is covered with sharp spines. It grows upon a large tree, somewhat similar to the walnut. When ripe it falls, and if it should strike any one the chances are that it would inflict damage. The natives, knowing the danger of blow from falling durian, stretch nets under the trees in popu- lous places so that the fruit may be caught as it falls.-New York Sun.
The Press., 1912-10-16
LUNA'S MIGHTY PEAKS.
Peculiarity of the Ring Mountains of
 the Moon.

Peculiarity of the Ring Mountains of
 the Moon.
 The moon is really and truly a great planet of mountains, its whole visible surface being dotted with elevations of curious shapes and of extraordinary height. We say tits whole visible sur face" and hasten to explain that we make this statement simply because the eye of man has never seen but one side of the surface of the moon.
 What we, see convinces us that the little planet is extremely mountainous, for on the. lend" exposed to our view there are no fewer than 3O,O0O peaks, varying in height from 2,OOO feet to four miles. When we consider the fact that this lunarian world is only one thirty part as large as the earth we can easily see why it deserves the title of the planet of great noun tains." H#
 There is a peculiar thing about these 30,O00 moon peaks. Each and every one of them has a ringlike form. the open end of the conical point being of SICdlCE AeS5CI uAdACtCAS CO the height of the mountain. In a low grade telescope these peaks resemble true volcanoes, but when viewed through a high grade glass it is seen that the depression in the center of the queer ring mountain" is often so great as to ,be below the general level of the surrounding country.
 The depth of these Impressions is calculated in a curious manner, by fig uring on the relative shadows they cast when the sun is shining full upon them The diameter of these ''ring noun tains" varies greatly, some of the larger ones being 90, 100 or even 15O miles, while the smaller look like post holes wfca viewed through good tel. escOne
The Press., 1912-10-16
WELLINGTON.

Mrs Mathews is improving. Colds are prevalent.
 Mrs. Burton of New Haven is visit ing the Cosgrove family.
 Elmer Squier is the latest to re- joice in the possession of an automo- bile.
 The prayer meeting last Thursday evening was the best attended for any in long time.
 Thursday evening it is expected that the prayer meeting will be led by Rev. MT. Darrow.
 Town Clerk Walter A. Allen and Mrs. Allen were very welcome attend ants at the church services Sunday morning.
 Ladies Aid meeting for work in the conference room Friday after noon. Come early. There is to be work for all
 Mrs. Darrow has been for a week with her parents in Waterford, and took in the state Baptist convention at New Haven on her return.
 The ticket for representatives to the assembly seems to meet with general approval, and we are asked "Are the Ladies' Aid to furnish dinner on election day?
 Although a great many attended the fair, some were intimidated by the threatening rain of Saturday morning. We were pleased to be invited to join the family auto party of Charles midon, and when the sun came out regretted that we did not accept.
 Rev. E. w. Darrow's practical ser mon Sunday morning was from the last verse of the second epistle of Peter: Grow in grace, etc., and was listened to with closest attention. Several of the habitual attendants were absent, but there were quite a good number present. ...
 On Tuesday, the 22d, there is to be an old-fashioned social and har- vest supper in the conference house. The ladies will meet in the afternoon to sew, cover church cushions, etc. This invitation is general and food for the table is solicfted, This kind of a social inclu eAnner, of course. There will be quilting bee and social Friday.
 Mrs. Frances Manning Champion of California has recently been guest of Mrs. Holman. Her visit was shortened by news of the serious ill- ness of her sister, Mrs. Betsy Manning Jacques, at her home in Bridgeport. Mrs. Champion hopes to visit here again and to call on the few remain ing old friends before her return to the Pacific coast.
 MT. Cosgrove has been afflicted with a cold and sore throat for several days. Saturday evening pneumonia symptoms developed. Happily, Mrs. Sleight, who is trained nurse, was home; the physician came in response to hurry call, and relief from pain and congestion was obtained, but he is still in a weak condition from the violence of the attack.
 Robert Glazier and wife, Mary Chapin Glazier, of Hartford, motored to Maple Corner for a call recently. These young people are descendants of the William Glazier, who came with Governor Wolcott to lay out the famous Wolcott road from Boston to Hartford, and who purchased 900 acres of land in the north part of this town, as is shown with diagram of the same in the Land Records of Will lingtOn, Vol. I.
The Press., 1912-10-16
TO THE BOARD OF. COUNTY COM.
 ,,oiSsiopera of TolIand Countv

TO THE BOARD OF. COUNTY COM.
 missioners of Holland County.
 I hereby apply for a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine, and cider at cor ner of Park and West street, town of Stafford. My place of business is not lo- cated within two hundred feet in di- rect line from any church edifice or pub lie or parochial school, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post-otiice, public library, or cemetery. Dated at Stafford this 10th day, of 0e- tober, AID. 1912. '.t ,ta ROMANO SERAFIN, Applicant. We, the, undersigned, are. electors and tax payers, owning real estate, of the town of Stafford, and hereby sign and endorse tho foregoing application Of Romano Serafn for license, and here by certify that said applicant is a suit able person to be licensed pursuant to said application.
 Dated at Stafford this 10th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1919. Lawrence Hampston, Joseph Levine, F. c. Shippee, s. Kuslansky,
 k. s. Blair.
 I hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and tax payers,- owning real estate,y in the town of Stafford '~
 Dated at Stafford this 10th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1919. ....
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
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The Press., 1912-10-16
Home rraatnant.

Here" began woman known to the writer in the Canadian Courier here's an, article in the evening paper on 'Women's Work For the Feeble Minded" 4f4i
 Her husbaRdi grunted being in res actionaEy mood. "I'd like to know EIe said. "what women have ever done fer the feeble minded"
 "They usually marry them. dear," " Tt-- piled his1 wife sweetly.
The Press., 1912-10-16
Ridina Away With the Bride.

In many of the border counties of England the quaint old bridal customs of hundreds of years ago are still in vogue The parents carefully abstain from appearing at the marriage cere- mony, clinglng to the idea that the bridegroom still rides away on foam Ing steed with his bride behind him as in the good old days. The brides pre- fer the custom to the modern method of being given away at the altar in the orthodox fashion.
The Press., 1912-10-16
FOR BALD HEADS.
A Treatment That Costs Nothing H R
 Fails.

A Treatment That Costs Nothing H Ft
 Fails.
 We want you to try three large bot ties of Rexall "93" Hair Tonic on our personal guarantee that the trial will not cost you a penny if if does not give you absolute satisfaction. That's proof of our faith In this remedy, and 1t should indisputably demonstrate that we know what we are talking about when we say that Rexall "93" Hair Tonic will grow hair on bald heads, except where badness has been of such long duration that the roots of the hair are entirely dead. the follicIes closed and grown over. and the scalp Is glazed.
 Remember. we are passing our state ments upon what has already been accomplished by the use of Rexall '-oS" Hair Tonic. and we have the right to assume that what It has done for thousands of others it will do for you In any event you cannot lose anything by giving 1t trial on our liberal guarantee Two sizes. 5Oc. ard $1.O0 Remember. you can obtain Rex all Remedies in this community only at our store = The Rexau Store. A. Jacobsen. .-Advt.
The Press., 1912-10-16
He UDasRent.W


 The selection of the right word to convey ones meaning is sometimes more important than the rules of gram mar. So it appeared to the bridge po- liceman, who is an alert sociological student. An east side resident of for eign birth was taken before the mag istrate in one of the police courts charged with a trivial offense.
 ''Tell him he must not do. it again. He is discharged,' the magistrate said to the policeman on the bridge.
 "The judge says you dassent do 1t. Understand" almost shouted the po- iceman to the prisoner.
 Hold on, officer; didn't dare him to break the law again. I said must not"
 ''Thats all right, your honor. He understands what I said better'n he would what you said" explained the policeman. And the prisoner seemed to think so too.-New York Sun. | ."
The Press., 1912-10-16
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM.

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM.
 missioners for Holland County.
 I hereby apply for a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine, and cider at No. 9 Furnace Avenue, town of Stafford. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in direct line from any church edifice or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining there to, or any public library, "or cemetery, but is within 900 feet of post-office.
 Dated at Stafford this 18th day of De- tober, A. D. 1912.
 LOUIS BALDRACoHI, Applicant.
 We,, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the town of Stafford, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Louis Baldracchi for license, and here by certify that said applicant is 8 suit able person to be licensed pursuant to said application.
 Dated at Stafford this 18th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1912.
 Joseph Levene, John Rockwell,
 Anthony Adams, Arthur G. Keith,
 Peter Hampston.
 I hereby certify that the above-named sgners and endorsers are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, in the town of Stafford. ..... Dated at Stafford this 18th day of oc- tober, A. D. 1912.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1912-10-16
A Funny Siamese Custom.

They have a very funny fashion in Siam. When an inferior comes into the presence of a superior he throws himself upon the ground. Then the superior sends one of his attendants forward to see whether the prostrate man has been eating anything or has any offensive odor about him. If he be blameIess in this respect the attend ant raises him from the ground, but If he be guilty the attendant straightway kicks him out.
The Press., 1912-10-16
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
October Ie. lsss.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.

Our village is passing under the rod''- the lightning rod, being put up by James Fisk of Brattleboro. He has rodded the Warren woolen mills, and several residences, beginning with that of l.. K. Lord.
 The stores in this village are to be closed during the coming winter months, beginning now, at 6 o'clock on Wednesday evenings, and at 8 o'clock on all other except Saturday evenings. a.-
 Henry Tyler of Windsor Locks, who has been in camp with a party at Lake Mashapaug, last week caught in the brook at the outlet of the lake a turtle which weighed 36 pounds and measured IA inches across the back she'll.
 The new schoolhouse at Stafford vile is in forward way of comple- tiOn. ....
The Press., 1912-10-16
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM
 missioners for Holland County.
 I herely apply for a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider at Rock wells Block, East Main Street, town of Stafford. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church edifice or public or parochial school, or the prem ises pertaining thereto, or any public li- brary, or cemetery, but is within POO feet of post-office.
 Dated at Stafford this 11th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1912.
 ALFRED D. BERNARDA, Applicant.
 We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate of the town of Stafford and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Alfred D. Bernardo for license, and hereby cer- tify that said applicant is suitable per son to be licensed pursuant to said appli- cation.
 Dated at Stafford this 14th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1912.
 John Rock well, l.. Hansen,
 Joseph Levine, l.. Sartori,
 Ferdinand KreiseI
 I hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate in the town of Stafford.
 Dated at Stafford this 18th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1912.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1912-10-16
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM
 missioners for Holland County.
 I hereby apply for a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider at 75 Main Street, town of Stafford. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church edfce or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining there to, or any postof public library, or cemetery.
 Dated at Stafford this 9th day of Octo- Der, A. D. 1912.
 TIMOTHY GRADY, Applicant.
 We, the undersigned, are electors and tax payers, owning real estate of the town of Stafford, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Timothy Grady for license, and hereby certify that said applicant is suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at Stafford this l4th day of Oc- tober, A. D. 1912.
 Joseph Levine, Carmine H. Kemp, Myron O. Kemp, Fred Batz,
 Michael G. Swift.
 hereby certify that the above-named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, in the town of Stafford.
 Dated at Stafford this 18th day of oc- tober, A. D. 1912.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1912-10-16
Straw Hats,

The straw hat is relative newcomer in the world of dress. It was not until 1784. according to Les Nouvelles. that it first appeared. and its adoption was originally exclusive to women. Men did not make use of it until the Water loo year, and the foundation of the great Alsatian industry was only in 1854. when the first big factories were erected. Our contemporary adds that it is not generally known that many so called straw hats are made entirely of wood. But they are none the less efficient as protectors against the eff fecEs Oftglare and sunshine. <,
The Press., 1912-10-16
Wantad %heHPFoof,

''You look sweet enough to kiss" says the impressed man. :""f
 "So many gentlemen tell me that" coyly answers the fair girl.
 "Ah! That should make you happy"
 'But they merely say that" she re- plies. "They merely tell me the facts in the case and never prove their statements"
The Press., 1912-10-16
Home of Wisdom.

"I was, just 6hinking about DiOe. enes.''
 "Whatt0f himY's
 "i wonder if he really delivered hfB words of wisdom from a tub.'
 Why not1 It was probably a tub CT axles grease setting on the front porch of some Athenian grOceEyy-Kansas. City JdarnaL
The Press., 1912-10-16
n a;A hn4 n.,4 nu.l

A girl went to India, and at the first New Years away from home she wrote her devout mother:
 'sIt is now very hot. and perspire great deal. but you will be pleased to hear that I am still a member of the Church of England" = Ladies' Home Journal