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The Press., 1913-04-16

One of the problems of the forestry department is that of preventing forest fires, work that is being systematioal- ly carried on in this state. And in this work and the task of actually fighting these fires when they occur one of the most important factors, &C., cording to a statement from the head quarters of this department in New Haven, is telephone service.
 Two permanent telephone lookout stations have been established, one in Union and the other in Norfolk, and it is hoped that the near future will see this number increased. Both of these stations are located on high points of land and the line of vision, accentuated by the use of field glasses, combined with the use of telephone service as fire scout, so to speak, form a splendid opportunity for watch ing the territory most likely to be affected during the fire or dry season.
 To illustrate the use of the tele- phone in this work, let us assume the following case: A lookout observes smoke and by means of his glasses ob- tains a general idea as to the location of the fire. His next move is to reach the warden in whose territory is To- cated, and advise him of the fact that there is a fire. The warden, going to his telephone, calls up someone in the immediate vicinity of the fire and learns its exact nature. If it requires attention he summons his men by telephone and they go to work.
 The rural free delivery men are being pressed into this service, by Uncle Sam, as an experiment.. They are expected to keep their eyes open and, when they observe signs of fire, to go direct to the nearest telephone and get in touch with the warden o1 the district. In this manner many fires that might prove serious are OK tinguished before they have the op' portunity of getting started.
 In selecting his wardens, the state forester, so far as is possible, chooses men who have telephones in thei1 residences because of the important part that the service plays in this work. And there we have one more manner in which telephone service plays an important emergency part in public life. To quote an official in this service, it is very desirable that fire wardens have wives and tele- phones
The Press., 1913-04-16
CHANCE FORECASTS.

Writers of old Who DimIy Pointed to E. Modern inventions.
 Chance phrases i'll the literary works of other days describe with uncanny exaetnesS inventions of far later times For instance, we find ill the "PrOlu' sions" of Strada the Roman. which were published ill the year 1917. what might be held to embody a crude de VcriptiOn of wireless telegraphy.
 Strada represents two friends as car rying on q correspondence by means of a certain loudstOne which has such virtue in it that, if it touches two nee dies when one of the needles begins to move, the other, although at ever so great distance. moves at the same +ime and in the same manner"
 In 1874 Robert Hooke published q work wherein he observed that as glasses improve the vision so ways might be found to improve our other senses. Tt is not impossible" says he, ito he;, il whisper d distance of a fur long, and perhaps the nature of the thing would not make it impossible al though, that furlong should be ten times multiplied This seems to be fair forecast of the telephone.
 In "Gulliver's Travels" Swift causes his hero to relate in the voyage to La puta that the astronomers there have likewise discovered the two lesser stars or satellites which revOlve about Mars '' This has been held to constitute sa- tire on sham science. Nevertheless Professor ASaph Hall few years ago discovered the two tiny satellites
 It was more than 1,70O years ago that Lucian gave an account of the manner wherein the inhabitants of the moon drank ''nir squeezed or compress ed into a goblet'' so that it formed a kind of dew, This clearly suggests liquid air.
 The same writer ill ''Vera HistOria humorouSly and at some length de scriDes an aerial ship the sails of which were inflated by q whirlwind, thus i'm polling it through space to the moOn.- HarDer'S
The Press., 1913-04-16
No Restful Sleep for Seventeen Months !!
Dangerous, distressing Kidney and Bladder Trouble removed by Dr.
 Kennedy'S FaVOritc Remedy.

MT. 0. H. Smith, s2O Washington St., Providence, R. l., writes: II thank you for the free sample bottle of Dr. David Kenneay's Favorite Remedy you sent me. Since taking thissI have continued it's use and have used three large bottles, with much relief. had been troubled severely with constipation for years. My case was SUD- posed to be chronic. Now my bowels are regular. was also great sufferer from Kidney and Bladder trouble and for seven- teen months I had no rest at night, as it was necessary to get up so often, sometimes as often as twice an hour. I am pleased to say that now do not have to get up more than twice during the night and sometimes only once Your Favorite Remedy has proved a blessing to me. I feel better all over. The heavy "loggy'' feeling has left me, as well as the bloated eyes. I sincerely thank you, for if I had not first tried the sample bottle I would to-day probably be in the same old condition, with aches and pains and all tired out"
 Write Dr. David Kennedy Co.,, Rondout, N. Y., for free sample and helpful booklet. A standard Kidney, Liver and Blood rem edy.. 40 years successful: All druggists,
The Press., 1913-04-16
BERT L. LEACH, AuctiOne
 Public Auction
AuctiOneeI

will sell the following Real Estate at Monson, Mass, on Thursday, April 17, at 2 o'clock, p. m.-The Roderick Mov- ing Picture Theatre and six (6) room Cottage The best section of Monson. Monson Is thriving town, having several Woolen and Felt Mills, and has a popu- lation of about 5000 This is a grand opportunity for 8 yone seeking an invest ment, or wishing to establish himself in the Moving Picture Business. The the atre is new building, and the only one in town. Having been constructed in 1906. The theatre Is no it long, 40 it wide and Is built of steel material which is fire proof. The theatre is equipped with 50 chairs and has modern system of heating and ventilation. The theatre is now running and is doing fine busi- ness and has been since built. It will he sold to the highest bidder. Good reasons for selling. Sale Rain or Shine.
 K. l. JODOIN
The Press., 1913-04-16
"COOKr.G A PILL"
That Is What Opium Smokers Call
 "Hittinq the Pipe" .

That Is What Opium Smokers Call Hitting the Pipe"
 The opium smoker in the act of smoking is said to be cooking pill Smokers of tobacco in seeing opium pipes have been misled into the belief that the large bowl of the pipe is filled with opium when really the ''pill' is simply pasted over a tiny opening in the cover of the bowl. Heating of the bowl produces dense fumes, which are drawn through the bowl and the stem of the pipe into the smokers mouth. Neither does one pipe of opium pro- duce stupor. A ''pill". dazes only even an inexperienced smoker as a large drink would effect a person unused to alcohol. The opium users who have been pictured stretched on hunks of opium denS in utter stupOr have been saturated with the drug -> <.
 Reclining on a bed. the smoker places the layout within easy reach and lights the lamp. Peanut oil, burning slowly and without evil odors or fumes, is used exclusively. The smoker is then ready to prepare his ''pill."
 The yen-hOk. or dipper. long, nee dle shaped instrument. is put into the opium receptacle and turned slowly in the black and sticky substance until a small quantity of opium adheres to the point. It is then placed over the flame of the lamp. and. turning the dipper the smoker rolls and cooks the ''pilI'' until it is ready for the pipe.
 The tiny speck is then thrust into the opening of the bowl, which. held above the lamp. slowly begins to produce opium fumes. which are drawn ill by the smoker through the stem of his pipe. The pill lasts only from thirty to forty seconds. and to enjoy another smoke the same preparations have tn be repeated. New York Tribune.
The Press., 1913-04-16
HumiIiatad fluhhN.

A newly married couple had had a little disagreement abont some cakes which the wife had made. The huS- band complained that those his mother used to produce were far superior. On the next day the girl set before him d plate of hot cakes. -.....e .. .-
 Now you have achieved something.." he exclaimed enthusiastically. "These are exactly like what mother used to make. How did you do it:''
 'l will give you the recipe" replied the wife coIdIy. ''l used margarine in stead of butter. eggs q year old I put alum in the flour and added plenty 'Ot water to the London Tit Bits.
The Press., 1913-04-16
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1e, 1918.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
s1.5o year. If paid strictly in advance, s1.1

 We are always glad to have 'aeIoS 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 a. m. 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.
 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.
 This Paper and The Connecticut Courant (semi-weekly) furnished for S2.15 per year in ad- vance.
The Press., 1913-04-16
He Didn't Know Art.

Where did you get that marble Etatuette. my dear:'' ... T.
 Why. at MartinO's. Isn't it lovely? And such a bargain! It was marked half off Didn't you see the tag:''
 Yes. but l thought the tag referred to the clothing" Cleveland Plain Dealer s''
The Press., 1913-04-16
unsophisticated.

''D.rling." said the fond youth, pro- dncing q ring. which is the right fin ger:''
 For goOdness' sake. Algy. respond ed the maiden. Don't you know: Nineteen years old and never been en- glged to a girl before"' Chicago Trlb- ilne
The Press., 1913-04-16
A Mean Man.

"Why are you weeping, my child?' said the supervisory relative. Has your husband hurt your .feelings?"
 nTerribly! He said that if 1 marched in the suffragette procession l would look as funny as he did the day he wore borrowed uniform and rode a horse that was ordinarily occupied in hauling bricks. s."-Washington Star.
The Press., 1913-04-16
Tax CollectOr's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all property taxes in the town of Union on lists Of 1919 are due May 1st, 1913, and payable at par until June 1st 1918. will be at the Town Hall in Union May 1st and May SOth, from to p. m., for the pur- pose of collecting the same. On all taxes un paid after June 1st interest and any legal ex- penscs will be charged
 April 14th, 1913 T. O. NEWELL, Collector.
The Press., 1913-04-16
ASHFORD. Weatford

Mike Baca has purchased a new horse.
 A flock of wild geese were seen going north on Monday.
 Miss Ruth Barlow of Hartford spent the weekend at her home here.
 James Neville made business trip to Springfield the first of the week.
 The trailing arbutus is at it's best and many fine punches are seen here
 On account of the rain there were no services in the local church on Sunday.
 I. W. Goodell was in Hartford last week and also visited relatives in Manchester.
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson of Southbridge, Mass, spent Sunday at George M. Barlow's.
 Roy Barlow, who has been at his fathers for a week, returned to his work in Highland Park Monday.
 Mrs. M. B. Cole and son visited friends in Westford and Southbridge, Mass, last week, returning to Boston Saturday.
 Mrs. Edith Crane has been enter taining her brother, W. E. Eastman, travelling salesman in the middle west and south, also her cousin, Miss Ruth Smith, of Edgewood Hall, North Windham.
 Westford Hill.
 Geo. Lipps lost a valuable hog re- gently.
 J. W. Armitage recently purchased an Underwood typewriter.
 MT. and Mrs. G. W. Armitage visited at J. W. Armitage's last week.
 O. D. Chism has so far recovered from the grip as to be able to get out of doors.
 Next Sunday, at the regular ser vices, Mrs. Gardner of Wilmington Hill, who has been engaged in mission work in Turkey for some time, will speak on the work as she found it in that field.
 Warrenville. -
 David Mathewson left Monday for a business trip to Washington, D. O.
 Mrs. B. O. Bugbee has been visit ing relatives in Providence the past week.
 The regular grange meeting oc- curred on Wednesday evening. At tendance, 10. On Friday evening of this week the W. O. T. U. will give an entertain ment in the hall.
 This has been very busy winter and spring at the James mill. The logs are coming in from all quarters.
 MT. and Mrs. F. T. Tyler of Provi- dence and E. T. Fields of Hartford were guests of R. H. Wright several days last week.
 John A. Murphy, who has been very feeble for the past few weeks, is now little on the gain. Only few more days and he will reach S6 years
The Press., 1913-04-16
Stafford.
Foot Workers,

Bill-I see that each German regi, ment has attached to 1t chirOpodist. Jill-In case of retreat I suppose those fellows could do some pretty good foot work.--Yonkers Statesman.
The Press., 1913-04-16
Easv.

Lucy How can bring the count to his knees at my feet? Nelly-Drop a dime on the floor. New Orleans Times Democrat.
The Press., 1913-04-16

My child was burned terribly about the face, neck and chest. applied Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil. The pain ceased, and the child sank into restful sleep 2 Mrs Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.
The Press., 1913-04-16

Our new neighbors on the Feitner place are very busy in the work of repairs about their place. Frank Bennette of Ashford has been in their emDlov
The Press., 1913-04-16

The Haynes 6 Go. store in Spring field will close Saturday, April 18th, Patriots day. Open Friday evening.
The Press., 1913-04-16
Here is Relief for Women.

Here is Relief for Women.
 If you have pains in the back, Urinary, Blad der or Kidney trouble, try Mother Gray's ARC. MATIC LEAF, 8 pleasant herb remedy for wom. en's ills and a great tonic laxative. At Drug gists or by mall soc. sample FREE. Address Mother Gray Co.,, LeROy, N. Y.
The Press., 1913-04-16
DOG OWNERS.

Read the notice on the sign-post. If 1t isn't there attend to the tax on or before the first day of May and save further trouble.
 MARCUS B. FISK. Town Clerk
The Press., 1913-04-16
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

Mrs. George T. Smith has sold her farm.
 Mrs. Leslie Dimock recently visited her mother in Poquonock, who is ill.
 G. Grantz, who recently bought the Tessier place, moved there and took possession April 1st. ...>.- ...
 Rev. J. N Geisler has returned to Crystal Lake for another year, much to the satisfaction of the people.
 A. U. Charter is shingling his house. Edgar Aborn of Ellington is doing the work B. B. Neff is also shingling his buildings, Perlin Dim. ock doing the work. "
 Robert l.. Parker, son of MT. and Mrs. Wm. Parker of Somers, and Miss Mable l.. Fuller, daughter of Mrs. Perlin Dimock of this place, were married last Thursday evening bJ Rev. D. B. Jones in Ellington. They will reside in Crystal Lake. s,,
The Press., 1913-04-16
PIeasino a Girl,

Pleasing a Girl. Sillicus-What Is the first thing fel. low should do if h'' wants to please a girl? Cynicus-Make n fool of himself over her Philadelphia Record
The Press., 1913-04-16
SOMERS.
employ.


 W.C. Pease is having his buildings at the grist mill painted.
 The Congregational chapel is un- dergoings a thorough renovation.
 Wilbur Converse has broken ground for new house on the south road. #
 Mrs. Carmine Kibbe of Watertown has been spending few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. |. Dimock.
 O. R. Carpenter is away from his duties at the Somers creamery for a two weeks vacation, most of which will be spent in northern Vermont.
 Henry Wardwell has returned from New Haven, where he accompanie ed his granddaughter, Miss Pauline Wardwell, to her. home in that city.
 At the meeting of the grange Thurs day evening the women will have charge of the program. This is the last of the competition between the men, who gave their program two weeks ago, and the women. The judges will be the worthy master, overseer and lecturer of Enfield grange:
 The special collection Sunday for the church debt amounted to about $15O. In the evening a special ser vice was held in the church ded1ca- ting the new electric lights presented by Mrs. R. H. Kibbe and Mrs. Ernest s. Fuller Rev. MT. Thayer gave a sermon appropriate to the occasion, following which B. s. Fuller, in be- half of Mrs. Kibbe and Mrs. Fuller, presented the lights, which were &C., cepted in behalf of the church by A. Vail Smith, chairman of the ecclesi- astical society. Ernest w. Avery, president of the Christian Endeavor society, spoke for that organization, and Mrs. R. s. Bugbee read a paper by Mrs. o. s. Fuller, representing the Ladies' Aid society. As president of the mems brotherhood, George E. Teed spoke for them, and the program was concluded by James Wood of Somersville, who brought the con- gratulations of that church, calling attention to the fact that it is an off shoot of the Somers church.
The Press., 1913-04-16

TOR SALE-Maxwell Runabout; full A equipments m and q in fine running condition; 1
The Press., 1913-04-16

MRS. M. G. MOORE announces that QXl she has resumed teaching of Piano Tel. 61-6. tf2
The Press., 1913-04-16

EOk SALE-American Cream Separa- IL tor and Concord Buggy, cheap. E. *2w2 MRS. o. 5. DAVIS, Orcuttville.
The Press., 1913-04-16

WANTED-Anyone wishing to dis
 w pose of secondhand bicycles or any parts of them. 3tf JOHN SENA.
The Press., 1913-04-16

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION of h The First National Bank of Stafford Springs at Stafford Springs, in the state Of COnn., at the close Of business, April 4, 1918.
The Press., 1913-04-16

GIRL WANTED at the City Hotel. O MRS. KEEFE.
The Press., 1913-04-16

W7 W7ANTED-American widow, neat, w capable, would like position as house
 keeper for good trustworthy widower. No children. c. M., General Delivery, Willimantic, Conn. ...,. s3w1
The Press., 1913-04-16

CHOICE Dahlia Bulbs for sale, 15c a N bulb or 81.o0 per dog. MRS. CYRUS RAMSDELL, East Main St., Stafford Springs Conn.,, R. F. D. 2, ,ii. s1m2
The Press., 1913-04-16

ENOR SALE-Smith American Organ,
 1 one of the best. Can be had at almost your own price. JOHN MAHAN, Pr0Spect-st. 4s52
The Press., 1913-04-16

EOR RSALE-G Good Hay, 2-horse wagon, IL moving machine and plough.
 +4Wb2 STEPHEN PAPP.
The Press., 1913-04-16

ELUFF RUGS made to order, any size, I from your old ingFatn carpet and weaving carpet. Write for particulars. c. SCHULZE, 5 Chamb berlain-st Rockville, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19
WANTS S60O,0O FOR
 CORPORATION PROBE


 Washington D. C., Nov. 19--J Joseph E. Davies, Commissioner of Corpora tions, has reported that he would ask Congress for s6oo,oOo to defray the expenses of an investigation of the big interstate corporations which his bureau is about to institute under the direction of President Wilson. It will be the most extensive work ever un- dertaken by the Bureau of Corpora tions. If Congress appropriates that aIno ount it is the intention of MT. Da- vies to double his present force.
 The investigatfon,'' MT. Davies said, twill be two-fold. We will make a scientific study of the question of monopoly to determine the question of fact as to the alleged advantages of economies in productoin by the trust form of enterprise. The attitude of the Democratic party on the question of monopolies is, of course, well known, and my own adherence to the declarations of the platform never has been fairly open to question.
 The Pujo and Stanley committees of Congress made exhaustive investi- gattons, as did also the Committee on Judiciary of the House and the Inter state Commerce Commission of the Senate, and have demonstrated that certain evils exist which should be rernedied forthwith. These committees have given the most careful considera- tion to the remedy. In my judgment Congress and these committees will address themselves to these remedies, and any investigation which this bureau will make will not interfere with or delay Congress in this work. ''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19

gether again, I'm done for Run away, my gaI-for goodness sake, go away-rights out of the building write to mel mean I'll write to you-well keep writing to one aDother."
 He was now hopping up and down in his agitation.
 "1s this the chamber of horrors ?" asked outside, the dry voice he feared so much. 2 q should say it was,'' groaned Tom.
 Myrtle was amused for the moment.
 s'What are you going to do?" she asked.
 "Goodness knows he said, looking about the room for another means of exit But he could find none. Finally he scanned closely each little den and even each figure and turn. His eye fell upon the jury box and the vacant place in the group of murderers where Dr. Crippen had stood. "Do ?" he repeated as a. sud0en in spiration came to him. "I'm going to be Dr. Crippen.'
 In a moment he had dar*ed up the little flight of steps that led into the jury box, had stepped over the railing and was standing posing in the place lately occupied by the wax figure of Or. Crlpp0n- A Dldck SIX udnOk0E- chief he had taken from another figure he tied about his throat, so that it resem b1ed the beard of Dr. Crippen.
 He had barely assumed his motion less posture, with his chest swelling out at his fnrethought, when Mrs. Beam ish entered, followed at a distance by a woman in the shabby weeds of a poor widow
 Myrtle turned and came face to face with Mrs. Beamish. The latter had known that Tom Lambert was to guide the FaIconhurst servants through the place and had drawn her own con clusions.
 l Good evening, ma'am," said Myrtle quiet respectfully.
 i More than can be said of the even ing's york; commented the outraged [ Mrs. Beamish as she glanced about. Where's your accompIice?"
 My what, ma'am? ?'' the girl asked. ''The man you've been keeping an assignation with snapped Lady Dt- ana's companion.s
 q have kept no assignation with any man, the girl said, her tones still re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19
PARK THEATRE
NAzIMovA TONIGHT.

One of the New York daflies said at the time of Madame Nazimova'e pro duction. of Bella Donna at the Elm pire theater: Great dramatic effect is added to the character portrayed by Madame Nazimova- in the Pagan adaptation Of Robert Hichens' play, Bella Donna by her amazing gowns. tress presents the mentality of the ser pent. Throughout the play she sug- gests the physical appearance of the serpent Her gowns cling in sinuous lines that seem to writhe as befits such a character In the role of Bella Donna" Nazirnova has the strongest acting part in which she has yet been seen Charles Frohman has provided an especially elaborate production for headed by Charles Bryant, who was brought from London especially for the part, having been member of the English production of the play,F is practically identical with that which supported Nazimoya during her long New York engagement in the play. Charles Frohman presents Nazimova in Bella Donna at the Park tonight.
 THE ROsEY POsEY GIRLS"
 k The bill at the Park for Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be '.The Rosey Posey Girls company, noted for, the ginger of it's offerings and its female contingent. fThe Mayors Flee tion'' and The Little Widow the ti- ties of the opening and closing satires, written by M. J. Kelly and staged by Manager P. $. Clark, and produced by a great list of well known burleSque favorites who. have always been re- ceived favorabIy in all the Columbia Amusem ent company1s thea ters.