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The Press., 1913-04-30
BOILING GEYSERs.
What Causes the Spoutine of These
 Natural Steam Engines.

|
 Natural Steam Engines.
 Geysers are found in only three places in the world, acc cording to pub licatien entitled "Geysers'' issued by the department of the interior. These three regions are Iceland, where gey- sers were first discovered; New Zea- land and the Yellowstone National l park, in which these natural steam en- zines are more numerous and of great CT beauty than in the two other areas mentioned. In the Yellowstone the geysers are found in detached geyser basins, or fire holes, as they were called by the first explorers, and the groups possess individual peculiarities which give character and interest to each locality. The most noted of these basins is, however, that known as the Upper Geyser basin of the Firehole river, one of the headwaters of the great Missouri. The whole floor of the valley is fairly riddled with springs of boiling water, whose exquisite beauty is indescribable. Light clouds of heecy vapor curl upward from waters of the purest azure or the dearest em- erald and, encircling rims of white marblelike silica, form fit setting for such great gems. A large part of the valley floor is covered with the white deposit of silica known as siliceous sinter, deposited by the overtlOwing hot waters, The weird whiteness of these areas, the gaunt white trunks of pine trees filled by the hot wseers,, the myriad pools of steam iDg crystal and the white clouds float ing off from the chimneylike geyser cones form a scene never to be forgot ten by those fortunate enough to be- hold it.
 The intermittent spouting of geysers was long a riddle to scientific men. The theory, which bears the name of the illustrious chemist Bunsen, is now generally accepted. This theory is based on the we'll known fact that the boiling point of water rises with the pressure and is therefore higher at the bottom of a tube of water than at the surface. In long and narrow or an irregular tube ebullition in the lower part is only possible at a much higher temperature than at the top owing to the weight of water column above it. If by the continued heating the lower layer of water attains the temperature at which it can boil steam is formed, whose expansive force lifts the super incumbent column of water, causing a slight overflow at the top, which short ems the column, so that steam is form ed at higher point and further lift ing and relief of pressure ensues, fol- lowed by an eruption.
The Press., 1913-04-30
UNION.

Mrs. Mary Dodge is home a few days.
 Miss Florence L. Barrows spent the week end at her home here.
 Regular meeting of Mashapaug lake grange next Wednesday evening.
 Communion will be observed at the Congregational church next Sabbath.
 Miss Esther Nelson was with her parents over Sunday in South Wood stock.
 Henry F. Corbin celebrated his eighty fourth birthday last Sunday, and his friends were glad that he was able to attend church as usual. MT. Corbin was the recipient of numerous presents and post cards in honor of his birthday. ..
The Press., 1913-04-30
Milk and Ministers.

MIX became a very important part of the food of families in the cOlOnla
 days of the eighteenth century. In Boston newspapers as to the expense of keeping a family of "middling fig ure." These writers all named only bread and milk for breakfast and sup per. As cows increased in number
 milk. of course. became more frequent Iy used. Rev. MT. Higginson in 163O wrote that milk cost in Salem but a penny q quart, while another minis ter. John Cotton, said that milk and ministers were the only things cheap in New England.-American CultivatOr
The Press., 1913-04-30
Ancient and Modern Bathing.

Soap is really quiteSa1 EakE
 the worlds life. Most of our
 were filthy and dissembled the faAee by the use of stifling perfumes. Washing ones hands, which was only done by the very best people, meant dipping the fingers in rosewater and drying them on a napkin. Even the Romans of the decadence, who were probably cleaner as a community than any be- fore or since, bathed in water and rub bed themselves with oil. It sounds nasty to us, but then so does, for ex- ample, Chinese music, which millions of human beings think delightful.
The Press., 1913-04-30
ASHFORD. WeatfOrd

Mrs. A. o. Griggs is visiting hel sister in Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson of Southbridge, Mass. spent the week end with her mother.
 Mrs. Jennie Barlow has returned to her home after spending five weeks i'll Stafford with her sister, Mrs. l. w.. Goodell.
 Judge A. J. Bowen, attorney for Henry E. Knowlton of Ashford, has brought suit against Clifton H. Wright, also of Ashford, for the sum of $25OO. The plaintiff claims breach of contract in hauling lumber
 er transactions. The papers
 wed Thursday by Deputy
 J. Greenslit, who attached
 Wright in Ashford and
 A papers on the 6tional bank on a sum of
 %ih the defendants name. The case is returna ble to the next term of the superior court the first Tuesday in May. ."
 Westford Hill.
 Edward Kenison, who has been working at B L. Whites, has gone to Mystic.
 Eli Wood has the contract to paint the Baptist church and parsonage at Warrenville.
 MT. and Mrs. G. E. s. Amidon have been spending few days with their son, Andrew, at Abingdon.
The Press., 1913-04-30
Andrew Lana and John Knox.

AprOpos of Andrew Lang's ''Johr Knox and the Reformation" the fol lowing appeared after it's publication il criticism of his views:
 I think when thae twa meet, Whaever's there to sect; # Knox will come on wi' sic bang Our freendIl no be Andrew Lang.
 Westminster Gazette.
The Press., 1913-04-30
Knew the Symptoms.

Doctor, my husband is losing his mind, fear. He continually mumbles and mutters to himself"
 ''Is it pOssible?"
 "Yes; he mutters to himself, and when you speak to him he stares at yen blankly."
 "I know what the trouble is,' said ehe doctor, smiling. "He is memOriZing some lodge work. belong to the same Iodge"- "-LouisviIle Courier-JOurnaI.
The Press., 1913-04-30
DisraeIl's Marriage Doctrine.


 Disraeli's doctrine of marriage was admirably simple: "All my friends who married for love and beauty either beat their wives or live apart from them. I may commit many follies in life. but I never intend to marry for love- which am sure is a guarantee of infelicity."- Contemporary Review.
 A Chinese Idea.
 Here is Chinese idea of prosperity in nation. When the sword is rusty, the blow bright, the prisons empty, the granaries full, the steps of the tenn pie worn down and those of the law courts grass grown. when doctors go afoot, the bakers on horseback and the men of letters drive in their own car riages, then the nation is well gov erned.
The Press., 1913-04-30
Unnecessary Instructions.

'Now, Tommy" said his mother, giv- ing her final instructions before he left for the party, remember, if you're asked to have something you want you must say, Yes. thank yon,' and if you don want it''--
 Tommy raised his hand. "That's all right. ma" he said; you needn't both CT about that part of it'
The Press., 1913-04-30
Two Reasons For Not Reportlna

General Nelson A. Miles, during ac- tive service, one day received tele- gram from a subordinate who was on furlough, but was expected back that day. The dispatch read:
 Sorry, but cannot report today, as expected. owing to unavoidable cir cumstances" The tone of the message did not please the general, and he wired back Report at once. or give reasons"
 Back came the answer from a hos. pital:
 Train off, can't ride; legs off, can't walk"
The Press., 1913-04-30
THE PRESS.
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 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 one-haf 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 (semiweekly) furnished for S2.15 per year in ad- ance.
The Press., 1913-04-30

HAVING more time to put into busi- ! ness will endeavoT to make it profitable for my customers. I have a new line of Bed. steads, Mattresses and many other things. Also secondhand Furniture. Drop In to see me be. fore you make any other purchases. Remember that after buying 82.00 worth of goods you will get 2l lbs. of Granulated Sugar for 100. Don't forget our Royal Trading Stamps
 5ltf JOHN SENA.
The Press., 1913-04-30
Tax Collectors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all taxes in the 1st, 1913.
 Legal interest will be charged after June 1st For the purpose of collecting this tax 1 will be at the store of Gardiner Hall Jr. x Co.,, South Wilmington, each business day.
 JAS. SERVICE, JR., Collector.
The Press., 1913-04-30
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

0OAVu6A VA @SeAVAO SPAAA6Se All persons liable to pay taxes in the Borough of Stafford Springs on list of 1912, are hereby mo- titled 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 will be at the store of w. E. Hanley every Thursday from May 1st to June 1st, 1913, from 9 a. m. to p. m.
 PATRICK J. MURRAY, Collector. Stafford Springs, Conn, April 23, 1918.
The Press., 1913-04-30
Hasn't Been Made.

''Do you give your wife all the mon. ey she wants"'
 ',There isn't that much" Washing ton Star.
The Press., 1913-04-30
souarino Himself.

She-Surely, MT. Curtis, you cannot be serious. have heard that you have told your friends that you wouldn't marry the best woman in the world. He @.'hcn said that had no idea .hat you would listen to a proposal from ma
The Press., 1913-04-30
Here is Relief for Women.

If you have pains in the back, Urinary, Blad' der or Kidney trouble, try Mother Gray's ARo- MATIC LEAF, 8 pleasant herb remedy for wom- ems ills and great tonic laxative. At Drug. gists or by mail zoe, sample FREE. Address Mother Gray Co.,. LeRoy, N. Y.
The Press., 1913-04-30
DOG OWNERS,

Read the notice on the sign post If it isn't there attend to the tax on before the first day of May and save further trouble.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1913-04-30

"My child was burned terribly about the face, neck and chest applied Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil. The pain ceased and the child sank into a restful sleep ' Mrs Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg, NY
The Press., 1913-04-30

Stormy weather has no terrors for the housewife who enjoys telephone service.
The Press., 1913-04-30
Makinq Antiques.

pew piece of furniture and make it look as if it was POO years old and so can the average small boy.-ChicagO News
The Press., 1913-04-30
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Hillside Cemetery Association will be held in Grange Hall, Staf ford, May 3, 1913, at 3 p. m.
 2w MISS HOLT, Secretary.
The Press., 1913-04-30

Every man is occasionally what he ought to be perpetualIy. -Dr. Johnson.
The Press., 1913-04-30

FLUFF RUGS made to order, any size,
 II from your old tngrain carpet and weaving carpet. Write for particulars. C sCHULZE, 5 Chamberlain St., Rockville, Conn.
The Press., 1913-04-30

SOMETHING NEW.-A bicycle shop kC will be opened Saturday at the place recent ly vacated by the Fish Market. You will find every thing in the line Of bicycles, both new and second. hand. Repairs immediately done. Sh1I open from 9 8. m. to g ?. m.
The Press., 1913-04-30
Mighty Texas.

Texas is il big state." remarked the native "A man from the eastern part of the state Is southerner: man from the other side of the state is g westerner
 How about a man from the north ern part Of the state?"
 He's Yankee "- Louisville Courier l0nrn0l
The Press., 1913-04-30

COTTAGE to Rent on West Main St. |O If HATTIE l.. CLEAVELAND.
The Press., 1913-04-30

TWO FARMS WANTED, possibly ad- \ joining with fishing streams and modern houses. Also farm for cultivating.
 Write K. BRIONNE, 2s Park Row, New York City. s4W3
The Press., 1913-04-30
Lion For Dinner.

On Christmas. lS74. q curious dinner took place in Paris Some score of con tributOrs and draftsnen of the Chasse Il1ustree dined at Magny's restaurant under the presidency of M. FirInin DidOt. the publisher, to taste the ham and heart of the last lion killed in All was found to be particularly firm and close grained like that of horse, but nevertheless quite palatable, The ham was preferred to the heart. which. al though skillfully prepared with truf. 1es. was pronounced somewhat tough and difficult of digestion.
The Press., 1913-04-30
The Same Thino,

Pa Twaddles-Well, what's the mat ter now? Tommy Twaddles-Ma says I mustn't never say a word while she's in the room. Ma Twaddles-Why, no, I didn't, dear. said you mustn't inter-
 Iupt while Pm talking. Tommy Whats the difference? - Cleveland
The Press., 1913-04-30

Y HAVE moved my Fish Market from 1 the Sena block to the Fontanella block across the street. 1 will continue to carry a full line of Sea Food and Groceries.
 PAUL CHAMPAGNE.
The Press., 1913-04-30

CHOICE Dahlia Bulbs for sale, 15c a bulb or S100 per dog. MRS. CYRUS RAMSDELI., East Main St., Stafford Springs, Conn.,. R. F. D. ?, +1m2
The Press., 1913-04-30

\ OST-Between Alberty's blacksmith A shop and Orcuttvllle, a Carriage Curtain.
 W, R. TREBLE.
The Press., 1913-04-30

N WANTED-Twog girls, one for dining w room and one for chamber work.
 MRS. A. NEEDHAM, springs House.
The Press., 1913-04-30

RESTRICT OF POLAND, ss. Pro 1J bate Court, April 28, 1913
 Estate of Michael Kih1 late of Wilmington, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Sophia Kihl praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament Of said Michael K1hl. deceased, may be proved, approy ed, al- lowed and admitted to probate, as per applica- tton on file m ore fully appears. 1t Is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Holland, in asatd district, on the 9th day of May, A. D. 1918,
 o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice given of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon by publishing this Crder once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by post ing copy thereof, on the public sign- post in the town of W1ll1ngton in said district, at least five days before said day of hearing.
 FRANK T NEWCOMB, Clerk.
The Press., 1913-04-30

HAY for Sale, also Hard Wood. IL '3w5 EUGENE ELLIS Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1913-04-30

HAY for Sale.
 Il 1w+ MRS. MARY MURRAY.
The Press., 1913-04-30

' OST-String of gold beads. End beads A marked with initials. Finder please return to Press office. Reward.
The Press., 1913-04-30

PERKSHIRE GILTS Pure Blood. 1O lately bred to Thoroughbred Berkshire Boar weight 125 to 150 lbs each. price $20 each. Grade Berkshire Shotes, weight 125 to 150 lbs. farm. BUCK HOMESTEAD FARM, Westford Conn.
The Press., 1913-04-30

w ANTED Anyone wishing to dis " pose of secondhand bicycles or any parts of them. 3tf JOHN SENA
The Press., 1913-04-30

NOTICE.-I hereby give my son, Will 1N liam J. Gary, his time. and will not collect his wages or pay any bills of his cont racing af. ter this date DANA CARY
 Stafford Springs, Conn., April 17, 1913. '3w4
The Press., 1913-04-30

The Camp Fire girls met Saturday afternoon.
 Walter M. Taylor of New York was the guest of his family last week.
Mountain advocate., 1913-05-09

49, ~
No7icI.
To THE vorERs % KkdS t.I
IA'--'-~''adidsts tos
Knox
tion Of the +
the Primary
August 2nd.
did no.
candidate fc
solicitation
the ~
cidiE
them b5tIIe score, ready.
ing anxious to support me-
| have never before asked I0
people of Knox County to lend
me helping hand by voting f6r
me. and shall never ask them
again. This is my first and shoIl
be my last whether elected 81
defeated.
The people of Knox codN
and especially the older elem6N
know me. | have been cifizs.
Of Knox county for the past
years and for p years OF tha
time was in the goods 49,
in Barbourville. A.
| am satisfied the Ia.
Knox county have not forgoe..
the kind of friend / was to q.
them dqping all these years. i
think | can truthfully. say that
no man, whether he was rich or
poor, white or black, ever came
to me asking for assistance or
for an accommodation but what
it was granted.
Now if the people so desire
they have "A chance in my declin-
ing years to show their appre-
citation for what little | have
done for them in the past bv
supporting me in this race.
There was time in my life
when did not think | would
ever have to ask the people of
Knox county for an office, but
time has brought reverses to me.
as 1t has To So many others. and
| am seeking the office because
| need it.
The Office of Sheriff is an inn.
portant one, and it is highly inn.
portant that its duties be Adj.
minlstered in business.hke
way, and if am fortnnafs
enough to be elected, | will con-
duct the office along business
lines. 1t rs my intention be-
tween now and the second dav
OF August to make a thorough
canvass of the county and meet
every voter face TO face. and
ask you II you have not already
made up your mind to supnort
me Ia keep an open mind on the
subject until ! see you, and Pre-
sent my case to you.
| do not think there Is any
IN Knox county, who will n
my record as a sober man.
life as lived before yeu
respect speaks for itself.
Thanking YOU in adg6a.,
whatever suppert you m.|
cord me, | vii, close 81
that II elected Sheriff ~
my ambition 70 make
Sheriff Knox cunnIt
Very rrsn.NIl1
Mountain advocate., 1913-05-09
MRS KUNS DIES SUDDENLY
Dropped Dead From Heart
Failure Monday Evening;
funeral tuesday
Afternoon.

Mrs. Harry Kuns died suddenly
Monday evening about $40 o'clocl;
at her home while alone in a room
Her oldest daughter had gone to the
Baptist Institute and left her appa.
rently in good health and when she
returned about nine o'clock found
that she could not arouse anyone
by knocking upon the door for adj
mittance and when she went around
and entered by the windo W
found her mother lying dead upon
the floor. She had been dead Tor
several minutes and although there
were other children at home they
were all too young to. realize the
situation.
She had been subject to fainting
spells previously and several months
ago fell and seriously injured herself
MIR. Runs was at Pineville where
he was at work on the new hotel
building and was Immediately mott.
fed that she had again been attak-
ed by one of those spells, but did
not know until lie had nearly reach.
ed the house that his wife was dead.
Their son. who lives in Chicago,
could not he reached by message
until after the funeral and burial,
which took place Tuesday afternoon.
Her funeral was conducted at their
home by Rev. Brown, OF the Pres
byterian Church, alter which inter.
ment was in the City Cemetery.
She leaves besides her husband nine
children, a large number Of friends
and other relatives to mourn her
loss, she being we'll liked by her
neighbors as a good woman.
Mountain advocate., 1913-05-09

garding the real situation and hope
to have their nominations safely
tucked away in their belts before the
time their scheme is thoroughly un.
derstood Will the voters be de.
ceived by a combination of this kind
and give the democrats a handhold
in the county, or will they come out
as they have in years past and vote
the straight Republican ticket This
is too early to begin an aggressive
campaign against this neiarious
combination, but these are facts, as
was evidenced last Saturday when
the Democrats met and decided to
put out candidate for only three
offices, namely, that of Attorney.
Superintendent of Schools and Clerk
Mountain advocate., 1913-05-09
Attention Comrades!

Major p. $. tiivan, IL +. 9th St.,
Newport, KY, writes that the en-.
campment of the Department OF
Kentucky 6. A. X, will be held at
Williamsburg, KY, May u, %, %.
A large attendance is expected and
important matters will come before
the Encampment. Williamsburg is
a beautiful little town near the head
waters of the Cumberland River,
and the veterans will he royalty en-
tertained.
John 6. Eve Post, No. 221, G. A..
r., BarbourviIle, XIV, invites all
the old soldiers of the CiIcz nd
Mexican wars to meet us at ali rail
road stations between Barbourville
and Williamsburg, KY, to be with
us at the Department Encampment
at Williamsburg. on the 21st day
OF the present month, to join with
the old soldiers from all over Ken.
lucky.
We also solicit all our Honorary
Members and all our friends to lie
with us on the 81, % and %, of
OF this month.
Remember comrades that this en-
campment is at Home, in our noun
tains, and the first time we have had
an opportunity to attend. Don't
fail to he present. for YOU will see
friends and comrades from all over
the State.
Yours, +. {. and G.
G. +. Brett, Com.
z. d. Britain, Adj.
A. $. Fuller, .. Nj.
Mountain advocate., 1913-05-09
Great Popularity Contest
10 Be Inaugurated
Advocate Will Give Away Handsome
Piano and Other Prizes.
Contest Offers Splendid Opportunity to Ladies of
BarbourviIIe and the Surrounding Country

The MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE inau.
gnrates this week one of the
greatest voting contests ever
held in this section of the State,
and one which we believe will
arouse a great deal of interest.
This contest will extend over Il
period of about 90 DAYS, and ut
the close some lady in Barbour
vile or vicinity will he the proud
possessOr of handsome piano.
In this issue of the Advocate
will be found Il full explanation
of the contest, with the rules
which govern it, and u list of
beautiful and useful auxiliary
prizes which will be given by a
number of the most progressive
merchants of our city. There
are great number of prizes be.
sides the piano, any one of which
will be well worth winning and
every contestant who gets out
and makes any kind of a hustle
will he sure of winning hand
some prize, even if she does not
win the piano.
This contest is put on under
the auspices of the Publishers
Music Company of Chicago, who
will have charge of the arrange
ments. This company makes
buginess of conducting these
popular voting contests and at
present has u number of them
under way in this and other
states.
Some popular lady will have
piano as the result of this con-
test, ana ntlmDerOf Others Will
have beautiful prizes of various
kinds.
This contest is without doubt
the biggest business-getting en-
terprise that has ever been pre-
sented to the people of Barbour
vile and vicinity.
While the Advocate enjoys a
good business, nevertheless we
are always reaching out for more
and in our present method of
helping others, we hope in return
to help ourselves. We expect to
increase our subscription list at
all exceedingly rapid rate, and
thereby benefit the advertiser.
Mountain advocate., 1913-05-09
WEBB ACQUITTED
OF ARSON CHARGE
Former Student at State
University Freed by Jury
in Notable Trial.

At Lexington, Ky, May 3rd.,
Richard $. Webb. charged with set
ting fire to Prof F. Paul Anderson's
office in the mechanical building of
the State University. was acquitted
by the jury this morning after in
structions by Presiding Judge Chas.
Kerr, following arguments OF
counsel which consumed the greater
part Of yesterday.
Students of State University de.
clare they will at once prepare a pc.
tition to Gov. McCreary asking for
the pardon of Thomas Butler. now
serving a sentence in the State pen.
itentiary for completely in the crime,
The jury, after celebrating for an
hour and half, returned a verdict
Of acquittal. Only two ballots were
aiken in the Jury room. The first
ballot stood ten to two for acquit
I tai while the second was unanimous
for clearing the accused, Friend,
of Webb warmly congratulated him
upon his acquittal.
Another indictment. charging him
with burning a public building wa,
pending against Webb. but his ac
'al has the efec, Of quashins