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The Press., 1914-03-11
An old Idea,

Macaulay was not the first man to frame the famous image of the man of new civilization standing amid the ruins of that which we know to- day. Long before he wrote of his traveller from New Zealand meditat ing upon London bridge Mrs. BarbauId had used the same image, with the diff ference that she applied it to Black friars bridge. An earlier reviewer had used 1t in an article published in 1767 we are told by an English commenta- tor. and Horace Walpole says in one of his letters. At last some curious traveller from Lima will visit England and give a description of the ruins of St. Paul's.''
The Press., 1914-03-11
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
March I3 1884
ItemE of local interest taken from the columns
 ot The Press, thirty years ago.

The grammar school of district 2 closed last Friday. Frank B. Sidaway took the prize for the best execution in bookkeeping; Herbert E. McIntire, both prizes for uniform copy writing and improvement in bookkeeping im- provement in copy writing, Herbert M. Crawford; i'll reading, Frank P. Segar; uniform scholarship and de- pertinent, John H. Mullen; deport. ment and improvement in studies pursued, Frank P. Segar, Fred J. Sibley and Fred W. Howard. No prizes were offered the girls, as they had heretofore excelled the boys in many essentials of education.
 Born. Stafford Springs, 10th, n son to Cyrus Banford.
 St. Charles, ILL, lst, son to Frank Brown and grandson to N. D Royce of Willington.
 Springfield, 9th, a son to Everett Davis
 Stafford Springs, 1st, son to John Lillie
 Married. - Holland, Ist, by Rev. F. A. Crafts, E. B. Carver of Coventry and Minnie A. Lathrop of Holland.
 A few pennies day pays for tele. phone in your home
The Press., 1914-03-11
Editor Hoag COntesses

"For many years, as Editor and Proprie- Cor of the Pine Plains, N. r., Herald, have advertised Dr. David Kennedy's Fn- vorite Remedy. While enjoyed not only the business relationship but the per- onSl friendship of Dr. Kennedy, l have never, until now, paid him long standing obh- Ration. For many years, as my friends So well know, I suffered excrutisting pains from rheumatism. Many were the nights when it was impossible to sleep. Without much faith, admit, I tried as sort of last resort, 8 bottle of Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, just as thousands of others had done before, and like them found perma- nent relief. FaYorite Remedy has stood the test of time and believe it is the best medicine in existence for effectually expel- ling the cause of rheumatism-uric acid. My regret is that have neglected to make this frank confession long ago. It makes my Kidneys do their work properly, tones up the liver and makes one feel that life is worth living. Ipublicly and earnestly ad- wise all my friends who are suffering from troubles that arise from unhealthy Kidneys and Liver, to get bottle of Favorite Rem edy at once. There is no use in putting 1t of as I did. V s. T. H0AG, Editor"
 Write to Dr. David Kennedy Co.,, Ron- dout, N.Y., for free sample bottle and free medical book containing valuable informa- tion. Large bottles sold by 4O, 900 druggists.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Quick Relief for
 Stomach Misery
Mi-o-na will put your Sour, Classy,
 Upset Stomach in Order

If you are a stomach sufferer do not despair-immediate, safe and sure re. lief is at hand. Mi.o-na Stomach Tablets, sold in fifty cent boxes at all drug stores, are specific for out.of order stomachs.
 Mi-o-na is not only quick diges- tive, hut stimulant and strengthener of the stomach walls It increases the flow of digestive fluids, soothes the irritated membrane, and puts the stomach in. shape to do the work na ture intended.
 If suffering with indigestion, dys- pepsia, gastritis, or any of the vari- ous forms of stomach misery, usually indicated by nervousness, distress af- ter eating, headache, dizziness, or sour stomach, do not wait, do not suffer needlessly take Mi-o-na today. An ders Jacobsen sells it or money back if not satisfied plan.
The Press., 1914-03-11
WE HAVE FAITH IH
 THIS STOMACH REMEDY

A woman customer said to us the other day, Say, you ought to tell everyone in town about Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. would myself if could" That set us tc thinking. So many people have used them and have so enthusiastically sounded their praises both to us and their friends, that we had an idea you all knew about them But, in the chance that some of you who suffer from indigestion, heartburn, dyspep- sia, or some other stomach complaint, don t know about them-we are writing this.
 They contain BiSmuth and Pepsin, two of the greatest digestive aids known to medical science. They soothe and comfort the stomach, promote the secretion of gas tric juice, help to quickly digest the food and convert 1t into rich, red blood, and improve the action of the bowels. We be. Geve them to be the best remedy made for indigestion and dyspepsia. We; certainly wouldn't offer them to you entirely at our risk unless we felt sure they would do you a lot of good If Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets do not relieve your indigestion, check the heartburn, and make it possible for you to eat what you like whenever you like, come back and get your money.
 Sold only at the more than 2 900 Rexall Stores, and in this town only at our store. Three sizes, 25c, Soc, and $1.00.
 flinders Jacobsen, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Smoke Sale

The store will soon be closed, as the weather is now right to repair the building.
 Come in now and get the balance of my stock and save from 5 to 50 per cent. on a dollar. l guarantee this percent age.
 Your gain, my loss.
The Press., 1914-03-11
He Got Familiar.

Professor SprOckett-What do you mean, Mir. Brown, by speaking of Will lie Shakespeare, Jimmy Riley, Jack Whittier and Bert Burns? Brown Well, you told me to get familiar with those authors.-Penn State Froth.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Only One Mood.

Inquisitive Friend-DOn't you flnC that your wife is very subject to moods? Enpeck--No: she has only one mood. the imperative. and I'm the one that's subject to that!-Judge.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Exercise.

Walking. we are told. Is good exer, else better than riding in an automo' bile The trouble Is that great many of us are not looking for exercise Milwaukee Sentinel
The Press., 1914-03-11
LAaH& and Land

The surname Heart is really a cor, ruptiOn of Hard. which was a name given to show that the owner was a main of firm character and resOlute
The Press., 1914-03-11

Generally debilttated for years Had ick headache, lacked ambition. was worn o 1t anh all run down. Burdock Blood Bltters made me we'll woman. Mrs. has. FreitOy, MoOsup, Conn.
The Press., 1914-03-11
flows This {?

We ofrer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Q. We. the undersigned, have known F.J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and inan- cially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WALDING, KTNNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o. Halls CatarTh Cure is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1914-03-11
1n QuanAman.

A small boy gazed long and earnest, ly at fat man who stood on a corner absentmindedly chewing the end of a piece of string. Finally the man no- ticed the boy and inquired:
 Well, my little man. what interests you?''
 Please. sir.'' the boy resa.ne.l. "when are you going to puh tl,af tooth ?"-Judge.
The Press., 1914-03-11
MANSFIELD.

Eclipsing previous records was the word in the eighteenth week of the International Egg Laying Contest at Storrs. The birds made net gain of 615 eggs over the previous week and thus raised their weekly record of 2066 made in the fifteenth week to 2657 eggs. A new high water mark was also set for single days produc tion, the best record during the eighteenth week being 435 eggs as against 319 eggs for any previous day since the contest opened. The hens in the competition have now laid g grand total of more than 20, 900 eggs.
 The 16 leading pens to date are as follows. The figures in the parenthe. sis show the number laid during the week:-
 Tom Barron, Catforth, England, White Wyandottes, (43) -691.
 Francis F: Lincoln, Mt. Carmel, White Leghorns, (42)-564.
 Neale Bros, Apponaug, R. l., White Wyandottes, (37)-512.
 Merrythought Farm, Columbia, White Wyandottes, (42)-5O7.
 .Dr. LA. Fritchey, Harrisburg, Pa. Single Comb R. I. Reds, (4O) 495.
 Cecil Guernsey, East Cobbleskill, N. Y, White Leghorns, (31)-+56.
 Jules F. Francais, West Hampton, L. T., N. Y., Barred Plymouth Rocks, (39)-417.
 Geo. F.. Dearborn, Lake Como, Fla s. c. Rhode Island Reds. (37)-4Ia
 Pinecrest Orchards, Grotou, Mass. ] Single Comb Rhode Islanl Reds, (3S --AS1.
 Tom Barron, Catforth. England White Leg ornS, t45l a76.
 Glenview Poultry Farm, Rock ille Rose Comb Rhohe Islaud Reds, t4UI 363.
 A. E. Brunda1e, Danbury, Singl Comb Rho le Isl md Reds, i')-3II
 D. J. Ryan 6 Son, Bridgep 1rt White WyanlotteS, (25D-339.
 Marwood Poultry Farm, Butler Pa., White Leghorus, (4O) 8 G 
 J. S. Gillespie, Stamford, S c. R I. Reds, { t5)-3H.
 West Mt. Poultry Yards, Nau Iatuck White Wyandottes, (!O-}!9.
 Gurleyville.
 Henty Mason is arOunl with hi saving machine cutting up wInl
 Edward Bates of Willimantic spem 1 the week end with his grandparents MT and Mrs. 0. Fl. Conant.
 The Ladies' Social Benv olent so ciety will hold q social and supper a the conference room, on Friday eveu ing.
 Rev. E. H. Tunnicliff, who has beer attending the marriage of his daugh ter, in Ware, Mass, returned last Fri day.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Heart Beats.

While the heart of the elephant is beating thirty times, that of human Is pulsating seventy. .......
The Press., 1914-03-11
3O,OOO VOICES!
And Many Are The. Voices Of Stafford
 Springs People.

Springs People. Thirty thousand voices-What a grand chorus! And that's the mum. Der of American men and women who are publicly praising Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from backache, kidney and bladder ills. They say it to friends. They tell it in the home papers. Stafford Springs people are in this chorus. Here's a Stafford Springs case.
 George Irons, farmer, Furnace Ave. !, Stafford Springs, Conn. says: About year ago my back became very lame and sore and knew that my kidneys were disordered. got a supply of Doan's Kidney Pills at the Eaton Drug Store and the first box made a great Improvement. After had used three boxes, I was free from the trouble. Since then when I have taken Deans Kidney Pills, they have bene- fited me. ''
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-and take no other.
The Press., 1914-03-11
No RehearsaIs.

Wife tpoutingl-Y You have ceased to love me. Hub Ienjoying cigar and newspaperI-No. my dear: I've nly ceased making love to you. Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1914-03-11

Brave actions never want a trumpet. italian Proyerb.
The Press., 1914-03-11

Rev. E. H. Tunnicliff, who has been attending the marriage of his daugh ter, in Ware, Mass, returned last Fri day.
The Press., 1914-03-11

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, labor CTS, rely on Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil. Fine for cuts, burns, bruises. Should be kept in every home. 25c and soc.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Provided.

Provided.
 Ut seems impossible to uplift the stage" "Why, what's the matter with it's wings ?y-Baltimore American.
The Press., 1914-03-11
Gurleyville,

Henty Mason is arouml with his saving machine cutting up wnl,
 Edward Bates of Willimantic spen the week end with his grandparents MT and Mrs. O. Fl. Conant.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-08-21
FRANCE AND AUSTRIA AT WAR
bassadors Leave II Paris Makes
Statement Explaining Move.

Paris.-It was officially announced
that France had broken off diplomatic
relations with Austria-Hungary. The
French ambassador at Vienna has left
the Austrian capital, and the Austro-
Hungarian ambassador at Paris has
asked for his passports.
The Austrian ambassador, Count
Szecsen Won Temerin, left Paris.
In announcing the breaking off of
relations with Austria the French for
eign office made the following state.
ment:
Contrary to assurances given by
Austria to the French minister of for
eign affairs that no Austrian troops
were taking part in the Franco-Ger-
man war, the French government has
ascertained beyond any possible doubt
that certain Austrian troops are at
present in Germany, outside the Aus
trian frontier. These troops, which
have set free certain German troops
destined to be employed In fighting
the French, ought Individually de facto
and de jure, to be considered as acting
against France. In these circumstances
the French ambassador was ordered to
leave Vienna.
"The Austrian ambassador at Paris,
on being informed of Frances decis
ion, asked for his passports"
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-08-21
SYNOPSIS.

Eleanora de Toscana was singing in
Paris, which. perhaps, accounted for Ed
WARD Courtlandts appearance there Null
timillionaire, he wandered about where
Iancy dictated. He might be in Paris one
Gay and kamchatka the next. Following
tne opera he goes to cafe and is ac-
costed by a pretty young woman. She
gave MIN the address of Flora Desimone
vocal rival of Toscana. and Flora gives
MIN the address of Eleanora, whom he Is
determined to see. Courtlandt enters
Eieanora's apartments She orders him
Out and shoots at him. The next day
Paris Is shocked by the mysterious dis
appearance of the prima donna, Realizing
tnat ne may be suspected of the abduc-
uon or Eleanora Courtlandt arranges for
an aiibt Eleanora reappears and accuses
Courtlandt of having abducted her His
aiipi is satisfactory to the police and the
cnarge is dismissed Eleanora fees to
Lake Como to rest after the shock. She
ls foilowed by number of her admirers.
among them the prince who really pro-
cured her abduction. Courtlandt also goes
TO Como and there meets Jimmie Harri-
gan, retired prizeflghter and father of FL
eanora, whose real name is Nora Harri
gan. Harrigan takes Courtlandt into his
Iavor at onceS He introduces Courtlandt
10 his daughter. but the latter gives no
sign or ever having met him before. She
studlousiy avoids him. Nora's confessor
scents mystery involving Nora and
Courtlandt. He takes a strong fancy to
the young man. Nora's suitors become
more and more persistent.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-08-21
RUSSIAN TROOPS TAKE S0KAL
Austrian Garrison-Austran En-
ter Poland-Houses Fired.

st. Petersburg.-A Russian force has
taken the town of Sokal, Austrian Ga
iicia, by assault, inflicting heavy cas-
ualties on the Austrian garrison, ac-
cording to a semi-official announce
ment.
The Austrian garrison consisted of
two infantry battalions, a regiment OF
lancers and a regiment of hussars.
After dislodging them the Russian cay
airy pursued the Austrians across thu.
river Bug and blew up two bridges
and al yiaddct.
Several houses in Sokal, which is
As miles northeast of Lemborg, were
set on fire and burned to the ground
by the Russian troops because civilians
had fir6d from them on the attacking
force.
The Russians captured some mill
tary building material, pontoons and
telegraph Instruments.
According to semi-official dispatch
the German troops before Kalisz, +
sian. Poland, have issued a proct
ton stating that every tenth. in
tant of KaRisz will be shot in the
of further resistance.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-08-21
NORTH SEA Is NOW MINED
Great Britain Follows Germany in
Placing ExpIosives-Perll to Ship!
ping-U. S. Notified.

Misunderstanding the North Sea
as part of the plan Of the European
war not only may close most of the
northern European ports to navigation,
but the gold-laden cruiser Tennessee,
the cruiser North Carolina and neutral
passenger vessels bearing Americans
from Europe will be confronted with
new dangers.
The American government was ad-
vised formally by the British embassy
here that, inasmuch as Germany had
been scattering mines indiscriminate-
ly C. Great Britsiiags-ito Longer could Is
Train from planting mines near her own
ports.
Secretary Bryan said Americans at
home might rest assured that the pas
senger liners plying between northern
European ports would take no chances
that would imperil life. 1t is believed
that Americans In northern ports will
remain there for the present or make
their way south and southeast to such
ports as Marseilles or Lisbon to OBJ
tain passage for the United States.
An itinerary for the cruisers Tonnes
see and North Carolina bearing mil
lions in gold for the relief of Ameri-
cans has never been announced, but
as both Great Britain and Germany
have given warning of the dangers in
the North Sea, 1t is being taken for
granted here that neither of the Amer
lean warships will venture into those
waters.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-08-21
JAPAN TO DECLARE
WAR ON GERMANY
JAP FLEET Is READY TO ATTACK
GERMANY's NAVAL BASE
IN CHINA.
MAY DEAL QUICK BLOW
Declaration of War Expected-New
Territory Is object-Washington
Government Not Surprised by
the Eastern Crisis.

Washington.-Cab reports received
here from agents of the United States
government in Tokyo state that dec
laration of war by Japan against Ger
many is expected.
The exact nature of these reports
cannot be learned, but they receive
general credence in official circles
here. They did not come to the state
department.
1t appears that the state depart
ment's representatives have not con-
firmed this information, although that
department is understood to be max
ing every effort to obtain definite Of
ficial information of the intentions OF
the Japanese government.
It is reported that Japan has pre-
pared her fleet and has concentrated
an expeditionary force of $4,000 men
for this service. From this informa-
ton it is assumed that the Japanese
contemplate an assault upon the Ger
man naval base at Tsing-Tau.
The concentration Of troops Is be-
lieved to forecast a Japanese occupa-
ton of the German leased territory in
China, with its annexation by Japan
as logical result.
Since China requested the United
States to exert pressure in its behalf
upon the belligerent European powers
for the preservation of China's intes
rity and neutrality, the state depart
ment has been giving close attention
to the far eastern situation. 1t is not
yet, however, decided what action can
be taken. The report shows that Japan
may open hostilities before the United
States has time to act.
News of Japan's aggressive inten-
lions in China did not come as a sur
prise to officials here. For years the
chief pressure from the Japanese pub
lie against the government has been
to force more aggressive attitude to-
ward China The Japanese govern
ment has been urged to seize every OPP
portunity to increase Japan's terrific
rial holdings and prestige in China.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-08-21
Odds Were Too Great.

Walter Mcqueen, person of
color. faced Justice Howard in the
police court at Jackson, Tenn, the
charge against him being assault and
battery on the person of Lilly Belle
Hopper In addition to the battered
complainant three of her friends ap.
peared as witnesses against him. The
clerk read the warrant, beginning:
city of Jackson, Tenn, against Wal
ter Mcqueen" so on. The pris-
oner scratched his head, meantime
contemplating the glowering faces of
the chief witnesses for the prosecu-
ton. Please, subj read dat fust part
over agin to me- he requested. City
of Jackson, Tenn, against Walter
Mcqueen" obliged the clerk Well,
jedge.' said Walter, "ef de whole city
of Jackson an desc foah Guild ladies
is organized ag'inst one niger, whit
chance has he got? rs guilty."
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-08-21
sLAvs JOINING IN FIGHT
Bulgarian Government Prepares for
Eventualities-Postion Tot De.
fined-Asstria' Blockade.

Nish, Servia.-The Servan and
Montenegrin armies which ha} effect
ed a junction on the border OF Herze-
govina, are now operating together
Servian artillery is engaged in the
bombardment of Gorashda, On the
River Drina, 20 miles southeast of
Sarayevo, the Bosnian capital. Servian
troops already had captured the Bos-
MAN town of Vardishta at the juno
tions of the Rivers Drina and Lin.
Some unimportant outpost encoun,
tiers are reported on the Servian from.
tier at different points on the Rivers
Save and Danube.
Reports reaching here from Sofia
state that the Bulgarian government is
preparing for eventualities, but it is
not known what it has in view.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-08-21
GERMANS NEAR NEAR BRUSSELS
Great Battle Is Close at Handy, 900
Men Were Engaged in Fight at
Haeien.

London.-Kaiser Wilhelm's legions
are almost at the gates of Brussels,
and the great battle between them and
the allied troops of Belgium, France
and England is close at hand.
For two days there has been desper-
ate fighting and once, as the French
war office has admitted, the Ger
mans were within Is miles of Brussels
almost near enough for one of their
great guns to throw a shell into the
city. They reached Louvain, Is miles
east of Brussels, where King Albert
of Belgium is in personal charge. But
the allies rallied and drove them back.
The armies have been locked in a
death grapple at Haelen and Diest,
about 80 miles east of Brussels. The
censors have allowed some details Of
the first days fighting which was IA
vorable to the allies to be given out.
But this latter struggle was far more
bloody and far more important, and
everything possible is suppressed.
1t is the extreme right wing of the
northern army of Germany which Is
striking Brussels.
1t is reported that $1,000 men were
engaged around Haelen, and the Ger
mans fought with. the confidence Of
men who know that they have strong
support at their back.
1t is insignificant that the German
troops all over Belgium are now seiz-
ing passenger trains and sending them
toward the German line.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-08-21
ENGLAND AUSTRIA AT WAR
Former Declares That state OF War
Exlsts-Foilows French Message.
Ambassadors Leave.

London.-Deelaratio that state OF
war exists between Great Britain and
Austria-H Hungary has just been issued
from the foreign office.
The declaration was precipitated.
according to an official announcement
Of the foreign office, by the request Of
the French government that his maj
estys government communicate to the
Austro-Hungarian ambassador at Lon
don the following declaration.
after having declared war on Ser
via, and having thus taken the initia-
tive In the hostilities in Europe, the
Austro Hungarian government has
placed itself, without provocation from
the government of the French repub-
lie, in a state of war with France, and
after Germany has successfully de-
clared war against Russia and France
she has interviewed in this conflict by
declaring war on Russia, who already
was fighting on the side of France.
According to information worthy
of belief, Hungary has sent troops
over the German frontier in such a
manner as to constitute direct men,
ace against France.
"In the face of these facts the
French government finds itself obliged
to declare to the Hungarian
government that it will take all meas
ures necessary to reply to these acts
and menaceS."
The foreign office statement con-
tinues:
Communicating this declaration ac-
cording to the Austro-Hungarian am
bassador, his majesty's government has
declared to his excellency that the
rupture of France having been brought
about in this way, it feels itself obliged
to announce that state of war ex-
lists between Great Britain and Aus
tria-Hungary."
Official arrangements have been
made for the AustroH Hungarian ambas.
sador and his personal representative
to leave London.