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The Press., 1915-09-01
GUNPOWDER IN WAR.
For Centuries Its Use Was Opposed In
 the Name of Humanity.

the Name of Humanity.
 There was period when any kind of explosive fighting in war was con- sidered barbarous. The discovery of gunpowder put stop to the old fash toned method of attack, in which only missiles and sharp edged weapons were considered ethical but gunpowder did not come into approval without a struggle. In fact. it was under the humanity" ban for almost three cen turtes.
 This remarkable compound of salt peter, sulphur and charcoal, which was given its first tryout at the siege of Constantinople in 1453, had been known to both the chemist and the soldier for a hundred years or more. It is said to have been discovered by Roger Bacon in England about the year 1290 and by a German monk named Schwarz twenty years later. Another Independent discoverer of the same dangerous mixture was an un- known and uncelebrated Moor, whose secret was ultimately carried into Flu rope in the fourteenth century. Even he was not the first to make an ex- plosive compound. The Chinese "beat him to it," having used this same kind of mixture for rocket signals before the Christian era.
 The fall of Constantinople was brought about by the use, the wholly unethical and altogether barbarous use, of cannon balls, and it was not until about a century later that the world gave its full sanction to the killing of men by means of gunpowder.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Press., 1915-09-01
FREAK BASEBALL PLAYS.
A Tin Can Throw and the Shortest
 Two Bagger on Record.

A Tin Can Throw and the Shortest
 Two Bagser on Record.
 Freak plays make baseball humor- ous if not interesting. Some of these plays are said to be the result of quick thinking, but as a matter of fact most of them are simply luck. says Arthur Macdonald ill the Physical Ed ucation Review. Curious things hap. pen. A ball fell into tin can, and, it being impossible to get it out in time, can and all were thrown to the base man.
 Another ball hit the end of nail driven through the opposite side of a fence and could not be got down until all the runners scored
 A swift hit glances off the pitchers hand, is snapped up by an infielde- and thrown to first, putting the man out. times hit the first or third base bag and glance away for singles or even two baggers.
 The shortest two bagger known was when the bail grazed the bat. shot up a few feet and fell in front of the plate AS the catcher reached for the whirling ball it glanced from his glove and bounded back to the stand, and the batter made second easily.
 A center fielder saw mitt in the way of the shortstop and walked about sixty feet ill to move 1t out of the way. when he heard the crack of the bat and saw hot ball coming straight at him.
 He could do nothing but try to catch it and did, to his surprise. But he was given credit by tile crowd for being a great student of Datters.
The Press., 1915-09-01
KlT-cAT PORTRAITS.
Origin of the Term That Stands For
 Stupid Mediocrity.

Stupid Meoiocritys
 Several years ago an eastern art crit ic waxed sarcastic concerning collec- ton of paintings on view at one Of the leading New York clubs. In the course of vitriolic tirade he relieved him. self of the assertion that the exhibi- ton consisted chiefly of kit-cat DOT traits, Those who went to the club rooms expecting to see canvases adOrn- ed with feline compositions were con- demned to disappointment. There was not a eat picture ill the whole show.
 What is kit-cat portrait?" was the burning question of the hour. Why, a stupid portrait, commonplace piece of painting that reveals no glimmer of genius. At this stage of the explana- tion the inevitable interruption-"But why do you call it kit-cat picture" And not one critic out of a hundred had the remotest idea.
 The term for stupid mediocrity had its origin in a collection of forty-two portraits of prominent men painted be- tween 17O3 and 172O by Sir Godfrey Kneller, one of the best known British portrait painters. They were exactly the same size and were framed alike; hence the idea of monotony which led to the idea of mediocrity. The sub jects of these portraits were members of a club that met in the tavern of a celebrated pastry cook, Christopher Cat called Kit for shorthand among them were such men as Addison, Steele, Walpole and Marlborough. It was the influence of this club that placed George I. on the throne of England.-Exchange
The Press., 1915-09-01
WALES.

Clyde Squire has his rooms ready and will soon open his market.
 The new Methodist church is being plastered and has been wired for electric lights.
 E. l.. Needham and Roy Needham are spending their vacation at their cottage in Matunuck, R. I.
 A. A. Hubbard was called to Fisk. dale last week on ao,ount of the i'll. ness of his brother, John Hubbard.
 Mrs. Wm. Peel and family have returned to their home in Nashua, N. H, after stay of several weeks in town.
 The Wyman Castle company is putting in a new concrete dam above the mill and making extensive repairs on the tenement houses.
 Mrs. Emma Ashley of Springfield, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. M. E. Sexton, the past week, returned to her home Friday.
The Press., 1915-09-01
MONSoN.

Miss Hazel Moore is taking two weeks vacation from her duties in A. R. Brown & Co.'S store.
 HE. Kendall is making preparations to move his family into his recently purchased home on North Main street. MT. and Mrs. Deltour have rented an apartment in O. A. Sweets house on East State street. T. l.. Cushman has purchased the Mary E. Burt place on Green street, and will rent the same.
 Miss Gertrude Winter, who has been spending a week with friends at Stafford Springs, has returned to her home on Green street.
 Friends of Miss Marcia McMaster, a former resident, will be grieved to learn that she has suffered a slight shock of paralysis. She is with her son, Robert, in Southbridge.
 D. H. Young of Westboro. former resident, is planning to move his family into his residence on North Main street Sept. l. MT. Young has position in New York city.
 Work is progressing rapidly on the new circular approach to the academy buildings, and the general appearance of the whole group will be greatly augmented when the walks and steps are completed.
 Word has been received of the en. gagement of Emily Woodruff Beach of Detroit to Robert H. Flynt of Cincinnati, son of MT. and Mrs. l.. O. Flynt of High street. MT. Flynt is associated with large insurance company.
 Frank Holloway, who is superin tending the new road work on Main street, is experiencing considerable trouble on account of all kinds of vehicles going over the strip while the work is under way. There are some teams that necessarily have to go on the new work while under construction, but the officials of the town realize that a great majority of the teams and automobiles could go around the strip by the way of Wash. ington street and request that all who can go this way will do so until the work is completed.
 The school officials have practically everything arranged for the opening of the public schools, which have been deferred until September z. Ii was originally arranged to open ths schools August 30, but the schoo officials have decided uron the later date. Practically all the teachers oi last year will return for the school opening, but three resignations have been received. The resignations are Pearl Chapin of the Colton Hollow school, Rebecca Mcguire of the quarry school and Miss Ryan of the Moultor hill school. Miss Helen Leonard, the teacher at the Childs school, was compelled to undergo an operation for appendicitis this vacation and will not return for the school opening, but intends to be back in a few weeks There remain but one or two vacauees in the teachers corps to be filled. The repairs and alterations made on the school buildings were not large this year, because of the fact that demand for such work was not urgent All the buildings have been thorough ly renovated and put in good con. dition.
The Press., 1915-09-01
If Animals Could Speak.

It is a startling fact that if some ami mals could tell their life history they would be able to recall events which happened hundreds of years ago. A Russian eagle, for instance, would be able to remember watching with greedy eyes as one by one the French soldiers under Napoleon fell exhausted out of the ranks in their awful retreat from Moscow in 1912. There are croc- odiles alive in India today which saw the first English traveller set foot there, while there are whales in the sea which may have skirted the coast of France when it was invaded in 1415. A great many elephants could recall historical events of hundred years ago, while there are ravens still living whose memory could go back twice that pc riod.-LOndOn Answers.
The Press., 1915-09-01
John F Murnbv es died at his

John F. Murphy, 6S, died at his home on Park avenue Sunday, the 22, at , 45 o'clock after long illness of complication of diseases. Mir. Murphy, was born in Ireland, June 21, 1847. He came to this country over 90 years ago and settled in Cali fornia. He came to Monson about 40 years ago, and has since made his home here. He was married 3S years ago to Miss Mary McCarthy of Hamp- member of St. Patrick's church. He leaves, besides his widow, two sons and three daughters, pr. John Murphy of Brockton, Dr. James Murphy, Miss Catherine and Miss Helen Murphy of Boston and Mrs. William Langdon of North Monson. The funeral was held at his home Tuesday morning at Q o clock with high mass of requiem in St. Patrick's church at 9.30 o 'clock. The burial was in the Pearl street cemetery.
 A Clby hdu ItCtnbly Niblbou Wibu his country cousin. !" The man from the city, wishing to explain the joys of metropolitan life, said, "We have certainly been having fun for the last few days. Thursday we autoed to the country club and golfed until dark, then trollied back to town and danced until morning" The country cousin, not to be outdone in the least, began telling some of the pleasures of the simple life": I've have had pretty good times here, too. One day we buggied out to Uncle Ned's and went out to the back lot, where we baseballed all the afternoon, and in the evening we sneaked up to the attick and pokered until morning." A sturdy old farmer, who was listening and who was not to be stumped in the least, took up the conversation at this point and said, ''I was having some fun about this time myself. I muled to the cornfield and gee hawed until sun. down. Then I suppered until dark and piped until nine o'clock, after which I hedsteaded until the clock lived, after which I breakfasted until it was time to go muling again. "- Exchange.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Plenty of Room.

The young man who writes verses was standing out in the night gazing at the sky when a friend ran across him.
 What are you doing-studying as- tronomy"
 "Go away and don't disturb me. am gazing into infinite distance"
 II don't see what satisfaction you find in that
 That's because you never had any experience with editors. You don't know what a comfort it is to find some place where nothing is crowded out for lack of space."-London Tit-Bits.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Modified,

This really happened in New York the other day:
 Displeased Parent-Molly, I find you have been buying three pairs of gloves without my permission. Why did you do it?
 Miss Molly (aged twelve)-Why, dad dy, I was obliged to have some gloves. I hadn't q pair to wear!
 Displeased Parent-It was very wrong of you to buy the gloves with out asking either your mother or me about it.
 Miss Molly-Well, never mind, daddy, dear. They won't cost anything. had them charged!-New York Post
The Press., 1915-09-01
Feline Amenities.

They were discussing the newest en- gagement. The fair f1ancee had previ- ously made three similar announce ments, but not one had resulted in wedding.
 '"Do you think she will really marry him? asked her dearest friend.
 ''I can't say, my dear," retorted the next dearest. Tt is possible, but not customary."-W Woman's Home Compan- ion
The Press., 1915-09-01
Aer Consciepce

In spite of seedlings, Helen persisted in running away from home. One day. after longer absence than usual, her mother asked:
 Helen, dear, does not your con- science trouble you when you are run ming away from mother?" explaining that her conscience was little voice speaking within. Helen answered.:
 'Oh, yes, mamma; that little voice is always saying, Run faster, faster, Hell en; your mother is after your Pitts burgh Chronicle Telegraph.
The Press., 1915-09-01
HARD TASKS.

Do not let hard task discourage you. To seek to do only the easy things of life Is a foolish and suicidal choice, for anybody, even a nonen- ity, can do these things. Let US care rather to do hard things, the overcoming of which will bring us to moral strength, a tested foritude and wider experience of the deep CT meanings of human life.
The Press., 1915-09-01
The Amethyst,

A good example of one of the ways in which magical properties became attributed to natural objects is the stone known as amethyst The an. cient Indian name of this stone had the sound represented by its present name. In Greek this sound happens to mean "anti-wine;" hence, without more ado, the ancients declared that the amethyst was a preventive of and a cure for drunkenness!-Lond Mail.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Her Idea,

Ma, your bank account is over drawn"
 What does that mean, pap
 Simply this. You've written checks for SIS more money than was in the bank"
 'The idea! If SIS will break the bank I'd find another one to do business with. I supposed they had thousands of dollars on hand all the time"-De- troit Free Press.
The Press., 1915-09-01
The Way of the Cartoonist.


 A correspondent notes our inquiry as to why newspaper artist couldn't make a box without printing "soap' on it. He adds few inquiries of hi own, to wit: "Why can't cartoonist draw a barber without a comb stuck in his hair?' And Do all drunks hold themselves up by means of lamp postsT" Also, "Why does a cartoonist always depict himself as wearing a flowing black windsor tieY'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Outlawed.

'How about paying me for that suit I made for you two years ago?" asked the tailor.
 You surely can't expect me to pay for that suit" said the impecunious young man. "Why. it's all out of style. ."-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the es :. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu- tional remedies Deafness is caused by an in. flamed condition Of the mucous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear the result, and unless the inflammation can. be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing VIII De destroyed forever; ; which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu- lars free. F.J.CHENEY CO.,, Toledo, o.
 Sold by Druggists, 76c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Some where Around

"I never see her with her husband. Has she lost him?'
 q don't know. Some people seem to think she has merely misplaced him."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Press., 1915-09-01
FOR SALE AT CRYSTAL LAKE

Four Cottages and Fifty Desir-
 able Building Lots on shore of
 Crystal Lake; also Two Good
 Farms. Cottages to rent for
 season also Land to camp on. Plans Of Cottages and Building Lots on display at the following places T. F. Garvsn, Real Els tate, Room !. Prescott Block, Rockville. Conn. Louis Koelsch, at Hotel, Crystal Lake, Conn. Hanley's Shoe Store, Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1915-09-01
The Limit,

"I shall never speak to her again as long as I live"
 "But you've said that often before" II know, but what else is there to say when q person becomes as angry as she makes meY'-Detroit Free Press.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Balm For Little Women.

The fine little woman who weighs only hundred pounds can thank her stars that she is on earth. If she re- sided on Mars she would weigh only thirty y-eight.-Galveston News.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Educa&ion Aandioaoned.

Flows your son getting on in col legeT
 "Not at all well. Every time there are two men on bases and it's his turn to bat they bench him and give a pinch hitter chance."-Philadelph Bulletin.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Hard Luck, Indeed,

What is a fellow to do, I'd like to know?" complained John. "The kids that mamma don't object to me play ing with all have mammas that won't let them play with me"
The Press., 1915-09-01
This Is Rather Thin

Say. old chap. tell me. what is sheer nonsenseT'
 "Why. don't you know? It's the kind you can see through easily. y."-Cornell Widow.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Worked the Wrong Way.

How did the accident happenY'
 He got run over when he stopped to read Safety First Houston Post.
The Press., 1915-09-01

God gives every bird it's food, but does not throw it into the nest.-J. c. Holland.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Very Refined.
Iosh-Is she refined2

JOsh-Is she refined?
 Frosh-I should say she is! She won't even read coarse print!- -Califor- mia Pelican.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Have Sharp Ears,

"Women are not good listeners"
 Evidently you've never had much experience with female help."-Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Impartial.

Sire-Now that you're starting in business remember that honesty is the best policy. Son-I intend to give both systems a fair tryout. Chicago News.
The Press., 1915-09-01
Be Good
 To Yourself

by keeping in good physical trim and you will be the best friend to yourself and a pleas ure to others. Most sicknesses begin in the ordinary and minor ailments of the digestive organs, and for these ailments
The Press., 1915-09-01

God never serdcth mouth. but he rnnf'"fl, r"Onr F'"'.r'tn,'1
The Press., 1915-09-01
BeecharN
 piQQs

have become the most popular remedy, because they are so safe, so certain, and prompt in their beneficial action.
 They tone the stomach, stim- ulate the liver, regulate the bowels. By cleansing the system and purifying the blood they prove that they
The Press., 1915-09-01
Are the Best Of Good Friends

Largest Sale of Azy Medicine in the Wors& Sold ewerywhess. In boxes. 1oe.. 2Se.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-07
The Membership Council of the

The Membership Council of the
Board of Trade held its regular semi
monthly luncheon at the Colonial
Cafe today. 1t is to be regretted that
the attendance was small. though
the faithful few made up in interest
what was lacking in numbers. 1t
was reported that there was still
about 800 to be raised to make up
the amount necessary to get Lake
land in on the big $4,000 publicity
campaign to be waged in northern
newspapers and periodicals. This the
pubiicity committee. with Mr.. w.
8. Moore at its head, will attempt
to set up a once, and those who
have not already subscribed to this
fund should not be backward in aid
ing his great advertising plan, and
not leave the entire burden fall on
the few who put up for every pub
1ic-epirfted movement that is
launched The Gainesville good
reads meeting was also discussed and
several indicated their intention to
represent Lakeland at this meeting.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-07
STUDEPhvER CIRCLES M0NU-
MENT WITHOUT STEERING

The steadfastness of the Studc-
bakers irreversible steering gear
was ably demonstrated at Indianap-
lis. when furniture dealer proved
the truth of his assertion that his
Studebaker could be driven around
the Monument Circle, without his
touching the steering wheel. Adjust
ing the forewheels of the car at the
proper angle, he made the circuit
not only once, but FIVE times, never
putting a finger to the wheel, until
a car backing in front of his threat
ened a collision One time the car
was brought to full stop, for pass
in traffic, the hating and starting
nj the car aeain being accomplished
through use Of the foot pedals alone.
The speedometer registered one and
a fifth miles for the distance trav-
eled. 1916
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-07
FIRST STRAWBERRIES
OF THE SEASON
co FORWARD FROM
LAKELAND PLATFORM

The first shipment of strawberries
to leave Lakeland this season went
forward Saturday night when 4S
quarts were shipped from the To-
cal platform. Quotations on berries
now are 81 per quart and this price
will nc doubt hold good until after
the Christmas holidays.
Galloway, five miles north, has
made several shipments, and grow
ers report splendid prices. The pros
poets are excellent for one of the
best strawberry seasons this section
has known in a long time, as the
acreage is large and the conditions
have been favorable in all respects.
For the present shipments of ber-
ries will be made each Tuesday and
Saturday from the local platform.
later being made tri-weekly until the
season opens in earnest, when large
shipments will go forward daily.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-07
NOTICE OF CONTEST

| Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Gainesville.
! Florida, June Z, 1915.
To George A. Neubecker OF unknown
address, contestee:
You are hereby notified that Ben
jamin p. Wilder who gives kath
| leen. Fla. as his postoffice address,
did on April 8, 1915, file in this Of
flee his duly corroborated applica-
tion to contest and secure the can
collation. of your homestead entry
No OSO22, serial No OSO22, made
| February 10, 1911, for Sc IA sec
tion II, township 32 S., range 81
F., Tallahassee Meridian, and as
grounds for his contest he alleges
that said George A Neubecker has
wholly abandoned the said tract;
that he has changed his residence
therefrom for more than six months
since making the said entry; that
said land is not settled upon and
cultivated by said party as required
by law
You are, therefore, further notified
that the said allegations will be TAX
en- as confessed. and your said entry
will he Cancelled without further
right to be heard, either before this
office or on appeal, if you fail to file
in this office within twenty days af-
ter the fourth publication of this no
tice, as shown below, your answer.
under oath, specifically responding
to these allegations of contest, to-
eethnr with due proof that you have
served copy of your answer on the
said contestant either in person or
by registered mail
You should state in your answer
the name of the postoffice to which
you desire future notices to be sent
to you.
RoBT. w. DAVIS. Register
1929
Date of first publication December
:, 1915
Date of second publication Decem-
Dor IA. 1915.
Date OF third publication Decem-
Der 81, 1918.
Date of fourth publication Decem-
Der 2S, 1915
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-07
WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

Attention is called to the Won
ans Exchange. located next door to
the Auditorium. Many useful arti-
cles suitable for gifts have been
placed in the Exchange and many
new ones are being received daily
Numerous fancy articles. which are
so much in demand at this season of
the year. can be found in the EN-
char sc al reasonable prices.
Raphia, pine needle baskets,
hand-painted china and tatting to be
sold by the yard are also among the
pretty things on display Palms,
ferns, poinsettias. rubber and other
plants for sale.
The Exchange is open at all hours
of the day and Miss Galloway will
be delighted to have the ladies of
the city call at any time.
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