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The Press., 1916-04-19
GLYCERIN IS PECULIAR.
From Chemical Standpoint 1t Has
 Many Curious Qualities.

Many Curious Qualities.
 One of the great advantages of give erin ill it's chemical employment is the fact that it will neither freeze nor evapOrate under any ordinary tempera ture.
 No rerccptble loss by evaporation has been detected at temperature less than POO degrees F.. but if heated in tenSely it 0ecOmpOSeS with a smell that few persons find themselves able to en dure It burns with pale flame. simi lar to that from alcohol. if heated to about 300 degrees and then ignited Its nonevaporative qualities make the com pound uf much use as d vehicle for holding pigments and colorS. as in stamping and typewriter ribbons, car bon papers and the like.
 If the pure gIvcerin be exposed for a long time to A freezing temperature it crystalizcS with the appearance of sug ar candy: but. these crystals eing cnce melted, it iS almost an impoSSiDility tu get them again into the cOngealed state If little water be added to the give erin no generalization will take place. though under d sufficient degree of cold the water will separate and form crys tals, amid Whi"h the glycerin will re main ill it's natural state of 1uidity
 If suddenly subjected to intense cold pure glycerin will form a gummy mass which cannot be entirely hardened or crystalized Altogether it is quite d peculiar subStance
The Press., 1916-04-19
EIoWers of thn Gea

Like the land. the sea has it's flowers. but the most brilliant of the marine flowers bloom not upon plants, but upon animals. The living corals of tropical seas present display of floral beauty that in richness and vividness or color and variety and grace of form rivals the splendor ofsa garden of flow CTS. The resemblance to blossoms is so complete that some persons find it difficult to believe that the brilliant display contains no element of plant life, but is wholly animal in it's organ ization.
 Among the sea animals that bloom as if they were plants are included, besides corals, the sea anemone and the sea cucumber. It has been re. marked that the birds and butterflies of the upper world are replaced by fishes of curious forms and flashing colors, whi h dart about among the animal flowers Pittsburgh Telegraph
The Press., 1916-04-19
MANSFIELD.

Mary A. H. Cady, 83, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Mathewson of Mt Hope Thursday, heart disaese being the cause of death. She was born in Hartford Novem Der 9, 1892, the daughter of Hiram and Miriam Knowlton Cady. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home. Burial was in the Knowltnn cemetery, West Ashford. Rev George Chappell of Bristol. Vt !, officiated. The quartet of the Willi- mantle Congregational church sang Lead, Kingly Light and Abide With Me. The school house at Mansfield Four Corners was destroyed by fire Friday morning, the building being burned to the ground. Nothing with the exception of few books, the teach er's desk. stove and wall map was saved as the fire had gained consider able headway when it was discovered. The fire was discovered about 7 o'clock Friday morning by M. H. Parker who lives near the school, and he called several neighbors by telephone. MT. Parker was assisted by MT. Houston, the nursery man, in saving the articles named. It is not known just how the fire started. There was no fire in the stove since the day before. It apparently started in one end of the building where the wood was kept for the stove as when it was first seen the flames were breaking through the roof over this end of the building. Twenty-Five pupils attend this school, most of whom lost books and other personal belongings The loss is estimated at from $500 to $500.
 Eagleville.
 More new families are expected to move into our village soon.
 Mrs. F. O.. vinton was in Willi- mantic on business trip Monday.
The Press., 1916-04-19
IN PRICE OF THE PRESS

Owing to the increased price of paper and other materials used in the produc- ton of a newspaper, the price of The Press will be increased on May 1st, 1916, to S1.5 50 year when paid in advance and at the rate of $1 75 per year when not paid in advance, and , cents for single copies.
 In order 10 give all a chance to take ad- vantage of the present rate l will take subscriptions at S1,25 year, until May 1st, as far ahead as any subscriber may wish to pay.
 The price of The Press has been lower than a large number of the weekly pa pers. The subscription rate of over thir- ty of the weekly papers of this state Is $1.5O or more year. There are at least ten weeklies in the state that now charge $2 year. The changing of the price of The Press has been under consideration for some time, even before the present conditions.
 LEWIS McLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
The Press., 1916-04-19
Gunpowder as Medicine.

The use of gunpowder as medicine was very widely advocated in the eight eenth century and, either taken in wardly or applied externally, was held to be a specific against rheumatism and a2ue In the "Compleat House wife or Accomplished Gentlewo1nanS x Companion" domestic pharmaco poeia. published in 1742, appears the following remedy for rheumatism: Let the party take of the finest glazed gun powder as much as q large thimble may hold; wet it in d spoon with milk from the cow and drink d good h;ni pint of warm milk after it; be covered warm ill Led and sweat; give it fasting about in the morning and take this nine or ten mornings together."- don Express
The Press., 1916-04-19
Tax Collectors Notice.

Ihave received a rate till and tax warrant, and by the authority of the state of onnt cifcut [ am commanded to collect of each pe' son named in lhis list his proportion of this tax as therein stated, 1t being tax levied by the town of staf- was vol ed to lay tax of 12 mills on a dollar This tax is due March 20tb, 1916. and payable al par until April 20th. 1916. For the convenience on the following dltes: At the store Of W K. Hanley, stafford springs, on March 2Sd al d 3oth, and on April 6th 18th and 20i 0ih at the Barlow slor4 of T. NJ. Lyon in Staffordsille on March 31st; at the store of H. F Cady in StafIord Hol- tow on April 11th | will be at these places from \ a. m. until p. m. All pers' ms having taxes paid on May l, 1916, will be charged in- terest from April l, 1916, plus the collectors ft eS, according 10 law. -
 PATRICK J. MURRAY, Collector.
The Press., 1916-04-19
A Natior's Harness

Generally the heroes of nations history are not those who have beIIe fited mankind. but those who have hi jured other nations. If we pride our selves upon the good and not the harm that we have done we should have put Shakespeare on the Nelson monument and given Apsley House to Darwin But the citizens whom every nation hOnors most are those who have killed the greatest number of 'foreigners.-At lantic
The Press., 1916-04-19
How t Butterfly Is Protected.

The bril::alt coloring on the wings # stI2c lliE,,s of butterflies is a bitter tasting pigment which to a certain OK tent protects these species from being acton hv their foes. Frogs will try to eat sulphur butterflies and after tast- ing them will promptly reject them. The brilliant cClogs may be produced jn order to advertise the nauseous taste as well Hs to aid the butterfly in attracting a mate of it's own kind.- Westminster Gazette.
The Press., 1916-04-19
West Willington.
ASHFORD WeSffOrd

R. E. Tifft and H. c. Barlow were in Hartford last week. '
 George Buck and son, George of Palmer, were at the Buck homestead on Sunday
 George Urda has returned from the Hartford hospital where he has been for long time He has lost one eye, having stuck stick in it while at work in the woods
The Press., 1916-04-19
COLLECTORS NOTICE
Borough of Stafford Springs

All persons liable 10 pay taxes in the Borough of Stafford Springs on list of 1915 and the street sprink ling assessments, are hereby notified that l am ready to receive the same. All taxes are due May lst and on ali taxes not paid by June 1st in terest at per cent per annum will surely be charged, together with legal fees for collect. ing. For the purpose of receiving the same will he at the store of w. E. Hanley every Thurs day from May lst to June lst 1916, from a. m. to D. m. PATRICK J. MURRAY, Collector.
 Stafford SnrinPS Conn, April l9. 1916.
The Press., 1916-04-19
Sacred ElephantS,

A white elephant is regarded sacred in Siam. and when one dies it has q funeral srlnder than that accorded to princes. Buddhist priests officiate. and thousands of devout Siamese men and women follow the deceased animal tc the grav". Jewels and offerings repre- sentin@ much wealth are buried with the elephant.
The Press., 1916-04-19
TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that tax of four mills has been laid the list 1915 in the town Of Will lington payable on the 1st day of May, 1916; that have warrant to levy and collect said tax. and that for the purpose of receiving the same will be at the store of G. Hall, Jr, & Co.,, South Wilmington. each business day during the month of May. The legal rate of interest will be charged on all unpaid taxes.
 JAMES SERVICE, JR Deputy Collector.
 WiIljnpton Conn. April 10th. 1916 2w3
The Press., 1916-04-19
Workino Out Gardens Salvation.

Looking backward, note the transi tion from reading books about gardens to doing work in one of them and how it gradually came to pass that read less an,l only of standard substantiali ties that might be termed principles, because l found that l must work out my own garden salvation and work it out if not with fear and trembling. certainly with q humble mind and a humble disposition. From My Grow ing Garden" by J. Horace Mcfarland.
The Press., 1916-04-19
A. PARISI--MUSIC STORE
17 MAIN STREET

Large assortment of music from the best foreign and international concerns for Piano, Violin, Mandolin, etc.
 Methods for any instrument. I also keep on sale String Instruments of all kinds.
 teach special lessons at soc each, for Violin, Piano, Mandolin, Guitar, Clar- inet, Cornet, Flute, etc. All lessons are given with the best and most modern method of the musical art.
The Press., 1916-04-19
Superior Court.

Two cases were heard Thursday by Judge Joel H. Reed. The first was Hyman Seplowits against William B. Chamberlain. The men became in- volved in trouble over the tearing down of a barn. The plaintiff put in a claim of S115, and the defend ant filed a counter claim. The court reserved decision. In the case of Nathan Pollock against Max Ribin. suit on note for borrowed money, judgment was given for S55 and costs. The parties live in Coventry.
 .The April term of the Holland county superior court was adjourned Monday by Sheriff Fred o. Vinton as Judge Joel H. Reed, who has been taking the place of Judge Williams, was unable to give any further time to Holland county, having to take up his regular assignment at Norwich. This has been about the shortest term on record, there being only one criminal case, and only a few civil actions heard by the court.
The Press., 1916-04-19
Goals to Newcastle.

Mother was measuring a dose of ton ic for her little son. who looked up and said:
 IVY hat :,i,1 taking this for!''
 An appetite" she replied.
 An appetite" he scornfully repeat. ed II can't begin to hold now one half I want to at."-New York Post.
The Press., 1916-04-19
The Quarrel,

Greene-My wife and I quarreled last night fer the first time in years. Brownc-W about? Greene-She bought the Ieay 'l we had never done SO before was GNe to her generous Ea- tllre, and I thought it was mine.-lGx- han"e.
The Press., 1916-04-19
Stafford Candy Kitchen

TRAPNESTED SINGLE COMB
 White Leghorn Eggs for Matching From stock With records up to 26o. Al male breeding have four special malings. Call and see the stock, on hill near Baptist church. All eggs half price after May 1st. HILLSIDE POULTRY FARM West Willlngton, R, F. D. 4stf
The Press., 1916-04-19
Taxes for inc Town of Union

Property taxes in the town of Union, on the list of 1915 are due May lst, l9l6 and payable at par until June lst, 1916. For the purpose of col iectng above taxes will be at the Town Hall on May 1st and May 30th from to D. m. on all taxes unpaid June lst interest will be charged and all legal fees for collection.
 Dated at Union April l9, 1916.
 + 0. NEW ELL, Collector.
The Press., 1916-04-19

The towns have received their apportionment of the school tax col lected at the state treasurer's office. The total amount collected was $1. 493,714 The state gets $252, 151 as its portion. The amount received by towns in this vicinity is as follows l: Stafford, $5,OO2, (The amount re- ceived last year was 4,S23), Willing ton, S142; Holland, S3O4; Somers, $1, ,346, Mansfield, S3s2; Ashford, $t, ,316; Vernon, S37, 1SO; Ellington, $2,093. Four towns in the state- Union, Eastford, Killingworth and Voluntown received nothing.
 At the republican convention held in Hartford last Wednesday, the dele gates at large chosen to the national republican convention were: J. Henry Rora back, North Canaan; alternate, Charles W. Barnum, Salisbury. Charles Hopkins Clark, Hartford :; alternate, Professor Hiram Bingham, New Haven. John T. King, Bridge port; alternate, Nathaniel W. Bishop, Bridgeport. Francis T. Maxwell, Rockville; alternate, John Buckley, Union. Delegates chosen from this district, the second, were: Frank B. Weeks, Middletown; E. W. Higgins, Norwich; alternates. W. H. Hall, Willingtou; Fayette Wright, Pomfret. J. Henry Roraback was reelected chairman of the state central com- mittee. w. H. Hall was reelected 35th district.
The Press., 1916-04-19
nRDER OF NOTICE.-state of Cor

ORDER OF NOTICE.mState of Con O pncticut, County of Holland, Rockville, April z, A. D. 1916.
 W illtam F Sqnires vs. Susan B. Squres.
 Upon complaint of the said William F. SquiIes, claiming for the reasons therein set forth, a divorce now pending, returnable to the first Tuesday of March, A. D. 1916, before the Super. for court in for said County of Holland.
 It appearing to, and being found bv, the sub scribing authority that the whereabouts or the defendant is unknown to the plaintiff,
 It is, therefore,, orderef-That notice Of the pendency Of said complaint be given said de- fendant by publishing this order in The Press, a newspaper printed t' the town or Stanord, TOT two weeks successlvely, commencing on or be- fore the 18th day of April, A. D. 1916
 WILLIS II. REED, Assistant Clerk
 Of the Superior Court for Holland County
The Press., 1916-04-19

"HAIR-HOPE" ends GRAY HAIR Restores Natural Color in few applic tons Not quick dye which gives weird, streakcd, rtalned one suspects. No oil or grease Does not Stain scsn stops Dandruf, Itching Scalp, Falling Hair Lsaves ,t Mair nice soft, fluffy No compaints-a yeaia ,eIs sn. Ma please you. Does the work right No sampies. "ROUGH ON RATs'' ends Rats. Mice nas. .-,s. S,.s.
The Press., 1916-04-19
Nnt Eor slim

Docs he blow his own llorn?'' Not much! Hires d chaulfeur."- Exchange
The Press., 1916-04-19
Mother Grav's Sweet Powders

For Children For FeverishneSS, Bad stomach Teeth1ng Disorders, move and regulate the Bow eIs and are pleasant remedy for Worms. Use( by Mothers for 28 years They never fail. Al all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Moth CT Gray Co., eRoy, N. Y.
The Press., 1916-04-19

For dyspepsia, our national aiIment, use Burdock Blood Bitters. Recommend ed for strengthening digestion, purifying the blood. At all drug stores. $l bot file
The Press., 1916-04-19
THE PRESS.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in serted at one-half advertising rates. Births marriages and deaths inserted free.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to Its subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue Is re- seived 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.
The Press., 1916-04-19
The May of 1t.

She--Why is it that wives were nev- rr aI)wel 10 make their wills? He DitU't have to-. All I ever knew had 'em ron1v n e.-Baltimorc American.
The Press., 1916-04-19

THE k srER GIFT that your wife will appreciate most Is an electric one such as an Electric Library Lamp-a new Electrolier one of the many new electric toilet articles, such as Electric Hair Curl. CTS, Hair Driers, etc., or perhaps an Elec- trlc Iron, Percolator, etc. You'll find a most comprehensive display here of things Electrical, all priced very reasonably.
 D. J. STEPHENS & SON.
The Press., 1916-04-19

DlCYCLES and MOTORCYCLES for ID sale or exchanged. also repaired.
 BURT $. CHAFFE, K. F. D. l.
The Press., 1916-04-19

N E are in the market for Chestnut W and Oak G. and 7' 8-ft. Cross Ties. The CHILD LUMBER CORPORATION,
 Putnam. Conn,
The Press., 1916-04-19

k'LUFF RUGS woven from old ingram ' carpet. Carpet weaving. Write for partic- ulars. c. SCHULTZE, , Chamberlin St.,
 Rock vile, Conn.
The Press., 1916-04-19

FOR SALE - two Cows-one new mllch II and one due the 18th. EDWIN L. BLAIR.
 Tel 79-l2, aSJ1
The Press., 1916-04-19

A IL grades of cattle bought and sold. A w. J. BOWLER & SONS,
 40 West Wilmington, Conn.
The Press., 1916-04-19

EOR SALE - Three e-tenement house II and four acres of land, situated at Forest vile. Apply to T. F. MULLEN.
The Press., 1916-04-19

N7ANTED--your FIRE INSURANCE w business w. K. HANLEY
The Press., 1916-04-19

HALL FOR RENT at Cooper Lane. +2w3 A. SERAFIN.
The Press., 1916-04-19

TWO TENEMENTS TO RENT. MRS. F. K. FITZPATRICK. Inquire at Newspaper Store.
The Press., 1916-04-19

MUCK EGGS for matching - Indian Ab Runners, 75c per dozen.
 #6w5O MRS. O. N. IRONS. Orcuttville.
The Press., 1916-04-19

EOR SALE-A house and lot on Park E St. adjoining new mill site. This property was revalued by the Borough, 1916. at $l00.
 Inquire J. ALLAN MIX.
The Press., 1916-04-19

DARED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS, D 5oc per setting.
 w. J. BOWLER, Crystal Lake, Conn.
The Press., 1916-04-19

N-OOD CHOPPERS WANTED. W $1 .25 a cord. 25tf EUGENE ELLIS, west stafford
The Press., 1916-04-19

HELP WANTED for easy work Good LII pay and low rents for families Free trans port alton will be provided from Stafford springs. 1tf UNITED P. MFG co StanordVille
The Press., 1916-04-19

N ANTED-to exchange our horse in the Italian Cooperative store Furnace ave.
The Press., 1916-04-19

YOUNG Cow for sale, giving quarts \ of milk day; also will sell a 0-egg Cy- phers Incubator. PAUL GENHOLT, Orcuttville
The Press., 1916-04-19

LrOR SALEM bushels nice Seed
 Tbe MI IT S I I, f T pM Moo, M,li,nTton
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30
OLDEST CONDUCTOR WILL STICK BY RAILROAD
Peter M. McCabe Says He Will Re- fuse to Quit Work in Event of Gen eraI Strike.

Peter M. McCabe, the oldest con- duCtor in point of service in the em- plQy of the tNew Haven" road, sayg that he will refuse to quit work in the event of a general railroad strike and that many of the old conductors in the employ of lines throughout the country will do likewise.
 "I, for one, will not quit" he said. T have been in the employ of the New Haven for more than forty years and l am satisfied with COndi- tiOns. These conditions show a won derful improvement over those which existed when I first entered the railroad service.
 When I began work as a brake man we received $L60 a day. We had many duties to perform which are today no part of a brakeman's work. We had to keep up fires in cars, clean cars and work. Now a. brakeman merely calls the names of stations - sometimes. They re- ceive from $2.50 to S3.75 a day.
 T was able to support my mother on the S1.60 a day that P got and now I am living comfortably and supporting my family on the salary that I receive. I am satisfied and believe that a majority of the old men in the railroad service are safs- fed. l am not going to quit my work, strike or no strike. If a strike is called the question at issue between the railroads and the men will finally be arbitrated. am in favor of arbitration before striking, since in the end it is going to be a matter of arbitration.
 T think that the President should call out the army and militia in the event of 9 strike and should man all trains with soldiers crews. That will settle the fight in short order"
 MT. McCabe began work for the old Hartford, Providence & FishIlilI road, forty years ago, as 0 helper in the shops. Later he became, }a switchman and then a brakenan. In 1875 he became a freight train con- duCtOr and in 1880 q passenger train conductor. For Q long time. he said. the engine drivers refused to affiliate with the conductors and other rail- road union men.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30
NEW INSTRUCTORS FOR
 THE WQMAN's COLLEGE.
Changes in Staf! and Additions of As
 sistants in Several Departments.

Dr Arthur II. Graves, assistant pro- lessor of biology at Connecticut col 1ege, was a visitor at the college on Tuesday morning, arTinging details for the classes in general biology and plant mOrphOlOgy Dr. Graves, who is one of the newly appointed instructors of the college, comes to this institution from Sheffield Scientific school at Yale university. pr. Graves spent last year in London, Eng, doing research work.
 Other changes in the staff Of in SIuCtOTs have been made, together with Jhe addition of several assistants in various department Dr. David D. Leib, also from the Sheffield Scientific school Of Yale, comes in September to be assistant professor of mathematics Dr. Leib, who is a member of the American Mathematical society. the Mathematical Association of America and the National Geographical society, is the author of Problems in Calculus and of various articles in scientiff" journals. Dr. LeiD will instruct the zebra, solid geometry, elementary an alytics and calculus and theory of in vestment.
 Miss Ruth 81 ReioheIdorfer, who comes to Connecticut college from Oberlin college, will assist Miss Hazel Woodruff, instructor in physical edu- cation. Miss Woodruff has been ap- pointed as house fellow for the new dornitory new being erected.
 Miss Mary H. Davis who came to the college at it sopening term as the assistant librarian, has this term been appointed librarian. Miss Davis has been at work since the closing of col lege in June in arranging the books of the library, many of which have been received during the summer months.
 Another appointment of interest which has been made during the past few months is that of Miss Marion E.. DickenSon as director of residence. Mizs Dickenson was acting director during the second semester of last team on account of the illness of Miss Proctor, who had charge Of the refec- tory. Miss DickensOn made many friends during her stay at the college who will be glad to Lear of her ap- pOintTnent.
 Other instructors who will take up duties with the opening of college in September are Miss AIarjory l.. Bar- stow, Ph. D., instructor in English, and Miss CaroIa L. Ernst of Brussels, instructor in romance languages.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-30
Five Divorce Suits Are Filed
Four Wives Petition Superior Court for Freedom From De sertng and Cruel Husbands-Ledyard Woman Sued for Divorce On Ground of Desertion-Papers Filed Tuesday With Court Clerk.

ren and alimony, both permanent and pendante lite.
 Alice May BeaIe Carreira ras peti- toned for divorce from Manuel Car reira, Jr., formerly of Stonington, now of Fort Rodnan, Mass, oil grounds of desertion. They were married Sept. 2, 1909. It is alleged that he deserted about June, 1918. They have one min or child, aged six years and the plain tiff claims custody of the child in ad- dition to her divorce.
 Carrie Shepherd Foe of New London has filed petition for divorce from William L. Roe of St. James, L. l., on grounds of intoIerable cruelty. The plaintiffs maiden name for Carrie L. Shepherd and she was married to the defendant Sept. 8, 1901. They have one minor child. She claims divorce and custody of the child.
 William B. Brown of Stonington, is seeking divorce from Bertha P. Brown of Ledyard on charges of desertion and also of Q statutory cffense. They were married Sept. g ,191f. Her maiden name was Bertha E. Williams. There is one child, five years of age.