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The Press., 1916-02-16
SEEKING HAPPINESS.
Little Things That Make Living a JOY
Are Not Always Appreciated.


Are Not Always Appreciated.
We are told that happiness comes by
pieces and that it is these small bits
linked together that make our. lives
worth while. Some Of us are not con-
tent to take our happiness by degrees
or at intervals. We want it all the
time in big pieces, and If We cannot
have it that way we think that we are
deprived of our natural rights and look
upon ourselves as injured beings.
1t is a rather singular expression Of
human nature how happiness affects
the Individual. With some of us it
makes us friendlier toward Others and,
anxious that they shonld. experience
like joys; with others it makes, US too
satisfied with ourselves. to think very
much Of our neighbOrs.
= Perhaps those of us who know what
the joy of living means have expert
enced both of these attitudes at diff.
ferent periods of our lives and are in.
position, therefore. to appreciate a
varying viewpoint, but even so it isi
only after We lose something Of that
joy of living and have found out for
ourselves that there are shadows which.
no amount of sunlight can dispeFse
that we can readily appreciate the
blessing Of whatever happiness may
find its way into our lives. ..
The little things that count SO much.
in our intercourse with each other are
not always regarded as highly as they
should be. and for this reason we pass
by much that would give us JOY, H we
only knew how and wheres to find satsss
Charleston News and Courier. =
The Press., 1916-02-16
LIFE ON SWAN ISLAND.
Probably the Worlds Most Isolated
Wireless Station.

Probably the Worlds Most Isolated
Wireless Station.
On Swan island in the Caribbean
sea. is situated what is probably the
most isolated wireless station in the
world. The station crew is made up
of three operators. two engineers,
cook, a machinist and three laborers.
No women are permitted to land on
the island. Men who express will
ingness to go to Swan island are Oblig-
ed, to sign contract whereby they
agree to remain at least eighteen
months or waive their right to free re-
turn transportation. Those remaining
the full period Of service are returned
to their homes by way of one of the
Central American ports and are grant
ed six weeks vacation with full pay.
Strangely enough, there is no diff
Guilty in obtaining men to man the sta
ton. Applicants, indeed, exceed the
number of vacancies. Board and lodg-
ing, of course. are supplied, a boat
bearing all provisions necessary, in
Guiding fresh meat, and the mail as
well, arriving regularly every two
weeks. Some men have remained on
the island as long as two years and a
half and, subsequently, have been glad
to return to the station.-Philadelph
Record
The Press., 1916-02-16


Walter s. Field. who is employed
by the Spauldipg company of Chico.
pee. Mass. ;, was the guest: Of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Field,
over Sunday. sye,-->
The union meeting of the Christian
endeavor society Friday plight was
largely attended. About 100 people
from out of town were served. In
the evening the roll was called
and the society receiving the banner
was the East Windsor society. 9.
Frank Bourgeois of Somersville,
famous in this locality as a ball
player, was probably fatally injured
Monday night when he was kicked
in the face by horse. The jaw bone
was fractured in three places and it is
feared that his skull was fractured.
Bourgeois is employed by the. Somers.
willie Manufacturing company and
while unhitohing one of the COM
pany's horses the reins fell under
the animals heels. When Bourgeois
leaned over to pick up the reins the
animal kicked.
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The regular meeting of the grange
occurred on Wednesday evening. The
program consisted of several readings
and discussions.
The death of Mrs. Dwight H.
Shippee, 81 years of age, came very
suddenly on Saturday, the 9Th. 1t
was little realized that she had COM
plioations affecting the liver which
would oulminate in her death. Only
a short time ago she was in New York
visiting relatives. Very devoted to
her home since her marriage to Mr..
Shippee three years ago, she had
worked quite hard. The funeral was
held in the church here on Wednes-
day at O'Clock, Rev. B. O. Bugbee
officiating. Interment was in the
Byles cemetery.
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MANSFIELD.

The Connecticut agricultural college
resumed its session Monday, after be-
ing closed since January IL when the
scarlet fever epidemic broke out at
the college. There were $50 who
reported for their studies Monday
morning out of 22O pupils Some of
them were delayed in getting to the
college by the storm.
Sybil, wife of Levi l.. Fish, died
at her home at Mansfield Depot late
Friday afternoon. She was a native
of Coventry. born June 49,, 1855,
daughter of Cornell and Waite
Madison) Green. She leaves aside
from her husband, son, George l..
Fish of Mansfield, and two brothers,
Benjamin and William Green of
Columbia. The funeral services were
to have been held on Monday after
noon. but were postponed on account
of the storm until i O'Clock Tuesday.
Miss Annie Costello, daughter of
Timothy Costello of Mansfield, died at
st. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic, on
Sunday night from the result of an
accident at her home Saturday night.
Miss Costello was taking a book out
of a book case and tipped over the
lamp and her clothing caught fire.
Her cries summoned the other men,
beers of the family in the house. The
burning clothing was cut from her
body. She was taken to st. Joseph's
hospital. The burns practically cover
ed her entire body. Miss Costello was
a teacher in Lebanon and was spend
ing the week lend at the home of her
parents She was born in Mansfield,
May IA, 1896, and aside from her
parents leaves three sisters and two
brothers. Miss Katharine Costello of
Hartford, Miss Mary Costello who is
a teacher in Eagleville, and Miss
Margaret Costello, who is a teacher at
the Connecticut agricultural college.
William and Lawrence Costello of
Mansfield. Miss Costello was a gradu-
ate of the Windham high school,
GLASS of 1914. -
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Cactuses of Arizona.

Arizona has more than a hundred
kinds of cactuses, and Tucson is the
center of the great cactus region of
the southwest. These odd plants range
in size from the noble sahuara. or giant
cactus, forty or fifty feet high. to small
pincushion cactuses an inch or two in
diameter. Sahuaras grow in great
abundance in the foothills between
Tucson and Yuma and are always OBJ
jects of wonder. 1t is believed large
plant is at least 200 years old. The
fruit begins to .ripen in June and is,
gathered in great quantities by In,
dfans, who make fine jam and also a,
pressed sweetmeat of it.
The Press., 1916-02-16
Six FoIIies of Science.

The six follies of science are the
squaring of the circle, perpetual mo-
ton, the philosophers stone, the elixir
of life, magic and astrology.
In all ages men of undoubted ability
have toiled early and late to unravel
the mysteries supposed to be connect
ed with these fascinating problems. It
Is not always remembered that such
intellectual giants as Bacon, Sir Rob
ert Boyle and Sir Isaac Newton sought
the philosophers stone. In the study
of astrology Lilly was for. time even
pensioned by parliament.
Most of these "follies'' conferred in
direct benefits upon science, for in
seeking one thing their devetees dis
covered many another The craze for
the secret, or unknown, has still its
hold upon men and is seen in PALMS.
try and kindred cults.-Exchange.
The Press., 1916-02-16
PERSONAL FLAGS.
Special EmbIems For the President and
- Other Officials.

Special EmbIemS + or the President and
- Other Officials.
+ Until 1881 the president of the Unit,
ed States had no personal flag, his
presence on board an American naval
vessel being indicated by hosting the
national emblem at the head of the
mainmast, and the garrison flag, re
served for times of special ceremony,
was displayed on the staff at army
! posts whenever he visited them.
: The need of a special flag for the
president was frequently felt, especial,
~ when visiting royalty was entertain,
ed in this country. In August. 1882
1T was directed by the secretary of the
navy that "the flag of the president of
the United States shall consist of a
, blue: ground, with the arms of the
United States i'll the, center. The flag
shall be hOisted at the mainmast of
the vessel of war while the president
is on board and shall be carried in the
bow of his boat -
s. For years after this the national flag
was, used. for indicating the presence
of the vice president or of all ex-presi-
dent, but this use was more or less
confusing, and, besides, it was argued,
the stars and stripes properly stand
for the nation rather than any, in
dividual. For this reason a special flag
for the vice president was adopted.
r This flag is the same in design as the
presidents naval blue flag, except that
the. national coat Of arms is emblazon-
ed Ion a white field ON it. Cabinet Off
GERS and the assistant secretaries of
some of the executive departments also
haYe distinctive flags.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Press., 1916-02-16
PROMOTED The KING.
italian Zouaves Once Voted to Make
Their Ruler a Corporal.

Their Ruler Corporal.
During, tile battle of Palaestro, in
1859, the Austrians in three columns
attacked tile Piedmontese in order to
Throw them back across the Sesia. The
right and center columns We're repuls-
ed. but the left continued to advance
and threatened danger. At that mo-
ment the Third zOuaves, led by Colonel
Chab.an and obeying the orders of Vic
tor Emmanuel H.. attacked the Aus
TRANS. with the. bayonet. threw the en-
envy back across the bridge over the
Sesia and drowned many Of them in
the Sasetta canal.
hsIn stliisi memorable battle the king
was constantly In the tiercest of the
fight. n The zouaves We're enchanted
with his prowess, and In the evening
a sergeant Of the regiment proposed
that they should send u congratulatory
address to his majesty.
Lets raise him to the rank Of cor.
-poral," suggested one, which proposi-
ton was unanimously adopted. The
scholar of the company thereupon set
down In his finest calligraphy:
~ by the wish Of the Third regiment
Of zouaves Victor Emmanuel, by trndc
king Of Sardinia, IL appointed unani.
mously corporal In the said regi-
ment."
Then. while the wish was hot, u
deputation Of corpornls and men went
to Castle Torione, where the king was
staying. The deputation wns announe
ed. The king was pleased to receive II
at once. Notwithstanding the fact thnt
he was In. his shirt sleeves. He wis
greatly moved by the token Of admirn.
ton, pressed the stripes to his heart
and conveyed his thanks In such terms
that the Zouaves, In delirium Of JOY.
cheered him as II they would never
stop, and in taking their leave one and
all embraced their newly appointed
cOrpOral.-PearsOn's.
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ELLINGTON.
Crystal Lake.

There were no services Sunday
owing to the storm.
Mrs. NJ. II. Dimock visited in
Rockville and Ellington one day last
week.
Mrs. P. NJ. Dimook and son, Bert
Fuller, attended the funeral of Mrs.
Gardner Webster in Tolland last Sum-
day.
Rev. O. W. Burt of Norwalk, who
recently moved from Crystal Lake,
called on friends in the place last
Friday.
James Smith, who is employed at
the hotel, fell down the steps last
week and sustained broken shoulder
he was taken to the johnson hospital.
Everett Warren and Walton Skinner
after delivering their papers in the
place Sunday drove six miles in the
storm to their home in Rockville
showing much courage that would do
credit to older ones.
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SHE. WAS SYMPATHETIC
But Her Attempt to Be Chatty 6roush
an Embarrassing Moment.

But Her Attempt to Be chatty Brought
an Embarrassing Moment.
This is an extract from q letter writ
ten by q woman who Is willing to share
a good joke, even If the laugh is at her
own expense: -.,e::s..s.--
1T was damp. windy day--7the sort
Of day that turns straight, straggly
blond hair like mine into mass Of
strings and ends that stick out about
the face and neck with frightful effect
| was downtown on shopping expedi-
ton that was exceptionally trying, and
l knew l looked so bad that care,
fully avoided all chance of glances into
mirrors. for was sure could net. I'm.
der the circumstances, improve my ap
pearance much. Recklessly l entered a
tearoom with, friend whom | hap
pened to meet ..-r.., },y<,1 ~ efggsA
AS | placed my shopping bag on the
floor near the table at which. we We're
to sit. another bag, exactly like my
own. was put beside it. Quite naturally
my glance followed the hand and arm
up to the face of my neighbor, and ASH
met her look | said to myself, She has
hair Just like mine-sticking out In
every direction-and she looks even
worse than do. poor thing!'
Naturally. my heart went out to her
In a great wave of sympathy. We
smiled simultaneously as our troubled
eyes met. and l said aloud and quite
distinctly. If we are not careful we
shall get our shopping bags mixedr- !,
THE moment the words were out Of
my mouth | wished very earnestly that
the floor would mercifully open and let
me through. 1t did not require the sub.
dued smoker from the nearby tables to
awaken me to the realization that |
had been addressing the image of my
self in the mirror of which the. entire
side of the shop was formed. Do you
get the picture '-Youth's COMPANION
=
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TOLLAND.

There were no services in either of
the churches on account of the severity
of the storm.
Mrs. Bailey and two children of
Toledo. Ohio are the guests of DR..
and Mrs. Samuel Simpson.
Geo. BARTLETT went to New York
Friday and returned home Sunday,
being called home on account of the
death of Mrs. Marilla Moulton.
Mrs. Edward Capen, president of
the Hartford branch of the Woman's
Board of Missions, will give an address
at the Union Mission Study class
meeting Friday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
at the home of Mrs. L. Ernest Hall.
A play, Little Women,' was
given Monday afternoon at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. B. Ludlow.
Those taking part were Mrs. VIM. B.
Ludlow, the Misses Catherine and
Margaret Bartlett, Harriet Bartlett
and Bessie Ludlow. All took their
parts extremely we'll. A silver oollec
eiOu was hdAcu LUZ bhc Adnh AOA MAS
Griggs Candy was on sale and tea
was served by Mr.. and Mrs. Ludlow.
Mrs. Harriet A. Pebbles, widow of
Adm Pebbles died at her home in
Hartford on Saturday of last week
after an illness of several months.
She was born in Stafford SO years
ago. She was the Oldest daughter of
Alanson and Abigail Spelman Buggy,
long residents of Tolland. Her early
life was spent in Holland, but for
many years she has been resident
of Hartford. Her funeral was at
10. 80 on Monday, the burial being
in the Holland East cemetery. She
is survived by three brothers and one
sister.
The following is the attendance of
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Too Strenuous.

Jack" said friend to patrol
man who had just turned in report
about a man taken i'll on the street,
what did you say was the matter.
with the man in your report?"
81 reported" said the patrolman,
with all the dignity of an accurate
diagnosis. ''that he had fell down in
an athaletic fit."-Baltimore American.
The Press., 1916-02-16
SoMERS.

The board of relief holds its last
advertised meeting at the town
clerks office next Monday.
Miss Mary E. Hudson of East
Windsor was the weekend guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Vail Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Daniels and Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Dimock were week
end guests of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Dimock.
Arthur z. Prior of Springfield and
Mr.. and Mrs. willard Prior of
Worcester, Mass, were recent guests
of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 81.
A. Prior.
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Natural pillows.

The polIack tree provides the natives
Of. British Honduras with splendid ma
terial for pillows and mattresses. 1t is
q common soft wood growth with a
large pear shaped fruit, which has a
hard she'll, changing to almost black
when ripe, and containing a short sta
pie brown Cuff or silk fiber. The fluff
is about quarter of an inch long,
more like the finest of camel's hair
than fiber, and is used extensively for
filing pillows and mattresses. 1t will
not become hard, even after years Of
service: The natives occasionally ex-
pose it to the sunlight for day or two
and put it back as good as ever.
The Press., 1916-02-16
How Do You Make q circle7

The intelligence Of people may be
gauged by asking them to make a
circle on paper with pencil and not
ing In which direction the hand Is
moved. The good student iii a math
ematical class draws circles from left
to right The inferiority OF the softer
sex as well as the male ounces IL
shown by their drawing fromgright to
left Asylum patients do the same.-
London Family Doctor. 10 SGD j ..,;s
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Why He Lauqhed.

"What are you laughing at?''
81 was just thinking of my poverty"
swell, what is there in poverty to
make'you laugh?"
at just struck me that If l should
by chance strike it right some day how
many thousands there are who could
honestly say they knew me when 1
didn't have a dollar."-Detroit Free
Press. 49, p.
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UNION.

Rev. II. NJ. Lawson is supplying
the church at Eastford much of the
time this winter while it is without
q pastor.
The Bigelow sawmill is busy place
these winter days, where George
Thayer with force of men is cutting
and saving the timber owned by Mr..
Batoheler just west of the mill and
south of the steep hill. There will be
some 10000 feet. 1t will change
the appearance of the landscape con.
siderably in this picturesque spot
when the tall trees are removed.
The people of Union are invited to
the third farmers institute which is
to be held at North Ashford on Satur-
day, beginning at 10. 30 m, when
A. J. Brundage of the Connecticut
Agricultural college will speak on
boys and girls club work. After
lunch there will be an address by
Agent Kennedy on working out
Prublems," followed by
1t is expected that this
will be a very helpful and practical
meeting.
Rock Meadow.
The severe snow storm of Sunday
made it impossible for ohuruh-goers to
get out.
Mrs. Jennie Harris of Stafford made
q few days visit last week with her
brother and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Matt Heck.
The Helpful Circle will meet with
Mrs. Myorn Heck Thursday afternoon,
the oath, and tie bed quilt. All
ladies are invited.
A party of eight from this vicinity
went to Wales last Saturday evening
to attend whist party at Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Bakers
Rev. and Mrs. T. A Williams have
organized Sunday school in the Rock
Meadow school house for every pleas.
ant Sunday afternoon, at 30 o'clook
Mr.. Williams is superintendent Mrs
Olin Newell assistant, Wayland Heck
secretary and Mrs. Leon Booth
treasurer. The teachers are Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Olin Newell
The Press., 1916-02-16
Gem Superstitions.

1t is said that the amethyst used to
be worn to promote temperance and
sobriety, the chrysolite to ward off fe-
yers, the onyx worn round the neck to
prevent epilepsy. the opal to cure weak
eyes and the topaz to cure infiamma-
lion and keep the. wearer from sleep
walking.
The Press., 1916-02-16
A Natura, lnou;rv.

! Helen was very inquisitives child
who greatly annoyed her father each
evening with endless questions while
ne tried to read the newspaper. One
evening. among other things. she de-
handed. Papa. what do yon do Mt the
store all day
Exasperated ut her persistence he an
swered briefly. "Oh. nothing!''
Helen was silent moment, and then
asked. But how do you know when
you are done?" Harper's Magazine
The Press., 1916-02-16
the public schools for Jan. 1916:

The Study Club met Monday even.
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Edwin s. Agard. The evening enter
solved, ''That Holland is q more
desirable place of residence than Hart
ford" The affirmative side consisted
of Edwin s. Agard, William B.
Ludlow, Mrs. Harry r. Bartlett;
negative. Harry r. Bartlett, Samuel
Simpson, Mrs. Edwin s. Agard. A
very spicy paper was presented by
Judge Agard in favor of the affirmative
followed by Mr.. Bartlett for the
negative. Both sides were we'll sup
ported in their arguments. 1t was
decided by vote of those present in
favor of the affirmative. An informal
discussion was given the subject and
a social hour enjoyed. Lunch was
served by the hostess.
Mrs. Marilla Metcalf Keeney Moul-
ton died Saturday morning at 8
O'Clock, aged 90 years. She had been
confined TO her bed for over two
years with troubles incident to old
age. She had been nearly totally
blind for great many years. She
was born in Mansfield Oct. IA, 1923,
the daughter of William and Chloe
Jewett Metcalf From her earliest
childhood she was extremely fond of
study and books; at the age of 16
she began to teach and was q very
popular and much sought after teacher.
10 1S45 she married Arson P. Kseney
of Manchester whc-carried on machine
business at Mansfield Depot. Three
daughters blessed this union, Angie
Chloe, Mary Marilla and Katie Arson,
all of whom are dead Mr.. Keeney's
health failed him and they removed
to Grinnell, Iowa in 1855. He died
June %, 1864. Mrs. Keeney then
returned to her favorite occupation Of
teaching. At one time she opened
a'large private school in Grinnell,
Iowa, which she very successfully
conducted for several years. In
January, 1870 she married Noah
Moulton of Lyman, New Hampshire.
In 1872 they came to settle In Tolland
and Mrs. Moulton has lived here ever
since. Her immediate living relations
are a granddaught Mrs. Minnie
Metcalf, with whom she has lived for
nearly year, two granddaughters,
Mrs. Emma Crandall of Rockville
and Mrs. Addie Wright of Forestville,
N. Y, and a grandson, Mr.. Booth,
OF Washington, her step-son's wife,
Mrs. Byron Moulton, of Philadelphia.
The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon at ]. 80 at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Abial Metcalf The services
were conducted by Rev. B. f. Case.
The interment was in the South
cemetery.
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ASHFORD.
- -.

There was q dance in Bakers hall
on Friday evening.
Several here belated in securing the
seasons Toe. did so the past week.
Miss Vera L. Dollman resumed
school last week after an illness of
several days.
Miss Grace Davoll Of Willimantio
10 teaching at West Ashford and
boards &C @. o. Balch's Of this village.
The Press., 1916-02-16
Making Things Even.

Heres a young man that predicts
that movie shows will eventually
bring $5 seat"
"Well, things have way Of evening
up. I suppose then we can listen to.
grand opera for a nickel"
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NOTICE..

The Board of Relief of the town of Wellington
will meet In the hall over the store in South
Wellington, on Feb. LIST, Feb. 10th and Feb. 2lst,
from l o'clock to O'Clock p. m, each day. to
hear appeals from the doings of the assessors
and to attend 10 any other business that may
legally come before said meeting.
+. ROMAN TUCK Err Board
Nm. o. ELDREDGE, of
MERRITT L. USHER, Relief
wellington, Conn, Jan. p, 1916.
The Press., 1916-02-16
Town of Union. Board of Relief Notice

The Board Of Relief Of the town OF Union will
be In session at the Town Hall Feb and 81,
from TO p. m, for the purpose OF equaizng
and adjusting the assessment list for the year
1915.
T OLIN NEWELL, ! poara or
WILLIAM ~ SSI, SSEfSRSsEMAN, f Relief o'
I MON, Conn Jan q, 1915
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A strikino INSTRUMENTATION.

officer = Excuse me-. madam; there
goes eight bells. It's my watch on
deck. Mrs. Lansmall-W Well. don't
blame you for keering your watch ON
deck IL it sssikes as loudly as that
Exchange.
The Press., 1916-02-16
NOTICE

The Board of Relief of town of Somers will
meet at the town clerks office on Tuesday. Feb
lst Monday, Feb. 18th and Monday, Feb. 21st, 10
hear appeals from the doings of the assessors.
ARETAS F. KlBBE. / Board
HERBERT e. THATCHER,} of
JAMES Fl. MEACHAM, J Relief
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Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens; Foot Ease the antiseptic powder for
painful, smarting, tender nervous feet. 1t
100 600 pack ages are being used by the German
and Allied troops at the front. sold everywhere
The Press., 1916-02-16
- ;. = W z. "a = 10
Had Followed Directions.

Now" said the nervous old lady to
the druggist. ARE you sure you have
that medicine mixed right?"
mo. ma'am.' said the conscientious
apothecary. II wouldn't go as far as
that. but I've mixed 1t the way the
doctor ordered it, Chicago News, 4.