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The Press., 1917-02-15
AN EMBROIDERED CEILING.
It Once Graced tie Chinese Imperial
 Palace a. c.tin-. -s-*

Palace a. i e.tin-. >..*
 One of the most L. h~aGti.ul and elab- crate pieces of cmbro.G r.? ever eXllilp- tied in New York vaS t,.? ceiling oe the council ch"mbpr Q: th, h1perial palace at Peking TA& lViiing was formed of yellow silk oi' heavy quality that much resemblcd faiIE, ill tie weave. The back was of a greeniSA blue. woven. in a small GiamOnd- patF tern. The total measurements of it all were twenty-Onc feet six inches long and nineteen feet six in hes wide.
 The design with which it was en. bellished was an imperial dragon il the center and four others. ,n2 sih e;Ie.l corner. Encircling these a s-ros;ndw0ri was formed of cloud pattern. and tlis- l:ersed were small bats ;ilad other sym. bols. The cloud effect Was workel out in lup and purple and th' bats in pink. The dragons were largely gOsG wo:k. and a threefold line of @d.u StIf- rounded each part of the design. s1
 The story of this ceiling and how it came to New York includes small part of Chinese history and custom. It was in the imperial council chamber at Peking that the envoys of the va' rious nations met in 1902 to settle the Boxer difficulties. At the close of the session a representative of the empeT- or courteously informed them that tha contents of the chamber were consid. cred profaned by the presence of for eigners and that they were therefore at liberty to divide among themselves the chambers furnishings. In this manner the ceiling fell to the share of the American envoy.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Press., 1917-02-15
A MiId Throat.

The following story is told of the late .Dr. Timothy Dwight In his early days, when he was tutor in charge of student discipline at Yale-a sort Of proctor, apparently-he was called out of his room by some midnight escapade. He was obliged as matter of duty to pursue the disturbers, and with his long legs he soon found himself gain ing rapidly upon them. ThereupOn a solemn voice rang out suddenly into the night:
 'Gentlemen, if you don't run little faster T. shall be obliged to overtake you"
The Press., 1917-02-15
WILLIS B. ISBELL
 ENDORSES TANLAC

turned hack the wheels of time for me, but fl has benefited me greatly. "
 substar tial citizens like Mir. Isbell ai- ways demand the best and are able to judge Impartially They will not lend their names to the endorsement of any ar ticls which they do not consider meritorl' ous.
 Itis a distinct triumph for Tanlae that if has won the public endorsement of more than a quarter of million citizens of the United States Tanlac Is called the Ma rional Tonic because of it's universal use More than g, ,5O0.0OO bottles have peer made within the past two years.
 Tanlac is now helng introduced at MIG | Cormick's Drug Store.
The Press., 1917-02-15
Havana.

" Havana, or San Cristobal de la Ha- bana, as 1t was originally named, was the last of seven cities founded in Cuba by the islands cOnQueror, the Adelan- tado Diego Velasquez, the date being July 25, 1515. Since that was twenty three years after Columbus discovery there cannot be many new world cities older than Havana, assuming that most of the other six in Cuba have since disappeared.
The Press., 1917-02-15
OnIv Mav &o Knov, noue,

s1'he only true and thorough straight way to know the dog is to own one. A common residence under the same roof tree, be it animals or humans, Is the sure test of personality. To own the dog Is to comprehend him in his faults and virtues, to protect his weaknesses. he anxious at his vagrancies. to catch the contag:on of his love and to agonize if it so be that he die Our Dumb An. i1nalS.
The Press., 1917-02-15

WiIHs B Isbell. prominent citizen of New Haven, residing at T5S Whal ey Ave has recently tried Tanlac, the Ma tional Tonic, and finds 1t good.
 Mir. Isbell Is man we'll worth knowing. He Is a prominent Mason, former head of the Knights of Pythlas, veteran Of the Civil War, and a former commander of the Admiral Foota Post Commandery, AR. He also has a repu'ation as be- ing one of the most interesting lecturers in New England.
 This Is what MT. Isbell had to say about Tarlae: "Iam glad and vi ling to say that Tan ac Is wonderful remedy foE eatarrh and as a general tonic. It has not
The Press., 1917-02-15
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

E. A. Ludwig of Manchester was at A. U. Charters Sunday.
 Howard Dlmock of Rockville, as at Per lin Dimock's Sunday.
 Periin DimOck attended the automo- bile show in Hartford Tuesday.
 Mes Lizzie Chapman spent Saturday with Mss Gladys Dlmock in Rockville.
 Miss Mildred CuItIs returned from the Hartford hospital last Saturday. She is making 8 good recovery from the opera ton.
The Press., 1917-02-15
soMRRS.

The grange held a community dancer in Piedmont hall Saturday evening.
 Rev. W. O Rollins of Springfield occupied the pulpit a the Oongrega tional church Sunday morning.
 Elizabeth Avery has returned to her home in Rockville atfer visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Louisa W. Burden
 Miss Marjorie Moore came Thurs day from Mt. Holyoke college to visit. her mother, Mrs. 0. F. Moore, nntil Saturday.
 Miss Evaline l.. Smith has returned to her studies at the State normal school, Willimantio, after spending the week -end with her parents, 9
 Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Thayer left Thursday morning for visit with relatives in New York state and will return here for a short stay before going to their new parish in Wellfieet about March l.
 Mrs. H c. Kibbe an1 Mrs Anna Pomeroy entertained the Ladies Aid society in Piedmont hall Friday after. noon and evening. In the afternoon missionary barrel was packed and sent to Rev. Park w. Fisher in the Kentucky mountains. In the even. ing Mrs. Johnson of tile state library gave an illustrated lecture. Mrs. Johnson also addressed the teachers of the town at the Center school in the afternoon. ..., ,.
 The body of James Garvey, who lived in a shanty on Hall Hill and was found frozen to death in the snow Saturday morning, was taken in charge by Seleotman Albert s. Hull. burt With Garvey was Dennis Col lins but he was revived and will prob- ably recover. MT. Garvey was na. tive of Mansfield and was a son of Peter Garvey of that place. He had lived in Enfield few years before going to Somersville about year agU and had been employed as a wood chopper. Besides his father, he leaves son and daughter who live in Hart ford, and brother in Mansfield. The body was viewed by Dr. A. l.. Hurd of Somersville and the selectmen turned the body over to the Enfield seleotmen. :"
The Press., 1917-02-15
Poor Ruainaaa.

~'rhe milliner, as usual, is six weeks behind with my hat. ''7~~.' .'~ --
 "Serves*you right" growled her hus- band, the eminent magnate. "YOu women will deliberately place a big construction order without sign of a penalty clause"
The Press., 1917-02-15
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 1917.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER
sl.5o year in advance. When not paid in


 N.5o a year in advance. When not paid In advance, at the rate of Sl.76 year.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in serted at one-haIf advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib- era until definite order to discontinue is re- eeived and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are always glad to have netos items sent in. but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning or earlier, if possible. It is often nec' essary to Mbridge items that are received aftel Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at | a. m.
 Communications received without signature always committed to the waste basket withou attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at oftice by Wednesday at 10 q. m otherwise WI cannot guarantee change.
The Press., 1917-02-15
parsonaI Tax Notice.

An rarsons liable to pay personal tax in the ,oVn rnf Wilmington are hereby noiin a that ssid tax becomes que and pay able on me h'st t day of February, and that Tor me purpose 0l oof cftn0 inc sare will be ai the store Of c. HalI' fir & co it south Wilmington each Dusl- ness day in Feb uary . ,,,,...
 JAMES B. kvICE. JR Deputy Coilec.or::
 wilmington, Conn, Jan. 70, lV.7 sW~
The Press., 1917-02-15
Enmoua TaIkArR.

The art of conversation was not al- ways possessed by literary men. Cole ridge and Macaulay were said to ab- sorb SO much time on an interesting subject that they were generally re. gardcd as bores. whereas Robert Browning. with all his cumhersome poetry, was fascinating in his talk.
The Press., 1917-02-15
Nat aaeoro;nn,.

s'.You. used to say that girl was an angel
 ..tYes. And I'm sorry l said it. She got interested in flying. and, after see ing her in her aviation costume, I must say she doesn't look the part Wash ington Star.
The Press., 1917-02-15
AuntiHo a Penny.

More than 8 year ago the balance iu the Bank of England showed the loss of a penny. The working force was told to find it and has been working since without success. Governments are exact in their small financial deal .ings, and even in this country a post master has received check for cent.
The Press., 1917-02-15
Tattler.

You didn't tell me, Robbie. you were ih fight @
 ''No. sir. 1 knew you'd hear about 1t from that boy's father. That's the kind of a boy he is."-Life.
The Press., 1917-02-15
An,u He AnstIan.

''BhHem poses as hustler. doesn't he?"
 ''Well, yes: he's always energetic in reaching a conclusion that something ought to he done. ."--BostOn Transcript.
The Press., 1917-02-15
Mauar ldla.

"Dundum is busy farmer"
 Makes hay while the sun shines, eh?"
 aYep, and raises mushrooms in the dark k."-Louisville Courier Journal.
The Press., 1917-02-15
Roard of Relief Notice.

The Board of Relief of the town of Union will ha in sessiou at the Town Hall on the following dates: February 1st, 10th ana sOth, hom to D n m for the purpose Of hearing appeals from hhaTaons claiming to be agyrieved by the doing T me assessors, and 10 deieImlne tn nstlce of Said snneals T. 0 NEWELL, Board 0'''' w S. HOK>EMAN,S of
 R c BAkROWS, J elief T1nton Ian 22 1917
The Press., 1917-02-15
A Genius.

Your mother-in-law never pays you long visit," said one man to another. How is that?"
 ''She did once, but got my mother to come on a visit at the same time"
The Press., 1917-02-15
Very Likely.

Saturn has eight moons"
 II wonder if moon songs are eight times as numerous with them as with us''-Louisville Courier Journal.
The Press., 1917-02-15
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens FOot-Ease, the autisept1c powder for painful. sm 4rting, tender nervous feet. l takes the sting out Of corns and bunfOns. over 100000 packages are being used by the German and Allied troops at the front. sold everJ where 25c
The Press., 1917-02-15
Not posted.

'sThis is great character in Dickens. che Artful Dodger. ] love the story" "An automobile story, eh?"--Kansas l.ity Journal.
The Press., 1917-02-15

4 part of your friends condemn you. others praise you; approach the con- demning and keep aloof from the ad- mirers,-Talmud.
The Press., 1917-02-15

To supplant woe with joy in single heart is to swerve creation nearer to the divine plan.
The Press., 1917-02-15

Show me man without spot, and I'll show yolt a mehl without fault Proverb.
The Press., 1917-02-15
kaapa It Thar,a.

He-You're always wanting money. My hands in my pocket all the time. She--Yes, and it never comes out.
The Press., 1917-02-15

Can't look we'll, eat well. or feel well with impure blood. Keep the blood pure with Burdock Blood Bitters. Eat sim ply, take exercise, keep clean, and good health is pretty sure to follow. $l bottle
The Press., 1917-02-15

In the special competition, open to the County Farm Bureaus of Connec' tiout, the Holland County Farm Bu- reau was awarded the first prize, same being 8 water set given by the M. W. Basset Go. of Hartford, for the best and most attractive display ot Connecticut grown fruits and vegeta- bles, both fresh and preserved. Those who contributed in the make up of this exhibit were: Vegetables, Oliver K.
 Briggs of Vernon; corn and potatoes, H. l.. Hamilton of Ellington; pota' toes, Samuel and Barney RosenhurR of Ellington; potatoes and apples, Henry Wagner of Ellington. Several varieties from A. K. and P. Talcott of Rockville and apples from w. O. Robinson of Columbia. The Farm Bureau also won first prize for county collections of apples from Holland county with the apples from the Gov entry farm of A. N. and P. Talcott.
The Press., 1917-02-15
Made Hastily.

"She married in haste"
 Her clothes show it. Eo'ok at the Iang of that gown" ."--Kansas City Journal.
The Press., 1917-02-15

A meeting of the board of directors of the Holland County Farm Bureau was held in Rockville. Feb. 13. The meeting was called to order by Score tary O. L. Wright of Andover at 2. 30 D. m., as MT. Thompson, president of the Farm Bureau was not present. E. O. Pinney was elected chairman pro tenn. The meeting had progressed only a short way when MT. Thompson arrived and took the chair. Follow ing the business of the meeting was the election of officers for the coming year. MT Thompson of Ellington was elected president, l.. J. Storrs ot Mansfield, vice. president, O. l.. Wright of AndoVer, secretary, and O. A. Leonard of Holland, treasurer, the same officers as last year being re. elected. The following men were elected as members of the executive committee: H. J. Backus of And over, E. 0. Pinney of Stafford, H. O. Smith of Vernon, H. l. Hamilton ot Ellington, Madison Woodward of Col umbia. The matter of the Farm Loar Act was thoroughly discussed and i was decided to leave the holding of { meeting for the purpose of bringing the workings of this bank, which is tt be located at Springfield for this local ity, to the county agent, who is to worl in conjunction with the chamber O commerce in this respect, if such i thought to be advisable H. l.. Ham ilton who was appointed on the com mittee to look into the taking off O the interurban at the annual meeting held Jan. 12, report ted that upon thi matter nothing could be done by tht public utility commission until tht cars were actually taken off. It wal thought that something might be don' in relation to the express for Filing ton Vernon Center seemed to be tn, most hurt by the disonntinuance O the interurban. The general opinion seemed to be that eventually the ma jority of the people would be bette of under new arrangements Th' committee in charge of this line O work is to continue During th' course of the meeting it was moved that the first Wednesday in ever. month be accepted as the day for tn regular monthly meeting of the ex ecutive committee, the motion carried The question of having a county fielc day this summer was discussed ant thought advisable to leave the matte for later meeting at which Rev MT Turner of Rockville, who suggestst such field day for sort of a reunion of the boys and girls, who took par in the different boys and girls clu work to show the results of thei work and possibly offer prizes for tn best results, might be present an' give his views. As the Tollanr County Farm Bureau was awarde first prize at the Connections Pomo logical society's exhibit at Hartford was voted to give the society a vot of thanks
The Press., 1917-02-15

Discomfort that is born of envy is toe to peace.
The Press., 1917-02-15
Many Children Are Sickly.

Mother Grav's wepf Pnwdt rs for ''hildre' Break up Colds in "A h. urs. relieve Feverish nees Headache. stomach Troubles. Teerhtng nisordpTS and Destroy Worms. At all drug' CT Gray O.. Le Roy. N. Y.
The Press., 1917-02-15
TOWN OF UNION-PERSONAL TAX NOTICE

All male persons betSeen the ages of 2i to SO re sidiOR in tn, town Of Union except those e1- emnI h1 laVl are assessed a personal tax Of wo dolfars due Feb 1st, 1917 will be at my resi- dence Feb Ist, Sd. 10th, 17th, 24th, for the pur- nose of cOllectlnR said tax. = x,,-
 Union. Conn.,, Jan 16, 1917.
The Press., 1917-02-15
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

OVARPENTFR aud BUILDE K. \ Estimatps and Plans furnish See me oe- fore you build PnoLe l0s IS. u. K. GlLLANS- HAM, staTOrdvtile.
The Press., 1917-02-15

Y OST-A wagon order hook. Will the
 I finder please notify L BALDRACCHI & co.
The Press., 1917-02-15

N NANTED-Position hv young girl do.
 w ing housewOrk Box 474. Stat'rd Spgs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07

FOR sALE--By owner, lot 50x140 aud ga
rage, modern equipped, northwes. corner
Seventeenth and Detroit: inquire on prem
ises or call Usage 748.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07
$4,000

Will buy a beautiful seven
room modern two-story resi-
dence; location high-class resi-
dence district on south side;
large living room, dining room
modern built-in features, large
bedrooms, sleeping porch, oak
floors, all handsomely deco
rated, very choice fixtures,
basement, furnace heat; ga
rage and servants quarters.
Call us for appointment; act
now.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07

WANTED-REAL EsTATE
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07
LANDS AND FARMS FoR SALE 81

LANDS AND FARMS FOR SALE 81
$50. ACRE SRANCH-For sale, 550acre ranch
proposition; $50 acres In cultivation; 100
acres more can be cultivated fenced AMI
cross. fenced, mostly hog tight: watered by
spring and hydraulic ram good improve
ments, large barns and five>scom house
and outhouses; good bearing six-acre or
chard; lecated In Cherokee county. A snap
Of pricf ut SIS per acre. Get busy. This
won't last long: possession January J!
Terms but no trade. See Russ l.. Grant.
5il First National Bldg Phone 2l00
$50. 0.ACRE RANCH--For sale, 550.acre ranch
proposition: 250 acres In cultivstioni 100
acre more can be cultivated; fenced and
fenced, mostly hostight; wstercd by
spring and hydraulic ram good improve
rnents large barns and five-room house
and outhousee; good bearing six-acre or.
ohsrd; located in Cherokee county; q snap
Of price at SIS per acre; get busy; this
won't last long: possessicn January j;
terms but NO trsle. See Russ I. Grant.
5I4 First National Bldg. Phone 2iSo.
SMALL nf60066f FAM
$40 cash and o6 mSatliy, - Interest -
tsxss; highly pseduetivS lsad; eldss 70
three big markets. wsits for photoSrapAe
ssd full Information. Munger. A-13c. N.
Lite Rldg., Kansas City. No,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07
227 CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK

TWO we'll located lots in Park Hill for $3.50
and 81. 900, $3.50 cash, balance 9, IL and IS
months. some bargain. MscDonsl1 Realty
IN phonp Osape TSfB
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-07
d. z. KUSE.
405 Bliss Building.
n-.ts fIfa1..Lan.

FOR SALE-Close in 'our-room east side
home, together with furniture, worth S400
a bargain at s2,250. cash $l,450. Mac
Donald Realty Co. Phone Usage 7Sl6.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27
Why The United States Is 1t Var.

For the best essay on "Why
the United States is at War, ~
written by public school teach.
ers OF North Carolina, prizes ag.
gregating 100000 are offered
by the National Board OF Histor.
ical Service. To elementary tea
chers, five prizes ranging from
$40 to $75' each, and to high
school teachers seven prizes ran.
glng from $40 to SIS each, are
offered. Essays must be submit
ted by January l, 1918.
Similar contests are being con-
Quoted in fourteen other States.
The winning essays in each State
will be entered in a national com.
petition in which additional pri-
zes OF $75 each will be awarded.
Full information, including the
conditions Of the contests and
references to material, may be
obtained from r. D. W. Connor,
Secretary OF the North Carolina
! Historical Commission, Raleigh,
IN. c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27
Quite 0ptumistic, This.

The learned editor OF the Char
lotte Observer, on a recent visit
to Washington, wrote at con.
siderable length for his paper on
war ideas, and other matters Of
Importance to the American cit
izens. in the Capital City, and we
publish this paragraph, which
shows to some extent the ideas
OF Washingtonians as to when
the war will close:
"Of course The Observer made
Effort in a casual way to get
Washington opinion on tn 9
probable duration OF the war;
One authority on that probable
duration of the war. One au thor.
ity on thatproblematic question
may be as good as another-and
again it may not. Putting all
these opinions together and stri-
king a balance-and provided
these opinions are worth any.
thiUg-the war will not last over
a year at best. Many seem to be-
lieve it will come to an end be.
fore the Winter is over. Others
are agreed that it will not come
until after Pershing and his men
shall have had q hand in the
fighting. Among those who are
looking for that. there are some
who 60 a step further and indi-
cate q belief that the end will
come as suddenly az the war was
begun. 1t is these who are not
looking for another Winter OF
war. The sentiment in Washing
ton is that Germany IL whipped.
All are united on that. The one
point OF speculation is as to
when Germany will throw up her
hands,"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27
WoMEAs' WOES.
Buons Wemsa Afs Finding Relief at Last.

1t does seem that women have
more than a fair share OF t b 9
aches and pains that afflict hui
manity; they must 'keep up"
must attend to duties in spite OF
constantly aching backs, or head
aches, dizzy spells, bearing down
pains; they must stoop over,
when to stoop means torture.
They must walk and bend and
work with racking pains and ma
ny aches from kidney ills. Keep.
ing the kidneys we'll has spared
thousands of women much mise
ry. Read Of a remedy for kidneys
only that is endored by people in
this locality
Mrs. C. L. Sockwell, Mulberry
st., North Wilkesboro, says: 81
had a great deal of misery over
my kidneys. When Iover.exerted
my back became painful. Several
boxes of Doan's Kidney Pillscur-
ed the dull pains across t h 9
small OF my back. | consider
| consider them the best medi.
cine to be had for kidney trouble.
Price 60c. at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for akidney remedy
get doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mrs. Sockwell had.
Foster-Millbun Co., Props, Buf.
alo, New York.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27
Corporal Cleveland Gross, o.

Corporal Cleveland Gross, Of
Battery E, to whose injuries in
an automobile wreck. we have re-
ierred at different times, is at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. /. s. Gross, near the village,
for the purpose OF recuperating u
little more from his injuries be.
fore joining his comrades at
GreenviIle, S. G. Though some.
what reduced in flesh, 10 looking
Ane, bis worst trouble being q de-
iective eye, the result OF a fra C.
ture in his forehead. Mr.. Gross
says the lavish kindness, and un.
stinted care bestowed upon hin
by the goJd people Of fLenoir, BIZ
physicians, comrades and Fra
ternal organizations OF thGttowr
during the painful weeks spent
in the hospital, was something
almost beyond his comprehen
sion, and be feels his inability tt
express thanks by any means ad
equate to the occasion. No bet
ter people on earth, says be, thai
tn hose OF Lenoir.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27
Summer Complaint.

During the hot weather OF the
summer months soWe member oi
almost every family is likely to
he troubled with some unnatural
looseness OF the bowels, and iJ is
Or the great st Importance that
this be treated promptly, which
can only be done when the mpdi
cine is kept at hand. Mr.. F. +
Scott, Scotsyille, New York stat.
IL first used Chamberlaln's Colic
and Diarrohea Remedy az much
as five years ago. At that time
had a severe attack OF summer
complaint and was suffering in
tense pain. One dose relieved
me. Other members of my fam.
lily have since used it with likere
sults."