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The Press., 1917-01-11

1 of the cage ill which the three of us
 were inclosed. "Who are you any
 way? My state has said was to
 swing for killing him, and there's no
 more to question about it.
 "I am the governor of your state" :"
 answered that GOuverneur Faulkner
 as he rose and stood, tall and com
 manding, before the poor human being who was covering as a dog that had felt the lash of whip. You are my son because you are son of the state
 of Harpeth, and as a representative of
 that state l am going to exercise my guardianship and if possible prevent the state from the crime of taking your life if you do not deserve punishment"
 I'm condemned by the laws of the state. You can't go back on that, gov ernor or no governor" made answer the man, with a panting of misery in his voice.
 "As you know, there are certain un- written laws which have more in6u- ence in some cases as to the guilt of a murderer than any on the statute books" said the GOuverneur Faulkner with very great slowness, so that the poor human dog might comprehend him. If you killed your brother to save-save Mary Brown from worse than death then you have not the right to demand execution from your state to shelter her from publicity when she Is no longer in danger of anything worse. Did you get to her in time to save her Or''-
 ''Yes, did and l had. Curse you! I'll have to kill you for getting words out of me that all the lawyers have tried to make me say all this time." And with the oath and snarl the man made a lunge at my GOuverneur Faulk- ner with something keen and shining that he had drawn from the top of his coarse boot. But that poor human being of the prison was not of enough quickness to do the killing of his desire in the face of Roberta. marquise of Greg and Bye, who had twice with her foil pricked the red cloth heart of the young Count de Couertoir. the best swordsman of France, in gay combat iu the great hall of the old Chateau de Greg. With my walking cane of young gentleman of American fash ion, which had taken with me to call upon the beautiful Madam Whitworth before my cherry had befallen me as Il gift and which had without thought brought into that prison with me, parried the blow of the knife at my beloved Gouverneur Faulkner, but not in such manner as to prevent glanc- ing of that knife, which inflicted scratch of considerable depth upon my
The Press., 1917-01-11
Why Watches Lose Time.

The reason for variations in the time keeping qualities of a well reg ulated watch have been the subject of investigation by scientists recently. The popular theories that animal mag. netism and bodily temperature are causes are denied by investigators. Rather, different rhythms of move ment as well as the angle at which watch hangs are given as real causes for irregularities.
The Press., 1917-01-11
TO THEBoARD OF COUNTY COM,

TO THEBOARD OF COUNTY COM
 missiones for Holland County
 hereby apply for a transfer to me sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider at No. 90 Main street, town of Stafford. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church edifice or public or pqrochIal school, or the premises pertaining thete- to, or any post-off1ce, public library, or cemetery.
 Dated at Stafford this 9th day of Jauu- ary, A. D. 1917.
 ToNIDANDEL & COMPANY,
 By JOSEPH ToNIDANDEL, Applicant We, the undersigned, are electors and tax payers, of the town of Stafford, own ing real estate, and hereby sign and en dorse the foregoing application of Joseph TOnidandel for a license, and hereby cer. tify that said applicant is a suitable per son to be licensed pursuant to said appli- cation.
 Dated at Stafford this 10th day of Jan uary, A. D. 1917.
 s. KusIansky, Benjamin Campo, Michael P. Corcoran, Anthony Adams,
 Alexander P. Baldi.
 1 hereby certify that the above named taxpayers, owning real estate, in the town of Stafford.
 Dated at Stafford this 10th day of Jan uary, A. D. 1917.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clark. I
The Press., 1917-01-11

forearm under its sleeve of brown cheviOt.
 Great heavens, boy! exclaimed that Gouverneur Faulkner as he caught the knife from the floor where 1t had fall en from the hand of the poor man, who had sunk down on the cot, trembling and painting. 1.-TWO inches to the left and a little more force and the knife would have stuck in your heart"
 "Is it not better my heart than yours. my great Gouverneur Faulkner? And, behold, it is the heart of neither and only a small scratch upon my humble arm, which will not even prevent the driving of that new Cherry car." an swered him as put that arm behind me and pressed it close in its sleeve of brown cheviot so that there would be no drippings of blood.
The Press., 1917-01-11

Chas. A. Thompson, president of the Holland County Bureau, has made arrangements with Wilson H. Lee, president of the New Haven Farm Bureau, to be one of the speakers at the annual meeting of the Holland Farm Bureau at Rockville tomorrow in addition to lists already printed.
The Press., 1917-01-11
Truth Versua PoIitanass.

Mother ito Elsie returned from par ty)-Did you bid good night to Marian's mamma and tell her you had a very pleasant time, as told you? Elsie Not zactly, mamma. You see, Marian took the biggest piece of cake and spill ed lemonade on my new dress. so I couldn't say what you told me. but l told her mother good night and said l guessed Marian had had a very pleas ant time.-BOstOn Transcript.
The Press., 1917-01-11
Tho IIrnan% Naed

She (flattering with eyes and voice. Arthur dear, find that we still need few things to make our little house hold more serviceable. He-What ono thing. perhaps? She-Well, for in stance. we need a new hat for me Harper's.
The Press., 1917-01-11
AnnronriatA.

What did you call your silver mine ?' "The American Boy"
 Any particular reason for calling it by that name?"
 Well. it had plenty of pockets, but nothing in them except rubbish."- Los Angeles Express.
The Press., 1917-01-11
DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

Estate of James A. Joh' son, late of StaffoId in said district, deceased
 Upon the application of the xecutrix, praying that an order may be granted to some disinteT- ested person to sell the real estate of said de- ceased, as by said application fully appears it is
 Ordered That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Onice in Stafford, in said district. on the 20th day of Jan., A. D. 1917, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given to all persons inteTeStt in said estate, of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circula- tion in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town Of stafford, in said district, i've days before said hearing. ROBERT Il. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1917-01-11
In Modern ParIance.

Edith-So your father told you he was opposed to your marrying Jack. What did you say? Willful Winnie-I kold mana that intervention would fneah War@Pall Mall Gazette.
The Press., 1917-01-11
DISTRICT OF sTAFFORD, s!

D bate Court, January Sth. 1917.
 Estate of Clara A. Fitton, late of stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application Of James J. Fit on. pray. ing that an instrument in writing purpoTt- ing to be the last will and testament Of said de- ceased, may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file fully appears. 1t is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de- termtned at the probate office in stafford. in said district, on the 17th day of January, 1917, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newsp Nper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Stafford, in said district
 ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1917-01-11

For dyspepsia, our national aiIment, use BurdOok Blood Bitters. Recommend ed for strengthening digestion. purifying the blood. At all drug stores. $l bottle
The Press., 1917-01-11

EOR SALE-Splendid home and in- ' vestment within the thriving town of Staf. ford; rooms with fireplace in parlor. Conven. tent to trolley and church. Good barn and gar age. Fine location on State road.
 6tf w. II. REED
The Press., 1917-01-11

NNO RENT-Three Tenements on West 1 Main St. '4w41 MICHAEL JOSEF.
The Press., 1917-01-11
NOTICE.

The tax lists and abstract oi the town Of C Cnlon for 1916 nre on file at the town clerks office for inspection. BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The Press., 1917-01-11
For the Next Few Days....

we will offer our line of White EnameIware. A high-grade ware that will give real service to be sold at a price that can not be repeated when this lot Is sold.
The Press., 1917-01-11

pEpORT UF THE CONDITION of lO The First National Bank Of stafford Springs at Stafford Springs, in the state or toan at the close of business, Dec. 27, 1916. Loans and discounts except those overd S rafts unseSaTed nS v, - '''''Si Y U. $. bonds to secure circulation Ipar
 value). ?. .........,.,,......,.. 5O,0OO % Including stocks owned un- stock of Federal Rcserve Bank t5o per ''''''' w -, cent. oi subscr'ptionl .,.-."..., | 1000 % value of banking house CT unencum- Net amount due from approv '''''' '"V'' "'
 cd reserve agents in New
 York, hicago and St. Net amount due from appiov.
 cd reserve agents in oJh- Net amount sdue due HrGS from banks and SSn x. '' 2o5 o5:;.:.;.. -..:..'',..s........, i75oa ia
 tTes tTeefions oIrrancv n;: sSnS Do
 els and cents. .............. IBB Id a.R0i B4 Notes of other National banks, ........ BSib O0 Lawful reserve in vault and with Fed
 eTal Reserve Bank. B8,hs2 5O Redemption fund with U. S. treasurer g'5OO %
 Total.."...,,........,.... RiO6si aa
 LIABmITIRs Capital stock paid in,....., ..,....... t50OO0 % TyndiVided ploits sis i ss ooVOo "O Less current expenses, in.
 tereBt and taxes paid. 4,SOS % 8s 14h 90 Circulating notes outstanding, ....... 49,200 % Net amount due to banks and bank CTS (other than included in go or 80D 4p64g i2 Dividends unpaid. id...........,......,.. 60 % Demand deposits: Individual deposits subject to check, 4Bi,so4 ag Certificates Of deposit due in less
 than 30 days. s7,65g si
 Total, .........,.................. F7i0,O0i f4 State of Connecticut, County Of Holland, Rss l., F. e. sanford, cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state- ment is true to the best Of my knowledge and belief F, 0. SANFORD, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this Btn day of January, 1917.
 CHAs. F. CHANDLER, Notary Public. Correct-Attest:
 WILLIS II. REED. ! Directors.
 FREEMAN F. PATTEN, ]
The Press., 1917-01-11
For 49c we offer

For 49c we offer Dish Pans,
 S-qt. Cooking Kettles, 6-qt. Handled Sauce
 Pans,
 Large Mixing Bowls, Pudding Pans, Tea Kettles and a few other items of which we have only a broken stock. Look them over.
The Press., 1917-01-11

A STEIN, Violin Instruction. Pupil "A . of S. Levanthal, Hartford. Best of in- structton guaranteed. Stafford Springs Thurs. day and Friday. Home address, 26 Windsor avenue, Rockville, Conn. 9w3S
The Press., 1917-01-11

TO RENT-Seven-ro house, in fine
 1 condition. two m1los from borough, on state road. Can keep horse and COW. Low rent to @ good party. Box 738 37
The Press., 1917-01-11

IT M. SWARTFIGUER, Eyesight 14O Specialist, Rockville. Office hours to F Il to 5. Sundays by appointment. Car fare paid one way. 34tf
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
Wood
GIVES Way
TO BELL
(By United Press)

Washington, May 1.-Major Gen
e. al Leonard Wood was succeeded as
commander of the Department of the
East today by Major General Frank
liz Bell, who has been commander of
the Department of the West, with
Headquarters at San Francisco. Wood
established the new Department of
the South, with headquarters at
Charleston, S. c.
The transfer, which reused a storm
of criticism on the part of Woods
friends, who charged that the gen.
erals criticism of war department
methods was the reason for it, re.
verses a seven-year-old incident. Ir
1910 Wood succeeded Bell as chief
of staff; today Bell takes the more
important post and Wood command;
new and, in popular opinion, less
important ost.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
INTO
RESERVES IS
OFF TODAY
Applications for Positions ir,
Reserve Corps Cease at
the Calexico Camp.

Captain Glass, the head of the ex-
amining board for the reserve corps,
at Camp John H. Beacon, is holding
examinations today to determine the
physical and apparent qualifications
of number of applicants for the re-
serve corps.
Acting under instructions from the
War Deartment, Captain Glass will
discontinue examinations after today
ard he will be compelled to decline
al applications rendered
The duty of the local board was to
determine which of the candidates
we're fit for positions on the reserve
corps, and to recommend them to the
department headquarters at San Fran
cisco. Since the school of instruction
is to open there on May 8, there will
not be sufficient time tomorrow for
papers to be forwarded and examined
l.. time to notify the accepted candi-
dates and permit them to reach the
tanning camp by the time he school
is announced o open.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
BEING
DETAINED. At
BORDER

After chase extending from the
Mexican border last night the sher-
ifs office succeeded in apprehend-
ing T. M. Carlston and Miss Silvia
Goldstein, who were turned over to
tie United States immigration author
tiles this morning.
Carlton is alleged to have been i'm
plicated in white slavery case across
the border. He had 1888 on his per-
son when taken into custody, his COM
panion possessing $2S.O5.
When Carlton and the woman left
Calexico last night word came from
the Mexican side that the two were
wanted across the border. Messages
were sent north, with the result that
Constable Lou Bennett of Brawley
speeded after the pair and arrested
them at inland
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
VETS DECLARE
CONTEST TO
Be WACED

Immediately after the election re-
suits indicated that Imperial had gone
idto the dry column, representative
O.. the saloons stated that contest
would be filed to determine the le-
Culity of certain actions of the board
Of election. Imperial voted dry by
rs votes, while the vets MAINTAIN that
had they been permitted to vote those
properly registered out challenged,
they would have shown majority.
1t is claimed that the election Of
flcers opened up for business a con-
siderable length of time in advance
Of the proper hour and questions of
tris nature will be threshed out in
court, provided the vets start con-
test.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
CARRANz|STAS
CONFER WITH
GOVERNOR
Agents of Carranza Follow
Cantu to Ensenada and
Pay Respects to Him.

Captain Artino Arce and Engineers
Abelardo Belancourt and d. Busta-
n,ande, accompanied by Gustavo Cue
vas, a ranchman, who arrived in Mex
icali Friday for the purpose of hold
ing conference with Governor Can
tn, and who proceeded to Ensenada
when they found the governor was not
a the capital of Lower California, re-
turned yesterday evening, spent the
night in Calexico and left this morn
irg for the camp of the Carranza
forces at La Bolsa.
The visitors made no secret of the
fact that they came to MeXicali un-
Ger direct orders from Carranza.
They said their object was merely to
lay their respects to Governor Cantu
Trey insisted that none but the
iriendliest relations existed between
them and Cantu or their superiors and
the governor.
Regarding the presence of the Car
ranzistas at La Bolsa, the visitors are
quoted as saying they were sent to
that region for the purpose of MAX
ing Typographical survey of the
west portion of the Altar district in
Sonora and to study methods of irri-
cation, the object being the colonial
ion of the district by Nationals. They
said they invited all worthy Mexi-
cans to join them and help make the
colony what it should be-a produc-
irg community of prosperous people.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
JOFFRE RECEIVES OVATION IN CONGRESS
GERMANS ! : SINK BOATS faster THAN MADE
Question of Sending Troops to Europe
be Settled Within Few Days---French
Commissioners Leave for Tour of
Cities---Cuban Commissioners Arrive.
(By United Press)

Washington, May 1.-Senator
Chamberlain's motion was lost and the
age limit in conscription has been
fixed at 27 years.
All disreputable resorts are pro-
h:bited within mile of the training
camps by virtue of amendments
adopted. -
Lafollette presented an amendment
providing for a referendum vote on
the question of conscription.
Both houses were wildly enthusiast
tic when General Joffre and Minister
\iviani visited Congress, the applause
Icing continuous. Vice President
Marshall welcomed the distinguished
French visitors, after which Viviani
eulogized America. Cries of "Joffre!"
caused him to shout "Vive les Estats
Jnis." he being unable to speak Eng
lish.
War with other nations was limited
at when Senator Chamberlain intro
duced his conscription amendment, in
which he asked to strike out the word
war" and substitute emergency"
Senator Chamberlain said that the
Judge advocate general had advised
him that the bill now applies only to
war with Germany and would not ap-
Fly to other nations.
1t is believed that the question of
sending troops to Europe will he set
tied within few days. The final
enactment of the conscripton bill is
first necessary. However, the plan is
rapidly gaining favor. Surface indi-
cations today show that plans are al
ready afoot to get certain militia reg
iments ready.
The French commissioners leave to-
Gay for a tour of the American cit
les.
The Cuban war commission has ar
rived here for conference.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
MILITARY CENSUS IN
NEW YORK TODAY
(By United Press)

Albany, N. Y, May Eighty sew
en- questions will be asked of New
York residents between the ages of
IL and Ga in the military census
which starts today.
The questions will include listing
of ownership of automobiles,
l:,rncehs, motorcycles, cattle and
other stock, firearms, and will COL
lcct vast amount of data for indus
trial mobilization. Thousands OF
women have volunteered their serv-
ices for the clerical work of the cen.
srs.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
Appeal to Housewives.
(By United Press)

New York, May Herbert Hoov-
er, who is to be the new food dicta-
tor, in a copyrighted article appear
ing in today's Housewife, says that
American women can maintain the
Allied armies by eliminating waste in
the kitchen. He urges the wealthy
to eat luxuries so that staples may
be exported. Housewives in small
towns are requested make garden;
aid raise rabbits and pigs. Hoover
views the future with alarm unless
immediate precautions are taken.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01

It was not the pacificist William
J. Bryan who appealed to the Chau-
tauqua audience this morning, but
rather preacher who had cast aside
his cassock and donned the warriors
garb.
The great Commoner brought a
message from the government and
delivered it to the ranchers of I'm
rerial Valley. 1t was an appeal for
maximum crop production with the
minimum of expense and the gifted
orator pictured the tillers of the soil
a. the patriots of the field.
The speaker appeared in new
rcle, but his logic possessed the same
convincing character as the speech
which won for him the sobriquet o.
the "Silver-tongued Orator." Mr.. Bry-
an at this time forgot all his differ
erences regarding peace and urged all
to stand by the government in it's time
of need. His ardor for the cause
could not be misconstrued. He came
as a Chautaqua number, but in ad-
dition prefaced his lecture with a
strenuous appeal for the rancher's
aid.
He pointed out that Americans were
locked upon to not only feed them
selves, but to provide foodstuffs for
those with whom they were aligend.
He did not forget the women and
asked that they obey the instincts of
economy in serving the daily meals,
thus conserving the economic resour-
ces of the nation.
The former secretary of state ar
rived in Ell Centro this morning and
breakfasted at the Barbara Worth no.
tel. He was driven to the Chautauqua
platform by Joseph F. Seymour, ex-
ecutive secretary of the Ell Centre
Chamber of Commerce, and intro
Guced to the overflowing audience by
Ctis B. Tout. The speaker arrived at
the huge tent on State street and be-
gan speaking a few minutes after
wards.
Mr.. Bryan greeted the audience with
the statement that he considered a
Chautauqua audience the best fitted
for receiving message and deemed
it rare privilege to visit Imperial
Valley, of which he had heard so
much. He stated that he was not un-
acquainted with the resources of this
section, but felt better qualified to talk
after having seen a part Of the won-
derful country.
HYour country is not all developed
at this time and l shall bear in mind
the need of future developments" add
ed the speaker, who has visited all
other sections of the United States
before entering into the garden spot
cf the world.
Mr.. Bryan stated that he was fair
" well acquainted with audiences and
defined them as being Of three classes
friends who came to hear and be-
lieve anything they heard; enemies
who came to hear and not believe any
thing and the curious, who came to
hear what was said. He referred 20
the Chautaqua audiences as being in
receptive mood and possessing in
telligence.
Mr.. Bryan prefaced his lecture
with excerpts from letter addressed
to him by the secretary of agriculture.
The letter with the personal referen-
ces is herewith printed:
"Dear Mr.. Bryan: / am inclosing
copy of my statement to the Sen
ate, Marked GA" This statement con-
tains the suggestions of the depart
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
NO COMMENT MADE
ON H0LLWEG'S MOVE
(By United Press)

Washington, May 1.-The admins
tration refuses to comment on the
announcement that Chancellor Holl-
veg would make new peace offer to
the Reichstag.
The Allied commissioners are flat
ly opposed to any peace offer coming
fl ON Germany, stating that it would
not be genuine and would undoubtedly
mean Teuton victory and menace
to future civilization.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
Hollweg to Talk Peace.
(By United Press)

The Hague, May 1.-The Berliner
Iageblatt announces that Chancellor
Hollweg will make a new peace Of
fer in the Reichstag Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
GERMANY AND CHILE
MAKE SECRET TREATY
(By United Press)

Buenos Aires, May 1-Germany and
Chile had negotiated secret treaty
in 1913, guaranteeing Germany
fcothold in South America, according
to a published article by Jose Molins,
the foremost South American author
ity.
He says this treaty was made re-
gardless of future developments" and
made Chile powerless to sympathize
with the United States and Brazil.
It is understood Germany agreed to
aid Chile, even to the extent of ulti-
riately seizing Patagonia from Argen-
tine.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
MunitiOn Workers Strike.
By United Press)

London, May Half the munition
workers in the Rhine province have
joined the general strike now on in
Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01

nations of the Old W0rld-China
and Russia-are forming after
ours, and the Kaiser is beginning
to fall into line"
"Our governemnt is not per-
feet. There is good and bad in
both the great political parties,
Democratic and Republican, and I
can prove it by the Republicans
when the Democrats are in pow
er, and don't need to give my
proof when the Republicans are
in power
''The great controlling princi-
pie is that the people have a right
to have what they want in gov
ernment.'
"The brand of disgrace should
be placed on the lOafer. Man
should only collect from society
just what he earns"
"Man should understand his re-
latiOnship with his Maker.
Everything begins with God"
"The three great mysteries
life, love and patriotism"
keep busy taking care of the
things we understand and we
won't have time to worry about
the things we don't understand
about"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-01
Gems I aiken from Bryan Talk
q q q q q q q
He Would Stop Lecturing---If|
q q q q q q 81
In Politics by an Accident

81 have expressed my wiling
ness to suspend my lectures for
four years, but my offers were
not accepted, so continue my lee
tures.'