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The Press., 1919-08-07
CARPET VIEWERS OF INDIA
Hard to Imagine Work More Monet eneus Than That in Which They
 Pass Their Lives.

Carpet weavers of India work in . long, narrow shed, w-thatched, without any walls, open to sunshine and the fitful breeze that stirs the swaying plumclike leaves of the slsn- der palm and cOconut trees rearing their tall. proud heads above 1t. Four or five or even more boys sit on wood en boards on the mud floor in front of the old-fashioned loom, their feet resting in a shallow pit underneath 1t, dug especially to receive them. In one corner sQuats . man, his back probably turned to the weavers, his eyes dreamily gazing into space or quite shut, droning: Three magent, two green, i've blue, one orange" and so on. His sleepy sing-song sounds, to one unfamiliar with his language, like the babbling of one talking in his sleep, or like muttered prayers.
 ut he is neither dreaming nor per forming his devotions. He is dictating to the boys at the loom the colors of the thread that each respective work CT Is to twist about the particular strand on which he is working. The lads obey his commands as mechan- tcally as if they were automatons None of them knows aught of the scheme of the carpet. nor is any of them conscious of the progress that is being worked out on the other side of the carpet from that on which the weavers gaze.
The Press., 1919-08-07
SUCCESSFUL WAR ON WEEVIL
Australian Grain Growers Used Poisor Gas to Combat Deadly Enemy
 of Their Crops.

The weevil is a well-known curse to the graingrowing farmer. He is a member of a very large group, re1oic- ing in the family name of curcuhon- idae. There are some other members which live to spoil nuts. some which ravage apple orchards, while others make war upon clover and legumes generally. One variety Is threatening the very existence of the cotton plan tations of the southern states, an other lives to make dificult-at times impossible-Egyptian agriculture. The weevil's eggs are laid in immature grains and the creature develops It. self through the larva stage at their expense. Wherever grain is taken, the weevil goes along and 50 discovers new countries for its habitation. Everywhere 1t Is at home, and grows with the growing grain. Australia has suffered, and it's unsold grain accum- ulated through the war years, during which the length of the voyage made 1t impossible to obtain transportation to Europe, was found to deteriorate through it's ravages. But our fellow citizens on the other side of the world are notoriously hard to beat, and set to work vigorously to war against these restless grubs. A leaf was taken from the German book, and the use of poison gas was resorted to with apparently deadly effect.
The Press., 1919-08-07
COIN TOOK FANCY OF ARABS
Austrian Maria Theresa Dollar Has Long Been the Principal Money
 of That Region.

The only coin in general circulation In Abyssinia is the Austrian Maria Theresa dollar, of silver. It is also the principal money in Arabia, and Ihe story of its introduction in those regions and all the neighborhood of the Red sea is quite interesting.
 More than a century ago trading Arabs got hold of some of these dol lars and found the effigy of the queen (which they bore on one side, the re- verse showing the Austrian double eagle) so attractive that they sought to obtain more of them, for sale as jewelry. Later on they became highly popular as a medium of exchange in mercantile transactions in Arabia {; and when at intervals the Turkish government prohibited their importa- ton a large and profitable business was done in smuggling them through Alden and other seapOrts.
 They are all dated 178O, being even now minted from replicas of the orig lnal die, which is of rather crude workmanship. Any change would not be understood by the Arabs and Abyssinians and would render them less acceptable.
 Bankers and merchants in the Red sea region import the Maria Theresa dollars in bulk from Trieste selling them at good profit or exchanging them for native merchandise. They are somewhat larger than our silver dollars, but weigh less than an ounce and are only little over four-fifths silver.
The Press., 1919-08-07
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SENTRY
vasion sf Their Corn Fie!ds by Bands of Baboons.

Apropos of statement in the news. papers that the balloons in South Africa were easy victims of the Span ish "flu," very few people realize how human these animals are. They are very like men in some respects, ob- serves a writer in London Answers.
 For instance, a troop of baboons- for it has been proved that they near ly always go about in large companies always post 8 sentry. He Is placed in some prominent position. so that he can give immediate warning in the event of any hostile attack.
 The baboon's cry somewhat resem- bles a German "Hoch!" shouted through q megaphone, and 1t Is pos sible to talk to them by means of 1t.
 A baboon is said to be able to count up to two, and not beyond that; and as they come in large numbers and carry off the ripe mealies, steps have to be taken te repel them. And so, when the mealies get ripe, three men walk into the field with their guns and lie down.
 After a time one ef them gets up and goes out and the baboon sentry counts-one. Later on another goes out, and as the sentry only counted two men coming in, he concludes that there is nobody left in the field and accordingly gives the signal, where upon the whole troop swarms over the fence and begins to gather the corn. As soon as they are near enough the third man shoots them down with a repeating rife, and if he is fairly good shot their numbers are greatly diminished.
The Press., 1919-08-07
VARIED "v0IcEs" OF FROGS
Man Who Has Studied Subject Az serts He Can Tell Different
 Species by the Notes.

The first vertebrate creatures to succeed in producing vocal sounds
 were the amphibians, and, although there has been little variety in their individual repertories through the ages, they have diligently cultivated their powers. Dr. Frank Overton, in an account of the frogs and the toads of Long Island, describes their dis tinctive calls and songs. The common tion of . low whistle and . moan; the common toad of the mainland ut ters "a sweet, thrilling whistle"; the spadefoot makes . squawk like the groan of a deep-voiced man who Is having his tooth pulled"; the chorus of the cricket frog heard at q dis tance sounds like jingling of small sleigh bells," and close by Hike the rattle of small pebbles poured upon a cement pavement" The common tree frog utters loud, musical trill, and now and then a note exactly like the sound make by hen turkey that is calling. to her mates" The spring 'peeper" whistles shrilly; the leopard frog says "croak" very slowly, 'fn an extremely low-pitched bass voice.; the pickerel frog makes a soft sound like "a gentle musical snore"; the wood frogs heard at a distance "sound like a flock of barnyard ducks cluck- ing, not Quacking"; the note of the green frog resembles that made by plucking string on a harp or a bass violin." The bullfrog has q voice that in volume corresponds to the size of his body, which is more than eight inches long. "The sound resembles the believing of a bull" Doctor Overton can pick out the species by their voices and the notes.-Youth's Com panion.
The Press., 1919-08-07
Papai Guard . Picked Body.

Service in the papal guard has be come an hereditary honor in many prominent families in the cantons of Zurich and Lucerne, handed down from father to son through genera tions. It's requirements are of the highest, and few military organiza- tions have as strict discipline. Every candidate for the corps must be a Swiss citizen, at least 5 feet s inches tall. unmarried, in good health and free from all bodily disfigurements. He must present his baptismal certificate, a certificate or pass from his home and a testimonial of good character from his parish authorities. After one year of good conduct the cost of his journey from Switzerland to Rome Is refunded
The Press., 1919-08-07
Tho Hottest City.

The city o1 Hyderabad, on the great Sind desert of India, has the reputa- ton of being the hottest place in the world. having a shade temperature of 127 degrees during the summer months! Even the natives find 1t hot and that is saying something.
 In order to cool their houses as much as possible, the people make use of curious ventilators very much like those on shipboard, "setting" them 50 as to convey & breeze to the dwellers in the hot rooms below. Every resi- dential building has several of these queer airshafts leading down to the principal living rooms, and especially to the bedrooms. Even so, 1t is prac- tically impossible, during the terrible heat of summer, to get to sleep until two or three o'clock in the morning, and then one only gets q couple of hours rest, as the rays of the Indian sun are specially strong early in the morning, and soon raise the tempera- ture again to an unbearable extent.
The Press., 1919-08-07
How EIv;nu Fish Elv

The popular notion that fytng-fish beat their "wings" Is a mistake, H one is to rely upon the results of studies of these fish by an authority, Capt, Barrett Hamilton.
 It appears that the wings are not true organs of flight, but rather play the part of a parachute or an air plane. The whole motive power is supplied by the tail, which acts as a propeller, and the vibration or Quiver- ing of the wings in the air currents tion are not phenomena connected with the propulsion of the fish in its aerial flights.
The Press., 1919-08-07
Wrought Iron From Ore.

Wrought iron Is not commonly pro- duced direct from the orc, but Cali fornia metallurgist, using petroleum as fuel, claims to avoid the usual trou- bles and to obtain pure iron at much reduced cost. The ore, after grinding to pass through a sixteen mesh sieve, is mixed with some heavy oil, such as asphaltum. The mixture Is made into cylinders, each of a size to yield about 15O pounds of reduced iron, and these cylinders are placed in the furnace and gradually heated to the welding point of the iron. then taken out and compressed into blooms. A little sili- cate rock Is added to give slag enough to hold the semifluid mass together. To avoid reoxidation-thc great diff culty in previous processes-a reduc- ing atmosphere is maintained in the furnace, and the bloom is compressed before entirely removing from the fur mace. The time required for heating through and reducing Is given as four or five hours.
The Press., 1919-08-07
Barrel as Novel Mousetrap.

When difficulty is encountered in ridding place of mice by the ordi- nary methods, try this one. which is outlined by s. L. Bastin in Popular Mechanics Magazine: Get fairly tight barrel and bore a hole near the bottom to serve as an entrance. Throw into the barrel quantity of shavings or any material that would be useful to the mice in forming nests. Add some grain to serve as an additional attraction and then cover with piece of wood. Let the barrel remain In a place infested with mice for week or ten days. At the end of this time numbers of the creatures will have taken up their abode in the barrel and be busy nest making. Then stop up the hole in the bottom with cork or wood plug of proper size, lift up the cover of the barrel a little and pour in water until there is sufficient to drown the occupants. The trap may be emptied and, after drying. set up again. In this way locality Is soon cleared of mice.
The Press., 1919-08-07
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
 Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886 4 W. GLEASON,
 (SeaD Notary Public.
 Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in. formally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send for testimonials. free.
 F.. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o.
 Sold by all druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1919-08-07
Notice of Lost Bank Book.

Notice Is hereby given that Pass Books hun. Dered 71S9 and 77gO, standing in the names Of Dorothy U. and Margery A. Stevens, respective. W, in account With The stafford savings Bank S'aford springs, have been lost or desl royed, ald that they, as the owners thereof have made application to said Bank for he issuance Of duplicate or new books therefor. All persons are cautioned against purchasing or neRol iatinR for said lost books, and 1T found are requested to return the same To the undersigned or 10 said Bank. DOROTHY n. STkN kNS,
 IMAGERY A, sfEV KNA,
 stafford Springs, Conn., July 8l, 1gig 3Wl6
The Press., 1919-08-07
NOTICE.

The Registrars of voting district No 2 ot the town Of stafford will meet at P. j Murray & between the hours Of twi I've o'clock noon and nine o'clock tn the afternoon, for the purpose of making an enrolment Of legal voters ofsaid town, as provided by "An Act concerning polit- ical Primaries and Caucuses," Chapter l76 Of the Public Acts Of 1901.
 N. B.-After the flrst day of March, 1909, nc person can vote or participate in any political caucus or primary except those electors enrolled as pI ovided by said Act.
 r. J. MURRAY, po,a,ro,s
 GEORGE SISWICK,) "'b''''' Stafford, Conn., July 2i, 1919.
The Press., 1919-08-07
nIsTR1CT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ~ss. Pro. 11 bate Court. August 6, 1919.
 Estate Of John Shea late of Stafford in said district. deceased
 Upon the application of Mary c. Shea praying that an instrument in writing purport- 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 determined at the Probate Of1ce in Stafford, in sald district, on the 18th day Of August, A. D. public notice be given of the pendency of said application and time and place Of hearing ahereon by publishing a copy or this order once Cn newspaper having circulation in said dis tr1ct, and by posting copy thereon on the pub- District.
 MICHAEL D. o'CoNNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1919-08-07
NOTICE.

The Registrars Of voting district No l or the town Of stafford will meet at Mighiman's gaT. riage shop on Friday, Aug lst, 1919, and Aug, Sth, l9l9, between the hours Of twelve o'clock ana nine o'clock In the afternoon, for the pur. pose Of making an enrolment of legal soiefs or said town, as provided by "An Act concerning Political Primaries and CauCuhes chapter If6 of the lubltc Acts Of 1901
 A. II, ADAMS, "'s'a"7' Stafford, Conn, July %, 1917,
The Press., 1919-08-07
D. Robertson & Co.


A Ta Curt of Probate holden at Staf N ford, within and for the district Of Stafford on the 25th day Of July, A, D. 1919.
 Present. MICHAEL D O'CONNFI,L, Judge On motion Of Mario ie s, Eaton. admin stra. trlx, with the will annexed, on the testat estate or Marion E. Storrs, late Of stafford, within said district, deceased
 This ouri doth decree that six months be al. To wed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against tbe same to the administratlx and directs that public notice be given or this order by advertising the same once m some newspaper having a circu. lation In said district, and by posting copy on the public slgD-post in said town Of stafford nearest the place where the decea aAed last dwelJ Certified from Record
 MOI AEL D. ONONNEI.I.. Innpe
The Press., 1919-08-07
RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

U bate Court. August ,. 1919.
 Estate Of Edith A. Graves, late of Stafford, in said district. deceased
 Upon the application of Washington D. Graves, praying hat letters of administration may be granIt on said estate represented intestate as per application on file more fully appears, it 1s Ordered-that said application be heard and de- term1ned at the probate office in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of August, 1919, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice be given Of the pendency Of said applica- t1on and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign- post in the town or Stanoi d, in said district, days be- fore said hearing.
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1919-08-07
RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- '

H bate Court, August 2, 1919. = Estate of Herbert A. Mcfarland late of Wales, Hampden county. Mass, deceased.
 Upon the application of trnest E. Hobson praying that ancillary admin tration be grant, ca on said estate as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of August, A. D.. 1919, at Il o'clock in the forenoon, and that pub lie notice be given Of the pendency of said appl- cation and the time and place of hearing there- on, Dy puDl1Sh1ng the same once in some news paper having circulation in said district, and Dy posting copy thereof on the public sign post in he town of stafford, in said District, 5 days before said hearing
 M. D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1919-08-07
RESTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss.

' 1tIOI VT IOHLhND, SS. fTO- D bate Court, July 29, 1919.
 Estate of AudrO Gaydos, late of Wilmington in said district, deceased
 The administrator having exhibited his ad mtn1strat1On account with said estate 10 this court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered-That the 18th day of August, A. D. 1919, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate office in Holland, and the same is assigned tration account, and this court directs the ad- ministrator to cite all pei interested therein ing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, aud by posting a copy on the public sign post in the town of Will l1ngton, where the deceased last dwelt, at least day before said time assigned.
 (er,tfed d from Record
 EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge.
The Press., 1919-08-07
Cash Paid for Farms

Wanted at once, for cash, , or more farms and village homes. Must be good value for price asked If you wish to sell, write me, giving price, full description and exact location, and when property can be seen. pay all expenses of deeds and trans fer Box 12, Willimantic, Conn.
The Press., 1919-08-07
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1919

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 Resolutions. obituaries or cards ot thanks in- serted at one-half 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
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy Ut office by Wednesday at 10 a. m, otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
 This paper is mailed regularly to It's subscrib- CTS until a definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are always glad to have ne,os items sent in, but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning. or earlier, If possible. It is often nec- essary to abridge items that are received after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at 6
The Press., 1919-08-07
NOTICE.

All persons having bills against the town Of stafford should present them on or before Aug 3lst, as the 1scal year closes on that date.
 Per Order Of SelectmeD
The Press., 1919-08-07
NOTICE.

The Registrars of Voters will be in session at the Town Hall, Union. on Frl ay, Aug lst, and Friday, Aug sth, 1919, from l2 o'clock noon un- til p. m., for the purpose Of regls terng all those who wish 10 participate in the coming oaucuSes' 4, sass6 E; B42rH' Registrars. Union, Conn July 22, 1919
The Press., 1919-08-07
DISTRICT OF HOLLAND. ss. p

' H1OI INIOI UT IOLLAND, SS. FfO- 1J bate Court, Aug. Z. 1919.
 Estate of Enoch A. Rounds, late Of Holland, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Jennie A. Rounds praying that le ters of administration may te grant ed on said estate epreSented lntestate as Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Holland, in said district. on the 12th day of August, A D. 1919, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said applica- tton. and the time and place of Rearing there. paper having a Circulation in said district. and by posting copy thereof on the public signpost in the town Of Holland, in said district at least days before said day of hearing.
 EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge.
The Press., 1919-08-07

HAVING purchased a new truck, will l l sell my horse at bargatn-$80.
 FISH MARKET.
The Press., 1919-08-07

is a good time to have IN your Quilts, Carpets, Rugs or anything laundry 32tf
The Press., 1919-08-07

EOR SALE 325 gallon gasolene tank IT Good as new. A. F. SPELLMAN.
The Press., 1919-08-07

VH and woman to work w at the Stafford Laundry.
The Press., 1919-08-07
H. c BARLOW, Aucttoneer, R.B. TIFFT, Ger

H. c BARLOW, Auctioneer, R. B. THEFT. Clerk A UCTION-I will sell at Public Auc- A tion at my place in Wilmington, one mile east or the depot, on Thursday, August II, at 10 o'clock a. m the following property:
 Three good young horses (all right), extra good COWS, good Shotes. Lot of Farm Tools, tor. Corn Sheller. Flows. l St.. Albans Horse Power, Goat Power. two horse Dump Wagon, tWo-horse Dump CaIt one-hOrse Wagon, Wood Saw with Engine, 3 Business Wagons, 3 Buggies Churns. Creamery Refrigera ors, Evaporation, large lot of Harness, mice pair double), Bob Sled, Sl igh. Ice Flow, Tongs. Chisels, etc. Household goods;
 Two, good Ranges, 2 good sitting room stoves, large lot Of Bureaus, Tables, Chairs, Pictures. Paintings and Ant1l Goodo- There will be large quantity Of Small Farm Tools and every thing that goes with good Farm and Household.
 If above date prov very stormy, sale will be the next day.
 caterer will be in attendance.
 MkS MARLIN KNIGHT
The Press., 1919-08-07

NOW is the time that Having Machine IN ry is wanted. We have in stock several new Deering Mowers several second. hand now CTS or both Deering and other makes. Horse Rakes, Tedders. etc, .. P. BRADWAY SONS, West Stafford. H
The Press., 1919-08-07

~ COD FARM FOR SALE at Hyde \J yille MRS. H. G DUNHAM. Stf
The Press., 1919-08-07

EOR SALE-The 3-tenement house I (known as the Capt. Solva Converse place. Every thing in good repair Three barns, plenty of garden room-good rich soil Inquire of Peter or John ranciera, Vest Main-st 32f
The Press., 1919-08-07

TOR SALE Good dwelling property town. Farms, orchard, pasture and good soil. Near Stafford Springs. Good business block, center of Main street. P J. MURRAY SON. converse Building, Tel. 2S-2.
The Press., 1919-08-07
Laborers Wanted

Fred T. Ley X Co. want laborers in Stafford Springs on Cyril Johnson job, soc per hour. Long job.
 Apply P. w. BENSON, Supt.
The Press., 1919-08-07

l. OR SALE-Two milch COWS. Want
 T to sell my horse, or will trade for another one. Would like to buy standing grass or rent farm or pasturage for one or two heads. Call on STANLEY NYCZAY, New City, Stafordv1lle, near the Cooley place. 10tf
The Press., 1919-08-07
HARD and Soft Wood Slabs for sale at u reasonable prices. AUGUST SCUSSEL,
 13tf K. F. D. 3.

L,LUFF RUGS made to order from II your old carpets. Write for particulars.
The Press., 1919-08-07

pICYCLES-C Pope, Flying ID Merkel, rebuilt wheels and supplies.
 BURT s. CHAFFEE, Stafford Springs, R. D. |.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1919-12-13

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