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The Press., 1922-03-16
COIN OF TAP VERY DURABLE
Chief Medium of Exchange HaO Been Its Limestone WheeIS-ArduouG
 to Cash Check.

If any payment should be neces- sary in the readjustment at Zap be- tween the United States and Japan, the currency used would not be that of the picturesque island in the Caro- lines, although the coin of Tap is not subject to huctuatiOn in value, is ex- tremely durable, cannot be easily stolen, and is the despair of the coun- terfeiter. With such an excellent medium of exchange at hand one may wonder why President Harding would immediately decline 8 string of Tap coins, although the large hole in the center of each might facilitate string ing together like the Chinese leash" "
 Possibly the difficulty will be better understood when it is stated that Yap's chief medium of exchange has been its rhinestone wheels which run up to 12 feet in diameter. To cash a Tap check would necessiate 8 motor truck. There are of course, such other media as pear shell and bags of dried cOconut kernel; but to be a pluto crat of the old type you must be able to point to your collection of great discs
The Press., 1922-03-16
CLOCK CURED OF TooTHAcHE
Dentist Carefully InOorts Two New Teeth and Few Rodo in Immense
 Londen Tlmepiece.

The clock that hangs eight feet over the junction of the Strand and Fleet street, London, from the east tower of the law courts, has just recovered from an attack of t0othache. London Tit Bits states.
 The bells and the intricate mechan- ism occupy three stories at the top Of the tower, and constant service year in and year out has caused the trou- ble.
 When the dynamo which winds up the weights was put into gear recently there was a sAIeak from the winding apparatus, and a couple of teeth were wrenched from one of the essential cOgs.
 A clock dentist was immediately called in, and after careful treatment, involving two fresh teeth and the re- newal of a number of steel rods, the clock once more strikes the hour with unerring punctuality and has entirely recovered from the weakness deVel- Oped during recent years.
 The rods which have now been re- newed had not been touched since 1888, when the clock was first put up.
 Few people in London, probably, know that in this clock at the courts they have a mechanism unique in the history of clOck-making.
 Invented by a carpenter on an en- t1rely novel principle, it is the only one of its kind in existence, an attempt to make a duplicate for St. James palace having proved a failure.
 It is so accurate that it does not lose as much as one minute in three months.
 The weight controlling the striking mechanism weighs 11s tons, and hangs on a wire S5 feet long from the top of the tower into the foundations
The Press., 1922-03-16
SHAKESPEARE IS ALL WRONG
Police Judge RulOs Worid lent sta0a' After All, and FIneo Woman l"'-
 nRraona4oP Of Men.

Police officers and detectives can spot the shifty eye of pickpocket, the heavy jaw of a sdck-up man-per- haps-and the other peculiar physical characteristics of the male clan Of crime. But it takes a policewoman to detect suspicious characters by their dress. Police routine and dtsci- pline cannot, apparently, wear off the keen instinct of a woman for the style of a toque, the set of sash, and the hang of outer garments in the back.
 Recently Bella de Turk walked down town. She got as far as the post office. In 90 doing she probably passed several policemen who marked no sign of suspicious character in the passerby. But at the post office stood Mrs. Dollie Fisher and Miss Emily Greer, policewomen. The eyes of the policewomen discerned at once that the figure of the gentleman walking by would have been set off to much greater advantage had he worn fem mine dress, says the Columbus Dis patch. So they accosted him and found it was her. And Miss De Turk, fitted out in a mans cap, coat and trousers and other apparel to match, took a ride to the police station with Mrs. Fisher and Miss Greer. There she refused to solve the riddle of her masculine attire and was released on bond.
 'I am an impersonator of men char acters, appearing at the movie thea ters," she told the court. It then fol lowed that she had neglected to change back into feminine dress after the show. Judge Berry fined her S25 and costs for the oversight and bade her remember that Shakespeare to the contrary notwithstanding, all the worlds not a stage
The Press., 1922-03-16
Coal Eram Spitzh0rasn.

4 few months ago the first Holland contingent of engineers and coal miners embarked for Spitzbergen to work the extensive coal properties re gently acquired by . group of we'll known Holland commercial men. The first cargo of Spit2bergen coal arrived at Rotterdam, August Il, direct from the mines of the Netherlands-Spitz bergen company. Notwithstanding the high freight rates, it has been shown that Spitzbergen coal can be laid down in Holland at a price lower than that paid for English or German coal. Easy access to the coal beds and eco nomical working of the mines make these cheaper deliveries to Holland possible. Enormous amounts "f c"al are available.
The Press., 1922-03-16
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE
 Town Of Stafford

All persons liable to pay taxes to the Town Of Stafford are hereby warn. ed and notified that I have received R bill and warrant to collect a town tax oI eighteen mills on dollar on list Of 1921. For the purpose of receiving the same l will be at the office of r. J. Murray x Son, 23 Main Street, Stafford Springs, Connecticut on the following dates, between the hours of o'clock. A. M. and o'clock r. NJ; Monday, March goth; and on Thursday, April goth, the last day on which taxes are payable without interest Also on the following Fridays; March gath, March 3lst, April 7th, and April 14th.
 For the same purpose I will be at the store of IT. F. Cady in Stafford Hol- low on Thursday. March 23rd, between the hours of 10 A, M. and P. Nj. in Staffordville on Thursday, March SOth, between the hours of 10 A. Nj and { F. NJ; at the store of e. M Bar low in West Stafford on Thursday. M and P. M.
 Interest at the rate pr per cent per annum, plus legal collection fees win 6e added to all taxes unpaid on April
 r. ]. MURRAY, Collector. Dated at Stafford, Connecticut thfa ninth day of March 1922
The Press., 1922-03-16
praden'a Teeth.

An European investigator has made q singular collection of fossil teeth from drug stores in various parts of China, where they are sold under the name of dragons teeth. and are valued for their curative powers. .-.. ...-.
 Upon examining them 1t was found by this investigator that they are the remains Of many species of extinct animals, such as the ancestral forms of camels, saber-tooth tigers, three tOed horses and other creatures of ancient times, some of which, like the ancestral forms of camels and ante iopes, were supposed to have had their original home in America and in Africa
 Judging from the quantities of these teeth sold, the investigator thinks they must exist in enormolS numbers In some parts of China.
The Press., 1922-03-16
Historic warshIp Deemed.

The old United States warship Granite State, one of the first bat tleships built by the United States, is about to be dismantled. She left the ways in Maine in ISIS, and for years after her completion was used as q training ship at the port of New York, where she Is now lying.
 In her held are more than one. hun dred tons of handmade copper spikes containing a large percentage of pure gold and silver. The machinery con- pany which purchased her has had numerous requests for souvenirs be- fore the boat is destroyed.
The Press., 1922-03-16
A Bacteria CenSua.

Not long ago there was made known the result of an examination made by one of the government scientists of the colonies of bacteria residing on the surface of unwashed fruit taken from the market.
 This scientist computed the number of bacteria found on half pound of each of the fruits named, as follows Huckleberries, 100000; damsons. 47O,' GOO; yellow plums, 100000; pears, 8O0,OOO; gooseberries, 100000; gar. den strawberries, 100000; raspber ries, 100000; grapes, s,0OO,OOO; cur. rants, 100000; cherries, 100000
The Press., 1922-03-16
Tho Cold South.

From the observations made with in recent years by Antarctic explorers there has been recalculated the aver age temperature ..O of the southern Hemisphere as compared with the northern, and the results differ, in some respects, from those heretofore accepted. It is found that the mean temperature south of the equator, for the entire year, is about two and three-quarter degrees lower than north of the equator. But the an- nual variation of temperature in the northern hemisphere is twice as large as in the southern, our sum- mer temperature being much higher and our winter temperature percepti' bly, lower than those of the core spending seasons in the southern half of the globe.
The Press., 1922-03-16
 Australian Geld.

Figures quoted by the Australian Gold Exporters association show that in 1920 gold to the value of f4,S13, ,431 was exported, and for the first four months of 1921, ESS2, ,SSO, making a otal of fB,o95,7 ,781 within the past 16 months. The Commonwealth govern lnent has adhered to it's policy of keep ing the gold reserves untouched and only permitting the export of the cur rent production of gold and bullion.
The Press., 1922-03-16
NOTICE

The Wilmington Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting in the hall in South Wilmington, on Monday, March 27, 1922, at two o'clock D. m All public cemeteries in the town of Wilmington are now under control of this association, therefore, those inter ested in the different cemeteries should important each year.
 GEORGE P. BUGBEE, Secretary. Wilmington, March 13, 1922.
The Press., 1922-03-16
Why MarInos Are seares.

Recruiting for the United States marine corps is on again. The enlist nents must be for three or four years and the applicants must be physically perfect and Of good moral character 4 man must be at least 65 inches in height, and weigh not less than 150 pounds stripped, and meet all the re quirements of a perfect physical standard
The Press., 1922-03-16
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the CO., partnership heretofore existing be- tween Frank Sfreddo and Victor Gian- antoni under the firm name of "Sfreddo and Gianantoni" has been dissolved. All bills against said firm should be presented to Frank Sfreddo, Stafford Springs, Conn.
 Dated at Stafford, Conn. this 9th day of March. 1922.
 VICTOR GERMANTOWN
The Press., 1922-03-16
AUCTION.

II. C. Barlow, Auctioncer,
 R. E. Tint, Clerk.
 On Saturday, March IS, at 10 a. m at the Albert Aborn place, k mile east of Holland.
 One Horse, weight HOO; Cows due to freshen soon; 2 Heifers, years com ing in; Lumber Wagon, Light Wagon, Top Buggy, One Horse Wheel Harrow Smoothing Harrow, Two Horse Syras cuse Sidehill Plow, One Horse Me Cormick Mower, Cultivators, Horse Rake. Hiller, Two Knife Feed Cutter, Light Bob Sled, W food Shod Sled, Four Row Potato Sprayer, 130- Egg Incuba- tor, Out door Brooder, Pair Double Reins, Small Corn Sheller, Hand Corn Planter, Kitchen Range, Sitting room Stove. Broad Axes, Brush Hook, 9 Log Hooks, ? Cross Cut Saws, Buggy, Harness and Work Harness, Forks Hoes, Shovels and all kinds of small tools too numerous Co mention, 90 White LeEhorn pullcts, all laying; C Tons of Good Hay, Horse Blankets. Wheel Harrow, Grindstone.
 A caterer will De in attendance.
 If decidedly stormy, sale will be next fair week day.
The Press., 1922-03-16

FOR sALE-Jersey Cow, fresh, enc Ayrshire Cow coming in in March.
 FRANK SH HAFFER, Stafford. VIOLIN REPAIRING-RecOna ctinE etc All work done in the most careful and thorough manner. I also sell and trade Vlolins. ELLHRY l.. NEFF, West Wilmington, R. r. D. No. *6m29 MAINTENANCE or women to take or ders among friends and neighhorB for the well known and well liked Royce Flavors. Toilet Preparations, and Household articles. The Royce Pro ducts have been used by housewives for over forty years. Ask your friends and neighbors about them. Opportuni- ties to secure the Royce Agency are rare. A few open now. Prints $50.0O to $150.00 per month in proportion to time given. Write for information to- day. The Abner Royce Company, Box 6S, station E, Department 20, Cleve- Ia nd. Ohio
The Press., 1922-03-16
Animal Saaaeity.

Instances of animal sagacity," which have been claimed to show req soning power, are explained by an ex- pert to be due to extreme sensitiveness to smell, to accidental acts, or what is called associations"
The Press., 1922-03-16
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss PRO

bate Court, March 1Oth, 1y22.
 Estate of Alexander Bouvier, late of Southbridge, Massachusetts. deceased.
 The executrix, having exhibited her administration account with said es tate to this Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered, That the 2Ist day of March, noon, at the Probate office in Stafford be. and the same is, assigned for a ministration account, and this Court directs the. executrix to cite all per sons interested therein to appear ct said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district. and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the town of Union, at least five days before said time assign ed.
 Certified from Record
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL. Judge.
The Press., 1922-03-16
Became Historic Emblem.

The American flag that a Scots woman made te. Wse at the burial of the Tuscania victims, was presented to President Wilson, who had it deposited in the National museum in August. 1918 .
The Press., 1922-03-16
ERNEST ADICKEs.
NOTICE OF LOST RANK RO0K-

Notice is hereby given that pass books No. 1OS90 and No, l2937 issued Springs, Conn, have been lost. All persons are warned not to purchase or to negotiate said books. The finder Is requested to return same to said Bank or to the undersigned
 DEDlE F. LAWSON, 1922, gyy4S
The Press., 1922-03-16
Lixinu Win White Paint.

In ho<rira. ward, or d dental par iOr," or sanitary bathroom, in any place where only cleanliness is sought and chance to detect any inrruding cOlored object, leI there be white In a home for human hefngs, no, -ChEisto- pher L. Ward writes in the Yale Re- view Whne is roo clean and pure and chaste and sanitary to commence with humanity, except when, human Ity is temporarily cleaned and purified -mOmentariIy Ascepticized and dehu- maniZed. No real human being can live up to-or down to-white paint. Every real human being with any self knowledge aud ary appreciation of the esthetic relationship between himself and his >urrOundin"s ought to know that white paint is quite too perfect and 600 good for human natures daily food.
The Press., 1922-03-16

OPPORTUNITY-We desire to make connections with a good reliable party t3 handie Light end PoESs SSstems @nff n the surrounding territory. Must be producer. For particulars address Box 39. Stafford Springs.
 DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. PRO- bate Court March 18th, 1922.
 Estate of Frank N. Fenton, late of Stafford. in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Nettie c. Fenton, praying that an order may be granted to sell the real estate Of said deceased. as by application on file fully
 Ordered; That said apP3lieatbjonn bonn. be e the 22nd day of March, A. D., 1922, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given all persons interested d ing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a cir cuiation in said district, and by post ing a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Stafford. in said "' MICHAEL D. o'coNNELL. Judge. DISTRICT OF HOLLAND. ss. PRO- bate Court, March 18th, A; D. 1922.
 Estate of William H. Hall, late. of Wilmington, in said district, deceased,
 Upon the application of Doris Hall Melee. praying that an instrument in in and testament of said deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admit ted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the probate office in Wilmington. in said district, on the 22nd day of March, A. D., 1922, at II o'clock in the forenoon; and that a public notice be given of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing a copy of this. order once in a newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof, on the public sign-post in the town of Will lington, in said district. at least : days before said day of hearing.
 GEORGE P. BUGBEE. Judge,
The Press., 1922-03-16

PASTURAGE TO LET For 20 Head of Young Cattle. .$8 for the season.
 GEORGE E. KNAP, Stafford Street.
The Press., 1922-03-16
Machine Measures eoH Drive.

Golf enthusiasts bent upon develop ing an ability to make long drives can measure their progress by means of machine which has been invented to record accurately the length of drives. The machine consists Of 8 steel pole on the top of which is dial to the mechanism of which is attached 8 cord. The golf ball is attached to the end of this cord. When the player strikes the ball the force of the drive is recorded on the dial and the length of the drive, had the ball not been held by the cord, can be determined.-I'ittS burgh Dispatch.
 Wanted the Best.
 'T want you to teach my son for eign language" said 8 lady to 8 teacher of languages.
 "What shall it be, madam?" the teacher replied. "Would you like Pc lish, CzechoslOvakisn, Armenian. OJ perhaps even Arabic?"
 Well" unused the lady, which is rhe most foreign ?''- Houston Post.
The Press., 1922-03-16
.NOTICE.

The legal voters of the town of Will lington are hereby notified and warned that there will he special town meet ing held in the hall in South Willing ton, on Monday, March 2T, 1922, at 1.30 o'clock D. m., for the purpose of laying a tax on the list of 1921 to defray the expenses of the town for the ensuing year and to do any other business law full and proper to be done at said meet ing.
 WILLIAM H. BRACKETT,
 WILBERT c. RUBY
 MERRITT l.. USHER, Selectmen.
The Press., 1922-03-16

FOR SALE-Set of Double Work liar ness. Rubber Tired Open Goddard
 Buggy. $75 buys all. GEORGE p. KNAPP, Stafford Street. 4w5O
The Press., 1922-03-16
MAID wANTED-at the Hospital.

FOR SALES IncubatOrSj one of IA egg capacity; two of 120 egg capacity. Xii in X 1 condition. Also Horse Col lars. FRANK D. CONVERSE, Box 9, R. D. 3, Stafford Springs, Tel. 6-5.
The Press., 1922-03-16

FOR SALES MiIch Cows. Also 1 Cow and 3 heifers due to -caIve by April 9th. 3w5O CHAS. R. W EBSTER,Tel 23-4.
The Press., 1922-03-16

The Missouri Philosopher. An Optimtst can always see the bright side of the other fellows mis- Portune.-Jameson Gem.
The Press., 1922-03-16

FOR SALE Chester White Extra Fresh Cow, five years old, with second calf. Good milkcf.
 Io1c w i9
The Press., 1922-03-16

FOR SALES. c. White LeghOrn Eggs, 13 for 75cents. HENRY RAITH, West Main street. hOtf
The Press., 1922-03-16

LOST-BrOwn Leather Cigar Case, Finder leave at ThC Press office. "3w49
The Press., 1922-03-16

GEORGE P. BUGBEE, Town Clerk. Wilmington, Conn, March 13. 1922.
The Press., 1922-03-16

R. !. He'd and Barred HOCk Matching Eggs for sale. Iteda are from ID. F.. Warner strain, prize winners in Inter
 national Egg laying Contest. Rocks are mated to Pedigreed Cockcrel from Joseph Francois strain. twice winners of International Contest. 15 Eggs for
 $2. Write F. ]. Guycr. Storrs. 2wi9
The Press., 1922-03-16

Imported embossed Jardinieres, $1.49, Neutral cOIOFs and finish that will fit in with your decorations and furniture. Here's something you've been waiting fOF...... .... ...:.. Toilet Paper, 1Oc roll, 3 for 95c. Big rolls, finest quality.
The Press., 1922-03-16

MATCHING EGGS FOR SALE-SIngIe Comb White Leghorns. C}arrOn Strain)
 Also Rhode Island Reds. Good Stock. w. X. BRUCE, Westford Avenue, Tel.
The Press., 1922-03-16

AUC1ION.-I will sell your goods at auction anywhere in this part of the state. Terms reasonable and satisfac- tion guaranteed.
 H. c. BARLOW, WestfOrd. Tel. 2S1-2. Willimantic Div. "lv22
The Press., 1922-03-16

HAY FOR SALE-WOuId take good driving Harness or Cow in exchange. W. A. BRUCE, Wcstford avenue Tel.
The Press., 1922-03-16

Solid one piece Aluminium Ladle, 35c each--pre war price.
The Press., 1922-03-16

FLUFF RUGS-made to order from your old carpets. Write for particu lars. c. SCHULzE, ] Chamberlain St, Rockville.
The Press., 1922-03-16

HARLEY AVIDSON-MOtOcycIeH and Supplies, for Union, Ellington, SOmers and Stafford. Call or write
 BURT z. CHAFFEE, Stafford Springs,
The Press., 1922-03-16

gs are lower now in fact than many different uses. Another
The Press., 1922-03-16

Wash board 5Oc. Metal Rubbing Sur. face, Strongly bracedy full size.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-05

male crooks in Paris: then tho thsat-
rical dancer. the idol Of tho French
capital. and during and after the war.
tho broad-visioned woman. whose
complete regenora ton has been brought
about by the tragedies and horrors
Of the conflict.
MIX Delights IN "Ths Night Horscmen.-
Tom Mix has dono II 20 often that
II IL now = habit for him To delight
his following. Tho latest time no has
done II In at tho Majestic yesterday
when no nrst appeared in his picture
Tho Night Horsemen.' No one who
saw tho picture yesterday can com
plain that there was any lack of ac-
ton. Of thrills, of stirring entertain
ment; and for those who like touch
Of heart-reaching romance Tom Mix
supplied that, too. Tho picture, pro-
duced by Fox. II intensely human and
the character contrasts have becn
finely and deeply drawn.
Anita Stewart in "Hsr Mad Bargain"
Anita Stewards new picture Her
Mad Bargain" that opened yesterday
at tho Arcadia Theatre IL unique be-
cause II has many twists that make It
stand out among the seasons offer
inss. Alioe Lambert. protege OF
wealth. 10 suddenly deprived of every
comfort and luxury she has known.
Without any training in tho prac-
tical things OF life she Is forced to a
miserable existence haunting studios
or dressmaking shops for few hours
work ~ a model. Fleeing from the
prosecutions Of an undesirable artist
she presents a charming picture I'm
noGliGee as she bounces into the
studio Of David Leighton. David is a
hish-minded young man, who decides
to savA-Alice from herself: and since
she won't accept aid from him he
talks her into signing an unusual
bargain by which she Ia to be sur
rounded with every comfort for q
year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-05

Queen showed for the first time yes
terday. Miss Compson proved her
self n star OF many well-developed
talents. She portrays the versatile
role OF woman whose life undergoee
two big, vital transitions. She has
three names in the picture and In
reality portrays three different char
acterizations. First she Is the typical
French Apache who loves the game"
and is one OF the most notorious fe-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-05
~PrRATEs OF PErzArCE.
To BE- Given ct Tho Playhouse Tonight
and Tomorrow Night.

At tho dress rehearsal OF 'Pkutcs
of Pcnzance" at Tho Playhouse last
evening tho Westminster Choral Club
presented Miss Maud M. Abercrombe
with beautiful travelling bag. James
Eng1eman made tho presentation nd
dress. expressing the regrets OF the
club in losing such a faithful and eff
ficient officer. Miss Aoercrombie
leaves for her homo In Baltimore on
Monday and from there will 20 west
for tho summer.
Frederick Wyatt came over from
New York last evening for the "Pi-
rates OF Penzance" He was the
originator and first director OF the
Westminster Choral Club. so he feeds
an intense interest IN all its efforts
pirates OF penzance" viii be given
| by tho club ut The Playhouse tonight
and tomorrow night.