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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
"DOn't, Charley"

"Don't Charley" came to my ears il
a sweet, musical tone, while | was seatec
ed in a railway-car, last summer.
should not have heard the soft, touching
voice, had it not been very near me.
looked to see who it was that had spoken
aud saw a sweet, beautiful woman upon
the seat in front of me. A half.sad look
rested upon the young face that was all
aglow with love and tenderness. A
young man was seated by her side, whose
face wore restless, dis,ipated look, and
in a moment | comprehended il all
His face was flushed slightly, and knew
why it was TINS. He was talking very
fast to some one in advance of him, and
once heard low oath. Don't Char.
ley" she said again, in the same sweet
voice. But Charley did not seem to
heed her words, but went on in half
wild way to the man. Several more
oaths came from his lips; but the woman
remained silent, yet looked so pleading
ly at the erring one that thought, if he
had been half human, he would have
needed the mild, loving reproof that was
so visible in her tear-dimmed eyes.
A friend by my side whispered in my
ear, They have been married Just one
year"
He is BRUTE" only said in reply.
At that moment | saw the young hus-
band wink slyly to the man, and then
they both arose and went into the bag
gage-car. understood the movement
when | saw bottle protruding from the
husbands coat pocket
Don't Charley don't CO." the young
wife had pleaded before he had got be.
yond her reach but be tore himself from
her slight grasp, and rushed along. Her
eyes filled with tears, and low moan
came from her pale lips, and then she
bowed her head and wept silently.
He came back in few moments, his
face flushed still more, and his voice was
a key or two louder than before. He
brushed rudely past the wife, evidently
to get near the car window
LET me alone, Mag" he said, as she
laid her white hand upon his arm.
Women are always in the way" he said
again turning to the man in front of him.
The wife turned away, and | did not
hear her sweet, reproving voice again.
How | pitied that young, loving wife,
and how often | wondered if her sensi-
tive heart must suffer abuse for many
long years think not, for her tender,
loving soul, and frail, slender body will
not bear such unkindness. Strange how
soon liquor will transform human beings
into unfeeling monsters, and chill the ar
dent, loving nature of tender husband
and trusting wife
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
5Hiscellanu.
Senator Summers Wife.


A Washington correspondent of th
Louisville Courier journal, speaking o
the late Senator Sumner, says:
His beautiful home in this city will
its choice collection of books, paintings
statuary, and everything that highly
refined and intellectual man would tax,
( pleasure and comfort in, was destitute o
the highest charm which embellishes q
home-the presence of wife and the
voice of child. She, whom he chose
for wife when his early manhood had
ripened into maturity, was all unsuited
for his deep and earnest nature and ri
pened intellect. She was beautiful and
charming woman, but disappointed her
husband by possessing violent temper
which was uncompromsing and unyield.
ing in regard to his wishes. There was
much scandal when after they had been
married year it was rumored that they
had separated. 1t is said he was jealous.
If she had rightly priced the possession
of his great heart, then would she never
have given him cause to be jealous but
without being a wicked woman she sim.
ply denied her husbands wishes and,
taking refuge in her wounded pride,
which repelled the thought that her hus-
band should insult her by doubt of her
purity, she left him and did some unwise
and imprudent things. He, too, was
proud and unrelenting, and would not
demonstrate further and so they parted
six years ago, the Legislature of Massa.
chusetts granting him divorce little
more than year ago, after five years
separation. Only the week before his
death did the wife apply to the Legisla.
ture for permission to marry again. She
is now freed by higher power, and to-
day, as looked upon that marble face
in the coffin, while the whole nation were
united in paying honor to the cold re-
mains, | wondered how that woman felt
whose privilege it should have been TO
be chief mourner and object of the
deepest interest to his friends She alone
is excluded from the ceremonies here and
in Boston. Every man, woman and
child in the country has the right to pay
the tribute of tear bat she. At the
funeral to-day his father-in-law, Mr..
Hooper, wept as if he had lost dear
brother. Mr.. Summers separation from
his wife has never interfered with his
friendship with the Hoopers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

| MANNERS Manners are more impor-
tant than money. A boy who is polite
and pleasant in his manners will always
have friends, and will not often make
enemies. Good behavior is essential to
prosperity. A boy feels well when he
does well. If you wish to make every
body pleasant about you aud gain friends
wherever you 60. cultivate good man
ners. Many boys have pleasant man.
ners for company and ugly manners for
home. We visited small railroad town
not long since, aud were met at the depot
by boy Of about eleven or twelve years,
who entertained and cared for US, in the
absence of his father, with as much Do
lite attention and thoughtful care as the
most cultivated gentleman could have
done. We said to his mother before we
left her home, You are greatly blessed
in your sou, he is so attentive and oblig-
ing" 1es,' she said, can always
depend on Charley when his father is
absent. He is always such great help
and comfort to me-" She said this as if
It did her heart good to acknowledge the
sleverness of her son. The best man.
lers cost so little, and are worth so much.
hat every boy can have them CHI
iren's Advocate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

KILL THE CATERPILLAR thought
ful, observing farmer wishes us to say to
our orchardists, that the eggs of the ap.
pie tree or tent caterpillar are now found
in immense numbers on apple trees, and
will work sad devastation this spring, un-
less they are taken off and burned
which is very easy thing to do. The
eggs are formed in small clusters or rings
on the small twigs OF branches of the
the trees, and such portions may be
clipped off and destroyed without in
iu-y to the tree.-Maiine Farmer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

|
Some years ago the good people of III,
town of l., Mass, assembled fol
the purpose of forming temperance so
cie,y. After the usual preliminaries
the pledge was submitted to the audience
tor signatures. At that Deacon Smith
arose and addressed them thus: "My
friends, should have no objections tc
signing your pledge but for one thing
| have been accustomed to have my plum
pudding at Christmas. And you all
know that plum pudding is good for
nothing without sauce, and sauce is an
insipid without little good brandy in
1t. Now, if you can fix your pledge so
that can have my brandy sauce and
plum pudding at Christmas, I will sign
1t with great pleasure" After little
arguing pro and con, clause was added
allowing Deacon S. his brandy sauce at
Christmas, but at no other time; and
Deacon 5. signed the pledge.
Soon alter farmer Jones arose and
said MY friends. | have no objections
to signing your pledge if you will allow
me one thing. | always want liquor in
the harvest field to counteract the bad
effects of so much cold water as is usu-
ally drank at that time. If you can fix
it so that | can have my liquor in the
harvest-feld, will sign your pledge"
Again, after considerable arguing.
there was clause added allowing farmer
Jones his liquor in the harvest.field. but
at no other time.
After farmer Jones had taken his seat
his neighbor Bent arose.
My friends" said he, AZ will sign
your pledge il you will add one thing to
it, that is, fix it so that | can have nv
liquor at sheep-washing. think it very
necessary for men to have some good
strong liquor to drink when coming out
OF the water after washing sheep, to pre-
vent the bad effects that arise from stand.
ing in it so long
After good deal of talk, clause
was added allowing farmer Bent his
liquor at sheep-washing, but at no other
time. When all had signed the pledge,
the meeting was adjourned one week.
The next morning one of farmer BIS
neIghbors was passing his house, and the
old gentleman stepped out just then glo-
riously drunk.
Why, Uncle John. how's this ?" said
the neighbor, good deal surprised 81
thought you signed the pledge last
night"
So did" replied Uncle John, "but
(hic) | am wash,ish-ing sheep,j
He led the way to the barn, the neigh
bor following. On arriving there he
saw, standing in the middle of the barn
floor, big wash-tub about half full of
water, and the old ram tied to it, wet as
he could be and shivering with the cold.
Close by stood two gallon Jug, Uncle
John, pointing with an air of triumph.
said -
I'll (hic) washed that (hic) sheep
twelve times this morning. ~. y. OF.
seryer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
The Fate OF Two Lovers.

There2re fine caverns and recesses
amongst The rocks; one particularly,
which wetook theopporsanty of visiting
recent y,.sss it can only be entered at the
eoo OF the spring tides. 1t is'Yry spa
elous, beautifully arched, and composed
OF granite rocks finely veined with ala
baster, which the imagination may cas-
! liy form into semblance of female
figure, and is of course, the Nereid of
the grotto. We wished to STAY longer,
but our friend buried us away, lest the
tide should rush in, which il is supposed
to do from snbterraneous caverrs. as If
fills before the tide covers the sand. OF
the adjacent beach, ! was particularly
affected with the fate of two lovers, "a
young gentleman and lady from Cliff.
ton,) whose friends were here for the sake
of sea-bathing. They stole out early
one morning by themselves, and strolIed
along the beach till they came to this
grotto, which, being then empty, they
entered. They admired the strata of
rock leaning in different directions. They
admired the incrustation which covers
part of the sides, exactly resembling
honeycomb; various shells imbedded in
the rock; the sea anemone spreading It's
purple fringe,-au animal flower cling
lug to the rocks. They admired the
first efforts of vegetation in the purple
and green tints occasioned by the lichens
and other moses creeping over the bare
stone They admired these together
they loved each other the more for hav-
ing the same tastes; and they taught the
echoes of the cavern to repeat the vows
which they made of eternal constancy.
In the mean time the tide was coming
in; of this they we're aware, as they now
and then glanced their eye on the waves,
which they saw advancing at distance;
but, not knowing the peculiar nature of
the cavern, they thought themselves safe;
when on sudden, as they were in the
furthest part of it, the waters rushed in
from assures in the rock with terrible
roaring. They climbed from ledge to
ledge of the rocks, but in vain; the
waters rose impetuously, and at length
filled the whole grotto. Their bodies
we're found the next day, when the tide
was out, reclining on shelf of rock he
in the tender attitude of supporting her
in the very highest accessible part, and
leaning his own head in her lap, SO that
he must have died first Poor lovers T.
Mrs. Barbauld.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
Pictures.

A room with pictures in it and room
without pictures, differ about as much as
room with windows and a room with
out windows. Nothing is more melan-
choly, particularly to a person who has
to pass much time in his room, than
bleak walls with nothing on them, for
pictures are loopholes of escape to the
soul, leading to other scenes and other
spheres. II is such an inexpressible re-
lief to a person engaged in writing or
even reading, on looking up, not to have
his line of vision cropped off by an obi
Gus white wall, but find his soul escaping
as it we're, through the frame of an ex-
quisite picture, to other beautiful and
perhaps heavenly scenes, where the fancy
for a moment may revel, refreshed and
delighted. Thus pictures are CONSIDERS
of loneliness they are 8 relief to the
thought; they are books,
they are histories and sermons, which we
can read without the trouble of turning
the leaves.-DosOning.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

How A SMART Boy WAS BEATEN
In his boyhood, Henry Chase prided him.
self on his physical power, and as
jumpist, claimed the championship of the
town. He had young brother, slow
mounted and logy, who by accident or
otherwise. would occasionally accomplish
some wonderful feat for the very purpose
of surprising Henry. Under no consid-
Grafton could Henry endure TO be out
done by his brother. Fully comprehend
ing this weak point in his disposition, the
brother devoted some portion of each
day to the execution of plans for subdu-
ing his pride. On one occasion when
wandering upon the banks of stream
running through his fathers meadow, he
discovered an eddy where the saw dust
had collected several inches thick upon
the top of the still water, giving it the
appearance of solid foundation. Pull
ling off his boots, the brother, by means
of pole, stamped them into the saw
dust at the distance of good round
jump from the bank.
To complete the deception, he march
ed the boots 10 various places over the
saw dust. making tracks enough to indi-
cate safe place for travel. Meeting
Henry soon afterwards he touched his
pride by the announcement of Jump
which he couldn't come up to-" "Show
me the tracks" said the champion tri-
umphantly. His brother led him to the
bank of the stream where Henry gazed
in astonishment at the unusual leap. But
he never would surrender without a
struggle. Pulling off his coat, he gave
the usual swing of the asms for several
moments, then, with tremendous spring
he rose in the air, came down several
inches beyond his brothers tracks and
beneath the saw dust. On
the shore, had he found some
object to pound the champion
would have felt much better, but the
brother had fled before the wrath which
was to come up out of the creek.-Lva-
don Union.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

A HAPPY HoME.-Some discouraged
wives fancy they do nothing worthy
when they only make a good and happy
home. For such we quote the following
paragraph from an exchange: II ia kes
a good deal of brains to keep house. TO
make home. even if you don't do the
manual labor. The woman who makes
a perfect one, puts into the work proba.
bly, talent enough to have made a for
tune. But if she prefers the latter re-
suit, she had best not marry. She may
be able to do other things better, more
profitably, but very few of us IN this
world get into just the place or have
just the work we want. There is no ton
ic better than the consciousness that one
amounts to something. But we are sor-
ry for the woman who thinks she does
not because she only keeps house"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
Remembered.

They've spTinkled the lilies over his breast
And laid him away with angels TO rest.
The dews seek his grave like coras their bed.
But ah. for the households mourning the deadl
White stars their lone watch all silently keep
While hundreds Of healed ones silently weep,
The willows are bowed before their young bloom
Ana bowed the wan watcher in many room.
Dim shadows are written on Rollstone's crest
The heart Of the Church-one throbbing the less
Allegiant courtier that waited on Death,
And Justice disrobed with quivering breath
Thy Subject is chanting Rights battles one
Aud heralds for thee-all suffering done.
Ye memories sweet with tenderest love
Thou glorihed presence waiting above
Oh comfort pale Sorrows upheaving breast
A clinging to dust in Mt. Laurels rest
And whisper through fearful, wearying night,
= Our Father-He knoweth-'HaH Is right ,"
L.W.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
The Beautiful "By-and-By.r s.

BY the shining shores of life's beautiful river,
Where the morning CLEANS on its bright ives quiv
bark lay rocking upon the tide;
We stood on the white sands, j. ohm and /,
And he whispered. Dear heart, shall we sail to
gether
All the long, long day, with its changeful weather.
Till we land by and by on the other side ?''
NY heart and my voice made swift reply,
we VIII cross together, love- you and
over the tide to the other side.
To that beautiful by and by ,"
Through all the day. with its sweet bright morning
Its darkening noon with its clouds of warning,
Its evening of lulling, dreamy rest
We have breasted the pillows, John and I
And whisper, Dear heart, We shall land together
Unharmed and unehilled by the changeful weather
See our sun goes down in golden westl
The spray of the storm that beat so high
Has but frosted the hair and dimmed the eye;
And 10! on the sands of yOn nightless lands
Is our beautiful by and BY ."
- The Aldine for MAJ.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

Two BosToN NEIGHBoRs.- BJs
ton Traveller, of Saturday, relates the
following "A gentleman and lady
strangers to each other, occupied The
same seat in railroad car on train in
Ohio, bound East. Various subjects
were discussed. 1t soon appeared that
both were residents of Boston, and were
returning to their respective homes. On
the arrival of the train in Boston the
gentleman procured carriage, into
which both lady and gentleman entered.
Where do you go2 asked the hack
man. The gentleman replied to No. II
street. You may leave me at the
same place, said the lady. The gentle
man had all kinds ofsurmises, and could
not understand why she was to be left at
his house. The carriage arrived at No.
IL, the gentleman still in quandary.
Trunk and valise were taken off and set
down. 1t turned out that the lady re-
sided at No. IA same street, and the two
entrances were not three feet apart. Both
parties had resided for several years in
houses, and had met for the
first time FIVE hundred miles from their
homes"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

There is an evidently erroneous ae-
count of the origin of the name of Bos-
ton, going the rounds. Every one knows
it is so called, because it is the Boss
Town Of America.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

A man advertises for competent per
son to undertake the sale Of new med.
ieine, and adds that 1T will prove high.
ly lucrative TO the undertaken"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
SALEM LEAD COMPANY

Warranted PURE WHITE LEAD.-weII known
throughout New England the WHITEST, FIN
EST, and BEST.
LEAD TAPE. e inches wide, on reels for Curtain
Sticks.
LEAD RIBBON. from 81 to inches wide on
reels for Builders.
LEAD PIPE. Of any sire or thickness.
At lowest market prices for goods Of equal quality
address SALEM LEAD CO.. Salem, Mass.
1924
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
CTAGE NOTICE.

On and after July 1st, the subscriber will run
stage between Bellows Falls, TOwnshend, Jamaica
and Wardsboro. carrying the U. ;. Mail. Leaves
Tovnshend for Jamaica every Monday Wednesday
and Friday. Leaves Townshend for WardsbOro eve
~ Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, on the arrival
Of the evening stages Express business promptly
attended to- hope by careful attention 10 business
to receive the patronage Of The travelling public.
o. r. WELLINGTON.
Cambridssport. VT. June "A. ISL y
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

A young Iudianian proposed " to
six young ladies just for fun, and was
considerably annoyed by being accepted
by all of them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

"Can you tell me, Bill, how it is that
a rooster always keeps his feathers sleek
andsmOoth 2" No" said Bill. "Well,
be always carries his comb with him."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
SEEDS AND PLANTS.

- q. True Cape Cod Cranberry. best sort
rs for Upland, Lowland. or Garden, by
mail, prepaid, 81 90 per 100. 500 per
priced Catalogue, of this and all Fruits, Or
Dtal Trees, Evergreens, Shrubs. Bulbs, Roses,
%. &c. and FRESH FLOWER AND GARDEN
pS. the choicest collection in the country, with
yeties, will be Sent gratis to any plain address.
rs of either Flower, Garden. Tree, Fruit, Ever
or Herb Seeds. for 81 co. sent BY mail prepaid.
eLESALE CATALOGUE To THE TRADE.
kM. WATSON. Old Colony Nurseries and Seed
Nehouse, Plymouth, Mass. Established 1912.
10
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
M. ARMS TRONG,

DRACTICAL PLUMBER and dealer in PLUMB
L ERS' MATERIALS. ss-COmpetent workmen
sent to all parts of the country. All work neatly
done and satisfaction guaranteed Constantly on
hand and for sale Drain Pipe and Tying Shop in
rear of Cheshire Bank. KEENE, N. H.. Box 997.
BRANCH SHOP at F. p. Hadley's Tin and Stove
Store, Bellows Falls. Vt. q p
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08
G. E. HORSFORD

Has leased the Brick Store opposite Towns Hotel
and fitted the same up in first class style. for the
purpose of carrying on the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-08

WINSLoW s. MYERS. Attorney at Law,
Nv BELLOWS FALLS. VT.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-13
I.amOille Newsletter
cHAs. C. MORSE, Editor.
hyde Rark, st., May IS, 1874
Who shall be Governor ? is a ques

Who shall be Governor is a ques-
ton shat never was so far from solution.
apparently, at this " stage of the game "
as this year. Many names have been
mentioned. tut no organized effort is being
made for but few of them. We suppose
the friends of Barlow, Taft and Park are
at work, but their chances are none Of the
best. We think the Republican party in
this State have an opportunity to right a
wrong and should not hesitate to do 1t.
We never considered the means used to
nominate the present incumbent credita-
BILE, neither has the present incumbent full
filled the expectations of his friends so
we ask,as a matter Of justice, ought not
the nomination to be rendered to Hon.
Frederick Billings of Woodstock We
do not know that he would accept or that
be desires to have his name mentioned +;
but we think tie party could not do a
more honorable act than to offer him the
nomination. The talk about mountain
lines" is mere twaddle, and we hope the
day will soon come in the politics Of this
State when it will be hearl no more.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-13
business Notices.
Patents I!

Persons having Inventions which they
wish to have patented, or having business
connected with the U. s. Patent office.
'annot do better than employ ths services
of Fred A. Lehman, Solicitor Of Ameri.
can and Foreign Patents. Washington. D.
q. Mr.. Lehman has not only had a
large experience in obtaining patents, but
was for a number of years an examiner
IN the Patent Offices Of some of the larr.
est and most important classes there. He
makes no charge unless he obtains you a
pa.ear.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-05-13
-.Gnys. Smith and Page have purchase

Cows. Smith and Page have purchased
the stock Of the Central Vt. r. Il. Co.,
owned by Duncan, Sherman & Go. and
7. w. Park, and now possess most of the
stock. 1t appears that Duncan and Park
were about selling out to Bradley Barlow
of St. Adams, which would have given
him a balance Of power in the corporation,
and brought about a change of manage
ment; but the parties, to make o show OF
fairness, offered the stock to Smith, at
the rates Barlow had offered, thinking the
Governor could not raise the funds, but
in much less than the specified time, the
amount--S250 ,OO0-was forthcoming.