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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16
A SOLDIERS VIEW.

That the recent letter of General Bar
low on pensions expressed the views of
great numbers of honorable soldiers we
have never had any doubt. 1t is proba-
bly, true that the best sentiment of the
veterans of the war is opposed to a SER
-~sssz f~r,.,on insulting to the patriotic
devotion of American citizens. We have
received with pleasure the following let
ter from the Michigan Soldiers Home,
which shows the feelings of the honora-
BILE American soldier:
''EdHOr .Harper's Veehly::
SIN your paper of Both ult. appears an
editorial in regard to the action of the
late encampment of the Grand Army on
the pension question, which is deserving
of a word or two Of explanation. AL
most all of the delegates to the encamp-
ment were elected before the passage of
the dependent pension bill, and were act
ing under instructions from the several
department encampments, instructions
which would never have been given after
the passage of the bill as it now stands,
and yet they were instructions which
many of the delegates could not see
their way clear to violate. The address
of Commander-in-Chief Alger referred
to the legislation in the strongest terms
al COMMUNICATIONS, duu kDOW IndU Unc
speech of Gen. Butler referred to did
not present the views of those who list
ened to him, as could readily be seen by
the manner in which it was received.
/ know that speak the sentiments of
the Grand Army when say that this
great nation has been more than gener-
Gus in its treatment of the soldiers, and
in repudiating any idea of bargain.
We went to the army because the coun-
try needed our services, with no thought
as to the pay we were to receive, or the
pensions to come afterward, and when
the nation expresses itself willing to care
for those who are unable to care fol-
themselves, it has done more than its
duty, it has acted with the greatest gen
erosity.
"Yours, ETC.,
JAMES S. CROZIER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16
PATRICK MARLBORO'S Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court
WESTMINSTER, SIS. for said District. To
all persons interested in the Estate of Patrick
Marlboro late of Rockingham in said District,
deceased. GREETING.
Whereas, Charles f. Weeden Administrator
with the will annexed upon the Estate of Pat
rick Marlboro, late of Rockingham in said Dis
rict, deceased, has filed his petition in this Court
setting forth that the sale of the whole of the
Real Estate of said decea- ed will be necessary in
order to carry out the provisions of the Will of
said deceased according to the terms thereof.
Whereupon it is ordered that the same be heard
at the session of said Court, to be held at the
Probate Office in Bellows Falls on the 18TH DAY
OF OCTOBER. A. d. 1890, when and where you
may be heard in the premises, if you see cause.
40 CHAS. Il. EDDY, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16
A DRY NIAGARA.
"Yours, ETC.,
JAMES S. CROZIER.

1t seems almost Incredible that at one
time in it's history the greatest and most
wonderful waterfall in the world actually
ran dry, says Golden Days. Neverthe-
less it is an established fact that this
occurred on March 30, 1913, and for
few hours scarcely any water passed over
Niagara Falls.
The winter of that year had been an
exceptionally severe one, and ice of I'M
usual thickness had formed on Lake
Erie. The warm spring rains loosened
this CONCEALED mass and on the day in
question brisk east wind drove the ice
far up into the lake. About sunset the
wind suddenly veered around and blew
a heavy gale from the west. This natur-
ally turned the ice in its course, and
bringing it down to the mouth of the
Niagara river, piled it up in a solid,
impenetrable wall.
So closely was it packed and so great
was its force that in a short time the out
let to the lake was completely choked up
and little or no water could possibly
escape In very short space of time
the water below this frozen barrier
passed over the falls, and the next morn
ing the people residing in the neighbor-
hood were treated to a most extraordin-
airy spectacle.
The roaring, tumhling rapids above the
falls were almost obliterat d, and nothing
but the col black rocks were visible in
all directions. The news quickly spread,
and crowds of spectators fioched 10 view
the scene. the banks on each side of the
river being lined with people during the
whole day. At last there came break
in the ice. II was released from its
restraint the pent up wall of water rushed
downward, and Niagara was itself again.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16
ESCAPED IN HIS WIFE'S CLOTHING.

A sensation was created at Greenville,
S. c.. Monday morning, by the escape
from Jail of "Bill " Howard, who is I'M
der death sentence for the murder of a
confederate in the moonshine whisky
business over a yeBr ago. Howard s
wife was allowed to spend the night in
the cell with her husband. Monday
morning Howard dressed in his wife's
clothing, came down the stairs of the
Jail with an infant in his arms and leav-
ing the baby at relatives house he fled
before the jailer had discovered the trick
that had been played on him. Mrs.
Howard, who is buxom mountain girl
of II years, now occupies the cell vacat-
ed by her husband. Officers are in pur-
suit of the escaped prisoner, but his cap
ture is hardly possible.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16

FOR SALE.

tillage excellent pasture, keeps four or five
cows and team; land level and free from stone !;
plenty wood and timber; splendid orchard,
fruit; comfortable one story house and wood
she'd; an extra good barn 3OX60, cellar under
whole; nice corn barn aud ice cellar; running
water to house and barn. fine location on river
road to Springfeld-6 miles from Bellows Falls,
and same from Springfield; has never before
been offered for less than 81 800. owner is not
able to carry it on, and wants to sell. Come and
look it over and learn price.
If you wish to purchased Farm, a House or
a Building Lot. or wish to hire Tenement OF
Furnished rooms, or want Help of any kind
do not fail to call on me. [ have a large list
to select from, and if 1 do not have what
suits you, ] will find it. Commissions very
reasonable.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16
WILL NOT REMIT THE TAXES.
Complication Between Selectmen of Adams,
Mass, and the Berkphire Cotton Manu-
featuring Company.

Complication Between Selectmen of Adams,
Mass, and the Berkphire Cotton Manu-
featuring Company.
A curious complication has arisen
between the selectmen of Adams,
Mass, and the owners of the new
mill of the Berkshire cotton manufac-
turing company, and it is hard to
determine what the outcome of the
trouble will be. The town, at its annual
spring meeting last year, voted to ex-
empt the company from taxation for 10
years if the company would build the
mill. The mill, one of the finest in
structure and equipment in the country,
was built as agreed; and in May last a
tax was assessed on the property amount
ing to $1,000. One day last week the
company paid the tax, and at once re-
quested the selectmen to draw town
order for the amount in remtting the tax
as voted in meeting. The selectmen re-
fused to draw the order, claiming that
they could not do so legally. having re-
ceived a notice from several taxpayers
forbfdding them to refund the tax under
a threat to sue the selectmen for the
amount if they did. Collector Burt has
the So 200, the selectmen decline to draw
the order, and there the matter rests.
No one questions the existence of a
moral obligation on the towns part, but
the selectmen will not risk the chances
of suit for damages against themselves,
and it looks as if the company had been
fooled
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16
Stray Cattle.

Came into my enclosure, Sept. 18th, 1890, a pair
of Cattle, one light red and the other dark red
With white spots; weigh about 8 OGO pounds; five
or six years old.
GEORGE ELLISON.
Westminster, Vt, Oct. LIST, 1899
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

We. the subscribers being duly appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of West
minister, Commissioners TO receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Bradford p. Pare, late OF
Westminster, in said District, deceased, and
also all claims and demands exhibited in offset
thereto; and six months from the Both day of
September, inst, being allowed by said Court for
that purpose, we do therefore hereby give notice,
that VIII attend to the business of said
appointment, at the late residence of the said de
ceased. in Westminster, in said District, ON the
18th day of October, and the 27th day of
june, next, from nine O'Clock a. m until four
O'Clock p. m, on each of said DAYS.
HENRY G. LANE, Commits
FENELON ARNOLD, I sioners.
Fred /. Lane, Admir-, Sept. 3Oth, 1880. 40
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16

The business formerly conducted by f. \.
EATON will be continued at the old stand lat
presently. by the undersigned. who have this
dav formed co-partnership under the firm
and name of EATON Il NORWOOD.
T.. A. EATON.
f. A. NORWOOD.
Bellows Falls, VT, Sent. 18th. 1890 Nv
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16
for Infants and Children.

'"CastoriA is 30 wen adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me.'' II. A. ARCHER, NJ D.,
III So Oxford St, Brooklyn, ny.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16
Co-Partnership Notice.

have this day associated with me in bust
ness Mr.. f. A. Norwood. for the past nine
wears with Messrs. knowlton 4 Stone, keene
\. II. ! wish to thank my friends for theil
patronage in the past and hope the new firm
NAV receive a continuance of the same. Al
debts contracted by me will be paid by me
and of those who are indebted to me | would
ask a prompt payment L. 4. EATON.
Bellows Falls. VT. Sept Goth, 1890.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-10-16

Idaho election returns are practically
all in, and give the Republican ticket
over 1000 majority. The Republicans
have A out of 81 members of the legis-
llture.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29

CHICAGO, April 29.-J. Z. Booge,
ID. L. Hedges and 4. ;. GIrrettsOn
Of Sioux City, Iowa, are in this city
consulting with Armour aud other
biz dressed beef men, on a matter
which promises TO revolutionize the
meat business Of the entire Pacific
coast. Hedges said, in an in
terview, "All our Geals thus
far have cen successful. We
expect to establish immense
packing houses in San Francisco
and begin operations ut once.
Bu,chering on the Pacific slope
will still be carried on in n primi-
tive way; ami as San Francisco is to
the western slope what New York
CITY is TO the eastern coast, il Is
easy TO see the practicability Of our
scheme. a few million dollars
have been secured. We can get
more II Il should be needed. We
haze not Only decided on the San
Francisco plant, but also on the
smaller establishments in different
sections west. Perhaps we may DO
something in the State Of Wash
ington."
SIS there any other man interested
besides Armour"
81 didn't say he was interested
himself. I'll say this, though:
Armour does not miss good oppOr-
tunity to branch cut in his line Of
business"
'sThen il the scheme is a good one
he will be one Of the syndicate in
question:"
Exactly"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The
Secretary Of the Treasury has re-
ceived n long repoEt from j.. ID.
Coon, Chinese inspector ats INDIGO,
California, in regard TO the snug
Cling Of Chinese into the United
States from Mexico. He says a
careful inspection Of the country
and roads crossing the State line,
from san Juanna TO the Monument
at Sea, shows opportunities for cross
ing the State line Of the country,
and 1t Is impossible with the present
force 10 prevent the Chinese from
entering the country. He says the
smuggling Of Cinnamon into the
United States is 4 profitable traffic
Of no small dimensions. backed by
very heavy capital, with the princi-
pal headquarters at San Francisco
and China. The evidence seems 20
be that contracts are made in China
to deliver safely each Chinamau on
American soil, and n guarantee
given that il the delivery is made in
safety money $50" will be paid.
Cinnamon are provided in China
with tickets to various ports in Mex
leo. and on arrival in the harbOr OF
San Francisco are transferred 10
coasters 10y which they are taken to
Ensenada or other points. "But the
real destination OF the Cinnamon"
says Coon, sis the United States,
and no matter where he
lands, be it in Mexico or
Canada, he Will at the earliest
possible moment work his way to
his original destination. The action
Of the secretary Of the treasury, pro-
hibiting further transfers In the har-
Dor Of sun Francisco, was n most
fortunate order, md will serve to
check the traffic for 4 time at least (;
but ! apprehend that in the near
future the steamship lines will
bring them direct from China and
land them on Mexican soil, rs near
the United States rs possible, so that
they may finally reach the country.
They are looking for legislation on
the subject by congress. IL well
considered, it will afford temporary
relief, and in my opinion ii will be
found necessary for our government
TO negotiate treaty stipulations with
Mexico and the British government
whereby those nations will exclude
Cinnamon frUm their territory on
this continent. The surest most
speedy and economical punishment
that a Cl.inaman can have, and one
TO be most dreaded by him is 10
send him al once to his native
country"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29
CATTLE INSPECTORS.

A JUSTICE Of the peace writes and
asks fit is his duty to act as cattle
inspector under Sec. 2206 Of the
Compiled laws OF 1883, which placed
that duty upon poundkeepers. He
is led to ask this question by the fact
that certain other functions FORM
erly required Of poundkeepers, are
placed upon justices Of the peace, by
the new estray law, which abolishes
the office Of poundkeeper entirely.
The answer is, No. Sec. Is of the
new estray law repeats call laws
providing for precinct poundkeepers
and prescribing their duties.''
Again, Sec. 22O5 of the Compiled
Laws Of 1855 is, by explicit mention
by number, repealed by Sec. . Of an
act in relation to branding and
herding cattle, approved March 3,
1890. Hence cattle inspectors and
their duties are entirely abolished.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29
ABORIGINAL TRADITIONS.

ELSEWHERE in this issue is given
an account Of a tradition said to
have been handed down by the
aborigines Of Guatemala, one of the
States of Central America. The
manner in which the story found its
way into print Is not explained, and
it is reproduced in these columns as
specimen of curious lore, rather
than on account Of any authenticity
attaching to it.
The evidence that the aborigines
Of this continent were of Israelitish
origin accumulates as fast rs know
ledge Of their traditions comes to
light. AS American archaeology
advances the mass of proof in sup
port Of this proposition will be ad-
ded TO.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29
House.

WAsH1SGToN, April %. - The
Senate resolution was cOncurTed III
concerning irrigating arid lands in
the Valley Of the Rio Grande. The
President Is requested 10 negotiate
with Mexico with a view TO the ir-
rigatiOn Of the valley. An amend
ment was agreed to requesting the
President to include in the negoti-
atoms all other subjects Of interest
which may be deemed to affect the
present or prospective relations OF
he two govern meuts.
The House agreed to the Senate
concurrent resolution, requesting
the President to return the Okla
homa bill for the purpose Of having
the error rectified.
The post office appropriation bill
was reported and placed on the
calendar.
The House went into committee
Of the whole on the bill providing
for the classification Of wooden
cloths and woolens.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29
senate.

wAsHISGToS, April % After
the transaction OF routine business,
the consideration Of the land forfeit
ure bill was resumed. A clerical
errsr was discovered in the text OF
the hill establishing the territory of
Oklahama. In describing the terri
tory TO be included, the bill says the
boundary line follows the south line
OF the Cherokee outlet westward 10
the west line OF Texas" IL should
read westward to the east line OF
Texas" The bill is still in the In
terror Department, not signed by the
President. 1t may be recalled by
concurrent resolution, amended, and
passed, or amended by joint resOlu-
ton. In any event, there will be
no delay in carrying the provisions
Of the law into effect.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29
DESTRUCTIVE STORMS.

THE hailstorm which swept over
a portion Of Maryland on Sunday,
doing extensive damage to property
and infiicting injury upon men and
animals, was phenomenal in its
fury and in the size Of the icy chunks.
Many of the people were stricken
with terror. Some Of them crouched
trembling on the floors Of street cars
on which they We're travelling.
Others who were riding in orii-
nary conveyances leaped from them
and dashed into contiguous build
ings for shelter.
Every close observer must be
struck with the frequency with
which sudden spells Of unseason-
able weather have of late years been
precipitated over vast tracts Of our
globe. Among these peculiarities
and transitions of the state Of the
atmosphere is the production of
hailstorms by a rapid change of
temperature, in the advanced sum-
mer, from heat TO cold.
All the phenomenal freaks Of the
elements which are now becoming
common, were predicted by Joseph
Smith the Prophet, whose claims to
Divine calling and inspiration have
been repudiated by the world. He
fOresaw, by the power Of inspiration,
the connections that would agitate
the world both, in a popular and
elemental sense, and which would
continue and produce partial de-
population OF the earth, until the
Son Of Man should come and
establish the fulness Of His govern
ment among men.
One of the predicted events Of the
future is in the form Of a hailstorm
which will be SO extensive that it
will cover almost if not quite the
entire habitable globe. This viii
necessarily be its scope on account
Of the immediate effect of which
it viii be productive. "There shall
be a great hailstorm sent forth to de-
stroy the crops of the eartb.''
Nothing short Of a storm of the
magnitude stated could create so
broad a devastating result.
When that great natural phenom-
enon shall burst upon the jewellers
on cath, the CONSERVATION Of the
people will be awful. The fear
will not only be immediate but also
prospective; the inhabitants of the
globe will be confronted with a
famine so complete and appalling
that no adequate present conception
could be formed regarding it. This
disturbing and destructive storm
will, owing to the effect it will have,
necessarily be precipitated at a time
when not expected-when the crops
are more or less matured.
1t is not expected that any con-
siderable number Of people will give |
heed TO or believe the prophetic |
declarations, on this as well as many !
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29
Mean, But True.

The boys at n certain college not
far from New OTk have got what
they call 'fesrful down" on Pro.
lessor " Consequently, they make
his life n bowling failure. He was
woke up ut ! in the morning the
other day by n violent ringing al
his bell. Dawing on his dressing
gown. he threw up his window and
inquired what was the matter.
burglars are around and we
wanted 70 tell you that one of your
windows is open"
(which one?" he asked anx-
iously,"
"rhe one YOU have got your head
stuck out Of, Z" replied the studentsin
chsrus.-Chdtter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29

BOsToS, April 29.-The Amalga-
mated Society Of Carpenters aud
JoineTs have formally decided 10
Cooperate with the Brotherhood OF
Carpenters. The action Of this body,
which has been regarded rs the most
conservative organization in the
city, brings every organization OF
Boston in time for the eight-houI
movement for May lst.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29

DURSUANT To An ORDER OF THE
Il Probate Court for salt Lake County.
Territory Of Utah. IN the above entitled
matter. notice ~ hereby given that Wed.
nesday. the lfth day % Nav, A. ID. lss'Q. At
10 O'Clock A. N az The Court Room % said
Court, ~ the Court House IN Sall Lake
City. has been appointed the time ard racs
foi the hearing II the application % Era
beth BTunker. ADMINISTRATIVE sled in SAID
Court. praying that the whole Of The estate
OF said deceased be set apart for the d e Of
the widow, a which tine and plzc al per.
sons Interested may appear and contest
said appl eat on
Dated 81 salt Lakc Citv. this 18th dlv 81
Aprii, Isge. JOHN &. CUTLER.
q ERIK Of the Probate Court IN and for salt
Lake County. d3w
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-29
THOMAS AND WEST.

TIE following paragraph appears
in the local columns Of the chief
'Liberal7 organ this morning:
"'Now he IS unmasked,' SAYS the
NEws, referring to Governor Thomas
attitude on the bill to disfranchise.
II il had been honest it would have
added: And Delegate Caine unmasked
him. for neither Governor Thomas
norex-Governor West were heard from
al all in the DISTINGUISHING bill Cof
blessed hope) till Delegate Game forced
their opinions"
Whether This is the laundering
admission Of a subordinate who has
not been sufficiently trained in con-
cealing the truth, or an attempt at
b7azen efTrontery made because con-
cealment Of the facts is no longer
possible, each reader may judge for
himself. In either case, it contains
an uumiti-ated falsshOod, in con-
necti5n with its confession Of the
real attitude of Thomas and
West. We refer to the statement
that neither Of them had been heard
from relative TO the gisfranchise-
ment bill until Delegate Game
forced their opinions. Du bois had
heard from them before Mr.. Caine
used the name Of Governor Thomas
in the manner which brought about
the stripping from their faces Of the
masks they had been wearing; and
the record is such as sustains the
belief that from the moment they
set foot in Washington their time
and efforts were divided between
the business they were ostensibIy
engaged in and the secret further
anee Of the Acknowledgement
scheme.
Every success which the oppo-
nents Of the ''AIormon" people have
gained for many years past have
been accomplished by the aid of
means and methods unknown to
honorable warfare, and Of a charac-
ter which honest men despise ard
abhor. If the passage of the dis
reimbursement bill shall be accom-
lishel, it viii be no exception to
this rule.