Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-03

BELLOWS FALL
actually afraid of him. Whenever he
speaks, members, without regard TO
politics, gather about him and listen
with queer combination of awe, ad-
miration and amusement.
The Republican state central COM
mittee of Arkansas met at Little Rock
February IS, and issued call for state
convention to be held in that city April
to select delegates to the national he
publican convention. A resolution In
dorsing Harrison's administration and
favoring his denomination was unani-
mously adopted.
1t is quite likely that the Hatch bill,
defining options and futures, aud pro-
vlding for legislation thereon, will be
passed. The selling of futures will be
stopped, as no sales for future delivery
will be permitted unless the article is in
hand or parties who make such agree
ment are in a position to carry it out.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British min
lister, has signed parcel post conven-
ton between the United States and the
Windward Islands, British colony. The
convention, which is similar to the one
recently signed between the United
States and British Guiana, will 90 into
operation April /.
In regard to the rumor that Mr.. Noble
is likely to retire from President Harri-
sons cabinet and go to France to sue
coed Minister Whitelaw Reid, he says he
has no intention of leaving the cabinet
and that there is not the slightest found
alton for the story, which he charac-
terizes as absurd.
Senator German has been formally put
in nomination for the presidency by his
friends. Very many Democrats think
he is the only Democrat from the east
who will develop any strength at Chica-
go and they likewise profess to believe
that he can carry New York.
The Cultivate bill making promotions
in the armv dependent upon length OF
service will probably be amended to ap-
ply only to first lieutenants. The bill is
unjust, inasmuch as length of service
wonld give precedence to deeds of valor
or hard service.
The president and Mrs. Harrison,
Mrs. Dimmick and the two children of
Mrs. Mckee left Washington for Virgin
la Beach, Va, Friday morning at II
O'Clock. 1t is the intention of the pres
ident to remain at this seaside resort
about one week.
Rev. DR.. Young of the Auditorium at
Asbury Park, is here in behalf Of the bill
which passed the senate to increase the
salary of the life saving station men.
DIR. Young goes before the house COM
mittee on commerce to speak for the
bill.
Mr.. Voorhees, has offered a resolution
for the purchase of E. F. Andrews
painting of Mrs. Madison, wife of the
fourth president of the United States, at
a cost not to exceed $4,000, such painting
to be placed in the White House.
Nine. Sissenata Jones, the colored
prima donna, sang before the president
and family last week. She was accom-
panied by her husband and was presented
to Mrs. Harrison by the former minister
to Liberia, j. I'll. Smith.
Chief Justice Fuller laughs at the idea
that he is going to resign. He says that
he is contented where he is and has no
thought of resigning.
Omaha, Neb., has been selected as the
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tional convention, and July as the date
for holding the same.
A congressional committee has begun
an investigation of the business methods
of the pension Office and alleged abuses
in the bureau.
Mr.. Morrill, has introduced a bill into
the senate to provide for the permanent
preservation and custody of the volun-
teer records.
Henry Cabot Lodge will open the Re.
publican presidential campaign in Mass
achusetts at a mass-meeting in Boston
April 26.
But little work is done in either
branch of congress, the time being main
ly taken up in fillibustering.
The tariff will occupy some time in the
house until the appropriation bills are
ready for acting upon.
A report from the agricultural com
mittee on the rain making experiment!
has been called for.
An Iowa Democrat has started tn
campaign fund with check for $40 t,
Col. Brice.
Don't Paint too Early in the Spring
Don't paint too late in the fall.
Don't paint over wet or damp sur
face.
Don't put on the second coat until thu
first is dry.
Don't put on thick coat of paint.
Don't buy paint because it is cheap.
Don't try to mix your own paints.
Don't buy paint that has water o.