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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
The Talented Wife of the Governor"Of the
/ Pine StafA

The Talented wife of the Governor-of the
Pine Tree State.
A very conspicuous social position is
that occupied by Mrs. Edwin c. Bur
liz Oh, wife of the governor of Maine. TO
her was acc. rded the honor { f the 81 cond
vice-presid' ncy Of the board Of lady
mansgers f the Worlds fair, compli-
mtnt to which by her brilliant accom-
plishments and superior mental gifts, the
fair lady of the Pine Tree state is justly
entitled. The sus ges'ion of Mrs. Bur-
leigh for the honor was due to Mrs. Il b.
Hooker of Ind, who presented her name
on behalf of the New England members
of the beard.
Mrs. Burleigh was the daughter of
Benjamin and Anna Tyler Bither. She
was born in Lineus, Maine. The home
of her parents was one noted for its gen.
erous hospitality. No person, high or
low, rich OF poor, ever went away from
it's doors who did not carry with him a
kindly remembrance of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bither and the members of the family.
Mr.. Bither was well-to-do contractor
and builder. He owned one of the finest
farms in Maine upon which he lived and
reared large family. He was man of
rugged integrity and kindly generous ma
ture. Prior to his settlement in Aroo-
stock he had served with credit in the
war of 1912. His father served in the
Anne rican army throughout the entire re-
vOlutionary war. Mrs. Bither was
woman of rare energy and force of char
acter. Mary Bither, the youngest child of
this worthy couple, was educated at the
town schools and at the Houlton acad-
envy. For several years after her grad
uation from the latter institution she was
a popular and successful teacher. In
1868 she was married to Edwin G. Bur-
leigh, the present governor of Maine.
Mrs. Burlsigh is woman. of rare tact
and grace. She is cultivated and re-
fined, and possesses intellectual attain
ments of a high order. She has been
constant help-mate to her husband, and
has contributed materially to his bust
ness and political success. Her home is
one of refinements. 1t has been her
world, and in it she has moved as
queen. Its cordial unostentatiOus hos
pitality has endeared it to thousands of
Maine people, and given its host and
hostess circle of personal friends that
extends far beyond the limits of their
own state. Mrs. Burleigh has given
much of her time to the education of her
children. Both of her sons are graduates
of Bowdoin college aud her daugf sesz
have been given the advantages of wide
culture. The married life of Mrs. Bur
leigh has been an exceedingly happy
one, and from it has come an ideal home.
Since her children have grown to man
hood and womanhood she has interested
herself in many worthy works and her
rare executive abilities have made her of
great value to all of them. Whatever
she does is done with her whole heart.
In the work Of the board she takes an
active interest, und her most earnest eff
forts are cordially enlisted in furthering
it. She is a hard and an intelligent
worker and her labors cannot fail to con-
tribute materially to the success of the
hoard
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
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 John c. Wyman late of
Rockingham In said District, deceased. and also
all claims and demands exhibited In Offset there
last, being allowed by said Court for that pur-
pose, we do therefore hereby give NOTICE, that
we will attend to the business of our said ap-
lows Falls in taid District, on the 26th day of
March and 9Th day of August next. from two
O'Clock, p. m, until four O'Clock, p. m, on each
of said days.
MARSHALL NJ. WHITNEf Commisst-.
OZIAs N. GEORGE D.
ZINA III. ALLBEE, Administrator
February 20, A. D., 1882. $40
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE

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 John l.. Butterfeld late of
Grafton in said District, deceased, and also all
claims and demands exhibited in Offset thereto;
and six months from the thirteenth day Of
February last, being allowed by said Court for
that purpose, we do therefore hereby give
NOTICE, that we will attend to the business Of
our said appointment, at the office Of Sidney
March and 10th of August next from ten
O'Clock, a. M, until four O'Clock, p. M, on each
of eaid days.
SIDNEY HOLMES, Commissioners.
CHARLES PHELPS, '
E. S. Walker, John B. Duncan, Administrators.
Grs fton, vt. February 10, A. D.. 1892. 10
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
The Last Chance.

During the first week in March the
Central Vermont railroad will send its
advertising agent to each station on its
sy stem in Vermont, to afford personal
interview and the last opportunity, for
those desiring to take summer boarders,
to have their names inserted in the re-
vised edition, for 1892, of s'Summer
Homes among the Green Hills of YER
mont and Along the Shores of Lake
Champlain." Notices of the date, when
the agent will be at each place, may be
found in the stations and post offices in
every town and village. Don't get left 4
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
JOHN L. BUTTERFIELD's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
WESTMINSTER, IS, I for said District. To
all persons interested in the Estate of John
L. Butterfield, late of Grafton in said district,
deceased. GREETING.
Whereas. John B. Duncan and E. l.. Walker,
administrators with the will annexed upon the es-
said district. deceased, has filed his petition In
this court setting forth that the sale Of the whole
of the real estate of said deceased will be bene-
and all persons interested therein, and praying
for license to sell the same, and at the same time
filed in this Court what purports to be the con-
said deceased to such sale. Whereupon 1t 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 9TH day of March A. D.
1892, when and where you may be heard in the
premises, If you see cause.
10 CHARLES B. EDDY, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
4epul ADVERTISEMENTS.
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 John c. Richardson late of
Wes minister in sail District, deceased and also
to; and six months from the 9Th day of February
1892 being allowed by said Court for that purpose,
we do therefore hereby give NOTICE, that we will
at the residence of Charles A. Nutting In West
minister in said District, on the 9th day of Feb
ruary and the 4th day OF August next, from 10
O'Clock, a. m. Ut til O'Clock, p M, on each of
said days.
G. W. METCALF Commissioners.
G. A. NUTTING oonnA''ionois'
j. J.. H L. U UiHnnNVooS Executors,
February 9Th, A. D., 1892. 6S
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
WILLIAM P CAGES ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
WESTMINSTER. IS, for said District: To
p. Gage. late of Westminster, in said District,
deceased. GREETING.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account OF
Henry G. Lane, Administrator up IN said Estate,
and decree distribution thereof to the persons
entitled, at the session thereof to be held at the
Probate Office in Bellows Falls on the 9Th day of
March A. D., 1892, when and where you may
be heard In the premises, If you see cause.
6-S CHARLES B. EDDY, Reg lister
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
WASHINGTON LETTER.
HOW MATTERS ARE MOVING AT THE
NATIONS CAPITOL.

Two Spicy Letters in which MT. MOrse IL
Ahead-s supplies at Pine Ridge Exclu-
sion Act Extended Ten Ysars-More sug-
restions to Dispose of Silver bullion
Secretary Foster on Vacation Trip to
Europs-Mr. Biaine's Letteran Uaquali-
fed Withdrawal.
l[Special for the BELLOWS FALLS TIMEs.li
WASHINGTON, d. @, Feb. %, is 3d.
The f. | owing correspondence explains
itself and is proof of what is an up, II
secret in the state of Massachusetts.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

LA GRIPPE is prevented and cured by the
timely and persistent use of N. III. Downs
Elixir. During the prevalence Of La Grippe
two years ago the sale of Downs Elixir was
enormous, and the cases in which the disease
was broken up on the start by Its faithful use
were numbered by thousands. Be sure and get
the Elixir on the first appearance of the disease,
and persevere In taking 1t until cured. SIS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

81 have US ed Ayers Pills for the past 80 years,
and am satisfied 1 should not be alive to-day If it
had not been for them. They cured me of dys-
pepsia when all other remedies failed."-T. z.
Bonner, Chester, Pa. Ayers Pills are sold by all
druggists.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

The Ninth Semi Annual Dividend of 5 per cent
was paid by the Atkinson House Furnishing Co !,
to its stockholders. January Is, 1892. Next divi-
will bear this dividend. See advertisement
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

Attention If you desire fine head of hair OF
a natural hue and free from dandruf, Hall {
Hair Remover is the best and safest preparation
to accomplish 1t.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
LAFAYETTE, Ind. Feb. 8, 1892.

MIR. MORSE N. G. for Massachusetts, Wash
iagtOn, ID. g.:
DEAR SIR: My attention has been called to
a statement made by you on the floor of con-
gress that | was paid for my services in the
recent campaign in Massachusetts for the
Prohibition party with money furnished me
by Democrats. Sir, Your statement is abso-
lutely without the slightest foundation. 1
spoke sixteen times in Massachusetts. In all
but three or four instances collections for my
remuneration were taken from the audiences
I addressed. For my other services the state
Prohibition committee, composed of honor
able Christian gentlemen, too honorable to be
chained to the chariot wheels of rum by the
Democratic or Republican parties, paid me.
trust, sir, you will dome the justice, as well
as yourself the honor, by making this state
ment of mine as public as .ou have made
your unjust charge.
Respectfully yours,
HELEN NJ. COUGAR,
President Indiana Woman Suffrage As
SOcidtiOn.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
by w. +. McClennan, chief of the war
rant division, treasury depai tment.

In answ er to the charge that poor
quality Of supplies is being dealt out to
the Indians at the Pine Ridge agency
Superintendent Meserve of Haskell insti-
ute at Lawrence, KAN, has sent samples
to his friends in the east of the various
Irtick furnished the Indians und his
care, and writes that they are better
than are bought by a large proportion
of the white people for their own use.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. 1892.


HELEN M. COUGAR, President Indiana
Woman Suffrage association, Lafayette,
Ind.
Your letter of the Sth inst. has been re-
ceived. I guess you don't read the Boston
papers and SO don't know about the contro-
versy that is going on among the third party
PrOhibitiOnists over a certain mysterious
$1,000 check alleged to have been paid that
committee by the Democratic state central
committee. Mr.. Partridge, chairman of the
Prohibition committee, has been challenged
by members of his own party to explain that
check or tell whether or no he got that
money from the Democratic state central
committee or Democratic and rum sources,
and he writes an evasive reply, virtually con-
was paid you and Sam Small was gotten from
the rum-sellers of Boston indirectly. 1 will
retract my statement when the members of
your own party withdraw the challenge men,
toned above and not till then. Yours and
Sam SmalPs speeches in Massachusetts were
directed almost exclusively to the villification
and abuse of the Republican party; and the
Prohibition vote shrunk 5000 or went to the
head of the Democratic ticket as the result of
your labor, and think if you would stump
the state once more the Prohibition vote
might be wiped out altogether You admit
having received money from the Prohibition
state central committee; $500 of the funds
received by that committee at least are
alleged to have been contributed by the Dem
ocratic party. The Democratic state central
committee sent circular to the liquor deal
ers OF Boston calling for large money during
the last campaign, and there is no doubt but
that it was furnished. The charges that /
made on the floor of the house of represents
tives are generally believed in all parts of
Massachusetts. The temperance people of
Massachusetts can only look to the Republic
can party for temperance legislation, and can
expect nothing from the Democratic party or
the Democratic governor. Had your labors
had the desired result, the only possible re-
suit would have been to have given indirect
aid to the brothels and the saloons by defeat
ing Temperance candidates for the legislature.
Yours respectfully.
IJAu A MORSE
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

The suggestion OF r Fiaherty Of New
York hat the silver bullion now on d, :
post IN the treasury vaults be, " irh the
G. nsent of cong ess, cast into plates and
used in the construction of silver
palace at the WORLDS fair, though novel
i entirely impracticable, and A. b.
n Teton of the treasury department
has sent statement to that effect.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25


The president has issued the usual
proclamation prohibiting the killing Of
seal in Behring sea. 1t refers to the law
on the subject, which provides that no
person shall kill any otter, mink, sable,
or fur seal or other fur-bearing animal
within the limits of Alaska territory or
in the water thereof, and every person
guilty shall, for each offence, be fined not
less than 5000 or more than $1,000, or
imprisonment not more than six months,
or both, and all vessels, their tackle, APP
parel, furniture, and cargo found EN-.
ployed in violation of this section shall
be forfeited; but the secretary of the
treasury shall have power to authorize
the killing of any such mink, marten
otter, sable, or any other fur-bearing an
imal, except seals, under such regulation
as he may prescribe.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

The receipts from internal revenue
during the first seven months of the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1892 were
$sS, 700,094, being 81, 500, 100 greater
than the receipts during the correspond
ing period of the previous fiscal year.
The receipts for January were 1921, 1862
greater than those for January, 1891
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

A bill has been passed by the senate
extending for ten years the operation OF
the Chinese exclusion act. In addition
it contains section intended to meet the
difficulties experienced by the interior
department in returning Chinese to
China through judicial decisions adverse
to their right to return them further
than to the country from which they
entered the United States. Under this
ruling many were sent to Canada, only
to be struggled back across the line in
short time. A penalty is provided for
the return to the United States Of
Chinese once sent out of the United
States.
Secretary Foster, in answer to a reso-
luton asking his opinion as to the ex-
pediency of transferring the revenue
marine service to the navy department,
replies that it would be wholly impracti-
cable, and would call for increased ex-
penditures with less efficient service.
At present it is under control of the
treasury department, as are all custom
officials, and that department which
collects the major portion of the revenues
for the support of the government
should have complete and undoubted
control of the instrumentalities for its
collection.
An inquiry into the immigration ques-
ton was begun last week by the joint
committee on immigration of the senate
and house. II. j. Daily of New York,
representing the American Defense asso-
citation with a membership OF. 200, 900
advocated q constitutional amendment
providing that no state should grant the
right of franchise to any person not 8
citizen of the United States. He be.
heved that immigrants should be in
spected by a council before they came
to this country and that a police patrO
should be established on the Canadian
border.
Secretary Foster is offfor sea voyag'
to last a month or six weeks. 1t /
probable he will 90 to Europe, and il
that event will visit Paris. He takes tn
trip solely for the benefit of his health
He has entirely recovered from his recen
protracted illnt So, but is still weak, AM
his physicians have recommended a
ocean voyage. He will be accompanie
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

Mr. Morrill, from the finance commit
tee, reported bill directing the secre-
tary of the treasury to admir-, free of
duty, the wreckage from the ships Tren-
ton and vandalia, presented by the
United States government to the King of
Samoa, and to refund the sum Of $7l2S,
being the amount of duties paid tn, reon
to the coll ctor at San Francisco and it
was passed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

Report is current in the west that ex-
Gov. Campbell will work to send solid
Cleveland delegation to the national con-
vention. In this work he will be assist
ed by w. H. Harter, Congressman Town,
Johnson, Allen w. Thurman and other
prominent Ohio Democrats.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

Mr.. Sherman reported back adversely
the resolution requesting the committee
on foreign relations to inquire as to the
practicability of the acquisition of GER
tain portions of the Republic of Mexico,
and it was indefinitely postponed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

The senate Friday discussed bill au-
thorizing the issue of 3 per cent bonds to
provide permanent system of highways
in that part of the District of Columbia
lying outside the city of Washington.
An amendment was offered making the
rate 2 per cent, as it is thought bonds at
that rate can be easily sold at good adj
vantage.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-08

The sad intelligence was received mere las
Thurscey of the death ol William r Alcorn
which occurred suddenly. from heart disease
at the residence of his son, T. e. Alcorn, in
Allegheny. last w Wednesday.
Mr.. Alcorn had been visiting in Pennsylva-
mia for he past few weeks and was intending
to return TO Ravenna the next day, when death
ended forever his earthly plans His remains
were brought 10 Ravenna and the funeral held
FyidAY afternoon, from the residence oil Z, Z I,
Canfield, on Bowery street, Rev. s. w. Meek
officiating. The services were attended by the
Ravenna Masonic Lodges. OF which he was
member.
William r. Alcorn was born at Jacksonville.
Indiana County. IA, June ~. 1si7. In 1s43 he
| was married to Kerziah Weir, who after beau
tiful companionship of al years, bade him an
afectionate farewell and closed her eyes to
| mortal vision Three children were bora to
them, of whom but one L. B. Aleorn, of Allie
gEeny, survives them.
| In 1874 Mr.. Aleorn came 10 Ravenna where
he resided up to his death. In the early days of
| the Atlantic & Great western Railway he SUI
perIpteaded the construction of bridges from
| Salamanca to Dayton the entire length OF the
main line He was one of The most honored
and highly respected citizens OF RaVenna. He
| was i useful mon, q kind hearted man and an
honest man. His qualities Oh nina anu olspo
sition were those of the ready thinker and true
philanihropist. One of the most beautiful
traits of his character was his great love iol
children He always had large place In his
affections for Them and every child was his
friend. His religion was broad enough to in
clude the whole world and his estimate of life
rested on the true basis of right living and
. moral worth. In all that he did he looked tc
the rig hit and Justice of his acts. and left rec
ord which is the property OF every good life
: and the rich IDheri apee of the world iron
which he has been called. In politics be was
thorough Democrat and never wavered in hi
faithful support OF the party whose principle:
| he loved
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-08

We find we have much too large stock OF
Carpets to carry over. In order to reduce it
we have decided to inaugurate sale that vii
make things lively, and move them at once.
We are not given to indulgence in sensational
head lines, or extravagant assertions and boast
ings, but positively assert that we shall place
lower prices on Carpets than they were ever
before sold in Portage County. Now is your
opportunity. You will scarcely have another
such an one in a life time to buy elegant Floor
Coverings untainted with profit to the seller.
1t will pay you to anticipate your purchases in
1hs line.
We mention in particular our large and su-
perb stock of Body and Tapestry Brussels
The prices we have marked on them will aston
ish you. Think of it. An elegant Brussels
Carpet at but a trife more cost than an Ingram !.
Our Moquettes, Art Squares, Rugs, Mattings,
Oil Cloths and Linoleums are all dumped into
the cost hopper.
These prices necessitate strictly cash sales.
Respectfully,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-08


LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS remaining IN
the Post Office at Ravenna, o., June g. lo9z
for a period of Ia days more:
Ell Bowers, Mrs NJ johnson. Miss Melissa
Kieffer. Miss Lizzie Kline. Mrs B Kennedy i
Wall Nelson, Frank Reed. Alma Terry, K. VIII
liams. Rr,rmv PM
The ladies of the Non Partisan W. C. L. U.
will hold their annual meeting for the election
of officers. Saturday June 1lth. at 3 p. M. at
the residence of Mrs L. Stevenson. north VAL.
nut st. A full attendance of members Is earnest
ly desired, MRS hAik 0iAAoN@' 0'
We have the best Engine and Machine Oils,
IL best Slate Pencils for lc.
Window and Door Screens.
Wire Screen by the foot or yard,
Flower Pots and Hanging Baskets.
Carriage Robes and busters; Hammocks.
Paint and Whitewash Brushes.
Boys Wagons and Bicycles.
Prices the lowest. - Co.
Last March the Legislature passed law au-
thorizing township Boards of Education to pay
the tuition of such of their students who should
mass the necessary examination to enable them
to enter the High School of some other town II
the county. We are told that certain student
have desired to avail themselves OF the oppor
tunity, but that their Boards of Education refus
tn nav the tuition. increased taxes is tn
/ reason given.