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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
Communication.

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
notice in The TIMES the announcement
that ice cutting has commenced on Minard's
pond, from which we derive our drinking
water, and water for domestic PURPOSES
There is yearly cut and taken from that pond
about 1000 tons of ice, which, when melted,
will make two hundred and forty or fifty
thousand gallons of water, which at meter
rates would amount to sixty or more dollars,
for which no charge is made nor pay re-
ceived by the corporation. What possible
construction can be put on the provisions of
our charter that enables our bailiffs and water
worth of water am unable to conceive. '.He
who steals my money steals trash,'' but he
who mingles the vilest filth in my drinking
water, and thereby destroys my good health
aud Herewith all the enjoyment that renders
life worth living, though it may slightly en-
rich him, yet leaves me sad indeed. For in
all fairness and reason what better than a
common barn yard will our little pond be
after they have gone on with their horses,
dogs and men and cut and removed thou
sand tons of ice. There is no excuse for cut
| ting ice Oh the pond at all, and no condition
of things can possibly arise to justify it, and
no possible precautions can prevent the de-
Element of the water by the men, the dogs,
and the horses. Every winter for the last II
| years there has been cut and taken from the
| Connecticut river half mile above the dam
as clear and pure ice as is to be found any
where, entirely free from cinders or other
filth. OF course that near the dam and rail-
road is not so good, but a half-mile above it
| is pure, and there is no earthly reason why
all the ice to supply the village should not be
cut there.
w. L. WHITE, M. ID.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
The New Bridge.

Many expressions favorable to the con-
struction of the proposed new iron bridge
over the canal have been heard since the
warrant was posted. These expressions
have come, not only from residents OF the vii
lage but from outside parties as well. 1t is
generally recognized throughout the town
that something substantial is needed to sup
port the enormous traffic which crosses it
daily. Another point: 1t is said on good au-
thority that some money must be laid out at
the west end of the present bridge to keep
the sidewalk from sliding into the canal
shortly. It would cost no more to put the
abutment in shape for new bridge than it
will to make necessary repairs now. The
article bids fair to be passed, judging from
present expressions concerning it. The only
question as to its passage rests with Bellows
Falls voters. If they have sufficient interest
in the passage of the article to come to town
meeting, stay until the article comes up, and
vote for it, it will pass easily. Here is ample
reason for the presence of every voter in the
village who can possibly be there.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
Business Tsansfer.

An important business move on the Square
this week, and one which has created a
goodly measure of surprise, is the sale of d.
d. Towards shoe business to G. H. Waite.
The negotiation has, we understand, been
contemplated for some time, but only this
week was definite decision reached, to be i'm
medately followed by the taking of an inven-
tory and the final sale. Mr.. Howard is one
of the popular young business men on the
Square, and as salesman has won his spurs
among his fellows. The purchasing public
and all others with whom he has had dealing
including his business associates and competi-
tors, have known him as a square straight
out man who stood behind his goods and
gained his success through hard work. THE
TIMES very gladly learns that he is not to
leave Bellows Falls, but is only at liberty to
say that he will engage in manufacture here.
In Mr.. Waite the business reaches good
hands and business patrons will see no
stranger behind the counter. All hands will
wish him the best of luck in the business.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
Town Meeting.

One article in the town warrant relates to
exemption from taxation, for term of
years, any INDUSTRY which may come here.
There is always more or less opposition to
such propositions on the part of those who
apparently do not fully understand the real
result of such vote. Exemption from tax
alton is often an inducement which decides
the movement of an industry after fire or
other casualty, and all towns practice it to
some extent. The truth of the matter is i'm
such cases, that a piece of property which
may be lying idle is developed and made
valuable. A large number of new inhabi-
tants are attracted to a town and though the
property doesn't pay direct taxes to begin
with, the men who come with it do, and that
is so much gain. After the term of exemp-
ton expires the improved property pays
many fold the taxes the undeveloped proper
ty paid, so that the town is greatly benefited
in the end.
Farther, the home market for farm prod
ucts is enlarged. More consumers means
quicker sale for all agricultural productions
and home market is conceded by all farm.
ers to be the best. The farming portion Of
the town cannot afford to let an opportunity
to increase the manufacturing of this village
go by. If the exemption is voted an import
ant inducement is thrown out to manufacture
ers to come here. If they do not come nc
harm is done and the town loses nothing
Good business policy demands that this arti
Gle be given careful consideration, and
weighing Of all the facts in the case. TIL
TIMES believes it for the interest of all con
cerned that the article go through.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
PERSONAL.

Hon. Hugh Henry of Chester was In tow
Monday.
w. H. Colby of Boston is passing few
days in town.
G. +. Hopkins Of Boston, Mass, is visit
ing friends in town.
Bert Proctor and wife of Springfield were
in town last week.
Bert Osgood was home from Amherst
college over Sunday.
James Hackett, assistant postmaster, has
been laid up this week with cold and sore
throat
e. f. Carruthers has left college at North
held and goes soon to take his examinations
for entrance to West Point.
Scion Gray was up from Worcester, where
he is attending commercial college, over
Sunday. He stays until July.
Hiram Atkins of the Argus and Patriot
and wife were in town Sunday visiting
George w. Kimball, Mrs. Atkins brother.
Henry M. Kimball of Boston came up for
few days at George Kimballs and was
taken sick, so he has not yet returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Black gave a whist
party at their home last Thursday evening,
about 60 of their friends being present. 1t
was an enjoyable social gathering.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Swain went to Wood
stock Tuesday noon where an aunt of Mr..
Swain's, Mrs. Dizzy Stowe, died Sunday.
Mrs. Stowe was so years of age, one of the
Oldest persons in town.
Rev. Charles S. Hale of Claremont, N. H.,
officiated in Emmanuel church last Sunday
and will be present the coming two Sundays.
Rev. d. l.. Sanford is slowly recovering
from grip and pneumonia.
Mrs. George II. Babbitt and her son, John,
left for New York yesterday with the inten-
ton of taking to-day's steamer for Bermuda,
,l,o,,~ N,,sr
contemplated for some time because, though
the reports from Mr.. Babbitt are encourage
ing, his recovery is slow and it is not likely
that he can return before settled weather. 1t
is probable that George H., jr., will return as
soon as Mrs. Babbitt and John arrive. All
their friends wish them pleasant and safe
trip and speedy return to health for Mr..
Babbitt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
CANTON sk,rcAEwAUo's
First Annual Fair and Civic and Militar
Rial


First Annual Fair and Civic and Military
Ball.
Success was written In big letters on the
banners of the canton as Il result OF their
first annual fair and ball. If the success OF a
fair be guaged by the sale of its tickets, then
this was phenomenal success, for out OF
1000 tickets more than 700 We're sold. IL
numbers in attendance be a standard, again
one has the same assurance for Union hall
was packed, not filed merely but literally
packed with people. Other minor considera-
tons often enter into the points of the sue
cess of an entertainment. But those consid-
erations were all present and the affair was,
therefore, all right without qualification.
Inc flrst act Of the evening was the di s,,
interested and alert to see where the light
ming would strike. The postal regulations
on such drawings prevent a list being print
ed. The articles were all useful, however,
and in many cases went where they were
needed.
After the prize drawing the assembly be-
gan to prepare for the dance. Uniforms be-
gan to blaze, the hall was cleared and the APP
pearance indicated that there was going to
be big list of dancers. About 9.45 the
march was formed but through some misun-
Outstanding it was slightly mixed before the
close. There were % figures on the card and
a large crowd hung on and danced the entire
number. Huntoon's orchestra furnished
music and added new laurels to its already
well earned ones. Supper was served by S.
S. Washer in Banquet hall at 80 cents per
plate and was highly praised. Dancing fin
ished about a. m.
The attendance included parties from New
port, Claremont, Charlestown, Springfield
and other surrounding towns, all of whom
expressed themselves as much pleased with
the fair and ball.
The cane, to be voted to the most popular
barber, was awarded to j. Flavin and the
conductors lantern went to George Dame.
The net gain to the canton was $400, not a
bad showing for the first time.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
Mrs. Emma j. Smith.

Mrs. Emma j., wife of Byron Smith of
this village, died last Friday morning after a
of strong constitution and possessed uneom-
mon viii power and again and again she
would rally. During five years of SUI
fering she has shown great courage, forti-
tude and patience. She was faithful wife,
a loving mother, always solicitous for her
family; she had been for many years con-
sistent member of the Methodist church. She
took great interest in the W. Il. C.. OF
which she was an honOred member: also the
w. C. Il. L. She will he greatly missed in
her home and by all who knew her. She
leaves husband and six children; also a
brother and sister to mourn their loss.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
3Nurrfnn.

WYMAN, PRIEST-In Bartonsy lille, February
10, by Rev L. u. Foster, A NJ. Wyman and Mrs.
Cornelia c. Priest, all of Rockingham.
BOND, WORK-In Charlestown N. H., Febru-
airy II, by Rev. w. B. T. Smith, Herbert w.
Bond and Mrs. Susie d. Work, all of Charles
town.
CONATY, CLISSOLD-In Springfield, Febru-
airy "a, by Rev. FIR. Houlhan, assisted by Rev.
Fl Lonergan. John II. Conaty of Windsor and
Miss Jennie Clissold of Springfield.
CUTLER. WARD-In Townshend, Febru-
airy II, by Rev. G. Fl. Smith, assisted bv Rev. c.
ID. r. Meacham, Charles W. Cutler and Miss
Anna NJ Howard, both of Townshend.
YOUNG, SMITH-In Charlestown, N. H.,
February 20, by Rev. S. +. Dean of South Ac-
worth, n. H.. Oscar G. Young of Acworth, N. II ;,
and Miss Lula e. Smith of Charlestown, N II.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
COL. BAlN'S LECTURE.
Traits of Character One May Find Among
the Masses.

The sixth number in the Star course Tues
day evening was filled by the popular Ken
lucky lecturer, Col. G. W. Balm. Mr.. Bain's
reputation is as wide las the continent, he
having appeared before audiences in every
part Of this land. Those who expected a
lecture full of humor and pathos were not
disappointed. The points made by the
speaker in describing traits of character were
telling and the force of many were illustrated
by apt stories. The applause was vigorous,
and it is certain that the lecture was fully APP
preciated. At the close of the lecture the
speaker said that he was suffering with a
hard cold and that sickness such as be never
had before had seized him since going on the
stage and speaking had been difficult. A
physician was called and Mr.. Balm was cared
for. If he can speak as well as that sick what
must be his power when well?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
lten.

MCINTYRE In Munsonville, February II,
Mrs. Louisa McIntire
MARTIN-In Townshend Mrs Roxanna H.
Martin, aged So years.
HOLMES-In Walpole, N. H., February "a, Ira
Holmes, aged II years.
WETHERBEE- In Ludlow, February is, Mrs.
Wetherbee, aged 81 years.
HAYWARD-In Gilsum, February II, Naaum
o. Hayward, aged rs years.
BOWEN In South Charlestown, February
Y, Gilman Bowen, aged 81 years.
HOLBROOK-In Townshend, February IA,
Mrs. Harriet HolbroOk, aged 65 years.
METCALF-In Westminster, February %,
Mary Metcalf, aged ID years, months, days.
SMITH-In Bellows Falls, February 10. Emma
D., wife of Byron Smith, aged As years,
months, 26 days.
RICHARDSON-In Cavendish, February %,
Mrs. William Nj. Richardson, aged AZ years, IL
months, days.
| WATERMAN--m West Windsor, February
q Mrs. Betsey D. Waterman, aged 80 years,
month, ID days.
SCRANTON-In South Charlestown, N. H.,
February 10, Theron NJ. Scranton, aged 70 years,
formerly of Lempster, n. ii.
BURROWS-In Weathersfield, February 20,
Caroline (Page) Burrows, willow of the late Rev.
Baxter Burrows, aged Sc years 20 days.
CADf- In Bloomfield, n. j., February IL.
Ethel daua liter of Sidney B. and Jennie (Fisher)
Cady, aged years. months, IA days. Vermont
papers please copy.
! CUTHBERT-In Gilsum, February I, James
Cuthbert, aged 26 years.
James Cuthbert was young man of more than
usual ability and for whom a brilliant future
was predicted. A firm believer in mental free
dom, he believed that no man or sect Of men had
the right to dictate what person should or
should not believe. And that no mans belief
should be compulsory guide for that of an
other. Patient through his long and severe Ill
ness, he met his death like man. bravely and
without fear, and quietly as child he passed
from this life to the unknown and unknowable.
THWING = In Bellows Falls, February is.
Mrs Deltama Thwing. aged 81 years, months
Pale withered hands, that more thsn four-score
years
Had wrought for others; soothed the hurt of
tears,
Rocked children's cradles, eased the fevers
smart,
Dropped balm of love in many an aching heart
Now stirless, folded, like wan rose leaves
pressed,
Above the snow and silence of her breast;
/ In mute appeal they told of labors done,
And well Learned rest that came al set OF sun.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
cT0NE, TUxBURY
y & CO.'S
FANNIE e. RICHARDSON'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court
WESTMINSTER, IS. for said District: To
all persons interested in the Estate of Fannie
K. Richardson, late of Westminster, deceased
GREETING.
Whereas, Stephen M. Nutting, executor upon
the estate of Fannie E. Richardson, late of
Westminster in 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 beneficial to the heirs 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-
state to such sale Whereupon tits ordered that the
same be heard at the session of said Court, to be
may be heard in the premises, if you see cause.
$40 CHARLES B. EDDY, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
Anept a New Depot,

A subscriber i'm Kansas. former resident
of this town writes as follows regarding the
needed new depot:
Il trust when / again go east, to find a new
depot more commodious and little more at
tractive than the present one, which certain
" adds nothing to the beauty of Bellows
Falls Every public spirited citizen will
heartily re-echo the words.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
BENJAMIN M. PIERCES ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
WESTMINSTER, S. for said District. To
all persons interested in the Estate of Benjamin
NJ. Pierce, late of Windham, deceased.
GREETING.
Whereas, James W. Gould, administrator upon
the estate of Benjamin Nj. Pierce late of Wind
ham in 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 beneficial to the heirs and all persons
interested therein, and praying for license to
sell the same, and at the same time fled in this
Court what purports to be the consent In writing
of all the heirs residing in this state such sale.
Whereupon it is ordered that the same be heard
at a special session of said Court, to be held at
the Probate office in Bellows Falls on the 18th
day of March A. u. 1892, when and where you
may be heard in the premises, If you see cause.
10 CHARLESB. EDDY, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25
Bnrn.

WALKER-In Bellows Falls, February 10, to
Mr.. and Mrs H. s. Walker, a son.
GIDDINGS-In Felchville, February -, to
Mr.. and Mrs. John Giddings. son.
WARNER-In Marlboro, Mass, February II,
to DR.. and Mrs. c. 7. Warner, a daughter, Rosa
Ign.
TARBELL-In Ashburnham Junction. Mass,
February II, to Mr.. and Mrs. Galen Tarbell, a
daughter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-02-25

We make savage cut on cost of many
lines that our customers may receive
much for little cold cash. Our stock
is complete; our qualities of the best :;
everything goes as you want it. Our
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-10-21
GEMS FRoN GROVER.

Some Extracts from President Cleyeland's
Pension Netoes.
1t is sad but true that in procuring
pensions there exists IA widespread dis
regard of truth and good faith: the race
after these pensions would stimulate
weakness and pretended incapacity and
put premium on dishonesty and men
dacity.-Veto of Dependent Pension
Bill.
The number Of instances in which
those of our soldiers who rode horses
during the war were injured by being
thrown forward upon their saddles
would indicate that those saddles were
very dangerous cOntrivances. Veto of
Alfred Denny Pension Bill
Her pension is asked for entirely
because of her needs and the faithful ser
vice of her husband and her sons This
presents the question whether a gift III
such case is a proper disposition of
money appropriated for pensions. Veto
of Sally Ann Bradley Bill.
The soldiers of our civil war, in their
pay and bounty, received such compen-
sation for military service as has never
been received by soldiers before since
mankind went to war. The really needy
have been provided for at soldiers
homes.-Veto of Dependent Pension Bill
Though twelve neighhors Of the pen
sioner testified that he WAS free from
neuralgia and disease of the eyes before
enlistment am Of the opinion that the
evidence against the pension was quite
satisfactory.-Vetoo of Bill Pelsioning
H. l.. Kyler.
Every relaxation Of principle in the
granting Of pensions invites applications
of pensions without merit and encour-
ages those who for gain urge honest men
to become dishonest.-Ne Of Elizabeth
S. De Kraft Bill
This officer was undoubtedly brave
and efficient, rendering his country val
liable service, but it does not appear to
have been of so distinguished char
acter, nor are the circumstances of his
widow such as to render gratuity JUS
tifiable. of Bill Pensioning Widow
of Commodore Marchand.
l believe that if the veterans of the
war knew all that is going on in the way
of granting pensions by private bills they
would be more disgusted than any class
of citizens. Of June 81. 1898.
cannot spell out any principle upon
which the bounty of the government
should be bestowed through the instru-
mentality of the flood Of pension bills
that reach me. The theory seems to
have been adopted that no man who
served in the army can be the subject Of
death or impaired health except they
are chargeable to his service.-Veto of
M. A. Daugherty Bill.
Whatever else may be said of this
claimants achievements durlns his short
military career, it must be conceded that
he accumulated great deal of disabil-
ity.-Veto of WilsoA Pension Bill.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-10-21
TOWARDS AND DEsERTERsu
ihe Names Northern Democrats Apply to
Union Soldiers When They Talk
Their Real Sentiments

The following extract from the Ra.
leigh News and Observer of Sept. l6 is
an account of speech delivered in that
city by Congressman j. H. Murphy.
of Iowa, Sept. Is. 1t seems from this
that the northern Democrats fully agree
with their southern associates in hating
Union soldiers, and don't hesitate to say
so when they think they are out of hear
ing of the old soldiers themselves:
The speaker next called attention to
the Infamous pension system. 1t now
amounts to $4,000, 900 per annum. In
few years more at the present ratio
of increase it will reach the limit of our
revenue. 1t ,cdS a shame that zoe should
hare to put our hands in Our pockets to
paypenstons to a lot of fcocards, deserters
and bounty Jumpers"
j. H. Murphy was a member of the
Forty-eighth and Forty ninth congresses
from the Davenport Qa.) district, ma
tive of Massachusetts,, and posed in his
candidates. and while in congress as a
friend of the soldier. This is the way
he talks when he thinks he is alone with
the southerners and is privileged to ex.
press his real sentiments.
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-10-21
A COMPLETE REVERSAL.
Cleveland's Election Means Control Of
House. Senate and Presidency.

Cleveland's Election Means Control of
House, Senate and Presidency.
Chairman Carter has presented the
situation in plain, unvarnished language.
In a conversation at the Fifth Avenue
hotel in New York he said:
The people Of this country are called
upon to say whether they desire to sub
stitute the policy Of free trade for the
policy of protection; 70 substitute the
wildcat state banking system for the
present reliable currency: to abandon
the shipping policy and the trade treaties
known as reciprocity. There should be
no doubt about the result. This is not
free trade country. The people do not
favor wildcat currency. They are in IA
vor of reciprocity. They desire the mer-
chant marine of the United States re-
established, and are opposed to free trade
and bad money and the reactionary pol
icy of the Democratic party.
The common sense of the people stands
as bulwark opposed to any policy
which by any possibility may result in
hurling the nation down from its present
prosperous condition into commercial
chaos, industrial distress and financial
ruin.
| think the people understand that both
branches of congress would necessarily
be Democratic in the event of President
Harrison's defeat. We cannot lose the
presidency and save either the senate or
the house.
We are therefore confronted with
what must seem to the ordinary citizen
as an appalling proposition-to promptly
and absolutely revise the policies under
which our present prosperous condition
has been brought into existence
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-10-21
Republican Tariff Good for Silver Miner,

Republican Tariff Good for Silver Miners.
Governor Prince, of the territory Of
New Mexico, in his annual report to the
secretary of the interior says: Mining
has had its ups and downs during the
year, but at present it is fourishing, and
now that cheap Mexican labor has been
got out of the way the miners receive
fair American compensation for their
work" The report adds: 1T would be
hard to imagine a case in which the
present tariff has been of such immedi-
ate and obvious benefit as that upon sill
yer and lead ores"
Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1892-10-21

There are eight states with nfty-one
electors In each of which the majority In
1888 was less than $500 votes. Your
work may pull some OF them into Repub-
iican ranks, or your neglect to vote may
permit your state to 60 Democratic.