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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-28
THE JOINT ASSEMBLY,,
Representative Bray. of Lewis and Clark
Makes II Few Rem srks.

Representative Bray. of Lew Wis and Clarke,
Makes II Few Remarks.
TEere was nothing of interest in the ba,-
lot for United states senator Yesterday be-
yond the fact that Populists A. L. Bray and
Mathews got back to Dixon, and tue far
Their one that Representative G.. Fl. Bay, of
Lewis and Clarke, made some remarks which
led everyLolyto think he was going to switch
and then proceeded to disappoint every
body by voting for tho republican caucus
nominee. 1T SEEMS to me-" he said. that
the large audience here look for some
change. We have been here fifty odd days,
and there should AVE been some choice
before this. Tho oroWd that have been
coming here arc looking for something to
break loose. People who meet me every
day before both feet touch the ground when
getting off the oar want to know who arc
you going to vote To- II they nte good
friends of nine | tell them For the caucus
nominee If they are not particular
friends they a,e told PHI vote for whoever
l damn please 1t is about time for all
this to stop. Undoubtedly there are some
obstructionists on the other side. There
may be on this too. | cast nv vote for the
mayor of the Smoky City. Hon. Lee Man
tle.' When Representative Wards name
was reached he asked to be excused from
vOtlIR. hU VIC hlhiJ illie Hc gave lOllC5
that after this he would vote. This means
that he will break the pair with Representa-
two Cooler to-day. Tn senate voted as
follows:
For Clark-Buforl, Cardwoil. Cullen,
Hoffman. NcDe'mott ard Stccle-G.
For Mantle-Baylies, Brown, Folsom,
Goddard, Hatch, Power and Swift.
For Dixon Egglestcn, Gibson aud Mats
).
The members of the house voted ~ fol-
lows:
For Clark-Ash. Bach, Beecber, Butle-.
Davidson, Dudley. Fitschen. kilgallon.
Lockhart, Lopuc. Loring. McDonel, Mar
tin. Murphy. Sapplngton. ScAarnikow,
Truman Wahle and Wilson-l9.
For Mantle-Babcock, Benson, c.. II.
Bray. Eurrell. Bu,ns, Carpente.. Fleming.
Goodell, Graves, Huffman, Jetfers. Law
renee. Lewis. Jockey. Losee, Mckay.
Metzel. Mouteath, Rose, SWEET, Iallant, Van
Cleve and Winter-23.
For Dixon-Bonner, A. L. Bray. Burke,
Fitzgerald, German. Walkup and Matthews
i.
For Kleinachmidt-Leech and Tlcrney-2.
For ools-Smnlley-1.
For Hall-Annenr-1.
Paired-Coder and Ward.
Joint bnllot-Clnrk 25. Mantle 30, Dixon
10. Kleinschmidt {, Toole !, Hall /; total 60;
necessary to choice 30.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-28

S"nt'nued ON sixth FACE.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-28
IHE

Provisions of tho BIN for the support of
the stnte Government.
Tho f~ollowin. nre tic items in the ap-
propriation bills for the support of the
state government for the fiscal year ending
Dec. l. 1898, us recommended for passage
by the committee of the Whole house last
night:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
Joshua Simpkins.

Joshua Simpkins, with his "hayseed band''
came to town Monday and played at the
Opera House in the evening. At noon the
band gave a concert in the square. parading
the streets. giving as good an exhibition as
any travelling organization that has been seen
here for long time. They also gave con-
cert in front of the hall in the evening. The
play was well attended and seemed to please
the audience. 1t is similar to ''Uncle Hiram
stThe Old Homestead" and other rural pays,
and like them exaggerates the eccentricities
of rural life. The plot was very shallow and
was evidently constructed so as to give a
chance for character acting, which was all
good there was not dull character in the
cast. In the third act the saw-miIl scene was
very realistic, board being cut from large
timber as neatly as could be done in any mill
Miss Lettie Wright sang several catchy songs
and Miss Olive West did some good skirt
dancing. John j. Black, who assumed the
role of Joshua Smpkins, sang song ant
danced an eccentric dance. The orchestrs
was the hest that has been heard in the Opera
House for long time. and the descriptive
fantasies, ga Day with Circus" and "Danct
of the COLLINS" were excellent illustrations
of orchestral composition.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
FElCHvILLE.

Landlord Wrist passed last week in
Portsmouth, Me-, returning the last OF
the week.
The young people are preparing 8
drama for the festival, entitled: "Out OF
his Sphere"
The infant son of Mr.. Perry is sick
with the old-fashioned measles, it being
the only case in town.
Galen Tarhle of Ashburnham, Mass,
with his invalid wife and child are with
his father-in-law, George Kendall.
The Ladies' Benevolent society will
meet wi h Miss Jennie Hoadley Thurs.
day, February 8. All are cordially in
vited..
Henri wilkins of Lebanon, N. H is
visiting his mo her, who is very sick a
George Morgan's, and is also giving ex
hibitions with his photograph.
A meeting held last Tuesday for the
purpose of deciding on a festival, re.
suited in the decision of having one some
time between the tenth and seventeenth
Mr.. Buck and daughter, Mrs. M. E
Perkins, took a sleighride to West Wind
sor. Windsor and Hartland last week
and report fine sleighing which bids fail
to be soon spoiled us at the present writ.
it is raining very hard, having rained al
day sunday, but hich will be a grea
blessing to fill the springs as there is 6
great scarcity of water through the vii
lage.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
Regarding Our City Fathers.

A Rip Van Wrinkle state of affairs seems to
prevail among our village and town officers
Not that they lie down and sleep in the mid
die of the road, but they are ALWAYS putting
off till next summer the things that should
have been prepared for Christmas present.
A few weeks ago it was the village reports.
and through an oversight the village officers
escaped well deserved criticism for their neg
ligence. The time was past for the reports
to be out before they began to think of pre-
pairing their copy and the printers were al
lowed less than five days' time to print the
report and get it out before Saturday night
That was all right, for the work was done.
but it was no fault of the village officers that
the voters got their reports before the meet
ing. But let by-gones be by-gones. There
is chance enough now to criticise the work of
the town officers. According to vote of the
town the annual report of the town officers
must be printed and mailed to each voter at
least 20 days before the annual meeting. This
year it comes March 7, the reports must be
Issued by February 10. Thus far there has
not been one stroke of work, 40 far as can be
learned, done By any of the officers, and there
probably will not be, either, for week to
come. Well, printers are wonderful peo-
pie, and can do almost anything; but 1t
would be fully as convenient for all con-
cerned if each one interested would do his
work on time. The little village of Chester
already has the copy for the reports in the
hands of the printer and the voters of that
town will be sure to get their reports in time
to ''figger out last years expense" before
town meeting.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
Columbian Whist Club,

One of the pleasantest events of the season
was the meeting of the Columbian Whist
club at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening
The room was tastefuy decorated with flags
and bunting. A large flag was draped at the
front of the hall with large portrait of
Columbus occupying the center. Waves of
bunting were strung from the corners Of the
room to the chandelier and the walls were
decorated with flags and bunting. 1t was de-
cidedly Columbus affair, the decorations be-
ing very appropriate. The cards were
marked -Columbus-1S92," and the
first prizes were Columbian half dollars. The
entertainment committee were Misses Lura
Lowell, Frances Adams, Annie Fletcher.
George w. Kimball, jr., P. T. Clair, and Wal
ter Rogers. There were II tables of whist
players and the first prizes were won by
Charles Whitman and Miss Carrie Lamson.
Fred Thompson and Miss Lila Gates were
awarded the BOBBY prizes. Dainty refresh
ments were served and everybody had a
pleasant time. Mrs. c. II. Gibson, Mrs. Ed
A. Eaton and Mrs. c. L. Fletcher matronized
| the affair. The closing meeting of the winter
will be held next Tuesday evening and ar.
rangements are being made for dance. with
| Beedle's orchestra for music.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
Break in the Water Ma n.

A leak was discovered in the water main
near Morgan's on Rockingham street Tues
day, and the water was shut off from all
parts OF the village without notice. Men
were at once set at work to repair the break,
but were unable to locate it that night and
the water was turned on again. Wednes 'ay
the water was shut off in the forenoon, and
after considerable digging it was discovered
that the lead packing in one of the joints had
become loosened. 1t was repaired, and water
will make its daily visits to all houses in the
village. While it is seldom necessary to shut
the water off from more than small section
of the village at any one time, such accidents
are liable to occur any day, and there should
be some means provided for notifying house
keepers so tn 1t they may draw supply OF
water for domestic purposes. 1t is quite in
convenient when supper time comes to fine
yourself without drop of water in the hous'
and no place to obtain it.. Either signal
should be arranged to be given on the fir
gong or else hand bills printed and distrib
uted to all the houses to notify citizens tina
the water is to be turned off.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
PERSONAL.

Walter Henry passed Sunday in Brattle-
boro.
News comes from Burlington that D. E.
Laid is quite sick.
Charles P. Spencer of Brattleboro was a
TINES caller Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Chaplin of Alstead
were in town Monday.
Miss L. A. Henneberry is passing few
weeks at Hanover, N. III.
W. G. StowelI has left the employ of Clark
Chase, and has gone to Walpole.
A. F.. Winnewisser returned Saturday
from ten days trip to New York.
Stephen H. Tyrel has been visiting few
days at his home in Hartford, Conn.
Mrs. E. G. Osgood was called to Bradford
last week by the illness of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Fenton have been pass
ing few days with friends in Hoyoke
Mrs. Mary A. Perry went to Putney Tues
day to install officers of the Relief Corps at
that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Williams attended
the ball of the Knight Templars at lsutland
last evening.
Mrs. Susan Hall. who has been visiting at
A. M. Darling's, has returned to her home in
Lexington, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Blake of South.
bridge, Mass, have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hopkins.
Victor S. Reed, a young man of several
years experience has been engaged as clerk
in Andrews drug store.
DR.. H. w. Parker of New Bedford, Mass.
was the guest of j. z. Day last week. Mr.
Day returned with him and stopped over
Sunday in Boston.
| Beethuel j. Davis died in Grand Rapids
| Mich, January 81. He was for a number OF
Years foreman Of repairs on the Cheshire
| railroad, and leaves widow and one daugh.
| ter in this place.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
THE ELECTRIC ROAD.
Positive Assurance that the Road will be
Built at Once.

Positive Assurance that the Road will be
Built at Once.
Monday was bigger day for Bellows Falls
than most people are aware Of, for 1t saw
the elimination of an event that will bring
the village even more prominently to the
front as one of the progressive villages of
New England. At 2 O'Clock on the after
noon Of that day the books were opened for
the subscription of stock to the proposed
electric railroad, and but short time was
necessary to complete the deal whereby the
charter obtained last fall was transferred to
ID. A. Andrews, jr., and j. e. Wilson were
up from Boston to take care OF the firms in
terests and secured majority of the stock
there being but one purchaser of stock from
this place. The Pettengill-Andrews COM
pany are one Of the largest dealers In elec.
holdings In several electric roads. The COM
pany 10 not allowed by law to build roads,
but the members Of the firm will be promi-
nent In the management OF the ROAD. The
following directors have been elected d. A.
Andrews, D. A. Andrews, jr., J. =. Wilson,
G. B. Price, George H. Buckminster. j. E.
Wilson will be superintendent OF the road
and will have charge of the construction. En-
gineers will be on the ground In few days
to make q survey, and the route will be laid
out 50 tnHt WOrk can DC OeRuu III TIC bPTiuS.
The great depth to which the ground IL
frozen will naturally delay work some, IS
present indications point to late spring,
and the delay In securing the charter has also
been set back but Mr.. Andrews stated that
he believed the road would be In operation
by early fall aud probably before. Both
steam and water power will be utilized for
power, although no location as has yet been
secured for the plant. They are going to
take no chances Of low water or break
down and intend to give as good service AZ
can be secured anywhere. MIR. Wilson will
be here most of the time after the plans are
completed, giving his personal supervision to
the work and everything will be done in the
best manner. Regarding the fare to Saxton's
River, it has been decided to issue tickets IL,
packages at the rate of five fort 25 cents, and
collections will be made twice on the trip,
thus making the full fare ten cents. or five
for half way. If payment is made for sim
gle trip the fare will be - cents or six for
ha way. This Is even better than was an
ticipated and will enable people living in the
suburbs to work in the village and go back
and forth to their meals without the tedious
walk morning and night. Already land
along the road Is held at an advanced price.
and number are talking of building homes
out in the country. Mr.. Andrews is con-
templating building summer residence be-
tween here and Saxton's River, and there is
probability that others will do likewise.
For the present the stage coach and slow 60
Ing freight teams will have to suffice, but it
wont be long before you can 70 out to the
ball games at the River in a car drawn by
bottled lightning. And by the way, this will
be the first electric road in the state.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
The German Defecfixe.

The German Detective is the title of the
play which the Mt. Kilburn Wheel club are
to produce at the Opera House February TO-
and the posters are out announcing the
special features to be presented. 1t is not
one of those blood and thunder dramas, mol
is it silly play without plot; but there are
many interesting scenes and incidents, and
pleasing specialties introduced by Stephen ii
Tyrrell, Frank III. Moore, and others. Some
new and catchy songs are sung, with specia
music, and the whole entertainment will bt
well worthy of the patronage of every ont
who likes good, clean, wholesome play
Tickets go on sale at Pierce's drug store mex
Monday, and the prices are the same as at al
previous entertainments of the club: %, 3;
and so cents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
SIMON SVILLE.

H. o. Peabody was at home few days
last week.
Jessie Graves is sick; F. P. Fuller is
also afflicted.
n R. Hutchinson is not able yet to re-
sumo his work.
George Cutler of Springfield was in
town last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Fuller visited in
Springfield last week.
Mrs. Lucy West went Thursday to
PuCney to visit her daughter, Mrs. John
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. V, j. Wood attended the
social dance in Bartonsville Thursda y
evening.
Mr.. King with one pair of horses drew
1875 feet OF hard wood logs from d. A
Benson's to Chester Depot, distance of
uine miles.
Aunt Phebe Chase, an old lady over so
years of age, who has lived alone for
years, il quite feeble ; her daughter, Mrs.
c A. Warner, is with her.
Everyone who has team is hauling
logs through this place to the mills III
| Chester. One would naturally think
that our woOd-lots would soon be denu.
ded IF timber.
j. w. West has finished his job of cut
ting logs for w. p. Dodge on the Thorn
ton pl ace, and has taken a job of cutting
80 cords of logs for Mr.. Simmons on
Markham mountain.
The Columbian postage stamps can bt
used for porous plasters and lung pro
JectOrs; it must be exhausting to thu
| Il do 80 - ,1
tiers who lick stamps on small salary
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
SAxTON's RIVER.
Vermont Academy.

vermont Academy.
The seniors enjoyed class-ride or
Saturday evening, to old Rockingham
and returned by way of Bellows Falls.
Gov. Fuller accompanied Col. Gould.
ing, and on Saturday morning addressed
the students In chapel.
The lecture Of Friday evening was in
the interest of the Athletic association,
and Melted the boys about $22. AS much
more is needed to put the gymnasium in
shape for ball practice.
Col. George w. Balm of Kentucky, the
brilliant orator and lecturer, will speak
in Fuller hall on the evening of Febru-
ary9 8. His subject is "Boys and Girls,
Nice and Naughty; or, The Pendulum
OF Life"
1t has been decided that hereafter re-
port cards will be sent to the parents OF
students at the middle, rs well as at the
end OF each term, and also that hereafter
the names OF students will be arranged
In the catalogue by classes.
The bookcases for the library have
come and the building will soon be ready
for the books. About three hundred new
volumes have already been received, in
Guiding many valuable re ference books
In science, literature and the languages.
COLI. H. Goulding, secretary of civil
and military affairs of the state of YER
mont, lectnred before the school on Fri
day evening on "War Memories; or,
D tys at the Front" His descriptions of
the life Of the soldier in camp, on the
march and in battle were vivid and pic
turesque. All who listened to him were
delighted and any audience will be fortu-
nate If they secure an opportunity to
hear the genial colonel in this lecture,
embodying SO much of his own active ex-
perience.
Rev. William N. Wilbur, who has been
SO long and so intimately connected
with Vermont Academy, as financial
agent and steward, has resigned his po-
sition, feeling that he owes it to himself
TO lay aside the burden and cares which
have long rested so heavily upon him.
All who are acquainted with the part
Mr.. Wilbur has had in the founding and
growth of Vermont Academy, know that
to no one man is greater credit due for
what has thus been achieved. Ia rails
ing the 800 900 endou ment fund and
also the fund for building and grounds,
he assured the success of the undertake
ing from the start, and all subsequent
success has been built upon this foun.
dalton. The friends of the school will
always give him honor for the work he
has done.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02

Arthur w. MiIbury, secretary Of the In
dustrial Chrstian Alliance of New York city
will speak before union service in the
Baptist church next Sunday evening at Z Is.
He will also preach in the morning and pos
sibly will conduct an evangelistic service at g.
Mr.. Milbury was one Of the most accept.
able speakers at the state convention of the
Y. P. 8. C. E. at Bennington and has since
addressed with good acceptance union ser
vice at SaxtOn's River. 1t has only been 8
few years since he reformed and became q
Christian, but the work which he is now do
ing in darkest New York; Is perhaps the
most promising In the city. II Is wholly un.
-denominational, and the fact that last year ht
was able to expend In it over $4,000 shows
the confidence in which both he and the wori
he IL doing Is held.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
SOUTH READING.

Mrs. A. E. Cram is passing a few
weeks here.
Elijah Pike is confined to the house by
reason of sickness.
Abel Ray from Ludlow has moved in
to his new home here.
Mrs. Mary Bixby was called to Spring
field on Sunday by the sickness of her
sister, Mrs. w. Baker.
The supper on Wednesday evening
of last week was q success. About a
hundred took supper. A. N. Swain of
Bellows Falls, resident of this place II
his childhood. paid for the suppers of 40
children, thus showing his interest in
his early home. The proceeds are to gc
towards buying carpet for the church
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
N EWfANE.
Sadie Underwood is sick.

Sadie Underwood is sick.
A. H. Kenny has employment at the
creamery.
Mrs. F. 81. Bickford is visiting friends
in Bradford.
Mrs. Sabin Morse and her sister, Miss
Fits, are visiting friends in Boston.
The temperance lecture given by Mrs.
Read of Sh.lburne, Monday evening, was
well attended. 49,
F. A. Dewitt started for California
Monday, where he will pass the remain
der Of the winter. 'sia'- 80
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
Corn.

BRITTON-In Gilsum, January 80, to Mr.. and
Mrs.J. W. Briton, a daus liter.
PERKINS--In Windham, January %, to Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Perkins, a son.
NEEDHAM In Windham, January 26. to Mr..
and Mrs. Al thur Needham, daughter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-02-02
1Hlarrten.

LOCKWOOD, PU NAM - In Proctorsville,
January Is, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Tripp,
grand parents of the bride, F. s. Lockwood and
Annie Putnam.