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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16
Not SO Much of q j oke.
From Chicago Herald

Last summer man and woman
We're noticeable about the japanese ex-
hibit in Manufactures Building on ac-
count of their frequency. They adj
mired the large Japanese vases in par
ticular. The very last day-the only
melancholy day Of the fair-this man
and woman paid visit to the vases
and fingered about them as the guns
fired farewell shots and the flags were
furled on the roofs then they walked
away, as people do when they realize
that some delight has persisted. Some
one, a wag, had seen these people
lingering about. The mans name was
obtained. Not long ago, before the ex-
hibits in the japanese Department had
been entirely removed, large hamper
was delivered at the home OF the man
of this story. He proceeded to unpack
it. There were more than hundred
bits of broken ware, each carefully
wrapped, in the hamper The vase, OF
one OF them, had been broken, and the
particle, shipped as related. 1t was in
tended to be a joke, but the man and
woman have had a world of pleasure
in trying to match the pieces, and
think they will be able to restore the
vase
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16
SUMNER SCHOOL.
Windsor County Teachers in Pur-
suit Of knowledge.

The Windsor county summer school
for teachers is holding very successful
session at Chester, and the interest, as
well as the membership, has constant
ly increased. The first session of the
school was held on Monday afternoon
of last week, with a larger number of
teachers in attendance at the beginning
than at any of the summer schools in
the other counties. Two other schools
have been held this year, under the
general direction of State Superinten-
dent Stone, one at Barton in Orleans
county and the other at Morrisville in
Lamoille county. The instructors at
Chester for the first week have been
nearly the same as at the other schools;
T. F. Hall of Arlington, Mass, Miss
Martha Ross of st. Johnsbury, VT,
Miss Nellie E. Boyd of Chelsea, Mass,
and G.. A. Mirick of Northboro, Mass.
The Windsor county school is in charge
of County Superintendent Whitehall
of Woodstock. Under his efficient
management the school promises to be
one of the most interesting and profita-
BILE ever held in Vermont. The citizens
of Chester seem to have given the free
dom of the town to the teachers and
are entertaining them Hospitality. On
Monday last public reception was CIV
en- in the evening in the Town hall to
the teachers, at which more than 200
teachers and citizens were present. The
sessions of the school continue through
the week ending August IS. The in
structors for the week beginning August
Is, are: A. w. Edison of the Massachu-
sets state board of education, Prof. B.
G. Day Of Easthampton, Prof. Edward
Conant Of Randolph Normal school
and Miss Isabel Ferry of Holyole,
Mass. On Thursday evening, August
8, a lecture was given by State Super
intendent Stone in the Town hall on
'"The Town System in Vermont" This
lecture was given at the request of a
large number Of the leading citizens.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16
A BIG CASTING.
Five and a Half Tons of Metal
Successfully Poured.

There was poured yesterday at Os-
good & Barker's foundry the largest
casting ever made here and the largest
ever made in this vicinity. 1t was the
bed to vacuum pump and was 10 feet
6inches long; feet inches wide; 81 in
ches deep. Five and half tons of iron
were poured into the mould before it
was full. The casting is filled with Y
pockets as they are called, to lessen its
weight, the bottom plate being only 81
inches thick and the balance of the
depth being made up of the ribs be-
tween the pockets.
The mould has been in readiness since
Saturday, but break in the engine
caused a stoppage of the work till they
could be sure the blast would work all
right. Yesterday the blast was turned
on at BIO O'Clock and at 5 o'clock the
casting was completed. The molten
metal was run from the stacks where
it is melted, into large kettles lined
with clay to prevent burning. These
kettles were then hoisted by the derrick
to set ladle, which holds about six
tons and was poured into that, being
kept hot by a charcoal fire. The iron
was drawn off in five lots, about ton
at time being taken from the two
stacks combined. Another big kettle
full was also drawn off to supplement
that which would flow from the set
ladle, and all was ready.
From the set ladle trough had been
built to the mould, lined with moulding
sand to keep it from burning. There
was basin of similar construction at
the end of the trough in the bottom of
which were four holes leading TO the
mould. When everything was ready
the foreman, Frank Marsh, tapped the
big kettle and the molten metal rushed
down in a fiery stream nearly overflow
ing the trough. The five tons of metal
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16
pten.

WALLACE-In Weston, August Z Rober,
aged about SO years.
SHERWIN-In Rockingham, August 2, Jen
ME A. Ellis, wife of James Sherwin of Graf
ton, aged 10 years, months, % days.
Gone from her home and kindred,
Gone from earth to above,
Gone to her home in Heaven,
And her Heavenly Fathers love.
Covered by flowers so sweet and fair,
She lay as in peaceful sleep,
FaireSt flower amongst them all,
A broken lily we could not keep.
Surrounded by those who loved her,
Receiving devotion and care,
Yet she longed for rest in Heaven
And the angels crown to wear.
Weep not, friends, that she left us,
Left us so young and so fair,
Left all sorrow and suffering
To be happy forever there.
True on earth no more Wen see her,
Yet her memory will always remain
An example of beauty and goodness;
She hath not lived in vain.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16
ATE GIANT POWDER.
Sudden Death of a Raven From an
Explosive Dessert.
From Juneau (Alaska) News

rIOLl kfAldShuJ NCWS'
Dick Willoughby relates an amusing
incident that happened to him recently
at Gunter Bay. Dick was driving a
tunnel on ledge back of his cabin,
and was in the habit of leaving a stick
of giant powder on rock in sunny
place to thaw out. On several occasions
when he went to get his powder it had
mysteriously disappeared, and he was
at loss to account for it. AS it was
considerable of an annoyance to have
to go to the cabin and get more powder
and wait for it to thaw Dick concluded
to watch proceedings and wait for the
thief. He laid the stick of powder in
its usual place, and had waited but a
short time when he saw a raven sail
out of tree and swoop down upon the
explosive. The bird tore at the tough
paper cover until it could get at the
powder, then began to greedily devour
it. Giant powder is made up of nitro
glycerine, sawdust and greese and a
whole stick of it makes very hearty
breakfast for a raven. The stick had
nearly disappeared when Dick thought
it time to avenge his loss, and was in
the act of raising his rifle when the ra-
ven gave defiant cawk and arose in
the air with the remainder Of the stick
of powder grasped in his claws. When
up some distance the powder slipped
from the birds grasp and came tumb-
ling to the ground. Dick saw the pow
der drop and lodged behind bowlder,
fearing it would explode when it struck
the rocks however, it did not. The ra-
ven perched on tree, and Dick drew a
bead and let drive. Immediately fol-
lowing the report of the gun Dick was
not little startled at receiving quite a
shock and hearing second and louder
report, while the air was filled with
small bits of raven meat and feathers.
After the smoke of battle had cleared
away all that Dick could find of that
raven to hold an inquest over was the
bill and claws and bunch of black
feathers. The shock of the bullet pas
sing through the birds body had ex-
ploded the powder it had devoured.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16
Stories of a Bright Justice.
From the San Francisco Argonautl

From the San francisco ArSohautl
The sarcastic Justice Maule did not
spare his judicial brethren. II do not
believe, y he said to the counsel once,
that any such absurd law has ever been
laid down, although it is true that /
have not yet seen the last number of
the Queens Bench Reports /" When
witness was telling an impossible
story, and declared that he could not
tell a lie, for he had been welded to
truth from his infancy, Justice Maule
observed eyes, but the question is,
How long have you been widower?n
The counsel who objected to bill of
costs in case before Justice Maule and
a jury, declared that the account was
a ''diabolical BILL" The judge told the
jury, however, that even if the state
ment of counsel were true, it was still
their duty to "give the devil his due.n
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16

HULL, BROWN-In Bellows Falls, August
s. by Rev. J f. Naramore, Harmon c. Hull
and Miss Agnes Brown, both Of Bellows
Falls.
HILLS, DUNHAM-In Bellows Falls, Aug.
ust IL, by Rev. Ellsworth Fullerton, Charles
f. Hills of Rockingham and Bertha L. Dun
ham of Chesterfield, N. III.
KIRKLAND, SAITH-In Saxtons's River.
August IA, by Rev. George F. Chaplin, Theo-
dore Ward Kirkland and Miss Isabelle Blake
Smith, both of Brattleboro.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16
PLENTY OF AMUSEMENT.
Some Good Bookings at the Opera
House for Next Season.


Last winter was bad one for cheap
theatrical ventures. The play-going
people did not have money to throw
away on snap shows, and most of the
small managers lost heavily during the
season. The result is that there are
fewer of them on the road now, and the
public is benefited by the chances of
their getting sold being greatly lessened.
This was particularly bad town for
the snap companies to strike, and they
found that out to their sorrow early last
season. The word was passed along
and all but the best shows cancelled
their dates. Not all of the worthy en-
tertainments Were so well patronized as
they should have been, some of the best
attractions having barely enough spec
tators to relieve the monotonous appear
ance of the empty seats. Still, there
were number of companies which
played to crowded houses and those
managers will come back again next
season in many cases with new pieces.
The bookings at the Opera House thus
far give evidence of an interesting sea-
son, with the prospect of quite enough
entertainments for town of this size.
The first booking is Paul Kauvar,
which was expected last season but can
celled here SO that their Boston engage
ment might be extended. They will
open the season September -, under
the management of G. E. Capron.
H. l.. Averill has company Septem-
Der 10, the name of which is not given
in. the booking.
GOrton's Ministries come the 21st and
Denman Thompson's "Two Sisters"
which has been here before, comes the
Goth under the management of Mr..
Capron.
October /, 2 and the Norman Camp
bell company have the house; Clara
Williams in "The Little Spectacular"
the 18th; "Ivy Leaf the 23d, managed
by Capron; and Averill has the 25th
booked.
November Mr.. Capron will have
one of the greatest successes in recent
years, "The Fencing Master" The
week beginning the 18th is booked for
the Sawtelle Dramatic company, who
have played repertoire at cheap prices
at this house in the past to well pleased
audiences.
December 1, Charles H. Hoyt's satire
on Washington life, "a Texas Stear,"
will play here for the second time.
"Lost in Egypt" for the 10th is the
only other booking in December.
There is nothing more assured until
February l, when the danger Sig
nal" comes, and later IA Trip to China
town" and "Spider and Fly" all under
Mr.. Capron's Management.
An attempt is being made to get
Rice's 1892" here next month, and
the chances are very favorable at pres
ent. Those who have been at Sunapee
this season will remember the jolly fat
faced purser on the Armenia White.
He is general favorite with the cot
layers anu cF0H CuduCC pe'ooCuSClS
make friends with him at first sight.
Well, he's Columbus. 1t may look
like somewhat of come-down for the
discoverer of America to be working on
a small excursion boat off in the coun-
try, but he only does that during the
summer. In the winter he is the COM
mander of the fleet which discovers
America, and poses as the chief person
age in ''1492." It is hoped that we may
see him here next winter in his favor
tie role.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16
I EA !!

Thou soft, sober, sage and vener-
able liquid thou female tongue-run-
ming, smile-smoothing, heart7open-
ing, wink-tippling cordial, to whose
glorious insipidity | owe the happi-
est moments of my life, let me fall
prostrate.- Cibber.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16
To MorreII Stockholders
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

at any time you have any de-
sire to use any of our Reading Mat
ter, we will gladly send to each and
any Of you pamphlets, circulars and
testimonials, entirely free of expense
to you. Testimonials Of men cured
long ago, testimonials of those who
have failed of being cured by other
treatments and various other mat
ter, uf interest. Each of our physi-
clans have some Of these books, etc.,
but if you want any you can, if you
wish, send direct to D. L. Griggs, at
the main office, Bank Block, Brat
tleboro, VT.
We are constantly adding to our
literature on this subject, and can
convince anyone that we are doing a
great and good work. Send for Lit
erature !!
THE MORRELL CURE
is ALWAYS SURE!
DIR. F. WHITMAN, physician
at Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16

In our new crop, BUFFALO
CHOP, strictly choicest, first pick
ings, FORMOSA, there will be
found all of the foregoing soul-satis-
flying properties. For sale by
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16

Mr.. Natanael Mortonson, well known cit
izen of Ispheming, Mich, and editor of ''Su-
perior Posten," who, had for long time,
suffered from the most excruciating pains of
was cured, eight years ago. by
taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. having never
felt q twinge of it since.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16

The hair, when not properly cared for,
loses its lustre, becomes crisp, harsh, and
dry and falls out freely with every combing.
To prevent this, the best dressing in the
market is Ayers Hair Vigor. 1t imparts that
silky gloss so essential to perfect beauty.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16

If you want reliable dye that will color
an even brown or black, and will please and
satisfy you every time, use Buckingham's
Dye for the Whiskers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-16
Bnrn.

STILWELL-In Bellows Falls, August 49,
to Mr.. and Mrs. e. ii. Stilwell a son.
HAYES-In Pepperill, Mass, July %. to
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hayes, a son, Harold
grandson to Mrs. Mary +. Jennison.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07
Assassins in Greenville.

GREENv1LLE, Nov. 3.-About sun
down this evening a cold blooded
attempt to murder was made about
tvs miles from Greers on the
Southern Railway. William Pear
son, q well-to-do-farmer, was am
pushed and shot three times, two
bullets entering his side and one
passing through the arm.
For some years a grudge has
existed between the families OF
Pearson and Duncan, who live only
a mile apart. Three months ago
Pearson and one of the Duncans
had a quarrel over the old family
feud which resulted in a fight and
Duncan got whipped. This after
noon three of the Duncans were at
Greers heavily armed. Pearson
was also in town. The Duncans
started home and had time to get
to their home before Pearson left
Pearson started home and when
two miles from town was ambush
ed and shot. There is very little
hope of his recovery. The Dun
cans made their escape.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07
For the ADVERTISER.
Now and Then.

The big meetings and the camp
meetings of the olden times were
enjoyed and participated in by
almost the whole country.
At Gilgal, Mt. Enon, etc., were
large gatherings of the Baptist per-
suasion. The Methodists had their
annual meetings at Moore's, Mt.
Vernon, and Bethlehem.
Having attended most of these
IN person, I think much good re-
suited therefrom. A week and
sometimes more they continued
and ministers from far and near
were in attendance.
The gathering of the tribes were
both pleasant and social. helping
to keep up kindly feeling among
the people. The hospitality and
good feeling was remarkable, and
in contrast with the now, then
compared favorably.
With our old time preachers we
had as much zeal, and perhaps
less learning. DR.. johnson. Manly,
Chiles, Trapp, Brunson, Peterson,
and others among the Baptists, and
Townsend, Moore, Pickett, Danily,
etc., of the Methodist persuasion.
Now we have fine houses Of wor-
ship and more snow, but have we
more religion? I doubt it. Then
a mans word was about equal to
his note of hand, and reliance was
placed each on the other, and sell
dom was it ever misplaced. Things,
of course, have changed. Times
are not what they "useter was, but
the cry of business is such now
that twists and turns are made Ill
place of reliance and patience be-
tween man and man.
With the present price of cur
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07
Prospects Good.

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5.-The cot
ton situation continues to favor
the biggest crop ever raised i'll
Texas.
The weather is still bright,
balmy. warm, and perfectly clear.
Bottom, middle, and top crop seem
full. Many farmers speak of
abandoning what is left. They
say it will scarcely pay the expense
of picking, packing, ties, ginning,
and marketing. They scarcely
know what else to do unless the
price is considerably raised. 1t is
certain that thousands Of bales
raised will never be taken from the
stalks. Just about now everybody
is swearing that be will not plant
seed of cotton next year. Almost
any of the common products OF
the soil of Texas will pay better,
such as corn, oats, or wheat. AS
proof this three or four times the
usual area of fall wheat is being
soWn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07
For the ADvERT1.ER.
Dots from Bic Greek.

We are having a pleasant No
vember rain, which will defer the
picking of cotton and gathering of
corn and potatoes for few days.
I think our neighboring markets
will be well supplied with turkeys
during the winter season. Every
girl in this section has turkeys
from partridge size up for sale.
The health of this community
is very good.
We are glad to hear that Mrs.
.Eunice Stevens, who has beer so
i'll is improving.
Miss Fairie WHIT while out riding
a few days ago was thrown from
her conveyance and slightly in
jured.
The trustees of Fairfax school
district have secured the services
Of Prof. B. F. Sample for the en-
suing year.
TILDA.
Big Greek, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07
Facts About the ThOrnwen Or
phanage.

1t began operation twenty years
ago with a half dollar in the treas
ury. 1t is now supporting over one
hundred and thirty orphans, an
nually, at cost of one thousand
dollars a month.
The orphans are from the Pres
byterian, Methodist, Episcopal,
Lutheran, Baptist, and six other
denominations, from every South
ern State, and some Northern;
from every profession and station
in society.
They are educated reliE:iously
and Intellectually by the Institu-
ton; and in addition every boy
and girl is qualified by learning
some trade, to support themselves.
1helr support comes from lhe
voluntary gift of Gods people.
Provisions and clothing and money
all such gifts make up the sum
annually needed.
Yes, help is needed now. On the
1st day o. November there was not
one dollar in the treasury, and none
expected save from the hand Of the
Almighty Father.
The Orphanage is located at
Clinton, S. c. The town has three
railroads to carry in gifts of pro-
visions. Rev. Wm. P. Jacobs is its
head, to whom gifts of money may
be sent.
This is the month for the thanks
offering. Next month is for Christ
mas offerings; and the next for
New Years offerings. Which shall
it be?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07

staple, cotton, what are the people
to do, unless mutual forbearance
is used?
Pay all you can and trust to the
Great Giver of all good to help in
the future is the only chance.
OLD REGIME.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07

Two violent earthquake shocks
were felt in the city of Mexico on
Saturday afternoon last at 4 o'clock,
with four minutes intermisslon.
During the vibrations the earth
seemed to rock like a ship on the
ocean. Natives fell to their knees
in the streets praying frantically.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07

Hon. w. J. Talbert proposes to
canvass the State next year after
the adjournment of Congress for
the Alliance principles. He is
confident a general revival and
firm up building can be brought
about. This canvas he proposes
to make at his own expense.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07

President Cleveland sets apart
Thursday, Nov. 29th, on which to
give thanks to Almighty God for
our preservation as nation, for
our immunity from disease pestil-
ence. for the harvests that have re-
warded our husbandry, for re-
newal of national prosperity and
for every advance in virtue had in
telligence that has marked our
growth as people.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07

An agricultural society offered a
premium for the best means OF IT.
rigation. A farmer reading it IT.
ritation, took his wife to the fair,
feeling sure he would win the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07

One hundred and two students
have matriculated at the South
Carolina College, and the total
nvmber of students now on the
rolls is 142. The UNCONVENTIONAL
tendencies of the students are as
follows: Presbyterian, 40; Meth
odist, A; Episcopal, q; Baptists,
90; Lutheran, 6; Associate Re-
formed Presbyterian, 4; Catholics,
3; Hebrews, 2. There are four
young ladies attending classes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07

Application will be made to the
next Legislature for the creation
and erection of four new counties
in South Carolina. Two of these
are to be made out of Edgefeld
county. 1t will be we'll for our
people to remember that in union
is strength. Disintegration is the
forerunner OF dissolution and deg
radiation. Big counties make big
men; little counties make min
ows sparrows and tomtits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-11-07
RgfolnerS and Conservatives Alike,
And Get Together for the
Common Veal.
THERE rs NO USE TO KICK
Any Longer-Negroes Vote for
the Recalcitrant and Pertina-
cious Pope, But Even the
Little Towns Sit Down
on Him, and Give
Evans q Majority.

From all we can gather at
this writing. Tuesday night,
there is no doubt but that the
regular Democratic ticket has
carried the State by a hand
some majority. Our advlces
are almost altogether from the
towns and cities, and except
ING Columbia and Charleston,
Evans has beaten Pope in
these, which were supposed
to be his, Popes, strongsholds,
For instance in Abbeville,
Camden, Newberry, Cheraw,
Rock Hill, Batesburg, Green
wood, and Aiken, Pope re-
ceived 1909 votes, while
Evans received 177S. Calum-
bia gave Pope 600 and Evans
100. In Charleston the vote
was very light, but no figures
are given.
We have no advices from
the precincts in the country,
but the smaller towns give
Evans a majority. There is
no question as to the fact that
the whole State ticket has
peen overwhelmingly elected.
LATER.
o:;3o Wednesday morning
ing.
Through the kindness of
Taylor we are shown
the following telegram:
evans beats Pope by g.
odds. Constitutional conven-
ton doubtful. Hill, of New
York, beaten by one hundred
thousand votes. Black beats
Watson in Georgia.