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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
The Irish Channel Dam.


A stupendous scheme has recently
been seriously suggested for the utiliza-
ton in British waters of the energy of
ocean currents for the purpose of dis
tribution of power and light by means
of electricity to centers of population at
distances up to hundreds of miles from
the source. This is nothing less than
the proposition to dam the Irish Chan
mel at the Null Cantire, where the dis
lance between the Scotch and Irish
shores is only fifteen miles, and where
the energy of the current from the
north is, so far as human requirements
go, infinite-that is, would have to be
expressed in scores of millions of horse
power.
That this proposition is being regard
ed with some degree of seriousness may
be gathered from the fact that a series
of photographic surveys of the bottom
of the channel has been made and
charts prepared of the coasts and of the
highlands on both sides from which
materials might be conveniently got
for building the dam. The report of an
engineer detailed for the purpose is to
the effect that there are no engineering
difficulties in the way; by which is
meant that, given the means to pro-
coed, it is possible thing to do, and is,
compared, for instance, with the cree
ton of the Brooklyn bridge, piece of
work requiring merely enough brute
force
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
Prizes for Observation-Disclosures.

The Holstein-Friesia association of
America has offered premiums for dairy
tests of the cattle recorded in it's herd
book, to be awarded at fairs through
out the county this fall. At the New
England fair to be held at Worcester
September II, premiums will be of
fered for best five cows bred for milk,
and owned by exhibitor, to be tested on
the grounds, for best five cows bred for
butter, for best milk-producing COW,
and for best butter-making COW. AT
the Valley fair to be held at Brattleboro
september 26-27, there will be a COM
petitive test of dairy cows with premi-
ums for the cows producing the largest
amount of milk in "a hours, and the
COW producing the largest amount of
butter in "a hours. A premium will al
SO be given for the herd of six cows
owned by one man which produces the
largest amount of butter in "a hours.
Suitable second premiums will be
awarded in all these tests.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
He Had Heard of Her.
From Washington Post. ]

The given name of President Carnot
of the French republic was Sadi, pro
nounced like our feminine Sadie. This
gave rise to an amusing incident at the
time of his election to the presidency IN
1887. A New York newspaper ordered
its Washington correspondent to inter-
view President Cleveland and members
of the cabinet on that occasion and get
their opinions of Carnot and his cleo
ton. The correspondent had much
difficulty i'm finding one of the Leading
members of the cabinet, and hnally
met him late at night just as he was en-
tering his residence. There was no
time for superfiuous preliminarles, SO
the question was plumply put to hlm ~,
"What do you think of Sadl Carhot!
Although the cabinet official was not
compelled by law to express an opinion
except when requested by the president
or by the heads of other departments,
and was plainly stumped by the quess-
ton, nevertheless he made a heroic Ell
fort to rise to the situation. WIN
solemn mien he replied:
have heard that she Is a very goo1
dar}er, and / believe she will do wen
in this country.n
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
wALPOLE.

The summer festival conducted NV
the ladies of the Unitarian society last
week was great success, almost S30O
being Melted. WV
Tickets for the illustrated lectures INV
Rev. j. j. Lewis August 90 and ~
will be on sale at the postoffice after
Tuesday, August IA, at 10 O'Clock a. m
The Guy Brothers promise us another
of their fine entertainments on the 81 at
inst. AT their last appearance here
they drew the largest house of any com
pany during the season and everyone
will be glad to hear them again. A new
play will be presented and MANY new
actors will appear.
Helen Gladys, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George +. Burt, died on the 9Th
inst, after protracted sickness. She
was born January 3, 1889. 1t is very
rare occurrence in this village for child
rem to die. Only one or two instances
during the last decade and those child
rem not far from one year old. A deep
sympathy is felt for Mr.. and Mrs. Burt.
who have been obliged to give up the
elder Of their two children.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
WATERSHED.

Otis Fellows of Boston, Mass, and
children are visiting at p. P. Fellows
in this town.
Henry J. Fellows of Ascutneyville is
very low with Bright's disease in its
last stages. DR.. Warden of Claremont
attends him.
Misses Alice and Edith Pierce, Jen-
ME and Sarah Warren, A. B. Warren
and Herbert Bronson took a trip to the
top of Mt. Ascutney early in the pres
ent week.
There has been considerable sickness
in the vicinity of Weathersfield Center
for some weeks but with cooler weather
it is hoped improvement in health will
come to those who are ailing.
During the past week new potatoes
have sold in Springfield village at IS
cents per bushel, and 80 cents bushel
at Claremont, but a protective tariff in
shape of toll bridge and ferry prevent
our farmers profiting much by the diff
ference in price at Claremont. When
will that town realize that some move
ment looking to the two states assum-
ing control and making these relics of
the past age obsolete, and all travel be-
tween the states free, as something not
to be talked of but worked for by all.
Just now our Democratic friends will
join in the crusade for free trade be-
tween the states.
Miss Thirza Deming, telephone opera
tor at Newport, n. H., for some time
past, has resigned her position, and
with her sister Mary will be at her
aunt's, Mrs. E. p. Fellows, within a
few days for visit and rest.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
Condition of Vermont Banks,

The abstract of the condition of the
national banks of the state of Vermont
at the close of business of July IS, as re-
ported to the comptroller of the curren.
cy, shows the average reserve to have
been 1914 per cent, against 1888 per
cent on May 4 last. Loans and dis
counts decreased from 81, ISL, $3.50 to
$12,317 1857; stocks and securities in
creased from Sl,395,341 to 81, 463 $3.50,
gold coin from S349, $40 to s476, 922, total
specie from $6OS, 101 to $612, 565; lawful
money decreased from $685., 61S to 1872
233, surplus fund from 81 ,676,32O to
81 ,636, 1888; individual deposits increased
from 81 ,964, 1872 to S., 5S3, 6S7.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
ALSTEAD.

Charlie Murdony is sick, not very
pleasant vacation trip from labor.
Mrs. Watkins and daughter of
Nashua are visiting at Frank Irow's.
George A. Fiske and wife of Boston
are visiting his mother and sister.
Frank Shumway and Walter Bisbee
have returned home to Somerville.
DR.. Marden, formerly of Acworth is
caring for DIR. Goodenow's patients.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Porter are Wis
lting at her fathers, J. G. Watkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Wilson have been
visiting few days with their daughter,
Mrs. d. p. Kingsbury.
Mrs. Mary Sartwell has gone to Sun
apee and Mrs. Belle Eaton and lady
friend are keeping her house.
Fred Webster and wife and Miss
Grace Webster of Nashua are visiting
at their fathers, G. G. Webster's.
DR.. Goodenow is taking short vaca-
ton to visit with his wife at Hanover,
then go on an excursion and fishing
trip to Canada.
The Bellamy club having secured the
services of the Ideal Banjo, Guitar and
Mandolin club of Bellows Falls, with
an elocutiOnist and vocalist will give
an entertainment at the Town hall this
Thursday evening. Ice cream and cake
for sale.
/ A party including Mr.. and Mrs. G..
A. Burt, Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Dodge, a
son, two daughters and baby, A. M.
Bragg and daughter, G. A. Witt, Miss
Reynolds, two Misses Jenna and Hor-
NIyc, .,ptC
others, all went Monday morning to
Brooks Cottage by the Sea" in Wash
ington.
Rev. J. E. Fullerton of Bellows Falls
preached an excellent discourse at the
Congregational church last Sunday.
Rev. T. w. Darling Of Acworth will
preach next Sunday morning. AT
the Universalist church the familiar
voice of Rev. J. N. Emery awakened
devotional responses and pleasantmem-
cries of his past services there when he
was pastor at Bellows Falls. He will
preach for us during the month of Au.
gust at 2.30 p. m.
Harry Prentiss, who ten years age
last March left his boyhood home to
find home of his own among strangers
somewhere in the vast west, returned
and walked into his fathers postoffice
standing in front'of the show case. Mr.
Prentiss stepped up and politely in
quired if there was anything he wished
for? Harry replied nothing in partic
ular," and extended his hand. NJ
electrical twitching of the fingers
formed a grip that was recognized
They gazed in each others eyes it was
cold strangers look. Presently Mr.
Prentiss said 81 don't think 1 know
your Harry answered, "Well I think
| better go back to Kansas City again.
All! the name of that speck on the
great map of the west was the key to
the mystery. Harry reports that the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
A Potato Duel.

One way of combating an evil prac-
tice is to make it ridiculous. It was
by this means that dueling was stop
ped in a certain district in Kentucky
some forty years ago. At that time a
travelling preacher named Bowman, a
strong, muscular man, was conducting
series of religious meetings in Ken
lucky. At one of them a Well-knoWn
desperate character created disturb
ance, and being publicly rebuked by
Bowman sent him challenge to fight.
The preachers first thought was to
+, treat the matter with silent contempt.
Then he reflected that dueling was all
too common in that region, and he de-
cided to accept the challenge.
AS the challenged party, Bowman
had the choice of weapons. He selected
a half-bushel of large Irish potatoes,
and stipulated that his opponent must
stand Is PAGES distant, and that only
one potato at a time should be taken
from the measure.
| The desperate was furious, but Bow
man insisted upon his rights as the
challenged party, and threatened tode-
nounce the fellow as coward if he
made further objections. Seeing nc
1 way out of the scrape, the desperate at
last consented.
The contest took place on the out
skirts of the town, and almost every
body in the place turned out to see the
fun. Tbs seconds arranged the two
men in position, by the side of each be-
| ing half-bushel measure filled with
| good-sized potatoes.
Bowman threw the first one. 1t
struck his opponent in a central spot
and fell in pieces. A shout of delight
went up from the crowd, which Hurried
the desperate, and his potato flew wide
of the mark. Bowman watched his
chance, and every time his opponent
stopped for potato another one hit him
in the side, leaving wet spot on his
clothes and then scattering on all sides
The fellow was hit in this way about
five times; then the sixth potato struck
him in the short ribs, and he lay on the
grass doubled up with pain and groan.
ing Enough !"
| The bystanders went wild with de-
| light, but Mr.. Bowman looked very
sober. The desperate was taken home
and put to bed, and there he stayed fol
more than week. And when he again
appeared he was greeted with SO many
jokes that life was almost burden tc
him. That was the end of dueling in
| that region,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
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WESTMINSTER.

Mrs. e. B. George is in Boston for
weeks stay.
DIR. Lowering will preach at Brattle
boro Sunday.
Eli Geer visited his nephew in Ches
ter last week.
Mrs. Almerius Nutting celebrated he1
88th birthday Tuesday.
Peter Finegan has moved his family
to Westmoreland, n. ii.
Miss Serosa I. Wilson of Boston is
the guest of Miss Mary Dascomb.
Miss Louisa Wilkins of Lexington
Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. II. a.
Hannum.
Jacob Woodbury. and wife Of -Somer-
vile, Mass, arrived at George ii. ALI
bees Saturday.
HI. A. Wyman and A. E. Sugland
are employed in making the repairs
upon the store.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. M. Allbee had their
two daughters and families with them
last week for visit.
Walter P. Leach is improving slowly
from an illness which threatened to be
serious few weeks ago.
George Webster and family of Bos-
ton are spending their vacation with
the family of C. E. Rice.
J. F. Ward came up from Whining
ton last week to assist in caring for his
brother who is in poor health.
The hum of the threshing machine
is now heard The oat crop was secured
in fine condition and the yield is good
Lewis Martin, coachman for Mr.
Dickinson and the "Harriet Goodridge
Home,n buried his father at Burling'
ton Saturday.
Herbert Church, who has been EN-
ployed by John S. Leach u Son during
the season, has given up his position
and moved to Walpole, n. II.
The village was enlivened by run
away Monday, Harry Dascomb's horse
having taken the liberty OF a run OF
its own account. Result, damaged
wagon but no one injured.
The brick store will open under thu
new proprietor next Monday. The in
ventory has been taken this week ane
now some needed repairs are in prog
ress upon the interior. Mr.. Walker il
now in Boston selecting new goods.
Misses Grace Nutting, Lucy Taylol
and Alice Dascomb are to enter thu
State Normal school at Randolph tn,
last of the month. They have already
earned reputation as first class teach
ers and their friends will be glad tt
know that they are to fit themselves tt
continue in the work.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
in OUR OWN STATE.
Tax Commissioners Report.

Hon. j. l.. Martin has forwarded his
report as tax commissioner to the state
printers. The report shows that the
state has realized from these taxes on
corporations since the passage of the
Hooker bill, so called, in 1882. 81, $685.
1881. There has been a constant in
crease of the revenue. For the first
year ending December 3lst, 1883, it was
1886, 67S.5l. In 1898 it was 349. 463. "a.
There has been large increase since
the passage of the present law in 1890
and the last two years have exceeded
the two preceding years by $l26, Ill 81.
In his recommendations to the legisla-
ture the commissioner says:
"In my opinion, the license tax
ought not to apply to cheese factories
or creameries there should also be a
discretionary power vested in the COM
missioner, with the approval of the
state treasurer, to remit the license tax
OF corporations not doing business, and
a like discretionary power to remit
taxes assessed under the provisions of
sections 81, 3S and 80, when the same
have been listed in good faith to the in
weston in the town of his residence.
There are several changes that should
be made in the language of the corpor-
alton tax law to improve it's phraseol-
ogy and make it more. easily under
stood. These changes have been dis
cussed with the committee on revision
of the statute, and the same received
their careful consideration but am
not now advised whether that commit
tee will tmbody these changes in their
revision, or not. / will, in due time,
submit to the consideration of the legis-
iature a bill embracing all improve
ments that may be deemed desirable.
Were it not for the state school tax,
the state highway tax, and practically
the support of all insane paupers by
the state (which relieves local taxation
accordingly the amount received under
the present law would fully support
the state government, as was calculated
and designed by Col. Hooker and his
committee on ways and means, who
were the promoters of this law in 1882.
Some additional revenue might be
obtained, without working any great
hardship or injustice, by levying state
tax upon collateral inheritances, as has
been adopted in some other states, nota-
bly, New York and Maine. In the
state of Maine such a law has recently
been sustained by its supreme court. !"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
CHESTER.

The citizens of this place gave re-
ception to the teachers and instructors
attending the summer school of meth
DDS on Monday evening. Some 400
were present, all of whom were made
sick from some unknown cause, sup
posed to be poisoned ice cream. Most
of those affected have recovered, but
some are in critical condition.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
sAxroN,s RIVER.

Mr.. Currier is clerking at Glynn
Bros.
L. N. Farr of Cambridge, Mass, is at
E. r. Lakes.
Mrs. Fowler of Boston is guest at
G. w. billiards..
George Simonds came from Boston
Saturday to visit his parents.
DIR. Williams and Maynard and Ro-
berta have returned from a visit at his
mothers at Bartlett, n. Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
THEY STAY?

We often hear the question asked "Suppoe
the appetite drink
Recently letters who had been asking
what their
will their testimonials
s.Wll
have sought the public confidence but have relied
misleading
of them going back to drink.
From hear that
back From another that their injured
back drink We have had
begin but cit mighty hard
Billings, and present
publish who are los
of
have believed all they have read Let
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Maple Grove grange will hold bas-
ket picnic at the residence of E. j.
Cook, Thursday August is, at 2 O'Clock
D. m. The entertainment will consist
of singing by E. E. Gorham and selec-
lions by the grange choir, publication
of the Maple Leaf, Rotations and gen.
eral good time. Let every member and
their friends be present and make the
meeting one to be long remembered.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
Highest Of all in Leavenng Power-Lates u S. Govt Report
Re-! R BsMas'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Charles w. Howard and Ralph e.
Potter of Boston are again at their
favorite summer resort, j. w. Graves
G. HI. Potter and wife of Lowell,
Mass, are visiting at her fathers, DR..
Campbell's. They will remain through
the month.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
Ethan Aliens Sword.

The sword of Ethan Allen, preserved
in the National museum at Washing
ton, is an old fashioned blade about d
inches in length and slightly curved.
The handle is made of horn or bone
and is some seven inches long. The
mounting is of silver, marked with
gold, with but the latter is partially
worn off. A dogs head of silver FORMS
the end of the handle, and from this to
the guard runs silver chain. On one
of the silver bands of the venerable
leathern scabbard is the anne "Ethan
Allen" engrossed in large letters on
another band, "E. Brasher, Maker.
New York" while ON third band ap,
pears the name Martin Vosburg. l775.,
The shrine in which will rest one of
the original links and fac-simile of the
chain which bound st. Peter in the
Marmetine prison at Rome, was dedi-
Gated in st. Patrick's cathedral Sunday
at burlington, with appropriate cere-
monies. Excursions brought over 5000
visitors to the city for the dedication.
The ceremonies were preceded by a
procession through the streets.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
Your Cake Will Not Fall
If Made With the New Horsford

Baking Powder. This powder is superior in
strength, purity and healthfulness to anv
kind heretofore made, and ia one of the
greatest inventions of the age. Try it and
note the result.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
READ THESE LETTERS----WRITE US
FOR PARTICULARS.

IS,
DEAR SIR Yours fthe 18th reed am happy that
indulge intoxicating drinks
have for l
MONTHS Often drinking
am glad to There
about here
THE SAME TIME that did, who
be lives. Respectfully, VIM RArH
Dubuque Iowa. July IS, ga.
DEAR SIR Mr. Geaand has place business
asked write words reply say
personally WORST dukard
Dubuque home
Morre Cure He has four
children and he has He working
S well liked by everybody. You THOUSAND RE-
COMMENDS LIKE THIS in this vicinity you wish them
his appetite drink back to
him he took the Moel Cure
April 81 and had been drinking
Yours truly, c. r. Cole.
20 Morre Cure Institutes in Vermont. Headquarters at
BrattIeboro, VT.
D. L. CRICCS, Secretary.
F. WHITMAN, Physician a lows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09

hard times pinch harder and it is far
more difficult to find employment out
west than here.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-08-09
Three THINGS !!

It.-The Morrel Cure NEVER fails take
strong drink !!
2d-That appetite NEVER to patient, till
HE invites it,!
3d-No patient ANY injured by the NOR
L teatme
We believe other Cure these three things uhuy
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-09-29
POLITICAL

With this issue the INDEX becomes a
straight out populist paper. liy this
change We surrender none Of our indie
gendencc and shall be- AS free 10 crlticise
and condcm wrong In the peoples party,
LIQUID the occasion arise. as In the re-
uhllcan or democratic parties. This
hangc is not the result OF a sudden and
radical conversion to populism, as the
editor Of the INDEX has, individually,
hpen consistent member Of the peoples
party from It's very inception. and we
arc no. u defeated Office seeker or a sore
D. ad politician, either. We have always
s,rivcn to uphold truth wherever We
found II aud we believe there is more
truth. more honesty Of purpose and bet
t,r principles than among either Of the
I'd parties. and until We are convinced
'tat Il is only scramble for spells, this
ffugglc for Office between the different
.lriics, we shall contribute our influence
The success OF the peoples party.
~ shall continue to sound the praise
W Emmett and Canyon county and our
ability 10 do good in that direction will
ie considerably increased by the large
number Of new subscribers which this
change brings to the INDEX Over 800
imes are ON our mailing list this week
and this number will be increased cach
week. We shall at all times endeavor
CD trent all parties with candor and hon
ory One OF our special missions shall
be fo secure the election OF the entire
lopulist ticket In Canyon county. II
81 made up Of good men from top to bot
10 and their election means much to
ih cause Of populism.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1894-09-29
WASHINGTON COUNTY PoPUusTs.

Washington county popuists held
their nominating convention some three
weeks ago and aud nominated fairly
good ticket Some OF the nominations
might have been improved upon but
taken as a whole they are all very good,
particularly the legislative nominees.
J. d. Robertson. nominee for state sena-
toi. is a young farmer OF excellent adj
dress. At present he is one Of the pub
fishers OF the Idaho Citizen. He is a
man well qualified for the Office for
which he is candidate and after an
intimate acquaintance with him OF over
Ave years duration we have no hcsitancy
In saying that a more able honest or
man for the position Of State
Senator could not be found Washing
ton county. II elected OF which there
seems little doubt, he will be one Of
the brightest members of the next Idaho
legislature. Erastus Utly and A. NJ
Gray. nominees for the lower house, are
young men, bright and active workers.
Mr.. Utley is farmer and has resided
since early boyhood on farm near
Weiser where he is very popular and Il
general favorite with all. Mr.. Gray has
been engaged in mining and agriculture
In Washington county for ten or fifteen
years and we doubt IL harmful word
could be spoken Of him by a single ac-
quaintance. The Legislative ticket in
Washington county is trio Of capable
and trustw orthy men who will represent
that county in creditable and deserv-
ing manner Neither of them is over
thirty-five years OF age and are thorough
" imbued with the reform movement.
They should be elected by rousing
majority. Popuists Of Washington
county should not leave an honest act
undone to secure that end.