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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
How tho Book Was Named.
From Boston Journal.l

Here is story which F. Marion Craw.
ford has been telling in Washington, and
tits interesting enough to be true. Like
every other man Of prominence whose
name is familiar to the reading public
Mr.. Crawford is frequently asked for his
autograph. With these requests he In.
variably complies. Last autumn, when
his new story had been scarcely though,
out and the work was fairly under way
he received q letter from two Of the cir
students at Wellesley college containing
request for his signature. Ooe of thu
letters was signed Katherine L4uderdale
To this and the accompanying letter 9
prompt reply was given. But the name
haunted him. "Katherine Lsuderdale y
1t suggested refinement, cultivation
good looks, romance. 1t was just the
name for the novel which he was writing
He sent "Miss Lauderdale" another let
ter. Would she permit him to call hi
story "Katherine Lauderdaleg" By re
turn mail came an impersonal reply
The young lady had no objection, anG
the book which is now attracting tn,
attention of the reading public wal
christened.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
WEATHERsFlELD.

Until the recent rains the ground has
been so dry in places that corn which
has been planted two weeks has not
sprouted and may require re-planting.
Patrons of the Springfield creamery
are dissatisfied with their last dividend
and there is likely to be heard "some-
thing DROP il matters do not speedily
mend.
The freeze last week did very slight
damage in this town taken as whole,
although in the river valleys some harm
was done fruit blossoms and early gar
den stuff.
We notice . new industry in town.
Peter Quinn, who lives with J. X. Chan
dler at the Boynton farm, so-called, has
opened q blacksmith shop there for
horse shooting and general repair work.
Fruit trees Of all kinds have had very
heavy bloom which came out slowly dur
ing the dry weather, and, other condi-
tions favoripg, there is promise of q
heavy crop of orchard fruits this year.
1t would perhaps give Or. T. H. Hoskins
of Newport, VT, something to think Of
II he would visit this region and talk
with fruit gr 'wers in this, the banner
fruit town Of Windsor county, who grow
apples for profit, and who might have
something to say about his statement
that "the Baldwin apple is 2 commercial
failure in Vermont" II this is so, why
is it whole orchards are being grated
over to this variety?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
SPRINGFIELD.

DR.. Alvin Boyce of Rutland was in
town this week.
Will O'Neil Of Keene, N. H., was in
town over Sunday.
DIR. H. H. Howe of Weston was visit
ing his folks In town this week.
DR.. Granville Knight Of Maiden, Mass,
has been spending his vacation with
friends in town.
Mrs. E.. G. Burke and Mrs. G. H.
Moore and son are visiting in New York
and New Jersey.
Frank Lafountain has returned from
Cleveland, Ohio, where he has been en-
gagged in business with his brother.
l. R. Barney and wife of Springfield
Mass, and j. r. Barney and wife Of
Claremont, N. H., were In town this
week.
Miss Clara S. Lowell and G.. Olis Grid
ley were married May IL, and Miss May
Louise Barney and George Herbert Pond
May l6.
w. w. Dayton's show at the Town
hall Thursday evening, May II, drew a
small audience, but all were well salts
| fled for the money.
The next regular meeting of the w. C.
T. u. will be held with Mrs. Rev. A..
hipman at North Springfield Friday,
May %, at o'clock p. no. Delegates
will be appointed for county convention.
Thursday evening, May "a, the Spring
field grange is to hold grange union
in the Golden Cross hall, the same to be
| in honor of the ooh anniversary of the
organ cation Of the grange In this place.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake will
be served. A cordial invitation to every
one whether members or not. Committe,
L. M. Cragin, w. H. II. Slack, Mrs. c.
F. Clutf, Mrs. L. NJ. Cragin, Edgar #.
Whitcomb.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
GRAFTON.

Mrs. Cushman has returned to Boston.
Mrs. Dean has gone to her daughters
In Simondsville.
Mrs. DR.. Staples has gone to Maine to
visit DR.. Staples parents.
Special meeting of l. L. Clarke post
on Saturday evening, May 26.
Herbert Gray from Bellows Falls
passed Sunday with his uncle, Sidney
Holmes.
Mrs. Daniels and Miss Lucy arrived
here last week Wednesday, having been
away all winter.
! We have had several severe frosts late
~ and it is feared that the fruit crop
has been damaged.
The ladies of the w. r. G. request all
who have flowers to spare to leave them
at the G.. A. R. hall Tuesday afternoon,
May %.
Seven members Of the Christian En-
deavor society here attended the meet
ing Of the Black River Union at Spring
field, Friday, May IS.
All the schools in town and all citizens
are cordially invited to join in the obser-
vance of Memorial day. All old soldiers
are cordially invited to fall in with l. L.
Clarke post at 30 p. m. at G. A. r.
hall. Services will be held at the Con-
gregational church at Up. m. Address
by Rev. Ellsworth Fullerton Of Bellows
Falls.
Last Saturday Fred Rand of Saxtons
River was leading horse and driving a
pair near Houghtonville when the pair
he was driving became suddenly fright
ened and threw him out. This fright
ened them still more and they ran from
there to Saxtons River. 1t took them
only 20 minutes to make the distance be-
tween Grafton and the River, seven
miles. They ran into Islander Davis
team, hitched in front of the store In
Grafton, somewhat damaging the wag-
on. No other damage was done dur
ing the whole trip, singular circum-
stance considering the distance.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
FELChvlLLE.

Leon Coolidge is the happy possessor
Of bicycle.
Frank Watkins has lately purchased
piano of Mcclure brothers of Rutland.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Morse and two
children visited 10 Hsrtland the last of
the week.
Mrs. E. Cross and Miss Jennie Hoad-
~ visited sick friend In Proctorsville
last week.
Mrs. B. M. Newton passed few days
In Ludlow with her mother, Mrs. Wat
kins, last week.
Charles H. Wells will preach In the
Universalist church Sunday, June 2. All
are invited; seats free.
Martin Curly has gone to his sons
in Waltham, Mass, where his wife has
been visiting for several weeks.
Report says Mr.. Sawyer Of Wood
stock has purchased the stage route from
Woodstock to Felchville, of Hiram But
Ter and will take possession soon.
MIR. Gibbs went to Brattleboro short
time ago and purchased span Of large.
heavy, bay horses which he Intends to
work on the road machine. Their aggre-
gate weight is 5000 pounds.
c. M. Keyes was through here few
days ago with militia ~. but met with
very few sales, as the Misses French had
supplied most of the people In this vicini-
ty with hats and bonnets with their u sual
good taste.
A very heavy thunder shower and 9
large fall Of rain, SO much needed, fell
here Friday night. As the time james
Taylor's barns were struck by lightning
and burned, with five head of cattle, as
he was not near any neighbors and had
to work alone. He succeeded In saving q
pair of horses and head of cattle, but
lost all his farm tools and so bushels Of
oats put in bis barn that dav and about
40 hens and 60 chickens. He was but
partially insured. He told your CORES
pondent, who visited the ruins, that his
actual loss outside of his insurance would
amount to $500 at the least.
Henry E. Gidding's post, No ~, will
observe Memorial day with appropriate
services, beginning at South Reading at
O'Clock, at Bailey's mill at $50 O'Clock,
and at Felchville. Services will consist
of essays, declarations, singing etc.,
and address by Capt. E. A. Howe of
Ludlow, at Felchville In the afternoon.
All teachers and scholars of the public
schools are invited to assist in the exer-
cises; also all others who will. The
post will be pleased If the different
places will have flowers arranged for the
graves in season for the services.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

Phoenix man claims, 1t does not seem as
II 1t were matter of sufficient import
ance to get nervous over.
The members of the g.. A. r.. and
Relief corps will attend church In body
at the Congregational church where
union service will be held next Sunday
May "a, at 10 80 a. m. On Memorial day
the post will 60 to Dummerston at 8
o'clock q. M. where appropriate service
Will be held, returning to Putney at
noon when dinner will be served at the
hall. The afternoon service will be held
10 the Town hall. Professor Atkins OF
Mt. Hermon will deliver the address,
after which will be exercises at the CEN.
etery. Patney band will furnish music
for the day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
SOUTH WlNDHAM.

Miss Minnie Robinson has gone to
Weathersfeld to work.
Frank Allen and wife of Jamaica Wis
tied Mrs. Rebecca Smith last week.
Report says that Mr.. Van Schaick Of
Granville, N. Y. has purchased the Asa
Whitman farm OF F. II. Harris.
There will be no preaching here next
Sunday. This society will join with that
at the center In memorial services.
Rev. C. E. Van Schaick recently re-
ceived visit from his father. brother,
bis wife and little son, of Granville,
New York.
L. E. Jenison is having his residence
improved by the addition Of bay win
dow and piazza. johnson and Bemis Of
Wardsboro are doing the work.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
CAvENDlsH.

Fred sp ulding from Keene was in
town Monday.
Miss Jessie Sampson visited at Herbert
Gays last week.
Will Maloney is in Woodstock on jury
business this week.
George Gay and wife from Connecti-
cut visited relatives last week.
Saturday, May 10, daughter was
born to Mr. and Mrs. John johnson.
w. w. Rhoades made his parents in
Windham short visit the first of the
week.
Mrs. E., C. jackson and Mrs. VIII
Mosher went to Tunbridge Monday, to
visit friends.
Dwight Deane of Somerville, Mass,
visited his father and mother at w. M.
Richardson's Sunday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
PERKINS vlluE.

Mrs. M Bixby is in Rutland visit
ing friends.
Mrs. Mary G. Marcy has gone to
Springfield to care for the sick.
frankie Bailey of Springfield spent
Sunday with his grandmother, Mrs. NJ,
c. Marcy.
Mrs. Romano Spafford of North
Springfield, visited her sister, Mrs. Hen.
ry Going, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi johnson of Glare.
mont, N. H., were town q few days
since calling upon friends.
Fred Belcher is preparing to move hi
family from the quarry boarding house
to the farm recently vacated by Charlei
Walker.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
PUTNEY.

Emory Mansfield, an aged citizen, died
last Saturday. The funeral was held
Monday.
The reorganization of the Sunday
school at the Methodist church occurred
Sunday. The following officers were
librarian, Miss Lula Puffer; assistant
librarian, Miss Clsrabell Smith; organ
ist, Miss Clarabell Smith.
The correspondent Of the Phoenix is
wrong again when he says the TINES
correspondent caused the item relating
to an error which appeared in the Phe-
nix to be publ he'd in the Boston D lily
Globe. The TINES correspondent had
no knowledge Of the article referred to.
II the error was typographical. as the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
SOLID PETROLEUM FUEL.

vantage on italian Warships.
[From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
Fuel bricks of crude petroleum are en-.
tansively used in the Italian navy, and
are made as follows: The mixture,
which is made in the proportion of Ia
piats of petroleum, 10 per cent OF rosin,
81 ounces of powdered soap and TX
ounces OF caustic soda, is heated and
stirred at the same time.
Soliditication begins in about 10 min.
utes, and the operation must then be
carefully watched. II there is ten.
dency to remain liquid little more soda
10 added. After the mixture has bee 4
stirred until the mass becomes nearly
solid, the thick paste is poured into thu
moulds, which are placed for 10 or IL
minutes in a drying stove.
The briquettes, which are Of the same
size and form as those largely used IL
France and Germany, are then cooled
and are ready for use in a few hours.
Sig Maestracci recommends the addi-
ton of 20 per cent of wood sawdust and
20 per cent Of clay or sand, which makes
the briquette both cheaper and more
solid.
| In trials made at Marseilles on several
tugboat the petroleum briquettes fur
nished about three times as much heat as
coal briquettes Of the same size. They
were burned in the ordinary boiler fur
mace, without any special preparation,
gave out very little smoke, and left little
or no ash.
The advantages claimed for the petro-
leum briquettes are the absence of smoke
and large reduction in bulk of fuel
which must be carried, as compared with
coal, while the risks attending the carry
ing Of liquid fuel are avoided.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
ANDOvER.

j. II. Hutchinson has moved onto his
farm at Peaseville.
May j. Stoddsrd came home from
Ludlow on Saturday.
DR.. F. D. Stoddard Of Providence, r
l., is making his mother q short visit.
Mrs. Trickey of East Rochester, N. H.,
Is visiting her sister here, Mrs. NJ. A.
Stoddard.S
G. z. Spau'ding has sound Roxbur y
Russett apples In his cellar which were
put In there ia the fall Of 1892. No ex-
ira pains has been taken to preserve
them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
An Astounding Operation.
From the San Francisco Argonaut.

From the San Francisco Argonautl
In one of the smaller cities of New
England there was an Episcopal church,
which had two mission chapels, common
ly kno vn as the East End Mission and
the North End Mission, from the parts
of the city where they were respectively
located. One day the rector gave out
the notices, in his most distinguished,
high church tone, as follows: "There
will be service at the North End Mis-
sion at 3 o'clock, and at the East End at
5. Children will be baptized at both
ends.'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
WEST TOWNsHENp.

Mrs. L. Page is sick.
Miss Emma Whitman has returned
home.
Miss Saddle Harris of Swanzey, N. H -,
is visiting friends in town. -.
Orren Burnap's house is undergoing
considerable alterations. II. Sanders and
f. Holmes are doing the work.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24
WEST WARpsBoRo.

Rev. E. B. Earle preached here Sun
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Eddy from Brat
tleboro recently visited relatives In Town.
Miss Amy z. Perry is our W. c.. I. U.
delegate to the county convention at
Cambridgeport.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

Pompous maiden lady (engaging ser.
want, who has taken the liberty to sit
down without being asked)-"Do you
know that it is great breach of etiquette
for any one to sic down in the presence
Of their superiors ?''
Bridget-"Lor', yes, mum; but kspe
your safe; don't behave in them ancient
superstitions."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

"Ten people out Of dozen are invalids," says
recent medical authority. At least eight ont
Of these ten, 1t 10 safe to allow, are suffering
from some form Of blood. disease, which . per.
sistent use Of Ayers sarsaparilla would be sure
to cure. Then, don't be Al Invalid.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

One Of the best evidences that Ayers Hair
visor is an article Of exceptional merit. is the
sct that the demand fer it is constantly increas-
ing No one who uses this incompatible dress
ing thinks Of trying any other preparation for
the hair.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

Whatever may be the cause Of blanching, the
hair may be restored 70 Its original color by the
use of that potent remedy, Halls Vegetable
Sicilian Hair Reviewer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

ESTATE OF CYNTHIA N. cLouaH.

STATE OF vERMoNrI Tho Probate Cssxs
wEsTNDsTER, %. for said DISCREET. h
All persons interested In the Estate Of CS1.
this y. Cloush, lste Of Putnoy. deceased.
G8xEfu0 !!
Whereas, n. n. whitney has presented =
this Court An instrument purporting 70 b. tie
last Will Of said deceased, for probate: Ycu
upon the probate Of said Instrument ~ the ses-
eion thereof 70 be held at tho Probate Omce IN
Bellows Falls In said district, on the It'll day ct
appear and contest the same, II you zee %, o., =
2t-23 ZIEA II. ALLBEE, Reg1sssv.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
1t contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
Narcotic substance. s a substitute
Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups,
is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years. by
OF Mothers. Castoria
the Mothers Friend.
Castoria. Castoria.
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

''Csstoria is so well adapted to children that
I recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me'' H. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhea, Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes Il.
gestion,
Without injurious medication
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-05-24

THE CENrAuR COMPANY. n MURRAY STREET,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-03-22

At the suggestion of the committee
Mr.. Byers appointed four. as follows:
Messrs. Barker, Benedict, Yeaman and
Sheedy.
"You GO in, too," said the crowd to
Mr.. Byers, and he then went in.
The result was a failure to get him
to consent to anything. Il shall or
der the militia to fire." he reiterated.
''The people may assassinate me if
they will, but l propose to have my
way"
This was the situation when Gen.
McCook asserted his position and pre-
pared to preserve peace.
The troops, GOO strong, arrived at the
union depot at SIS o'clock by a special
train from Fort Logan. The militia
We're sent back to the armory at Q. and
at $50 o'clock Gen. McCook ordered
the troops to bivouac at the depot I'M
til morning. He has held a conference
with Gov. Waite, at which Adjt.- Gen.
Tarsney and Brig. Gen. Brooks. of the
Colorado national guard, We're pres
ent.
The monster crowds are slowly dis
persing and the police have gone out
on their regular beats. No mob vio-
lence is now anticipated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-03-22
All the Militia of the State Called ou
RUINED BY FIRE.

Destruction of the Famous Pickwick
Club Building at New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, March 16.-The ia
nous Pickwick club building, at the
corner of Canal and Carondelet streets,
one of the finest and best-known places
in the south, was practically ruined
by fire to-day. 1t was little after Z
o'clock when the smoke and flames were
seen issuing from the rear of the build
ing. The book-keeper, manager, por-
tiers and other employees were in the
building at the time and they quickly
gave the alarm. The fire bellies sum-
moned the department to the scene,
but before the first engine had reached
the corner of Canal and Gravier streets
the fire had attained serious proper
tions and a general alarm was turned
in.
The flames quickly ran through the
upper stories, finally burst through the
roof and Quilted the clubhouse before
they were subdued. The department
worked three hours before the fire was
under control, and Canal street was
packed and jammed with thousands of
people who watched the efforts save
the building. The loss will be $3.50, 200.
The fire is thought to have been caused
by imperfectness in the electric motor
in the kitchen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-03-22

After reading the following letters can any
one longer doubt that a trustworthy remeoY
for that terribly fatal nlalady, consumption,
has at last been founds If these letters had
esteemed neighbors they could be no more
worthy of your confidence than they now
are, coming, as, they do, from well known,
intelligent and trustworthy citizens, who.
in their several neighborhoods, enjoy the
fullest confidence and respect of all who
K C. McLin, ESQ, of Kempsville, Princess
Anne Co., Va, whose portrait heads this
article, writes: "When l commenced tax
ing Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery I
was very low with a. cough and at times
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dent. The, first, bottle. took did not seem
to do me mach, good, but had faith In IL
and continued using it until bad taken
fifteen bottles and now do not look naE
feel like the same man was one year aso.-
People are aStonished and say, well, LAST
year this time would not have thou sat
that YOU would be.Iiving now can thank
fully say L am entirely cured OF disease
which, but for your wonderful 'Dlscovafyf
would have resulted in my death"
Even when the predisposition to cons1raR
ton is Inherited, it may be cured, as verfilssd
by the following from a most GutnIui ana
much respected, Canadian lady. Mrs. Tnovnas
ssI havalong fsltitnsy duty to ackno wiedge
TO you what Err: Phsrce's Golden Medical
Discovery and his pleasant PellesSh have
done fcr.me They almost raised me from
the grave. I had three brothers ard one
sister die Of consumption and I was
speedily following after them. hsd severe
cough pain, copious expectnration and other
alarniing syniptonas and my f2tanuss a.
thought I lad but few months 20 live. Al
that. time was persuaded to try aae Golden
Medical Discovery and the 6rst bottle
actsd like magic OF course, cantnued on
with the medicine and as resnlt l gained
rapidly. in strength. My friends were aston
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-03-22
IN POWER ONE YEAR..
splendid Record Made by the Democracy
since March. 1893.

Splendid Record Made by the Democracy,
since March. 1903.
One year ago the democrats assumed
control of the national government
after a total or partial exclusion from.
power for over thirty years.
They found the tariff taxes higher
than at any previous period in the his
tory of the government They found al
treasury deficiency impending where.
they had left surplus. They found
the free gold excess of nearly 500, OeO,-
coo, turned over by President Cleveland
four years before, scattered in foreign
lands They found the country on the
verge of a monetary panic owing to. the
operations of a republican silver-pur-
chase law. They found ca the statute
book the skeleton Of an elections force
law which the republicans had des-
perately endeavored to strengthen with
federal hayoness at the polls
What IS the record of the year,
The World has not stunned the duty
of crisixising the administration and
the democrats in congress when the
honor and welfare of the country re-
quixsd it But il spite of blunders and
delnquencies it is true and it deserves
90 be said that not in half a century be-
fore has the first year of new admin
istration and new congress been so
rich in important public services as has
the year which has Just ended.