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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS
Entertain a Large Audience at the
Opera House.

The opening event in this vicinity of
the annual season of youthful rhetori-
cal achievement, with the usual aces
series of white gowns, flowers and fiut-
tering ribbons, was the exhibition of the
junior class of the Bellows Falls High
school at the Opera House Tuesday
evening. The friends of the school and
class were out in force and there We're
few vacant seats in the hail. AS a
special attraction, the Myron Whitney
quartet of Boston was engaged at CON
siderable extra expense to furnish the
musical part of the program, and this
stroke of enterprise met with substan-
tial evidence of appreciation in large
advance sale of tickets, nearly all the
best seats being taken the first day.
Preparations for the event involved a
great deal of hard work, to the faithful
performance of which the success at
tanned gave ample evidence. Many of
the selections were difficult and would
have severely taxed the powers of pro-
fessional elocutionist, yet all were rem
dered with intelligence, even when the
physical requirements were wanting.
The exercises were preceded by prayer
by Rev. J. Naramore. The program as
published last week was carried Out.
with added selections by the quartet,
which included solo by Mr.. Whitney,
and it was a real treat to hear his Won
derful voice, which appears as strong
and true as ever. w. HI. Fessenden
was another pioneer whom all were
| pleased to hear and the other members
OF the quartet met with cordial racep-
| ton. A detailed criticism of the efforts
OF the class would be out of place. Such
an undertaking is not to be judged y
professional standards. Suffice to say
that all did their level best and de
serve every word of praise accorded
them If any criticism were passed ii
should be in regard to the selections
themselves rather than their rendering,
their somber character being especially
| n0tlceable. The stage was made very
attractive with plants and flowers and
square of evergreen with the figures
'95 in white placed above the center
The'encore fend was in evidence, and
to his efforts was chiefly due the late
conclusion of the entertainment. Few
left before the close, however, and the
general verdict was one of complete
satisfaction.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07
Among the Churches.

The convention of the Epworth
Leagues of this county will be held
here June IA.
Bishop Niles of the New Hampshire
diocese will be at Drewsville next Sun
day afternoon, at which time confirma-
ton will be administered.
The young peoples societies of the
Congregational church now meet Fri
days instead of Sundays, the junior al
4.3O and the senior at 7.45 o'clock.
There will be no evening service al
Emmanuel church next Sunday even
ing, giving the members of the parish
an opportunity of visiting Drewsville
to hear Bishop Niles.
The baccalaureate sermon before the
graduating class of the High schoo
will be preached by Rev. e. E. Marg
graf in the Universalist church next
Sunday evening at $50 o'clock
Among those who attended the Bap-
ti+5 State Sunday School convention at
Brattleboro yesterday were Rev. G. r
B. Dodge, E. w. Brown, Mrs. w. A
Ferguson, Mrs. A. G. Fairbank anC
Mrs. E. E. Ferguson.
Rev. G. R. B. Dodge preached very
interesting sermon last Sunday on the
subject "Denominational interdenom-
national and undenominational,u be.
ing in part from suggestions CLEANED
at the May anniversaries at Saratoga.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Uni
versalist church will meet this after
noon and evening. A business meet
ing will be held at o'clock, Mrs. C. E
Robertson, president. Supper served
at 6 O'Clock under the supervision o
Mrs. Huntoon and Mrs. Norwood.
Next Sunday will be observed as Chill
dren's Sunday at the Congregations
church. In the morning Rev. J. Ellis
worth Fullerton will preach sermon
| for the Children on "What Jesus die
when boy" In the evening ther.
will be concert by The Sunday school
The attendance at the Sunday schoo
in the old church at Rockingham las
Sunday was very good indeed, ther'
being nine in the primary class, and l.
in the senior class. 1t is hoped their
may be still more to join either of tn,
classes next Sunday. Remember tn,
time, 500 O'Clock p. M, in the ole
church.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07

deputy collector of internal revenue last
year, is also vigorously expressing his
opinion whenever the subject of politics
is broached. He has good cause to feel
50 e, for he didn't win the game though
at one time he seemed to hold about all
the trumps. The other fellow brought
in his long suit however, and won in a
canter, leaving his opponent in a de-
moralized state of mind and likewise
in the soup. Last summer he wrote to
Aiken of Newport, chairman of the
Democratic county committee, asking
for his support for office Aiken wrote
back that he was out of politics and
didn't think his support would do any
good. This week our fellow citizen re-
ceived letter from Aiken asking his
advice about the date and place for
holding the Windham county conven-
ton. He is man of few words, but
the few he spoke on that occasion would
have started the shingles off tin roof.
Then he called his private secretary and
dictated letter to Mr.. Aiken as fol-
lows:
"Mr. Aiken:-I don't care a --
where or when you hold your county
convention. l am out of politics.
~aa. Yours
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07
RUNNING LOW.
Soft Coal Supply of this Town Civ
ing Out.

The result of the big coal strike is be,
ing felt here, though not very seriously
as yet. Most Of the mills laid in large
supply in anticipation of the strike, and
though some late orders We're not filed
there was still enough ON hand at the
beginning of the strike to last some
time. No coal has been received fol
several weeks, and the supply is rum
ming low in many cases. The Fall
Mountain Paper Co. had several thou
and tons ahead. They burn about 40
tons day, and have limited supply
left. Recently they have put in large
orders for hard coal, which supply is
not affected by the strike. None of it
has been used yet, and it will not be
used unless absolutely necessary. They
burn sawdust in connection with the
coal under some boilers, which will help
to exc out the supply. to.,N
Moore & Thompson have a small lot
of soft coal left, and have put in a lot of
hard coal to burn when the present sup
ply is exhausted.
John Il. Moore q Son have enough
on hand to last month or six weeks,
and hope the strike will be over by that
time. If not, they will use anthracite,
if they can get it.
Wyman Flint & Sons are using some
hard coal in connection with a small
remaining stock of bituminous.
AT Osgood's foundry there has been
no soft coal for several weeks and they
are burning coke. They have but little
left and will soon be obliged to use hard
coal. Before the strike several carloads
of soft coal were ordered but were either
held by the railroads or stopped by the
strikers.
The Central Vermont railroad is get
ting its supply from New London,
Conn, and there is limited supply to
draw from.
The Fitchburg road still has sufficient
to last month or two, and will proba-
bly try Nova Scotia coal if the supply
on hand gives out.
The railroads are going to have coal
if any is being shipped. They must run
their locomotives, and when they get
hold of a coal train they are not slow to
appropriate the contents of the cars for
their own use if they see fit. The strike
appears to be as far from settlement as
ever, and there are prospects ola bitter
civil war in the mining districts before
the difficulties are adjusted.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07
A Business Change.

The Lewiston, Me-, Evening Journal
of May 25 prints the following concern
ing a change which has recently been
made in one of our leading firms: ga
Lisbon street business change is an
nounced to-day. Mr.. L. l.. Durham
retires from the shoe firm of Dun ham
& Bryant to enter into partnership
with his brothers, Messrs. G. w. and
G. l.. Durham, wholesale and retail
boot and shoe dealers at Brattleboro,
VT. The latter firm has one of the live
lest businesses in Vermont with stores
in several towns. Mr.. l.. l.. Durham
will manage$he store at Bellows Falls.
Messrs. Durham & Bryant opened their
Lisbon street store two years ago and
by judicious advertising and close at
ltention to business built up large and
desirable trade. Mr.. Durham, who is a
graduate of Colby University, has made
many friends during his two years
residence in these cities. He has fol
the past year been the president of the
Elm street Universalist Y. p. C.. {. and
an interested worker in the church. He
left Lewiston for his new place in Bel.
lows Falls Thursday afternoon"
G. L. Durham, who has had charge
of the store here, will divide his time
between the stores here and at Brattle
4 boro and ON the road in the interest O
the wholesale business of the firm. :,
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07
NONE IN HERS.
Eetsy Green Doesn't Propose to Pay
an Income Tax.

Aaispatch from Chicago yesterday
has AN interesting and fresh bit of news
about Mrs. Hetty Green, whose eccen-
tricfties and every action is of interest
to Bellows Falls people because of her
former residence here. 1t is said that
Mrs. Green, whose private fortune is es-
timated at sixty millions, is making
strong efforts to escape the income tax.
Her Chicago possessions are valued at
two millions and as rapidly as possible
she is conveying her property to her
son, Edward H. Green, as trustee, who
gives his residence as London, Middle
sex county, England. Within the last
three weeks dozen transfers have been
filed in the recorders office and in each
case the same persons have figured. 1t
is safe to assume that before the bill fol
the income tax becomes a law Hetty r.
Green will have escaped its provisions.
Chandler & Co., the Dearborn street
bankers, attended to Mrs. Green's bust
ness in that city. In answer to ques-
ton regarding Green's residence, it was
said that Edward Green has not been
in England in Is years, and that he is
now in Texas. When the income tax
was preached, Mr.. Chandler showed q
disinclination to talk any further on
the subject.
Mrs. Green is certainly shrewd cal.
culator, and intends to be ready for any
emergency. But she has probably gone
to needless trouble as there is little
prospect of the income tax ever bother
ing any one in this country. AT least
we hope so.
Miss Sylvia Green is here now getting
the old Tucker mansion ready for occu
pancy, and it is said that she will oc
cupy it this summer with her mother
and two or three New York people
Mrs. Green recently wrote to a man
here and asked if he knew where sh;
could hire a secondhand bed, gooc
enough for servant, for the summer
I She did not care to buy as she SHOULD
want it only few months. Her son
Edward, will also pass portion of th'
summer here, but Mrs. Green's hus
band, of whom very little is ever heard
will probably continue to swelter il
New York city.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07
WHAT WlLL.You DO?
Will You Help Along a Celebration
Here July 4!

is there any patriotism left here ?
Are there no citizens with enthusiasm
enough for the red, white and blue to
properly commemorate the nations
birthday? Does no one care enough
fox the memories of the boys of rs to
put in a little work for a general OBJ
servance of the Republics birthday? 1t
certainly seems as though all Ithese
questions would be properly answered
in the negative, judging from the plac-
idity with which suggestions regarding
a public celebration have been received
on every side. We did think that there
were good grounds for hoping the citi-
zens would show some public spirit if
the subject was brought to their atten-
ton. But apparently we haven't set
any great portion of the world afire with
our eNhortations regarding red .paint,
eagles and patriotism. Possibly the
people don't know where to find the
first two commodities. If they have a
true specimen of the latter, the former
VIII gully . lJolltstlSOUSlN.
The time is drawing near when active
work must begin, if there is to be any
thing done here July 4. If you want
parades and sports and fireworks, now
is the time to let your wants., become
known, that you may join with the
Others whose desires are similar and pre-
pare program interesting enough not
only to satisfy home people, but to at
tract those from out of town.
On the other hand, if there is no pros
pect of anything being done here, it
once, that people may make arrange
ments to be entertained by lsome more
enthusiastic town.
This town labors under disadvan-
tage, to be sure, in not having suitable
grounds for sports and races. Still, one
celebration was successfully carried out
and another will pass gilmore smoothly.
Already party is being made up to
attend the Keene celebration, and if we
are to have anything here an announce
ment should be so made at once and
keep the citizens at home. That is the
way things look from this direction, and
if others see them in different light,
well and good. We stand ready to
adopt the popular plan and enjoy our
selves at home or abroad, as the case
may be. But it would be better to have
home celebration.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07
AM A SOREHEAD."
Prominent Ex-Democratic Leader
So Expresses Himself.

"The Democratic party will not poll
100 votes here at the fall election" said
a prominent Democrat yesterday. II
am out of politics and. there are lots
more with me.n Whether he would
vote the Republican ticket or not take
advantage of his right to vote, he did
not state, but from other remarks re
garding The policy of the present coz
gress it is surmissd that be is hot 'twid
'em" in spirit. Another Democrat, q
member of the county COMMITTEES and
a prominent candidate for the Office OF
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07
w. C. T. u. Notes.

Saturday, June 9, is the birthday of
Jennie Cassidy, the national president
of Flower work. The day has been set
apart in her honor, for flower mission
work.
The Bellows Falls w. C. T. L. met
in the Methodist church parlors on
Tuesday afternoon. \ good number
were present. 1t was voted to hold the
regular meetings monthly for the pres
ent.
The W. C. T. L. will observe Satur.
day, June 8, as Flower Mission day
Bouquets of flowers win be arranged
and sent to the sick and ''shut-in's" OF
our village. 1t is requested that any
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07

who have flowers they are willing to
give, would leave them at the Metho-
dist church on Saturday afternoon, or
with any one Of the following commit
tee: Miss Winnie Ball, Mrs. Ernest
Parsons, Mrs. George WEIGH, Mrs. Inez
Campbell. All members of the Loyal
Temperance Legion and Kings Daugh-
tiers are cordially invited to aid in dis
tributing the bouquets, and are request
ed to come as soon as 2:30
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07

This is the same man who, when APP
preached recently in regard to his pol
tics, in answer to the query if he was
a Democrat or Republican answered
81 am neither; / am a sorehead.n
We feel safe in publishing this, as
there are so many in the same box
with him that his identity will remain
as secure as that Of the writer of the
Junius letters.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-07

A logman got rather too much liquor
down over the river one day last week,
and when his head got reduced so that
he could recognize himself he found
that someone had robbed him of his
loose change. A bank check was not
touched.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-03-14
soft Words

One OF the most curious of current
beliefs is that of hypocrisy lurking in
pleasant manners and sincerity in those
that are rough or stern. 1t seems a
relic of our Puritan forefathers, but it
certainly Is ont of place today. One is
foolish. or very innocent, to give heed
20 more than the letter of society cour-
tesies- But, on the other hand, the
wish 10 please is a good sign in itself,
and the willingness 70 hurt, by word
as well as by deed, is a bad sign in it
self. Selishness is. far more than hy-
pocrisy even, usual failing. And
there is small hope for the habitually
self absorbed rough speaker. while there
is always chance that the soft manner
may sink into the heart. To those who
tell Us that soft words butter no pars-
nips, we may retort, oil Is also better
for a wig than vinegar. If proverbs
mean anything, il is because there is
one for every side of a question.-Ex-
change
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-03-14

y well jre SD uau got ou the sixth
avenue elevated the ether day and
CROPPED along Tor strap. which his
companion finally placed in his hand.
As the former seemed quite uncertain
Of his footing and was being partially
supported bv the latter. people stared
az him rather hard under the impression
that he was intoxicated He was not
only well dr,sS,j. but wore a handsome
ring, heavy gold watch chain and other
Jewelry. Passengers ioStlod him con
Sidcrahly a. he swayed from the strap,
and pretty soon il became evident To-
those in the vicinity that instead of be-
ing intoxicated the man was blind. y
young lady made the discovery and inn
mediately arose and motioned the blind
mans companion 10 take her seat.
When this had been communicated To
the blind man, the latter turned in the
direction of the lady and raised his
hat respectfully. but declined the prof
fered courtesy. His companion whis-
pered something IN his earS-most like
" that the lady was both young and
handsome-for the afflicted man began
pluming himself and finally turned by
changing hands on the strap SO that the
young lady might get moro definite
view of a rather fine face. He straight
ened mp his rings, settled his collar, felt
10 ascertain whether his coat was but
toned and pulled down his cuffs-just
as a vain man usually does when he
wants 70 make good appearance.
New York Herald.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-03-14
COURT NOTES.

In the asSumpsit suit of II. Il.
Mscfarlaue ". Ira \. Lowell
Judge Cooper has granted the
plaintiffs motion for a new trial.
F. NJ. Hatch tor plaintiff. Carter
and Carter for the defendant.
Long John. one of the many
defendants in the gambling case
heard in the iDiS,rict Court, has
appealed - the Circuit Court.
Defendant was sentenced 20 pay a
fine of $40 IN the lower court.
Another appeal is 10y one Psoo,
who was fined $50 IN the District
court for the same offence. J. h.
Kaulia for defendant.
In Il. Il. Foster W.. IL. NJ. Hay
ward the defendant has filed AN
answer denying certain alleg-
atoms and admitting others con-
tanned in plaintiffs complaint,
praying for $4,000 damages.
The executrix of the will Of the
late Chas. y. Spencer has filed an
inventory of the property is said
estate. The property consists Of
S17, SOC worth of shares Of stock in
the North Pacific FertiliEing Co.,
and $500 worth Of other kinds Of
chattels.
The Supreme Court has handed
down its decision In the account
ing matter between the Hawaiian
Commercial and Sugar Company
and the Waikapu Sugar Company.
The decision, which is in favor of
the plaintiff corporation, recites
the following syllabus:
4 decree was made on the 1st of
September, 1898, that Is no custer
was shown, there was no liability
20 account by the complainant 10
respondent for It's use of the com
mon property
After the decree, respondent
moved that an account be taken
for the use of the common prop
erty since the litigation began, on
the 18th of June, 1891, on the
ground that this showed an custer
and an exclusion of the respon-
dent
Held, that the decree found no
liability TO account for the whole
period 10 It's date, covering the
time now mentioned in the motion
and IT was res ddjWdicdtG-
Where an accounting between
parties Is ordered. it covers the
damages that arise pending the
litigation up to the date of the
closing OF the account (. VI.
Hatch for the plaintiff, A. S Hart
well and c. ". Ashford for defen-
dant.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-03-14
Alcohol.

There has recently been held in
Holland Worlds Congress upon
The Abuse of Alcohol" Some
facts developed are very striking.
The value Of restrictive measures
Ia shown by the fact that in Nor
way, in 1894, the consumption Of
alcohol In the form Of beverages
was at the rate OF about two gallons
per man. Under repressive inca
sures it had fallen in fifty years To
less than half a gallon. At the
same time In France, where little
or no attempt at repression il made,
the consumption has risen from
half gallon To two gallons. In
Germany the inordinats consump-
ton Of beer has noticeably weaken
ed the morale Of her army. Ira Bel
GUM there IL one public-bouse or
saloon 70 every forty-three inhabit~
ants. and the authorities are com
ing 70 look upon drink az "A ma
tlonal plague. Confidence vas ez-
pressed in legislation AZ an aid %
temperance. FIX.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-03-14
THE "MAJAH" DENIES.
He Saws He Never Was IN Amer
lean Lacquer.

In last nights Bulletin q letter
from "Majah" Eugene B. Lee ap-
pears. The "Majah" claims that
he is not and never has been a
member of the American League.
This Is undoubtedly true But
1t does not alter the fact that Lee
came to this office Monday even
ing with a long tale of woe and
asked for vengeance on the League.
He said, in so many words, that he
was a member, but had never been
able 70 attend any VI the meetings
on account Of his work, and that
whef. he tried to 60 up to the meet
ing Monday evening he was told ne
could not. He claimed that he was
asked to go up by number OF
members.
The "Msjah" wa also IN a very
'belligerent mood. He said that ne
could and would fight the men who
kept him from the meeting. He even
wanted 70 deposit q forfeit Of SO
with some one, presumably the
sporting editor Of the ADVERTISERS as
a guarantee that he meant business.
He asked earnestly that mention
be made OF the matter and this was
done, with the result OF his denial
last evening. Mr.. Lee must have
been In a trance when he came 20
this Office
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-03-14
Old Time Rnilroading.

1t Is sometimes a matter of surprise
TO find what mighty good locomotive
running has been done in times past
when the locomotive was a far inferior
machine. The death of Daniel NJ. Fish
Ct, an old and retired engineer of the
New York and New Haven, recalled
the fact that in 1850 he carried Presi-
dent Taylor's message from New York
20 New Haven-about so miles-in an
hour and 30 minutes. The engine
burned wood. The switches were lock-
ed. The messenger sat ON box in the
engines tender.-New York Adver-
t;ser
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