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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-14
A COLONIAL PARLOR.

ally show open work, as in rails or wavy
forms radiating from the central stem
below, the central panels being more or
less richly carved and frequently pre-
senting slightly concave surface. The
settees have solid seat beneath the
back formed of panels. The backs,
whether upholstered in textiles Or in
open framework, are rounded as they
approach the sides. Carved scrolls forms,
with ornate center, form the usual top
finish. Bullets or sideboards with the
unvarying celleret in the center are
stately in appearance without being
massive. The carving is merely applied to
the back in radiating curves with a fig
ure at the apex. Good proportions and
high finish Of surface, with metallic
brass mountings, impaired to these side
boards an imposing appearance Fine
metal work in wrought iron and brass
was the pride of the colonial period, ac-
cording to The Decorator and Furnisher,
from which the foregoing is reproduced.
1t was sparingly and tastefully used in
furniture and interior furnishings as
bases for pillars, as plaques and medal
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-14
COLONIAL sIpEBoARD.

lions bearing figures remarkable for orig
inality and beauty. Metal, too, found a
place in the mounting of baskets, in
hinges and fianges for doors and in
grilles displaying intricate interlacings.
In fine, the colonial is distinctive
style, that stands midway between the
empire on the one hand and the Chip
pendale on the other.
A colonial apartment fully furnished
is unique enough to inspire the desire
for possession in the bosom of the most
Indifferent dame.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-14
FASHIONABLE HOSIERY.
This Seasons Stockings Include Some Ex
trayagant Novelties In Way of Colorinr.

There are women who always wear
plain stockings, just as they always carry
white handkerchiefs, and for this class
come plain black, plain russell and other
unfgured sorts in silk, Isle thread and
balbriggan. But, generally speaking,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-14
The Best Brown Bread.

A Massachusetts matron sent the fol-
lowing to Good Housekeeping in re-
spouse to request for recipe for the
very best brown bread: Two cupfuls of
granulated Indian meal, three-quarters
cupful of rye, quarters cupful of
flour, teaspoonful of soda, cupful of
molasses, 2 cupfuls of milk, half tea
spoonful of salt. Steam in steamer
about four hours. Three hours will do.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-14
Pretty Ribbons,

Among the new ribbons is a moire
effect which is accomplished in the
weaving and not watered at ALL Pin
spots on short MORE are pretty com.
bination, and there is wide variety
OF ribbons into which one OF more rows
OF lace insertion have been introduced.
Chine stripes in the center of corded
ribbon and tiny flowers brocaded on sat
in grounds are very effective.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-14
A Chair Cushion.

A head cushion illustrated and de.
scrlbed by Modern Priscilla is very con.
venient for summer use, as it can be
easily carried about and hung on any
chair. Our model has square of white
linen embroidered with flo floss in
Dresden designs in pale pinks, with
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-14

leaves and stems in olive green's. A
border of old blue linen makes fitting
frame for this dainty picture, and the
seam is hidden with feather stitching
In pink linen thread.
Pink and blue cord finishes the pillow
and is put on in loops at the corners.
The back of the cushion is blue linen,
and cord of suitable length is provided
for hanging
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-14

which kept her a prisoner in bed, unable
to walk.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound went to the root of her trouble, and
gave her the liberty of health, so that after
taking two bottles she was able to go out
of doors and surprise her husband and
friends by her rapid Improvement.
She says: "Women should beware of
dizziness, sudden faintness, backache, ex-
IRENE lassitude and depression. They are
danger signals of female weakness, or
some arrangement of the uterus or womb.
Take Lydia E. Pinknam's Vegetable Com
pound, and be thankful for your life as I
am. 1t only costs dollar to try it, and
the result is worth millions. Ask some
druggist about it,"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-14

Ladies clean your kid gloves with 10 Sc
phIne Glove Cleaner, for sale only at Wales
Cash Store, sole agents for the celebrated
Bon Marche kid gloves in all the most desir-
aule shades for street or evening wear.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-06-14
MARY A. UPPER
IN A WOMAN'S PRISON.
Restored to Her Husband at Wilton,
Me-, After Months Of Suffering.

ESPECIAL OUR LADY REApERs,l
Women's prisons are not always built OF
iron bars and solid masonry. 1t is easy to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
IrRIp POLITICS IN KENTUCKY.

Lexington. Ky. Aug 29-Trouble OF a serious
character is looked for before the campaign ends In
this district Judge Durham. who was so unmercl-
ru,ly excoriated In Colonel Breckinridges speech.
me, the Colonel on the street last night and wordy
war ensued. There was attempt at hostilities by
either one. and the exact language used by them
cannot be learned there was only one witness
and he refuses talk At the Owens Club meeting
last night in A short speech. Judge Durham said
that the speech OF Colonel Breckenridge referred TO
was the yilest thing he had heard come out or
the mouth Of A man. and that he knew that selt.e-
man would not make such speech
Judge Durham was followed by Judge kinkead.
who also received a severe scoring at the hands OF
Colonel Breckenridge He said he did not believe
there was in this community man so debased that
n. would dare to face decent audience and utter
such thoughts. The Judge wound up his red-hot
speech by saying: Il have the courage 70 take him
by the throat and say 10 him: You perJurer hound
and scoundrel, Talk 10 me about representing my
district and say that you are the only man who can
do it-you. whom can stand before an audience
and denOunce Ike that.
Judge Morton. who also roasted by Colonel
Breckenridge. said he intended TO reply 10 Breck-
inridges speech last night. but that as he had to go
out of the city to be gone two days he would post
pone Il until Friday night when he Will address the
people at the Courthouse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
MITE MOUNTAIN COACHING PARADE.

TALLY-HOS MOUNTAIN WAGONS AND BUN
BOARDS MADE LINE A MILE LONG.
North Conway y. H., Aug. 29.-North Conway
was blaze of color today. decorations being
elaborate and general. From early morning u
noon arrivals from all quarters crowded 'ne
streets The early train through the Crawford
Notch brought large delegations from Bethlehem
Fabyan's jefferson and points beyond Equally
large crowds came from Fryeburg and points
below BY midday 1t seemed as though all 'he
beauty and gayety of the entire White Mountains
were gathered to participate in witness the great
East Side coaching parade 1t was then esuma'eu
that over 1900 people were present.
The long cavalcade. with its prancins horses
gorgeous coaches flying banners and tnrong OF
pretty girls started shortly after II O'clock Al the
head of the parade rode the chief marshal OF 'he
day General NJ. c. Wentworth and his chiet Oh
staff j. L. Gibson Then came the chief marshaI
STAFF of fifty horseback riders. The three DIVISIONS
OF the line were preceded by bands OF music sew
enty tally-hos coaches. mountain wagons noa'S'
Bar Harbor buckboards and handsome private 'uri-
outs all decorated with parti-colored bunting MADE
the line mile long. ,.oa tally hos
and coaches drew up in front OF the kearsanes
House 10 hear the Judges decisions. IoVeiNoi
smith of New Hampshire chairman or the JudIsses
awarded the principal trophies. as loiioWs, D. 70
decorated coach first prize Da Wnn,ortb Hail
Nous A9use rr, seeoau whip. jackson House
Rest coach and team. first prize Dallie,; IN
,srvaie House: second prize banner WIN ., Mou'
tain House; third prize. whip BeheViiie i'o"Se'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
4 PLAN FOR READING REPRESENTATIONS.
SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS MADE-TALK OF JOHN
wANAMAKER FOR PRESIDENT.

SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS MADE-TALK OF JOHN
wANAMAKER FOR PRESIDENT
Philadelphia Aug 29.-Substantial progress tow
ard a reorganization of the Reading Railroad was
made to-day.
J. Kennedy Todd and F. W. Whi.eridge repre-
sentIng the Olcott committee Of New-fork bend
holders were In conference with both the receivers
and Messrs Earle and Tyler. representing the Phil
adephia committee Substantial progress toward
complete harmony was made. and the New-I orkers
left for home apparently well pleased with the re-
suit OF their conference One OF the receivers stated
that outline OF plan had been submitted by the
guarded.
II also learned that the philadelphia COM
mttee has succeeded in having underwrtten
100000 OF the required ASO.cO necessary TO fund
the general mortgage coupons, and that he whole
amount could readily have been secured here. put
out OF Difference TO the New York people who de-
sired to participate, further subscriptions TO the
fund here were declined.
One very interesting feature OF the days develop
ments was the evident strength OF eS-foslHi!tstcl
General John Wanamaker in connection with re
ports that coupled his name with the lnconllns
presidency OF the Reading. Although ar. wanna
maker has as yet carefully refrained from com
on the subject. dropped few words that are sig
nlfcant. II believe that ! could reorSahiZe heau
ing and that very shortly. ,. .,,
The opinion Is rapidly gaining ground tnat nature
will mean Mr. Wanamaker's election as president OF
the Reading company. While Mr. WahaInaker ~
very guarded In his utterances. there are rev any
who are familiar with Reading affairs VINO 90 NOT
come n candidate II properly approached by any
respectable number OF security holders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
nrpoprs or CROPS IN THE WEST.

1,,,oaoo Aug @-President Lyman j. Gage, or the
r,rs, National Bank, has received reports on the
od,,ion NJ the crops from nearly every county III
,Ao c,ates Of Iowa. Kansas, Nebraska ana Nor'h
and South Dakota. These reports were mace ny
,L.rc In the several counties, ana are beheVed 10
y. absolutely impartial and accurate Inc Reports
an rho condition Of the crops from the Government
and other sources were conflicting that fresideht
60. determined to have canvass MADE hiihse'i
,r tho guidance OF his bank The states OF III
ro,s Ohio and Missouri were not covered AZ all
aoree that the yields in these states VIII pe ABOVE
h average though there will be bare spots IN some
localities. -, . l., cha,
Afr Cages conclusion from the reports Is 'ha'
,,.re will be suffering In Western Kansas ana Ne
hraska where the crops practically nave been sos
Saiiure and the farmers Will require assistance io
,ha outside TO enable them TO get through tne VIII.
me har narts where there Is from one-hali TO Two
IN t osne ~ crop tho Increased prices which the
farmers will receive for the products WIN @
for The shortage and everybody VIII get along com
fortably. a.. ... oro,
Omaha Neb. Aug 29.-The failure or the corn crop
has made necessary the closing OF three stations on
IN. burlington in Nebraska. The stations abandoned
or. cheney south OF Lincoln Farweil. between
%ar,raI CIV and Greeley Centre and Eyra, mort
~ Greeiey Centre These stations are iaIRey ur
oendent upon the shipments OF corn. ana the iniIuIe
~ the corn crop the officials OF the roan ciaini
would cause the stations TO be Kept UP nj ioss' anu
hence their abandonment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
hmm cOuuISsTOy'S WORK NEARLY ENDED

Chicago Aug. 29.-The National Labor Coinnis-
sion expects 10 complete its work by the END OF ms
v,eek Tomorrow witnesses for the American hal'-
WAY Union Will appear In rebuttal. ana the stths
~ the Commission may come 10 an ehi al '"''
date II is probable. however. that II may last
one or two DAYS longer Chairman wright san
,bis morning that the Commission had not yet dis
cussed the evidence with view TO forming an
ilea Of what It's recommendation would De- me
r.oort will be laid directly before the President ana
u,IIl probably be made up before the Commissioners
leave Chicago. 49,,
Tho prlnclpal business Of the Commission TINS
morning WAS the examination OF twenty-three VII
nesses most OF whom testified that AT the fhee'ins
a, pIue Island at which the Rock Island men de-
o,1.d 20 strike Vice President Howard had coun-
ouc1 violence and used profane language me
o,s, ~ the testimony was that only about one-hat
=, ,ho mon who voted to strike were railway men.
u, his many OF the railroad men present
Robert c. Welsh, assistant to the hrst vice prs,
,an, ~ the Santa Fe road testified tbat the roiI
We represented was loser. as closely as ne C1 nn
49, SJs d8s by the recent strike The strKe han
ser been declared off by the santa re men, ne
sa,d. but the road IL running without 'h'er'"P'o"
r,fNc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS DRILLING

COMPETITION FOR PRIZES BEGINS ON THE "Asii-
INGToN BASEBALL GROUNDS.
Washington Aug 29-To-day's programme TOT
,ba pv,hian Encampment opened with the pegih-
ming of the prize drills. continued session Vi
The Supreme Lodge. an inspection ana reNe" Vi
the Uniform Rank in the White Lot ana an iiiu-
mna,,on parade were also features.
The nrize drills are held on the grounds OF the
Washington Baseball Park. and began at cioch
much of a crowd would gather at that early hour'
nv, the great number OF commands entered Tor
the nrizes and the fact that the Washington ana
Cincinnati baseball clubs were TO use the grouhus
,h,s afternoon made it necessary that the orh's
s,ou,d begin at the time set. The competing
organizations and their friends made goodiy szed
crowd. 49,,
Half an hour was allowed each division, az the
companies are called. 10 through the prescribed
movements Each division was composed OF
twentv.four Knights with two guides and three
officers and Major-General Carnahans Iacucs
and Rules for Competitive Drills governed the
contests. . -. ,yo,sos GUY Mo
Can,ain lanes A. Reed the first ORGANIZATION
10 drill 1t began at o'clock, and went I'M oush
the school OF the knights the sword eheIcise ai
division movements. presenting VII nxSrPtermarcbes
in executing some Of the complex
Luy Division, No. l6, from RadcNH, Iowa. NaP'aii
Thomas s. Wand. followed. , ,ro,,
The third biennial session OF the supreme ieI
ple Pythfan Sisters of the World conyeneu 'h'S
morning at Elks Hall with a fun attendance.,
The vi.itinR Pythians had an inspection ana re-
view this afternoon the White Lot, a great oval
field south Of the White House
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
THE VAMOOSE TAMOSED.
cpAxK T. MORRILIIs SWIFT WHITE BOAT
BEAT THE NOW THEN.

,,p AppICKs's YACHT WAS LEFT FAR BEHIND
N A RACE UP THE HUDsoN-MR MORRILL,
WILL NOW HUNT FOR A RACE WITH
THE YANKEE DOODLE.
The steam yacht Vamoose still rules the wave.
She was ptted yesterday afternoon against the
NOW Then ]. Edward Addicks's speedy yacht.
Frank 7. Morrill, owns the Vamoose, and has fire.
ouenty said that his white-huled, slim, sleek boat
could. beat anything that foated." so a match
was made and Mr. Morrill, proved that his boast
had been well made. The sailed the
Hudson River yesterday afternoon. The course was
from Fort Lee TO Yonkers. and the Vamoose went
over IL at a speed which soon left her adversary far
behind on board were Mr.. Morrill, George S.
Waddles George A. Maxwell. Hugh Frazer and
George W. Turner. The Now Then had been stripped
for the race. and everything that would lessen her
speed had been removed. Even her two rakish
uasts had been unstepped and laid away.
II was pretty race. The two boats sped along,
and the deep black smoke from their tunnels
showed how their engines working. But the
vamoose drew away steadily, and victory perched
on her pilot-house.
The Vamoose left West Twenty-third-st. at $50
o'clock. and pointed her sharp bow up the river.
In the distance the Now Then could be seen, Just
"foong around" and squirting here and there.
When the two vessels within hailing distance
the fun began. They both meant business and
t t9S their yellow tunnels and when they We're
fairly ranged side by side there breathless
pause. CO. yelled the umpire. and with rush the
fwc boats started Up from their bows rose the
white foam. Their hulls quivered. All the river
@ nd ey spa up na the So
il was no use for the Now Then to struggle She
changed her name to Has Been at the end of the
race and her colors dropped sorrowfully as she
came alongside the Namoose. and her crew gave
three cheers for their conquerer. The Namoose Is
ii2 feet long and the Now Then only a feet.
This race removes all possible chances OF go
with the Norwood, Mr.. Frazer, VINO was on the
Vamoose controls the actions of the Norwood,
The captain of the Vamoose. Lehman Lake. had
the boat in charge. and Thomas Hebron urged on
the engines below decks. Altogether the Namoose
had a crew of six men, together with her guests
and made no attempt to rid herself or weight
Aside from that she was using an old set Of blades
which had been thrown aside for her Else pro-
heller which was broken recently.
MIR Morrill, started late last night for Philadel-
phia where he has hopes Of stimulating the owners
~ the Yankee Doodle into trying the speed OF his
snow-white Namoose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
DIR. HOLMES rs EIGHTY-FITE.
HE CELEBRATED HIS BIRTHDAY QUIETLY AT
BEVERLY FARMS

HE CELEBRATED HIS BIRTHDAY QUIETLY AT
BEVERLY FARMS
Roston Auc 29-Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes was
elghty-nve years old to-day and celebrated his
birthday at hts summer home in Beverly Farms
There was a nearly constant going and coming
throughout the day. though there were not 40 many
callers as last year. probably owing to The fact
that Dr. Holmes had been Ill and was not supposed
to be as strong usual But to all appearances he
was as young last year.
The Doctor said he somewhat tired. though
he had passed pleasant day There was on every
hand In the pleasant cottage evidence OF loving
friends There great mass or jack roses
from the publishing firm OF Houghton, Mifhn x
Co one for every year which has passed over Or:
Holiness head Another gift was A little book or
selections from the writings OF the Doctor, which
had a picture Of himself and some others done py
Miss Howard Wheedon OF Southern cry. In the
morning the children of Mr.. Lowe called with a
bouquet OF roscbuds. and another gift was a cake
with eight witches dancing grimly in the frosting
on OF IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
MISS KATE FIELDS DISC CST.
SHE ONCE ADMIRED CLEVELAND. BUT LATELH
HAS HAD TO CHANGE HER VIEW
HER DESIRE TO VOTE

SHE ONCE ADMIRED CLEVELAND. BUT LATELY
HAS HAD TO CHANGE HER VIEW
HER DESIRE TO VOTE
"Yes," said Miss Kate Field. OF Washington. 70
Tribune reporter at the Murray Hill Ho'ei
yesterday: Eyes pinned good deal Of faith on the
Democratic Administration, and in fact said good
many kind things in my paper about Mr.. Cieve-
land and his political advisers at the start, because
thought they going to acquit themselves
brilliantly. Then came the Hawaiian fasco. Tnas
cooled my ardor. I couldn't vallow that But I
continued to sit the fence and make races AZ
and the President sent General Miles to Cnicaeo;
That gave me another chance to praise really gooo
work by the Administration.
But. oh. my. When the President wrote tnaS
that too much for me. l am free 10 aamIt
now that thus far the Democrats have mace =
miserable fzze OF their golden opportunity. Being
patriotic and not partisan should pc talse 10 my
professions were not just 70 President Clevelano
and did / not praise him for his virtues. II u
ridiculous for any party to claim all the wisdom on
publicans that made Mr. Cleveands reelection pos:
sible. 1t is this same unknown quantity 1,sgus.eu
with the amazing performances OF the C0hgrees
just adjourned. that will probably defeat Dem9c-
clare their intention vote against their own party
following in the footsteps Of thousands OF Repuo-
licans in 1892,
do you want to vote? -.
II do, most emphatcally. ! believe that tnere
should be an educational. moral and property quail
fcation for the franchise. and that men and women
should stand uniform test before Deng aiow s 20
vote. The assumption that thu ballot Will destroy r9i
woman's purity Is laughabe. VINO knows tnat poiI.
tics are not natural TO woman and that she cahnos
adapt herself to the study OF them, mucn iess .me
ever known are women; history :es what women
have done as rulers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
SHIpWRECEFD TTSHERMEN RESCUED.

The steamer Colorado. from HUI. which arrived
at Quarantine last night has on board two ship
wrecked sailors from the French fishing smack La
Maria of ST. Pierre Miquelon. which foundered
on the Grand Banks Of Newfoundland August j.
The smack La Maria. Captain Juoular. and crew
81 fourteen men. sailed from St Pierre July IL
for a Grand Banks fishing cruise. All went well
until the evening OF August H. when the htte yes
sci sprang a considerable leak forward. The pumps
wer. old and OF little use She filled rapidly
that the crew had only sufficient time 70 man and
cut away the nfeboat. which was found 10 be pro
yisionlcss. They were. however. soon picked up
by the Vauban. another French fishing smack
which on % lack Of provisions. distributed
the rescued s.amen In lots OF two and three 70
other ASKING vessels OF that nationality. The
steamer Colorado when passing the Banks, picked
mon, and brought them TO New-York TO report to
the French consul
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-30
an UPSET ON THE HARLEM.

THE SHELLS or TIE UNION AND THE ATLANTA
BOAT CLUBS RUN INTO EACH oTHER-TfiE
oARsMEN SWIM To SHORE.
The eigh, -oared she'll Of the Ataanta Boat Club
and the four-oared shell OF the Union Boat club
ran into each other on the Harlem River opposite
MISUNDERSTANDING ixth-st. At '3) O'Clock last
evening. smashing both boats and throwing both
crews into the river. All swan to the shore II
was pretty dark the river when the smells
reached the neighborhood OF One-hundred-ahd-
hfty-sixth-st. There are hardly any lights along
the river at this point and the two shells coming
in opposite directions. struck each other head on.
Both boats were stove in like eggHhels. and the
fourteen occupants thrown into the river
Some of the oarsmen came up under the shells but
all quickly made for the shore the river at this
point being narrow 49, -, -,
Policeman Mcclure. Of the West one-hundred-
and nfty-secOnd-st station. who heard the SHOUTS
OF the crews they the collision was linmi-
nent reached the shore a. the men climbed w on
dry land. The crews were compose, az ioii@" ",
Union Boat Clubs. Van Seant. I Quinn; j. cav-
anagh r Henerman: coNswaln. \. l.. Vol
ATLANTA boat Club X smith. + Hutcnnssyh'
J Costello. {. Mclean. T e Sienas e McbrlIee'
r t;alland. G. Dusenberry. coxswaln. g ieffil.
Several OF the oarsmen received slight bruises py
being hit Wit oars but none wa' nurt seriously
They treated the matter as good joke