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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09
Too Much Advertising.

A patron of the TIMES was heard to
remark the other day that he thought
the paper contained altogether too
much advertising, and he heaved a
sigh for the halcyon days of old when
there was "more reading matter and
less advertising" as he expressed it..
But this critic reckoned without his
host, as few figures will show.
The first issue of the TIMES dated
August 6, 1856 was column folio and
had 2s columns of matter in all. OF
this columns were advertising. In
less than months the advertising had
increased to columns, leaving 20 col
umns of reading matter. When Mr..
Swain left the paperin September, 1888,
it was an column folio and had over
Il columns ofadvertising, leaving about
q columns of reading matter. The is
sue of December 90 1888 was increased
to an s page column paper, with %
columns of advertising, and 25 columns
of reading. The issue of July 10, 1891
had 10 six column-pages with "a col
umns of advertising and 36 of reading
matter. Last weeks issue had 60 col
umns with about q of advertising,
leaving 33 columns of reading.
These figures show there are at least
u columns more of reading matter than
in 1883 previous to the charging of the
paper. The size of the pages varied,
and as to whether the quality of the
reading has varied is a matter of opin-
ion. But the fact remains that at the
present time there is more reading mat
ter in the paper than ever before, while
the advertising has increased over
threefold.
But cur critic says that he doesn't
like so much advertising mixed with
his reading matter anyway. Like the
other fellow, he wants his straight. But
this censor of the press forgets that a
paper could not be run "A hours but fol
its advertising. The money derived
from subscriptions is but small part
of the revenue of a newspaper office. 1t
is Just as sensible for the editor to say
to the farmer, 81 won't buy potatoes
raised on the same farm with onions, u
as for the subscriber to say, 81 won't
take your paper, if you have advertis-
ing with your reading" In either case
the objector is giving advice regarding
the running of a business about which
he knows nothing at all.
The fact is that the newspaper of to-
day has more space given to advertis-
ments then the paper Of 10 years age
did, but it is also true that it has more
reading matter; and it is also fact that
owing to the advertising patronage the
subscription price of papers in general
has been reduced from so to 100 pei
| cent in the past ten years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09
Montpelier Not In 1t.

Montpelier has been cut deep and
ruthlessly, and the Waterman scribe is
hot under the collar. A. M. Palmer's
company i'll "Trilby" cancelled their
engagement at the opera house there
last Saturday evening, giving as a
reason that Montpelierites had not read
Du Maurier's latest
How cruel Montpelier the capitol,
the city exalted above all other cities,
in its own opinion, the home of the
aristocracy of the state Montpelier
the newly fledged city, as proud of its
cityhood as a boy with his first pair of
boots, thus cruelty sighted! The proud
denizens of that burgh are charged
with not having read the latest, and by
travelling company of very common
actors too. They would have brooked
any other charge with better grace.
Not having read the latest implies
"back number" mot up to date" and
long list of disagreeable terms.
The Waterman scribe admits that
f'the latest'' has not been perused very
extensively in that part of the state.
He insists, however, that 'Ten Nights
in a Bar Room" and "Uncle Tom 3
Cabin" are tolerably well known, and
asks in an injured tone why the COM
pany could not have played one of
these. This question is a hard one to
answer. Possibly the company thought
Montpelierites take more kindly to
"the altogether" than to ordinary af-
fairs as "Uncle Toms Cabin.n
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09
journalism of the Future.

The New York Herald announces its
purpose to give up its weekly edition,
merging it into the Sunday paper. The
legitimate field of weekly news, it says,
is filled to the satisfaction of local read
ers by county and town papers "that
now stud the various states like stars in
the sky"
The Globe and two or three other
large Boston dailies have adopted the
same plan, SO while this departure is
not entirely new, it is one of the straws
which shows which way the current
tends. The Herald practically admits
that the weekly paper run in connec-
ton with the city daily is doomed.
While all the city dailies will not for the
present admit the wisdom of the Her
aids course, it will sooner or later be
demonstrated that the legitimate field
of weekly news is filled by the weekly
papers, that take time to edit and care
fully prepare for publication the news
of the week ia their respective localities
in their proper coloring and proportion.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09
ADVERTISERS

will find THE TIMES the best advertising
medium in southern Vermont. Located in q
thriving manufacturing village and railroad
center, at the border line of two states, and
circulating in those states and in four coun-
ties, it is not excelled as means of reaching
q large and thrifty population. Rates viii
be furnished on application. Marriage, birth
and death notices will be inserted free but a
charge of 5 cents a line will be made for
obituary matter. Cards of thanks Business
Notices, and all matters, not of a public ma
ture, must be paid for in advance at the rate
of 10 cents per line each insertion. Busl-
ness notices in local column, l 5 cents per
line
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09
L.. p. THAYER, Publisher,
w. C. BELKNAP, Editor.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS.

Subscribers who change their postoffice adj
dress should notify us promptly of the fact
and send their old as well as nez0 address, that
we may be able to make the change on our
books without delay.
Subscribers neglecting to notify us of q
change of residence will be held responsible
for all papers sent to old address, unless
ordered discontinued and PAID TO DApE.
B9-It is our invariable rule to expect mott
fication from subscribers who wish THE
TIMES discontinued to their address. We
have no desire to force our paper upon any
one and a postal card order to our office will
promptly take from our list any name net IN
arrears.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

named below.
Indigo blue Shifting, best quality,
&c yard.
Outing Flannels, Z, s, 10 and 12c
a yard.
Fruit Of the LOGON Blea. Cotton,
small webs &c yard.
Bleached Linen Table Damask,
good quality, 35c yard.
Bleached Linen Table Damask,
fine quality, 45c yard.
Bleached Linen Table Damask,
extra fine quality, Coo a yard.
Bleached Linen Table Damask,
very finest quality, 65c yard.
Chenielle Porti eres, PIP yds.
long, S2.15.
Chenielle Table Covers, 1-2 yds.
square, Sl.1O.
Print Wrappers, good size and
full skitts, 69c.
Bows Satinet Short Pants, 33c.
Boy; Cashmere Short Pants, 4Oc.
Trunks and Bags, fine assort-
ment, 1t very lowest prices.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

A pneumatic sleeve for women has
been invented. If sleeves continue to
develop in size the society woman will
have little breath for anything else
after she has blown up her sleeves.
Husbands should cheer up, there is
bright prospect ahead.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09
Russet Goods.

There increasing demand for all kinds Russet
have added pretty
style for Mems Shoes the Elite Toe grades
Russia Calf and grades Calf Calf
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

Connecticut has novel apparatus
for the execution of its criminals. 1t
is self-acting. The doomed man steps
upon the scaffold, and gravity does the
work; SO in one sense of the word, the
criminal is his own executioner. The
Democratic party must have taken its
cue from the nutmeg state.
Du Maurier, the reputed author of
Trilby, has reached the pinnacle of
fame. The question as to whether he
is the author of that famous book has
been raised in the United States court
at Denver. Du Maurier can now be
classed with Shakespeare and ought to
die happy.
The 1nter-Oceanic railroad is fast
earning the reputation of the worst
man-trap on the continent. A short
time ago over 100 passengers lost their
lives at Temematla, Mexico, and last
week another fearful accident at the
same point with IA killed was reported
Los Angeles, CAL, has constructed
one of the longest and best sewers in
the country. 1t is 12.4 miles long and
reaches from the city to the Pacific
ocean. In the dry season the sewer is
used for irrigating purposes.
|
Debating societies next winter will
have brand new subject for discus
sion, 'For what has the Cleveland adj
ministration been most noted, reckless
ness or asininity ?"
Nine. Modjeska has been refused adj
mission to Russia and now the supreme
court of Virginia has refused to permit
her to practice law. Sad but true.
The most heroic case of suicide on
record occurred in Boston recently.
The board of aldermen passed resolu-
! ton asking for it's own abolition.
1t is now estimated that the treasury
deficit for the fiscal year will be over
$50,0O0,000. What about the surplus
Cleveland left?
One week of James G. Blaine would
do more to straignten out matters at
Nicaragua than four years of Grover
Cleveland.
An original copy of Poe's Tamerlane
sold recently for S1450. 1t was bought
of ooI1rsa byy hi,1ioro
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09
Bicycle Shoes !!

AS the Wheemen begin to ride they begin
COMFORTABLE SHOE. We have good
They are COOL easy and strong, and only $2oo
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

Ex-Governor Waite of Colorado, of
populistic fame, has started a news
paper. This is very refreshing it may
keep the old blatant for a time from as
piring to dictate to the whole country.
In his first number he raves as follows
GAS people we are in a hideous dream
a nightmare of horror pursues us we
look around and see a shapeless trouble;
an indefinable dread seizes us.n IT
must be that the worthy ex-governor is
still meditating on the melancholy re-
suits of womSms suffrage.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

Schweinfurth, an ex-Methodist
preacher and self-styled Messiah who
has been maintaining "heavep,, al
Rockford, H., is at last in the tolls. A
man whose wife he had seduced and
taken to his harem got Judgment
against him for $4,000. 1t is to be boped
that he has found the Messiah business
too costly to run longer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

An original copy of Poe's Tamerlane
sold recently for $1450. 1t was bought
of course by bibliomaniac.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

One week of James G. Blaine would
do more to straignten out matters at
Nicaragua than four years of Grover
Cleveland.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

The long-haired, wall-eyed Oscar
Wilde, the apostle of the beautiful,
is again at large, being loosed on bail.
He was tried on a most infamous charge
but was not convicted because the jury
disagreed. Oscar is having very
checkered career. Such productions as
"a Woman of No Importance" have
given him worldwide reputatioSsf9r
cleverness, and even when on the Wit
ness stand he won admiration. His
flights of eloquence ELECTED applause SO
that the judge ordered the court cleared.
1t is reported that Mrs. Wilde has
lost faith in her lord and master and
instituted proceedings for adivorce.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09
WANTED,

A few active and thoroughly reliable men
IN different sections of the State to write
Life Rate Endowment Policies as issued by
the Union Central Life Insurance Company
Of Cincinnati. Ohio. This company realizes
the highest interest, has the lowest death
rate and produces the best results of any
Life company.
For partic ulars address with references,
Il. M. BUCK, General Agent,
Rutland, vt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09
Good
Health
~
~
'oR FACE o.

means the enjoyment of natures
best gift. Keeping well is easier
than getting well-its cheaper,
too. To keep we'll you must
help nature when arrangement
is indicated by headache, back
ache or dizziness. It's the neg
lect of such symptoms that pro-
notes disease.
Buker's Kidney Pills
prevent disease, regulate the
blood and tone the vital organs
by regulating the Kidneys, which
means keeping the blood clear
of waste matter. They are a
specific for Backache, and Kid
ney trouble, in its early stage.
"A book about Backache and
Kidney trouble, free. Druggists
sell the pills for 50 cents.
Buker Pill Co., Bangor, me.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

Rev. George L. Perrin of Boston re-
Gently preached on the subject, "Jes us
as newspaper man." The good
preacher pulled the poor newspaper
men over the Goals at a furious rate,
and closed by remarking that it was
fortunate one was not compelled to be
a newspaper man. 1t is indeed fortu-
nate. If all were compelled to be edi-
tors, there would be no money in cir
culation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

George III. Richmond, well and favor
ably known to the printing fraternity
of the state, recently purchased the
Press and Printer of Boston and will
henceforth devote his time and energy
to the editing and publishing of that
journal. The Press and Printer will be
issued from the office of the Mortified
News at Mortified for the present.
The friends of Mr.. Richmond wish him
success in his new venture.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

Great, big, naughty, loud-mouthed,
England is cutting saucy, little Mica
ragua in royal style. British citizens
first got into trouble with the govern
M ent of Nicaragua, then England
wanted $75, 600, and not getting it pro-
ceeded to take possession of Corinto and
collect few customs on her own hook.
This raised great uproar and every
country editor on the continent has
since aired his ignorance of the Monroe
d doctrine. The Glamour was so great
hat Cleveland was at last reused from
his apathy and two United States men
of war were hustled off to work big
bluff. After the clouds have cleared
away England will get her demands as
usual.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

1t is now estimated that the treasury
deficit for the fiscal year will be over
50,000,0 900. What about the surplus
Cleveland left?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

A daily newspaper is to be started in
Chicago on the Sunday observance
plan. There will be no Sunday issue
and the work on the Monday issue will
be done on Saturday. The paper will
"ignore crime in every type and print
only things which will picture the
world as thing of sunshine and good
ness" And this in wicked Chicago
It is needless to say that the paper will
have a meteoric career.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

Los Angeles, CAL, has constructed
one of the longest and best sewers in
the country. 1t is 124 miles long and
reaches from the city to the Pacific
ocean. In the dry season the sewer is
used for irrigating purposes.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

The Theosophists are split in twain.
Mrs. Annie Besant still remains at the
head of the international society, and
Walter Q. Judge of New York will pre-
side over the seeding American wing,
called the "number of ruin or perfec-
ton" The Theosophists probably sur
pass all the hair-brained cranks the
world has yet produced. There is con-
sternation in the ranks, just now be-
cause some one has stolen the official
seal, without which no communication
can be had with the Mahatmas, or
master spirits who inhabit the desert
of Cobb, or some other remote quarter
of the globe. This leaves the Theoso-
phists in bad fix, but the order is like
ly to survive so long as people take
kindly to being humbugged.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

The most heroic case of suicide on
record occurred in Boston recently
The board of aldermen passed a resolu
ton asking for it's own abolition.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

The Democratic managers in Tennes-
see are making more egregious asses of
themselves than the representatives of
the party at Washington, if such q
thing is possible. On the face of the
returns last November III. Clay Evans,
Republican nominee for governor, had
majority on the face of the returns of
74S votes, but the Democratic machine
has gone back of the returns and count
ed majority of 21S4 for Peter Turney
the Democratic nominee and the pres
ent governor. Such ruthless perversion
of the expressed will of the people will
no more be tolerated in Tennessee than
it would in Vermont. The ringsters
who are responsible for this bare-faced
steal will find themselves the victims
of a political cyclone by-and-by.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

Debating societies next winter will
have brand new subject for discus
sion, "For what has the Cleveland adj
ministration been most noted, reckless
ness or asininity ?'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-05-09

Nine. Modjeska has been refused adj
mission to Russia and now the supreme
court of Virginia has refused to permit
her to practice law. Sad but. true.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
THE SOLITARY LEGISLATOR
Democratic Donovan of the
Michigan Assembly.
ONLY MEMBER OF THE MINORITY
Why He Voted for Mcmillan
for Senator.
Ills Vote Made McMiilan's Election
Unanimous - MIR. Donovan Finds His
Position MS tho Only Democratic Nom
her Very Pleasant and IL Well Treated
By His Republican Colleagues.

CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. 2S-"No. l don't
find my position rs the minority Of the
Michigan Legislature particular embnr.
RAISING since the election of United States
Senator'S" said John Donovan, the only
Democratic member ut Lansing, whe was
III Chicago last night. Committee work
keeps me hustling. Sometimes l will have
three or four of my IL committees in ses-
sion at once and have to go from one to
the other, spending 10 or is minutes at
each. The Republicans treat me with a
great deal of consideration and my pect-
liar position is not as bad as ] feared it
would be-
How did you come to vote for Nc
MILAN 2" was asked.
1.-THE Senator was the unanimous choice
of his party to succeed himself. In the
Senate he had voted frequently to confirm
Democratic nominations by unanimous
vote. | had high regard for him and il
seemed deserving that he should have the
honor of unanimous election. He is the
only Senator ever elected who has enjoyed
the distinction OF being named by a
unanimous vote. | was the only person
who stood in the way of such I'm event
anu after n consultation with Mr.. Uhl,
who was nominated by the Democratic
party, decided to cast my vote as did.
Such thing will in all probability never
happen aguin, as it never had before.
When it came to Mr.. Burrows stood on
party lines, as it was my duty to do so.'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

The members OF the Royal Arcanum of
this city gave supper at Ainscow's cafe
last night week.
The schooner Sophie Godfrey, which
HIS been ashore on Chincotcague shoals,
was fioated Saturday.
Highland tea will be given in st.
Paul's NJ. =. Church, this evening by the
Christian l3ndeayor Society.
Enoch Moore. Jr., returned on Saturday
night from trip To Cuba. He went ont
on the bark Shetland, but came back oil
steamer. .r.... e..
The steam yacht being built by the
Pnsey & Jones Co, from plans of Henry j.
Gielow is Tor II. u. Moore, No. Broad
way, New York.
Hubert Cassidy has donated a corner lot
OH Scott street 10 st. Mary's fair, which
will open Faster Monday night. The lot
is valued at $3.50.
1t is stated that Charles VI. Wharton. OF
this city, will play at first base with the
University Of Pennsylvania baseball club
the coming season.
While approaching the station at Clay
and fell OH tho board walk, causing q
severe injury 10 his hand.
The butch tank steamer Charleroi,
Captain 7. NJ. Peters, cleared for Dover,
Eng, Friday, with LOO, 81 gallons OF re-
fined oil, value for S3u, 1903.
Albert I.ougaker, father of Mrs. Henry
G. Conrad of this city, died in Nnrristown,
Pa. on Thursday last, lie was one of the
most prominent oitizeng OF that place.
An entertainment entitled ".t Trip TO
Central China" will be- given in As6ury
Church next Monday evening by the Rev.
Frederic Poole. missionary from China.
Captain O'Conpor, commanding officer
of the knights Of 81. Lawrence, IL q can
| didute for the Democratic nomination for
assessor of the Southern district OF this
city.
A car of the Rivorview line coIlided
with a carriage belonging to William Jess
| of fluCkess!m Saturday afternoon, GSmag.
| ing the vehicle considerably. No one was
injured.
rrutA present Indications the West End
| Choral CLUB will be greeted by large audi
| ences ut their presentations of the CantAta
of "Belsha2zar," as the tickets are selling
rapidly.
Secretary ]. Harvey Wiley of the Stree
| and Sewer Department is In CORE
| spondence with Cincinnati firm in rela
ton TO the use of aluminium for stree
| numbers.
A committee from the Y. w. Z. r. u
| visited the Delaware and Homeopathic
Hospitals recently and left gay crOchetet
afghan in each institution as q menentt
| of their interest.
The Wilmington Wheel Club are arrang
ipg for a tine 1ausical programme for thu
smoker" to be given in their rooms OF
Monday evening, February 4th. Som,
J good vocalists have been secured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
DELAWARE HOSPITAL BEN EFT
9he Grand Spectacular PAntomime, "isen
Hnr.n to be Given In the Opera House.

"Iien Hun spectacular pantomime,
will be given in this city for the benefit of
the Delaware Hospital on the evening of
February I'D, Saturday afternoon and
evening. and Monday evening consecu-
lively, four performances in all, at the
Opera House.
The charming story is portrayed in q
most picturesque manner, aided by
gorgeous scenery, striking costumes and
orchestral music. There is happy
variation of the grave and the gay. The
heavier scenes are made bright by the
introduction of quaint oriental dance
movement, and the whole production
gives faithful impression of the orient
1000 years ago.
The performance will be given under the
auspices of the lady managers of the
Delaware Hospital aided by several ladies
OF the city, as patronesses of the enter
tainment. The actors will be amateurs
who kindly contribute their work and
talent in consideration Of the pressing
pecuniary needs of one of the most useful
institutions of the State, the Delaware
Hospital. This. in common with all in
situations which lack the stability of
endowed funds has felt the pinch of the
times. The hospitals running expenses,
now greatly increased by extended work,
are met by voluntary contributions. Most
urgent demands neccssitate a speedy rein
forcement of Its treasury. Deeply alive to
this need these ladies and gentlemen will
give great deal of their time and their
most earnest efforts to make a complete
and brilliant success of the project in
hand,