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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
CAvENDIsH.

}. 5. Gay and sons are at home for a
time.
Alonzo Ormsby of Rutland was in
town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. White are in
Boston this week.
Fred Perkins passed Sunday at his
home in Felchville.
A. S. Eaton was in Bellows Falls on
business last Friday.
Miss Bertha Williams is visiting at
her home in Reading.
A farmers institute will be held in
this place on Tuesday and Wednesday,
January 20 and 80, under the direction
of the state board of agriculture. Pro-
gram is as follows:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20.
FORENOON.
1000 Address of welcome.
1880 Bovine tuberculosis,
llsO Discussion.
200 Road Building,
800 Discussion.
I.OO Music.
7.l5 General Farm Management,
WI. Spear, Braintree
$50 Discussion.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 80.
FORENOON.
1000 Breeding and Care of the Dairy Cow,
H. w. Vail, Pomfret
HOO Discussion.
1l.30 The outlook for Cheese in Vermont,
c. NJ. Winslow, Brandon
AFTERNOON.
200 Variation of Milk Testing, (illustrated)
Prof. j. l.. Hills, Burlington
800 Discussion.
EVENING.
700 Music.
7.15 Home Life on the Farm,
H. M. Arms Springfield
S.15 Discussion.
$40 Question Box.
The secretary will have number of
reports of the board of agriculture at
the meeting for distribution. All meet
ings free. The ladies are especially in
vited to be present.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Minnie Torrey has returned to Yer
mont Academy and George Walker to
Mt. Hermon for the winter term.
Governor Woodbury. has appointed
Deacon G. F. Thompson of Brattleboro
Mr.. Wyman's successor as county COM
missioner.
Patrons of the Windham County Saw
ings bank, in this vicinity, will be inter
ested to know that, at the last annual
meeting, J. M. Powers of Athens was
elected to fill the vacancy ON the board
of trustees caused by the death of A. A.
WYman
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
GASsETTS.

Albert Johnson is able to be around
the house with the aid of crutches.
H. M. Church dressed another porker
few days ago that weighed 526
pounds.
Augustus Lockwood, who fell and
broke his hip short time ago, is able
to sit up some Of the time.
( 4 L.R. Warren received word last Fri
day from Rutland of the death of his
grandchild, daughter Of Myron War
rem.
i A few of the neighbors of Albert
johnson went to his place and cut and
drew him up quite wood pile one day
this week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
CAGES MILLS.
Miss Jennie Stanley is sick.

Miss Jennie Stanley is sick.
Mrs. d. NJ. Ramsey, who has been
qu1tersick with pneumonia, is improv-
ing.
Last week Thursday night was the
second dance given by the Fish
brothers. There were 20 couples on the
floor all the time. Music was furnished
by Clark and Prouty of Grafton and
Stoddard of Rockingham. The next
dance will occur this week Friday
night.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
WESTON.
Veda Holland is ill.

Neda Holland IS III.
Freeman Eastman is unable to be out
Milo Burton's oldest son is under the
DOCTORS care.
The w. G. T. U. met with Mrs. N.
J. Smith last Tuesday.
The union prayer meetings continue
with considerable interest.
They have removed the quarantine
for diphtheria, no one being ill with
that disease now. There have been
four deaths. 1t has been kept in the
north part of the town. We hope there
will be no more cases.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
BARTONsv1LLE,

Mrs. David Brockway and Charles
Lovell's boy are both quite sick.
John Proctor, who has been quite
sick with pneumonia, is reported bet
ter.
People in this vicinity have been
storing ice recently. 1t is not nearly
as thick as usual.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
ANDOvER.

Edwin Whitney of Turner's Falls,
Mass, was in town last week.
Warren Beard of Chester is getting
out scythe sticks for Sam Farrar.
A number from here attended the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24

Odd Fellows concert and ball at Ches-
ter last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Tuttle Of Mount
Holly made Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Leon
ard short call last Saturday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
The New Horsford's Baking Pow
der is q Wonderful Invention.

A teaspoonful contains 40 per cent more
raising power than the best of other kinds,
and it excels in purity and healthfulness.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
The Highest Praise

ever given to any medicine does
not equal the tributes of gratitude
paid by sufferers to DANA'S Sar-
saparilla. 1t is with pride that
we record the words of REV. G.
w. H. CLARK, Chaplain of the
Vermont State Senate at ST.
ALBANS. He invites correspond
ence with all desiring it. Think
ing people will give attention to
his experience with
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
1922 Pairs of Ladies' Sample Slip

They include nearly all shades of color in Ooze
Calf, Silk, Satin, White and Pearl Canvass, Red
Goat, White and Bronze Kid and Dongola.
They are made on the very latest style LASTS
and consist of plain Opera, Strap sandals Theo,
Vassar and Oxford Ties
We have them in nearly all sizes and widths
Before purchasing it would be well to look these
over and if person can secure their size they
can save one to two dollars very easily.
In addition to these we carry large line of
WHITE KID and PARTY SLIPPERS.
If we do not happen to have the right shade of
color we have house that furnishes us with
anything we want in two days. time.
We shall give special attention to the Fancy
Slipper trade during the next two weeks
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-01-24
PARTY SLIPPERS

In anticipation of the coming society events,
we have had one of our large Slipper manufac-
turers ship us this week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

nsss In her voice, however. u strush
her, doubtless. that u might seem I'M
gracious upon her part 70 be indiffer-
ent 10 prize which had cost 70 much
TO win.
"Vhnt pretty boxr she said. stoop-
ing over II. This IL Indian work. /
supposc?"
"Yes; II Is Bcnarcs metal-work."
And so heavyr' she exclaimed. try
ing 10 raise IL. 1.-THE box alone must
be OF some value. Where Is the key?"
"Small threw IL into the Thames" I
answered. 81 must borrow Mrs. For
restcr's polrcr." There was In the front
thick and broad hasp. wrought In the
image OF sitting Bnddha. Under this
thrust the end of the poker and
twisted IL outward as lever. The hasp
sprang open with a loud snap. With
trembling fingers flung back the lid.
We both stood gazing In establishment.
The box was cmptyl
No wonder that Il was heavy. The
iron work was two thirds of an inch
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

--s'not word. chose bis launch b.
cause heard that she was flyer. We
told him nothing. but we paid him
well. and he was 70 get something
handsome il we reached our vessel. the
Esmcraldn. at Gravesend. outward
bound for the Brazils."
swell. II he has done no wrong we
shall see that no wrong comes TO him.
II we are pretty quick In catching our
men, we are not so quick In condemn
ing them" II was amusing 20 notice
how the consequential Jones was al
ready beginning TO give himself airs on
the strength OF the capture. From the
slight smile which played over Shcr-
lock Holmes face. could see that the
speech had not been lost upon him.
I'VE will be at Vnuxhall bridge
presently" said Jones, ''nnd shall land
you, DIR. Watson. with the treasure
box. need hardly tell you that arm
taking n very grave responsibility upon
myself In doing this. II Is most irreg-
ular; but of course an agreement Is an
agreement. must. however. ,,s mat
ter OF duty. send an inspector with
you, since you have so valuable a
charge, You will drive. no doubt?"
Eyes, shall drive"
ut is pity there Is no key. that we
may make an inventory first You will
have TO break IL open. Where Is the
key. my man9"
cat the bottom OF the river" said
Small, shortly.
''Huml There was no use you CIV
Ing this unnecessary trouble. We have
had work enough already through you.
However, doctor. need not warn you
to be careful. Bring the box back
with you To tho Baker street rooms.
You viii find US there on our way TO
the station"
They landed me at vauxhall with
my heavy iron box and with bluff,
genial inspector ms my companion. A
quarter of an hours drive brought us
TO Mrs. Cecil Forrester's. The servant
seemed surprised at so late visitor.
Mrs Cecil Forester WINS out for the
evening, she explained, and likely TO
be very late. Miss Morstan, however,
was In the drawing-room; so 10 the
drawing-room went, box in hand,
leaving the obliging inspector IN the
cab.
She was seated by the open window,
dressed In some sort of white dinphan-
Gus material, with little touch Of
scarlet at the neck and waist. The soft
light Of shaded lamp fell upon her "a
she leaned back In the basket chair,
playing over her sweet, grave face, and
tinting with a dull metallic sparkle
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30
PLAYMATE AND FRIEND.
A Vermont Farm Horse who was Guard
Ian of Calf.

n vermont Eurtm horse VINO WA Gunr0-
Ian of - Calf.
On farm In Vermont there are two
horses and herd OF half dozen COWS.
The animals run together In the pas
ture and are on the most friendly terms.
One horse named jack has a special sf-
lection for Betsy, brindled cow. and
the two almost always Craze together.
Last spring Betsy had calf Mt her side,
and Jack seemed to regard the youngster
rs his own special care. Hitherto Jack
had been very dcmure and dignified
horse, but the sportiye tendencies Of the
calf developed frislsy mood on the part
of the horse. Jack and the calf used 20
romp and play together good part of
the time, the former being very careful
not TO injure his young companion. FIRE.
quently Jack jumped over the back Of
the calf and then allowed himself to be
chased by the little fellow. from whom
he fled az though alarmed for his safety.
One day when the herd was In Gis-
tant part of the pasture Jack suddenly
appeared at tho farmhouse neighing
loudly and telling as plainly as he could
that he wanted human assistance. He
would gallop furionsly a short distance
in the direction of the pasture, then
wheel suddenly and gnllop back to tho
house, throwing his head high in the
air and nclghing with all his might.
The farmer called one of his men aud
the twain started in the direction indi-
Gated by the horse. When Jack saw that
his meaning was understood he capered
around with delight. rubbed his nose
against his masters cheek and then
went of at full gallop in the direction
of the herd. that was still out of sight.
Evidently lie wanted to tell his four
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

footed companions that help was COM
ing, as he soon returned and for the rest
OF the way went along very quietly In adj
vance of the two men.
When the men reached the scene OF
the trouble they found that Betsy and
her calf had somehow got into bog or
quagmire and were unable to cxtricato
themselves. The superstition was that
the inexperienced calf had strayed into
the bog and Betsy. while trying 20 help
him out. had become involved. A rope
WIS needed to hcip the creatures TO
hard ground, and In order TO bring IL as
soon as possible the farmer mounted on
Jacks bare back and without bride or
halter rode 20 the farmhouse TO procure
IL. Jack was high-spirited animal
and when under the saddle used to
prancc and show of. but on this occa-
sion he realized that IL was no time for
play and went along as demnrcly as
possible. In due time Betsy and her
calf were extricatcd from their trouble.
and the farmer says that their equine
friend danced jig for joy.-Thomss
w Knox. In Brooklyn Eagle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

were able 70 haul HIM ont. and - drag
him. like some evil flsh. over our side
The two Smiths. father and son. sat
sullcnly In their launch. but came
aboard meci<ly enough when COM
mnnded. The Aurora herself we
hauled OF and made fast TO our stern.
A solid iron chest of Indian workman
ship stood uron the deck. This. there
could be no question. was the same
that had contained the ill-omencd
treasure OF the Sholtos. There was no
key. but II was of considerable weight.
so we transferred Il carefully TO our
own little cabin. As we steamed
slowly upstream again. we flashed our
search-light In every direction. bnt
there was no sign Of the islander.
Somewhere In the dark ooze at the
bottom Of the Thames lie the bones Of
that strange visitor 20 our shores.
''See here" said Holmes. pointing to
the wooden hatchway. 1--WE were
hardly quick enough with our pistols :"
There, sure enough, just behind
where we had been standing, stack
one of those murderous darts which we
knew SO well. II must have whizzcd
between ms ut the instant that we
fired. Holmes smiled at 1t, and
shrugged his shoulders In his easy
fashion, but confess that II turned
me sick 70 think OF the horrible death
which had passed so close TO US that
night
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

An army surgeon. stationed with his
regiment on the Mexican frontier. was
very popular. and his Mexican friends
one evening gave grand ball In his
honor. The ball began early. as Mexi-
can balls do. and the surgeon danced In
the first set. He danced in nearly every
set. In fact. and after few hours be-
came tired. But the dancing went on.
and the doctor danced until he was com
pletcly worn out. Finally. In despcra-
ton, he drew one of the men aside. and
asked IL the ball was ever going TO end.
"Why. senor," said the Mexican. polite
ly. 1--WE have been waiting these many
hours sor you to give the signal for the
laef dance."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

ing run over by an ice cart. and was
taken 10 police headquarters by a kind
hearted policeman. At police-head-
quarters Scratch made friends with ex-
Superintendent Byrnes. who took great
fancy to the skeleton cat and made
a sleek puss out of her. And then Scratch
went back TO her Mulberry street home
and began to exhibit her bones again.
In one way and another Scratch got
rid of her eight remaining lives, and
then came TO nm untimely end In a
Chatham square fire. Everybody WINS
talking about Scratch for a week after
she was burned TO death, for she WINS "A
true hero. An italian baby wns In the
flaming building and Scratch sat on the
window ledge and walled to the flremen
below. When they finally paid ntten-
ton 10 the cat she leaped back into the
burning room. followed by fire.
Johnny. who discovered the baby and
brought II safely TO earth. But the cat
didn't come back in this case. Her
charrcd corpse WINS found in black ruins
next morning.
Another noted feline. whose master
was among the obscure of earth, was
Felice, whose extreme fondness for fish
led her to commit burglary and theft.
Felicc had her home In a cheap res
murant on Sixth avenue, and her chief
duties were to keep the eating place
free of four-footed vermin. Felice's
master was Frenchmnn, and he was
the keeper OF the restaurant. One day
Fsiisa wandered over 10 Fifth avenue.
and made her way through a back door
into n very swell mansion. Inside the
palatial house Felice crept upstairs and
onsconced herself snugly In fine bed
Of beautiful lace and linen, after the
fashion OF Carney. After quiet nap
Teiice mnde an inspection OF her quar-
ters and thought them better than the
grimy kitchen of the Sixth avenue shop.
Then she espied bowl in which
swan half a dozen gold fish placid in
their luxury. Felice knew fish when
she saw II, and promptly ate two of the
shiny, finny creatures. Her eagerness
caused her to upset the globe. and then
chaos reigned in the mansion. Serv-
ants chased Felice. and the latter es-
capped unframed and died OF old age
the other day--and In Broolxlyn.--N. Y.
Recorder.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

thick all round. 1t was massive. well
made and solid. like chest constructed
TO carry things of great price, but not
one shred or crumb of metal or jewelry
lay within IL. 1t WINS absolutely and
completely empty.
1.-THE treasure Is lost" said Miss
Morstan. calmly.
As listened TO the words, and real
lied what they meant, great shadow
seemed TO pass from my soul did
not know how this Agra treasure had
weighed me down, until now that IL
was finally removed. IL was selfish.
no doubt. disloyal. wrong. but could
realize nothing save that the golden
barrier was gone from between us.
THANK Godr' CALCULATED from my
very heart.
She looked ut me with quick, ques-
tioning smile. why do you say that?"
she asked
because you are within my reach
again." i said, taking her hand.
She did not withdraw it. Because l
love you, Mary, as truly as ever man
loved woman. Because this treasure.
these riches. sealed my lips. Now
that they arc gone can tell you how
love you. That is why said: Thank
God.'n
Then say Thank God too" she
whispered, as drew her to my side.
Whoever had lost n treasure. knew
that night that had gained one.
lTo mn coNrINuEnf
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

a Kentucky minister Is the father
Of bright youngster who has the BIZ
cycle fever like most boys Of ~. The
minister had occasion 70 leave the city
recently on short trip. and the first
night after the departure the little
fellow was saying his prayers as usual,
and wound up without making any ref
erence TO his father. "You are not
through. are your" asked the mother.
"Why. yesi What else must pray
for2" ~For your fathers safety" re-
piled the mother. The youngstcr
sprang 20 his feet In surprise and
cried: "Wby. mamma, i didn't know
papa had a snfctyi"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

Force OF habit impels as 20 do a great
many ridiculous things. That clever
little compendium OF wit and informa-
ton. Tit-Bits. well illustrates this fact
with = story OF a railway porter, living
In Lancashire. who was In the habit Of
frequently getting up In his sleep, aud
from whose actions II was evident that
his daily occupation was ever prcsens
In his mind. Out night he Jumped an
hurricdly. ran down 20 the Kitchen.
vigorously opened the oven door. and
cried out; Change here for DolioD.
Bury and Msnchczter"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30
HER SECRET KNOWN.
The marquise Painted When shs Met the
chief OF Police.

The marauise Tainted when she Met the
chief OF Police.
M. Hyrvoix, chief of police at Paris
under the empire, one night was awaA-
ened and informed that one OF the most
prominent Indies of tho imperial court
had Just been arrested.
With the assistance of her maid she
had attempted to place In n cab the
dead body of n young man arrayed in
full evening Dress
At the police station she explained to
Hyrvoix that her husband had gone on
shooting expedition and would return
on the following morning and that she
had taken advantage Of his absence TO
receive young admircr, who had died
at two o'clock In the morning OF aneur-
ism of the heart.
Appalled, by the possibility OF the
body being discovered by her husband
she was In the act of getting rid Of II
when discovered and arrested.
M. Hyrvoix. aware Of the empcror's
desire 10 avoid public scandals at all
cost, Immediately ordered her release.
Some years later, after the war, M.
Hyrvoix happened 20 be present at an
afternoon reception on the Faubourg
st. Honorc at Paris. The death of the
emperor and the fate Of the exilcs
ut Chiselhurst formed the principal
topid Of conversation.
As usual, small mercy was shown the
fallen dynasty, and among the most
bitter In their denuncintion OF the cor
ruption and immortality Of the empire
was n lady In whom M. Hyrvoix rccoR-
nizcd the heroine OF the adventure de-
scribed above.
lie made his way up TO her and, bow
ing low, exclaimed: "Niay ! be per-
mittcd 10 pay my homage 20 Nine. Ia
Mnrquisc? fear that you have almost
forgotten me-"
She looked up at him and. on rccog-
nizing who was speaking. tainted. Nor
was she ever afterwards known 20
open her lips on the score OF Bona
partist immortality. San Francisco Ar
pounut
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

Scratch saved Daby's life and Feiicc
Was n Great Thief.
The well-known cats OF unknown
men cannot fail to interest our readers,
1 have met many famous cats at onc
time and another. have studied them,
too. OF all animals the cat is really the
most nffectionate OF household pets.
Many will dispute this. but can prove
but that's another story.
The best-known cat of the least
known man that ever heard about was
a shrunken bit of fur and bones called
Scratch. She belonged 70 ragpickcr
who lived In Mulberry street cellar.
Scratch lost one of her nine lives by be-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-30

have conrsed many creatures ia
many countries during my check
cred career. but never did sport
give me such wild thrill as this
mad, flying man hunt down the
Thames. Steadily we drew in upon
EN-, yard by yard. In the silence
VI tho night we could hear the
painting and clanlsing Of their ma
chincry. The man in the stern still
crouched upon the deck, and his arms
were moving ns though he were busy.
while every now and then he would
look up and measure with a glance the
distance which still separated MS
Nearer we came and nearer. Jones
yelled TO them TO stop. We were not
more than four boats lengths behind
them. both boats flying at n tremen-
dous pace. IL was clear reach Of
the river. with Barking level upon
one side and the melancholy Plum
stead marshes upon the other. At
our hail the man In the stern sprang
up from the deck and shook his two
clinched fists ut us, cursing the while
In high. cracked voice. He
was good-sizcd. powerful man,
and as he stood poising himself
with legs nstride could see that from
the thigh downwards there was but a
wooden stump upon the right side. At
the sound OF his strident, angry cries
there was movement In the huddled
bundle upon the deck. II Strengthened
itself into little black man-the
smallest have ever secn--with great,
misshapen head and shock of tangled,
dishcveled hair. Holmes had already
drawn his revolver, and I whipped out
mine Mt the sight OF this savage, dis
ortcd creature. He was wrapped In
some sort of dark ulster or blanket,
which left only his face exposed; but
1.xRpt face was enough to give man a
spless night. Never have l seen
catures so deeply marked with all bes-
ciality and cruelty. His small eyes
glowed and burned with sombcr light,
and his thick lips were writhed back
from his teeth, which grinned and chat
tered at us with half animal fury.
Fire II he raises his hand" said
Holmes, quietly. We were within a
boats length by this time. and almost
within touch OF our quarry. can sec
the two Of them now as they stood, the