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TALES OF THE TIMES.
An Old Negroes Proof That He Had =
Right to BE Carrying n Fiddle.

Several nights ago as Patrolman Charles
Rommel was patrolling his beat he discov-
cred an old darby walking down the street
with a violin under his arm and began
questioning him. The policeman was not
satisfied with the negroes account of where
he had gotten the instrument and placed
him under arrest.
The next day he was presented before
Judge Smith. The policeman told the
judge how he had seen the negro on the
street with the instrument, and he said
that he did not believe it belonged to him.
1t was u fine violin, and negro that had
no more money than this negro seemed to
have could not afford to buy such fine
instrument The patrolman finally asked
the judge to give him two days to look for
the owner, saying that he believed in that
time he could locate him. The time was
granted, and the negro was held over
Two days later he was again presented
before the court. Those against him tried
to make out n felony case, as they said
that the violin was worth considerably
over $50. The violin was worth $40 or
perhaps $50. During the course of the trial
the policeman told the judge that the ne
gro had admitted to him that he could not
play on the instruments, and that was one
reason why he made the arrest, as he
knew that II man would not pay large
sum for u thing he could not use
Up to this time the prisoner had re-
manned silent. He had sat with dOwncast
eyes and did not seem to hear what was
going on. When he heard this, he suddenly
looked up and said:
"He's mistaken, yo' honor. I didn't say
that l couldn't play on the violin"
The judge remained silent for moment
and then asked that the instrument be
handed the negro. A light came in the
darky's face as he took the instrument into
his hands. He looked it over carefully and
then fondlcd it under his arm. He then
took it from under his arm and began to
tune it. He had scarcely struck the first
note when the crowd in the courtroom be-
gan to stir and move up closer to the pris-
Onors' dock. In a few moments the in
strumcnt was tuned, and in the sweetest
strains the "Arkansaw Traveller" echoed
and rc-echOCd through the courtroom.
The crowd began to pat their feet in time
with the music, and the judge had to or
der the negro to stop playing.
The negro sat still a moment, but he
could stand it no longer. Again he placed
the violin to his shoulder and began play
ing "Ize Gwine Back to Dixie" The
crowd in the courtroom could contain
themselves no longer, and it was with diff
ficulty that order was restored. Again the
negro was stopped from playing. The
judge looked ut the prosecuting attorney
and then mt the arrcsting officer.
"Do you say that this man cannot play?"
he said. The arguing of the case was fin.
ishod and the negro was dismissed Lou.
isvillc Courier journal.
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Couldn't Really Say.

Judge William G. Ewing is regarded as
one of the most entertaining members OF
the Forty club, an organization which has
in its membership many bright people. AT
the last dinner of the club he told, to il.
lustrate a point, little story of Washing.
ton life. Some years ago, he said, he was
walking down Pennsylvania avenue, in
that city, in company with the well known
Proctor Knott, whose Duluth speech made
him famous. The two were approached by
a couple of southern gentlemen of evident
rank-majOrS or colonies. Judge Ewing
said he knew them to be sOuthcrners from
the Rbanner in which they walked the flo
and shet the do" The two men saluted,
and one of them said:
"Kunnel Knott, sub, we ali from Kahn.
lucky, suh-from yo own deestrict-and
we want to ask yo' to settle a small dis.
pute, sub, which has arisen in ouah com.
munity. We want yo' to say, sub, who
was the greatah man of Shakespeah-
Hamlet or Macbeth?"
"Gentlemen," said Mr. Knott, 81 ap.
preciate your consideration, but l would
prefer not to decide this question. The
district, as you know, is very close Both
of these men have friends there, and !
might offend one faction or another if !
decided this matter. Please excuse me. A
man in politics cannot be too careful in
these times"
And the two southernors walked sadly
away.-Chicago Times Herald.
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Manchester.

Mrs. j. II. Woods and Miss Agnes
Woods are in town for the summer.
Rev. A. G. Reed and family are expect
cd next week to remain for the summer.
Rev. A. G. Ferrin will preach i'll the
Congregational church during the alb
sence of Rev. Mr.. Smart.
The Trustees of Burr & Burton Semi
nary will hold their annual meeting at
the Munson House next Tuesday.
Five persons united with the COngre-
gatonal church last Sunday, three on
confession of faith and two by letter.
Rollin j. Taylor, the liYeryman, has
purchased lot on Franklin Avenue and
will soon commence to build residence
Miss Anne BATHS has so far recovered
from her recent illness as to accept po-
sition as teacher in the Monson, Mass,
Academy.
Lawrence has been very busy the past
two weeks connecting the houses and
places of business with the new water
works. Almost every house is now sup
Piled.
The Rutland High School nine were
badly beaten by the Seminary nine at the
fair ground, Saturday, the score being 80
To >. Inc Rutland teams pltchlng was
very poor and they w,re unable to hit
Shea who pitched for the Seminary nine.
The Brooklyn papers give lengthy no.
tice, of the wedding of Rev. j. d. Adam
last week. The day was very rainy but
there was large gathering at the church
and most of the noted families of the
city were represented. Rv. DR.. Stows
of the Pilgrim church performed the
ceremony which was followed by a re-
ception limited to relatives. Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam will visit his former home in
Scotland the last of June. Mr.. Adam is
described as talented young man of
charming manner and his short stature
has given rise to the story that he is the
hero of Barrie's famous novel "The Lit
tie Minister" Mrs. Adam is character
lied as a noted belle of the city, but with
a serious turn of mind which will fit her
for the duties of PASTORS wife.
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John James Ingalls,.

When John James ingalls, was in the
senate, he was as exclusive as Conkling
After he became vice president pro tenn
pore he was dignity and equity incarnate
in the chair, but proud as Lucifcr and
willing to associate with nobody but him
self. His dignity was always married,
however, at lunchtime. With dcmeanor
of kaiser or emperor he descended the
marble staircase, entered the restaurant,
turned to the right and stood like soldier
at attention" before the oyster counter.
The stalwart negro shuckor would i'm
medatcly set aside all other orders and
proceed to shuck the biggest of the big
select oysters, and Ingalls, would bow po-
litoly as though saluting the waiter as he
inclined forward to take each oyster from
the fork, and then, with a movement
quick as it was ungainly, he would throw
back his head and gulp the bivalve, on
each occasion making a swishing sound
like the drawing of hoof from tho mud.
At such times Mr.. Ingalls, was neither
eloquent nor elegant. Many a time half
dozen strangers, recognizing the bril-
liant political iconoclast, would stop and
stare at him as he went through the mo-
tions described before the oyster counter.
New York Advertiser.
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IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
North Bennington.

The Rev. Clifford II. Smith of Pitts
ford, will preach at the Congregational
church, in exchange with the Rev. G. H..
Peck, next Sunday.
From preparations which are being
made in the supply of new machinery, a
large business in the line of the new
dustless carpet sweeper, at Bennington
Falls, must be anticipated.
The visit of the Rev. Geo. r. Hewitt, a
former pastor here, with his wife, is be-
ing greatly enjoyed by his many friends.
1t is six years since he went to West
Springfield, Mass. to accepts call, where
he remained until abolt year since.
He is now in Fltchburg, Mass, with a
church of over four hundred members.
He is expecting to go to Scotland to visit
his brothers and friends, whom he has
not seen in twenty years, in July, to be
absent couple of months, which change
it is hoped will add greatly to his physic-
al health.
A very pleasant reception was given
by Mr.. and Mrs. c. i. yelling and fam
lily, Wednesday evening, in honor of the
Rev. G. r. Hewitt and wife. They were
also, with several friends, entertained
Thursday afternoon, by Mrs. b. L.
Henry and sister, at Riverside.
Mrs. Sophia (Nalbridge) Winnie, who
is residing with her nephew, Edward
Walbrdge, at Bennington Falls, is in the
9Sth year of her age, her birthday occur
ring July 9th, inst. She is remarkably
well preserved in physical health and
mind enjoying herself with the atten-
tion and company of her pleasant grand
niece, Miss Hattie Walbridge, who duly
appreciates the sterling qualities OF her
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Behind the Times.

To understand tho action of the police
authorities of the ancient city of Cracow,
in Austrian Poland, in STIMULATING, when
granting a license to a theatrical COM
pany, that none Of the actors should appear
in the uniform of the imperial army when
performing Shakcspeare's plays, it must
be remembered that as recently as 100
years ago Julius Caesar used to be repre-
sented on the English stage CARRIED in the
uniform of an eighteenth century general
and with full bottomed wig, while Cleo
patra appeared with the patches, crinoline
and towering powdered couture affected
by our great grandmothers in their youth.
Cracow is merely little behind the times,
that's all.-New York Tribune.
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PnMnal Centre.

The citizens band was well encouraged
in their efforts to raise money for uni
forms. They are expected to bloom forth
or Decoration day.
Simeon Myers received shock last Sat.
urday morning, and is at tins writing in
a critical condition. Mr.. Myers was at
work in the cellar at the time, and before
the shock was apparently in good health.
He wa3 found lying face downward upon
the cellar bottom in semi-cOnsclOus
condition. His sudden sickness was en-
tirely unexpected, as Mr.. Myers has al
ways been an exceptionally healthy man.
The loss of sheep is very great among
the farmers this spring. Nature as well
as the Democratic party seems to be
lending a hand to ruin this industry.
A number of farmers haye dehorned
their cattle, and 50 far the results have
been satisfactory.
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Dorset.

Frank Holley of Troy spent Sunday in
town.
Miss Vance has been quite ill for a few
weeks.
There were several arrivals on May 1st
of guests at Mrs. Sherman's for the sum-
mer.
Mrs. DeVeau, who has been spending
few days in New York, returned to her
home Monday.
The Rev. Chas. r. Seymour of Ben
nington, has been engaged to deliver the
address Memorial day.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss
Angelina Holley Bacon to Mr.. Frederick
Crosby at the home of the brides moth
er in Mics, Mich, April 30th. Their fu-
ture home will be in Toledo, Ohio.
The Washington hotel is being remod-
eled and refurnished by the new owners,
Mr.. and Mrs. Overmayer of Troy, and
everything is tasty and homelike.
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West Arlington.
Golden robins have come.

NOlueu IOD.uS nave come,
Ed. Warner met with a serious acct
dent one day last week by being thrown
from the cart in which he and Il boy
were riding. Mr.. Warmers back was in
Jured so that he is confined to his bed.
Mrs. Arson Buck is more comfortable
at this writing
John Long, with Miss Kate Mckee,
made us flying visit last Friday.
Miss Nellie Derrick, whose serious ill
ness was mentioned last week, is greatly
improved,
F. S. Weed of West Pawlet, was a
guest of Mrs. c. A. Derrick over Sunday.
Fred. Maynard and wife of Jackson,
n. Y, were the guests of his sister, Mrs.
r. G. Mckee, on Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Hawley and daughter of
Perry Centre. N. Y, visited at Henry
Farnum's and Chas. II. Bucks a few
days recently.
John Sherman and family, former res
idents here, now of Jacksonville, n. Y,
called upon friends Sunday.
Misses Fannie Mckee and Azuba Hama
man left on Monday for a weeks stay in
West Rupert.
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A New Orleans lady relates that some
days since the first humming bird of tho
season made its appearance in her garden,
slipping indiscriminately from the wealth
of sweets. Late in the afternoon she OBJ
served the little fellow lowering around a
spike of annunciation lilies which had
shot up perfectly laden with bells.
The next morning early when she went
out for q matitudinal stroll through the
garden she heard a fluttering and faint
cheeping from the neighborhood Of the lily
bed. For some time she could see nothing
to account for the faint sounds, but at last
was astonished to discover that one of the
lily bells had closed its petals, imprisoning
the humming bird within.
1t is probable that the bird had buried
its beak too far in and extracted so much
honey as to cause the already fading flower
to collapse suddenly, thus holding the lit
tie fellow close bound all night long
Philadelphia Times.
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Manchester Depot.

Judge Fullerton is at Hardwick push
ing the new railroad to the quarries.
Considerable work has already been
done in the way of identifying our viii
lage but there is still much more to do,
and we are glad to see that our people
are disposed to stick TO it. More work
and more money is needed but we be-
lieve both will be forthcoming, and if it
is, this village, ten years hence, will be
one of the prettiest in the State. There
is talk of drinking fountain in front of
Couture's store which would be great
accommodation to people who drive in
from outside as well as to our own peo-
pie, and we hope to see handsome one
there at an early day.
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East Arling ton.

Frank Harvey of Dover was in town
Tuesday with maple syrup to sell at Il
and So cents per gallon. A gentleman in
Massachusetts Formerly OF Salisbury
writes that he sent to Vermont Tor ma
pie syrup and sold some there at S125
per gallon. There was a scarcity OF
1.-THE fruit of the sugar orchard" in this
vicinity.
Mrs. Minnie Whitman is in Benning.
ton this season, and Mrs. Harry Moore
has taken her place in the millinery bust
ness.
Miss Lottie Shepard is in Bennington
at work
N. G. Hard is carrying on the farm De
longing to the estate of f. b. Davis.
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FRANTIC WITH BOILS
And Itching, Would Scratch Until
Blood Ran Down His Limbs. Forced
to Take to His Bed. Whole System
Affected. Doctor after Doctor With
out Cure. Instant Relief, Speedy
Cure by Using Cuticura Remedies.

My sufTerings might have been stopped if I
had only known of your CUTICURA REMEDIES
eighteen years ago. contracted the fever and
ague, and it effected my kidneys so badly that l
had to have an operation, from which resulted
blood poison, and suffered untold agonies. To
make my sufIerings more, my left leg below the
knee broke out in large blood bOis, and COM
menced scaly, itching irritation so that at
times was almost frantic, and would scratch
until the blood would trickle down my leg. In
the summer these large bOils would commence,
during which time / would have three or four
which were so painful that at times was forced
to take to my bed. Every winter a dry itching
scaly mass would gather on my leg, which with
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During all this time, a period of three to nine
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DANIEL p. WOODWARD,
Warren, Washington County, vt.
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John when the harness gave way, fright
ening the horse. John jumped out of
the wagon without injury, and looking
around saw his brother on the other side
of the wagon lying across stone by the
side of the road Whether he jumped
out or was thrown out, is not known.
He was injured internally and lived but
few hours. He was young man of
good character and we'll liked by every
one.
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A Chance To Save Money.

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WoOdford.

Jas. Higgins has moved into one of F..
A. Gleason's houses.
Mrs. Martin Cutler has been very i'll
for week, but is some better.
Geo. A. Wattles and e. B. Griswold
were in town last Saturday evening in
the interest of Good TemDlarism. We
enjoyed very pleasant visit. WoOdford
City Lodge will re-convene Saturday
evening.
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Rheumatism Cured In a nau.

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Bennington. 52m6
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POWnaI,

DR.. Potter had the misfortune to sus-
tain severe sprain of the ankle while in
the eastern portion of the town, but will
be able soon we trust to be around
again. els now sufficiently recovered
to he in his off ,p
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South Dorset.

Richard Mcnamara, young man 81
years of age, met with fatal accident
on Thursday of last week. He was driv-
ing down a steep hill with his brother
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CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS

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Annual sales more than cocoon boxes
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-06
An Original Document.

Here is unique sample of letter writ
ing, which was received by a Georgia depot
agent at town near Atlanta:
"This Jan. II 1894 Mr.. Depo Agent
whont to no of you eff you will send pore
wildly woman to lyman ala for twenty
dollers she has got seven children one is
ate teen and one is fore teen and one is
tenn and one is sick and one is fore and
one is too and one is one she ses she can
git that mulch by selIin all all she has got
and if you will send them i rite to gat
reddy to come she will be myty thankful
to you if you can sen her for she ses eff she
stase there she will be blidge to suffer
and that she whont be rite to let her suffer
when she can do better than that here if
you will send her and eff you whont rite to
me what you can't the rite man to no you
see him and find out and rite to me on re-
turn male and blidge yours F G Hem
bry.'-Atlanta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-06
MAX O'RELL'S LECTURE.
He Talks About Woman and Varies His
Compliments.


Compliments.
Paul Blouet or Max O'Rell, as he is
better known, delivered his lecture last
night at Hamilton hall to q small audi
ence who would have enjoyed what the
witty Frenchman said much more if
they had not been very uncomfortable
in the almost frigid atmosphere of the
big hall. Hamilton hall isn't or wasn't
properly heated and unless it is it will
lose some OF its popularity as a meeting
place
''Her Royal Highness, Woman" was
the subject and while it was evident that
the lecturer admired the independence
of the American woman he preferred the
dependence of the Frenchwoman.
Mr.. Blouet criticised the society col
umns of American papers and said that
such practice was unknown in France.
81 once read in the society columns of a
paper that woman looked thrill
ingly lovely in electric blue. Now if
that paper had said my wife looked
thrillingly lovely, whether the shade at
tributed to her was electric blue or any
other, / should hunt up the editor and
| pull his nose for his impudence."
The audience was startled by a cry of
''good," the only demonstration of the
evening, and they were also surprised
that the approval came from w. P. Tom
| Iinson.
The lecturer criticised the fashionable
way of shaking hands and said that the
old way was good enough for him. He
said that the Frenchman wins his wife's
love after marriage (when he wins it at
ALL The French woman will not wear
her hair in the same fashion more than
| two weeks.
Glove is largely an Illusion" said Mr..
| O'Rell, "and the same sauce served CON
tinually will grow insipid. The French
woman is not visible to any one-not even
her husband until noon, and then you
see nothing of curl papers"
The Americans were especially noted
he said, for the Difference shown tc
women. sand strange to say, they ex-
pect it, too. An American woman ex-
| poets q triumphal arch to be erected
| every time she enters q room. If l were
to be born again, and were to have the
choice of my sex and the place of my
birth, l would say, let me be born ar
| American woman"
He said he hoped ladies would never
try to be perfect. All roses have thorns
it ID said, but it would be better to say
every thorn has a rose, and the roses O
life are the women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-06
A Bows ESSAY on Cats.

A small boy in one of the Detroit schools
recently handed in this composition on
cats: ''Cats have foar legs and nine lives.
Why they are five legs short do not kno
at this time. 1 CESS 1 can find out tho
when 1 die. think cats wood be gould
deel funnyer if they had nine legs and five
lives, don't your Cats have tales which
they rap round thare feat when they set
down so as to hold them together. I kno
bob tailed cat that is ashamed to set
down in public a tall. I CESS it is afrade
its feat will skater. Thare are Tom cats
and Puss cats, which the Tom cat is
more massive and has a more sounding
voise in the midnight darkly when all elts
is still. Cats cries like babies sometime,
but you cannot Civ them parrygoriok to
quiet thare nervus sistems like you can
babies. We nav a baby at our house that
CESS has drinked about foar quarts OF
parrygorick and every mite it cries just the
saim for ricre. CESS that baby must
hav the parrygorick habbit- Young cats
are very risky and they will play all day
because they don't have no skool to go to.
l CESS would like to be young cat till ]
was growed up to be man. Cats eat milk
and mice regular and the canary for de-
cert. Cats are very clean animals, but ]