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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
EVEN RUSSIANS FREEZE.

Bismarck, n. D., Dee. 2.-The report
reached here to-day from Williamsport.
Emmons colunty, that a Russian family
consisting of a man, his wife and three
children had persisted in the terrible biz
zard ON Thanksgiving day. Tt is expected
that numbed of people were frozen to
death in different sections of the State
whose deaths have not been reported.
Cattle that were not protected nearly all
persisted. In band Of 200 near here.
only 30 were found alive.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
G. A. r. OFFICERS VISIT CANTON

Canton. Dec. 2.-National Commander
7. s. Clarkson, of the Grand Army Of the
Republic, accompanied by several mem
bers of his staff, and ladies', arrived in
the city this afternoon and later called
on Major Mckinley. 1t is understood
that the party is here to arrange for a
place for the Grand Army men in the
inaugural parade at Washington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
HANNA OFFERED TREASURY.
He Did Not Accept or Refuse, But is Con
sidering the Matter.

Chicago, Dec. "a dispatch to the
Times-Herald from Canton, says: The
Times-Herald correspondent was given
authority tonight to state that the Cab
met question was fully discussed by
Messrs. Hanna and Mckinley on yester-
terday and to-day. Before leaving for
home to-day Mr.. Hanna was formally
rendered the Treasury portfolio by The
President-elect
Mr. Hanna did not accept or refuse,
but told Maj Mckinley he would take the
matter under advisement
This information is authentic The cor
respondent was informed under promise
that the sources of the knowledge would
not be given to the press.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
AN UP-TO-DATE CHURCH.

An Indiana church has opened a nur-
sery in the basement of the church
building for the accommodation of mothers
who desire to attend the services, but
have no one with whom to leave their
babies. The same church has also a room
for bicycles
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
DIR. JAMESON RELEASED.
The Home Secretary Orders his Dis
charge on Medical Grounds

London, Dec. DIR Leander, s.
Jameson was released tonight at O'Clock
from Holloway Jail, in compliance with
the order of the Home Secretary, Sir
Matthew White Ridley DIR. jameson
underwent a serious operation in the jail
on Nov. 10th, and the release was order
ed on medical grounds. He was SEN
fenced to 10 months Imprisonment in
July % last on a charge of violation the
neutrality laws and invading the terrific
ry Of the South African republic.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
DIR. PARKHURsT TO TESTIFY.

New York, Dec. .2-Rey. DIR. Charles
H. Parkhurst has been summoned to ap-
pear before the Raines investigation COM
mittee Friday afternoon and give his
views on the Raines law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
CABINET CRISIS IN SPAIN.

London, Dec 2.-The Evening Stand
ard publishes dispatch from Madrid,
saying that, in spite of official denials
there are persistent rumors circulating
in the Spanish capital OF the existence Of
a cabinet crisis
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

Acknowledgement Osborne's report
shows that there have been two lynch
ings in North Carolina within the past
two years. That was two too many, but
it shows our people grow more law-abid-
ing. The stringent law against lynch
ing that passed the House in 1893, in
troduced by Hon. Cyrus b. Watson, has
had a good effect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
UNACOUAINTED WITH CITY
WAYS.
Salisbury Truth.)

Two of the visiting Methodist brethren
who were stopping at S. J. Swicegood's
during Conference, blew out the gas be-
fore retiring, but it was discovered in
time TO prevent serious results.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

About this time of the year, as the
almanacs put it, look out for kilograms
from Washington that Congress win
exercise rigid economy in appropriations.
These predictions are latterly followed by
a billion dollar Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Situation is Critical and Foreign Resi-
dents are Preparing to Get Out.
Berlin, Dec. 2.-The commander of the
German cruiser Arcona, lying at Man
tilla, in the Philippines, telegraphs to
the government that the situation there
is critical Spanish action, he says, is
confined to the defence of Cayite and
Mantilla and an attack is expected daily.
Preparations have been made to remove
resident foreigners to a place of safety.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
BRYANs LARGE PPULAR VOTE.
George Sbanlllin in Washington Post.


A casual study Of the election returns
shows that the majority against Bryan
was 100000 less than the majority a
gainst Lincoln, who received only a little
more than one-third Of the total popular
vote The joint vote Of Douglas, Breck-
inridge, and Bell in 1860 was 2,S10,501,
whereas Mr.. Lincoln received but $780,
352, leaving the majority against him
GA, 149 The majority against Bryan
was less than 100000. The percentage
Of the Bryan vote was about Al, while
Lincoln's percentage was 800. Bryan
received S87, 284 votes more than Cleve-
land did when he was elected in 1892
Bryan received a larger percentage Of
the total vote than Andrew Jackson, the
nominee Of the first Democratic National
convention, received in his first race in
1924, the figures being, for Bryan, All;
for Jackson, 3427. Bryan had the sup
port of the agricultural and industrial
elements Of society, just as Jackson had,
and he was opposed by the organized
money power as Jackson was Both were
characterized as anarchists and enemies
of the government. sa
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

There's a good opportunity for young
poet to make fame by giving us a new
Beautiful Snow" or for an old one to
do likewise by proving his authorship to
the original poem.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

A Republican friend suggests that the
News and Observer ought to be indicted
for cruelty to animals because it shows
that there faint gwine to be no core" in
the small places when Cleveland goes
out. The Civil Service regulations are
very unpopular just at this time with
Republican aspirants. If this is doubted,
we refer, by permission, to J. Wiley
Shook, Of Pigeon River
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

We heard of a certain Fellow IN burns
vile. not many days ago, drinking pint
IF Yeast in mistake for buttermik. IL
Is said he rose earlier than usual the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
IS 1T LEGAL TO SELL CoRPsEs;

New York, Dec. -Morgue-keeper, A.
N. White, arrested for the sale to Medi-
cal colleges of unclaimed corpses, admit
ted that he had engaged in the traffic
Of the bodies, but declared that it was
permissible under the law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

Andrew D. White, ex-president of Cor
nell University, is said to be slated for
Secretary of State He was slated for
The nomination Of Governor Of New York
not a great while ago, When his opin-
ion of the incapacity to govern them
selves was brought out, he was hastily
taken Down In a monarchy, Prof White
would be a shining light. In a Republic
he is as much out of place as Alexander
Hamilton was, and more so,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

Black-''Is this woman l saw you with
last night new flame of .yoursT
Green-"That's a good way to put it.
/ know she helps me burn alat of money.
Chicago News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

The six Democratic electors who were
withdrawn by the Democratic Executive
committee received 81 votes each. This
the strength of the kickers!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

One reason probably why Moody thinks
so highly of Bryan is from a fellow-fee1-
ing. Both have tackled Wall street and
found It toSgh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

The current number of Judge has a
picture showing all the Industries Of the
country working overtime. AS a con-
tribution to the comics, it is a master
piece-W Washington Post
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
A IGNORANCE PROPHECY.
Galveston News.)

1--WE can tell Messrs. Mckinley and
Hanna now what the effect will be of an
other tariff for trusts and more protection
for monopolies,' says the New York
World. The history Of 1890 will be re-
peated in 1898, and they will lose control
of Congress in the middle of their term by
an overwhelming majority"
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

Miss Helen Lewis, who received five
votes for Congress in the Ninth district,
denies that she was a candidate. All
five votes are said to have been cast by
Ponnlisfs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
EIGHTH DISTRICT.
19419
Yours truly.

ours truly,
G. W. HINSHAW,
N. c., Dec. 2.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

The Ripple says Uncle Johnny 1 .Noya al,
of Yadkinville, has passed ms ootn hii
post and it is his proudest poast INA. n9
has never carried pistol sor Waech anu
has never been drunk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

The six million Bryan voters are an
obstinate set They show mo disposition
whatever to come into camp and permit
the 10000 Palmer and Buckner voters
to reorganize them.-W Washington Post.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

Hoods Pills are the best after-dinne
pill; assist digestion, cuer headache ..
cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03
YOU CAN BE WELL

When your blood is pure, rich and nOur-
ishing for nerves and muscles. The blood
is the vital fluid and when it is poor,
thin and impure you must either suffer
from some distressing disease or you
viii easily fall a victim to sudden changes
exposure, or overwork. Keep your blood
pure with Hoods Sarasaparilla and be
well.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

Matthew Marshall observes that pa
tent Commissioning from a dangerous and
protracted allness, though his recovery is
assured, may yet have to wait while
before he regains full health and
strength. That fairly typifes the bust
ness situation to-day Boston Herald.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-03

Tbe News and Observers telephones:
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-13
WESTMORELAND DEPOT.

c. II. Aldrich is home from Leland and
Gray seminary.
Miss Lula Bacon of Bellows Falls is visit
ing friends here.
b. G. Aldrich visited friends in Bellows
Falls last week Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Breen has gone to Springfield,
Mass, to visit her daughter and friends there
The scholars from the school here, gave
Lizzie Aldrich a surprise party last Saturday
it being her 18th birthday.
Mrs. Wilder had the misfortune to stick a
nail in her foot last week Friday morning ;
the foot is badly swollen and quite painful at
last accounts.
The much needed rain is at hand but from
appearances tits too late to save the hay crop.
Several of the farmers are blowing up their
moving land and putting in corn or oats and
some Hungarian grass, while the count
less bugs and worms that the farmer has to
contend with makes it seem as though t me ant
him this year.
| One day last week son of Henry Rogers
saw crow flying with something in its bill
which it dropped, being unable to carry il
farther and the boy picked it up. 1t proved to
be very young rabbit; it did not seem to be
much the worse for the journey it had taken
and the boy fed the little fellow, and at last
accounts it was doing well. A short time age
| the boy found young woodchuck which
he captured Mr.. Rogers has three sons
and they have found several birds, they are
quite hands to find things; last year we think
they killed very large black snake.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-13

ity ruling, and though it is true that they
do not rule even in Republican America
let it prove an exception in this instance,
Rally!-every voter on Saturday evening
next, and put an end to this absurd under
taking of saddling great tax on those un-
equal to bear the burden.
1t is said that forty or more women pay
taxes in these two districts under present
restrictions they have no voice in the ex-
penditure of their money Tor public uses.
have yet to learn Of one Of them favor
ing this scheme of monstrous folly in a
town situated like this; why should they?
1t is doing large class Of our citizens, as
well as themselves great wrong. Those
who do not feel the strain Of small means
should be maguanimous to those less I'M
fortunate, and provide some business here
that would warrant such an expenditure as
electric lights, before they toist them on
the majority who do not want them.
VOX POPULL.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-13
What the Trustees Say.

In view Of the fact that meeting of the
voters of this district has been called for
Saturday night, June 10, for the purpose
OF resembling the vote previously taken to
light the streets, etc and knowing as we
do that many of the taxpayers are laboring
under very erroneous impressions as to
the methods of taxation and the amount of
taxes they would have to pay to support a
system Of street lighting, your trustees
think it their duty to put you on the right
track and correct these wrong impressions.
There is no doubt but the plant can be
put in at cost inside of $1,000; the grand
list of the district is about 1920; now
suppose the district should wish to pay it
ali at once thertax would be less than 100
cents on the dollar of the grand list, hence
a person who is tax, d on $1,000 his grand
list would be $40, thus the tax would be
less than $40 (not 5000 SO you see that
in any event the tax cannot be burdensome.
The vote was to be five years paying this,
which would make the annual tax tor this
purpose less than So year on $1,000 Of
property. If you prefer to take ten years
to pay for the plant it would make an an
nual tax of only 81 on $1,000 of property
We think it your duty to come out Sat
urday evening, June ID, and decide the
question fairly.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-13
Bellows Falls Personals.
TAX PAYER

Mrs. George l.. Kibby is passing the
week in various towns in Massachusetts
including Boston and Worcester.
Miss Lizzie Brosnahan of Brattleboro is
visiting her cousin, Miss Katie M. Bros
nahan, for few weeks.
Mrs. A. F. Winnewisser and her sister
left Tuesday for a two weeks visit in
Springfield and New York.
M. J. Walsh was in Springfield, Mass,
Wednesday to attend the wedding of his
brother.
Mrs. L. G. Lowell returned last week
from visit to her sister in Holyoke.
Mrs. George F.-Parmenter is visiting
her brothers in Athol, Mass.
George Gould and family are visiting at
his home in Windham.
Mrs. M. E. Goddard is spending some
time with friends in Boston and Lynn.
Hon. w. w. Stickney of Ludlow was
In town yesterday.
Fred Mack of Washington, d. c., was
in town the first of the week.
w. H. Griswold returned from his Da-
kota trip Tuesday.
Charles Grout of Newport is the guest
of Barney Cannon, Jr., and family, hav-
ing arrived last evening.
Mrs. Marcia II. Locke of Chicago, ILL.,,
wife of the late Rev. c. NJ. Locke formerly
of this place will spend a few weeks with
Mrs. E. S. Leonard and Mrs. c. Chase.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-13
LOCAL CHURCH NEWS.

Children's day will be observed to-mor-
row in the Congregational and Methodist
churches. In the former church there will
be sermon for the children by the pastor
in the morning and infant baptism, in the
evening the children give concert. The
children's service in the Methodist church
comes in the morning instead of the regu-
lar sermon. The Baptist and Universalist
churches have this service one week later
1t is hoped that good number of those
interested in Sunday school work will be
present at the Sunday afternoon meeting
in the old church at Rockingham. These
meetings prove very helpful and the time
has been placed at 3 P. NJ, to admit of at.
tendance without interfering with the Sun.
day evening services. The regular Sunday
school will be given up for the program o
the association and the Children's day ex
ercises of the children will be postponed
one week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-13

The last public rehearsal of the choral
union will be held in the opera house at
Brattleboro Wednesday evening next. The
union is doing good work with its
chorus of nearly 100 voices, under the d.
rection of Luther w. Hawley. The solo
lists are Mrs. Lima Thwng Hubbard,
Miss Minnie b. Allen, Miss Marion Minor
of Brattleboro, Miss Alice jackson of Bel
lows Falls, Mortimer Howard of Spring
field, Mass, E. II. Miller, F. ii. Brazor
of Brattleboro, and harpist from Boston.
The National Trotting association, at its
last meeting held in Chicago, suspended
the Connecticut River Valley association
and its officers, George w. Smith, pres
ident, j. l.. Bacon, treasurer, and f.
j. Wallace, secretary, for non-payment to
S. j. Cray of this village of stakes which
he won at meeting for racing at White
River Junction about two years ago.
There was dispute over the Identification
of Mr.. Cray's horse, S. J. c." but after
considerable correspondence the pedigree
of the horse was satisfactorily established
Mr.. Cray was then informed that the stake
he had won could not be paid because the
association was bankrupt.
A. N. SWANS cottage at BrightwooG
was entered some time previous to theil
last visit to the lake, and summers supply
of provisions carried away. Entrance was
made through window at the rear piazza
the screen and the casing being removed
After getting inside, the bolts were slipped
and key to the door secured, making &C
cess easy for more than one trip. Every
thing in doors was in great disorder, chest
and cup boards being opened and content
strewn about. 1t is thought the sneal
thieves live in that vicinity, though this i
the first time cottages at this point hav'
been molested.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-13

the present large number of the ladies
took part in the discussion, which was exceed
mgly bright and animated. Dinner was
served in the lower hall at noon, 100 being
seated at the first tables, and ample Justice
was done to the excellent viands provided.
The exercises in the afternoon opened with
the address of welcome by Ira w. Ramsay
and response by Mr.. Bill of Westmoreland,
as "A. H. Rugg was unable to be present. The
question was discussed relative to the products
from better cultivation of less land by the
speakers assigned, as previously stated, with
several volunteers also, aud proved very
interesting and practical, great enthusiasm
prevailing. George c. Wright of this town
and Mr.; Lindsey of Alstead Centre made
admirable remarks which were amusing as
well as to the point. Alvin Dwinnell read
an excellent essay on the subject. "The
Legend Beautiful was read by c. III. Barnes
and prose selection by Fred Ramsay Mu-
sic was furnished by male quartette with
solo by Mrs. Waldo Burt. Supper was pro-
vided at 43O for those who were a long dis
lance from home, and all were unanimous in
having spent pleasant and profitable day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-13
New Hampshire News.
Death of DR.. Eaton of Nashua.

DR.. w. II. Eaton, one of the best known
Baptist ministers in New Hampshire, died at
his home in Nashua about o'clock Wednes-
day morning. His death was the result of
an accident last week when he fell and broke
the bones of one leg. Since that time he had
gradually failed. He was born in Goffstown,
N. H., in 1918, was graduate of the New
Hampshire literary institution, OF Brown
university and Newton theological seminary.
He was ordained and settled as pastor of the
Second Baptist church at Salem, Mass, in
1919. He remained there until 1854. In 1856
he went to Nashua. In 1866 and 1867 he was
given leave of absence from the pastorate OF
his church and during that time raised $780,
600 for Colby academy at New London. In
the last named year Brown university con-
ferred upon him the degree of d. d., also
the degrees of A. B. and A. M. DR.. Eaton
was dismissed from the church in Nashua at
his own request in 1870. During the re
mainder of that year and in 1871 he served
Newton theological seminary as financial
agent and raised for it 100000. From 1871
to 1889, DR.. Eaton was the pastor of the Bap.
fist church in Keene.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-13
CHESTER ELECTRIC LIGHT.
Some Want Them, and Some. Dont-Argu
ments Pro and Con.
NORTH CHESTER.

EDITOR TINES
Just now the great topic of interest in
this place is the lighting of the two fir dis
tricts by electricity.
So far as understand, those in favor Of
the movement generally, are the people
who are abundantly able to pay the extra
tax it would impose, and those who pay nc
tax at all on property. Those people Of
moderate means, possessing modest homes
perhaps mortgaged with little or no means
but the labor of their hands are opposed to
this uncalled for extravaganza.
There is no business in town to warrant
it. and no prospect of any. Work is not
plenty here even at the cheap rate ofwage:
and the common town taxes are a burden
on many to raise. Such are appalled, al
the prospect of the extra amount that
would be called for in the event of estab.
fishing an electric plant. Of the fact that
this class are in the majority there can be nc
doubt, we think, though the British House
of Lords laugh at the question of the major.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-13
DREW SVILLE.

H. Fl. Boswell is now at home after long
absence.
Mrs. B. Lowell was with her daughter in
Athol over Sunday.
A Mr.. Harris has opened blacksmith shop
in j. j. Pierce's building near the hotel.
Wednesday morning between u and l
O'Clock the family of Fred A. Hopkins were
awakened by sutiocating smoke and got out
of doors with very little besides their night
clothes. They occupied the Maynard house
which seemed to be in flames all through; an
alarm was given and the citizens with much
exertion saved the barn which was about 10
feet from the shed connected with the house.
Timely assistance was rendered by O. S.
Jaquith with hand chemical fire extin-
guisher. The house was the pleasant home
stead of the late John P. and Augustus F..
Maynard built about 70 years ago. Mr.. Hop
kins and family lose about all their clothing,
furniture, etc, which is serious loss. The
house was recently owned by Hiram Hitch
cock and Charles Villas of the 9Th Avenue
hotel, New York Mr.. Hopkins, we UNDER
stand, had some insurance on his furniture.
The house is thought to have been struck by
lightning.