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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24
THREE IMPORTANT MATTERS
considered by the House judiciary Gam.
mittec YESTERDAY.

WASHINGTON. Jan. ls.-Tbe hor.a
Judiciary committee YESTERDAY a..
cussed the resolution Of Mr.. Eoatner
OF Louisiana, looking to the impeach.
ment-of Comptroller Bowler for his ne
ton IN stopping payment of sugar
pounties authorized by congress
while not finally acted upon il waa
agreed to report the matter back 10
the house with a request that the com.
mittee be authorized to inquire into
the powers Of the comptroller and 10
report upon the status of laws under
which he acts.
The committee ordered favorablv "a.
ported the bill Of Mr.. Curtis. of New
York, TO reduce the cases in which TIA
penalty OF death may be inflicted. In
stead of death the measure provides
life. "oor ior
The bill of Mr.. Richardson. OF Ten
nessee, Incorporating the supreme
council Of the thirty-third degree
scottish Rite masonry. for the south
I'm jurisdiction. was also favorabIv
icted upon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24
HAVANA NEARLY ISOLATED
communication with the interior Cut on
by the Insurgents.

MADRID Jan. IA dispatch from
Havana says that the rebels have shut
OF all means Of communication win
the interior except by the short rail.
road from Havana to Tarianas. tn.
telegraph wires are all cut, and the
railway tracks torn up, and the only
means OF official communication with
the outlying provinces is by means 81
s'eamship. The principal insurgcnt
leaders are said to he going westward.
with convovs Of munitions
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

FRANCIS MARION DRAKE was inaugu-
rated governor of Iowa in the rotunda
OF the capitol building in Des Moines
on the 10th, in the presence of thou
sands of spectators and both branches
of the general assem- ably.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

AT the polls. on the 18th. the electors
OF Manitoba declared almost imam.
mously against interference by the
Dominion with her school laws. and
ex-Premier Greenway' administration
was indorsed by good majority.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

Born branches of the New Jersey
legislature convened at Trenton on
the 18th Organization was smoothly
effected 10y the election OF Lewis a.
Thompson president OF the senate.
and Louis I. Derousse speaker of the
house. all the other officers selected ~
caucus being installed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

The Salvation Army in New York is
angry over the recall to England Of
Commander Ballington Booth. who for
nine years has been in supreme com
mand OF the Salvation Army in the
United States.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

The London Times says that the adj.
miralty has invited the principal pri-
vate ship-building firms to tender bids
Tor ten third-class cruisers. 20 be COM
Pleted in one year. the arma rnent to be
wholly of quiclS-firing guns.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

4HE leading Russian ne yvspaper are
unanimous in protesting against the
establishment of an entente between
England and Russia. in regard to the
Transvaal or any other question.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

WHILE party Of young ladies' were
skating on the river near Decatur.
IND. on the lith, the ice gave way and
Miss Elva Rex went under. A tramp
plunged in and rescued her.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

IHk Mo>kowski viedemos,e Moscow
nazettel urges Germany TO curb Grea,
britain's aggressive policy in Africa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

On the charge that ne travelled on a
pass and collected mileage from the
territory Gov. Thornton Of New Nex-
leo on the 18th. summarily removed
Col Richard Hudson. of Silver CITY. as
member of the penitentiary board.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

HE establishment OF q national mill
tary park on the battlefields in and
around Vicksburg. eis'.. is the pur
pose OF a bill soon TO be introduced in
the house of representatives. The pro-
posed park will cover an extent otter
ritory one-eighth of mile wide by six
miles in length. lying to the east and
north of the city
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

NJ. EMILE LorBEr. formerly prime
minister Of France. minister of the in
terror and minister of public works.
was, on the 10th. elected president OF
the French senate.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

The Pail Mall Gazette is authority
Tor the statement that Cecil ]. Rhodes.
sx-premier of Cape Colony. sailed from
cape Town for England ON the 18th.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

PRESIDENT CREsPo has appointed
Rafael Keijas, Laureano Villa. Neuva
julien, Viso March and Antonio Salzo
q commission to search the libraries in
venezuela for old data regarding the
tijuana boundary. in order to assist the
United States commission.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

hf brazilian government has con-
Guided contract for the immigration
OF 10000 foreigners, Italians being
excluded from the provisions OF the
contract.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

A DISPATCH from Portsmouth, En-
gland. on the 18th. said that the Brit
ish channel squadron was ready for
sea- with provisions on board sufficient
20 last six months.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

REPRESENTATIVES, Isaac VIII soy. dem
ocrat. OF Nelson county. Ky. died. on
the llth- thus breaking the tie in the
legislature Senator Blackburn s friends
say there shall be no election of sem
ator till Wilson's successor is elected
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24
A NATIONAL BANK.


COLUMBUS, O.. Jan. ls.--A special
from Portsmouth. o.. says that the
Farmers national bank Of that city
stopped payment ut noon yesterday. by
order Of the comptroller Of the curren-
~. The only explanation that has
been given out Is that the bank has
been unable 10 realize on its securities
IN time 70 meet obligations coming
ine. The dcpositors will be paid in
inIl as the assets far exceed the LIN bill.
ties.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

A CAPE TowS dispatch says that
PRESIDENT kruger will demand s.. 900
indemnity on behalf of the relatives Of
each boer killed in the recent fight
with DIR. ia micson's raiders.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

The senate committee on naval A.
iairs has decided TO hold the hearings
on the Chandler resolution TO investi-
gate certain matters in connection
with armor plate and other alleged
frauds IN the navy, behind closed
doors.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24
CUBA HIS WATERLOO.
'en- Csmpos to Retire from Command Of
the Spanish Forces-

NEW YORK. Jan. Is. The Msil and
Express prints the following dispatch
from its Havana correspondent:
am informed on authority which
4 cannot question that Captain-Gen-
erai Martinez Campos yesterday de-
cided To retire from the commaed of
the Spanish forces in Cuba and from
the direction Of the campaign against
the insurgents.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

IN the joint session Of the Ohio leg
islature, on the 18th, the minutes IL
the two houses Were read showing
that ex-Gov. Foraker lad received 8
majority of the votes in each branch.
and he was declared elected Unit ed
states senator To succeed Calvin :.
Brice- His term begins March 4. lse-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

~ the hotly-contestcd fight before
the Democratic national committee in
washington. on the 10th. Chicago won
tne prize OF the national convention.
winch y was decided tn hold in that
city on July next The decision was
reached on the twenty-ninth ballot.
which resulted: Chicago &c; st. Louis,
-. and Cincinnati. 1.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

a DISPATCH from Havana 10 Madrid.
on the 10th. said that the rebels had
shut of all iueans Of communication
win the interior exccp, by the short
railroad from Havana to Tarianas
Inc telegraph wires werc all cut and
me railway tracks torn up. and The
only means of official communication
with the outlying PROVINCES was bv
means Of steamship.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-01-24

WITHIN five days you may look for
some very important action by this
government respecting Cuba said a
gentleman who was at the White
mouse. on the 18TH lie added that the
president and Secretary Olney were
giving consideration TO this matter
mo that both felt the time for recog-
milton OF the revolutionists was close
al hand.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
SCRIBNER's.

This magazine enters upon its tenth year
with several new departments and a most
promising outlook for interesting features.
j. Nj. Barrie begins serial in the January
number entitled Sentimental Tommy
which is full of humor and pathos and will
be eagerly read. The new departments
are called "The Field of Art " and "About
the World" each of which will be vehicle
for additional illustrations. ''The Field of
Art y will keep the readers of the magazine
thoroughly informed in regard to new men
and their work. 1t will be written by the
best authorities in this and other countries.
"About the World :" will summarize and
comment on new movements in current his
tory, science, industry, etc, with marginal
Illustrations. Artistically considered this
number is fully up to its standard reputa-
ton and all its articles are as usual well
written.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
WINDSOR.

The Junior Epworth League will give a
clam chowder dinner January l.
DR.. Brewster has taken into partnership
with him DR.. Gay of Brownsville, who
with his family are now settled in the lay
lor residence on Court street.
Christmas service was held at the Con-
gregational church last Sunday, and Tues
day and Wednesday evenings of last week
exercises appropriate to the occasion were
held by the Sunday schools connected with
all the churches.
r. Whitney, at present living on the
Sabin farm about two miles north of the
village, attempted suicide Saturday even
ing by shooting himself. The ball struck
one of his ribs and has not been found
There is possibility of his recovery. His
home previous to removal here about two
months ago has been in Claremont, N. II.
He is thought to be temporarily unbalanced
in mind
The present warm weather is very ia
vorable for work on the canning factory
and rapid progress is being made. 1t is
expected that the manufacture of cans
will be commenced at as early date as
possible. The main building which is
raised will be Is feet long, 80 wide and 3
stories high. The engine room will be So
feet long and 30 feet wide and adjoining
will be the cooking room, 50x35 feet, and
one story high The husking sheds will
be about 25O feet long and there will be
storage buildings, shipping platform and a
spur track to the railroad which is very
near.
A most enjoyable Christmas dinner was
given at the beautiful residence of Super
intendent and Mrs. A. d. Cotton on State
street Christmas day. The spacious par
lors were decorated with evergreens, ferns,
ported plants and holly. A bay window
was arched with the words in large gold
letters, christmas Greetings under
which was the Christmas tree heavily loaded
with useful and valuable gifts. The cordial
welcome which each guest received with
the fires burning brightly in the freplaces
made it indeed merry Christmas at Sun
nyside. An entertainment Of music, both
vocal and instrumental, was enjoyed, after
which "Christmas Greeting" was given
by Miss Ray Cone Whitcomb in most
charming manner, followed by Miss Nellie
Louise Cotton of Emerson school of oratory
who rendered 1.-The Whistling Regiment
Prof. c. l.. Church of Natick, Mass, gave
several selections on the flute with piano
Accomplishments by Miss Cotton. A num-
Der OF guests were present from ont OF
town.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
PROCTORSVILLE.

Elmer Ormsby is able to be out.
Mrs. Mary Atwood is away on vaca-
ton.
Mrs. Albin Stearns has returned to
Rutland.
w. p. Bowman, who has been seriously
ill, is better.
Pollard brothers report very good
Christmas trade.
Mrs. Lucy Todd has gone to Boston to
visit her children.
The firm of Taft, Burbank & Murdoch
are putting in more new looms.
Mrs. Lizzie Atwood has been here on a
visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Shaw.
Several from here received an invitation
to appear at court in Woodstock the first
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry of Windsor were
the guests last week of Mrs Henry's sister,
Mrs. H. I. Murdoch
Capt. Howe of Ludlow assisted in the
postofiice the first of the week during the
absence of the postmaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Peck and son,
who spent Christmas here with their par
ents, have returned to their home in Massa-
chusetts.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
WINDHAM.

Harry Wood of Townshend visited in
town recently.
B. NJ. Walker of Saxtons River was in
town the first of the week.
The high wind of last Thursday night
blew down the smokestack of Howard's
steam mill.
F. H. Harris and family of Chester and
Miss Kate Holbrook of Colchester were al
Mrs. M. d. Harris Christmas
Mrs. Randall Rhoades, who was taken
violently i'll Saturday evening, is much bet
ter; DR.. Staples of Grafton was called to
attend her.
Charles Hastings, who has been deacon
Of the Congregational church for the past
30 years, has resigned, and Emory II
Jones has been appointed in his place.
Our young people at home for the holi
days were Prof. George Goodell from
Deerield, Mass, Lou Woodbum, Idel
Axtell, Elva Mack and Frank Harrington
from Chester, Ada and Ella Stearns, Der.
tina Abbott and Charlie Adams from Yer
mont Academy, May and Harry Adams O
Brattleboro.
Christmas evening was pleasantly passed
by the children and also by the older ones
\ program of songs and recitations wa.
well rendered. Frank Hastings as Santa
Claus, aided by the Brownies stripped two
trees of their presents and distributed then
among the children. Much credit is due
Mrs. A. J. Stearns and L. b. Chapman
for the success of the evening.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. F. n. Westcott is still quite sick
DR.. Arnold has returned home from
New York.
Frank Holt is home from Pennsylvania
for two weeks visit.
William Stoodley, who has been ser-
ously i'll, is slowly improving.
A. A. Parker, the veteran trapper, is
housed with muscular rheumatism.
James NJ Tarbell and wife expect to
start for the west soon to make an extended
stay.
Mrs. Clara Marden started for Hudson,
Mich, last Monday where she is to attend
school.
Mrs. Maria DOVE has gone to North
ampton, Mass, to spend the winter with
her daughter.
West, the tcamster, has moved from
Mrs. Taylor's tenement into Mrs Parker's
house across the river.
The church was well filed Christmas
night. The exercises were quite aS.er.
tanning and the gifts upon the tree wer,
many and NICE
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
NEMFANE.

Clifton and Carlton Howe are home for
short visit
Henry Porter of Wakefield was guest
at NJ. Il. Pratt's last week.
Mrs. Frank Wcllman and Mrs Henry
Hiscock are visiting friends in Boston,
The next lecture in the course will be
given Wednesday evening, January 8.
F. o. Merrifeld assisted in the old
folks concert at Wardsboro Tuesday even
ing.
Miss Norton Of Mortified, Mass, is
spending few days at her fathers, Rev.
Smith Norton's.
S. B. Higgins and wife, who have been
visiting their sons in Augusta, Me-, are
expected home this week.
Union hall was beautiful sight Tuesday
evening. Willing hands decorated the
walls with beautiful evergreen wreaths, IA
in number, and large cross of the same
was placed over the doors, the trees were
covered with Christmas gifts, also sleigh
and two tables were loaded full. The fol-
lowing program was given: Singing,
reading of the scriptures by M. Davidson,
prayer by the Rev. Mr. Norton, an ad-
dress Of welcome by Miss Carpenter, music
by the children, recitation by Miss Ruby
Howe, a class exercise, a fine solo by
Charles Hescock was rendered, "Over the
Thorn and Thistle" recitation by Miss
Kittie Lowe, class exercise by Mrs. Ken
ney's class, recitation by Miss Mary Hol-
land, music by the children, recitation by
Miss Grace Hammond, music, duet, Miss
Florence Batchelder and Miss Sadie Under
wood, recitation by Willie Harvey, re-
marks by Rev. Mr.. Norton, music, .'Kriss
Kringle" by the children.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
JAMAICA.

Mrs. ii. ii. Reed is very sick
Herbert Stewart has moved here into
the John Cummings house.
The Ladies' Industrial society met
Friday evening at o. N. Wardwelrs,
l.. M. Newman, who has been passing
some time at Rutland, has returned here
for the winter.
A large number went from here to Ye
Old Folks concert Tuesday evening at
West Wardsboro.
Miss Alice Burleigh, secured to teach
the primary department Of the village
school, has left the school and gone to her
home in Maine.
VIM. w. Boynton died Thursday OF
last week at his home in Cambridge, Mass.
He was born and brought up in this town,
but has done business in Boston for quite
a number Of years. His father Tim othy
Boynton and brother Myron attended the
funeral from here.
A pfucky old lady, Mrs. Babcock, 80
years of age, heard disturbance in her
hen house few nights ago. She got up
from bed and without stopping to dress
went out to see what the trouble was and
found skunk helping himself to poultry.
She left the skunk dead and the poultry
safe and went back to bed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
ATHENS.

Fred l.. Smith and wife OF Fletcher arc
visiting his father, George Smith.
Mrs. E. w. Robbins picked three full
blown pansies in her garden December %.
Mrs. Nichols and children of Rutland
are the guests Of her brother, Charles
Willis.
Quite number from here enjoyed the
exercises and Christmas tree at Cambridge
port last Wednesday.
Christmas guests in town were Mr.. and
Mrs. f. II. Robbins Of Windham at his
brothers, +. w. Robbins Miss Nellie
Tarbell Of Ludlow at A. S. Powers
Dwight Ball of Tufts College and Miss
Amy Griffith of Keene, N. H., at w. M.
Balls.
Thursday afternoon of last week as w.
A. Wyman was at work on staging over
the brook plank broke and he fell 10, OF
IL feet, striking on the rocks, and strange
to say escaped with only badly sprained
ankle and few cuts on his face. E. S.
Kingsley is also suffering from sprained
ankle.
Mrs. A. S. Powers wishes to express her
thanks to her Sunday school class for Their
beautiful Christmas presents OF two silver
fruit knives, berry spoon, perfumery, etc
On Thursday evening Mrs. Powers enter.
tanned the class at her home, all but two Of
the members being present; the evening
was made merry by singing and playing
popular games; refreshments were served
Mrs Powers gives her class two parties every
year, one about this time and ride and
picnic in the summer. A pleasant time is
reported by all.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
LADIES' HOME JOURNAL.

The New Year for this popular journal
brings with it abundant assurance that it
will be better for 1896 than ever before.
Albert Lynch's famous painting. 1.-The
Godmother in half-tone decorates the
cover, and is work of art. Mary Ander-
son de Navarro continues the interesting
"reminiscences of her early stage career, re-
counting her trials, disappointments and
ultimate success. Frank r. Stockton has
droll story entitled 1.-The Widows Yarn"
All departments are bright, attractive, in
structive and complete. Curtis Publishing
Co., Philadelphia.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
CAMBRIMiEPORT.

Mrs. j. Taylor has been absent few
days on visit to her son.
L,W. Derby and family expect soon to
occupy their new home recently bought OF
George Branch.
Among those visiting here during the
holidays We're George M. Dimond and
wife of Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Wy
man and son of Brattleboro, Charles Boil
ster Of Marlboro, Mass, ID. F. Gushing,
Dr., of Boston and Col. A. A. Hall of st.
Adams.
The Christmas entertainment at the
church was we'll attended. A pleasant
feature of the occasion was the remem-
brance of the pastor, Rev. j. G. William
son, by friends in Athens and Cambridge
port as was manifested by the substantial
gifts received by him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Miss Sadie Harris has had serious trou-
bic with her eyes.
Miss Lena Wheeler has been home from
Walpole for few days.
Bernard Switzer spent Christmas at
home returning again to Williamsville.
Christmas was observed with tree and
exercises and supper served in the yes
try.
Charles Robbins is improving his resi-
dence with piazza, Mr.. Rice of Brattle-
boro being the carpenter.
Mrs. S. E. Williams and daughter, Mrs.
0. l.. Phillips and two children have been
visiting week with relatives in Orange.
Mass.
MIR. and Mrs. William Lawrence, Jr.,
have been visiting their daughter and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Dresser in
Farley. Mass.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04

Who is in i'll health or siling.
In the case of Mary E. Campbell, of
Albion, Noble Co., Ind, her suffering
was SO severe, her relief so suddenly real
;zed, and her gratitude so great, that she
wishes the circumstances published, in
the hope that others may be benefited
thereby. She says:-
Ny physician told me had dropsy
and falling of the womb. My stomach
and bowels were so bloated j could not
get full breath. My face and hands
were bloated badly. i had that dreadful
bearing-down pain, backache, palpitation
of the heart, and nervousness.
zone of my physicians told me had
something growing in my stomach; and
The medicine that took gave me relief
only for short time. / thought / must
lie. began TO take Lydia f. Pinkhdm's
Vegetable Compound. and it worked like
charm. After taking the first bottle
could walk across the street, now am
sell. ! advise all my friends to take It,"
MARY z. CAMPBELL. Albion. NoiinC"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
PUTNEY.

A. A. Wing is visiting friends in Me-
chanicsville.
Fred Crawford, who is sick with painters
collie, is improving.
John Tibbetts took Christmas dinner at
the house of correction for penalty OF
theft: term, 60 days.
Hermon and Elmer Gassetts narrowly
escaped death last Friday at Walpole, N.
H., their horse becoming frightened it was
manageable; both were severely bruised.
A largely attended special town meeting
was held Saturday. 1t was called to see
about appropriating money for suitable fire
protection. The meeting refused any,
thus leaving the village still unprotected.
The extensive paper mill of w. A. Cole &
Co., which was burned last April, has been
rebuilt and started making paper Monday
There is considerable feeling by progressive
citizens at the refusal Of appropriate pro-
lection.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-01-04
SOUTH READING.

E. F. Philbrick was at A. f. Wilkins
recently.
Miss Lena Davis has commenced the
school in Brown school house district.
The Library association will hold mas
querade dance at Wilkins hall Friday even
ing, January 10.
Charles Douglass and Miss Julia Gran
dali were married at Jericho Centre last
week I'd returned home last Saturday.
There was no Christmas tree at the
church this year, but one at Abel Ray IS
which was well filed and all report a good
time.
The wind Thursday night of last week
blew down barn on what is known as the
Howard place owned by j. S. Ainsworth,
and did considerable other damage in this
vicinity.