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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
WALPOLE.

Annie M. Buffum is home from Springfield,
Mass.
Miss l.. c. Joslin is visiting friends in
Surry.
Mrs. Joseph Wilson is visiting friends in
Bellows Falls.
E. Foster Cook of Rutland called on friends
in town Thursday.
The district schools closed yesterday for
the summer vacation.
Mrs. Lockwood from Bellows Falls has
been in town recently.
Renew your TIMES at the postoflice. Only
| so cents to January LIST.
| Mrs. j ohm Taggard of East Boston is visit
| ing at the Taggart Bros.
| irving French of Westmoreland is the
guest of Arthur P. Davis.
Sardine Putnam and family are moving
this week to Westmoreland.
| Eleanor Hooper returned Tuesday from 8
weeks absence in Bethel, VT.
| Emily NJ. Jennison returned from Green
field, Mass, Friday morning.
Irvine Goddard of Phillips Andover acad
envy is in town for a few weeks.
Dndley P. Hale and wife of Boston were il
town Wednesday and Thursday.
Samuel Fuller of Rutland, VT, is spending
the week with Mrs. j. III. Graves.
| Mrs. Norman Shultz is expected here to
day to spend Sunday with her sister.
| Herbert johnson and wife of Claremon
have been in town a few days this week.
John f, Nicholson of New York city spen
mart of this week here with his family.
Kendall Banning left this week for few
weeks stay with friends at Tufts college.
Mary Callahan of Westmoreand is spend
;ng some time with her sister, Mrs. Will
Foster.
Remember the avoirdupois party at tn
Congregational church next "Wednesday
| evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Doremus of Hacken
sack. N. j., are the guests of Mrs. Miriar
Nicholson.
Misses Capron and Lane of Bellows Fall
visited friends here Thursday and attende
the play at the parish house in the evening.
We have been requested to state that any
ono DESTROYS of purchasing sponges in bul
can do so by calling at Perry's livery stable
Paul Stevens, the three-years-old son {
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. L. Stevens, died Medne'
d,v. June "a. of cerebral meningitis. Funer'
2 49, were held at the house this afternoo
y at o'clock; interment in Walpo'e cemeter,
The Haicede Magazine club has re-orgaI
lied and meets every Thursday afternoon ;
: tbe home of Mrs. .A.-A.-t,ilsen At presel
: the work is readings from 1.-The Lives {
Eminent Men,, by Sarah n. Bolton, IRE
r colt. Emerson, Irving, and Hawthorne ha'
80 already been studied. This week tn
) meeting was devoted to the historian, His
, ginson.
q The auditorium of the parish house WI
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27

IS she can to throw off impurities, and to
force out poisonous refuse matter. When
there is an impeachment, DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets set the wheels working again
without any trouble. They assist nature in
a gentle, healthful, efficient way. There is
nothing violent about their action, and yet
it is Just as certain as if it were twice as
violent. "You do not become a slave to
their use.n They are different and better
than any other pill for the cure of constr
patton. headache and kindred derange-
meuts. Almost all druggists understand
this, and are conscientious enough to tell
you so. The druggist who tries to sell You
q substitute is not safe man from whom
to buy medicine.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27

piled that if | lived through the con
flict | would notify his wife in accord |
ance with his request. At the instant
the battle ceased | sent note to the
wife, not telling her that he was dead
as | believed, but that he was desper
ately wounded and q prisoner in my
hands. told her she could have SAFE
escort through my lines TO see and at
tend her husband. And she soon al
rived. Early next morning the battle
was renewed, and then, IN that hasty
retreat, thought 10 more of the gallant
Barlow.
"The war progressed and ended, and.
strangely enough, Barlow recovered.
He saw in the newspapers that confed
crate Gen. Gordon, bearing my name and
initials and who was cousin OF mine.
had been killed. and SO he thought i
WAS dead. Fifteen years later l was in
yited one evening to take dinner at the
house of friend in Washington, and
was informed that would meet Gen.
Barlow. That fact did not impress it.
self upon my mind, for was not Gen.
Barlow dead? Had not left him dying
in his blood stained bed OF clover? Gen.
Barlow had a similar ref<ction about
Gen. Gordon. AS we were sitting at the
table | asked Gen. Barlow:
".Are you related to the Gen. Bar
low who was killed at Gettysburg|
81 am the man. he said. and turning
to me he asked:
"'Are you related to the Gen. Gordon
who killed me"
81 am the man, l said. The scene
which followed beggars description.
Truth, indeed, is stranger than fiction.
But it is not strange that the friendship
born in the midst of battle is more sa-
cred because of the circumstances" -
n. y. Sun.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
A vERiTABLE PRODIGY.
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Boy Has Been
Taught to Speak and Write.


Taught to Speak and Write.
Orris Benson was born in Grahams-
vile, Sullivan county, on September z.
1881. At birth, and for two years and a
half thereafter, he was a bright child,
with the usual five senses and all his
faculties. When eight years old he
was sent by his parents to the New
York state institute for the instruction
of the deaf and dumb. He had become
deaf, mute and blind by sickness.
No correct appreciation of what this
boy has achieved can ever be had ex-
cept by contemplating the obstacles he
has had to surmount. He has been
but six years in the Deaf Mute insti-
tute, and yet in that time he has been
taught to write and to speak.
Enoch Henry Currier, the principal
of the Deaf Mute institution, thus
writes of young Benson: 'He has been
taught to write-I send specimen let
ter-and to speak. Yesterday l put q
typewriter in his classroom. In AZ
minutes he had mastered the keyboard.
and inclose you the first letter he at
tempted. as an indication of his ready
mind and hand"
The first typewriter letter gives no
indication of it's unusual authorship
except that in the signature the last few
letters are not in correct alignment
1t is as follows:
| MY DEAR Mr.. CURRIER-
| 1 thank you for you gave me this type.
writer. 1 am happy boy to-day.
| Your loving pupil ORRIs BENSON
The following letter from the boy is
written as legibly us as could be expect
cd from boy with none OF the handi
caps which Benson ovefcame:
MY DEAR MOTHER
Please send me some note paper.
!. want some pretty paper.
lam very sorry my baby brother is dead
/ am glad Myrtle and Hazel remembe
me. l love them very much
Your loving son, ORRIs BENSON
If anyone fancies that it is an cas-.
task for blind person to write a letter
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27

About 100 attended the birthday party
given in the Universalist vestry last even
ing under the auspices of the w. G, L. U.
Refreshments were served, and the, follow
ing program rendered: music by juvenile
orchestra; recitations Mrs. f. II. Gibson,
Miss Nettie Wheeler and Mr.. Appleton;
vocal solos, Mrs. S. w. Wilder and G. l..
Barber; vocal duet, Misses Lamson and
Labaree piano duet, j. F. O'Brien and
Miss Wheeler.
Work on the new high school building
is progressing. GeorgeP. Sabin has charge
of clearing the grounds and digging the
basement. The new building. will front to
School street about as st. Agnes hall did,
and will extend back to the old cemetery
line. There will be only 20 feet between
the building and the Cherry street walk,
and less than this on the other side to Mrs
Phelps line.
Bradley Newell returned from New
York Tuesday night whittier he went Sat
urday afternoon to treat members Of fam
lily in New Jersey whom he had previousl.
treated for deafness. Mr.. Newell ha
bought the Sadawga Springs hotel in Whit
ingham, also the farm on which the spring
are located, and will erect thereon q bot
Ting establishment for bottling the water
which is noted forits medicinal qualities
1t is stated that he already has offers from
several persons who wish to handle tn
business.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
Bellows Falls Personals.

Gilbert A. Davis of Windsor was in
town Thursday.
Miss Della O'Brien of Rutland is vi sit
ing relatives in town.
Clayton Davis of Florence, Mass, is
the guest Of c. IL. Robb.
r. A. Perkins, editor of the Rutland
Herald was in town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E G.. Osgood go to Brad
ford to-day for short visit.
Miss Florence Young returns from her
school labors in Cambridgeport to-day.
Arthur Whitaker is employed in c. L..
Aldrich's confectionery establishment.
Miss G. E. Dearborn went yesterday to
Killingly, Conn, for three weeks visit.
Mrs. Houghton and daughter Pauline
are visiting her sister, Mrs, +. 0. Young,
Isaiah Dodge OF Middleton. N. S., is
visiting his son, Rev. c. r. b. Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Dickinson of Putney
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. j. L.
Dodge.
Mrs. George E. Allen and two children
OF Bradford, Mass, is visiting at II. b.
Davis.
Miss Josie Derby was in Mortified this
week attending commencement at Norwich
University.
DIR. @. M. George returned Wednesday
from two weeks business trip to Little
Falls, N. Y,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Eaton are visiting
their daughter, Mrs. F. IL. Martin, II
Lowell, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Winnewisser were
in Boston and vicinity over Sunday, re
turning Tuesday.
Mrs. DR.. A. l.. Cummings of Claremon
visited her brother, Mr.. and Mrs. II. IL
Davis two days this week.
! Ned Bolles of North Adams, Mass.
visited his parents Mr.. and Mrs. F. A
Bolles, over Sunday.
Miss Angie Thomas of Springfield ha
been visiting Mrs. 0. I. Joslyn, who ha
been sick for some time.
Kendall Banning took wheel ride t
Boston Thursday, where he will remain TO
few days visiting friends.
Mrs. A. N. Burbank and daughters
Margaret and Hattie went to Boston Mon
, day and will probably return to-day.
f Mrs. Edward Arms and Miss Carolin
f and also Miss Gertrude Hayes were l
Keene at the high school commencement
exercises Tuesday.
Max L. Powell of Burlington was
town Thursday looking after his politics
$ fences. He is candidate for secretary {
the state senate next fall.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
A STRANGE MEETING.
How Gen. Barlow and Gen. Gordon Ms'
at Gettysburg the Second Time.

How Gen. Barlow and Gen. Gordon Met
at Gettysburg the Second Time.
In addressing an audience in Indian
apolis on the evening of October 81 last,
Gen. John b. Gordon told anew this in
cident of his experience in the battle of
Gettysburg:
"As rode over the cory field found
a major general of the union army ly-
ing as if lifeless, with the broiing sun
shining upon his face. l had seen him
fall, and as rode by dismounted from
my horse and gave him water. bull
let had struck his spinal column and
had paralyzed him. / did not suppose
that he could last an hour, and ordered
a litter to carry him to the rear. AS
stopped down beside him he babe me
take from his side pocket some letters,
| which | found were from his wife, AS
his eye, strained with suffering, rested
| for the last time, as he supposed, on the
beloved signature, he said:
"'General if you live through this
war and meet my wife. Mrs. Francis c.
Barlow, remember to tell her that you
saw me. Tell her that you saw me fall
and that l fell fighting at the front.
Tell her freely gave up my life for my
country, but that my one unutterable
grief is that must go without looking
into her sweet face Where is she? l
asked. Very near me, he said. She is
with Gen. Meade's forces And as he
spoke was touched by peculiar SYM
pathy, for she who bears with me the
sweet relation of wife shared with me
the dangers and the privations OF the
camp, lowering like an angel of protec-
tion and of inspiration to duty. ! re-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27

THIS AOhSE fAA1 ID LIE uhhAS1NASA'
breed, actually "does SUMS" one sus-
poets some hidden trick by which the
trainer causes his horse to make certain
signs that look like the result OF
thought. But whether or not his train
er employs these artistic" means, the
result is certainly most striking, and it
trick there be, it is concealed in most
marvellous manner.
Alpha also plays the harmonium, and
his rendering of "God Save the Queen
on an enormous keyboard is a start
ling performance, and more correct
one than in many other cases. The
clever creature also selects letters from
the alphabet, tells the time, plays a
game of nap, and fires gun, for which
latter feat, strange to say, he shows
a decided predilection- The perform
,ance ends with q grotesque transforms
-1tion of the beautiful horse into nurse
in skirts, white apron, tartan shawl ano
gorgeous poke bonnet. Little Beta,
fat two-year-old pony, which is only
ljust being trained for an artistic career
is caused to sit on its launches in
sperambulator, and the nurse Alph'
wheels him across the stage.-N. 7
HERALD.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27

In 1861 the vaults under the broad
terrace of the western front of the CAPT
toll were converted into bakeries, where
10000 loaves were baked daily. These
supplied the Army of the Potomac, in
addition to those baked at Alexandria
and Fortress Monroe. The ovens at
the latter place contained 10000 loaves
daily, and from an oven at City Point
$4,000 fresh loaves were daily furnished
the army
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
" Al, ,,oit tine Unit Rule.

Milwaukee. June 25.-The silver men
in the Wisconsin Democratic delegation
announce that they will bolt the unit
rule imposed upon the delegates by the
state convention when they vote on the
platform at Chicago. They argue that
if the national convention does not in
sist upon the unit rule, they will not be
bound by the action of the state conven-
ton, and they point to the fact that the
convention, Tuesday, refused to respect
the unit rule made by some counties.
Having set the example. they say, the
majority cannot object if its action re-
ceives similar treatment in the larger
convention. The action of the silver men
will take Wisconsin out of the column
Of solid gold states at Chicago.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
why He Didn't Answer.

1t was little Charley Rayder's first
day at school. His name came first on
the roll, and it was the teachers GUS
tom to call the roll in the evening just
before dismissing for the day. The
teacher was busy over the names of
the pupils, and without raising her
eyes from the roll called: Charley
Rayder!" No response. Charley Ray
der" Still no response.
Growing somewhat impatient, she
raised her eyes from the roll and called:
"Charley Rayder! Charley, why don't
you answer me?'
Meel1ly and tremblingly came Char
ley's answer: "I-don' t-know-what
y."-Ram's Horn.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
New Hampshire News.
Two More Banks Enloined.

and the Hinsdale Savings bank of Hinsdale
were Thursday temporarily enjoined tt ON
paying out or receiving any money. This ac-
ton was taken probably for the same reasons
that the Guarantee and Five Cents Savings
banks of Keene were enjoined some time
ago. :, -
Ashuelot valley the call for money on deposit
in these banks has been frequent and in some
cases quite large and it is understood that this
step was taken to protect those depositors
who had made no effort to withdraw their
money.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27

well filed both Wednesday and Thursday
evenings at the presentation OF the comic
drama, "a Scrap of Paper given under the
auspices of the Unitarian society. Bellows
Falls was we'll represented and quite u dele
CATION were present also from Westminster.
The play was bright and amusing, the parts
we'll adapted and the interest sustained
throughout. Both the arrangement of the
stage and the costumes worn were unusually
artistic and showed excellent taste and skill.
nn eg WAS enjoyed nor nn mo"r asSf hs
ing furnished.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
WONDERFUL HORSE.
Plays the Harmonium and Also Acts 40 4
Nursemaid.

The horse Alpha has astonished Lon
don theater goers with his intelligence.
"A blackboard is brought upon the stage,
and he is asked to show his arithmetical
powers. The animal turns to the fig
ures, thinks moment, apparently
and then paws out on the floor figure
after figure, till his subtraction or adj
dition or multiplication sum is correctly
DONE Sometimes he makes mistake
and with an impatient shake of his
name and a vicious light in his eyes, he
begins again and rights the wrong
Somehow, the British mind refuses tt
believe that horse, even of the Alpha
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
The big, earty,

LIZ chSp
healthy man is a con-
tinual irritation to his
dyspeptic friend.
Constipation is the
root of nine tenths
of the sickness of
! men, and of a large
,pro portion of the
sickness of women.
1t can be cured easily,
naturally and quick
ly. Nature is contin.
1fally working as hard
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
Matching Alligators. Eggs.

The demand for young alligators as
curiosities has led to the artificial
Matching of alligators' eggs in Florida.
The eggs are placed in boxes and COW
cred with sand. A few days exposure
on roof to the hot sunshine sufiices
TO bring the young reptiles out of their
shells. Alligators' eggs are sometimes
eaten by negroes.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
Not Mapy Are Like Her.

This must be very dear little girl
who could not keepher anger even when
she was teased. Because she was So
gentle, the older children imposed upon
her, and one day the little girl rushed
to her mother. and, leaning up against
her, said: "Oh, mamma, do help me
to keep mad at Helen all day! can't
tio it by myself."-Outlook.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
SOME FANCY STITCHES.
They Will Not Strain the Eyes Like Gem
inc Embroidery.

TheY VIII Not Strain The Eyes Like Uenu'
inc Embroidery.
Embroidery is a difficult art and one
which it is not always advisable to learn.
Girls with weak eyes should be content
with simple fancy work, which, if done
neatly, will give pleasure, and will not
strain the eyes like the elaborate details
of genuine embroidery.
There is secret in producing good
outline leaf. 1t is this: Begin always
at the stem end and work toward the tip
The stitches should be reversed, that is,
should slant in opposite directions on
the two sides of the leaf. Take any
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
THE NEW WRITING DESK LAMP.

most dainty silver lamp, which is to-
take the place of the tiny silver candle
stick which holds the wax taper. The
shape of this lamp is so exceedingly
graceful that the chances are every
writing desk in the city will be adorned
with one before the winter is over, and
it will prove most delightful Christi
mas present to bestow upon some girl
no is now collecting things" for her
writing table.
The pattern is what is known as the
colonial, but the shape strongly resem-
bes the small Roman lamps. As yet
il has only been shown in silver, but 1t
will not be long before it will be re-
produced in all the different materials
that those trifles are made in. When
the outfit is complete silver seal is
added to the lamp, but either will prove
Gn acceptable gift.-E. L. Herald.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
Crescent-shaped Bonpets.

An odd little bonnet looks much like
a velvet crescent resing upon the hair.
1t is trimmed with two small curly tips.
Very wide ribbons are fastened at the
back of the crescent, one at each side.
They are supposed to encircle the Eng
lish bun couture and tie beneath it In q
huge how. 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
Card of Thanks.

To the many friends and neighbors who so
kindly assisted us in our recent sad bereave-
| ment and for the beautiful floral offerings we
wish to express our sincere and heartfelt
thanks.
Mrs. SARAH ii. HOLDEN,
Miss LIZZIE HOLDEN.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27

send to the Vermont Domestic Missionary
society with the earnest prayer that even
this mite may carry the gospel to some Of
these places of which we have heard.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
WRITING DESK LAMP.

Quite the Latest Fad for Up-to-Date Let
ter Writers.
While some conservative people have
never given up sealing their letters
with wax, it is only within short time
that fashion has decreed it the only
proper way to fasten the envelope.
Tow comes a new fad in the shape of a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27

If enough is enough Why use too muchP
Moral use less soap by using Harmless.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-27
Ames-Ingalls.


At the residence of the brides parents,
on Charles street, Lawrence, Mass. We'd
nesday evening, Miss Matte ingalls, was
married to Charles G. Aldrich Ames of
Bellows Falls. The ceremony was per-
formed at P. NJ, by Rev. E. P. fuller Of
the Second Baptist church, assisted by
Rev. George l.. Kibbee of Manchester,
N. H. 1t was witnessed by about 1850
relatives and friends, the company includ-
ing guests from Cambridge, Lowell, Salem,
Boston, Manchester, N. H., Bellows Falls,
Methuen and Lawrence.
The bride and groom stood beneath an
arch of daisies while the nuptial knot was
tied. Miss Grace A. Puffer was brides
maid and George ingalls,, brother of the
bride, was best man. The ushers were
Messrs. David Parr and George Hunter Of
Lawrence and Christopher H. Rogers Of
Methuen. The different apartments Of the
house, were decorated with ferns, wild
flowers and dollhouse blossoms. In the
parlor pretty clusters Of roses and pinks
were arranged on the mantles and tables
A reception followed the ceremony.
Among the numerous gifts were articles
of silver, china, cut glass and linen. The
Vermont Farm Machine Co. was the donor
of handsome gift and the fellow employees
of Mr.. Ames in the Office telegraphed the
evening OF the ceremony that "Congratu
lations and sideboard await your arrival.
Signed, Vermont Farmers.
On their return Mr.. and Mrs. Ames will
reside on Henry street extension.
| North WaIpole Grammar School.
One of the prettiest entertainments, Q
the season was the closing exercises OF tn
North Walpole grammar school in ST
Peters hall last evening. The larg
audience was much pleased and the chi
dren and Principal F. V. Thompson wer
the recipients of sincere congratulations
The young people of North Walpole hav
yet to give poor entertainment.
During the exercises FIR. Holahan CON
plimented the pupils and teachers Of tn
schools highly. The Reverend Father
slowly but surely improving in health.
The program of the evening was 8
follows:
Welcome chorus, Scho'
Pantomime Of Songs, Mary Barrett. Kat
, O'Connor, Lizzie O'Neil, Margaret Sylve
ter, Margaret Keefe, Nancy McCaugherl
Annie Hartnett, Mary Riley
Recitation, Long Ago, Mary Barre
Song and chorus, My Pretty Red Rose,
George Kiniry and Soho
Musical recitation, The Monks Magnificent,
Anna Duffit
Piano duet, Selected,
Lizzie O'Neil, Nancy McCaughel
Z Farce, "New Brooms Sweep Clean,'
e Mr.. Connors, Edward Mccarthy, job
Hennessey, Patrick Carroll, George Kini1
Tableau, Good Night, Katie O'Neil, Lii
{. zie O'Neil, Mary Barrett, Margaret Sylve
ter, Margaret Keefe, Anna Hartnett, Nan,
McCaughern, Anna Dufficy, Mary Riley.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-21

broke out. 1 could
not account for them
and my physician did
not seem to do me
any good. The erup-
tions would spread
to the size of a half
dollar, and the fesh
would become ulcer
ated nearly to the
bone. 1 finally de-
cided to try Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and af-
ter taking several
hoI{1aa ~ tho r11adi-