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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

The ,Behring sea claims com.
lnittee has begun taking evidence
in the case before them.
It will be impossible for Mark
Hanna to be secretary OF the
treasury and senator from Ohio at
the same time. ....... -. .-z.
Joseph Smith, who has been
clerk IN the Croekston land office,
has been appointed register, to
fill the vacancy.
G.. A. Towne's defeat cost him
in cash only ss07.50, according to
his expense account filed with the
secretary of state.
The St. Panl Globe and st.
Cloud Times are discussing the
possibility Of uniting the Demo-
clatic party again.
The Wadena Tribune nomi.
mates 'rowne tor vice.president III
1900. He would make good com.
pany for Watson and Sewall.
The cabinet makers now all
agree that Bliss, Of New York, is
to be the secretary Of the navy.
So that will be one place Mime
sofa will not get.
Secretary Of the Interior Francis
estimates that in thirteen years
the public lands Of the United
States will all pass into the hands
Of private owners.
And now the Chinese are plan.
ming to overthrow the government
and establish republic. Next
thing to be known they will be
demonetizlng iron.
The Washington correspondent
of the St.. Paul Dispatch makes a
positive assertion that Merriam
will be appointed secretary of the
treasury by Mckinley.
France and Germany are both
planning to spend large sums of
money in improving their navies
the coming year. England's
superiority IS now too great.
Ex.Gov Hubbard, who is the
national Republican committee.
man from Minnesota, expresses a
desire to see Senator Davis have a
position in President McKinley's
cabinet.
As usual the Sixth district lined
up solidly on the speakership
question. The members of the
legislature endorsed the best
candidate-J. D. Jones-and his
election is probable.
It is now apparent that the lead
ing Republicans will not try to
pass the Dingley tariff bill at the
coming session of congress. There
should be real protective tariff
law enacted as soon as possible.
It is now stated that Rockefel.
Ter, Of the Standard Oil company,
is about to erect the largest steel
works in the world at Chicago.
Iron ore will be brought from the
Mesaba mines to supply the mills.
The friends of Congressman
Towne say that he will return tc
Duluth at the expiration Of his
term in congress and resume
the practice of lay. In this ease
the way to resume is to Begin
st. Paul Dispatch.
+ The Arena publishing company
has gOneinto the hands Of recei Yer
lT1.~ Dr.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

The friends of Congressman
Towne say that he will return to
Duluth at the expiration of his
term in congress and ''resume'
the practice of lay. In this case
the way to resume is to begin
st. Paul Dispatch.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

Arena publishing company
has gone into the hands OF receiver.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

Secretary Of the Interior Francis
estimates that in thirteen years
the public lands Of the United
States will all pass into the hands
of private owners.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

Il The Byhring sea claims COM
lnittee has begun taking evidence
In the case before them.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

There are two sides to the ques-
ton of civil service reform. There
are unquest1onably many of the
minor positions in the civil ser.
vice-positions which involve cler-
zeal work and require knowledge
of detalls-which ought to be
filled by persons of special fitness
for the work to be performed, and
in which.incumbents ofexper;ence
and demonstrated capacity ought
to be retained, regardless of polit.
ical considerations. But the po-
sitions which require general
executive ability ought to be filled
by men. of,affairs in sympathy with
the party IN power. 1t is only by
filling such prominent and in.
fluential positions with men of its
own stamp that the party in power
can retain.its hold upon the com.
munlty and. insure the effectuation
of its pol1cy.-Minneapolis Trib.
une. - ri. ~..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

The Wadena Tribune nomi'
mates Towne tor vice.president ii
1900. He would make good COM
nanv for Watson and Sewall.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

The reapportionment of Mime
sofa into new senatorial and
representative districts will attract
much attention. Both bodies Of
the legislature are now large
enough, but it is doubtful if the
northern part of the state can
obtain the desired increased
strength in senate and house with.
out increasing the membership.
The southern counties will object
to losing many members, but they
would not object to giving the
north more. 1t will De the best
policy for the northern members
to plan on an increase in both
senate and house, and also for
obtaining the advantage of the
increase. The Twin Cities also
have a right to some of the in.
crease.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

The cabinet makers now all
agree that Bliss, Of New York, is
to BE- the secretary of the navy.
So that will be one place Mime
sofa will not get.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
CHARLESTOWN.

Mrs. Newman went to Boston Thursday
to visit friends.
Mrs. Julius Wilbur is recovering from a
severe attack of grip.
Rev. and Mrs 7. D. Howard and Miss
E. A. Weber attended the dedication OF
the new Unitarian church parlors in Wal
pole Wednesday.
Mr.. DeCamp of Springfield is at work
for Charles Wood.
Niles Walum is working for Charles
Wood.
Mrs. Barker of Snumpshire is caring for
Mrs. Mary Chamberlain for few days.
The house and barn of Peter Beware
on Acworth road were burned together
with contents Tuesday, the family barely
escaping.
Mrs. Silas Noyes and daughter Lorena
visited friends in town Wednesday.
Mrs. M. E. Boswell will furnish supper
for the ball given by the band February Z.
Mrs. F. w. Putnam is confined to the
house at present writing.
L. L. Lane Of the II. & l.. Ironstone
Co., is in Rutland for few days.
The selectmen settle all accounts Feb
ruary IA and Is at town hall no orders
drawn on town after February 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Wing went to their
home in North Adams Monday.
F. e. Way went to Boston and Lynn
Thursday on business and pleasure COM
bincd.
There was an auction at district No 13
Thursday to dispose of said schoolhouse
and town property.
| There will be conservation services at
North church Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock.
Charles Wood started his saw-mill We'd
nesday with a full force OF men.
Daniel Baker, who has made his home
for the past few years with Gilbert Rich
ardson and family, died Wednesday.
! Rev. and Mrs. w. B. T. Smith left for
Lakewood, n. j., Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Chamberlain of Hemlock is
sick with pneumonia.
Misses Howard and Milton will continue
their services at North church next week
every evening except Monday and Satur-
! day.
Mrs. Hunter is quite sick at her home in
Snumpshire.
The grand ball on Thursday evening
proved great success, the march being
led by Master George Foss and Miss Olive
Miner.
Mrs. Mary Sparrow, who is stopping
with Mrs. George Allbee in Bellows Falls,
called on friends in town Thursday.
Mrs. c. p. Snow was called to Rutland
this week by the illness of her daughter,
Mrs f. Green, who was visiting her sister.
] Mrs Earle
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
Celebrated Her Tooth Birthday.

Mrs. Clarissa Stebbins Lawrence of
Marlboro Saturday rounded out a complete
100 years of life. The residents devoted
the day to the celebration of the event and
business was entirely suspended during the
afternoon A notable local feature Of the
commcmoration was a procession OF over
100 gaiIy decorated vehicles, many OF orig
nal and unique designs, led by the MARI
boro cornet band. The centenarian sat in
the window watching the procession and
frequently waved her handkerchief. Among
the designs especially noteworthy was L..
NJ. Flint's OK team, containing the figures
1885," and bicycle in the rear labeled
"1S96,n the deacon's one-hoss shay, a
sleigh of 1896 and one of 1896.
The citizens of the little town Of Rox-
bury, where nearly one-third of this cen
trry was passed, We'd with those OF MARI
boro in their efforts to commemorate the
anniversary, leaving by delegate to the
family residence 800 in gold in denomina-
tons of $3.50.
Mrs. Lawrence was greeted by hundreds
of friends during the day, and endured the
ordeal exceedingly well. The home circle
was complete with the presence Of the two
surviving children, six grandchildren and
four great grandchildren
The centenarian is very remarkable in
the vigor of her physique and unimpaired
mental facilities. She enjoys reading both
secular and religious papers, and is active
during the entire day, taking no midday
nap, but retiring early. She has made
with her own hands over 80 log cabin silk
patchwork quilts, several Of them recently,
and last summer took several long rides.
She walks some but with difficulty, but
makes practice of taking care OF her own
room. She is a fervent Congregatlonallst,
and very quiet and unobnoxious in her
manner Her children never remember
having seen her in anything akin to anger,
and she is devoid of nervousness. Her
cheeks have the ruddy glow Of her girl
hood and the most serious illness of her
life was quinsy sore throat.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
WalpOie Liquor Cases.

The cases against Walpole parties for
violating the New Hampshire liquor law
were heard before Judge Holmes in Keene
Thursday.
G. G. Davis, the Walpole druggist,
pleaded guilty to a complaint for keeping
spirituous and malt liquors for sale and
paid fine and costs of SS2.57.
N. A. Wheeler, druggist of Walpole,
pleaded not guilty upon complaints for
keeping malt and spirituous liquors. Sher-
ifs futile and Perry testified to finding
both kinds ofliquor and Ex-Governor Good
ell submitted his usual copy of U. S. license
record, which was objected to by Hon. j.
L. Abbott, counsel for Wheeler. The
court found respondent guilty and imposed
fines Of $50 and $40 and costs, respective
ly. An appeal was taken and bonds in
5000 furnished on each complaint.
George E. Sherman, Walpole, COM
plants for keeping beer and spirituous
liquors. Plea, not guilty. Testimony of
officers sufficient and defendant fined $50
and $40 with costs. Mr.. Abbott objected
to Governor Goodell's certificate as above
and an appeal was taken and bonds fur
nished as in above case
Martin Maloney, North Walpole. Plea
not guilty, on complaint for keeping beer.
Evidence of officers that they found bar
and beer. Fined $40 and costs and APP
pealed. To furnish bonds in 5000 in "a
hours-spirituous liquor complaint mol
pressed for lack of evidence.
Complaint against one Pickett for max
ing alleged sales dismissed because witness
could not identify him.
A few Hinsdale cases were also heard.
n. NJ. Worden, second offense, fined
S12S.1o, and e. A. Worden, first oflense,
S62 IA, both of the Worden company.
William J. Curran, 574.30; p. P.
Woodbury., S183.2S; Jones & O'Brien,
Jones, second oflense S112.14, O'Brien,
first offense S72.5S.
The sum total Of the IInsdale fines was
S632.34.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
DEATHS.
ALSTEAD.

Miss Grace Webster is at home from
Nashua with her mother, Mrs. G. G.. Web
ster, who has been ill tor some time.
We understand that the grammar school
scholars are planning sleighride to take
place in the near future.
Prof. Pettee of the New Hampshire
Agricultural college delivered lecture
Wednesday evening on the construction
and repairing ofroads.
A sleighride party consisting of Miss
Foster and her pupils from Bellows Falls
came to the village Wednesday afternoon
and stopped for short time at Hotel Al
stead.
St. Paul's lodge No. 80, F. & A. NJ.
elected the following officers at their an
nual communication January 80: George
B. Dickey, w. NJ. Isaiah A. Loveland, S.
W.; Ceylon NJ. Dodge, j. W.; Charles
E. Kent, treasurer John F. Dickey, Sec
rotary; John E. Isham, representative
Marshall S. Bragg, S. D.. Henry M. Hay
ward, J. d.; Alba M. Bragg, chaplain
Granville II. Mcsser, marshal; Milon s.
Green, S. s.; Fred w. Sherwin, j. S. /;
Norman B. Howard tyler. In the even
ing D. p. Kingsbury, z. NJ, installed the
officers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
Mrs. Betsy Moody Dead.

Mrs. Betsy Holton Moody, aged 81,
mother Of Evangelist Dwight L. Moody,
died at her home in Mortified Monday
morning. She had been i'll with cold for
about week, and on Saturday grip devel-
oped and she took to her bed. The end
came quietly, all her children being with
her, with the exception Of one daughter,
who lives in Wisconsin. ID. l.. Moody,
who has been holding meetings in Phila-
delphia the past fortnight, arrived at North
field Saturday night When he entered
she gave sign of recognition and said
few words. Mrs. Moody was born in
Mortified in 1905. She was brought up
on the Holton farm, and married Edwin
Moody when % years old, and had since
lived in the same house in which she died.
She had family of seven sons and two
daughters. Her husband died before her
last two children, twins, were born, and
although the house was mortgaged and
there was no income, she brought up her
whole family with only the assistance of
her eldest son, George. Her life was one
of hard labor while her children were
young, Tor she was very poor and had no
helping friends, but she struggled through,
anu ndu Happy olu age one re]olced
especially IN the fame of her son, the evan
gelist, and always had keen interest in
his work. Many well-known persons who
have attended the summer meetings at
Mortified have met her, and the simplicity
and beauty of her character and the story
of her successful life work, accomplished
IN the face of great obstacles, always
awakened admiration and respect. Her
surviving children are Isaiah, George,
Dwight l.. and Edwin. all of Mortified.
Mrs. Cornelia Walker of Mortified and
Mrs. Lizzie Washburn of Racine, Wis.
One of her sons died in Kansas the 9TH.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
"In Old Kentucky"

sIn Old Kentucky will be the next at
traction at the Opera House under the
management of Brosnahan and Blakley.
Its success has been little less than phe-
nomenal. In the face of the most serious
business depression known in years, it
filled the theatres last season to their ut
most capacity. 1t is given this season with
complete new outfit of scenery and many
new and attractive features. The play is a
true and stirring picture of Kentucky life,
beginning in the mountains and shifting to
the blue grass country. Naturally story
Of this kind presents many excellent oppor-
tunities for scenic display and the author
has, it is said, given spirited delineation,
animated, refreshing and true to the life of
the scenes and characters to which he has
devoted his talents. His characters are of
the simple and homely styles, types rarely
seen upon the stage but which can be
found in abundance in Kentucky. Of their
kind, they are genuine transcripts of ma
ture, admirable genre pictures from life.
They exhibit an originality of conception
and power Of execution rarely met with in
the field Of dramatic literature. The story
is described as intensely dramatic from be-
ginning to the end, never tagging in its
energy of movement nor lacking in interest.
Its chief claim to consideration is probably
its novelty, however, and the skillful intro
duction of original bits Of southern life.
The band of youthful darkies is an odd and
catching feature, and there are many scenes
and incidents characteristic of life in the
state wherein the story of the play is laid.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

J. j. Weaver has been confined to the
house for some time by severe attack of
rheumatism.
The ladies' benevolent society was very
pleasantly entertained by the Misses Har-
wood Wednesday evening, at reminis-
cencen social. The general invitation was
accepted by good number. Memo
ries had been sharpened, and song, anec-
dote and recital gave a pleasing variety
to the sociability of the occasion. The
present special work of the society is to
raise funds to put new roofing on the
church, which is very much needed, and
all in the community are invited to lend a
hand. Mrs. S. p. Gushing will entertain
in two weeks at the chapel.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
LIAR AND VILLAIN"
Remarkable Card Which the Autho,
Claims lie Was Compelled to Write.

Remarkable Card Which the Author
Claims lie Was Compelled to Write.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 3O-The Commercial
Gazette in It's NicholasvilIe (Ky) special
has published the following card, obtained
from its author by James Graves, trot-
ting horse breeder of Woodford county
XIV. The 2ard reads:
This is TO certify that the remarks that I
made about Mss Saliie Myers and Mrs Virg;e
Graves and o-',er ladies in the neghborhoc,l
were ali lies ( my own make ND I admit that
I am liar ,,id a william of the deepest dy:.
and that am q, low down, contemplate puppy
and a thief. sign this Of my cwn free will
JOHN GARRETT.
The Nicholasvlle special says Garrett
swore out u warrant for the arrest of
Graves. but did not appear at the trial
However. he left a card saying he wrote
and signed the above card with pistol at
his head; that he was uUarmed else he
never would Lave signed it; that he YVES
going to Stnunton, Va. today, where J
G. Graves can find him at any time.
People are divided in their estimate of
the merits % the card. They are agreed,
however, in the fear that boodshed will
certainly come out of it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
New Hampshire News.

The Methodist church Of Keene is free
of debt and celebration of the event was
held with appropriate exercises Tuesday.
The stockholders of the Gazette Press
Co., publishers OF The Nashua Daily Press
and Weekly Gazette, have volunteered to
go into insolvency.
George Gibbs of Manchester, employed
on improvements on the Boston and Maine
railroad at Hooksett, slipped and fell Tues
day morning. A pail Of dynamite which
he was carrying struck rock and ex-
ploded, and the man was blown to atoms.
County Commissioner Warren II, Butler
of Chesterfield, while telling trees in the
woods mile from his home Tuesday morn
ing, had his right arm badly lacerated at
the elbow by falling tree. He also re-
ceived other severe bodily injuries. No
bones appeared to be fractured and there
is hope Of saving the arm.
City Marshal Allard has sued Farnklin
N. Chase, doing business in Dover under
the name of the Star Publishing company,
and Mark A. Kearns Of Somersworth, for
$4,000 damages, for libel, in publishing ar
tcles in the Evening Star, charging the
marshal with being intoxicated in private
house, and in public place.
Sheriff Bowen and assistants of Fitz-
william, visited Hinsdale Wednesday morn
ming in the interest of the Law and Order
League. They called upon the two drug
stores and notified the respondents to APP
pear at the police court in Kecne to an
swer to the complaint of keeping liquors
with intent to sell. They went to several
other places, but found the doors locked.
One man had urgent business in Vernon
and others were not to be found.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
SOUTH ACWORTH.
Great sleighing now.

Great sleighing now.
Lumbermen and mill owners are happy.
n. 2. Merrill is confined to his room by
sickness, as also is g. R. Cummings.
Francis and Dexter Dean are visiting
their brother, DR.. Dean at Lebanon.
A social dance for young and old will be
conducted at Union hall Tuesday evening,
February 4
Charles Barrett died Tuesday night Of
heart disease. Funeral at his late home
Sunday at II o'clock.
Hand in your subscription for the Tines
to Frank c. Cummings S1.50 per year,
Is cents for 6 months, 40 cents for )
months. Remember it comes twice week.
A Bellows Falls weekly retail market re-
port which tells you the price of your hay,
straw, beef, pork, potatoes, eggs and any
thing you have to dispose Of from your
farm, besides being one Of the best news
papers in this section. Call for sample
copies.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01
THE TIMES.
SATURDAY, FEB. l, 1896.
Bellows Falls Locals.


Weeden's orchestra plays at the opening
ball at the Acorn Inn, Ascutneyville, Fri
day evening, February Z.
The pupils of Miss Fosters school en-
joyed sleighride with supper at the hotel
in Alstead Wednesday afternoon.
Y George F. Evans and G. H. Allbee have
begun cutting ice on Minard's pond. 1t is
clear and nice, just as good as one could
wish.
The annual chicken pie supper given by
the young men of the Universalist church
Thursday evening was well patronized and
much enjoyed The chicken pie was per-
feet from a culinary point of view. Over
100 sat down to supper.
A highly ornamental piece Of penwork
entitled starlight" executed by E. j.
Planter, has been framed and hung in the
high school room. 1t represents goddess
standing in a crescent and is present
highly appreciated by the school.
While Brattleboro dedicates her combi-
nation town hall and opera house with APP
parent boisterous appreciation next Satur-
day it is quite probable that, in view of the
fact that this is about the first instance
where a whole town has been taxed fol-
such an expensive luxury, the measure O.
satisfaction will notably diminish upon re-
ceipt of pending plump and unwelcome
tax hills.-Montpelier Argus.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-01

New York. Jan. 30-Pres::ient Estrada
Palma of the Cuban junta was at the
headquarters Of the Crban revolutionists
in this city this morning. Several other
leaders were also on hand and q secret
conference was held. President Palma
said that the Cnbans We're overioyed at
the news that the committee on foreign
relations had submitted report recon-
mending thar President Cleveland use the
rood offices of the United States to have
Spain accord the Cuban armies the rights
of bcliigerents. Already u synopsis of the
report has been sent to Generals Gomez
and Maceo, and President Palma expressed
he opinion chat it would result in the
leaders working with renewed hope.