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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
Annual Meeting of the Vermont Hotel Keep
ers' Association.

The second annual meeting of the Yer
mont Hotel Keepers association was held
at Holes tavern in Wells River Tuesday, w.
h johnson of Essex junction presiding.
The organization now consists of SO mem
bers, 10 having joined at this meeting. Only
routine business was transacted. Officers
were elected for the ensuing year as follows
President, w. b. johnson of Essex Ju, ction
vice president, IL. j. Pratt of Newfane; Sec
rotary and treasurer, George +. Richards OF
Brattleboro; executive committee, A. l..
Writer'S OF Burlington, w. N. Webb of Lyn-
donville, C. l.. Forbes of Bellows Falls, Fred
Keller of Hyde Park and Guy Boyce of St.
Adams. The meeting closed with the annual
banquet.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
WEsrMoRELANp DEPOT.

Frea Gi,ickering lost iue COW last Satur-
day.
The. winter term of school closes Friday,
February ~.
Curtis Fletcher is about the same; Hugh
Emery is gaining slowly.
Richard Blair of Gresham was in this vicn-
ity Wednesday Of this week.
Charles Richards and family are stopping
in East Putney or Putney Falls for time.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. S. Aldrich. b. G. Aldrich,
Mrs. Nancy Carton with other neighbors and
friends visited Mr.. and Mrs. Avery Is. Wilson
OF Walpole Tuesday evening, February, 2
Games and general social time occupied the
greater part of the evening. Ice cream, cake
and coffee were served All enjoyed their
visit very much and had delightful time.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Con
tain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and compile ely derange the whole sys
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply.
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
f. J. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo. o., contains no
mercury, and is is take, taken Internally, actin
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrt
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally and is made in Toledo. Ohio, by f
j. Cheney & Co Testimonials free.
RS-Sold by druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
Stands at the Head.

Aug. j. Bogel, the leading druggist OF
Shreveport, La, says, CDR Kings New Dis
covery is the only thing that cures my cough
and it is the best seller | have" J. F. Camp
bell, merchant of Stafford, Ariz., writes: CDR.
Kings New Discovery is all that is claimed
for it; it never fails and is sure cure of con.
sumption, coughs and colds. l cannot say
enough for its merits DIR. Kings New
Discoy cry for consumption. coughs and cold:
is not an experiment. 1t has been tried for q
quarter of century and to-day stands at the
head. 1t never disappoints. Free sample
bottles at j. F. Pierce's drug store.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06

The national Armenian relief committee
recently forwarded to Turkey $4,000 They
have just received cable message from the
International committee at Constantinople,
of which the British ambassador is chairman,
acknowledging the remittance, and stating
that the funds in hands are entirely made
quate to meet the awful suffering and desti-
tuition, and that careful investigation has
shown that not less than 10000 children
have been made orphans by the late mas
sacres. These "Wards of Christendom' can
be easily saved from starvation or dobasing
enslavcment in Moslem homes, and can be
cared for at the rate of dollar month, but
thousands will perish before spring unless
generous gifts are sent at once to Brown
Brothers & Co., SO Wall street, New York,
who are the authorized treasurers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
Municipal Ownership in Rutland.

A dispatch from Rutland states that the
subject of municipal ownership of the electric
light plants has come recently to the front in
Rutland. The city is paying dearly for its
they are paying altogether too much for the
lights in the homes and business establish.
ments, as we'll as for power. The city has a
contract with the Marble City Electric COM
py aSon h haen whc on tine sy
galion, found to be several thousand dollars
too much. In fact, with other incidental
lighting ninth of the total of tax goes to
pay the city electric light bill, besides the
lights which the company furnishes are far
from being satisfactory. The citizens and
corporations who use electricity for light and
power are dissatisfied with the cost and
service rendered, and have become con
WINGED from the experience of two companies
in the city that run their own plant, that they
could obtain better results both as to cost aut
service from municipal ownership.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
We Invite Your
Attention to

Our pure Vermont Horse Radish
3 bottles for 25c
Our Raspberry Jam in 5 pound
buckets SOC
Our Lobst, Steak is as fine as
fresh Lobster
Our Norway bloater Mackerel are
the lest, cost the most and are
the cheapest that there are.
Our Golden Wax String Beans,
2 cans for 25c are as good as
fresh from the vines.
Our Canned Dandelions, Aspara-
gus Tips, Peas and Lima
Beans are No. /.
Our silva, Ceylon and Formosa
Teas are unsurpassed, also our
uncolored and Green Japan.
Remember our faultless Java COT
fee is the best, we have
cheaper.
Sources Pure Leaf ard in 5 and
10 pound pail
We have a oh ice line of Canned,
Dried and Fresh Fruits.
Kindly Call,
c. {, WHITMAN,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
ANDREW II. oLSEY. ESQ.

~ wish I could shout loud enough so all
the world could hear, and tell them the good
this wonderful medicine has done for me. 1t
has made me from weak, trembling, nerv-
Gus irritable man, to one who feels he Is on
the highway to long years of health and hap
piness through DR.. Greenes Nervura blood
and nerve remedy"
If constipated, use DR.. Greenes Cathartic
Pills with the Nervura.
DR.. Greene, 81 Temple Place, Boston,
Mass, the mostsuccessful physician in curing
nervous and chronic diseases, can be con-
suited free, personally or by letter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
GRAFTON.

z. l.. Walker aud D. NJ. Thsyer of Bellows
Falls were in town Wednesday.
Sidney Hemenway from Walpole accom-
panied by a friend and his wife were at the
singing school Tuesday evening.
The primary school closed this week Fri
day. Miss Mason has proved herself to be an
efficient teacher and has won the respect of
both parents and scholars.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
$4,000
Burlington, VT. Gas Light
Co.
FIRST MORTGAGE
IS.

Dated Apr. 1, 1885. Coupon bonds of $1,000
each. Due Apr. I, 1903 Principal and semi
annual interest payable at The Taird Nation
al Bauk. Boston, Mass.
Capital stock, sls5,OeO.
Limit of Mortgage, $4,000.
The above represents the only debt of the
Company, and Is the first time a mortgage
has ever been placed upon the property.
Continuous dividends have been paid since
1889, and the Company has not failed to dis
tribute per cent per annum to Its Stock
holders since ls.3.
A large amount of money has been put into
the plant from Surplus earnings, and in addi-
ton the Company has acquired over $4,000
out of total of $4,000 of the Capital Stock
of the local Electri LIGHT Co. The Company
is srning at rate sufficient to pay 5 in
terest more than six times over.
Price lo4 IL and interest. Write for further
particulars. Wire orders at our expense.
For sale by
THE THIRD NATIONAL BANK.
Boston, Mass.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
ANDOVER.

William A., Fred T.. and Miss Mabel Feltt
attended the funeral of Elroy Clayton at
Ludlow last week.
MayJ. Stoddard went to Ludlow this week.
Mr.and Mrs. Sergeant with Misses Alice
and julia, of Chester, were at Mrs. NJ. A.
Stoddards on Sunday.
Miss Emma Boulcy came homo from Lud-
low the first Of the week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
DREWSVILLE.

The sleighing is fine and the lumber teams
are busy now.
Mrs. Joseph Fisher got fall on the snow
near her door last week and sprained her
right wrist severely and DR.. Allbee was called
to attend Ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Belden were called TO
Northampton last week to attend the funeral
of George l.. Campbell, brother-in- law who
died while viewing fire i'll that town.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale at Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06

of Fast Alstead attended the council TO dis
miss Rev. G.. l Bard at Walpole Tuesday.
The James Brown farm has again heen sold
through the agency of F. A. Wright to Mr..
Tucker Of Greenwich, n. Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
Ii the Baby Is Cutting Teeth

b sure and use that old and well tried REM
edS- MRS. WISsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for
children teething IL soothes the child
softens the gums, allsys all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for disrrhona.
Twenty five cents a bottle.
II In the heat of aIl
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
Endorsed by IL Instructors of Bel
lows Falls Schools.

There aye few more copies of the above
Atlas yet to be placed. Trade with the fol.
lowing merchants and save an Atlas.
WI. Eaton Co, Jewellers; J. F. Pierce,
Drugs; Ms. j. H. Conway & Co Millinery
G. W. Swift, Photographer; C. T Sherwin,
Bicycles and repairing; j c. Day & Co.. Dry
Goods; ClHk Chase, Furoiture G. e. Capron,
Merchant Tailor; J. 7. Keefe, Boots and
Shoes; F. B. F., Groceries; Pavid Savage,
Groceries; 8. j. Cray, Meats and Baked
Goods.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06
AMONG THE MAGAZINES.

In the February Century Mrs. Schuyler
Van Rensselaer, returns to the ever interest
ing theme of New York city in a paper on
/" Places in New York. The writer's famil-
iarity with the metropolis in many phases is
here display ed for the entertainment of The
Century, readers. Among the illustrations
on the Battery, music night in Hungarian
cafe, a scene at the opera, and a winter even
ing on Sixth Avenue. These titles indicate
but in part the range of Mrs. Van Rensselaer, s
article.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06

Rye four-Easy at S2S5@3.1 Is.
Wheat-Steady No. red March,
1874 @S315c; May, so 1-16@S05sc; July,
n 7-16@7Sc.
Rye-Weak. No. western, 391ac. f.
Barley-Quiet. Feeding, 2SR@2S&
c. i. f. Buffalo.
Corn-Easier. No. May, 3Oc: No. 2,
1894 @301sc.
Oats-Weaker. State, 23@29kc;
western, 22@291ac.
Beef-Steady. Family. s925@105O
Pork-Steady. New mess, $825@9OO.
Lard-Quiet at S4.15.
Butter-Quiet, State dairy, 10@15c;
creamery, 13@19c.
Cheese-Strong. Large, S@11ac;
small, S@11Ac.
Eggs-Lower State, 171a@1S1ac.
Sugar-Quiet. Crushed. 4nc; pow
dered, 41ac; graduated. 44c.
Tallow-Steady at 312c.
Hay-Steady at 55@S0c.
Hops-Firm State. so 1870.
Lead-Quiet at s3.051ad3.10.
Coffee-Steady. No. z, $50
! Potatoes-Quiet at 50cQ$1.1&
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06

Even catarrh, that dread breeder of con
sumption, succumbs to the healing Influences
of Thomas Eclectric OIL
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06

al am an old soldier of the Rebellion. 4
year ago / was in bed all winter with chronic
rheumatism. Three doctors failed to give
me relief. Two bottles of Burdock Blood
weight in gold" W. b. Knapp, Litchfeld,
Hilfsdsle Co., Mich.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06

You can always tell an old bachelor by the
way he doesn't flirt-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06

Eczema of the scalp, or Scald Head, even
! in its most severe form j. overwhelmingly
cured by Doan's Ointment, the surest specific
for all itchiness of the skin.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06

"An ounce of prevention is better than a
pound of cure DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup prevents consumpti m by curing colds,
and all similar lung troubles
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06


had DO successors. A very notable literary
study.
Stylish and practical fashions in gowns,
wraps and underwear for ladies, misses and
little folks, artistic millinery designs, charm
ing illustrations and most interesting text
accompanying them, these are few of the
features which make the February number of
Standard Designer leader in this particular
line of publications..
| The Perkins Institution for the Blind was
| the first important school for the blind in
America, and it remains the most important
one. Its history has never been so well told,
nor its work so interestingly detailed, as by
| DIR. Samuel Eliot in the New England Maya
zine for February.
The complete novel in the February issue
| of Lippincott's is 'sUnder the Pacific by
| Clarence Herbert New. II takes the reader
to a part of the world he probably never
heard of before, where two extremely enter
prising Americans conduct search for long
lost treasure under the most unusual circum-
stances. The two cold Friends" of whom
Edith Brewer writes far apart in age,
and one of them was musical; in fact, music
and friendship are the key-notes of the tale.
| The characteristic menu of up-to-da
articles on interesting subjects, first-class
stories, and copious and handsome illustra-
tons, is furnished in the February number
of Demorest's Magazine. Collectors and
admirers of Indian curios will find q grand
treat in the leading article, The Lost Art oil
Indian Basketry," which gives much curious
information about the beautiful baskets, now
so rare, made by the American Indians, and
the illustrations show specimens far exceed.
ing in beauty the collection in the National
Museum at Washington.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06

Mr.. Chapman, in emerson Sixty Years
After in the February Atlantic Monthly,
writes essay on the conditions of literature
before the and ut present, showing why
he regards Emerson as the most original OF
our great authors; and in sweeping study
of conditions then and now he shows why
the great New England group has thus far
had DO successors. A very notable literary
study.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-02-06

u Is the best Of all.
The times., 1897-12-05

per, and Mr.. Benson read letter from
Col. Rice, inclosing a money order for
$235, which amount not only paid the
debt, but left a surplus. There was great
rejoicing in that church at that time. The
women who lived on the battlefield did all
they could 10 alleviate the suffering OF
the wounded. The men We're nearly all
In the army. l never visited more
hospit;.hle people than those who live.
within the sound of the battle of Bull
Run.
Lieut.. McCallurn of the Sixteenth
Massachusetts Light Battery, with tie aid
of a goodly number OF soldiers under his
commend, erected two monuments, one
near the Henry House to the memory Of the
men vino fell in the battle of july 2l, 1861,
and the other, near the deep cut, to the
patriots who fell at Groveton, August 20,
1862. These monuments were finished
June TO- 1865, and dedicated the next day
with imposing ceremonies, the Fifth
Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, a squad of
the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, ana battery
o: the Sixteenth Massachusetts Light Ar
tillery taking part in the seEyices.f
When / visited the one at Groyeton l
found tree leaning against IL and the
top stones lying on the ground around its
base. Fearing the couing winter would
further deInolish 1t, II not repaired,rI 1 en-
gagged a party to cut the tree down and
put the monument in good repair
The times., 1897-12-05
DR.. Nansen,s Lecture.

One OF the most entertaining and in
structivc lee ures that Washingtonians VIII
have an opportunity of hearing during the
amusement season will be Dir. Nansen's
lecture, "Farthest North'' This is the
true story of DR.. Nansen's three years
exptrience in the land of snow and ice,
during which explorations he reached the
point farthest north that has ever been
touched by mortal man.
DR.. Nansen has that most deSira Bile
faculty of making his lectures intensely
interesting, and his big, powerful voice.
with the slightly foreign accent, lends an
additional charm to the entire talk. Dr.
Nansen has been greeted by immense audi
ences wherever he has Iectured-in Paris,
London and other social and scientific CEN
ters of Europe, as well as in the principal
cities OF this country. When DR.. Nansen
spoke il the Boston Music Hall over 1000
people were unable to Obtain admittanoe,
and when DR.. Nansen delivers his famous
lecture at Convention Hall on Thursday
evening, december 16, there is no doubt
that that immense hall VIII be filled TO
its full capacity. The advance sale Of
tickets commences on December 8 at San
ders Stayman's, 1927 + street. Re-
served seats, 75 cents, 81, S1.5O and So
General admission, 90 cents.
The times., 1897-12-05
The Case of Policeman Mummy

To the Editor Of The Times
In your evening issue of this date l
find the announcement, Dismiss sd from the
force, Policeman Murphy said to be unfit
for the service
As counsel for him desire to state that
on the day Mr. Murphy was arraigned. by
notice given, before Judge Pugh, my client
and witnesses IN Ais behalf appea red, pre-
pared to meet nr. hewitt, the informer, and
the charge preferred. No evidence was
given 10 susi ain the charge OF drunkenness
against NY client except that of the doctor
who stated that he was called TO visit
Murphy on the morning in question, ate
alter midnight. and found him under the
influence of liquor. When cross-eXanlnad
he stated that the wife Of the accused f
ficer assured him that Murphy was brought
nome by an entire stranger at midnight the
preceding night, suffering wit intense pains
OF the stomach and that she made lot
toddy OF whisky and administered il to her
husband. She asked the gentleman 10
further extend his courtesy by reporting the
sickness OF her husband at the First pre-
cinct, and Co request DR.. hewitt to come
Immediately The doctor was, it list he
confessed, aroused from his bed at IN I'M
seasona ble hour to attend a patient cor
whom he received no private compensation.
as he is surgeon TO the police force. and
afterward he made the complaint. Thare
was nc other evidence for the prosecu ion.
The defense showed clearly that when the
officer was found suffering upon the street
he was not intoxicated.
III he is 70 he sacrificed, let it not be
done on this charge, but ON some uther
and better ground.
JOHN A. CLARKE.
The times., 1897-12-05
Free to Our Readers,

Our readers Will be pleased TO learn
that the great discovery, DR.. KiIrner $
Swamp Root has been SO universally sue
cessful in quickly curing all forms of
kidney and bladder troubles, that those
who wish To prove for themselves it's
wonderful merit may have sample bottle
and book of valuable information botb
sent absolutely free by mail. Nothing
could be more fair or generous than this
liberal offer, and we advise our readers
to write, mentioning The Sunday Times.
and send their address to Dr. Kilper G
Co., Bingham ton, y. I. Swamp Root is tn
discovery Of b great physician and soien-
tist, and as such is not recommended for
everything, but VIII be found by men AMI
women Just what is needed in cases ,f
kidney and bladder diSorders-or troubles
arising from weak kidneys, such as gravel.
rheumatism, pain or dull ache IN the back
TOO frequent desire to pass water, scanty
supply, smarting or burning in passing It,
swamp-Root stands the highest for .5s
wonderful cures. The Regular sizes are
sold by druggists, price fifty cents and
one dollar.
The times., 1897-12-05

Schenectady, y. Y, Dec 4-6eorEe Il.
Blodgett. chief counsel o T the General ..Iec-
tric Company, who was shot by b.lr-,ar
yesterday morning, died at 2.30 O'Clock
tbs afternoon. He was not strong enough
10 stand the shock OF an operation.
The police have absolutely no cIew To
the burglar, though many arrests OF SIS
picious characters have been made. There
have been a number Of burghries com
ichted near here this week, and i is
suspected tHat the same men may haze
perpeuated the murder OF Mr. BIodcett.
This morning Mrs. Blodgett gave her
first version OF the tragedy. After her nus
hand had been shot she procured his re-
voI' er from drawer ofa dresser n the
room She first pointed il toward the
floor and pulled the trigger to see If the
weapon was loaded. Then she fired at
the form Of the retreating burglar. She
failed to hit him, but the ball is i'm bct!,!cd
in the easement OF the bedroom door Then
she ran to the window and fired the Ie-
naming shots in the air.
The INJURY to Mrs. Blodgett's hand was
received in firing the first shot. Tonight
sh is nearly Frustrated.
George r. Biodgett was a descendent
OF an old New England family, and was
bOr in BuckspOrt Ne, i'll lS62 He was
prepared for college at Phillips Academy,
AMI entered Yale in 1850, being graduated
with h0nOrs in the class OF 1881. Soon
after his graduation he was appointed an
examiner in the United States Patent or
flee. He studied law in the Columbian
Univ erSity in Washington, and was ad-
mi;; ed TO the bar.
he began the practice OF law in New
York city in 1888, and a year later moved
70 Boston, where he entered the firm OF
Bertot < BlOdgett, counsel for the Thorn
sou-Hustor Electric Company. Ia 1893 lie
became associated wiJIrthe General Elec-
trie Company, and when a year later It's
heJ dQuarters were removed TO Schenectady
Mr.. Biz dgett came here as the chief II the
patent department OF the company
There is an opinion that the burglars
who entered the Blodgstt u residence
Were the same who assa u.ted John Coch-
rane and his wife, un the Gienvine fills
| about seven miles from this city, further
details or which We're brought 10 this city
today. The burglars left the Coclraue
home about l a.. m, and could nave easily
reached this city and begun work AZ the
Blodgett house by . 80 o'clock. but
whether this is so win probably ne-sr te
| known. CoChrane and his wife are past
seventy years of age.
The times., 1897-12-05
coRNER1NG WHEAT MARKET.
c. a. Pillsbury Said to BE Engineer
ing Such a Deal

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 4.-There was
a rumor here today to the effect that the
grain companies of which c. A. PillsburS
is the head and the F. II. Peavey Elevator
Companies had secured control of all the
wheat i'll Minneapolis. as well rs the line
elevators in the northwest. The men said
to be involved will-not admit the truth OF
the story, TO which color has been given y
the repeated predictions of Mr. Pillsbury, To
the effect that wheat is going higher
Grain men generally concede that no better
time could have been selected for cornering
wheat than the present