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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1897-03-19
Southern Baptist Convention, Wilmington
May 1897.

Dear Sir:-The following is our JAN
uary circular:
We now have the pleasure of an
nouncing that the low rate of one first
class fare the round trip will be made 10y
the
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
and its connections OH this occasion;
dates of sale May 3rd to 7th, inclusive,
return limit fifteen days from date OF
sale; and that the solid trains, consisting
baggage cars, thoroughfare coaches. Pull
man sleeping cars, will be operated
through between Atlanta and Whining
ton.
The following is the proposed sched-
ules and through car service:
Leave Atlanta, city time, = y. III.
Southern Railway, Wednesday May >
and Thursday Mays.
Leave Gainesville, eastern time, 4.3C
p. m. Southern Railway.
Leave Lula As p. III. Southern Rail
way.
Leave Toccoa 5.35 p. m. Southern
Railway.
Leave Seneca 6. Is p. III. Southern Rail
way.
Leave Central $40 p. m. Southern
Railway.
Leave Greenville 7.30 p. m. Southern
Railway.
Leave Spartanburg SIS p. IN. South
ern Railway.
Leave Blacksburg S.52 p. m. Southern
Railway.
Leave Gastonia 9.45 p. m. Southern
Railway.
Leave Charlotte 1870 p. nj. Southern
Railway.
Leave Salisbury 11.3G p. IN. Southern
Railway.
Arrive Greensboro II - II. IN. Thurs
day May 6 and Friday May I.
Leave Greensboro | Il. m. Cape Fear
and Yadkin Valley Railway.
Arrive Wilmington. eastern time, I
a. m.
Returning these trains will leave Will
mington 1870 p. m. Monday May 10
and Tuesday May II.
Arrive Atlanta y. m. Tuesday May
II and "Wednesday May Il.
We hope to have your patronage ON
this occasion. Our further announce
ment will give additional information.
NJ. II. Powers. District Passenger
Agent, New Orleans. La: a. A.
Vernoy. Passenger Agent. Atlanta, Ga:
w. ID. Allen, District Passenger Agent
Atlanta. Ga; JnO. Metcalfe. Travelling
Agent, Montgomery, Ala : Randall Cliff
ton, Trlvelm Passenger Agent, Macon,
Ga; f. b. Wells Passenger and Ticket
Agent, Columbus Ga: Il. w. Hunt
Travelling Passenger Agent. Augusta
Ga: II. J.. Vernon. Traveling Passenger
Agent. Charlotte. y. G.; w. T.. NcGcr,
Passenger and Ticket Agent. Grcenvilc.
:. {; w. u. Irwin. Ticket Agent,
Spartanhurg. :. {: j. NJ. Culp. Traffic
Manager: w. \. Tmk. General PaSSen-
ger Agent; :. III. IIardwick. Assistant
General Passenger Agent.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1897-03-19
Consumption Can be
Cured.

Nothing could he faircr more rhiian
thropic or carry more joy To the afflicted
than the offer of Il. y. Slocum, NJ. {. .
of New York city.
Confident that he haS discovered u
reliable cure for cnnSumptnn and
all bronchial, throat and lung diseases.
general decline and weakness. loss OF
flesh and all conditions of wasting. and
to make its great merits known, he will
send free. three bottles to any reader u:'
The Times who may hc suffering.
Alnady this new scientific course oG
mrdlcnr' has permanently cured thou
SndS "i apparently hopeless caScs.
The Doctor considers it his religious
duty--a duty Whc!, lur owes To humanity
To donate his im!nliIc cjlr".
lie has proved tie dreaded cnm>uHup-
ti"n 30 u" Il cIu;hlr hi>raS" brvcnl anv
doubt. and haS on file his in American and
European laboratories testimonials of
experience from those benefited and
curcd in all parts of the world.
Don't delay uMtiI it is too Rate. Con-
sumption uninterrupted. means speedy
aud certain death. Address T.. \.
Nlocum, VI. g.. - Pine street. New
ork. and when writing the Doctor.
give express and po,tollicc address. and
please mention reading this article in
The Times.
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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1897-03-19
Would Be a Good Advertisement for the State

The State Board of Health held Il
meeting in the office of the Comptroller
General yesterday. They considered
matters of necessary expenditures for
the coming year and devised plans for
using the appropriation granted bv the
last Legislature To the best advantage.
The board is not pleased much at the
action of the Legislature i'm limiting the
number Of copies of its reports 10 300.
Dr. Evans says that there is Il great de-
mand for the report not only in other
States but throughout Europe. South
America and in other foreign countries.
The report contains valuable statistics
aS to mortality. vital facts. health. eli
mate, temperature, etc. Already mum
lerS of applications have been made for
them in Europe and as far South rs
Chill, but aS the number is limited I'LL
cannot hc accommodated. Many in
QlliIitS for the report are probably in
tending immigrants aS they ask partic,l-
larly about the health of the state. II
this is true il can he easily seen that Il
mistake WAS made in not giving the re-
port us wide Il circulation aS possible.
The Board determined to try and en-
list the cooperation of medical ;;SSocia-
tiOnS and other State Boards i'm urging
upon the national government the ncccS-
Sity of properly draining SwampS and
rivers and thus remove one of the most
fearful causes of malaral fever.
With rivers kept properly drained
and by the uSc Of artcSian water medical
experts think great cause of death can
Ike almost cladicated.
Another matter discussed hv the Board
was ;iS to the best means of check inc the
lavageS of consumption among tie color
cd population. The physicians speak of
the fearful mortality among them from
this cause. II WAS decided To issue Il
circular to all colorcd teachers explain
ing this fact and showing that the most
fruitful cause of the spread of this dis
ease was the habit of cNpctolation bv
cOnSumptivcS on the floors of school
buildings and elsewhere. The teachers
will l~ warned and urged to take every
rrccaution possible to prevent the fur
ther spread of the disease from this
cause.
The bill III reference To Keeping vital
statistics in the state WAS defeated bv
the last Legislature. 1t WIS urged by
the Board of Health who hoped to see
it become law. They will enlist the
cooperation of the State Medical ASso-
citation and urge the passage of the bill!
next session.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1897-03-19

At the beginning of this century Il
formal dinner lasted three hours and in
cluded eighteen courses To-day the hest
private dinner lasts usually IN hour. and
never over an hour and Il half. The
l9St remedy for good appetite Is Il box
of Ramon's Tome Liner pills. which are
also Il sure cure for diSonlcrcd stomach.
DilliOuSneSS and Indigestion. Willie. al
the same time. stimulating both the ap-
petite and the digestive capacity 'Or food.
Ask the Union Drug Co., your uluoQtst
for Il trial dose. #
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1897-03-19
Bucklen'S Arnica SaVle.

The best Salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores. ulcers. salt rlcum. fever
sores, teter, chappcd hands, aud chilblaius-
corns, and all skin eruptionS. and postiv-
ely cures piles OF no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by +. G. Duke.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
Silk Sale

80 pieces plain colored China Silks, in
a big assortment of colorings, priced
elsewhere Coo yard; our price this week
34c.
Is pieces beautiful quality Foulard
Silks, in the new patterns and combina-
tions, in black and white, navy and
white, priced elsewhere 75c a yard; our
price this week 53c.
10 pieces 24-inch black brocaded India
Silks in magnificent designs and excel
lent quality, priced elsewhere S5c a
yard; our price this week soc.
40 different shades in plain and change
able Taffeta Silks, priced elsewhere S5c
to 81; our price this week FAC.
pieces each black Satin Duchess Gros
De Loudre Taffeta and Gros Grain
Silks, extra quality, priced elsewhere
SLIPS yard; our price this week, SSc.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25

A southern young woman in New York.
cast upon her own resources, looked
about for a means of livelihood. She OBJ
served that the New York ladies looked
so much better on the street than in
evening dress. In the south, the reverse
is true. The southern ladies look better
in their evening gowns than on tbs street.
and look better in summer than in winter
clothes. The young woman concluded
that the difference was due to the fact
that the northern dressmakers did not
know how to make light gowns. They
tried to make them too much after the
fashions for heavy goods, and in that
way lost the dainty, airy effect. SO this
young woman hung out her single as a
designer of summer and ball gowns, and
has made a wonderful success.
"a feast fit for the gods" will be ten
dered at the Bee Hive on Saturday next
to those who appreciate a substantial
dinner and supper served artistically.
This entertainment Will be under the au-
! spices of the Sunbeam society of the First
| Baptist. church, but conducted by one CT
! our townswomen, Mrs Charles j. Smith,
| who already rivals Mrs. Rorer in The
! preparation of good things to eat 1t
| has been proven beyond a doubt that Biz
! mirgham people have artistic pala. and
| not only the tempting dishes. but :ht
pretty Delft china elegant cut glass and
| violet einbroideries will appeal to tht
| most fastidious eyes.
Menu for dinner-from II to p. m:
Soup in Coupes, Crou. ons
Nut Outlets, Tomato Cream Sauce,
Baked Ham, Aspic.
French Peas, Pickles. Olives,
Beaten Biscuit. Bread
Strawberry Shirbet, Cake.
| Supper--from $50 to 10 o'clock
OYSTERS Cold Slaw,
| Outlets, Cream Sauce
Beaten Biscuit, Crackers,
Strawberry Shirbet, Cake
! Coffee.
!
Mrs. Judge ]. G. Philips, with her beau
, tiful little daughter, Ruth, of Arson
/ Tex, is visiting relatives in Brming
ham and Pratt City.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25

Fannie Blair, grand larceny; 5000 bond
to the grand jury.
Cora LelghtonS assault and battery on
Julia Sattertleld; IS. Judgment was set
aside.
Cora leighton, assault and battery on
Nellie Mack IS. Judgment was set aside.
Dollie Deeerbo, alias Dago Dollie, fight
ing So.
Same. committing nuisance in public
place; 81.
Lizzie Miller, fighting; S..
Fl. D. Odom, an ARRAY; So.
JOHN johnson, alias Ben Tanner, lar
ceny of 81 from the person of ]. Fl. Thorn
as; SIS and one day.
Most of the bonded cases were passed
in order to try those prisoners confined
quite a number of cases of more than
ordinary interes, are set for trial this
morning.
REALTY TRANSFERS.
The following transactions in real es-
tate were filed yesterday in the probate
court:
w. ]. Lyde and wife to Claude Clark
Part of lots and 6, block 4, in Lytle's
addition to Birmingham, Ensley; 500.
c. e. Wendell to w. C. Linn-Lots
and 2, block 8 of Reed & Browns survey
of the southwest quarter Of the northeast
quarter of section 20, township II, range
west; $50
George A. Kirk, Jr, and wife ITO Maggie
M. Lambert--Lot 5, block 5, in j. M.
Wares addition to Birmingham; 5000
j. B.. C. A. and EfFie Gibson to Susie c.
Gibson-Lots Z. and 10, in block 4, of
Hood, Wood & Fulton's survey of Wood
lawn 500 and other considerations
Norman Thornton and wife to James
w Rich-Lot in the northwest quarter
of the northwest quarter of the southwest
quarter of section &c, township II, range
3 west; SIC.
Mayor and aldermen of Birmingham
TO G. B. BurkhalteT-Lot 81 block 3,
Oak Hill cemetery; $40.
J. B. and G. A. Gibson to Mrs. Susie
c. Gibson-Lot 8, block 4. of Fulton,
Hood & Woods property in Woodlawn;
$175.
Bessemer Land and Improvement COM
pany to M j Conniff-A lot 91.5 feet by
$50 feet east of lot IS, block BAG, Bessemer;
$1,400
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
The following permits 10 wed were
granted yesterday by the probate clerk:
G. w. Norwood to Miss Blanche Ma
son and E. Burchfield to Mrs. NJ. j. Sex
ton.
UNITED STATES COURT.
Randall Chiles, retailing liquor with
out license; plea of guilty; fined 800 and
costs, but in view of the fact that the
defendant has been In prison for the pc
riod of five months and seventeen days,
serving out a sentence from the state
court for this same offense, the sentence
of imprisonment by this court was sus-
pended.
The case against L. L. Melton. L. r.
Price and James B. Price, for using the
mails for fraudulent purposes is still on
trial: the examination of the witnesses
is not yet concluded, and in all proba-
bility the case will not go to the jury be7
fore Saturday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
SPECIALS FOR MONDAY

13 dozen ladies' Percale Shirt Waists,
in the newest styles, worth 81; Monday,
4Se.
500 pieces new Cambria Edgings,
worth 121sc and 15c a yard; Monday,
TIE.
cases extra large size, Marseilles pat
tern, crocheted Quilts, worth $3.50; Mon
day, Soc
l case very best Indigo Blue Calico,
Monday, 3%c.
All our fancy and plain linens for
dresses that have sold for zoe, Acc. and
SOC a yard; Monday, 25c.
lar 25c quality; Monday, 10c.
Ladies Col-Vat and club house ties,
special for Monday. 23c.
Ladies' Kid Gloves, 4-hook, also but
ton, in black, tan, brown and white, all
sizes, priced elsewhere for $1.25; special
for Monday, 79c.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
All Consultations Are Free.

quick and perfect cure is guaranteed to 1ntortqnae'
who are suffering with Sexual Debility caused by early i'm
prudence errors Of youth sexual excesses resulting in
IMPAIRED vigor loss Of vitality loss of manhood,
nrosraton failure memory etc. uniting the victim for
marriage society or the pleasures OF lite The treatment IS
reliable pleasant, permanent
Those who have tried less experienced less skilled
physicians ands have diseases Of private nature such
as Syphilis Gonorrh@a elect Structure etc. which have
caused Bad Blood Skim Kidney Bladder Diseases PIN
pies Botches Eczema Scroula Tumors liberated Sore
Mouth and Throat Rheumatism, Womb Troubles leuohor
rhea or any trouble whatever Of private natre Of either
SEX need not despair for many OF the socaed incur
bic cases are successfully and quickly cured
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
MEMS SHOES.
LADIES' SHOES, oxFoRDs.

Ladies patent tip button Shoes, sizes
6 to 8. at Csc.
Ladies cloth top patent tip button
Shoes, sizes to s, at 75c.
1900 pairs ladies' patent tip button
Shoes, latest styles, sizes 3 to 8. worth
81, at SIPS.
This lot just in from a factory hard
up for cash.
Ladies patent tip Oxfords, sizes to
8, at ,39c.
1,0q0i pairs ladies' Oxfords, patent tip
and common sense, worth $3.50, at 99c
This Is another Drive.
The biggest line of ladies' Oxfords in
the city, all shades, colors and lasts,
from, s1.25 to $780,
Mems, Ladies' and Boys Tennis Shoes
at $50.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
Cures Are Guaranteed.

Dr. Holloway guarantees to you ouro and his guar
sutation personally by letter. you told exactly what
guaranteed cure will COST including medicines The
same written guarantee given patients who are treated
bv mail as to those who reside in the city, but II you wish
road fare and hotel bills and make charges for medicines
or services if I fail to permanently cure you
respectfully refer with permission to Steiner Bros
Pank Of this city, and tbs editor Of this paper he State
Herald, as to NV responsibility for nay contracts
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
Dress Goods Sale

25c solid Jacquards, 13c.
35c black brocaded Mohair, zoe.
40c wool Check Suitings, 26c.
55c black and navy blues, all wool
Serges, SOC.
Coo strictly all wool Cheviot and checks
Acc.
75c Mohair striped Etamine, open
Mesh beautiful, at 50c.
S5c all wool Popelines and Epingles,
59c.
81 Spanish canvas cloth, all shades,
7Sc.
$125 new spring novelty Suits, in silk
and wool mixtures; no two alike; soc.
N. B.-Careful attention given to mail
orders.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
A Systematic Treatment.

Persons afflicted with diseases Of private nature
be treated successfully at home Write for my book on
nrvae diseases and question blank which will be you
free Of cost in plain sealed envelope All correspondence
held strictly confidential
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
March 6-s-11-1s-14-1s-1s-20-28-25.
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.
7 1 n
I SOCIETY'S DOMAINS.

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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25

The cases on the nrisdemeanor docket
are Sill on trial in the criminal court.
None of those disposed of have been OF
any interest to the reading public
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
MaffingS

A new shipment just received, fresh
colorings and designs, prices that Will
surprise you, for we are the leaders OF
low prices in mattings If you have not
bought your mating yet, now is your
time; come and see our new line.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
Linens

20x44 knotted fringe damask Towel,
priced elsewhere, Csc; our price this week
1Sc.
24x52 full bleached extra heavy Turk
ish Bath Towel, priced elsewhere 25c;
our price this week, 1Se.
Full bleached heavy table Damask,
priced elsewhere SOC a yard; our price
this week, SOC.
72-inch half bleached German Table
Damask, heavy quality, priced elsewhere
Csc yard; our price this week, 45c.
66-inch imported Cardinal Table cloth,
priced elsewhere 90c a yard; our price
this week, soc.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25

,rng goods we ever had This
Endless Variety of the newest Styles
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25
s., Youths, Misses az {
- Children'S.

Boys lace Shoes, sizes to 5. at S5c.
Boys Tan lace Shoes, sizes 3 to 5. at
&C.,
Youths lace Shoes, sizes u to 2. at
75c.
Misses button Shoes, sizes u to 2, at
50c.0s
at 45c.
Infants button Shoes, sizes to 5. at
1Sc.
full line of Misses and Children's
Strap Slippers, all sizes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-25

This week will be Silks and Dress
Goods Week at the Trade Palace.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-31
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.

Arad Gould has put in grist mill and
wood saw at his new shop.
Misses Helen Mather and Fannie Hol-
den are home this week from Mortified,
Mass
Mrs. John Sargent has bought 81 feet
off Dr. {. 5. Clark's Main street lot in the
burned district.
Prof James A. Rabbit and family and
Hal Babbitt Of Haverford, Pa, were the
guests Of their parents this week.
The Stedman reading room is being
thoroughly renovated Changes include
new steel ceiling and paint and paper
Oscar Covey has moved this week from
the Geo. Spaulding house to Fred Nc
Clure's house recently occupied by +. T..
Gobie.
Luther J. Stockwell OF Holyoke, Mass,
is home for week, staying with his par
ents on Dummerston Hill and with his
brother here.
Hiram Winchester has been doing
quite a bit" Of repairing around his house
recently. TIE Improvements include a
new piazza and cover.
Miss Fannie Stallmann went to Provi-
dence, X. l., this week, where she will re-
main for a few days before returning TO
her duties at the city hospital, Lynn,
Mass.
Orson Thayer, who was so badly injured
last week, is doing as well as circumstances
will allow. He was badly shaken up and
bruised besides having his left hip frac-
tured.
Several of Charles Alleys neighbors
helped to work up his years supply of
wood Monday kind act, as Mr.. Akley
will probably not do any hard work this
winter.
The Christmas exercises at the Baptist
church Friday evening were of unusual in
terest. Two trees were laden with such
things as make children happy, and among
the presents of value were found four gold
watches.
II all reports are true DR.. William Robb
has "struck it rich" over in NARROW, y.
II. He is nicely settled there and reports
that he is working up good practice. His
father should feel proud of having two
sons who can administer both pills and
justice so successfully.
Mrs. Oscar Convey thought that her hus-
bands 30th birthday anniversary should be
celebrated Monday evening and so invited
few friends TO call without his knowl-
edge. OF course Oscar was surprised. A
very pleasant evening was spent with
games and refreshments.
Christmas was quite generally observed
here. The Congregational society had a
tree at the Academy hall and the Baptist
Sunday school unloaded a tree at the
church. There was an appropriate pro-
gram rendered at each place Several of
the schools, including Nos. :, ) and 4,
held Christmas entertainments.
The annual meeting of the Baptist soci-
ETY. was held at the chapel Tuesday even
| ing. The reports of the officers were most
encouraging, and the ready response from
the new officers that were chosen indicated
an unusual readiness to serve in the work
of the church. The treasurer's report
brought out the cheering fact that after all
pledges were paid there would be SIS re-
naming in the treasury. The officers
elected were: Secretary, Laura A. Powers ;
treasurer and collector, j. r. LeRay; exc
cutiye committee, A. n. johnson, w. C.
Miller, j. S. Johnson; auditors, +. IL.
Davenport, II. Ii. Thurber. The prospect
for the ensuing year is animating, after
coping with the financial problems of past
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-31
BRATTLEBORO.
Write 1898 tomorrow morning.

Write 1898 tomorrow morning.
The Peoples National bank has declared
its usual semi-annual dividend of II per
cent, payable Jan. l.
The engagement of Henry D. Carlisle,
manager of the Brooks House, and Miss
S. Grace Bedard of st. Adams, is an
nounced.
The trustees of the Universalist church
have reGngaged Miss Lenna Thomas.
Frank II. Brasor and Mrs. Charles Brazer
to furnish music at that church during
next year. a.-
I A club composed of teachers of the High
school at Lawrence, Mass, presented Prin-
cipal and Mrs. James d. Horne with cut
glass water set Tuesday evening, the occa-
sion being Mr.. and Mrs. Horne's 10th we'd
ding anniversary.
: One of the prettest of the 1898 calendars
is that which is being distributed by Mr..
Thomas of 80 Elliot street, agent for the
Metropolitan Life Insurance company. 1t
represents four little girls in harmonious
colors who are singing from metropolitan
Notes"
Mrs. Zelotos Dickinson has been serious
ly ill at the Brooks House several days
with an attack of acute bronchitis. Her
son, Fred u. Dickinson, was summoned
here from New York Monday. He en-
gagged the Boston & Maine train which
runs from Springfield to South Vernon
for special trip from that place. Mrs.
Dickinson was reported weaker this morn
ing, and her condition is alarming to her
friends.
The Baptist people remembered Rev. l..
IN mill hon
gold watch and chain, and Mrs. Temple
received a silver cream pitcher and sugar
bowl from her Sunday school class. Mem
bers of the Episcopal society presented
Rev. w. H. Collins with $50 in cash and
other gifts. The Unversalists sent to Rev.
II. d. Maxwell typewriter desk, two par
lor chairs, high chair for the junior Max
well, S25 in cash and several pictures.
Express rates to Brattleboro have been
considered excessive for years, but new
imposition which went into force recently
is calling out loud protests from the local
business men. The rate on packages of
five pounds or less has been II cents from
Boston and other New England cities.
Under a new general order the price is
made % cents for these small packages
when transported on more than one line
by mail at five to seven cents each cost %
cents by express from Boston. People
living in Bellows Falls and Keene get the
Is cent rate through direct connection
with the Hub, but Bratteboro is left out
in the cold. The rate from here to New
London, about the same distance as Bos-
ton, is - cents, because the New London
Northern railroad runs direct from Brat
tleboro to the Connecticut city. A ship
ment to the nearby town of Hinsdale, -
miles by rail, costs 25 cents. Superin-
tendent Babbtt has been here within a
few days to see whether some more equit-
able arrangements will be made. The ex-
ira charge seems small but it will mean a
yearly payment of S25 to $50 each by sew
eral firms, and increased contributions to
the express companies by hundreds of
people. The rate is unjust and extortien-
ate, and some means ought to be taken for
united protest and an attempt to have the
old rate restored.