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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27
WALPOLE.

The raising of money for the course OF lee
lures here progresses slowly, but the elfot
will probably be successful. Some over S2W
has been raised and it is hoped to have the
rest of the required amount this week Mean
time some Of our citizens will patronize the
grand concert to be given at Bellows Falls
Friday evening by the Mozart Symphon'
club Of New York. Lovers of good mus
will not care to miss the treat.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27
NEWFANE.

Miss Matte Chase of Akron, O., and Miss
Matte Sabin of Andover are guests at d. A.
Benson's and W. N. Chase's this week.
Mrs. Matte Franklin of Townshend is
spending few days with her mother, Mrs.
Townshend.
Mrs. DR.. Rice of Townshend is visiting he,
sister, Mrs. Ella Pratt.
Prof. G. l.. Higgins, who has spent the past
month at his fathers, s. b. Higgins, re-
turned to his home in Augusta, Me-, Monday.
ID. A. Benson recently sent barrel of
crabapples to Boston for which he received
81. What is the matter with Vermont fru it !:
Mrs. G. b. johnson has returned from a
trip to Worcester and Boston.
The church is being slated, Frank Willard
of Brattleboro doing the work
Earl Smith, clerk at n. NJ. Batchelder's S.
spent last Sunday at his home in West
Townshend.
An Indiana woman was shot near the
heart hut al
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27

rule; and fortunate above all are those
people when their government is con-
trolled, watched and defended by the vir-
tue, patriotism and intelligence Of millions
of truly self made men.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27
GRAFTON.

The ladies of the Baptist society will hold
an oyster supper st the vestry Wednesday,
November 3. Supper from to s o'clock.
Allen District Pomona Grange will meet
with Grafton Grange Wednesday, November
3, at 10 30 A. NJ, for election of officers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27
Bellows Falls Times.
PUBLIsHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY BY
". C. BELKAkP & CO., Proprletors.
W. O. BELKNAP, Editor.

W. O. BELKNAP, Editor.
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Single copies .03
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will find the TIMES the best advertising med
ium in southern Vermont. Located in a
thriving manufacturing village and railroad
center at the border line of two states and
circulating in four counties of those states, it
is not excelled as means of reaching large
and thrifty population. Rates will be fur
nished on application.
All postmasters are authorized agents tor
the paper.
WATCH THE DATE.
Watch the date on your paper. 1t has been
the policy of this paper since its establish
ment not to stop subscriptions atthe exp1ra
tion of the time paid for unless explicit or
ders are given to that effect. However when
directions are given either at the time OF
subscription or subsequently to have the
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the expiration OF the time paid for unless
renewed. No paper will be stopped until all
arreaTages are paid. Subscribers are urged
to keep their subscriptions paid in advance.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27
sAXTONS RIVER.

The drama "Bound by an Oath will be
given at Odd Fellows hall on Friday even
ing, November 5. Everybody make plans
ahead to 60.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27


Bellows Falls Lecture Course,1
A RARE MUSICAL TREAT.
Unexcelled by any similar club in the
country. Under the direction of NJ. Blodeck
and R. Stoelzer, including the following we'll
known artists:
Mr.. Otto Lund, Solo Violin.
Herr Theo. Hook, Violin.
Mr. Richard Stoelzer, Viola.
Mr.. Mario Blodeck, Cello.
Assisted by
Miss Marie Louise Gumaer, Prima Donna.
Mr.. Richard Stoelzcr, Viola d'Armour Solo
is. and Archi Lutte.
Herr Theo. Hook, Cornet Virtuoso, Roman
Triumphal Trumpet and Alpine Echo Horn
Mr. Mario Blodeck, Da Gambia Solost.
THREE RARE INSTRUMENTS USED.
THE VIOLA D'AMOUR IA Strings)
An instrument used 200 years ago.
1t has Ia strings, similar to the Viola in
theory, but far more expressive in sweet
ness and power of tone, and must be heard
to be APPRECIATED. Herr Stoelzer was the
first soloist who introduced this instrument
to the American public. and values his pres
ent Viola d'Amour at 100000.
The Viol da GAMBIA 10 Strings.)
Used 200 years ago.
This rare instrument was invented in the
seventeenth century by an English prisoner.
who was granted his life and freedom as 81
between q yiolincello ard a Viola d d'Amour
in size.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27

The will of the late George M. Pullman
has been filed in the probate court in Chi
cago. About $25. 100000 will be dis
tributed among the heirs. The bulk of
the estates will devolve upon Mrs. Pull
man to be held until her death. There
are two sons and two daughters.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27
WATCH THE DATE,

1t is reported that President Mckinley
will call special session of the senate in
November to consider the annexation of
Hawaii.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27
INt ROMAN IRluMpNkL IRvMPET.

This old historic Trumpet measures five
feet in length, and was used in Rome during
the reign of Julius Caesar. Nero, etc, at til
at the Roman Coliseum, and for the victory
OF gladiator at the Amphitheatre.
Reserved Seats so cents.
On sale at Capron's Friday morning.
season tickets for the course of five en-
te, tainments $150 Selection of seats Mon
day evening at 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27
John E. Brosnahan,

General Insurance, Steamship and
Railway Ticket Agency.
Mileage Books bought, sold and
rented.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27
YOU INSURE

Your HOUSE against FIRE
DO YOU insure YOURSELF
against accidents?
IF NOT, you probably do not
know that you are forty times more
likely to meet with fatal or disa-
bling injury than your house is to
burn down.
The best Accident Policy on Earth
is issued by the Fidelity and Cas-
ualtys Co., Of New York, and is
backed by assets of $2,6l1,1SS.51.
Losses paid to date, 81 ,494, ,55O.S6.
l Represent Them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27
We're Winning our Way

The policy of always giving the greatest
value for the price and always having what
the public wants is what is bringing this
store to the front. Those that bought
II 81 week eau see the crying need of
such a store as this. You know when you
Look at the advertisements this week and
you will see $500 suits for $1,000 ETC.
Why Is it? Because they never were $500
the question. With wooden goods 20 per
cent higher why have they got to sell their
goods 33 l3 per cent lower? Only another
scheme.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-10-27

An Indiana woman was shot near the
heart, but not seriously hurt. Womau's
heart nowadays is her least vulnerable point.
The sun., 1897-12-23
BOAT RUN BY GAS ENGINES.
She Makes Twelve Miles an Hour on
Her Maiden Trip Down the Ohio.

PI1TsBURG, Dec. pa boat built by
William E. Leard, of Sewickley, Pa. as
a pleasure craft and run by gas engines
made twelve miles an hour on her maid
en- trip down the Ohio River When
Mr.. Leard first thought of building a
boat he decided to introduce double
action Gas machine Of which he is the
inventor. Capt George W. Baker, an
old resident of Freedom, and man who
has had a lifetime's experience in build
ing and running steamboats,, was the
man chosen to assist Mr.. Ieard in cary
ing out his ideas, and he built the boat.
She has no name yet.
F, She is IS feet long, II feet beam and 80
inches deep in the hold, and draws but
l3 inches Of water. Four gas engines
furnish the motive power. They are
fed direct from gasoline tank on the
deck. The gasoline is exploded in the
cylinders by an electric spark. The
manipulation of the machinery is very
simple, and is accomplished entirely
from the pilot house. Thirty gallons Of
gasoline will run the engines twenty-four
hours From a tank in front Of the
pilot house continuous stream of water
is forced upon the cylinders to keep
them from getting too hot This tank
supplies the kitchen, the bathrooms, &c.
The boat is neatly and even luxuriantly
furnished and accommodates twenty Eer-
sons comfortably.
The sun., 1897-12-23
Tax Titles Invalid.

LANSING, Mich, Dec 22.-lIundpds of
of tax titles in Michigan have been rem
dered worthless by decision of the Su-
prcme Court in the case of the Connecti-
cut Mutual Fire Insurance Company
against Wood, the effect of the decision
being that when lands are bid off to the
state for taxes OF one year, and are still
held by the state, such lands cannot
again be sold for delinquent taxes Of, suc-
ceeding years. The decision completely
overurns the usual procedure in the Of
flee of the State Auditor-Gencral, and
means q loss Of many thousands OF
dollars to the state. The effect of the
decision is SO grave that u rehearing of
the cave will be asked.
The sun., 1897-12-23
Local Dots.

L. W. Armcntront has accepted the
position of manager for T. c. Bradford.
Peter Nolan, OF Eighth and Lambard
streets fell and cut his head, at Eighth
and Lombard streets, on Tuesday night.
DR.. NJ. j. Hughes dressed his injuries.
State Auditor b. L. Lewis was in the
city on business, Tuesday.
John Kidd, superintendent OF con-
structior for the Armour Beef Company,
dislocated his shoulder on Tuesday
evening. DR.. Blocksom reduced the dis
location.
Mr.. Albert S. J.. lIewes will give an
entertainment Of magic and mystery,
and Grace Church Orchestra will render
several pleasing selections, at the
drawing-room of he New Century
Club, on Thursday evening, Decem-
Der 30. The proceeds will be for the
benefit OF the Homeopathic Hospital.
The electrical sign in front Of the
studio q Mr. Bncher, the well known
photographer, was in o slightly twisted
condition last night. Instead Of the let
tiers showing in regular order, the letter
C appeared first, and was followed by II
and then b. U followed B, the letter l.
finishing the sign. Perhaps it was max
ing q premature Christmas celebration.
The sun., 1897-12-23
THE ARENA RE-OPENS.
Owen Zeigler has Slightly the Best of
Quigley-.Billy Smith also
Meets Defeat.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.-Those old
time enemies, Jerome Quigley and Owen
Zeigler, met in a six round boxing bout
at the Winter Circus tonight, that fam
GUS old building being re-opened under
the management of the Arena Athletic
Club. 1t was red hot contest with
honors about even till the, sixth round,
when Zeigler had a trife the best of it,
although he had gained no decisive vic
tory The semi-final bout was between
Martin Jude and Young Smyrna, Of
Chester, which was a stubbornly con.
tested bout, the Chester boy having a
trifle the best of the engagement.
Billy Smith met defeat for the first
time in many months at the hands of
Ed enny, who gave Smith the hardest
contest of his boxing experience. He
opened nasty cut on Smiths left eye
in the fourth round and had the latter
very weak at the end of the sixth.
The sun., 1897-12-23
J. WILMINGTON DELAWARE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23
WILMINGTON BOXERS WIN.
Joe Laughlin Gets Decision Over Two
Clever Men at Chester.

doc Laughlin Gets Decision Over Two
Clever Men at Chester.
At the Tuxedo A. c., of Chester, last
night, the Wilmington fighters all came
off victorious which shows there are
some very clever boxers in this city.
Midget Glynn, the pet Of this city,
easily got the best Of Joe Burton, colored,
Of Philadelphia. It was six round con-
test and at no stage Of the game was
Burton in it. In the second round
Glvnn knocked Lurton down, and in
the fifth round he repeated it by flooring
him again. In tue sixth and last round
Glynn had Burton on easy street and
the gong sounded. The referee gave
Glynn the decision.
The next fight was six round contest
between Geo. Russell, of New Castle,
and Pepper Griffin of Cincin.
natl. During the contest Russell
scored two knockdowns and
also punished Pepper fearfully. The de.
cision was given to Russell.
Jack Ward, of this city, was to fight
Young Farrell, but as the latter failed to
show up Ward did not fight.
The hero Of all the Wilmington boxers
was Joe Laughlin, who fought two men
and got the decision over both Of them.
The first fight was three round contest
in which Laughlin completely outclassed
his opponent, Jack Travers, of Philadel-
phia, and after this he turned around
and gave Andy Corcoran, of South Will
mington, good licking. At no stage of
the game was Corcoran in it, and Joe
got we'll earned victory. For whipping
these men he was given gold watch as
prize.
The attendance at the club was very
large, there being quite a number of
sports from this city. Every one who
went was well paid, as they saw very
good fights. If we had fights like them
in this city we could indeed be proud.
The sun., 1897-12-23
HELPED THEM 70 ESCAPE.
Outsiders Supposed to Have
Aided a Jail Delivery.
TWO DESPERATE BURGLARS.
John Mitchell and Frank McCarty
Escaped From the County Prison
at DOver--.StilI at
Large.

DOVER, Del, Dec. 22.-For the second
time this month there has been Jail
delivery from the Kent county Jail, the
second event Of this sort occurring last
night when two prisoners named John
Mitchell and Frank McCarty sawed their
way to liberty.
Both of the men were convicted for
completely in burglary at Pennington,
and the former was shot while endeavor-
ing to escape from the officers immed-
lately after committing the burglary.
They were pals Of Murphey, who escaped
from the Jail here on the night Of
December 2. -
The prisoners escaped by saving q
hole in the cell floor which permitted
them to get into sort of subway in
which are laid the steam pipes which
heat the jail. From there they forced
their way through the stone wall of the
building by prying out u large square
stone with a crowbar, which had been
furnished them by parties on the out
side.
Since the delivery on the night of the
I'd inst, Sheriff Shaw has used extra
vigilance to keep his prisoners inside the
jail, but despite his efforts tools and
assistance have been furnished the pris-
oners by friends or visitors. Last night
he remained ON duty until after II
o'clock, and as every thing appeared
quiet at that hour he retired and did
not discover that any of his boarders
was missing until he was notified this
morning by deputy that one of the
stones had been removed from the founda-
tion of the building. As the night was ex-
tremely dark no one saw the prisoners
passing through the city or along any Of
the country roads, and consequently the
Sheriff has no idea what direction they
took to leave the State.
There seems to be an organized attempt
to deliver the county prison of its in
mates and Sheriff Shaw'is mystified as
to who can be directing the work. The
authorities are now extremely cautious
OF all visitors to the prison.
The sun., 1897-12-23
Robbers Driven Away.

REDDING. CAL, Dec. 22.-Two masked
men attempted to rob the Southern
Pacific Company's station at Koswick
last night, but they were driven off by
Station Agent Schuckman, who shot one
of the robbers. Schuckman lives in the
depot, and was in his room when the
robbers entered the waiting-r room, cover
ing with pistols two men who were sit
ting there. Shuckman entered, and
after an exchange of shots the robbers
retreated One was found in a dying
condition short distance from the de-
pot, and died soon afterward. The other
made his escape. The robbers secured
nothing.
The sun., 1897-12-23
The Beggar Had Wheels.

According to the following from the
Philadelphia Record, the bicycle as an
adjunct to begging outfit has had
trial:
Pedestrians in Broad Street yester-
day afternoon were treated to scene
which was quite typical of the progress
Of the age. A fin de steele beggar ply
ing his trade upon bicycle is certainly
a novelty. The man was cripple, hia
ieft leg being missing almost from the
hip joint. From the nature Of his af-
Fiction it would seem almost impossible
for him to keep his balance upon his
wheel. and yet he not only managed to
hold his seat gracefully, but with his
one good leg he pushed the pedal in
great fashion. He was, in fact, scorch-
er. It was his habit to cruise around
Broad Street until a wheelman who
looked 'touchable' came along. He
would overhaul such a man, and mako
the usual plea for assistance. He picked
out such a one at Wharton Street,
and started after him. The intended
victim looked around and noted the
cripp!e's appearance with smile of
mingled astonishment and amusement.
On the pursuer's breast hung his trade
mark, large placard reading Help
the poor cripple The other man put
on extra speed and started to scorch
away. The cripple also smoked up and
in moment the race was on. Away they
flew, square after square, the cripple
gradually gaining on the other, until at
Moore street he was abreast of his quar-
ry. The latter was laughing SO heartily
that he exhausted all his wind. Can't
you help me along a little? asked the
cripple. Here's dime said the other,
you've earned it, The cripple thanked
him, pocketed the coin, and went off to
look for more victimsp'
The sun., 1897-12-23
STILL HUNTING THORN.
Another Suspect Arrested But Proves
to be the Wrong Man.

Charles Thorn still elndes the law.
He has been searched for in every nook
and corner of Delaware and the police
all over the country have been notified
to look out for him.
All efforts to capture him have been
futile and the erstwhile preacher is still
at large. Various arrests have been
made and each man has been scrutinized
by the police but in each case it was the
wrong man. Either Willard Farra or
his sister Mabel, have in each case
viewed the prisoner and in each instance
have failed to identify the man.
The latest arrest was at Seafou, Del.
The officers at that town telegraphed the
fact of his arrest to the authorities here
and Detective McVey went down to
bring the man here.
He arrived with his prisoner about g.
o'clock last night and took him to tho
City Hall.
The man gave his name as George
Gibbs. His clothing with the exception
of the shirt did not tally with those worn
by Thorn when he was last seen, and
height, weight and general appearance,
while being similar to those Of those of
the murderer, lacked in many ways. He
was released last night and the hunt
still continues.
The sun., 1897-12-23
ONE CENT
HE DISCOVERED GOLD.
Max Dukes Found $4,000 In Spanish

WAX Dukes FOunO $O,OOO I'm Spam100
GEORGETOWN, DEL, Dec. 22.-White
Max Dukes, a farmer of Baltimore Hun
dred, was having a piece of land laid of,
which he had made arrangements to sell
to New York party. the surveyor in
planting his instrument struck some.
thing that sounded As if it was a pot or
something hollow.
As soon as the farmer heard this he re-
membered having heard his grandfather
say that in the eighteenth century there
was supposed to have been a large
amount OF money buried there and had
never yet been found, and Dukes fearing
that the wodld be purchaser would get
into mis- secret Immediately refused to
sell the land. Dukes began an inv esti-
cation, and when he had dug about four
feet down he found an old iron not COW
cred by huge stone and after opening
he found it filed with old Spanish coin
and documents. The writing on the doc
uments could not be made out as it had
peen buried too long.
The coin amounts to nearly 5000 and
it is believed the papers will reveal some
interesting facts if they can be translated.
The sun., 1897-12-23
The Petition Was Formal.

The petition of Gideon Sibley VS.. the
Girard Life Insurance Annuity and
Trust Company, OF Philadelphia, rela-
tive to the transfer of certain formulas,
trademarks, contracts, ETC., was merely
u formal matter. The company is re-
ceiver for the Wilmington Dental Com
pany, and the petitioner purchased the
King street and Riverview factories,
together with the things demanded in
the petition. The receiver declined to
deliver them until the United States
Court issued an order to that OBJECT, and
when the application for such an order
was made it did not interpose any Oh
lection whatever.
The sun., 1897-12-23
Justice BALKED BY POLICE.
joseph Baeir Arrested in Lam
caster, But Released.
CLAIM A DEFECTIVE WARRANT
Baeir's Father q Man Of Political
Influence In Lancaster--POltce
There Released the
FelOn.

After eluding the police for a week
joseph Baei~, who assaulted Theodore
Leech, December ID, was captured yes
terday. =,
He was captured in Lancaster, Pa, by
the police OF that city yesterday morn
inc. and was released in the afternoon
The authorities there claim that the
warrant for his arrest is defective and
they forewith discharged Baeir on q
writ Of habeas corpus.
The act of the Lancaster authorities
will necessitate another long search fol
the culprit and Y e police of this city are
thoroughly disg sted with the way they
have been lta treat by the police OF the
On Wednesday night, December 10TH
about II o'clock, Joseph Baeir brutally
assaulted his foreman, Theodore Leech,
OF 613 Poplar street, a finisher, at the
Diamond State Iron Works. I!eech was
struck by a pair of tongs weighing ten
pounds, and he was critically i'll for sew
eral days. Baeir fed the town immed-
lately after he committed the deed and
was not heard of until yesterday.
The police authorities in this city
spent large amount of money notifying
the police of all the surrounding cities
and towns and gave lots of time to an
investigation Of the affair.
Knowing that Baeir came to this city
from Lancaster, Pa, Chief Of Police
Dolan informed the police department
in the latter place, Of the assault and re-
quested sharp lookout for the missing
man.
Having received word that Baeir was
in Lancaster, Chief Dolan had warrant
sworn out and sent OH to that city, and
the man was arrested yesterday morning.
Requisition papers were applied for and
the department. here awaited their ar
rival.
Yesterday afternoon about 4 O'Clock,
Chief Dolan received from Lancaster, the
following telegram: Warrant defective;
have released prisoner on habeas corpus.
Letter will follow"
What is the matter with the warrant,
or why the Lancaster people should be
in such hurry to release the man,
Chief Dolan does not know. The
Chief says that the action
is rare for Pennsylvania authorities. As
q rule when he sends a te 'egram to Super
intendent Linden or Captain Miller in
Philadelphia for prisoner and the man
is caught, he is held for week anyhow
and the department here is given some
chance to get their man.
It has materia.. lied that Joseph Baeir's
father is the city engine, r Of Lancaster
and man of great political influence.
On the strength of this it would appear
that the "pulP' is on Baeir's side and
Justice is to be defeated, to satisfy the de-
sire of political bose. lfsuch turns out
to be the case the matter should be thor
oughly aired and the corrupted condi-
tions in the LANCASTER police department
investigated. D
The sun., 1897-12-23
STUDENTS ENTERTAINED.
Goldey College students Entertained
at the Institute Building
Last Night.

Last night the members Of Goldey Col
lege were entertained in the class room
by the principal.
This Is the twelfth annual Christmas
entertainment of this institution, and
was decidedly the best ever given. The
evening was spent in music, speeches
and the distribution Of sweetmeats from
a Christmas tree, which greatly beauti
fed the room. Addresses were made by
Rev. w. J.. S. Murray and Prof. II. s.
Goldey. The musical part of the enter
tainment was furnished by Messrs. White
and Compton, who performed duet on
the harmonica and guitar. Albert
Hughes also furnished a good part OF the
evenings enjoyment by mystifying, the
audience with clever act entitled
"Magic and Mystery" Compton's
guitar quartette was also in attendance.