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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
AURORA ON THE YUKON.
Brilliant Display of Northern Lights in
the AlasISnn Eenvens.

Brilliant Display of Northern Lights in
the Alaskan Heavens.
During the winter months the aurora
OF the Yukon is very brilliant and in
tensely beautiful. 1t commences early
in the fall and lasts, with more or less
brilliancy throughout the long Arctic
winter. 1t generally commences upon
the setting of the sun, although in
midwinter it has sometimes been SC
bright that it was visible at noon
while the sun was shining brightly.
The rays of the light first shoot forth
with a quick, quivering motion arc
gathered and form great arch of fire
spanning the heavens. 1t CLOVIS for an
instant like a girdle Of FURNISHED gold
then, unfolding, great curtains of light
drop forth. These royal mantles of
bright orange, green, pink, rose, yellow
and crimson are suspended and waved
between heaven and earth as with an
invisible hand. The rapid gyrations
and scintillations OF light and blending
colors are intensely bewildering and
5upepbly beautiful.
The whole phenomena of waving
wleaths. pickering flames, rays, cur
tains, frinses, bands, and flashed coll
CTS, the strange confusion of light and
motion, now high in the heavens, then
dropping like curtains of gold and sill
Yer lace, sparkling with wreath of
rubies, sapphires, emeralds and dfa-
monds, penetrating dark gulches and
darling through sOInGer forests, light
ing the whole landscape as with a
thousand electric lamps, form a picture
OF which words can convey but very
poor idea. This unWarming light, as
it flashes along the frozen rivers, the
great banks of snow, and reveals the
huge mountains of glistening ice and
black lines of fir, indeed is OF the pur-
est Arctic cast, and causes one to but
ton his coat closer over his chest, and
with a SILVER he is glad to seek a light
Of less brilliancy, but one of lifegiying
warmth.
At the breaking of winter the hours
of sunshine are rapidly Increasing and
continue so until midsummer, when
the sun beams fOrJh twenty-five hours
out of the twenty-iour, while on The
high mountain peaks it is fer a period
of several days in June not entirely out
Of sight during the twenty-four hours.
During the months OF July and August
the weather becomes very warm, and
even hot, and miners are glad to seek
a shady retreat in which to do their
labor. After this period the hours of
sunshine gradually decrease until dur
ing the shortest days the sun sines but
four hours out Of the twenty-four But
at this period the aurora is very in
tense and helps very materially in
driving darkness from that drao,,,,
land. The Thermometer goes down to
70 degrees below zero in winter but
the atmosphere is very dry and coHse-
quently the cold is not SO perceptible
as one would imagine.-Alaska News.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14

zone day." said Jay RAIL- impresario
for the Chicago Opera house, 81 sat
in the Office of New York theatrical
agent. He was looking for attractions
for a vaudeville show, and word to
that effect had gone out. To him came
tough-looking little man in checker
ed clothes, once vociferous, but now
subdued by wear of time. The man
was accompanied by a dog of some
what superior appearance. The visitor
said he did a tramp act, and was as
sisted therein by the animal. They
gave an exhibition of their talents,
which was not half bad.
What are the terms?' asked tho
agent.
Sixty dollars a week.
I'll give you fifteen dollars
The imitation tramp-he needed lit.
tie makeup, for he was close to the
real thing-bent sad, reproachfu1 eye
on the agent and backed out of the
room, followed by the dog At once he
returned, carefully shutting the door
to exclude his partner, who remained
in the hall.
"'I'll take it, he said. Where's the
contract? I'll have to go you. It's a
clean case of push, but for Heaven s
sake don't mention the price where the
dog can hear you"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
CLEVER WORK OF PiCKP0CKETS.
Gang Infested Bellows Falls and Chester Yes
terday-0ne Man Lost S2O0-Namss Of
ThOse Vict;miTed

Gang Infested Bellows Falls and Chester Yes
terday-0ne Man Lost S20O-Namss Of
Those yictmized.
A gang of rimble-fngared gentlemen
came up from the city Yesterday to see
Mckinley and incidentally carried Of
what money they could conveniently ge
hold of.
The fun began near the ticket office at
the Bellows Falls station. Aspecial from
Brattleboro with some 800 passengers had
Just pulled in, and all had TO buy tickets
here for Chester; there were also several
other people who wanted tickets in time to
leave on the SD special, and the result
was a grand rush for the ticket window
The station and platform were densely
crowded. Presently the cry Of "pick
pockets" WIS heard, but no great attention
was paid to it until Henry Bond of West
minister began in no uncertain manner to
let people know that he had just lost $40.
Then other people began to discover that
they had lost money and watches.
E. j. Stapleton arrested one man who
had on his person about $3.50 and claimed
he was from Chicago, but presently released
him; it is almost certain that he was one
OF the gang. George |. Whitney of the
Fitchburg division office says he saw three
gangs OF strangers, four or five in gang,
banging about the station prior TO the
arrival of trains. Bert McCarty says he
saw a watch snatched
The gang boarded the excursion train
and went to the camp ground where they
had rich day of it; pockets were picked
on every hand aud with very little diff
Guilty. A partial list of those who lost
money according to report during the day
follows: Jerry Moynehan of North Wal
pole, s25; Henry Bond of Westminster,
$40; j. I. Maynard Of the kurn Hattin
Homes, Westminster, $25; George Morris
of Rockingham, $15; j. c. Balch of Bel
lows Falls, SIS; O. L. Fisher of West
minister, 81 Jerry Keeie of Bellows Falls,
S35; Ralph Wiley of Detroit, young
man stopping with f. l. Lane in Westmin-
ster, $40; c. NJ. Clapp of NARROW, n. H.,
5000; John IL. Underwood OF Putney,
500; M. H. Pember OF Putney, SO; H.
b. Davis of Bellows Falls, 81.
Last evening John WEIGH of North Wal
pole found pocketbook containing two
promissory notes on the ties in the Fitch
burg railway bridge; it was the property
of John @ Jones of NARROW. Evidently
the money had been taken and the book
thrown away as valueless.
Up to last night three arrests had been
made on suspicion; two on the camp
grounds at Chester and one last evening at
the station at Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
Muster Echoes.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOLDIERS HOME
TRUSTEES.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOLDIERS HOME
TRUSTEES.
The annual meeting of the trustees oil
the Vermont soldiers home was held at
the camp grounds Wednesday. The
trustees present were Gov. Grout, Hugh
Henry of Chester, H. A. Huse of Mont
pelier, G.. G. Kinsman OF Rutland, j. j.
Estey of Brattleboro, Ozro Meacham OF
Brandon, j. n. Stearns OF Bradford and
Gen. Greenleaf of Burlington. Reports
were received showing that the home was
running in satisfactory way. The old
board of officers was reelected Judge
Henry president, Col. Kinsman secretary
and Mr.. Stearns treasurer. n. p. Bow
man of St. Johnsbury was elected trustee
in place of H. X. Ide, deceased 1t was
voted to instruct the president to appoint a
committee of inspection for the home con-
sisting OF three members once in three
months; each committee is to be a DIFF
ferent committee. Judge and Mrs Henry
gave a supper to the trustees of the
Soldiers home who were in Chester
Wednesday evening; it proved delight
full occasion. Among those present were
Gov. and Mrs. Grout, Gen. and Mrs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
ALSTEAD.

Miss Myers of New York is with her sister
Mrs. Gibson.
EN-. Smith has been in New York this
week on business.
Charlie Lufkin is riding new wheel-The
Ideal.
Quite large number from this village
went to Chester Friday.
George Diusmore and wife are with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Dinsmore.
Miss Ellen Marvin of Norwich, Conn, Is
visiting relatives mere.
Mr.. NJ. S. Buxton commenced August IL
carving the mail between here aud otoddard
Miss Bessie Wilder visited in Springfield,
Vt. this week, and was in Chester Friday.
Mrs. Mary Morse and daughter Miss Add,
are visiting at DIR. Err .Campbell's at Below
Falls.
Mrs. George Lewis and Miss Eta King O.
South Acworth spent Thursday with Friends
here.
Miss Baldwin and Mr.. Putnam of Spring-
field. Vt. visited with friends here one day
this week.
Mrs. Fred Clark and Mrs. c. f Kent at
tended the funeral OF Ms. h'weu at New
mort, on Wednesday of this week
prof. Lane of Cushing academy. was the
puest of his former pupils Misses Lena and
Iottie Cooke, Wednesday and Thursday
Mr. and Mrs Morton aud son of Cambridge,
Mass. accompanied by their daughter and
husband visited at j. +. Diekey's the first OF
the week.
Mr.. Shepsrdson Of NARROW and his grand
daughter Miss Reua Shepardsou of Waitham-
Mass, spent Thursday with friends IN the wi
lage.
The many friends Of Mrs. Fred Rowell Of
Bellows Falls, were panied to learn OF heT
a. Of FNnsa a-salae nFHsi
much sympathy is felt for her mother and fam
ilv-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14

1t is curious feature in the growth
OF London that it has always been con-
sidered to be oyerbuilt. AS far back
as 1880 it was forbidden to erect new
buildings where none had existed be-
fore in the memory Of man''-the rea-
sons given being that ''it was calculat-
ed to encourage the existence of the
plague; create trouble in governing
such multitudes; bring about a dearth
OF victuals; multiplying of beggars and
an inability to relieve them; an in
crease OF artisans more than could live
together; impoyerishing other cities
for lack of inhabitants" The decree
also stated that lack of air arose out
of too crowded a city" But it was i'm
possible TO stem the increasing tide OF
population. The only result was TO
cause oyercrowdin:, which proved a
still greater evil than overpopulation.
and led up to the horrors of the plague
year. Even at the beginning of this
century, when London consisted of
10000 buildings, standing in 5000
streets, it was decided that London was
overgrown and too big; and there WAS
an cutlery because the parishes had to
pay $4,000 per annum to scavengers
Tor removing ashes and refuse from
the houses, where as in former years
the scavengers used to pay the parishes
Sl25,000 for the privilege of taking
away the ashes for brickmaking pur-
poses. Those were evidently the DAYS
Of the Golden Dustman." Yet build
ing went on, until 1S73 there were c. 1872
miles of streets and 52S, T94 inhabited
houses. During the Queens lifetime
cobbled roadways have almost disap-
peared; cabs and omnibuses have come
into vogue. railways have supplan,ed
the stage coach; the toll gates which
met LondoEers at every turn have been
pulled down; the Fleet prison has
gone. with others which had rivaled IFS
evil reputation; Temple bar has been
removed and endless changes effected
London Standard.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
GALA DAY FOR CHESTER.
The President was There and so were 10000
to $4,000 People.

to Z5,OOO People.
Yesterday was Governors day4 at
camp Governor Grout, and it was the great
est day in the history of Chester; it will
long be remembered as ''the time when
Mckinley was here
Early in the morning the crowds began
to pour in; the highways were lined with
teams and all train specials and regulars
were loaded to their utmost capacity. Good
judges estimate that between 10000 and
$4,000 people were present.
As expected President Mckinley and
party arrived at 1.45 on a special from
Proctor and were at once driven to the
South street where brief reception was
held at the residence OF Honorable Hugh
Henry; some 500 people met the president.
The review of the troops on the camp
ground began about 3 P. NJ. and lasted for
some 80 minutes. A large number of citi-
zens passed before the president shortly
after the review. The presidential party
took the train at Chester depot at p. NJ.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
THE STANDING.
Deafness Canno be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There is
only one way 10 cure deafness, and that is by
CONSTITUTE nal remedies. Deafness il cat SD
by an infialned condition of the mucous lin
ing OF the Eustachian Tube. When this tube
is lnfiamed you have a Rubbing sound OF
imperfect hearing, and when il is entirals
closed, Deafness is the result. and unless the
inflammation can be taken out and his tube
re stored TO its normal CONDITION, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases out OF
ten are caused by catarrh, which is pothiuG
but an infamed condition of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) thai
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars; free.
f. }. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0
R85=Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
He OMIT Counting.

A Georgia man was arraigned for
beating his wife,
What have you to say for your
self" asked the judge.
kin l speak out, jedge?"
Eyes. What have you to say"
ledge, yer honor, l want to say
just this: | never did have no trouble
with none er my wives, 'cept this one.
My fust wife was an angel, my second
came mighty nigh bein' one, my third
wuz willin' an reasonable, my 10th
Wuz moderate, my
''In the name of goodness" inter-
rupted the judge, how many wives
have you had?"
The man looked thoughtful and then
said:
ledge, l don't know. l used to keep
track of 'em, but l quit countin after
Lees surrender. ''-Exchange
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
THE TIMES.
SATURDAY, AUGUST IA, 1897. F..

Wedding cards and invitations printed
in nice manner and on short notice at the
TIMES Job Department.
Il We are selling Jamts Pyle's Pearline,
the best washing compound in America
Large packages reduced to 10c. Keene
Cash Grocery.
TLetter heads and envelopes and al
kinds of commercial printing can be had al
the TIMES Job Department.
Il To RENr-Six room tenement-S. j.
CRAY.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
Amateur Baseball League.

Walpole, Bellows Falls, Saxtons River
and Westminster make up what is called
the Amateur Base Ball league.
Bellows Falls is playing series OF sis
games with Walpole, three games have beer
played at Walpole, Walpole winning al
three. The last one was played last Thurs
day. Walpole will play three games al
Bellows Fallsnext week. Goes of Wesley.
an college will pitch for Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
GREAT SURPRISE is In STnRE

age of GRAIN-D: IL takes the place of coffee
nj about \ the G st. II is ii food drink tull
of health, aud can be given TO the children rs
well as the adult with great benefit. 1t Is
made of pure grains and looks ami tastes
like the tineat crades OF Mocha or java coffee.
1t satisfies everyone. cup of Grain.o is
better for the system than Il tonic because
its benefit is permanent. What coffee breaks
down Grain.O builds up. Ask your grocer
for Grain-O. l5c and 25c.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14

Recently a newspaper. man who
wished to interview an officer at the
barracks found that his man was in
bed and soundly sleeping. as there
no way of getting at him?" he asked
NO" replied the humorous sentinel,
hes now a retired officer" Smart,
amt your said the newspaper man.
NO" answered the sentinel. ''Smart's
on the retired, too. I'm Brown"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
- = : : - ; : 7l''7-lll-l'-ll-
AurxtcD.

In Westminster, August II, by Rev. F. b.
Hyde, Charles M Washburn of MARROW, N.
IL, and Miss Alkaline 4. Corliss Of West
muster.
IN Bellows Falls, August II, at the resi-
dence Of W. Il. Thompson, nv Rev. F. w,
Lewis, Louis w. Jennings of Unity, N. H.,
and Miss Ada f. Lowell Of Rockingham.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
Hotels Raided at Chester.

Hotel Chester and the Fullerton were
raided yesterday. Fines aggregating over
800 in each case, and in the case of the
Hotel Chester at least months imprison
ment were imposed. Full details could not
be obtained this morning.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14

In cases of diphtheria there is no better
remedy than the "King of Liniments,' Neu-
made of one teaspoonful of the oil to ten tea
spoonfuls of water, taking ten drops of the
oil in two teaspoonfuls of hot sweetened water
every hour and battle the neck frequently
with the oil. Paste this in your hat, it may
be worth human life to your family. Neu-
rotic Oil % cents, at all druggists.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
z$ptu,

In Andover, August 6, TO Mr.. aud Mrs
Adrian Pmney sou, and grandson to Mr.
and Mrs d. NJ. Barr.
Ia West Townshend August I, to Mr.. ant
Mrs, Abram Howe, a son.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
Goodness Gracious!

You don't mean to tell me that Maud
is going to marry an auctioneer?" she
can't help herself. A hair got in her
eye just as he proposed, and, of course.
she had to wink"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
Dtcc

In Westminster August r. Lewis G. Nil
son, aged Il months, y days.
In Sin1onsville, August H. Francis Putnam
Fuller, aged 80 years, months.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
Wanted.

A capable girl to do Homework must
be competent cook. Address G. +.
Richardson, Springfield, Vt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-14
Reduction In the Price of Wood.

Wood fitted to stove; mixed 81; hard
So; soft So. Pine and oak lumber for
sale. Orders filled by Patrick B. Leen at
store of p. Fleming & Son. G. X.
LABAREE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
MUFFS.

Fine line OF Ladies' mufs from $50 to $50 very
appropriate for christmas Presents"
500 100 and $50 feather boss, now only 500 for
choice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
FAIR DEALING HAS PAID.
Badger Lumber Company's Large In
crease Of Business.

1t is always pleasure to note a
deserved success in business and a
firm whose record for 1897 amply
warrants commentator is the Badger
Lumber company. Its large coal
trade has increased steadily all the
year while it is doing the lumber
trade of the city by large majority.
The Badger yard is noted for its
fair dealing, prompt methods, and
full values. Under the management
Of A. Allison, the accommodating
manager, it has attained a popularity
that is noted by all and the greatly
increased business OF 1897 over prev
ious years proves its success. The
Badger enters the new year with good
wishes for its many patrons and a
prospect Of larger business in 1898.
1t is the place in Abilene to buy lum-
ber-you will get the best goods and
best treatment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
BUY CIGARS AT HOME.
Abilene Has q Mandatory That
Makes the Best.

1t is one Of the strange things in
Abilene life that SO many purchasers
Of cigars-merchants and consumers
buy goods manufactured away from
the city when there is right here one
of the best manufactures in the West.
Albert Lenze's wholesale and retail
cigar and tobacco establishment has
earned justly reputation second to
none. His famous brands, Vestibule,
Abilene Sport, Bon Ton, etc., are
recognized by smokers as among the
best made. II Abilene merchants
would give their patronage to this
home institution where they can get
the best Of service in every particular
the Lenze establishment could en-
ploy fifteen or twenty men. Abilene
smokers should ask for Abilene goods
and take no other. They will find
that they will thus get the best and
besides aid home institutions. Abb,
lene merchants should think OF this
and see that they do the right thing
by Abilene manufacturers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

in the peculiar helpfulness offered tc
all classes by this method of rapid
transportation, so safe, convenient,
simple and confidential in its opera
tions.
Three Of these great companies are
represented in our city and offer
special facilities this year. They de-
serve as a pleasant Christmas present
that you should give your holiday
patronage early in order that they
may transport your packages prompt
ly, something sometimes impossible
in the rush Of the last days before
Christmas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
Baby Wa Taken.

RTSEHARr, Dec. 15.-Marguerite
the IA months old daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. c. r. Hollinger, died thi
morning at 10 o'clock. She has beer
great sufferer most OF her short III,
and although the parents hearts ar,
breaking over the loss OF their only
daughter, yet they can say "She IS al
rest"
Marguerite was a most beautiful
babe, one that would be noticed any.
where, and the idol Of her parents
hearts. The hand Of affection lies
heavily on the mother and father but
they may feel sure Of the sincere sym
pathy Of the whole neighborhood in
this sad bereavement.
Funeral services at the Lutheran
church Thursday at II o'clock, Rev.
Thos. Mcconnell officiating. Inter.
ment In Rinehart cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
Shank Mauchley.

NAVARRO, Dec. ia pretty home
wedding was that Of Miss May Shank
and Albert Mauchley, which took
place Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at
the home Of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Shank. Rev. c. H.
Brown ofliciated. An elegant lunch
con was served Immediately after the
ceremony. The membranes Of
friends to this happy couple were
numerous and handsome. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mauchley will live with the
brides parents for the winter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

DAYTON, Dec. l6.-The Southwes
Teachers meeting was held at New
Basel Saturday. The program con
sisted Of papers by Misses Ella Stem
mer, Minnie Smith, Mary PETIT, c. r.
Shaver, r. D. Miles, and John Eyer
class drill by A. j. Martin; talk by
Supt. Humbargar; songs and decla'
nations by pupils Of the school.
The papers and drill were thor.
oughly discussed. The discussions
were lively throughout and "a large
number Of patrons and friends were
present. An excellent dinner was
served by the ladies Of the district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
EXPRESS COMPANIES WORK
Holiday Rush Is Their Busy Time
Send Packages Early.

Among the familiar sights on the
streets Of our large cities are the big
wagons of the six great express com.
panies. These companies come to
our dwellings with their many con-
venienccs, delivering promptly and
safely all sorts of packages and valu-
ables.
This year these great arteries Of
public benefit have added to their al
ready splendid and well appointed
equipment so many improvements at
all points that delay is very seldom
found. They handle safely and
promptly SO many different small
things that at the great transfer
points like st. Louis, Chicago and
Kansas City, they employ a small
army Of men. The number in the
whole country exceeds 10000, en-
ployed exclusively in this business,
which forty years ago was practically
unknown. Yet so gradual has been
the growth that we can hardly real
ize how much we owe to these great
corporations that for small charge
above freight rate have added SO
many necessary accommodations to
us as individuals and in business
lines. The early fruits Of the south,
the oysters and fish Of the lakes and
seaboard are brought to us and we in
turn send to the Southeast and West
our products. No country on earth
today has anything approaching this
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

You will find the incest confec.
tionery in the city at Msier's bakery.