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Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01

A proposition is now before
congress to increase the u. S. army
to 100000 mon. This is a favora-
be time to advocate this pet scheme
OF tho military arm of the GOV
ernment. The people, as one man,
should resist this move, for if it is
a lopted, a further increase will be
e.sier still. A large standiug army
will prove here, as well as in Eu-
r)pe, convenient means of over
awing tho people. Military law
Is the double distilled essence of
tyranny and the less we have of it
the better for all except the army.
The citizen soldiery of America is
sufficient for all extraordinary
emergencies. - Texas Farm and
Ranch.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01
Mr.. A. I. Voters, handling the
"Farmer's Business Record" is
located at the Chachere HOTEL
Tribune (Opelousas.)

There is quite Il railroad boom
in North Louisiana, and taxes and
subsidies are being voted literally.
Thare are immense quantities of
fine timber, coal and marble that
will be opened up to the world by
these roads, as we'll us fine farm
ing and fruit lands. The section
is to be congratulated. Peoples
Tribune.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01

Whatever else may he said of
the labors Of the constitutional con.
vention there is one undeniable fact
connected Herewith. 1t is a dem
ocratic body. Any wrongs or mis-
takes perpetrated in framing. the
organic law will be charged against
that party by. the people. They
have been plain and outspoken in
their demand for an honest suf-
frage. They will not condonc, nor
yet tolerate any enactment that
smacks Of political trickery nor
plan to perpetuate boss rule or Id.
tair advantages. The people have
concluded to establish honest cleo
tlons as prerequisites for an honest
government Shreveport Times.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01

The Capital Item, the largest
weekly paper in Baton Rouge, has
changed hands, and that sterling
gentleman and trenchant writer.
Hon. Jos. 7. Howell is the editor.
While the politics of the paper
are not declared, the editor is one
OF the leading Populists of the
State, having been elected as such
on the Bryan Electoral ticket in
1896, and is a liberal, patriotic and
intelligent reformer, and we have
no hesitancy in saying that the
Capital Item will soon reach a
State circulation.
The former editor, Capt. W. C,
Annis, will be the Business Mana
ger, and his extensive experience
and good judgement guarantee in
advance the financial success of the
enterprise.
The Capital Item declares what
all true newspapers ought to de-
clare and live up to-that it does
not ask for public pap but propos-
es to stand or fall on its merits. |
Much success to the Capital Item.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01

The great democratic family
meeting" with all the brains and
talent of Louisiana in it, has rich
ly earned the scorn and derision
of the world. Willing to cheat,
afraid to do it boldly, and too ig-
norant to cover it up, they stand
convicted through all time of fraud,
cowardice and stupidity.
roe Bulletin.
Our own dear Enterprise says
the Democratic party contains all
the responsibility in Louisiana, and
it makes us wonder by what diff
ferent names people call things.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01

The Baton Rouge Advocate is
mistaken in saying that all the
populist papers have copied the
democratic article about ''kicking
Foster out" We have done moth
ING of the sort. All we have had
to do lately was to sit still and let
the democrats abuse each other.
Besides we have heard it intimated
that Foster is opposed to the sun
'lerstanding clause" If so, he de-
serves some cecdit for that.-Mon-
roe Bulletin.
Nor did we copy it, "pard," but
a great many Democratic papers
did, and said worse things about
his fraudulency-and, "Be Jasus,"
they were all true.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01

II you contemplate purchase ng house
hold furniture, by all means send for
the catalogue Of the Quaker Valley Man:
lliacturing Co., 319 and 321 South Ca
nal Street. Chicago. March 25-4m.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01
L. &. SELF, =,
DUTLER'S LANDING.

DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, NOTIONS and
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Pays the HIGHEST PRICE for
Chickens, Eggs, Hides, TalIow,
Beeswax, and all country produce.
And will sell goods for cash at
the lowest possible figures.
Give Inn a trial.
April 1.-3mO.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01

The Maine court of inquiry has
reported at last What everybody
else knew for three weeks-tl,at
the Maine was blown up by a mine
or torpedo from the outside.
But the court was unable to fix
the responsibility for the dastardly
deed.
oh no! it might cause war and
Knock the stuffing out of the Span
lsh bonds, a good part of which
are owned by Mark Hanna and his
pals, who are running this country
temporarily on lines IL "leetler diff:
ferent from the way it was run in
70, when John, Tom, George, Ben.
Pat and the other boys stood at
The wheel.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01

dies a compensation for their ser
wees. This revision will also have
It's shortcomings as well a., the
present system, to-wil: While ad
m'ttlng that it is nothing bet fair
and right for an ovrrsccr to be paid
u salary ior the trouble and res
possibility that he necessarily un-
dcr-ocs, when acting in the capacity
or syndlr on roads; admitting that
this won|d be a just law in absence
or any better, it will not be the law
that wonld suit the masses of the
people for the simple reason that
there are very few men among the
laborlng MASSES that like to wnrk
without some compensation in
view.
There is only one system of
working the public roads, in nv
opinion, which will be satisfactory
to the majority and conducive to
good roads. The contract system,
it adopted Throughout the State,
will be the only successful or prac-
t!cabIe one that will give satisfac-
ton or that would be satisfactory
to the people.
Let each and every parish create
and levy - road tax, according
to the property that the indiyid
nal is assessed, and the contract
DC let out to the lowest bidder, said
contractor to give good and sol
vent bond for the faithful discharge
OF his duty. Also let there be an
inspector appointed, or elected.
for each parish, said officer to re-
!, :elve his salary out of the general
[ond of the parish. w. W. i.
Levin, March II, 1898.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01

"Evrry one is wondering if there
IS a person III the nation who
doubts The Presidents purpose to
{ act firmly. patrioticalIy and prompt
ly."-Daily Item.
just tell every one to stop won.
dering, for not a soul doubts his
purpose, but they have all heard
or that place which is said to be
lined with good intentions.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
How about Stickney.

A little over two years ago it was
thought to be settled that w. w. Stickney
OF Ludlow would be chosen governor OF
Vermont in 1900, but now there are wh;s-
perings that such may not be the case.
The Burlington Free Press has thrown
out line Tor Speaker Haskins of Brattle-
boro, and the Brattleboro correspondent
OF the Springfield Republican offers the
following: "lf the project ol making the
Lebanon Springs road from Chatham to
Bennington a part of the proposed new
thoroughfare of the New York Central
from New York to Montreal be perfected
Bennington will profit greatly, and the
long deferred project OF the late Trenor
W. Park would come to pass. The scheme
would also enhance the gubernatorial pros
poets OF Gen. Mccullough and Col Sew
ard Webb, and possibly would overthrow
the silly custom Of selecting candidate
for governor alternately from the east and
west side of the mountain, whereby the
estate in expectancy of w. W. Stickney
OF Ludlow and other aspirants would be
destroyed"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
ALSTEAD,

Miss Berta Wilder spent few days in
Springfield, VT, last week.
There will be services at the Congrega-
tional church next Thursday.
Mrs. Adeline Cady has presented the town
library with book on the Cuban war.
A daughter, Hazel Janette, was born last
Thursday to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Chase of
Wilton. Mrs. Chase will be remembered as
Miss Alice Mathews, formerly of this village.
Miss Charlotte Cook finished work at Bel
lows Falls last week and will spend this
week at home and then go to Boston, where
she has situation.
Mrs. Charles Powers, who has been i'll for
the past two weeks with pneumonia, died at
half past ten last Sunday at Joseph Poter's $,
where she had made her home for the past
two or three years. The funeral was at two
O'Clock Tuesday with intermcnt at West
minister West.
Samuel Chandler has moved from the shop
in the drug store building to his home, where
he will continue to do cobbling during the
winter.
d: P Kingsbury has given up his window
in L. Tufts store and will use what was
formerly the old printing flee for his shop.
Mrs. H. P. Abbott left Tuesday for visit
with her sister in Wilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Comstock of Fall
River came the first Of the week to spend
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. George f..
Holmes.
DIR. G. T. Clark and family will spend
Thanksgiving with relatives in Saxtons
River.
The tenth annual Thanksgiving ball will
be held st H' tel Alstead, Thursday evening,
Weeden's orchestra furnishing music.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
WALPOLE.

>, The services at the Uoitarian church on
THANKSGIVING day will bs held at s O'Clock
?. M An invitation is extended to all.
Mr.. and Mrs G P. Porter left for Boston
today, having closed their house with the in
tention OF remaining with their daughter,
Mrs. 9. M. Whitney. during the winter.
9. T. kep,ick and family are now occupy.
ing tue lower tenement in the Hosmer house,
havlng moved here from Swanzsy Saturday.
Inn as he is familiarly called. is now pre-
pared to furnish customers with all kinds of
meat at reasonable prices.
Kendall Banning with three friends from
Dartmouth college will spend Than ksgiyin Q
oay at ms home on Prospe ct street.
Mrs. G. B Lucke is reported to have
slightly impI owed sir CO her removal to the
Dlnsmore. She is under the care of trained
nurse from Canada.
Y, Y. Davis was in Boston Saturday, spent
SUNDAY with his brother-in-law, William
sherman, and returned home Monday night
. MISS Mary Il. Bellows arrived from
Smith college today, accompanied by friends
,aao much needed imp ovement is being
made IN the highway between L. S. Cady's
ana the cemetery. The clay is removed to
the depth of several feet, large stones placed
at the bottom of the road bed and q thick COW
ering OF gravel put over this. This piece of
road has always been source of danger in
euS oPAAuS.
DR.. G. H. Cannon of Palmer will he in
town-from Thursday to Monday
The schools in the village and in Nos, 6
and IL will close December for a vacation
of three weeks.
Buy ticket of your station agent, F. E
hawkes., TOR the concert and ball to be held
at fltchourg December The price is only
Sl Tor gentleman and lady, transportation
included. This ball is for the benefit of the
railroad Employees Relief association.
Stock loaded at this station Monday was as
follows: lO cattle, % calves, 500 pounds of
poultry.
ID. Butterfield is putting in a system of
heating by hot water n his house on River
street.
Miss Laura Shedd was able to return to
Smith college Monday, having been ill for
some days at the home of her uncle, W. W.
Porter
Thanksgiving dav the postoffice will be
closed from 80 to II Is A NJ; from 80 to
O'Clock P. M, and after 80 in the evening.
Mrs. F. NJ. Gilbert and son with the nurse
are visiting at Glencoe, Md.
Prof. Smith and Miss Gertrude Jameson
will cslebrate the day of feasting at their re-
spective homes in Marlboro and Antrim
The teachers meeting was we'll attended
and much interest was manifested in carry
ing out of the program.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
CHESTER.

Mrs. q. F. Junkins of Greenfield, N. Fl ,
came Monday to spend the winter with her
son, Frank Junkips.
Harold Amsden has moved from the DAY.
export house to the tenement owned by b. F.
Wyman and William Miller will occupy the
one vacated by Mr.. Amsden.
Charles F. Dodge and wife will begin
housekeeping in the tenement owned by
Mrs. Collins.
Mrs. j. C. Noyc and daughter Mabel of
Cavendish were in town Tuesday.
Union Thanksgiving services will be held
at the Baptist church tomorrow evening at
80 O'Clock, Rev. Henry L. Ballou preaching
the sermon.
G. Louis Harwood viii spend Thauksgiv-
ing with his parents in Bennington.
Mrs. Maria Goodnough of Springfield, who
has been visiting for few weeks with Mrs.
Mary Town, has gone to Grafton to visit her
sister, Mrs Fay, for the winter.
J. G Jones has been q,ite ill at his home
or Main street the past week.
Mrs. A. H. Wood will sell lot of personal
property at her residence next SATURDAY.
afternoon, November 26.
E. N. Buswell of Charlie stown, N. H., is in
the employ of Frank l.. Junkins, doing
plumbing work.
Alvah Kendall and G. E. Hall assisted W.
W. Richardson & Son during their great rush
OF orders for Thanksgiving supplies.
F. B. Harwood, the popular clerk at Towns
hotel, Bellows Falls, was a guest of G. l..
Harwood last Sunday.
Charles H. Larkin died at his home at the
Depot village last Saturday afternoon, aged
about 55 years. The funeral was held yes
terday in the afternoon. Rev Milton, pastor
of the Universalist church, fficiating and the
interment took place at Simonsville, where
the G.. A. r. burial exercises were used. Mr.
Larkin was an active member of Henry Post,
and during the civil war he was member of
the 1st, 9TH and 10Th regiments, Vermont in
fartry. The deceased left widow and an
only daughter, who have the sympathy of
large circle of friends in their sffl ction.
Work is on the rush at the new wrapper
factory grounds and the bulldog will be
built as soon as possible. The lumber is ar
irving every day.
An inspection of Henry Relief Corps is to
occur next Monday evening.
Following are the names of pupils in the
primary school No. 20 having no absent
marks during the term Just closed: Charles
Abbott, Effis Atwood, Paul Adams, Maude
B both, Msron Bickfcrd, Tracy Emery, Lucy
Harris, Nellie Leland, Mildred Stockweil
and Madeline Sowles Absent only day or
less, Edith Darrow, Frances Stock well,
Charlie Atwood, Hugh Bemis and Ruth
Damon. Mrs. Sylvia Sherwin, teacher.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
SAXTONS RIVER.

The drama, "Old Glory in Cuba,'' will be
given in the near future by the l. o. o. F
committee.
Advertised letters, Miss Minnie Jeoller. E
B. Crosby.
"Ihro' England, Scotland and France. al
illustrated lecture bv Rev. j. Edward Far
row, will be given at Fuller Hall, Vermont
Academy, tomorrow evening, November "a
admission 70 cents; children, 10 cents.
Miss Annie Blodgett has gone to Water.
bury, Ct, to spend about a week with her
cousin.
Mrs. Wheeler has gone to spend Thanks
giving with her uncle at South Royalton.
Miss Tracey will spend THANKSGIVING at
her home in Cornish.
Miss Mabel Bemis of Newport is spending
Thank sgivipg with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. j. Bemis.
John Piddock of Hartford, Ct., is visiting
his aunt, Mrs, L r Warner.
Last Friday night William Cory's carriage
shop was broken into and fur robes and horse
blankets to the value OF 1928 were stolen. AS
yet no clue TO the thieves has been found.
Bert Horan has returned to his home at
Plymouth.
Miss Ollie Hilliard of North Adams is ex-
pected this evening to spend short vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Hill
lard.
: Miss Sarah Hulett of Bellows Falls has been
visiting Miss Nellie Stearns.
John Horan has been out of town for a few
days.
Starks Edison and family have gone to
spend thanksgiving with friends at Newton
Center.
Miss Margie Cory has returned home from
Montpelier
Miss Mary Howard of Brattleboro is the
guest OF her cousin, Mrs. W. K Clough.
George Thompson Of Cavendish is visiting
at the home of Alva T. Piece.
Miss Annie Bemis of Bellows Falls is home
for Thanksgiving.
A union Thanksgiving ill be held in the
Baptist church tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock. The sermon will be preached by
Rev. G. F. Chaplin.
The Friday club met last week at the home
OF Miss Pettengill.
AN OLD TIME SOCIAL
The social at the Baptist church vestry last
Monday evening given under the auspices of
the Christian Endeavor society was a great
success. Over a 100 persons were present
and large number were dressed in the cos
tune of the olden time. The art exhibition
was pleasing feature of the program ard
was visited by most of the guests. Miss Maud
~i'ehoii saHg SOLO; misses Lake and
Thompson sang two duets; Miss Hszel Ten
ney and Miss Ada Bristol gave recitations.
There was also a comical quartet by unknown
artists The program was greatly appreciat-
ed by all. Refreshments of election cake,
ginger cake, doughnuts and coffee were
served during the evening. Several persons
were present from Bellows Falls.
Mrs Pearse has returned to the home of
her daughter, Mrs. +. G. Boughton, after an
absence of several weeks.
The Misses Bemis attended the Teachers
Institute held at Windsor last week.
John Minard shipped over two tons of poul-
Try to Boston last Friday and went himself
the first Of the week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION.
Gen. Peck ROaSted-GOv. GrOut and
the Rest ReprOved Mildly-Rev.
G. w. Perry Questioned,

The report of the special joint committee
OF the senate and house appointed Novem-
Der lO to investigate the expenses OF state
officers and states attorneys reported to
the legislature Monday. The committee
found that the state superintendent of edu-
cation, the state treasurer, state auditor.
sergeant at arm', quartermaster general,
inspector OF finance, commi, sioner of state
taxes have charged for expenses only what
they are entitls to under the law. Ex-
Secretary G. w. Brownell and J. w.
Sault, secretary of civil ard military affairs
under Gov. Grout, are informed that they
have been spending little of the states
money and are given scolding.
GEN. PECK.
Gen. Peck, adjutant and Inspector gen.
eral is given severe roasting aud made
the scapegoat of the whole party. The
report gives an itemized account of Gen.
Pecks expenses for the past ten years, the
same account that appeared in last Satur-
day issue of the TIMES, The report con-
tinues: "Gen. Peck's account during the
same period shows that be charged and
received from the treasury:
Cash for postage, S2452 40
50 express, 275 81
. telegraph and telephone
service, 1877 IS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
$20,0OO,000 for the Philippines

~~N'o0o,o0o AoA tAS AlilppIuCS.
Tne American peace commissioners made
their final proposition to Spain at meet
ing OF the peace commission Monday, and
an adjournment was taken to-day in order
to give Spain time to formulate reply.
Americas ultimatum demands the entire
Philippine archipelago and ttfsrs Spain
$50 ,0Oo, 900 tor treaty cession OF the
islands November 2S is the latest date
given the Spanish commissioners for a
reply.
A Paris dispatch Of the Associated press
sums up the situation as follows: In the
event of cession, Spain may enjoy for a
term OF l2 years rights of commerce in
the Philippines equal to those of the United
States. If the United States acquire the
islands by conquest Spain may not enjoy
such rights. Should Spain refuse cession
she would remain liable for indemnity
claims, national and individual, since the
outbreak OF the last Cuban insurrection
Should she refuse she would also lose,
probably, as further indemnity for the
expenses of the conquest, one of the Caro-
lines, which she may now sell, and other
cable privileges within Spanish jurisdiction
might be taken by the United States with
out any return to Spain for them"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
WESTMINSTER

H. G. Lane spent Sunday with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. G. H. Prindle in Chicopee, Mass.
Mrs. A. F. Arnold and Miss Ellen Wether-
ell are numbered with the sick.
The whist club were entertained last eve
by Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Arnold at their home.
The annual meeting of the Westminster
Thief Detecting society will be held Monday
evening, December 5. A good many people
think the society is not rightly named on ac-
count of the little being done to stop the
petty thieving.
There will be no Thanksgiving service to-
morrow in this place as has been the usual
custom.
DR.. G. Fl. Joslin and family of Mt. Carmel,
Conn, are expected to arrive today to spend
Thanksgiving with the family of j. E. Leach.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23

The committee finds that while it is un-
constitutional and without authority of law,
the custom has been to pay portion of the
expenses of the governor and some of the
other state officials. The passage of bill
allowing the governor the reasonable ex-
penses OF the executive department in ad-
difion to his salary CT $500 is recon.
mended.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
Commissioners Notice.
Eva F. Holbrook Estate.
VOL. XLIII. No "a

STATE II OF VERMONT. J The Probate Court
all persons interested in the Estate of
Eva +. Holbrook, late of Rockingham,
In said District, deceased. GREETING.
whereas, Preston III. Hadley has pre-
sented to this Court an Instrument purport.
ing to be the last VIII of said deceased for
probate You are hereby notified that this
instrument at the session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls in
said District, on the 3rd day of December
contest the same, If you see cause,
ZINA H. ALLBEE, Register
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
Commissioners Notice.

We the subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Westminster. Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of George Fl.
Babbitt, late OF Rockingham in said dis
tr1ct. deceased, and also all claims and de
iiands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
nonths from the 1lth day of November last
being allowed by said Court for that purpose
we do therefore hereby give notice, that we
will attend to the business of our said ap-
pointment at the Office of Zina H. Allbee
In Bellows Falls, VT, in said District on the
10th day of December and 4th day of March
next, from O'Clock until ociock P. M, on
ea b of said d4ys.
ri +. a HAbLBY tLBYE Commissioners.
November 10, A. D., 1898.
sS4s sS3SfH + + Sa#slfF
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
WATCH THE DATE.

A news item says "President Allan D.
Brown of Norwich University has received
letter from Admiral Dewey, dated Octc-
ber 8, which contains the following state
ment regarding the Philippines 81 trust
the entire archipelago will be retained by
the United States. Any other arrange ment
will lead to no end of trouble"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23

"The Rebekahs give bloomer party
Saturday evening, November 19, in Odd
Fellows hal. at o'clock. Poem by Rev.
A. j. Hough. Admission 10 cents. Bloom
ers furnished for all who wish Singing
and recitations. ."-Landmark.
This is way they have in White River
Junction. 1t is possible, however, that
the poet was excused from appearing in
the regulation costume.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-23
Nathan and Louisa Moore Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Nathan oore and L"uisa Moore of Rock
ingham, In said district,
GREETING.
Whereas, James W. Gould, Guardian
of Nathan Mo re and Louisa Moore of Wind
ham, in said district, has filed his petition
in this Court setting forth that the sale of
the whole of the Real Estate of said wards
will be beneficial to s5id wards and all per
sons interested In their estate and praying
for license to sell the same for the purpose
of raising money for the support of said
wsrt's and raymept OF their debts. Where
upon it is ordered that the same be
heard at the session of said Court TO be
held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls on
the Sd day of December. A. ID. 1S9S, when
and where you may be beard in the premises.
II yon see cause.
ZISA H. ALLBEE, Register.