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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
Y. M. c. A. TO CLOSE.
Lack of Financial Support the Cause.

The Young Mems Christian association
of Bellows Falls, after an existence OF over
two years, must close its doors May LIST.
Such was the decision of the board of
directors at their meeting held last We'd
nesday evening.
The association was organized in Sep
TENDER, 1895. Bellows Falls has only 5000
inhabitants, most OF whom are outside of
the evangelical churches and on account of
impressions received at the organization OF
the ASSOCIATION, which led them to believe
that they had no part in the work, have
not taken any prominent part in it. The
association, Notwithstanding this fact,
has been doing commendable work in our
village and has never done better work
than it has done during the past six
months. To close the second years work
free from debt, it was necessary, as we see
by the annual report on our desk, to make
d loan. Since the beginning of its third
year the scarcity OF finances was noticeable
but the work went en- lin the meantime the
directors began to stir. At last thorough
canvass of the village was made and re-
suited in securing pledges for about $500,
less than was needed to continue the work
to the. end CT the fiscal year. Since that
time directors meetings have been numer-
ous The business men at its head did all
they could to survive the work but if they
wished to close in an honorable and bust
nesslike way, free from debt and all bills
paid, they saw that steps in that direction
must soon be taken. A meeting, at whicI.
it was expected to dissolve, was called
sometime since, but with promise of out
side assistance, such action was deferred
Another meeting was called tor the same
purpose and when the fatal motion was
about to be made, prominent Bellows
Falls gentleman, rather than see the young
men lose the association, pledged himself
to raise the funds necessary to sustain the
work for IS months to come, which the
directors accepted, but believing that they
had placed burden upon one man which
they as a body could not stand, the motion
was rescinded at the following meeting
and the association voted to close DOORS
This is certainly sad indictment against
Bellows Falls and the fact of the associa-
tons closing will be felt for years to come.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
DRINKS OF OUR FORBEARS.
They Were Fastidious In Quality, Though
They Liked Quantity.

Among the popular drinks were mad
dog and dragon milk. Their main con-
stituent was ale of different degrees of
age and strength favored with ginger
and similar hot stuff Mad dog was the
stronger of the two 1t was popular
among gentlemen of ancient Pistols
stamp, who usually wanted something
to grip their threats and put fire into
their eyes. Topers owe great deal to
this same mad dog. He it was that in
troduced the custom, popular in other
lands besides England, of easing the ef-
fects of overindulgence by taking ga
hair of the dog that bit you. "
The fastidious Briton of the olden
times was also mighty hard to please as
to the qualities of wine. We find record
Of his nicely in this regard as far back
as the twelfth century. An old manu-
script in the British museum tells us
what wine was most priced: cit should
be clear like the tears of a penitent, SO
that man may see distinctly to the
bottom of his glass; it's color should
represent the greenness of buffalo's
horn; when drunk, it should descend
impetuously like thunder; sweet tast-
ed, like an almond; creeping like
squirrel; leaping like roebuck; strong
like the building of Cistercian monas-
terry glittering like spark of fire; sub
tie like the logic of the schools of Paris;
delicate as fine silk, and colder than
crystal"
If the Englishman of that day was
able to procure this celestial liquor, he
was more fortunate than recent topers
and tipplers have been in the triune
kingdom. All modern travellers can tes-
tify that no such wine is to be had now,
either in "dear old London" or else
where on the island. Furthermore, the
fancy beverages of the Elizabethan per-
iod have disappeared and left not rack
behind, unless we dignity such wishy
washy stuff as claret punch, which holds
the place of honor in most metropolitan
barrooms, and port negus, which still
fingers in the sickroom, by calling
them weak kneed descendants of the
sturdy, uncompromising beverages of
old.-Chicago Tim es- Herald.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
Presentation of Mr.. Henry's Play.

Darkness and Daylight" drew a good
house last evening in spite of the rain,
which doubtless kept many away. Its
presentation by local talent was capital in
every respect and voted by the audience
quite up to any of the travelling companies
that have appeared at the opera house thi.
season.
The drama itself establishes C. w.
Henry's genius as play-w wright. 1t has
an original and interesting plot and its mar
rative, unlike the majority of modern plays,
is something more than thread on which
to string number of specialties, while its
characters are strongly marked and call for
clever acting on the part of their interpre-
tiers. As an actor Mr.. Henry again excels
for in the role of Simon Plmkett be gave
a faithful picture of the genuine Yankee,
shrewd, kindly and not too eccentric.
The role Of May Ainsley gave oppor-
tunity for the display Of the real histrionic
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
WHY COPS ARE CORPULENT.
An Old Member of the Force Explains
the Inevitable Paunch.

An Old Member of the Force Explains
the Inevitable Paunch.
cts standing joke with lots of
folks" said retired policeman the
other day, "that almost as soon as a
new man is put on the force and goes
out on patrol duty he gets fat. You
never yet saw picture of policeman
but that he had a paunch on him wor-
thy of an old country German.
'But it isn't corpulence that forces
policemen to buy bigger wasted trousers
and coats as they grow older. It's de-
formity; that's right - a deformity.
When a man is on his feet anywhere
from 10 to 20 hours out of the "a, he
just settles down on himself. He puts
all his weight on his hips.
"This throws out his abdomen and
draws his shoulders back, making him
look hollow backed. 1t seems to rest
him. His feet and ankles, which gel
sore, rheumatic and all out of shape on
account of his constant walking, are re-
lieved when he rests his hips. Just try
it and see how easy and restful the
habit is But you'll get an amazing
front In short time.
"a policeman's feet always become
| large I wore No. Z shoe when
went on the force 80 years ago. Now
I have to wear No. TO- and the width
well, guess they don't letter then
up to my width. And it s all on accoun
of the walking.
eyes, all men who have patrolled fol
two or three years are 'fat' and at th,
same time not fat. New York Sun.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
An Actors Speech.

The oratorical and speechmaking
| habit on the part of some of the stage
luminaries often leads to striking if not
ridiculous results. De Wolf Hopper,
decked out as Spanish soldier of the
sixteenth century, in the act of reciting
the performances of the immortal Casey
is case in point. Could anything more
absurd be imagined than Francis Will
SOD, i'll the costume of vagabond, MAX
ing serious speech, assailing his ene-
mics and hurting figures of speech at
his detractors To be called on for a
speech when robed in such habiliments
would be sufficient to discomfort any
body, including the actor. Jerome
Sykes, when with the Bostonians, was
called upon for a speech in Philadelphia
under peculiar circumstances. The
finale of the last act of Prince Ananias''
found Sykes and Mcdonald sitting on a
throne, Sykes smoking cigarette, robed
in Roman toga of green with lavender
drapery thrown over his shoulder and a
papier mache crown ON his head Imag-
inc the CONSERVATION of the comedian
CARRIED thus to have an audience set ND
cry lor speech. SYKES squlrmed,
while Mcdonald said, go ahead, Jer
ONE; say something"
Sykes ambled down to the footlights
and said: Ladies and gentlemen, Mr..
Mcdonald, my compatriot who sits up
there, informed me just a minute ago
that he had neat little speech prepared
that he'd like to have a chance to try
on the audience. hope you'll give him
a chance ="
Whereupon Mcdonald looked silly,
and Sykes was never again prompted to
go ahead and say something. New
York Telegram. .---=-----
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
BAKING POWDER.

Miss Lula Chamberlain, ,stenographer in
w. A. Halls paint mill, has been sue
ceeded by Miss Charlotte Cook OF Alstead
The pole supporting the Blue Store sign
has been noticeably weak for some time.
Yesterday morning, while Mr.. Blakley was
inspecting it, pushed against it too hard
and it fell with crash, demobshiog the
siggn. 1t was found that the horses which
had been hitched to the pole, had eaten it
half awaybefore anything was placed there
to protect it. Then the pole wascovered with
iron casing, allowing the weak spot to
decay. Had the inspection taken place in
the afternoon instead of early in the morn
ing its fall might have resulted in injury to
some Of the passing teams.
Mrs. F. J. Tidd was taken sick a few
days ago with what seemed tonsilitis about
the same time Mrs. Nelson Lagoy living on
the Terrace was taken sick and they both
cal ed the same physician. The physician
thinking that the cases might be serious,
secured culture tubes, which are given by
the state board Of health, and after using
them on both patients, sent them to the
state bacteriolcgst for examination. They
were returned with the statement that one
was diphtheria and the other not. Mrs
Tidd was the one supposed to have diph.
liberia, so accordingly the house was quar-.
antined. 1t now develops that Mrs. Tidd
was sick only about day aud has beer
improving rapidly until she is now doing
her usual work about the house, while Mrs
Lagoy is much worse, indicating as many
believe that the culture tubes were mixed
and that Mrs. Lagoy should be the diph
liberia victim instead of Mrs. Tidd.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16

ability of Mary Mcleod Blakley. Hel
stage presence was more than pleasing
her elocution distinct and easy and her in.
trepretation OF difficult role decidedly
artistic. Miss Cora Shedd made delight.
full soubrette and her songs won enthusi.
astic applause from the house.
E. W. Parsons as the villain did some Of
the best acting of the evening while r. p
Clarke as Judge Peppercorn was fully up
to the requirements of every situation il
which be found himself.
Mrs. Matte G. Henry made most ex.
cellent Diantha Perkins, and G.. R. Kin
kead in the character of Henry Morton
sustained difficult part exceptionally
well. C. E. Beckwith as Richard Ainsley
was one of the stars, too, and G. E. Tay
lor and R. H. Thomas completed fifty {
well chosen cast.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16

Mrs. Henry Frost has been visiting in
Keene this week,
Miss Frances Morse, who has been quite
Ill tor several weeks, is rapidly improving
and was able to be out of doors on Tues
day.
Mrs. Mortimer Davis, who has been
spending some days in Boston, returned
on Thursday.
Miss M. r. SWEET and Misses Margaret
and Catherine Williams have gone to Bos-
ton for short stay.
Mrs. FIG Buterfeld of Derby Line has
been the guest lately of Mrs. o. d. Gray.
Mrs. George Kibbee of Worcester has
been spending few days with friends
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A Hall, who have
been absent several weeks in Colorado with
George n. Gould and Mr.. aud Mrs. Beck
man OF New York, are again at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Farnham and
son Roswell aud daughter Frances OF Buf
falo, N. Y, are spending few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. Osgood.
G. l.. Wheeler was in Langion Thursday
on business.
H. w. Parker was in Wells River on
business Thursday.
T.. L. Durham was in Brattleboro yes.
terday.
Rev. c. r. b. Dodge visited friends ir
Keene returning yesterday.
Joseph j. Palmer went to Burlington 6
few days ago to see his wife, who is being
treated at the hospital.
Misses Sue Hadley and Helen Davis o
Chester we're in town Thursday.
Judge L. NJ Read was in Montpelier
yesterday.
Patsey McAuliffe has begun clerkipg ii
the Savage grocery.
George Pinney has accepted position
in Winnewisser's news store, taking the
place of Patsey McAuliffe.
j. E. Keefe of the Chase Furniture Co.
goes to Boston Monday on a few days
business trip.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16

tives went up that way to hunt after
ward but when somebody suggested to
the desert claimant that here was an ex-
cellent chance to give greatness fitting
pugilistic reception he said it was no
use, He would very likely whip the
statesman, but what would be the good?
Since the young men of the country had
got to prostituting their great talents to
the service of foreign dynasties he felt
that the country had gone to the dogs
and that there would be no substantial
joy even in backing the eye of the presi-
dent himself. Chicago Record.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
The Type In the Oxford Bible.

Statistics have fascination for many
people, who will be interested in learn
ing that there are 773, TAG words in the
authorized version of the Bible and
1866, 4S2 letters, including E's. These
figures, says The Periodical, the monthly
journal of announcements issued by the
Clarendon press, relate to a text Bible
and are independent of verse figures and
figures (if used) in chapter headings. To
estimate the total number of separate
bits or pieces of metal which together
make ND the tyres Of an Oxford refer
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
"AULD LANG SYNE."
The Original Manuscript of the Poem Il
Owned by an Albany Lady.


Mr.. Cuyler Reynolds contributes to
The Century an article on THE Manu-
script of AUD Lang Syne, )" the article
being accompanied by a facsimile of the
autograph. Mr.. Reynolds says:
The late Chancellor John V. L. Pruyn
Of Albany was the successful purchaser
of "Auld Lang Syne" and the one to
make the autograph one of America S
treasures. The facts regarding it's re-
moval to this country are of peculiar in
terest, and they bring the history of the
autograph, now more than century
old, up to date
Mr.. Pruyn was lover of curios, and
particularly of the kind connected with
an interesting past, and his collecting
showed refinement not evident in the
taste of the usual collector. In 1859 the
centennial of the birthday of Robert
Burns was made the occasion for cele-
bration in different cities of the United
States, and the literary people of Albany
decided to observe the day by memorial
exercises in large hall on the evening
OF the day. Previous to the event Mr..
Pruyn planned that it would be fea-
ture if he could secure this autograph
copy of the poets "Auld Lang Syne. -,
Henry Stevens was famous purchaser
for collections in those days, supplying
Mr.. James Lenox, Mr.. John Carter
Brown, the British museum and others
with some of the most valuable old
works, and thereby hangs tale to be
told later. He owned the verses in ques-
ton. He was friend of Mr.. Pruyn,
and correspondence regarding the mat
ter in hand began.
The result was that Mr.. Stevens sold
the verses to Mr.. Pruyn, and the manu-
script was intrusted to Captain Moody,
who guaranteed that it should reach
Chancellor Pruyn in time for tie cele-
bration. His steamship reached New
York late on the day of the celebration,
leaving but few hours to get it to AL
bany, or the mission would prove fruit
less. The only way was for the Captain
to select one of his trusty men. With
this special messenger it was sent from
the steamer and conveyed with all dis
patch directly to the hall in Albany.
Mr.. Pruyn was all expectant when,
during the exercises, be was called from
the hall. Though he was gone only
moment, all interest in what was going
on upon the stage was lost for the time
being. Another swing of the door, and
Mr.. Pruyn entered, waving aloft the
manuscript and exclaiming, ''It is
herel' With exultant delight and amid
cries of ''Auld Lang Syne' is with us!''
Chancellor Pruyn advanced to the stage
and read the poem through. Hardly
could the people be prevented from
breaking in upon him, and when it was
proposed to sing it through enthusiasm
knew no bounds. Never did chorus SO
willingly lend aid, and the familiar air
swelled forth in mighty volume.
The cherished page was bound within
Russia leather covers and with it was
placed letter to Dr. Richmond from
Burns, dated Feb. Z, 1888, proving the
identity of the writing in the poem and
also the letter written to Chancellor
Pruyn by Henry Stevens when sending
the poem to him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
Chocolate.

To those who study the niceties of de-
tail in the preparation Of even simple
dish it may be suggested that chocolate
used as a drink is much improved if
blended several hours beforehand. 1t is
better even to break the Jumps of I'M
sweetened chocolate into an earthe
bowl the night before, adding cold wa
ter and covering closely. In this way
the flavor Of the chocolate is best ex-
tracted. New York Post.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
Velvet the STYLE.

Lady Violet Greville, whose tips on
the fashions are always accepted as gos-
pei, writes from Paris, saying that vel
vet will reign supreme this spring in
the fashionable world. She says, "Vel-
vet in every style, shape and color
black, cornfiower blue, sapphire, silver
gray shot with gold and host of other
startling shades-wlll be worn"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
BUSINESS NOTICES.

TWANTED-A girl tor general house
work for family OF two persons. Mrs, f.
R Robertson, Hapgood street.
II Note especially that j. G. Day & Co
are showing natty little children's jackets
for ages 2 to years tor SO cents to ST. 20
several shades.
II Mrs. Milan H. Curtis has an upstairs
tenement to rent on Atkinson street; ten
ement with bath, basement with stove To-
washing and cooking; cement cellar.
To RENT.-One flat in Maynard block
HFoR SALE-Hall furniture. Call o.
addressJ j. E. Byrne, Bellows Falls.
For SALE.-At my farm near Cold Riv
er Station, nice pair work horses, six an'
seven years old, weigh 24OO, work singh
or double, good roadsters.
Mrs. j. M. Hatch. Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16

A south sea islander greets friend
by finging jar of water over his head.
In Russia it is correct for gentlemen to
press the foreheads of ladies whom they
know intimately with their lips, and in
Germany and other continental nations
kissing between men is by no means IN
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
Advertised Letters,

Letters advertised April 9th, 1898: Miss
Jennie L. Gilbert, Miss Margaret Brick, Miss
Mary Berrino, Mrs. Josie S. WILDER, Mrs
Emma White, John Deyette, Ernest Brou-
lieu 2, Corlis Gordon, James d. Houghton,
James Joyce, A. F. Sherwin, Hiram Trlbble,
James A. Smith, j. B. Sabin.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
The March of Civilization.

Interpreter-Chief Wangbo wants no
more beads and brass wire. He says you
cannot cross his country unless you agree
to pay his price.
African Explorer-What does he
want?
thirds of the royal
ties on your next book. London Tit
Bits
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
THE TIMES. ps.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 1898.
Notice 10 Advertisers.

Copy for changes In advertisements should
reach this office on Mondays and Thursdays
No change reaching this office later than A.
M, on Tuesdays and Fridays will be guaran
teed insertion In the Wednesday and Sat-
urday issues respectively.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16

enoe Bible there may then be added full
ly 100000 letters, figures, points,
spaces, ETC., in the text and 900, 600 in
the marginal notes. making a total OF
1866, 4S2 pieces in all.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-16
Miss Ingenue Fassett

Miss Ingenue Fassett
Desires violin pupils. Refer to Miss Annie
r. Way and G. l.. Barber.
Hard, Mixed and Soft Wood.
Hard, Sc: best mixed, So; soft, So ;
four foot, So, $3.50 and 81. Orders
filled by Patrick b. Leen at store of P.
Fleming & Son. G. K. LABAREE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-04

Reported to he at Barbadoes--May Faii In
with tho oregon.

Washington, May A crack Spanish
cruiser. believed to be the Alfonso
XIII, Is reported to be Mt Barbados in
the West indies. There are conflict
ing reports ON this point, however. and
If a cruiser is there, she may be the
Carlos V. which left Madrid some
time ago for n supposed cruise along
the Spanish coast The Alfonso XIII
is new protected cruiser of over 5000
tons displacement with excellent ord
nance. while the Carlos V Is a stin
more formidable craft of over 5000 tons.
another source to be at Cadiz.so there
is some confusion In reports. Suppos-
ing any cruiser is in that section of
the West indies, she would be almost
In the pathway of the Oregon, coming
northward. and thus exposed to cap
ture IL the battleship thought 1t worth
while to lie In walt for the expulsion
of the Spanish cruiser from the Brit
ish port under the neutrality law.
As to the oregon herself, the opinion
is expressed that she is in no particular
danger at the hands of n Spanish fleet
that may be approaching the coast
from Cape Verde, as she will probably
keep close along the Brazilian coast
within the three mile limit. where she
cannot be attacked except by breach
of neutrality.
Following the Brazilian line shore
closely would bring the Oregon to a
point where she would have only a
very short run to make across the high
sea in order to AFFECT a junction with
Admiral Simpsons tieet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-04
CAUGHT A SPANISH SPY.
He Had Enlisted on the Auxiliary Cruiser
81. Paul.
Was Caught Before the Vessel Was Ready
to Put to Sea -Fougbt with
the Guard.

Philadelphia, May 4.-Thc report that
supposed Spanish spy had been cap
tured aboard the auxiliary cruiser st.
Paul at Cramps yard last night was
confirmed today.
Who the man Is Captain Sigsbee re-
fused to state, and all that Is known
of him Is that his father is a Spaniard
and that his mother was born on Gu
ban soil.
The suspect enlisted some days ago
as an oiler, and almost from the time
of his enlistment was under suspicion
on account of his peculiar actions. Late
last night marine who was on watch
below decks near the powder maya
zine, discovered the man acting in n
suspicious way, around the magazine.
The marine lost no time In bringing
the man to ground and a short and
severe fight followed. The guard over
powered him, but not before the sus-
pect had received great cash on the
right side OF his face.
He was taken before Captain Sigs-
bee for examination, and the captain
committed him to the brig" for the
night. a thorough investigation is be-
ing made today.
The st. Paul Is expected to leave
Cramps tomorrow morning. On her
way to sea she will stop at either
League Island navy yard or Fort
Mining to take on her ammunition.
Her crew is practically complete.