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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
TITENlA At MAIN STREET.
Great Toe Dancer Many Other Popu-
Inr ninrlninrr. AIsu.

lar Entertainers Also.
Manager Pizzin returned Yesterday
from New YorN hayins completed the
bookins OF ,he greatest combination Of
attractions for Main-Strecl Vaudeville
Park for This week which 1t has yet been
his good fortune 90 secure. fortunate as
his eneagements have been ever since
the opening Of that resort. me past
weeks bill received the greatest run SO
FAR OF the season. as 10 well deserved
hut even rs record promises 90 ial below
that which nothing short " N number u
bookings extraordinary VIII ogns 20
the one which comes TO take its place
OF these the engagement o- NJ lle litc-
ria marks not ony distinct coup IN
nanagery. but also the date mark OF q
new era OF things In vaudeville locally.
The celebrated artistic occupies the dis
tinctive position OF being the originator
OF descriptive toe dances, and likewise
the one who stands alone as the reatcst
Interpreter OF tncm. Combining with a
rare brunette type Of beauty form
which nature has richly elaced she FUR
Their beauties Il with thc most gorgeous
OF costumes and protus.on OF gems
Her diamonds alone are valued az S0vVo
aud their seeming careless piotusion
about her during her ac, gives 10 the
audience a vision OF one immense SUM
burst O! those coveted ado~umen.s. she
ias lust returned from European tour
marked on every hand by admir.ug
praises OF her art and is one OF the
highest salaried dancers of the day.
The London OEns) Standard; COM
menting on her appearance al the Palace
Theatre In that city. says:
quite new kind ol dance IS that ot
which Madcmoieele rtena is the eN-
omplac. her popularity being that she
performs all tno steps ana gyfdtions
associated with honplpes, liss, reels, the
highland fling and other dances on the
tips OF hCr toes without al any time
placing nc solcs OF nor feet upon the
ground. The exhibition is an the cleverer
because the dancer contrives to impart
more grace 20 her movements than could
Re expected from ihe somewhat st.lted
attitudes she Is necessarily compelled TO
assume"
OF the unusually strong attractions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Miss Jennie Thornton becomes the
Bride OF Mr.. VI. J.. McGehee.

Miss Jennie Thornton becomes the
Bride of Mr.. VI. T. lcGehee.
one OF the most beautiful marriages Oh
tho season on Church I'm vas '.a1 ol
Miss Jennie Thornton % Mt, MoIll p. -
T.. MoGehee, which took place M 5,i1y
NIGHT at the residence Ut NHe 49,
mother. Miss Thornton Is tNe o-1i iii.i-e
daughter Of Mrs G. Thornton anu VIC
late Mr. c. Thornton. of the Ola + Ia
family Of Th0rntons. MT. Mcue"-- - ~
prominent young business man. 60 30
much esteemed by an who kno" nlil'
The bride was becOminsly "lll'- ~. an
white. and carried white roses, In, me
house was beautifully decoralea WI"
palns ferns and cut flowers Aiier lA'
marriage there was sumpluo'e 49,
per served. Owing TO the recent I.,.', 4,
OF the groom. the couple oia Ho'
bridal tour. ,,,---,-
among those present were MES ~.
ton. mother OF the bride; Ar. ana ~. a., j.
Charles Thornton. Alr. ana Mis' ~ 49,, 80
Cay. MT L. McGehee, Mr. ana 30 80, -
Parker Thornton, Mr. ana Mls. ~
Thornton. Mr.. and Mrs. 4icCarty Ihofn
ton. Mr. and Mrs. L. II. Mayo, Alis.
~ Roddy. Miss Sallie kocdy, Ni' 81 -
Bolton. Colonel Cutshaw. Misses fea.i
and Ruby BOdeker, Miss Annie A,i..
son. Miss Stella Williams, Mrs. VI. " '.N-
er and Miss Maggie Walker Mr' Jo"i'
Wahhall. Mrs. John Y. McDoweI. MIS-,
Joe Carter. Captain Whitlock, vic anu
daughter. Mrs. Lithgow and Miss IilH,
gov. Mr.. Mossmiller and daughter, anu
many others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
Notes Erom soulh-Wcst End.

Mr. r. /. Bailey has returned home
after a pleasant visit TO his father IN
Amelia.
alr. Harvey Ball and wife, Of 800 south
Pine street, have returned home from
the country.
MIR j. W. Cloves does not seem to
Improve very rapidly.
Mr. /. W. Francis. OF col south China
street. Is at Atlantic City taking
much-needed rest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
Postmastcrs TO Organize.

The presidential postmasters are ar
ranging TO- hold a meeting IN Detroit.
Mich. carly in October for the purpose
OF organizing an association. Assistant
Postmaster Grubbs viii probably attend
from Richmond
The association viii be formed for social
purposes but in the annual gatherings
matters looking 20 the Improvement OF
the postal service viii be discussed ana
recommendation made 90 the depart
meut
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
lie Passed Examination.

After years study of the art and
science OF embalming. MT J. L. Boltz,
passed the State Board of Embaimers,
which met in this city a few days ago.
MIR. Boltz IS assistant 10 Mr.. W. Fred.
Richardson OF Richardson & ChappeH'
funeral directors 1873 west Main street
The laws OF Virginia prohibit the prac-
tice OF this art. as do most other States
except 10y those who comply with the
requirements of this law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
Still investigating.

The Committee on Water and super
intendent Boiling. of the Water Works,
are impressed with the belief that II IS
best 10 make haste slowly tn selecting
a plan for clearing the water used IN
Richmond.
Eminent chemists agree that the water
Is perfectly healthy, but impregnated
with mud. as it IL portion OF the time.
II IS extremely uninvlting in appearance.
Mr.. Boiling IS stiil busily engaged In
making Investigations, and Will present
a report as soon as possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28

The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas \. Worthington, OF go south
Belvidere street, was slightly hurt yester-
torday morning by being dropped on the
ground by its nurse
TIE woman claimed that some one
struck the child with rock. but Dr..
Wexford who was summoned. stated
that the wound on its head was caused
by fall.
The injuries Of the little one are not at
all serious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28

Friday night about o'clock two fights
took place at the corner of Laurel and
Beverly streets. by several young men.
which brought out ali the men. women
ami children in the nclghborhood.
Fighting on this corner has become
monotonous OF late. Hardly week
passes that a scrap OF some kind does
not take place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28

The work OF romodeling and beauufy-
ing the interior OF the First Police Sta
ton has been completed, and now that
station is one of the prettiest and most
comfortable places I'm the city.
Captain Whtlock is very proud of his
new station. and has invited lis friends
TO visit him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-28
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
Sub. Committee on Streets 90 Assess
Damages on Fourth Street Property.

Damages on Fourth Street Property.
A subcommittee on streets viii meet
at 10 o'clock Monday morning in the City
Han TO assess the damage done on
Fourth street some time ago by an over
flow.
The Committee on Streets will hold its
semi-monthly meeting Monday afternoon
at o clock.
The Committee on Accounts and Print
ing will meet at o'clock.
The Committee on Claims and Salaries
will meet at o clock.
The Committee on Fire Department
will meet al Z o'clock.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21
A Park Needed.

All citizens will agree that one OF the
crying needs Of Bellows Falls is a public
park where the people can meet, sports be
enjoyed, etc., and the renewed agitation
of the building Of an electric road brings
the matter into prominence. A branch road
built down Westminster street, up to the
new Catholic cemetery, around the basin
and back to town would afford excellent
travelling facilities to and from the pro-
posed grounds on the plateau south Of the
Basin, and in case park wa, laid out ought
to be made paying piece of road.
The power at"The Forest" has also been
brought into prominence, as an electric
road would probably use power secured at
this point or of the Bellows Falls Electric
Light company. George o. Guild, who is
financially interested in 1.-The Forest, Says
there is bead Of over &C feet there, and
there is 300 horse power at the driest times
Of the year, and from 500 to 900 at other
times. If this power was developed and a
good steam plant put in in addition, there
would be power enough to run an electric
road and also manufacturing plants that
might be established from time to time
where light power was sufficient.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21
The Circus Was All Right.

This was the verdict of the large crowd
who came to Bellows Falls Monday. By 10
A. M. the streets in the business portion Of
the village were we'll crowded, but it was
nearly an hour later before the expected
street parade began to enter the square,
having come from the grounds on the Nor
gan Field, down Atkinson and up Henry
and Westminster streets. The parade
was excellent in every respect and was
warmly praised by all. The performances
on the grounds, both afternoon and even
ing, were well attended and gave entire
satisfaction. Several features that MIR.
Main has secured for his show were never
seen in Vermont before, and probably are
seen with no other show in the world.
The kaleidoscope view Of trained and per-
forming animals was remarkable, and Bru-
tus, the riding lion, probably hasn't peer.
Miss Blanche Reed, bareback equestrian,
the Eddy family eff acrobats, and the
Wertz family of six aerial artists were the
best ever seen here and have international
regulations.
The menagerie also contained several
features worth seeing, especially the baby
elephant, Dewey, the pen of ostriches, and
the Bovalapus from the river Nile. That
it was an excellent show well managed was
the verdict of all.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21
Newspaper Reporters.

A very common error is prevalent that
the work of reporters given in newspapers,
as a rule, is not entitled to respect or Gre
dence, says the Philadelphia Times. 1t is
generally assumed that the reporter writes
chiefly or wholly to make sensation or in
some way interest readers withour regard
to facts, while just the reverse is the truth
in all reputable newspaper establishments.
1t is safe to assume that the statements
of reporters given in the leading reputsbl +,
journals of the country are quite as truth
full as are the general statements from the
pulpit when the minister gets outside OF
strictly religious teachings, and very much
more truthful than are the public express
sions of most if not all of the leading pro-
fessions. With very few exceptions the
arrangements of our leading daily news
papers enforce truthfulness and fairness as
the supreme attributes for a newspaper
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21
Circus Echoes.

The seating capacity of the big tent was
5000, and there were about 5000 present
at the afternoon performance and perhaps
1000 in the evening.
The circus reached town early Sunday
morning, yet not too early for the large
crowd present to see the cars unloaded.
l.. G. Lowell had a rather exciting
experience with smart Alec who was
peddling song books in the big tent at the
afternoon performance. This is the way
Mr.. Lowell says it happened. He was
with his family seated near Solomon
Davis of Langdon. The song peddler,
whose name was FABIAN, approached the
old man with a handful of silver and
wanted to know if he would accommodate
him by giving him bills for the silver. Mr..
Davis let him have 81 and the peddler
gave him what he said was $4 in silver.
Mr.. Davis counted the money and found
only $3.95, and called the peddler's atten-
ton to the shortage. The peddler then
took the money and counted it over again
and told Mr.. Davis that he was right; he
then slipped six quarters out of the 1896
into the palm OF his hand. reached into his
pocket, dropped the quarters took out
five cent piece, put it with what remained
of the S3 95 and handed the whole back
to Mr.. Davis--that is, he returned $3.50,
and told the old gentleman that he then
had his S4 all right. Mr.. Lowell noticed
the trick and told the peddler so and asked
him to return the $3.50 to Mr.. Davis
This he refused to do aud made for the
other side of the tent, Mr.. Lowell after
him. Both went out Of the tent at lively
pace and on the outside Mr.. Lowell met
one of the circus men who wanted to know
how much he had been done out" of
Mr.. Lowell explained the circumstances
and the circus man handed him 81 so ant
told him to fix it up with the old man.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21

Class Officers in the High School.
The four classes in the high school have
met and effected organizations by the cleo
lions of the following officers:
Freshman class-John Driscoll, rresi-
cent; Mary Wilson, vice president Ira
Stowe, secretary and treasurer; Archie
McKlnnon, representative on the Oracle.
Sophomore class-Ernest McKiunon,
president; Carrie Miller, vice president
Helen Sanford, secretary Mark Arnold,
treasurer; Geneva M. Thayer, H. G. Ban
croft, Carrie Miller and Helen Banning,
executive committee.
Junior class-AmbroSe Busby, presi-
dent; Lena M. Miller, vice president
Fred Blossom, secretary; Carmen Burr
treasurer; Mary Roundy, Ruth White
Patrick Carroll and Frank Weeden, execu.
tive committee.
Senior class-Selah Hartman, presi
dent; Margaret Williams, vice president
Bertha Bacon, secretary Harlan Foster
treasurer; lila Smith, Archie Beebe and
William Barker, executive committee.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21
A Horrible Case.

The following is on Kansas, and sad in
deed is the impending end of this young
man: 1.-The horrible news comes from
Col. r. II. Norton's farm near Fishery,
Kan, that young man climbed a corn
stalk, last Monday, to see how it was get
ting along. and now the corn is growing
up faster than he can climb down. Three
men have undertaken to cut down the stalk.
but owing to its rapid growth it is feared
they will not succeed in time to prevent the
young mans death by starvation. He is
subsisting on raw corn, and has already
thrown down four bushels of cobs, and it
is now thought that his supply is almost
exhausted"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21
Stock from Hood Farm, Lowell,
Mass, to be at the Valley Fair.

Among the special features at the Valley
fair in B'atleboro next week will be the
Hood Farm Jerseys and Berkshires that
will be exhibited in separate tents. The
herds will contain some of the finest ami
mails that can be seen anywhere in the
country. In the Jersey tent will be seen
the grand bull, Hood Farm Pogis, and
several OF his progeny. Also Signals Lily
Flagg holder, of the silver challenge cup
for the greatest production of butter in one
year, VIZ: 1O47 lbs ga o. In the Berk
shire tent will be seen the great Duke III
of Hood Farm, that won the first prize as
the best boar Of any age at the New Eng
land fair this season and has never been
beaten in the show ring. The exhibit will
be in charge Of Mr.. Carpenter, who will
be glad to meet visitors and will show them
every courtesy. A large magazine,
"Hood Farm" which gives great amount
of information about Hood Farm, as well
as general matter of interest to farmers,
will be distributed free to visitors at the
tents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21
TOO BUSY TO TAKE MONEY.
a Fortune Nothing Compared With n
Wife's Tongue Lashing.

Fortune Nothing Compared With n
Wife's Tongue Lashing.
A lawyer had come all the way
from California to pay $4,000 legacy
over to Uncle Jerry Hopefield, who had
lived all his life in little town in
Ohio, and after breakfast two or three
OF us were invited 20 go along and wit
ness the transfer. When we reached
the house Uncle Jerry was tightening
up the hoops on the rain barrel, while
his wife had gone to see a sick neigh
Dor. They had been fully identified
the day before as the proper parties,
ard now the lawyer said:
well, Uncle Jerry, l want to hand
you that money and get a receipt and
be off this morning"
I'm kinder busy, just now" said
the old man, as he stopped hammering
for moment.
Yes, but have $4,000 here for you.
I don't believe there's a man in the
world who wouldn't stop work long
enough to sign receipt for such a
fortune
"Mebbe not, but it looks like rain,
and / want to git this bar1 fixed right
away. Can't you come over in about
an hour?
Look here, man, but did you ever
see $4,000 in all your life?" asked the
lawyer, as he opened the satchel and
displayed big package of new green
backs.
mo, never did," replied Uncle Jerry
as he pounded away.
Did you ever have a thousand dol
lars of your own?"
Lands, mol"
Never had a thousand all at once
did you?"
Never. Durn that hoop, but it don't
want to go on!"
Il must ask you to get this business
over as soon as possible, continued
the lawyer, as the old man kept al
his work.
But it's going to rain"
eyes, but here's your money"
"And I've got to get this bar'l fixed.
cit won't take over ten minutes tt
fix up our business Run along ant
fetch your wife"
"See here" said Uncle Jerry, as hi
laid down his hammer and wiped thu
back of his neck. Marian has gone
over to Blodgett's to be gone an hour
Before she went she said must tinke
up this rain barrel"
But, can't you stop your tinkerinI
to handle $4,000 in cold CASH! ex
| claimed the lawyer in indignant tones
| Yes, yes, l kin stop work; blu
what about Mariar?"
WELL what about her?
"Why, she'd come home expectin' thi
bar'l to be all tinkered up, and if sh
found 1t wasn't, them $4,000 wouldn'
| hold her no more'n tow string woul
| hold a boss. She'd just shove M
| clean down among the cabbages, ant
jump on the bar'l with both feet ant
squash it all to squash, and fur the
| next week I'd hev to walk on tiptoe'
and eat my meals In the woodshed."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21
THE FORMAL ADDRESS.


1t Did Not Matter Much to These Two
People but "NIy Mamie" Suited Well.
II never have been able to get it
through my head" she said, as the
lights burned low, (which is the more
formal in beginning letter-'dear' or
my dear" Of course, l mean proceed
ing a name"
1T depends upon circumstances to a
large extent" he replied.
But dear is unquestionably term
of endearment," she protested.
"And yet" he asserted, Its absence
message, if you will-doubly signii-
can't"
Il fail to see how" she returned,
Flushing prettily merely because of
the course the conversation was takiag.
81 should say rather that it became the
more significant as one approached the
snperlative degree"
'In a measure it does" he admitted;
shut much depends upon the circum-
stances and the persons involved. If
an Old gentleman writing to you adj
dresses you as Dear Miss Brown that
is distinctly formal. while if he says,
My Dear Miss Brown it seems a trifle
patronizing and fatherly, and to that
extent is more friendly. But If a
young man uses Dear and My Dear
the conditions seem to be reversed"
81 don't see how"
"Then let me illustrate" he said,
Suppose l should address you as My
Dear Girl That would seem rather
patronizing, would it not, as if 1 We're
about to point out some little error or
bit of foolishness? But if I should
say, Dear Girl how about that? Does
it not mean more than the other in my
case?"
while you are about It," she
suggested, again blushing, why might
you not say, Dearest Grip"
1.-THE superlatives are used so much
by some Americans he said, that
they lose much of their force and often
do not seem to have the strength found
in lesser degrees. AS love terms, Dear
Heart and Sweetheart have stood
the test for year, and amy attempt to
put them in the superlative, as Dearest
Heart and Sweetest Heart instead of
being more effective would be simply
farcical and would detract from, rather
than add to, their significance"
But how about withdrawing the
word dear entirely?" she asked, for,
being a woman, it was only natural
that she should wish to make study
of the intricacies of these terms. You
spoke OF that, you know"
Certainly" he answered, land I can
prove the truth of what | said. Again.
let me illustrate with you. I say to
you. My Dear Mamie l may mean
much; 1t may mean little. It depends
upon circumstance. 1t may seem pat
ronizing, or it may not. That also
depends upon circumstances, and the
tone. But we take away the word dear
and then 1 say to you. My Mamie
What do you say to that?"
why I-guess I am" she replied,
blushing a deeper red than before,
but you might have found out whether
! was or not without adopting such a
roundabout method"
Nevertheless, having proved his case
and accomplished his purpose. he pro-
ceeded to take possession--Chicago
Post.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21

regular trains until the 2Sth A special
train will leave Windsor at midnight and
arrive at Montreal at Z 25 in the morning.
Mrs. E. H. Pond, who has been in Ii
conderoga, N. Y, the greater part Of the
summer, has returned to Bellows Falls to
maker her home with her son, C. W.
Pond.
News has been received here of the
death last week Of T. j. O'Connor who
went to Ireland some two months ago.
When in Bt flows Falls Mr.. O'Connor live
on the extension of Henry street.
P. H Conley has moved his upholster-
ing business from under Swift's studio to
May nand's new block and has added line
of undertaker's supplies and announces
that he is prepared to do undertaking.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas N. Chase, who
have been staying with their daughter,
Mrs. Edward Kirkland, left Thursday fol-
Atlanta, Ga, where Mr.. Chase is professo,
of Latin in the Atlanta University 70,
colored students.
Rev. G. R. B. Dodge and w. A. Fer
guson went to Sharon yesterday where
they attend a meeting Of the Central Yer.
mont Baptist association today and tomor
row. Mr.. Dodge gives an address thi,
evening.
| Miss Maud Haywood, the clever lad,
cornetist with Mains circus, is the wife O
a nephew Of A. H. Fisher of this place
Her home name is Mrs. Maud Fisher ant
her home is IN Charles City, la. Mis-
Haywood is also splendid lady rider.
Rev. E. E. Marggraf delivered bis las
sermon as pastor Of the Universalist churcl
Sunday, but it was not what is usual,
called farewell sermon. At the close o
his remarks he thanked the people for tn
many courtesies that had been shown hin
during the six and one-halt years of hi
pastorate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21
PROCToRsVILLE.

Miss E. j. Perham, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. f. s. Lockwood, has
returned to Springfield
George II. Clark from Hillsboro Bridge
n a., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs
Mrs, Anna Thornton Wildes, who has beer
visiting her cousin, Martha Tierney, lief
Wednesday for visit with friends in New
York state, after which she will go on to hel
home in Chicago.
a. M.Fletcher has gone to Indianapolis fo
few days.
Mrs. George Grant has had her aunt, Mrs
MoCoilum from Brandon, visiting her.
DR.. and Mrs. Rugg have gone to Harlan,
for few weeks.
ii. q. West, who has been an invalid TO
number of years, passed away Wednesda,
afternoon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-21
ACWORTH.

Rev. C. H. Chopin, Mrs. Chaplin and baby
son from Minneapolis are visiting at George
Bailey's.
Miss Nellie L. Woodbury. returned to Bos-
ton last Friday.
Mrs. Harry johnson and her mother, Mrs.
Hattie Woodbury., intend returning to Hyde
Park, Mass, this week.
Mrs. Sarah j. Potter and her daughter Jen-
ME expect to move to Boston in a few days.
Boarders from the cities have quite gener-
ally taken their departure from this village.
j. P. Cram goes to Bridgeport, Conn, on
Tuesday.
J.F Dickey of Holyoke made the old
homestead short visit last week.