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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
Bellows Falls Locals.

Co. met in the probate office yesterday
morning and chose E. l.. Walker assignee,
A large miscellaneous order has tbi:
week been shipped from the Vermont
Farm Machine Co. to Honolulu.
1t was ladies' night with the wheel club
last evening there were ten tables of whist,
the prizes being taken by Mrs. w. w.
Green and c. H. Gibson.
The snow Of the past week has seriously
affected the cutters on the high school
building so they have leaked into the
rooms in number of places.
A. S. Fleury visited the high school yes
terday and spoke to the school upon Incl
dents in the history of the country and the
prisons OF the south during the civil war.
The Westminster whist club attended
'.My Friend from India" last week and
later in the evening enjoyed turkey sup
per in Towns hotel.
No. machine of the Fall Mountain
Paper Co. started successfully Monday
after being shut down tor some weeks for
extensive repairs and additions.
In addition to the names published in
another column which may come up next
Monday evening for road commissioner
should be added Frank A. George and
John R. Blood.
1t is expected that the case of Perry VS.
the Vermont Farm Machine company ap
pealed from the Windham county court
will be argued before the supreme court al
montpelier the latter part of this week.
There will be a meeting of the choral
union in the high school building Friday
evening at s o'clock A general invita-
ion is extended to those interested and
BASES and tenors are especially urged to
be present.
The far to be held Thursday in Union
hall under the auspices of the Daughters OF
r. bekah promises to be a great success
The sale of useful and fancy articles COM
mences at o'clock and a chicken pie sup
per will be served from 7.3O. Follow
ing the supper will be the drawing OF the
d fferent articles; dancing from 9 until 3.
All are invited.
Several friends and acquaintance made
F. O. Small y of Walpole call yesterday
and assisted him in eating a 4O-pound
roast pig. Those present were Ex-Mayo
McDuffee of Keene, c M Norwood, d
c. P Bugbee, Young Jones, F. Beal, R.
B. Musell, c. T. Bufum, MIR. Salisbury Of
Dunn & Salisbury, E. A. Norwood Of Bel
lows Falls, Frank Stratton of Harrisville,
and William Smalley Of Marlboro.
In the list OF possible candidates for
bai'iffs published in the Saturday issue Of
the TINES the name Of G. w. Black sp-
peared by mistake, as day or two pre-
viously MIR. Black had stated to the pu'
Usher that he was not candidate, new,
had been and could not be induced to b.
come one. This explanation is due Mr..
Black because among the several names
mentioned, his was the only instance wher'
the publisher knew OF his own knowledg.
that the supposed candidate was not ''ir
the hands Of his friends" and could unde,
no circumstances be induced to become so
This is not saying that Mr.. Black is not
baiiff timber, for he has large circle Of
friends and acquaintance who know bet
ter; it is simply statement Of how his
name happened to be used as possible
candidate after unequivocal statement Of
his position.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
BUSINESS NOTICES.

# For SALE-Lunch room on Rocking
ham street, Bellows Falls; reasons for sell
ing, other business.
fFoR SALE-Two horses, $50 each ;
both good bargains; both good able work
ers. For fun ther particulars, apply to Mr..
Walker, Hancock Farm, Langdon, N. II
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26

dinners at 25 cents each was criticised
some. Mr.. Allbee showed that each din
ner did service for two, and that they wer'
ordered so that he might work through tn,
noon hour, and that for this extra time Mt
charge was made A careful investigation
of Mr.. Allbee's charges would probabl
show that the village Golfers have not beef
outrageous'y bled.
BaiIiffs snd Fire Wardens.
The election of officers was the next ar
ticle in the warrant. F. A. Bodies was re-
elected clerk, and G.. E. Howard and DR.
O. NJ. George were unanimously elected
first and second bailiffs respectively. Fol
the third bailitf the names of d. H. Cray
and c. H. Gibson were presented. A bal
lot resulted as follows: C. E. Howard /,
c L. Wheeler 3, D. H Cray 173, c. H
Gibson 2l7, and Mr.. Gibson was declared
elected. Both Mr.. Gibson and Mr. Cray
may we'll feel complimented over the size
of the vote given them.
For first fire warden the names of A. H.
Thompson and c. L. Wheeler were pre-
sented; ballot resulted, Thompson 1913,
Wheeler 173. By this action MIR. Wheel.
er was returned to the position he had held
for several years previous to last year when
he was defeated for reelection. For Sec
ond fire warden those named we're L. j
Royce, c. S. Moore, John D. Cray, H. B.
Fitzsimmons, Arthur Coolidge, A. H.
Thompson, William Provost, j. E. Bros
nahan; all withdrew except Mr.. Fitzsim.
mons, who was elected by reclamation.
just as the name of John Kelley wa.
heard for third fire warden, motion te
adjourn until next Monday evening at 7 &c
was made and carried. 1t should be addet
that Edward M. Gould was named TO,
third warden but the nomination was votee
down.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26

"why not for all eternity, for, in the
long ages of existence that this will
give us shall we not be able to discover
the ingredients of which it is made
and the manner in which it is concoct-
ed? Eternity! Eternityr' he screamed.
can eternity of life is oursl'
A cold, icy horror seized me. There
could be no doubt of my companion
insanity. He was raving maniac. The
exciting events of the last few houss
had been too much for his highly
wrought nervous system. I was alone
with him, far from human aid.. and
where no sound or cry of mine could
reach the ear of man. To what ex-
tremity might not this insanity drive
him? ] was unarmed, and, though a
stronger man than he, yet / knew that
insanity lends strength almost super
human. There was nothing to do but
to strive to appear calm and if possible
quiet him.
$50 You really think this must be
the elixir Of life?" inquired calmly.
"Of eourse it is" he cried. 'Do you
suppose it will restore life to that car
rion there alter 80 centuries or more
and not prolong the life of one already
living? Yes, it is the true elixir, the
true fountain of youth. Here bis raw
ings became incoherent and SO contin-
ued for some tine.
"Well. it may be as You say. doctor. y
said at length. "But let us first get
this fellow fully resuscitated and get
out of here rs soon as we can. Heavens!
Think what fame will be ours when we
introduce to the world living priest
of the eighteenth dynastyp
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
Notice TO Advertisers

Copy for changes in advertisements should
reach this office on Mondays and Thursdays.
No change reaching this. % flee later than A
M, on Tuesdays and Fridays wil+be guaran.
teed insertion In the Wednesdays and Sat-
u rdays issues respe ctively.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
New Muslc-Llberal Offer.

To introduce our new monthly publica-
ton, American Popular Music, we make
the following liberal offer: Send us the
names Of three or more performers on the
piano or organ, and 10 cents in money or
postage, and we will mail you Is pages of
the latest popular songs, two steps, ETC.,
tull sheet music arranged for piano or
organ, and American Popular Music for
three months.
Address Popular Music Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26

Raeon-And he's kind hearted, Is he !
Egbert-Kind- heartfelt Why. don't be-
lieve he ever said an unkind word, even to
AL alarm clocki
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26

A Swanton insurance agents Office wa
damaged by FIRE Thursday. He had no in
surance.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
STONES PRESIDENTIAL BOOM.

Tho Ex-Governor Conceded to Be tho
Strongest Man in the Democratic Party
In Missouri,
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Jan. 6. The
launching of boom for ex.Gov. Will
liam j. Stone for the presidential nom
nation in 1900 has created no end of n
flutter among the politicians Of the
state capital. While it has been evil
dent for some months that the ex-gov-
ernor's boom has been in the process
of Matching, the news that he is about
ready to become an avowed candidate
has set the tongues of the political
gossips wagging at furious rate. 1t
is conceded on all sides that ex-Gov.
Stone is the strongest man in the dem
ocratic party in Missouri, but one Of
his stanchest friends and admirers
said yesterday that he honestly be-
lieves that Bryan can carry every pre-
cinct in the state against Stone or any
other nnu
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
EVANsI LETTER.
The Commissioner Directs Special EKamiR-
era TO Watch AttorneYa.

The Commissioner Directs Special ExamIn-
era to Watch Attorneys.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6,-The commits.
sioner of pensions has issued the fol.
lowing letter to all special examiners;
You are hereby directed, while In the per-
formanoe OF your regular duties, TO keep q close
watch for any circular, circular letter, ndver-
tising circular, advertising card or ADVERTISE
ment used for the solicitation OF business be-
fore this bureau, or advertising for business or
claims before this bureau published by any at
torney agent or sub-agent, In any newspaper,
periodical or In pamphlet form where such Ut
torney, agent or sub-agent Is practicng before
or preparing cases for filing In this bureau
In the investigation Of claims careful In
Qulry should be made OF claimants and Wit
nesses as to any printed or written matter
In circular, letter or card form received by
them from attorneys, agents or suv.ngents
doing business before or In conneotIn with
this bureau Wherever or whenever II IN pos
sible copies OF such printed or written plrcu-
lars, letters or cards, as referred to nbove,
should be obtained and ut once forwarded TO
this bureau giving the name OF the person by
whom received and " possible the date Of
receipt by said person from the attorney, agent
or sub-ngent In all cases where possible tho
envelopes addressed to claimants or witnesses
or persons receiving the same should DO secured
and forwarded with said matter to this burenL
The attention OF all special examiners IL called
TO the above, and they nre directed TO ut once
institute careful inquiry In their particular dis
tricts for such matter as above described. A
strict compliance with the terms OF this clrcu-
lar will be required
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
IS sPAlN wEAkENINa2
Sensational Rumor That She May Accept
Uncle Same Good Offices In Cuba.

Sensational RumOr That She May Accepts
Uncle Same Good offices In Cuba.
CHICAGO, Jan. IA special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
Spain is considering formal request TO tho
United States TO use It's good ofiices to stop
the fighting in Cuba limitations have been
received at the state department that the Sa-
gasta government had become convinced that
the only way to save Cuba was to accept the
often pronered good oftlces OF the United States
Canovas repeatedly replied 10 President Ceve-
land declining these good ofiioes, and Sagasta
did the same last November Now the prime
minister has become completely disheArtened
over the evident failure OF autonomy.
All efforts Of Spain TO bring the subordlnates
OF Gomez TO surrender on the basis OF home
rule have proven futile, Blanco has completes
ly failed In his efforts to open up communica-
tlon with the insurgents, and Pando has like
wise been defeated In the field The Spanish
minister now feels that the only thing left Is
TO accept the good Offices OF Uncle Sam, In spite
OF the humiliation involved. They hesitate
only because they feel TINT q public announce
ment OF this fact would result In q revolution
In Spain,
Secret negotiations with the state depnrt-
ment are now actually In progress The Span
ish government has lost the confidence OF the
loyalists in Cuba, and 1t recognizes the fact
that the island Itself Is lost entirely unless this
country will, at this late day, negotiate with
the insurgents for some basis OF peace. The
Spanish propose that the United States should
propose TO the insurgents an actual nrmistlce
pending negotiations for peace on the basis Of
American guarantees OF the integrity Of home
rule, or even OF independence, on q money con-
Siderntion
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
WE'RE RAILROADS oHEATEp9


Detectives Unearth nm Alleged Conspiracy
by Employed OF Kansas City Stock
Yards.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 1.-THE de-
tective department of the Missouri Pa
clfc railway has unearthed what it
thinks is conspiracy at the Kansas
City stock yards by which it has been
robbed of several thousand dollars on
live stock shipments. False aflidavits
of shortage in live stock received have
been made to the claim department Of
The Missouri Pacific and shippers have
oeen paid for the number of head
of stock reported to be missing, The
robbery has, it is said, been going on
Systematically for years, and nearly
every railroad entering Kansas City
has been victimized. The amount
paid on fraudulent shortage claims
during the last Ave years will run
far into the thousands. The rail-
roads are satisfied of the existence
of gang OF hog stealers at the stock
yards. Fraudulent claims have also
been made for cattle and sheep, but
the biggest steal has been on hogs.
The stock stolen was sold and the pro-
ceeds divided among the thieves.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
PENSION ESTIMATE.

The COmmiaAIoner Confident That 9140,-
100000 WIN Not He Enough Next Year
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-In the esti-
mate of the secretary of the treasury
for the pensions for the next fiscal
year, the amount required Is placed at
$l4O, 100000 This estimate was con-
Cured in by the commissioner of PEN
sions, although in discussion before
the committee having this matter in
charge he broadly stated that $14O,-
600, 900 would not be enough to pay the
pensions next year. When asked why
he had estimated below the probable
expenditure, he explained that a de-
ficiency occurred last year, and, after
consultation with the secretary of the
treasury, it was decided to recommend
the same figure for the next year. as
he has no facts upon which to base
even an approximate increase. He
was confident, however, that de-
fciency would occur, but offered no
explanation of his reasons nor of the
amount of the deficiency.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
sTRAIeAT.our popuLIsrs.
Their National Convention WIN 30 Held "a
Announced nj ~. LonIa

Their National Convention WIN 30 Held ae
Announced nj ~. Louis.
DALLAS, Tex. Jan. Cat the solici-
tation Of number of the members Of
the national organization committee,
as well as the national committee Of
the peoples party, Chairman Milton
Park, of the national organization
committee, submitted by telegraph to
Chairman Marion Butler proposition
that II Butler would call the national
committee to meet with the national
organization committee, the St. Louis
meeting in January would be post
poned until February 49, Mr. Butler
replied that he would submit to tho
committee by referendum vote accord
ing to plan of organization the ques-
ton OF meeting time and place. The
Dallas Chieftain, of the middle-of- the
readers said:
This settles the matter OF postponemenk
the meeting will be held at the time and place
ALREADY named, January II, the Laclede hotel,
In 81 Louis, His answer clearly shows thAt
he Is not disposed TO conoede anything what
ever to the middle-of-the-road populists. As
fur as am able, 1 am determined that tho
rank and fle OF the peoples party, the voters
In every part OF the country, shall settle every
question OF policy and procedure The St.
Louis meeting will put such plans on foot AZ
Will secure this end.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
To Stop Government by Injunction.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 5.--Assembly.
man Green, of New York, will intro
duce bill intended, he says to put a
stop to government by injunction"
1t provides that no person shall be
punished for contempt of court unless
the act was committed in the immedi-
ate view of the court itself. Another
bill to be introduced modifies the law
known as ''anti-conspiracy' by permit
ting the peaceable assembling of work.
ingmen and allowing them to try to
induce workman to leave his employ
ment by request and argument.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
sTERNE NOMINATED.

The President Sends His Name TO the Sen-
ate for Marshal OF the District of Kan
Ras.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The president
sent to the senate a large num-
Der Of nominations, the most interest
ing of which to the west was that Of
william Edgar Sterne to be United
States marshal for the district of Kan
sas. The nomination is regarded as a
decisive victory for Senator Baker, Of
Kansas, in his controversy with Cyrus
Leland, national committeeman from
that state, over the distribution of that
part of the patronage of the admins
tration to which Kansans are entitled
nv custom.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
An EIghty-Year Sentence.

CHICAGO, Jan. 5.-Julius Lunte was
given a sentence of so years in the pen
Tertiary yesterday in Judge Bakers
court While one jury was coming in
with conviction for Lunte, another
was hurrying out to find a verdict
against him. He was tried on
four indictments for burglary, al
though 81 had been once voted
against him. On the trial of the third
indictment Lunte broke down on the
stand and pleaded guilty. Under the
habitual criminal act he received 20
years for each indictment, OF so yeara
In all.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
SATURDAYS HOUSE.

The Civil Service Debate Continued-The
Fort Hays Military Reservation.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-The civil
service debate was continued in the
house on Saturday. Mr., Botkin intro
duced bill granting to the state Of
Kansas the entire remaining portions
of the abandoned Fort Hays military
reservation for the purpose of estab-
fishing western branches OF the Kan
sas agricultural college and of the
Kansas state ormal school. Mr.. Howe
introduced civil service bill designed
to protect war veterans in the govern
ment service. 1t gives preference to
honorably discharged soldiers, sailors
and marines who served between April
10, 1861, and August IS, 1865, in APP
pointments, retentions and promotions
in all the departments and branches.
The remainder of the session was de-
voted to eulogizing the memory of the
late Representative Wright, of Massa-
ohuGattS
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
A REMARKABLE WILL.
The Last Testament of n Churchman Do
nouncea All Religion as Sham.

The Last Testament of Churchman Do
nounces All Religion as ii Sham.
New YORK, Jan. 5.-0ne of the most
remarkable wills ever filed in the Office
of the surrogate is that of Henry
Morehouse Tabor, offered for probate
yesterday. In spite of the fact that
Mr. Tabor was president and
treasurer of the board of trustees of
the First Presbyterian church, in
the opening clauses of his will
he denounces all religion as sham,
and as having its origin in
superstition. He requests that no
services be held over his body, and that
it be cremated. Mr.. Tabor died on
Christmas eve, at the age of 70 years.
Two children, Sidney Richard Tabor
and Mary Tabor, survive the testator,
and to them the entire estate, valued
at over 81, OOO,O is given absolutely.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
Another Counterfeit Bill Found.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5.-There was
discovered in one of the largest banks
yesterday another counterfeit 500
silver certificate, making, in all, six of
these worthless notes which have been
found in this city during the past two
weeks. This latest discovery has
created quite a sensation among the
cashiers and other banking officials
here, and there has been an indus
trious search in financial circles to
bring to light all of the spurious notes
which may heretofore have escaped
datactiOn
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
Immense Amount OF Lumber Burned.

SAGINAW, Mich, Jan. r. Eight mil
lion feet of lumber was burned on the
docks of the Saginaw Lumber &c Salt
company at Crow island, eight miles
below the city early this morning,
causing loss of about Sl2O,OOO The
docks held about 100000 feet and q
large quantity of lumber was piled in
the mill yard which the flames did not
reach. The mill and salt block were
saved with difficulty. The docks and
one drill house were destroyed. About
three-fourths of the loss will be COW
cred by insurance. There was very
little fire-fghting force available.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
FOR EQUAL SUFFRAGE.

Iowa Women VIII Wage Vigorous CAM
pAlgn for tho Right TO Vote.
Dies MONIES, To-, Jan. 6.-The state
headquarters of the Iowa Equal Stuff
rage association has been opened, with
Mrs.J. N. Taylor, of Ruthven, in charge.
1t is expected she will be assisted by
Miss Blanche Hay, Of New York, in
organizing the state. Yesterday q
meeting of the state executive com
mittee was held and plans were dis
cussed to press the work in all coun-
ties for the passage of a bill in tina
general assembly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
TRUSTED MAN GONE WRONG

The American Express Company in New
York Robbed of s1O,58S.
New YORK, Jan. THE American
Express company was robbed yester-
day of $40, $50, and Clark Braden, Jr, II
trusted employee, is missing. Central
officers and private detectives are
hunting for him. The theft gave rise
to wild report, which was printed in
the Evening Telegram and telegraphed
over the country, to the effect that the
company had been robbed of 81, 600, 600
which had been given it for transpor-
tAtion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-01-13
TO RESTRICT PENSIONS.
Congressman De Almond, of Missouri, Ha
Introduced an IntereAtlng Measure.

Congressman De Almond, of Missouri, Has
Introduced AN Interesting Measure.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Pension re-
striction is the purpose of bill intro
duced by Representative De Almond,
of Missouri. The title describes it as
bill to lessen expenditures for PEN
sions and to protect deserving pension
ers. The bill provides that thereafter
no pension shall be allowed or pay
ment on account of any pension made
under the dependent pension act of
June 2T, 1890, to any soldier whomso-
ever, at any time, when pension shall
not be needed for the reasonable sup
port of such soldier and of his family,
if he have family, and the secretary
of the interior shall, by suitable regu-
lations and requirements, cause this
provision to be enforced"