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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-05-11
Congress- Thanks Dewey.

In message to congress Monday Presi-
dent Mckinley said:
II now recommend that, following our
national precedents and expressing the fer
vent gratitude of every patriotic heart, the
thanks of congress be given Acting Rear
Admiral George Dewey of the United
States navy for highly distinguished con-
duct in conflict with the enemy, and to the
officers and men under his command for
their gallantry in the destruction OF the
enemy's fleet and the capture of the enemy's
Notifications in the bay of Manila"
The resolution of congress reads as fol-
lows:
The thanks of congress and of the
American people are hereby rendered to
Commodore George Dewey, U. S. N,
commander in chief of the Asiatic station,
for highly distinguished conduct in conflict
with the enemy as displayed by him in the
destruction of the Spanish fleet and bat
teries in the harbor of Manila, Philippine
islands, May 1, 1898.
The thanks of congress and the
American people are hereby extended
through Commodore Dewey to the officers
and men under his command for the gal
lantry and skill exhibited by them on that
occasion.
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ars Jessie starkey next FRIDAY evening

Mrs Jessie Starkey next Friday evening.
Rollo Rice, who enlisted in the Brattleboro
company failed to pass the rigid examination
at Burlington.
Mrs. Harry Bruce of Springfield, Mass, is
spending few days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. c. Wyman.
Mrs. Mary Jennison returned Monday
from visit with her daughter, Mrs. Fred
Blood, in Springfield, Mass.
The selectmen have contracted with the
Berlin Bridge Co. of East Berlin, Conn.,, for
q new iron bridge to be placed near the resi-
dence OF o. P. Fullam.
The marriage of Jessie NJ. Wilcox to
George L. Hayes of Westfeld, Mass, is an
pounced to take place today at the home of
her uncle, W. s. Fem.
The contract for building the Gageville
schoolhouse has been awarded to H. A Will
lard of this place by the school directors and
building committee.
A very pretty home wedding took place at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Gates last
week when their daughter, Miss Alice E.,
was married to George Tenney of Saxtons
River by Rev. j. A. Leach of the latter place.
Harry Miller. who is now stationed with
his regiment at Tampa, Fla, writes semi
weekly letters to his parents and reports
himself as being in the very best of health
but expecting to be called at any time into
service.
o. P. Fullam has ready for delivery some
very thrifty tomato, cabbage and lettuce
plants. Mr.. Fullam is building up large
and his daughter Ethel has quite a variety of
flowers. We congrstu ate Mr.. Fullam on the
success he has achieved through his hard
work and perseverance.
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CAMBRIDGEPORT.

The Loyal Temperance Legion is invited
to meet with Alice Weaver Saturday after
noon at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. G.. H. Bolster left Friday to join her
husband at Heath, where they expect to go to
housekeeping in the parsonage.
Arrangements have been made so that war
news will be received twice a day at the
telephone Office.
"One man power" was the subject of the
sermon which was preached here Sunday to
an attentive audience by Rev. Mr.. Haskins
of Grafton. The text was taken from
Joshua % 10.
The annual meeting of the w. @. T. T..
was held last week when the following off,
GERS were elected: President, Mrs. A. Il.
Wyman; vice presidents, Mis-. j. s. Hast
ings, Mrs. Ida S. Stevens; cor. sec., Miss
Mary Cushing; recording secretary, Mrs.
Amy B. Weaver; treasurer, Mrs. Eva NJ
Cushing; finance committee, Mrs. Hattie
Clark, Miss Oma Harwood, Mrs. j. S. Hast
ings. The following were elected delegates
to the county convention Mrs. c. s Walker,
Mrs. Hattie Clark, Mrs. Amy B. Weaver,
Mrs. Ida s. Stevens, Mrs. N. H. Pierce. A
paper on "The Legal and Illegal Sale Of
Alcohol in Vermont" was read by the presi-
dent, annual reports were given by other
officers and superintendents of departments,
and questions on current topics were given
out by Miss Oma Harwood. Ten members
and two visitors were present.
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j. G. DAY & CO.'S,
Cash Dry Goods and Cloak House.

tongue" and leather-lung" batteries were
silenced for the time being. the contest was
close and a renewed attack may be expected
at any time. As yet no one has been
injured.
The club has this year held one musical
and nine literary meetings, one of these be-
ing lecture by Prof. Hazen of Smith col
lege and the others devoted to the discussion
of good variety of subjects by our own
members. Twenty-six papers have been pre-
sented. The average attendance has been
36, slight increase on last years average.
An expression of gratitude is due our pro-
gram committee for a most excellent pro-
gram, and the papers have shown careful
thought and diligent work in preparation.
We as club seem not to have entirely out
grown our habit of easy receptivity. leaving
to the members assigned certain subjects too
much of the benefit to be derived from the
study of those subjects. However let US con-
gratulate ourselves upon what we have really
done, and set up new ideals for the future.
LENA A. BRITToN, Sec.
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Remarkable Legislation.

Section mo alien railroad company
shall be directly or indirectly interested in
any Of the stock of any railroad company
hereafter organized under the laws of this
state, without leave of the legislature.
Section 2.-No alien railway company
shall by itself or through others own or ac-
quire title to any railroad, or the use there
of,or have anything to do with the manage
ment or control of any railroad in this state
without leave of the Legislature provided
nothing in this section contained shall ap-
ply to any railroad IN this state now in the
ac.ral control or management Of any such
alien railway company.
Section 3.-The court of chancery, on
information of the states attorney of any
county through which the road runs, shall
have full power and authority to enforce
the provisions of this act, by writ of Sc
questration, injunction, receivership or any
other appropriate remedy.
The above is the text of what became
law at the special session Of the legislature
last week. The extra session was convened
as war measure, yet this was the first bill
introduced, and in six hours had been rail-
roaded through both houses without dis
cussion, received the signature of the gov
erner and been placed among the statutes
of the state. This law is intended to assist
the Central Vermont railroad out of its
financial complications. A reorganization
scheme has been on foot for some months
and the minority stockholders in Vermont
and Massachusetts feared that the majority
stockholders in Boston and New York
would sell them out to the Grand Trunk
railway; therefore the state is asked to
pass special legislation to assist the minor
ity to the confusion of the majority. The
Central Vermont railroad is private cor
poration in which the state of Vermont has
no more interest than it has in the Rutland
railroad, the scale works at st. Johnsbury
the paper industry in Bellows Falls, the
Wells River railroad, or any other bust
ness run by private corporation,-and
yet by the terms of this bill the state is
made foster father. The legislature mus,
| give ITO CouoCHt UclOTc any dllen railway
company can make move inside state
limits. Why should the legislature not &c
step farther and take consiste mt posi-.
ton by declaring that no foreign capita
shall ever come into the state for invest
ment in any line of business and what is al
ready here be coDfiscated? Why discrimi
nate against railway corporations?
The most remarkable thing about thi
bill is that it became a law without discus
sion or consideration. Legislators retur
from Montpelier and freely admit that th
bill was not given the slightest considera
ton and that they did not understand it
scope and object. Even though the la,
proves good thing, no such importan
bill should becomes law without tborougl
discussion.
Through her legislature Vermont ex
presses to the world her willingness to as
sist private corporations at the public ex
pense; she even warrants the suspicion Q
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SPRINGFIELD.

M. F. Colby and wife returned Monday
from their wedding trip.
Jay Warner left Monday for a visit with
friends in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Mrs. Sarah Odette of Keene, N. H., is vis-
iting her brother, Henry Lawrence.
Miss Anna j. Lawrence of Westminster
was home over the Sabbath.
Messrs. Greenwood, Hopkins and Adams
were accepted as volunteers at Brattleboro
Monday.
w. F. Gilman has recently added to his
extensive grounds strip of land purchased
of DR.. G. w. Locke.
Jones & Lamson Machine company has
ordered new flag, to be unfurled soon at
their works.
Rev. o. s. Davis and wife left Monday for
White River junction to be absent few
days.
Esther Olcott Hastings, widow of the late
Frink Fletcher, passed away Monday at the
home of her son, Charles O. Fletcher.
Mrs. c. H. Moore and Miss Hattie Bates
passed the Sabbath with Mr.. and Mrs. E. G..
Burke at Lake Sunapee.
Monday G. A. Leland of the firm of Leland
& Son had the misfortune to break the
little finger of his left hand, while handling
barrel Of vinegar.
Irving Batchelder, accompanied by his
wife, went last week to New Jersey, where
he is employed in setting up machine for
Parks & Woolson Machine company.
Springfield people are pleased that Rev.
o. s. Davis has reconsidered his resignation,
and accepted the invitation of the committee
of the Congregational church to remain as
its pastor.
Spring field friends extend congratulations
to Mrs. Mandel Whipple, who lives with her
son, Charles Whipple, at Weathersfield Bow,
hot ba ,x-ar
sary of her birth.
Misses Anna j. Lawrence and Miss Lula
Baldwin were successful in passing the
teachers examination recently held at Bel
lows Falls, and Miss Lawrence now possesses
a two years' certificate, and Miss Baldwin has
a certificate for one year. The young ladies
are both graduates of the Springfield high
school.
The Black River Union of Christian En-
deavor will convene at Weathersfeld, May
26; Rev. Z. T. Farrar of Lebanon, ex-presi-
dent of the New Hampshire State union, will
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CHARLESTOWN,

William Rounsvell visited old friends in
town last week.
F. w. Huntley and family called on several
friends in Springfield Sunday.
The G. S. B. box shop shut down Saturday
night for an indefinite time.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Olney and daughter
of Springfield visited her mother, Mrs. Tyter
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clark passed Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Nelson Reed of Spring
field
Mrs. F. w. Putnam and Miss 6. r. Put
nam passed Sunday with Nathan White of
Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Putnam visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Putnam OF
Lempster, Saturday and Sunday.
The real and personal property of the late
Mrs. Mercy Carey will be sold at auction
May, 10 from her late home.
There will be a strawberry supper and en-
tertainment at the Unitarian parlors, Thurs
day evening, May II. supper from to 7,30
Admission to hall 10 cents, supper Is cents,
children under 10 years 10 cents; entertain
ment from s to 9.
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deliver an address, and other speakers are
expected to lend their voices for the good Of
the cause.
The trustees of our village are manifest.
ing commendable pride in giving the streets
tidy appearance, and notices have been
issued requesting the aid of the public in
keeping the public drives and walks free
from debris. Eleven small parks have been
carefully seeded, and are to be made attract.
i've with shrubs and well-trimmed grass
The square has been frightened with the
Improvements, and the fountain and fence
have been handsomely painted.
COSMOPOLITAN CLUB.
The Cosmopolitan club met at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Gilman on Monday even
ing. The literary feast, which took the place
of the regular banquet, was one of reason,
and resulted in hard fought wordy battle.
The point at issue was stated in the affirma-
tive, "Resolved: That transmitted character
istics are more potent than environment in
the formation of character" and was victori-
ously carried by W. D. Woolson and james
Hartness.
Mr.. Woolson first advanced upon the field,
calmly taking as many points of vantage as
possible and remaining upon the defensive
while accommodating the strategic points Of
the enemy.
A violent assault was made upon the posi-.
ton by E. B. Finn, who sought to confuse
his foe bv rapid cross-fire of explosive pro.
jectiles. The dynamite bombs ploughed fur
rows far and near, annihilating time and
seeking to upturn even the sods of the gar.
den of Eden. A good many shots were we'll
aimed, but the highest position taken was
acquired by Rev. H. A. Spencer after view
ing the enemy by balloon ascension, seizing
all the occult and mysterious strongholds OF
modern psychology, and intrenching himself
in the mighty fortress of the Christian relig-
ion.
Mr.. Hartness had spent much time in
building up redoubt of arguments con-
structed with mathematical precision and
there remained immovable, during the whole
engagement.
Although Mr.. Finn had called our naval
hero, Commodore Dewey, to his assistance
his second effort did not materially advance
his position.
Mr.. Woolson massed his forces for the fina
attack, equipped with the heaviest guns Of
modern warfare, and began shelling the
redoubts of the enemy, turning some of their
cherished batteries of wit, sarcasm, literary
thrusts and historical incidents against them
While by vote of eye-witnesses the " silver
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1t Is the best of all.
CHESTER.

Col. j E. Pollard is in Boston this week.
Hon. H. B. Sellon of Boston was in town
on Tuesday.
F. W. Monroe was home over Sunday from
Keene, N. II.
Miss Eva Larkin was home over Sunday
from Springfield.
Forty-two people registered at Hotel Full
lerton on Friday last.
Charles Hewitt of Worcester is visiting in
town.
F. E. Carlisle and Frank Smith have Joined
the Estey guards of Brattleboro.
j. w. Cochran of Minnesota lis in town,
stopping at F. r. Nichols.
G. L. Fletcher and daughter of Bellows
Falls were in town Monday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Fenton.
Clarence Burnett, who has been in Uncle
Sans navy, is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. o. Davis.
Henry A. Pearsons of New York was in
town on Monday to make arrangements for
placing some fresh air children in this vicin-
ty.
The result of the ball game last Friday be.
tween the Springfield high school boys and
the Chester high school boys was Is to 8 in
favor of the Chester boys.
Miss Minnie Martyr is home from West
moreland Depot, N. H., and is stopping at
geon.
We announced last week that F. W.
Pierce's drug store had been sold to Mr.
Heath of Ludlow. The trade fell through
for some reason but another party, 6. Louis
Harwood of Bennington, stepped in and
bought it and will take possession in two
weeks.
At the annual parish meeting of st. Luke's
church the following officers were elected
Senior warden, G.. M. Webb; junior warden,
B. Z. Stockwell; treasurer, Miss Stella E
Atwood secretary A. N. Chandler; vestry-
men, G. NJ. Webb, B. E. Stockwell, A. N
Chandler, Charles E. Hall and George l.
Hilton.
| The joint debate between the Brattlebort
academy and the Chester high school, spokeI
of some time ago, will take place at the towr
hall next Friday evening, May 13. TIT
question to be discussed is, Resolved, Tha
| the railroads in the United States should b,
owned and operated by the federal govern
ment. Robert Clarke, George Mather ant
Robert Dunkey of Brattleboro have the neg
ativeIside, while Charles E. Griffeth, Harr,
Woods and Earl Davis of Chester will speal
in the Affirmative.
John B. Herreshoff of Bristol, r. l., ba
purchased the Alonzo Perry farm. This j
one of the best farms in town. Mr.. HERE
shoff is president of the Herreshoff Manufac
turing company, which manufactures torped
boats and torpedo boat destroyers for Uncl
| Sans navy, besides fast sailing yachts.
will be remembered that this is the man VIII
designed the Vigilant, and although he
totally blind, yet he designs every boat mad
by the company and inspects the same mi
nutely in all its details before it leaves tn
company's works.
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except inferior shoes can be found
here. We offer honest material,
whether ii be calf or kid, and made
up in an honest manner into sty lish
and durable footwear for men, wo-
men and children. Any and every
new shape or style that is worthy of
consideration will be found in our
stock and the fact that it is there is a
proof OF its goodness.
Our black and tan 1O-inch Bicycle
Shoes for ladies at $500, 2 SO and
800 have had remarkable sale.
Their merits have won friends every
where. Other good sellers are our
Willow Calf, Brown Vici Kid and
Russet Shoes for men at So 90, $50,
400 and 500.
We also have a fine line of Black
and Tan Shoes and Oxfords for
ladies and misses, including Bicycle
and Golf Leggings.
Call and look 'em over at
j. T. KEEFE'S,
Bellows Falls, VT,
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NARROW.

Collector Huntley commenced distributing
the tax bills for 1898 last Monday.
E. j. Young has secured position in the
tannery at Winchester. He will probably
move his family there soon.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison has been engaged
to sing soprano at the Unitarian church at
Keene.
The Granite State Evaporator Co. has re-
ceiTed an OIL der from the United States gov
ernment for 800 seamless steel baskets for
use in coaling war ships. Each basket is
made from single piece of cold rolled steel
and fitted with malleable iron handles.
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W Shoes Repaired.
Commissioners Notice.
j. T. KEEFE'S,
Bellows Falls, Vt.

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 John
Robertson, late of Rockingham in said Dis
trict, deceased, and also all claims and de-
months from the End day of April inst,
being allowed by said Court for that purpose,
we do therefore hereby give notice, that we
pointment at the store of Williams
& Co., in Bellows Falls in
said District, on the 18th day OF May and
O'Clock, P. M, until four O'Clock, P. M on
each Of said days.
2. e. = WApLEY; WaI I;;s Commissioners.
!. 5eAa T. Rsss4ssss, L k5%ssi,' Executors.
April %. A D. | $685.
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Arthur A. Ward Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, SIS. for said District. To
all persons interested in the estate of Arthur
A. Ward, late of Westminster in said district,
deceased, GREETING.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
Ellen l.. Ward, Administrator upon said
estate, and decree distribution thereof to the
persons entitled, at the session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls on
the 4th day of June, A. D. 1892 when and
where you may be heard in the premises, if
you see cause.
ZJNA TT AI,J,REE Repister
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WESTMINSTER.

E. L. Finton sold 20 papers last Sunday.
Mrs. s. NJ. Nutting goes to Burlington to-
morrow to visit the family of Joel H.-Holton.
Mrs. Louisa A. Graves Is spending some
time with her brother, Henry A. Willard.
J.H.Underwood has been housed with sick
ness part of the week.
Miss Lucy Taylor spent Sunday with her
friend, Mrs. j. E. Leach.
Miss Lila Drown of Brsttleboro is spend
ing few days with Mrs. Ellen L. Ward.
The Kings Sons have invited the Kings
Daughters to meet with them at the home of
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Not a Good Enough Vermonter.

The Burlington Clipper of last weel
says: 1.-The Clipper is informed that the
humble and inconspicuous patriot who
ffered to advance the money needed to fl
out the troops and save the state the cost
OF an extra session was one j. G.. McCul
Tough OF Bennington, of whom some peo-
pie have said that he was not resident Of
Vermont !"
Our readers will remember that Gen.
Mccullough is the gentleman who is not
a good enough Ve,monter to make gov
ernor of the state.
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The following is the list OF Vermont
dailies to date but there may be additions
before the end OF the week: Rutland Her
aid, Burlington Free Press, Burlington
Daily News, Montpelier Evening Argus,
Montpelier Evening Record, Barre Even
ing Times, Barre Evening Enterprise,
Brattleb ,ro Evening Phoenix, st. Johns
bury Evening Republican.
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Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You
can drink GrainO o when you please and sleep
like a top. For Grain-O does not stimulate;
it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous
persons, young people and children Grain-O
is the perfect drink. Made from pure grains.
Get package from your grocer today. Try
it in place of coffee. l5 and 25c.
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SIMPSONS SqandrOn.

Admiral SIMPSONS squadron is bound
tor Porto Rico and when last heard from
W as sighted off Hayti. 1t is expected he
will meet the Spanish fleet and that one of
the greatest battles In the history of the
world will follows. This battle may take
place at anytime.
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The Vergennes Velmonter under its
new management took a good start last
week; in bis sa!utatory Editor Sault prom
ises lots OF good things and it looks as
though the people of Vergennes were
really going to have newspaper now.
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attempting to influence judicial decision on
matters already in litigation. Will toe
next legislature go its predecessor one bet
ter and publish its willingness to assist IN
dividuals as well as private corporations
out of financial difficulties? If so emigra-
tion may set eastward and the abandoned
farm problem be solved.
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Troops for the Philippines and Cuba.

"Po TUT '"S "f1PP"eS "HV SuV"'
1t is reported that 5000 regulars and
naval supplies will be sent to the Philip
pines at once and that $4,000 men will be
landed in Cuba. Fight hard and fight fast
is the policy of the administration.
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Ii the RahY Is Cutting Teeth.

Be sure and use that old and well-tried rem
edy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for
children teething. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for diarrhea.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
1t Is the best of all.
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Corset Department

We all the leading makes and seRoya Worcester Kabo
Balls B. "I1er Majesty Thompsons Coralne "R. c." W.
Jackson and Ferris Waists including Summer Coe co.
and good SOC values
Closing special line No. 95 Royal Worcester Corsets
all Sizes regular ST. 90 quality price 79c.
SPEC1ALS-Ladies Night Robes &c. Ladies' Night Robes
Empire or high neck worth 75c, price SOC.
pieces white check Najnsook, price lac.
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Qten.

In Bellows Falls, May 10, Matte L.
French, aged II years, months, 20 days.