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

Three Of my new pupils are having mala-
ria and quite expect an attack of fever
every few days.
Last week as one boy was spelling, bis
teeth chartered so that | could hardly
understand him. 1t was rainy day so /
had the 80 pupils of the upper department
of the school crowded into the large room
of the hut, for our -school-house roof is
still sieve though it was re-thatched in
September. stopped my teaching to put
this quaking lad OF II on the couch and
cover him with my travelling rug, have tea
made for him and give him quinine. In a
few hours he had recovered.
This youths name is Oliver. The fam
lily recently came to farm eight miles
from here. divers father came to Mt.
Silinda with him Tuesday. The next
morning he said he had fever but insisted
upon going home. Thursday he grew
rapidly worse, and died Friday. Of their
terrible experience in reaching this land
hope to write more fully later. They
nearly died from thirst and starvation; at
one time they were Sc hours without water
ate meat from animals that had died from
rinderpest, donkeys, hyenas, and for 8
time had nothing but the skin of a koodoo
Two families came in wagons from the
Transvaal; they had food for two months
but were four on the journey. They
expected to get wild game on the journey
but the rinderpest has nearly cleared the
| forests.
A man who was here this month said hi
son, q years old, had cleared $4,000 since
last August. He had oxen and Wagon
and carried goods from the railway termi
nus to Salisbury.
| wonder if those who shall come to this
country in % years will be able to appre'
ciate the hardships endured by the first
settlers. H. j. gibson.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-05-11
Estey Guards.

1t was with mingled emotions that the
throng of 1000 Brattleboro people wit
messed the departure of the youngtmen who
compose Col of the LIST regiment, Vermont
national guard, as they started for camp
last Friday morning. Hearts throbbed
with pride for the loyalty and bravery OF
from hundreds of eyes-from the eyes OF
strong men as we'll as from those of women
and children. The men realized the gray
ity of the situation, and the uncertainties
which the future has in store. 1t mattered
not whose SONS they were,a personal inter-
est in each one was felt by all, for while it
is not improbable that they will never be
called to theifeld of battle, it is by no
means certain that they will not, and no
one can tell how full will be the ranks OF
Co. / upon its return to Brattleboro. To
those OF the younger generation the scene
was one never to be forgotten. The older
persons, and especially the veterans who
went from Brattleboro to the civil war, re-
called the scenes of the early COS, when a
crowd fully as large as the one OF yester-
day gathered at the railroad station and on
the brow of the same hill which overlooks
the railroad today to bid the soldiers good
by, many Of them tor the last time. Many
of them remembered how, just "a years
ago yesterday, the battle of the Wilder
ness closed and how 20, 900 federal soldiers
under Gen. Grant gave their lives in de-
feating the forces under Gen. Lee. Those
who participated in that engagement shud-
dered yesterday at the recollection of the
fight aud offered mentally the prayer,
"God forbid, Springfield Republican.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-05-11
The Victory Celebrated.

The bulletin posted here at o'clock
Saturday morning confirming the grea,
victory of Commodore Dewey was received
With great enthusiasm. Dewey and vic.
tory were in every ones mouth flags were
displayed in various parts of the village
and the two large campaign flags were un-
Furled in the square.
About 10 o'clock in the evening the bells
in the high school and the several churches
were rung and the booming of cannon was
heard. A huge bonfire was kindled in the
square and Ienthusiasm ran high and pan
demonium was supreme.
A feature of the celebration was the
parade headed by the drum corps and par.
ticipated IN by some 200 of young America
and some not SO young. Guns, flags, tin
horns and like paraphernalia we're much in
evidence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-05-11
What Is Done Ia the Schools.

The several grades of the village school,
with the pupils in Saxtons River and the
outlying districts, have given an exhibition
of school work this week in the high school
building that has attracted general inter.
est. The exhibit, SO surprisingly good il
every respect, was revelation to many
Of the excellent work that is being done in
the public schools, and fond parents, who
went prepared to encourage the children
by little mild commentator, gazed with
pride at the efforts Of their progeny, feel
ing new respect for the young ides and
| filled with amazement that such small
heads can carry all they know.
The primaries had on exhibition samples
Of their paper-folding work in boats, boxes
and baskets, objects contrived out Of
splints and dried peas, and clay modelling
such as birds-nests, beads, and gentlemen
in offensive and defensive attitudes, whose
anatomy had necessarily slightly spawned
appearance about the joints. The little
ones did remarkably well and their collec-
ton was especially interesting as slowing
what is possible with such very young chill
dren.
In the higher grade work were seen col
lections of flower and garden seeds in lit
tie bottles neatly labeled and promising
well for future agricultural endeavors. No
danger of these children planting boiled
corn or baked beans, through either igno-
rance or carelessness.
There were outline maps in pulp. colored
maps and maps in booklet form with the
descriptive matter neatly written on the
inside. Other booklets were decorated
with pictures of the author or poet taken
up and within would be found well-writ-
ten sketch of the subject and selections
from bis works. showing gratifying famil
iarity with both.
Much of the drawing and color work
was really fine, both in the way of decora.
ton and in more ambitious sketches Of
spring flowers. The Maine was remem-
bered with two pictures that showed con-
siderable artistic ability on the part OF
their executors. There were innumerable
original designs for book covers, borders,
etc., and also designs in colored papers,
some Of them being copied with infinite
pains from the stained glass windows in
the village churches.
To describe the exhibit in full is out Of
the question and even an attempt to give
an idea Of its scope would be likely to
cause a repetition of the Queen of Sheba's
famous exclamation, 1.-The halt has not
been told me" Suffice 1t to say that those
who saw it are more than satisfied with the
work of the public schools.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-05-11
Death of Mrs. w. J. Ming.

Mrs. Annie j. King, wife of w. j..
King OF North Walpole, died last Thurs
lay night after lir gering sickness. Her
maiden name was Annie J. Dow; she was
born in Ireland and came to this country
10 or y years ago. The deceased was
only 80 years OF age she leaves husband,
wo children and blind mother.
Tbe funeral was tr,m St. Peters church
sunday with burial at Drewsville. The
tendance at the funeral was the largest in
fellows Falls in several years, there being
II teams in the procession-a TACT which
shows that Mrs. King was highly esteemed
BY her neighbors and friends and that tbt
husband and children have the sympathy
of all.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-05-11
Fancy Hosiery in P|aids, Stripes
and Polka Dots.

SashRbbons in Satin, Peau de Sole and Fancy ones and
in. WIDE New lot ribbons for collars and puff Will
put sale this week II doz Ladies' Neckwear very
choice patterns made expressly for stuff
them in the window. We offering so in.
seges in blue and black SOC yd that bargains AL
10 pieces "Vgeroux" 45 in. wide 75c We
place them when sold
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-05-11
North WaIpoIe.

The adjourned village district meeting
was held at St. Peters hall last Friday
evening and proved disappointment to
those who favor an extension of the side
walks this year. Less than 80 voters were
present and no action was taken, the meet
ing adjourning without date. The matter
will now be left tor action at the annual
meeting in March next.
There have been several cases of house
breaking reported during the past month
and last week two attempts were made by
some one evidently familiar with the locali
ties. A sharp watch is to be kept in the
future and as the parties are now under
surveillance it is very probable that arrests
will soon follow.
The new building being erected by H..
H. Davis and also the premises OF John
Brennan were connected with the sewer
last week, the work being done by Viii
liam H. Kiniry.
James H. Brown has been adding grsat-
y to the appearance OF his place as Ycll
as to the street by nicely grading his ~ r.
William Millerick and Timothy Grim
Minis are upon the sick list this week.
Jerry Hogan has been appointed upon
the police force. y =
The residence of Mrs. Jane McDonad
at Cold River is being painted and new y
shingled.
Patrick Connors has begun the work ct
repairing and enlargipg his house and will
have very pleasant and commodious, two
story building.
The funeral of Mrs. William J. King
was held from St. Peters church Sunday
morning and was one Of the largest ever
seen in this village. The church was
crowded to the doors and the Rev. Father
Holahan preached sermon appropriate
to the occasion. The internent was at the
cemetery at Drewsville.
A three-year child OF Larry De
laney was taken with commissions Sunday
afternoon but is now well on the way te
recovery.
The explosion Of lamp in the Riverside
club room caused quite bit of excitemen
Saturday evening, and prompt action pre-
vented serious consequences. The dam
age was confined to the scorching of som'
wood work and burning Of some bunting
with which the room was draped.
Notice has been given that all taxes up
on real estate not paid by June 1, will b.
old at public auction as required by Law
md also by vote of the last annual tow
meeting which provided that all taxes mus
be paid by June 1.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-05-11
THE TIMES.
WEDNESDAY, MAY II, 1898.
Bellows Falls Locals.

E. A. Norwood was in Winchester, N.
H., Monday.
The Brattleboro Evening Phoenix was
sold on the streets by newsboys for the
first time Monday night.
The Granger block on Westminster
street and the Mammoth block on the
square are being given new coats Of paint
Rev. j. II. Reid has organized Satur.
day afternoon weekly bicycle run for the
benefit of the members of his congregation
who ride.
Owing to repairs water was shut out o
the canal Sunday and until late hour a
night causing some inconvenience to those
who depend on electric lights.
There will be baked bean supper il
the Baptist vestry this evening. The sup
per will be in charge OF Mrs. E. G. Fair
bank, Mrs S. F. Huckins and Mrs. E. j
Knapp.
Seventeen of the Estey Guard when ex
amined for service in the United States
army were rejected owing to physical dis.
abilities. Among the number was Edgar
+. Carruthers of this place.
w. B. Carpenter, who for the past two
or three years has been associated witt
the Keene Wood RIM company, first il
Keene and later in Rutland, has severed
his connection with the company.
The Sunday school work of ST.. Peter
church Drewsville will be resumed on SUI
day next, May Is. Service at 2.3O P. M
as usual. All the children of the parisl
and all others interested in the Sunda.
school are cordially invited to be preser
TOR the organization of classes immediatel,
after service.
The regular monthly meeting Of tb
Ministers Monday club was held in tn
parlors Of the Congregational church Nor
day fo,eaoon. Eight members were pre-
ent. An interesting paper on ''Brotherl
Unity" was read by Prof. L. G. Roux Q
Saxtons River and discussion followed
This was the last meeting of the season
the next meeting will be on the secon
Monday in October.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-05-11
The Congregational Parsonage.

tits estimated that he new Congrs gsaicn-
al parsonage will cost $4,000 including tie
lot. Subscriptions for the fund began last
Saturday and at the Sunday morning sew
ice the good work was continued and at
the conclusion of the service $3,425 had
been subscribed. The remaining 1915
will no doubt be raised with little difficulty.
Plans are now being considered and TIE
parsonage will probably be ready for occu
pancy by the middle of summer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-05-11

Of Camille Saint Saen's sacred opera "Sam-
son Et Delilah."
The Central Vermont railroad will sell
round trip tickets from Windsor including
admission to concerts for $4,05, good 60
ing May 1920 and returning until May 23.
, 1898-10-22
qThE EViS'
Is ynJIished Ercry

"Wednesday Il Saturday.
Terms ee Subscription
6 dollars per annuin, payable 1"li yearly
in advance.
Parties DESTROYS Of withdrawing their subscription 10
The HUie are required 10 give ) months notice.
Terms of Advertising
approved ~ Government 25th june 1852
For an advertisement of s lines or under,
i to 3 Insertions =
Small TYPE Wrevier) t" li"os.~~~.8l-G,00
Over 8 lines, per line. ..... ~
Large Type, Long Primer, Small Plea.
Plea and Columbia, / to lines.... 10y
Over S lines, per 10
For a line of the largest typo.......... 10
For one to three subsequent i SeitlonS tile
half amount of these charges Will he made.
ac' All advertisements for insertion must he delivered AZ
ONE OCIOCK y. ~. The postage on letters to thus once
from West End o. 1t. Thomasmust be prepaid OF no houce VIII
De taken OF them. 80
Special Contracts will be made with parties who may be WISH
full to advertise yearly, halfyearly or quarterly
10 COntributOTs:-Ne cannot pay any attention 70
ANONYMOUS communications; every article must be acconpa-
uied by the writer's name, not necessarily lor puOhcatlOh, out as
an evidence Of authenticity, and for our own security aHo II
anust be distinctly under stood that when a communication ~ III
serted the editor does not necessarily agree Win Tue oPl"'o"s
expressed 10y the writer. We cannot undertake % GU "i
preserve rejected manuscripts. Manuscript matter must BE-
TIMn nDTMTTNH executed at this ONCE With
UOD 4 4G44N LINZ Meatless and despatch.
, 1898-10-22
Translation
Publication,

RT is hereby made known, that
- Government has authorized
Reverend L. FORTIER to act as
parish priest for the Roman Catho-
lie Congregation in Frederiksted
during the illness and eventual alb
sence from the island Of Reverend
I'll. Banckaert.
Government Seoreta,y's Office. St. Croix,
the 10Th October 1898.
LIMPRICIIT.
, 1898-10-22
COCHRANS
BIZ u e BLACK
Writing and Copying INKS
are famous the world over.
Sole agent for ST. CroiG
j. @. CANEGATA.

A large supply, III as
sorted size glass bot
ties, has been sent our
agent, and kept on sale.
together with ochran's
sponge top gummers,
Cochran's Bull Dog
Office Paste, at THE
COMPANY STREET
GROCERY, where
price, quality consider
ed, defos c mpetifion.
, 1898-10-22
TAKEN.
f'ormGA.l.
Translation.
Publication

AGREEABLE to Ord.rs from Government
n the aftermentiono articles required for
st. Croix jail House
during the period from the Isl April 1899 toe
the 3lst March 1900 pro hereby put up for
public Licitation VIZ: until
20 punChauns C%otnmeAl,
800 lbs. Navy Bread.
"a brls. sugar of middle quality and
70 " Herrings
TO be delivered during The year.
Parties wishing to undertake The delivery
of such articles are required to forward
Sealed tenders Marked;
Tenders for Articles for
St. Croix Jail House.
to the undersigned Chairman before MON
DAY the l4th November a. c. at 3 O'Clock =. N.
containing a statemvlt OF prices at which HE
parties Will deliver all OF part of said AltlcIcs.
The tenders Will be 'pened a Christian
sted's Police Office ut t o'clock f. m. ON Tie
day above stated iii tie presence OF those
who may appear, and information afterwards
bo gwen the party whose tender is approved
Of.
St. Cro;x Prison Commission, the 18th
October 1898.
MAXEN,
ChairmDn.
, 1898-10-22
BekjendtgjoTelse

uuoA heb HtTNel vi O1I6lltllg ,LlCltatlOn
eftern@v1te Artikler til Bug
St. CroiX Arresthus
for Finantsaaret fla Iste April 1899 til Site
Marts 1900 nemlig cirka
10 Fnde Mai>mel,
1900 lbs. Besk0iter,
"a Touder Sucker If middel KValitet OF
70 T0nder Slid.
som vile we're ut Ievere Aarets L6b.
Lystbavenae, der 0aske at overtage denne
Leveranoe anmodes om at indsende forseg.
lede.
SkrJthgo Til6xd merkedo:
"Tilbud ON Leverance til
st. CroiX Arresthus,"
til u~ndertegnede Formand linden MANDAG
den l4de November d.. A. KI. 3 Eftermiddag,
indeholdende de Priser, hvorfor de vile
levere o%venn@ynte Artilrr eller Dele af
Samme.
TIbulene Vile blive aabnede pan ChIi-
stianstedS Polltikammer den n@ynte Days
EftermiddaG III. 4o Oyery@relse If do
IySthoven d som ma@te give Mode. og
Medlelelse vii derrf E, b!ive gjvet dc We'd
kommende hvis lllbui m0dtages.
ST. Croix Arresthuskommission den l3de
OktO0er 1898.
MAXEN,
ErmGnl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-16
REVISING THE CANYONS.
Changes Under Consideration by
Protestant Episcopal Church.
Washington Star.

Probably the most interesting subject
which will be brought before the trien-
nal convention of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church, which meets in this city IN
October next, Will be certain proposed
changes in the constitutions and canOns
Of the Church. That Of especial interest
TO the membership at large is the modih-
| cation of the canon on marriage and di-
vorce. The committee having in charge
the consideration of these changes has
adopted a report on the subject, which
VIII be made TO the general convention Of
the Church. That body will take final ac-
ton on the subject.
The discussion which had led to the
adoption by the committee of these
changes was begun in 1882 at the trien-
NAL convention, which met in Baltimore.
AT that convention a Joint commission OF
seven bishops, seven clergymen. and
seven laymen was appointed TO revise the
constitution and canons of the Church.
The present members Of the joint COM
mission are Bishops Deane of Albany;
Dudley, Of Kentucky; McLaren, of Chi
cago; Burgess, Of quincy; Potter, of New
York, and Paret, of Maryland; Rev. DR..
Eugene a. Hoffman, Rev. DIR. j. 5. Stone.
Rev. Charles a. l.. Richards, ID. D.; Rev.
Dr. Hall Harrison, Rev. DIR. +. II. Da-
venport, Rev. DIR. j. Houston Eccleston,
and Rev. DIR. William r. Huntington:
Messrs. w. II. Lightner. Edward G..
Bradford, f. b. Swayne. Charles q.
Saunders. John a. Beall, Frank IL. Mil
Ter. and W. S. Laidley.
II is understood that many of the
changes in the canon are intended merely
TO remove obscurities and infelicities Of
language Others, however, affect matters
of substance, and will, no doubt lead TO
warm debates. II is expected that this
viii be especially true OF the canon on
marriage and divorce.
1t is conceded that the present canon
on this subject has some obscurites of
language and needs some Improvement.
There has however, been for some years
an effort 10 change the rule of the Church
on the subject of remarriage of divorced
persons. The present canon permits the
femarnage OF the innocent party in di-
Yorce for the cause Of adultery. Those
who hold this view base II on the words
Of Christ in the sermon on the mount and
elsewhere and these have been held by
the Greek Church and by most English
commentators and theologians TO author
lie the exception.
On the other hand, the theologans OF
the Roman Catholic Church and some OF
the English hold that marriage is inds-
soluble except by death, and controvert
the argument from the words OF Christ
by pointing out that In other passages re-
cording His words on divorce the ex-
oeption is not mentioned.
PROPOSED CANON
The advocates Of the latter view seemed
70 have Impressed the commission most
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-16
Lesson i'm Astronomy.
youths Companion)

youths COmpaniOn)
The solar system puzzles US,
Miss Mary said she thought It would,
And so she gave US each a name,
And made II all into game,
And then we understood.
Theresa. with her golden hair
All loose and shining. was the SUM-
And round her Mercury and Mars,
Venus. and all the other stars,
Stood waiting, every one.
[ was the Earth, with little Nell
Beside me for the Moon so round
And Saturn had two hoops for rings,
And Mercury a pair OF wings,
And Jupiter was crowned.
Then when Miss Mary waved her hand,
Each slow and stately in our place,
We circled round the sun until
\ Comet that was little Will
Came rushing on through space.
He darted straight into our midst,
He whirled among us like a flash.
The stars went flying, and the Sun.
And laughing, GREATNESS, wild with fun
The System" went TO smash.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-16

erected for that purpose at all Hudson 5
Bay Company posts. At the first stroke
all dogs within reach of the sound spring
ing-place where they find a man in
charge of their rations. Forming round
in Il circle. each dog waits for his por-
ton, with which he at once trots away
to enjoy I'm some quiet retreat. Occasion
al fights and snarls take place, but ii is
astonishing to see how orderly Chippe-
wyan dogs are able to conduct themselves
at a common mess"
The lonely waterways and solitary
forts passed by tho Tyrrell party, from
the Landing 10 Lake Athabasca, Will
probably witness a transformation this
summer. on the advent of Yukon trea-
sure-seekers going north by way OF Ed
monitor and the Landing; and with the
host of inexperienced canoemen on TINS
dangerous river there is promise of
more than one Jolly Fool Rapid in the
course.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-16
The Joy of Home.

Is. Il. Kiser. in Cleveland Leader)
The clouds have been heavy to-day, my
love,
/ have blundered and grieved in the
haunts of men
You smile. and care speeds away, my
love,
And the world Is pleasant again.
or the things have tried TO do, my love,
Not one has boen crowned with the
crown OF success.
But i put my two arms around you. my
love.
And gladness returns with the press.
o, pity the unloved man. my love.
Who after tho day when the world Is
UPSET,
Finds no one to smile as you can, my
love.
And make the poor devil forget!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-16
Vote by o or 10 O'Clock.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April LIT is
the general belief among senators that a
vote will be taken by or 10 o'clock to-
morrow night There being NUMEROUS
amendments. there viii be many votes
taken. IT is likely that the minority
amendment recognizing the independence
of Cuba will be adopted. The resolution
agreed upon will be substituted for the
House resolution. making it q Mouse
measure. TO avoid the parliamentary diff
ficulty of a new proposition from the
House. Ii is supposed that the resolution
will 90 10 the House Monday and it is
thought II will Zoe sent to conference.
though an effort may be made TO pass it
at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-16
Rest.

Let US rest ourselves a bit!
Worry? Wave your hand to II.
Kiss your finger tips and smile
Ii farewell a little while.
Weary Of the weary way
We have come since yesterday.
Let IL fret us not in dread
OF the weary way ahead.
While we yet look dOwn-nOt up
To seek out the buttercup
And the daisy where they wave
O'er the green home Of the grave.
Let us launch us smoothly on
Lastless pillows Of the lawn,
And drift out across the main
or our childish dreams again.
Voyage off beneath the trees.
Ger the fields enchanted seas,
Where the lilies are our sails
And our seagulls nightingales.
Where no wilder storm shall beat
Than the wind that waves the wheat
And no tempests burst above
The old laughs we used TO love.
Lose all troubles; gain release,
I.anguOr and exceeding peace,
Cruising idly Ger the vast.
Calm midOcean Of the past
Let us rest ourselves a Bit
Worry? Wave your hand 10 IL.
Kiss your finger tips and smile
1t farewell a little whilei
JAMES WHlTCOMB RILEY.