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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-10-27
An Enormous Thermometer.

Jill AlAuIHAOuS THERMOMETERS.
A giant thermometer is being placed
in the ground at Winchester, England.
by Col. Knight. The great instrument
is 70 feet, in length and is to be used
for taking the earth's temperature A
shaft was sunk 70 feet in the ground
and then a scarolding erected at the
mouth of the shaft. The scaffolding
was higher than the thermometer,
which had to be hoisted to the perpen-
dicular by means of steam cranes and
then dropped gently into the 7O-foot
shaft. The work has progressed so
far without accident and will be &C
complished, it is hoped, with no in
jury to the great instrument. The
largest thermometer ever made previ-
Gus to the one constructed for Col.
Knight was'that made by Forbes, who
built one measuring nearly 40 feet in
length, This was considered great
accomplishment, and the Forbes ther-
mometer became one of the curiosi-
ties of science. The one now con-
structed for Col. Knight, however, is
so much higher that the Forbes Their
mometer is no longer considered
large. With the new thermometer the
temperature Of the earth can be taken
at twice the depth it has been possible
to take it heretofore, and the records
obtained will be of unusual value to
SCIENCE Chicago Evening News.
Pitching Quoits.
Quoits is q game that is seen largely
among the working classes. Off in the
mining districts, in the neighborhood
of large building contracts or at the
river side, group of men playing
quoits is common sight. It requires
a fair degree of strength and quickness
and has peculiar fascination for the
player. A fattened ring of iron is to
be tossed over an iron stake, from
which the player stands a distance Of
from Is to Is feet. There are two
stakes used, and generally two or four
players take part. The game. is not
Of much Importance, but it has existed
FOR centuries, and it's simplicity
horseshoes being used when the reg
ularfquoits cannot be had-will always
give it a certain popularity-N. Y
Tribune. -~-s
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-10-27

UnOstentatiOus Worth.
De oyster is humble brute.
Down In de sea he hab to root.
He's homely an his shell is hard
But he's first upon de menu card.
Washington Star.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-10-27

"And where is it to be for the holi-
days this year, Miss Leftonshelf?"
"Oh, I've decided TO go to the Isle of
Man."
REALLY! A case of Mahomet going
to the mountain, h?''-Ally Sloper.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-10-27

Hoffman, don't seem able to make
a success of anything, lately.
Westeynd-Whyd don't you run a soda
fountain? Then you'll have an excuse
for making fzzle.-N. Y. Times.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-10-27
His Utmost Exertions.

Patient-Oh, doctor, If could only
die.
Doctor--I'm doing my best for yos.
boston Courier.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
A Trip to Lake Sunapee.

Though not the largest lake in New
England, Lake Sunapee has few equals
when it comes to scenic surroundings. Its
position in the western PORTION of New
Hampshire is we'll known to all, and for a
pleasure outing there is no better place
anywhere around. Several steamers make
regular trips week days and Sundays to
various landings on the lake and at the
numerous hotels and boarding houses one
may procure most palatable repast at a
nominal cost. Even on the warmest day
you will find refreshing breeze at Lake
Sunapee and with the calm, quiet and in
spring atmosphere which pervades the
region, it is the easiest thing in the world
to forget ones cares, and every moment is
one OF interest and enjoyment.
The Boston & Maine railroad is to run
an excursion to Lake Suhapee station by
special tram Sunday, August IA, and the
rates are the lowest ever made. Special
train leaves Brattleboro at 8 A. NJ, stop
ping at stations to and including North
Charlestown and there will also be special
from Windsor leaving at A. NJ. Both
will arrive at Lake Sunapee station at
10 80 A. NJ, where the steamer will be in
waiting for the excursion over the lake.
The returning trains will leave at 5.15 p.
NJ. The rates are low and if you want to
spend next Sunday in pleasant manner,
take this trip.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Soldiers Aid Fund.

The plan Of voluntary subscriptions
which has been SO wonderfully successful
in the fitting and supplying Of the hospital
ship in Massachusetts and has been adopt
ed by the soldiers aid society Of Bellows
Falls, as previously mentioned, will soon
be put in operation. This ba, proved very
popular and successful in that it represents
the people. Small sums as well as large
are alike gratefully received. 1t gives
every one who has love and admiration tor
the brave boys at the front an opportunity
to show their interest by deeds as we'll as
words. There is and will be for months to
to come call for comforts tor the sick aud
wounded in our hospitals and in this way
it is to be hoped that the people in Rock
ingham and adjoining towns will not be be-
hind the rest Of Vermont in doing their
duty. The women Of this town in 1861
were nobly represented in deeds of mercy
and benevolence. Will the present gener-
alton keep that record goodP The TIMES
will publish an acknowledgement of the re-
ceipts as last as they come in. Saturday.
issue, August ID, will contain the first list.
Let every map, woman and child arouse
themselves to send in their dimes and their
dollars remembering the example of the
widows mite.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
General Mcdowell.

l have never met any one who gave
me stronger impression of honesty and
sincerity than Irwin Mcdowell He was
then in the prime of life-40 or 40 years
old-powerfully built, but rather pom
derous in movement, kindly and sim
pie in manner, with very pleasant,
soldierly face, a water drinker and al
most vegetarian. After the cruel war
was over met him one day in some
foreign city-Vienna, I think-and as
we were conversing he said, "Strange,
isn't it, our encounter today?"
why SO, general?'
"Have you forgotten? This is the
21st of July-the anniversary Of Bull
Run. Had won that battle l would
have been one of the most popular men
in the United States and you would
have been another. / need not say how
much it is the other way with US now.
But do not think his countrymen
blamed him after all. When went to
the United States some years ago,
found him in command at San Francis
co-much changed, aged and sad, but
courteous and kindly as ever. I told
him that / had in place of honor at
home the photograph which he gave me
before he left my lodgings the day he
was looking for Barry's guns "And
suppose" he said, your friends ask,
Who on earth was General Nc
Dowell?' - Sir w. II. Russell in
North American Review
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Distance Lends Magnitude.

Five days after the accident happened
the New York Journal heard that Miss
Sylvia Green was injured by being thrown
from carriage. The information came
in special from Rutland, and contained
about as many inaccuracies as it very well
could. The accident occurred last week
Thursday evening, near Gageville. Here
is what the New YORK paper of yesterday
said in part:
"Miss Sylvia Green, the only daughter Of
the richest woman in the world, was badly
injured in runaway accident Monday al
Bellows Falls. Miss Green was driving q
mettlesome horse that she had been warn.
ed was difficult to handle, but she only
laughed as she mounted to the seat OF the
carriage, and said that mettlesome horses
we're the only kind that she cared to drive.
For nearly half an hour all went well
| when suddenly the horse took fright at q
steam roller and taking the bit in Its teeth
dashed madly away. Miss Green, who i.
fine horsewoman, hung ON determinedly
and would have brought the horse under
control had not it taken second fright al
| it galloped along, and swerved violently to
one side, overturning the carriage.
Even then Miss Green would not admit
herself conquered. but hung to the lines
and was dragged tor a considerable DIS
lance along the roadway. Help quickly
came to her, and she was carried into
nearby house and a doctor summoned
He said that she was severely Injured. bu
that it was impossible to tell at once Just
how serious the result would be.
Miss Green, although suffering greai
pain, was very brave and accomplishing
and well sustained her character as a youne
woman Of the modern athletic school. Sht
is an enthusiast in sports, and driving il
her particular fancy"
The facts seem to be that Miss Greer
was famed and bruised to some extent, bu
none Of her injuries are considered serious
She IL still confined to her bed, but nj
doctor has been summoned, and she ex
poets soon to be - well as ever.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
A New Principal.

The full corps of teachers have been en-
gagged for the North Walpole schools.
There will be no change in the grades, all
the teachers OF the spring term having been
engaged for the coming year. w. E.
Riley of Omosett, Mass, will be principal
Of the high school and he will have as as
sistant Miss Mary O'Connor of Concord
N. H. Mr.. Riley is a graduate Of the
Bridgewater, Mass, Normal School and
for the past five years has held positions il
different schools in bis own state. Miss
O'Connor is graduate of Mt. St. Mary''
Academy Of Manchester and also of the
New Hampshire Normal School of Ply
mouth. She has taught several terms al
her home and in the vicinity. Both come
very highly recommended and the commit.
tee predict very successful year under
the new guidance.
The high school building is to be
equipped with new heating apparatus te
take the place OF the stoves hitherto in use
there.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
A Great Screamer.

More than 90 years ago Lachlan Nc
Donald left his home in Strathspey,
Scotland, and went to the shores of Lake
Winnipeg. He did not neglect to carry
with him his beloved bagpipe, and many
an evening it spoke to him of the old
home beyond the seas
Even in the daytime, when he was
busy in the woods telling trees, he
would have it by his side, and ON one
occasion he had reason to be glad that
it was so near.
He was merrily swinging his AK,
when he was suddenly surrounded by q
party of Indians, who looked very for
midable as they drew nearer, gesticu-
lating in a particularly threatening
manner. Things began to seem ominous,
when a happy thought came to the
Scotchman.
Selling his bagpipe, he blew blast
so loud and long and shrill that the
startled red men looked upon HIM for q
moment in CONSERVATION and then took
to their heels, never stopping till the
thick shadows of the forest hid them
from the man who could give vent to
such an unearthly scream.
They did not forget that prolonged
cry; from that time the Scotchman wal
known among them as 1.-THE grea
screAuer Of che palefAceA n-ExeAanse
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
A Famous English Inn.

One of the oldest and most pictur-
esque inns in all England is the Crab
Tree inn in Fordham. Here cyclists
from all over Britain have congregated
and here men famous in literary annals
like Kipling, Haggard and Andrew
Lang have put up" for an hour or two
to rest and quaff the ale dispensed by
this ancient hostelry.
The story runs that Robert Burns and
Sir Walter Scott once partook of the
hospitality Of the place, and the queen
herself, it is reported, once stopped by
the wayside to partake of a frugal bowl
OF milk and crackers. The initials of
men illustrious in Great Britain's his
tory are craven upon the surface of its
deal tables, and it's very window panes
are Uttered with the names of Macaulay,
Dickens and Thackeray. 1t has been
put in at least one book, and j CUTLER
Couch has used it as the scene for one
Of his terrible tragedies
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
The HOWe-Lavin Concert.

The concert given in the opera house
last evening under the auspices of the Sol
diers' aid society by Mary Howe, soprano,
William LAWN tenor, Frederic Main vio-
linist and Lucien Howe pianist wa, de-
lightful occasion in every respect. The
program as published in Saturdays TINES
was carried out and so warmly applauded
that nearly every number was encored !;
there was not minute that was not keenly
enjoyed by those present. Mary Howe
never sang more beautifully, or appeared
prettier or more graceful than last evening !;
Mr.. LAWN made new friends, and the play
ing Of Mr. MAIN was handsomely compli-
mented; Mr.. Howe as an accompanist has
few superiors.
IL was first agreed that the Aid Society
should have one third of the gross receipts
and Mr.. and Mrs LAWN the remaining two
thirds. MIR. Howe was up Saturday and
there had been such small sale of seats
that he thought they ought to be released
from their engagement, but Mr.. aud Mrs.
LAWN finally generously agreed to give the
society all the proceeds above actual ex-
penses and this was advertised about town
Monday but ii made very little difference
with the sale of seats; the house was not
filled to over one-third Of its capacity last
evening. However the generosity of Mr..
and Mrs. LAWN is highly commendsble and
their patriotism is appreciated BY the en-
tire communicative are sure. although only
small part of the community patronized
the concert.
The gross receipts from the sale Of tick.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Local Politics.

Things political are so quiet in Vermont
that some are wondering if there is really
to be an election this fall. Rarely is there
SO little interest in the election of a COVER
nor as during the present campaign.
The Indifference over state politics seems
to be contagious. Rockingham in common
with the other towns of the state will be
called upon next month to elect member
of the General Assembly, and yet there is
scarcely ripple SO far. There seems to
be strong sentiment in favor of sending a
man who does not live in Bellows Falls, land
yet very little is heard as to who the man
shall be. The only names That lave come
to the ears Of the writer in this connection
are N. L. Dwell of Rockingham and Rev.
j. A. Leach Of Saxtons River.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
CHESTER.

One hundred and thirty four tickets were
sold at this station for the Ticonderoga ex-
cursion on Saturday.
Miss Eva Stevens has gone to the White
Mountains where she will spend the remain
der of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius Newton of Oxford,
Mass, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Scion
Newton.
William Harlow of Montpelier was the
guest of his brother, G. M. Harlow, over
Sunday.
Mrs. Ellis, mother of Mrs. Albert Reed,
fell from the front porch last Friday and frac-
tured her arm in two places.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Henry came over from
Concord, n. H., Friday night. Mr.. Henry
returned Monday but Mrs. Henry remains
| until the last of the week
Samuel McKewen returned Monday from
two weeks vacation in Massachusetts.
The ball game between Ludlows and our
boys on Friday resulted in victory for our
boys, the score being Is to 4.
w. Monroe was home from .Keene over
| Sunday.
The case of Oliver VS.. Carlisle was tried at
the town hall Monday; the defendant was
| fined S25
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Round of Rutland were
guests of Mr.. Rounds parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. H. Round, Friday and Saturday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Willard and daughter
Pearl returned from their western trip Fri
d " afternoon. Mr.. Willard is exhibiting
&, me fine specimens of copper ore taken
, ON the copper mines at Marquette, Mich,
also flints, bullets and buckshot found on the
| site of old Fort Mackinaw.
| Miss Jenkins, our assistant postmistress, is
having a weeks vacation, which she is
spendir with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry jenkins.
| A game of ball will be played on Fullerton
!, fields and our boys,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Thin Wash Goods
SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS.

The schools of the town will begin Mon
day, August 20, under the instruction of the
following teachers Winnie Head, No. l;
Mabel Henry, No 2; Mrs. j. W.. Crandall,
No. 8; Helen Lawrence, No. 4 BESSIE Perry
No. s; Grace Sergeant, No. IL; Blanche
French, No. Is; Frances Learned No. l6 ;
Isabelle Keenan,, No. II; Mrs. Sylvia Sher
No. 20, intermediate; MAY Christie, No 20,
grammar; Prof. Charles F. Prior, prir cipal,
central high; Mrs. E. w. Gibson, assistant,
central high.
Present appearances indicate the Chester
central high school will have a largely in
creased attendance of students from ad ioin-
ing towns, provided suitable accommodations
for boarders and rooms for self boarding can
be obtained. Persons wishing for boarders
or having rooms to rent are requested to COM
mnnicate with F. W. Pierce or with the
principal of the school.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Money is Needed. ,

The following extract from letter from
Chaplain Day of the First Vermont regi-
ment is descriptive of the needs of the
Vermont soldiers in the hospital.
money is the great desideratum. We
can buy and reasonably at Chattanooga
almost all the things needed. l spend
most Of our money for beds and bedding,
ice, milk, medicine, matted milk, beef ex-
tract and such things, and the money goes
far but also goes fast, for we are 1000
guns. If we are ordered off we cannot
carry SO much but we can buy. Thing.
like towels, protectors and other articles
for personal use have been provided tc
some extent"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10

Il. H. Bowen, until recently employed
in Sunapee, has entered the employ OF
John T. Moore & Son as machine tender.
Ed Lockwood, who has been keeping
the pool room in the Cray block was
arrested last Friday on capias writ charg-
ing him with being about to leave the state
and leave certain IT nts due S. j. Cray, the
landlord, unpaid. He gave bond and had
a hearing Monday when he was released
Mr.. Cray has sued him for the rent due
and hearing is set tor August 16.
The funeral of Perley c. Whitaker took
place at Emmanuel church at 8 P. M. Satur-
day, after prayers had been offered at the
house on Atkinson street, Rev. d. L. San
ford officiating at both places. The inter-
ment was at Oak Hill cemetery. Among
those present from cut Of town we're Mr.
and Mrs. F. H. Kimball and DR.. E. W.
Whitaker OF Burlington, Mrs. Humphrey
of Brattleboro, Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Strong
of Lynn, Mas, Miss Therin jackson Of
| Claremont and A E Lord of Brandon.
A party Of young people leave tomorrow
for Lake Rescue near Ludlow for shor
outing. Those who expect to go are Mr.
and Mrs. Ira A. Adams, Misses Florence
Young, Carrie Mason, Mary E. Bake
and Mildred Pelky, O. R. Butterfeld
John Lawrence, Willard Bacon and Der
Underhill.
Special train to Lake Sunapee Sunda!
next. Round trip 81.
A special meeting of the Sons OF Veter
ans is called for this evening in G. A. r
hall. This branch Of the order number
20; w. w. Allen is the captain. 1t ha
one member at Chickamauga, Andrew
Joubert, member of the Rutland com
pany, and at one time resident Of thi
place.
John X. Thayer and wife of Kansa
City, Mo-, have moved onto the Josepl
Wilson place, recently occupied by Mr.
w. c. Banning and family. Mr.. Thaye
was resident Of Walpole for some years
living on one of the Mason farms two mile
below Walpole village.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Must Not Ride on Sidewalks.

There has been considerable complaint
that bicyclists are monopolizing both
streets and sidewalks and complaints from
the vicinity of the 'tour pines" have been
frequent and urgent. Sunday evening
Chief Thompson took stroll in that direc-
ton and caught Henry Sumner and George
Stansbury in the very act. They were
brought before Z. H. Williams Monday
and fined SO and costs, aggregating 1851
for each. Mr.. Thompson says that others
will be treated to like dose if they don't
stay in the streets where they belong.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Too Big q Contract.

Doctor, +" said man to his medical
attendant, who had just presented a
small bill of 35 shillings for treatment
during a recent illness, ~ have not
much ready money. Will you take this
out in trader
"Oh, yes" cheerfully answered the
doctor Il think we can arrange that,
but what is your business"
Il am cornet player" was the
startling reply.-London Telegraph.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10

cts was $a4b.50. Mr.. and Mrs LAWN and
Mr.. Howe had their expenses; the rent of
the piano was $40, Mr.. Mahn had $40 and
expenses, and there were one or two other
small items Of expense. The ladies think
that $75 will cover all expenses; this will
leave $40 for the Aid fund.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10

The most offensive thing you can say
to Tuscan is that he is ignorante, or
i'll bred You may call him fool, or q
thief. or liar, and he will only grin
at you, but every peasant considers him
self gentleman and desires to run q
knife into any one who questions his
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Poor Baby.

Unsophisticated Parent-Hello there,
nurse, what's the baby yelling that way
for? can't read at all
Nurseries cutting his teeth, sir.
U. P.-Well, see that he doesn't do it
any more or you lose your place. -Har-
lem Life
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Il Excursion to Lake Sunapee station
next Sunday.
4 Sunday excursion to Lake Sunapee
station August 14th.
Il Capable housekeeper desires position.
Box 317, Bellows Falls.
ISL for the special excursion to Lake
Sunagee station next Sunday.
TTenements to rent-Inquire of Mrs.
Doolittle, North Walpole, N. H.
rDr. William M. Smiley, osteopath, at
Towns hotel every Tuesday and Friday.
Wanted-Genera homework. Inquire
at Mrs. Roswell loves on Canal street.
ITO rent-Two front rooms, one Of
them down stairs. E. E. Webb, Charles.
town, N. H.
TAny one wishing a girl for genera
housework will please address, Box 80
Charlie stown, N. H.
TFoR SALE-1OOO white oak fence posts
6 IL to Up feet. Price cheap. G. X
Labaree.
ITO RENT-Tehement of five room
with pond and we'll water. Mrs. Tuliper
off Westminster street.
TFor Rent-To one or two gentlemen
large, well-furnished front room with cleo
trio light, furnace heat, and bath room
privileges. L. L. Northrup, Cherry Hill
Hard, Mixed and Soft Wood.
Hard, Sc: best mixed, So; soft, So
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
THETIMES.I' s. T !"
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1898. z
Notice to Advertisers. +,

Copy for changes In Northumberland
re ach this ofiice on Mondays and Thursdays.
No change reaching this office later than
NJ, on Tuesdays and Fridays will be guaran-
teed insertion in the Wednesday and Sat
urday issues respectively.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Advertised Letters.

Jennie Berry, Miss F. Richmond, Mrs.
Sednowa, Mrs. F. T. Smith, Rufus Minis, T.
MoIrissey, Jerry Scanlon, A. P. Kelley, Sr.,
Lowell j. Holland, A. H. Hail. F. D. Cum
mings, Thomas Dillon, Charley Allen.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10

We the undersigned wish to expires oul
heartfelt thanks to all friends and neig hbor.
who assisted during the sickness and death
of Perley c. Whitaker.
Mrs 2. G. WHITAKER,
Mr.. AND MRS r. II. KIMBALL,
A. E. LORD.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Dten.
Card of Thanks.

In Springfield, August 5, Mrs. Adeline Cut
Ter, aged 70 years, II months, days
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-10
Standard Fashion Co.

have reduced the price Of their
patterns and hereafter they will
be either 5, 10, 15 or 20 cts.