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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Victims OF the Storm.

The storm of Saturday night and Sun
day was the most terrible in its effects
along the New England coast, and IT.
story is still being told by the waves as
they wash ashore bits of wreck and the
bodies of those who persisted in the angry
sea.
No one knows just where the City Of
Portland, which was lost in the storm,
went down, but the opinion of those best
qualified to judge is that she did not strike
on the sands, but foundered at point of
Peaked Hill Bars, five miles east of High
land Light, between and 10 o'clock Oh
Sunday morning.
Capt. Blanchard, when he turned and
ran first, eff Thatcher's Island, being
deep-sea skipper, attempted to steam out
to the open sea and ride it out. His I'M en-
ton was good, but the steamers construc-
ton was not of the sort to resist the storm,
and she was simply overwhelmed.
Just 16 bodies from the wreck of the
Portland, out of the $50 aboard, have
been recovered on the whole 40-mile
stretch from Wood End to Monomoy.
Not woodwork and freight enough to load
two-horse wagon has been tossed on the
beach and the Portland was ship of more
than 1000 tons; the merest remnant only,
enough to establish the identity of the lost
vessel and to tell the tale of disaster and
no more.
The surfmen say that any bodies which
were not foated by life preservers, or from
which the belts were stripped soon after
the final catastrophe, will probably never
be seen again They sunk and were car
ried far out to sea by the tidal currents.
Those which were found owe the fact, first,
to the buoyancy of the life-belts, and, Sec
ondiy, to the probable action of the storm
in covering them with sand at once where
they lay, protected in measure, until the
returning tide disinterred them and cast
them up again.
This storm is said to be the worst since
81 and the loss Of life is placed at total
of 200.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03

would not give in. General Chaffee said
to Spanish officer who had given him.
self up, Call on your men to surrender
or they will all be shot" With shrug
Of his shoulders the Spaniard exclaimed
cynically, "It is the fortune of war!"
Chaffee then said: "All right Fortune
of war goesp' And the Americans went
on killing until the last don was dead
or had grounded arms. The general says
he saw 25 or 80 Spaniards shot in the
village while trying to get away.
Colonel Daggett said that from the
general appearance of the FL Caney for
tifcations and their capacity he judged
that the garrison numbered 1000. The
Spanish estimate was 1900. The colo.
mel said that the lesson Of Ell Caney is
that in modern warfare places may be
made absolutely impregnable, and that
numbers in assault exaggerate slaugh-
ter, but do not add to strength. An Off.
cial Spanish estimate gave the loss at
Ell Caney as AGO; killed and wounded
in Lawton's division about 500.
After the battle the dead and wound
ed were gathered, and at p. m. the
division marched toward Santiago.
GEORGE L. KILMER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
WHAT HANDS CAN DO.
HOMEMADE CANDLE SHADES AND
KETTLE HOLDERS.

Some Pretty Christmas Presents.
Decorations Which the Clever Nee
dIewoman Can Easily Make-Arti-
eles Both Useful and Ornamental.
A very acceptable gift for Christmas
is set of handmade candle shades. For
the past few years dainty housekeepers
have followed the example of the best
fashionable hotels, and have reverted to
the use of wax candles for lighting the
dining table. These are placed in low,
many branched stands, and each candle
is supplied with its own little individual
shade. which forms an important part
of the decoration of the table. There is
continual demand for novelty in these
shades, which are sometimes plain and
sometimes elaborate, but always in
harmony with the general scheme of
color ornamentation.
The candle shade shown in the pic
ture is made ON the usual wire foun-
dation, which is covered with rose col
ored shirred silk or Grape paper. The
novelty consists in the second shorter
covering, which is of smooth holland,
such as is used for window shades. This
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
HERE AND THERE.

During the first seven months of this
year there were 1879 suicides in Chica-
go.
Vienna has cabman who has been
fined ten times for trying to bring BIZ
cyclists to grief.
curfew ordinance in Cambridge,
Mass, requires young people noder six
teen years of age to be off the streets
by $50 O'Clock.
The water which will allay our burn
ing thirst augments it when ongealed
into snow. so that it is stated by ex-
plorers of the Arctic regions that the
natives prefer enduring the utmost
extremity of thirst rather than attempt
to remove it by eating snow"
The longest plant in the world is the
seaweed. One tropical and subtropcal
variety is known which, when it reach
es its full development, is at least GOO
feet in length. Seaweed receives Its
nourishment from the air and mineral
matter held in solution in the sea wa
ter.
Figures prove that people in the
Southern States have the largest num-
Der of children. while in New England
the families are smallest. For an il
lustration, Louisiana has double as
many children under five yeas as
Maine in proportion to population.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Choral Union.

There will be meeting and first re-
hearsal of the Choral Union in the high
school building, Monday evening, D Gem
Der 5, at 7 45 o'clock. These meetings
promise to be very interesting and instruct
i've and general invitation to all inter-
ested in music is extended. 1t will be
impossible to get word to every body, but
it is earnestly desired that all the old mem
bers will be present and that they will
extend the invitation to friends.
The new conductor, N. P. Coffin Of
Newport, N. H, will be present and it is
hoped that very strong chorus will be
present to greet him. Monday evening,
z As o'clock, in the new high school build
ing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
NewSbOyS Toasted.

Hon. A. N. Swain has package Of let
tiers of all sorts and sizes, adorned on the
outside with superscriptions Of varying de-
grees Of legibility, and containing within
acknowledgements couched in the queens
English. He keeps these little letters care
fully tied in bundle and takes consider
able pride in showing them to his friends;
they are the written replies to an invitation
to be present at a supper given by MIR.
Swain in the vestry Of the Congregational
church Wednesday ever ing to the war
newsboys of Bellows Falls, that is, the
boys who sold daily papers on the streets
of Bellows Falls during the recent Spanish
American war.
Those who attended the supper at the
church Wednesday evening and saw the
bounteous table beautifully adorned with
flags and bunting and surrounded by 50 as
happy boys as ever put forks or fingers to
their mouths will long remember the scene.
After ample justice had been done the fine
supper provided by the ladies, an excel
lent pos'prandial program was enjoyed.
Mr.. Swain acted as toastm sster and in
brief opening remarks referred to a reply
to his invitation he had received from one
Of the boys; it consisted of three words,
81 can 60" This he thought could serve
as a model of brevity and pointedness
to orators and patriots generally. Inter-
esting remarks were made by l.. s. Hayes,
Rsvs-L II. Reid, C. w. 0sgood and n
G. Williams. Mr.. Swain closed with are
.nonse 10 the toasf. ..Tha usx nezshoxs
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Fair and Supper.

The ladies' aid society Of the Universalist
church will hold the annual fair and sup
per in Union hall Thursday and Friday
evenings, December 8 and 9.
Thursday evening supper will be served
from to 8 O'Clock and fancy articles and
home-cooked food will be on sale at the
several booths. After the supper will
come the "Song of Flowers"
AT 8 o'clock Friday evening the Mother
Goose Carnival will be presented by 60
people and Exner's orchestra Of eight
pieces will furnish music for the social hop
which will follow the carnival. Ice cream
and cake will be sold during the evening,
and most delightful time is anticipated.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Want Poles and Ties.

Messrs. Kennedy, Humphrey and Flynn
of Burlington came to town Thursday and
yesterday with j. H. Holton and the at
torney Of the company, George A.Weston,
went over the route surveyed for the cleo
trio road. A few minor changes we're sug-
gested, and business details arranged. The
company will soon advertise for poles and
ties; about $50 of the former and Is, O0C
OF the latter will be required.
Mr.. Holton said yesterday that owing to
the early appearance of winter, it now
seems probable that no grading will be
done before spring.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
BUSINESS NOTICES.

z Gift Books ard books for the young
At Williams & Co.'S.
fLosT-A two-year-old grade Jersey
cow with Topped horn and dark face.
Finder please Iotify w. F. Ranney, West
minister, Vt.
fFoR SALE-A one-horse traverse sled
in good condition. j. E. Brosnahan.
fLosT-November so, opposite depot,
plain gold band ring marked Theresa j.
Willis. Return to G. F. Bowman, Yer
mont Farm Machine Co, and be rewarded.
7 WANTED-at once situation to do
housework. Please address Box Us,
Charlestown, N. H.
Y The Waterman Fountain pen-stand-
ard of the world. Williams & Co.
ITO RENT-Furnished room with fur
mace heat, hot and cold water, bath 81 80
per week. Inquire of M. D. Jackson,
Chase Park.
Y More than twenty million free samples
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have been
distributed by the manufacturers. What
better proof of their confidence in its mer-
its do you wantP 1t cures piles, burns,
scalds, sores, in the shortest space of time.
Pier ce's Pharmacy.
Il Mr.. A. E Bertrand, on voice culture,
will meet pupils at w. Whites, 40 Akin
son street, Monday afternoons and even
ings.
For broker surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns, skin diseases and especially piles
there is one reliable remedy, DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. When you cali tor
DeWitt's don't accept courtprfeIts or
frauds. You will not be disappointed with
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Pierce's
pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Bellows Falls Locals.

M. A. Durkee is in Boston on business
Carol Barber is in the employ of L. G..
and G. E. Howard.
The wrapper factory shut down yester-
day for a short time.
Miss Katie III. nneberry of Montpelier
is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. w. Keene.
Mrs. f. P. Knight attended the Tread
way-Hewitt wedding in Put1ey Tuesday.
William d. Hayes will assist in the New
York Racket during the month of Deem
Der.
Mrs. John Robertson left Wednesday
for Newark, N. j., where she will pass the
winter.
The Vermont Farm Machine company
was shut down Tuesday and Wednesday
for repairs.
j. G Sargent of Ludlow, states attor-
ney for Windsor county, was In town
yesterday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03

serious accident to Master Melvin Hall s 1t
seems that the family were travelling from
Vienna to Munich. Master Melvin was
lett in his apartment in sleeper but pres
emily cry gave notice that something was
the trouble. 1t was found that he had shut
Goor quickly and the lett thumb was
caught in the jam severing it completely
with the exception Of fragment Of skin
and flesh. There was no physician aboard
and the thumb was bandaged as well as
could be and the services Of doctor Sc
cured on arrival in Munich. The doctor
gave assurances that the thumb could be
saved.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03

tanned in various colors besides white
and cream variety Of effects may be
obtained. For an entirely red shade red
holland over red paper, with conspio-
uous openwork pattern cut all over the
holland, is extremely pretty. When the
holland is plated, the open pattern is
easily made, as the pattern may be cut
while the material is folded.
Another very useful and acceptable
little Christmas gift is kettle holder,
significant as it is of domesticity and
home comfort. Every woman has used
kettle holders, and nearly every woman
has made them. Sometimes flannel and
sometimes silk serves as the cover, &C.
cording as the holder is' wanted for
kitchen use or as an adjunct to the
drawing room kettle in which water is
heated for afternoon tea. Few women,
however, have hit upon as unique an
idea for holder as the one illustrated,
which is made to represent hen. The
outside, or top of the holder, is cut in
two pieces, just alike, which follow the
general outlines of hens body and
head. The pieces are stitched together
Ill d sedIu dlUuS lu6 DaCh, Qeau ana
breast but are left separate at the low
er and back part Of the body. The hold
er is then turned right side out, and
the head and neck are closely stuffed
with cotton wool, SO that they become
round and erect. Several thicknesses Of
cotton batting or of quilted interlining
are tackled to the inside of the body,
which is opened fiat to receive them. A
circular piece of material, like that
composing the body of the holder, is
placed outside these layers, and the
whole stitched together with binding
of braid. The curved back seam Of the
outside insures the holder preserving
rounded form.
The body being thus completed. it
only remains to add the comb, eyes and
beak. The comb should be cut out Of
scarlet felt or broadcloth or some other
thick, stiff goods, and sewed in place.
Yellow glass cabochons will serve for
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Commissioners Notice.

We the subscribers, being duly appointed
oy 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 Henry Y.
Arms, late 81 Worcester, Mass, deceased
having estate in said district
and also all claims and de
mands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
months from the S0th dav of November last
being allowed by said Court for that purpose,
we do therefore hereby give notice, that we
will attend to the business of our said ap-
pointment at the office of Zina III. Alibee
in Fellows Falls, VT, in said District, on the
27th day of December and 25th day of March
next, from I o'clock until O'Clock, p. NJ, on
each OF said days.
.ss-tz.sIs G. II. WILL Ms eoini u : =
Una II. ALLBEE Admir-.
December Q. lsaS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
CHARTER AMENDED.
Work on the Electric Road Pro-
crossing Something about the
fhorfar

Z Vial lSls
An act to incorporate the Bellows Falls
and Saxtons River street railway company
become a law November %, 1892. The
incorporators named are A. ~ Swain,
James H. Williams, l.. NJ Read, Wyman
Flint, j. 7. Moore, John A. Farnsworth,
John F. Alexander, E. H. Pettingill, q. H..
Allbee, and Clark Chase. A capital stock
of$20,0 900 is provided for. Section eight
Of the act provides that the company may
regulate its rates of fare, but the trustees
Of the village or the selectmen of the town
may apply to the county court by petition
or complaint alleging that the rates Of fare
or tolls are excessive, and the court NAV
determine what fares shall be demanded.
However, the tolls shall not be so low that
the company cannot pay at least an annual
dividend of ten per cent upon its capital
stock.
This act of incorporation has been
amended by the present legislature so as
to give the company the right of eminent
domain. provision omitted in the original
charter. The bill was introduced in the
House by Representative o. M. George
and is entitled "An act in amendment o.
and in addition to an act approved Novem-
Der %, 1892, entitled an act to incorpor-
ate the Bellows Fall, and Saxtons River
Street Railway Company" The following
is the text of the amendment:
Section l. The B lows Falls and Sax
tons RIVER Street Railway Company NAV
also construct and operate its rail- Dad with
out the limits OF the highways in the
towns mentioned id Said act No. f35,
at such points Is may be reasonably
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03

1t is reported that the number on the
pay roll of the International Paper Com
pany is 434, and the sulphite mill averages
a daily output OF 80 tons.
The subject of the sermon at the Con-
gre gational church Sunday morning will
be '' The Worlds Leader" In the even
ing the pastor will speak upon those who
G. W. Osgood will give his illustrated
lecture on the Yellowstone National Park
Wednesday evening, December IA, for the
benefit of the Christian Endeavor society
OF the Congregational church.
fell in the Spanish war. There will be
appropriate music. The Grand Army will
attend. This service is held at the invita-
ton of the committee at New York tor the
erection of a national monument.
1t was at first thought that the fire in the
opera house Tuesday evening was caused
by cigar stub or match, but it is now
said that the carpenter who repaired the
damage found nest beneath the floor,
indicating the presence of rats.
The ladies of the Methodist church will
meet in the parlors next Wednesday after
noon to finish articles for the sale to be
held December IA. 1t is desired that all
contributions for the sale be sent at an
early date.
E G. Fairbank was in Webster, Mass,
Thursday evening attending the anniver-
sary exercises held in honor of Rev T. T.
Elmer, who had just completed the 25th
year of pastorate in that place. Mr.. Fair
bank was for IA years resident of Web
ster, and during that time parishioner of
Rev. Mr.. Elmer.
The Westminster club enjoyed the first
la lies night of the season last evening.
The committee of entertainment we're L.
nj. Read, N. G. Williams, G. w. Butter
field, S. I. Coy, c. E. Howard George H.
Gorham. There were IA tables of whist
The lady's prize was won by Mrs. c. H.
Williams and the gentleman's by J.C.Day
John r. Blood has sold all bis real and
personal property in this vicinity; the
trade was made with George M. Cory of
Saxtons River. Mr.. Blood sold to Mr..
Cory the Hubbard farm at Cold River,
the Fay farm in Alstead and bis interest in
the Hatch place at Cold River and all the
personal prop r'y on these places. Mr..
Cory so d to Mr.. Blood a IA tenement
build ng in Claremont. The papers were
made December 1.
The members of the Bellows Falls town
team who played football on Drislane's
field Thanksgiving day are requested to
line up for signal practice and to tackle the
turkey at Towns hotel Tuesday, December
6, at 80 P. NJ This team played the
high school team for half the gate receipts
The total receipts were about 500, two
dollars of which went for the rent of the
field. The town team have decided to use
their share of the spoil for the benefit of
the inner man.
A letter dated November 6 written by
Mrs. William A. Hall and received by
Mrs. A. n. Swain bore the sad news of q
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Windhsm County Finances.
STATE OF VERMONT, J
Windham County, Ss. (

STATE OF VERMONT,
Windham County, ss.
Statement of the financial condition of
Windham County n the first day of Decem-
Der, 1898.
We, the undersigned. judges of Windham
county. haN ng examined the account of
Go. G. Averill, treasurer of said county. ind
the income of said county during the year
ending December /, 1s9S, was
s1,s4s16
Bal. in tire ssury Dec. l, 1887, 1883
Nakirg, sI,667, 90
Amount disbursed by said
treasurer during said year
on orders, 1,ees5s
Bal. in treasury Dec. !, ls9S, 543
-Sl,s6. 90
The amount of County Clerk orders now
outstanding and unpaid against the county
is sl,l5q.03.
To D. ovide for the payment of said indebt-
edne-s and for county expenses for the year
ensuing, we have ordered said treas urer to
levy a tax of one cent on the dollar on the
list of the polls and ratahle estate of the
several towns of said county of windham
said tx to be paid by said towns to said
treasurer on or before the first day Of June.
1899.
FRANK WoRDEN, I Judges of Wind
DANIEL KELLOGG, ham County Court,
Newfsne, Dec I, lspS. a--
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EN-. ADNA r.
9 H A f f T. e,
whose brigade
had the hardest
end Of Ell Caney
fighting, planned
the attack, and,
although the su-
preme moment
was delayed for
hours, the battle
was fought pre-
cisely as planned.
General Chaffee
is universally
pronounced by
his equals in
rank as well as
his cr1nnrin t,c ON
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Notice to Advertisers.

Copy for changes in advertisements should
re ach this office on Mondays and Thursdays
No change reaching this Office later than A
n, on Tuesdays and Fridays will be guaran-
teed insertion in the Wednesday and Sat-
nrday issues respectively.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03

is Of white or ivory tone and Is cus IN
an openwork design around the edge.
A conventional floral design is painted
upon the holland in water colors in
tones Of rose and pale green, and
ruching of plated satin ribbon finishes
the top and bottom Of the shade. The
holland part may be fiat, as is shown
in the cut, or may be plated, which
has a pleasing effect, and the satin rib
bon may be replaced by ruche Of
Grape paper. If the amateur decorator
does not know how to paint, she may
swiftly cut an openwork pattern in the
holland and employ no further decora-
ton. Ivory holland over red paper ia
pleasing, and as the holland may be OBJ
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Dinner Sets and Toilet Sets.

Nothing any nicer than practical
everyday articles for Christmas pres
ents. Look our line over and you
will get all your gifts for Christmas
and take some change home with
you.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
The Times Clubbing List.

The Bellows Falls TINES can this year
be dubbed with many OF the best publica-
ions at the following low rates, in addition
to the 81 so asked for the TIMES alone.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
KETTLE HOLDERS.

the eyes, while the beak may be made
Of bit of canvas, sewed into the form
of little cone and covered with yellow
silk. The cone can be secured to the
point of the head by drop of glue. A
bow of ribbon or loops of braid repre-
sent the hens tail feathers and also
serve as a means by which to hang up
IA holder
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Durkee's Kitchen.

lust take look in the basement
through the new window. You
will be surprised to find we have
such large stock. We are pleased
to have you look our stock over and
want you to feel at home in our
store.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
DON'T MISS
this opportunity to buy jacket

this opportunity TO buy jacket
for yourself daughter We offer you your choice OF
any jacket in Stock whether it is marked $1o co OF
Sra 50 SIS your choice Of entire stock at VJUl
We have marked down lot of heavy Cloth Capes to
prices lower than you usually buy them in March,
The first TO come will get first choice in the Jackets
and Capes Just look in the window then step into the
store and try
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Nickel Ware,

you know, is about as fine as any
thing yet made for tea-kettles, tea
pots, chatting dishes, etc. We have
a complete line made by the best
manufacturers in the country, and
prices are low.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03
Stocks and Bonds.

Closing quotations yesterday as reported
by E. M. Blake. commission broker in
Towards block, we're as follows:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-03

BED BLANKETS One lot all
grays, price IS cts. and from that
up to nice, heavy, fine, all wool
blankets at $500.