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The times., 1899-10-30
A TRAIN ON a BURNING BRIDGE.
Fifty Passengers Crawl over the
Shaking Structure to Safety.


Sinking Structure To safety.
NORRIsTOWN, Pa, Oct PA horrible
railroad accident was narrowly averted
on the Perkiomen Railroad between
Perkiomenville and Green Lane. this
county, last evening. As the last train
west bound was being driven through the
dense fog the engineer. n. j. Peterman
discovered that the trestle works at the
above place were on fire. He was almost
upon the centre of the bridge when he
made the discovery. With remarkable
presence of mind, he quickly brought The
train 10 a standstiu but a few feet from
the fire.
Owing TO some of the timber having al
ready fallen away the high bridge quivered
under the weight Of the heavy train. The
passengers, some fifty in number, were
told TO walk slowly back to secure ground
The trainmen in the meantime extnguish-
ed the blaze, which was quite a difficult
undertaking. The rails or the west end
were red-hot and badly bent out of share.
The times., 1899-10-30
a Big Deal for Pig Iron.

PITTsBURG, Oct 29.-The National
Steel Company has closed deal for 100.
coo tons of Bessemer pig iron at $23- a ton.
The order is distributed among several
blast furnace companies, and must be filed
within eight months. A small lot Of pig
ircn was sold here today at S26 a ton.
The times., 1899-10-30
A FATAL BLOW.
Edward >. Patterson Killed in n
Drunken Quarrel

PROVIDENCE. R. /, Oct 29.-In an
alteration at Amos Maynards house on
Gano Street this afternoon at 80 o'clock,
Edward S Patterson, twenty-three years
Old was knocked down and killed. He
had been around during the day drinking
with another man. Howard w Wall of
Mansfield. Mass. who came here TO see
Patterson. Wall was arrested at Mans
field at $50 O'Clock and was brought back
to this city where he is held to await
the result of an autopsy to determine the
cause Of Patterson's death. 1t is claimed
that he is the one who knocked the man
down. It is believed the dead mans leck
was broken
The times., 1899-10-30
IMPRIsoNED BY A wILDCAT.
A Telegraph Operators Excitin.
AhNenturc


Adventure.
MOUNT CARMEL. Pa. Oct. 2s.-Whan A.
J.. Brooks. night operator at the Morris
Ridge station Of the Lehlgh Valley Rail
road. opened the door Of the station al ?
O'Clock last evening he was comfort d by
big wildcat which had come down from
The mountains close by. The yoaug man
slammed The door just as the beast rraucr-
Cd 10 leap upon him. He fastened The win
dow and shutters and awaited help.
The station Is very small. containing a
stove and key board. There was fire IN
1he stove and foul air and heat was SOW
ly sunocating Brooks. For three hours
the siege continued and then BROOKS deer
mined 10 take chances with the beast
rather than smother, although he was un-
armed
Just then a freight train arrived. and
the crew saw the wildcat standing on
guard, but az their approach st Iea9eI
away. The operator was cared for by the
crew until lie recovered, after which thev
proceeded on their journey.
The times., 1899-10-30
Former senator Edmnnds Here.

Former Senator George F EdmunGs Of
Vermont arrived in the city last night from
Philadelphia, where he now lives. As soon
as his presence in the city became known.
many of his friends called at the Arlington.
where he is stopping.
The times., 1899-10-30
rHos. j. OWEN. Auetiopeer as F st NV.

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY,
on SHERIDAN AVE, rs THE BARRY
FARM HILLSDALE, D. G.
By virtue Of two certain deeds Of trust, re-
cordfd in Libgr So. 1876. 40 f7-l15 respectively
% at seq. and - gt seq, one 9t the land records
for the District of Columbia. and no the request
of the party secured thereby. the undersigned
trustees VIII sell, no puuIlC auction lH 'front.' %
the premises, on WEDNESDAY. NOV E}iBER s-h,
A. D. ls51. 5t half p4st 3 O'Clock r. ul-, the
following described heal estate. situate iH rle
county 6f Washington, ID. G.. 90 Wit. Lot ten
tIDl in section seven 90, IN the subdivision ot
Barry Farm estate
Terms Of sale. aue-third cash. balance in one and
two years with interest at per eencuu per
aunum from day 0f sale, payable sen3-anH1aiiy.
for which said balance notes % The purchaser are
10 be given. secured By deed oi trtst upon IRE
property sold. all cash. a purchasers option
\ deposit Of SIOO will be required 10 the time
~ sale C0nveyauCing. recording. and rcTcaIe
stamps ta be at purchasers cost
DOUGLASS B. McCART. Trustee,
coo St. NV
WI H. HARRIS. Trustee.
oc27, ,3O-u0l, ,S,6,s.em 6ls ST. Sc
The times., 1899-10-30
HELPING TEE FRIBBDLBSS
The Nork Of the National Prison
ers' Aid Society Reviewed.

an Insight Into the Methods of the
Denomination Given the Public at
"A Mass Meeting in the First Con-
greEationaI Church - Vice Presi-
dent Bradford PreSeHts "a Report.
The times., 1899-10-30
THE JEFFERSON PAINTINGS.

The Exhibition VIII BE Open Only
10 Those Having CHrds.
The exhibition Of the paintings Of Joseph
Jefferson viii open at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing and admission will be by card only.
The sixteen canvases in oil have been
hung with good effect in the Fischer gal
leTy 529 Fifteenth Street northwest, and a
treat is promised for all who are so for
tunate as 10 obtain entrance.
A handsome souvenir catalogue has been
issued which contains q good picture of
the famous player and painter. The exhi-
bition viii continue until November 10.
and the gallery win be open from 10 a. N.
10 p. n.
The times., 1899-10-30
AUCTION SALES.
THos. ]. OWEN, Auotioneer 9l3 st NV.
TRUSTEES, SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
- rF,r-trg - AVE IN THF ii RpTET~FgN

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY,
ON DOUGLASS AVE. IN TIE SUBDIVISION
OF ST ELIZABETH. KNOWN As LAEkf
FARM HIILSDALE, ID c.
BY virtue OF certain deed Of t-yst, recorded IN
Iiber I745, at folio $ &C seq. one % tae land
records for the District Of ColImbia and at
the request oi the party secured thereby, the
undersigned trustees VIII sell, sr public auction.
In front Of the premises, on WEDNESDAY, NO
NE3IBER Sth. a. D.. Isa9, At O'Clock 3. M. the
following described real estate situate iu tie
county 0f Washington. d. c.. % viii. All 30 the
north oue-half of lot thrJy--hrce tIf, ID section
three 10. Of the subdivision % St. Elizabeth.
known as Barry Farm. Terms ui sale. oue-rhird
cash. balance iu one and two years. wi-a inter
est ut per csHtum per aunHu. from day ot sale.
payable scmi-annualiy. f0r wHIsh said balance
notes II the purchaser are 80 le sen, secured
by deed oi trust upon the property s0ij or an
cash. at purchasers option. deposit 90 SlDJ
VIII be required at the time OF sale ConygylHe-
ing, recording. and revenue stamps ar flrga-l5-
cr's cost
JOHN II. ADRIAANS. Trustee,
iFf IA ave
DOUGLASS B. McCARY Trustee.
oC27 30-nol 3. essen GRO So NV
The times., 1899-10-30
DIED.

AlcKIE-On Sunday, October %. Isal. al 2.lI
a. m. GEORGE Il. MCKEE. beloved son Of the
Iaye Thomas B. and Elizabeth Meilie. aged forty
five years.
Funeral from the residence Of his brother. 800
First Street southeast Tuesday. October 81, at
O'Clock. It
COCHRAN-On Saturday. October 2s. lsl9 at
S:I5 a. m, of gastric fever GEORGE IS. COCH-
RAN, beloved husband Of Rose w. Cochran. in
tn. sevcnty-slxth year of his age.
FurcrIl from the Cochran Hotel, Monday Oc-
t1bsr 30, 3 p. IN. iu,emeat private. Please
omit flowers oc29-2t
The times., 1899-10-30
VIII Attend the Launching.

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee will leave the city to-
day for Richmond, to witness the launch
ing Of the Shuhrick there on Tuesday. He
viii probably return here the following
day
The times., 1899-10-30

Age does not wither Heurich's beer Maerzen
is nearly eight months old. Senate about ten
months, and Lager six months before leaving the
brewery. These are The proper ages for malt
and hop beverages. For a case Of Heurch's
phone ga. Arlington Bottling Co.
The times., 1899-10-30
EDUCATIONAL.

FRENCH, by Partisan. lessons. classes; Is ysars
refs New York; terms moderate Call 3 to
5 p. m MADAME K, 947 Mass ave NV
ocI3-Iro. EN-
The times., 1899-10-30

Count Cassini. the Russian Ambassad r.
VIII arrive today from New York. He re-
Gently arrived ia the latter city from
Europe.
The times., 1899-10-30

Shorthand and Typewritiug
Practical Advanced Msthod4
Experienced Teachers
Moderate Terms. Circulars
The times., 1899-10-30
EnaGi James

For Constipation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07
Rutland Railroad Deal.

1t is reported that the Rutland railroad
has obtained control of the United Col
onies road in Canada thus giving direct
line for export trade between Montreal
and Boston. The United Colonies has re-
Gently been recognized with headquarters
in Montreal, the Rutland road having a
majority on the board of directors.
The railroad runs from Iberville, on the
east bank of the Richelieu river, opposite
St. Johns, to St. Hyacinthe, and thence
cuts across country to Sorel. AT point
called Noyeau it will form connection with
the Canada Atlantic railroad, which cross
es the St. Lawrence at Coteau and runs
across country on the south shore of the
St. Lawrence to Lacolle, on the line of the
Grand Trunk Noyeau is just across the
river In order to make connections with
the Canada Atlantic it is necessary for the
Rutland to build line across the gap
from Noyeau to Iberville, thus giving it
connection between Ottawa and St Hya-
cinthe, and then on to Sorel on one hand,
and over its own system to Boston on the
other This gap of about 80 miles is now
being rushed to completion, and it is ex-
pected that it will be finished in five weeks.
Work is being pushed night and day SO far
as practicable.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07

ing scope FOR the exercise Of dainty
needlework is a fiat strip of silk, satin
or cloth, made just the length and
width of the piano keyboard, to lie
upon the keys and protect them from
dust when the piano is not in use. Of
course the piano is kept closed, but
even then dust and moisture will pene-
trate more or less.
The shield shown in the sketch is of
cream satin, lined with wadded silk,
or, better yet, with chamois, and fin
ished at the edge by silk cord. Upon
the satin is a musical scroll design in
silk embroidery, with floral wreaths
surrounding it. Upon the scroll is en-
broidered part of the piano score of
some piece Of music, and in order to be
appropriate it should be a real, reada-
BILE score -ot a haphazard collection OF
notes Hanged ignorantly.
If the shield is to be given to
young married couple, the beginning Of
the wedding march, with garlands of
orange blossoms, would be an appro-
pirate design. If it is preferred,
vocal score, with the words, may be
substituted for the piano score, as
singing is usually accompanied by the
piano.
In every house little articles of brio
a-brac, photographs and curiosities
will collect, and it is often difficult to
find space for them; hence the popu-
larity of shelves, brackets and wall
cabinets. And bits Of furnishing of
that sort are nearly always acceptable
as gifts. This is one of the rare cases
where home manufactures are better
than that which is bought unless in
deed one buys very expensive cabinet
work. In attempting any rich article
Of furnishing it is best to have car
penter make the deal foundation ac-
cording to directions, because the cab
met must be strong, and feminine car
pentering is usually not trustworthy.
First, woman has not the necessary
strength in her hands and arms; next,
she has not the proper tools, and, last,
she has not been taught the trade. It
is desirable to make a sketch of the
shape of the cabinet, give the desired
| dimensions and the thickness Of the
wood and let the carpenter put the
| framework together.
This may be enameled or stained, but
1t then challenges rivalry from bought
cabinets which are finished in the
same way, but by professionals. So
| the most successful amateur ones are
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07
Possible Water Famine.

Are we to have rain and lots of it before
winter sets in? This is a vital question
with Bellows Falls. Minard pond was
never so low as last Saturday and should
snow and ice come now the outlook for
water would be decidedly gloomy. Satur-
day there was only IA "a inches of water
above the pipe. This is somewhere from
six to Is inches lower than when the
pumps were used eight years ago The
old eight-inch pipe was replaced with the
2o-inch pipe now in use and this was laid
some over two feet lower than the old
pipe. The fall last week was 2 81 inches,
and during the week prior 45-o inches.
When the water runs over the dam we are
informed that there is on top OF the pipe
nine feet, eight and one-fourth inches.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07

Dr. +. w. Knight was confined to the
house by sickness part Of last week.
A. ] Darling will continue for the pres
ent to live at his old home on Green street.
Practically all the poles are set on the
electric road and the rails are laid to the
trestle beyond the Barber farm. The
ground is freezing so hard now that work
may have to be abandoned soon.
Butterfeld & Coolidge will open mar
ket about the middle of the month. A
room is being fitted out in Mr. Butter
fields barn on School street and the firm
will handle pork, sausages, poultry, etc.
They will have an order and delivery
team.
Orenson & Friedlander, the new tailors
at No. II Rockingham street, have rented
the whole of the second story of the Farr
block for their increasing business and
have added to the force of employees. Mr..
Friedlander has hired man to run his
cobbler's shop and is devoting all his time
to the business affairs of the new firm.
The Young Mems club will hold mock
trial in the vestry of the Congregational
church next Tuesday evening. j. H.
Blakley will be brought before Justice II.
d Ryder on the charge of intoxlcation.
Able lawyers will be secured and unim-
peachable witnesses sworn. An instruc-
tive and pleasant occasion is anticipated.
Dennison Cowles of Brattleboro, district
deputy grand master ofthe eighth Masonic
district, will make his annual official visit
to the lodges here next week. The Lodge
of the Temple will work the first degree
Thursday night, and King Solomon's
Lodge the third degree Friday night, after
which both lodges will repair to Towns
hotel where a banquet win be served and
a post-prandial program carried out.
Good fortune has just attended the free
library in the receipt to its shelves of a
copy of Halls History of Eastern Yer
mont, the generous presentation of our
townsman, Edward L. Walker This
work has long since been out of print, can
rarely be obtained and is very valuable.
The library has vainly sought for this book
ever since its organization. 1t has much
of local interest in all this region and Mr.
Walkers generosity will be fully appre.
ciated
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07
A Benefit Supper.

How glad all are to once more see
Towns hotel giving out its genial light to
the Square From both business and
social standpoint it is equally genial. IL.
E. Bowtell, the new proprietor, is native
of our town held in high esteem and much
favor, and wouldn't it be neat thing and
iustifable public spirit for his fellow towns
men to tender him a good will and social
benefit supper one of these eveningsP
A n. S.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07

the same idea may be used for a guitar
Or banjo, the shape only being altered
to fit the different case.
The material used is felt or fine, firm
cloth, cut in the proper form and pink
ed or embroidered in scallops around
the edge. Along the middle musical
staff, with notes, is carefully embroid-
cred with etching silk, and the in
genuity and taste of the maker are
displayed in the selection Of the bit of
music inscribed.
OF course it should be in the form in
which music is written for the particu-
lar instrument the shield is to protect
and, by preference, part of some melo-
dy of which the player is fond. At
the broader part of the cover there is
an additional embroidered decoration
Of flowers or conventional designs.
No metallic threads, spangles or
beads ought to be used, as they might
scratch the surface of the instrument.
The shield is lined with plain or tinted
chamois leather, which is fastened to
the outside by lines Of machine stitch
ing
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07
The Harpers.
A n. S.

The Bell Hopper which comes to the
opera house Thursday evening, December
Z, is breezy, eff srvescent musical COM
edy ard offers an excellent opportunity tor
the Harpers to display their peculiar style
OF humor, and serves to introduce their en-
tire company of 40 people in acarnival Of
coon songs, rag-time ballads and TerPsi-
cborean displays, blended with operstic
melodies that produce effects extremely ar
tistic and beautiful.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07
Windsor County Court.

December Term, 1899.
Hon. James M Tyler, presiding judge.
Hon Hon n Milo q S M Buck Asst judges.
Jay Read Pember, clerk.
Fred B. Pingree, deputy clerk.
Romaine A. Spafford, sheriff.
d. G. Jones, high bailiff.
John H. Mimms, reporter.
Deputy sheriffs in attendance:
Levi 3 Moore, Ludlow.
Henry H. Peck, White River Junction.
Eugene A. Thomas, Woodstock.
James H. Kiniry, Windsor.
The court convened at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
December 5 '. Prayer was offered by Rev.
Mr. Morrill, proclamation for the opening
of the county court and court OF chan cry
was made by Sheriff Spaiford The dock.
ct of civil causes was then called, and the
list Of trials by jury was left as follows:
Jessie C Lynds Town of Plymouth
in re Charles A Sperry, Elizabeth Spen-
Ger, app. Clyde f Benedict, v Unior
Agricultural Society George B Spencer
Fidelity Rupture Cure Co Fred {
Davis Robert Stewart; r II Boyd Fl
deity g. Casualty Co James c Gidding
David Clark II w Johns Mfg. Co. '
Spafford; Town of Plymouth Herbert 4
Moore; Samuel G Durham White Rive
Valley Electric r K Co. in re will of Ed
mond McCabe; Ella M Congdon Will
fred Hassam; Allison w Taft Norman
o Goddard.
No case was ready for trial and the petit
Jurors were excused until The afternoon o
December11 when the case of Eliza ell
Spencer Charles A Sperry estate, will b.
taken up for trial.
The grand and petit jurors did no
assemble until the afternoon of Decembe
9TH. The grind jurors were duly empsn
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07
Christmas Gifts +!
DEAN & DEAN.

neled, sworn and charged as to their
duties by Judge Tyler. Col. Nelson F.
Craigue OF Weathersfeld was appointed
foreman, and John F. Heating of Ludlow
was appointed clerk.
GRAND JURORS.
Andover, Orrison W. Leonard; Bethel,
f. E. Spaulding; Bridgewater, William
D. johnson; Cavendish, George S. Hill
Chester, j. R. Richardson; Hartford.
Frank H. O'Neill; Hartland, B. P. Rug
gIes; Ludlow, George D. Pinney Nor
wicb, William Bicknell; Plymouth. E. V.
Pinney; Pomfret, Justin Bubgee; Rocbes-
ter, Crosby G. Martin; Springfield, Ed
ward l.. Randall; Sharon, Albert B. Pres
! ton; Weathersield, Nelson F. Craigue
Weston, William R. Spaulding; Windsor,
Charles H. Fitch; West WINDSOR, Melvin
E. Banister.
PETIT JURORS.
Andover, Zela Edison Barnard, Chester
E. Cady Bethel, w. G. Whitaker, r. c.
West; Bridgewater, Edgar Z. Bassett
Cavendish, Homer S. Klngsbury Hart
ford, William G.. Bliss, Charles r. Whit
man; Hartland, A. j. Hoisington Lud.
low, Garry E. Fuller, Samuel l.. Pinney
Norwich, Joseph Ii. Cloud; Plymouth, G
w. johnson; Pomfret, Mark E. Adams
Reading, o. S. Holden; Rochester, Geo
l.. Baker; Royalton, Harry A.. Bingham
Walter Webster; Sharon, Albert NJ Hol
der; Stockbridge, jesse Wright; Wealth
ersfeld, Emerson ID. Leland; Weston
Arthur L. Fisher; Windsor, Uriel L Com
ings; West Windsor, Frank G. " oodruff
Woodstock, Oscar Atwood.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07

those which are covered with stretch
ed plush, brocade. cretonne or denim
be hung.
The goods are cut in the proper form
for the different parts of the frame
work and are then applied just as pa
per is pasted on the wall, except that
the paste is put on the wood instead of
on the goods. There should be little
glue in the paste, and the goods should
be tackled at the edge to hold it in place
until it is quite dry. The cabinet IL
Illustrated is covered with old favored
brocade, the edges being finished with
gilt gimp held BY ornamental nails.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07
Direct IMPORTATION FROM ENGLAND
HANDS ACROSS THE SEA"

nodded these ntes expressly for you and shipped directly
The ONLY place in where they can be obtaned is
favoe stoe the reliable, upto-ate, oco grocery
house,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07
PRETTY WALL POCKET.

A Useful GIFT That Is Not Difficult to
Make.
There are all sorts Of basket work ar
ticles in willow and straw which may
be turned to good purpose for Christ
mas presents. Besides the usual assert
ment of wastebaskets, workbaskets
and clothesbaskets which all the de-
partment stores keep on hand, there
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07

are often oddly woven shapes of bags
and wall pockets which offer a field for
ingenious decoration. There are ever
so many ways of ornamenting wall
pocket shape. 1t may be simply gilded,
bronzed, stained or enameled all over
and hung up by bow of ribbon, or it
may have ribbon woven all through
the basket work. or 1t may have little
lambrequins at tie front and back of
embroidered linen, plush or silk. A
rather novel mode is illustrated. The
wall pocket is of willow, made in the
ordinary shape. The back is entirely
covered, except the top edge, with
shirred liberty satin. The front of the
pocket is covered with satin gathered
at the top and bottom, and across it is
an y formed by two bands of ribbon
tied in the middle and terminating in
bows at the upper corners. All the
basket work which shows is gilded.
Near the top of the back a small gilt
hook is secured, upon which a watch
may be hung, and at one corner of the
back is bow of ribbon. This pocket is
useful to hang at the wall by the bed
side to hold the handkerchief, book,
watch and similar trifies that may be
wanted during the night g
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07
GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS.
Things to Make and How to
Make Them.
NOVEL SHIELD FOR PIANO KEYS.

II Is Made of Cream Satin and In
Lined with wndded silk or Cham
Home.
AS Christmas approaches the one
predominating thought is, "What can
make that will be an attractive pres
entT' 1t is easy enough to choose
ready manufactured things out Of the
shop. but there are some friends to
whom one would prefer to give bit
of our own handiwork.
A little article which, however, an
swers practical purpose while afford
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07
A MANDOLIN COVER.

II Il an Excellent Present For q Mu-
steal Friend.
Row that SO many persons, men and
women, play the mandolin, guitar or
banjo an opportunity is afforded for
homemade Christmas gift which viii
exemplify that rare combination, senti-
ment and usefulness. and will be as
adaptable to masculine as to feminine
tastes. 1t is fiat shield or cover TO
place over the instrument, inside the
case, to keep it secure from invading
dampness or dust. The shield Illus
trated is for a mandolin, but precisely
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-07

We give no rewards. An offer of this kind
is the mesnest of receptions. Test the cura-
tive powers of EIy's Cream Balm for the cure
of catarrh, hay fever and cold in the head
and you are sure to continue the treatment.
Relief is immediate and cure follows. II is
not drying, does not produce sneezing. It
soothes and heals the membrane. Price so
cents at druggists or by mail. Ely Brothers,
IS Warren street, New York.