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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
CHRISTMAS LONG AGO.
The Banquet In old England Was IN
Event of Grcnt Ceremony.

The Banquet In old England Was u"
Event of Great Ceremony.
The Christmas banquet of mediae-
val times was very brilliant anair'
followed by spectacular performances
particularly at court, where process
sions, dancing and the acting OF alle-
gories were favorite amusements' be-
sides the representations, the paile'
frequently acted some simple story a
favorite allegory represented Prone
theus stealing the spark from heaven
and making his escape, Vulcan ana
Venus forging the bolts of Joye, the
fall of Phaeton, the love of Semeie
and it's fatal catastrophe, and Love
and Beauty setting the universe Oh
fire with their united power.
From the time of Henry VIII untl'
nearly the close of the seventeenth cen
fury boar's head was favorite dish on
Christmas day. This was an event OF
great pomp and ceremony. After the
guests had assembled around the tes-
tive board the procession Of retainers
appeared. Then
Was brought the lusty Drawn
By old blue coated serving man;
.gs Then the grim boar's head frowned on high,
Crested with bays and rosemary.
While round the merry wassail bowl
Garnished with ribbons blithe did trowl,
At Queens college, Oxford, the
bringing in Of the boar's head was at
tended with professional honors. The
boar's head was carried in by the
strongest of the guardsmen, singing a
merry stave.
The turkey as Christmas dish was
introduced into England in the six
teenth century and is therefore of less
antiquity than the huge sirloin of beef
or the mince pie. Mince pies were first
shaped like Manager, as were the
YUle cakes given out by the bakers to
their customers. Mince pie was also
long ago accepted as typical of the
riches and spices brought by the three
wise men to the Child in the manger.
The plum porridge later developed
into the plum pudding, which dates
from 1875. At the old Christmas
feasts peacocks and cranes formed
some Of the dishes. Before being roast
ed the peacock was carefully skinned
and after leaving the oven the bird
was reclothed with it's old plumage-
Boston Herald.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
Brave Men Fail

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
trouble, as we'll as won en-, and all feel the
results in loss of appetite, poisons in the
blood, backache, nervousness, headache
and tired, listles., rundown feeling. j..
w. Gardner of Idaville, Ind, says "Elec-
trio Bitters are just the thing for a man
when be don't care whether he lives or dies.
1t gave me new strength and good appe-
tite. l can now eat ANYTHING and have a
new lease on life." Only so cents, at
Pierce's Pharmacy. Every bottle guar
anteed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
Bellows Falls Times
THURSDAY, DECEMBER Z, 1899.
GRAFTON.

UNAf lON.
vi Henry and Ernest Stowell are in
"'naham for few days at work.
:. Mrs. A. j. French is in Brattleboro Wis
Jung her brother, w. Stearns.
The Congregational society are prepar-
lug ior Christmas with the usual tree and
exercises.
MISS Amy Davis has returned to Towns
"ead to attend the seminary.
Among others who return to Townshend
,of the TALL term are Wilton BathIick and
Leon Thompson.
The community was saddened Tuesday
morning to learn OF the death of DR.. Hill.
ne will be missed by every one, especially
oV the sick and afflicted, to whom he was
always ready to lend helping hand.
Regular meeting of Grafton grange Fri
aay evening, December Is, for the cleo
tion Of officers.
@ Regular meeting of I. l.. Clark post or
Saturday evening, December 16 all com
iaaes are requested to be present as there
is Important business to come before the
post.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
ALSTEAD.

Rev. W. B. T. Smith of Charlestown
and wife were in the village last Saturday.
Miss Harriette Clarke was taken i'll while
at Bellows Falls last week and as yet has
not been able to return.
Miss Abbie Randall is i'll and under DR..
divers care.
Fred w. Clarke has recently purchased
connection with his saw and grist mill, in
times of low water.
DR.. E. R. Campbell and wife of Bellows
4 als spent one day last week with Mrs.
Morse and daughter.
The ladies of the Universalist society
hold their annual Christmas sale and sup
per at their vestry next Wednesday after
noon and evening. The sale begins at
o'clock, supper served after 5.
The next literary meeting will be Deem
Der 26, the program in charge OF Mrs.
Holmes and Miss Greenleaf.
The sale and entertainment given at the
town hall last Thursday by the ladies of the
Congregational church was financial and
social success The hall looked unusually
pretty, the booths being unique and tasty.
The music and Rotations OF the evening
were well received.
Miss Harriette w. Clarke, formerly Of
Boston and we'll known there in musical
circles as soloist and vocal teacher, is to
be in Alstead for the winter. This is an
exceptional opportunity for all those wish
ing to study at very moderate rates. Miss
Clarke being pupil OF George j. Parker
is the possessor OF an excellent method for
beginners. For further information inquire
at DIR. Clarke's, Alstead, or at G. l.. Bar
ber's music rooms, Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
A KEYLESS LOCK.
The Latest and Most Acceptance IN
novation Proposed for Post
/. Office Boxes.

There is more than 100000 of the
peoples money locked up in post Of
flee keys, each and every key-holder be-
ing required to put up with the post
master deposit for his key, the amount
deposited being returned. when the box
is given up and rent paid, says the
Washington Times Postmasters are
required to keep strict account of the
key-deposit fund, while the post ONCE
department. here has regular division
set apart for keeping this account. AS
postal official puts it, there is great
deal of trouble and no money in the
transactions, and the final outcome OF
the trial of the keyless locks which are
to be tried in the principal offices OF the
country is eagerly looked for. The de-
partment has long wanted a keyless
lock, but none of the lock inventions
until the present was regarded as IN any
way calculated to prove acceptable
Contracts have been made for supply
of the new locks, which will first be
tried in New York, Boston, Philadel-
phia, Chicago and ST. Louis, as the
largest and most important offices, and
then in ST. Paul, Mimi; Cleveland, c.,
Hartford, Conn; Maj Son, Wis, and
Rockford, Ill. These offices will be fit
ted out as soon as the factory can COM
plete the making of the boxes. 1T they
prove in every way satisfactory to the
department. and TO the patrons they
VIII be placed in the offices throughout
the country, but not to the entire ex-
elusion of the lock-boxes. 1t is the be-
lief Of the post Office department lock
experts that the keyless box will prove
blessing.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
Suicide at HoughtonyilIe,

David G. Hill of Houghtonville COM
united suicide at his home in Houghtonville
early Tuesday morning by cutting his
throat with razor.
j., hoy Blood, who has stayed with Mr..
hill tor some time and slept upstairs, heard
An unusual noise about o'clock in the
morning. On going downstairs to learn the
cause he found Mr.. Hill upon the floor in Q
sitting position with the blood flowing from
cash in his neck.
Mr.. Hill lived until about 6 o'clock ir
the morning, No cause can be given for
the act. Mr.. Hill had lived in Houghton.
vile several years and had begun to teach
the village school tor the winter term. He
was about So years old and unmarried.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
SOUTH ACWORTH.

CIV. Turner has leased the grist mill.
Reginald Bracket has all kinds of grain for
sale at Algene Fisk's shop, and it is reported
another grain store will soon be opened.
E. <. Reed has put team on the road and
will do all kinds of freighting.
Guy Cummings bought quite quantity of
raw fur Saturday,
Election of officers at Cold River grange
Friday night.
Rsv. Hudson of wolfboro was at G. A.
Evans last week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14

The japanese now publish three times
as many books as the Italians, whose
literary powers seem to have faded al
most entirely away. Out of $4,000 vol
umes published last year in the Land
of Flowers no less than 5000 were law
books and 1900 treated of religion,
which shows that the romantic little
nation has not yet taken kindly 10 any
written form OF romance.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
Paid Dear for His Leg.

B. D. Blanton of Thackerville, Tex, in
two years paid over $500 to doctors to cure
Running Sore on his leg. Then they
wanted to cut it off, but he cured it with
one box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Guar
anteed cure for Piles. % cts. box. Sold
at Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
MARRIED..

In Chester, December 6, by Rev. II. l..
Ballou, Frank K, Carlisle and Miss Nellie
Brooks, both of Gassetts.
In Athens, November 80, by Rev F. D.
Goodrich, assisted by Rev. w. E Lang.
JOSIAH Cobb OF Grafton, and Miss Edith L.
Edwards of Athens
la Weston, December 10, by Rev. J. R.
Conrad Eugene Potter aud Miss Lizzie Mills.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
A Monarch Indeed.

The emperor of China has some
strange duties. One of these is the or
dering of the seasons. In China it Is
summer when the emperor says it is
summer. All domestic arrangements
are made to suit the season, as pro-
claimed by the emperor, although they
may not suit the individual at all.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
A Keen Clear Brain.

Your best feelings, your social position
or business success depend largely on the
perfect action OF your Stomach and Liver.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills give increased
strength, a keen, clear brain, high ambi-
ton. A 25 cent box will make you feel
ike new being. Sold at Pierce's Phar-
macy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14

A scientist has calculated that the
eyelids of the average man open and
shut no fewer than 100000 times in
the course of single year of his ex-
astence
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
Still to Faiths divining eye

N1e-1s W T tTNHI . NIFIIIlIIB q
Lustrous forms the expanse fill,
And to Loves quick ear the sky
Throbs with heavenly music still.
While the ages come and go
Hymns of praise unceasing rise,
And with songs by saints below
Angels join their symphonies.
Glory still to God is given.
Peace on earth is still made known,
And the Heir of earth and heaven
Claims the kingdoms for His own.
Christmas ioyfully returns
Or the wings of this new morn.
Gratefully our spirit yearns,
Worshiping the Christ once borni
-Dswson Burns In Illustrated London Nevs
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
BUTTE CURRENT NOTES.
Rent pianos from Orion Bros.
School Of shorthand, Butte hotel

KENT pianos from orion Bros.
School of shorthand, Butte hotel.
Kelley Institute 22s s. Montana.
Fred Orion, piano tuner. PIG N. Main.
Read Hight & Fairf1elds ad. page 10.
DR.. Grace Cahoon, 427 Hennessy blk.
We rent new pianos. Montana Music
Co, 119 North Main street.
A good boy deserves a good suit. We
sell one for 81. Boucher.
Try Green's barber shop; finest baths,
with shower, in city. Curtis block.
Gregson Springs are equal to any on
earth, Eighteen miles by the B., A. & P.
A daughter was, born yesterday to
Mr. and MIS-. Samuel Lipson of Butte.
[ Butte Stove Repair company, 216 e,
Park. Phone 529. Stoves and ranges.
No "bull con" about those all wool
clay worsted suits we sell for $40.
Boucher.
DR.. Hanson, surgeon and specialist,
has moved to rooms rs, rs and 81 Sill
yer Bow block.
Pennsylvania rye, seven summers old,
ia degrees in strength, $3.50 a gallon.
Montana Liquor company
The best is always the cheapest. If
you buy sewing machine at Shermans
you are sure to get the best.
M. v. Conroy, one of the employees
of the Hennessy Mercantile company,
will leave to-day for San Diego on a
vacation. e&
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION,
1t VIII Begin Next Sunday Morning
at 1890 O'Clock.

at 1870 O'Clock.
Next Sunday morning at 10 40 o'clock
the devotion of the 40 hours alteration
Will begin at ST. Lawrence's Catholic
church in Centerville. Great prepara-
tons have been made to make the oc-
casion a solemn and imposing one.
Solemn high mass will be celebra ted
at 1880 o'clock. after which a process
sion with the blessed sacrament will
march around the outside of the church
If the weather permits. The procession
will be headed by the Catholic Austrian
brass band. Then will follow the mem
bers of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
and the Catholic Knights of America
IN their respective regalia. Forty altar
boys will march in the procession bear
ing candles. Thirty little girls, all
dressed in white, will strew flowers be-
fore the blessed sacrament, which will
be carried by the priest :"
In the evening solemn vespers will
be sung by st. Lawrence's choir. after
which sermon on the blessed Sacra-
ment" will be preached, and the Sun
day services will close with solemn
benediction. The blessed sacrament
will be exposed Monday and Tuesday
from $50 a. m. to $3.50 p. M; also Tues
day evening at the same hour, when
the devotion will close with solemn
procession around the interior of the
church
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
Fur Collarettes
Big Reductions

We say in January that winter
is over. In February we think
March will usher in spring. In
April it still halls and rains alter
nately, and not until June do we
feel the warmth of summer APP
proach. Yet each year, with
such past experience to count ON,
we cling to the delusion that our
seasons are ordered as in other
parts of the country.
Merchants cut the prices of
winter goods in January, and
women begin to prepare at the
same time for a summer that is
still six months distant.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

hearing together. Lyons alib wit
nesses did not mention Lacey or Ma
son at the hearing.
Burt Marsh was called and denied
that he asked for a continuance of the
nearing so that he could attend a
snow at the opera house. II made no
sucn statement" he said.
Miss Etala Harper, young woman
VINO was at the reception road house
When 1t was held up, was called as
a witness for the purpose of further
lmpeaching the witness Deschaum
whose testimony cleared Lyons at the
preliminary trial. and who testi-
ned for Mason that Lyons was with
him and Mason and Lacey at the Cali
fornia brewery at the time the rob-
berries We're committed Mr.. McCler-
nan objected, but his objection was
overruled, and Miss Harper said that
she positively identified Lyons at the
preliminary hearing as one of the
three robbers. One of the robbers held
UP herself and her companion, and she
snatched the mask off his face and saw
him plainly, and saw scar under his
eye. She saw the same face and same
scar on Lyons at the preliminary
hearing. She said there was no doubt
about Lyons having been one of the
robbers
Miss Harper's testimony closed the
case and Mr., Connolly opened the ar
guments and pointed out the fact that
the testimony showed that the defen-
dants and Deschaum came from Min
neapolis about the same time; that Des-
chaum had known Lacey at Minnea-
polls, and yet when he testified an
alibi for Lyons, he pretended not to
know Lacey, and did not at that time
attempt to establish an alibi for Lacey.
Mr.. Connolly said that it was now evil
dent that Lyons was also guilty. and
that the witnesses were professional
alibi witnesses. Mr.. Connolly reviewed
the damaging evidence against Mason.
and said there was not the slightest
doubt Of his guilt.
Mr.. McClernan followed and made a
strong and earnest argument for a
poor case and bad client. The jury
was out less than an hour and brought
in a verdict of guilty leaving the pun
ishment to be fixed by the court. SEN
tence will be passed on Saturday. The
most Mason can get is 20 years in the
penitentiary, which under good be-
havior provision of the law, is equal to
only eleven years and nine months,
which is a punishment that does net fit
the crime.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
The Deweys and Life Insurance.

The National Life Insurance COM
pany stands for all that is sound and
best. 1t is old. tried and true Not the
admiral, but Charles Dewey, his broth
er, is the president and his father the
founder of the company. Before you
invest single dollar in life insurance
examine the policies issued by the Ma
tional Life. Along a period of years
circumstances might SO change your
financial condition that a settlement
of your contract before maturity would
be an absolute necessity. Your policy
then talks, not the agent who wrote
your application. See to it that what
you expect of your life insurance pol
icy us SO nominated in the bond"
c. M. SMITH,
General Agent. Butte, Mont.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
The Attorney General Asked to Assist il
the Defense,

the Defense.
The county commissioners yesterday
discussed the delinquent tax cases in
which the treasurer has been enjoined
from selling a large amount of city
property for delinquent taxes on the
ground that the taxes had not been
properly assessed. AS the different
suits involve about $4,000. the commits
sioners think the city and state are as
much interested in the matter as the
county, and the clerk of the board was
instructed to write to the attorney gen
eral and ask him to come to Butte and
assist in defending the suits. Chair
man Clark also called on Mayor Har-
rington and suggested to him that the
city attorney take hand in the mat
ter and assist the county attorney
Several Of the cases will come up for
hearing before Judge Clancy tomorrow
morning.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
The Case Continued.

The preliminary hearing of Gregor
Werder, alias George Worden the part
ner of Joseph Miller in the attempt to
steal brass plunger from the Butte
& Boston smelter a few weeks ago, was
continued to next Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock when called yesterday in
Justice Harrington's court. The con-
tinuance was necessitated by the in
ability of the county attorneys Office
to take the case up at the hour for
which It was set.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

ued at $3.50. and IS, 900 policy in the
Northwestern Life Insurance company.
Claims against the estate to the amount
Of S4,412.40 have been allowed, leaving
a net value of the estate of $5,527.59
w. A. Clark & Brother yesterday
brought suit against John A. Leggat for
$1,000 due on a note and to foreclose a
mortgage on lot 2, block so, and the
north 80 feet of lot 8, block So of the
original townsite of Butte. An attor-
ney's fee of 500 Is also asked for.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

Paris of To-day-the handsomest pre-
MUM book ever offered-now ready for
delivery upon payment of SO in ad-
vance for one years subscription to
the Standard. Can be obtained at
Standard office in Butte. Anaconda,
Missoula or Great Falls
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

The world is jogging along at pretty
rapid gait and manufa cturers Of com.
modities. to please the public, must
step lively to keep up. Butte never
Tags, and Centennial beer leads all 9TH
ers In the race for public favor. 1t fully
merits by its perfect excellence the
high appreciation which it commands,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
Railway Conundrums.

What is the railway mileage of the
United States? 172,601 miles, What
has been the cost? Over 10 billion dol
lars. What state heads the list in
point of mileage? Illinois, 1O,579 miles.
What is the name of the only perfect
train in the world? The Pioneer Linn
tied. On what railroad is it run? The
G.. M. & st. P. between the Twin
Cities and Chicago and Milwaukee.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
DENNIS SHEA ARRESTED.
He Has Contract to Clean Up TIL
Earth.

He Has Contract to Clean Up the
Earth.
Dennis Shea, who styles himself the
'ferocious catapult of Cork" was ar
rested yesterday by Officer Harrington.
Shea has been trying f.. six months
to get into trouble, and being unsuc-
cessful in finding any one to jump on
him. he took new tack yesterday and
went into the Butte hotel office and
jumped on everybody, figuratively
speaking. He declared that he was the
biggest man outside of Helena and he
was on earth for the sole purpose of
cleaning it up. He started in by abus-
ing the day clerk, then turning his
abuse on everybody else within range
of his voice. The officer arrived in
time to prevent an explosion and Shea
was "trun in He lis mentally Off
For late novel or a new magazine
go to the Postoffice News Stand.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

Paris of To-day-the handsomest pre-
MUM book ever offered-now ready for
delivery upon payment of $40 in ad-
vance for one years subscription to
the Standard. Can be obtained at
SIahdard office In Butte, Anaconda,
Missoula or Great Falls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
Notice.

A special meeting of Temple No. 80
p. Q. K. K. will be held at the K. p
hall, West Broadway, Friday evening,
Feb. 3. All members are expected to
be present. BY order Of
CARL GALAGER, r. v.
A. N. YODER, Secretary.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03
WANTS A DIVORCE.
Cruelty and Drunkenness the Grounds
Alleged in the Suit.

Alleged in the Suit.
Alma RideOut yesterday commenced
a suit for divorce in the district court
against James H. Rideout on account
of drunkenness and cruelty. She says
they We're married in Anaconda on Oct
15 1897 and that for more than a year
the defendant has been habitually
drunk. On the first of last August he
threatened to kill her. and on the 18th
of the same month he again threaten
ed her life. and on Nov. he struck
her and said he would kill her, and end
ed by driving her from her home She
has since been compelled to remain
away.
The appraisers of the estate of Henry
Hamilton Walker filed their report in
court yesterday. The estate consists of
5000 shares of stock in the American
Development and Mining company, val
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

Harry Else, aged months. died yes-
terday at the home of his parents, op-
posite Montana Union railway station,
IRON where the funeral will take place
to-day at 2 p. m.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

It's too cold for painting, but its
never too cold to think of having it
done. Thoughts of painting suggest
thoughts of Schatzlein Paint Co., IA
West Broadway
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

Died, Feb. 2, 1899, Mrs Ellen Lowney.
aged "A years. Funeral will take place
from the family residence, near High
Ore mine, at 2 p. m, Sunday Feb. 6.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

The funeral of Mary Riordan will
take place to-day at p. m. from the
home of the parents, No. S14 Caledonia
avenue.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

Neil Tobin, aged 2S years, died We'd
nesday. Funeral will take place from
residence. No. 621 South Utah avenue
to-day at 2 p. m.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

Fisher, tailor 3 West Galena Suits
made, repairing cleaning Prices easy
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-03

16 lbs. sugar, ST.; fancy butter. zoe:
best hams, S1sc. Cooks, 331 East Park