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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Joke on the Major.

The major, just returned from Bos-
ton, tells in strict confidence this story
81 had engaged my berth and was
standing on the rear platform five min
utes before the train pulled out Of the
Park square depot, when middle aged
woman and handsome girl, both la
dies, passed me and entered the car,
accompanied by gentlemanly looking
chap who carried their baggage. A mo-
ment later this fellow rushed up to me
and said he was in most embarrassing
position, had his sister and mother
aboard and had lost his mileage book.
He would introduce, me to them and
give me any security for $25. said l
needed neither introduction nor secur-
ity, but would give him $10-all I had
to spare He insisted on giving me his
diamond scarfpin, and then rushed into
the station to see If he could get more
cash. AS the train pulled out without
him he came running wildly after it.
but had to give'it up.
.Then the porter approached mt
tentatively. WAS that man annoying
you 2 he said I told him no. He in
sisted on carrying the baggage Of TIVE
ladies inside, sab, amanda he ge
any money out of your
2" OF course be didn't, said I, but
took the first opportunity Of examining
that pin. 1t was worth about fiv
cents. buffalo News.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
A Long Felt Want Satisfied.

The towns along the line Of the B. & M.
railroad trcm Brattleboro to Windsor will
be pleased to learn that new train is to
be put on June 26, which will be great
accommodation to all desiring an early
morning train north. The new train will
leave Brattleboro at 6 A. NJ, Bellows Falls
$50, Charlestown 7.04 and Claremont
Junction at 1922, which is in time to con-
meet with Concord and Claremont train tor
Concord, N. H., aud Boston, arriving in
Windsor at SO, making close connection
with the Central Vermont train to St. Al
bans. 1t will also connect at White juno
ton with the Passumpsic division through
to Newport, VT, making it possible to
reach many points and return the same
day. 1
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10

Emerson keeps grocery store on
Grand avenue, opposite the limekilns,
west of Western avenue. AS all his Gus
toners are either Greeks or Italians, he
keeps a stock on hand somewhat differ
ent from other grocers
One day drummer strayed into the
store Emerson was waiting on an Ital-
ian woman, while her 4-year-old son
was stealing sugar out Of barrel.
&. Eggs were 10 cents a dozen. The wo-
man wanted only one egg. The solitary
prospective chicken was wrapped up.
"Two cents, please, said Emerson.
She paid and received a small slip of
yellow paper.
"What was that slip you gave her p
asked the drummer, after she left
'sH' m, you see, eggs are 10 cents a
dozen. That makes ~ cents for each
egg. The woman would not pay half
cent too much, and. as did not want
to sell the egg for 1 cent, che paid Q
cents and gave her the slip good for
one-half cent. Thus she will get the
next egg for cent if she brings the
alp. Chicago Journal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
.Ha. Any One Seen Hers

Surprising your wife should run off
with handsomer. man and you were
called upon to give her description to
the police-do you think you could do
it any better than was done by a COT
feyville man who communicated as fol-
lows with the officers at Wichita:
NV wife left here last night at 10 80 on the
Missouri Pacific railroad. and she wore white
straw hat and black dress, but she has got a
lot of other dresses with her. They are green,
plush striped and two silk waists, one is red
and the other Is pink. She Is with q fellow
named A. NJ W., travelling man for some
binder company, and if you find them wish
YOU would hold them and put them both I'M
der arrest and wire me at once and will come
on first train. Do all you can and you will be
paid for it. / am yours. E. s.
: p S.-Excuse poor writing She is a small
like woman, weighing about 10 pounds and 3
fair locker.
Kansas City Journal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
His Handy vaIise.

An old friend of the late x-Governor
Oglesby tells a "reminiscences of a valise
He was travelling through the state and
met the governor on the train.
When they were seated, the governor
drew out valise that had peculiar
and handy way of being opened from
the top. 1t was made of strong leather
and had tags pasted all over it,
81 carried this valise through the
Holy Land" said the governor. 81
think great deal of it.
~ suppose il brings up some pleas
ant memories" suggested the other
traveller.
more than that" was the reply,
and the keen eyes of the governor
twinkled as he reached down and
touched button and the valise opened
Immediately, but cautiously, at the top.
1t opened wide enough to admit hand
and to permit it to withdraw with a
black bottle in its clutch.
''This is great valise. can get a
bottle out of it, and nobody ever sees
me.
When the residence of Ex-Governor
Oglesby burned, all Of his private pa
pers of every sort and all Of his war
trophies were destroyed. A short time
after he met this same peripatetic
friend.
ut was great loss you sustained.
governor, he said.
eyes. all my papers are gone. Sorry
to lose them, too, and then my swords
are gone too l was sorry to lose them,
and I know you'll be grieved to hear II
that valise was burned up. Yes, it's
gone. Bob Ingersoll gave me that valise,
and I did hate to lose it, it was sc
handy. Chicago Tribune.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10

Among the interior decorations Of q
restaurant not many squares from city
hall are number of artificial palms.
The. palms are as natural in appearance
as if they had been grown instead Of
manufactured and probably not one
person in dozen among. the restau-
rants patrons is aware of their artificial
character.
An afternoon or two ago an elderly
couple. evidently from the rural dis
tricts, came into the restaurant and
took seat. They gave their order and
then began to look around.
"That's handsome palm, Henryr"
exclaimed the woman. pointing to the
largest specimen. 81 wonder If it grew
that big in here9'
"Of course it didn't" replied the
man, with look of superior wisdom.
"It was raised down in Floridy. That's
where they all grow, and then they are
shipped up here. .,
Just then one of the restaurants at
taches approached the palm with q
dampcloth in his hand. Taking hold Of
one of the leaves he yanked it from the
stem and began to rub it vigorously
with the cloth. When he had cleaned
the leaf to his satisfaction, he replaced
1t and pulled another. By this time
"Henry's" face was study, as wal
also that of his companion.
81 guess that plant didn't grow il
Floridy, after ALL" the woman man
aged to whisper. "What do you guess
Henryf"
And "Henry" allowed that h
guessed the same thing. philadelphia
| Inunirer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10

In the Dutch army man must be
able to swim as we'll as to fight. More
over, if he is in the cavalry he must
have horse which will take river as
easily as hunter takes fence.
Swimming maneuvers are part of the
regular drill there. Collapsible canvas
boats, manned by few oarsmen, lead
the horses, so that they do not attempt
to land on stone quays and other diff
cult points The men swim across with
their horses and on them. They do it in
swimming costume and in all the &C
couterments of war
There are few nautical emergencies
for which the Dutch army is not pre-
pared. Some of the officers have even
reached a degree of proficiency that not
only their horses and kit cross the river
with them, but their pet dogs sit upon
their shoulders and are borne over al
most without getting wet.-Stray
| Sforios
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Castor In Jail.

Lewis Castor. Jr,, who shot and killed
his wife at her home in Keene, N. H..
about 10 days ago, and who has been in
hiding ever siuce. is now under guard in
the county Jail. His brother, Joseph Cas-
tor, and Rev. Mr.. Wheeler, rector of St.
James Episcopal church, appeared at
Sheriff Tuttle's house Thursday night with
the alleged murderer in their charge. Castor
was so thoroughly exhausted that he would
not talk.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Clever Enough to Vote.

A keen witted fellow, despite his
general ignorance, was brought down
to the courthouse to receive the rights
Of citizenship.
"Name the capital of the nation"
said the judge.
The applicant scratched his head.
81 can't just place it, judge" he
said, "but you name over few of the
towns and I'll tell you when you strike
it,"
sis it Chicago9" queried the judge.
"No."
"Is it st. Louisf"
mo" -
els it Arizona aEss
"No.
els it Washington
The candidate looked puzzled. He
hesitated.
"Say, judge" he slowly replied, "if
tibet amt the place it's close shotl'
He got his papers.
Another candidate was brought in by
we'll known local politician.
"Let me see what you know about
geography" said the judge. "Suppos-
ing you and Mr.. Blank walked straight
down to the lake and started across it,
going due north. where would you
land3"
ION the bottom" said the candidate
promptly.
He got his papers too. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Bellows Falls News.

The interest in the school exhibit in the
high school building has been SO great that
the exhibit will be continued through this
afternoon.
Mrs. Herbert Cox, who has been very
sick for several weeks, is now somewhat
better and able to SIT up during part Of
the day.
The service in St. Peters church, Drews-
vile, tomorrow will be at 3 30 in the after
noon, when Bishop Niles of New Hamp.
shire will be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. William o. Hutcbins Of
Keene were here Wednesday evening to
attend the school musicale and spent the
day with Mrs. H. B. and Miss Alice Jack.
son.
o. S. Thwing OF Putney and his two
daughters, Mrs. Perry OF Putney and Mrs.
Lima Thwing Hubbard of Brattleboro,
were recently the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Thwing in Gageville.
Rev. c. r. B. Dodge delivers the meme
rial sermon in Saxtons River tomorrow
evening before the Odd Fellows of that
place. The Bellows Falls lodge is invited
to be present at the exercises and good
delegation it is expected will attend.
F. A. Byrd and family have rented the
upper tenement in the house of Charles
Martin on the extension of Henry street,
moving here from Berlin Falls, N. I'll.
Mr.. Byrd is employed by the Bellows Falls
Machine company, formerly Osgood &
Bankers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Card Of Thanks.

The undersigned wish to thank their
friends and neighbors for their sympathy and
kind assistance some seven months ago In
8, archiug Tor their beloved soa AID brother,
Oyia Blondin, and noe recently for the
sympathy and interest manifested at the flu
neral and burial They especially wish %
thank The shopma,e s at Derby & Balls and the
members of the firm, those who composed
the searching parties asst fall, the Foresters,
and all who by word or act gave aid or COM
fort in their bereavement.
MR. AND MRS o LEBLANC
HENRY j. BLoNDIN
ONEsIME G BLoNDIN
OKLA NJ. RL0NDIN
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Susan S. Bigelow Estate.
STATE OF VERMONT, I The Probat

STATE OF vERMoNT,l The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District, To
oil nersons Interested in the estate OF Susan
s. Bieelow, late of Rockingham, in said dis
trict, deceased. GREETING.
whereas A. Fl. Bigelow, has PIE
aented 10 this Court an Instrument purport-
ing to be the last VIII of said deceased, for
pr0bate:-You are hereby notified that this
Court will decide upon the probate OF said
Tnstrument at the session thereof to he held
at fine Probate office in Bellows Falls, in said
District, on the 1st day of July, A. ID: 1899.
when and where you may appear and con-
test the same, IL you see cause.
ZRA II. ALLsKE, REGISTER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Trying 1t on a Dog.

The sultan Of Turkey is most in
quisitive as to what is said and written
about him abroad. Every day transla-
tions are laid before him from the
newspapers of the world, and these are
all closely perused. His majesty, by the
way, is bad hand at suffering.
At one time he wanted to have an
aching tooth removed and dared not
Eight slaves had molars drawn out in
his presence that he might have an OPP
portunity of Judging the extent of suf-
fering entailed, and finally the sultan
decided that he would rather bear the
pain than undergo such an ordeal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Body of Ovila BlOndin Found.

The body of Ovila Blondin was found
about P. NJ. Wednesday under peculiar
circumstances. S. D.McLeod and Thomas
O'Brien, who had been working on the log
pile OF the international Paper company in
North Walpole, had finished the days
work and were crossing the river headed
for the Vermont ride. There was strong
south wind which carried an odor and on
looking about they saw body floating
near one of the piers. They towed it 10
the Vermont bank and notified the authori-
ties. Although decayed past recognition
all parties suspected it was the body of the
long lost Blondin, and the members OF the
family confirmed this suspicion as soon as
they had examined the clothing.
1t was during the forenoon of last Octo-
Der % when Blondin suddenly left the
shop of Derby & Ball where he was en-
ployed as varnisher and was last seen
running up Rockingham street and in the
direction of the river. There is now no
doubt that he was insane and that he COM
mitted suicide by drowning. The wonder
is how the body remained out OF sight and
probably under water all these months 1t
is supposed that the body became partly
covered with dirt and gravel and in that
way was held to the bottom OF the river.
1t is also thought that the severe thunder
shower Of Wednesday raised it to the sur
face. At any rate there was large guam
tity of dirt about the clothing indicating
that the body had been floating only a
short time.
The funeral was from st. Charles church
Thursday morning with burial in the old
Catholic yard, the Foresters. of which order
be was member, attending in body.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Helping a Tartar.

A singular custom prevails among
the Tartars or Kurds. II man gets into
dificulties-i. g., loses his cattle or
other movable property-he pours a
little brown sugar into piece of col
cred cloth. ties it up and carries one
snch parcel to each of his friends and
acquaintances- In return be is pre-
sented, according to circumstances,
with a COW. or sheep, or a sum of mon
ey. He is thus at once set on his legs
again.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10

Isadore St. Lawrence, aged ~, who has
been in the insane asylum at Brattleboro
during the past four years, was taken very
sick few days ago and it was reported
thus morning that he is dead, The family,
however, say they will not know tor GER
tain until noon. The two sons, Jefferson,
living on Kerry avenue, and George, living
on South street, are in Brattleboro, aud it
is expected one or both will return on the
noon train.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10

All teams and persons visiting the club
grounds during two days of the Interstate
shoot are requested to take the road just
across the iron bridge, as there will not be
any passing the other way after the shoot
ing begins at 9 o'clock A. M. The club
members will be glad to see all Of their
friends at the grounds both days, and hope
to be able to accommodate all that may
care to attend.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
The American Copper Company

NOW OFFERS 10000 Registered Shares of 6
per cent guaranteed, prefer ed stock at the
par value of $40 per share, for the develop
A dividend of per cent per annum, payable
New Ist and May LIST of each ) ear. is guaran-
iced by the Merchants Loan and Trust Co, 30
Broad ay, New York City. This is a guaran-
feed Investment with the certainty of a rapid
and continued increase in the value of the
stock. The company has no bonded or mort
gagged debt. Address applications for stock
and make all femittances payable to THE
AMERICAN COPPER COMPANY, 90 BROAD
WAY NEW YORK CITY.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Other Dangers.

"What are you reading aboutf'
asked the man with the wise manner.
1.-The stock market" replied the
youth.
Don't do it.
"But | never put up any money.
Therefore can't lose. -
sit makes no difference. You're like
ly to become one Of these people who
tell how much money they would have
made if they had only done what they
came pretty near doing, because they
didn't see how things could go other
wise And then even your best friends
will wish sometimes that you would
bet your money and lose it and keep
still about ii. "-Washington Star.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
BUSINESS NOTICES.

ITO RENT-Cottsges and boats at Pine
Cliff House, Lake WarrenN rent by day or
week. Also board with first class accom-
modations. Lawrence q Underwood,
East Alstead, N. IL.
4 Ball has coil ice cream parlor.
EGentleman and lady wish to engage
board and room with some private family.
Address X Y u, Bellows Falls TIMES
TThere will be dance at j. b. ALI
bees Thursday evening, June 10.
TBest wheel in the world at any price,
the Victor. Our price only $50. Blue
Store.
IPigs for sale by'D. c. Wright, West
Minister Station, Vt.
1--WE guarantee all our work to be OF
frst-class quality. Peoples Cobbler.
WANTED-2O girls at once, at Wrar-
per Factory. INQUIRE of M. q. Burnett.
TPearl In Ammonia Washing Fluid
gives good satisfaction. Box 34S, Bellows
Falls.
TCut prices on tailor made suits, sizes
complete, now is the time to save money
and get what you want at j. G. Day d
Co.'s. .-.s ..
TTry some ice cream at Balls, May
nard block.
TStraw hats all the fancy styles. Blue
Store.
STo RENT-Tenement at the Forest.H.
W. Thompson.
HFoR RENT-A good tenement OF five
rooms on New Terrace, So per month. APP
10 7 Eofon Ry III n, H. aI<1r.
Remember that you save money when
you have shoe repairing done by the Peo-
Piles Cobbler.
1--WE are offering some great bargains
on fancy summer suits, call and see them
and be convinced. Blue Store.
TMen's taps 45c, heels Zoe; ladies' taps
35c, heels 15c. Finest work and material.
Peoples Cobbler.
What you want is not temporary relief
from piles but a cure to stay cured. DE
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures piles, and
they stay cured. Pierce's Pharmacy, ..
A. Cast, mgr.
| Il Three dozen shirt waists from last
season were 81 to So, your choice 40 cents
at j. c. Day & Co.'s.
| heep Cool ny HAVING Oh Aeo SASs'A
soda at Balls, Maynard block.
4 Don't believe it if somebody tells you
he can have just as good work done and as
cheap as at the Peoples Cobbler. 1t can't
be; you know better.
THave you seen the fancy shirt that we
are selling for SO cents They would be con-
sidered cheap at Is and 81. Blue Store
| TElcano at stable of P. E. O'Brien,
Rockingham, Vt. Service S.. Also
Sherwin Wilkes for the same fee.
| j. A. Schear of Sedalis, Mo-, saved his
child from death by Group by using One
Minute Cough Cure. It cures coughs
colds, pneumonia, la grip and all throa
and lung troubles. Pierce's Pharmacy
A. Cast, mgr.
| TWANTED-A girl to work in family
of three, one who understands all kinds O.
house work. Mrs. F. O. Knight, Ludlow,
Vt.
TSave from 81 to So when buying your
suit OF US, for we have bought them and
are goir G to sell them regardless OF cost be-
fore July /. Blue Store.
TBLAcKsMITHING-Shoeing 9Oc, tire
setting $1.4O; all kinds of woodwork. F.
M. Wheeler, Rockingham.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
cleaning the Chimney.

An easy way to clean a chimney Of
SCOT has been discovered by Maine
man. Instead of going to the top Of
the chimney and probing with rods, he
begins at the bottom. There an open
ing is made, and he fires upward re-
volver charged with blank cartridge.
The conclusion, it is said, will clean
out the SCOT. He also claims that the
burning of piece of zinc in stove
will clear the stove and its funnel Of
loOt
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Cheering Him Up,

"It very seldom happens, said Mr..
Stormington Barnes, "that we are per-
mitted to adopt the career for which we
are ambitious in youth. always want
ed to be comedian and make people
laugh"
Dear me-, said the sympathetic
young girl "You ought not to be so
disappointed, I'm sure. You make peo-
pie laugh very often as it is. Wash
ington Star.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Commencement Program.
The following is the program for com
mencement week of Vermont Academy:

~
mencement week of Vermont Academy:
SUNDAY, JUNE Is
10 As A. M. Sermon before the graduating
class, Rev. F. e. Marble, Phi. D., of
Brattleboro.
MONDAY, JUNE 10
6 80 P. M. Battle Drill.
90 Fuller Prize Defamation Con-
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
l10OA M. Exhibition Drill
200 M Annual Alumni Meeting.
$50 Glass Day Exercises.
500 Concert.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 81
g 30 AM Graduating Exercises, class Of
'99, address by President Buckham,
University of Vermont.
Is 80 Pm. Annual Baseball Game, YER
mont Academy VS.. Alumni.
800 Principals Reception.
The school this year is very fortunate in
having the assistance OF DR.. and Mrs.
Frank Babcock for the concert. DR.. Bah
cock is a claronet soloist of well known
ability. Helen Bailey Babcock is reader
of exceptional talent, as is shown by the
following testimonials:
regard Helen Bailey Babcock as the
most gifted, finished and effective reader !
have ever heard.-Robert MCLEAN Cum
mock, director, school of oratory, North
Western University.
Her readings are wonderfully realistic
Cleveland Plain-de
Helen Bailey Babcock is the finest elo-
cutionist Sedalla has ever heard. Entire.
ly unaffected, she is an artist.-Sedalia
(Mo.) Enquirer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Bellows Falls Times
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1899.
Notice to Advertisers.

Copy for chauges n advertisements shopld
re ach this office on Mondays and Thursdays
No change reaching this office later than A
NJ. on Tuesdays and Fridays win be guaran-
teed insertion IN the wednes ay and Sat-
mday Issues lie specuvelv.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
School Examinations.

Examinations for admission to Bellows
Falls high school will take place as follows
At Saxtons River on Wednesday ano
Thursday, June IA and Is. At Below.
Falls, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
June 10, 20 and 81. G. W. Cox, super.
intendent schools.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10

"Was my sermon long this morn
ingf" asked a preacher who had been
taken to task for running over time,
and who had carefully kept within a
half hour.
mo. dear doctor, 4" was the reply of
the parishioner. at wasn't long; it
only seemed So Boston Waterman.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Found.

A portion Of the silver that was stolen
from the home OF G.. Dean Clarke at Gage
vile last Thanksgiving was found Tues
day afternoon by Mr.. Lowell secreted In
the barn of John A. Thwing. No sus-
picion rests on Charles Hopper whatever.
G.. Dean Clarke.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
Electric Road.

TSave your money on lawn mowers to
pay car fares. Four different kinds. Prices
from So to SO. Look at them before buy
ing elsewhere. D. L. Snow.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-10
8pru.

In Burlington, June 4, son to DR.. and
Mrs. Sam Sparhawk, and grandson to Mr..
spd Mrs. George A. Hall Of Burlington. for
merly Of North Chester.