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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21

burned into their brains, and the spiri,
of emulation grew within them.
The night before the Brooklyn was
to sail for Persian waters there were
evidences of secret movement anon
the crew, aud after the night had fallen
still and black boat pulled off from
the vessels side, and with mufied oars
made rapidly for the shore. 1t carried
many things of various sorts, and amorg
them lantern, whose tiny glimmer
those on the ships watched with bated
breath as 1t reached the shore and slow
ly began the ascent Of the promontory.
Now it would disappear and then gilt
ter again like q star of hope snd COM
fort, and SO it went slowly OIL, ever up
and up the face of the outlined precipice.
The hours dragged slowly by, and it
was far into the night when tired
boats crew clambered slowly over the
BrookIyn's side and dropped exhausted
into their hammocks for short sleep
before the call of "all hands, in the
morning.
The Brooklyn sailed away just as the
sun began to show above the eastern
horizon, and as she swung upon her
course and stood for the waters of the
open gulf cheer burst from the throats
of the whole ships company. For there,
in great letters of white that caught the
warmth of the rising sun, far above the
name of her majesty's ship Sphinx, far
above the highest name of ALL could be
seen the legend "U. S. S. Brooklyn"
And there today, looking down upon
the tiger guarded palace and the harem
of the sultan, ever before the Arabs and
the Beloochntanese of the tiny sultan
ate, still CLEANS the magic name that
Sohley and Cook once again made ia
nous and that shall endure in history
when Musoat itself shall be forgotten.
-Washington Post.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
Bellows Falls.

course from the gentle fun OF the first part
to the subdued pathcs of the last.
A very artistic studio that is often visited
tor the pleasure Of finding something new
in idea, is that of j. s. Ar,er who saws his
name has always encouraged him to ideal
lze and demonstrate art with big A. His
rooms seem to converge in curves with
never straight lire to mar the beauty
circles that art teaches us to admire. Cosy
nooks abound wherein background of
Indian red damask is framed by irregular
lattice work with open shelves, large
enough to hold an antique vase or an oddly
shaped lamp that sheds crimson glow
beneath its vivid shades. Divans are COW
cred with Oriental draperies and rugs on
which cushions In harmonious colors are
heaped and strewn Fishnet is looped
carelessIy over and arourd easels and
standards. Cabinets of curios have little
space to he examined and over in one cor
er quaint cupboard is a most hidden be-
meath an array of silver trays, ol blue
pitchers and mngs. Hire is chsfrg di h
and an attendant row of pots and pans
The lsrder of course is tucked away behind
ornately carved doors II front of the
high oak mantel stands high altar screen
OF carved wood that once perfo med duty
on he altar of a Japanese temple. 1t is
tlsborately carved in intricate patterns OF
scrollwork and tracery from which idol's
heads painted in crude colors peep forth.
Paintir gs OF the sea, woodland scenes and
those with figures cover the ava la5'e space,
hung and unhung. Mr. Arter's latest work
is dusky maiden With black hair who is
dancing in cloud of gray tplle. Red
roses clustered in h'r hair give note OF
brightness to the brown complexion. "The
F,eak" is the name bestowed upon the
back and gray cont nation.
The U,led S ates transport Grant sailed
off Tor th- Philippine Ilands on Monday
with 1900 men on board. In addition there
was box OF assorted poultry sent as
present to Admiral Dewey. There were
two fine turkeys in the lot that were raised
on a Verne mt arm tew miles distant from
the aimirals home. Colonel G., A. Wood
ruff, by whose suggestion the gift was sent,
has given x s,sieit arssers IN regard TO the
FEEDING, exrrcise and keeping Of the ..gob-
blersn SO hat at The end of their long voy-
age they may be fit to honor the admiraPs
table.
N. L. HowEs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
Clearing Sidewalks.

Whether property owners should keep
the sidewalks clear from snow and ice in
front Of their residences is much mooted
question. These sidewalks ought to be
kept clear, there is no doubt of that the
question is can individuals be compelled to
do what they ought to by city ordinance
or corporation bylaw. The final decision
Of the supreme court has brought new
attention to an old case in New Hampshire.
The New Hampshire supreme court has
just declared unconstitutional a Concord
city ordinance requiring citizens to clear
the sidewalks in front Of their residences
from snow. 1t eems that by the statutes
of New Hampshire municipalities are re
quired to keep the highways "free from
obstruction by snow," and for that pur-
pose they are empowered to "raise such
sums of money as they judge necessary
each year." The supreme court gave rea-
sons for holding the ordinance uncor stitu-
tional, among others that property owner
has no other or greater right in or control
over that part of the public street in front
OF he property than any other part of the
highways and that the properly owner hav-
ing contributed his proportional share OF
the public expense OF keeping the highways
in suitable condition, there is no consti-
tutional principle by which more can be
exacteC from him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21

Dan Campbell and Byron Robinson of Bel.
lows Falls were in town Thursday.
The Universalist chicken.pie supper was
well patronized and was a great success
Mrs H. Corey of North Harrisburg is
Vklt'ng friends in town. Mrs Corey will be
remembered as the former night operator at
the depot.
Severance, J. N. Farnsworth and others.
Excellent music on the piano and violin was
furnished by J. H Ridings and wife.
While Mrs. Waldo Stevens and her mother
were driving on upper Main street Thursday
afternoon. the horse came unmanageable
and ran, throwing them both from the sleigh.
put after livelv tour down through the tow n
was caught, alth ugh not before the sleigh
was well splintered. Mrs Stevens and her
mother both received slight injuries.
The Master Mason degree was conferred
upon one candidate at special meeting held
by Olive Brar ch lodge last Thursday even
ing. About 90 membes Of the order were
present. including visitors from Bellows
Falls, Springfield. Ludlow, Andover, Proc-
tor, Providence. r. l., and North Dakota
At the conclusion of the work short addresses
were made bv several who were present, after
which banquet was served.
Mr.. and Mrs M. Sowles and Miss Madeline
are visiting in Randolph. Mrs Sowles will
remain through the week and attend the
musical convention. Mr.. Sowles and daugh
ter will return next Tuesday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
HER NAME ATTHE TOP
"u. S. S. BROOKLYN" WENT ABOVE
Al. M. S. SPHINX"
N. L. HowEs.

A Heroic Feat at Muscat by Some
of Uncle Sam's Old Time Jack TaIs
That Thrilled theHearts of q Whole
Ships Crew.
There was once another Brooklyn,
the forerunner of the present armored
cruiser, but the old Brooklyn, which,
during the civil war, gained the name
of the "Butcher Shop" had no resem-
blance to the floating fortress that
hurled destruction into the fleet of Ad-
miral Cervera.
The old ship bore great spread of
canvas and bad but auxiliary steam
power. Her lofty masts and creaking
yards would seem singularly out of
place today, but they served their pur-
pose in their own time. Her open deck,
with double row of muzzle loading,
smoothbo guns, looked like a scene
from a medieval drama, and when she
went to sea the tapping of the sails
and the snap of tAs cordage were not an
unwelcome lullaby to those who slept
beneath her cool white decks.
This old Brooklyn sailed one day
from New York, bound upon a rowing
cruise and came in time to the Azores
islands, whence she sailed for Lisbon
and Gibraltar and, passing through the
Mediterranean and the Suez canal.
steamed slowly down the scorching Red
sea. A stop at Alden for day or two
made her ready for journey to the
Persian gulf, but when the gulf of
Ormaz was reached the skipper thought
to take look at Muscat, and SO the
course was shaped for the capital of the
son of Abraham, whose forefathers for
hundreds, nay, thousands, of years, had
been sheiks of the desert.
In all her journey the good ship had
entered not port where the proud
cross of st. George could not be seen
from the staff of a British man. war,
but here at Muscat it was thought that
at least our flag would be the only token
of western civilization in evidence. But
it was not so, for, as the Brooklyn
rounded a high promontory that shut
in the little harbor, there, lying at an
chor, was seen the English gunboat
Sphinx with her milk white flag float
Ing anOVe ner.
Muscat had much that was strange
and weird to interest the Americans,
but neither the palace of the sultan,
with its double wall, between the two
parts of which are kept the tigers
whose duty it is to guard the palace at
night, nor the imperial harem's grim
exterior, nor the gorgeous apparel of the
sultan himself had half the attraction
for the westerners that the grim, sheer
face of the promontory that shuts in the
harbor had; for there upon the bleak
wall Of this towering height were
painted the names of many ships, and
high above them all, in a place thai
seemed inaccessible. were the words,
"H. NJ. S Sphinx"
The men of the Brooklyn stared at
that name day sfterdaY. until il seemed
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
SPRINGFIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs B. F. Aldrich expect to start
next week for Orlando, Fla, to remain dur
ing the cold season.
George Nourse is in charge of the Charles
town drug store, while Archie Davis is at
homs receiving the best of care and attention.
Miss Miriam Dimond returned Tuesday to
her school at Pc acham.
Cyrus Ward passed away quite suddenly at
his home Thursday.
Miss Laura Hawkins death occurred Tues-
day afternoon ard the funeral services we're
conducted at the Main street residencs
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs g. o. Gridley of Windsor has been
the guest this week of her father, w. 5.
Lowell.
James Hsrtness returned Thursday from 8
business trip to Europe
Mary, Jessie and Otis Ellis attended the
funeral Mondsy of their grandparents, Mr.
aud Mrs Weeks, at Wallingfpd
G L Closson. Jr. hss been assisting st tn
national bank du ing the enforced absence oil
his father, G. L. Closson.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
Prof G. H. GREELEY,
Optical Specialist

treats all visual troubles with great
success. Astigmatism and all COM
plicated visual defects accurately cor
rected. If you have pain through
your head and eyes or any nervous
trouble caused by visual troubles,
consult Prof. Greeley for his pre-
scription glasses work wonders.
Prof. Gre-ly is SO well known he
will refer to only few people.
Rev. and Mrs. C. R. B Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. G W. osgood,
Mr.. and NJ John T. Moore,
Mrs. w A. Sebin,
Mr.. and Mrs a,ry Elliott,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Il w Brown,
Mrs w. H Taylor
and hun dreds of others,
Office hours at Towns Hotel
1890 to 2.I5 and 700 to 900 p. m.
No extra charge to call at your
residence if you will send Prot.
Greeley postal.
On account Of increasing practice
consultation FREE until Feb. I.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
GASSETTS.

There was very small attendance at the
oyster supper and dance Wednesday night.
There was no lyceum last Saturday night
owing to the bad weather, although quite a
crowd gathered at the school house. The
next one will be Saturday night if pleasant
Oven johnson has been at home this week
helping his parents, who are housed with the
grip.
Miss Cora Warren is much better from her
recent relapse.
The singing schools are not very well at
tended owing to so many being sick.
Clarence Aldrich had tumor removed
from his neck a few days ago. This Is the
third one he has had removed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
Lucinda Crawford Estate.
STATE OF VERl

STATE OF VERMONT By the Probate
Westminster, IS. Court for said Dis
trict. To all persons interested in the estate
of Lucinda Crawford. late of Westminster,
In said District, deceased,
GREETING.
Whereas, Fenelnn Crawford. Administra
tor upon the Estate of Lucinda Crawford. late
Of Westmi ster in said district, deceased. has
filed his petition in this Court setting forth
that the sale of the whole of the Real Estate
of said deceased will be beneficial to the heirs
and all persons interested therein, and p' ay
ing for license to sell same, and at the same
time filed in this Court what purports to be
the consent in writing of all the heirs resid-
ing in this State to such sale. WhereupOn 1t is
ordered that the same be heard at the session
of said Court to he held at the Probate Office
In Bellows Falls on the 4th day OF March,
a d IS9. when and where you may be
heard in the premises, II you see cause.
ZISA 81. ALLBEE, REGISTER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
WALPOLE.

Two dancing schools next week, Monday
and Thursday evenings.
Mrs. John j. P Oiell of Chicago is a gues,t
at Senator Has ings'
Miss Rose Foord is at home from Cushfiff
academy over Sunday.
MISS Amy w Jennings was made mem
ber at the annual business meeting of the
Savings Bank of Wa pole. This is the first
time the honor has been conferred upon q
lady in Cheshire county The meeting of the
trustees was adjourned to Saturday evening
Mrs. E. M Bradford of New London,
Conn, is visiting at s. K Elwell's.
r. C Richardson of Athol, Mass was in
town Thursday and Friday in the interests Of
the New England Farmer and Our Grange
Homes.
The school board will hold its next meet
ing on Saturday, January %, at P NJ. in
stead of at the usual time, so as to close up
the work tor the year, as largely as possible
Herbert A, Houphton, mechanical engi-
neer, late of Pittsfeld, Mass, has entered
the employ of the Crompton Loom Works in
Worcester, Mass.
Mrs Mary H. Hastings was in Boston the
first of the week.
Diphtheria has again appeared, the victim
this time being Mrs. Hattie L. Daggett at
Captain Pressey's.
Mrs Emily P. Barnett has gone to Pena-
cook for treatment by specialist for the
cancerous humor on her face.
Mrs E. E. Wells has been snending few
days with relatives in Pawlet, Vt.
Through the fundamentally of John E.
Nicholson large number of duplicate vol
umes o; fiction from the General s ciety of
Mechanics and Tradesmen in New York city
have been presented to the Bridge Memorial
library.
Fred A. Wier was awarded Fl st pr1ze for
Silver Wyandotte cock at the Poultry Pigeon
and Pet Stock show in Boston this week,
The subject of the morning sermon at the
Congregational church next Sunday will be
1.-The Duty and Obligation of Strength In
the evening q series of sermons will be begun
in redemption IL fl1ences, the iopic that even
ing beng The School, to he followed by
others upon the library, the workshop,
money, the church, the home and perhaps
Others. All cordially invited to attend
Owing to the sickness of the princ cipal at
North Walpole the teachers meeting was
held at the high school building here, in
stead of at the former place as announced in
advance.
The concert and ball given Thursday even
ing was well deserved success aud RI fleets
credit upon its promoters. The concert was
we'll attended and much erjayed, esch Uum-
ber in the prog am being followed with cos Q
attention. About 20 couples eI ,yed the
dance ana UtllC1OuS supper, WHICH was
served by the grange in the lower hall.
The Hobby Socisl' and sociabe supper
for Wednes day evening, January 25, at the
Congregational church promises to be quite
interesting, inasmuch as number OF the
members have agreed to entertain the audi
ence with i've minute talks upon their "hob-
ties"; these talks to be inters persed with
music Supper st O'Clock pr. cisey 1t 10
aud Is cents. Doors open at 80 AdmI,-
sion 10 cents, children under II years free.
The lsdies IF Christian Hollow will hold
soci with Mrs. Haskell Town on We'd
nesday evening, January 25 Supper will be
served.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
ABSOLUTELY PURE
soy.. BAKING po,nsa CO., NEW yoax.

Mr.. Reads chances for gaining the COW
eted seat in congress are about as good as
the probability Of picking ripe strawberries
in Vermont during the next two months.
In the congressional canvass last year, VITA
only one other candidate in the field, with
powerful combination OF political talent
working in one portion of the district ard
Lawyer Fits Of B2astieboro, guaranteeing
him as the all wool, yard wide, ycurg
mems candidate, Mr.. RI I'D 70
admirably that the night before the conve.-
tion three or four of his supporters we 9
losing their natural sleep, which is some
thing immense, trying to find candidate
who would be willing to assume the burden
and let Mr.. Read step from under. Does
anyone suppose for moment that such 8
failure can be turned to success, and es-
pecially in Windbam county, which is e.
ways credited with willingness to fur
nish congressional timber In large quanti-
ties at short noticep
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
WESTMINSTER,

Mrs. George G. Wright. who has neumo-
mia, was very low last evening but hopes OF
her recovery were entertained.
A. s. Watkins is very low with pneumo-
MIA; Mrs. Watkins is also sick
Among those who are sick or have been
sick and are better are Mrs Smalley, Charles
Rec. Mrs. Georgia Fem, s. M Nutting,
Mrs. Holden and Nelson johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. F. 1 Lane, who have both
been sick for the past two or three weeks,
are improving slowly.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
$60OO.OO Sacrifice Sale

Having secured the lease of Geo. r. Wales present
store in Towns Hotel Block, will close present
stock of above of Boots Shoes Slippers Overshoes
and Rubber Goods at greatly reduced prices and at less
than cost.
Here a few of the many prices:
Misses and Boys Shoes, all sorts, rs cts.
Boys Shoes and Oxfords, all sorts, 40
Mems Boys Patent Leather Oxods
Ladies' Felt Oxords and Slippers and rs cts
Childrens Shoes and
Misses Shoes at o. were from $I75 down.
A lot of Mems and Boys Slippers SO
81 pairs Ladies' Shoes, sizes 81
to S. 90.
pairs Lace, goods 81. 49,
81 so and ST. rs
Shoes
$500.
pairs Shoes goods 3d.
$2,5o.
1o4 pairs Shoes goods
$2.2o, were S.
60 pairs Shoes goods AZ
were $500 and $50.
Besides these have lot of Overshoes, Felt Goods,
Rubber Goods, which we will into money at almost
any price, Call and hem and watch this space next
week.
j. T. kEEFE,
Bellows Falls, Vt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21

Chronic nasal catarrh poisons every breath
that is drawn into the lungs. There is pro-
durable from any druggist the remedy for the
cure of this trouble. A small quantity of
Ely's Cream Balm placed into the nostrils
spreads over an pfiamed and angry surface,
relieving Immediately the painful infiamma-
tion, cieanses, heals and cures. A cold in
the head vanishes Immediately. Sold by
druggists or will be mailed for so cents by
Ely Brothers, 66 Warren Street, New York.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21

The Springfield Ice Co. is harvesting an
excellent quality of ice, which is being stored
in the enlarged ice house. o
Prof Dressed Friday was not In attendance
upon his school, being victim of the pre-
vailing distemper.
The Springfield high school has an enter
tainment at school hall Friday evening, jan
uary 81.
The passing away of George Dutton Thurs
day while not unexpected is sadly regretted
as he was young man and dearly beloved by
many.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21

Gen. Shafter has been down in Texas
and made speech at Ell Paso. The Texas
maidens focked about him with cameras
and several threw their arms about his
neck and kissed him. The poor man was
too fat to resist, and so had to submit to
the process greatly to bis embarrassment.
In sending Chauncey M. Depew to the
United States senate New York honors her
most distinguished citizen. Mr.. Depew
will make another millionaire senator, but
he has more than money bags; his elo-
quence and good sense will add prestige
and honor to the august body Of which he
is to become mtmbtr
Gen. j. G.. Mccullough has been chosen
one of the directors OF the National Life
Insurance company Of Montpelier, an ex-
cellent selection.
Charles P. Eagau, commissary general
of the United States armies, will be court
martialed in Washington next week for
statements recently made before the war
investigation commission. Gen. Eagan
called Gen. Miles liar, in fact called him
several liars, and for his fun will be asked
to pass under the rod of correction.
Jamaica has reason to feel proud Of her
sons who have attained to konor and in
fuence throughout the state. L. M. Read
and q. II. Allbee of Bellows Falls, E. L
Waterman of Brattleboro, j. H. Watson of
Bradford, F. M. Butler of Rutland are
few of the names that makea long list.
There is nothing like isolation and quiet in
giving lawyer good start; he thunders
all the louder in after years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
ALSTEAD.

Henry Wiley died early Friday morning,
aged about n years. His funeral will be he. d
Sunday afternoon.
Henry Rawson is confined to the house by
rheumatism. His daughter, Mrs. Howard,
from Ludlow is visiting him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21
pteo

In East Burke, December 49, 1898, Mrs.
Lucy Maria Litch, sister of @. b Eddy.
In P attsburgh N Y, January s, Maria
Dunhsm, wife of George S. Miner, aged ~
years.
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WATCH THE DATE.

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the policy of this paper since Its establish
ment not to stop subscriptions at the expira
ton OF the time paid for unless explicit or
ders are given to that effect. However when
dir ections are given either at the time of
subscription or subsequently to have the
paper stopped 1t will be stopped promptly at
renewed. No paper will be stopped until all
arrearages are paid. Subscribers are urged
to keep their subscriptions paid in advance.
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5oru.

In Townshend, January II, a son to Mr..
and Mrs. W. NJ. Sparks.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21

Gen, j. G. Mccullough has been chosen
one of the directors OF the National Lite
Insurance company of Montpelier, an ex-
cellent selection.
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-01-21

Harry Strout has discontinued his studies
at Vermont Academy and left town yester-
day.
A large runber of young people from