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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15
BACK IN THE NAVY.
Merrinac Hero DeiEnan is Boat.
swain's Mate on Gunboat Ne r;etta.

swain's Mate on Gunboat Marietta.
Boston, Mass, Aug 12.-Osborn W.
Deignan, the young sailor who stood at
the wheel of the Merrimac in Santiago
harbor, reported at the Charleston navy
yard and joined the gunboat Marietta as
Gently returned from Manila. being sent
home by Admiral Dewey TO be mustered
out and prepare for his entrance to the
naval academy. He declined that honor
for personal reasons, and will continue in
service as chief boatswain's mate, berth
to which he was Immediately promoted
after the Merrimac incident. He will be
soon advanced however, to warrant
officers position of carpenter or that of
Gunner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15
Three Acres of Buildings Burned.

Berea, O., Aug. PA most disastrous
fire has been raging for several hours in
the grindstone department of the Cleve-
land Stone company. Over three acres
of buildings, machinery and lumber have
already been destroyed and the fire is
still spreading.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15
Miners Ill with Scurvy.

Victoria. E. c., Aug. 11.-Osborn Reid
and brother of Calgary, n. w. r., who
started for Dawson over the Edmonton
trail eighteen months ago, have reached
here from Glenora. They say about a
dozen men We're lying at Glenora in va
rious stages OF scurvy and other sickness.
brought Oh by exposure and insufficient
food. Some are badly frost-bitten.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15
HAD HIS COFFIN READY.
Bloom in tcn Man Buried in a Casket
Constructed Under His SunerYisinu

Constructe Under His Supervision.
Bloomington, H.. Aug. 12.-Peter Big
Ter, wealthy farmer of Saybrook, who
died on Tuesday. was buried in the mas
siye coffin. which was constructed under
his personal supervision several years
ago The casket was kept in the house,
and was often inspected by Bigler and
his friends The coffin was made of
rough wood. lined with sheet zinc and so
arranged that the body could be sealed
within it. which was done in accordance
with instructions delivered to his rela-
tiyeS wears ago
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15
Gull Catches a Mole.

A farm manager at Fodderty, Ding
wall, Scotland, watching a mole catcher
at work, saw gulls lowering over, and oc-
casionally lighting upon a Iurnip field,
in which the observer and others were at
work A particularly large and hand
some bird attracted his attention by the
graceful way it tioated slowly over the
drills, intently scanning the surface of
the ground. Suddenly, steadying itself
for moment, it dropped, dug its bill into
the heaving ground, and rose with a mole
for its prey. Resting for O few minutes,
it gracefully began again a further
search for prey. In q few minutes a
second mole was unearthed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15
INDIAN PRISONERS SHOT.
Gen. Torres Aveuges the Killing of
His Son by Yaquis.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. PA special to the
Chronicle from Ell Paso, Tex. says news
was received yesterday from Montezuma
that when Gen. Torres learned that his
nephew had been killed by the Yaquis
he promptly ordered that forty prisoners
who had fallen into his hands during
the engagement of three weeks ago, be
put to death, and they were accordingly
taken out and shot. Only twenty In
dams were killed in the battle, but the
official returns gave it as sixty, account
ing for the forty prisoners as killed in
battle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15

Twenty locomotive engines built at
Schenectady and Philadelphia were
shipped to England
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15

Write for circular of Spencerian Bust
ness and Shorthand College. Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15

An examination made in Rochester
of the eyes of 1905 school children
showed that 252 had defective vision
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15
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Zaegers Swedish Essence is so we'll
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15

About one German woman in every
twenty-seven work in factory.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15

Confessional boxes are to be found in
FIVE dioceses of the Church Of England.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-15

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pie.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
BRATTLEBORO.

The state grand lodge of Masons will meet
at Burlington next week, the consstory
meeting being Monday night. The Knights
Templar also will hold their annual concIave
during the week. A number of local dele.
gates from the several lodges will attend
while the following week a number of Brat
tleboro veterans will go to Montreal to attend
the Grand Army meeting, Col. Kittredge
Haskins being toastmaster at the campfire.
Anna B. Barrett, 95, widow of David W
Barrett, who died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frank Bassett, on South Main
street Saturday, had always lived in Brattle-
boro. She was the mother of Mrs. Elijah
Reed. Her funeral was attended by Rev. N
A. Wood of the West Brattleboro Baptist
church, the burial being in the Centreville
cemetery Monday afternoon.
Edward Canton and Edward Cain, French
boys, were before Justice Newton Monday
charged with drunkenness and disturbing the
peace. Canton was fined $1450, while the
Cain boy, in default of fine of 1915, will
probably go to Newfane Jail.
Rev. and Mrs. II. r. Miles will occupy the
residence of F. ID. Fisk on Walnut street
during the summer, Mr.. Fisk 8 family having
taken cottage at Spofford lake until Octo,
Der l.
Cords Harris of Keene, who was stricken
with paralysis Sunday night at the home Of
Mrs. B. D. Harris, remains in critical con-
dition.
T. j. B. Cudworth has been appointed ad-
ministrator of the Barna A. Clark estate to
succeed the late o. D. Esterbrook.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
What the Bishop rhou9ht,


Sometimes profanity is profanA and
then there are deliverances of that sort
that do not sound profape. It depends
. good deal upon the lips whence the
words flow. Not long ago bishop Of
the Episcopal church from a northern
state-a cleric with we'll developed
sense Of humor-made flying visit to
Washington, stopping at the home here
Of 9 gentleman who used TO be one Of
his parishioners. This gentleman Is ad-
dicted to sulphuric speech. He has
prayerfully resisted for many years his
natural impulse to wither up the air
upon the slightest occasion, but cuss he
will, and he can't help 1t. One day,
while the bishop was at his house, the
host found that something had gone
wrong In his stable. and he let out on
the coachman in his customary lurid
style After he had singed the atmos
phere in the neighborhood Of the stabl,
for five minutes he started back for the
house, and he was somewhat chagrined
to see the bishop standing In the yard.
looking at some flower beds. The gen.
tleman knew that the bishop had heard
him.
II know 1t isn't right" he explain
ed TO the bishop, "but you know me,
and you know that call spade q
spade"
"Do your" inquired the bishop, with
a quizzical smile. "Now, should have
thought that you'd call 1t - shov-
ell l"-Washington Post
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
CHESTER.

Judson Smith of Brattleboro is in town this
week.
Herbert Lovejoy and B. A. Park are at
tending the Baptist state convention this
week at Barre.
Mrs. Harry Abbot and Mrs. Charles Walk
or went to Barre Tuesday to attend the grand
chapter meeting of the Order of the Eastern
Star. -5y
John Williams and wife of Brooklyn are
with his mother, Mrs. ". @. Williams.
Ernest Buswell of Charlestown has re-
turned to work for F. L. Junkins. Mr.. Bus.
well is . first-class plumber.
EsH. Jenkins is quite i'll at his home on
the Springfield road. G. e. Bates is caring
for the milk route during his illness.
Fourteen of the village people were reg.
istered at the Fullerton Sunday for dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Cabot and Master
Irving of Windsor were guests at A. N
Chandler's Sunday.
A daughter, Marjorie, was born last Satur
day to Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Dodge.
1 vsEaW. Gibson of this place has been ap.
pointed deputy clerk Of the United States
court. Mr.. Gibson will keep the Office in
Brattleboro where he is studying law with
Waterman and Martin.
Mrs. Mary Howard Burnett of Kansas CITY
Mo-, who will be pleasantly remembered here
recently married to Park Pulsipher, lawyer
of note in Concordia, Kan, and will reside
in that city.
CAT q special town meeting held last Satur
day the town voted to lay a concrete wall
five fest wide from the residence of Mrs
Persis Baldwin on South street to the depot
Over $500 had been given by subscription be
fore the meeting, which will be used, and the
expense to the town will be about $400 more
| The selectmen were instructed to purchase
ground for new cemetery. Several place,
| have been looked over for that purpose. The
lots in the present one have all been sold anC
new ground will be purchased at once.
| G. E. Ongby of New York city and e. G
White of Cavendish were in town Saturday
to make and complete arrangements fol
lighting our streets with electricity. A fran
chise was granted them by the selectmen anC
it is hoped that before another season is owe
Chester will be able to have her streets suita
bly, lighted.
| ii. M Guild, who has been q long tim.
sick and now suffering from nervous prostra
ton, has gone to q ssnitarium in Burlington
Mrs. Guild accompanied him and will remain
for some time.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
WALPOLE.

Mrs. O. G.. Minis is the guest of her sister
Miss Jameson, at the Elmwood.
The village schools close next week. The
usual graduating exercises will be omitted.
DIR. A. P. Richardson attends the sessions
of the annual meeting of the American Med
ical association in Columbus, Ohio, this week.
Miss Edith Holden took q vacation las,
week, which she spent with her parents in
Alstead.
Rev. F. W. Pratt attended the May meet.
ings of the Unitarian association in Boston
last week.
Miss Alice Burbank spent Memorial day al
her home in Fitzwilliam Depot and Miss
Lucy Brewin with friends in Bellows Falls.
Pay Director Edward Bellows lost fine
horse one day last week.
Mrs. G. G. Davis is spending several week.
at different points in Massachusetts,, leaving
Saturday.
Miss Brain has joined her brother, Franz
Brain, at Mrs. Harriet Hodgkin's for ths
week. They return Saturday to Hudson
Mass.
Miss Mary Platts will spend July ant
August in town with her mother, Mrs. s. G
Piatts, on Middle street.
A horse belonging to f. A. Graves wa
quite badly cut IN barbed wire fence las
week.
1t is thought to be doubtful if the sewerag,
system agitated recently by our prominen
business men will msterialize this season
Innovations, albeit they are vast improve
ments, are slowly accepted in conserva
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
New Diplomatic Relations.

Diplomatic relations with Spain, broken
of by the declaration of war April 21,
1898, we're resumed Saturday by the pre-
sentation of the new Spanish minister,
Due d'Arcos, to President Mckinley.
Spain patted the United States on the
back, and vice versa on the part of the
United States. 1t was very pleasant
occasion. The duke said: 'I have come
to renew the relations of friendship which
have existed from Of old between Spain
and the United States, and which were in
terrupted by the war Of last year. The
treaty Of peace which Spain has signed put
an end to that war, and now, looking only
to the future, Spain desires that her rela.
tions with this republic may be a, friendly
as they were in the time past, and from the
days in which this country was struggling
to gain its independence"
The president said: "You will find,
Mr.. Minister, cordial welcome in thi.
country, not only from those whose friend.
ship you acquired during your former resi-
dence, but from all our people, who rejoice,
as l do, at the renewal of the ancient
bonds of amity which, with brief inter-
ruption, have united our nations for more
than 100 years. That these friendly rela-
tions may be confirmed and strengthened
to the advantage of both peoples is my
earnest wish, and can assure you that
every member of this government will
heartily cooperate with you to that desir-
able end" .
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

| Mrs. n. A. Thompson and little nephew
Walter Pennlman, went Saturday to FItz
| william, N. H., to spend few weeks VIII
the family of her sister, Mrs. Hattie Earl
Mrs. Thompson left a message of gratitude
for the friends and neighbors who gave Sc
the sickness and at the time of the death and
| funeral of her mother, Mrs. Penniman.
S.P. Cushing goes this week to Provi'
| dence, r l., on business trip.
At the semi-annual business meeting of the
Christian Endeavor society the following
were elected chairman of the different COM
mittees Prayer meeting, Miss Flora Bemis
lookout, George e. Walker; social, Mrs. j.
Coolidge; temperance, Mrs. A. B. Weaver
missionary, Charles Walker; calling, Mrs. A
A. Wyman; flower, Miss Minnie Torrey
The care of the lamps was given to some OF
the associate members.
The program for the L. T. L.. meeting held
last Saturday was arranged by Miss Maud
Derby. The legion will take a vacation dur.
ing July and August.
In the Sunday school the annual election
of officers was held June 4, and resulted as
follows: Superintendent, George K. Walker;
assistant, Miss F. I. Bemis; secretary, Miss
M. B. Torrey; treasurer, Mrs. s. j. Weaver
superintendent home department, Mrs.
Mabel Shipman.
and grist mill.
Miss Eta Marsh has gone to Grafton to
help in the family of A. g. Rice and Miss
Blanche Robbins is assisting at the factors
boarding house in Saxtons River.
Remember the address by ]. o. Spring oil
Bellows Falls and ice cream supper Friday
evening.
The June meeting of the W. G. T. u was
in charge of MISS Oma Harwood when the
subject of peace and arbitration was made az
interesting study.
About 20 of the friends of Ernest Coolidge
spent Monday evening with him in honor ol
his 2lst birthday. The time was passed pleas
antly with music and games. Refreshments
of ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. John Ober, whose condition has beer
critical for several months, passed away Sun
day night. She leaves an aged husband, {
daughter and several grandchildren. The
funeral will be held at the home Wednesday
afternoon at one o'clock.
Everyone is cordially invited to be present
at the Children's day exercises to be held
next Sunday morning at II o'clock.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
SPRINGFIELD,

AS an index of the growth of Springfield
during the past year the followig figures are
submitted: For 1898 the number of polls
was 7S6, and the grand list of the town was
the grand list Sl9,849 03, show ing an increase
of GA polls, add $2,633 "a upon the grand list.
Mrs. Robert Barlow arrived last week for a
visit with her sisters and other relatives in
town.
George Nourse has gone to Newport, vt
where he has good position in drug store.
Miss May Perkins is with friends in Ma
lone. N. Y. 5SsSEe
Miss Helen M. Dodge passed away Mon.
day afternoon, quite unexpectedly. Mrs
Putnam, the sister, has the tender sympathy
Of many friends. aaffqa 'st
The side walk up Mansion hill, which has
been taken up, and the drain pipes which
were beneath having been removed and re-
laid beside the thoroughfare, is nerlyl COM
plete In its new dress Of concrete. s,-5g-T
YPcU .. lsl2IAd,
The Y. p. G. U. had a warm but pleasant
day Friday for the mass meeting of Rutland
and Windsor Counties. The church ~ssvery
'tastefuliy arranged with blue and whita hint
ing, with flags Of q special design in the
same colors for the Union, and cut flowers
were placed near the pulpit, giving the in
terror of the Universalist church a yery at.
tractive appearance. There were people
present from the churches of the two eoln.
ties, and several very able addresses were
made during the afternoon and evening ser.
vices, giving encouraging reports of the work
Of the organization, and also were an sencour
agement and stimulus to greater efforts in
the future. The Junior work of the slocal
church was one of the chief attractions for
the afternoon session, and was conducted by
Mrs: W. A. Tuttle, the little people lovingly
rendering. the part assigned them. This
Junior union OF 30 members is the largest
in the state. The visitors were served with
supper in the vestry. The mass meeting was
most enjoyable occasion and instructive as
we'll. This was the first gathering of the
Union entertained in Springfield.
Albert Kendall has rented house of Mr..
kenney upon Seminary hill which he now
occupies.
Mrs. X. A. Smart and son and family are
expected to return soon aud take up their
residence in their former Maine street home.
The little parks about town are suffering
Tor rain In common with tracts of larger area
Farmers freely express grave doubts about
the harvest, unless more rain soon relieves
the present condition.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
Notice to WheeImen. /.

During the season Of '99 we shall continue
to offer to riders and all other persons,
Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil Lini.
ment as the very best remedy for bumps
bruises, scratches, gals, cuts, strains, bis
tiers, sore muscles, cramps, sunburn, pimp
les, freckles, chapped hands or face, rheu
matism, neuralgia, or any ailment requir
ing an external application.
Lady riders are specially pleased will
the Arnica and Oil Liniment, it is so clear
and delightful to use. Sold by oil drug
gists at 25 cents per bottle, one three timeI
as large for so cents. WED.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
sAXToNs RIVER.

Mrs. George Simpson and daughter re-
turned last Monday to their home at Sum-
cook, N. II.
Miss Blanche Robbins of Cambridgeport is
working for Mrs. Norris Smith.
The Woman's Home Missionary society of
the Woodstock association will hold ba jket
meeting next Saturday morning and after
noon, June 10, at the Baptist church.
Miss Amy Lingley of Boston il visiting her
sister, Mrs. @. w. Osgcod.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holdsworth and daughter of
Boston are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Hartley.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
A Modern Mrs. Malaprop.

An interesting volume, "With Pal
cite In Eastern Palaces" by E. M
Merrach, tells amusing stories Of many
cltmes. Of the western world was a
modern Mrs. Malaprop, pretty, amiable
and rich, who sat to the author for her
portrait. "she told me-" he says,
''that her husband 'hobnobbed' with
everybody and told such cotton wool
(cock and bully stories; that girl she
knew was training to be an .archdea-
con- (deaconess); that she was obliged
to part with her coachman because he
was such gay Othello;' that she had
india rubber tiles put ON the wheels
of her carriage, that a man she knew
was regular 'marmoset' martinet)
in his own house, and certain title
always descended from uncle to nephew.
as they invariably died Childish.
Among the numerous celebrities
whom Miss Merrick met In India was
Lord Roberts, whose antipathy to csta
gave rise to little story Of metempy-
Ghosts On one of bis homeward voyages
Lord Roberts "asked to have the cat re-
moved when he came on board ship
and stranger, not knowing who be
was, said to Lady Roberts, Don't you
think that little gentleman over there
must have been q mouse In Q foxmea
.Utatep o-Household Wnrda
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
WESTMINSTER,

A son was born last Friday to Mr.. and Mrs.
81. e. Parker.
The selectmen have appointed T. G. Camp
bell at the west part Of the town fish and
game warden.
Tobacco setting has commenced. II. +.
Bond has several acres already set aud A. E.
Woods and others have made good begin
ming.
II. E. Parker and family have moved from
w. v. FAIRS tenement TO the tenement in o.
r. Howe's house.
The ladies' aid society will meet with Mrs.
81. T.. Bond this afternoon, Refreshments
will be carried as usual.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
Tho Answer Was Easy.

When King Oscar was at Paris some
years ago, he was about seeing the
sights incognito. Among other places
he dropped in at the official exposition
Of Sevres porcelain. Here the product
Of every year was arranged ohronologic-
ally and with great care. OF some kinds
there were full sets, but Of hue celeste
there were but three pieces. and the
custodian informed the king that it was
impossible to obtain more and that they
were Of immense value.
"Whatr' said the king. "Have You
only these three plates Of blue celeste r
'iThat is all. !"
"Well, then," said his majesty. 81
have many more than you"
"You'' said the custodian In amaze
ment. "Who are your"
"The king of Swedeni"
"May I inquire. your majesty, how
many pieces of this exquisite porcelain
you havet"
Hear thou, Nils" said the king,
turning to his first marshal Count
Rosen, who accompanied him. "Row
many have wei"
'Two hundred and fourteen pieces
pour majesty"
sReavehsl" cried the astonished Gus
todian. ''How can 1t be possible that
you have preserved them all this timer
"Oh, that's very easily accounted
forl" said the king. "You see, In Swe.
den we don't have any revolutionsP'-
Philadelphia Post.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07

Josiah Pierce of Bellows Falls spent Sun
day with his mother. Mrs. Lizzie Pierce.
Mrs. Cook of Hinsdale is with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. ii. #. Bond, for few weeks.
Mrs. Charles H. Rideout is in Leominster,
Mass visiting friends, returning with her
son who has been spending few days at his
home here.
r. d. Farr is erecting building for the
storage of farming tools, carriages, etc. His
son Waston is doing the work.
The music pupils of Miss Grace Chase in
this place, in connection with her pupils at
Bellows Falls, gave a recital at the residence
of Clark Chase in Bellows Falls last evening