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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30
To an Unknown God.

Rev. H. N. Dascomb preached Sunday
at the Congregational church on the life of
the late Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll. He
took as his text those words spoken by the
apostle Paul in Athens, recorded in Acts
1873: "For as passed by and beheld
your devotions, l found an altar with this
inscription: To the unknown God"
Mr.. Dascomb spoke briefly OF Iugersolrs
private life, which was Of such an exem-
plary character, but dwelt more at length
on his public career. He spoke especially
of his great antagonism to the church and
to its doctrines, tor which he was so well
known. He said in part; "Never did In
tgersoll even venture to deny the church's
teaching in regard to God, Christ, the flu
ture or the past. He said, There may be
a God, and that God may have created us,
| cannot tell, I do not know This wa,
his position in regard to all religious teach
ings. Ingersoll's great difficulty was toe
little thought and investigation on the sub.
iects with which he trifed. He was 8
great orator and by Selling on minor de.
tails, and apparent fallacies and presenting
the same in perfect language and attractive
manner he attracted large audiences. L
is probable, however, that never one in
telligent American has been in the least in
fuenced by him to change his religious be
liefs. Ingersolls great ambition was tt
get wealth; this is the reason that he tore
the Bible to pieces and antagonized thu
church. People would listen to him, ant
he was willing to be listened to for money
Had his great ability been rightly directed
how much good he might have accom-
plished! If it had been possible to fathon
the depths Of Ingersoll's heart, it is posi-
BILE, yes, probable that we shonld hav'
found there dedication TO an unknown
Cod"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30
Annual G. A. R. Encampment.

The SD annual encampment of Grand
Army of the Republic will be held at Phil
adelphia September 4 to 9 inclusive. Spe-
cial tickets will be good gong September
1 to inclusive, good returning to leave
Philadelphia until September IL and to
reach home until September 10, 1899, in
elusive, except by deposit Of return ticket
with joint agent in Philadelphia and pay
ment of so cents the return limit will be
extended until September 80, 1899.
The following routes and rates will be
offered by the Rutland railroad.
Route No. 1. Via Bellows Falls, New
London, Norwich Line Steamers to New
York, Royal Blue Line to Philadelphia.
Returning same route.
Route No. 2. Same as route to New
York, Pennsylvania railroad to Philadel-
phia. Returning same route.
Route No. 8. Via Rutland, Troy, N.
Y, c. & H. r. railroad to New York,
Royal Blue Line to Philadelphia. Return
ing same route.
Route N O. 4. Same as route 3 to New
York, Pennsylvania railroad to Philadel.
phia. Returning same ronte.
Route No. 5. Via Rutland, Troy, Cit
zens Night Line steamers to New York
Royal Blue to Philadelphia. Returning
same route.
Route No. 6. Same as route to New
Y ork, Pennsylvania railroad to Philadel
phia. Returning same route.
Route No. z. Via Rutland, Albany
Peoples Line Steamers to New York, Roya
Blue Line to Philadelphia. Returning
same route.
Route No. 8. Same as route to New
York, Pennsylvania railroad to Philadel
phia. Returning same route.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30
Parade of Morgan Horses.

At the State Fair in Billings park White
River Junction, September 12-13-14,a fea-
ture of striking interest will be the parade
of Morgan horses, breed of which all
Vermonters are Justly proud. 1t will be
headed by the celebrated Morgan, Linus
2nd OF Washington N. Y, the most won
dertul living specimen of the Morgans.
He is nine years old, 16 hands high and
weighs 1900 pounds. He is beautiful
golden chestnut in color with name and
tail of silvery white. Length of tail fifteen
feet. His name is double and ten feet
long, lying on the ground on each side.
Be sure to come to see the grand exhibit
of Vermonts' old time favorites, which
now for the first time will be entered as q
special class for excellence In which
special premiums are offered.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30
Mondays Corporation Meeting.

The business of the special corporation
meeting Monday evening was quickly dis
patched, and all went their several ways
apparently well satisfied.
Article one of the warrant was "To see
if the Corporation will vote to authorize
and instruct the Water Commissioners to
lay six inch water pipe from some point
on Granger street southerly to the south
end of w. A. Halls paint shop, setting two
hydrants on said line, and provide means
therefor"
1t was moved by u. H. Allbee that the
water commissioners be instructed as de-
sired. H. D. Ryder offered an amend
ment, which was accepted, that the pipe be
laid provided Mr.. Hall will guarantee
4per cent on the cost Of putting in until
the income from the pipe shall equal that
amount, and the motion as amended was
carried.
Under article two it was voted on mo-
ton of u. II. Allbee to authorize and di-
rect the bailltfs to pay the Bellows Falls
band an amount not to exceed $500 sin
compensation for open air concerts given
during the season $780,"
Under article three the bailiffs and treas
urer were authorized to borrow money to
pay current expenses and appropriations.
Article four was dismissed. The vote
of June 6 last is still in force and an eight
inch water pipe will be laid from the juno
ton of Rockingham and Canal streets along
Canal street across the canal near the
bridge, and join the eight inch pipe re-
Gently laid along Island street.
There being no other business the meet
ing was adjourned.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30
Just from Manila.

Charles R. Tyler arrived in town last
Saturday from Boston on his way from the
Philippines to St. Adams to visit his par
ents. He spent all day Saturday here,
where he has several friends, and left for
St. Adams on the evening train.
Mr.. Tyler arrived in Boston Thursday
night from San Francisco. He left Manila
July II and after trip OF "a days arrived
in San Francisco, crossing the country by
lail. He is on 80 days turlough. His
career in the army is an interesting one,
he having been in active service since
April, 1898, when he enlisted in the Sec
ond Massachusetts volunteers. He went
with this regiment to Cuba and remained
with it during the entire campaign, COM
ing back with them at the close of the war,
and being mustered out in November.
After short rest he enlisted in the
Twenty-frst regular infantry and went
with them Immediately to the Philippines.
From the time he landed till June 16 he
wa, engaged in continual service in and
about Manila. May % he received
wound in the right leg at San Vando,
which bothered him very little. and June
16 he received flesh wound in the left
side at the same place. After staying in
the hospital several weeks he was ordered
home for 80 days furlough and very will
ingly obeyed the order.
Tyler has lost about 80 pounds since his
enlistment, now weighing only $50 pounds,
while he once. tipped the scales at more
than 1870 pounds. But notwithstanding
this he says that he enjoys his life IN the
Philippines very much, though it is very
j hot and disagreeable, especially during the
rainy season, when the nights are so cold
that it is necessary to wear an overcoat to
keep warm, and the days are so hot that
clothes are superfuous. This change. of
the weather is what causes so much sick
mes, among the soldiers. Tyler stated
that the death rate at the time Of bis
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30

The carpet was laid in the Baptist church
Yesterday and the chairs are now being
put in. The opening has now been def
nitely decided upon for Sunday, Septem-
Der 10.
II. ID Ryder was in Brattleboro Mon
day and yesterday conducting teachers
examinations. Teachers examinations are
taking place in the high school here building
today and tomorrow.
Mrs. A. F. Roberts OF Brattleboro and
Miss Josie Foster. teacher in Springfield,
Mass, who also lives in Brattleboro, are
the guests of Mrs. M. w. Davis and Miss
Flora Davis.
The lunch room opposite the CONNER
cial House formerly. owned by A. G. Wig
gin has been bought by Edward Burnett,
who wa, formerly clerk in the F. B. F.
grocery store. Mr.. Burnett took posses
sion Saturday. F. p. Good will remain in
his employ in the capacity of clerk.
Geo. B. Allbee reports fourishing
trade in telephones, and orders are being
filled from various parts of the state. In
Bellows Falls these telephones are giving
entire satisfaction. Those who have re-
Gently installed them are James Barrett in
North Walpole and w. A. Hall in hi,
paint factory.
c. L. Barber began moving into his new
store Monday morning. The store is moi
yet completed, but the old store has to be
vacated to give possession to DR.. A. L.
Miner, September l. The old store vii
be thoroughly remodeled into tenement
for the doctor. H. G. Earl will continue
to live up stairs.
| Owen Murphy, son of John Murphy o
this place, and who will be remembered a
having at one time been clerk in Georg'
Woods drug store, has enlisted in the S4tl
United States Volunteers and will sail fo
the Philippines October 5. He has fo
several years been located in Tucson, Ar
IONA. where he has been working in tn
mines.
The baseball game between the Od'
Fellows and the Knights of Pytbias will b.
played Friday afternoon, September l, a
: o'clock on Minis field, North Walpole
The line up will be as follows F. Rush p
Duchane C, Bleumer 1b, Pierce 2b, Trasl
, 3b, Ball s, Fullam r, Damon f, Brown m
K. of p: Wright p, Timothy c. Belknal
1b, Fullam 2b, Kearns 3b, Sprague s,Vas
sar f, Cook Stuart m.
The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Sheridan Cliff
ford, widow of John Clifford, and mothe
, of Mrs. John F. Roche Of this place, tool
place at St. Peters church in Rutland at
o'clock Saturday morning and was largel
attended. Mrs. Clifford received the high
est honor the Roman Catholic church ca
: bestow, pontifcal high mass being cele
brated. The celebrants were Rev. T.
! Gafney, pastor of St. Peters, Deacon Fl
Reynolds Of Bellows Falls, Sub-Deaco
FIR. Galligan Of Poultney, and there wer
/ also in the sanctuary Rev. FIR. English {
i Whitehall and Rev. DR.. Cahill Of RUTLAND
Rev. FIR Coffey of Brandon presided 1
:, the organ during the mass and j. Harr
it Engels before and after the services. Th
bearers were six sons.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30

departure was about two day, and that
very large proportion of these deaths is
from sickness. Even those who are not
seriously sick are invariably subject to
chiils, ague or malaria caused by the
climate. A mosquito is an unheard of
thing in the Philippines, the prevailing
pests being little striped insects about the
size of flies, which the soldiers call
"biters'" which ass..n meme signifies iS in what
direction ltI rsssctti0n their tendencies lie.
During the last year Tyler has taken
over 500 pictures Of the natives, country,
etc., and it is his purpose after his final
return to the United States to compose
series of lectures and deliver them about
the country. In regard to the war Tyler
says, :" 1t will never end if things 60 on as
they have so far. In the first place the
army is incompetent, because it is too
small. We have only $4,000 in the field !,
to the enemy's 10000. The trouble is not
that we cannot capture enough land; the
fighting force is plenty large enough, but
when the land is captured it must be held,
and in order to do this more men are
needed. Give us 10000 more men and
the war will end in three months, provided
a general Of average ability is in COM
mand."
Tyler says that the soldiers as whole
feel that General Otis is incompetent, thai
he does not care to end the war, but i.
simply there to make what money he can
1t i, generally felt that if Miles or Wheeler
were in command things would have gon,
differently even with such small army
What we can do with the natives after the,
are subdued, Tyler does not know. "The,
are by far the most ignorant wretches
ever saw" he says "give me six Cuban
for all of one Filipino" But the land it
self is the most fertile he ever saw, an,
would be great country tor the Unite'
States farmers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30

alarm system was put into the mill. which
works somewhat similar to the automatic
sprinkler which is 80 common in large mills,
being run by electricity. In case OF fire
the heat melts solder which causes the elec
tricity to sound three gongs, one on the
mill itself, one at the house OF Mr.. Ball and
one at the house OF w. +. Parsons. In
each of these three places there is an indi'
"a or which shows which floor and which
room the fire is in. With such system
this it iHroossssib! e fora IRE to get an,
start before it is discovered.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30
FALL CAuPAIGN

that the Fall Campaign Boots and Shoes
opened knows campaign there "
WAYS lot Now in the shoe business there
always lines samples odd etc. and we sha
call goods all "contraband they
disposed The following unheard Of prices follow
Mems 81 so Dongola Oxford and Southern Ties
Contraband price
Ladies' $1.25 and 81. so Oxford Ties
Conraband price soc
adj ST.. as Dongoa Button and Lace
Contraband price zoe
Misses Childrens $I.25 Dongola Button
Contraband price 7oc
Ladies' $3.50 Dongoa Button and Lace,
Ladies' $50 Dongola and Russet Oxfords
~ - price
Ladies' $1,000 Dongola Spring Heel Button
price
Ladies' $175 Lace and Dongola, Lace and Button
price ST.
Boys $175 Lace
- Contraband price $I.Io
Mems 81. so Calf Lace and Congress
Contraband price ST.. SO
Ladies' s. so and So 90 Kid Button and Lace
Contraband price 81. SO
few the bargains that shall put on
this fall than did
before.
DUNHAM BROTHERS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing that
ever was made i. DR.. Kings New Life Pill
Every pill is a sugar-coated globule of health
that changes weakness into strength, listless.
ness into energy and brain-fag into mental
power. They are wonderful in building up
the health. Only % cents per box. Sold al
Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30

Don't be hoodwinked into buying special
dye for wool and special dye for cotton. If
YOUR goods should not be all wool, you would
have to buy two packages and dye your goods
twice. Putnam Fadeless Dyes will color
either silk, wool or cotton at one time in the
same vessel and you only have to buy one
package. Sold by Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30
Advertised Letters.

d. F. Dopohue, Edward T. Gibson. Ed.
ward j Harris, Mrs. Lawson, Jerry Mossey,
Mrs. Richardson. Nixon, Mrs. Ella Pollard,
Harry S Paige 2, Frank E. Weymouth, Mrs
E. M. White.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30

The next shoot will be held Thursday,
August 31st. All members that are be.
hind on the prizes must make up, as this i,
the last time that they can shoot on them
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30

more good than all blood medicines and
other pills." writes George H. Jacobs Of
Thompson, Conn. Prompt, pleasant, neve,
gripe,-they cure constipation, arouse the
torpid liver to action and give you clean
blood, steady nerves, a clear brain and 8
healthy appetite. Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30
Gun Club Shoot.

: Below is given the score made at the
shoot held by the Bellows Falls Gun club
Friday, August 25th.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-08-30

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is Whist It vas made for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-01

the motion was carried by acclamation.
Mr.. J. II. Lloyd was elected vice-presl-
dent: Frank NJ. Little, secretary and
David Anderson, treasurer.
Senator Hawley, a native OF North Car
olina. and recently reelected from the
State OF Connecticut. Will be the guest of
the society at its next meeting.
The president, at the request of the
ladies' OF the Southern Relief Society,
invited the members to attend the charity
ball TO be held at the National Rifles
Armory tomorrow evening.
over two hundred members and many
ladies were present al the meeting, and
the exercises closed with dancing.
PERSONAL.
United States District Attorney c. NJ.
Bernard. of the Eastern District Of North
Carolina. Is in the city. stopping at the
Metropolitan. and. incidentally, and with
the aid Of Congressman skinner doing
some missionary work at the Post-Ofiice
Department.
Mr.. L. Rucker, of Martinsville. Va, Is
at the Metropolitan. with his brother-in-
law Mr.. Stevens OF st. Louis.
Thomas +. Nelson has been appointed
a fourth-class postmaster at North
Mathews county, Va, vice Henry =
Jones, resigned.
Mrs. s. NJ. Taylor. Of Berryville; }. J.
Butler. +. w Barnes. of Wilson. y. {.
r. ID. Anderson. of Charlottesville; T.. +
Goodwin. of Petersburg, Va, and X. i
Parkinson, Of Virginia, are at the Me
trOpOlitau.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-01
MERELY A GREAT BIG CAMILLE.
The Proposed $60.OOO,00O Ice Trust
Thus Characterized.
Especial in Washington Star)

Especial in Washington S'aT)
AUGUSTA. ME. January a.-A gentle
man who is prominent in the ice business
tells the Star correspondent that the real
meaning of the steps to form $oOV.V'VvV
ice trust through the means OF the Dlli III
reduced in the Maine Legislature Is Iha'
tho stock may be listed upon the nc"
York stock Exchange. Ill
"The whole scheme" said The gentie-
man eis a great big gamble" me gen
,Ie,nan went on to say that Charies ";
NIoree ~ New York. who IS the prihcipai
mover I'm the new trust scheme alre'uy
M, ,be head OF the Consolidated anu
tIntckerbocker ice companies, when htye
= combined capital Of 100000 ana ma ma
'he nIea. that more capitalization Is hevu,
"a 80 buy up other companies LOT ~
- ,s ridiculous. The informant OF inc
Star states that the gentlemen VINO are
in,crested are very anxious lhat w
nr ,,s' trust shall be known as the amer .ro
,.snS Ice Company. He limited mar ,hs
bin was not yet through the l1es's'"t ~ a,
ana that an unexpected obstacle 10 II Is Is
iiEely TO appear before tho company nc. - %
finally formed and the big tru9' mas q
certificate 10 do business
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-01
THE HILL CURRENCY BILL.
4 Measure Fixing single Cola st"h"-
ard on the Country.

=
ard on the Country.
WASHINGTON, January a.-Represen-
totiye Charles w. Stone, of Pennsylvania
submitted to the House to-day his report
10 accompany the Hill bill, recently re-
ported from the Committee on Coinage
Weights and Measures Of which MIR.
Stone is chairman. The Hill bill, the re-
mort saws. contains an affirmative decla-
ration for the gold standard; provision
for the interchangeability of all forms OF
money: a separation of the note issue
from the fiscal branch of the Treasury
Department; the retirement OF the green
hacks. and the establishment or Drahch
national banks.
Mr. stones report says that the Hi
hill is conservative in purpose ana proVl-
sion. 1T seeks" he says, ito Strength
en-. solidlfy. and fortify our present sys-
tenn. rather than TO build anew II es-
peciauy seeks TO allay, at home ana
abroad. all doubt as 10 the present ana
permanent quality Of our money ana 10
mako and keep the credit Of the nation
above the reach Of Succession attack or
well-grounded apprehension
The manner in which this is accom-
plished is explained in detail in review
of the bill by sections.
of this bin becomes a law" says the
Mort "it viii Of no possible conse-
ouence i'm what particular kind Of dollar
the United States debt is payable as any
one will be as good as any otner' ana
everv one exchangeable for any other
and the kind of money 10 be paid and re-
ceived will be merely matter or coiVe-
nience and not one Of profit or loss
MINORITY VIEWS.
,,.Lfob o1co
submitted to-day, says the bill Will make
radicsI changes in our whole currency
evetem. work a serious, and, it Is feared
disastrous contraction OF our money vol
ume and destroy the whole Of the silver
coinage. The bill says the report hNes
absolutely and unqualihedly the single
gold standard upon the country All OF
the standard silver dollars are swept
from their present position as slahuaiu
money. and into the category OF circuit
money. and made a charge upon the GOV
ernrr emf for their redemption In gold' Inc
rrovision repeating the law which pro-
hibite national banking associations from
Withdrawing from circulation more IMAM
tbree million dollars in any one month
gives the banks a power that Will new
tablv lead to a sudden contraction OF lne
currency and business prostrauon. MS
will give the banks, says the minority
report the power to contract the cur
rencv at their will. and to coerce' under
the threat Of panics and business ddepres-
sion to be brought about by such con-
traction. 80, ..,.,,,oo
The whole scheme OF the bill continues
the minority, contemplates me oes.Iuc
ton Of silver as money, ana inc uesli " ~
tior IF ereenbacks and Treasury notes
az money. and denies TO Congress the
tight TO issue paper money, except by
farnoine out to corporations this great
sovereign power. Notice is given that a
substitute will be offered. providing that
both gold and silver dollars snail DE
standards of value. and providing Tor the
free coinage Of silver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-01
BUSINESS AT ILOILO SATISFACTORY
TALK OF A LHNCHING.
Three Mexicans Accused OF Brutal
Murders in Arizona.

KINGAIAN, ARIz., January a.-rhe
bodies of two men have been found muir
dered near blackberry. a small town east
of here. The bodies had been exposed
three days. The threats were cut and the
heads beaten TO jelly with stones the
remains have been identified as those OF
James Dowd, a miner, and John b. e' q
Mormon teamster from Utah. Blake
leaves a widow and children. Both men
had been drinking for several days, and
on Thursday night disappeared.
Three Mexicans who were in town last
night drinking and gambling also disap-
peared. and il is supposed that they muir
dered the men. The murderers built hre
near the bodies and burned the bloody
clothing. Part Of letter, written III
SPANISH. was found in the ashes. The
bodies were brutally mutilated after
death. Blakes head was nearly severed
from the body. He was robbed OF a
watch and small amount OF money.
,rbe NIexicans have been caught. and are
here I'm Jail. There is talk Of lynching.