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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
CHURCHES BURGLARlZED.
Thieves Want Christmas Presents Cir.
Cumstantial Evidence against H. c,

Thieves Want Christmas Presents = Cir.
Cumstantial Evidence against II. c,
Bacon.
The man who attempts to burglarze
a church shows both lack OF morals and
good judgment. However. there are one
or more parties in thi, vicinity who lack
both these qualities.
An attempt wa. made to steal from three
OF the churches Sunday night The mat
ter leaked out in this way. j. A. b. sh
went to the Universalist church Mo, day
afternoon to get everything ready for the
evening exercises, Ga one OF the tables
in the ves'ry he found a dus'er VIII ca did
not bear the Universali,t church stamp.
On investigation he discovered it was
Baptist duser and in one pocket he
TO nd the name of H. c. Bacon. Further
investigation showed that light of glass
had been broken, the lower ,sh OF wins
dow raised and tho o,gh search Of the
Vestry mad hem made by the lntruders.
Several articles were m splaced and burned
matches were found. So far as known,
however, nothing was stolen.
MIR. Bush at once repaired to the Bap-
fist church, where he found Mr.. Bacon
getting matters arranged for the Christmas
tree exercises. Search il III church yes
try showed that ore of the windows had
been raised, and that Mr.. Bacon's duster,
bunch of keys, two Christmas presents
and single penny from mite box had
been taken. 1t was discovered later that
the same parties had visited the Methodist
church but did not IF ct an entrance.
The thief, or thieves, WAS doub'lessly look
ing for free Chlis' mas presents but made
his visits too cary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28

Hoods Fills cure liver ills the non-irritatng and
only cathar.ic to take with hoods sarsaparill..
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
OConnor-KelIey.

The following is from Tuesdays edition
of the Burlington News:
"A qniet wedding occurred at st. Mary's
cathedral this morning when Or. F. H.
O'Conuor of Bellows Fall, and MISS
Bridget Kelley of this city were united in
marriage. Tie Rev. Father Glllis per-
formed the ceremony. Owing to the rules
of the church no display is allowed at this
season OF the year. Mis-, Kelley was un-
attended. Miss Josie Hsye, acted as a
witness. The bride was gowned in a gray
travelling suit strapped with satin heavily
stitched, carrying white prayer book.
DIR. NJ. F. Mctiuire of Montpelier, served
as best man, at the same time acting in the
capacity Of usher. assisted by E. B. Corley,
q class mate of the groom.
.'Dr. O'Connor was graduated from
St. Joseph's college in this city some
years sgo He aiterwsrd spent some
time at the University of Vermont
but did no practical work until he entered
the Long Island Medical college from
which he was graduated two years ago.
He then settled 10 Below, Falls where he
has an excellent practice for one so young
in his profession.
Miss Kelley is young lady well and
fsvorably known in Burlington, both in
business circles and socially. She is q
graduate Of St. Msry's convent in this city
She viii be missed by Q large circle Of
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
BUSINESS NOTICES.

4 Free lunch all next week at +. B. F.
1.-THE most popular place in town i, the
new bowling alley on Rockingham street
Z Look out tor our g. nd marx down
sale I'VE must unl,ad and will make the
price very low. Blakl.y's.
TM'le,ges and cut rate ticket, at Dun
ham Bros.
GWANTED-A one-hor,e sled, or light
two-horse. 0. w. Hat.
II Brunswick stew served next week. F.
B. F..
T You add S. to yonr hank account
when you buy OF Of our SO s. s,its What
is onr loss is your gain Basle,'s
TFoR SALE-Cfe,p, Challenge incubs
tor. Box 333, Ciar' m m, N. II. p.
Sit is the business mems fad to roll a
string OF ten pens every day.
HWANTED-l0 frst-cl IS a.he hands.
Apply by letter to Dean ST. am Pump Co.,
Holyoke, Mass.
Y When you can find good black al
wool kersey overcoat like onrs Tor s. YOU
do not get beat. We ask Sc so Blak e,'s
Cranberry beans served hot all next
week. F. b. f.
Hrhere is an interesting contes, Tor
prizes going on at the bow ing alley. Come
and try your skill.
FBlacksmithing-s sleigh. $1.75;
all HI d, OF woodwork. +. M. Wheeler,
Rot kinghsm, Vt.
Il When you want to buy hest reversible
collars at 20 cents. pontiac mitt4ns %
cent. and heavy blue overalls at As cents
You have got to go to Blsk|'y's.
4 For al pension business. md to J. F.
Eldridge & Co., Randolph, Vt. Advice
ire.
Z For SALE-Building los at Saxton,
River; also one express sleigh. G. S
FROST.
| IA new kind of coffee demonstrated all
mex week F. B. F.
# For SALE-A farm OF IS acres ore
mile north of Saxtons River village. ApI y
to M A Thomson on the premises or )
F. All xander, Jr.
z WANrED-At once 90 more girls te
operate power machines making wrappers
Good WAGES, re'mane t positions. Pol
lard Mfg. Co., Chester, Vt. ~
fFoR SALE-Acorn range with reser.
vor. Wood burner perfect and all r CHI
Can be seen in use thi. week at IS Atkiu
son street. W. B. Carpenter "A
| I'll T. Travis, agent Southern R. r.
Selma, Ga, writes. IL can n say too
much in praise OF One Minute Cough Cnr.
In my case it worked like charm " The
only harmless remedy that gives imme date
results. Cu'e, coughs, colds, Group, hror-
chitls, and all, throat and lung troubles.
P erce's Pharmacy.
| 4 Those intending to give up their lock
boxes on June 1,plea.e bring in their kew
on or before that date, ard pet them r.
dermel. B. CANNON, Jr., P. M.
| T WANTED-By a mi dl. aged Aueri
can lady posifi as hou.ekeeper where
true worth will be appre ciated. Address
A, TINES Off e.
| TT. B. Thirkield, health inspector Of
Chicago, says, "kodol Dyspepsia Cu-e
cannot be recommended too highly. Il
cured m. If severe dyspepsia 1t digest'
What GU eat and cures indigestion, be ut.
burn and all forms OF dy'pepsla. Plerce''
Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
Bellows Fails News. !

Miss Rosetta Lewis passed Christina, at
Rev. j E. Farrow's.
Mrs. E. II. Hsdey and Mrs. L. Gates
Hadley passed Christmas in Lowell.
Mrs. A. E. Lamb visited her aunt, Mrs.
Geer in Springfield last week.
Miss Annie Hogan from Springfield
spent Christmas at John I. Woods.
A. F. Hubbard Of Tyson cal ed On old
friends on Christmas day at A. E Lambs.
Mrs. w. T. Gibson Of Everett, Mass,
visited her brother, o. Wharf, over Sun
day.
Miss Carrie Wigbtman Of Walpole W.,
the guest OF Mrs. L. Gates Hadey las,
week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
A New Years Greeting.

With the advent OF the new century and
the Gle sing Of the Old year, which las
spread prosperity and good times through
out this glorious country, / want to tx
press to you again my thank, for the coar-
tesies you have Kindly extended to me.
As we become better acquainted from yesr
to year, | hope to enjoy 10 greater ex-
tent your isvors and conf fences, and trust
that you will derive as much pleasure in
we.ring out shoes as | do in mendIng
them. -
The PEOPLES CoBBLER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28

friends who will remember her tor her un-
affected manner and strength Of character. y
The happy couple lett on the 8 10 train.
for short trip, after which they will be at
home to theic friends at Bellows Falls. p
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
Watch Meeting New Years Eve.

Next Sunday morning at $50 o'clock
there will be union prayer meeting at the
Congregational church led by G.. w. Cox
At the usual hour Of morning service,
Rev. j. H. Reid will preach at the Baptist
church, Rev. G. R B. Dodge at the Meth
odist church and Rev. F. w. Lewis at the
Congregational church. In the afternoon
at o'clock there will be mems meeting
at the Baptist church, leader G. Ernest
White.
The usual evening service at these three
churches will be omitted and instead
Watch Meeting, in which all unite, will be
held at the Methodist church beginning at
8 o'clock. The program to be followed
will be substantially as follows: a..
Praise Service, led by Rev. F. W. Lewis
Scripture and Prayer,
Presiding Elder Davenport
Anthem, Choir
"T,e Hand of God in the Secular Events of
the past year." 20 minute address,
Rev. c. r B. Dodge
Hymn, Choir aud Congreg alton
"Mr. Moody as Soul Winner" 20 minute
address, Rev. j. II. Reid
Music, selected.
Intermission.
10 As P NJ.
Singing, Scripture and PRAYER,
"PeIs onal Work. message to the church,
Rev. W. r. Davenport, Presiding
Elder Montpelier district
Conservation Service, conducted bv
Rev. W. r. Davenport
The service will conclude shortly after
midnight. All are cordially invited, and it
is hoped that as many as can will arrang e
to remain for the concluding service.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28

Frances Jackson, the young daughter of
Mrs. NJ M. Greene of North Walpole, died
Saturday night of spinal menin- it's The
body was taken to Windsor Tu sday for
burial.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
Bellows Falls Times
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2s, 1899.
TO A veRTIsERs.

Cory for advertisements MUST
reach this office bEFOREfo a. M.
WEDNESDAY to insure In
sertion. Copy SHOULD be sent
in 1"nday or Tuesday. The early
copy receives the best attention.
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NJliCe.

All persons having bills against the BEL
lows Falls village corporation are request
ed to prese n same on or before Saturday,
December 3d. Per order of the baltffs
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-28
Notice..

Lost or destroyed, certificate No. 1896
for two shares OF Connecticut and pss.ump-
sic rivers railroad. Preferred stock OF
Anna da M. Chapman, East Corintb, VT,
December 6, 1899.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31
Pointed Paragraphs

Chicago News; For that tired feeling
take a street car.
It's a short street that has no turn FIR
the organ grinder.
Learn to do with diligence what you
would do with ease.
In silence danger is concealed. Womel
are seldom dangerous.
Unless a man has some knowledge of fig
ures he doesn't count.
When a tall man finds himself short he
is naturally embarrassed.
The widows mite is used too often as an
excuse for small contributions.
Some words on the end of your tongue
should be allowed to remain there.
1t is easy to discourage a man who real
ICES that he isn't entitled to anything.
A man must feel awfully upset when he
finds himself heels over head in love.
The one trouble with a lot of poets is
they are unable to make the feet 10 kstep.
Don't seek to know too much. That was
where Mother Eve made her great mistake.
No matter how careful a woman may be
she invariably loses her name at the mar
riage altar.
Some people never succeed in finding out
which side of their bread is buttered until
they drop it.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31
About Noted People

John w. Il. Thomas, the colored lawyer
and Politician of Chicago, who has just died,
was the wealthiest man of his race in the
city. He was elected to the Illinois legis-
lature in 1877, where he served three terms
and became prominent, being the author of
the civil rights bill, which passed in 1885,
and one of the 1913 in the historic senatorial
fight in which General John A.. Logan de-
feated w. X. Morrison after 11S ballots.
Mr.. Thomas supported Senator Logan from
first to last. He was a member of the ju-
dietary during his service in the
assembly. He was elected South Town clerk
in 1886 and served one term. Mr.. Thomas
long had been a leader of his race in Chi
cago. He was identified with the Olivet
Baptist church for over twenty-five years
and at the time OF his death was the pres
ident of the Chicago Sumner club.
.
silver Dollar" Smith, who died a few
days ago, was one of the picturesque char
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

Mr.. Willoughby was seized with a fear that
the millions of visitors who were expected
in the city would deplete the food markets
OF Philadelphia and that a famine would
ensue. So firmly did he become convinced
OF the truth of his prediction that he i'm
mediately laid in an enormou stock of
edibles, mostly canned goods. The cellar
of his house was piled high with preserves,
potted meats. canned vegetables and nearly
every other article of non-perishable foods,
OF course, the anticipated famine did not
materialize and Mr.. Willoughby was left
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

GIRLS SOCIETIES AT THE OMAHA HIGH
SCHOOL-MISS RUTH WILSON, PRESI-
DENT OF II p. l.. s..
with his stores on his hands. He might
have disposed of them, but that would have
meant admitting his mistake and so he kept
them. For twenty-three years, according to
well authenticated reports, he has fed his
family and his guests on the aftermath of
his Centennial stock and when company
came there was great rejoicing in the fam
lily, for then the stuff went faster. At the
time of the old gentleman's death there was
still a portion of it left.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

took up the dry gods business. Not doing
much better with tfat he. successfully tried
him on notions. groceries, liquors and others.
Having exhausted all the lines he could
think Of he finally asked: You are a
drummer, are you pot?' Yes" said the
judge, II am somewhat in that line well,
what is your line?" said the driver. Il
am a drummer for the state penitentiary.'
The driver, saying to himself, half aloud,
you are the first one in that line that eveS
came along here" drove the rest of the
way in silence. When the conveyance drove
up to the hotel in oxford the landlord ran
out to greet his guest. When the driver
heard his passenger called Judge the point
dawned on him and he dashed round the
h~use, scattering a cloud of snow with his
wheels.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

please, is a curious case. l am retained in
it" here he paused for a word.
There was a painful silence, ended by the
magistrates inquiry:
rs it curious for you to be retained in
a case?"
Judge Clark of the North Carolina SUI
preme court had to open court at Oxf I'd
one winter. When he got to Henderson he
found a deep snow on the ground and the
railroad from that place to oxford in those
days did not run in such weather. So the
judge set out in a buggy, with a driver
whose customers had heretofore been COM
mercial tourists. He took the judge for a
m and tried to beguile the tedium
by talking over the hardware line. Net
finding him exactly well posted on that he
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31
cover the same time period in one century
or another and In all lands,

WV AlN 1uli' AAlll' " wv ~ Wv NNh'A'
or another and In all lands.
The Omaha High school boasts of two
girl literary societies which contribute mate
rally TO the Intellectual development of the
institution. One of them, known as the 7.
l.. s., is composed exclusively of girls who
belong to the senior class. This year the
society has eighty-two members and holds
It's meeting ON the first Tuesday of each
month, at which meeting parliamentary
rules prevail and literary subjects are
explained and discussed. Occasionally
Il social Saturday is spent by the members
at the home of some one of them. The presi-
dent OF the society, whose portrait is given,
is Miss Ruth Wilson, chosen on account of
her popularity, the other officers being Miss
Brigie McArdle, vice president and treas
urer, and Miss Henrietta Roes, secretary.
In connection with the society a choral club
is maintained, whose work is frequently a
feature of High school programs.
The Junior girls on the other hand have
their society under the name of the Sigma
Phi Literary society, Its president is Miss
Mary Beth Wills, while the vice president
is Miss Alice c. Towne, the secretary, Miss
Amy w, Cooper; the treasurer, Miss Mel
lie Painter. The junior society is only Of
recent origin and is intended TO develop the
oratorical, dramatic and literary ability of
its members. II has already about thirty
members. with busy program outlined for
the remainder OF the year.
These two societies now cover the entire
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

S~CHOOL-MISS BETH WALLACE, PRES
IDENT OF II SIGMA PHI.
acters of New York politics. He had been
seriously sick for several days. When he
realized that his condition was critical he
sent for some of his friends and announced
that he wanted no flowers sent to his flu
neral. Instead he would be obliged If peo-
pie who might have sent flowers would
spend tine same amount OF money in buy
ing Christmas gifts for the poor. Smiths
real name is said to have been Goldsmith
and in his early days he was "A cigar ped
der. He had the reputation of being
handy with his dukes and was several
times arrested for assaultlng men who diff
fered with him in political matters. He
started in political life as a republican,
but $ on found that Tammany was m-re
congenial
Now that the eyes or the world, or a good
many Of them, are turned in the direction of
L~adysmith there is "A revival of stories about
the gallant Sir Henry Smith, after whose
wife the place was named. He was governor
of Cape Colony fifty years or so ago and led
a number of exceedingly arduous cam
paigns against the Kafirs. Returning from
one of these he held a review OF his troops,
who were in a most dilapidated condition,
barefooted, ragged, half-starved and gener-
ally unkempt tatterdemalions, and lavished
all manner of compliments upon them, dilat-
ing upon their bravery, endurance and smart
and soldierlike appearance, This final COM
mendation was the last straw which broke
down the patience of an old color-sergeant,
one of the generals particular favIrites,
who was in an especially evil case. Step
ping forward from the ranks he saluted most
respectfully and exclaimed, Begging your
pardon, Sir AIRY, we don't want no gam
mon, we want boots"
0
The Philadelphia Record says; When old
, Jacob Willoughby died last week Kensing-
ton lost one OF it's unique characters, Previ-
Gus to the Centennial Exposition of 1876
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31
Pen and Picture Pointers

The advent OF the new year marking the
usual season OF good resolutions and bright
prospects finds Omaha, the state of Ne
braska, and the entire west enshrouded with
signs full of promise for their future. The
hountiful crops and good business during
the year just closed have placed the people
I'm position to venture upon new enterprises
and enlarge their business operations as
never before. Time was, and not long dis
tant, when n new year started with dubious
forebodings as to what 1t would bring forth,
but the present turning point is passing
with everyone confident and hopeful. The
Bee wishes everyone a happy new year and
a prosperous new year as well.
The frontispiece of The Bee this week is
characteristic of the season. The bright lit
tie girl extends a New Years greeting for us
all and betokens the joyousness of. youth.
The little miss who has consented to de-
liver New Years greetings to the readers
of The Bee is Louise Rogers Bennett,
daughter of W.. X. Bennett, one of Omaha's
enterprising merchants, and as may be seen
from her portrait is a ray OF sunshine for
all with whom she comes in contact.
Is the new year which Is just beginning
the first of the twentieth century or the last
OF the nineteenth? That is the question
which has been puzzling hundreds of thou
sands OF people for several weeks past. me
same question has been raised over and over
again every time the calendar has changed
from one hundred year period to another
and each time without bringing forth
any conclusive settlement. The whole ques-
tion depends upon where the count begins,
as the measurement OF 100 gears must
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

A P~ennsylvani 4
Judge, discussing a
mans sanity, says
THAT he took a
homely W man,
not quite right, to
church and after
ward said h
would leave be
.ause she threat
ened him with a
breach of prom
Use suit, while a
circumstance, is in
itself not sum
Client to warrant
the deduction Of
insanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31
OMAHA ILLUSTRATED BEE.

field since the disarmament of company u,
which formerly monopolized the social fea-
lures Of the school so far as the girls were
concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

X-Judge Angus
tus Van Wyck wa
an able and popu
lar member OF the
S u pre m e cOur,
bench. relates the
Philadelphia Post.
Though always dig
nifed when presid-
ing in court, he &C
~Casionally waived
the rule by a little
quiet fun. A pomp-
Gus and loud voiced
lawyer rose one
morning in cham
bers.
''Tbic If ba npurt
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

tice is against
you, direct the
jury's attenti n
only to the law
But if both are
a z | Is t m e?
asked the son
"T h @ I a | k
around" said the
father.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31
Told Out of Court

A judge in "A recent opinion says: me
of my associates, Judge c., is very sure we
are wrong in this proposition, and very
likely we are, but that is what we hold"
.
Congressman Brosius of Pennsylvania is
telling a story about the advice given by
an old Lancaster county lawyer to his son,
who was about to practice law. when the
law is against you he advi Ell, tell the
jury they must regard justice; when JUS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-10
CIVIL WAR
Between Two Factions of the Insurgent
Toga1as.

Between Two Factions of the Insurgent
Togalas.
New York, May "a dispatch to the
Journal and Advertiser from Manila
says:
Only the entreaties of Aguinaldo
averted last Tuesday civil war be-
tween the forces of two of his gen
erals, Luna and Mascardo. They were
actually drawn up in battle array.
This and a positive confirmation of the
news that Luna had been dangerously
wounded in the shoulder in the battle
of San Tomas are the most important
items OF intelligence brought to-day by
the army Sunboats Laguna de Bey and
Cavadonga. which returned to-day
from brisk expedition up the San
Fernando river.
II was Immediately before the battle
of San Tomas that the insurgents so
nearly arrived at the point of begin
ming to exterminate one another. Cen
eral Luna, when he saw that an en-
gagement with the American troops
was inevitable, sent back an aide
post haste to Bacolor, where General
Mascardo was, demanding reinforce
ments.
Mascardo's reply was that he would
take orders from no one but Aguin-
aldo. This defiance so Infatuated Luna
that, in spite of the impending conflict
with the common enemy, he took 1900
of his soldiers and made a forced march
to- Bacolor, intent on chastising his
contradict arms. Mascardo was Moth
ing loath to fight. Shouts of hatred
and defiance were heard on both sides.
Outside the opposing forces the insur-
gent camp was all in confusion. Aguin-
aldo, terrified by the situation, ordered
his chief of staff, Colonel Arguelles,
to make peace at all hazards. The SOL
diers loaded their pieces and were wait
ing for orders to begin the onslaught
when Arguelles galloped between the
lines frantically waving flag of truce.
There was an angry conference be-
tween him and the rival generals.
Aguinaldo was drawn into it. With
all the intensity at his command, he
begged Luna and Mascardo not to
plunge the Philippine forces into civil
strife at a time when they were all
| ready broken up and demoralized by
successive defeats at the hands of the
Americans. His entreaties prevailed
for the time being. Luna soon returned
to the front after the commanding gen
eral had promised him reinforcements
and ordered Mascardo to be court mar
| tailed for not having sent them at first.
| The battle of San Tomas followed and
| Luna, on whose ferocity in the field
Aguinaldo placed his chief reliance, re-
ceived wounds that will disable him for
| the rest of the campaign and may
| cause his death.