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The record-union., 1899-08-21
Big Crops.

Speaking of Nebraska's 1899 crop, the
Chicago Record says: cat present
the Burlington and other roads travers-
ing the Western grain belt are making
preparations to handle the largest crop
Of corn ever raised in that productive
section of the country. The Burlington
has gathered information which leads 1T
to believe that this years crop will far
exceed that of any former banner sea-
son, and almost double that of any
former average year. While the re-
ports from all parts of the belt, which
covers Nebraska, Iowa. Northern Mis-
souri,, Northern Kansas and Southeast
ern Colorado. are glowing, the indica-
tions are that Nebraska will make the
best sectional showing. Everywhere in
the belt the corn crop is said to be safe
under ordinary conditions. There will
be considerable wheat marketed and
an unusually large crop of the other
small grains. The alfalfa output prom
ises 70 be unusually large.
The record-union., 1899-08-21
at the command of the officer the

At the command of the officer the
guard presents arms. The officer sa-
lutes the keys. Then says the yeoman
porter, ''in an audible voice" God pre-
serve Queen Victoria!" and the guard
from the officer to the drummer, reply
amen" The keys are returned to the
Queens house, where they remain un-
til o'clock in the morning, when the
gates are unlocked. There is again an
escort, but no ceremony.
The wickets remain open until mid
night. After this hour nobody can
enter the precincts of the Tower unless
he has the countersign. This, after the
manner of the fortresses, is selected
daily, and may be changed at any mo-
ment. 1t is generally the name of a
river, a county, or a town.-London
Mall
The record-union., 1899-08-21
A SUBSTITUTE FOR PETITE.

The great surgeon pushed back his
chair from the table. He had finished
a good breakfast and was disposed 10
be in an amiable mind.
well, Martha, what is it?"
The girl was standing in the door
way waiting to be addressed.
IF you please, sir, there's a cnllo
wants to see YOU"
Didn't you tell her to call during
Office hours?''
"Yes, sir
"Wen?''
"She wouldn't go away, sir"
rs she at the door now?"
mo, sir. She crowded past me into
your private office.
"What?"
The great surgeon scowled at the
girl. Then he rose quickly and passeu
from the room, and across the hall'
into his inner office. 1t was rather
dark. and for a moment he couldn [
discern his caller. Then he stepped TO
the window and drew up the shade
She was a little girl, very little
girl, with a little weazened face, ano
little black eyes that snapped and
twinkled. A shabby brown straw nat
crowned her black curls, and her froch
was shabby too, and her shoes and
stockings were shabby, indeed. Over
her shoulders was a small black shawl,
and with the ends that hung down
across her breast her brown fingers
constantly played.
The surgeon looked down at her.
She was such little mite, perched on
the extreme edge of the biggest chair
in the room, with her shabby little
shoes pushed back against a round.
Somehow he didn't say the sharp words
he had intended saying.
In fact, all he said was: ''Well?"
"I3e you tn doctor?" The childs
voice was a little hoarse and little
old for her years. The surgeon nodded.
'.Then that girl o. yourn is liar. she
SAYS: You can't see him; / says /
cam and she says, You won't an /
says I will. An then I gives her a
ush an runs straight by her, an here
1 am, an here you be-" And she
laughed noiselessly.
..Well. WE'LL" said the surgeon, re-
pressing an inclination to smile, ''now
tnaL you are mere, Widl Selii Co LII
your"
The child Strengthened her face.
"'Tain't for me-" she said quickly.
"I wouldn't come here nohow for my
self. Your prices is too high. Districk
physickers is good enough for poor
folks like me. Besides, Misses Flah-
erty. she's de lady / boards wit, says,
oh. how you do love to knife 'eml"
Perhaps the great surgeon WINGED a
littles at this.
W on he said, my time is val
uabl4s
Nine amt said the child, compla-
Gently. but what l comes here fer is
Petite"
And who is Petie?"
Hes me big brudder, goin' on six
teen. He got hurted by a motor las
Tuesday an you got him in he horspi-
tai, ward 2, fort bed from de door"
The surgeon took out memorandum,
book
Yes he said. "Peter Mullen, ribs
broken, spine hurt I remember the
boy What about him p
Didn't he say nothin' about Mamie
OATS me? You see, it's the fust time
Petite an me has been separated since
mudder died" She passed the fringed
end of the shawl quickly across her
eyes, There, It's all right Boys will
git hurt. What wants to say is this.
The record-union., 1899-08-21
The NegIigee Man,

In q shirt of pink or blue
And a tie of mellow hue
That's neglgee in every sense and rule;
In his hat Of braided straw,
Quarters low that never draw,
He poses as the coolest Of the cool.
Pantaloons of snowy white,
Belt with buckle shining bright
And coat that's very, very short and
sweet;
Hose of giddy, gaudy grain,
In his hand a bamboo cane,
He tells you that he never feels the heat.
But he's roasting all the while,
Though he tries his best to smile,
And This weather just suits me- is his
reply;
But his pores are running free,
And the cause you plainly see,
His collar mounts a dozen stories high.
The record-union., 1899-08-21
Agriculture
and
Horticulture.

The following news concerning agri-
culture and horticulture in the great
growing regions of the Pacific Coasi
will be of general interest:
The record-union., 1899-08-21

At 'leven o'clock youSe is goin' to
ap'rate on Petite. He told me so him
self He wuz lyin' quiet an the young
doctors thought he wuz asleep. An
dey says it was a mos interestin' case,
an very scarce, an dat you wuz boun'
to try de knife on it. An dey said dat
wild good nursin' Petite would git well
in de natch'ral way, but in de int'rust
of science-dat's what dey said-you
wuz goin' to take de chances wild de
knife-and den dey said dere wasn't
one chance in twenty of de boys livin'
through it. See?"
The surgeons face grew dark.
well what of it?" he asked almost
roughly.
Don't git mad,' said the child I'm
just givin' it to you straight. You see,
it's like dis. I can't spare Petite aohoW
He's all I've got. I amt strong, me-
self, an Petite looks after me like
mudder He's an awful smart boy. He
sells papers, an run errands, an holds
hosses. He kin do mos anythin' An
what I want to say is dat If science
needs a kid to cut. why not take me
an let Petite go?"
Whats that?" cried the surgeon
sharply.
There you go, gittin' mad gin, .
cried the child. 81 know what you'll
say You'll say my case amt no in
terestin' one like Petie's. But how &c
you know till you look?"
whats the matter with your
growled the surgeon.
The child stood up. One of her shoul-
ders dropped, and she was bent like an
aged woman.
Its me back" she explained.
Come here said the surgeon.
The child shuddered.
You amt got no knife, nor nuthin' %
mo" said the surgeon. And he re-
peated more gently: Come here"
Then he took her on his knee, an
fastened her dress and ran his hand
along her spine kneading it carefully
here and there. AS the examination
proceeded his eyes sparkled and he
breathed hard.
when did this happen?" he asked.
"'Tree year ago." replied the child;
runaway hoss."
Anything ever done for it?'
'Petie took me to man that put
irons on me, but dey hurted so dread
full dat Petite trun 'em away"
The great surgeon swore softly.
There" he said, that will do" He
smiled down at her as he helped re-
fasten the dress. Science accepts the
exchange" he gaily added.
IAN Petie?''
"Petie will be taken care of until he
gets WE'LL" said the surgeon. GO and
see him to-day I shall want you to-
morrow
The child shuddered slightly.
"Wh-what for?'' she tremulously ask
ed
Don't you worry" said the surgeon
"That Mrs Flaherty of yours was a
little harsh. Anyway. there'H be nc
knife for you Be here at O'Clock to-
morrow morning. I want a very wise
man to see you Then you will so to q
nice place. where children who are not
strong are sent, and please God, If al
goes well, we will fit you out with a
straight new back"
ssBut Petite an me amt got nc
money" gasped the child.
Science, who has just made a bar
gain with you, will have to look out
for that herself" laughed the surgeon
Anyway you needn't worry"
The child looked up at him with shin
ing eyes, and made an awkward little
curtesy.
"You-you're splendid man." she
cried. "Goodby."
"Goodby," said the surgeon.-W. H
| Rose, in Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The record-union., 1899-08-21

The genuine Angostura Bitters of DR..
j. G. b. Siegert &c Sons. are the most
efiicacious stimulant to excite the ap-
petite. Ask your druggist.
The record-union., 1899-08-21

1t has been calculated that the cost
of a muddy day in London is something
like $4,000
The record-union., 1899-08-21

Fine watch repairing at Steinman's.
1012 Fourth street. Ali work war
ranted.
The record-union., 1899-08-21

The smallest camels belong to Per-
sia. They are not more than twenty
Inches high
The record-union., 1899-08-21
The Best Prescription for Malaria

and Fever is a bottle of Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron and Guinine
IN a tasteiess form. No cure-no pay.
Price, SOC.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-22
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
John Anderson Loses Ills Life, Across the
 Channel, While Duck Hunting,

John Anderson, who was employed at the Ready Bullion mine for some time past, and his nephew, Gust Nelson, left the Douglas wharf yesterday morn ing at ten minutes past seven, to shoot some ducks across the channel. At twenty minutes past nine, the deceased came to the boat to come home. Nelson was sitting in the centre of the boat with the oars in his hands, ready topull across, and Anderson threw duck in to the boat, and before getting in him self, took the gun in his hand, near the muzzle, and put the stock into the boat when the gun was discharged, and both loads penetrated his body, one in the stomach and the other into the intes- tines. He died in about three minutes and never spoke a word after the gun was discharged.
 The deceased leaves two sons and a daughter to mourn his loss. The former left this city five days ago on the Rosa lie for Seattle. One son of the deceas- ed was accidentally killed in the Tread we'll mines last February.
 Court Commissioner Howell held an inquest, and after hearing the evidence of Nelson and Dr. Balance, the jury rendered a verdict of accidental death.
 The funeral services will take place in this city tomorrow at 1:3O, p. m.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-22
THE ELECTION.

The elections in the East resulted in victory for Mckinley, ard the anti expansionists have been given few pointers that should check them in their un. patriotic cause. When it will come to Q test vote at the next presi- dential election, Mckinley will be en- dorsed by vote as decisive as was the republican victory in 1864, when even poor old Missouri cast her electoral vote for Abraham Lincoln.
 If the treaty between the United States and Spain had been promptly ratified as it should have been, there would have been no war in the Philip pines. and if, after the insurrection was commenced, the influence of such men as Bryan, Atkinson, Sherman and oth- CTS had been cast in favor of patriot ism and their country. which they pre- tend to love, Aguinaldo would have stopped fighting long ago. The blood of the brave men killed in the battles of the Philippines is upon the heads of these men, who deserve no better name than that of traitor. History is repeat ing itself, for it is fact we'll known, and now undisputed, that the civil war was continued for from one to two years because the South had hopes of receiving aid from the men in the North who 'resoluted" that the war was failure, and these men, who are throwing every hindrance in the way of the speedy close of the war in which we are now engaged, ought to be pros e. cuted for treason. Our country was forced into this war. The insurgents commenced hostiities and it is the du- ty of every man, regardless of politics, to stand by the government.
 If MT. Bryan thinks that any man, as unpatriotic as he is, can be elected president of the United States, he is badly mistaken. The good sense and judgment of the American people are backing MT. Mckinley. We suggest to him that he read the result of the cleo tions for the years 1860 to 1876 inclus- i've. But one Southern sympathizer during that time, evergot within speak ingdistance of the presidential chair,
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-22
That Totem Pole.

The officers of the City of Seattle were witnesses before the Grand Jury last Monday and if reports be true, some of the "way up" fellows in Seattle will probably find themselves under indictment this week, if the happy event has not already occurred.
 The gentlemen who figure conspicu ousIy in the alleged larceny of the to- tenn pole are Will H. Thompson, the lawyer and poet, Thos, Prosch, secre- tary of the Chamber of Commerce, Mir. Piper of the P.-I., J. w. Clise and others.
 We would not put it past these emi- nent gentlemen to steal railroad, a city lot or a section of school land, but that they should purloin totem pole is an act that, to us, seems beneath their ideas of genteel and eloquent larceny.
 Some good may result from trial of these gentlemen in our courts-we will hear Will H. Thompson make speech that will be treat.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-22

Mir. Geo. E. Higgins, of the Alaska Truth, was in the city Monday and made the News pleasant call. The publishers of the Truth are getting up one of the best papers in Alaska and we are glad to know that it is becom- ing a financial success.
 The Pauline Warner, dredger that has been on the beach at Juneau for a long time, has changed hands, the Treadweu people being the purchasers. The FIosie took her over to Treadwell where she is tied up.
 The Big Four" of Juneau, are Blum & Co.,, Blumenthal, Behrends and Kaufman Bros. If there ever were four good stores they are the ones.
 ues Co. "C" gone dui?
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-22
ALASKA FUR MFG. co.
A Fine Display of Fashionable Furs.

 We take pleasure in informing the ladies and the public generally that we have the finest line of furs ever eXhib, ited in Alaska, comprising capos, col Iarettes, neckwear and trimmings. We are also prepared to take orders for jackets and capes in seal, otter, beaver mink, stone marten, Astrachan and many other furs, too numerous to men, rion. Repairing and altering a speci- atty. Remember that all the goods for sale in our store are made by us in Juneau.
 ALASKA FUR MANIC. CO.,,
 Juneau, Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-22

Make yourself comfortable by wear ing pair Of Felt Shoes or Slippers. Just the thing to wear during the win ter. For Sale by P. H. Fox.
Douglas Island news., 1899-11-22

Judge Malony was in town yesterday.
 Too late to write up the local courts for this week.
 The party given by the o. K. Club of this city last Friday evening was de- cided success. Ten couples were over from Juneau.
 George Bach, one of the most compe- tent mining men in Alaska, returned from the east last week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-24
A $4,000 Blaze.

Bellows Falls was visited by another fire
early Monday morning with total loss of
between $4,000 and $4,000, and loss
above insurance of at least $1,000. The
alarm sounded from box 80 about A, NJ.
ar d the fire was in the store-house in the
depot yard owned by E. S. Leonard and
w. A. Truax. There were very few rail-
road men about after the early morning
train over the Rutland road was in and the
fire was well under way before it was DIS
covered. By the time the fire department
arrived on the scene there was very little
to save. The building and its contents
were burned to the ground, nothing being
saved. The building was built six years
ago at cost of nearly $500 and was 2Sx
~ feet, two stories, with one story addi-
ton 24x28 feet. 1t was insured for $1,000.
The one story part was rented by Edward
Schopp. foreman of the coating department
of the international Paper company and
was used as a store-house for laundry sup
plies. Mr.. Schopp carried $1,000 insur-
ance. The upper floor of the main build
ing was not used. One-halt Of the lower
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-24
The Special Meeting.

At the special corporation meeting held
Saturday evening under article Of the
warrant it was moved and voted that so
much OF the vote Of May inst as related
to the laying of a ten-inch pipe through
the square be rescinded and that the water
commissioners be instructed and directed
to connect the ten-inch pipe with the eight
inch pipe near the north end Of the square
where they come to it.
Under article it was moved and voted
that the water commissioners be instructed
and directed to lay four-inch pipe OF
Hapgood Place from Atkinson street ant
connect the same with the pipe at the tor
of the hill on Hapgood Terrace, and tha
the bailiffs draw their orders upon thu
treasurer for the expense of the same.
Under article it was moved that thu
bailiffs be instructed and directed to lay /,
sewer on hyde street and connect it viii
that on Poplar street but the motion wa
lost.
No other business was transacted.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-24
Death of A. M. Smith.

Arnold M. Smith, brother Of Byron
M. Smith, of this place died very suddenly
at Bartonsville last week. He left David
E. Brockway's, a nephew with whom he
had been stopping for several days,s on
Sunday afternoon. "a. reA,s. =,
1t is not known where he spent Sunday
night, but he was seen about g o'clock
Monday afternoon, apparently as we'll as
usual. The same afternoon, not far from
$50, he was discovered in an unconscious
condition by the roadside rear Mrs. Will
der's residence on the Stevens road. 1t
was found that he was suffering from the
effects of shock or stroke Of apoplexy ;
he was taken to the town farm, where he
had made his home much OF the time for
years and where he died next morning
without having regained consciousness,
though all was done for him that could be.
Mr.. Smith was born about May goth,
1925, being "a years Of age. He had
always been of rowing disposition, espe-
cially since the death of his wife which
occurred quite a number of years ago
Though offered good home with some Of
bis relatives, he could not content himself
to remain long with any of them, but would
start off almost without announcement OIL
some trip that might last weeks or ever
would hear nothing from him.
He was a soldier of the Civil war. anG
might have had pension, but declined te
make application. The funeral took place
Wednesday afternoon at the town farm
Rev. F. w. Lewis officiating, and The
remains were laid by the side of his wife
and child in the. cemetery at Rockingham
ear the old church.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-24

floor was used by Leonard & Trusx for
storing paper and machinery which was 10,
sured for $500, covering halt the value.
The other half Of this floor had recently
been rented by the Chase Furniture COM
pany tor storing purposes the Keene Cash
Grocery also bad goods stored there, and
neither company had any insurance, each
suffering loss Of about $500.
The store-house and supplies Of George
b. Allbee nearby were damaged to the ex-
tent of 5000 or $500, and two passenger
coaches standing on the Ftchburg track
were badly blistered.
One fact brough. out with considerable
emphasis by this fire is that the protection
afforded by the corporation to property on
the Island is entirely inadequate. In case
of fire in large plant like that of the
Vermont Farm Machine company, the only
really effective streams would have to
come from the pumps of the international
Paper company. The pond water going
to the four hydrants on the Island is car
ried through six.inch pipe passing be-
tween the TIMES block ard Pierce's phar-
macy and running among the mills and
coming onto Bridge street east of the B. &
M. tunnel Along most OF the length Of
Bridge street we understand that there is
only four-inch pipe. 1t can be readily
seen that in case Of big fire on the Island
the protection from the hydrants is not
large
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-24
Bellows Falls Locals.

Harry Martin is visiting in Chester.
H. B. Davis is confined to the house by
sickness.
Miss Minnie Hackett has been succeeded
in the store Of J. G. Day & Co., by Mrs.
George A. Dow.
The Epworth League will serve ice
cream at the church parlors Decoration
day, beginning in the forenoon.
The house Of George E. Welch on
School street is undergoing marked i'm
provement at the hands OF the painters.
Mrs. Kenyon, who for the past six or
eight weeks has been sick at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. F. j. Tidd, is improving.
Mrs. Adallne Ball arrived yesterday
from Chicago, after an absence of nearly
two years, spent in different parts of the
west.
Howard Hapgood came from Keene on
his bicycle Saturday and spent Sunday
with his grandmother, Mrs. Elbridge Hap
good.
A. H. Brown has removed the greater
part Of the hedge about his grounds on
Henry street and thereby very much i'm
proved the appearance of the place.
Nineteen members of the bird club arose
with the lark and sailed forth yesterday
morning on bird walk through the Basin
under the leadership OF Mr.Wi of Spring
field.
The Rev. w. r. Davenport, presiding
elder of the Montpelier district, gave very
interesting and helpful lecture at the Meth
odist church last Friday evening. He will
speak at one of the services next Sunday.
The foundation is laid for the new house
which George T.. Page is building on South
street. A barn is also to be erected at the
rear of that house and of the handsome
residence OF Mr.. Chase and MIR. Page on
Atkinson street.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-05-24
A New Superintendent.

E. G., Murphy has resigned bis position
as superintendent of the mills of the Inter-
national Paper company at this point and
has accepted an excellent position with the
Union Paper Bag company. This COM
pany is trust organized last month and
controls all the principal paper bag mills of
the country. Mr.. Murphy is to have the
general supervision of all the mills both in
the eastern and western divisions and will
have an Office at Sandy Hill, N. Y. He
goes to Wisconsin next Tuesday in the in
terests of the company; but will not sever
his connection with the International COM
pany wholly for month or more. He will
continue to make his home in Bellows Falll
during the summer, not moving his family
until fall at least. During their stay o.
more than year in town Mr.. and Mrs
Murphy have made many friends who will
regret to lose them as citizens.
Mr.. Murphy said this morning that hi
successor had not been determined upon
There is, however, Mr.. Riley in towr
whose name is associated with the super
intendency. Mr.. Riley was formerly con
nected with the Laurentide Paper and Pull
company in Ontario and during the pas
four or five months has been in the New
York Office Of the International company