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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-12
CAVENDISH.

Major Gould and wife left for their home
in Washington Thursday.
VIM. M. Richardson was in Springfield,
Mass, a few days last week.
If any ladies of the town should happen to
want to walk in the evening we advise them
to take the middle of the road for the COWS
still have the right of way on the sidewalk
and it is disagreeable for ladies to walk where
the cows go. We cannot blame the cows for
they have been allowed to go where they
please but we do blame the owners.
The body of John Sheehsn's youngest child
was brought here for burial Friday from Sax
tons River.
William Smith of Springfield was in town
last week.
Judge Buck and wife were in Springfield
last week.
Mrs. G. D. Spafford is taking care of the
postoffice IN Prcctorsville during the absence
of S. E. Emery.
Mrs. II. G. Boyd and son Lee OF Windsor
were at B. j. Spaulding's Monday.
Levi Allen went to White River Junction
Tuesday.
Mrs Alexander Smith left for her home in
st. Louis Monday.
Sherman Kendall of Charlestown was at
William KendalPs last week.
Hiram Wilson returned to Springfield on
Monday.
A. NJ. Kendall and wife were in Claremont
Monday.
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proud mother introduced as a dramatic
recitationist, gave eat Midnight in his
Guarded Tent" without change of voice
or expression, and Arminty Ann, who sang
"Roll on Silver Moon," was evidently
taught, that her nose was not only to
breathe through but to sing through. Yet
strange to relate, both were heartily
cheered. The twins were charming, and
especially should be mentioned the affecting
love tale read by Caroline Cordelia, who
had most engaging lisp. Betsey Belinda
addressed her female sisters on their rights,
and warned them against that monster
man. Although this daughter was deli
cate and tainted at the close Of her speech,
yet her cheeks wore the rosy hue of health
and her manner was decided. Fond of
flowers and romantic poetry was Frances
Fedory, who had been crossed in love,
while the youngest daughter, Glorianna
Gadabout recited, with many promptings,
an original version of "Mary's Little
Lamb" 1t would seem, that, as yet she
showed only special gift of giggling. The
program included also a poetic medley,
and chorus singing, and mention of the
gowns worn by this family must need be
Luaue as tney were SihSularly letcblhS'
Thirty dollars were the net proceeds of the
evening which was success, as the wisest
of us are reputed to enjoy little nonsense
now and then. The following is the cast
of the Sweet family:
Ma Sweet, q lone relic, Mrs. G. G. Davis
! Arminty Ann Sweet, with many winning
ways, Mrs. George Houghtor
Betsey Belinda Sweet, the delicate one,
Mrs. A. A. ellison
Caroline Cordelia Sweet, ,,+, +;,s
Dorothy Delilah Sweet, oo'n twins
| Mrs Chas. Hawks, Miss L. M. Thompson
| Elizabeth Eliza Sweet, by far the most at
| tractive, Miss Burbanh
Frances Fedory Sweet, partial to flowers,
| Mrs. Bowmar
Glorianna Gadabont Sweet, who giggles,
| Miss Elsie GALLOWAY
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Home Endorsement.

We, the undersigned, druggists of Bur
lington, Vt, have sold during our entire
business experience, the well known rem
edy, Bsxter's Mandrake Bitters, and in
variably found it to give entire satisfac-
ton to our customers. We regard this
medicine as among the most reliable
household remedies that We sell. r. B.
Stearns & Co., W. Fl. Zottman & Co,
Geo. A. Churchill, F. L. Taft & Co., J. G.
Bellrose, w. J. Henderson, f. Henry
Parker & Co, j. w. O'Sullivan, M. Z.
Collins, GosseEn Bros, W. P. Hall, Geo.
Loveland & Co. Sold liquid in bottles
tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents for
either. "
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SPRINGFIELD.

jackson Gould of Boston visited rela
tives in town last week.
Miss Hattie Britton is working in Brush
new millinery store.
Miss Georgia Spafford i, visiting il
Shaftesbury and Bennington for two O.
three weeks.
Miss Nancy Grout of Concord is visiting
friends in town.
Elmer E. Gould has moved into the new
house owned by Joe Morse on Pearl street
Royal L. Lowell was confined to his bee
last week with erysipelas in his face.
The Vermont State Christian Endeavol
convention will be held at Woodstock, DC
tober "a, 25 and 26.
Wallace Baldwin has gone to Buffalo
N. Y, to be treated for varicosis in his les
caused by severe run of fever.
Maxim Lafountain will remove bis tailor
shop to the room over Dashner's barber
shop.
Henry Webb of Manchester, n. H., Wig.
tied bis father, A. G. Webb, and bis sister
Mrs. H. S. Way, Friday and Saturday.
Elvin C. Herrick of New Haven, Conn.
is visiting with relatives in town.
Perley Kincaid spent Sunday in Caven.
dish.
Mrs. Mary Hutchins of Charlestown has
leased Frank Johnson's new house and de.
cided to cast her lot with the people of thi;
thriving burgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Day have re.
turned from weeks vacation in Rutland
and vicinity, and Mr.. Day is back in the
store.
DIR. and Mrs. o. S. Davis, F. J. Bel
and Mrs. A. B. Wilder attended the union
conference at Chester last week.
Win Howe, George Pabst, Archie Per-
ham and Lewis Brown took the initiatory
in the 1. o. o. F. Thursday evening.
George B. Lille of Rockingham and
Mss Mary E. Adams OF Springfield were
m rried Wednesday. October 4, at the
brides home by the Rev. G. W. Bailey.
Mr., and Mrs. Edward White of Hol.
yoke, Mass, are visiting at Joseph Ray
mond's.
The following are the officers of the Y
P. S. c, E. for the ensuing six months
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ATHENS.

Work has been resumed at the scythe
snsth shop.
E. S. Kingsley is painting M. F. Burt's
building at Bartonsville.
H. II. Whitney is spending the week at
Alstead.
Mrs. George Smith and Grace visited in
Jamaica few days last week.
A. S. Powers and wife spent Sunday at
Ludlow.
Rev. W. f. Lang returned from Ontario
last week his father is improving some
James A. Parkhurst ard children of
Weston visited relatives here Saturday and
Sunday.
Rev. l. S. Yerks OF Wilmington will be-
gin series of revival meetings at the
White church Monday evening, October 16.
Mr.. Yerks comes highly recommended and
it Is hoped there viii be good attendance
at these meetings.
The graphophone entertainment given
by Wallace Bemis Friday evening was en-
joyed very much by all who attended,
The c. E. society will serve a harvest
supper in the church vestry Friday even
ing, October 13, from to O'Clock. Fol-
loving the supper program consisting Of
reeitations and music will be given. Il is
expected that Miss Deborah Cory Of Sax.
tons River and G.. l.. Barber OF Bellows
Falls will be present and assist in the en-
tertalnment.
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WESTON.

Mr. and Mrs F n Stearns and children Of
Chester spent Sunday at e Marbles.
Miss Catherine Cragin is spending few
days in Ludlow.
Miss Nellie Shedd went last week to the
hospital at Burlington for treatment.
A reception was given to Mr. and Mrs Ed
gar Blodgett Monday evening at the Q Q F
hall by the citizens of Weston. Mr. and Mrs
Blodgett we're assisted in receiving by Rev
and Mrs Conrad and Miss Mary Barbour,
H D Gilmore and daughter, and Miss Nettie
Mansur. Ice cream and cake were served to
about one hundred and twenty. In behalf of
the people Mr. and Mrs Blodgett we're pre-
sented with handsome chair. The band
discoursed music throughout the evening.
Mrs A Fl Drury and Mrs Sophia Lawrence
went to Massachusetts Tuesday.
II e Partridge and wife of Mechanicsville
were in town Monday.
Orlando Drury of Boston is at Mrs s M
Drury's.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-12

President, George F. Hayward; vice pres
ident, Clarence A. Morgan: secretary,
Miss Annie Stone; treasurer, F. P. Love-
joy; collector, Miss Jennie Baker pianist,
Mrs. Adelbert Wilder.
John A. Slack has purchased of Isaac
Ellis strip of land with the old Philbrook
house, with the intention of removing the
old landmark.
Mrs. B. F. Rowland returned Thursday
from Ohio after an absence of several
months, considerably improved in health.
Q. D. Gowing, the miller, has moved his
family here from Newport, into the Litch-
field house on Seminary hill
Lewis Eggleston OF Southbridge, Mass,
came Friday for ten days vacation at the
home of his father-in-law, Henry Law
renee.
j. G. Hooper met with quite serious
accident Friday while in Floyd's livery
barn after ladder. He fell into an open
scuttle hole used for feeding, striking
against bis side and starting two or three
ribs from both the spine and sternum. DIR.
Locke bandaged him up and he is doing as
well as possible, but it will be some time
DSlOEc y ouu CAL 10 uOT6 luAn WdlC on GUS
toners in bis shop.
Quite number from here plan to go to
Montpelier Thursday; among them are
Hon. Adns Brown, who has been appoint
ed on the reception committee, and his
son, Col. W. W. Brown of the governors
staff, Mrs. w. w. Brown and also Mrs.
L. W. Hodgman, who will remain over
Sunday.
PLEASANT THURSDAY EVENINGS.
The Y. P. S. G. E. are to give the fol-
lowing entertainments and talks in the ves-
try of the Congregational church at Z 80 P.
NJ:
October 12-Good Stories, o. s. Davis
October 26-What to See in an Autumn
| Walk, G. M. Witt
November i6-The Electric Light System of
| Springfield, F. Barney, Jr.
December Musical Evening,
Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Brownell, Miss Powers
December 28-What to See in q Winter
January ls2our Banking System, 49, "
g. L. Closson
February l-stories of the River Rhine,
O. S. Davis
February 22-Tales about Old Times,
Mrs. o. s. Davis.
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Gays calling on old friends and acquaint.
RECENT GIFT TO THE LIBRARY.

ohandler ROBBINS of New York has pre-
septed to the Bridge Memorial library
= handsome edition of the Waverly novels
IN n. 70 volumes, and the works of Charles
Dickens in 20 volumes. They are the
latest editions, published in England, and
are printed on good paper with clear type,
ana are fully illustrated. These volumes
are great addition to the book-room and
VIII be appreciated by all patrons of the
library. Mr.. Robbins has made generous
donations in the past, and his interest in
our library as manifested by such material
benefits, results in great source of pleas
ure to all.
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A CHURCH SOCIABLE.

As previously announced, the ladies' aid
society gave sociable in the parlors of the
Congregational cbnrch on the evening of
October 6. There was good attendance
and the supper of beaus, rolls, coffee, cake
and pies, served at P. NJ. received just
patronage. Two violin solos were rem
dered very acceptably by William A. Gal
loEay, Jr., his sister, Miss Elsie Galloway
playing the piano accompaniment. At
$50 O'Clock appeared Ma Sweet and her
seven daughters, beautiful and accom-
plished, who entertained the audience for
the hour following with a program of mus
ical and literary character, they being an
exceedingly versatile family. These
daughters, so good to look upon, possessed
each particular talent that was carefully
developed By the wise and iudicious train
ing of Ma Sweet, although her ideas in this
regard, might differ somewhat from those
Of the closing year of the 18th century. As
for instance Elizabeth Eliza, whom her
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-12
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

The birthday anniversaries of Miss Amy
Gaskell and Masters Thomas Nelson and
Hudson Bridge Hastings, the dates of
|, aich occurred during the past week, with
in few days of each other, were jointly
celebrated on Saturday evening last at the
residence of Hon. T. N. Hastings on Main
street. About twenty guests were present
and progressive euchre was the order of
the evening. Miss Nancy Holland won
the 1st prize, pack of playing cards, with
counters, in pretty leather case, and Miss
Maybel Hawkes., the BOBBY prize, silver
mounted ink eraser. At ten o'clock the
guests were invited to the dining room,
where were served refreshments OF oysters,
sandwiches, olives, macaroons and ice
cream while the crowning feature was a
huge birthday cake, ornamented with vari-
GUS devices applicable to the particular fad
of each one Of the three tor whom the oc-
casion was celebrated, The cake also
bore their respective ages, outlined with
confectionery Games and music were also
enjoyed, and at parting, each guest was
given dainty basket Of candy tied with
the Vermont Academy colors, at which
academy the young lads are students.
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DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT.
We notice in an exchange mention Of
the death in Hinsdale Monday, October 3,
Of Arad Gilbert, aged Is years, his death
resulting from an affection of the heart.
Mr.. Gilbert was a native of this town and
passed his early life here, where he will be
remembered by many of the older residents
He was the second son of Asa and Frindy
Howard Gilbert, born October 25, 1924,
and the fourth child in family of eight
children, of whom two brothers and three
sisters are now living, all natives of Wal
pole: Mrs. Harriet S. Kendall of South
Gardner, Mass, Mrs. Conant of Gardner,
George H. OF Keene, and Dexter W., and
Mrs. Thankful H. Ball of Los Angeles,
Cal. Mrs. Ball is the widow of Harding
Ball, late resident Of this town, much
and highly esteemed. Mr.. Gilbert left
a widow and a daughter and son. Funeral
services were held on the afternoon of the
4th inst. We quote the following: "Mr.
Gilbert came to Hinsdale in 1851 and
worked at pattern-making and as a carpen-
ter and joiner. He served the town as
police officer tor Is years and was men,
Der of the board of health for long time,
resignipg the Office recently because of
falling health. In whatever position Mr..
Gilbert was called to serve he did his duty
faithfully and well as he understood it,
without fear or favor"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-12

Founded on the novel of the same name.
Presented here with the same attention to
details as that which marked its success of
175 nights in N Y and 10 in Boston.
Seats on sale at Williams d Co.'S. store,
Saturday morning, at a. m.
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DEATH OF MRS. BARNETT.

Mrs. Emily Perkins, widow of the late
John Barnett, died at her resider ce in this
village, on Sunday afternoon, October 8,
aged 80 years. For the past year Mrs.
Barnett was in failing health and while her
Death was not unexpected, it seemed, as
always, while life and love shall last, to
come suddenly at the end. And yet we
read that death is the gift of gifts, God
gives us. Mrs. Barnett was an active MEM
Der of the Congregational church and for
many years was secretary and treasurer of
the Ladies' Missionary society, in which
society and work she was deeply interested.
She was woman of solid worth, of strong
religious principles, the dignity and beauty
OF whose character was recognized by all.
Indeed, it is hard to estimate adequately
the loss of such as she, to church and COM
munity. Perkinsville, Vt, was Mrs. Bar
nett's native town and she was born there
August II, 1919. Of three children but
one survives her, Winslow g., resident of
this town and to whom the sympathy of
many friends is extended. Funeral SER
vices were held on Wednesday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock, Rev. E. A. Keep officiating.
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Wz1G1Gzm'

There's treat in store for those women
who haven't worn pair of these famous
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-10-12
ELEGANCE
COMFORT
SERVICE

One of the most attractive of our 80
styles is our 'Athens" model.
A boot that gives the foot long, shape
ly appearance, with extra length at the
toe. A most comfortable shoe as well as
strickingly handsome shoe in its lines.
Button and lace, every style for street,
dress, outing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-07

duplicate, by the Hawk and Marble
head, which orders were received by
Commodore Schley during the early
forenoon of the 23d and 24th. respec-
lively, directing Commodore Schley to
proceed with all dispatch, but cautious
ly, to Santiago, if satisfied that the
Spanish squadron was not at Cienfue-
COS. The set of these orders sent by
the Hawk was received on the same
day as the letter of the goth, and, bear
ing a later date, May 81, of course re-
voked the instructions to blockade
CienfuegOs contained in the letters of
the 18th and goth.
Fifth, that, in obedience to these
instructions, the flying squadron left
Cienfuegos on the afternoon Of the
24th, but did not reach the immediate
vicinity of the port of Santiago until
the morning of the 29th of May
The secretary quotes the admiraps
ceived by him on the 9th of May direct
ing him to positively ascertain if Ger
vera's fleet was in Santiago harbor
and not to allow him to leave Santi-
ago, if found certainly to be there,
without a decisive action" gives the
admiraPs reply in full and says:
STANDS BY SAMPSON.
ct will be seen that Rear Admiral
Schley's statement to the senate does
not show that he started to return to
Key West and signaled to the squad
ron to that effect, and so informed the
department, and it might be inferred
that he Immediately obeyed that or
der and ascertained the presence of
the enemy at Santiago. On the con-
trary, his telegram above, dated May
% and written May 81, shows that,
though having just received the tele-
gram of the department and having
on hand sufficient supply Of coal to
return to Key West, he reported that
he could not obey the order and con-
tInued to proceed toward Key West.
However it later became evident to
him that this was unnecessary, and he
resumed the movement toward Santi-
ago"
Another point in Admiral schley's
letter is touched upon in the following
letter:
Admiral Schley's mention Of the
signal by Admiral Sampson at S:45 a.
M, July 8. Disregard movements Of
the COMMUNICATIVE chief and his men,
ton of the movement of the command
er-in-chief toward Siboney, is followed
by by. an Incorrect inference to wit, This
left me senior officer present. and
necessarily clothed me with the re-
sponsibilities Of command The signal
above mentioned is one which Is fire.
quently made in a squadron, and Is
never held as in any sense a relin-
Guishment Of command. 1t is made
where. for any reason, the flagship
leaves it's assigned position in for1na-
ton. as was the case when the New
York left her habitual blockading
station the morning of July 3. At such
times it is made to avoid confusion
which would result if other vessels
fixing their positions by reference to
the flagship. We're to move with her.
Without further signal the responsible
ity Of command would not be shifted
until the senior officer had gone out Of
signal distance"
The statement concludes with the
following:
The department furnishes the fore
going statement only to complete the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-07
TO SHIELD SAMPSON
SECRETARY LONG SEEKS TO Ex-
PLAIN CONDITIONS DURING
WAR WITH SPAIN
PUBLISHES A. STATEMENT
Asserts That the Missing Letter Was
Not In Washington When 1t Was
Being Sought by Members of the
Honor the COuntry's Naval He
rOes-AdmfraI Schley Disputed.

WASHINGTON. March 6.-The SEN
ate committee on naval affairs today
made public Secretary Longs second
letter in the Sampson-Sch contro-
versy, this communication being in re-
ply to Admiral Schleys letter. The first
matter which the secretary takes up is
Admiral Schley's mention Of Admiral
SIMPSONS letter of May 20, which the
secretary says seems to have given
certain senators the impression that
the department had withheld that let
ter. On this point he says:
First, that this letter was rot in
the possession of the department on
Feb. 6, nor was its existence known to
the department at that time.
Second, that it was in the posses
sion of Admiral Schley until the 9th
of February, when it was sent to the
department upon its request to be fur
nished with all official records relat-
ing to his duty as scommander-in-ch1e
of the flying squadron and as a flag
officer in the North Atlantic fleet.
Third, in its instructions with re-
gard to maintaining the blockade of
Cienfuegos it was not more explicit
than the letter of Admiral Sampson of
munication of the department Of Feb.
and which Is published in the appen-
dix to the report of the bureau of nav
igation on page 464.
Fourth, that on May 81, the day
after it was written, Admiral Sampson
sent orders to Commodore Schley in
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-07

Goulds daughter. Subsequently Mrs.
Pierce told her such details of the case
as had come to her knowledge. This
led to Mrs. Cody's seeking out Mrs.
Angel. Then came the entrance into
the case of William A. Spear, and
Amas J. Parker Jr., which defense
promises to explain through the testi-
mony of Mr.. Speer.
1t will be commended by the defense
that Mrs. Cody's part in. the alleged at
tempt to eXtort money from the Goulds
had nothing of blackmail attaching
to it. First, the defense submitted
the claim against the Gould estate on
the part of Mrs. Angel, and then the
former made an agreement between
Mrs Angel and Amasa J. Parker, in
which the former was to act in the
claim against the Gould estate.
Mrs. Cody was placed on the stand.
Before she had proceeded far an adj
journment was taken until 10 o'clock
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-07

Brown. the one whom she now des-
ignates as Mrs. Angel. left her farm
in 1858, when she was about sixteen
years of age, taking with her her child
by an old Frenchman named Rousseau.
The child was boy.
William b. HOyle. a son of the pre-
ceding witness. told of having heard
a conversation between Mrs. Cody and
his mother in which the former said:
81 have paid out great deal of
money in this case already and am
willing, if I can get what I desire and
need from you, to place something to
your credit
By mutual agreement the testimony
of George J. Gould, taken at the first
ceipt of letters from Mrs. Cody upon
which the charge of blackmail is bas-
ed. was read to the jury
David N. Carvalho. a handwriting
expert. made chemical tests In court
with a view to discovering what names,
if any. had been erased from the
records of the Cooperville church The
expert said he was able to state that
the original entry had preceding the
name jay Could the initials "E. A."
and following it the small letter *. {"
There had also been the erasure of four
small letters, one of which was an 81. -
In regard to the words. Mary Brown. e"
where another erasure and change had
been presupposed. there was no indi-
cation through the chemical test of an
attempted alteration.
Judge Brown, of Wyoming, told OF
having been at Mrs. Angels. house on
July IT, 1895, when Mrs Cody came
in. The witness said he told Mrs. Cody
that Mrs. Angel denied to him that She
had ever been a wife Of Jay Gould
Mrs. Angel then said to Mrs. Cody:
do you know this denial of yours
would make me subject to the charge
of blackmail?''
MRS. CODY PERSISTENT.
Mrs Cody made no response but
stuck to her denial
Mr. Nandersee opened the case for
the defense He took up the same line
as was followed in the nrst trial. He
pointed out that instead of concocting
a scheme whereby to get money out OF
the Goulds her first knowledge of the
fact that it was alleged that Jay Gould
had had a wife and child in 1853 was
obtained by reading an item in the
Rocky Mountain News. which men-
toned Mrs. Pierce, of Montana. as Jay