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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06
Windsor.

Windsor.
Last week our types made the
last name of the Rev. Thomas j. Tay-
lor of Rovenna, Ohio, incorrectly read
7hayer.
We don't yet learn whether the
Rev. Mr.. Taylor, is to be "settled"
here as Rector of st. Pauls Church.
We hope he will however.
Last Friday afternoon John
Hastings went fishing just below
this village in the Connecticut River,
on "Comings Rocks and caught a
pike weighing S lbs and one ounce,
and a pickerel that weighed 2S4 lbs.
Well done for about two hours work.
"Ellen,' knows how to cook them.
d. d. Wynn, has opened ma
chine shop in Amiden's Block, Depot
Avenue. Light Shafting and mill
work made and repaired, small tools,
taps and dies made to order-Sewing
Machines, Guns and everything In the
line of Iron work repaired on short
notice and at low prices. This shop
IS public convenience and eve"
doubt not but what it will be well
patronized. This is not q paid
puff
The Ascutney Agricultural Asso
citation are to hold a meeting at j..
B. Farnswoith's office, next Monday.
evening at 7 o'clock to make arrange
ments for holding a Fair this Fall, up
on their new grounds. We can do no
more than to wish the proposed exhi-
bition as we'll as the Association,
ample success.
Judge Poland was in town most all
of last week. Well what of it ? They
were quite worried about it at the
Journal office.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06
HOS. E. BRAMLETTE,
Agent and Manager.

"A genuine case Of cremation took
place recently in this village. A
gentleman had lot Of young turkeys.
One night some of them disappeared
and their owner mistrusted skunk
was the thief, so he set his wits to
work to devise some method of rid
ding himself of the animal and thus
save his turkeys. After prayeriul
meditation a cute idea took formation
in his head, which he proceeded to put
into execution. About dusk he NOV
ed his turkeys and shut them up I'M
der his barn, and then taking an egg
he inserted some poison into it, and
laid it where the skunk would find il
when he came for the turkeys, remark
ing to friend that he would have the
animal in the morning. He then
quietly went to bed and slept the
sleep Of the just. In the morning he
called his friend, and together they
proceeded to the spot where the egg
had been left, and found it just as they
left it they next proceeded to the
barn and released the turkeys. While
perambulating around under the barn
he came across an old barrel that was
partly filed with hens feathers, into
this he put his hand which came in
contact with something soft and
warm, but of a different nature than
feathers. He called his wife and
children to see what nice kitten he
had found. They all gathered around
the barrel and the man reached down
to take hold of the kitten to take it
out. About this time the kitten took
the defensive and opened its batteries
on the disturbers of his quietude.
All then there was hurrying to and fro
After while the gentleman wrig-
gled up to the barrel and covered it
up. He then sent for his hired man,
who got the barrel down into the
field, and saturated it with two quarts
of kerosene, dug hold in the bottom
of the barrel, and applied the match,
when barrel, feathers and skunk were
soon reduced to ashes, and now he
he wants a little urn to preserve the
ashes in. But few men would have
thot of shutting up their turkeys with
skunk for safe keeping No one
but lawyer would, anyway.-Norh
Troy (Vt) Palladium.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06
The Last Gift Concert Postponed.

The announcement of the postpone
ment of the last gift concert ofthe Pub
lie Library of Kentucky will not sur
prise the public. In Governor Bran
let's card, published below, he gives
reasons for it which will be accepted
without question by every one The
management in this instance, consult
ing the interests of ticket holders and
those designing to become ticket,hol-
ders, have not waited until the last
day to make this announcement, but,
just as soon as they become satisfied
of the necessity of this postponement,
have promptly made the announce
ment. 1t is unnecessary to review the
causes which have necessitated this &C
ton, as they are fully recited in Gov
ernor Bramlett's card. The prompt
ness and frankness with which the
public have been made aware of the
intention of the manager will meet
with the hearty commentator of ev-
cry one and excite such new interest
and confidence in the scheme and the
ability of the manager to perform
what he promises, that there can be
no doubt that on the day specified the
last concert will be a full one.
POsTPoNENIENT LAST GIFT CONCERTO
CARD TO TIE PUBLIC.
The announcement of the postpone
ment of the fifth and last concert Of
the Public Library of Kentucky to
the 30th November, I am satisfied,
will surprise few and disappoint none
Of the friends and patrons of the enter.
prise. Indeed, any Intercourse would
create dissatisfaction. With a prece-
dent of postponement of each of the
four concerts which have already been
given, the public have very naturally
and reasonable expected that in this,
by far the largest scheme of the series
and the largest ever offered to the
world, the same course would be fol-
lowed, and there are thousands all
over the country who are only waiting
for the setting of certain fixed day
for the drawing before sending in their
orders. The sales of tickets to this
date have been highly satisfactory, and
lage drawing might be had on the
31st July, but, feeling assured that a
short postponement would enable us
to close out the remainder of the tick
cts aud make the drawing full one,
we have adopted the course which has
evidently been antici pated, and which
must eventuate most satisfactorily to
all.
Now that the day of the drawing is
absolutely determined, there remains
no further occasion for delay, and I
would urge the friends of the enter
prise, who intend to purchase tickets
to send in thir orders, as it will tax
my Office to its utmost capacity to ac-
complsh all that is to be done in the
short time which remains for the sale
of tickets.
THOS. E. BRAMLETTE,
Agent and Manager.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06
We would call the attention

We would call the attention of
our readers to the advertisement of
Horace Waters d Son, headed,
"Waters' Concerto Parlor Organs,
and for description of them we can't
do better than to copy the following
"THE WATERS Concerto PARLoR
ORGANs.-We are glad to chronicle
any new thing, or any improvement
upon an old one, that tends to popular
ize music by rendering its study either
easier or more attactive. Lately our
attention has been called to a new
patented stop added to the Waters
Reed Organ, called the Concerto Stop.
1t is so voiced as to have a tone like a
full, rich alto voice it is especially
human in its tone. 1t is powerful as
well as sweet, and when we heard it,
we were it doubt whether we liked it
best in Solo, Or with Full Organ
We regard this as a valuable addition
to the Reed Organ.-R,~al New-
Yorker.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06
AN IMPORTANT RAILROAD
RUMOR.
Portland and Rutland Railroad

Portland and Rutland Railroad
The annual meeting of the Port
land, Rutland, Oswego and Chicago
Railroad Company was held at Port
land, Maine, on Wednesday. No
business was transacted except the e.
lection of q board of directors. This
road was projected and organized by
the late Hon. John A. Poor of Port
land. 1t is said on the best authority,
that if Mr.. Poor had lived one day
longer the papers would have been
signed leasing the road to Commo-
dore Vanderbilt, who would see it
built. 1t is reported that the Port
land and Ogdensburgh and Eastern
Roads have come to terms, thus, as
they claim, securing the western trade
for Boston instead Of Portland, and
that this is shrewed plan to get the
Rutland road built, securing the ad-
vantages to Portland by leasing the
road to Vanderbilt. Commodore
Vanderbilt was elected president.
Tom Scott, Vanderbilt, Dixon, and
other railroad men interested in the
enterprise were in conference at Sar-
atoga yesterday, and it is rumored
that it will result in the funds being
furnished with the aid of the towns
along the line to complete the road
to connect with the Rensselaer, and
Saratoga and New York Central
Railroads. The plan will be pre-.
sented to the public at an early date.
Rutland Daily Globe, July 3Oth,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

ILLNESS OF JUDGE SMALLEY.-Hon.
D. A. Smalley, Judge Of the United
States District Court, is suffering from
a paralytic stroke, received on Mon.
day afternoon. His condition is not
considered at all critical. The stroke
affects only the nerves of motion Of
the left side from the shoulder, the
nerves OF sensation being as acute as
ever. His mind is as clear as ever and
his speech is unaffected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06
MURDERoUs ASSAULT AT Norwich.

MURDERoUs ASSAULT AT Norwich.
And now Norwich comes in for n
share in the prevailing assaults in this
state. On Tuesday two brothers jeff
and Frank Slack, quareled about a
chain till Frank seized scythe snath
and gave jeff heavy blow on the
head over one eye. They had threat
ened each other before. 1t is doubt
full if jeff RECEIVERS. Both were full
of rum. Frank fled but was pursued
and will probably be captured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

"A young lady stopping at Brat
tleboro for few days sent a friend of
hers to the store to get pair of shoes.
She told her to get number tives, but
her friend being anxious to secure a
good fit for her ordered the store
keeper to change the mark on pair
of sevens. He did so, and the lady
said they fitted better than any she had
in a long time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

The pencil mill at Castleton,
which has been idle for three or four
years, is now being put in running
order, under the name and firm Of the
Vermont Slate and Alum Company,
and will soon be turning out 10000
pencils day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

Harnesses of teams belonging to
some "Grangers" while hitched in our
streets Friday evening, were badly
cut by some d fools. We trust the
heat of politics among the Republi-
cans did not cause this meaness.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

Yesterday we were shown tape
worm which DR.. Houghton, had re-
moved from a little boy living with
Mr.. Daniel Hawse, by the name of
Charles E. Wise. 1t was nine feet
long, about one third of an inch wide,
and looked very much like piece of
white tape. The boy is all right
Farmer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06
South Woodstock.

Most of the farmers in this vicin-
ity have finished haying. The crop
is rather light.
Mr.. Geo. S. Slayton, a native of
this place, who studied the dental art
in Philadelphia, and has been practic-
ing it for the last eight years in Cen
trail America, has returned to visit his
old friends.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

A LARGE VOLUME would not con-
tain the mass OF testimony which has
accumulated in favor of Dr.. WstW's
Bals am Of Wild Cherry as safe, eff
ficient, and reliable remedy in curing
coughs, colds and pulmonary disease.
Many of the cures are truly wonder
f,1
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

Mrs. Geo. Williams of Sheffield
has a turkey gobbler which has just
set on and Matched nest full of hen 5
eggs. Good gobbler.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06
10 G HI N II W S

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

SIN Is OFTEN THE RESULT Of physical
ill,health and feeble stomachs. Dur
ing one-third of our time the process
Of digestion continues. 70 be dys-
peptic is to be miserable; dyspepsia
is the foundation of fevers and all the
diseases of the blood, liver, skin and
kidneys. Dyspepsia YIELDS to the
virtues of the vegetable ingredients in
that great purifyer of the blood and
restorer of health, DR.. Walkers VIM
EGAR BITTERs. 38w4.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06
Barnard.

We saw an egg the other day
that measured 8 inches by 81. 1t
was the product of a Turkey belong
ing to Mr.. Nathl Richmond, of Barn
ard. 1t was a curiosity from the fact
that it had a ridge around the center.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06
West Randolph.

West Randolph.
Thomas S. Hobart, died quite
suddenly at Appleton, Wis. recent
ly. lie was q native of this town
having lived here until about ter
years ago, when he went to Appleton
to reside with one of his sons. He
was about 70 years Of age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

Josh Billings says, "Success don't
konsist in never making plumbers, but
in never making the same one the SEX
ond time
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

Frank Moulton is the guest ofGen
B. f. Butler at Bay View.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-08-06

Sunday before last six persons
were baptized by Rev. Mr.. Kidder
in the Quechee, near the middle
bridge in this village-one gentle.
man and five ladies. Quite a
crowd collected on the banks to wit
ness the scene. Religion was never
destined to make our pleasures less.
Gases of Cholera are expected to
arrive soon in this village in the shape
of green fruit. Won't the medicine
men rejoice?
Judging from the talk on the
street there is no false modesty here
Every man thinks he knows how tc
build railroad. But somehow not
one of them engage in it.
Some timid people here are a
fraid of Mr. Woodward's reservoir Civ.
ing way in Plymouth. 1t is large
pond covering $50 acres and varying
from 10 to 25 feet deep. If it should
give away we should have another
Mill River disaster Oh the Quechee
Some of our prominent citizens have
been up there this week to examine
1t, and they pronounce it SAFE There
fore people need not lay awake nights
thinking of it.
August, and no circus yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

ONE OF OUR most experienced engineers sug-
geets that the general use of white pine in our
buildings is one OF the causes OF orr extensive
CONGREGATIONS. He says that even in New York
our doors, window castings, sashes and inside
with oil and covered with paint, 30 that during
o dry season like the present In Chicago, which
is the largest pine lumber market In the world,
and where half the buildings are OF pine, 10 is a
wonder how fire once under good hesdway
can be stopped. He thinks hard woods should
be used and pine rejected ss much ss possible,
as in Europe, and that the insurance COMPANIES
should charge for extra risk where pine lie the
principal wood in 3 building. when we pur-
chase kindling wood" he writes, 1--WE want
pine. When we want security against fire
should we not re ject pine?''-N. T. Herald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

SALE OF THOROUGHBRED HoRsKs.-Immedi-
ately after the racing at Long Branch on Wed
nesday several thoroughbred horses were sold Al
auction. The first lot sold was the famou. horso
True Blue, which brought 81 500, who is still
quite lame from his accident when running in
the great FOUR mile heat race at San Francis 20.
True Blue goes back to kentucky with a record
OF the best two miles yet run, where he will be
used for breeding purposes. The following are
the lots sold, with prices and purchasers
WeatheIcock, foaled 1871, X. Harlan, Cincin.
natl, Ohio, s325; Mary Constant, foaed 1870, 5
5. Sanborn, Prescott, Ontario, 1926; Visigoth
toaled 1871, b. z. Myers, Altoona, Pa, $50
maggie u, foaled 1872, s. 3. Sanborn, Prescott
Ontario, SlGO; Venetis. foaed 1869, S. p. Utter
back, Midway, Ky, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

HYDRoPHoBIA AT CULPEPRR, wa cor
respondent Of the Baltimore Sun. writing from
Culpeper, Va, ssys:-'.The inhabitants of this
town were startled yesterday by the announce
ment that We have a case OF hydrophobia il
our midst. 4 little girl, aged about IL years
commenced showing symptoms OF the disc Ase
yesterday morning. Whenever any water or
milk is offered her she Immediately goes OF into
violent fits and spasms. The doctors are expert
mentng on her in various ways, trying to ind
out, IL possible, some insight into this terrible
disease. They have ice bound all over her
back. There IL great excitement here about it,
especially among the negroes, who are so badly
frightened that they are poisoning the dogs in
every direction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

FEATHER BEDS AND LIGHTrIEG RoDs No
PRoTEoTIoN.-Lightnin struck the house OF
Lew Harrison, 1t Trumbull, in Fsirchild coun-
", Conn, on Saturday evening, ana Mr.. Har-
rison, twenty seven years OLD, his wife, and a
daughter. two or three years old, who we're ST.
ting side by side on \ bed, were instantly killed.
The house took IRE, but the neighbors soon ex-
uDguisbed the flames. The family were an
found lying dead together on the bed aud Mr..
Harrison WAS badly burned. IL is a noteworthy
were seated, and the event IL calculated 20 de-
stroy the confidence that most people have in
feather beds as a means OF safety during thuu-
der-storms. Another dwelling in the same 20 an,
Also struck "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

- MT. Albert Grant, liberal conservative
member OF the British House Of Commons from
hidoerminster, has been unseated for corrupt
practices In his electoral CANVAS
- Immense clouds OF grasshoppers are re-
ported 10 have alighted yesterday near Colum.
bus, Nebraska, and are doing some damage.
They are rapidly moving eastward.
- The intercollegiate regatta at Sarato1a,
which was % come OF yesterday, was post
poDed until to-day on account Of the rough
water.
- London Dispatch says that Il has BEEN
Bi<marckie life, and that q pol &c guard has
been sent 70 kissengen % protect him from the
aesaAeine.
1.-THE financial trouble q Lynn, under
which several shoe manufacture have failed 70
Gently, has been quite serious, but the worst n
sr sslo 70 Be over, and the prospect for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

ANOTHER FoRKsHADowIEG Of the approach
ing General Convention Of the Episcopal
Church Is the circulation OF q petition in this
quarter asking that that body take such action
as will authoritatively declare what ornaments
and ritual are lawful, within well defined limits
and what penalties shall attach to the trans
erosion Of those limits, whether by defect or
excess; also, for such legislation as shall secure
the establishment Of . court Of fnal appeal
". T. letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

BREACH OF PROMISE CASE DkcIDRD.-The
celebrated breach OF promise case that has been
pending in our circuit court for the past two
years came mp on Wednesday morning and Was
submitted 10 the jury on Friday morning, before
all the witnesses sum moned had been examined.
was brought by Jennie Bowles 20 recover
$4,000 damages from Mr.. VIM. Ctz, who, Sd
alleged, had promised 90 marry her. The Jury.
OF the defendapt--Salem Fa.) Register.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

MORE TROUBLE FOR THE ERIE COMPANY
The supreme court OF New York having decided
that the guarantee OF the Erie railroad company
or 50 600 600 of the bonds or the Boston, Hartford
and Erie railroad company is valid and hat the
Erie company is liable for the same, some OF
the beDdholders have placed executions in the
hands OF the sheriff and have ordered him TO at
tach the locomotives and cars of the Erie com
paDy. The whole guarantee is twelve millions.
a quarter of which is already due,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR
Foreign Notes.

ANaI-TAA kIUT N tIAfN.
MADRID, .iuly E-rEere was a riot Ia Lereds
yestertay. arising from opposition OF the peo-
rle 20 the Octroi tsx. Troops suppressed the
disorder. Several persons were injured.
TWO HUNDRED HOUSES BURNED IN GAIATA.
toNsTANTISoPLR, July 1.-THE fire in
Galata yesterday was brought under control
after raging six hours. About two hundred
houses we're destroyed.
DIKD ABROAD.
LONDON, July IA dispatch frem Lausanne,
Switzerland. announces the death IN that CITY
OF Rev. Mr.. Goodrich, grandson Of Moan
Wetster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

HALF HOLIDAY FOR WORK GIRIs-Th6
Young Ladies' Christian Association Of New
York has set itself to the task Of Inducing man
'ufacturers and merchants Who employ large
numbers Of girls to grant them Q half holiday
on Saturday during the summer season, thus
provement, or necessary duties. Al copy Of n
circular has been rent 20 nearly every merchant
and manufacturer In the city, and the associa.
ton seems 10 be entering upon this most COM
cees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

TIE ANGUS MASKED BURsLAR.-Rlce Tor
Dobbs) the Collinsviile burglar, who has been
sentenced TO three years In the state prison at
Wethersheld, CT, Is yet to be tried for robbiug
the post once. He lie also much wanted in New
he IL the leader. also want him. He lie said TO
be worth at least 81, 900. After he was removed
20 another cell be was furnished with two COM
etc. In one Of the "kitsn was Q Key nearly SIX
inches long, with Q hollow shank inReniously
contrived, which was packed full Of i've dollar
bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

CHICAGO DHoLISHs AesIsTANcD.-The mayor
Of Chicago, in reply to the mayor Of Boston,
who had pre- fered aid to the 50 fferors by the
late IRE, ays:-"The nre o. Tuesday causes no
suffering beyond our means 70 relieve, or that
The damage TO property 10 greater in appear
sDce than in reality. There has been no serious
injury TO any important interest. IL 10 probabl.
that thorough revision Of the IRE ordinances
and Q reorganization Of the IRE department
will prevent such free hereafter. Accept ON
thanks for your sympathy and friendly offer Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

GONE TO EuRoPR.-The Most Rev. Arch.
bishop McCloskey, Of New York, engaged pas
sage upon the French steamer Vile de Paris
which leaves New York upon the 9Th instant
for Brest and Havre. 1t is supposed that he
will pay heightened visit to the Holy Father
ct Rome. Bishop Bacon, OF Portland, Me-; the
Marquis Of Chambrun, and the Rev. w. e.
vessel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-17

THE CASE OF JAY COOKE & Coin Pbila.
delphia, before Register Mason yesterday, an
bankrupts, by counsel for creditors, was com
menced. Jay Cooke was first examined He
referred counsel to the books OF the firm for
most OF the Information they desired. Mr.
Fahnestock, senior partner of the firm residen nj
In New York. said at the time OF the suspension
or the nrm OF Jay Cooke s. Co. il was Indebted
to Jay Cooke, McCulloch & Co. The latter
ness. Jay Cooke & Co. were solvent on Sep
tember IL, and were ins0ivent on September fs
caused By inability 70 raise funds to meet the
demands. The chief cause was the advances
made to the Northern Pacific railroad. All thes<
advances we're made by the advice Of Jay Cooke
Witness frequently objected to this class d
Investment. No proposition was ever made by
the firm to exchange Northern Pacific railrsac
bonds for real estate. The Philadelphia house
was largely indebted to the New York house
witness also demonstrated against this. All
three houses stopped simultaneously. The ex
animation will be resumed Friday.