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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29
The other day q Datroiter who

The other day a Detroiter who
has good record of army service
took down his revolver to shoot a cat
which had been hanging round the
house. After looking at him while he
fired Elk shots, the cat walked away.
While he was loading up for more de
struction, his boy enqnred:
Father, did you ever kill any one in
the army
suppose so, my son.
After a long pause the boy continu-
ed:
Then You must have got near enough
to hit EN- with an AK, didn't you?
1t was then discovered TO be about
school time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29
TO THE
Citizens of Woodstock
AND THE
Public Generally.

COVERED SLEIGH I am prepared to carry
passengers to and from the Woodstock Rail-
road Depot to any part OF the village or vicn.
ity at reasonable rates.
Also, will deliver FREIGHT to any part
of the village of West woodstock at the
following prices viz
Freight unoAded from the Cars and de
livered at 4Oc per ton.
Freight delivered from the Depot at 3Oc
per ton.
Orders left at my Livery Office or at Fred
Chapman's Store will receive prompt at
teniion. u. BUKh.
Woodstock, Dec 10Th, 1878.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

"A Chicago lady gives this advice
to young maidens: Never marry a
man who is impudent to his mother,
snubs his sister, helps himself to the
largest piece of cake, or takes the I'M.
der pancake at table, or beats his horse
causelessly in sudden temper
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

Lyons kATHARIoN prevents the
Hair from falling ous or turning gray,
renews it growth, and gives strength
aad vigor. 1t is delightfully."- perfamed
and makes splendid dressing. 1t is
the cheapest and most desirable Hair
Tonic ever produced. Used by the
elite. Price only so cents. CYL.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

lis the Democratic House a edo
nothing" body, as the Republicans
have been charging? Zach Chandler,
who is so rich that he is not tempted
to steal, does not think SO. He says
III would as soon be in hell without 8
fan as 10 be Secretary of the interior
with a Democratic House in session.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

Childrn Cry for CastOria. 1t is
as pleasant to take as honey, and is
absolutely harmless. 1t is sure to ex-
pei worms, cure wind collie, regulate
the bowels and stomach, and overcome
.iritability caused by rash or cutting
teeth. 1t is a perfect substitute for
Castor Oil, and costiveuess in young
or old there Is nothing in eyistance so
effective and reliable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

One OF the streetsin Virginia City.
Nevada, has been steadily sinking for
several days though there are no mines
in that part of the town. In some
places the street sunk ten or twelve
feet, but the residents feel no anxiety,
as similar phenomenon occurred
several years ago, doing no damage.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

"A little boy whose grandmother
recently died, has new sled, but as
there is no snow he Is really worse eff
than ii he did not have 1t.
Yesterday he remarked to his
mother:
II wonder why it don't snow ?" Re
ceiving no answer to this, he continude :
"God could make it snow if He
wanted to, couldn't He p
"Yes said the mother.
81 wonder why He don't" he added
somewhat pettishly, Then suddenly
frightening up he said, Il guess Heis
50 busy making grammar an angle
that He amt got no time to doit. -
[Danoury News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

PYLE's DIETETIC SALERATUs-Cni-
versally acknowledged the hest in use.
Each pound bears the name of JAMES
PyLE-None genuine without. [36yI
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

Marriage, said an unfortunate hus-
band, is the graveyard Of love. And
you men, replied his wife, are the grave
diggers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

-" Ugh I'll tell you what it is,
Jones if there were burglars, in my
house, and | knewit, by lingo Id
swell, Smith, what would yN do 2
I'D do whatever they required of me.
I never had my way in my house yet,
and it's too late to commence now-yes,
too late r [Raynolds Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

1t is the wife who has the making
of a mans home, says an exchange.
True, and now and then she makes his
wig VAIN, too.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

TO increase, and thicken the
growth OF the hair, use Halls Vegeta-
BILE Sicilian Hair Remover. Nothing
better known to science
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-03-29

The Latest, Greatest, and mos,
reliable remedy ever put together by
medical science for Rheumatism
Wounds, Swellings, Burns, Caked
Breast, &c, is the Centaur Liniment
There are two kinds. While the
White Liniment is for the human fam.
lily, the Yellow Liniment is for SPAWN
ed, lame aud strained horses and ami
mails.
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General Debility, and for Purifying the
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This Sarsaparilla is combination of
vegetable Alternatives - Stillingia, Man.
drake, Yellow Dock - with the Iodides
of Potassium and Iron, and is the most
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Its ingredients are so skilfully COM
bined, that the full Alternative effect of
each is assured, and while it is so mild
as to be harmless even to children, it is
still so etfectual as to purge out from the
system those impurities and corruptions
which develop into loathsome disease.
The reputation it enjoys is derived
from its cures, and the confidence which
prominent physicians all over the coun-
try repose in it, prove their experience
Of its usefulness.
Cert ticates attesting its virtues have
accumulated and are constantly being
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publicly known, they furnish convincing
evidence of the superiority of this Sar-
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G. a st or ia .

DR.. Samuel Pitcher, of IIyannis, Mass, ex-
pertinent in his private pratt'ce for twenty
years to produce combination that would
have the properties of Castor Oil without
its unpleasant taste and gripping effect
His preparation was sent for, near and far,
till finally lie gave it the name of Castoria,
and put it up for sale. 1t is very wonderful in
its effect. particularly with the disordered
somachs and bowels of Children. 1t AS
Stimulates the food, cures sour stomach
and wind colo, regulates the bowels, expeis
worms, and may be relied upon in Group.
AS a pleasant, effective and perfectly sato
cathartic remedy it is superior to Castor
Oil, Cordials and Syrups. 1t does not contain
al,hohol, and is adapted TO any age.
BY regulating the stomach and bowels of
cross and sickIy children the become
good.natured and healthy. They can enjoy
sleep and mothers have resi-. Phe Cas-
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& Co., 46 Dey ST New York. lSwl3
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Errors of Youth.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay,
and all the effects of youthful indscreton
will for the sake of suffering humanity, send
free TO all who need it, the recipe and direc-
ton for making the simple remedy by which
he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience can do SO by ad-
DIRE ssing in perfect confidence. [l7ilm6l
JOHN b. OGDEN. AZ Cedar St., New York.
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Ayers
Sarsaparilla

For Scrofula, and all
scrofulous diseases, Erysi-
pelas. Rose, or st. Antho-
ny's Fire, Eruptions and
Eruptive diseases of the
skin, Ulcerations of the
Liver, Stomach, Kidneys,
Lungs, Pimples, Pustulcs,
Boils, Blotches, Tumors,
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The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
A Burning ROCK.

The Charlotte, N. c. Observer says:
"The family of Mr.. j. 6. Freeland, who
lives seven miles from this city, on the
North Carolina Railroad, bore witness, on
Friday last about midday, to singular
sight. Some member of the family was
standing on the porch, when casting bis eye
forward, he saw bright light of an egg
shape spring up from the ground about
two hundred yards from the house, on a
small eminence close to the railroad. He
called the attention of the other members
Of the family to the sight, and they watched
1t until it reached the size of half bushel
measure. After burning this way for a
while the light suddenly went out, and
those who had seen it ran to the spot where
it had been seen. There they found rock,
which, as they could tell from one side OF
it, was white flint. 1t was very black on
one side, and was too hot to be handled at
first. When it had cooled it was taken up
and broken easily in two. 1t was found
very brittle, and could be taken in the
hand and mashed up as piece of char
coal. The facts are undeniable, and can be
easily established. There are, we believe,
similar instances on record, and the burn
ing is said to be caused by gaseous exhala-
tlons from earth which lies above gold de-
posits."
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
,gAgTEEGET

cisco: their 9Th, thAr constant use Of
opium. their gambling saloons and their
brothels, If continued at the present rate,
It would be question Of time only, before
they would occupy the whole city OF San
Francisco: Unless s?mething was done TO TO
avert the evil, 1t would pQt Be long before
San Francisco would be-. an acursed city.
he quoted from q graphic account in the
San Francisco Alta Of the tremendous 10.
reads made by the Chinese, and the imPor-
tant streets on which they are encroaching,
and gradually filing up. He read from
the reports Of the San francisco Board Of
Supervisors of April 20, 1915, to show the
great danger to the city by fire from the
careless practices Of the Chinese.
Pending the question the Senate adjourn,
ed at $50.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
The BFistOw Libels.
Bv American Press Association.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Committee
on Expenditures in the Treasury Depart
ment to-day examined Webster Elms, chief
clerk In the Office of the Solicitor of the
Treasury, who testified as to the facts IN
the case relative to the schooner Victoria,
which was seized a year previous to the
bark Mary Merritt. These two cases were
similar. That of the Victoria went to the
District Court, where the libel was dis
missed. Both vessels were seized under the
navigation act of 1917. The witness had
charge of all the papers in the Mary Mer-
ritt case, and wrote the letter recommend
ing the remission of the forfeiture Of the
vessel. He never saw Secretary Bristov in
relation to this case, by conversation or
otherwise, and no influence whatever was
exercised by any person in the Department
| in favor of the remission. The case was
considered In the regular course of business
under the direction of Solicitor Wilson. In
the opinion of the witness the vessel was
not legally seized, as she had British reg.
lister and not guilty of fraud or wilful neg
| ligence.
Joseph H, Robinson, Assistant Solicitor,
testified as TO General Bristow appearing in
April, 1874, before Solicitor Banfield, asking
that the case be examined on its merits.
Since Secretary Bristow read his opinion, at
that time, he had no connection whatever
with the case, go far as he knew.
Mr.. Lord, on the part of the managers,
asked that four of the managers be allowed
to argue the question now before the CON-
mittee:
Mr.. Manager Hoar spoke in favor of re.
scinding the order of Friday last. He
claimed that the managers had the right to
close, and referred to various English pre-
cedents in support of his views.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
A Correction,

The report of Rev.. E. Smiths base
ball calculations on last Sunday evening
were misrepresented. He allowed twenty
five weeks for the season; IN average of
two games a week, and an average attend
ance of 1000 persons week, and for the
season $4,000. He then computed the
wages of these men at 81 for each one-half
day lost, this would make $4,000, to
which add the cost of admission for the IS
weeks, $8,250, and you obtain some idea of
seasons cost Of base ball. The state
ments in The HERALD were given by q
gentleman who called in after hearing the
discourse, but he evidently calculated too
fast.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
Foreign Notes.

A ferry boat plying between Rudesheim
and Btngen, Germany, bursted her boiler
yesterday, killing thirty persons.
The Prince of Wales arrived in Lisbon
from Madrid yesterday, festivities will be
given in honor of his Royal Highness.
1t has been decided that the disease preva-
lent in Bagdad is not the plague, but an
epidemic fever durable by quinine. r.
" NJ. Rollin, Republican in France, was
elected yesterday to the Chamber Of Dep.
uties from st. Armand. a
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
sJ4stjceS Court.

Before Esquire Hagany last evening,
David A. Hutchison, colored, was given
hearing, charged by Susan Manus with hit
ting her daughter Indiana, on the head with
brick. David was fined Is cents and
costs, and held in the sum of 500 to keep
the peace.
Before Esquire Frazer, Mary Bundy
brought suit against Mary Duckery, charg-
ing her with saying she kept disorderly
house. Several witnesses were examined
in the case, and the defense was allowed to
make statement in her own behalf. The
evidence taken was not sufficient to hold
her, and she was discharged with an admo-
milton from his Honor.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
10 BELKNAP TO ESCAPE.

An Impressiou that the senate Will
Decide not to Try Him
A Washington despatch to the New York
Trtbuns says:
An impressio prevails among many who
have given the subject especial attention
that the Senate will decide that it has no
jurisdiction to try the impeachment OF Gen.
Belknap. 1t is said that If the right of the
Senate to impeach citizen who was once
an officer, even after his resignation to e.
cape such punishment is admitted, prin-
ciple is established which might make the
practice of impeachment limitless, and con-
vert remedy into tremendous political
machine, Some Of the Democrats have al
ready given out that If they can impeach
Belknap after his resignation it will be pos
sible for them also to impeach Mr.. Cres-
well, Mr.. Delano, Mr.. Williams, Or any
other former Cabinet officer, provided sufh-
cient grounds can be found for finding i'm
peachment indictments. While, Of course.
no positive predictions on this subject can
be made, it is true that strong opinion
prevails among those who have carefully
considered the subject that the Senate will
decide that it has no Jurisdiction In the pre-
misses. This will leave Gen. Belknap sim
pky W Au6WCT IuC luOlCIulCuO AOuuA aSoAASt
him in the Court. Should the case proceed
to trial then, his counsel will have no doubt
of their ability to prove that Mr.. Clymer
guaranteed Mr.. Belknap immunity from i'm
peachment it, he resigned. One evi-
dence of this Is said to be contained in the
original copy of the report of Mr.. Clymer's
committee, which is said to contain certain
crasures interlinestions which show it to
have been the original intention Of the
committee to recommend no further pro-
ceedings in the case on account of the res
ignation of the Secretary Of War. Mr.. Cly-
mer himself denies that any guarantee OF
immunity was given either to Mr.. Belknap
or his counsel. After the former made the
proposition to the committee, which the
committee unanimously refused to accept,
and when Mr.. Belknap was not present,
Mr.. Clymer remarked to one of his counsel
that he should recommend the impeach-
ment of Mr.. Belknap if he was in office at
noon next day. His remark was not made
officially as chairman of the committee, and
Mr.. Clvmer says that in making it he had
no intention of binding the House or the
committee, and did not intend to convey
the impression that Mr.. Belknap could es-
cape Impeachment by resignation.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
Cecil County Farming.

The Elkton Democrat in speaking of farm
ing prospects in the adjoining county Of
Cecil, in Maryland, says:
"The farmers here seem to be well up
with their spring work; some of the most
forward will he ready for planting corn 10 q
few days. The ground seems to be In
splendid condition for planting. Wheat and
grass have been needing rain, but the rain
Of Monday and Tuesday did considerable
good. Wheat. we think, has never looked
better at this time of the year. We notice
some fields along the road from Cecilton to
Pedlers' Lane, that bid fair to produce an
abundant yield; among them is the field of
Mr. Knight, on the Potter farm, Mr.. Sc
mans and Mr.. T. P. Jones.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
Cheap Trip to the Centen ntal

VVoUP 1TtP 70 t7so V0HteWWsWt.
Several excursion parties at different
points on the southern shore of Eastern
Maryland, are fitting out for trip to the
Centennial by sailing vessels. The railroads
are Offering very slight inducements to Gen.
tennial visitors, and Philadelphia hotels are
already advancing their rates of fare, the
published reports to the contrary, notwith-
standing, and as matter of economy there
will probably be many who will 60 BY sail
and carry their provisions with them.
The owners of some Milford vessels are
fitting up their boats with view of carry
ing passengers to Philadelphia. -
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02

The usual regular weekly meeting Of the
NJ. E. preachers, was held yesterday morn
ing. Rev. ]. D. Curtis conducted the do
votionsl exercises which occupied most Of
the session, and were participated in by all.
Resolutions Of, sympathy and expressive
Of purpose to cooperate with the Trus-
tees Of the Wilmington Conference Academy
10 rebuilding the institution were adopted.
The resolutions had direct reference to .
special endeavor on the part of the min
listers to raise the amount of money appor-
toned to their several charges. The fol-
lowing question was fixed upon for discus
sion on next Monday: "What can be Done
to Save our Probationers from Spiritual
Declensionl" Rev. ]. E. Smith dismissed
the congregation. f. ~
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
Tho Oyster Bsds.

A gentleman writing from Chesapeake
City, Md, says:
CAT the wharves, ready to be locked in,' ,
lay large number Of boats, among them
ten or twelve loaded with oysters, which
were to be planted In Delaware Bay. The
transfer of these bivalves is not so heavy
this season ~ last. One old sea captain
said that he saw $4,000 bushels shipped
through the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal last year where 10000 was being
shipped this year. The difference was not
accounted for"
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
A Letter From KflbOurne.
Press Association,

WASHINGTON, May 1.-Hahet Kilbourne
has addressed letter to Speaker Kerr, in
forming him and the members of the House
that he is ready to appear before the COM
mittee and answer all questions regarding
the "Real Estate Pool" This will be done,
he states, to show that the Government
was in no way interested therein, and that
his refusal to answer before was for the
vindication Of the private and personal
rights of the citizens. He cordially in
vites the committee to visit their Office and
make personal examination Of books and
papers.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
The Mining Troubles.
BY American Press Association.

BY American Press Association.
New YORK, May LA dispatch from
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April Both, says Adjutant
General Wikoff left here to-day for Mas
silion to direct the movement of troops
which had been ordered to the Mahoning
mining region, the civil authorities having
advised Gov. Hayes Of their inability to
protect the property of operators and the
lives of miners who desire to work against
the mob who have prevented the working
Of the mines for some past. 1t is thought
that work will be resumed tomorrow on
the arrival of the militia.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
The BristOw Investigation.
, m ori no ~ praca osOci a finn

'WAsH1NeTeN, May LIN the Bristow
investig alton there were one or two witnesses
examined, but developed nothing new in re-
gard to the case. The Secretary, himself,
was allowed to testify, who stated that he
sustained no relations with the Mary
Merritt" case, except in the capacity of a
friend Of Messrs. Feland and Evans, the at
torneys for the Trice Brothers. 1t was true
Mr.. Evans had conversation with him In
Philadelphia, and he declined to take COM
pensation for any service he might perform
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
Police Nescs.

At the Police Court, last night, John
Keegan was arraigned on the charge of dis
orderly conduct, but was dismissed for want
of sufficient evidence.
James Bradford brought in little boy on
the charge of riding on the street car with
out permission. The Mayor dismissed him
with severe reprimand. Mr.. Bradford
wishes to give notice that boys who are
caught stealing rides upon the street cars
are liable to fine of 45.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
DIED.

BENNETT.-At his residence, near Della
ware City, on the 30th ult., VIM. Bennett.
in the 77th year OF his age.
GILPIN.-On the 18th Of April, Edward
Woodward Gilpln, Chief Justice OF the
State Of d. laware, in the 73d year Of his
age.
His male friends are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral from his late resi-.
dence, on Wednesday, the Sd inst. at IL
o'clock, A. M, without further notice.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
The Weather To-day.

For the Lower Lake regions and Middle
States, winds shifting to north and easterly,
lower temperature, increasing cloudiness
and gradually falling barometer, followed
BY rain from the coast to Lake Erie. 2 For
the New England States, falling barometer,
westerly winds veering more to northerly.
slightly warmer and gradually clear
weather,
The Morning herald., 1876-05-02
.@aeoD M0
CoxDHHsnD rELnesAns.

A half inch ofics was formed at Milford,
Penna., yesterday.
Snow fell at Watertown, N. Y, yester-
day, to the depth Of two inches. .
Joe Goss, the champion English pugiltst,
has challenged Tom Allen to fight for $1,000
- side.
The Mutual base ball club defeated the
New Havens in Brooklyn yesterday by
score Of s to2.
One-third of New Sharon, Iowa, was
burned on Friday night. The loss is es-
timated at 100000.
The New England salt works at Saginaw,
Michigan, were burned yesterday; loss,
750, 900. A small insurance. ...-
The litigation between Daily and Wallack
in New York to produce the play OF "Our
Boys" was decided in Days favor.
The Hartfords and Bostons played
match game yesterday in Hartford, the
former club winning by score Of Is to o.
A fire at Cascade station, on the Union
Pacific railrosd yesterday destroyed mum
Der of buildings, and man was burned to
death. F
The missing witness having arrived to
swear to his signature, the will Of Charlotte
Cushman was admitted to probate in New
port, Rhode Island yesterday.
A special from Chicago says the decision
of the Supreme Court In regard to the rail-
road tax in that State will put nearly $l,-
000,0 of suspended tax into the State
Treasury.
The national debt statement shows re-
duction during April of $2,781 ,181 40; coin
balance, 81, ,e05, ,42s 81; currency balance,
IS, ,16l 1854; special deposits held for
redemption of certificates Of deposit. $33, :
585 900; outstanding lega. tenders, $780,
627 ,876. Z sI q %& ~