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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01
Gilt.Edyed Bntter,

There is always an active demand
for butter that is up 10 the gilt-edged
standard in quality and color. Much
butter that is otherwise good sells at
q reduction of from three 70 five cents
per pound, because deficient in color.
Dairymen should Their use Wells.
Richardson & Cos Perfected Butter
Color 10 give bright. June color.
This color is by far the bright, purest
and hest made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01
DEATHS.

In Brldgewatcr, July 22, Elisha lGll.
lett, aged SO years.
In Brldgewater, Aug, 81, Ira Angel,
Esq, aged 80 years.
In Springfield, Aug. 10, Josephine Bas-
so, aged 10 years. Also, Aug. 20, Matte,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Il. s. Randall,
aged 2 years and months. Also, Aug,
20, Mrs. Emmeline II. Gould,
In Windsor, Aug. 22, Laura N. Ellis
Gay, adopted daughter of William Gay,
aged 2s years and 7 months.
In Stockbridge, Aug. 10, Eunlce G. Cut,
Ter, aged 70 years, 10 months and days.
In Bridgewater, Aug. 20, infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilman Robinson.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01
Every Invalid u Druggist.

BY buying a new and popular med
iclne Kidney.Wort you get in each
package enough Of the dry compound
to make six quarts Of medicine, thus
saving double the money which is us
ually paid for medicine. prepared on
liquid. 1t is specific cure tor Kid
ney and Liver diseases.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

For Senators,
GEORGE l. FLETCHER, Chester,
SHERMAN Il, LIVINGSTON, Pomfret
= EDWIN II. SHEDD, West Windsor.
For Assistant Judges Of Co. Court,
CHARLES w. BLACK, Barnard,
THOMAS KEEFE, Windsor,
For States Attorney,
NJ. II, GODDARD, Ludlow,
For Judges Of Probate,
Il. b. BALDWIN, Hartford District.
n. B, R0UNDY, Windsor District,
For Sheriff,
DON C. POLLARD, Cavendish.
For High Baillli',
Z. b. CARPENTER, Brldgowatcr,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

That's so, but in mcs' patent med
ic'nes yon pay for it At the rate of o
dollar put. Kidney-Wort is a dry
compound and one package is enough
to make ak quarts Of medicine with
out addition of any poisonous liquors.
1t is natures remedy for Kidney-Dis-
eases, Liver complaint and Piles, for
it Is both diuretie and oathartic, tonic
and healing. Get it o.day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01
Tho Attack on {. J. Phelps.

The Rutland Herald has found II
necessary to begin u systematic ana
in the narrow judgment OF its editor
doubtless n formidable attack upon
Mr.. Phelps, in order, as it declares
to furnish answer to the very general
inquiry, why the people of Vermont
should not prefer that gentleman ia
Mr.. Farnham, for the Office of Gov
ernor. It's easy enough to see that
this question, which the Springfield
Republican, the ablest Republican
paper in New England, declares to
be unanswerable, Is giving the man
ayers Of that party great deal OF
trouble. One would suppose that
Vermont was the most doubtful State
in the Union, judging from the almost
superhuman exertions, and the enorm'
Gus expenditure of money and oralory
which they are bringing to bear upon
it. If nothing is more alarming to
those who make trade of politics,
and whose vocation it is constantly to
labor for the election of men into Of.
fees for which they are not fit, at the
dictation Of the political machine, than
any appearance of a disposition in the
people 10 break away from such die
lalion, and to vote in al election upon
the merits of the candidates present.
ed. The clamor and uproar raised by
the mercenaries, on subjects that have
nothing TO do with the election in
hand, are only intended to withdraw
the attention Of the public from the
real question before them. \
Mr.. Phelps has spent his whole life,
as did his father before him, among
the people of Vermont. For many
years he has been conspicuous before
them. lie has never sought, but has
always declined public office, content
with the reputation that follows the
straightforward discharge Of the duties
of private and professional life. His
opinions, whatever they have been,
have always been frankly but coulte-
ously expressed, and maintained with
an independence that has not been
affected either by fear or by hops OF
reward. 1t is this sort Of lie, and not
the successful manipulation Of eau
cuses, or the trimming of his senti-
ments to meet the popular breeze of
the hour, that he's given him such
strength as lie has with the people Of
the State. 1t is not very likely that
at this time Of day, he is going to be
seriously injured by the misrepresen-
tations Of the editor Of the Rutland
Herald, even if convicted of differing
in opinion from that important tunc-
tionary.
The leading republican journals Of
the State spoke highly OF Mr.. Phelps
after his nomination, but now the
exigencies of the case require a
different tack in their sails.
1t is certainly no small tribute to
the character Of Mr.. Phelps that,
when it is now found necessary to get
up.some attack upon him, nothing in
all bis life, his qualities, or his char.
acteristics can be brought forward ex-
cept re-hash, seasoned with per-
version and misrepresentation, of his
opinions on public questions OF six
teen or twenty years ago. Editors
and small politicians, who harp per.
petually upon one string. are apt to
conceive that the rest OF mankind
have no idea Of any broader or higher
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

The Burlington Free Press voices
la alarm in this wise "Two OF three
thousand Republican voters are
often absent from tho State, At State
election, 10 some years, this Is q
matter OF little consequence but this
year every man should GENE home
and cast his vote for farnham aud
Barslow," That's right let il hiring
out the lame The sick, tho lazy aud
the ldlolic in is party, aad Vernon,
viii be sure 10 go Republican,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01
Increase ~ Taxation.

On page is6 Of the laws OF Ver'
mont Tor 1873, VIII be found Joint
resolution tor printing addresses be-
lore tho Verm'nl Historical Society
and general a'semo'y"-and what
about 'ha'' WY 'axpaye'S' 'ha' ~
Only ono way out o' u hundred IN
wh'ch tue hepup''eah ring has IN
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
IOuIsA RROOK, ESTATE

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Probate Court Of the District Of Hartford,
Commissioners to receive, examine and ad'
Just all claims and demands Of all persons
against the Estate 'of Louisa Brooks. late OF
Bethel, in said District, deceased, and the
claims Of the deceased exhibited In set on to
the claims OF the creditors, hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purpose Of examin-
ing and allowing said claims At the office Of
Charles II Williams, in said Bethel. on
the 2lst day Of August, and the 21st day Of De-
crmber. 1880, from one O'Clock P. NJ. until four
O'Clock P. ~, on each Of said days, and that
six months from the 2lst day Of June. A.
ID. 1880. is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated st Bethel, this 18th day Of July. A.
D. 1880.
ALBERT ID. SANDERS. Commits.
FREDERICK II. MARKS, sioners.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

KEEP IT ON HAND. No farmer or
teamster should be without Henry &
Johnson's Arnica and Oil Lniment.
1t is invaluable 10 cases Of hurts, Ell
Their on man Or beast.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

"rwo arc II company aud three a
crowd and that's how 1t happens that
there is "a crowd at u good many Of
the Republican rallies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

II would be infinitely better Tor ev'
cry taxpayer In Vermont, II the two
parties were more equally divided In
the State, Economy, like that in the
closer States OF the country, would
follow, aud either party would be CON
PEELED To make Il good record in orde
to remain in Office, Why not Try u
change by clecting Hon, Il. j, Phelps
tor Governor aud iair opposition IN
the leeiSlalure' 1t would pay, Taxes
would be less, aud expenses would b
reduced
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

Have Wistar's Balsam OF Wild
Cherry always at hand 1t cures
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping
Cough, Group. Influenza, Consump
zion, and all Throat and Lung Com
plants. so cents aud 81 a bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

Singers and Public Speakers should
use Downs Elixir, as it removes
hoarsenass and Increases the power of
the voice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

II you desire rosy cheeks and fair
complexion, purify the blood by the
use OF Bakers Mandrake Bitters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

WEI DE MEYERS CATARRH
Cure, Constitutional Antidoto for
this torrible malady, by Absorption.
Tho most Important Discovery since
Vaccination. Other remedies may
reiovo Catarrh, this cures at any
stage before Consumption sets in.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

7 AIDES ASO srOHR-R RRrRHs-
~ You can got Choice Deeds CHEAP BY
writing on Postal for our fTlee List, which
and 500 tho many kinds u Merchandise We
keep for sale ~ suIpr singly low prices, We
send samples Of Handbags, l,aees, itihbops
Pripges, So, II requested, We sell Whole
sale and Retail for Cash down, 4 new
combination system enables ~ 10 quote very
close prices We have sl, " and IS pack
ages Of notions which cannot DO bought loI
twice the money eisewhre, all wanted
IN every family, Money returned II not
satisfactory, iiosGiiroN 8 BUTTON,
% fremont H., iioston, Mass,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01

The AoE will not be issued until
Thursday next week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01
lBIItTIIS,

In Brldgewatcr, Aug. 2s, a son to Mr..
and Mrs, A, +. Moore.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-09-01
NJ MARRIAGES..

In Chester, Aug, 22, by Rev. T. d,
Eastman, willard NJ. Howard and Mrs,
ChrlstIa Il. Bates, both Of Chester.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08
The Census Returns.

The census returns of New York city present many instructive and suggestive figures. There are in New York 25, ,O53 more females than males, the totals being: Males, 59O, ,762; females, 615, ,815. All the wards gained in population during the ten years except the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth. These are the lower wards, and the explana- tion, of course, is the tendency of the population to seek dwellings further up town. The greatest loss was in the Fourth ward (2,7OO), and the greatest gain was in the Nineteenth Ward (72, ,O19). The increase in the Nineteenth Ward was nearly 84 per cent, and it's popula- tion is now 158, 10S, large city of itself. The native population of the city in- creased 204, ,345, while the foreign gain was only 59, TAO. The proportion of the foreign born to the whole population was A. per cent. ten years ago. Now it is only 393 per cent. This shows that immigration is mostly passing us by and tending Westward. There is another interesting and suggestive fact brought out by the census. Males have increased faster than females in New York since 1870. Then there were 1,O61 females to every 1000 males. Now the proportion is 1, 042 females to 1000 males. This is gain which has many and very obvious advantages.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08
Shot by Accident.

At this time of the year, the season for shooting, one can hardly pick up 8 country paper without seeing an account of some accident of this kind. A simple rule avoids all risk from this source, if it is strictly observed: Never point c loaded gata at yours seJ or dray one else. Then if it does accidentally go off no harm is done.
 We remember a very sad occurrence which has always invested death in this way with 8 peculiar sorrow to us. A friend, in the flush of early manhood, an only son, surrounded by everything that could contribute to the enjoyment of life and the prospective heir to a handsome fortune, went out, with Q companion, for a days duck shooting. As they were about starting to return he took hold of his gun near the muz- gle and pulled it towards him. The hammer accidentally caught against some obstruction, the gun discharged, and the whole charge of shot lodged in his breast. His death was instanta- neous.
 We shall never forget the vision of woe which his stricken father presented after the occurrence. The shot seemed to have penetrated his own heart almost as much as that of his son. No smile ever again lit up his pleasant face, and after lingering few years he died of brief
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08
A Brave Little Woman.

Mrs. Wilson, who was appointed a Custom House inspector in New York recently, has remarkable history. She distinguished herself in 1872 by takin g command of disabled ship, and, after battling with the elements twenty-one days, arrived safely at St. Thomas. Her husband was disabled during the gale, as was also the chief officer and part of the crew. The heroic little woman called the rest of the crew together and said "Boys, I will take my husbands $ place, and we will take the ship into port" The men obeyed her willingly, and through her exertions the ship arrived at St. Thomas.
 On reaching St. Thomas Mrs. Wilson was admired by all for her courage and wonderful presence of mind. The Sharon was repaired at St. Thomas and sailed for Liverpool on May 30. Mrs. Wilson was the recipient of an elegant gold chain and locket, with 8 ship in full sail on one side, her monogram on the other, presented by the English Consul, and many other valuable pres ents from the merchants of St. Thomas On her departure flags were hoisted or every flagstaff on the island, cannon' were fired from the English Consurs house and the shipping in port let tt the breeze all their bunting in honor O. our heroine. The Sharon arrived il Liverpool June 30, after pleasant tril of thirty days. Mrs. Wilson was agai1 received with cheers, and in her hono dinner was given in the Worth Westerl Hotel on Lime street, where abou seventy-f five guests sat down. Afte dinner she was presented with purs of gold and numerous presents iron merchants and friends in Liverpool Mrs. Wilson is widow with one child.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08
A General Clipping.

An old lady of his flock called upon Dr. Gill with grievance. The Doctors neck-bands were too long for her ideas of ministerial humility, and after long harrangue on the sin of pride, she inti- mated that she had brought her scissors with her and would be pleased if her dear pastor would allow her to clip them down to her notions of propriety. The Doctor not only listened patiently to her lecture, but handed her over the of- lending white bands for her to operate upon. When she had cut them to her satisfaction and returned the bibs it was the Doctors turn. "Now," said he, ''my good sister, you must do me a good turn also.' 'sYes, that I will, Doctor; what can it be ?" "Well, you have something about you which is a deal too long and causes me no end of trouble, and I should like to see it shorter" 'Indeed, dear sir, will not hesitate; what is it? Here are the scis- sors, use them as you please" "Come, then," said the sturdy divine, 'sgood sister, put out your tongue"
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08
Greeley and his Brother.

Nathan Barnes Greeley, a brother of the late Horace Greeley, who lives on q farm twenty-three miles from Titusville, Pa, on one of the barren knobs of Erie County, lately related this incident to writer: "When Lincoln was elected I took a notion that I would like to have tho appointment of Mail Agent on one of our local roads. The salary was $1, 900 year, which was big thing for me. I knew Horace could get me the appointment. I spent some money travelling around and getting recom- mendations, and I succeeded in getting what I thought was sufficient. had letters from number of leading busi- ness men along the route, as well as from the party men, and these forwarded to Horace, with letter asking him to help me. What do you suppose he did :? He wrote back, returning my recom- mendations, with the information, penned in his own hand, that he could get the appointment for me without the slightest trouble, but that he didn't want to do it. He wanted me to stick to the farm. He said I was the only boy at home, and he thought it best that I should stay there. I wrote back and explained to him that I could be at home quite frequently; that at that time the salary of $1,0O0 year would help me out very considerably; that another party had offered to take the position for $500 year. Iwound up by urging him to help me to the ap- pointment. His reply was this: If another man offers to do this service for $500, and you expect $1,OOO, that is an excellent reason why you should not have it. If you had it, the Government would be losing $500 year. In the same letter he made me this proposition Stay on the old farm, if I do not raise more corn this year on two acres than you do on ten acres, I will give you $1OO. i Not being in position to better myself, l stayed on the farm and accepted his proposition. I picked out ten acres of as good ground as had and planted it in corn. He planted two acres. When we measured up in the fall, had beaten him just twenty-five bushels of ears, and he sent mo his check for $10O."
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08
Some Good Advice.

The circular issued by Governor Geary of Minnesota to the trustees and super intendents of various institutions, call Ing their attention to the danger from fire, and suggesting certain precautions which might have prevented the lament able destruction of the asylum at St. Peter, might we'll be reprinted by the Governors of other States. He states that care should be taken that stoves, where used, are left in proper condition at night, so that fire be not communi- cated therefrom. All water tanks should be kept properly supplied and filled at night. The hose, of which there should be sufficient quantity, should always be readily accessible, and constantly in order for use. Repairs needed in the apparatus for extinguishing fire should at all times be promptly attended to in order that such apparatus may always be available if the necessity arises for it's use. He also suggests that each officer and employee be assigned special duty in case of a fire breaking out, and that such officer or employee be made to un- derstand what that duty is.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08
Not for Himself Alone.

Here is a characteristic Parisian story ]: A young man with raven locks and great, dark eyes, wakes up one fine morning to find himself in hospital bed with dagger-wound in his side that just narrowly missed being mortal. He had been stabbed the night before as he was returning homeward.
 "Have you any enemies? Gan you form any theory to account for your being thus murderously attacked?'' asks the detective.
 "Well," says the wounded man, slowly and with pride, 'I don't know-there may have been such lot of unsuccess- full rivals jealous of my having cut them out with number of reigning beauties that can't very we'll"
 "Your pocket-book, containing 25O francs 70 centimes, was found upon the would-be murderer.
 The romantic young man sinks down upon his pillow with despairing moan. "Alas, then, I wasn't assassinated for myselfr'
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08

When he gave up the business hemade restitution of all he had acquired while in it. In Woods county, Va, he gave to different parties 10000 acres of land in Cincinnati he gave away 8 number of very valuable houses and lots, and in other cities did he give to different peo- pie vast fortunes. By his lectures he made but little, by the sale of his work entitled "Greene on Gaming" he made less, and series of misfortunes has re- duced him to penury. His work on gaming is acknowledged by experts to be the most thorough expose of the tricks of gamblers that has appeared in print. He has for two years past been arranging series of letters on the sub- ject, which he proposes to collate under the head of Sixty Years Gambler, which will be interespersed with anec- dotes of famous men of the green table which nave never yet appeared in print. "I am as expert to-day with the cards, y he remarked, "as was in my best days. It is 8 thing man never forgets if he once thoroughly acquires the art. The eyes may fail, the memory become ob- scure, but the hand never loses it's cun- ming. Besides my gambling operations I participated in the Texas War of h. depence in '36, and served in the late Rebellion as Captain of Company F, Thirty fifth Indiana Regiment. See, here is g. scar on my arm. I have two on my chhest, and bullet went through my cheek. have spent life of dis honor commingled with good work. l was the first man to take cards from the bottom of the pack, and the only man who did it for three years, when the trick was discovered. Now every gam bier does it. I know all the noted gamblers of the country, and have played with them. Just after had the Gaming Act passed @ man named Kier- son, who kept lately in the old Arcade SIS from clerk of Townsend & Sharp less, and refused to refund it. He was convicted and sentenced to three years in the Penitentiary under the act. Al sorts of influences were brought to beal upon Gov. Skunk for his pardon, bu l he refused until made the request, ant he granted it. That was his last pardon for he died soon after"
 Despite his poverty Greene still re tains his spirits, and hopes at no distant day to be able to retrieve his lost for tunes, at least sufficient to be placed above the actual want he is now in, whel the little house at No. 1902 South Juni per street can be supplied with some o the comforts of life and his family re leased from the severe pinch of poverty The ladies of the Twenty sixth War' Relief Association have become inter ested, and are considering ways an' means of relieving the necessities of hi family.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08

DESERTED Solomon Jones of Bloom burg, Md, was seventy when, after many years of poverty, he received $2,000 in
 pension money. He had no relatives to leave it to when he died, and therefore made up his mind to spend it all him. self. Iu view of the probably short
 time remaining to him in this world, he felt that he must be fast and furious in his pleasures, if he would spend the whole $2,000. He married young wife, and gratifed her love for dress ; he got in large stock of beverages, and drank them recklessly; he bought fast horse, and bet on him. At the end of three months the last dollar was gone, his wife deserted him, his horse died, and he is still without any immediate prospect of dying.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08

HORRORS OF WAR.-In many instances during the invasion of Persia by the Kurds, the people fled to the churches to escape slaughter, believing that the common religion of invader and invaded would secure their immunity from out rage, but the Kurds piled hay, wood, and infammables against the doors, and burned the people inside to death.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-08

A CHANGE IN L1FE.-It is said that he prop rietor of what was, in 184O and revi ous years, the largest retail dry goods store in Boston, behind whose counters graduated number of young men who subsequently became promi- nent in business circles, is now penni- less old man, trying to earn subsist ence by peddling few petty motions. His character and habits, it is asserted have always been good, yet ill-fortune has for years pursued him with relent- less persistency.