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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
GENERAL NEWS.

There is no falling of III the
number Of suicides.
Rev. w. II. II. Murray is at
Liverpool, and in letters to his friends
in this country he says that he is dis
couraged and tired of wandering.
They raise old fashioned fam
lilies in Jonesboro,' Me. a Belfast
man lately discovered there one farni'
ly of thirteen children and another OF
twenty-five.
The son of John Smith at Brad
ford, Pc, Tuesday night, shot dead
Luke Kane, who was beating his old
father.
"A MAN in Portland Me-, who
made false representations at the City
Agency in order to obtain liquor, was
brought before the court and fined 500
and costs, and in default of the hail
was committed.
The Supreme Court have ordered
writ of habeas corpus. in the case OF
Denis Kearney, returnable before the
Supreme Court May IL.
WHY'S it when one man calls
another a liar and q scounJrel, the in
suited person almost invariably asks,
"What do you mean, sir!" Il would
seem that such language would not
require map and diagram TO make it
clear.-Philadelphia American.
In the United States Court at
Portland Thursday, proceedings came
to astapd for lack of money to pay
jurors, until counsel agree to advance
so that cases might go on.
MOT single Roman Catholic has
been elected to Parliament iu England.
The only candidate, brother OF the
Duke OF Norfolk, was defeated by the
combined votes of liberals and Irish
man.
ID. M. Bennett, who has served q
sentence in the Albany penitentiary for
sending a copy of the book "Cupid's
Yokes" through the mail.
There is no man so mean that q
dog will not follow him." says an ex
change, and more then one mean fel-
low who has tried to rob 'hen-roosts
has found this to be true, to his sorrow.
Young Kallock, it is stated, is
like his father, a Baptist preacher. He
has, seemingly, received the baptism
Of blood and fire. We do not suppose
the Baptists like the connection.
1t is now certain that congress will
have an opportunity to vote one way
or the other on a tariff proposition.
The members of the subcommittee
Friday agreed upon bill that will be
reported without much delay.
A very popular Michigan preacher
limits his sermons to eight minutes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
DEATHS.

In Woodstock, May 2, of whooping
cough, Geo. A., infant child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nazarlne Daigle.
In Norwich, April 20, Timothy Hutch
inson, aged &c years.
In Chester, April 20, Of membraneous
Group, Msrtie H., only son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry NJ. Church, aged 6 years, i
months and 10 days.
In Hartland, April 20, Robert Britton.
Also. April 26, Frances E., widow of
Bailey Davis, aged IS years. Also, April
"a, Elijah Hathaway, in the S7th year Of
his age. Also, April "a, after lingering
illness, Alfred Pierce, Esq, at an adj
vanced age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

tiers, documents, etc, but since tho law
allowing packages OF four pounds il
weight 10 be carried has gone inlo o.
feet il Is difficult 10 Tell what has not
been, or may not DO, sent as mailable
matter. The most recent thing Is
cord wood, several large sticks Of this
sort Of matter being now ia tho dead
letter Office. These pieces OF wood
are each about four fest long and four
inches square, weighing about twenty
mounds. They arc carried by pairs 10
canvass sacks, addressed to :, T.,
Sharnless. BOSTON, and labeled tiOr,
ss,,v - Tbey were mailed Al Aiken,
sou,h Csrollna and they seem 10 be
sneelmens Of forest growth, probably
intended "a a contribution 10 some
collection. How they came 10 be pul
In the mail bags, or mailed At all, Is q
m,zzle, for the, exceed tho limit In
weight. and their bulk Il such that no
poslmaster would think Of receiving
Them M a,v rate. When they got
here or lLeir way East they were
s,o,,sd and ara nov at ,Le dead let.
Ter office. the name Of the sender not
beIno known. Two Ions of bells for
uss upop sheen were recently sent To
New Mexico In four pound packages,
and ana firm in Boston makes n bust.
mes. Of .h,ppinu wblale.trccs through
tho mails
One Of tho most novel entertain.
mcn,s have ever attended 10 WASH
inoton wa, A rcccption given by Mr..
I'm. proprielor of the fremont House,
TO the several DELEGATIONS OF Indians
now soiournino there. II was a select
aflnir tbe invited quests being chiefly
officials, journalists, aud other well.
known persons, and the chief features
Of the occasion were songs by the
tribes and specchcs BY the leading
chief. of cach. "Old Crow OF the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
speedy Relief euses Diphtheria,
Speedy Salye cures Piles,

IIoYoR PROM EuRoPr,-lt Is conceded
on all sides that DIR. Ayers pills are above
comparison with other medicines, Unit
Ing the best elements known to the chem
LIST, they are particularly effective against
tho numerous stomachic disorders for
which they IRE recommended as cure
These pills are so mild, yet searching,
that they are often prescribed by doctors
who otherwise do not favor patent medi-
cines. Indeed, with the fruit Of DR.. Ayers
genius In the shape of Pills, Sarsapar'lla,
Aguc Cure, and Cherry Pectora, one
might with impunity travel through the
swamps Of tropical America, or follow
Stanley on hlsItravels through the interior
of Africa, f Amsterdam News van den
Dag
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
Speedy Relief cures Diphtheria.
Spcedy Relief cures Diphtheria.

The chairman OF the New York del
ecation TO Cincinnati is Lucius Rob
inson, and the chairman Of the Nerss
mont delegation is Lucius Robinson
Newspaper correspondents will please
avoid repetition ofLil'Ie Bo''ercup's
performance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
VERMONT,

=ihp jury w lhe casv " hpi.o''h''
Va, d, q, Llnsley, At Hyde Park,
returned a verdict for the plaintiff
damages $4,000 and costs,
-Goy, Proctor MI hear sppliea-
tons for the pardon Of Geo, E, Miles,
the celebrated Barre hank robber, at
Rutland, May Goth,
Gen, Grant has declined tho in'
yitaiion 10 DO present al tho meeting
Of the Society Of the Army at the i'o'
tomac, At Burlington,
-'Lost Nallou' Is tho name Of q
Bethal neighborhood and Belhal Is .
railroad town,
"A singular epidemic affecting tho
throat Is prevalent In Rutland, one Of
tho phySioians ohsnnday last repor
ting 10 cases on hIs hands, II symp'
toms are a sudden sxelllng Of the
throat accompanied Ivy severe headache
tho quiekness with which Il comes on
being IL most slricking peculiarly.
Mrs, Joseph Marlch OF Weslaeld,
orlerns county, died last week at the
advanced ago OF i0l years
The PAoenie and RJomlr have
together purchased tho Brattleboro
Record and Farmer establishment,
type, material, subscription list, good
will aud all for $1,000. Only two
more issues Of the paper will appear.
Among the woodchoppers In a
lot near Richiord is Mis-, Josephine
Farrand, young married woman Of
20 years, who accompanies her Inns
band aud brother TO the woods and
puts up a cord u day, besides doing
her houscwork
IS, +. Scribner Of Johnson, han
ged himself In tho woods near st. Al
bans Wednesday because OF financial
difficulties.
- VIM. Buggy oil North Troy has
received from the Michigan Ceatral
railroad S6,l2S,25 in settlement for
damages received IN the Jackson dis
aster last fall.
j. Esty Il Co. have filed their re.
quired 100000 bond in the organ
case, and this celebrated organ case
goes to the United States supreme
court for final decision.
Master Howard White of Felch-
vile twelve years old, has attended
school one hundred and eighty weeks
dnring the last SIX years, ana ID oil
this time has neither been absent,
tardy or excused, and has never failed
Of being present at his raclta,ions.
There has been shipped through |
the express Office from Bradford this
spring, 1925 pounds OF maple sugar.
George Clark Of East Montpelier
has hay in his barn cut in 1907, which
is still good.
William Boyd had his skull
by wood frame saw, at Lyn-
donvile dressing mill. Thursday,
and lived only two hours.
John Lavique of Essex, in avoid.
ing falling load Of wood at Water
bury Saturday, fell upon circular
saw, which severed his right arm, and
he lies in q critical condition.
"A Marshfeld man gave his neigh
Dor permission to tap twenty maple
trees IN his pasture. After the trees
were tapped the generous.hearted
man gathered the sap and converted
it TO his own use Comment is I'M
necessary.
--Rsv. Silas Ketchum, a widely
known clergyman, formerly Of New
Hampshire and Vermont, died in the
Dorchester district, Boston, on Satur-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

ADVERTISING CHEATs.-It has become
so common to write the beginning OF an
elegant. interesting article and then run
It into some advertisement that we avoid
all such cheats and simply call attention
to the merits of Hop Bitters In as plain
honest terms as possible, to induce peo-
ple to give them one trial, as no one who
knows their value will ever use anything
else.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

"Why don't you trade swith met"
said close-fsted tradesman to a coun-
tryman, the other day. Because was
the characteristic reply, "you have
never asked me, sir. have looked
all through the papers for an invita-
ton, in the shape Of an advertisement,
bnt In vain. I never 60 where ! am
not invited, SIR"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
Speedy Relief cure Diphtheria'
Speedy Relief cures Diphtheria

TIMELY CAUTIoN,-Genulnc Hop Bit
tiers are put up In square panelcd, amber
eolored bottles, with white label on one
side printed In black letters, and green
hop cluster, and on the other side yellow
paper with red letters, revenue stamp
over the cork. This is the only form in
which genuine Hop Bitters are put up,
and the sole right to make, sell and use
them is granted to the Hop Bitter Mig
Co., of Rochester n. Y, and Toronto,
Ont, by patents, copyright and trade
mark. All others put up IN any other
way or by any one else, claiming to be
like it or pretending to contain hops. by
whatever names they may be called, are
bogus and unit for use, and only put up
to sell and cheat the people on the credit
and popularity Of Hop Bitters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

iIe IL happy whose circumstances
suit his temper but 10 Is more excel
lent who can suit his temper 10 any
circumstances.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
MARRIAGES..

In Springfield, April 90, by Rev. N. F.
Perry, Mr.. F. Trotter and Miss Nellie
Rumrill.
In Cavendish, April 81, by Rev. Foster
Henry, Mr.. Frank Gould Of Weathersfeld,
and Miss Clara, daughter Of Mr.. Emory
N. Graves of Cavendish
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

ONE iiOK ON Nh ii0iTLEs, III you arc
suffering fr0n combination Of liver %
kidney diseases, and constipation, do not
fail 10 use the celebrated Kidney-wOrt, -
II 10 q dry e0mpnId ~ easily prepared ~
a cup OF coffee, aud IN one package IL %
much medicine 10 can be bought IN six
dollar bottles OF other kinds,
Facts W, THIoRy,-in regard 10 the
method OF coloring butter, The theory II
that cows when well fed and cared for
win make yellow butteri the fact Is that
not one IN ten will, except IN times Of
hush pasture, This Is Just the reason
that tiie VOL best Dalymen IN this eoun'
Try use Wells, Richardson 4 Co.'s ber'
fected nutler Color, We warrant II 10
add at least i've cents per pound 10 tho
value OF white butter. n return OF ono
dollar for every cent II costs,
~ An ALI PLAYED OUT" Il q common
plant, iryou feel 30, got package OF
kidney-wort aud take II aud you Viii NJ
once feel IT. tonic power II renews the
healthy action Of the Kidneys, iiowels
aud Liver, and thus restores tbs natural
life and strength OF the weary body, Got
u box and use II Ut once,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

Members ol tho National Demo-
cratic Committee arc advised from
Cincinnati that the Board Of Alder
men has passed an ordinance permit
ting tho Western Union and American
Union Telegraph Companies to run
their wires into Music Hall building
for Convention purposes, thus olivia
ting any necessity for calling tho
National Committee together to select
some place other than Cincinnati TO
hold the National Convention,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

Gaps made in the flesh by cuts, speedily
disappear without leaving scar, when
Henry & Johnson Arnica and Oil Ltnt-
ment Is used.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

Dozens Ell If will cure all lung dis
eases. The "best medicine known for
whooping cough.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

Constipation invariably follows Liver
Complaint; but it is easily overcome by
the timely use Of Barter's Mandrake Bit
ters. Dyspepsia also readily yields to this
potent remedy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

In Lebanon, N. H., April 90, daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Hildreth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

Speedy Cough Cure DON dry up your Cough
Speedy Cough Curedon't dry up your cough
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
Speedy Salve cures Piles
BIRTHS,

Speedy Cough Cure don't dry up your cough
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
The Selectmen will meet at their room at
tho Town Hall ON Wednesday the 9th inst.
to settle with Highway Surveyors.
ltaI MONTAGUE,)
!ra ~ DIgyNNHHAM, selscsuen.
wesdstsak. Nay ., 1880.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05

Rent paid two-and-a quarter
years buys one. Best Cabinet
or | arlor Organ in the world;
winners of highest distinction
at every worlds fair for thir-
teen wears. Prices S5l. $57,
500, SS4. sos, to $500 and mp.
ward. Also for easy payments,
81 a month or S6.3S u quarter
Catalogues free. MASON &
n Co.. l54 fremont St.. Bos-
fifth St., (Union Square)
80 Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
Mark Twain's New Book,
AsRoAD

10000 COPIES ALREADY ORDER
ED. This great selling. book Of the season
will DO issued soon after LIST OF March,,
AGENTS are getting huge lists and hundreds
NJ ntbers can do it. For agency address
. AMERICAN PUBLISHING CO..
- Hartford, CT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
w. L. DAMON

uAS GONE UP ! or in other words he has
III reftted the rooms above his old store
where he will soon be glad to see his OLD
friends and patrons.
spring l. summer styles
for 1880 are received and We find more marked
change in gentlemens' dress than in many
previous years.
CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-05-05
MASON
AND
HAMLIN
ORGANS

and upward. Cat
HAMLIN ORGAN Co
toni; 46 East III
New York (; $50 W,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-07-02
GENERAL NEWS.

Bismarck is displeased with the atti-
tude of Herr Won Puttnammer, during
the recent debate, and thinks he has
made toe many concessions to the
Clericals.
The inhabitants OF Upper Logan
and MADAM have resisted an inYasion OF
their territory by the Ghtizs who are
consequently thwarted in their inten-
tion OF collecting a large gathering hos
tile to the British.
The Porte's reply to the second point
of the identical note states that it is
most anxious and fully resolved to
carry out the Berlin treaty in regard to
Montenegro and all its obligations
but a reasonable time must be allow
ed.
The Reno Savings Bank suspended
on the oath ult. cause, accommodat-
ed too many aud hard times made
money scarce. There are said to be
abundant assets TO meet all liabilities
J. IL. Kinhead, manager, is down
with nervous prostration.
The Prussian diet has adopted arti-
Gle nine OF the Church bill with an
amendment that clergymen legally sp.
| pointed shall not be liable to prosecu-
tion tor exercising tunctionsin neighbor.
ing parishes where the holder of the
cure is prevented from officiating.
The steamer City OF New York, oi
the Alexander Havana line, caught
fire while lying at Brooklyn dock and
was towed into the stream where she
burned to the waters edge The most
valuable portion of the cargo had been
unloa Jed. Her loss is estimated at
100000.
When Bradlaugh was taken into
custody by the officers of the House OF
Commons he walked into a room as.
signed him in the clock tower between
the sergeant-a;-arms and deputy ser.
| geant-at-arms, followed by three police
men and a procession of members OF the
| House. Parnell and others visited
Rradlaagh and rendered their sym
| pathy.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-07-02

Would you prefer it in some other
form ?''
Edwards fingers closed steadily and
strongly over the hand that he had
taken in his.
Yes, uncle; in this.''
The old man looked keenly from one
to the other.
'You are asking a good deal, neph-
ew. Polly, have you been encouraging
this young man in his presumption ?''
ssl'm afraid have, fa3er," was the
smiling response.
Tie fathers eyes moistened.
"Thep go, my daughter. ! give you
20 worthy keeping and if you make
your husbands heart as happy as your
mother male mine during the few
short years she tarried by my side, he
will be blessed indeed.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-07-02
COuIdn's Game Him.

There was a strapping big young
fellow from the interior at the foot OF
Woodward avenue yesterday, to see
the shipping. Several bootblacks had
tackled him for a job in vain, and they
finally got together behind some bunch
es of shingles and went INTO committee
of the whole to concoct scheme for re-
venge As result, an innocent look
ing sinner sided up to the stranger and
said
''See here, Johnnie, I'ye made be;
with the boys"
"Wall l don't keer,' was the cold
lesrted answer.
''I've made bet that kin slime one
o them shoes O. your'n III less'n four
minits," continued the boy. "The bet
is quarter, and | know you will gin
me chance to win it. just stick out
ycur foot here, and the job won't cost
you cent"
The stranger slowly consented, and
held his watch to time the work. The
lad worked fast, ard he had a good
polish on the shoe in about three min-
utes. When through he rose up, pack
ed away his brushes, and the stranger
found himself in just the fix the boys
had planned. They expected an offel
to complete the job, but it did not
come. After q moment devoted to
thought the young man descended the
steps ot the harbor masters boat, reach
ed out his leg for water, and sous'
went the Shiny shoe below the surface
''I reckon" said the stranger, as he
pulled ID his leg aud let half q gallon
OF water run out of his shoe I reck
on you think you're smart, but none o
our family eyer nlistook salaratus tol
s.lsoda, and / don't come to town t.
have my hair cut with a buzz saw
Detroit Free Press.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-07-02

The Reporte,. says: The changes
that have taken p'a ace in this section in
the past year or two is surprising to
one who has not been over the county
within that time We were impressed
with that fact during ride from our
town to North Yamhill oD Tuesday
last: Thousands of acres that were
once familiar to US as waste s'grub
lands'' row look beautifully strange
under their heavy, thrifty crops of grain
numerous residences ,of the later fash
ions, and of neat and comfortable de.
signs, are springing up on every hand,
10 pleasing contrast to the rude and un.
shapely houses Of other days long gone
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-07-02
EDWARD STONE,

STATIONERY AND BOOKSTORE.
1t being too early in the day for Gus
toners, they found the proprietor alone,
whose face flushed with pride and
pleasure as he greeted them.
"E got your card, nephew" said the
old mai with cordial grasp OF the
hand, sand called around 10 Gee how
you were getting Oh. l thought it
was about time gave you the little
lift you asked of me three years ago.
You don't look much as if you needed
it, though"
"Not at present, thank you, uncle,
1t is the same business that I wanted
TO buy then. The man who took it
had to borrow money to purchase it
with, getting SO much involved that he
had to sell at sacrifice"
"Just what you wanted TO do"
Edward smiled at the point made
by his uncle.
"It isn't what 1--we done, though.
I've saved 81 week from my salary
for the last three years and SO was
not only able to pay the money down,
but had $50 besides.'
"Bravo 20 cried the delighted old
man, with another grasp OF the hand,
that made our hero vince. "I'm proud
of you you're bound to succeed, see,
and without anybody's help. told
your Cousin Polly that, when she was
eighteen, I'd buy her house IN the city;
that she should furnish it to suit herself,
and have all the servants she want
ed and I've kept my word. Come
round and see US when ever you can ;
you'll always find the latch-string out =
Edward did not fail to accept the
invitation so frankly extended very
pleasant intimacy growing mp between
the three during the twelve months
that followed. Our hero's business
grew and prospered, until he began to
think of removing to larger place:
his uncle had given MIN several liberal
orders, as we'll az sent him number ot
customers, but said nothing more about
assisting him in any other way until
Christmas eve. Entering the room
where Edward and his daughter were
sitting, he said
4 ssI mustn't delay any longer the sit.
tie lift I promised yoH, nephew, and
which you have we'll earned"
Edward glanced from the $4,000
check to the lovely face at his side, and
to that of the speaker.
"You are very kind uncIe-far kind
er than I deserve-But-"
eBnt what, lad 2 Speak out
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-07-02

Mr.. P. Jackson, . farmer near Hills
boro, says the 'swire worm" is injuring
his wheat in spots Oh the Tualatin river
bottom. Generally however in Wash
ington county, though grain of all kinds
is late, the prospect is good for an aver
age yield. There is considerable cheat
however, in Fall wheat.