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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
msrr's speech.

Mn, EpiToR,-I think that the clli'
Gems Of Woodstock and vicinity will
rejoice aud DO exceedingly glad 10
find themselves In 80 good condition
after listening 10 the address Of the
Hon. Roswell q, Hor Of Michigan,
on Saturday. tho iath inst,
Its well known that this eloquent
orator had been endorsed by the Re-
publican press On being the man that
could turn q Vermont audiepce upside
down and Inside out equally with any
man in this country. consequently
many were DESTROYS Of hearing and
seeing this wonderful man, and ! was
among that number, although ] was
uncertain what effect the address
nigh. have upon me, being Of q ner.
yous temperament. At last my de-
sire to see and hear overcome my fear,
and | concluded to hear the address
and take tho consequences, l must
acknowledge that had no great OBJ
lection of being turned upside down,
but 10 DO turned inside out was TOO
horrible to be thought OF, aud II was
with great tear and trembling that !
entered tho arena where the great
orator was holding forth, After be-
INC. comfortably seated tho frat i'm
preston that | had was that was
hearing some old political tunes that
have been played aud played out for
the last twelve years, and my thoughts
went back to the old orators who used
to play those same tunes when 'hey
were living issues before the Aneri'
can people, aud my respect was with
the old and my pity with the new !
trust that II will not be expected that
| will give 10 detail all thai TRANSFERRED
at this memorable gathering, tor !
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

An alleged act OF violence commit
ted in Vermont by Democrats, which
turned out to he a hoax, was called
by the esteemed Journal "a dastarcly
outrage" Two Hancock flags were
pulled down 10 Berlin 10 the same
State, the other night, by Republi.
can, and one Of. them burned. This
the Journal announced under the
heading, "Montpelier Democrats Agi-
tated." It does make a difference
whether it is your OK or some other
fellows, doesn't it p Boston Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Louisa BROOK ESTATE.

The undersigned, having been appointed y
the Probate Court Of the District OF Hsrtiora'
Commissioners to receive, examine ana "a.
lust all claims and demands Of All persons
against the Estate lof Louisa Brooks. l.ts OF
Bethel, in said District, dece1sed' snu ,t -
the claims Of the creditors, hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purpose Of e1smin n,
inc and allowing said claims .t the once OF
Charles Il. Williams, in said Bethel: o. on
the 2lst day Of August, and the 2lst day o. De-
crmber. 1850, from one O'Clock P; M. until iSur our
o'clock P, NJ, on each Of said days; ana ,na .na'
d. 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 4.
D. 1880. ......>.-o,.
ALBERT u. SANDERS, Commis.
FREDERICK H. MARKS, 'alonsrs'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
TO Make GiIt.Edged Butter.

Every dairyman wishes to get the
top price for his butter. 1t can be
done only by havingit perfect in quail.
ity and appearance. When the color
becomes light it is necessary to add a
little OF Wells, Richardson & Cos Per-
fected Butter Color to keep it up to
the June standard, Many well known
butter buyers recommend all their
patrons to use only this preparation,
as it gives the most perfect color.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
A Popular Uprising In CALIFORNIA; for
Hancock and English.

New York, Aug. l2.--Gen. W. s.
Rosecrans has written letter to the
Democratic National Committee,
dated San Francisco, July 20, in which
he says: We organized Hancock
Legion some two weeks ago. !
think we shall organize at least
5000 strong in the city, and
probably 10000 in the State
The nominations please the Work.
ingmen, who are uniting with the
Democrats, and in fact, it appears
more like a popular uprising than
anything known on this coast. We
are desilous of perpetuating its effects
by getting the best brains and ener'
gies of the country so enlisted that we
shall create new Democracy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

This is the way prominent organ
izer of Republican campaign clubs in
Vermont talked the other day 10
Montpelier: avery id foreigner
should be driven from the country
after the Republican victory this fall.
They are all blockhsads and fools, and
inferior to, plantation negroes. In
point Of intellect foreigners were
never made to be in civilized coun.
tines, especially the Germans and
Irish. They are brutes, while ne
ssoes are men,"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

The letter OF Mr.. English, published
III this issue, is clear presentation OF
the reason why a change should be
made in the management OF public
affairs. It is a plain business.like doc
ument, and can be understood by ev-
ery.oue who can read. 1t. with Gen.
Hancocks letter, shond be put in the
hauds of every voter IN the country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
SKILLPUL SURGERY
Hemsyai ~ UrniaarY esieaii ~ the
Katie,
a LUChK MAN,


M Simeon Tieissll, Of saugerties, ", T.,
had been treated for seven years by yArl0u'
physicians fpr whist they can hIIlclurs Of ihe
DIelhra. wilhoat benefit, Hs finally con
sailed III, David KeGnedy, 81 iOndout, n,
T., who found his lr0uble 70 be Urinary
Caleuli or Stones IN The bladder, The Doe,
tor II once removed The foreign bodies with
the knife aud then gave he great blood
Specific, "FayOrite Kennedy" 10 prevent
their reformation, The entiTe treatment was
eminenlly successful, aud Mr. Tielseli's re-
eOyery was rapid aud perfect,
While "fay0rite iiemedy' 10 . specific ~
all kidneY and bladder diseases II IL equally
valuable ia cases ~ bilious Disorders, Con
slipatipn Of tho bowels, and all lle class Of
ills apparently insepaTable lfom The e0nslita'
lions 81 women, Try H. Your drugsls, has
IL and ils cost u only one doilal y bottle
The lucky man j. lie who puts this advice IN
practice, Don't forget the name and address,
b. David Kennedy, Rondout, N, Y, The
Doctor would have II understood that, while
he j. engaged IN tho introduction o. his
medicine, "fayorite Kennedy" no still con-
linues the practice Of his profession, bat eon'
fines himself exclusively 10 CDloe Practice
lie treats all diseases ola chronic character,
and performs all the minor AMI capital
operations Of surgery,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The Claremont Junction Methodist
camp meeting opens the 2Sd' lasting
six days, II. J. Judkins Of Bristol
aud II. A. Spencer Of Windsor, W.T.
presiding.
w. Moulton and vile OF w. Camp
ton have a daughter three mouths
old and weighing but three pounds
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

A poet says, Glove hold, me so
I would that I could 60! I flaster up
aud down, and 70 and frol In vain
Love holds me soT Eat raw onion
Just before giong to see her, and abe
will loosen her grasp and throw up q
window. Paste this 10 your bat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

The Cincinnati Commercial thinks
the sixty speeches Garfield made
while caravaning were remarkable
They were, You wouldn't think man
could talk so much without advancing
a brilliant or al least original idea,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

"Pa," said little four,year old, ~
he came harriedly into his fathers
presence, "there's poor man out
there who would give anything 10 zee
you "Who Ia II my sonf" 70, II
Il q blind man
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
Chester A. Arthur.

Chester A. Arthur, of New York,
nominated for vice.President by the
Republican National Convention at
Chicago, in June 1880. Made COL
leetor of the port OF New York in
November, 1871, by President Grant,
and removed July Is, 1878, by Mr..
Hayes for these reasons:--
ARTHUR's TESTIMONIAL.
"You have made the custom house
centre of partisan political manage
ment.-[R. B. Hayes to Collector
Arthur, January 81, 1879.
"With deep sense Of my obliga-
tons under the Constitution, / regard
it as my plain duty to suspend you. In
order that the Office may be honestly
administered r. B. Hayes to COL
lector Arthur, January 81. 1873.
"Gross abuses of administration
have continued and increased during
your incumbency.- John Sherman to
Collector Arthur, January 81, 1879.
"Persons have been regularly paid
by you who rendered little or no
service the expenses Of your office
have increased, while its receipts have
diminished. Brides, or gSstuities in
the shape of brides, have been re-
ceived by your subordinates IN several
branches of the custom house. and
you have in no case supported the
efforts TO correct tbsss.sabuses. -
rJohn Sherman to Collector Arthur,
January 81, 1879.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

One of our prominent business men said
to US the other day, SIN the spring my
wife got all run down and could not eat
anything; passing your store saw pile
of Hoods Sarsaparilla in the window,
and got bottle. After she had been
taking it week she had rousing ap-
petite, and it did her everything. She
took three bottles, and 1t was the best
three dollars / ever invested" Dear read.
er will you try a bottle and be convinced
Of its great valne. .....
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

Richard and Lewis James. both COL
ored, have been arrested at Marion,
s. C. as the accomplices iu the muir
der Of d. NJ. Harrel, a white citizen
of that place some days ago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

Flora M. Jones OF Plymouth han
tame woodchuck over year old
caught when il was small, and is a
bout the house like cat or dog. 1t
will sit on its hsunches. and eat pie
and cake from its paws.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

Every effort should be put forth by
the Democracy of Ohio to carry that
State. By vigorous and persistent
effort, it may be done. It must be re.
memberd that in 1876 Hayes carried
it by the small plurality Of 1861 in a
vote of 65S,57S. And Garfield 10 by
no means Is acceptable 10 the people
Of Ohio IS was Mr.. Hayes four years
ago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

Col, j, =, White OF Milwaukee
claims, ailer joOrneying through the
State, that Wisconsin viii return q
small but safe majority for Hancock
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

KEEP 1T ON HAND. No farmer or
teamster should be without Henry q
Johnson's Arnica and Oil Liniment.
1t is invaluable in cases of hurts, eli
ther on man or beast.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

A Boon TO lIoUsEKEgpEs. wash
ing day aud hNuse-cleaning time lose
halt their ;errors when the thrifty
hoasekeeper uses James Pyle's Pear
line.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

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, 1880-08-18

If you desire rosy cheeks and a fair
complexion, purify the blood by the
use Of Baxter's Mandrake Bitters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

For Senators,
GEORGE L FLETCHER, Chester,
SHERMAN 4. 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. Il. BALDWIN, Hartford District
II, d. R0UNDY, Windsor District
For Sheriff,
DON G, POLLARD, Cavendlsh'
For High Bailln,
&. d. CARPENTER, Brldgewater,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

A close mouth catches no dies, but
nobody but dog wants to catch .
hy in bis mouth any way.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

Use Kidney.Wort and rejoice in
health. One package makes SIX quarts
of.medicine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

SPURTS of disgusting Mucous,
SnuMes, Cracking Pains in the
Head, Fctid Breath, Deafness, and
any Catarrhal Complaint, can be ex-
terminated by Wei De Meyer
Catarrh Cure. a Consdtutionnl An
tidote by Absorption. The most I'm.
portant Discovery since Vaccination
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
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BIRTI1S,

In Springfield, Aug. Z, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. G. H. Vittum. Also, Aug. IL, son
to Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Putnam.
In Hartiand, Aug. IL, son to MIR. and
Mrs, Ed. Cushman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

Que Of The most impressive senlen-
ces which Gen, fitzpatrick dropped
during bis lour Of Vermont was This /
'The Democrats made their grealeSt
bluuder l,l' year At Cincinnati by the
nomination of Hancock" Making a
note Of This, the Cincinnati Enquirer
remarks that nevertheless, the Gener'
Al seems 10 look upon the emergency
~ great enough 10 command tho iull
scope Of his Jaw,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

CENTAUR LINIMENTS the
Worlds great Pain-Relieving
remedies. Theyheal, sOOthe and
cure Burns, Wounds, Weak Back
and Rheumatism upon Man,
and Sprains, Calls, and Lame
ness upon Beasts. Cheap, quick
and reliable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
The otter CresL Nsws, edited by an

TIE otter Cresl Nsws, edited by an
errsoldier and Republican, very truth
fully saysi NC, j, Phelps Is ths man
for all men to vote for who have had
enough Of ring rule, Ills nomlnsIion
has nothing 10 do with the lale war,
bat his election would have q great
deal 10 do 10 cleaning out all rings,
The prsent issue IL y war against ripgl
and pluadering, aud who is more I'll
captain Than u, j, Phelpsf'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
MARRIAGES..

In Norwich, Aug. 2, by Rev. r. Nichols,
8. W. Cobb, Of Hanover, N. H., and
Luella Hutchinson Of N.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18

Newspaper Advertising Bureau ~
Spruce Ste, New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-18
DEATHS.

In Springfield, Aug. IS. George At
wood, aged 20 years.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-08-26
The First Stars and Stripes.

Not long since correspondent OF the
New York Mail gave an interesting
account of the history of the United
States flag, in which account it was
ST ated that the first stars and stripes ever
flung to the breeze were unfurled in the
battle of Saratoga, September 2, l777.
This is mistake that needs correcting.
The honor of unfurling the first star
spangled banner belongs to the garrison
of Fort StanwiX, the site of which fort
is now the site of Rome. From Pom
roy Jones' "Annals of Oneida County"
we CLEAN that at the beginning OF the
siege of Fort Stanwix, August 3, TIT,
Colonel Gansevoort's garrison was with
out flag. Military pride, indeed every
sense of propriety, would not allow
proper to beleagured fortress. Neces-
sity being the mother of invention,
shirts were cut up to form the white
stripes, bits of scarlet cloth were joined
for the red and the blue ground for the
stars was composed of camlet cloak
furnished by CAP tain Abraham Swart-
| w out, of Poughkee pSie, an officer OF the
| garrison. This sa ne camlet cloak was
taken from a detachment of the British
at Peekskill by Colonel Marnus Willett.
| in the spring of l776, he being then in
command of the Third New York regi-
ment, to which Captain Swartwout be-
longed. There is glory in the flag OF our
Union, and the honor of first unturllng
it to the breeze belongs to the. gallant
garrison of Fort StanwiX, which fought
under that flag on the sixth Of August,
l777, day the events of which con-
tributed more to the independence OF the
United States than is generally under
stood. Rome (N. ~ Sentinel.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-08-26
Pins and q MOman'S Dress.

Oar wife wants new dress. After
two or three or a half dozen stores
have been ransacked for the goods the
dressmaker is sought out. The matter
of measurement is tedious, and then the
matter of fitting is one of numerous and
repeated trials. Finally the dress is
finished and sent home. Then it is
sent back to be taken in here and let
out there, and at last, after the customer
has been fitted more times for that one
dress than her husband has been
measured in three or four years, the
dress comes home for the last time and
is pronounced by the wearer, her friends
and the dressmaker as beautiful and
perfect fit, and it is finished.
Beautiful it certainly is, far more
beautiful than anything her husband
ever wears. Colors. and materials,
style, blending shades and contrasting
bits of colors, are all in the perfection
of good taste. No man can improve
upon that. But, it isn't finished. When
it is completed as far as the skill of the
dressmaker can finish it, and it is put ON.
it has to be pinLed somewhere; some
times in two or three, often in half
dozen places. Leave out the pin and
the dress is all awry somewhere. On
all this broad continent there is not one
American woman who can dress so as to
ma ke any kind of an appearance in
society without pins.
Now, suppose our tailor should send
our suit home and on putting on the coat
we had to pin it in the neck? Or sup
pose there was no suspender-button aft,
and we had to use pins thereP Sup.
pose he made our shirts so that we
would have to pin on the collar, how
long would shirt or such suit ol
clothes stay in the houseP Who would
be responsible for the language used by
| the man who had to pin his coat!
No tailor would care to so tempt the
wrath of an independent man. Bu
women-alas! she patiently pins on the
dress that she paid some $50 or $40 tt
make, and don't think anything abou
IT.. We will not pursue this painful
subject. Let the women of Americ,
think it up and think about it and learn
in the noble independence of women
hood, to make their clothes before the,
put them on.-B1rling!on Has0keye.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-08-26
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

A shooer thing-A woman chasing a
hen.
Men of letters-Postal clerks and
sign painters. s.-MGrdthon independents
Farmers have learned that it takes the
best of soil to raise mortgage.
It requires eighteen barrels of ice
water daily to supply the fountain in
the New York postoilice.
About one hundred thousand watche
are sold every month in this glorious
country of hours.-Nc,C York Nescs.
Mr.. Bergh is going to give his atten-
tion to the bull and bear fight in Wall
street. He says much cruelty is practiced
there.-Patcb.
Artificial egg Matching is fashionable
garden amusement in London. The
eggs are Matched in nests of hay and
Shetland wool, heated by hothouse
pipes.
The total number of seals taken on
the west coast of Vancouver island,
Washington Territory, during this sea-
son, was over 30, 900, of which the value
would be Sl8O,OO0.
The st. Paul and Pacific elevator at
Minneapolis has been seriously damaged
by peculiar worm that perforates the
running through a sieve.
The fact that quarter of beef can
not be kept for few hours in warm
weather without spelling is considered
| by the London Times to be reproach
| to science, there being known no easily
applicable way of preventing it.
There is on exhibition at Oakland,
Cal, sea serpent or shark-fghter. 1t
| has a head little larger than a cats,
and its mouth is armed with strong,
glittering teeth. The body is about six
feet long, and tap ers 10 IL point an inch
in diameter. it was caught outside OF
the Heads.
| A folding-chair factory in New burg,
N. Y, is a monument to the pluck and
sagacity of its owner, who, though he
is totally blind, and has been for many
years, and had nothing to start on, has
built up an establishment which now
employs fifty hands and sends goods to
all parts of the country.
The floating store on Tillamock bay,
Oregon, is a novelty as well as a con-
venience. 1t consists of a boat about
sixty by twenty, with cabin the entire
size, well filled with stock OF grocer
les. In this they sail around the bay,
putting in at the settlements, and fur
nishlng the people with what they want
in the way of groceries.
In the village of Guta-Zabolotsk, o
the Volinsk province, Russia, a numb er
of boys were bathing in liver, when a
she wolf suddenly spIang on one OF
them and disappeared with him in the
woods. Alarmed by outcries of the
boys some peasants hastened up and
made thorough search in the woods,
but discovered only the clean-picked
bones of the little victim.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-08-26
young Norton, of our gallant little navy,

and very curious thing he told us.
We were talking about the disap-
pointment of the combined land attack.
I did not tell what upset poor Schaff's
horse; indeed do not think those navy
men knew the detail Is of the disappoint-
ment. 0'Brien had told me in conf
dence, what have written probably for
the first time now. But we were speak
irg in a general way of the disappoint-
ment.. Norton hnlshed his cigar rather
thoughtfully and then said:
"Well, fellows, it is not worth while
TO put it in the newspapers, but what do
you suppose upset. our grand naval at
tack the day the eAkkee gunboats skit-
tied down the riveAsso handsomely
"Why," said Allen, who is Norton's
best beloved friend, 'they say that you
ran away from them as fast as they did
from YOU"
"Do theyP" SAID Norton, grimly,
eff you say that I'll break your head for
you. Seriously, men," continued he,
"that was an extraordinary thing. You
know was on the ram. But why she
stopped when she stopped | knew as
little as this wineglass does; and Cal
lender himself knew no more than |.
We had not been hit. We were all
right as trivet for all we knew, when,
skree! she began blowing off steam, and
we stopped dead and began to drift
down under those batteries. Calender
had to telegraph to the little Mosquito,
or whatever Walter called his boat, and
the spunky little thing ran down and got
us out of the scrape. Walter did right
well; if he had had a monitor under him
he could not have done better. Of
course we all rushed to the engine
room. What were they al thereP All
they knew was that they could get no
water into her boiler.
"Now, fellows, this is the end of the
story. AS soon as the boilers cooled
off, they worked all night on those sup
ply pumps. May l be hanged if they
had not sucked in, somehow, long
string OF yarn and cloth, and, if you
will believe me, wire of some woman's
crinoline. And that French folly of q
sham empress cut short that day the
victory of the Confederate navy, and
old Davis himself can't tell when we
shall have chance again"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-08-26
Scientific Hunting.

A man who belonged to a village rifle
team was recently out on the plains OF
Wyoming Territory looking for game.
Finally the party sighted an elk at 200
yards and prepared to shoot him. He
was a noble buck. The member of the
rifle team put a blanket down among
the sage brush and artisticaliy placed
himself upon his back, with his left
arm like figure 2, supporting his neck,
and his right arm like figure 7, sup
porting the aft end of the rife. The
measure of the wind was taken, and
the sights were scientifically adjusted
while the expert made figure 8 with
his legs and rested the rifles bow be-
tween the toes of his shoes. The meas
ure OF his forefnger was now taken by
a patent machine, and the trigger was
filed off slightly on the near side in
order to be adjusted to the weight of thu
finger. Two men were then sent out tC
put flags each side of the elk to show
the bounds outside which the rifle team
ster was not TO fire; but the elk though
} it had waited long enough and raj
away.