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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31
The Second Greatest Man.

If we are united in the opinion as to
which is our best month, we are
equally of one mind who was the
greatest man that the United States
has produced. That has become a
traditional article Of belief But the
question now is, Who was or is our
second greatest man? This is a ques-
tion which the Drawer refers to the
autumn and winter debating societies
for solution. 1t will be a good exercise
for the young gentlemen and young
ladies-fOr we remember what age
we are living in, that we are living in
a grand and awful time, and perhaps
it was woman--to bring forward
their candidates for the second honor,
and to refresh the mind of their
audiences with the virtues of these
rival claims to greatness. The question
is an old one, for we learn in Judge
Curtis's able Life of James Buchanan"
that it was asked in 1888 in the Alex
ander Institution, in Moscow. In one
of his letters Mr.. Buchanan says that
he heard the boys examined
there, and to the question, "Who was
the greatest man that America had
produced?' a boy promptly answered,
washington" But on the second
question, "Who was the next in great
ness" the boy hesitated, and the ques-
tion has never been answered. The
same boy, who might have settled this
question if he had not hesitated, was
asked who was the celebrated ambassa-
dor to Paris, and instantly answered,
as if he had been in civil service ex-
animation, PtOlemy Philadelphus. But
he at once corrected himself, and said
Franklin. And the Drawer thinks
that Franklin wouldn't be a bad second
to start on. -Harper'S Moyazine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31
An transformations RnIer.

The French people, it is claimed, are
naturally ostentatious. They like
parade and display, especially in their
rulers. But the president of the re-
public, NJ. Grevy, is one of the most
modest rulers known to history. lie
lives in large house, the Chateau of
Montsons Vaudray, which has twenty
five guest rooms, to which, however,
nc strangers are invited. His
daughter is married to Mr.. Wilson, an
Englishman. Their child is the de
light of the domestic president of the
republic. M. Greyy rises at eight,
works until the afternoon, fishes for an
hour or two on the banks of the Loire,
which is famed for its abundance of
the iinny tribe. After dinner, he
plays billiards and enjoys his family
life. At twenty minutes past ten all
the lamps in the chateau are
eXtinguished. NJ Grevy is not a very
brilliant man, but he is a good and
solid one, and while he may not be a
second Washington, he has many of
the good traits of character which
have given such an enviable fame to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31
Aged 123 Years,

In a hut on narrow street in the
French village of Auberine-en- Royans
lives a woman whose age is declared on
evidence which the London Lancet ac-
cepts as authentic to be 1913 years.
Her marriage certificate shows that
the was married one hundred years
ago last January. She has no infrmi.
ties except slight deafness, and she is
comparatively erect. She was "can-
tiniere" under the First Empire and
lost two sons in the wars. She is sup
ported entirely on the aims of visitors
who come from great distances to see
her, and in her household work she is
assisted by her neighbors. She lives
almost exclusively on soup made with
bread and containing a little wine or
brandy. a DR.. Bonnie. who practices
in the neighbcrhood, says that she il
never Ill. Moreover, she is pot.one of
the prodigies who thrive in spite of
dirt and neglect, but is of scrupuluasly
clean habits
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31
WHOLE NO. 2143.

standing at the village limits, waiting
for the arrival of the bishop. On a
signal given by boy who from the
steeple had seen the cloud Of dust
raised by the peasants wagon, the
church bells rang joyously, and the
throng of people struck up the hymn,
"Gospodine pomilif." Judge of their
astonishment when, as the wagon
rushed into the village, instead of the
bishop, they saw the miserable bear
tumbling on all sides with the jolting
of the wagon, and bowling as often as
he could get breath to do so. Mayor,
aldermen, priest, choir boys, and peas
ants fled in all directions; and a few
minutes later, the wagon having been
overturned, the bear limped back to his
native forest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31

An amusing anecdote is told by the
famous naturalist, Brehm, in a lecture
on Siberia. A few weeks ago, an in
habitant of the village of Tomski-
Sovod went in his wagon to neighbor-
ing wood to pick up some sweet pine
apple kernels. His wagon was already
more than half full, when the peasant,
coming back to it with a new load,
saw in the middle of it large bear,
devouring with undisguised satisfac-
ton the fruit, of which his race is ex-
ceeding fond. "du hott!" cried the
terrified man to his horse. Off, of
course, went the horse, the more so
that, although he had not seen the
bear, he had perceived its presence by
the sense of smell. But the bear him.
self was the most frightened of the
three, and began to. howl lamentably.
This made the horse speed away all
the faster. 1t being confirmation day,
the authorities and all the people were
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31
Women of China.

OF all women in the world the ladies
of China are probably kept in the
closest bondage, for, while they are
compelled to render to their parents
an obedience more absolute than is
practiced in any country, with the ac-
ouisition of husbands they find them
selves committed not only to a complete
acouiescence in the wills of their lords.
but also to veritable bondage to their
fathers and mothers-in-law, This last
consideration, coupled with the ineyi-
table doubt whether each will be the
only star to shine in her new sphere,
deprives matrimony of that charm
which generally surrounds it in the
ewes of maidens. Such reversal of
the common order of things could only
exist in a country where the needle
points to the south and where men
wear petticoats.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31
WOODSTOCK, W.T." WEDNESDAY, OCT 3. 1883
And if you will decide to look favor.

And ifyou will decide to look favor.
ably upon my suit"
"But," cried Crocus, with burning
cheeks, 81 was talking about my Office
in the department"
"And l." said Mr.. Harrington, "am
talking about you"
If the winged god Mercury had come
down from his marble PEDESTAL among
the catalpa-trees--if the magnificent
statue of the "Pioneer" had descended
from the portico above, and asked for
her love, Crocus Graham could not
have been more taken by surprise.
"l'm afraid | am very stupid, Mr..
Harrington" she said; "but-but did
you mean to ask me if"
"lf you would marry me-ves!" said
the twenty-lifth auditor, composedly.
at doesn't seem possiblew said Gro
Gus; and then, in her bewilderment of
happiness, she began to cry,
Poor, little, human wild-hower! she
never had anticipated any such sun
shine as this.
So Mrs. Altamont got the six-hun-
dred-dollar Office, and Senator Stalk
cup was satisfied. And the Dakota
farm project remained a myth.
And sometimes when Crocus comes
to her husbands private office in the
department, a sweet-facGd matron in
silk and jewels, she looks pityingly at
the lady-clerks, with Mrs. Altamont
in their midst, and wonders if it were
possible that she was once one of
them.
"ltseems so long ago." says Mrs.
Harrington -"oh, so very, very long,
--Helen Forest Gr0CeS.
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Ripened Wheat.

We bent to-day DER coflined form,
And our tears fell softly down.
We looked our last on the aged face,
With its look OF peace, its patient grace,
And haT like a silver crown.
We touched our own to the clay.cold hands,
From lies long labor at rest;
And among the blossoms white and sweet
We noted bunch Of golden wheat
Clasped close to the silent breast.
The blossoms whispered of ladeless bloom,
OF the land where falls no tear
But the ripe wheat told of toll and care,
The patient waiting, the trusting prayer,
The garnered good of the year.
We know not what work her hands had fount
What rugged place her feet;
What cross was hers, what blackncss OF night
We saw but peace, the blossoms white,
And the bunch of ripencl wheat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31
Greatest Iron Works in the World.

Greatest Iron Works in the World.
Herr Paul Dehn has written a short
account of the immense iron works of
Krupp, in Essen. Krupp's works were
founded in 1910. In 1855 the number
of his workmen rose to 693, and soon
afterward he felt obliged to build
dwellings for them. The number of
his workmen in 1882 was 1883, and
the number of houses 320S, in which
live 1920 souls. The houses contain
from two to five rooms, the rent run
ming from about $50 to $50 year.
One successful experiment was Il
boarding house for 200 single men, and
later for 500 men, providing dinner,
with meat four times week; supper,
coffee and butter; the bread they must
provide themselves. a large cO-opera-
tive store, started by f. krupp, has
developed enormously,and monopOlizcd
the retail trade of the district. The
sick club has existed since 1856, an in
1882 had 11,0l1 members and Il foHl
of &3l3,500. Sick clubs among ,a
workmen's families also exist. Tee
is a sanitary committee in the works.
The works have had fever hospital
since 1871, an inlirmary since 1872.
The former was transferred to the
town of Essen in 1882 for smallpox
cases. A disinfection house and
apparatus have also been instituted on
Dittmar's plan. Baths were put up
near the entrance of the works in 1874.
In 1876 life insurance fund was
started, and has risen to 1925 members.
A high school, with twenty class-rooms,
and a private school, with sixteen
rooms, are among Herr Krupp's foun-
dations. and since 1876 five technical
schools have been in existence, in
which classes for women in household
work, etc, are also held, which are
now better attended than at first.
Secondary schools, both in Essen and
Altendorf, near by, are supported by
the firm. Work for disabled men and
inyalids has been instituted since 1876,
such as broom making for the co-opera-
tive stores, basket making, etc., in
which widows and children are also
employed. In one week in September,
1882, the number of people--me2,
women and children-connected with
and dependent on Krupp's works was
65. S1.-London Daily NelcS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31

When young man escorts his girl
home after evening service, lie finds
that the longest way restnd' is near
enough for him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31
Work of DnteCtiYos.

An old and experienced detective in
the employ of the United States gov
ernment, an educated gentleman, and
one who has worked not only in this
country but in Europe, says "People
complain that the modern detective is
not as good as the average detective
of past generations, but | believe they
are just as good as they ever were.
The trouble is that the average detec-
tive is, and always has been, Il man OF
little education, and, compared with
his fellow-citiZens generally, a very
Ignorant man. But with the advance
ment of science and the spread of gem
eral advancement among the masses,
the criminal has become more scien-
tific and more intelligent in his work.
l was struck with a remark which
Billy Forester, the man supposed for
long time to be the perpetratOr Of the
celebrated Nathan murder in New
Iork, once made to me. There have
been,' said he, rewards amounting to
S5OO,OOO offered for my capture
have known Of at least 800 detectives
who were looking for me in this coun-
try and Europe. While they were
dyeing their mustaches | left the city,
The trouble is that nearly every de-
tective does his work after system
There is set way for the tracking up
OF every crime and when the average
detective has followed up every trail
suggested by the usual rules for work
ing up certain class Of crimes, he is
unable to 90 any farther, and the
criminal goes undiscovered. Why
there's Josh Tagert of Philadelphia,
who jumped enthusiastically into the
Charlie Ross case, and spent first $lQ,-
900 of his own money and $1,000 more
that he borrowed, and then died. Then
there is Capt. Jourdan, who spent his
wealth looking for Forester, Of whom
| just spoke, and then he too, died.
These men, stimulated by the reward
offered, tried the old systems in work
ing up their cases and failed because
the men they were looking for were
too intelligent and ouCwitted their pur-
suers. The science of safe building
has developed to such an extent that
the old style safe burglary is a lost art.
There will be bank robberieS in the fll-
ture, but no bank burglaries counter-
feiting, too, is carried on only by few
amateurs. The old-timers among the
cOunterfeiters turn their attention to
other swindles, where the outlay is
small and the risk not 50 great Ask
business man how long it has been
since he saw counterfeit note. Ask
your banker the same question. If a
counterfeit comes out it is generally
better executed than the genuine, and
it is detected because it is good work,
rather than because it is poor. TO do
detective work man must be of ma
ture age and must discipline himself
against arriving at conclusions too
quickly"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31

Florida has $50 factories, working
2749 hands, with q capital invested of
s1,697,030.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31

Brides, as a rule, find it new and
rather unpleasant sensation to accept
money from their husbands immediate
" after marriage. But an all-wise
Providence provides for such matters
and in the course of time this feeling
gradually wears away.-Philadelphta
roU
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-10-31
Rutland Business Cards.
BERWICK HOTEL,

g f RICHARDSON, Prop'r,
RUTLAND VERMONT
Heated Throughout by Seam.
Good Sample Rooms, Billiard Room and
Livery Stable connected with the Hotel.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-15
Personal.

Charles A. Sedden, of New York
arrived yesterday.
John Muir, Traffic Superintendent
of the n. P. Ry., is in the city.
Coz. w. w. Botkin made his pres
ence generally known in the city
yesterday. He returns to Deer Lodge
This morning.
Mr.. Samuel Braund, who has been
at New Chicago for several months,
has returned to the city.
Chas. B Hepler q. d L. G.. Hast
ings. of Fort Dodge, Iowa, arrived
yesterday and will spend several
days looking over the mining
metropolis of the northwest.
Walter Mackay of Salt Lake, cam e
up the road yesterday. Mr.. Mackay
is interested in the Mountain Con-
solidated mine and his visit will
probably result in the resumption OF
operations on that valuable property.
Mr.. Salton Cameron, Of George
town, arrived in the city last even
evening. Mr.. Cameron has been
recognized among mining men dur
ing the past seventeen years as one
of the most promising miners in the
country and his success in any Of his
mining ventures would be hailed
with pleasure by his numerous
friends.
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S7,572 SO
1860 So
Bal. due supervisor
Police Picklngs.

Patrick Maher and John Doble bad
personal difficulty, which they set
tied q la slugger in front of E. l..
Bonner & Co.'s store about four
o'clock yesterday morning. In the
Police Court yesterday Judge French
thought they had slugged about $35
worth apiece, and they were assessed
accordingly.
Charles Provo is belligerent indi-
vidual who can whip his weight in
Wild cats when he has sufficient
amount of fighting whisky on board:
He got into trouble yesterday, and
will have q hearing to-day on the
charge of disturbing the peace.
Bessie Rsser, who flips the amber
fluid in the beer hall under the Vir-
ginia Chop House, was up on a
charge of loud and boisterous Ian
guage and committing breach of
the peace by cracking a stalwart
miner over the head with beer mug.
The Judge thought Bessie had been
naughty $40 worth, which she paid.
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The following is the text of the
JOINT resolution introduced bv Rep
resentative T0wnshenj, in regard to
tne actlon OF Germany concerning
tne American hog product.
WHEREAS, The Government of the
German Empire has seen fit tn pro.
mott the importation of American
nOg products upon the unpr0ven as.
sumption that it is deleterious to the
pabl'c health, and
WHEREAS, Said Government OF
!ne German Empire has declined an
invitation to send their own experts
TO this country for the purpose of ex.
amining the quality of minor mark
et1ng hog products, and
WHEREAS, 1t appears from the
proceeding of the said gOvernm ent
the same has, or claims to have, full
authority to prohibit the importation
OF any foreign goods by it believed
Injurious to health, without the as
sent Of the Reichstag. Therefore be it
Resolved, By the Senate and House
of Representatives, the President be
and is hereby authorized during the
recess of Congress to prohibit the inn.
portation of any goods which upon
the advice of experts he shall hold to
be Injurious to health from those
countries, which upon the same
ground prohibit the Importation of
all American products.
In the case of the public lands in
San joe, California. in which the
United States and the city Of San
Jose claimed the title to 250 acres of
land within the city limits, the Com
missioner of the General Land Office
decided in favor Of the city.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-15
Close the Public Schools.

The whole community Is aware
there are several cases of diphtheria
in the city and suburbs. Severa
deaths have already occurred by the
dread disease. There Is probably no
:eason for alarm as the disease has
not yet become epidemic, but the Or
dinary precautionary measures
should be taken to prevent its spread
ing, and one of the first that should
be taken is to close the public
schools for few days, at least, or
until the disease subsidies. Several Of
the rooms are being rapidly decima-
ted by many Of the scholars with
drawing and by closing all the
rooms now the classes would not be
disarranged by reason of the nom
attendance of so large number.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-15
The Racine High School Dial.

We have been repeatedly favored
with copies of the "Racine High
School DIAL" published semi-month-
" at Racine, Wisconsin, by an
association composed Of the scholars
Of the school. The number before
US presents a neat appearance typo
graphically, and is replete with well
written matter of local and general
interest. Its advertising patronage
seems to be sufficient to cover the
expense of the publication, and evil
dences q commendable spirit on the
part of the business men OF that city
to encourage all educational enter
prises. Why could not the scholars
of Butte engage in a similar work ?
They certainly possess the ability
and would doubtless receive sufficient
outside aid in the shape of ADVERTISE
ments to make q monthly or semi
monthly publication self'sustalning.
These little papers create taste for
writing, teach an observance of the
details of literary WORK and stimu-
late q worthy ambition to succeed.
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id Fellows Reunion.

The various encampments of the
ord, OF I. O. o. F. held q reunion at
Ridgeley hail last night. The even
ing was spent in pleasantsociai inter-
course ard the occasion was
enlivehed by several songs by local
vocalists. At II p. m. a banquet
was spread, around which was
gathered the members of the order
and daughters of Rebecca, and tor a
time the scene Of festivity was one
rarely witnessed. After the banquet
the social programme was resumed
and between song and speech the
time was pleasantly passed until
midnight, when the festivities closed
according to the rites and forms OF
the order.
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PANAMA, Dec. 11.-Eight thousand
Ave hundred sacks of salt petre, de-
posted in Maestranza, lgnited, de-
stroying the greater portion OF the
railway coal deposit. The salt petre
ran along the railway track to the
sea, burning sleepers. fence, machine
shops, etc. Competent judges think
the salt petre is total loss. The tire
still continues.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. la
Times Democrat Los Vegas, n. M,
special says: This morning III digging
the foundation for the new court
house. the laborers (oid miners) saw
symptoms of "pay dirt" They at
ouce gave 1t trial which resulted In
striking it rich. There is great ex"
cltement in town and everybody IS
stak ing off claims.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-15
Miscellaneous.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The Pa
cific Coast delegation held a meeting
this morning to discuss proposed
amendments to the Chinese legisla-
ton of tho last Congress. Through
misunderstanding the meeting was
not well attended. After an Informal
discussion it adjourned until to-mor-
row.
NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-The execu-
tive committee of Directors of the
Oregon Transcontinental Company
recommended that the January divi-
dend be passed.
Western Union declares a quarter
ly dividend of II per cent.
Sr. PAUL, Dec. 12-Reaves' block
adjoining brakes block, which
burned last night, was also entirely
destroyed before the flames were con-
trolled; loss, $ll5, 900.
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The City Council.

The Council held regular meet
ing last night. Considerable routine
business was transacted and a mum.
Der of important bills were allowed.
A petition was granted asking for an
appropriation in aid OF the fire
brigade which upon motion was re-
fused by vote of4 to3
A petition was also presented ask
ing the Council to take action in the
matter of house of i'll fame alleged
to be maintained on West Park
street, representing the same to be a
public nuisance and praying for Its
abatement. The petition was laid
over for future consideration.
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Heavy Storm In ENGLAND.

LONDON, Dec. 12.-There was a
violent gale throughout:England last
evening. Much damage was done in
London and in provinces. Huge
trees were torn up and carried away.
The low lying districts of Birming-
ham were flooded. A portion of the
church Of st. Chad Derby, was demol-
ished. The Congregational church
here is also injured. The parish
church at Rotterdam is mueh in
jured. Chimney shafts were thrown
down at Manchester, Leeds, etc.
The large gas holder near
Bradford, was capsized and the
chemical works at Widnes were
damaged. The Leicester carriage
works are DESTROYED. At Birken.
head great da magS was done. The
chief officer of the steamer just ar.
rived from Glasgow was killed.
Liverpool cabs were overturned and
many buildings damaged. At Lin
coin the parapet of the tower of the
cathedral was blown down. Ships
were blown from their moorings ut
Belfast harbor. At South Shields
vessels broke adrift and three
wherries were sunk. The British
ship Liverpool, from Quebec to
Greenock, is a total wreck at Straw
rover seaboard, only one man and a
boy being saved out of the crew.
Two persons were killed at Hull and
injured. A portion OF Ports
mouth is flooded. At Hartlepool
many ships were damaged. At Bir-
mingham two persons were killed
and = number injured. Three
men were killed at Man.
chester. At Dewsbury three
XII led. At Chester a man was blown
Gown then struck and killed. Two
persons were killed at Liversedge. A
portion of the roof of st. Mary's
church, Berwick, is destroyed. Sew
tral houses in the suburbs of Not
linghaIn, are blown dow n. At Kid
wicu, the gas meter was destroyed.
The postal telegraph inspector was
cut in halves ut Leeds. Al Bradford
The monuments under the cliffs, the
cemetery and a portion Of the Mid
land railroad were blown down. Sew
eral vessels were docked in the Mer-
sey, damaged. Several vessels were
at Dunure, Scotland and
two men drowned in the l.owlaDd.
West Lancanshire and Garstay dis
trict Was fooded. At Glasgow the
damage to property is very great.