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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28

The Farmers Institute Lectures at
Town Hail January ~ and 2S, under
the auspices Of the Board of Agricul-
turc and Windsor County Agricultural
Society, was fairly attended, notwith-
standing the cold and big storm today.
Being set down on the programme, we
expected to "orate" this afternoon,
but getting out the AGE prevents. We
will say here, if you want big crops
cultivate and manure, these are the
first essentials and again, as the old
Indian said about the tobacco, ga little
more manure.
Kerosene oil, 10 cents, at Wood &
Gillingham's.
Miss Sarah NJ. Perry, daughter of
Mr.. Thomas j. Perry of this place,
died at Chesterfield, N. H., Jan. 18th,
aged 80 years. Miss Perry learned
the "art preservative" in Keene, N. H.,
several years ago, and has been en-
ployed on the Boston Cultivator for
the last ten or fifteen years, and during
her vacations worked some for us, and
was most estimable young lady. She
made yearly visits to her father, seeing
to his little wants and furnishing him
with the comforts of life in his old age.
Her death is a severe blow to him and
he feels it keenly.
My son is my son until he gets wife,
But my daughter is my daughter all the
days Of my life.
The place to buy groceries-Wood
& Gillingham's.
There is full moon twice this
month-the lst and 30th. There is
only one other month in the year in
which the same thing occurs, and that
is March.
Bunyan sang: "He that is down
need fear no fall" All, yes; but if he
is down on the ice, it is just the fall
that makes him SILVER.
Those who were "solicitous" about
ice and snow, short time ago, can
now possess their souls in patience ;
the thermometer at "a below zero last
week and foot of snow cheers them.
The snow storm this morning is lit
tie premature to fill the old prophecy,
but, perhaps, it will count: "Febru-
airy fill dyke, black Or white, if it
don't, March will.
AT the meeting at st. Adams, Jan.
22d,' of the Grand Lodge of Vermont
Good Templars, Woodstock had hon
ors showered upon her. DR.. NJ. H.
Chandler was elected Secretary, Ora
Paul Past Worthy Chief, Rev. A. H.
Vohh ono Of tbo oop,r,;ttoo NJ tb,oo 70 |
attend the r. w. Grand Lodge Meet
ing in Toronto next May. A resolu-
ton was adopted declaring the order
non-political, and asking Representa-
tives in congress to work for con-
stitutional prohibitory amendment.
The various reports indicate the order
in a hourishing condition throughout
the State.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28
Rochester.

Rochester.
Mrs. Henry Courtney took an
overdose of morphine, and was kept,
with great difficulty, from the .lcep
that knows no waking. A few lines
stating what she had done were found
in DR.. Gums Medical Practice lying
on her table among his antidotes for
poisons.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28
A LECTURE TO YOUNG MEN
On Tue LOSS OF
EIklyl n (|!!;l

A Lecture Oh the Nature. Treatment
and Radical cure of Seminal Weakness. or
Spermatorrhoea induced by Self Abuse, In
voluntary Emissions, Impotence, Nervous
Debility, and Impcdiments to Marriage
generally Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits ;
Mental and Physical Incapacity, &c by
ROBERT j. CULVERWELL, NJ. D., author
Of the "Geeen Book" &c.
The wcrld-repowned author. IN this admir-
able Lecture. clearly demonstrates from his
own experience that the awful consequences
of seli-abuse may be efectualy removed
without dangerous surgical operations,
bougies, Instruments, rings or cordials :
pointing out mode of cure at once certain
aud effectual. by which every sufferer, no
matter what his condition may be, may cure
himself cheaply, privately and radically.
"" This lecture ViH prone a boon to thou
sands and thousands.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, to any
address, on receipt Of four cents, or two post
age stamps. Address
THE CULVERWELL MEDICAL CO.,
IL Ann St. New York, N, "; Post
Office Box, $50.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Gov. Hubbard mansion on
Main street, in Charlestown, has been
leased for term Of five years by a
Mrs. Clapp Of Boston.
Patrick Farrell, who has died at
Dover at 10, was a native of Water
ford county, Ireland, and an active
soldier in the Irish Rebellion of 1913.
Israel Dow, nearly twenty years
master mechanic at the great Amos:
keas mills at Manchester, in accord
ance with a resolve to retire from ac-
tive work at 20, stopped work Satur-
day.
Writing poetry, is like putting up
stoves. Everybody knows how until
they try it. Waterloo Observer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28

Hoods 6arsaprilla is made Of roots,
herbs, and banks. 1t gives tone to the
stomach and makes the weak st ong.-
Seld by Druggists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the subscriber
whose accounts have run over 3 months. arc
hereby notified that unless the same are set
tied within 80 days from this date, they will
be left with an attorney for collection.
l.. b. MARBLE,
WOODSTOCK MILL.
Woodstock, VT, Jan. ~, 1885.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28

Cleopatra's needle. in Central park,
New York, is gradually crumbliug
away. Can't stand tho climate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28
SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Woodstock. w., Jan. 20, '85.
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The following is the running time Of
the trains over the Woodstock Railroad.
commencing Tuesday, Nov. IS, 1884,:
Trains Going East.-No. Z. Mail, A. n.
Leave Woodstock, II 10; Tlftsvills, II 10;
Quechse. IL 80; Dswsy's Mills, IL 81; Hart.
ford, II S.; White River junction. l7o0.
Trains Going East. No 1, Aessmno'
dstion, p. M.--Lsavs Woodstock, rs
Taftsvile, 42S; Qusehes, AS: Dswy's
Mills, 4 50; Hartford, A65; White River
Junction, 8 90.
Ira ms Going West. No. |, Aeoomms.
dation, A. M..--Lsivs White River Junction,
7sO; Hartford. 7s5; Dowsy's Mills, 7Bj
Quechso, 5 90; Taftsville, $40; WoodstssA.
s 70.
Trains Going West. No. 8, Mail, p. N
Leave White River Junction, l so; Hart
ford, S.; Deweyb Mills 2l2; Qusshss,
217: Tsftsvills, 227; Woodstock, 2 IS.
J. G.. PORTER, Supt.
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Barnard.

odTHdTus
Moses Cheney called Barnard the
healthcst town in the State at the time
he proposed it for the new State
House. No doubt he was correct, as
the family of Lawrence Cooty will
prove. Mr.. Cooty lives near the top
of one of the healthy Barnard hills in
the southeast part of the town. His
family consists of his mother-in- law,
aged "a, himself, wife and thirteen
children, all of mature growth and al
but two married. They are well and
hearty aud have never lost child by
death. Can any town in Vermont
beat this?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28

D4TRVMENII am manufacturing
IN IL NJ UlN and have for sale Hut.
ter Prints for printing butter, and B"xr.
for shipping print butter to market. Best
articles for that purpose in use, Give them
u tral. II will pay You to Use them. De-
scriptive Circular and Price List mailed to all
who apply. Address r. y. FORD, South
Peacham. Vt.
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Administrators Sale Mt Auction

Twill sell at Public Auction on the
Square in Woodstock village, Saturday,
January 3lSt, 1885, at 9 O'Clock p NJ,
unless previously disposed of, mortgage
note for the sum CT $500 and interest
since last April. Said note is secured by
first mortgage on the late David Gates
farm. Due on dema with interest at
per cent ii. II. DANIELS, Admir-.
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NOTICE !.
ATHL0pEORos CO., n2 WALL ST.. new YORK.

The Selectmen will meet for their annual
settlement ut the Town Hall, on Monday the
End day of February next, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
|. j. s. NONTAGUE,)
l. 1: G. G: BBEESSEP , s'''s'"'''
Wo9dstoek, Vt, Jsu. u, 1855.
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For Sale !!

NH f Carding Machine and Grst-Mill
| formerly owned by the late Ileman Henry,
is for sale on very reasonable terms.
SMITH HODGES.
So. Pomfret, VT, Jan. 26, 50.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28

There is no other way to do tiff
traders want customers they must
advertise.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28

A cool thousepd-Half a ton Of ice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28

Best so cent molasses at Wood &
Gillingham's.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28

A sample of our teas will convince
you we sell the best for the money.
Wood & Giuipgbap.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28

1t is a terribly distressing thing to
hear woman swear. She nearly al
ways runs out of breath before she can
finish good square burst of copper
bottomed profanity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-28

ALSO, all kinds of Button and Lace
Boots for men and boys.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23

THE friends of Mr.. Parnell who met
at the Hoffman House, New York,
Saturday evening, to inaugurate a fund
for the assistance of the popular Irish
leader, raised 5,G1j as q starter. Mr.
Parnell should be gratefully proud of
his American sympathisers. Eugene
Kelly presided at the meeting and
among the vice. presidents chosen were
Governor Hill, Chester A. Arthur, Ros-
well p. Flower, Roscoe Conlling and
Richard O'Gorman--all of the same
politics, so far as Ireland is concerned
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23
INTERNAL REVENUE FIGURES.

The report of the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue shows a decrease in
receipts during the last fiscal year of
$9,l6o,9lS from the year preceding.
The decrease was mainly in collections
of the tax on distilled spirits, because
of the extension allowed for the ex-
portation Of spirits in bond on which
the tax was due. The report also
shows that the popularity of malt
liquors as beverage and of tobacco as
a comforter has continued. Notwith-
standing the general stagnation Of bust
ness there was an increase of S145, ,S27
in the amount of taxes collected on fer
mented liquors and an increase Of $34i,-
6S8 in the amount Of the tobacco tax.
The amount collected from banks and
bankers increased S24, ,55S.
Illinois continues TO pay more inter
ternal revenue than any other State,
her quota being $23, ,O75, ,s65, and Ken
lucky is second with contribution of
$14, ,s42, ,475.
1t appears further from the re.
port that cider, wines and beverages
made from fruits, as well of fermented
liquors, are increasing in popularity
with the American people, while the
production and consumption of liquors
made from grains are decreasing, The
consumption of cigars has decreased,
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23
TIE PARNELL PROGRAMME.

Mr.. Parnell has been playing a very
bold game during the political cam
paign which is just closing, He has
been on the aggressive all the while
and retires from the hustings with a
manifesto as virile as any of his pre-
vious utterances. He arraigns the Lib
eral party in very sharp manner and
advises the Nationalist to give their
support to the Tories in preference to
the Liberals.
In the opinion of many he has gone
little too far in assuming an air of
such supreme dictatorship, but he must
certainly be looked upon as the best
judge Of what he should do. The
question at stake is whether the Ma
tionalists shall be strong enough in
the next house to secure for Ireland
home rule and other concessions that
are by right hers.
To bring about such result requires
active and aggressive leadership, even
If it does look little like dictatorship.
Mr. Parnell, by his bold arraignment
of the Liberal party, clearly shows that
he thinks Mr.. Gladstone will be voted
back into the premiership, and by ad-
vising his followers to aid the Tories
in preference to the Liberals he hopes
to reduce the expected Liberal major.
ity so that his party will hold strong
balance of power in the House of Com
mons, and by proper handling be en-
abled to obtain much needed help for
the cause of Irish reform.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23

vhilcihc use of cigarettes, pipes AMI
chewing tobacco hn increased I'm
estimate Uo.cI upon tho toml popujn
tiou of the United sa.of men. women
and children Indicate. nu average u''
Of sixty cigars p.r mnum per iuliyil-
ual
TUE Scr,inus have loslnll the adj
vantage gained hy them I'M their first
few days fighting with the Bulglrinn'.
They have been repeatedly rcpulsol
and there is by no means as much fire
and energy in their cry Of con TO
Sophia as there was carly last week
The BulGarians have even recapturcd
Dragoman Pass. The prospect of a
speedy termination of the war is very
good, although Prince Alexander, at
the head of his victorious aud cXultant
army, does not desire cessation Of
hostilitics until he has driven the in
vading Scrvians from his country. The
Balkan conference is 6pally reaching
something practical, having declared
that both Scrvia and Bulgaria must 90
back to where they were before the
union between Bulgaria and Eastern
Roumcla. And it is reported that two
of the signotory powers to the treaty Of
Berlin will, if King Milan does not ac-
cept peace under the terms proposed
by the conference, enforce that SOW
ereigns deposition.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23
A NATIONAL ART SCHOOL.


The New Orleans Times Dom3c,dt
suggests the establishment at Washing
ton of a National Conservatory of Art
for instruction in music, painting and
sculpture. 1t says:
The civilization Of the United states has
reached such stage Of refinement that o ma
tional school of art Is a necessity. Art Is nS
much needed for this country, as knowledge
of war on land or water, and West Point ana
Annapolis should be supplemented by new
national academy that Will teach the arts of
peace and civilization. For success in this
line national conservatory " required. We
can no more hope TO succeed without II than
other countries do. Private schools and con-
servatories may 40 something, but their
power for good Is limited. For success We
must have an institution national In It's char
acter, requiring n high capacity for admission,
giving gratutous instruction, and gathering
In its schools the talents and possibilities of
this country Then, indeed, will America be-
the equal Of any European country, not only
in wealth, in power. In progress, but in rt.
hnement and civilization
The plea of necessity in the propo
sition of our Southern contemporary
is well taken, if this country ever eX-
poets to achieve greatness in creative
art, instead of remaining in its imita-
tive backgrounds. Not that an insti-
tuition, such as here suggested would
be able to turn out musicians, painters
and sculptors, ready as soldiers
and sailors are graduated from West
Point and Annapolis; but in the incul-
cation of the principles of art, the
diffusion of art tastes and the develop
ment of original and Independent
thought in all departments of art cul
ture, thus arresting, in a measure,
our overweening, though, under the
circumstances, entirely natural ten
dency towards the adaptation of for
eign standards, the school proposed
could do a great work and make its
influence widely felt
While it is true that the highest
forms of art are realized where the
most favorable conditions exist, as in
the classic capitals and wellstored gal
leries of Europe and among the mas
ters whose illustrious examples are only
TO be found in the Old World, it must
be remembered that art itself is cosmo-
politan, and with proper direction is
susceptible of cultivation even in
virgin soils and under occidental as well
as oriental skies.
The subject of National School of
Art in the United States is therefore
worthy of careful and intelligent con
sideration, in view of the vast and con
stantly increasing aggregate of talents
and possibilities, aspiring in the direc-
ton of art, but destitute of encourage
ment at home and dependent to great
extent upon the discipline and training
of foreign schools 1t were well if the
Government could lend helping hand
to private enterprise in this behalf, and
do at least as much for the "arts of
peace" as it does for the arts of war.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23
Our Theme To-Day


Is Overcoats Our stock is large and
varied, and, as newspaper space is
expensive, we must limit ourselves to
talking to you about one thing at q
time. We do not say to you that we
have more Overcoats than all the other
clothing houses combined. 1t would
not be true if we did; but we do say,
and stake our claim to honesty on the
truth of our statement, that we have as
large variety, as well selected an as
sortment, as elegantly cut, made aud
trimmed stock of Overcoats for Men,
Youths and Boys as those who make
higher claims can show you, and at prices
fully 90 per cent. below what you have
heretofore paid for goods of the same
quality. In saying this we do not ask
you to take our unsupported statement,
but we wish to remind you in the most
respectful manner that you have every
opportunity of inquiring into the cor
rectness of our claim. Look around,
exercise your faculties, judge for your
selves, post yourselves on the value of
goods. If you do these things, and
the saving of money is any considera-
ton to you, you will quickly decide
where your best interest lies. In sub
mitting to you through the papers our
claim to selling fine Clothing at popu-
lar prices, we use plain and simple Ian
guage. We employ no man of letters
to use obsolete words and high-sound
ing foreign phrases with which to mys-
tify you. Truth lends us force. We
need no scribe. We have Overcoats
for sale in all weights, colors, styles
and fabrics, ranging in price from 81
to $40, No ready made Overcoat is
worth more. We respectfully invite
| you to examine our stock. We know
too well what is due to an invited guest
to treat you otherwise than with cour-
tesy and respect, whether you come to
| look or buy.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23

CITY COLLECTOR HTGGINs Of Balti-
more has appointed five tax bailiifs to
ill vacancies caused by removals. The
new appointees are all Democrats. The
appointment Of Democrats somehow or
other comes natural to members of the
Higgins family.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23

HAVING hung Louis Riel, Sir John
Macdonald has now gone to England to
consult with the home folks about the
fisheries question. Sir John could
scarcely have selected more opportune
season for leaving Canada, and he will
probably stay away till the clouds roll
nv
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23

WARD will have mince pie on Thauksglv-
ing Day. Among the habitues Of Sing Sing
breakfast is the principal meal on that holt
day. 1t consists of chicken, mashed pota-
toes, bread and tea. For the other two
meals each man has three-quarters of a
mnce pie, apples, lemon biscuits, bread and
ten
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23

THE ArkanSaO Trdgeller says that
"some of the worlds greatest men are
liars" 1t is just such utterances as
this that make statesmen like Colonel
Ochiltrce and Joseph Mulhatton take
upon themselves large accretions of ad.
ditional importance.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23

AMONG the thirty-two members of
the State Senate of New York are
eight or ten merchants and manufac-
turers and sixteen law yers, to only one
farmer. There will evidently be no
lack of legislation of one sort and an
other, but the show for the grangers
looks rather slim. 1t Is an encouraging
circumstance, however, that Of the en-
tire list only one sets himself down as
politician.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23
rrorLEiN general.

CDLoNEL Roman q. lNoEHsoLL's Now
Yolb residence win bc ut No. iOl Fifth
ayytUo.
TIM GERMAN language reaches the public
through NH3 papers iu thl, country, Of which
s3 otc daily.
Mr. JuuN BussErL YouSa is at Atlantic
city and in fair way to recover from his
recent Illness.
The PRIVATE charities Of the late Horace
B. Clann Of New York will, it Is saii ex-
cccd a million dollars.
NJ BAnrnoLpt was dincd in New York
Saturday evening by the Union League
Club, Senator Evarts presiding.
llENUY JAMES, the novelist, is expected
10 pass part Of the winter in Cambridge rs
the guest of Professor James, his brother.
NRs. DANIEL DouGuERrY Of Philadelphia
will spend the winter in Rome, where her
son is secretary of the American Legation.
THE late Senator Sharon left handsome
property to Ki, his faithful Chinese ser
want who has wife and two children, and
wears no queue.
GEORGE PARSONS LATuRoP says that
John Boyle O'Rcily was born physically in
POLITICALLY in Boston.
GERMAN PROFESSOR of drawing to new
student-"Just bleoze boint ovid vich Won
of dose statues you half drawn from, den
will your drawing gritlclse."
MARY ANDERsoS's prices at her Boston
engagement this week have been reduced
from the New York standard, the best seats
being Sl.5O and general admission 10 cents
GENERAL GEORGE II. SHERIDASis is in New
York and coming to be known as a Union
League notability lie weighs over $50
pounds and Is still in demand as u story
teller and specch-maker.
Mr., WHISTLER will send some studies
from the waysdes TO the coming exhibition
Of the British Artists Society in London, as
well ns a portrait of himself by Mr.. William
Chase, the American artist
THE Hon. SAMUEL j. TmDES will shortly
remove from "Grcystonon to his winter
residence in Gramcrcy Park, New York
city. Mr. 1ilden's handsome yacht, "The
Yosemite Is still at anchor Off Yonkers.
WILLIAM l.. ScoTT, Congressman from
the Erie District, was once a page in the
body he is now member. Scott has ex-
panded fom page to large volume with
gilt edges and green backs Philadelphia
Press.
NINE. DuRAND Henri Greville), the
French novelist, who is now in Boston
with her husband, will be received at the
fremont House by Mrs. HIoratio Grceuough
and her daughter Nine. Duraud's first
public appearance will be at Chickering
Hall next Friday evening" when she will
give her lecture on "Roman Lifen in French.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-23
An Appreciative Contemporary.

The National Republican makes its bow
-"none OF your impudent, ofr-hand nods,"
but respectful and deferential obeisance-
to THE WASHINGTON CRITIC for the grace
ful compliment conveyed in the cartoon of
"The Talking Well" Our esteemed con-
temporary's cartoon gallery is steadily i'm
proving. Some Of its recent achievements
have been equal to the best efforts of the
more pretentious illustrated newspapers in
New York city. "The Talking Well" is
one Of its happiest concats most happily
executed.-[ National Republican.
The Marquis Of Lorne has applied for n
patent for an improvement in bicycles.