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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09
DANCER !!

Are your buildings insured
to indemnify you against loss
by fire ?
Is your household furniture
and wearing apparel protect
ed by a policy of insurance,
which will reimburse YOU for
loss in case of fire ?
Will your horses, cattle,
and sheep be insured against
pecuniary loss if killed by
lightning during the APP
preaching season ?
Is your life insured, that in
the event Of death your family
will be cared for ?
Have you a policy that will
bring you a weekly indemnity
should you be disabled by ac-
cidcnt r.?
These are pertinent qucs-
tons, and should be consider
cd by every person who would
carefully protect their in
tcrcsts.
m, I,,i,u,,,n 4 ,,a,,,y OF
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

The Woodstock Drum Corps (for
merly known as Staples drum corps
have organized, and by vote of tn
company agreed to adopt in the futur
the above name. They have als'
elected the following officers for tn
time being, viz. Alvan Miles, leader
Hiram l.. Powers, secretary and treas
urer; Henry Rowland, drum major
G. G. Staples, j. Anderson and II
Pecor, committee Of arrangements
After electing the above officers the.
gave promenade concert through tn
village, stopping now and then to ser
cnade several of our villagers. The,
made fine show, besides playing yer,
nicely. The boys deserve patronag
when martial music is needed, bcin.
now ready to answer any calls by ad
dressing the committee of arrange
ments.
Pencil MARKs-Wet, cloudy wealth
er, and it makes everybody look 'blue.
Temperance lecture at the Town Hall
on Saturday evening next by Hon
Geo. NJ. Dewey of Michigan. -Fores
Nichols, a Woodstock boy, who has
been taking in the outside world for ,
few months, is at home again.-F
p. Archibald went to Windsor, Tues
day to letter stone in the cemetery
there for Geo. w. Taft's first wife,
c. w. Sayward has just flushed Stat.
ing the roof of his door, sash and
blind shop on Main St.-The Arabs
have gone; joy be with them.-Mr,
Billings is putting the gas-housc III
ship-shape; whatever he touches he
adorns. The Eagle Hotel is booming
under the new management % ar
rivals last week, besides a large party
from Rutland Thursday evening"
Only three weeks are left in which to
save the discount on taxcs.-Mrs. T
+. Burdett, two children and hir eC
maid are at Groton, Mass, call cd
there by the illness of her father. -
Prof. 5. B. Whitney returned to Bos-
ton on Saturday.-Judge +. B. Adams
and family have returned to their home
in st. Louis, as has also w. L. Smith
and family of Scranton, Penn. we
hope to see them another year in good
health and spirits. the late Sam
Pratt said of the fox and the hound,
it was snip and tuck with the Wood
stocks and Lebanons in the game OF
base ball on the Playground, S aturday,
with the Lebanons a little ahead it
was exciting as far as it went, but
owing to the rain the game was thrown
up at the middle of the second inning,
without victory for either side {;
Staples drum corps was out, and there
was large crowd of spectators; this
afternoon the boys are to have a game
with the Bethelcnians on the same
grounds. Mrs. c. F. Benjamin of
South Woodstock has our thanks for a
bushel of nice eating apples of her
own raising.--J. III. Murdoch has
raised peck of cookable potatoes from
fonr eyes of 'Penrl of Savoy" seed
he is getting to be Il notorious
gardener, and Michael Myers will have
to look out for his laurels on potatoes.
We don't hear word from that SO.
Pomfret woman; maybe she has gone
to that place Shakespeare speaks of.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

After 10 years modification and
practical suspension of the death pen.
atty in Minnesota, the last Legislature
re-enacted the old law that conviction
of murder in the first degree should
carry with it the punishment of death,
and the first hanging in the state for
nearlya score of years occurred last
week. Murderers will have to look
out for themselves there for some time
to come.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

The startling statement is made that
about 10000 letters addressed to the
President of the United States are re.
ceived at Washington daily.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

The Canadians are following suit
and propose to establish public park
on their side of Niagra Falls, as New
York has done on the American side.
The park is to extend from near the
suspension bridge up the river for two
miles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

Capt. William H. Boynton, we'll
known marketman, died at Mortified
Sunday of apoplexy, aged IS. He
commanded Company f, First Regi-
ment, during the war.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

The Oklahoma Boomers have be-
come convinced, i; is said, of the JUS
tice Of the Government in removing
them, and will make no further efforts
to encroach on Indian territory.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

John Sherman preaching bloody
shirt doctrines, and proclaiming "hard-
er times as one of the "frst fruits of
democratic success" stands against the
twilight sky monument Of folly
Boston Rccorl.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

A Rochester young man fell seventy
five feet while painting, without injury.
Clarence VIM shot himself at
Charlcstown, Il few days ago, in de-
spair at losing his watch and summers
wages.
Mrs. Kate Shcehy of South New
market is 1903 years old. She is a
native of Ireland, and is in good health.
The enlargement of the Jail and
county buildings of Lacouia will cost
s2j, 900.
Charles Boer Of Denham, Canada,
who visited at Manchester recently,
state that he was born in the Province
of Quebec and was loj years old.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09
Barnard.

The following are the living repre-
sentatives who have represented the
town of Barnard, viz: Moses L. Che.
ney, '55, SO; Paul d. Dean, 81
'jS, 80, go; VIM. G. Danforth, 'G1,
'62; Paul ID. Dean, '6l; George II.
Atwood, '6S; John II. Gambell, 80
Salmon c. Thayer, 10; VIM. c.
Danforth, "a; Paul d. Dean, &c
Chas. w. Black, 49, Isaac d. Davis,
80; Asa Perry, 80; Monroe Gam
bell, 'S4. Senator, VIM. C. Daniorth,
'7S.
A daughter Of Hiram Perkins was
brought here from Everett, Mass, for
burial last Sunday. Rev. George S.
Guernsey preached the funeral sermon
from the text, ''She is not dead but
sleepeth.
Charlie Clapp is at home on visit
to his fathers, II. Clapp,
Rev. S. A. Parker of Bethel preach
ed at the Universalist church last Sum
day.
Miss Minnie Parkhurst is teaching
in Dist. No. 3, and Miss May Reagan
in Dis. No. II.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

Speaker Carlisle will have no oppo-
sition for denominations, which dissi-
pates republican predictions of a demo-
cratic break on the tariff.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

Undertaken Merritt is reported as
saying that the Grant funeral cost eX-
actly sl4, l02 -, including everything
he furnished in New York and at Mt.
McGregor, with the $4,000 for car
riagcs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

Why suffer the tortures of bilious
ness when Hoods Sarsaparilla will give
you sure relief? Sold by all druggists.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09
A POSITIVE PROOF

That our Coffee is considered the best on
the market, exists in the fact that our
sales have increased from 90 to 100 per
cent in the past year. There is no Dues
ton about the merit of the goods-it
speaks for itself-one trial and YOU are
convinced We have it come once a
week in cans-grind it ourselves. Tn this
way you get the whole strength of the
coffee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

Hell is full of women who spend
their time shopping Rev, Sam
Jones. Then they must find "bar-
gains" there,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09
Young Hyson, English Breakfast,
and Formosa OoIong

all of which we offer at LOWEST PRICES We having
large trade on them, and every purchase leads Duplicates
SO we know the consumer must be pleased with the goods
ana from our personal experience know they are nicc
Our 80 ct. Japan Tea great bargain We do not put
this Tea out to make large profit but as drive and is
one in every sense Of the word Samples freely 81 en-.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09
G @ f T II T -!

In our Coffee business we have aimed
to secure the best Old Govt Java-witb
no exceptions-that could be Obtained
1t IS warranted STRICTLY PURE, and the
best drinking Java ever Produced
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09
SHE UNDERSTOOD HIM,

Apensive mood came over me;
remarked with many sigh,
''rhe frost and cold will soon be here,
The landscape changed to brown and sere,
And all things green will die"
She looked sweet, sympathetic,
And the tears stood in her eye,
As she murmured in voice divine,
Placing Der lily hand in minc
''rm sorry, butgood-by"
The tribe Of Arabs that entered this
State up north, from Canada, of whom
so much has been said in the papers,
struck this village Saturday, and a
dirtier, mangier set of human beings
were never seen anywhere. AS we
were returning from dinner we met one
Of them, Il woman, and we stopped and
took an inventory of her. She was
barefoot and bare legged, had three
bags on her back, with two sticks run
through them, resting on her shoulders,
and in one Of the bags was "papoose"
head Topped over on the outside of the
bag, gnawing an ear of corn, the
mother was smoking short pipe that
would outrank major general, and
looking up at the second story windows
crying bread. We understand this
; was a fair specimen of the lot. They
started south in the evening.
Now is tho time to spread the true
gospel. The Ne,o York Weekly
World, the largest, ablest, and one Of
the most reliable Democratic journals
in the country, is offered to new sub
scribers for so cents for five months,
including portraits 2lx27 inches, OF
Cleveland and Hendricks. Now is
your time. Subscriptions taken al
this office and at the post-office.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

Tobacco grows wild in many parts
ofNevada. That Woodstock chap who is
always borrowing chew should move
out there.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09
East Barnard.

East Barnard.
Vergene Keith was 81 years of age
last Sunday. A few Of his near rela-
tives spent the day with him. He is
quite well for a man of his age.
The Methodists commenced last
Sunday to hold u series of meetings
during the week.
Rev. G. S. Guernsey, Of Roche ste,
delivered a very able and interesting
sermon here last Sunday.
c. Z. Black and wife started last
Tuesday for the far West, to visit u
sister and other relatives.
Edwin Allen, N. c. Livingston and
their wives, are spending this week
with DR.. C. j. Allen in Waitsfeld. VT.
George Huntington and his folks
moved back on to the old homestead.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09
Uncalled for Letters.

Cncalled for Letters.
The following is 1.-THE list OF letters un
called for in the Post.ollce at Woodstock
Vermont, Sept. 9, 1886;
Mrs Mary G. Sh carman.
5. A. Wood.
Miss Ida b. Hartford.
Clara Il. Spauldlng,
John M. German.
W. B. Presby.
Henry Coty.
Samuel Blood.
w. Persons calling for the above
letters will please say, advertised"
WIN. y. MCMAsrER, P. NJ.
The Band of Hope will have a
baket picnic at West Woodstock the
first pleasant Saturday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. rillotson has been called
to Lttleton and Colebrook, n. H.,
this week to attend funerals, but will
be at home next Sunday.
Whales have been more numerous
in the Quechee this season than for
many years before, and it has been no
trouble at all to go out and catch Il
large string Of them after supper
Uncle John W. Nutting and Master
Winnie Booth know how it is.
Last year we went to the beach
below Taftsvlle-and spent short
time. This year, having made our
pile on the AGE, we intended to 90 on
trip to Europe, but were unfortunate
enough to have post office given
to us, and we have to stay at
home and take care of it for Uncle
Samuel. We intend to do our duty,
which is about all the real, solid hap
piness there is in this life. Ofcourse
there is some grumbling among the
truly loyal to the 6. o. p,-we expect
ed it-but we don't see how they can
help themselves. There are few old
"coveys" who have nothing to do but
rush to the post office the minute the
mail arrives, and if there is large
maitland very often there is-and it
takes five or ten minutes longer to
change it, they will whisper mean re-
marks to their brother cronies. One
of these chaps, the other day, took out
his watch and called the attention of Il
bird or two of his feather to the time.
A day or two after he wanted to do
business while we we're changing the
mail, something that nobody asks for,
except through ignorance of the rules,
and he could not expect pardon on that
ground. Some people will 90 as far
out Of their way to annoy person they
don't like, as John Randolph would
to kick sheep. We keep competent
help, and enough of it, und all will be
served promptly and cautiously, with
out fear or favor, and "retired bust
ness men'.-men of Il past age every
Day, can go on with their muttcrines,
exhibit their watches, stand guard over
their boxes while the mail Is being
changed, and if they rent lock-boxes,
can bale out their mail, piece at
time, if they want to, and it wont
disturb our nervous system bit.
That western chap who saw hui
man soul escape from the body of an
old man, by means of machine he
has invented, is unwise to conceal his
identity. The lecture bureaus are
crying for him.
Tobacco grows wild in many parts
ofNevada. That Woodstock chap who is
always borrowing chew should move
out there.
SHE UNDERSTOOD HIM.
A pensive mood came over me;
remarked with many sigh,
'''rhe frost and cold will soon be here,
The landscape changed to brown and scre,
And all things green will die"
She looked sweet, sympathetic,
And the tears stood in her eye,
As she murmured in voice divine,
Placing her lily hand in mine
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

That western chap who saw hui
man soul escape from the body of an
old man, by means Of machine he
has invented, is unwise to conceal his
identity. The lecture bureaus are
crying for him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09
TEAS J TEAS J!

~ We have bought one years stock of
ieas-new crop-harvest Of April 1885, and they are finer
1an ever apans of all grades both coored and nncoIord
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

Mr.. Ruggles is having his plastering
done by two masons from Plainfeld
and Clarcmont. The work is nearly
finished. His new house will be one
of the best in town.
Earnest Keene and family have re-
turned from their visit to Maine, where
his parents reside.
Geo. Tuttle is recovering from II
severe run Of typhoid fever.
Il. NJ. Leonard is at present Il men,
Der of the Unitarian Choir at Lebanon,
which is one of the best in the state of
New Hampshire.
Miss Mary II. stoole sang at the
musical convention and festival at
Claremont last week.
Miss May Florence Bates continues
her school at Woodstock this week.
A. }. Holt, of Lebanon, n. H., is
canvassing this town for fruit trees,
and is selling some of the best varieties
in the market.
The corn crop is excellent, farmers
DIRE beginning to cut it. The DAT crop
is good. and wheat better than usual.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

Rev. Mr.. Iillotson has been called
TO Littleton and Colebrook, n. H.,
this week to attend funerals, but will
be at home next Sunday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

Whales have been more numerous
in the Quechee this season than for
many years before, and it has been no
trouble at all to go out and catch
large string Of them after supper
Uncle John w, Nutting and Master
Winnie Booth know how it is.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-09

The Band of Hope will have
baket picnic at West Woodstock the
first pleasant Saturday afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-21
THE MINERS STRIKE.
TERRIBLE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Condition of f.hoFamIlls, of the striksrr.
Women wailInE for .Brsad-It iS Sup.
posed that tho Gnen will go
to work-Tbe Probable outCume.

PITTsBuRoH, Oct. 2O.-The coal miners
strike, which is believed to be nearing an
end, has lasted seven weeks. 1t has been
one Of the quietest and at the same time
most determined ever known here. Gold
and hunger, however, are having effect,
and in ewdaysit is believed that nearly
all OF the 5000 miners will have returned
at reduced rates.
An operator just in from the Fourth
Pool reports: "Whols families there are
at starvatiOn's door," said he. ~ asked a
woman, the wife OF miner, yesterday,
how they were getting along for food.
The woman burst into tears and said:
'We have only few crackers in the
house to-day and have not had bite to
eat since Friday excepting few potatoes
and some beans fnd that the woman's
story was true, and not only that, but that
she was no worse off than dozen others.
It is impossible that the miners can hold
out any longer, no difference what the
miners' officials may proclaim"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-21

TIE, esteeQed Register weeps copious
veeps over the youthful Mayor" who is
hut thirty-Gve years old. 1t weeps be-
cause the Chief Of Police, "driven to des-
peration," retaliated by bringing charges
against the Mayor "thst have been wired
TO the four points Of the compass until the
air Of heaven is pregnated with unsaVory,
diseputablc and injurious stories about
both the Mayor and the CITY,"
1t is indeed true that sensational dis
patches upon this subject have been ssnt
from Wheeling, highly spiced to make
them saleable. 1t is true that not line
on this matter has been sent by telegraph
or otherwise from this office or by any
person or persons connected with this
newspaper. It is true that such dispatches
as the Rtgis!er complains Of have been sent
from its own Office.
And so it has come to pass that "the air
Of heaven is preGnated with unsayory,
dineputable and injurious stories about
the Mayor and the city"-stories now
shown by the prosecation'sown witnesses
to have been as untrue as they were "un-
slvory, disreputable and injurious" Why
d'es the Register insist upon revealing lis
OlIice secrets and holding itself up to tie
public condemnation?
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-21
THE DANES KICK
.eArNsr THE KINGS POLICY
OF LsvyinE Uneoustitu,Ional Taxss-Ex.
oltloG Labor Demonstration at Rtrm-
inEham-Tho Yellow Fever Thin.
mag tho Ranks of the French.

COPENHAGEN, 0ct. 2O.-The long.con.
tinued arbitrary policy of King Christian,
in refusing to dismiss the Est Rup Cabinet,
in compliance with vote Of Parliament
and levying alleged unconstitutional taxes
because Parliament refused to vote the
budget, has led to lumber OF serious riots
and imposing demonstrations in Copen-
hagen. The peopleseem determined that
their representation in Parliament shall
have some voice in The affairs OF the Gov
eminent, and have become 60 threatening
in their demands that the King has order
ed the garrison at Copenhagen largely en-
forced. These popular manifestations are
not confined to Copenhagen alone, but are
general throughout Denmark. 1t is ex-
pected that state ofsiege will be declared,
and it is feared that revolution will
come il the King persists in refusing the
concessions asked by Parliament. A
number Of political arrests have been made
tending to further incite the people, and
bloodshed is anticipated. .a.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-21
INFAMOUS FRAUDS
ARE PROVEN IN CINCINNATI.
The Ballot BOx,. Stuffed aud judges of
Election Allowed no Voice IN the Ac-
ceptatIon of votoS-Tho Most Bare.
faced vlIlIuny Exposed In Court.

CNcISNArr, O., Oct. 2O.-Testimony was
heard to day before Judge Buchwalter in
the mandamus proceeding to compel the
Judges Of Election in Precinct Z, Eigh.
teenth ward, to make proper return OF
the election. Their return was brought
in unsealed and unsigned, and hence the
writ.
J. II. Thompson, one OF the judges, tes-
titled that he had been agreed on to act as
Judge on behalf OF Republicans; James
Higgins and John Reagan were the DEM
ocratic judges. Ia the morning they
divided the lebors thus: Thompson was
to receive votes and deposit them in the
box, Higgins was to turn the crank and
Reagan was to check names from the reg
istry book. After about fifty votes had
been received outside parties interiered, and
took the book from Reagan and threw it
under some rubbish. Reagan had said he
could not check names last enough. The
book disappeared and was not used again
that day. After the checking increased
the witness saw one vote cast seven times
under different names.
The votes were received against his pro-
test. He recognized the face us she same,
though be did not know the man. He
went home at 6 o'clock and refused to as
sist in counting. Afterwards he went to
therpolling place and was refused adnis-
sion. He Mt txt saw the ballot box yester-
day morning. The hinges were broken
off and the box vas tied up with rope.
Other witnesses testified that copy OF
the Registry book had been made and was
used by challengers until they were driven
away and the book torn up.
A citizen OF Covington, KY, testified he
saw two boys whom he named, and whom
he knew to be residents Of Covington, at
this precinct. He said they were brought
to lhe polls by special policeman.
Another witness testified he saw these
boys vote and saw them receive money.
The question to be raised in this case
after the testimony Is ended is, whether
the court eau compel the judges to sign
a return when they know 1t is tainted
with itregulsrity and fraud. Toe official
count has ouly reached the Twelfth ward.
In one precinct the judges returned
newspaper election return blank with
their signatures attached, but did not
sign the tally pheet.
About 5000 has been rub cribsd for
the use OF the Committee Of One Hun.
dred. The court declined to call special
grand jury on account OF the short time 1t
would have TO serve.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-21
CRUEL TREATnI ENT AT SEA.
The Charges Preferred by Non who Shipped
Rt PHILADELPHIA.

Tho Charges Preferred BY Beu who Shipped
at Philadelphia.
Nsw YoRx. Oct. 20.-Thirteen men who
ra,o sb;rnod from pbiladelnbia and Raj.
were Sn'ppeu "ou sI ApH,a y w "Au 10,
tlmore on the ong safah \. henneoy, 10
to Arenas Key, in the Gull Of Mexico,
and handle a cargo Of puano, have begun
a'';. 80. -. cSo,is. smodlav ;tn nvnar
SUI asA'nsS Nna'teS neu'o'' 70 o"n
Tor non.payment oil wages anu lor cruel
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-21

NEW York, Oct. 2O-on the 25th Of
August last John Roggenbrod attempted
to commit suicide by cutting his throat
with a razor. He recovered and was
arraigned in court to-day charged with at
tempting his lie. Another charge offelon-
ious cultingwas made against him by Mrs.
Annie KIunefI, wife saloon keeper.
Roggeubrod induced her to elope with
him to Chicago, and she carried of about
$500 in money belonging to her husband.
In Chicago Roggenbrod caused herarrest
and then stole her money and deserted
her. She returned TO this city and be-
came reconCiled to her husband. Roggen-
brod then appeared and wanted her to
eiope with him again. She refused and
he struck her with slung shot and CASH
ed her with razor. Afterwards he cut
his own throat with razor. To-day the
magistrate thought he was insane and
committed him for medical examination.