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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
TRIED FOR ARSON.
Lamprey Brothers Arrested and
Tried at LacOnia, N. II.


LACONIA, n. H., Dec. 2O--City Marshal
Scott and Special Agent Cheney have taken
Albert J. Wood into custody George II.
Lamprey was arrested ut his farm house,
Mouitonboro Neck, by Sheriff. Phibrck act
ing on telephone instructions from Marshal
Scott from Boston after the arrest there OF
Wood. Lamprey was locked up few min
,ites before the arrival OF the Boston prisoner.
SO quietly had the arrest been effected that
the public was unaware OF the fat and there
was nobody Mt the station to greet the mar.
shal on his arrival but two of his officers.
Preston c. Lamprey had not thus far been
apprehended. II was learned that he had
spent Sunday at Long Island, where q. Il.
Lamprey came from just before his arrest mt
his home. Sheriff Philbrick, weary with u
5O-mile drive by night in effecting the cap
ture OF Il. Il. Lamprey. started bacS for his
alleged accompllce with a fresh team and
another officer.
Long Island at this season of the year is
only reached by wagon from AlOultonbo boro
Neck. from which Philbrick had just come
with one prisoner. Fortunately he was not
compelled to double the entire distance. en-
cOuntering Lamprey hear Meredith village.
The arrest was effected with considerable
difficulty, as Lamprey did not recognize the
officers in their fur coats and mistoOk them
for highwaymen. The prisoners were ar
raigned before Justice Everett. The Laconia
officers are entitled to much credit for their
participation in this affair.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

what he says. Mothers love and all Of
ours, and obi" forgetting all their de.
mureness and flinging two pairs OF
arms around her neck at once, "we'll
bring it this minute. Promise that
yon'll be pleased
But Miss Ends promise was never
made, for at that instant the do or
opened again, and some one, tired OF
waiting outside, came in
There was shout from the children,
and cry, glal, startled, tender cry,
from Miss Enid and then everything
else was forgotten, and the astoni shed
BARNES saw their friends slender form
clasped closely in the arms of the
"present, who was usually called by
them "Uncle Edward"
Darling, darling" they heard him
say, and just then Angela, with wonder
ful tact, discovered the pile of parcels
addressed to each of them, and sug.
gested that they should carry them
into the kitchen to show to old Jennie,
which the children were nothing 10th
to do, leaving the lovers alone to their
wonderful nev-found bliss!
"And I've forgettei to give b er my
Kis' mas card, after all, and bootiful
monsy.box that 1 brought on pur-
pose," said Bobby just as he was going
to bel on Christmas night, very much
aggrieved.
"Give her the card tomorrow, "
suggested Ronald, and Marjorie said,
"And the money-box would do for a
wedding present, you know, Bobby.
Mother says 'tis to be soon"
And then she added, what every one
said that happy day when they hear d
of the wanderers return, ''Dear Miss
Enid"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

no voice had ever whispered to her
that true heart was hers for always
no lips had ever pressed her own in
the glad rapture of lovers kiss-no
sweet, strong arms had eufolded her
and held her captive alb, me, no!
And yet, and yet! There were hall
spoken words imprinted in her mem
ory; there were tender glances, and
wonderful smiles, such as love, and
love only, could awaken; there was a
face--a beautiful, brave face that
dwelt safely shrined forever in the
depths of Miss Ends heart-the face
of one who had surely, surely loved
her once, in the long ago!
And she fancied sometimes that he
meant to tell her so, that the words
had trembled on his lips, the words
that would have changed her life and
his so greatly! She had read part of
his story in his eyes-clear, grave
eyes that were truth and honesty it.
self-and yet he had never uttered
what his heart surely knew well, and
she had never listened to the sweetest
words that the human ear can hear.
For the old, old reason. He was
poor and proud, and he wanted, oh |!
so much, to win honor and fame for
his ove-and he had gone on, m can
ing perhaps to tell her if the oppor.
tunity offered before the end. And
suddenly their parting had come, and
she had known that he must 60 away
from her. He had told her SO him
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
CHRISTMAS EVERGREENS.
How They Were First Used In OIde II
Times,

Among the votaries of the early
Druids there was superstition that
the houses should be decorated with
evergreens in December, in order
that the sylvan spirits might enter
them and thus he kept free from the
blast of the cold North wind and the
frost, until milder season renew the
foliage of their usual haunts
The Christmas tree is really from
Egypt, where the palm tree puts forth
branch every month, and where a
spray of this tree, with twelve shoots
on it, was used i'll Egypt at the time
o. the winter soIstiee, rs symbol Of
the year completed.
Who does not know the poem begin.
ming
The mistletoe hung in the castle hail.
The holly branch shone on the old oak wall.
Years ago over every man. door In
England hung sprig of mistletoe at
this season. There still hovers mys.
tic charm about the mistletoe, and
many girl now, with thrill of ex-
pectancy, places branch of it under
the chandelier or over the door. Ac-
cording to former belief, when a
girl is caught and kissed under the
mistletoe berry must be picked off
with each kiss, and when the berries
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
RED CROSS IN EAST.
Clara Barton, Its President, to
Plant The Banner in Turkey.
Relief Work to be Undertaken i'm
Favor Of Armenians.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dee. 20-The fol-
lowing official announcement has been is
sued from the national headquarters Of the
Red Cross. lowing TO the unanimous and
urgent appeals from the friends OF humanity
representing nearly all OF the people II this
country, the American National Red Cross
has decided that it must accept the sacred
trust OF endeavoring to relieve the starving
Armenians in Asia Minor.
According to conservative estimates there
are $4,000 utterly destitute people in that
country who will have to be assisted six or
eight months--until the next harvest
Fully realizing the difficulties and dan
gers to be met, the Red Cross will start for
Turkey as soon rs sufficient funds are placed
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

self, walking home from the old church
ut Christmas time, under the stars.
"Wish me God-speed. will you not?''
he had asked her, and her gentle voice
had bidden him fare veil quietly and
evenly, so that he never knew how
deep was the pain in the loving heart,
or how near the tears we're to the
pretty eyes that strove so bravely to
smile on him for the last time. And
now, he thought to himself, how he
would tell her everything! He would
ask her to wait for him, to be his wife
when he came back again with fame
and fortune to lay at her feet. And
tine stars shone down on them as they
went up the quiet lane, as if to bless
his plan.
But some one had joined them as
they went--.an unwholesome third.
Enids little thoughtle.s cousin, who
little guessed, poor child, the sorrow
that her presence brought. And there
had only been time for $50 bobby" at
the gate, for he would not come in,
he said--only "Good.by" and trem.
ulous hand shake -and---he was gone.
And Miss Enid's love story had
never really begun-..it had only been
dream, perhaps, who was to know?
So the long years had passed, tats
ing one by one of her loved ones
away, as the autumn takes the flowers
that are wearied with the long, long
summertime. until she was left alone
alone in the pretty old house where
the swallows built under the caves in
the spring, and where the garden was
ablaze with roses and syringa and
clematis all through the summer. And
the children of tho village were her
friends, and the vcarsge babies came
aud grew up like flowers around her,
weaving themselves into her calm,
sweet life, so she had something to
love, and no one ever knew how some.
times she longed and yearnel L un til her
heart felt almost breaking-for what !?
Alb, dear hearts, cannot tell you.
You must picture for yourselves n
lonely woman one who could love
deeply, truly, passionately, cne to
whom little children. turned as to a
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
SHREWD MR.. BRICE.
He Saved Half u Million on That
Cincinnati Land Purchase.

CINCINNATI. o., Dec. 40 Tho announce
ment here OF Senator Brice's Victory in secur.
ing an entrance into Cincinnati. caused lot
OF tails That options on more that $500. 900
worth of property should be secured at such
a location, and the matter finally clinched.
aud the transfer made before 1t should be-
come known to the public only serves to show
the master hand in making deals of such
magnitude.
Had it been known that Senator Broe
wanted that property for railroad purposes
he wouldn't have got 1t for less than = ,OOO,-
600. Brice's Cincinnati-Chicago line Is now
assured, and his pet scheme of entran % into
Cincinnati is assured. President Hnfer OF
the Cincinnati, Lebanon and Northern
roa1 said '!Senator Brice has secured that
property, and he will be in Cincinnati within
q wear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

1t is most valuable to work up in COM
bination with laurel, ivy and mistletoe,
into wreaths, anchors, stars, crowns
and other ecclesiastical designs, while
for running decorations, that is long
festoons and great sweeps of green, a
few OF the bright red berries wound in
at regular intervals heightens the eff.
feet and relieves the eye.
The favorite manner of arranging
holly for sale is to make it up into
some one of the numerous designs ap.
propriate to the day and the season,
and thus most of the plant offered
this year is fashioned. Holly is not
so expensive as the mistletoe, and is
more hardy and lasting. 1t has no
tradition connected with it, however,
and thus loses it's sentimental value.
But to the decorator, the artist, the
florist and the dealer it is one of the
best, most ornate, and suggestive
plants for use at home or in public
places that can be selected at this sea.
aOn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
The Bird OF I)aWniny

A popular superstition is that on the
eve of Christmas the bird of dawnlng
singeth all night long to frighten off
any evil thing.
1t was from this belief that Shake
speare wrote:
"Some say that ever ;ainst that season
comes.
Wherein our Saviour birth is celebrated
The bird of dawning singe:h all night long;
And then. they saw, no spirit dares stir
abroad
The nights are wholesome, then no planets
strike,
No fairy takes, nor witch hath power TO
charm.
So hallOwei and 50 gracious is the time"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
WHITECAPS AT BROOKLINE.
They Ride a Resident on a Rail and
Are Each Fined ST o and Costs,

NASHUA. n. H., Dec. 20-Therc is quite a
sequel TO the filming of a number Of men at
Brookine n. II. for riding Sumner Burgess
on n rail. and it has caused much talk in that
town.
The story is that Mr.. Burgess. who is mar
ried man, has been paying more attention
to Milford woman than the neighbors OF
Brookline thought best. The men, section
hands on the Milford 4 Brookline railroad.
took the law into their own hands. and called
at Mr.. Burgess Brookline home during an
evening recently. He was invited out, and,
50 1t is stated, given q coat OF tar aud featn-
ers and then n ride on a rail as hint that
the people did not approve Of his course.
l he matter was taken into court, and each
Of Burgess assailants fined &l0 and costs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
PORTSMOUTH'S LIBRARY.
First-Class Quarters Being Ar
ranged For It's RemOy

PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 20-The arrange
ments made to remove the public library to
the old Academy building will give this city
what it has lacked for many years first
class quarters for library. and u building
ing is arranged according to the plans.
Portsmouth will have one OF the fines:
libraries in the state and the ancient
looking exterior of the building W II
make it all the more attractive. The impio ov-
ments include the complet, transfOrmat:o on
of the interior, and every convenience needle
in a building used for such purpose will b.
arranged. Librarian Robert E. Rich is giving
the work his personal attention, and when
the doors are thrown open to the people they
will be happily surprised.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
JOKERS' CHRISTMAS BOX.

McSwntters-''What are you going
to hang up for Christmas?" McSwit'
ters-"My watch, probably. .'-Syra-
cuse Post
Cobble -"Well, I suppose I'll hav e
to eat my Christmas turkey in board.
ing house this year" Stone-"That's
tough. Life.
81 might say that I feel drawn to
you," as the turkey remarked to the
man who had won him in a rattle. -
Buffalo Courier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
HOLLY IN DECORATIONS.
Its Red Berries n Beautiful Feature
In Christmas Adornment.

! A picturesque shrub especially use.
full at this time Of the yenr liz the holly,
with its tough and shining spinous
leaves and its pretty little full, round
berries. 1t is the only plant appro-
pirate to this happy period that re-
lieves the deal green and monotonous
white of the woodworking plants and
vines supposed to belong to Christmas
and the days that follow Epiphany.
Like the mistletoe, most of the holly
exposed for sale in American marts
comes from Great Britain, although
some species of the plant grow in the
Southern States.
The commercial holly, however, is
cut in Scotland and sent here in bags.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
An Endemic of Comets,

BOSTON, Dee. 19-The Harvard Observa-
tory has received dispatches from the Lic,
Observatory in California, stating that G. ID.
Perrine on Nov. II discovered comet in the
constellation Virgo. Dispatches from the
tie discovery by W. Il Brooks on Nov. 90 of
another comet in the constellation Hydra. It
direction is northwar.l.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Hibba rd to be Official Report

bard Of this city has been appointed official
reporter of the supreme court Of New Hamp.
shire, vice Hon. Frank N. Parsons Of Frank
lin. recently appointed to the bench. Mr..
Hibbard is an able attorney and law part
ner Of his father, Hon. Z. A. Hibbard, and i
eminently well qualified for the position.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

Now the Christmas time Is near,
And the stores are bright, but dear
Little voices may We hear
Iisping sweet
At our feet
"Santa Claus"
And the cherubs are not dumb,
With their wish: II want drum,
Tell us, won't you, when he'll come?
Dear mama-
Good papa
Santa Claus"
IL want II doIly.' princess cries:
"Onr that opens ani shuts its eyes"
Another chernb, still, hut wise,
Mutters, Bricks,
Lots OF tricks
Santa Claus
Chorus still of cherub joys:
MA, tell him to bring US boys
Knives, and skates. and lots Of toys"
Baby sings;
"Me want 'ings-
Santa Claus.
So they chatter as they play;
Curly heads both grave and gay.
Bring them pleasure while you may;
Youth will fly.
Hope will die
Santa Claus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

at its disposal or guaranteed to insure sue
cess.
Funds may he sent to Miss Clara Barton
President and treasurer Of the American
National Red Cross, Washington, ID. &.
Authorized agents to receive funds and
materials will be published in few days.
"rhe Red Cross also suggests that goods,
grain and other material may be sent by
chartered steamer.
(Signed) American National Red Cross.
CLARA BARTON, President.
The final determination of the American
Red Cross to 90 to tho relief OF the Armeni-
ans, was not wholly unexpected, in view Of
the numerous appeals for such action.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Must Nnf lc ONT Late

HUNTINGTON. ". Va. Dec. l9-Chiei
Tur ner instructed the police force to arrest
all persons found on the streets after IL
o'clock, and make them give an account OF
themselves. There are great many susp.-
cious characters in the city. and this action i
taken to run them out Of town.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

Hobbles-''My wife's got me box
of cigars for Christmas present.
But I'll get even with her." Pomas
WHAT will you do?' Hobbies
II m going to select her next hat my
self. ."-Chicago Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
These Include Jimmy Van Allen

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. 20 There were
in this state June /, 112.SjO adult males. of
whom 3O.356 were citizens and 22,3oi were
aliens. OF the citizens 26 100 were legal
voters and 3.437 were non-voters. O( the
legal voters g.. O94 were native born and a.
6l5 foreign born: Of the non voters 3,OiO are
native born and 907 foreign born.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
WHAT KRIS KRINGLE

We hung up our stockings on Christmas Eve
On the knobs at the foot of the bed.
"We shall fiud them crammed with beautiful
things
When we wake in the morning." we said.
We trie very hard to keep awake
To see Santa Claus when he came
BIT dropped asleep very quickly indeed,
And Eveine did the same.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Durraut's Sentence,

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, Dec. 2O-J udge
Murphy has fixed Feb. 81, 1896. as the date
for the execution Of W. H. T. Durrant. con-
victed of the murder OF Blanche Lamont. The
Murphy
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

Il suppose they will roast me aud
then pull my leg for II dinner" re-
marked the turkey as the oven door
hid him from view. Philadelphia Rec.
ord.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

BIDDEFORD. Me-. Dec. 49, Biddelord is
no longer without II hotel. Hotel Thacher,
which has been closed twp months, has been
reorened by its new proprietor, Fred B.
Smith, recently of the Eagle Hotel, Laconia,
n. H. A reception was rendered the pro-
pretor by the board OF trade.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
SENT.

We waited to see what his face would be,
And my heart went pit-a-pat-pat
(And Eveline said hers did the same),
Till we heard the miau OF II eat.
There were two little kitties A lovely pres
ent
For Christmas, think don't you!
And father says, "Well, it was Santa Claus,
And Eveline says 50 too.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

But when the morning began to break
suddenly woke up quite,
And lookei to see il dear Santa Claus
Had thought Of us in the night.
When, oh! how frightened was! heard
A noise by the foot of the bed.
whispered, TT must be Santa Claus"
"Yes, it must be, Eveline said.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

Unhappily the man who spells it
Xmas is doing it again this year. -
Boston Globe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
MISS ENID'S PRESENT,
BY AUGUSTA HANCOCK,

lSS ENID sat by
the fire in the
oak parlor, and
gazed into the
bright flames as
if she saw there
S o m e v e r y
lovely picture
Of the past.
Pretty M i S s
Enid" t Ii e y
S o m e t i m e s
called her in
the parish, and
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-11-21
Obituary..

Ann Elizabeth Huffman was born
Aug. IA, 1926, in Madison county, Va.
She was married to VIM. F. BARLEY, of
Culpepper county, Va, on May Is,
1S45. at the home of her parents, re-
moving at once to HillsborO to begin
life in new and strange country. To
them were born ten children, seven of
whom survive her to keep green and to
cherish her memory-two dying in in
fancy, and one, Addie, after reaching
womanhood. She was consistent and
faithful member of the Baptist Church
for more than forty years, but by reason
of affliction unable to participate in its
services for many years, though mani
Testing lively interest in its work and
mission to the last, She was student
of the bible, always having an apt and
appropriate quotation from sacred
song, or her bible. She was woman
of the most cheerful disposition, chari.
table and forgiving; speaking evil OF
none. Domestic by nature, her family
her constant care. A model mother,
true friend. a christian woman. Who.
at the last, can have more or better
said of them?
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-11-21
The Floral Fair will be opened on the
afternoon of Thanksgiving day.

Our good friend, John McNicol, is out
in print again, complaining about the
setting apart day for Thanksgiving.
Now, brother McNicol is the last one we
should have expected that from. He
thinks Grover blames the Almighty by
implication when he says God has mer.
cifully spared our land from scourges'
pestilence, &c. Brother Nc. doesn't
believe God sends these things, but that
the people bring.them upon themselv es.
There may be good sense in that, too.
But, he also commits sacrilege against
the great Grover, when he criticizes
him for not stopping all the postal and
other government machinery on Thanks.
giving Day. Doesn't Nc. know there
are two almighties, of whom Grover is
one? He'd better be just little care.
full,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-11-21

Friends" is one of the most success
full plays that has ever visited San Fran.
sisco. It is play that appeals to the
heart. It is full of human interest and
strong dramatic situations. Nothing in
it is unreal; it is natural and true to
life. The plot tells a beautiful story,
and does not depend on impossibilities
to make it success; nor does it depend
on calcium lights, red fire and scenic
effects, so commonly found in the mod.
ern plays. 1t is strictly legitimate
drama, adhering only to life itself,
with its scenes of pathos and humor
we'll proportioned. Not one of the
characters is overdrawn; they are all
natural and lifelike. The company is
an excellent one and has been selected
with rare judgment. Edwin Royle,
the young author of the play, is equally
as clever as an actor as he is writer.
He gives a splendid performance OF
John Paden Jr., the modern poet. He
has some strong scenes and acts them
as one gifted with talent and ability.
Selena Fetter- Royle is very hand
some and capable actress, and gives an
admirable impersonation of Marguerite
Otto. Her temperance in this city
was accorded hearty welcome, as she
is a great favorite with San Francisco
theater goers. Lucius Henderson, as
the pianist, Adrian Karje, is an excel
lent actor and divides the honors with
Mr.. Royle. E. D. Lyons is deserving Of
praise for his excellent work as the
| pitiful Hans Otto. He has difficult
character to impersonate, but is thor
oughly equal to the occasion. Adolph
Jackson is seen to good advantage az
the william, Harold Hunting. The role
is not in line with the ordinary stage
william, and takes a competent actor tc
play it, and this is what Mr.. Jackson
does. Henry Allen is cleverly cast at
the elder John Paden, and gives 6
most creditable performance.- California
World
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-11-21

A most happy event took place Tues
day evening at the parsonage Of the
Methodist Church in the form of a re.
ception given by Mr.. and Mrs. Ketcham
to the young people of the church and
congregation. DR.. and Mrs. Pearne
we're present with their good cheer to
assist in the evening. The selections
given by Miss Hughey and Miss Mar.
Raret Detwiler, and the solo by Miss
Maddox were most happily rendered
and highly appreciated by all present.
Light refreshments were then served.
The exchange of the social greetings of
the hour in which all seemed to partici.
pate with unusual pleasure completed
most enjoyable occasion not soon to be
forgotten.