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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26

The late Robert G. Winthrop came
near holding the position of our nation
al orator. He otticated greater num-
Der of times than any other American
as speaker at patriotic events of nation
al Importance. He was called upon on
such occasions a greater number of
times than either Daniel Webster or
Edward Everett. He was the orator Of
the day when the corner stone of the
Washington monument at Washington
was laid in 1S4S: he was orator at the
250th anniversary Of the landing of the
pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, Dec. q,
1870; at the Tooth celebration of July
In Boston 1876; at the unveiling of the
bronze statue of Daniel Webster in
Central Park, New York City. in 1876;
at the Bunker Hill celebration in 1881,
and at the Yorktown Tooth anniversary
Oct. 10, 1881. He also delivered his
oration on the completion of Washing
ton monument in 1855. thirty-seven
years after his oration when the corner
stone was laid. His oratiOns always
were masterpieces Of appropriate rhe-
toric and elevated patriotic thought.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

shelter and care are cheaper than
food for animals
Glover bav and corn fodder are the
host feeds for milcb COWS
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AS " ruie' "S'" 'ioo' 'o"' "'0 'i'e
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Be kind and patient with the colt.
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Nell-ura'heo iahos are urler III wen
spells "uu lnolS'er IN ory spei'7 'n"n
any o'net i""''S' Lucy osli oe "oiNe"
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or metal 'urre's snou'u oe uSeu III
bearing orcn"roS' Anose requiring no
"h''ue'reeS are also useful
Get your compost heaps ready, mix
lot of leaves with compost until
the Whoie Is llSht ou' neaVy enough
to hold i's place against 'ne wlno'
Trees should be made to send their
roots deep into the soil, in order to
fortify themselves against drought
This is done bv draining the soil and
bv blowing the orchard rather deep.
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26

1t is said lemonade has been discov.
cred by NJ Girard, Chief of the Paris
municipal Laboratory,to be a mibrobe
destroyer. The bacilli of cholera and
typhoid fever cannot resist the acids,
especially the powerful citric acid of
the lemon. zone grain, declares NJ.
Girard. twill destroy all the microbes
in quart of water. This germ-de.
destroying lemonade can be relied
upon if it is the red, sanguinary fluid
some people paint their interiors red
with on circus days. New Orlean,
Picayune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26
They Bought the Hearse.

They tell Of an old Indian (of Wash
ington Statc) who did not squander
his money on red blankets and gew.
gaws, but boarded it carefully, and
when his family got their pay for hop
picking ut Yakima they placed all
their earnings in pool with those
they had previously saved and started
out to buy what they had long coveted
u carriage. Now it happens that
the only man who sells carriages also
keeps the livery stable and combines
the vocation of undertaken with his
other responsibilities, and when the
Indians wandered in, MS they always
do, single file, the old man leading,
and then his wife and sons and daugh-
ters, the first vehicle that attracted
their admiration was the town hearse,
glittering with well-polished plate
glass and nickel, and ornamcntcd with
heavy black plumes,
1T tool, all !, the money they had, but
they bought'it. Nothing else would
satisfy them, and the next morning
they came around with couple of
rat-like ponies which they managed to
"hook-up" to it after the exercise OF
much ingenuity. The old man and
his squaw, wrapped in their red blan-
kets, mounted the box, while the
younger members of the family
climbed inside, with the provisions
and uppurtenances. The doors were
shut and off they started for their
mountain home 800 miles away,
lAST
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26
A Wild Birds Singing Lesson.

81 was present at pretty perform
ance during my last summers outing
in Vermont" said the contemplative
angler. II had pulled out upon Gro
ton pond one evening at sundown to
try for some fish. My skiff drifted
against the shore and absorbed in the
twilight beauties of the water sheet
and its wooded borders, / let the oars
lie idle and ceased to cast my line. At
fall of darkness there came from
tree above my head the clear call Of
whip-poor-will, concealed by the foil
age and darkness. This call was fol-
lowed by another from the same quar-
ter-a weaker note which stopped half
finished. Again there arose the full
clear call that had first sounded, and
again there came the unfinished whip
poo Of bird evidently attempting to
sing in imitation.
at was whip-poor-will teaching
her young their song. Carefully To-
eating the sound, could at last dis
Germ through the dusk, in dim outline,
the mother whip-poor-will perched
upon high limb with young bird
upon each side of her. Again and
again the lesson was rehearsed, the
fledglings gaining in confidence and
proficiency at each new trial. | sat
listening half hour to this charming
rehearsal, but at last the youngsters
seemed to grow weary, their notes be-
came reluctant and querulous, and
after some low chirping conversation
in whip-poor-will language, little
rustic and futter announced that the
lesson was concluded, and the young
ones sent to bed.
Gall was silent for q few minutes.
Then the mother bird flew across an
inlet of the pond in pursuit no doubt
of insects for her after concert sup
per. New York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26

In spite Of the adoption Of new
rules the great feature Of the Yale
Harvard football game was It's brutal
ity. The smuggling was terrific and six
of the players were injured-some Of
them quite severely. One man was
knocked down, and, while he lay help
less and unconscious an opposing play
er jumped on his breast, breaking his
collar bone. Murphy the Yale tackle,
was carried off the field on stretcher,
and at last accounts was ut the hospital
In comatose condition. The 25OOO
spectators, 1t Is said, greatly enjoyed
the slugging. The ball game seemed to
attract little attention. but the cutiiing,
kicking, punching and frequent knock
downs caused great excitement and en-
thusiasm. II is Il travcsty to call such
an exhibition n ball game. It was sim.
ply brutally managed prize fight
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26
STOCK. VT, SATURDAY. JANUARY rs, 1895.

II was afterward learned that the in.
side passengers nearly died of suffo.
cation and after ride of five or six
miles were taken out unconscious.
But the difficulty was easily corrected.
The panels in the doors we're broken
out and they afterward had plenty Of
mir. The deputy marshals who go
over into the reservation to look after
the enforcement of the liquor law say
that the hearse still makes its owner
the most popular man in the tribe and
that it is III constant use, not only for
pleasure riding, but for general trans
portation and agricultural purposes.
Chicago Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26
EGGS IN WINTER.

To get eggs in winter it is necessary
to do everything possible to get and
keep the hens under the best condi-
tions for laying. In other words, the
poultry house must be made warm and
dry, wind and waterproof, and the
hens fed regularly on variety OF
food. Confinement is as irksome to
fowls as it is to men, and while neccs-
sity when snow covers the ground, 1t
will be much less felt if the poultry.
house is large enough to allow them
to move about freely, than if they are
kept busy from morning till night,
scratching in the earth or straw for
oats.
Many people think it desirable to
warm poultry houses artifcially. This
is quite mistaken idea. If the cracks
are filled up and the house made wind
and water proof nothing more will be
necessary. Artificial heat will tend to
enfeeble the birds and render them
more liable to disease, and will cause
the lice to multiply at an alarming
rate.
After all hens are much like their
owners. To do their best they require
to be made comfortable. Luxurious
living is apt to make them grow fat
and lazy and cease egg production at
the very time when it is most wanted
The effects of coddling are about ms
bad as those of neglect New York
World.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26
WHOLE NO. 1865.
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
MAKE THE HONEY ATTRACTIVE

MAKE THE HONEY ATTRACTIVE
In storing honey for winter the Sec
tions should be taken from the super
after removing the propolis from the
edges of the sections. Grade and
place in clean crates, keeping the light
and dark honey separate. New, clean
crates always attract the buyers atten-
ton and help to sell the honey. New
York World.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26
CARE OF GARDEN TOOLS.

Don't leave any garden tools out
over winter. Collect them all and
store in shed or barn, and take care
of the racks and trellises. Housed
over winter they will last for three or
four years, if Substantially made to be-
gin with. But left ont in winter they
will seldom outlast the second season.
American Agriculturist,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26

William T. Walters death is II severe
loss TO the progress of art in the United
States. Unlike others who play the
role of collector without the capacity Of
the connosSeur, he loved artistic things
because Of his knowledge of their mer.
its and his appreciation Of their beauty.
He might have attained distinction In
art himself for he was educated to it
and he might have spent his inherited
and acquired wealth on material lux
ury, insteadof making withit a valuable
and splendid gallery. which gave his
fellow citizens n share in the benefits
without cost to any but himself. He
was purchaser of many of the finest
pictures and sculptures in America. If
his collection is to be dispersed, a por.
ton of 1t may reasonably be expected
to find permanent home In the mu.
scum Of the Chicago Art Institute.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26
Away Down
EDWARD G. DANA.

ing directly behind him he may be
trained to back, always Stacking the
rein the moment the colt begins to
back, 80 that he will learn that he can
relieve the backward pull by backing.
Finally, teach him to back at the word
without the pull or with only the
slightest pressure. Do very little at
time, being careful never to tire the
colt, and be satisfied with slow pro-
gress. The colt does not learn 50
quickly as n man does. Farm, Field
and Firside.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26

I'm some of our large stores in Bos.
ton it is a thing of frequent occur.
renee for ladies', after purchasing goods
to forget to wait for the change due
them. Especially is this the case dur
ing the holidays. At one of the large
firms the money thus left is sent T.
the Emergency Hospital. - Boslu :,
Transcript
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26
Child's Flesh Turning to Chalk.

Alice Hart, the six.year- old daugh.
ter of Thomas Hart, is afflicted with a
disease which physicians are unable to
diagnose. Six weeks ago she was
taken suddenly with itching pains in
the feet. Three days later the feet
began to discolor and the flesh to
shrivol up. Since then tho discolora-
ton has reached the ankle and the
feet are dead, passing into carbon
rather than an ossitied state. While
the members, but for the discolor-
meut, are perfect, they are like chalk.
The fnther one night started to
straighten one of the little toes, but
was warned by the physicians not to
do so for fear it would break off. To
prove that it was not gangrene, which
affects only the flesh and the outer
surface, hot irons were applied. The
child did not feel them. The same
thing was tried with cold substances
with like result. New York Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26
True to Life.

. Whipper-I want to send Miss Bud
long valentine that will depict her
m her true colors.
Snapper-Then get one of those
aand-paiptsd ones, Puck. ,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-01-26

He slipped the note into Toms
hand as he was about leaving.
When Tom aud Nell read the note,
it almost took their breath away.
"You blessed little woman!" cried
her husband
cts nll because of the cashmere
dress, Tom" Mrs Merton answered,
laughingly. "How 9Iat | am that
wore it, "-Boston Times.
The Press., 1895-05-30

Inspector Conlin, whose reputation has remained unscathed through the trial of the New York police department, is now acting chief of police in place of Byrnes, retired. He is believed to be an honest man. Byrnes' pension is 5000 and he is worth $2OO, ,OOO or more, the profits of association with Gould and other Wall street magnates. #
The Press., 1895-05-30

After slumbering for six months the case of Herman Mudgetts, alias H. H. Holmes, charged with conspiring to de- fraud the Fidelity Life Association of Philadelphia out of $1O,OOO was placed on trial at Philadelphia on Tuesday. The charge grows out of the alleged attempt of Holmes and two accomplices to palm off on the Fidelity Company body found in house at No. 1908 Callowhill street as that of Benjamin Pit, gel, whose life was insured in the company for 1000, whereas it is said Pitezel is still alive. The alleged conspiracy was successfully carried out through tho. assistance of Jeptha D. Howe, young lawyer of St.. Louis, who, with Marion Hedgepeth, was arrested, charged with being accomplices of Holmes. Howe, it is said, received a fee of $2,5O0 for his part of the work. The two men and the woman Hedgepeth were indicted together. This is the case so successfully ferreted out by Wm. Gary, formerly of Stafford Springs, and special detective agent of the Fidelity Insurance Company. Holmes trial was brought to an abrupt finish by withdrawal of his plea of not guilty.
The Press., 1895-05-30

THE Hartford bridge must be rebuilt by the five towns involved in the dis graceful lobbying that once put this bur- den upon the state. There is retributive justice in this, but it is none the less an act of repudiating legal obligation on the part of the state
The Press., 1895-05-30

Walter T. Gresham, secretary of state, died very suddenly on Tuesday morning of pneumonia, following an acute attack of pleurisy. For hours before his decease the result had been looked for, but in it's beginning the illness was not considered dangerous. Gen. Gresham was 61 years of age and won the rank of general by army service. He was, until 1899, a re- publican in politics; a rival of Gen. Har- rison, whose invariable success in this rivalry evidently soured him. He was first, postmaster general, then secretary ot state under President Arthur, and was made by President Grant federal district judge. In 1884 and 1888 he was 8 candi- date for the republican nomination for president. After these failures he devel- oped populistic tendencies, but finally set tied in the democratic party and was made member of President Cleveland's cabi net.
The Press., 1895-05-30

A mob took two prisoners from an Illi- nois jail and murdered them under pre- text that Gov. Altgeldt would pardon them if convicted of their crimes. Next day murderer was lynched also in Mary land, the mob charging Gov. Brown with like tenderness toward criminals.
The Press., 1895-05-30

According to the Patria Club, seven millions of people-onc tenth of the entire population of the United States-live with in two hours ride of the City Hall of New York. Better make it three hours ride,
The Press., 1895-05-30

The large tea importers at New York generally favor the imposition of cus- toms tax on that commodity, One de- cided effect of such tax, says one mer- chant, would be to compel retail dealers to sell tea instead of crockery.
The Press., 1895-05-30

THE report of the committee on appro- priations, mentioned last week, has made a sensation, but the press and the people are most fully in approval of the sentiment and suggestions of the report. The state expenses have grown prodigiously within 8 few past years. The sudden increase of the number of state normal schools from one to four, was in the first place uncalled for. Then the different state bureaus are, as rule, making too volum- nious reports, and issuing too many cop ies. Outside of the bank and railway commissioners, and secretary of the state board of education, there is very little call for these, in fact, some of the bureaus have to make extra effort to get them dis tributed. There are many things not touched upon in the report, which, though quite long, could not include all matters within Its province. Certain matters fas- tened upon the state by force of custom have become hard to shake of. Gratui- ties to reporters is 8 most fragrant instance of this kind, so recognized by every legis- lator, though few have the courage to op. pose them. Why should the clerks o1 the house and senate, every session, be allowed bills for rent Of rooms at the ho. tels, when the state gives them all re. quired office room in the capitol? If the proposed commission to look into unnec. essory state expenses shall be appointed it will find plenty of work at hand.
The Press., 1895-05-30

Sanger, the champion amateur bicyclist announces that he will enter the list O professionals.
The Press., 1895-05-30

The following Holland county men are this week serving the U. s. district court in Hartford as jurors:
 Grand-J. B. Morrow, Mansfield; Hen- ry Young, Holland.
 Petit-W. s. Shepard, Stafford; Nathan c. Maine, Bolton; Wm. D. Ruby, Will lington; Daniel w. Bingham, Coventry.
The Press., 1895-05-30

w H. HEWETT, House, Sign and
 w Fresco Painter, Plain and Ornamental Paper Hanger and DecOratOr-Painter, KalSO- mining and White-Wash1ng. By day or contract. All work guaranteed. Send postal card or call ShahanS block, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1895-05-30

prisonment with hard labor for two years for crimes too indecent to be named in print. Probably the esthetic ladies of several countries will see that he has his cell adorned with sunaowers.
The Press., 1895-05-30

TRANK E. CONVERSE, Prac- II t1cal House Painter, Paper Hanging, Stain ing, Hard Wood Finish, and everything Included jobs done quickly upon order by day or % contract.
 Drop postal card, and will call upon you. Address, Stafford Springs. If
The Press., 1895-05-30

NOTICE TO WATER TAKERS. - 1N All persons intending to use Garden Hose are requested to make immediate payment for the same. No person will be allowed to use hose unless paid for, and only between the hours of 6 and 8 D. m. Per order
 STAFFORD SPRINGS AQUEDUCT co.
The Press., 1895-05-30
Stafford Hollow; Conn. JOHN G. WIGHTMAN

~ RAND CHANCE To geta Fine Farm M at bargain, with stock and tools. If sold this month the price will be extra low. About 12 miles from Wllimantic, miles from Stafford Springs, miles from Holland, 31 miles from Warrenville, 2H miles from WeStfOrd. Call on or write to DIR. VIM. BALL, Norwich, or Moose Meadow, Conn.
The Press., 1895-05-30

WAISTS.
 Another large invoice opened yesterday helped to fill the gaps made by the big selling of last week, and brightens up the line most beautifully. No job lots among our Shirt Waists, but all fresh, new goods, and prices right ranging from 75 cents to $3.50. KID GLOVES.
 The Highest Grade, One Dollar, Real Kid Glove. It combines more forms of goodness than any other, with fineness and elasticity of skin, shape, fit, and beauty of shades.
 We have them in both self color and blrck pointing, those with black points having black welts. FEATHER BOAS.
 Real Ostrich Feather Boas, 45 and 54 inches long, from $7. 50 to $19.75. FEATHER COLLARS.
 Real Ostrich Feather Collars, from $2.65 to $7.5O.
The Press., 1895-05-30

These are very much under regular prices, as every lady will readily admit who sees them.
 White and Cream Silk Mulls, White and Cream Chiffons, Persian Lawns, In- dia Linens, French Nainsooks, French Organdies, Dtmities, Plain and Dotted Swisses, and all the needed and appropri- ate things for trimmings, including Eye let and -Button-hole Chiffons, Embroide- ries and Laces.
 LACES.
 We doubt if you will find anywhere else in this region such line to select from, an assortment which comprises so large a range of styles and qualities, and such extraordinary good values. All the new est and brightest things are here. WHITE PARASOLS.
 China Silk, Surah Silk, Chiffon. Some of them have choice Dresden Ball Hand les. ~1
 New goods arriving daily-seasonable and of latest designs.
 Corner Main and Bridge Streets.
The Press., 1895-05-30

DEADY.-E. c. Dennis new bone mill IO is now running on orders, and supplies bone ground to any degree of dneness.
The Press., 1895-05-30
MEEKINS,

.MEEKINS,
 PACKARD
 6 co. BEDDING. The good reliable sorts, and all at a saving.
 45-Lb. Mattress, two parts, mixed hair, $7.5O 4O-Lb. Mattress, two parts, all hair, fancy striped ticking, at $1O. 4O-Lb. Mattress, pure hair, extra quail ty, fancy ticking. The $17.OO kind for $12.5O. 34-Lb. Feather Pillows at 62t cts. each. Woven Wire Spring Beds, the $2.5O kind for $1.75.
 (Basement.) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. A clearing up sale of this seasons Gov erings. Short lengths, enough for chair seat, arm chair or perhaps a sofa. h. Acluded are:
 Jute,
 Petit Points,
 All Wool Tapestries,
 Velours,
 Plushes-pla1n, figured and crushed,
 COrduroys-plain and figured,
 Prices ranging from 371Ic. 62lc. 67c.
 75c. and $1.OO yard upward.
 Bargains here.
 Drapery Dep't.) PIAZZA FURNITURE. No end of buyers in this department. Couldn't be otherwise with oul stock and prices.
 Every desired style in Arm and Side Chairs, Rockers and Divans. Another lot of those popular Rattan Rockers at $1.5O, $3.5O, $4.95, and $6.
 (Basement.) HETEROGENEOUS. Remember the "Lapland" is made only in solid oak, is zinc lined, has galvanized iron ice-rack, improved insulation, and perfect dry air circulation. In short, it is absolutely the best and most economical Refrigerator on the market. All sizes and our prices right.
 Basement.) MEEKINN. PACKARD & CO.
The Press., 1895-05-30
GLAD WE ARE UNDERSTOOD!

The O. ours known that when
 offered competitor" K buyers att oncecr ours fol
 goods Seasonable goods well at ] nintares ted in the
The Press., 1895-05-30

W7ANTED. Girl for general house. w work. MRS. w. E. HANLEY. 1w