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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

There was an exciting time at the Howell
house, Quoque, l.. l., the other day. Ham
ilton FISH ,Jr, son of the late ex Sec. Fish.
was the cause of the trouble. Young Fish
Joined party OF friends, and had apparent
ly been having good time, for When he re-
turned to the house for dinner he was some
what intoxicated While he was dining he
made remarks to Il waiter. At the first word
back by the waiter, young Fish struck him a
blow. Then he followed the waiter into the
kitchen. There was hot time. Fish struck
the cook blow, but found his equal in the
burly negro, who feled Fish three times to
the floor in quick succession
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

lage, seldom had less than 10 students.
Every house was the home OF from one to Il
dozen pupils.
The strongest competition for students ex-
listed between the schools and from the yener.
able trustees down to the youngest scholar
there was no love lost between the schools.
Hat and cane rushes and frequently roughei
contests were of common occurrence, and
young men coming from the same ncighbor'
hood to the different schools would soon
neglect to speak to each other when they met.
The lively village Of a quarter Of Il century
ago is now, however, II quiet country town
of only a few hundred niddle-aged people.
The Liberal Institute is closed to all except
members OF the various Masonic bodies,
whose hall it now is. The academy Is still
doing business, but on Il different scale. The
average attendance is nowadays from thirty
to fifty,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
Sprague, Wash, Swept by Fire.

SpraSue, the county seat OF Lincoln county,
Wash, aud the division point and location OF
the Northern Pacific car shops. and having u
population Of 5000, was almost destroyed by
fire. high wind amounting almost to a
hurricane, was blowing at the time, and the
fire swept over the town with resistless fury,
destroying over 81, 900, 900 worth OF prop erty
in two hours. The fire may be death blow
to Sprague, as it is probable thatthe Northern
Pacific will now move its shops to Spokane.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
Dropped Dead While Quarreling.

Pierre Turgoon. employed in the Baldwin
Bobbin shop at Manchester, N H., died un-
der very peculiar circumstances: He fell
lifeless while disputing with fellow laborer
named Renter They got into lively argu-
ment about the closet where Turgeon was in
the habit of hanging his clothes, and became
ouite heated In their remarks. When the
war of words was at its height Turgeon sud
denly gave convulsive movement and sank
TO the ilcor dead. No blows were struck on
either side. Deceased was Al years old.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
A Fatal Dispute.

landing on the outside Of the third.story
of Il wooden block In the rear Of l45 Charles
street. Lowell. Mass. was the scene Of n dis
pute that ended fatally. John Kelleher, a
hod carrier, had been talking religion with
Peter Turnbull, mule spinner in the Law
renee mills, and ended by giving him blow
that knocked him over the low railing. down
through two clothes reels TO the ground,
where he was instantly killed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
Shortage Placed at $4,000.

It is understood the report OF the experts
who have been working for some time on the
books of ex-Treas. Frederick n. Cheney Of
the Boston chamber of commerce will show
shortage of about $4,000. 1t is stated that
the chamber of commerce is fully protected
by the treasurers bonds. which were fur
nished by the Insurance II Guarantee com
pany. The above news is the climax of a
succession of rumors that have been floating
about and undergoing discussion since July
"a when the experts were called in.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

The flrebug of Webster, Muss., got in his
work again at the cambric works OF H. N
Slater, L. Webster Mass. The watchman In his
round at 3l5 II. M, found the north end OF
the black dye house, $50 feet long, on fire, In
part of the mill where no chemicals are
used or hot cloths pressed The building and
its contents were totally destroyed. Loss
$4,000; fully insured in companies in the
state,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
Strikers Victory.

Thirteen hundred more of the striking New
York tailors returned to work. their bosses
having signed the B'otherhood's agree
nent and given the required bonds.
Nearly 1000 Of the 5000 men of the Brook.
lyn and Brownsville division OF the Brother
hood have also returned to their labors, and
according to he reports received, the New"
ark Brotherhood tailOrs, 200 strong, have
gained victory and are returning to work
as fast as the contractors there sign the
agreement
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
Going Back at the Old Wapes.

At meetiD Of the strikers of the Conti-
mental mill, OF Lewiston, Me-, an understand
ing was reached that oil operatives willing to
work at the old prices should return. As q
consequence quite number went to work
including President Plante OF the strikers
, union. The mill is filling up, and old opera
tiyes will be given places as fast as openings
occnr.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

years nave been affected with rheumatism,
now declare that the disease has disappeared
while others who were injured complain of
pain like that of rheumatism. During an
electric storm lightning struck the residence
OF George Shepard doing considerable dam
age. ]. Coles large barn was struck and
burned with contents and one horse.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
He Was Il Poor Shot.

DR.. y. C. Senton, ex-health officer and one
of the most prominent citizens of Rutland,
VT, attempted to shoot John B. Quinn The
shots did not take effect Quinn is n young
man about town; his parents are wealthy
and he lives in Il handsome residence on
Washington street across the road from the
DR.. Senton. The cause Of the shooting is
unknown, but it is said that for some time
past Quinn has annoyed the doctors family,
and that in the spring the doctor ordered
the young man to leave town and stay away.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

1t is learned from a good reliable source
that before Secretary Herbert left for Gray
Gables, Nat Herreshoff offered to build for
sl5O,O0O torpedo boot capable OF attaining
2l5 knots an hour. II the secretary ao-
cepts Mr.. Herreshoff's offer II Is understood
that he will use al! the new principles which
tend 10 NIKE the defender such swift boat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
N. IL, Insnectnra' Salaries.

Secretary Carlisle, under the provisions OF
the recent act of Congress regulating the
salaries of local inspectors OF steam vessels,
has established the salaries OF local inspect
ors Of hulls and boilers, for the year begin
ming July |, 1895, in New England districts
as follows: Burlington, VT, and Bangor
Me-, $1,000; New Haven, Conn, 81, 500
Providence, h. New London, Conn, and
Portland, Me-, $l,SOO; Boston, Mass,
So $50
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
WHOLE TOWN SHOCKED.
Nearly All in Pennington, n. j., Are
HobbIing About,

Miss Annie Frace, Sexton Asa A. Bowman,
Mrs. Kuhl Hoffman and Square James Hofl,
who were stunned by the thunderbolt that
struck the Quakertown Church of Fleming
ton, n. j., just after the congregation were
dismissed, are worse. Miss Frace has not
regained consciousness, and she is lowering
between life and death. Sexton Bowman,
who was frightfully burned about the body,
will recover. All the other worshippers have
rallied, but in some instances their limbs are
still numb.
There Is scarcely a man or woman In the
village that is not hobbling about op crutches
Or using canes, Many a0sd neshls : who -fhr
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

AT a meeting OF the strikers of the Cont.
mental mill, OF Lewiston, Me-, an understand
ing was reached that all operatives willing to
work at the old prices should return. As n
consequence quite n number went to work
Including President Plante of the strikers
nnion. The mill is filling up, and old opera
uves VIII be given places as fast es openings
n"cur.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

The steamer Jason sailed from Jackson
vile. Fla, for Jamaica, with material for
10000 orange boxes, and with number of
expert orange pckers and packers, employees
OF Williams x Hubbard of the Boston Fruit
Company This firm has secured control of
the Jamaica crop for three years, by which
time it is expected that Florida trees will be
in bearing condition again. Jamaica groves
bear two crops annually, AMI it is expected
the Jason will return with the first shipment
Of Ihn frlliI
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
Five Per Cent Increase.

An increase OF 5per cent in wages of Woon-
socket Il. l., wooden and worsted operatives,
mostly weavers, but including some loom
llxers and mule spinners. who were cut down
In 1893, has gone into effect. New weaving
price lists were posted in the Lippitt WooIen
Company, Harris Woolen Company, Perse-
verance Woolen Company, Simpson Il Kirk
aldt and w. H. Prendergasts mills
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

1t must astonish European statesmen
to learn that the Secretary Of State Of
the United States must be lawyer.
Can any great secretary Of state of any
other modern country be napasd who
was bred to the law2
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
Electrics For Franklin, N. H

A syndicate, with ex-Congressman Warren
+. Daniels at its head, has been formed in
Franklin, n. H., forthe purpose Of construct
ing and operating an electric street railroad
iu that city
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

There is decline in the market this week,
especially in pork which is off so cents.
Fresh meats have declined, also butter and
eggs. Berries are in smaller supply, and the
apple market in fair demand. The grain
market is steady with spot offerings small.
The -four market is steady Fine qualities
OF hay command good figures, New potatoes
are in fair supply.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

Vice-President Stevenson, wife and daugh-
ter have left Bloomington. Ill, for Alaska,
expecting to be- away about six months. Miss
Julia Stevens on has been in poor health for
some weeks and the trip is undertaken for
her benefit
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10
BOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS.

To make the following quotations of value
to buyer and seller alike, 1t will be necesss
ry to carefully note the predatory remarks
which precede all articles quoted. in a mar,
ket OF this character II is impossible to give
the general tendency of trade, those given
will be found sufficiently close to enable
dealers to base their transactions thereon. |
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-10

Women have during the last three
months been employed as letter car
rers In Hungary, and the system has
succeeded so we'll that 1t will be extend
ed to all Hungarian towns. What yo-
ca ton will not women All successfully
In the near futre2
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-06-19
A Steam Carriage for Road Use.

C.L. Simonds, of Lynn, has made a
steam carriage for his own use that will
make ten miles an hour. The carriage
weighs only 400 pounds and can carry
two persons at time. 1t has the ap-
pearance Of an ordinary carriage in
front, except there are no provisions
made for horse. The wheels are OF
cycle make and are four in number
The hind wheels are forty-three inches
and the trent wheels are thirty-six
inches, with rubber tires. The boiler
and engine sets just in the rear of the
seat and gives the carriage the appear
ance of q fire engine. The steam gen
crates in what is called porcupint
BOILER, which weighs 100 pounds.
The steam is made by naphthl
danes from three jets. The naphtha
is kept in a cylinder, enough to last
for seven hours, and there is water
tank that will hold ten gallons. There
is q pump that is automatic in action
directly connected with the engine.
The steering part consists of crank
wheel on the footboard, SO that the
engineer can steer and attend to the
engine at the same time. The body
of the carriage rests on cradle and
three springs. 1t is easy riding, and
allowance has been made for every
movement. The shafts are of steel,
and can stand all of 1000 pounds. Mr..
Simonds has given the steam carriage
8 trial already, and it has proved
success. It started off at ten-mils
gait; there was no noise, smoke OF
trouble whatever.-Springfeld Repub
loan
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-06-19
SIX RECIPES FOR SOUPS.

Bean Soup-Use cold boiled OF
baked beans. Mash them through a
colander, add boiling water, some but
ter and plenty Of salt and pepper
BOIL until of the proper consistency.
Corn Soup-Take six ears of young
tender corn sweet corn is best), cut
down each row of grains with knife,
then scrape. Put on to boil with plenty
of water. When nearly done add a
quart of milk, salt and pepper, and .
'ittle -four and butter to thicken.
Vegetable Soup-Take the liquid In
which you have boiled beef, and into
this put some sliced turnips, few
potatoes, q very small head of cabbage
finely chopped, two or three tomatoes,
and small red pepper. Let it sim.
mer slowly until done. Small onior
If desired.
Bread Soup-Place over the fire a
sufficient quantity Of milk to fill a
large dish. Let it come to a boil and
then pour into the dish in which you
have previously broken up scraps of
partially dry bread, with sufficient
pepper and salt to season. Let j.
stand few minutes before serving.
Cabbage Soup-Select a small heac
Of cabbage. Chop or slice it very fine.
Then put on to boil In q little water
in which q small piece Of meat has
been cooking, with . handful of oat.
meal. Cook until cabbage is thorough.
ly done, then add a sufficient amount
Of water, salt and pepper. The oat
meal will thicken it enough.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-06-19
s.a,.r.. i,uild,ne.

Most O.: us know all about oui
parents and grandparents; but com
parativelY few can give a correct ac-
count of the names, ages, or occupa'
tions of their sixteen great-grandpar-
enta Now here is a capital game foI
the long winter evenings that are
coming! Try how many of your i'm
mediate descendants you can re-
member. But take warning the
stumbling block in pedigree building
is the occasional cropping up Of a dis.
reputable ancestor whom you have q
special reason for not remembering.
Sidney Smith used to say, 'That
several members of his family disap.
peared about the time Of the assizes;''
and most people remember the story
Of Alexandra Dumas the elder, who
had a considerable dash of the tai
brush in his veins, and who was pes.
tered about his pedigree by some an
tiquarian smellfungus.
"Your father, NJ. Dumas" said the
bore, twas, I take it, a mulatto."
ayes, sir"
'Thus your grandfather must have
been negro"
"Precisely So"
"And your great-grandfather, che,
NJ Dumas?"
"a monkey, sir" thundered the
exasperated Alexandra, 'my pedi.
gree ends where yours begins"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-06-19
Dickens as n Danceh

! My father insisted that my sister
| Katie and l should teach the polk a
step to him and Mr.. Leech, writes
Mamie Dickens in the second of her
interesting papers on .'My Father as
l Recall Him" in the Ladies' Home
Journal. My father was as much in
earnest about learning to take that
wonderful step correctly as though
there were nothing of greater import
ance in tn, world. Often he would
practice gravely In corner, without
either partner or music, and l re-
member one cold winters night his
awakening with the fear that he had
forgotten the step so strong upon him
that. jumping out Of bed, by the scant
illumination of the old-fashioned rush.
light, and to his own whistling he
diligently rehearsal its zone, two,
one, two," until he was once more
secure In his knowledge.
No one can imagine our excitement
and nervousness when the evening
came on which we were to dance with
our pupils. Katie was to have Mr..
Leech, who was oyer six feet tall, fol-
her partner, while my father was to
be mine. My heart heat so fast that
/ could scarcely breathe, was so fear
full for the success of our exhibition.
But my fears were groundless, and We
were greeted at the finish Of our
dance with hearty applause, which
was more than compensation for the
work whhh had been expended upor
its learning.
My father was certainly not what
In. the ordinary acceptation of the
term would be called "A good dancer.'
I doubt whether he had ever received
any instruction in 1.-THE noble art'
ether than that which my sister and
l gave him. 1n later years 1 remem-
Der trying to teach him the schot-
tische, dance which he particularly
admired and desired to learn. But
although he was so fond Of dancing,
except at family gatherings in his OVID
or his most intimate friends house,
l never remember seeing him particj.
pate. .---
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-06-19
THE COOKING OF VEGETABLES.

Boiling can be more conveniently
ind readily accomplished on kero.
,ene oil or gas stove than in any other
Kind of an oven. But beets, carrots
and parsnips, as well rs other roots,
may be cooked in the oven for long
time very slowly in closed vessels, sul>.
iected to the same degree Of heat that
is required in roasting meat, from 300
degrees to $50 degrees F. Green veg.
etables, peas, beans and the like, are
very deliciously cooked in this way.
They retain a very much finer flavor
than when subjected to the customary
heat of the iron stove in an open yes.
sci, or when boiled. When the.heat is
properly regulated, all kinds of fruit
and vegetables may be cooked in the
oven in vegetable dishes-china, por.
celain or stoneware-open or covered.
The watery kinds require very little
water. The dry kinds may have a very
little water added. The steam gen.
Grated at the higher heat. to which the
outside Of the vessel is subjected raises
the temperature within the covered
vessel only to about tho boiling point,
and while the vessel may not be steam
tight. lest it burst, yet it may be suf.
ficiently tight to retain the aromatic
oils, which should not be carried of,
thus assuring the full flavor.
Cultivator.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-06-19
She tfembIed a Iittle. bus 1ld ,os

She trembied Q little, but Ald 10
reply.
that question" she said gently; 'It
is unworthy of you; it is painful e.
me-"
"Forgive me-" he said, humbly.
"Oh, my dear, love You, and I am
poor. Your beauty and your good.
ness make you Q long way above me.
and have hoped that you were not
rich. But I adore you. I want yoa
to carry that memory away in your
heart. I adore you. Some time ]
will come and ask you to marry me.
You will have known me longer {:
my prospects will be brighter. I will
come and take you by the hand like
this, my dear. I will say: love you
dearly; I have loved you since that
6rst day in the mountains. will love
you forever. Will you be my wife7'
When ask you that question, when
my soul waits for an answer, what vii
you say to me, dear?"
She was palid; she dare not loo)
at him. =.
"Is there no grain Of hope for me?
Oh, love, will You tell me what yow
answer will be on that day?"
With supreme effort she raised her
eyes to his face. She tried to speak;
she was speechless; but her lips forme'
o single word:
SSNoo
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-06-19
Is Your
Blood Pure

fit is, you will be strong, vigorous,
c,ll of life and ambition; you will have
q good appetite and good digestion;
strong nerves, sweet sleep.
But how few can say that thoir blood
8 pure How many people are suffer
ing daily from the consequences OF I'M
pure blood, scrofula, salt rheum, rheu-
matism, catarrh, nervousness, sleepiess-
ness, and
That Tired Feeling.
Hoods SarsaparilIa purifies. vitalizes
and enr,ches the blood. Therefore, 1t
is the medicine for you.
1t will give you pure, rich, red blood
md strong nerves.
It will overcome that tired feeling,
:reate an appetite give refreshing sleep
and make you strong.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-06-19
Too Highly Valued.

Plain women. far from undertaking
beauty, are apt to place too high
value upon it. Their own lack OF
comeliness is their lifelong sorrow.
They do not realize that the women
who are most ardently and lastingly
loved by men are seldom very beauti-
full. Prettiness wins admiration;
something much deeper and more
subtle inspires and retains affection.
| No woman need be ugly. II there is
soul in her body it has but to begin
betimes to show through. From her
earliest girlhood the thought she
thinks, the feelings to which she
gives way, the tones she utters, the
wishes she INDUCES, are sculpturing
lines in her face that are capable OF
making a beauty all her own-lines
whose writing will remain when bloom
fades and sparkle fails. 1t is in the
beginning of manhood and In the be-
ginning of old age that man is cap
Itivated simply by a pretty woman,
and is In breathless haste to make her
charms his own possession. The ma
turer man Is far less subject to mis-
taken infatuation. He looks for some-
thing less ephcmeral than glowing
cheek and melting eye. Gas rule !
prefer plain women to pretty ones"
said one Of these discriminating per-
sons 'They are less self-conscious,
and have more regard for the rights
of others. When my wife sends me
shopping, as sometimes happens I
always select plain girl to serve me.
You see she knows her lack of per-
sonal attractions, and that she has
nothing to depend on but the excel
lency Of her services. Therefore she
takes infinite pains with her Gus
toners. She pays strict attention tc
her business. There Is nothing surer
in the world than that If you go into
a store and select plain girl to wait
on you you will be well served. The
pretty girl, on the other hand, knows
that she is pretty. 1t is usually very
that she knows it. She
trades upon her prettiness. She uses
the tins and thought she ought to
devote to serving you in trying to
make you understand and appreciate
that she is pretty. And this princi-
pie underlies beauty's conduct in
other walks of life. admire lovely
men debut unless they
possess more solid attractions than
charms OF persons they are soon out
rivalled by their plain and tasteful
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-06-19
TO KEEP MEATS SWEET.


Some provisions should not be put
On ice; every housekeeper ought to
know that all meats, raw or cooked,
lose in juiciness and tenderness by its
action. For instance, q joint which
was excellent when served hot will
often become tough and tasteless if
kept in the refrigerator twentv-four
hours. have seen corned beef be-
come so hard that it Clipped off like
ice, though it was not frozen.
There is q simple treatment of boiled
meat which keeps it palatable. If you
wish to cut the meat when hot after
Inner plunge it again in boiling
water or in the water in which it was
cooked brought again to a boiling
point and there let it remain until
sold. You will find that it will thus
Ibsorb enough moisture to keep it
lender and juicy. Do not place it ir
he refrigerator warm.
Bologna sausage or any Of the prep.
Erations in sausage skins will mold if
put into the refrigerator. or if shut ny
from the air.
Fish should not be brought in direct
,ontact with ice, no matter what the
general market practice may be. Sal
non loses its delicate flavor almost
most completely if laid upon ice. In
sact no food should ever rest directly
apon ice.-Chicago Record.