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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28
OF DIFFERENT MINDS.
SIought Thel Dinner Was All Right
but the Company Well.

Slought Thei Dinner Was All Right
but the Company Well.
"Six o'clock alreadyW
Monsieur and madame, in the din.
ing room, are giving final satisfied
glance at the preparations for the
coming dinner.
Madame (austrated)-Is every.
thing right! You see nothing out
of the way Are you sure! Then
can finish dressing. hope, dear,
that our guests will te pleased.
I'VE can't do any better, my dear.
Well hope it will be a success.
You'll see, when the tongues are
loosened, it will be gay enough"
Half past 7.
The guests have arrived; toilets of
rose, Of mauve, in exquisite taste,
form a charming whole. White
shoulders offer a ravishing contrast
to the black coats. After the usual
presentations they pass into the din
ing room.
Every one finds the dinner per-
feet, the wines are approved by the
connoisseurs; tho most open gayety
reigns; monsieur and madame ex-
change from time to time little
smiles of satisfaction.
The company rise from the table.
The ladies pass mo the drawing
room, when the gentlemen-oh, tho
wretches-hasten to the smoking
room.
A slight GOODNESS results, but passes
quickly when they make their ap-
pearance again. There IL; chat, a
little music, Il monologue The even
ing ends at midnight.
On The stairs
First Guo5t-Did you see my dear,
what awkwardness, what atfecta-
ton. Poor things, they tYotted out
all their silver.
Second G. .,:est-Thcir silver! You
make me laugh! 1t was plate. !
can always tell. have so much old
family silver myself.
Third Gil. est-You are 10th wrong.
That silver was hired from the ca
terer. saw those same candelabra
last week at some supper.
All (together)-ImpoS>ible!
Fourth Guest their wine had
only been good, l should not have
noticed the rest. But such wines! I
can't ima;, ne where they got them.
St. Emilion, indeed! Clos Vougeotl
Inearly laughed in their faces. Now,
in my cellar l have those wines.
But what difference!
Only at the door of the carriage
the remarks end.
Midnight.
The guests have left.
Monsieur and madame are alone.
Madame am so tired, but SC
pleased it was perfect. Everything
went off we'll; our friends were de-
lighted. Don't you think sol The
dinners at the Linety or at the
Corunt were neither of them com.
parable to ours.
Monsieur should say not. Some
of the women We're jealous too. !
saw their glances. How could it be
otherwise. The dishes were deli.
cious, the wines exquisite.
Madame-Andre, dear, I hope you
don't mind, now that it's such a
success, but I've spent o good deal
mere than my household allowance2
Are you angryi
Monsieur-Angry, no indeed. We
made a great hit tonight. 1 will
make UP the deficit. IuiIi delighted.
And the compliments the men paid
.-~',, nay aoe.-. Dut you must
be tired. We must go to rest.
Madame-Yes, on your laurels.--
Paris Trihoulet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28
Len Handed Yio,in.-

violins are adapted for the use of
left handed musicians by reversing
the order of the strings and the To-
cation of the bass bar and sounding
post. Guitars, banjos, flutes and
comets are also changed for the
benefit of such people. The proper
ton of instruments SO altered is
about per cent.-New York Led
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28
His Experience.

An old Scotchman, on the occa-
sion of his marriage to a young
woman of 25, was rallied by some
Of his friends on the disparity be-
tween his age and that of his bride
"Awecl," he responded tranquil
ly, "she will be near me to close my
Gen."
ut may be-" remarked an old
neighbor sententiously, "but I've
had twa wives, and they opened my
Gen." Youth g Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

Apprehension--"Dear met" said
Willie Gigs, II hope that chrysan-
themums won't go out of fashion all
OF a sudden, as they threaten to do
"What difference does that make"
"If | take mine off now | know 7
shall take cold!"-Washington Star
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28
For over Fiiiy Wears.

MRS. WINsLOw's SLOrHINo SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of moth
ers for their children while teethiug, with
perfect success. 1t soOthes the child, sOftens
the gums, nllsys all pain, cares wind collie.
and is the best remedy for DiarrhGa. Il will
r, lievc the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by I'll druggists in every part Of the
world Twenty five cents bottle. BE sure
and ask for .'Mrs. Winslow's SoOthng Sy
rup." and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28
a Remedy For Cramp.

The following is a simple and GER
tain cure for cramp: When the
cramp comes ON, take a thin piece
of cord wind it round the leg over
the place iii which the pain is felt
and take an end in each hand and
give it Il sharp pull, one that will
hurt little. The cramp will cease
instantly, and the sufferer can go to
bed assured that it will not come
back again that night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

The iron crown of Lombardy takes
its name from the fact that within
the gold circlet is a strip of iron,
supposed to be made of one of the
nails of the cross. Napoleon was
crowned with this symbol at his
coronation as king of Italy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28
Spirit Of tI)c age,
Voc dstock. w., Nov. 90, 1896
BY EDWARD c. dana.

Some of the recent oratorical dis
plays in the House, says Montpe-
lier dispatch, reminded one listening
victim of the old story of the steam
boat with the two-pound boiler and
the eight-pound whistle. "Every
time she whsted she'd STOP"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

Excuse me-" observed the mau in
spectacles, ''but am a surgeon. and that
Is not where the liver is" Never you
mind where bis liver fs,' retoried the
other. III 1t was IN his big toe or his
left ear De WITS Little Early Rsers
would reach it and shake 1t for him. On
that you can bel your gig-lamps."
Scott Tinkham, Quechce; A. b. Nor
gan, Woodstock; L. J. n. Marcy, Tsf,s-
vile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Ernptions, and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
Is guaranteed to give satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price % cents per boy.
For sale by A. b. Morgan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28
A Truthful Child.

"Well, Willy" asked grandma,
shave you mad all the dinner you
WANT"
"Nome," answered the truthful
little boy, ''but I've had all | can
eat" -Harper's Bazaar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28
Weak st omach Relieved.

II have been troubled with a weak
stomach since | came out of Ander-
sonvil!e prison. have taken Hoods
Sarsaparilla and it has toned up my
stomach and given me good appe-
tite. recommend Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla to all who need something to
give news life to the blood" Fred
z. Riley, Newport Center. VT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

l.. p. Thayer has retired from the
Bellows Falls Times. which became
under his ownership one of the best
and new sicst papers in the state. and
w. c. Belknap is now editor and
proprietor Mr.. Belknap has been
the editor of the Times under Mr..
Thayer's management and his abil-
lty is guarantee enough of its con-
tinuance in public favor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

The length OF lie may 6e iucre sed by
lessenins its dangers. The majority Of
prop!e de fon lung troubles. Thee
may he avcrfed BY promptly using One
Minute Cough Cure.
Scott riukham, Quechee; A B Morgan,
Woodstock; L. J. n. Marcy, Tafrsvilie.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

The old lady was right whca she said.
the child might die if they waited for The
doctor. She saved the little ones life
with u fc, doses OF One Minute Cough
Cure. She had used it Tor Group before.
Scott Tinkham, Quechoe; A. Il Nor
gau, Woodstock; L. j. VI. Marcy, Tafts-
willie
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

Bunson (amazed) = That yonr
uncles Why. man. YOU told me
your uncle had both his legs carried
away at Sedan.
Jimson-So he did. He carried
them away himself, pretty fast,
tell you.-Tit-Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

Soothing, and not irritating. strength
ening, and not weakening, small but eff.
fective-sucb are the qualities of De
Wits Little Early Riscrs, the famous
little pills
Scott Tinkbam, Quechee; A b. Nor
gan, Woodstock: L. j. NJ. Marcy, Tafts-
vile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

Catarrh is constitutional disease
and requires u constitutional remedy
like Hoods Sarsaparilla. which
purities the blood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

The report of the insane asylum
investigating committee contains no
recommendation, but its findings are
suggestive enough to leave no doubt
as to what ought to be done, and
there is 4 very general and pcremp-
tory demand that the institution he
put into new and more competent
hands
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

In the discussion IN the House on
the bill making tax of seventy-fve
cents on each bicycles, the money to
be used in building BICYCLE paths,
Representative Baldwin of Barton
remarked that it was difficult enough
now to get good roads and it was
foolish to talk about making separate
ways for bicyclists. He seems to
have had the best of the argument.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless,
and invariably reliable are the qualities OF
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t never fails
In colds, Group and lung troubles. Chill
dren like il because it is plea san, TO take
aud it hSlps them.
Scott Tinkham, Qpechee; A b Morgan
Woodstock; L. j. N. Marcy, Tafssville.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

The value of the British ships and
cargoes lost every year at sea is
about 1000, 900.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

Wright's knitting mill at Pownal
has started up on full tine. The
mill has been idle most of the time
for a year, and when in operation it
has been on three-quarters time. The
company intends to run on full time.
Two hundred hands are employed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

The Age and Thrice-a-week
Wor Id $1.5o.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28
Ex-Candidatc Sewall

Ex-Candidatc Sewall saws:
"Should there be four years of pros
perity | am inclined to think free
silver would not be the issue, be-
cause the improved condition would
seem to obviate the necessity OF Il
change" This is frank admission
that the free silver agitation will not
thrive under ordinary business con-
ditions. Good times will kill 1t, ac-
cording to Mr.. Sewall, and it is an
already discredited cause which re-
quiles an industrial panic for its
proper nourishment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

At the first of the year the armies
of the world numbered 100000
men.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

"The Vermont legislators ought
to have tried Il new gag says the
Boston Herald. The trick OF pass
ing woman suffrage amendment
through one branch by practically
unanimous vote and then defeating
it overwhelmingly in the other
branch is Massachusetts trick"
The Vermont Legislature, we under
stand, has done the same thing be-
fore. SO the trick ia not peculiar to
Massachusetts,. The woman suf-
frage bill is killed as regularly as the
Legislature meets; first one branch
kills it, then the other. The vote
ought to be unanimous one way or
the other.
In the following paragraph the
St. Johnsbury Weekly points to one
cause of the weary waste of time
at the capital. 1t says:
1.-The average member knows that
the chances are that he will never
represent his town again, and he
brazenly defes public opinion and
goes in for good time and all there
is in it,.
This is the first and last opport,-
nifty for the majority of the legis-
lators to distinguish themselves in
one way or another, and incidentally
to have good time. Next year
someone else has !, whack at the
sport, and so it goes. Fortunately
for the state there are some entirely
disinterested Legislators and one need
not look far to find them, to whom
should be given the credit they de-
serve.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-11-28

Hoods Pills cure sick headache,
indigestion.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-09

| bination of lung and heart troubles. He
did not show the recuperative powers that
were hoped for, and steadily though
slowly failed. A week ago the doctors
pronounced his condition very critical,
and he had been in that condition evtr
since.
None of the London afternoon papers
announcing the death of Du Maurier
the simple statement that he died peace
fully at half-past 2 o'clock this morning.
A story was published in the London
papers on September 20, the day OH which
the st. James Gazette announced the fact
that the distinguished artist and author
was confined to his bed with serious af-
lection of the heart and lungs, in which
the sick man was said to be very despon-
dent, and having said to his friends at his
bedside: II cannot cheer up; have been
successful and success has ruined me.'
The physicians who attended Du Mau-
rier announced that his heart had been
weak for wears, and that a fortnight ago
his affection became aggravated by a
chill, the effect of which settled upon his
lungs. 79
George Lewis Palmer du Maurier, artist
and author, was born in Paris March 6,
1884, and educated in that city, but was a
British subject. His grandparents on his
fathers side were emigrants from France
during the reign OF terror. He went to
England at the age of II and studied
chemistry under DR.. Williamson at Uni
versity College, London.
Afterward he studied painting in Paris
under the famous M. Gleyre, also in
Antwerp and Dusseldorf He first began
to draw on wood for Once a Week, after.
ward for Punch and the Cornhill Maga-
zine, and subsequently he joined the
Punch staff. Since that time his weekly
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-09
EXPLOSION OF A BOILER
1t Causes Death and Great De.
Struction in Big Roll.
ing Mill.
One Man and a Baby Killed, Six
Workmen Seriously Hurt and
Seven Others Injured.

DANVILLE, Pa, Oct. s.-The big roll.
ing mill here, owned by the PHILADELPHIA
and Reading road, and operated by the
Reading Iron Company of Reading, Pa,
as the scene of disastrous explosion
this evening bv which man and baby
were killed, six men seriously hurt and
seven other men injured.
The dead are: John Cassellman, and a
Hungarian baby. name unknown.
T be seriously injured are: Thomas and
Oliver Cromwell, Rush Errick, John Null
len Sr., John Mullen Jr.. Cotton Major.
Those slightly hurt are: Robert Reid.
man, manager of the mill: Thomas VIII
liams, John Lehman, John Nevins, Joseph
Sheppard. Harry Mayor and Edward
Woll.
The furnace was not in service tonight
and number OF brick layers were engaged
in repairing it. Suddenly the furnace
boiler exploded, scattering death and in.
Jury among the men about. The boiler
was lifted by the force of the explosion
from its bed through the mill wall, and
flying across the street, crashed through
the walls OF a Hungarian boarding. house
killing baby and one of the inmates ci
the place.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-09

drawings made him one of the best
known and most admired of the contem-
porary artists and satirists. Mr.. Du
Maurier has illustrated "Esmond," the
"Ssory of Feather, ssThackeray's Bal
Iads,s and many other books. He was
also an associate Of the Royal Society OF
Painters in Water-colors. A special ex-
hibition of his works was held at the
rooms of the Fine Art Society in 1885.
In 1891 Mr.. Du Maurier published a
novel, ''Peter Ibbetson,'' in Harper's mag
azine, and in 1894 his novel 'Trilby" ap-
peared. The shining pages of his latest
work, 1.-THE Martian," appeared in the
October number of Harper's Magazine.
Du Maur1er has lectured occasionally on
subjects connected with his work as an
artist.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Oct. 8-The news
of Du Maurier's death in London this
morning was received with profound ex-
pressions of regret in literary circles here.
1t had been known for a year past that the
noted artist and novelist was not enjoying
the best of health, and those who knew
him and had seen him abroad lately had
expressed the fear that his after collapse
might come at any moment.
He was q devoted student-in fact a
slave to his art. Although he never WIS.,
tied the United States many American
literatteurs knew him personally and
those in the city to-day were greatly
shocked when they heard of his death. II
was the general opinion that he had over
worked himself and comment was made
on the lamentable TACT that it was in the
heyday of his fame that his genius was
cut short.
His latest work, "The Martian," mean
ing an inhabitant of Mars, is story in his
best style. 1t has much of the super
natural flavor of "Peter Ibbetson,' his
first book, the same conversational tone
of ''Trilby." its charm of mystery. uncon-
ventional ideas and gay artistic Partisan
lie.
The painstaking qualities of the man,
his devotion to his work and his laborious
efforts are fully exemplified in his last
novel.
For over three years he labored over the
Marian" which he very carefully re-
vised. 1t was only short time ago that
he finished his illustrations, and they are
now on their way to this country. There
are over 125, 600 words in this novel, and it
will run through ten numbers of Harper's
MAGAZINE. Those who have read the
manuscript predict great success for the
work. The illustrations are aFrenchy"
in style, and the character "The News
boy" will likely attract wide attention.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-09
SIGHTSEEING I'M PARIS.
Car aud CznHna Drive to the Louvre
and Examine the Pictures and
SCULPTURE.

PARIS, FRANCE. Oct. S.-The weather
to-day was bright and mild. The Gear
and Czarina drove TO the Louvre at IL
o'clock this morning and remained an
hour examining the pictures and sculp-
ture. Their majesties were accompanied
by President Faure.
The route of the imperial visitors
through the streets was less thronged with
people than was the case yesterday and
the day before, but still large numbers
gathered along the line, and these were
quite as enthusiastic as the crowds of the
previous days. The Gear looked much
better than he did yesterday, having re-
covered from his fatigue and regained his
normal health.
This afternoon they visited the Sevres
porcelain factory and the museum, and
were greatly interested in what they saw.
Their majesties later went to Versailles,
ere they arrived at 1 As P. NJ. and were
received with great enthusiasm.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-09
party never did-lt never struck blow except
for human freedom. tGreat applause.I
TO WRIsTLE FoR PnosPBRIrY.


Hosc Republicans Propose to Anmounce
the Dascning OF the Era.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. s--Chairman
Hanna Is again at the Western head
quarters. He reached the city this morn
ing and went directly to his room. An
executive meeting was called at noon, pre-
vious to which hour Mr.. Hanna spent the
time in consultation with his lieutenants
He declined to express himself as to the
situation in the West, but said the East
was perfectly safe for Mckinley, and he
would not dignity the Democratic claims
to New York by discussing them. As to
the statement recently given out. from
Democratic headquarters.r Mr.. Hanna said
he lid not believe that Chairman Jones
was responsible for it, and that it merely
showed the want of competent man in
charge of the press bureau at these head
quarters. s
A. B. Kittredge, committeeman from
South Dakota, was caller at Republican
headquarters to-day. He reports the out
look as encouraging. Farmers, he said, are
beginning to settle down in their views,
and are avoring the gold standard.
Lewis E. Cook of Newark, N. j., circus
man. anfolded novel scheme to Comm
teeman Payne at headquarters this morn
ing. 1t is TO have whistle in the mills,
factories and railroad shops blown at 6
O'Clock on election morning to .announce
the dawnine of the era of prosperity"
This demonstration should start in the
East and proceed west according to the
time OF day from the different States The
plan seems to meet with favor among the
Republican managers, and an effort may
be made to put it into execution.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-09
DEATH CLAIMS A
MAN OF GENIUS
Close of the Remarkable
Career of George Du
Maurier.
Success Brought Dependency,
and He Could Not Be
81 Cheered.
TALENTED ARTIST AND AUTHOR
AS the Writer of "Trilby" He Made
a Reputation That ERdeareG
Him to Americans.

LONDON. ENC, Oct. s.-George Du
Maurier. the celebrated author and artist,
died at 80 this morning. His end was
very peaceful. His death was not unex-
pected, though his friends hoped that he
would recover from the present attack.
Several weeks ago his condition became
alarming. He was afflicted with COM
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-09
VIEW roRK REP UBLIoAss.
AnnuaI Convention of the State Lea0n,
OF Clubs.


OF ClWbs.
SYRACUSE. N. Y, Oct. 8.-ShortIy
after 2 o'clock President Green of the New
York State League of Republican Clubs
called the annual convention to order.
There were over 500 delegates present
when President Green began his annual
address. Committees on leagne work,
state OF the order, credentials and resolu-
tions were appointed.
Letters and telegrams were read from
Hon. William Mckinley, Governor Nor
ton, T. G. Platt M. A. Hanna, Senator
Matthew s. Quay. Hon. Thomas B. Reed.
ex-President Benjamin Harrison and
other prominent Republicans. expressing
regrets at their inability to attend the
convention.
Addresses were made by W. W. Hicks
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-09
sseams A.rav From. eemoa.

WASHINGTON. u. c., Oct s.-The
United States steamship Minneapolis, the
flagship of the Mediterranean squadron,
left Genoa to-day, where she has had her
seml-annual rendezvous with the other
ships OF the SQUADRON.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-09
Treas.rv Gota Reserre.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. s.-The
treasury gold reserve at the close
OF business to-day stood at $124 GIL ,245.
The days Withdrawals were $277. 500.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-23
EVENING GHERALD
TUESDAY, JUNE %, 1896.
THE IRON AND STEEL SCALE.
II Must be Settled Before Next Tuesda
to Avert shutdown.


to Avert shutdown.
P1TTsBURG, June 23.--All the iron, steel
sheet and tin plate scales of wages for the
year beginning on July 1, made by the
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel
and Tin Plate Workers, must be settled
before Tuesday of next week If the
scales in any of the departments are not
signed it will mean suspension of work
In the union mills until an agreement is
reached. In the tin plate branch confer
ence there was a disagreement but there
seems to be no doubt that the conference
committees of both sides will come to-
gether again before Saturday, and either
compromise or agree to the Amalgamated
Association scale.
In the scale for sheet mill workers no
date has yet been fixed for another confer
ence, but it is probable that they will get
together again and reach settlement.
There may be a fight, however, as the
union mills must all close on Saturday
Dightunless the wage question is definitely
arranged
No conference on the bar iron scale has
yet been held, but one with the Pittsburg
manufacturers has been fixed for tOmor-
row in this city. The most important bar
iron conference will be held at Youngs-
town ON Thursday.
President Garland, of the Amalgamated
Association, said he did not anticipate any
trouble in arranging the scales, and he
believes that all will be satisfactorily set
tied. He did not say definitely when they
would be settled, but it is not likely that all
will be fixed up. This will be because the
manufacturers will hold off for period
in order to make some necessary repairs
TO the mills.