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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
NAVAL ORGANIZATION.


lHC lSct"Cen Cne OIi1CerS Oh
the Line and STAFF.
Our naval officers are divided
broadly into two classes-line and
staif-these distinctions being omi-
nous in their "Reminiscences of the
struggle which goes on and on III
the aervice-why, the public does
not know or care. The line enjoys
positive rank and military COM
mund: the staff has relative rank
and full authority within its respec-
tive departments to carry out all the
necessary duties delegated by law
and regulation. Another broad dis
lnction is the division of officers
into commissioned and warrant, the
former being practically closed to
enlisted men and the latter being
open to them.
Line officers are commissioned in
eight grades. thc>Y nnd their rela.
tive rsE ka rish the ny (ihown in
rsre~Alossa) scln9as follows Rear
admiS~l (,sajor generally. commo-
dore (blrgadier encial, captain
(cOlone) commander (lieutenant
colonel }, lieutenant commander (ma-
Joi). Lieutenant (caEt@iu). lieutcn
ant, junior grade (iirst licutenant),
and ensign (Scrond lirutannt). Ma
val cadets boatswnins and ounners
are line oiicprs appointed or VIII
runtGd, bi:! not commissioned. aid
their rank is tiXc;l according to tho
order in which their names appear
i'll tie o.fcisI Navy Register.
Staff officers are distributed among
seven corr. or branches and, uc.
curdins to their length Of service
anu luck IN promotion in their own
sOrps, have relative rank with line
officers iii all the grades n.enMoned
Above, up to and including captain
STAFF chiefs of bureau have during
their iMcumbency the relative rank
of commodore, and should they re-
tire while in charge they retain this
on the retired list. To these differ
ent branches are assigned the med.
ical, pay and engineer officers and
the chapla IS, professors, naval con.
st1uctors and civil engineers Car.
penters and sailmakers arc classed
as warranted. staff officers and rank
with boatswNins and gunners and
just above paymaster's clerks, who
are temporarily appointed for Il
ship. squadron or shore station.
During his career line officer at
tends the war college and torpedo
school and is detailed for MANY she
clal duties ashore connected with
the ordnance and equipment and
navigation of ships. Postgraduate
courses arc open to staff officers, and
il school of application is established
FOR the instruction of marine off
GERS, Discipline and subordinution
have been the iule of his life-have
become IL second nature His days
have been set around with mctes
and bounds, and after his with
1raMal from active service he usual
" finds he has had neither time nor
opportunity to acquire the material
which await the success
.ul man of commercial atl airs. but
t is. after all, something to have
given his life to the service of the
nation; something to feel that his
mission has been to defend the in.
esrity Of the country and uphold
he dignity of its claims, and some.
hing, indeed, to know that he has
helped to keep aglow the ENROLLING
Tres of patriotism. -Harper's Round
Table.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
NEWS OF THE STATE.

a state convention of the Epworth
league will be held at Burlington
June Il to %. 1893.
Bishop Vincent has been assigned
to visit Vermont conference of the
Methodist church, which meets at
Springfield April 20, 1898.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gingras of
Burlington are the parents of tiny
daughter, the smallest baby perhaps
IN the state. The little one weighs
only II pounds and is not quite
10 inches long.
Frank IL. Cutler found a .me-
teorite' OH his farm recently that
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
Two Suicides.

Oscar ID. Olcott, Il we'll known
resident of Bellows Falls, commit
ted suicide Saturday afternoon by
hanging, the act being attributed to
i'll health. He was town treasurer
tor some wears and was prominent
in the bu sincss life of the place.
Mrs. John Aldons Of Middletown
Springs committed suicide Tuesday
uornlng by taking morphine. She
leaves husband and four children.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

Helgoland was formerly the Gret-
ma Green of Germany Couples who
wished to escape the customary
iormalltles would go to Helgolana
to get married by some oblieing
fisherman. Since Prussia has owned
the island this sort of thing has been
stopped.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
IT CURES PILES.

Although the waters of the Indian
ocean are filed with voracious
sharks, tho inhabitants of the MI.
merous islands near Ceylon swim
Goout IN the water with impunity,
the sharks refusing to modest them.
while stranger would be instantly
aevoured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

J. NJ. Thrswend. of Grosbeck, Tex.
says that when he has Il spell of indiae
ton, and feels bad and sluggish, he takes
two of De A'itt's Little Eary Risers at
night, and he is all right the next morn
ing. Many thousands of Others do the
same ching Do yon?
Scott Tiuk ham, Quechet; A. Il. Nor
gan, w ods,ock; l.. j. M. Marcy, TafIs-
vile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
Vermont Officers Ignore the Law.

An Albany, N. y. dispatch says :
II. E. jacob, stonccutter en-
ploved on the capitol, was arrested
Monday by detectives from Vermont
on the ground that he had violated
the prohibition law of that state.
He was taken from the state without
rcquistion and complications may
follow.
District Attorney Burlingame SAID
that if charges We're preferred By
jacob or his friends he would fol-
low them up. Jacob has been here
for Il year and the crime alleged
must have been committed prior to
that time.
Jacob formerly lived in Rutland
and was employed at the Brunswick
house about four years ago.
From later reports it appears there
was an unnecessary commotioll
among New York officials over this
affair 1t was \. t., not II. Z. ,
jacob, and he was taken OF bail
piece, the Rutland Herald says.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

WARNING :-Persons who suffer fro Il
coughs and colds should heed the warm
ingS of danger and save themselves suffer
Ing and fatal results by using One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t is an invaluable remedy for
COUGHS, colds, Group and all throat AID
lulo troubles.
scott Tinkham, Quechce,: a. b. MOI
gan, Woodstock; l.. j. NJ. Marcy, TufIs-
villn
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
Strange.

Senator Hanna accounts for the
Republican breakdown in Ohio by
saying that "good times have made
the people careless" 1t is strange
that good times should put ginger
INTO the Democracy while operating
as an oplate on the other fellows.
- Philadelphia Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to
know that the very best medicine
for restoring the tired out nervous
system to healthy vigor is Electric
Bitters. This medicine is purely
vegetable, acts by giving tone to the
nerve centres in the stomach, gently
stimulates the Liver and Kidneys,
and aids these organs IN throwing
off impurities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite, aids
digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very
best blood purifier and nerve tonic.
Try it. Sold for soc or $I.oo per
bottle at A. b. Morgan's Drug
Store
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

Two additional troops of cavalry
have been ordered to Fort Ethan
Allen from Jefferson barracks, Mo.
They will come on as soon as the
quarters and stables now under con-
structon are completed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
South Royaiton.

Burglars entered II ii Mathcr's
store Sunday night, but nothing was
taken. Mark J Sargent's store was
visited the same night, and here the
thief also skipped without any plum
der, failing in an attempt to rob the
post office, which is in Sargent's
store. A hiscl was stolen from w
II Mather's house, this bein. found
at Sargent's store.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

"l'hat man singing Only One
Girl in the World for Me- has been
married three times" "Well, that's
all right; he means only one girl at
4 time. = Chicago Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

"A French doctor declares that he
A's discovered 4 means of injecting
courage into men by means of a
syringe. The material he uses is q
mixture of sea water and picnic
acid.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

Disagreement for life by burns or
scalds may he avoided by using DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salvc. the great remedy for
piles and for all kinds of sores and
skin troubles.
Scott Tinkham, Qucchee; A. B. Nor.
gan, Woodstock; l.. }. NJ. Marcy, Tafts-
vile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

"What is business capacity, Uncle
Bill?"
"Business capacity is having sense
enough to 60 to the back door when
people won't answer Il ring at the
front door"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

The best Sulve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rhcum, Fever
Sores, letter. Chappcd Hands, Chilblans,
Corns, and all skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
Is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or
money refunded Price % cents per box
For sale by A. II. MORGAN.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
Chester.

Mr.. N;oholo 10 building a new
barn on the site of the one burned
last summer.
Bishop Hall made his annual visi-
tation to st. Luke's parish Monday.
preaching in the evening.
Work in the steam mill has been
resumed.
The Junior Endeavor society gave
Il social last Friday evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

In Woodstock Nov. D. a son to Mr.. and
Mrs Harvey ]. Mooney.
In Windsor, Oct. 20, II son to Mr.. and
Mrs. W. II. Hoisington.
In lIartland, Nov. 8. n daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. GeOrpc T. Morrill,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

There is no need of little children being
tortured by scald head. eczema and skin
eruptionS. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
gives instant reIlefand cures permanently.
Scott Tlnkham, Quechee; A. b Nor
gan, Woodstock; l.. j. NJ. Marcy, Tafts-
villr
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
MAR RAGE S.

In White River Junction, Nov. .. by Rev
\. J, Hough. Clinton j McElroy of Hart
ford and Minnie Frost of Hanover, n. II.
In Woodstock. Nov. 4. Ivy Rev. j. +.
Simmons, Frank III. Metcalf and Annie ].
Cohurn, both of Woodstock
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

iou eau't afi'ord to risk your life ~ al
lowing cold to develop into pneumonia
or consumption. Instant relief and Ger
tain cure ere afordeu by One Minute
Cough Cure.
Scott Tinkham, Quechce "A. B. Morgan.
Woodstock; l.. j. Nj. Marcy. TatltAvillC.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
Big Telephone Deal.

The Vermont Telephone and Tcle-
graph company Tuesday sold its en-
tire system, extending over five
counties, including 5000 miles of
wire and 100 instruments, to the
New England Telephone and Tclc-
graph company, which has tried to
secure contlol Of this system for the
past = years.
Col. a. c. Brown, president of
the Vermont Telephone and Tclc-
graph company, started At Mont
pelicr II years ago in humble way
the line which has grown to a big
system capitalized at $4,000, which
is understood to be the price paid by
the New England company. This
deal practically gives the New En-
gland company control OF the tclc-
phone business of tho state.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
How SicknessFIs Prevented

Gone of my sons was afflicted
with boils, caused by impure blood,
but after taking two bottles of HooI's
Sarsaparllla he was entirely cured.
We do not have much sickness in
our family because we keep Hoods
Sarsaparilla on hand and take it
when we need it," Mrs. s. II.
PARSONS, West Stcwartstown, II. \.
Hoods Pills are the f1voritc
family cath artic and liver medicine.
Price IS cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

Miss Anna Cowen OF South Roy
alton is visiting Miss G J Allen.
Business is rushing at the grist
mill, which has just begun opera
tons.
+ ] Allen has been repairing his
house.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

Coal miners in this country num-
per 800 GOO, OF whom 1876, 600 are at
work in Pennsylvania.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
GOOD PICTURES,

Are you a Judge of good pictures ?
If so Ordway invites YOU to call
inspect his work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what 10 was made for,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

The Boston dailics are revclling
in another murder trial and cXccrable
'.cuts' of the murderer, his victim,
the Judge, Jury. sheriff and counsel
are once more inflicted on the public
in the morning and evening editions.
Journalism in Boston takes on yell
low tingc occasionallv-though hap
PLY there are some eNceptions--nnd
this madness to be the only excuse
for making 4 holy show of every one
and every thing even remotely con-
nccted with the tragedy now on the
boards.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

"Thc Evening Argus" is the first
daily in the field at Montpelier and
it is likely to hold its own against
any other daily enterprise up that
way. 1t has plenty of local and tel
cgraph news and has very substan-
tial appearance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

Hon. Carroll S. Pages letter to
the press on the subject of cheaper
money, cheaper transportations and
cheaper power for the development
of industries in Vermont has had
wide discussion and has brought the
matter to the attention of pretty
nearly every voter and every one
interested in the welfare OF the state.
His scheme to secure money for Yer
mont's development from the saw
ings banks may SAVIOR Of dis
examination, but his plea for
cheaper power and cheaper trans.
portation is as practical and business
like as his suggestions usually are.
Cheaper power and cheaper trans
portation are required to Vermont's
development and progress-the first
is at hand and the second will come
as Il matter of necessity. Ex-Gov.
Page has performed notabls rub.
he service in forcing these matters on
the attention of the people of the
state.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

The result of the elections last
week was anything but cordial en-
dorscmcnt OF the policy of the Re
publican administration and Repub-
lean confidence and lomplacency
are badly rulfled IN consequence.
Presumably the enormous majority
with which our Republican friends
came into power was regarded as IA
license to direct the affairs of the
government without consideration
for any one or any class save the
bosses and their immediate friends.
This seems to have been the matter
with the administration, at the head
of which is the amiablc Mr.. Mckin-
ley. The Republicans made a huge
mistake and it was sharply corrected
at the first opportunity, and among
other things the peoples opinion of
the passage OF an intolerable tariff
act has been rendered in unmistak-
able language.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

The Age TO Jan. |, 1898,
for ten cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

The proper way to build health
is to make the blood rich and pure
by taking Hoods Sarsapar,lla, the
one true blood purifier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

The New York Tribune droppc
into poetry after the election, as fol-
lows:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
Spirit Of tbc age,
Wood stock. w., Nov. 10, 1897.
BY EDWARD c. DANA.

AT last accounts, says the Boston
Herald, Grover Cleveland of New
Jersey had not forwarded assurances
of profound sympathy TO Arthur p.
German of MARYLAND.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
Woman'S Friend
The Great Medicine that Gives
Nerve Strength

Hoods Sarsapari.a MakcS tho
slood Rich and Puro, Creates 81
Appetite and Restores ;iealth,
vigor and Vitality
~ feel that l ought to writc few
words III praise OF Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which has done great things for me. I
was in delicate condition and was sick
at my stomach and constipated. tried
remedies highly recommended for female
weaknesses, but tho medicines brought
On other troubles. ! was SO weak I
could not attend to my household duties,
and then determined to try Hoods Sar-
saparilla. After had taken this medicine
c short time began TO gain strength. I
Grew Stronger Each Day
until was able to work all day without
any Inconvenience. I have taken Hoods
Pills FOR constipation, and am better to-
day than / have been for five years.
Since taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Hoods Pills feel rested in the morning.
I am less nervous and am sure I havo
richer and purer blood. I have always
been bothered with scrofula, but now
am rid Of it. Before my last child was
born I took Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
my girl baby was fat and strong, whilo
ny esher child was not well and lived
to be only two years DID," MRS. Il. L.
DIAL, Box 419, Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
Plat,
Seat,

This Philadelphia critic consld
crs the best poetical effort of the late
campaign.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
East Barnard.

Mrs. Edwin Allen has again been
i'll with the grip.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13
ha4OOd'S 8 sn psr I'll
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.

EiOO1's Pills are purely veretahle c'-o'
AAoCA . 1910 fully rrapared. Is cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-11-13

Cures obstinate sores, chapped hands. &C.
Zenn, skin diseases. Makes burns and
scalds painless. We could not improve the
quality if paid double the price. The best
salve that experience can produce or that
money can buy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07

Fred Becker of Darby is an amateur
breeder of blooded chickens, says the
Philadelphia Record His brother, who
spent part of the winter in Florida, re-
turned some weeks ago. and brought with
him some alligator eggs that he had Sc
cured as curios. The eggs. which resem-
bled those Of the goose, were packed in a
cigar box and surrounded with a raw
cotton. About three weeks ago Mr.. Beck
er purchased an incubator, and, after
placing therein a setting OF chicken eggs
he found he had four vacant places. which
he filed with the alligator eggs. that had
been kept in warm place over the kitch-
en- range Last Sunday Mr.. Becker no.
ticed a loud rafting noise, and on rails
ing the lid found three baby alllgators
crawling around. They we're about seven
inches long and appeared fully able TO
shift for themselves. for they were en-
gagged in breaking the other eggs and
greedily eating their contents Mr.. Beck
err then placed the young but not helpless
alligators in an aquarium, where they set
tied down 10 a life OF continual fighting
among themselves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07
John Allen Tells a story.

with your kind permission, gentlemen.
1 will tell one more story ere the Fifty
fourth congress passes into oblivion" said
Private John Allen, to group at Cham
berIin's, according to the Washington
Post
Down in the vicinity of Tupelo." said
Mr.. Allen, some time during the summer
of 1886 traveller on horseback espied a
w-headed bare-legged country youth of
about fourteen, driving a pair of billy
goats to a wagon of home architecture. on
which rested barrel of water. con-
versation ensued, and the stranger ascer-
tanned that the lad hauled the fluid from a
river hard by his home to the paternal
cabin for use on wash-days. He was fur
ther enlightened that the pay was some-
times as good as 10 cents day
Would you sell your goats, bub?' ask
ed the traveller.
~ guess / would, mister. II somebody
would give me 81 for''em replied the boy.
Hold on there, shouted a native, who
had Just come up in time to hear the con-
versation. DON'T take 50 for them there
goats. Eff Bryan is elected they'll be
worth So.
YES said the owner of the goats,
and If / had this barrel Of water In H.
could git a thousand dollars for it, "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07
AN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR.
How the Threatened Crisis Was
Averted Through Much Diplomacy.


From the Chicago Times-Herald.
During the reign Of the carpet-baggers
in Georgia a very black but brainy old
negro named Tunis G. Campbell came
down from the north and became one of
the leaders OF his race.
In the course of time Campbell was
made justice of the peace at the port of
Darien. rhen the trouble began in earn
est.
Justice Campbell had no use for the
whites, because he knew that they cordial
~ hated him.
But he dld not confine his animosity to
Georgians or TO democrats. He employed
a number OF negro constables, authorized
them 10 carry weapons, and In a short
time made his court a terror to the com
muuity.
SO much by way OF Introduction One
summer British sailing vessel came 10
Darlen and took on a cargo OF naval STORES.
Before getting ready to. sail the captain
settled everything due from him and his
crew--that is everything In the way Of
a lust account. He secured his papers.
when several negro traders OF the lowest
class Unexpectedly put Ia claims for goods
that had never been purchased.
These cormorants alleged that the cap
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07
CHIP, THE TELEPHONE DOG.
Lives in Kansas City and Answers
Calls Over the Phone.

From the PlttSburg DlSpatch.
The telephone has called attention to sew
eral very interesting features. For in
stance we first had the telephone girl, and
now comes the telephone dog. She is
only a little one, to be sure, and that is
why they call her Chip" in the yards of
the Kansas City. Fort Scott and Memphis
railroad, at Kansas City. The achieve
ment which has won for her lasting fame,
however, has gained her a second So
briquet. and to be thoroughly up to date
you must call her the hello" dog.
Chip is related to the black-and-tan
breed, for she resembles that more than
all else. Perhaps that is the reason she
is so intelligent. Think of dog that can
answer the telephone, and is being train
ed to recognize a call devised for her own
particular self. Nobody knows who own
ed Chip originally. She came to the shan
ty in the yard one night, and, like the fell
lows at the club, has stayed there. A
bright, enterprising animal always, she
has more tricks and queer ways of showing
her intelligence than any dog that Kansas
City has ever known, and Kansas City
has known some very queer dogs in its
time.
The story of Chip is familiar to every
railroad man that is on the pay roll of
the Fort Scott and Gulf, as the road
is generally called. She has no objec-
ton to the employees of other roads, but
at once recognizes the fact that they
are not her particular sort, and treats
them with a condescension which bars
the freedom permitted when the individ-
ual is in the employ of her own company.
Just what the men think, of this little
dog with the big brain is indicated by the
following statement of the case from
W. II. Churchill, the assistant trainmas-
ter of the Kansas City, Fort Scott and
Memphis:
There is one incident which has never
been related of Chip, outside of her cir
Gle of immediate acquaintances and
friends At the yard office, which is and
has been her home for the past four years,
there are three telephones. two of which
are connected with private lines to the
local freight offices, scale houses switch
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-07

--Moshin Khan, recently made minister
for foreign affairs by the Shah OF Per-
sia, speaks French and English huently.
He was appointed ambassador TO Con-
stantlnople by the late shas, Nsar-Ed-
Din. and served as such for sixteen years
with great success.