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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
The Ages Advertlsers.-Hollday
Hints.


To make the Christmas shopping
task a little easier The Age calls at
tention to the displays of its adver-
tisrng patrons, where may be found
without further search hundreds of
holiday suggestions. 1t will pay
you in time and none, to read:
H." 49, L~l:A-., .-a.1a i. a Spear
has put in, besides his usual line of
artistic furniture, counters filled
with china novelties, toys, tea sets
games, ETC., a large display in each
line. where every one can find some
thing suitable for a gift.
AT J. R.Murdock's handsome store
is the usual beautiful display of sterl-
ing silver novelties, gold pens, foun-
tain pens, clocks, watches, chains'
ETC., in endless variety. A new feature
this season is the exhibit of Utoplan
art ware, be autiful in decora ton and
design and worth careful inspection.
Everything in the way of fancy
work NAV be found at the Misses
McCollom's millinery store stamp
ed linens, lace tides, handkerchicfs,
as well as the usual stock of hats
and bonnets, trimmed and untrim-
med, novelties in millinery. 1t is ii
popular holiday shopping place.
A. B. Morgan has no special holt
day display, but he always has be-
sides complete line of the best
drugs and medicines. an attractive
lot of fancy articles, brushes, combs.
mirrors, leather goods. toilet sets,
etc.
For the Christmas dinner c. w.
Cox carries full line of groceries.
nuts. confectionerv-thc best Of
everything ultS. Ii'Ni''N' 'id'NN.
oranges. lemons. cranbcrries. ccraels
of all kinds.
AT Dana's-cstahlished in $50,
is everything carried by a first
class dry goods store Handker-
chiefs make beautiful display and
there are rugs. ART goods. leather
Goods. an excellent line OF books ut
all prices, stamped goods, baskets.
all shapes. sizes and prices; china
ware, umbrellas.
Powell & Smith have plenty of
suggestions for holiday shoppers
aside from the replenished lines OF
readymade c1othing-neckties, in
everv color and shade; gloves, hand
kerchiefs, furs, hats. Nothing ever
found IN furnishing store is mis-
sing here.
If the weather permits Ordwav is
prepared to do some fine photo
graphic work at very satisfactory
prices. He has full line of ama-
tours supplies.
Thomas Smith always has every
thing in footwear, beauty and COM
fort being considered in his purchases
Alfred Doege's felt all wool, felt
shoes and slippers might he mention
ed. The stock is complete and
there are many holiday attractions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
Spirit Of the Aac,
Woodstock. VT, Dec 18, 1897
WoeIstock x. Il. Time Table.

Ihe1ollowing is the running time OF the
nays over the Woodstock Railroad, com.
m'Icing Monday, Oct. 90, 1897.
TRAIN GOING EAsT.-No2. Mail, A. NJ.
Leave Woodstock 10 80; TnfisyilIr 10 40:
tor, 30. - o.; DeWey's Mills 10 81; tHar,,
TRAINS GOING EAsT.-No. 4. Accom-
". Leave Woodstock 5 20; Tuf,syillt 3 81 ::
Qnechce . 30; Dcweys Mills 8 40: Hartford
SOB; White River Junction 3 81.
RAINS GOING v EsT.-No.l. Accom-. A.
". Leave White River junction 80; Hart
1oru 90; Dcwcys Mills 8 10; Qucchee 20:
Taftsvilr = 80; Woodstock = 10.
-, TEAMS GOING WEsT.-NO3 3, Mail. Leave
White River Junction | 40; Hartford a..
Dewey's Mills 400; Qucchec 9 C5 Taftsville
AZ trains daily--Sundays excepted
Flag Station.
j. q. PORTER. SUIT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

accident few days ago, shave
falling on the back of her right
hand, cutting a deep cash.
There are unclaimed letters in the
postoffice for Mrs. NJ. L. Burroughs.
Christmas exercises are in pro-
grcss at both churches. A cantata,
entitled "Santa Claus is Coming"
will be presented at the Universalist
church Christmas eve, and "a Story
of the Star" at the Methodist church
Saturday evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
HELPS Them All.

81 have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla
for distress IN the stomach and il
has given me relief. My sister has
taken it for loss of appetite and it
always helps her. An aged lad,
who lives with me was Frustrated
with the grippe. but she has been re-
stored to good health bv Hoods
Sarsaparilla." Mrs. J. w. SMITH,
Box 2o5, Gardiner, Maine.
Hoods Pills are the favorite family
cathartic. Easy to take, gentle.
mild. Is cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

On account of health | find it nee
essary to discontinue my baking.
After rest of perhaps two months
hope to be Il bic to resume If.
Nj. {. JOY.
Dec. IS. 81.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

"This is mighty good soll,' said
Farmer Green; "see that tree"
eyes"
"Wa-al. that wuz hitchin'-post
when twas set out. > Judge.
"These shoes you sold me last
week squeak so that they keep me
awake nights" said the customer,
entering the shoe store.
"My dear SIR" replied the shoe
dealer, reassuringly, '.you should
not sleep in them.-[Ionkers States
man.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
At the Churches Tomorrow.

MISUNDERSTANDING service at
Io.3 30. Junior meeting $50 o'clock,
Epworth League 6.I5 o'clock, Even
ing service 7 O'Clock.
St. )ames-Usual morning and
evening services.
Universa!lst-Usual mornin and
evening services.
Christian Il sual services.
Congregational-Morning service
1890, sermon by the pastor; Sun
day school after service. Junior
meeting 5 o'clock. Christian En-
deavor o.I5 o'clock. Evening serv-
ices 7 o'clock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
POST C"L'ICE NOTICE
MAILS CLOSE.

Boston. New York. North aud East. 10 90 A.
NJ, 3.00P. NJ.
Bridgewater and Rutland, $50 A. NJ, and
3.00P. M.
South Woodstock and Felcl.vlle, 500 p. NJ.
Barnard and Bethel. 6. so A. NJ.
ONCE hours from $50 A. NJ. too +. NJ
Sundays, ~ to1P PM.
FREDEE lex CHAPMAN, PM
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

'Letters received by her tamil,
from Miss Nancy Darling, who lief
here several months ago to engage
IN teaching in London, Eng, brin!
the intelligence that she is meeting
with good success in her work, and
she finds her position a pleasan
one. She speaks highly of the PEG
pie, who strive in every way t.
make her stay among them agree
able and home-like. Miss Darling
is fine scholar, loves her work ant
is sure to succeed in it anywhere.
Miss Holland returned to New
York Thursday.
Mr.. Blanchard, assistant at tht
high school, will spend the holiday
vacation at his home in Peacham.
Mrs. "A w. Kendall joined hel
husband, the express agent, Friday,
and they have gone to housekeeping
in the west side of the Fairbanks
house.
A washout at Charlestown, n. H.,
| della, cd the rnail frou1 the SOut II
Thursday afternoon, the Woodstock
train not arriving till 4 o'clock.
Miss Bessie kidder is visiting at
Mrs. II. NJ. Carriers in Boston.
Miss Lulu Willis is expected
hon.c from Bellows Falls next week
tor the holidays.
Rev. M. 7. Morrill, was in South
Danbury, n, H., this week
Mark E. Slayton is in town.
O. Il. Hatch reports that he has
sold his farm below the village to
George W. Perry for $500.
Rev. L. L. Beeman, presiding ell
der OF the Montpelier district and at
one time pastor of the Methodist
church here, is contemplating NOV
ing to Brookfeld, Mass, where he
has Il farm. MIR. Beeman's heath
has been very poor for some time
and his friends say he feels as though
he should have Il rest. Mr.. Bee
mans term as presiding elder will
not expire before next year. 1t is
believed, however, that he will re-
main until his term expires.
Rev. Nj. Il. Morrill, has bought
Mrs. Sophronia Bailey's house on
High street.
Orion Martin of Worcester, Mass,
formeraly of this place, is spending
ii few days here with friends.
Lieut.. Peary will lecture in Wood
stock Jan. 5.
Fred l.. Whitney, son of DR.. II.
L. Whitney, who as been employed
at White River Junction, starts for
Sioux City, Ia, this month, where
he has position as book-keeper IN Il
trust and loan association.
Last Saturday was Master Role
Gillingham's third birthday and he
entertained about fifteen of his young
friends during the afternoon.
Spear Il Wilson are going TO start
separator in Quechee Jan. Ist.
Mrs. John l.. Chan dler died at
her home on High street last Sunday
after an illness, which began with
the grip, of about two weeks. She
was born in Great Falls, n. H.,
Jan. II, 1868, and was married to
Mr.. Chandler Dec. 9, 1854. Her
husband and two children survive
her. Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler Game
to Woodstock from Alstcad, n, H.,
three years ago. Mrs. Chandler
soon after Joined the Christian
church, where she became an earn
est and sincere worker, her labors
for the Christian Endeavor society
of which she was leading member
being especially devoted and effec-
tive. Her death is great loss to
the organization. The funeral SER
vices were held in the Christian
church at 9 o'clock Wednesday
morning. The remains were taken
to Alstead, n. H., for interment.
At the Churches T0.mOrr0w
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

Do not FORGET. bows.
The country is hummin'
Congress- has met, bows
An Christmas is comm
Atlanta Constitute ion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
Notice To Taxpayers.

The Tax Bills for Town, Highway and
School Taxes on the 1897 Grand List of
Pomfret. Vermont, have been delivered to
me for collection and taxpayers are called
upon to pay their respective taxes ut my
store within 80 days from date (bA De rnDer
Is, 1872
The discount provided by l.w will be al
lowed ON taxes paid during that time,
All taxes remaining unpaid Dec. 10, 1897,
will be collected by the constable, with
costs added.
CHARLES.H. VAUGHAN,
Town Treasurer.
Pomfret, VT, Sept. rs 1897.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

Walter-"Did Uncle lake see
Santa Claus last night"
Carolyn-"l guess so. They say
he saw almost everything one could
imagine"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
THO's SMITH.
ANNUAL
VILLAGE MEETING.


BY direction of the Trustees the legal
voters of the Village of Woodstock are
hereby notified and warned to meet at the
Town Hall in said Village the FIRST Monday
in January next at seven O'Clock p. III. for
the following purposes:
LIST. To choose u Chairman.
I'd. To receive and act upon the reports
of the Village officers.
Sd. To elect Village officers for the year
ensuing
4th. To see if the Village will vote to
accept the provisions of Sections iS0 to 1876
inclusive of the Revised Laws of Vermont,
1894, relating to the collection OF taxes.
5th. To raise money by tax or otherwise
for the expenses If the Village already in
cured and for necessary Village expenses
for the ensuing year.
9th. To see what the Village will do III
regard to new hearse.
7th. TO see what action the Village VII
take in regard to Il contract with the Aque-
duct Company.
9Th. 10 do any other proper business.
j. J.. DANA.
Woodstock, VT, Dec II, 1897.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

The Age and Thrice-a-week
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
DANA BROTHERS
DANA BROTHERS
THE
HOLIDAY
SEASON..

In past seasons we have proved the advan-
tagc of this store shopping place for holiday
goods. This season we are better than ever pre-
pared to fill your wants. Goods to suit all require
ments. And another thing, rather important, all
goods are priced on the close-margin plan---ts a
feature of store-looking out for your interests
all the time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-26

might be named almost without
number. What the shipper and the con
sigrec OF freight want moro than anything
else is stability Of rates. This. freight as
sociatious insure. No organization OF the
kind means the greatest possible instabil-
ity"
What effect vii, the decision have upon
the pooling bill now before consress?'
I'm my opinion tho abolition OF traffic
organizations under the antitrust law viii
have the direct effect OF helping along the
pooling bill AS l have Indicated the pub>
lie win soon come TO see that things are
worse without traffic associations than
thcv were with them II Will be seen that
some unity Of action. some understandings
as to what rates shall he among railroad
companies is necessity II rates are TO be
lcpt stable. Pressure will be brought to
bear upon congress TO pass hill which will
allow the railroads to pool under the super
vision OF the interstate commcrcs commits
sion.
That is the intent Of the Patterson bill,
now before congress. and which passed the
lower house at the session prec adlng the
last. Several members OF the Interstate
commerce commission favor such law.
Commissioner Knapp, In fact, publicly adj
vocatos 10 Commissioner Yeomans favors
it. Within n few weeks member of the
commission has said that he hoped the gov
ernment would win this case. as 1t would
he great help to the pooling bill"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-26
MIR. MORRIsON's OPINION.
Chairman of Interstnte Commerce
Commission Interviewed.

Chairman of Intcrstnte Commerce.
Commission Interviewed.
In discussing the decision OF the court
William r. Morrison. chairman OF the IN
ters,ate commerce commission, said;
"The decision OF the supreme court In
the Transmissouri Freight association case
affects freight and passenger traffic asso-
Citations of every character The provi-
sions of the antitrust law, as well as the
interstate commerce act can now be IN
voked In the case of every traffic asso-
citation existing for the purpose of pooling
interests and maintaining rates. The great
associations thus affected are the JOINT
Traffic association, covering all the terri
tory east of the Mississippi and north oil
the Ohio: the Southern halfway ana
Steamship association, covering the terri
tory east OF the Mississippi, south OF the
Ohio and west of the Potomac the western
Traffic association. embracing the section
between the Mississippi and Missouri rlv-
ers and lines between Chicago ana ST.
Louis: the Southwest Traffic association
somewhat subordinate TO the western,
operatlng In Missouri. Texas and the
Southwest. and the Transcontinentai Trat-
fc association. operating west OF lhe MIS-
souri, throughout the far West and North
west hut with qualifications In the terrl-
torv of The Western and Southwestern as
sociat,ons. Thus the railway traffic com
bInes throughout the country come within
the scope OF the decision, and are liable
TO be arraigned in the courts by the United
states district attorneys for violation OF
the two laws cited.
In addition. it is held by oihelais OF inc
departn OF justice that any coihp'ha'ioh
nj telegraph or telephone companies IN me
,,,otter NJ rates may be prosecuted under
The decision of the supreme court of the
irni,ed states lust rendered, They say,
howsyer that In Wow of the decision OF the
u',rron,e court IN 1894 in the sugar trust
case, neither It nor any like trust Is n
danger as a result Of the opinion 'nieh
Justice peckham has delivered
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-26
CONFERENCE Ar ST. LOUIS.
Attorneys Decided II Wns hest to
suspend Associations.

Attorneys Decided II WINS hest to
suspend Associations.
ST Louis, March 25.-At an Informal con-
ference of the executive officers. the traf-
fic managers and general solicitors of the
ST. Louis lines. the condition which con-
fronts the railroads in the light OF the
United States supreme court decision in the
case of the Transmissouri Freight associa-
ton was discussed at length. Colonel For
dyce, president of the Cotton Felt, was IN
the chair As the full text Of the decision
has not yet been received. the attorneys
we're not disposed to express an opinion as
to its far-reaching effects, but they shared
the view taken by the legal departments
of some of the Chicago lines that It would
be well at once to suspend the operations
OF the various traffic associations in tho
West and Northwest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-26
THE ASSOCIATIONS.
A List of the Orgn niyntions witch
May he Dissolved.

List of the Organizations Which
May he Dissolved.
First and foremost OF the associations
which may be compelled to dissolve by the
decision of the court stands the Joint Traf-
was frustrated by finding of the United
States circuit court OF appeals. sitting In
New York only few days ago This organ
ization, composed OF forty or more of the
biggest railroad systems of the country,
governs all traffic. freight and passenger.
in the territory between the Atlantic, ocean
and the Mississippi river north of the Ohio
river. Its management is in the hands of
board of control and board of managers,
The former composed of the presidents OF
the roads members of the organization, acts
only when the lower board is unable 10
mako a satisfactory ruling. All rates are
fixed by this organization. No individual
road is allowed to depart from agreed tar
IFS or to file new ones without the consent
of all. Violations Of rules are punishable by
$4,000 fine.
Under this big organization are four
Others. the Trunk Lines Freight associa-
ton and the Trunk Lines Passenger asso-
citation. having jurisdiction over traffic be-
tween tho meridian OF PlttsDurs ana the
Atlantic seahoard. the Central PASSENGER
association and the Central Freight asso-
citation, having jurisdiction over the terri
tory between the mcridians of PittsburG
and Chicago. The latter have headquarters
in this city.
In the West are Two big associations.
both having headquarters in Chicago. the
Western Freight association (Which has al
ready closed its oificcs), and the Western
Passenger association. Their jurisdiction
| is practically ooincident. being over the
territory west OF Chicago and east Of the
Missouri river taking in the northwest
| territory about ST. Paul md Minneapolis.
| In the Southwest are also two associa-
| TONS the Southwestern Traffic association
and the Southwestern Passenger associa-
ton. Their Jurisdiction is over the terri
| tory south of the Kansas line and west of
| the Mississippi river
| A Transcontlnental Passenger associa-
| ton has jurisdiction over transconiinental
business between Chicago, St Paul. St
Louis and other cities OH practically the
same meridian.
The Southern States Freight association
and the Southern States Passenger asso-
citation have Jurisdiction over the territory
| in the United States west of the Mississippi
| river and south of the Ohio river.
| Besides these there arc many smaller
bodies governing traffic local TO some par
ticular point The Travellers Official Guide,
| the standard railroad publication of the
United States mentions seventy three as
sociatioms which might be wiped out OF
| existence under the supreme courts rul-
|
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-26

The Sunset limited went west last night
with every berth in the train occupied.
Captain John Dean, train inspector OF the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas. is in the city.
Fred Miller. travelling passenger egent
OF the Illinois Central. arrived in the city
last night from North Texas.
H. ID. Yoakum. general freight agent Of
tho Houston East and West Texas, took
trip to Galveston yesterday.
Major q, a. Quinlan. general manager OF
the Houston aud Texas Central, went up
the line last night 10 look after some mat
tiers in North Texas.
Major Hugh Burns. prominent railroad
contractor OF Taylor. is in the city. Like
other contractors he says that he hears
a great deal OF talk Of railroad building,
but as yet he has not been able to find
where the work ID to be done.
The Houston and Texas Central is doing
a great deal OF repairing at present. a new
roof has been placed on tho car shed be-
tween Fifth and Sixth streets and all the
offices and halls in the Grand Central
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-26
sui. TiIcd for district cour

The following suits were filed yesterday
for the civil district court:
George l.. Price VS.. Presley X. Ewing
ct al. executors w. X. Baker, deceased
irespass to try title to LOT and parts 4.
II. block 3l2. south side Buffalo bayou.
Nina Is. Givens vs.. George w. Giyens;
divorce.
Planters and Mechanics National bank
VS.. II. II. c. Wilson ct all debt s62l5
amount OF one note and foreclosure ON lot
A. block IL. o. Smith survey M acres;
lots | to 4, block 90: lots TO II, block
II; lots and 6. block Z; lots l. 2. 3. block
.; lots &. 6, IL and i6, block 2. Englcwood
addition Harris Wilson two-league
grant; lot S. block 3. and 'oi 2. block IL,
Webster town plat in X. Wilson league.
II. p, Dodge Manufacturing company VS..
Brown Bros. debt,
James l.. Mallcttc VS.. A. II. Krinkle ct
al: debt and foreclosure.
Colorcd Laboringmcn's Brick association
vs.. 10. Johnson ct al
Rood Il Hannah VS.. r.. A. Stare; debt
and foreclosure.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-26
HAVE GIVEN UP.
Association Attempted to Do
No Business.

No business.
Chicago, March ga meeting OF the
executive officers of the Western roads
was held today TO talk over the situation.
No concerted action was decided upon and
none is likely to be. The more the de-
csion OF the supreme court is considered
the more closely does 1t appear that not
vostige of ground is left for the existence
of traffic associations as they have here
tofore been conducted. None of the asso-
Citations attempted to do any business to-
dav. No circulars were issued by any of
them, and no attempts were made to en-
force the Observance of agreements. As yet
no rate cutting has been resortcd to as n
result of the collapse of the associations,
The roads are simply attending to routine
bus mess ard seem to be afraid to take Gg-
.ressiye action OF any Kind.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-26
MEANS DISRUPTION OF ALL.
George u. Peck Says No Existing
Trnnic Organization Can Live.

George IL. Peek says NO ENistlhS
TrnGic Organization Can Live.
Judging from the press reports OF the
finding of the United States supreme court
in the governments case against the
Transmlssiouri Freight association,
should say that the effect viii be to make
IT impossible for any existing traffic or
ganization. freight or passenger, to main
tain its existence"
So said George X. Peck. general council
OF the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railroad. And George X. Peck ought to
know If anybody does, for he successfully
defended this same case in two of the
lower courts of the United States.
NEARLY all the existing traffic assoca-
lions Of the country are founded on prac-
tically tho same lines as was the Trans-
missouri Freight association" continued
MIR Peck. The Transmissouri freight as
ISOLATION. in fact. was the least objection
able from the courts point OF view, OF any
oil them. Generally speaking, however. all
are practically the same, the fundamental
plank being the regulation of rates by
agreement Of all interested lines. The Uni
ted States supreme court has held in this
within the Sherman antitrust law. and
are Illegal To my mind the outcome can
be nothing but the dissolution Of ali the
railroad traffic associations. IL may be that
there Is some saving clause In me courts
opinion, but none appears in the press ac
counts OF IL.
THE decision. It seems to me, is very
bad one. The public viii without doubt
applaud II. and consider that It's interests
have been protected against a gigantic
trust Some day It will awake TO the fact
that IL buffers more without traffic asso-
Citations Under the present plan the rail-
roads protect themselves against each
other by Joining in an agreement that
certain rates shall be maintained. II they
are no LONGER permitted TO do so, rate wars
Will be OF frequent occurrence. What Will
be the result? | will show you how IL
will affect the merchant. One man In any
given city will buy big stock OF goods at
prevailing prices. aud pay q given freight
rate. Before his goods are fairly ON the
shelf a freight war will spring up. Ills
competitor across the street will buy his
goods at exactly the same price. but he will
pay much less freight rate. The flIst
merchant will find IL absolutely impossible
10 compete with bis neighbor except at
loss. His suffering Will entail suffering
upon many others as result OF
instability Of rates, Other instances