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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15
Vermont Butter for England.

The first experimental expectation
of butter from this country was made
last week Wednesday from New
York city, when the government,
through an agent sent by the agri-
cultural department, shipped three
quarters of ton of selected butter
for sale in Europe.
This is the first step in an effort of
the administration to cStcnd matcrl-
ally the market for American butter
and gain some of the trade with
Great Britain in particular which
Denmark practically controls with
considerable profit.
An incidental object is to deter
mine what improvements are needed
in transportation facilities. SONG
butter is now being sent abroad by
private firms. but it is alleged to he
of inferior grades. Unsatisfactory
storage in crossing the ocean and
carclcssncss III leaving the shipments
on uncovered docks at Southampton
before being loaded into freight cars,
thus making the butter soft, have
further deterior ITS value in the
English market.
The butter sent "Wednesday comes
from the Iowa Agricultural college
and Il Windsor creamery. Subsc-
quent shipments will be made during
the summer at intervals, which will
come from other sections. To build
up Il high standard, only the best
grades will be shipped. and the but
ter will be sold at the prevailing
market prices.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

Envelopes lined with tin foil Will
possibly be Il fad in the near flu
ture, if experiments with the Roent-
gen ray continue. 1t has already
been demonstrated that the contents
Of sealed letter, inclosed in the or
binary envelope, may be photo
graphed. LIE Gaulois, a French pa
per, has photographed such private
matter in Is seconds. BY using en-
velopes lined with tin foil we could
defy the X rays in the hands OF the
inquisitive.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15
Spirit Of the Aee,
Voc stock. VI, May IS. 1897.
BY EDWARD c. dana.

"Why not give the [prohibtory]
law fair trial something it has
not had:' remarks the st. .Johnsbury
Republican. TO be sure; but how
long has the law been on the statute
books. and what is fair trial any
NxaNs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

Not only acute Inrg IT, nhIes, which
may prove farai in a few days, but old
chronic coughs and lhroat troubles NAV
receive immediate relief and he p. rma.
ncnily cured by OGc Minute Cough Cure.
scot: Tinkham, Quechce; A b Morgan,
Woodstock; L. j. NJ Marcy, Taftsville.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

Senator Morrill, made a strong and
statesmanlike speech against the
Morgan Cuban resolution Tuesday
and there is little doubt but what it
had some influence on the lingo
wing of the senate, at whom it was
aimed. For the jingocs who are
always ready to stir up the passions
and p'eiudices of the public he
showed well-grounded contempt, re-
ferring to the ''belligerent war
whoops of certain statesmen, who
seemed to want war at any cost. :"
Recognition of Cuba now would, he
said, be taken by Spain as declara-
ton of war. For himself, he hoped
for the early and complete independ-
encc of the island, and when the
time was ripe independence would
come, war or no war. The senator
also turned his attention to the ''new
and botchcd version of the Monroe
doctrine, with all its apocryphal adj
dit'ons, by our intrepid jingo,sts. .
This new version, he SAID, sought to
make the United States the sum
asked guardian and the fighting
champion of all the American re-
puhlics, big and little
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

An exchange tells of the pitiful
case Of two young men, one OF
whom has married IL girl who can
cook ard thinks she can play the
piano While The other has mar
lied sil who can play the piano
ana thinks $ be can cook. -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

The best Savc in the world for Gu 5
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chopped Hands, Chilbains,
Corns, and all Skin ErhptonS, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale bv \. B. Morgan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

PfHSoNAI The gentleman Who an
noyrd the congregation last Sunday by
coniinnally coughing will find instant re-
lief by using One Minute Cough Cure, Il
speedy AID harmlesS remedy for throat
and lung Troubles.
scott Tinkham, Qucchce: a. B. Nor
gan. Woodstock; l.. j. NJ. Marcy, Tafls-
vile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

The new steel gunboat, the Nash
vile, is shortly to have her speed
trial, and in view of the tendency Of
some of our war vessels to take 4
downward shoot in deep water it is
to be hoped that the attractions of
the sea-bottom will be successfully
resisted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

The farther north the more iniu
rious 10 the human system is tho
usc of coffee. GreCnlunlers have
found it necessary to prohibit its
use by the young.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

De reason people won't go tes
church in rainy wedder is kase DER
religion amt waterproof. Atlanta
CONSTITUTIONS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15
Chiclc, an cAudation of tho sapo

Chicle, an CAudation of tho sapOta
tree Sf \ cairo, is the basis of all
the thcv .!.g gum manufactured in
tic tlltod States. Over l,0OO,000
louEd3 # this su,n axe imported in.
to this coLhtiy annually, the prod
uct Icing valued 1T 81, $50. 600.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

"\Nhat do you intend to make of
that boy when he grows up:'
81 don't think he will need any
making. He seems to be cut out for
Il fnnncier. Every time | get him a
toy bank, he goes after it with Il
hammer - Indianapolis Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

Pride that dimes on vanity sups
on contempt. Benjamin Franklin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15
Odd Fellows Home.

The last meeting of the trustees OF
the Gill Odd Fellows home pre-
viouS to the meeting of the gram,
lodge IN Montpelier next week was
held in Ludlow Monday evening.
The board organized under special
act of the last legislature making the
home i'm incorporated institution.
The Home is free from incum-
brance, all debts are paid and there
is money in the treasury.
The following is the board OF
trustees as at present organized: II
l. Parker, Grand Master. president
ex-oificio, Lvndonville; II w Hall,
p & NJ, chairman, Burlington; II l.
Stilson, = & NJ Secretary, Ben
nington; l. & Fullam, p &, treas
urcr, Ludlow. w ID Wilson, p G
NJ, st. Adams O ii Henderson, p
q Nj, ST. .Johnsbury l. J Retting.
p 6 NJ, Brattleboro: II T. Parker,
Grand Secretary, Bradford; III c
Farrar, p & Nj. Rutland: & \
Perry, p 6 NJ, Rcadsboro.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

SarsapariI|a

Is the best, in fact - the One True Blood Purifier
Prepared only by G. I. Hood e. Co., Lowell, Mass.
Hl, NIL Do not purge. pain or
IlOOu > FlllS grippe. All druggists 25c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

There seemed to be no difficulty
on the part of those pecuniarily in
tcrcstcd in interpreting the sugar
schedules of the new tariff bill i'm
favor the sugar trust, though other
experts had trouble in explaining
it's complicated provisions. Sugar
refining stocks jumped several upon
the publication of the tariff bill, and
this is taken as an indication that
the sugar ratings will remain as they
are now OH the final passage of the
bill.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

Ii shoul be nadc Il matter or publ c
knowledge that De Wits Witch Hazel
Save will speedily cure piles o.! the loig-
est standing 1t is the household favor
ite for buruS, >cald'. cuts. bruises, and
sores Of all kinds.
Scott Tinkham. QueCheci a. Il. Nor
gan, Woodstock; J." j. Nj. Marcy, Tafts-
vile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

Ilumors, pimplcs, boils, are very
ANNOYING. They quickly disappear
when the blood is purified by Hoods
SarSaparila.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15


The population of the United
States is now nearly doubles that of
the British Isles, says the Phlladel-
phia Record; vet notwithstanding
the disparity in natural resources,
tie commerce of Great Britain is
more than double that of the United
States. The British coax trade to
come to them; the United States
repel trade by hostile tariffs as if it
were plague.
The rejection OF the arbitration
treaty by the Senate, which possibly
is less to be regretted than il its best
features had not been eliminated, is
still a disgraceful act and the Senate
is receiving the ccnsure it deserves
for it's contemplate defiance of the
wish of the majority of the peace
loving citizens of this country. The
jingoes, outside of the Senate and
in, are pleased; Il chance for brag,
buster and bluff is still left to them,
and these martial spirits may be de-
pended upon to involve the govern
ment in a senseless quarrel when
ever opportunity offers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

sour cook is crazy about BIZ
cycling."
"Does the ride much:'
"Ride? She gets on her wheel to
hang out the washing" - Detroit
Free Press,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-15

Group and whooping cough are child-
hoods terrors but like pneumonia bron-
chitiS. and ptfcr throat and lung troubles,
can be quickly cured by using One MiE-
ute Cough Cure.
Scott Tnkham, Quechcr, 4. Il Mor-
gan, Woodstock; l.. }. VI. Marcy, TaitS-
will,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
TRIBUTE TO GENERAL MAURY.
Fitting Words of Mr.. Newton Before
Lee Camp Friday Night.

Last Friday night, when the hand
some oil painting of General Dabney II.
Maury was presented by the Westmore-
land Club to r. L. Lee Camp OF Confede-
rate Veterans, Mr. Virginius Newton,
president Of the club, made most happy
and appropriate presentation speech. In
IL he summed up the life Of General
Maury in a few words. The character OF
the man. the high principles upon which
he had always worked. the splendid re-
suits Of his fortitude, patience. and dill
gence. were referred 10. and little or
the detail Of his superb military record
was given. Below Is given the full text
Of Mr.. Newton's speech:
Honor and reverence and the good re-
which follows faithful service as its
BE unto you, whom living I salute"
We meet again to consecrate memories
which rise I'm the heart with the perennial
freshness OF unendlng life-to accentuate
for pOsterity with appropriate symDol
an undlminished faith in the cause we
love-sustained by a devotion. herolsm,
endurance and sacrifice unsurpassed IN
the annals Of a people.
primeyal man keeping lonely Vigil by
night on the vast steppes OF ASA, the
cradle of life and civilization, gaZed awe
struck at the ceaseless, majestic, regular
sweep Of the countless stars that passed
before his vision. In this land astrOlosy'
which is the mother of our astronomy
had It's beginning. and the stars of
greater magnitude were named and num-
bcred. The evolution Of this cult became
Sabeansm Tor star Worship. We would
DO scant Justice 10 the human mind In
these tentative efforts TO make answer
to the ever-burning question, Where from
and whittier bound? 10 conceive it com
PASSED I'm the superstition the word i'm
ports The object, the symbol or the
worship was the star. but the purpose lay
in the alteration OF the creative force that
sustained II.
In the darkness and twilight Of civillza-
ton an races have sought 10 ind in ma
ture the symbol OF creative fOrce-the
primal cause Of all things-until in the
process Of evolution the ApOtheOsis-the
true Skckinah, as ST. ChrysOstOm says
the true symbol Of the Divine presence
was found TO be IN man himself-the
living temple of God on carth-the mira
Gle OF miracles. The trend OF human
life is a straight line; its aims to-day are
in great measure those Of the past The
roll Of the centuries behind us has served
to make our path but broader in its hu-
manity-r!cher In its development. We
40 longer seek In nature the highest
manifestation Of Cod we have found 1t
in man. We have ceased our worship OF
nature; we are worshippers Of the great
and good men of all times-WOrthy heroes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23

4th. In December again confronting
Grant; December %, 1852, Joining. his
forces with those OF s. ID. Lee and de-
feating Sherman at Vlcksburg. In Febru-
wing Of our army and driving Sherman
before him; April and May, 1863, COM
handing Department OF East Tennessee;
subsequently Department OF Alabama
and Mississippi; checking the raids OF
Streight, Grierson, Davidson, ct ais, and
the invasion of Smiths army; command
ing defences Of Mobile I'm 1865, and daily
in battle against Canbys army from
March 10th TO April l2th-three days sub
sequent to the surrender at AppomattoX.
The record l present,is terse and yet most
Incomplete but sufficient TO my purpose.
Burning with a laudabe zeal to share
the glories and prlvatlons of the Army
Of Northern Virginia, he made repeated
request for field service In Virginia, but
this was denied him, because OF injustice
to officers of long and brilliant service,
whom he would outrank. Thus con-
strained TO be In the armies OF the West
and South, with conspicuous valor and
skill he rendered most effective and ar
duous service, winning the fullest coil
fidence and respect from his superiors
and the love and admiration OF his men.
Since the war he has served this country
as its Minister to the United States Of
Colombia with conspicuous distinction,
and now I'm his declining years seeks in
his beloved State, amongst his own peo-
pie a peace so justly his due, enjoying
the honorable distinction he has won. We
may say of him, as was said OF VirgiEA >
greatest son-hiS modesty Is as con-
him best love him most, and find In the
gentleness OF his nature n true claim to
the honorable distlnctiOn-a soldier
knight sans peur ct sans reproche.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
Pastor Twenty-Three Years.

This will be an interesting day with
the GraceStreet people. DIR. Hatcher
will preach in the morning his twenty
third anniversary sermon. and the annual
church meeting takes place In the after
noon. DIR. Hatcher WIN receive cordial
reception from his people on his return
from his recent work az the convention,
by which two opposing factions were
brought together and recOnclled. His
resolutions for peace and amliy were
adopted. and by his timely measures great
danger TO the seminary was averted.
In his absence there have been made
many expressions OF their appreciation OF
him, and his work, by the members and
by others.
His pulpit was ably filed on last sum
day by his son. Rev. T. Il. Hatcher, OF
Norfolk, who IS considered one OF tho
most scholarly young men in tho State
for his years. He Is 4 very popular pas
tor, and has much Of the executive abfl-
ity Of his father.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23

tory as the system at FIRST promised, ana
a good many OF the Taxpayers begin TO
favor the adoption Of some other plan OF
keeping in order the cOuntys highways.
During the long period Of dry Eeather
Nthe roads were in such fine condition that
the new contract system was regarded
as a happy success. But the muddy,
quilted condition prevailing since the
spring rains came proves quite conclu-
sively that the work done does not com
ponsate for the sums of money paid to
the contractors.
There are in this county forty candi-
dates for the several district Offices TO
be filled at the election next week, and
many of them are making as vigorous
and close a canvass as If the office TO
which they aspire paid q $1,000 salary
Indeed. the contest is almost as spirited
and as exciting as was the presidential
campaign last fall
CHILDREN'S-DAY.
The country churches are making elabo-
rate preparations for children s-Day."
which popular service will be held some
time i'm the very near future Chill
dren's-Day" is now a fixed institution,
and there is scarcely a Methodist or Bap-
fist church in all this section that does
not observe il every year. and aeaIize
from it a handsome sum of money for
some such purpose as the support Of the
Bible Board, cOlpOrtage, &c. Interesting
programmes are prepared and printed long
in advance. and the children and youths
have many rehearsals previous TO the
"day."
The "bUght" upon the apple trees here,
which made its appearance d Jew Gays
ago, is playing havoc with the trees
and causing great deal of uneasiness
among the farmers and fruit-growers.
Some Of the finest orchards here Lave
been ruined by this strange blight this
week.
some thirty or more buillings-resi-
dences and store-houses-have been
erected at the little town Of Colonial
Beach, in Westmoreland county, this
year. and such improvements are still IN
progress there Though a .lmmer re-
sort, Colonial Beachs permanent popu-
lation has more than doubled in the
twelve months last past
Miss Fenton Jett, daughter Of Mr..
Newton Jet, OF Rollins Fork. this coun-
.y. died several days ago, after lin
gering illness. The burial took place at
he home of Mr.. Lakewood Thompson.
Mr.. John Eaton Of Washington, d. c.,
ad Miss Emma Wilkerson. OF Colonial
leach were united in marriage several
days ago. The groom is a son Of Dr.
-. II. Eaton, of Washington, and the
bride is the accomplished daughter Of
Mr. William Wilkerson, OF Westmore-
land county.
Mr. c. H. Ashton. Jr, Of this county, |
son of Judge Ashton, Of the County !
Courts Of King George and Stafford, |
who was so painfully wounded some time |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
CLARKE COUNTY.
Circuit Court-Aged Nineiy-six-Per-
sounI Notes.

BERRYVILLE, VA, May A.-(Spe-
cial.)-The May term of Clarke Circuit
Court began yesterday, with Judge
Thomas W. Harrison on the bench.
Nearly all the common law cases were
continued and chancery business viii oc-
cupy the courts time. The term VIII
probably last only few days.
Austin Ferrall, an. old colored man.
WHO IN slavery days belonged 10 the
family Of the late Lorenzo Lewis, ana
who had lived on the "Audley' estate
since the war, died Sunday; aged -
years. Austin's mother was servant TO
Martha Washington, and Austin lived Tor
years on the Mt. Vernon estate. lie Hai
a good recollection Of Laiayettes V.1l
10 the United States in lSZ5, ana other
important events of that period, ana de-
lighted TO speak Of them. a few years
ago he was taken by the late Major II.
L. ID. Lewis 10 visit Washington CITY anu
his Old home at Mt. Vernon, and President
Cleveland hearing of him invited him 10
can at the White House, and asked him
for his photograph, which was gwen py
Austin.
Miss Mamie Powell Mccormick enter
tanned a number of her friends Tuesday
evening at "a card party given in honOr
Of Miss Charlotte Rauson, Of stanton
Among the guests were Misses Margretta
and Resale Mccormick, May Wheat,
and Mary and Eliza Lippitt. and Messrs.
Thomas Hyde, Blackburn smith, i. y.
Whiting, w. Il. Lewis, G. NJ. Brown, and
Doctors Allen and Utley.
Mrs. T. L. c. Lewis, Miss julia Lewis,
and Miss Fleming. Of Hoboken, y. j., are
visiting Mrs. IL. l.. ID. Lewis, at Aud
leY."
Mrs S. c. Hammond, OF Allegheny
City, Pa. and Miss Palmer of Washing
ton. are visiting Mr. j. L. Griffith.
Miss Elizabeth Smith left Monday for
Atlantic City.
The memorial services at the old
chapel IN this county will be held on
Tuesday, June 1st. An attractive pro-
gramme has been arranged, and pleas
ant time is anticipated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
THE MAKING OF POWER-GAs.
Why the Reni-Estate Men Adopted
Their Resolution Affecting 1t.

The members Of the Real Estate AS
ISOLATION have, through their president,
called tho attention of the Chamber Of
Commerce to the resolution adopted at
their meeting held Thursday night,
urging the City Council TO grant under
proper safeguards to some acceptable
person or corporation the right to manu-
facture, distribute, and sell fuel gas Tor
all purposes except Illumination.
A prominent real estate man, who was
at one time engaged in manufacturing
pursuits, said yesterday that the only
inducement that Richmond had hitherto
held out to manufacturers TO establish
plants here was the statement that the
climate was excellent. IL the introduce
ton of coal gas. or as IL is sometimes
called power gas, Is allowed, IL VIII
reduce the cost Of power for the ma
chinery from 81 20 81 or 40 cents. This
gas could be used for supplying power
to the factories, and for heating private
houses and public buildings and for cock
ing.
At q meeting OF real estate men, called
to consider another important matter,
It grew 10 be the leading question, and
was discussed in all its phases. Mr. j.. \.
Catlln stated that he knew Of one firm
that was prepared 10 make an offer 10
the city for the privilege, and Mt. n.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23

There IS more Catarrh In this section OF
together. and until the last few years WIS
supposed TO be incurabie. For a greac
many years doctors pronounced Il a local
disease and prescribed local remedies.
and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment pronounced Il incurable.
Science has proved catarrh 10 be a con-
stitutional disease, and, therefore. re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by Il. j.
stltutional cure on the market Ii IS
taken internally I'm doses from 10 drons
TO a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case IL falls to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials Address
i. J. CHENEY &, CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are tho best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23

w. Bowe said he knew OF several others,
1t was argued that the construction OF
a power-gas plant in the city would mean
an enormous saving 20 the manuIac-
turers, and would be- the means OF In
ducng merchants 20 locate here whers
many natural advantages exist FOB
worthy business enterprises
Tho coal-gas, which would cost but 80
cents thousand feet, would be equally
effective 10 the Illuminating gas now boz
ing used at a cost OF 81 a thousand feot.
tiis stated that those who Will bid foe
tho privilege, should the City Council
consider the question, make no claim 10
produce Illuminating gas, and would ask
for no such privilege ...a..
Mr.. r. A. Dunlop, secretary OF ths
Chamber OF Commerce, said last night
that he believed the Chamber would
view the proposition with favor when
It was presented TO them. 1t could not
fail. he said, TO materially aid the manu-
facturers. and would serve as a strong
inducement 10 other enterprises to mako
Richmond their headquarters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
Closing of Brook school.

The closing exercises Of Brook School,
taught 10y Miss Oracle Beverley, took
place Friday morning at 10 O'Clock. They
were Of the most pleasing nature, consist
ing of Rotations and songs by the pu-
pills. Two prizes were awarded the first
a handsome gold medal. to Miss Lizzie
Jones, for scholarship; the second, In the
second class. a silver medal TO Master
Lloyd Blount, for scholarship. In the
contest for the gold medal Miss Jones
was only a fraction ahead Of Master
l Ut her Rinfnra and In the ennnnA cllss-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23

ago IN washington, while conductor
on a street-car, has instituted suit for
damages against the proprietors Of the
Ebbitt House. in that city. II is said
that the Ebbitt House was being re-
paired, when a piece of lumber projected
out and knocked Mr. Ashton from the
car platform.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23

Miss Annie Pierce was almost even wit
Master Blount. After the exercises wer,
over the company and pupils all adjourned
TO the pavilion in the beautiful green yard,
where refreshments were served.