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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
Bethel.

The Green Mountain Poultry and
Pet Stock Association has been fully
organized with the following of
ficers: President, E A Davis. Beth
oil; vice-presidens, G p Tarbell,
South Royalton; CP Wheeler, Bur-
lington; Frank Haynes, East Barre ;
w L SWEET, st. Johnsbury; f c
Brown, Quechee; secretary, b +
Davis, Bethel; treasurer, G ID Cush
ing Bethel ex. COM, DR.. l. w
Clough, Bethel; w w Kibbee, Will
Jamestown; l. p Tenney, Rovalton
{ c Paine, South Randolph; Geo
Davis. East Montpelier; supcrln-
tendcnt of hall, II w Morse. Bethel.
These are all either practical poul'
trymen or local business men of
high standing, and so capably Of
ficered the new association seems
sure of prosperity. The February
show will be conducted on the basis
of liberal treatment of exhibitors,
the prizes being equal to those of
the first-class poultry shows in other
states.
Paul Gay ma sold his house at the
south end of the White river bridge
to Mrs. B. c. Rogers for $1,000.
D S Phillips will vacatc the Will
son House livery stable Jan. in
favor of E p Fisher. to whom he
has sold part of his stock. He will.
however, remain here through the
winter at least and will keep few
teams.
F II Reynolds left Thursday for
Los Angeles, CAL, where he will
spend the winter. Edison Emer,
and wife and Miss Philcna Fay are
planning to leave in Il few weeks for
the same salubrious climate.
The novelties at Chase's jcwelrv
store as we'll as the staples are sell
ing fast, but there is still an album
dance for late Christmas BUYERS to
choose from.
Robert Noble, first selectman of
Bethel, says there is nothing in the
street bridge rumor: that the pres
ent bridge is all right for fifty years.
The representative of wellknown
bridge company, who was in town
a few days ago, did not come on
the invitation of the town, but at
the request Of private individuals.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
Something to Know.

It may he worth something to
know that the very best medicine for
restoring the tired out nervous sys-
tenn to healthy vigor is Electric
Bitters. This medicine is purely
vegetable, acts by giving tone to the
nerve ceutres in the stomach, gently
stimulates the Liver and Kidneys,
and aids these organs in throwing
Oft impurities in the blood. Elec-
trio Bitters improves the appetite
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried 1t as the very
best blood purifier and nerve tonic.
FRY it. Sold tor soc or $I.oo per
bottle at A. B. Morgan's drug store.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
6ridgewater cen,,e.

The little daughter, an only child
of A E Dickcrman, about one year
old, died of pneumonia the 9th and
was carried to Springfield, Mass,
for ,ntcrment.
Mrs. Emily Fairbanks is quite i'll
at the home of her brother, Nj c
Cowdry.
The old adage, that night is the
time tor rest, was Il triflc changed
one night last week when Pearl
Baker snapped horses with Joseph
Adams. The next morning Adams
drew his horse out upon the sand
lump OF lifclcss clay.
Ebert Wood has moved on to the
place known as the Geo Abbott
farm, DIVIDED by his father. Newell
Wood has also bought and moved
to place near South Woodstock.
Walter Harlow of West Wood
stock, who bought farm of Carlos
Robinson near the Centre, has been
here cutting lumber.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
His idea Of It.

Tho moon shone family through
the mist, and it seemed to trouble
the boy who was looking at it from
Il window.
Papa" he said at last, "if they
can't make 1t look any brighter than
that, should think the officers
would get after the moqnshiners."
For long time the father was
undecided whether the boy had got
off good thing unwittingly or
whether the germ of the profess
rional humorist had taken root in
the boy and needed to BIZ whaled out
Of him. Chicago Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
Somewhat Ridiculous.

The spectacle OF the Vermont
delegation in Congress uniting in
the recommendation for the office of
collector of Internal Revenue for
this district of Il man whose sole
and only business is hat of Il whole
sale violator OF the prohibitory law
is spectacle which the people of
this state will hardly realize as Il
possibility, yet it is exactly what the
delegation has done. If this action
does not prove the death warrant OF
prohibition in Vermont, it is simply
because the law is lmpervious to ridi-
Guile, notification or disgrace.-
burlington Clipper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
State Humane Society.

The State Humane Society is hav-
ing hard time to get the funds
necessary for carrying on its work.
Among the evils 1t declares its pur-
pose of remedying are cruelty to
children; to rescue them IRON vi
cious influences and remedy their
condition; the beating of animals /;
dog fights; overlooking horse cars;
overlooking teams; the use of tight
check reins; overdriving; clipping
dogs ears and tails; underfeeding;
neglect of shelter for animals; bag
ging cows; cruelties on railroad
stock trains; bleeding calves; pluck
ing of live fowls; the clipping of
horses. 1t endeavors to introduce
better roads and pavements better
methods OF slaughtering: improved
cattle cars; drinking fountains; hui
name literature in schools and
homes, and tries to inluce children
to be humane; teachers to teach
kindness to animals; clcrgymen to
preach 1t; editors to keep it before
the public; people to protect insect
ivorous birds; boys not to modest
birds nests men to take better care
of stock. -.
What n Pa nf pro1,l nroa, ,,,.,.,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

There is an old saying that Satur-
day is a very bad day for Christ
celebration, as the weather is always
the worst. Here is an old English
authority for the belief: -
If Crystmas on Saturday falle
That Nynters Us to be dredGen ale,
Hyt shall be so fulle of CRATE tempeste,
That hyt shall see both man and beste,
Frute and corne shall fayle CRETE won,
And olde folk dyon many on.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

1t is said that more dian IS FER
lant of those who people New York
To-Day were bonn of foreign moth
us, while moro than lG per cent
We're themselves born ON foreign
soil. Peter Stuyvesant ruled in his
day over | 100 New Workers, who
cuuvclscd in Is different tongues.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

III Europe the growth of wheat
ceases with an imaginary line con-
meeting Inverness, Scotland, latitude
5S degrees Brontheim, Norway, lat
itude Ct degrees, and St. Petersburg,
Russia, latitude 60 degrees Is min
utes Oats reach a slightly higher
latitude. Barley and rye ascend to
latitude 20 degrees, but require Il
favorable aspect and season to pro-
dure Il crop.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by \. b. Morgan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
Spirit Of the age,
Woodstock. w., Dec. rs. 1897.
BY EDWARD c. DANA.

Senator Morrill, doesn't appear to
be much OF an anneXationist; a
least he is not inclined to admit
Hawaii's ill-assortcd inhabitants to
he privileges of full citizenship.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

Tahsley-"ThinE you'lI get IA
chainless wheel :"
Mudge---''If I do it will be at the
cost OF wearing watchless chain. "
Il indianapolis Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

Josiah Quincy wins the Boston
mayoralty prize after somewhat
heated campaign. The vote was
decisive enough to make it a hand
some ENDORSEMENTS of the Democratic
mayors policy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

School Teacher (severcly)-"You
are half an hour late this morning "
Little Boy (who was except IN
the day before)--"Yes'm. 1t was
late Yesterday when got home. >
New York Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

Undoubtedly the country would
enjoy rest from tariff tinke,ing,
saws the Boston Herald. The only
danger is that this enjoymen@ may
be indefinitely postponed by con-
tinucd deficit.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

sit seems strange that he could
piunder great corporation like that
for years without being found out. -
"Well Won see, the corporation
was pretty busy itself.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
DEATHS.

In Perhinsyiilo, Dec. Il, Seldom Nichols.
aged about Go.
In West Hartford. Dee. 20, Eben Double.
day i'll his nth year
In Hartland. Dee. 10. John Milton Short.
aged s. years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

llostcss-s'I hope Won fonnd the
bed comfortable. Mr.. Jenkins.
|enkins-"Exccllent ma am. |
nearly fell asleep in It. It'd Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

The population of New York can,
not he called chuIchgoing one.
There are less than 600 places of
Christian worship. seating only
about 800, coo persons.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

Senator Morrill, Of Vermont is
willing to assist in the annexation
of Hawaii on condition that the is
lands are made county of some
one of, the Pacific states. The ven
cradle gentleman appears to be in
dulging in Il little bit of keen humor.
i Boston Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
I'm Ar RACES.

In Chesterfield, n. H.. by Rev. e. n.
Sinnett. Merriot q. Harrington of sharon
and Miss Jennie T. Howe of Gailfnrd.
In Woodstock. Dee. p. rs Rev Peter
Mcmillan. Henry William Emery and Miss
Abhie Dow Buck
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

The butter exhibited at the meet
ings Of the Maine dairymen has al
ways scored lower than that shown
at the New Hampshire and Ver-
mont gatherings. In mechanical
working, sailing and packing no
appreclable difference is seen, but
the Maine product ranks lower in
flavor. The Name Farmer believes
that the difference is not real but
imaginary, aud suggests that in 1898
joint exhibition of the product of
the dairymen of Vermont, New
Hampshire and Maine be held at
some central point, the butter to be
placed on exhibition in uniform
trays, entirely free from distinguish
ing marks, privately tagged, no tag
or number to be exposed. all awards
to be made by the use of the score
card, and the Judge to be required
TO place upon every card his reasons
for marking any cut or defect in any
particular. Vermont has nothing
to fear from direct competition with
her neighboring states. She won
the highest honors at the Worlds
Fair and at the Paris exposition, and
her product has been given a high
mark by all of the expert Judges
Brattleboro Phoenix.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
Dir

In Woodstock, Dee. 10, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Marsh
In West Woodstock, Dee. 81. daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Rogers.
In Norwich. Dee. II. q daughter to Mr..
and Mrs Rush Hawkins.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

In Arran, where the maidenhair
fern grows plentifully, some of the
inhabitants use it as a substitute for
tea
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

Senator Hoar pleaded for beer
taxation the other day, but he SEEM
ed unable to swing any of his brother
senators OF either party to his way
of thinking. Said he: eff Congress
would lay aside political considera-
tions and deal with the liquor ques-
ton courageously and honestly by
the imposition of an additional tax
of dollar barrel on beer, the
question of the governments rcve-
nue. would take care of itself"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

Pneumatic tires 81 inches in di-
nmeter are used upon some of the
iuunting cars of Dublin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
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, 1897-12-25

Boils, pimples and eruptions,
scrofula, salt rheum and all other
manifestations Of impure blood are
cured by Hoods SarsapariIla.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

The Burlington News say: "An
effort will he made to have Congress
pass a law requiring the publication
of the names of all the federal pen
sioners-perhaps the posting up OF
such names in some public and cen
trail place in every county or town.
ship. The plan is favored, we are
told, bv the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion and by manymembers
of the Grand Amy of the Republic.
They say that for the old soldiers
whose names rightfully stand on the
pension roll it is vertible roll of
honor; lit should be purged of all
imposters and frauds. Public en-
posure would effect this most desir-
able result, and incidently would
save the government some money"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
Martin and Partridge.

Among the nominations sent to the
senate by the president last week
were those Of James L Martin, at
tornev of the United States for the
district Of Vermont, and Frank I.
Partridge, consul-general at Tan
gers, Morocco.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

The partition of China is not wor-
rying the American people to any
extent unless it is few of the more
alert jingoes. The United States is
not looking for a slice of any orien-
tai empire, and, secure where we
are, the holidays may be enjoyed to
the full without interruption.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

What race of proud creatures
Der the earth would be spread.
II we had all the virtues
People give us when dead.
Chicago RssoFd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25
Shadow Of Herself
Stomach Was Too Weak
to Retain Food
A Complete Cure Effected by
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Now Enjoying tho Best Of Health,
With Digestion Perfect.

"My mother was subject to sick head
aches and indigestion for over year.
She was unable to stand for any length
of time, and was obliged to stay in dark
room as she could not bear the light. She
had no appetite whatever and her stomach
was SO weak she could not retain what
food she did eat. She also had severe
pains in her head. She suffered so much
that she became but the shadow of her
self. One day happened to read tes-
timonial about Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
Sounded So Truthful
I persuaded her to try this medicine.
Before finishing the first bottle there was
an improvement in her condition. She no
longer threw up her food and her head.
ache was not as severe. She took in all
four bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparlla and
several boxes of Hoods Pills and regained
her weight. She is now enjoying the best
OF health. Her di gestion is good and she
can eat almost anything she wishes. She
is AZ years old and says she feels as well
as when she was 16. Hoods Sarsaparilla
Iuaio ~~---ri-.-- in her case "
Miss MARY MAscARIE, Ironton, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapaYllIa
Is the bcst-ln fact The ono True Blood Purifier.
Prepared only by &. L. Hood 500, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Pills s sns o to op ,"i!T 'H 1
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

The cut-down of II I-2 per cent
in wages will not add to the holiday
cheer of the Fall River operators.
1t comes at an unfortunate time and
it is possible that the mill owners
may find a strike IN their Christmas
stockings in return for their holiday
reduction Of wages.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-25

Several OF the state papers are
egging each other on to start the
regular governorship free for all.
One of the rules of we'll conducted
race is that five shall enter and three
shall start, so few more candidates
would add to the gaiety of the cam.
paign.- Montpelier Daily Record.
The above conditions are seldom
1t ever complied with IN Vermont,
however, so the race may be con-
sidered as half run already.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

The impetus given to street i'm prove
ments by the splendid ccomplishments
in street lighting during the last few
months will undoubtedly be continued
into the coming year ana promises re-
suits far greater than even the most san
guine anticipated a comparatively short
time ago. Progressive merchants and
property-owners along large number of
our principal streets have shown an ability
to cooperate which has not only accom-
plished much in the past but gives assur.
ance of even greater things in the future.
There is hardly any feature of our civic
life during the past twelve months which
can be regarded with more satisfaction
than what has been done in the way of
better street lighting. We have seen our
principal thoroughfares almost trans
formed in this respect within a time COM
| paratively short. We have seen moreover
manifestation of public spirit and a
comprehension of the advantage of merg-
ing individual profit into the general
good which gives assurance that we shall
never again, for some time to come at any
rate, have to complain of a lack of public
spirit among our people or OF enterprise
There is no direction in which this pub
lie spirit could have been more profitably
directed than in that of street improve
ments. Our thoroughfares have long been
the main defect of our City. While we
have progressed in many ways and kept
pace with the most important cities in
the Union in many important respects we
have fallen far short of them IN the man.
agement Of our streets. We are still to a
large extent in the cobblestone age of
street work, while they have gone for
word to asphalt or other pavements of
equal merit. We need new awakening
on this subject and the better lighting
which progressive merchants have fur
nished US has prepared the way for it.
San Francisco needs street improve
ments of all kinds. Our thoroughfares
should be not only better lighted. but bet
ter swept, better paved and better severed.
We have begun the work of some of these
Improvements and should not rest until
we have accomplished them all. The
spirit manifested by progressive citizens
should show itself among those who are
entrusted with municipal authority. The
new year should begin an era of better
street work. which will assure us thor
oughfares equal to those of any city in
the Union. This is one of the hopes
which will most strongly animate people
generally with the beginning of the new
year, and there will be grievous disap-
pointment if we do not approach near to
complete realization of it before the twelve
months are over.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

Professor H. A. Ward, the scientist who has
been exploring the Great Barrier Rect on the
coast OF New Zealand, and who arrived at the
California few days ago, has had curious
career. He came to this State in the early days
and examined different places for gold
Finally he got stampmill made at the OLD
iron foundry of which the Union Iron Works
is the outgrowth, and set off with it to Utah.
He did not make sufficient for tune to en-
able him to withdraw from the pursuits OF an
active life, but having scholarly tastes ne set
tied down as professor OF natural sciences al
Rochester University in New York. A little
later he got tired of holding this position and
proceeded to establish q sort of museum of
natural science.
This was over forty years ago. and the 1nstl-
tuition has been open and running ever since
Itwas to help keep it going that the scientist,
now gray-bearded, made his long trip to the
Great Barrier Reef. He was collecting corals
in and about there, and was particularly for
tunate in getting large lot.
The professor also got shells, warclubs and
various other things which he picked up
along the coast. 1t is new and unique coun-
try for explorations, the veteran traveller says.
The bronzed natives who dig holes IN the
sand and hunt for bugs and worms, were in
teresting to him, though he says that they are
noways high in the intellectual scale.
However. they are exceedingly cunning and
handy withal with their boomerangs. They
propel them a wonderful distance and with
great accuracy.
The professor visited New Guinea while alb
sent. The natives of the southwest shore
much like those of West Australia about Cook
town. The scholar had no use for any of
them.
''When we were away on the coast we never
ventured to them," he said, "unless we had
loaded revolvers in our hands. 1t would not
do to do otherwise. The natives were too
treacherous to trust They frequently kill
white men and on the slightest provocation.
Robbery is one OF their principal objects"
Professor Ward has already been away from
home long time, so he will not tarry here
long. He will soon go to Rochester with the
aggregation of queer things that he has
gathered.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.

The sanguine- hearted men and women
among the peoples of Europe can doubt
less find in their environment multitude
OF reasons for expecting happy and pros
porous New Year. They can hardly con-
ceal from themselves, however, that grave
dangers threaten the permanence of the
existing truce among the nations, and
that before the close of the year all Europe
may be involved in a war which will carry
mourning and grief into thousands OF
households.
The Turkish crisis, which few weeks
ago seemed near a solution, was never in
a more dangerous condition than at pres
ent. After years of disagreement the
three great powers, Great Britain, France
and Russia, have succeeded in uniting
upon a plan of reform in the Ottoman
empire but now the Sultan of Turkey
positively refuses to accept the terms of
fered him, and finds, either from some
European nation or his own despair, a
strength to defy the allies and to insist
upon holding the course which for so long
a time has been an offense to humanity.
Whether the Turk is relying upon prom
ised aid from Germany, or whether in his
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-01

barbarism he has resolved to die lighting,
rather than yield tamely to the domina-
ton of his enemies, matters very little to
the crisis which confronts Europe. In
either case the fact remains the same. The
allied powers who have the greatest inter-
est at STAKE have demanded OF the Sultan
certain concessions, and he, for the pres
ent at least, has positively refused to con-
cede them. The issue therefore is one OF
Imminent war, and this constitutes
heavy cloud over the welfare of the world
on this New Years morning.
The diplomacy of Europe is conducted
mainly by hidden hand. The world had
startling proof of that few months ago
when 1t was made known that even at the
time when the triple alliance was formed
between Germany, Austria and Italy
Prince Bismarck had entered into secret
treaty with Russia which bound him to
be false to his Austrian and Italian allies
whenever it was necessary for himself and
his secret Russian friend to act together
for their mutual interests. With this
revelation fresh in the minds of men there
can be no great degree Of confidence in
the permanence of the present alliances.
Germany, while protesting to be the
friend of Turkey, may be really co-operat-
ing with other powers, and Russia, while
avowedly in alliance with Great Britain
and France, may be preparing schemes
directly hostile to their interests.
1t is conceded that every nation in Eu-
rope desires peace, but nations no more
than individuals can attain their desires
unless the policy of their conduct is wisely
directed with q full understanding of all
the conditions around them. 1t is more
than doubtful if there exists a single
statesman in Europe to-day who knows or
even believes that ne knows all the forces
that are operating in the direction of war.
This condition of affairs leaves almost
every thing to chance and the best that
the statesmen of Europe can do is to put
their nations on guard and strengthen
their forces for the coming conflict.