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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
A Modern Newspaper.

The way In which the Boston Herald has
forged ahead OF every other Boston paper
in the last few months Is attracting atten-
ton all over the country. In the now cele-
brated Alice Barrett case, The Herald was
the first to announce the name OF the mys-
had struggled In vain to discover. The Her
aid was the first to print the story Of the
double life OF w. H. Whiting, and the other
papers weakly copied 1t. At the interna-
tional yacht race at Montreal. The Herald
WAS the only paper with enterprise enough
to secure special wires from the lake to Bos-
ton, and had the pleasure Of announcing the
result good half-hour before any other pa
per had 1t Enterprise OF this kind Is ex-
pected Of New Englands greatest newspa-
per, and The Herald Is nobly fulfilling the
public expectation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
ETHAN ALLEN HITCHCOCK,

The president has appointed Ethan Allen
Hitchcock OF Missouri to be minister to Rus
STA. His great-grandfather was Colonel
Ethan Allen, who captured Fort Ticonderoga.
His grandfather, Samuel Hitchcock, was
born in Massachusetts, but afterward moved
to Vermont, where he married the daughter
OF Ethan Allen. Henry Hitchcock, father Of
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, was born In YER
mont, and moved to Alabama, where he
practced law and at the time OF his death
lister to Russia was born In Mobile, In 1885.
After his fathers death he removed to Ten
nesee In 1851 he removed to st. Louis and
engaged in business. In 1860 he went to
China and remained IL years in successful
commercial adventure. Since 1874 he has
been actively engaged In business In st.
Louis and Is quite successful. He will
retire from active business.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
THEY "HUMBLY SQUAWK. +"
President Andrews of Brown Uni
versity Asked to Remain.

VefSaty ASKED 10 lie ma1n.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., Sept. 3-The faculty
Of Brown university have met to pass on
President Andrews resignation and have
asked him to withdraw the latter. They
practically promise him full and free liberty
to speak and write and do what he chooses
II he will remain. The president
replied that to the best Of his re-
collection he had only expressed his
views in writing In the form OF let
ters to two, or, at the M st, three personal
friends that he had no desire or expecta-
ton that they would appear in print. He
had intended to use due care In the matter.
Perhaps he might have been more on his
guard to prevent publicity. He had not felt
at the time that he had been wanting In
proper precaution. He was willing, how
ever, to say that, so far as practicable,
he would be more careful in the future
The committee again assured the pres
ident that they asked for no pledge.
promise or engagement, but would be en-
tirely satisfied II he would go before the
corporation at their next meeting and say
to them what he had just said to the COM
mittee; that, in their opinion, this would
meet the Views of the corporation and would
be- simple solution Of the whole matter.
The president expressed his entire will
lingness to comply with the suggestion,
saying more than once that such q
course would be quite In accord with his
feelings. The conference terminated after
having been conducted on both sides in q
most amicable spirit with expressions OF
mutual good will and esteem.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
QUEER HONESTY.
Assistant Post master Steals to Keep
His Bills Paid.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, Sept. q Last
year and this year complaints came
In thick and fast that money mailed In let
tiers did not get safely through the Marble
head post office. A systematic investiga-
ton ensued. Decoy letters were used, and
Daniel G. Brown, Jr., assistant postmaster,
has been arrested charged with larceny.
The money mailed in the decoy letters was
found on Browns person. The latter con-
fessed to his guilt. and said he stole
because 1t was matter Of pride with
him to keep his bills paid up, and
he could not do 1t on his salary.
Brown Is 90, and has always been held
In high regard here. He has wife and two
children. He has been employed In the post
office since he was II, and served under
Postmasters Martin, ingalls,. w. A. Brown
and Nolan. Postmaster Nolsn's term of
office expires In year. and Brown had been
prominently considered rs well meriting the
appointment rs his successor. Brown was
arraigned before Commissioner Fiske OF
Boston and held In $500 bonds for trial.
His father qualified as bondsman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT.
Stronger and Cheaper Than Any
thing in Existence.

LONDON, Eng, Sept. 2-Maxim, inventor
OF the gun which bears his name, Is perfect
ing IN electric light which will be many
times stronger and many times cheaper than
anything in existence. Unlike the present
lights. the film Is of mineral instead OF vege-
table, the manufacture Of which is secret. The
light is Of intense briliancy, without red
rays The bulb Is Of ordinary size. The life
Of the ordinary incandescent lamp now used
Is 500 hours. Mr.. Maxim's lamp has been
burning 1000 hours, with only slight dimi
milton OF power. 1t is not known how much
longer it will burn, as 1t is still in an expert
mental STAGE The ordinary lamps
now used have 16-candle power. This
new lamp has 4O-candle power, tax
ing Watts unit of electrical energy
The American lamps require four and
eight-tenths to five to the candle-power. The
best English lamps take four and two-tenths
to the candle power. The rev Maxim lamp
takes only two and eight-tenths. That ex-
presses automatically the new lamps econ
omy in electrical energy. 1t secures nearly
three times the light, and this single lamp has
burned already twice rs long as the average
lamp now used. The vegetable films now
in use are very costly. Mr.. Maxim says no
can make a thousand OF his new films for
81.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
CLIPPINGS.

Treasury experts estimate the total
population of the United States at
70, O6s. 600.
Bears have been so thick around
Idaho that it has been said there was
bear for every bushel.
A cure for hiccoughs is to draw in
as much air rs the lungs will hold, and
retain it rs long AZ possible.
Over 1000, 900 frozen rabbits are
annually exported to the London mar
kets from Victoria, Australia.
In Larue County, Kentucky, it is
said that Charles Williams has grown
bunch Of white blackberries.
Plus Payne (colored) of Bardstown,
KY, has exhibited six tomatoes grown
by him which together weighed four
teen pounds.
There are in France 300, 400 I'M
married women between the ages Of
25 and so, and 1876, 600 unmarried
men aged over 80.
Wayne County and Butler County,
Nebraska, creameries are making each
1000 pounds of butter day, and the
county people are happy.
Some journals say Setting" others
"sittiag." The latter is the correct
word, because the hen "sits, "aad the
eggs upon which she ''sits" make Al
''sitting."
Italy is rich in mineral springs of
medicinal value. One of these, the
Tuscan Monte Cantini, has in recent
years become known as the "Italian
Carlsbad"
The sheep provinces of Australia
are suffering from severe dronth.
which threatens to he as disastrous As
that of 1895, when hocks were re-
duced over IL, 600, 600 head.
Word has been received ut the state
department. at Washington that Japan
has decided for the first time in its
history to establish legation in Peru.
Joshifami Murata will be its diplo-
matte representative in that country.
Mr.. Murata is also accredited to
Mexico.
Customs officials at Lille, France,
recently seized a Belgian locomotive
that had conveyed train from Journal
into France. Ten thousand cigars, an
equal number of matches, five kilos of
coffee and n heap of tobacco were
found stored away in the tender and
the bunkers.
An Arctic expedition, led by II. j.
Pearson and two other English gem
tlemen, recently started for the Barents
sea. 1t will explore Nova Zembla
and the island of Waigats as we'll as
the great Tendra of the Samoyeds,
from the Ural mountains to the
Plethora river.
Muskegon, Mich, is a celery ship
ping depot, and the people there have
turned their attention to another COM
modify which they can dispose of at
a good profit in Eastern markets.
This is turtle. From North Muskegon
there were shipped one day recently
several hundred pounds of turtle to
Philadelphia.
A monument to the memory of Da-
guerre has been erected by public sub
scription at Bry-sur-Marne, France,
and was inaugurated on Sunday, June
81. The memorial is bronze bust
on stone pedestal, and is the work of
Madam Bloch. At the close of the
ceremony wreaths were placed upon
Daguerre's grave.
John L. Bardwell of San Francisco
has presented to the Golden Gate park
museum one of the largest collections
of delicately carved worries that can be
found in the United States. There
are 700 pieces in all, ranging in value
from 1915 to $1,000 each. They repre-
sent every conceivable kind of animal
and vegetable life, with protecting gods
and goddesses.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
Goldfish. Farming.

The raising Of goldfish is a special
industry, and one of the largest
goldfish farms" is at Spring Lake,
Indiana. When young the goldfish
is said to resemble in color and gem
eral appearance an ordinary minnow.
After while they turn dark, becom-
ing occasionally almost black. Then
reddish hue begins to appear, the
golden color being developed at the
average age of one year or less. A
few individuals, however, never change
their original silver color, and some-
times the red and gold hues make
their appearance only in patches. Not
infrequently goldfish develop two or
more tails.-Youth' Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
DIVING A FINE ART.
How It Has Advanced -Inteliigible Sig
nal COde-Nycll Paid but Uncertain.

How IL Has Advanced -Ihteii1EiDIe sig
nal Code-Wcll Paid but Uncertain.
Submarine diving" explained one
of the inspectors who is supervising
the work of strengthening the lier of
the Aqueduct bridge, and where daily
thousands of persons stop to look ut
the diver, clad in his armor, who is ut
work there as he comes to the top OF
the water every hour or so, sis now
way in advance of what it was, and
divers are now able to ascertain and
report clearly and intelligently a. to
the bottom of rivers. They cannot
only feel, but can see exactly the con-
ditions on the bottoms of rivers. The
outfit of diver costs from $500 to
$500. This means the rubber armor,
the helmet or brass heal piece, the
air pump and the hose which is used
to carry the air down to him. 1t also
includes telephone service down to
him, by which he can carry on a con-
versation while he is at work. The
diver at work at the Aqueduct bridge
has no telephone. His brother always
manages the ar hose for him, while
two aborers by the pump keep up a
constant stream of air to him. The
diver has been working so long with
his brother, that by the MD of his
signal rope he can almost carry on II
conversation by signals aad jerks. For
instance. some days since the diver
in examining the bottom of the Golfer
dam around the pier found that he
needed, piece of board nineteen
inches long and seven inches wide ut
one end, and but four at the other.
He sent up the information by signals
and the board was cut to suit him.
Later on he sent up word by the sig
nal rope that he had mislaid his ham
mer, and ordered another one sent
down, which was done. Though divers
are well paid while they are Mt work
their work, however, is very uncar-
tain, as many years they do not get
three months work in the entire year
where they make their money is in
going down and searching wrecks.
This is generally paid for by the job,
and the price paid is good. WASH
ington Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
Salem's First Train,

SALEM, Mass. Sept. 2-The 59th ami
versary of the arrival of the first passenger
train in this city from Boston has Just been
observed here. The opening of the road
was celebrated with q banquet, followed
with addresses by Col. George Peabody. the
first president Of the Eastern railroad, Hon.
Leverett Saltonstnll. mayor OF Salem, and
others. Nearly 1000 passengers were car
ried from Salem on the first day. The
fare was 50 cents. Then six trains from
Salem to Boston answered the needs of the
public; now AZ do not more than meet the
demand.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04

The National Bankers association has
elected Joseph G. Hendrix OF the National
Union bank, New York city, as the presi-
dent of the association for the coming year.
He has held the position of vice president,
and according to the custom OF years past,
he is elected to the presidency. Mr.. Hem
dirk Is A years old and was born In Howard
county, Mis- souri,. In 1888 he went to New
York and for ten years was engaged In news
paper work. acting AS reporter and special
writer on the New York Sun. In the last
year OF his newspaper work he was candi.
date for mayor Of Brooklyn, but was de-
feated by Seth Low. In 1886 he was APP
pointed by President Cleveland to the posi-
tion OF p )stmaster Of Brooklyn. In 1894 Mr..
Hendrix ran for Congress and was elected
as Democrat. In 1884 he was trustee OF
the Brooklyn bridge fund. Four years ago
organized the National Union bank.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
One OF Eight Others.

NEW YORK, Sept. David J. Seligman
OF the banking firm Of J. h W. Seligman Of
81 Broad street is dead as the result Of an
operation for appendicitis. Mr.. Seligman
was the eldest son of the late Joseph Selig-
man, founder OF the banking firm, and was
one Of eight brothers who we're prominent
In mercantile pursuits and matters of finance.
Soon after the death OF Joseph Seligman. In
1880, David Seligman, who was executor OF
bis fathers will, became member OF the
firm, He was a member of the American
Museum Of Natural History and the Metro
politan Museum OF Art, and belonged to
numerous charitable institutions. He was
about A years old.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
In o Hurry for Annexation,

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept 3-sensa-
tional news has been brought here by the
steamer Australia from Honolulu. 1t brought
the information that Francis M. Hatch. min
lister to Washington, arrived at Honolulu
Aug. 20 with special Information which
will require the attention OF both govern
ments and the Hawaiian senate, and
secret notice has already been issued
to the members Of the latter body call
ing upon them to meet in extra ses-
sion Sept. 6 to consider the question. Mean
while Minister Hatch Is in almost constant
consultation with President Dole and his
cabinet. The lawmakers will be asked to
ratify the annexation treaty signed In Wash
ingtOn, and, as a majority OF the members
favor annexation, the matter will be rushed
through.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
TAPPED THE TILL,
So Creditors of lnsolvcnt Company
Say-TWO Arrests,

Say-TwO Arrests.
BOSTON Mass. Sept. 3-Robert F.Straine,
president and general manager OF the United
Telegram Company, and Charles A. Lamson,
treasurer OF the company, have been arrested
on a charge OF conspiracy to commit larceny
of $73,37l17 from the company which they
represent. Straine, 1t is said, owned 5000
OF the 10000 shares Of stock in the COM
pany, which was New Jersey corpofal
ton. Before it went into the hands OF
o receiver, six months ago, he, with
the collision VI the treasurer, so 1t
is alleged, looted the safe taking all the
available funds and leaving In its place his
own personal notes with the stock as colat-
eral. Numerous lawsuits have ensued but
no criminal complaint has heretofore been
made. The receiver says that whereas the
books show that he should have had cash to
the amount OF nearly S75, 200. but $76 was
turned over to him. The men have been ar
raigned and held In 10000 each for the
grand jury.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
Other Candidates Take New Life.

NEWBURYPORT, Mass, Sept. 3-New-
buryport politicians we're given genuine
surprise by the announcement that Willard
]. Hale had been appointed by the county
commissioners register or deeds, to succeed
the late Charles L. Osgood. 1t was gener-
ally supposed that Mr.. Hale would
be the next postmaster OF Newbury-
port, ms his support was considered
amply sufficient to win the desired DO
sition, but this appointment puts new
phase on matters political, and in the event
Of Mr.. Hals's election to the registership In
November, which now seems highly probable,
the half dozen other postofice applicants
will work with renewed vigor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
The New Rendering.

ooh, dear!' sighed little Mary
Gummey; 81 wish 1 had as many little
sisters as Nellie Fosdick has, and as
many toys and pony and cart and a
dear little playhouse on the back
lawn!'
"Mr DEAR" said Mrs. Gummey,
gently, eff wishes were bicycles, We
should all be scorchers."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04

Aliens Foot Ease, u powder for the feet. II
stantly takes the sting out OF corhs and bun
ions. It's the greatest com fort discovery OF
the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight-ht-
ting or new shoes feel easy. 1t II n certain
cure for sweating, callulis and hot, tired, ach.
ing feet. Try II to-day. Sold by all druxg SITS
and shoe stores. By mail Tor 25,. in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Alton $. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy n. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
LOWS STOCK HIGH.
ls Nominated by Citizens Union as
Future MayOr :.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 - 1t has been de-
cided by the executive committee OF the
Citizens union to formally announce in the
name OF the organization, the nomination Of
Seth Low as its candidate for the first MAYOR
OF Greater New York. Earlier in tn. weel
MIR. Low forbid this action. As outlined by
The Low Committee of Fifty OF Brooklyn and
the joint committee on nominations Of the
Cltiz Ms union Mr.. Low had made one of tn,
conditions OF his being candidate that his
nomination must come from all mve of the
boroughs, and Mr.. Lows friends in Brook.
Ign, made that impossible at the time
by refusing to nominate in advance OF
the conference called by the Republicans.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
Work for Public Killed Him.

NEWPORT, Vt, Sept. &C. q. Goodrich
IL dead OF paralysis. Mr.. Goodrich
planned personally the library building. his
gift to the town, and his active supervision
OF the work ia believed to have been instru-
mental in causing his death. The library
building will be erected by the trustees next
year. The entire cost will be about $40 900.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
There II n Glass of People

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the grocery
stores n new preparation called Grain o, made
Of pure grains, that takes the place OF coffee.
The most delicate stomach receives II without
distress, and but few can tell 1t from coffee.
II does not cost over one quarter rs much.
Children may drink 1t with great benefit. Is
cts. and rs cts per package. Try 1t. Ask for
Grain.O
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely dcrange thewhole system
when entering it tn rough the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do Is ten fold tn the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by 4. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls 'atarrh Cure be sure To get the genuine.
1t Is taken internally. and Is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by +. j. hency Il Go. Il, stimOnials free.
eYS" Sold by Druggists; price, roc. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
Held without Bail.

FITCHBURG, Mass, Sept q Gilbert
Peters. the French laborer, who assaulted
7-year-old Belle Rollins in Royalston June
II, has been held for murder. The child
after she was ravished, 1t will be recalled.
went into commissions and died. Peters
pleaded mot guilty." and was remanded to
Jail without bail. The court announced that
counsel would be appointed to defend him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
One Reason.

Teacher - Why is it that the
inhabitants of the South are large and
the Esquimaux SO very small?
Johnny--Because heat expands and
cold contracts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
FOR NINETY-NINE YEARS.
Boston, Elevated Railway Leases
West End Road.

BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 2-The committees
representing the West End Street Railway
company and the Boston Elevated Railway
company arrived at an understanding re-
garding the leasing OF the formers property
to the latter corporation. The terms are
8 per cent. on the stock issues, and the lease
Is to extend over a period OF 80 years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04

southern Railway, the most direct route
Operating double daily service. New York tn
Florida and the South year round. The only
line operating dining car service in the South.
New York Office, III Broadway.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
SDain win Ask Ind q mnitv.

WASHINGTON, n. O., Sept. 3-Spaln Is
layin. tho groundwork for the presentation
of an enormous claim for damage againsl
the United states, as a result Of the depart
ur. of hlibaster'ng expeditions from this
country for CUBA
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04

Been There Before.
Barber insinuatingly) - Your hair
wants cutting the worst way, sir.
Sourby lin the chair)-That's the
way you cut it the last time.-Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04

A postage stamp exhibition, which
is said to be the most scientific and
elaborate ever gotten up, is now open
in London. The exhibits are valued
at 81. $50. 900.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04

Every Person Has to Uso Soap.
Why not use the best! Dreydoppcl's, the
only real and genuine borax soap, for all pur-
poses that soap In to he used. Dreydoppel
soap, full pound bars, sold everywhere.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
l.. NJ. SHAW.

The Republicans OF Iowa have nominated
l.. M. Shaw Of Denison as their candidate
for governor. He is q typical vermonter.
He is an attorney Of great ability and
is we'll known through the central west.
He entered Cornell college In Iowa
In 1871 and by working at anything in
the summers he was able to pay his way
through that institution and graduated in
1875. A year later he graduated from the
Iowa college OF law and settled In Denison,
to build up practice. He is prominent in
educational matters, being one OF The d.
rectors In tho college from which he gradu-
ated and one Of the founders of Denison
Normal college. Though always an enthusi-
astic Republican, he never took an active
part In campaign work until last fall, when
he took the stump for Mckinley.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Re,,Orer. S!trul bot tie and treatise flee.
DW. r. II. KLINE, Lid, E3l Arch ST., Phila., PA.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04
A Cutting Suggestion.

She-So you don't like the hat just
in front of us. How would you like
it trimmed?
He (savagely)-With lawn mower.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-04

years with womb
trouble, weak
back and excre-
tiOns. | was hard
ly able to do my
household duties,
and while about
my work was so
nervous that
l was miser-
able. had g.
also given IA
up in des-