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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
GEoRaI KERwIN.

Many enthusiastic sports wonder how
George Kerwin manages to win 80 many con-
tests with the gloves. He is often called
'the hero OF 100 battles" This Is an exag-
geration, as has had just thirty-three deci-
sions in contests where some sort OF prize
was offered. He is a native OF Providence,
II. l., and was born 25 years ago. He Is 8
feet 8 1-2 inches and can scale 1873 pounds
without, much reducing. He has a wonderful
39-inch chest, and is quick and effective In
his movements. He commenced boxing two
years ago last May. A friend Of his won a
watch In sparring contest. Kerwin wanted
one too and tried to win 1t. He has since
won quite number. He Is always willing
to accept match with anyone near his
weight and does not object to n Ego" every
week. He thinks that the best way to keep
In training. He never uses tobacco, but does
use beer. Those who have seen him call him
Il "mystery."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
Tell-Tale CrOckery.

A curious fact relating to the dining
car service was brought out during
ride with the late George NJ. Pullman.
As told in the New York Press the
story runs:
Referring to leading Western
trunk line, Mr.. Pullman remarked that
it was running down.
"How do you know that?" asked
Mr.. Wiman. ''lts published reports
show nothing of the kind"
81 judge by the crockery account of
our dining-car department." was the
reply. "When aroad gets in difficult
ties the permanent way is neglected,
and the breakage of crockery. due to
roughness in the track, increases. BY
sitting in my Office and looking over
the per cent. of breakage' column in
our dining-car accounts, can tell as
exactly the condition of our great lines
of railroad as though l rode over them
twice a week"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

1t would astonish you to know the
number of persons in this state 'who
aye not superstitions but who do be-
lieye in signs" ilereturning from
western Kentucky last week sat talk
ing with party of seven gentlemen
in the smoking compartment of Pull
man car, when one of them pulled
from his pocket graveyard rabbits
foot" which, he said, had always
brought him good luck. Another of
the gentlemen exhibited the feather of
an old gray goose which had been
given him by a negro charm-seller in
the Purchase. The owner said he
knew the thing was II mere tritie, but
he wouldn't part withit for any amount
of money \ third member of the
rarty had IN old steel pen which had
been used by the governor of South
ern state in writing the pardon of n
condemned man. This non-believer
in strange signs" said he priced the
omen higher than anything he pos
sessed, as he had succeeded ever since
he got it. The sleeping-car conductor
carried in his pistol pocket an Irish
potato, shriveled to one-third its for
mer size, which "never failed on II
rheumatism case A fifth gentleman
had this to say: Fellows, Tn no be-
lever in those meaningless emblems,
but | can't help feeling badly if l fail
to see the new moon over my right
shoulder"
The only two members of the party
who had not spoken left the car, smil-
ing at the "vapid follies' they, too,
were doubtless believers in if they had
only expressed themselves. -Louisville
pnat
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
The "Sv Altered 1t.

In the gardens of wellknown
nobleman's country seat in the south
of Ireland, one of the show places of
the country, painted boards were set
up in different parts of the pleasure
grounds with this request: "Please
do not pull any flowers without
leave"
Recently the district practical joker
passed by that way, and observing the
notices, procured a paint brush, and
unobserved, at daybreak. added an
IS" to the last word on all the painted
boards, which had the effect of making
things pleasant until the cause was
discovered, for tourists and strange
visitors who cherished latent passion
for floral gems.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
Wild Geese Came Aboard.

On her down trip on Green river
one evening recently, near Cromwell,
the steamer Gayoso ran into q flock of
wild geese, and the electric light so
dazed them that they flew toward the
boat, striking the forecaste and Chin
neys and getting tangled in the guy
ropes. There was great excitement
among the passengers and crew, each
trying his best to "catch goose. In
the exciting struggle, which lasted
but few moments, they succeeded in
capturing three out of the number.
They were placed in coop and the
passengers were treated to sump-
tuous wild goose dinner.-Louisyille
Kentucky Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
lbutagONia,

When Magellan made his winter
quarters ut San Julian in 1920, on his
voyage round the world, he observed
in the neighborhood many human foot
prints of astonishing size. Hence he
called the country Patagonia, from
''patagon"--a large and clumsy foot.
The name is commonly applied to that
portion of South America lying be-
tween the Rio Negro on the north and
the Straits of Magellan on the south.
1t is an enormous territory, extending
1000 miles north and south. Very
sparsely settled, it is to great extent
unexplored. Most of the interior is
Inhabited only by rowing bands of abo-
rhymes. The greater part of Pata-
gonia belongs now to Argentina, Chill
holding by treaty the mountainous
strip along the Pacific coast.
The fauna of the country is very
remarkable. There are two species of
true native dogs, wild. One of them
is light gray, with black spot at the
base of the tail; it is quite tame and
very numerous everywhere on the
plains. The other is much larger,
rather shy and found only in the
mountains. A plentiful species of
mammal is the strange armadillo, one
of the most ancient of existing crea-
lures. Snakes are its favorite prey,
and it kills them by saving them in
two with the saw-like edges OF its
bony she'll There is venOmous kind
of toad, which bites savagely, hanging
on with the tanacity of bulldog and
injecting its poison into the blood.
Not to be forgotten is the puma,
which, though the most bloodthirsty
of beasts of prey, cannot be induced
to defend itself against man. 1t com
monty attacks and kills the formidable
jaguar, but child may approach it
with safety. Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
THE STATES CHARGES.
Forty Fourth Annual Report OF Mid.
dlebOrO State Farm Trustees.

MIDDLEBORO, Mass, Dec. 16-The 44th
annual report OF the trustee and superintend-
emit OF the state farm, just made public,
shows that during the year ending Oct.
the total number of admissions and commit
ments received was 1908. an excess OF "a
over last year the discharges hava been
1925, an excess OF 46 average number
during the year 1856; largest number, 1860;
smallest number. l043. The month Of Oc-
tober shows the largest number OF admis-
sions, 213: February the smallest, 10. Num-
Der OF deaths SO. or 27S paupers received
Fall River heads the list with 81, New Bed
ford co and Taunton ID. OF the 1868 prisoners
committed, ST. were sent from the Worces-
ter district court, 1872 from the Lowell police
court, 90 from the Taunton district court,
while the Boston municipal court con-
tributed only 81. OF those committed
86l we're for drunkenness, and there were
242 Migrants and 1856 tramps. OF the num-
Der of prisoners admitted, 484, or over one
third, have been previous inmates, two pris-
oners now serving their 18th sentence. The
total expenditures for the year ending Oct.
have been $l25,6l5.74, net cost to each
inmate of $1.87 weekly. The salaries OF the
officers and employees were $35, 4S4.S4.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

who Is now his wife. He has spent several
weeks here with his wife, looking
very unhappy and i'll at ease. He
has invoked the services OF Prince
Odescalchi in order to submit to the Vatican,
and in particular to the pontiff. his ardent
desire to return to the fold. The difficulty,
however, lies in the fact that he wishes to re-
vert to Roman Cath olicism, not as layman,
but as Il priest. while, ut tho same time. he
does not wish to give up his wife. With the
object Of getting round this difficulty he
proposed to re-enter the church by one OF the
Oriental branches thereof, which permit mar
riage among inc o,o,sJ. - r. ohoynd
lack of doctrinal knowledge and canonical
experience which has given rise to good
deal OF amusement ut the Vatican, for, al
though there are numbers Of married priests
belonging to the so-called Oriental rites OF
the Catholic church, yet 1t is expressly stip-
ulated that they must be- married before they
enter holy orders, and that no priest having
once received consecration can ever wed.
1t Is rumored here that Pore Hyacnthe's
efforts to re-enter the priesthood are not
merely due to considerations of belief and
of conscience, but to pecuniary reasons as
well. He is financially embarrassed. his
wife having sacrificed her fortune for his
sake.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
Boat Building at Bath.

BATH, Me. Dec. 16-The Bath..Iro works has
been awarded the contract for the practice
ship Of the Annapolis Naval academy. This
means the expenditure Of over 5000, 900 here.
Work on the vessel will be begun at once.
The Bath Iron works and the Elizabethport
On. j. yard OF which Lewis Nixon Is man
ager, bid on almost equal terms, and the
decision as to which should receive the con-
tract was left by Secretary Long to Chief
Constructor Hichborn. The new vessel will
ready for the cruise Of the cadets In the
summer OF 1885, The Launching OF the
liyhtship will take place a few days after
Christmas. Keels for the torpedo boats have
been stretched.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
"I'icklc,l.'

A Memphis young lady who recently
studied in Germany tells good story
of a German laly who was studying
English, and who used to write letters
in English to her parents. One day
the German lady handed "A letter TO
the Memphis lady saying: "Here is
letter which have written to my
mother. | want you to read it over
and see if it is properly written"
The letter was all right, excepting
the closing phrase, which read as fol-
lows: "God pickle and keep You. y
An Investigation proved that the
young German woman, in looking for
synonym of preserve, had come
across "'pickle. "-Memphis Scimltar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

"But, my dear, you are so pretty
that Ireally cannot see how your beauty
needs any addition in the shape of
such expensive tinery as you WISH"
said Mr.. Wickwire.
"No, l am not, replied Mrs. Wick
wire. eff | was as pretty as You pre-
tend am, would not have to argue
so long to get new dress. "-Phila-
delphia Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to br
incurable. For Il great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and, by constantly falling to
cure with local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven cattrrh to be IA
constitutional treatment. Hall'st atarrh Cure,
by +. j. heney d I o.. Toledo,
ONO, Is the only constitutional euro the
market. 1t is taken internally in doses from
~ drops to II teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
I hey offer one hundred dollars for any case
monials. Address FL HENEY & o, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
In Honor of Late Governor.

Emergency Hospital is the latest institution
to be added to the list Of Boston's charities.
1t is really the famous Boston Emergency
hospital, remodeled, renovated and renamed,
but it is practically u new institution. Al
though the new hospital is yet only in pros
pect, 1t Is an assured fact, and 1t Is expected
months. 1t ID named after the late govern
or, with the sanction of his widow, ahd Is
being doomed by many prominent business
mi
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
MILLER BREAKS RECORD.
In Six Days Rides Over 1000 Miles
"A Brutal Exhibition.

An IVA Doy ssNsNS SNSh ."oN
"A Brutal Exhibition.
NEW YORK, Dec. l6-Charles W. Miller
OF Chicago finished his weeks ride In the
six-day bicycle race with score OF 2093
miles and four laps to. his credit, or 1872 miles
more than "Teddy" Hale made in six days
at the same place last year. His nearest COM
petitor made 2026 miles, and the
next 1000 miles. The best previous
record OF 1910 miles and eight laps
was made last year by Hale. In the
l42 hours Miller was of the track but seven
hours and slept but four hours. As reward
for his week OF pain and torture, he gets
$500, aside from presents from wheel and
tire concerns. OF this. 1880 is the winners
share OF the purse, and 5000 more goes for
breaking the lrecord. Miller was born In
saxony, Germany. He is % years
of age, weighed l60 pounds at the
beginning of the race, about 1872 at the
end, and is in height 8 feet six inches. His
best previous performance in long distance
riding was made at Chicago Sept. "a, 1896.
when he covered 459 miles in "a hours. OF
the SO men who started in the race but ID
finished. Some from the strain and loss OF
sleep went stark mad and had to be con.
fined. In many respects 1t was brutal
disgusting exhibition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
The Home of the Quaker Poet.

AMESBURY. Mass, Dec. 18-The propo-
sition regarding the Whittier home, made to
the Elizabeth II. Whittier club by Mrs. SAM
uel I. Pickard Of Boston, who was the ia
vori,e niece OF the poet, will probably DO
accepted. Mrs. Pickard proposes that the
club rent the lower part OF the house to some
family which shall take care OF the property,
and itself use the upper part for the class
rooms. All the surplus. over the expenses
will go to the club.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

NEW YORK, Dec. 16-George F. Slosson,
'the student" the professional billiard
champion OF the world, has accepted Jacob
Schaefer's challenge for an 1s-inch balk- line
match at 600 points, Frank G. Ives was the
dethroned king, and Immediately challenged
Slosson, who won out by only two points.
Slosson has, however, preferred to take on
Schaefer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
a Schooner.

Little Freddie-Mamma, I met the
minister little while ago, and told
him you wanted him to come and take
dinner with us this evening.
Mamma-Why child, what do you
mean? haven't said anything about
wanting the minister to take dinner
here this evening.
Little Freddie know, but seen
You bakin' pies today, and 1 never
was so awful pie hungry in my life
Cleveland Leader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

The first mention made of the use
of coal as fuel is in the records of
the Abbey of Peterborough, in the
year $50 A. d., where is found an
entry for twelve cart loads of ''fossil
fuel"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
Land Of Flowers.

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 18-Florida, when
called the Land Of Flowers" was appropri-
ately named, and one who has never seen 1t
and wishes to reach there In ease and COM
fort should take the Clyde line, as 1t Is the
only direct line. Those contemplating a
trip, and who want any literature or infor-
nation. may write to the Clyde line, pol
Washington street, Boston, Mass, or 8
Bowling Green. New York, N. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
Household Fairs.

A new fad in fairs is what is called
the Household Fair, in which there
IRE tables representing each days
work. Mondays table is provided
with washboards, wringers, soap,
starch, etc, and presided over by
girls appropriately costnmed. Tnes-
days table will, of course, display
irons, ironing boards, etc And SO ON,
through the days of the week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
HWY tn Mash With Cnrc.

Hard water, strong lye, or inferior laun-
dry soap are responsible for the yellow
clothes seen in many households. To
wash properly, I'll tub nearly full of hot
water, put the white clothes in first, rub
with Ivory Soap scald, rinse and starch
When dry, sprinkle and fold down over
night and iron carefully. ELIZA II. PARKER
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

A thorough renovation of the large
organ of st. Paul's cathedral in Lon
con is taking place, among other adj
ditions being Celestial organ in one
of the a!coves of the dome, the con-
nection with the large instrument
being made by electricity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
Life Again in the Balance.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 16-The second trial
OF Adolph l.. Luetgert, accused OF murder
ing his wife, Louisa, has been begun. The
prosecution, rs in the former trial, is rep
resented by State Attorney Deenen and
Lnetgert has as attorneys Messrs. Harmon,
Beise and Kehoe, his former counsel having
withdrawn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

There is a man and his wife in JAS
per, Fla, who have twenty mine chill
dren, twenty sons and nine daughters,
and beside they have sons-in-law and
daughters-inlaw to the Humber of
twenty-six.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

Good Reason for Not Taking Them.
Photographer-There goes Bum
mer, confound him He owes me for
dozen pictures.
Adviser--Why don't you get square
with him by posting up one of his
photos, labeled, "Not paid for?''
Photographer = Hum, that wouldn't
hurt him any. The pictures don't
look bit like him. Boston Tran
script.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18


The Austrian crisis terminating as It did
In the resignation OF the entire cabinet, has
brought u new lot OF statesmen into
prominence. The new premier Is Baron
Gautsch Won Frankenthurn and all parties
recognize that he il best able to handle the
present situation. He is not allied with any
one faction and enjoys the confidence of all.
1t is thought he will be able to patch up the
differences between the German and Bohem-
ian speaking people of the empire. The
Baron WAS born in 1851, his father being u
captain OF police in the city of Vienna. He
Is IL scholarly man and his speeches In par
Lament have always attracted crowds. The
Baron was educated at the Academy Of
Theresianum. In 1873 he entered public
service In the department of war. In 1885
he was made minister OF war. In 1893
he retired from the cabinet with Count Tai
foe. but ,~as ohoAon to the game office in
1895 under Count Badina. He married the
daughter Of Schumberger. the celebrated
wine grower. They have q daughter, re-
Gently married to Baron Klein.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Klne's Great
Nerve Restorer So trial bottle and treatise free.
DIR. X. II. KLINE, Ltd, Bl Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
PERE HYACINTHE PENITENT.
Would Again BE n Priest, But Wants
to Keep His Wife.

ROME. Italy. Dec. l6-Father Hyacinths
Loyson (Pere Hyacinthe), the ex-priest, Is
here endeavoring to negotiate with the
Vatican with a view to his re-entry into the
Catholic church, which he abandoned years
ago to wed the charming American lady
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

i can recommend PisO's Cure for COnsump-
tion to sufferers from Asthma.-E. ID. TOwN-
SEND, TT. Howard, Wis, May 4, 1884.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

John NJ. Penniman has been for fifty years
member OF the Boston police force. His
age is seventy-tive. NE5O
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
Drug Iists refund money Ii 1t fails 20 cure. 25c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

healthful clearness is acquired by the sal
low skin washed with Glenn's sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair& whisker Dye, black or brown, soc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

In cave in the outskirts of st.
Louis, the entrance to which was
almost stopped up with earth, there
was found raving maniac, covered
with the slime of the river bank. He
fought like mailman, but was over
powered and taken to an hospital,
where he died in a short time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18

Chew Star TObaccO-The Best.
Smoke Sledge Cigarettes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
The License Vote
Mayors-Elect

1897
Cities Mayors-Elect Yes No
Beverly, Perry Collier, Ind CTS 1861
Camb'ge, A. A. Sortweil, r. H 4 L H 3547 6l43
Chicopee, Geo. ID. Eldredge, d 1892 761
Chelsea. s. ]. Littlefeld. r 2546 1869
Everett F. E. Dyer, Cit Nom Pap 604 ITO
Holyoke, Michael Connors, D 2439 1916
Lowell, Col. J. w. Bennett, II 684l 6665
Lynn, Walter L. Ramsdell, ID 5000 1863
MedfOrd. Mayor term unexpiredD $50 1928
Newb'yp't. G. H. Plummer, Nom Pap 1247 1l43
Salem, Waters, Nom Pap 1886 1926
Worcester, Rufus b. Dodge, Jr., r 1919 5197
Woburn, J. =. Feeney, d 1869 1893
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-12-18
THIRTEEN CITY ELECTIONS.
Eight Of Them Vote in Favor OF
License.

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 16-Elections have
just been held In IS New England Cities
Eight out OF the Is have voted to license the
sale OF intoxicating liquors. The whole vote
's appended:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-22
WITCHES in OHIO.
Denizens OF a German Hamlet Suffering
from Peculiar Disease .-.They
Ascribe II to Witchcrait.

Toledo, Ohio, Jan. 21.-Rchfield Cen
ter, a little village in this county, sew
enteen miles south of here, is in the
midst of genuine witchcraft scare
The little community is composed prin-
cipally of Germans, and they are thor
oughly convinced that they are being
made the victims of some witch OF
other agent of the Satanic Majesty
There are seventeen families afflicted
with the peculiar malady. The thnG
has been going on for nearly month,
and some thirty persons are on the
verge of death.
The peculiar malady seizes a whole
family at a time from the youngest to
the Oldest They cannot sleep or rest
at night and keep pining away until
they become mere skeletons. The SYM
toms in all the cases are similar Sew
eral of those afflicted claim that they
are being constantly pursued by black
cats, which make faces and snarl at
them. Some of them also claim that
certain rooms in their houses are in
tested with this strange evil spirit
while other rooms are free from its
influence.
A. NJ. Miller came to the city and re-
ported the matter last night. He is a
victim of the strange disease and had
to be carried to and from the carriage
which conveyed him, owing to weak
ness. His wife and four sons are down
with the disease and are likely to die.
Richfeld Center is located ten miles
from a railroad station. Mr.. Miller
says that the people firmly believe the
whole thing is the work of some witch
whom they cannot locate.
Some of the cattle, horses, sheep, and
swine are victims of the disease. Some
of the people have burned their feather
beds and resorted to their ancient meth
DDS in hope of getting rid of the spell,
but they claim they cannot shake it
Off Physicians cannot diagnose the
the malady, but assure the patients
that 1t is due to natural causes, pos
sibly resulting from an unsanitary con-
dition of the village.