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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11

A good Highland minister was en-
deavoring to steer boatlOad OF city
young ladies' to Il landing place. A
squat was bursting; the steering was
difficult. One of the girls annoyed
him by jumping up and calling anx
iously, ooh, where are we going to?'.
eff you do not sit down and keel
still, my young leddy,"- said the min
ister-pilot, succinctly, "that will verrs
greatly depend on how you were
brought up"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Hairplns,

II was not until 1873 that the man.
ufac.ure of hairpins began in the
United States. Previous to that time
those used in this country were
brought from England or France.
There are now several large factories
in the United States that turn out an
article equal, if not superior, to the
best finished foreign made pin. The
trade is such large one that it takes
80, 900 packages, each containing from
twelve to twenty pins, to supply the
wholesale demand daily in New York
alone. The machinery used is OF a
delicate and intricate character, as the
small prices at which the pins are mt
present sold necessitate the most
rapid and cheapest process, which can
only be secured by automatic ma
chimes. The wire is made expressly for
the purr ose, and is put up i'll large
coils, which are placed on reels. The
end of the wire is put in clamp,
which carries it to a machine while
strengthening it. There it is run
through machine which cuts, binds
aad. by delicate and instantaneous
process, sharpens the pins. These
machines will turn out from three
hundred to three hundred and fifty
hairpins every minute. To economic
it is often necessary to keep then
working night and day. The mos
difficult part of the work is the nam
cling, which is done by dipping the
pin in preparation and baking it il
al oven. Here is where the mos
constant and careful attention is re-
quired, as the pin must be perfect.
smooth and the enamel have fault
less polish. The slightest particle
of dust cause imperfections and rough
ness, which is Objectionable and spoil
the pin for the market. New Yorl
Mail and Express. ........ ...
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
The Beautiful Water.

Beautiful water! See how it waves
q golden gauze for the setting sun.
and silvery tissue for the midnight
moon! Watch it descending in the
feathery snowflake, or painting, with
fairy pencil, flowers and leaves upon
the window, or covering with mantle
of white the wintry world! Look at
it as it trickles down the mountain
side, like silvery ribands, mixing with
the heather bloom Mark it settling
on the mountain top, till it seems as
if it lifted up its glorious face to kiss
the very heavens! Beautiful water!-
rolling up the valley in the cloud
mists, or weaving the gorgeous rain
bow, it's warp, the raindrop of the
earth; it's wool heavens bright sun
beam. b. Cough.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Raw Material at His Own Price.

CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 9-Representa.
tives OF Andrew Carnegie and John ID.
Rockefeller have just conferred here regard
ing the lease to the former OF several big
Rockefeller iron ore mines on the Gogebic
range in Minnesota. II the leases are exc.
cuted Carnegie will be placed In the same re-
lation to what are called the old range mines
that his arrangements OF last summer placed
him with respect to the new range. This will
give him all the ore he needs for use at his
works at practically his own price. and the
effect upon the iron and steel business will
Ina marked
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
SCHOLAR, SOLDIER.
Death of Hon. E. L. Pierce in
Paris.
Brother the Famous PhilanthrOptst
-Distinguished Career.

PARIS. France, Sept. 1O-The Hon. Edward
l.. Pierce of Milton, Mass, scholar, author,
soldier aud statesman, has just died here.
He had been in Paris with Mrs. Pierce Tor
some weeks, and had been seriously Ill. He
was the only brother OF Hon. Henry L.
Pierce, the owner Of the famous BAKER
chocolate works and whose remarkable dis,
position Of his great wealth gave MIN wor'u
wide fame.
Edward Lille Pierce was born IN
Stouyhton March 30, 1929, and was grad
unted at Brown university In 1851. he
distinguished himself by carrying of re-
peated prizes for his college essays. In
early youth he took strong interest IN pup
lie affairs and was always fond OF writing.
He did much newspaper work. and his hrst
.. inted piece was written when he was 10
Years old. Mr.. Pierce went from college to
the Harvard law school, graduating In
1852, and taking the prize offered his class.
In 1858 Mr.. Pierce published book
on "American Railroad Law" at that
time u novel subject. This was the first
| book on the topic, and 1t involved an i'm
mense amount OF labor. Mr.. Pierce would
| rise ut lin the morning and work till late Ut
night. Railroad interests have become
mighty since that day, and the law has cor
respondingly grown; a. new EDITION ?. was vas
standard authority on the subject, and Is
clearly written, without superfiuous word.
| In 1857 Mr.. Pierce was an active opponent
of acknowledgment, and was the means OF
bringing Carl Schurz to Boston in behalf
of the cause.-the first introduction OF
wrote an exhaustive letter upon the
Effect of proscriptive or extreme
legislation against foreigners in Massachi-
setts and New England, on free labor, Tree
states. and the. cause Of frsedom In the the
West This letter was published 1rst III the
newspapers, and afterward widely circulated
in pamphlet form. On returning to Boston,
he became "A partner in the law firm OF
Churchill Il Pierce, his senior partner being
Asaph Churchill. This firm endured fol
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11

The Democrats of the Old Dominion state
have nominated J. Hoge Tyler as their can
didate for governor this year. As might be
expected in Virginia Democrat. MIR. Tyler
ia Democrat from the ground up. He Is q
believer In free silver AMI his admirers boast
that no advocates every doctrine of true De-
mocracy. He Is not an unknown quantity
in Virginia politics, and has taken An active
part In all the campaigns OF recent years.
lie Is caraful man In the details OF cam
paign work and gives the canvass In which
he engages an earnest, aggressive attention
bringing results which please the party Tor
whom he is planning. As a silver advocate
he has made some strong points and as a
campaign talker he has done much good for
his party.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
An njl MINIS Long Walk.

Thomas Harrison, 80 years old, for
merly of Cr.ttenden county, Ark
found himself without home after
tho Mississippi, floods in the early
spring and took II steamer to mem
phis, where he became imbued with
the idea that he must see the Tennes-
see Centennial exposition. He set
out to walk the 800 miles to Nashville,
and few days ago he arrived there
OF the whole distance he had ridden
only 10 miles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
WANT GIRL RELEASED.
Imposing Memorial Sent from Lon.
don to Queen Of Spain.


LONDON, England, Sept. 9-The recent
action OF the Spanish authorities In casting
Evangelina Cisneros, a young, beautiful and
virtuOus girl, into prison among thieves and
prostitutes OF the vilest kind, has aroused
public sentiment to tremendous degree;
One OF the Spanish generals saw the girl
and fell desperately In "love' with
her, and made improper advances.
He was repulsed, and the girl told her
brother and flance. So importunate did
the officer become that the brother and
tlance told the girl to pretend to yield. This
she did and the officer was trapped. The
men did not kill him and he threw the
girl into prison In revenge. Now, on behalf
OF 10. 600 members of the North London
temperance union, Mrs. Henry Osborne,
president OF that organization, has signed
memorial to the queen Of Spain asking for
the release Of the girl. Mrs. Osborne is
prominent here In temperance and suffrage
work. Her husband Is honorary
secretary OF tho United London
temperance council, a. very In
fiuential body, and editor OF the Temperance
Gazette. Miss Gertrude Hunt, secretary oil
the British Woman's Temperance assOcia.
ton, also signed the memorial, thus com
pleting the list OF officers OF that organiza.
ton, which has 100000 members. The list
Is headed by Lady Henry Somerset. Many
individual members OF these organizations
have sent In their names.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
is THE TWENTY-F0URTH.
Bridge Jumper Arrested for At
tempted Suicide.


tempted Suicide.
NEW YORK, Sept 9-Hermann Often, a
sailor boy, jun ped off the Brooklyn Dridg ,d
He was picked up by tug AMI was removed
to the Hudson street hospital. physicians
express hope Of his recovery. Often ma no
bones broken. He was In the water
some little time before he was res
cued. and seemed to suffer internally
and from exhaustion. He has frequent
hemorrhages. Though the bridge was
crowded at the time, few persons saw Often
make the leap. In his descent he mace
several revolutions, striking the water on
his right side. The water sprayed as II a
freight car had fallen overheard. The
tug Gratitude, which had schooner In
tow up the river, cutting loose from the
tow. went to Otten's assistance: The
crew cast out boathook, which he
eagerly grasped and finally landed him on
the deck of the tug. Often has mania for
bridge jumping and high diving. He was
placed under arrest and will be arranged
on the charge of attempting suicide when
able to appear. Granted that al! jumped
from the bridge who have made the claim
Often would be the oath.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11

There recently sailed from Ant verp an
expedition whose object is the exploring OF
the Antarctic region. The expedition IL
headed by Adrien de Gsrln,ho, and the party
sailed on the goo ship Belgica. The ships
complement consisted of % men all told, OF
whom six are Norwegian seamen, one as
second mate. While great deal OF effort
has been made to determine the location OF
points In the Arctic region, but little Ia
known OF the Antarctic. The object OF this
expedition Is to survey as thoroughly as
possible the shores OF the Antarctic from
Grahams land to Enderby land, Wilkes
land and Victoria land, where the wintering
party will land, IL possible, ut Cape Adare,
and during their stay will explore rs far as
possible the Ice caps OF the continent.
som, well-known specialists are accom-
panyiny the party and will assist In the ex'
.ioration.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
WHOLESALE RELEASE.
Result Of InvestigatiOn-GOv
ONLY Possible Course,

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. Ex-Governor Akin.
son Is to issue an order releasing the 2OOO
prisoners now held by private contractors
throughout the state These are, the mis-
demeanor prisoners, about whose treatment
the report OF Colonel Bird caused sensa-
ton The list Of misdemeanor convicts
steadily grew by what looks like collu-
sion between county solicitors and local CON
tractors by which the working gangs OF the
latter were kept we'll filled. The average
sentence pronounced was the alternative OF
$50 fine or one years service In the public
works, adding the court costs, $50. The
contractors thus secured the services OF
Influences are so strong that they
hold the grand juries In check, 30
that no solution of the illegal con
tract problem can be expected from that
source. The governor has been forced ia
take action on his own account. The only
means at his command by which he can
bring the matter to a crisis Is by an exeroiss
Of the pardoning power. and this Is what he
will exercise.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
BRIDEGROOM WEAKENED.
Ceremony Did Not Take Place
Foul Play Feared.

HADLEY, Mass. Sept. 9-All preparations
had been made here for the marriage OF
Miss Lucy Marsh. daughter OF John ".
Chas. w. franklin OF West Springfield, and the
immediate relatives and fri. nds who had been
invited were assembled for the event Frank
lin had written his hancee that he would
reach her home on Aug. 81. but he did not
come. Hope was not abandoned by the
prospective bride, however, until half
hour before the time set for the ceremony,
when the last. train upon which he could
reach town lad come and gone without
bringing him. Then she gave array to par
oxysms Of grief. and the relatives and friends
in various states OF mind departed to their
homes. Franklin's brother, with whom he
lived, said he left home all right with his
wedding suit In his grlpsack, and had every
apparent intention OF going Immediately to
Hadley. None Of his friends or relatives has
seen him since, and foul play is feared.
Franklin had rented house In West SPRING
field, and bought considerable, furniture and
completed arrangements for housekeeping
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
]. p. q. GOBLIN,

Tho newly elected commander-in- chief OF
the q. A. Il. Is John p. =. Goblin Of Lebanon,
Pa. He was born at Sanbury, Pa. In 1888,
and gained his education at the public
schools In his native town. He was ad-
mitted to the bar Just before the war began
and he entered the service as captain. He
enlisted in the Eleventh Pennsylvania in
fantry for three months and at the end OF
this enlistment his entire company re-
enlisted and they were merged into the
appointed to the command OF the regiment.
and fought with the Nineteenth army corps
in the Red river valley, and with Sheridan
In the Shenandoah valley. He was provost
marshal In South Carolina during the re-
construction period. He settled In Lebanon
In 1867 and organized post AZ. He had been
prominent In Pennsylvania politics, having
been state senator for l6 years and president
Of the'senate. He is prominent in Masonic
and G. A. r. circles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
DIR. Won HOLLEBEN.

The resignation OF Baron Won Thtelmann,
as ambassador OF the German government
In this country, to accept the position OF
secretary OF the German Imperial treasury,
made 1t necessary to select new ambas-
sador to the United States and DR.. Won
Holleben has been named. He is well known
here, having been German minister to this
country from March Z, 1892, to Sept 4, 1893,
when the mission W Is raised to ah embassy.
He then gave way to Ambassador Saurma-
Jeltsch, who later became Germany's repre-
sentative ut Constantinople. At the state
department the new ambassador Is known
as q man Of high intelligence and an expert
enced diplomat; who speaks English rs we'll
as native born citizen. The departments
relations with him while here were very
pleasant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Adam,s Apple a Useful Organ.

Adams apple, if it was once that
fruit that brought into the world all
our woe, is now useful organ. 1t
serves as a sort of storage cistern or
the blood for the supply of the brain.
When the heart sends up too much
blood Adams apple intercepts it, OF
part of it; and when the direct supply
from the heart temporarily runs short,
Adams apple gives up its store. -
Answers
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Oil Of Corn,

Oil of corn, which has long been a
valuable by-product of the corn starch
and glucose factory, has, it is said,
been successfully refined and is about
to be introduced to the American pub
lie as the best substitute for olive oil
a paint oil which will not turn yellow
a perfectly scentless and tasteless on
for the perfumer's use, and the only
oil which will not turn rancid in hot
weather or cloudy in winter temper
atures.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11

An inoffensive citizen of Birming-
ham, England, was recently arrested
for airing the little French he knew.
While stroling along one evening he
remarked "Bon jour, monsieur, to
minion of the law, and was taken to
jail. Before the magistrate the next
morning the constable testified that
the prisoner swore at him in foreign
language,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11

wALTHAM, Mass, Sept. 9-The strike at
the Davis 4 Farnum foundry has been de-
clared OF, and the men have returned to
work, not In a body, US they insisted upon,
but individually and ut the pleasure OF the
Arm. It Is victory for the firm, as the
molders were compelled to accept tho origi-
nal terms Of ]. H. Farn1m. who said that
they would all have to apply In person to be
reinstated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
The Rat Snrprlscd Him.

George VIM, a Windsor, wy jew
eler, was much surprised the other
morning at the way in which bat
with three young ones got away
from him. He had found the four IN
front of his house and he took them IN
and mt them on a table. The old
hat. which had shown fight, then
turned ON its back and feigned death
The little ones fastened themselves to
it. and the old one Topped instantly
and flew away, takingits family along
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11

PARIS, France Sept. 9-The attitude OF
the French press and public toward Ger
many Is distinctly more resolute than 1t was
before the Franco-Russian alliance was an
nouncod. Vnrioua rumoro oonSo "au6 INC
governments intentions are In circulation,
among others one to the effect that
upon the .,-resembling OF the Chamber
OF Deputies NJ. Hanotaux, the minister
OF foreign affairs, will make an important
speech on the subject OF the alliance which
will be In the nature OF manifesto and will
reverbsrats throughout the country, and that
the Chamber will Immediately adjourn with
out transacting any further business.
1t Is also reported that the govern
ment intends TO dissolve the Chamber
ance that the popularity OF the Meline cabi-
net Is 80 great that the whole Radical oppo-
sition will be swept away. This efferves-
cence is partly due to the celebration OF the
anniversary Of Sedan day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Indicted for rider.

DOVER, N. H.. Sept. l0-An Indictment
charging murder In the first degree has
been reported by the grand jury against
Joseph +. Kelley OF Amesbury. Mass. who
killed Cashier Stickney Of the Great Fall.
national bank at Somersworth. and rooboc
the bank last spring. The date for kelley'i
trial has not yet been fixed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Michael still Breaking Records.

DETROIT, Mich. Sept. s-Jimmy Michael,
the little Welsh wonder. has broken the
Ameicsn record for one hours continuous
riding at the Detroit cycle park. he cove
within a few yards OF q mile better than the
record. Lesna held the previous record on
his ride ut the Charles River park, Boston,
OF thirty miles 1880 yards 10 inches.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Vale E,phtinx for REQUEST.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Sept. 9-The contest
oyerthe will Of William Lampson. . banker.
who lately died in Leroy. leaving most OF
his fortune OF 81 900 900 to Yale university,
has been begun and continued to September
"a. The contestants are an aunt and cousins.
Mr.. Lampson left no direct descendants.
The will il contested on the ground thai
Lampson was mentally incapable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11

We ofrer Ono Hundred Doll Reward for
ANY en- q OF Catarrh that cannot b. cured ny
i. j. CHENEY n Co, p. ops, Toledo, q.
We the undersigned. have known +. J. Che
nev for the la Is years, and believe h m per-
ard financially able to carry out any obliga-
tion m dc by their firm. r.,,,
OHIO. , ,,,,.,..,o
Druggists, Tole.lO, Ohio. n
Hall Catarrh t'u,e is ken In ernally' Ct
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur;
noes of III, system. =. ic ,5c pc bottle. Sold
NV MI ID uuyists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills aie the best
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Minister and Wife Work ed Tos.th

RICHFORD, Vt. Sept. 9-The Rev. L. G.
McKinstry, associate pastor OF the Advent
church Of this place,is deal OF heart failure,
following an attack OF cholera mOrbus. The
remains were taken to Groveland, Mass,
for burial. Mr.. McKinstry was 90 years old
and had been in the ministry 40 years. He
was a member OF G. A. r. post lOl OF Grove
land, Mass. He leaves widow, Mrs; L.. q.
McKinstry, who has been associated with
him In gOspel work for rs years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Her Husband Gave Nation a Song.

OAKLAND, Nd, Sept. 9-Mrs. Elizabeth
Phoebe Key Howard the only surviving:
daughter OF Francis Scott Key, author OF
"The Star spauglel Banner" is seriously
i'll at her summer home here. She Is "a
years old and suffered stroke Of paralysis
some days since, and her death is hourly ex-
pected. For 30 years she has spent her sum,
mers at Oakland, and her husband died
here in 1869.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Travels with u Pen.

A rapid writer can write thirty
words in one minute To do this he
must draw his pen through the space
of rod, sixteen and half feet. In
forty minutes his pen travels a fur
long, and in five and half hours a
full mile
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Born Al most With Century

WAKEFIELD, Mass, Sept 9-Mrs. Maria
Whittier, the oldest inhabitant Of this place,
has lust died at the home OF her daughter,
Mrs. Frances H. Clark. Mrs. Whittier was
horn in 1902, at Burlington, Vt. One Of her
daughters Is Mrs. John F. Morrow, wife OF
the proprietor Of the Revere House, Boston.
The burial was In Lakeside cemetery, Wake
field.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
AN OPEN LETTER
From Mss Sachner, of Columbus,
O., to Ailing Women.

To all women who are ill:-It af-
fords me great pleasure to tell you of
the benefit have derived from TAX
ing Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. can hardly find words to
express my gratitude for the boon
given to suffering women in that ex-
cellent remedy. Before taking the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
WOODFORD INTRODUCED.
"sized Up'-Spaniards Think Him
Hard to Handle.

Hard to Handle.
SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain, Sept. 9-United
States Minister Taylor has formally intro
duced his successor, General Woodford, to
the Duke Of Tetuan, minister OF foreign al
fairs. The interview lasted only a few min
utes and was OF purely ceremonial charac-
ter. The general will begin work after the
presentation Of his letters of credence to
the queen on Sept Is. The lOca! authori-
ties, as we'll as those Of the foreign minis
ters now stayinv here, have called on Cen
eral Woodford, while the German ambassa-
dor, who is at Zaranz, sent his secretary.
The press Of San Sebastian and Madrid.
Judging the generals manner, unite In de-
scribing him rs very courteous, but at the
same time very keen, and one whom 1t
would not be easy to handle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Try Graiu.Ol Try Grain.O

Ask your grocer to-day 10 show you II pack
age OF Grain-O, the new fo,M drink that taxes
the place of coffee. The children may drink
it without injury ~ we'll As the adult All
who try il ike il. Grain-O has That rich seal
brown of Mo .ha or Java, hut it Is made from
pure grains, AMI the III 81 delicate stomach re-
co,yes il without distress. Onc-Quarter the
price of Coffee u cts. and 70 cts. per package.
Sold by all grOcers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Major Merrill Has Resigned.

BOSTON, Mass. Sept. 1O-"Tired OF In
justice and abuse Major George 5. Merrill,
Insurance commissioner for Massachusetts
has handed In his resignation. Governor
Wolcott has not yet acted upon 1t.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11
Old Are sprints After a Thief.

Lord Justice of Appeal Macnaghten
had his watch snatched from him by a
thief in London one evening recently.
Though nearly seventy years of age,
he sprinted, caught him within a
couple of blocks, and got his watch
back. New York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-11

"Here's the story of tramp who
begged clean shirt and then Went
away and killed himself"
"Well, suppose the collar sawed
his neck"