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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
Blunder at Bellows Falls.

The failure OF the town officials to
post in season the warning for the
freeman's meeting is the principal
topic of conversation in Bellows
Falls and the action of the officers in
neglecting their duties in such a
matter was severely and freely crlti-
cised. 1t has been decided by the
party leaders to hold the meeting as
usual, and later, when the LegiNa-
ture meets, it will be asked to legal
izc the meeting and seat the repre-
sentative. Ii this is not done, not
snlv will the town go unreprcscnted
in the General Assembly, but 1t,
vote for state officers cannot be
counted. and the town will be I'm.
able to send delegates to the convcn-
tons two years hence, us the appor-
tionmcnt of delegates is based upon
the number of votes cast at the Sep
TENDER meeting.
AT a town clerks office in Wind
sor county. not long ago. it is said
Il lien was presented for record with
the following conditions:
"This note is given for five hci.
fcrs. one three years old red hcifer,
too two wear old spotted heifers, to
two year old jersey eollared heifers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
Free Pills.

Send your address to II. L. Buck
len & Co., Chicago, and get free
sample box OF DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. y trial will convince YOU OF
their merits. These pills are easy
in action ann are particularly eff.c-
tive in the cure of constipation and
sick headache. For malaria and
liver troubles they have been proved
invaluable. They are guaranteed to
be perfectly trce from every delete
nous substance and to be purely
vegetable. They do not weaken by
their action, but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigo-
rate the system. Regular size ,5c.
per box. Sold by y. b. Morgan
Druggist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
THE milk SlCk"lN GEORGIA


"Tlc milk SICK up IN north teor-
gia is terrible thing" said Turn
key Terry at tho police barracks
1.-The whatl" asked the new SUI
pernumerary, who used to sell
patent hair oil,
THE milk sick, replied the turn
key, the sickness caused by the
milk from cows becoming impure,
and it is not only IL bad disease, but
l have never heard of Il man being
able to tell what made the milk i'm
pure.
you amt talking about Il weed
which The COWS eat and which
sometimes gets mixed with the
clovcr!' asked II call officer who
used TO run farm.
"Oh, uo!' the turnkey. replied,
with Il motion of Impotence. Don't
you think know the weed you arc
talking about! The milk sick have
reference to is only known i'll three
or four counties in Georgia and on
only Il few spots in those countles
have heard Of it in Union, Fannin,
Towns and Rabun counties If the
milk is, made impure by any sort of
Il weed or vegetable, the people
have never been able to find it out.
All of q sudden every person who
drinks the milk is made violently
i'll, and have heard of a few deaths
from it. Strange to say, the cows
are not sick at all. Farmers have
tried to ascertain what it was the
cows eat that hurts the milk, and
now Il great many of them believe
that it is,a gas which rises from the
ground, which the cows inhale
Whenever place is located which
Injuries the milk, the spot is fenced
off, and it stays off all the while
The fences are strong and high, and
it is worth mans life to touch the
rails.
Can you see anything wrong
about the milk2" asked the super
numerary.
mo, and what's moro you can't
taste anything wrong with the milk.
1t looks all right and it tastes all
right, but just as soon as you swal.
low it you become awfully nauseat-
ed, and you will stay i'll for days at
time. | have seen whole families
keel over at the Same time just as if
somebody. had shot them. The rea-
son people thVk it is a gas that the
cows breathe is because on num-
Der of occasions the milk has been
contaminated with the poison when
the cows were kept all day where
there wasn't IL speck of anything
green or growing for them to eat.
Milk sick is looked upon in tho
counties have mentioned as yell
low fever is in New Orleans and
other seaport towns. just let it get
out that II place has been discovered
where tho COWS get their milk poi
soned, and yen will see the whole
settlement rush out and so to build
ing fence around it. "
Ever had the milk sick your
self" asked the station sergeant.
"Only once, went to visit a
neighbor, and | drank two cups Of
fresh sweet milk, and five minutes
aftcrward ! thought my time had
come to bid the world goodby. You
may talk about seasickness, but
would ratherro in Il ship in Il storm
for year than go through Il spell
of milk sick again don't believe |
drank any milk for two years after
my experience. Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
Two Deaths at St. Johns bury.

George Waterhouss, photogra'
pher, aged IS, drank Il pint of WOOD
alcohol last week Thursday night
and died early the next morning
He was '40cr and was once worth
$4,000, but lost all through drink.
Mrs. John McCuc was terribly
burt last week Friday by the up
setting of a kerosene stove. Every
particle of clothing was burned
from her body. There is no hope
OF her recovery.
Horace f Woodruff, aged II,
dropped dead from heart failure.
He was il highly respected citizen
and hardware merchant for many
wears.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
Tho Alchemy of Nature.

Your trouble" said the lively
widow to heyOung heiress, IS that
you don't understand even slightly
this animal we cell man You waHt-
ed to marry Cokely, and as your
friend | left The field open until you
admitted that your chance was
hopeless Now he and | are en-
gagged
He's horrid wretch"
"Thanks! But month ago you
thought him the dearest man on
earth He is, and he belongs to the
strong oak type. You, didn't know
enough to be the clinging vine. You
failed to lean on him and flatter his
distinguishing quality. You were
always trying to do something for
him. reversed the order and de-
lighted him by having him do things
for me. made him realize how
much he could lie to me and delight
ed him with my gratitude for the
advice ! was constantly getting
about my affairs To use the afro
cious slang of the day, swelled his
head, and if you know how to use it
tho recipe will win the affections of
nine men out of ten. 1t is the true
love potion prepared by the cunning
alchemy of nature. Positively, my
dear, you young girls weary me. -
Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
THE STATE FAIR.

Fair weather and good racing
brought a throng of visitors to the
State fair at White River Junction.
Tuesday was spent IN the work OF
preparation; exhibits came in slow
ly, but on the second day good
shown. was made III most of the
departments. OF live stock, how
ever, there was a small showing.
Billings farm heading the exhibit
with a herd of Jerseys, including the
bull .'Black Watch and also had
about 20 head of the famous South
downs. Other exhibitors of sheep
from this vicinity were a. L. Fuller
and d. w. Roberts OF Pomfret,
both with merinos.
L. III. Dutton showed his fine
yoke of black oxen, weighing nearly
5000 pounds, and f. |. Benson
showed handsome Ilolstein oxen.
In the poultry department were Il
number of Woodstock exhibitors.
the Billings farm showing Buff
Cochins, Black Polish. geese and
other fowls. Donald kilner had a
cage of white rats and Jack kilncr
exhibited pigeons.
Among the best of the fruit dis
plays was that of l.. y. Sunbuiy of
Pomfret with II varieties OF apples;
he also had onions, grain, corn and
other vegetables.
Among the standard bred horses
were Brown Bird, owned by Walter
Parker, Quechee, and Wacoma, en-
tered by Harper Hazcn of Hartford.
G. w. Whltcomb, West Lebanon,
showed matched par of driving
horses, and +. Z. Richmond of
Woodstock made Il similar showing.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.
n vcnturcsomc little chap, not Il
dozen yeaRs old, last week was
missed from lis home in the June.
ton and was found, after much
search, OH the fair grounds. Rath-
er than return home he escaped
from pursucrs and skipped to West
Lebanon. Then he came over to
the Vermont side of the Connecticut
on Sunday. Thinking again he
would be captured he jumped into
the river, with all his clothing on,
and swan over to an island.
Thoroughly drenchcd and shivering
with cold he was brought off III !,
boat and carried home.
Mrs. r. IL. Scarlcs and son. who
have neen here several week. visit
ing her brother, A. Nj. Hall, re-
turned to Windsor Monday.
Ernest Shut, inspector of the
New England Telephone company,
was married at Beekmantown, n.
", Wednesday of last week to Miss
Ella Edgcrton of that village.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
SHARON.

The Sharon base ball team was
defeated at W est Hartford last week
Thursday; score 3, to 10.
Congressman Grout of Barton,
f. S. Billings Of Woodstock and
Homer w. Vail Of Pomfrct were
recent visitors in town.
There is said to be considerable
activity am ong the candidates for
town representative.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
PLYMOUTH.

Miss Daisy Moore is teaching sch DOL In
District No. 10 and Ellen Chambrrlin III
District No. 8.
Horace Pinney returned from his visit
at Ludlow Wednesday night.
l.. !. and Master Clayton Walker visit
ell relatives in Barnard this week.
The thermometer registered IN the
nineties IN the shade Sept. l.
Bertha Benham is visiting at her grand
fathers, Henry Carlisle's.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
PROCTORSVILLE.

The wooden mill started up last
Monday.
The new iron bridge will prob
ably be in position soon, the old
covered bridge having been remov-
ed. ....-
Gill Ordway and Mrs. Sherburne
were married Aug. c3d.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
StOneless Acres.

In Manitoba you can turn fur
row many miles long and not en-
counter stone as large as your fist
The earth for Il distance down from
threo to five feet is a rich, black
loan, made by centuries and cen
:uries of decaying vegetation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

The London Spectator thinks it
is hardly far to put all the blame Oh
Secretary Alger. 1t says:
'sThe real cause of the misery and
muddle was the absurd belief SO
widely entertained in America that
You can make war without prcpara-
ton. Amateur soldering, especial
ly amateur transport and commits
sariat, is cruel work."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

The cucumber crop is netting the
farmers IN southern Vermont about
PICO an acre. The most of the
work III d expense is in the picking.
Vermont pensions. original. Fred.
erick f. Berkeley, Milton, SIS; origi-
nal. widow, etc, Mary Higgins,
Bellows Falls, SIS reissue, Harriet
Langley, Williston. $I,.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
For Over Fiji, years.

Mas. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions of moth
ers for their children while tecthing, with
perfect success. 1t sOothcs the child, ssftens
the gums, alays all pain, cures wind collie.
and is the best remedy for Diarrhea. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by all druggists in every part of the
world Twenty five cents a bottle. BE sure
and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy.
run" and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

There should be no attempt at
whIte-washing the matter. The
country will not stand it. And UNI
less President Mckinley takes an
interest in the matter and vigorously
probes it to the bottom he will not
be held blameless. Such abuse OF
the AMerican soldiers, whether vol
nnteers or regulars, ought to bring
down upon the heads of the guilty
parties the wrath and contempt OF
this whole people.-Norwich (Ct.)
Bulletin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
Spirit Of the A9t,
Woodstock. VT, Sept. 3, 1898.
BY EDWARD 6. dana.

The Essex Records picture of the
typical Vermont soldier" makes Il
sorry looking figure of him. One
wonders whether the artists insplra-
ton came before or after our sold
iers experienced the terrors of camp
life at Chickamauga.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

In Tnftsvillc. Aug. 81. ut the residence OF
the brides uncle, by Rev. =. Mcmillan.
Judge Charles $ Hayden and Miss Adde
L. Gillctt, both of Fitchburg. Mass.
In Reading. Aug. "a, by Rev. f. l.. Hop
kins. Elihu q. Luce of Windsor and Miss
Carrie Nj. Steurus of Reading.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
DEATHS.

In Hartland, Aug. 20, of cholera infan-
tum, Nancy Hamilton, infant daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. T.. w. Sturtevnnt of Brain
tree. aged months and Is days.
In Grantham. N. IT,, Aug. %. Mrs. Rose
V. Cook, aged 81 years, II months
In Dos Moincs, Iowa, Aug. ~. Mrs. Sarah
Morse. aged Is years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
The State Should Investigate.

The reports from the sick and dy-
ing Vermont soldiers at the military
post recall anew the fact that there
was but one physician on the sick
train that brought home the $40 sick
Vermontcrs from Chickamauga.
The Daily News the next day
characterized this outrage as it de-
served.
Now call is going up from all
over the state for Il Legislative invcs-
LEGATION of this matter and the pun
ishment of the guilty person or per-
SONS.
1t. is an open secret, too, that there
arc other matters an investigation of
which will be demanded from the
Legislature.
Let no guilty man escape! Bur
lington News.
LOOK LIKE KECONCENTRADOs.
The appearance of some of the
boys of the Vermont regiment who
have just returned from Chicka-
manga, upon the streets of the city
today excited general interest and
they were continually surrounded by
little knots of citizens who are anX-
ions to get the latest news from some
relative or friend who was in the
service. The change in their APP
pearancc was also marked and their
spare forms, sunkcn features and
lettering steps were likcned to those
of the reconccntrados in Cuba
Montpelier Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

The commission appointed to
arrange terms of peace with Spain
seems to have frantic impcrialist
among its members in the person of
Senator Davis, whose Incorporate
utterances mark him us the last man
fit for the place and enc not likely
to show the least consideration for Il
badly whipped foe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

incompetence and mismanage-
mcnt in the conduct of the late war
resulted III misery and suffering to
all concerned except our friends the
Cubans. Our esteemed allies seem
to have consumed more rations and
done less fighting than any body of
troops in the field and are consc-
qucntly in the pink of condition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
suckIcsps Armicn &.Ive.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers Salt Rheun, 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, OF
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by A. Is. Morgan,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

Tho cod fisheries of Newfoundland
have been followed tor nearly 400
years. They greatly exceed those of
any other country in the world.
The average export of cod is about
1850 00o hundredweight per annum.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

Tho saber is an oriental weapon.
1t was introduced into the French
cavalry in ITO.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

Hard as it is to borrow money, it
is sometimes even harder still to
Day it.-SOmorville journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

Apply castor oil once II day to
warts from two to six weeks, and
they will disappear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

Said heiters is to remain the propity
of the said - - ut his controwl
at all times until the above note is
paved in full and unrest
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

Icebergs sometimes last 200 years
before they entirely melt away.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

At ono feast Nero is sail to havo
spent more than 500, 600 in roses.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
BIRTHS.
MAR RAGE S.

In Pomfrct Aug. 20, IL son to Mr.. an,
Mrs. Charles Il. Hubbard. III lbs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
Two Fools and One Deer.

Charles Hitchcock of ShushM i,
y. y. and Harry left of .Arlingto"
were before the Municipal! Court t
Bennington Wednesday chargcn
with killing deer oft of the season.
The evidence showed that the deer
which were partially tame were
killed with eight ounce shot and
that Tcft dared the other man to
shoot one, telling him that the fine
would only be $Ioo and that if they
went and complained on themselves
they would receive $50 back.
Judge Darling convinced them that
they were wrong in that idea and
fined them the utmost he could,
500 each and costs. They paid
the amount. There is much indig-
nation in Arlington over the affair.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

The Age and Thrice-a-week
World one year for $I.5o
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

Shc-l think Pm beginning tc
understand it.
lle-Thats good.
Shells that the umpire at the
bat :-Brooklyn Life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03

Oliver Rowell, of Company G.,
First Vermont Volunteers, is at his
home in Bennington on Il short fur
lougf from Camp Olympia. He
has with him Il relic of the late war,
in the shape of sword and sheath
that he found on the battlefield of
Chickanauga. He was on his way
to take bath III the river, when he
discovered the handle sticking out
of the ground under Il lot of under
brush. He pulled it out and has
kept it ever since. \ southern man
who saw it offered him S35 for it,
but he would not take it.
The Age to Jan. |, 1899,
% cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-09-03
Stories
$I GN(N,

One hundred dollars reward paid for in.
formation that will convict any person on
persons guilt. Ol taking trout from I.;,Luin
Luke iaKor, Cram
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-04
NEW FALL WRAPS AND JACKETS
Two Glasses Well Defined This Sea
Capes and cIo"ks
Trimmnes-Hov Wraps Ove -Dut-
n Straps

10 the back. Many of them are made
without fronts and are filed in with va
rious trimmings or are worn over a
handsome silk waist. One of these jack
cts of striped cloth had seams strapped
with bands of blue felt The lapels were
of blue silk with a large white pearl but
ton upon each lapel. The front was
open but was filed in with a very large
blue chiffon fichu which reached nearly
TO the waist. The sleeves were slashed
so as to form an imitation cuff and Upon
each cuff was a row of white pearl but
tons.
A coat like this is very elegant upon
slender figure and is similar to one re-
Gently worn by the Princess of Wales
on her trip to Sopenhagen. The Prin-
cess, who has retained her elegance of
youthful figure, wore a Scotch coat of
gray and green, strapped with green.
Her bodice was of bottle green silk with
an imense fchu at the throat which en-
tirely filed in the front of the coat. The
neck of the coat was fastened with straps
of green satin. The collar was very tall
and rolled slightly backward. The Prin-
cess wore green gloves. Her skirt was
gray, trimmed with bands of green.
The new blazer coats to be cut some
thing on this pattern, some of them with
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-04

and the order is generally given to have
the cape cut off at the elbow. This is
quite becoming to the figure and in no
way hides the grace of the waist and the
trimmings of the dress. For warmth,
however, the longer cape must be worn
and the cape of about waist length is
correct for the fashion of the fall.
A very pretty cape which I saw a few
days ago was made entirely of long,
green ostrich feathers. They were set
upon a foundation of crinolne, one
touching the other, with the ends curl
ing under. The entire cape was covered
this way with the feathers and it pro-
duced the beautiful effect of green
plumage; not marred by silk or velvet
Around the throat was another row
of these feathers put on curling outward.
The neck was secured by a band Of black
silk ribbon, which was fastened inVisibly
without a buckle.
The belt which the young woman Wore
with this very pretty cape corresponded
with 1t nicely. 1t was made of black silk
ribbon very wide. 1t was buckled in the
front in such a way that the ribbon
wrinkled around the waist, making a sort
of crushed belt. The fastening was a
bunch of Princess of Wales plumes curled
through a silver buckle The plumes
curled outward giving the garniture some
thing the erect OF cOfSdBe bouquet.
They will wear heads a great deal this
winter l saw one very beautiful brocad-
ed cape entirely edged with small heads,
which to me looked somewhat like the
heads of small kittens. They were fox
heads. however, and right pretty they
looked with their bright, bead eyes
twinkling out from their foreheads 3nd
rheeks of fur. Heads are less expensive
than they used to be. and one is led to
wonder il the number of head-bearing an
imals has increased. Sometimes. al a
bargain, one can get a head for fifty
cents, but such chances are rare. To
edge a cape with heads, takes twenty
heads not counting those down the front
,oa around the neck: SO it will be seen
that a cape so trimmed is not cheap even
though the heads may be purchased at a
bargain.
They are doing strange things with the
little foxes heade this fall. Many of
them have eyes Of brilliant gems or mock
gems The topaz is the favorite on ac-
count of it's curious yellow CLEAN which
looks singularly natural in the head of
yellow fur.
y fan coats are loose in front and tight