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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
McDufYee Rolling or Miles.

Boston, June 30.-Eleven fast miles
were ridden by Eddie McDuffee In his
training at Charles River park yester-
day afternoon. The first mile beat the
competitive mile record made by Harry
Elkes last Saturday. 1t was ridden in
1 minute 3s 2-5 seconds. or 10 rs seconds
better than the competitive record made
by Elkes. The first two miles were done
in . minutes "a LIS seconds several Sec
onds faster than the records in COMPETE
ton or against time. The time for the
second mile was minute 3s 2-5 seconds.
From this point till the 18th mile Nc
Dufree kept under record. His fastest
was the second, and his next fastest the
third. His slowest, the 10th, was ridden
In 1 minute 40 2-5 seconds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

From the Times Herald, Chicago III.
Late In 1861, when President Lincoln is
sued call for volunteers, L. j. Clark, OF
Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, was among
the first to respond. He joined the mortar
fleet OF Admiral Porter just before the me-
morable operations on the Mississippi River
began. 1t was at the terrific bomburdment
Of the Vicksburg forts. that the hero Of this
story fell with II shattered arm from
charge OF schrapnel.
After painful months in the hospital, he
recovered su fhciently to be sent to his home
at Warren, Ohio. Another call for troops
fired his patriotic zeal and Clark soon en-
listed in Company H, OF the 7th Ohio Vol
unteers. In the. army OF the Potomac, he
was in many engagements. Being wounded
in a skirmsh near Richmond. he was sent
to the hospital and thence home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
Murdcrc, May BE Lunatic.

Springfield. Mass, June 26.-Clarence
E. Smith, so, of :. Bond street, shot
and perhaps fatally wounded his wife
about I o'clock Saturday morning, and
then shot himself, death being almost
instantaneous.
The injured woman was removed to
the Springfield hospital. She Is not
suffering much pain. but II is as yet inn
possible to tell whether her wounGs are
of a fatal nature.
The cause IF The crime is unknown.
but 1t is belic> I'd that smith was taken
with a fit of insanit". his daughter nav
irg made The remark that he had been
brazy once before.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
No Extra Duty PAY.

Washington June 2S.-According to a
decision of the comptroller OF the treas
ury, extra duty pay Of all soldiers is cut
off in war time no matter where they
may be employed. The act of congress
of April &c, 1898, provides for an increase
in the pay proper of all enlisted men In
time of hostilities. The comptroller also
holds that the act of May last. making
an appropriation for extra duty pay for
cartain enlisted men in the quarter.
masters department, does not authorize
their pay for extra duty in war times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
. A Wounded Hero.

now has a wide practice, Is member Of
Hatch Post, G. A. R., and lives at 1895 Ash
land Ave.
Several years ago DR.. Olark's old wounds
began to trouble him. He grew weak and
emaciated, and his friends despaired Of his
life. He finally recovered sufficiently to be
out but was "a mere shadow, weighing only
80 pounds. The best medical attendance
failed to restor "a his lost strength aud vigor.
"A friend gnve me a box OF DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People," said DR.. Clark,
"and they helped me so much that bought
half dozen boxes and took them. l soon
regalned my strength, now weigh 1870
pounds and except for injuries that can
never be remedied, an as we'll rs ever.
81 consider DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People tho best remedy to build up a
run down system, and heartily recommend
them to everyone in heed OF such aid"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Catbar-
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin today to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets beauty for ten cents. All drug
glsts, satisfac ion guaranteed, l0c, Csc, 500.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Panurge's sheep, which followed
their leader in lealing overheard, have
been initiated in up-todate fashion by
Russian flock. The bell-wether
jumped on the track in front of the
locomotive of passenger train on the
Vladikaukas railroad, and was followed
by a flock of several hundred, all being
run over in succession.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Lynn, June 27.-The horses OF the
regular barge running between this city
and Nahant became frightened Sunday
afternoon when short distance from
Nahant and ran for nearly mile. The
barge was not upset, but Mrs. William
A. Peavear of this city. who attempted
to Jump, was thrown to the ground and
killed, while her husband and two other
gentlemen who jumped after her re-
cetved severe injuries. Other occu-
pants remained in the barge and escaped
with nothing more than q thorough
shaking
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
An Odd MOnllIn ent.

An odd monument has been placed
over the grave of j. $. Jacobs OF. Lin
coin, Ky. He was fond Of roaming,
and his father has put over his re-
mains stone cut in the form OF a
travelling bag. On one side is his
name and on the other these words
"Here is where he. stopped last. -
Adairville (Ky.) Banner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The veterinary department of the
University of Pennsylvania has an am
balance which was built especially for
transporting dogs and small animals
1t is the only one of its kind in the
world. The picture of an imposing
st. Bernard adorns each side of the
exterior, and to guard against conta-
gious diseases the interior is covered
with removable antiseptic pads. DR..
John w. Adams drew the plans for
the ambulance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
Acuuirpd "Sumps.'

Phrenologist examining Johnnys
head This, ladies and gentlemen. is
the bump of caution, and here is To-
Gated the bump of combativeness. This
this (much puzzled) is-ah-er--
Johnny-Oh, ] know all bout that
one! That's the bump of curiosity. l
got it last night for peekin' inter the
parler!-lIarper's Bazaar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
Broke Worlds Record.

Waltham, Mass. June 28.-In his prac-
tice Monday on the Waltham track
Michael broke the worlds record for 10
miles. in II minutes and 20 seconds. The
record of course will not stand. The
start was a flying one, and he was paced
by four quints and two triplets. The
present time for flying pace is 1906 80
held by himself, while the competitive
record is held by McDuffie in 17.49 is.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

President Mckinley Is gratitied with
the very complete arrangements the
navy department has made for the per-
lection of the Cuban blockade. He an
nounced that he wanted 1t arranged so
that a mosquito could not run the
blockade" in order that there might be
no further question on this point.
Havana. June S0.-The commander of
the Spanish gunboat Ardilla reports that
while accommodating at Coloma. Punta
Cortas and other places at Coyaela he
was informed that n strange steamer
with one smokestack. apparently a
Warship of 5000 tons. was in sight. The
stranger soon caught sight of the Ar
dila and pursued her The gunboat
kept within the blue sea and succeeded
in keeping out of range Of the stranger,
which turned out to be an American
ship, in company with several othei
vessels. The Ardilla made Il reconno-
sance the following day, and discovered
| that the American ship had captured
| the sloops Nemesia of Batabano; Ami
| stad and Manuelita of Coloma, and two
pilot boats.
1t is claimed that when the s!oops were
sighted the American ship hoisted thu
Spanish flag which caused Pilot Fer
nandez. of the Luz. to hoist the Spanish
flag, believing he had to do with Span
ish warship. The pilot also approached
| the American vessel and did not find out
his mistake until the latter fired blank
II, shot and afterwards fired loaded shells
at the pilot boat. The shells. it is
claimed, exploded near her.
The American ship by this time seems
to have driven the Spanish craft into
a bunch. The latter, 1t is further al
legged, let go their anchors and We're
abandoned by their crews, who made for
! the shore. going in the direction Of
Punta de Piedras, on the southwestern
extremity OF Pinar del Rio, between the
Isle of Pines and the mainland. The
commander of the Nemesia with one Of
his crew, remained on board his sloop
and was captured and taken on board
the American ship. Later he was set II
liberty, after having been questioned
regarding the Spanish fleet and the gen
eral situation of affairs.
London, June 3O.-Lord Salisbury, the
premier, addressing the United club in
this city last evening, said: There
is a cloud on the horizon, one that does
not affect us personally, but which
cvokes the deepest sorrow and our ear
nest desire for it's removal. 1t Is the
war of two great states, between whom
we are neutral-one bound to us by
every tie of kindred and similarity Of
institutions and religion; the other the
state that fought on our side when we
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
A Race OF DwRrrs.

The inhabitants of the Andaman
islands are said to be the smallest race
of people in the world. The average
height of full grown Andaman is less
than four feet, and the anthropological
experts who recently visited them
found but few that weighed over 70
pounds. -Philadelpbia Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
A Pipe Quarry.

From quarry of soft redstone in
southern Minnesota, the only stone
probably of its kind in the world, the
Indians for centuries obtained mate.
rails for their pipes, which were prob
ably articles of commerce, as they are
found in Indian graves from the Mex
lean gulf to Canada.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The Southern Railway and the +. {: 7:
r. r., Florida short Line, offers the quickest
time between New York and savannah; Fer
Double daily service with through Pul Imam
Sleeping Cars New York to Tampa, leave
New York IN p IN. and l2.nl am, Dining ar
ON after .oon train from Nov YORK to Chnr;
lotte. , connections made AT Tampa and Miami
for Key West. For full PARTICULARS call ON or
address ALEX. :. TuwEAlT. Eastern Passeh-
ger Agent, y Broadway. New YORK.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
Try Aliens FOOt.Easc,

A powder to shake in the shoes. II you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try AL
lens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and Gallons spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try it to-daY. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for 2jc. Trial package FREE.
Address, Alien $. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

"Dear met said Wilbur as he looked
out over Watkins lawn. "The dam
lelions on this place must run up into
the millions"
"They do said Watkins. But
we've given up trying to get rid OF
'cn, and to console ourselves we call
them Klondike daisies. Harper 5
Bazaar,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
Italians and Knives.

Providence, June 27.-A serious cutting
ARRAY took place among the Italians at
Eagle park in this city last evening In a
general row. Peter Batasso, % years
old, was severely slashed in the groin
and sustained scalp wounds. Louis
Pisanda was badly cut about the head.
One arrest was made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
TUMOR EXPELLED.
Unqualified Success of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Mrs. ELIZABETH WHEELoCK, Magno-
liza, Iowa. in the following letter de-
scrbes her recovery from Il very criti-
cal condition:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I have been
taking your Vegetable Compound, and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The president has sent telegram OF
congratulation to General Smarter,
which also contained words of praise
for the brave fellows who were in the
thick of the fight last Friday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
The Peculiar Glow worm,

Glowworms are much more brilliant
when q storm is coming than at other
seasons. Like many other mysteries
of Nature, this curious circumstance
has never been explained.-New York
World.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Chazy Lake has often been called 1.-THE Gem
of the AdirOndacks." 1t is a gem indeed. and
the Chazy Lake Hotel is worthy of the name
it bears. If you decide to have your outing at
this lovely spot. travel via the Fitchburg Rail-
road. and you will bring back pleasant menu
cries of your trip.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Washington. June 3O.-Secretary Long
has received word from Commodore
Remey at Key West that the Newark,
with Commodore Watson aboard, has
been in collision with the Dolphin. The
Newark was unnjured, but the Dol
phin sustained considerable damage.
She is now on her way north to a dry
dock
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
Five Cents.

Everybody knows that Dobbins' Electric
Soap is the best in the world, and for 81 years
1t has sold at the highest price. Its price is
now cents, same as common brown soap.
Bars full size and quality Order Of grocer. Adv
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

10 quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. fun of life, nerve and vigOr. take No-To-
B,r the wonder-workcr.that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC. or 81. cure guar
anteeo Book let and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Fits permanently cured. No ats or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatsefice.
DIR. r. H. KLINE Ltd, 93l Arch ST., Phila Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Whether via Keene Valley, the Wilmington
Pass or Saranac Lake, the approach to thr
in your lives. The Fitchburg Railroad l. the
best line in connection with any of these
pnfa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

ready 10 Sounu
is praises. 1t
las done Won
lers for me in
relieving me
of q tunlor.
4" My health
has been poor
for three years.
Change of life
was working
= upon me. 1
\ was very
|" much bloated
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Washington. June 3O-The opinion is
that within a day or two General Shat
ter will have begun his attack upon the
city of Santiago. The important event
If yesterday was the generals announce
ment that he -ould take the city in 48
hours, but at considerable loss. Taken
in connection with the announcement
contained in another dispatch that he
was going to attack without awaiting
reinforcements. it will be seen that the
officials have ground for the expectation
as to Il general engagement.
Numerically the opposing armies are
not very different. the estimate of the
Spanish force being placed at II, 900 men,
thoroughly entrenched and behind
barbed wire fences and blockhouses as
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

No section of the Adirondacks is richer in
treasure for the health seeker, the sportsman
or the id,er than the Chateaugay Lakes.
Raj ph's is an ideal hotel for such an one,and
the F'itchburg Railroad Is the only first-class
route to reach il.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The unprecedented price of 800 guineas
was paid few days ago in London for set
OF Wheatley's famous series OF London
NE0f
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, sOftens the gums, reducing ntiamma-
ton allays pain, cures wind collie. &c bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. a j
Druggists refund moneyif 1T fails to cure. SO.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

In n bushel of wheat there are 556-
200 seeds rye, 1888, 400; clover, 49,
400, 800; timothy, Al, 1913, 400.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Switzerland has 1893 hotels for tour
lists, with SO, ZOO beds and "a, 1000 EN-
ployes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

All the towns of Sweden are con
nected by telephones owned by the
government.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or oa5c
n c. G. &. fail to ure,druggists refund money.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

E. b. Walthall & Co.. Druggists Horse Cave.
one that takes it." Sold by Druggists, ,m.
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No-TO-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guara nteed tobacco habitcure, makes weak
men strong blood pure. 5t, 81. All druggists
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

against about Is, 900 men under Skaters
command aided by 1000 Cubans. One Of
the gravest elements in the problem.
however. is the Spanish warships, for
unless Shafter is materially assisted by
Sampson. who might engage the full at
tention of the Spanish ships their fire
upon the American advance forces
would be very hard to meet. The mill
tary authorities say that General Llnares
has shown great tact in slowly retiring
during the last few days, as he has
gradually drawn our troops away from
the protection of the ships. For this
reason it was with relief that the an
nouncement was received that Shafter
had succeeded in landing all of his ar
tillery, including his siege train, for un-
less Sampson can be relied upon to force
his way into the harbor and attack the
Spanish ships the siege guns planted on
the heights commanding the bay will be
the main reliance of Shafter in offsetting
the presence of the Spanish ironclads.
Undoubtedly Shafter is animated to at
tack as soon as possible by his knowledge
of the approach of the reinforcements
for Linares from ManZanillo, for with
this additional force, Skaters position
would be disagreeable. if not perlous
at least until he had received reinforce
mentS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The war department received the first
definite news yesterday as to the APP
proach of these Spanish reinforcements.
This was in an official dispatch stating
that 5000 men with pack trains and
droves of animals were advancing from
Manzanilo. and were 81 miles from San
tiago. 1t has been known through re-
ports from Lieutenant Joyce, made to
General Miles, that the Spaniards have
IL, 600 men at ManZanillo and 10000 at
Holgun, and every precaution has been
taken to guard against their advance
from either quarter. The official report
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

with the threatening tyranny
Of the first Napoleon. Watching this
terrible war, we are bound to abstain
from expressing any preference or any
Judgment on either side. We know that
in both cases the motives were of the
highest character. We know that the
United States are animated by elevated
philanthropy and that Spain is inspired
by that love of independence which was
the greatest pride of all nations. can
only say | earnestly wish the day may
speedily arrive when this terrible
slaughter between two nations will
cease and the world restored to peace.
With this exception, the world looks
smilingly enough to us pOlitically.'
Kingston, June 3O--The flying squad
ron, hitherto commanded by Commodore
Schley, has lost its identity by an order
issued by Rear Admiral Sampson, and
it has been merged into the fleet under
the admir... The order caused cOnsid-
cradle surprise on board the Brooklyn,
which has been the flagship Of the flying
squadron, where 1t was supposed the
squadron would remain intact at least
Schley has been assigned to command
the second squadron attached to Admiral
Simpsons fleet
Madrid, June 30.-In an interview yes
terday afternoon, Lieutenant General
COrrea. minister of war, said the gov
eminent had no special news from Cuba,
but took e. favorable view of the situa-
ton. He asserted that Admiral Camara 3
squadron had begun the passage of the
SueZ canal.
1t is announced that the VitOrria, the
Numancia, the Alfonso XIII and the
Lepanto, all armored cruisers, are ready
to form the third squadron.
The cruiser Antonio Lopez, while try
ing to enter the San Juan river secretly
with a cargo of provisions and war ma
tefial, was detected by two American
warships, but escaped by swiftly chang
Ing her course. Her captain, determined
to land his cargo, headed for shore al
Salinas. The shock of grounding ex-
ploded the boiler. It Is not known
whether there was any loss of life Two
gunboats issued to the assistance of the
Lopez, whereupOn the Americans with
drew and the Lopez landed her cargo.
If the United States imagine that the
threat to lombard Spanish ports would
induce the Spanards to recall Camara
and to sue for peace. the Americans are
bound to be disappointed. The threat
has only tended to excite the bulldog
qualities of the spanish national char
acter. The peace prospects therefore
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The United Hebrew charities of the
New York spent last year $50, 600 IN
benevolent work.
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About eleven species of British birds
lay their eggs on the ground and make
no nests
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Piso's Cure for Consumption. has saved me
many doctors bills; f. HAMDf' HOPKINS
Place Baltimore, Md, Dec. ., 1894.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Soon az
terward he
began t h e
study an d
t en- t he
practice of
V ct o ri nary
8 u r & cry.
Seeking IL
wider field
t b u IL t h 9
0 hiO viii
lage Afford
ed, he went
to Chicago
v h Q re he
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

An epidemic OF measles, which was
started on board one or two transports.
is spreading to the camp, and about 20
new cases have broken out. The disease
Is not dangerous, but the men attacked
have been sent to the rear, where they
can have airy quarters. Our boys are
cheerful in spite of the excessive heat
and the hard fare. which thus far has
been confined exclusively to coffee, hard
tack and bacon. a diet hardly suited for
the climate. Rice would make splen-
did staple here; but the great depriva-
ton that both men and officers are suf-
fering from is the lack of tobacco. The
men are remarkably steady and conf
dent. The pickets show none of the
nervousness which might be expected,
and there are practically no alarms or
phantom firing" on the lines ut night.