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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03
MAMMOTH CAVE.


Exhilarating Effect of I.s Freeing, Cool
and G.rniess Air.
John Il. PrcCter, fern rly state
gcologist of hentucky, ":ites of
1.-The Mammoth Cave of EentUcky'
for The Century Mr.. Proctor says:
The entrance to Mammoth cave is
reached by descending Il picturesque
pathway leading from the hotel
down the hillside over jutting moss
and fern covered limestone cliffs in
to a beautiful glen extending from
the top of the hill down to Green
river, which is 1914 feet below the
mouth of the cave and about half a
milo distant If the Weather is
warm, as we near the entrance we
step into bracing, cool, pure air,
yelling up from the cave and flow
ing down the glen beneath the
stratum of lighter and warmer air.
have stood near the entrance and
extended one hand into Il tcmpera-
ture of so degrees while the other
hand was extended into a cool, flow
ing river of air with n temperature
of about GO degrees. The air within
the cave has Il uniform temperature
summer and winter Of 81 degrees.
| The cave may be said to breathe
twice year--inhaling during the
winter and cxhaling during the
| summer This breathing Of the cave
and the purity of the air AID its
freedom from germs are among the
NEST interesting problems to be
studied BY what process he air in
the cave becomes sterilized remains
to be determined.
But our faithful negro guido has
counted the party, selected thc req
uisite number OF lamps, and given
the word. and we follow him i'll sin
Gle file down the rude stone steps
into Tic vestibulc Of the cave. Turn
ing, we look up at the beautiful ef-
! fg,t Of daylight which wo ;,"c leuy-
ing and admire the doiicuIo cas-
cHdo falling from the olcih"nging
arch at the entrance.
Here our lamps are lighted, aid
we enter this silent, mysterious,
changeless abode OF eternal night,
where the heat Of summer ana the
cold OF winter, the storms and thlln-
doris of the outer world never pene-
trate. A few hundred yards and we
feel the eculiarscnYa'icn of emery
nSintocNpandinS space. We catch
only glinpses of white limestone
projecting out of black shadows OF
the faraway walls and ceiling OF an
+ immense, almost circular room
about 70 feet high, which our guido
/ proclaims the rotunda,
We note the peculiar musical eff
/ feet of tho human voice. Years ago
! it was lay good fortune to hear n
! celebrated German musical society
/ sing in this rotunda. | went far
away in one OF the great avenues
leading from here, blew out my
light and sat alone in the darkness
anu i!otcucu "Hilo 'Ac Si"i' "h-
thems rolled and reverberated
through the lofty corridors i'll ma
jostic waves of melody. could
! then appreciate the incstimablc priv
ilege of the few who heard Jenny
Lind sing here and who in tho star
chamber heard Il member of her
party render on his violin the pray
er from der Freischutz.
When the rotunda is illuminated,
we note the perfect clearness of the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.

W1snson CouNrY. IS. I Blood Of Caven,
dish. VT, has duly filed her petition to the
County Court. setting forth her legal mar
riage to Albert s. Blood of said Caven-
dish that she hath resided for sixteen years
in the State of Vermont. that she hath kept
the marriage covenant. but that the said
Albert S hath violated the same. for that
he hath treated the petitioner with intol-
cradle severity. and hath wilfully desert ed
tue petitioner since the 9th day of Octn-
Der. 1895: and for that being of sufficient
pecuniary and physical ability to furnish
the petitioner with suitable maintenance.
he hath wantonlv and cruelty refused and
neglected SO to do: wherefore the petitioner
prays for Il bill Of divorce from the said Al
bert s.. and that she may have the care and
custody of her minor children named in
said petition, and for almony;
And whereas it appears that said Albert
S. is without this State, SO that the sum
mons of said Court may not be served upon
him:
1t is thcreupon ordered that the said
Albert S. Blood be notified and required
to appear in and before said Court and
make answer. if any hc hayc, and abide
premises at the term thereof next to be
held NJ Woodstock in and for the County
of Windsor in the State of Vermont. On
the first Tuesday ncSt after the first Mon
day III June. A. ID 1879, upon III" first dlt
of said term. 10y publishing thr sub
stance Of said petition. together with this
order for three successive weeks III the
Spirit of the Age. II newspaper puhliS he'd
at Woodstock in sail G. unity, III" las
publication 10 he at !cas' six weeks prior
to sil Term % Court. which shall u" deem
ell suilicien, notice Ia said Albert s.
Given under my hand. nj Woods "ck, in
the County Of Windsor. Ibis 3Oth day al
November. A. ID. 1888.
JAY READ PEAlBER.
Clerk.
STIcKNEy a SARGENT,
Tvs for petitioner
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03
COL. YELL'S SENTIMENTS.

Col. Yell of Yellville, whose heart
always beats warmly for his native
land, whatever may have been his
moral shortcomings, believes in cx-
tending the blessings of civilization
and the consolation of religion to the
downtrodden of the earth, and pours
forth his soulful sentiments in this
wise:
From Greenlan's icy mountains
an Manila's coral strand, the pore
bcnighted heather call away to beat
the band. They're achin' ter be civ
ilized, in every heather land, an
we've gotter have an army fer the
job. The heather are a-callin' to
our noble Christian race. America
with all the rest has got to set a
pace, and for our surplus produces
we must have a market place-antl
we've gotter have an army fer the
job. The heather in the peaceful
paths of freedom must be led. At
present he's too VOLATILE and light a s
to his head. The only way to keep
him downs ter fill him up with lead
and we've gotter have an army fer
the job. Then it's "rise up Willyum
Riley now and come along with
me-" We're goin' to bring en-
blessin's and to set their pore souls
free. They're only yaller niggers,
an they'll soon be up trce-but
we've gottcr have an army fer tn c
job!
The pore benighted heather now
no Christian peace enjoys. Wen
edjercate 'em like they do at Virden,
Illinoise, or down in Caroiny where
we hang 'em, men and boys. just ter
elevate the standard of the race.
The Malays of the Phillerpeens
haint got no sense at all. They
wantter rule their place themselves
l shudder at their gall We've got
ter kill 'em off in droves, to make
the rest sing small, and ter elevate
the standard of the race.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03
For over E'Iily Years

Mus. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP has bc'i
used for over fifty years by millions of moiE
erS for their children while teethng, witt
perfect success. 1t soathcs the child. sOftcn'
the gums, allayS all pain. cures wind coli,'
and is the best remedy for DiarrhTn. II vii
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold bye druggists -.in every part of tt,
world Twenty -tiycccnts Il bottle. BE IRE
and ask for "AIrs. Winslow's Soothing ~,
run" and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03
BIRTHS.

In Woodstock. NOV. 20. u son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles F. ingalls,.
In Bridgewater. Nov. /. u daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. b. l.. Peoples.
In Barnard. Nov. 90 a son driving DanicD
to Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer q. Atwood.
In Royalton. Nov. %, II son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiram G. Benson.
In North Dridgewater, Nov. II. II son
Lawrence Scott) to Mr. and Mrs. George
A. King of Syracuse. N. Y.
In Bethel, Nov. IS, n daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. +. Ct. Cox
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03

They do pretty things in E"+,
ton" said the occasional liar.
"What do you suppose | saw the
LAST timo | was theret'
"Give it up. sang the chorus.
"a sign that said, 81. 80 pants.
marked down from s. trousers. -
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03

There is no such term as nom dc
plume in the French language. The
French Notes and Queries U'lnter-
mediare) was referred to and de-
cided the point. "Our term nom dc
guerrc," it said, quite sufficiently
applies to the case in point.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03

at the peace jubilee in Boston
1869, Nine. Parepa Rosa = voice was
distinguishes bic above 1900 singers,
an orchestra Of over 1000 instru-
ments, and i'll II hall where the au-
dience consisted of 10000 people.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03
this afternoon. The bill passed the
Senate unanimously last week.
GEN. PECK SAVED.

this afternoon. The bill passed the
Senate unanimously last week.
GEN. PECK SAVED.
The House saved the militia and
the question of abolishing office OF
acknowledgement went over to the
evening session. The bill failed
passage at the evening session by a
vote of 81 to II. Peck WAS saved
by the II democrats voting tor him.
The House concurrcd with the SEN
ate, cutting down the board of agri-
culture to five members.
Senator Thompson's referendum
bill was killed IN the House, l36 to
79.
GOV. SMITHS SCHEME KILLED.
Gov. Smiths substitute taxation
measure passed the House Wednes-
day morning and was killed by the
Senate in the afternoon by Il vote of
70 to 10.
Adjt-Gen. II. S. Peck sent his
resignation to the governor Wednes-
day afternoon, as it was expected he
would. 1t will take effect us soon
as the affairs of the office can be
cleaned up.
A Joint resolution was introduced
in the House Wednesday afternoon,
authorizing the auditor of accounts
to bring SUIT to recover from state
officials who have spent state money
without warrant of law during the
past few years. The Senate refused
to concur with the House on the
Joint resolution.
AT Wednesday nights session the
conference committee reported at
I.3o that it could not agree to the
removal of the rider regarding the
refusal to support the agricultural
board on the government appropriate
ton bill, something never before
done Iii the states history. The bill
carries ST. 800, 900. At I2.I5 the
House voted to recede by ia to IS,
and the House rider was lost.
Among the appointments made
by the governor with the approval
Of the Senate are these: Inspector
of finance, F. S. Plat of Poultney {;
state board of health, G. E. Caverly
of Rutland for six years, Il. r..
Stiles of St. Johnsbury for two
years; railroad commissioners, d. J.
Foster os Burlington, a. E. Watson
of Hartford, J. d. Miller of Wal
lingford.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03
DEATHS.

In Woodstock. Nov. 81, Oliver View. in
his S7th year.
In Woodstock Nov 20. AlonZo A.
Averill, aged 7G years and months.
In Proctorsville. Nov. %. Mrs. Lucy
Adams, aged 80 years.
In e:hel, Nov. 90, Jason G. Chadwick
aged IS years
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03

"Makers of Our Country" is the
title of an attractive book Just re-
ceived from the Columbia Book
company of Philadelphia. 1t is in
tended as a supplementary reader
for schools and contains il collection
of bright biographical sketches of
eminent men, from Columbus to
Dewey, and will be useful and in
teresting both to students and the
general reader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03

First volunteer 60, fctul nlng dcci-
mated regiment (-lnc girls are 60
ing wild over us
Second volunteer (grimly) Yes
we are remnants. Life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03
At the Telephone.


"Hello! Give me one thousand
and siXty-six."
"What?"
"Ten hundred and sixty six."
81 can't understand YOU"
"One, naught, six, SIX.
81 don't get it. Try again.
"One. Got that"
Eyes"
"One, two, three, four, five, six,
seven, eight, nine, naught. Naught
-naught! Got the naught?'
eyes"
"One, two, three, four, five, six.
Got the six:"
eyes"
"One, two, three, four, five, six,
again. Got the six again."
Eyes"
"Well, that's what l want
SO, you want, one, owe, double
six. Why didn't you say so -
Chicago Tribune.
Lester Putnam, I.3 years old, has
shot several pa tridges on the wing
and trapped twelve muskrats, two
minks, two skunks and a coon this
fall.
Elmer Nimblctt of Bristol, has
been fined $50 and costs, amounting
to 4 total of So. for refusing to
support his wife and five children.
The ne,ghbors supplied the family
with food until patience ceased to he
virtue. Nimblett is working out
his fine and costs in Rutland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03
Spirit Of tbc age,
Woodstock. w.t., Dec. 3, 1898.
BY EDWARD c. DANA.

Senator Hoar, one of the strong
est and most outspoken opponents
Of expansion, declares that no peace
treaty which contains proposition
to annex the Philippines can pass
the Senate this winter. The Wash
ington Post, leading organ of the
jingoists, also says there is some
doubt about the ratification of such
treaty. With the anti-imperialists
full of fight, there is a prospect OF a
bitter fight ahead before the bill goes
through.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03

Gov. Smith has appointed w. B.
Wall of Randolph highway COM
missioner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03

The present generation of Filipi-
nos, Tagals, Tagalogs, Moros and
Chinese in the Philippines, we are
told, will not become American
citizens in the event of annexation,
but the next one will have all the
rights enjoyed by native born resi-
dents of the United States. With
the difficulties this government has
encountered in dealing with Indians,
Chinese and the colored people in
the south in mind there is Just
ground for fear that the management
of these new wards will make still
more trouble for Uncle Sam.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS.

The Legislature was in session
until an early hour Thursday morn
ing but the members were at hand
at 9 o'clock when the final djourn-
mcnt was made and the members
took the several trains for their
homes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03

Cunously enough, hicyclists
around the state seem disappointed
at the killing of the bill taxing their
wheels. This is understood, how
ever, when it is considered that the
money so raised was to have been
used for the permanent improve
ment of the highways. For the
sake of better roads wheelmen are
willing to make some sacrifice, but
as ageneral thing, jewellers in the
back districts-the real beneficiaries
of good roads-arc always ready to
fight any appropriation looking to
that end. Better roa DIS are coming
some day, but they are not coming
fast, judging by the trend of town
and state legislation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-03

1t will cost something to make a
beginning toward annexing tie Phil
ippine islands-to extend the bless
ings of peace over that archipelago.
We've got to have Il navy for the
Job, as Col. Yell would say, and
Secretary Long recommends an APP
preparation of about $40, ooo,ooo
with which to build IS new war
ships. All this display of force is
necessary in order to keep and con-
troll the islands. What will the
benightcd inhabitants of the Philip
pines say about forc,ble annexation
in the name of humanity, supposing
they are given an opportunity to
speak? "Forcible annexation" BY
the way, President Mckinley char
acterizcd as terminal aggression"
not long ago, and there is no evil
dcnce that 1t is any less discreditable
now.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-19
FARM PROPERTY

1000 acre grain and stock farm three miles
from railroad runirg water, good springs
aad fair buildings. This is the best bargain in
the Willamette valley. Price only $3.50 pei
acre.
332 acres, two and one-half miles northwest
Of Amity, 2Io acres under cultivatJn; all
fenced; houses and barns; 'amlly orchard
level land; running water Price s2S 90 per
acre.
600 acres adjoining Marion station fine
stock farm 90 acres under cultivation, first
class family orchard,' good house; good
barns; springs and running water all for sI2
per acre.
go acres, 3 miles north of Scio, 2 miles
from Shelburg at the crossing of the q c &
f X and P X X. $50 acres in cultivation:
good house and barn. all under fence. family
orchard: good springs and running wa'er.Price
$32oo.
loo acres miles southwest of Turner. 10
acres in cultivation; 80 acres in pasture, good
house and barn. 3 springs acres of prunes.
Only s25. per acre.
II acres one-half mile lom Minto. 20 acres
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-19
Appropriations,
Oregon Has Been Discredited by
Asking Too Much,
important Streams and Harbors Neglected
by Trying to Improvs DUCK Streams.

All OF Binger Hermann's app rOpri-
alton JOBS for improving the big
creeks and little rivers are bein <
knocked out by the war department
That kind Of buncombe politics is
about played out,
While he has tried TO hltter the
creduality OF the voters on these
streams, by making them believe that
the government would spend millions
on them merely because he could
lobby bill through, harbors are neg
lected.
This kind of demagogy and secur-
Ing Of undeserved Appropriations in u
reckless IN inner has reacted against
Oregon until the delegation from this
state can't get what we really need
1t Is simply impossible for the gov
ernment To undertake to improve
every creek and goose pond because H.
happens to b; connected with salt
water The principal harbors and
navigable streams that effect the
commerce and market for products of
large part Of the state should be
under government control and i'm
prOvement..
Congressman Tongue will act wisely
if he does not try TO do too much ia
the way Of appropriations. II he can
dc anything for the Willamette and
Columbia and a few principal harbors,
he will have done all that the people
Of this district have right TO ex-
pect. He will not be so fool
ish as tn promise every neigh
borhood public building, nor
every water course an appropra-
tions. Ifhe Is continued In congress,
as he has a perfect right TO expect TO
be IL the Republican party remains in
control OF this district, he will gain in
Influence In the national congress In
proportion as he pursues a cOnSer
vative course on this question OF ap
propriatiOns. A congressman can do
but little the first term he serves.
But that should not prevent his pur-
suing course that will give him
prestige, sJandingi and influence 10
proportion as his career Is heightened.
The material interests Of far
Western state like Oregon demand
that congressman so conduct him
self as to remain in congress ten or
twenty years. For one or even two
terms, a member Is not worth his
mileage.
While we disagree with Mr.. Tongue
on some OF his political views we can
not, in justice to the people nf this
state, but express the hope that he
may pursue wise middle course and !
not overwork the appropriation |
racket.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-19
An OUTLAW Fatally Wounded =.

WICHITA, Kan Jan. ia special
To the Engle from Alya, o. II.
says:
Paul Metca,f, said to be refugee
from Montana, where he has SEN
tence for murder hanging over him,
was probably fatally wounded in "A
desperate fight with posse OF Sher-
III McGrath's deputies, in dugout
near Winchester, 20 miles northwest
OF here. Metcalf received bulle {
through his chest, and lies at the
point Of deth In the county jail here.
Should he recover, requisltion awaits
him. Chief OF Police Holmes, Of
Plttsburg, Kan, gave the local auth
Oritles warning OF the outlaws pres
ence in Oklahoma. None OF the
deputies w,re seriously injured in the
battle.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-19

is out of tune. More women's lives are
made discordant and full of suffering
from this one cause than there is any
need Of These delicate complaints are
not necessity of womanhood, nor is il
necessary for modest women to undergo
the repugnant and generally useless
methods of treatment SO common with
physicians.
All forms of "female complaint" are
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which reaches the internal source Of the
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IL cannot say too much for Dr Piercs's Favor.
te Prescription writes Miss Clara Baird OF
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-19
A HAPPY NEW YEAR A!

l. made happier still by a pleasant trir
across the content and the pleasure of such
trln l. greatly enhanced by a railway ser.
vice. which includes comforr, safety, ,courteov
treatment aud fast time. These are the four
most prominent features of the Northern
racine Railroad and the features of which
i's patrons always chez fully testify. All
As TO terms, connections, etc
VIII be cheerflley furnished. and tickets to
all points ca WI be provided by Thomas,
watt Co., 200 Commercial Street. Salem
Trans leave Portland II a. m.
Trains arrive Portland p. m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-19
FIRE INSURANCE
The Royal Of London
The Home Of New York

Thee two companies are represented by
Gilbert Bros, and are two Of the best com
panies to insure IN in the world. The Home
has cash assets Of over ten millions The
Royal has over twelve millions.
The HomeS was formerly represented by
c. NJ. Glenn and was recently purchased by
Gilbert Bros. who will be pleased to make
all renewals when the policies expire.
The Royal has been represented By Gilb.rt
Bros, for over fifteen years. Both companies
pay their losses promptly
GILBERT BROS
2S-Im Agents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-19
Poisoned With Trichitae

ONMES, Mich. Jan. l9.-Louis Wack,
of Clarencevllle, killed a hog that was
diseased and he aud his wife and
seven children were poisoned with
trichinae. A l7-year-old daug hter
died and 1t is feared the entire family
will die.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-19
Oregon Short Line !

Quickest and most direct rout.
40 Utah, Colorado, Kansas. Missouri
river and all southern and eastern points
Look at tie time:
cortland cortland tO,New York, ~ days.
Portland to Chicago az days.
Portland to st. Louis SIX days.
portland to Denver, 2% days.
Portland to Salt Lake, IL.
Free reclining chair cars.
Upholstered tourist sleeping cars
Pullman palace sleeping cars.
roF lull particulars regarding rates, time
cards ETC., call on 0r address ' '''''N
BOISE & BARKER,
Agent alem, Or.
tr,,..,;- c. O. T ERRY
'"''''"s passenger Agent, Portland, Or,
W. Z. CONAN,
General Agent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-19

For Constipation take Karl S Clover Roof
tea, the great Blood Purifier Cures Head
ache, Nervousness, Eruptions on the face,
and makes the read clear as bell. Sold by
ID. |. Fry
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-19
For Chenawa.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l9-Senator Nc,
Bride has offered an amendment
which he will try TO haye made part
OF the Indian appropriation bill
10 Increase the Size OF the Indian
school az Chemawa, near Salem. Ii
provided as follows.