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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

BURLINGTON, VT. April THE death OF
T.. Ii. Whiting. during 30 years publisher OF
the st. Adams Messenger, has just occurred
Mt his home in this city as IL result OF q
paralytic shock sustained a few weeks ago.
Mr.. Whiting was born in Amherst, Mass, s2
years ago. lie learned the printers trade
in northampton. and later moved to st.
Adams. where he was n bookseller, siationer
and printer. In 1872 he became interested
In the Burlington Brush company, which at
that time was in financial difficulties,
md bought its rights, and in company with
his son began dressing fibre for brush max
ers. The deceased leaves n son. Alfred. and
two daughters. Mrs. NJ. X. Bowers and Mrs.
Ho-atia Hickok. AMI the latter's husband, u
prnminen, box maker. died Saturday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

erations be suspended. The tug Merritt and
the bargcs Chief and Sharp will proceed
north is soon ~ practicable. aud the tat
tered ilnS II. the poop of the Maine Will
be removed The naval board re-
ported that it was not possible to save
the lO-inch guns unless dynamite was used
to blow the to, $ from the turrets. All the
other valuable material Of the Maine. which
was not destroyed by the explosion or sunk
deep in the harbor mud. has already been
sent north. The bodies Of the victims OF the
explosion which have not been recovered,
numbering Is or &c. are by this time rroh-
ably completely disin"Srat"d. Arrange
mrnis Will lee made with the local authorities
that. SHOULD any bodies appear upon the sur
ft.". th"y shall be car"l for and shipped
north hv Ward line steamers.
WAYNE. Me-. April t-'liram s. Maxim
is acknowledged to be ON" Of the greatest
inventors in the worlds history. but the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
Both Condemned to Death.

ATHENS, Greece, April AT the trial oil
karditzi and Giorgii, for the attempt
upon the life OF King George Of Greece, Feb.
20, last. when his majesty. accompanied by
the Princess Maria. was returning from
Phalerum to this city, Karditzi, who is
suffering from consumption. said he was
impelled to the act by newspaper articles
declaring King George responsible for the
misfortunes Of the country. and he declared
that had he succeeded In killing the king he
would have tried to kill NJ. Theodor DEFY
annis, the former premier. Glorgii declared
that he fred into the air. Both prisoners
were condemned to death.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

The line officers and the bluejackets
are not the only men who 60 forth to
war if war comes. The marines, as
Il matter of fact, are almost as much
exposed to the enemy's fire, if not
more. Officers and men, they are
ready, we'll drilled Americans.
When the British bombarded
Alexandria in July, 1912, it was
an American captain of marines,
Henry Clay Cochrane, who went
ashore with his force and took posses
sion of the city and maintained order
until quiet was restored. New York
Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

pulse and steadily wasting condition that
She was suffering from an;pmia ora blood
loss condition Of the body. She became eX-
tremely weak. and could not stand the
least noise or excitement. In this rondlt ion
OF ahnir1 they were recommended hr an
old friend to get some of that famous blood
medicine DR.. Williams PINK Pills for Pale
People. They did so, and almost from the
first dose Bertha began to improve. She
continued tu take the pills aud was by
means OF those pills made entirely well.
and more grateful pcol,i" than her parents
cannot he found nthe whole state Of Ohio.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have proved q
boon 10 womankind. Acting directly on
the blood and nerves. th"r rest ore the req
uisitr vitality 10 al! parts of the body;
creating functional regularity and perfect
harmony throughout the nervous system.
The pailor OF he cheeks is changed to tho
delicate blush OF health: the eyes brighten;
the muscles grow elastic, ambition is
created aud good health returns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
Was Old Time stage Driver,

SACO. Me-, April 7-Williim I.ittleheil.
one OF the oldest citizens OF sac, died las.
night, at the age OF ~ YEAR. During many
wears, prior tn the entrance nf the Boston K
Maine railroad into this city. Ia ran "a stage
line between here and neghborin; towns.
Afterward he carried on a livery business.
until within few yrarS. He was treasurer
and deacon OF the $40 Congregational
church. He leaves two sous.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
eco tOtl,e Ant!v

Sir John Lubbock has gone to the
ant again, and if he keeps up his visits
and others initiate him, that interest
ing insect will become useless for Sun
day school purposes. Sir John sue
ceeded in getting fifty ants helplessly
drunk and then placed them outside
an ant hill. The sober ants came out,
picked up their friends, and put them
to bed to sleep off the effects of Sir
Johns liquor; the strangers, however,
they sternly rolled over into the ditch
Scientific American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

cred with layers of molding Hour paste to
feed vermin, with paper to hide them and
to absorb the moisture of respiration, and
an animal glue culture ground on its face
for disease germs; this having strong
color, added. like colored shirt. to hide
the dirt; then think OF 1.-THE nasty practice
OF repeating this papering, without remov-
ing the old, and u number of times. at that,
rs many do. Then think of Il room coated
with pure, porous, permanent Alabastine,
which Is retinted with hat little truubl. or
expense. and is purifying and swret-smeiI-
ing and fills cracks. Wall paper free
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

belt is IL inches thick. The armament of
the Garlaldi consists OF two lO-iDch guns 10
G-inch rapid Ilrins guns. six 4.07 inch. 10
2O2-inch. 10 /. O4- inch and two maxim guns.
She has four torpedo tubes. Her speed is
estimated at 20 knots. Sherarries 1Ol0 tons
OF coal AMI her crew numbers IO5 men.
This addition to SPANS fighting fleet is rs
powerful as all our late purchases combined.
MADRID. Spain. April s-General Wood
ford has arranged with the English amha
sador here to protect Americans in Spain.
in case he minister WnodfordD Is compelled
to leave. In the time OF the Franco-Ger-
man war the Germans in the city OF Paris
were continuously under the protection Of
United States Minister Washburne and ut
one period the citizens of nenr'y every
nation were under his watchful eye. even
the commune recognizing their rights.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
EIGHTY-THREE AND HAPPY.
Prince Bismarck Celebrates An.
other Birthday.

FREDERICKSBURG Germany. April =
Prince Bismarck has just celebrated the SD
anniversary of h birth. giving n banquet to
% guests. who had previously inspected the
birthday gifts The prince was in excellent
spirits AMI walked with the aid oil Il gold
handled stick, the gift of Emperor William.
At dinner he called for cheers for
tho Emperor. Count Won DONORS
marck toasted Prince Bismarck. All
the members of the family were pres
ent at the celebration except some Of the
children OF Count Vim. Bismarck. Every
room OF the castle was filled with floral
gifts. Emperor William sent an autograph
letter with the stick. The latter resembles
the famous crooked stick Of Feed rick Tia :
Great.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
1t VIII Paw.

1t will pay to carefully rra | the descrip-
tive advertisement OF a abastine appearing
in this paper. explaining the difference be-
tween those goods and kalsomines. Com
SINNERS should hear in mind that .\abastine
IL unlik" all the various kasominaS sold on
the market under different names. Alabas-
tine SANDS pie-eminent and alone ms n dura-
bic wall coating. and all consumers in buy
ing should see that the goods are in pack
ages and properly labeled.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

MADRID. Spain. April Seen. Stewart
Il. Wpudfori. the United States minister. has
ma lc the following statement. "Jhe obll-
"a .ls of my diplomatic position absolute
IL forbid my granting an interview. or Civ
Ing the sli. htrst initnaion as to the present
,.on lit"n Of the diplomatic negotiations en-
trusted to my cara. ! came TO Spain under
instructions from President Mckinley to
secure peace IN Cuba. with permanent
u n.e between the United States and Spain.
u pn"e that should be built upon bedrock
.1ndi ms: conditions Of justice to Cuba.
with assured protection to the great Amer-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

"Ive heard it said he was a mind
reader" said her dearest friend
Its not true" she replied, bitterly.
elbow do You know -
Gle has been calling on me twice II
week for three months and hasn't vet
mustered up the courage to propose. :"
--(,hicnpO Post
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April S-The presi-
dents message to Congress i. Idly, but
will b. wi nreld until Monday to give Con-
.Gi q, rial Lee and Americans who have
been W irned to leave Havana chance to
reach place Of safety. All Americans pos
-ihic are fleeing. Lee will stay until they
are safely away. and then leave.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
Hats Were Once u Luxury.

In the reign of Elizabeth the wear.
ing of hats was considered sign Of
luxury By an act of Parliament
every person above the age of seven
years, and under certain degree, was
obliged on Sundays and holidays TO
wear a WOODEN cap, made in England,
and finished by some of the fraternity
of caDpers
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
ALABAsTINEIS WHAT.

Alabastine is durable and natural coat
ing for walls and ceilings entirely different
from all kalsomine preparations. made
ready for use in white or twelve beautiful
tints by the simple addition OF water dat
water, put up in dry powder form, In
pound packages, with full directions on
every package.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

He-f.very time I have called on
Miss Daisy she has been ont, She
must have known was coming. don't
Won think?
She-Not necessarily, 1t may have
been just her luck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

Dm't T.barc" spit aud SIM no Your Life Away.
Tnuut tolacco easily and forever, he mag
iciir. ru.l Ot life. riNcanl viEOr. take NO-1o-
h..c, L,!c wonder woi kcr.that makes weak men
,';nnE. All drugg!s' Ir. or 81. Cure guar.
ot"ad. BOOK let aud srmple free. Address
N!r"lirg Remedy CO.. Chicago or New York
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
GENTLEMEN, THIS IS WAR
Consul General Lee and Americans
Leaving Havana.
Presidents Message Withheld
Until They Reach Safety

All Hopes of Peaceful Settlement Abandoned -
Batteshp Texas Ready to Fight-S6, 900, 900
of Emergency Fund Expended--More Mines in
Havana Harbor- Wreckers' Contracts Closed
Maxim's Terrible Engine of War-Croker's Prom
ise-Spain Bought Mines and Buys Powerful
Cruiser.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

Clean blood means u rirnn skin. No
bcaUly without il. Casrarcts. Candy ta,har-
tie c!"au YOUR blood and keep II clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver ani driving al. i'm
pUiit,S from the body Begin today to
Danish rinprs. hoiis. Uiptrhr-. hlachhcals.
and Indt sIrNiy bilious complexion 10y taxing
taScalri~ beauty for ten cents. All drug
gisI-, >ati-lac ion guaranteed. 10, be. 90.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

can interests in that island. ! have labored
steudiiyto obtain this result. have never
lost my faith till now. shall not hesist from
my iahorI for IL MS. ard Honorable peace until
the guns actually open fire.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
sr,rr OF ONO, cry OF TuLfpo, =,

STATE OF ONO, cry OF Tolhpo, <.
ITCAS COT SrN.
FRANK !. CHENHY makes oath that he Is the
senior plrtu the firm al +. J. iIiENEN n
TO, doing business. in the, iiy of Tu"1o, tuun-
Is and state aforesaid aad tia, said hrm w'li
pay the sum uf O>E HrNDKtp hbi.'ARS Tor
each and every rn-r of ,\rAREn tidi cannot
be curcd by the use ot n ,Ii'> thTAHRH ttRE
FRANK i. CuENEN.
Sworn Ia before No and subscribed in IN.
, - presence, this 9TH da! of December
SEAL \. ID. iSAi. \. w. GLEASON.
I ~ N,tdrG Pr!dm
Halls tatnrrh Cure j. taken internally. AID
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the ~ stem. send for lrS,i uuial~. free.
+. !. CHENEY 4 Co.. Tolrd", ..
sold by druggists. .:r'.
Hall, Family i'ill. are the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

Do not buy II law suit or an Injunction
with cheap alsomines, which are all imi
tations Of Alabastins. Dealers assume tn.
risk OF n suit for damages by selling an in
fringement. Alabastine Company own til"
right, covered by letters patent. to make
and sell wall coutings adapted to be mixed
with cold water. Alabasiine Co., Grand
Rapids, Mich.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

WASHINGTON. d. g.. April 8 Secretary
Alger j. prepared for war. H., says. "ln ease
OF emergency we can put l0j, 600 men in the
field the first day, and like nu!nher the
second day Secretary Long has abandoned
his hopes for peace.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
Spring Medicine
a Good Blood Purifier a Neces-
sity Now
Hoods Sarsaparilia Urequ Allied
for M akjny Rich. re 4 Blood

The necessity for tas,as good Spring
Medicine to purify tho blood and build up
the system j. basel upon natural and un-
nyoidablc causes. In cod WEATHER there
has been less perspiration aud impurities
have not passed. out OF the system ms they
should. Food has consisted largely OF
rich, fatty substances, and there has been
less opportunity for outdoor exercise.
The result L., the blood is loaded with inn
PARTIES and these must be promptly eX-
PEELED or health will be endangered.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best Spring
Medicine because 1t is the best blood
purifier and tonic. 1t thoroughly purilles
the blood and gives vigor and vitality.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

More than third of the French
crown Jewels have been bought by
Americans.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

NEW YORK, April s-Important altera-
tois have been made in the baltleship
Texas. which has been lying In this port
Tie mechanism operating the big i2-inch
starboard and port guns has been changed.
Formerly the ammunition HOSTS and re-
voiring carriages We're worked by steam, but
electricity has been substituted as the mo-
tive power. The machinery controlling the
elevation Of the great guns has also been I'M
dergoing important alterations. Forpery
it took about eight minutes to load and fire
either OF these rifles. They had to bc rl,-
waited to certain degree before II
prcjsctie could be placed in the
breech from the ammunition HOSTS.
This elevation left Il large opening he
tween the bottom OF the gun and II G
base o the turret, which was u splendid
mark TOR an enemy's fire. Changes have
removed these defects. The battleship. Is
now ready to go into action ut moment
notice. Her Pinch guns can DO lOnded and
fired In less than two minutes. The AlgOn
uun and NezinscOt have steamed out of the
New York navy yard at Brooklyn and
turned their prOws toward the south
ern waters. The Algonquin, Nezinscot
and the Eagle went into commission last
week. They are the first vessels OF the
small craft to be used as torpedo boat
destroyers to fly the stars and stripes. The
Algonquin and NsZnscot are armed with six
and seven ponder rapid fire guns. to be
Used in lighting of torpedo boats. These
boats are to he used for picket duty by the
fleet now cruising OIL the coast OF Flori'ia.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

Since 1892 there has been decrease
of 1000 students in the Scotch univer-
sites.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

The value of the British crown
jewels is estimated at So, 600, 600.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

uratiOns manufactured from chalks, clays,
whiting, etc., are stuck on the wall with
decaying animal glue. Alabastine is CO.
ment, which goes through a process OF set
ting. hardens with age, can be re-coated
and re-decorated from time to time with
out having to wash and scrape off its old
coats before renewing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

1t is estimated that there are 30. 600
pupils in the mission school of China.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take tascarctS Candy tathnrtic. Zoe or Bio
ne. e. &. fail tn cure druggists refund money
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
No.TO- l;ar for Fifty Cents,

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. make, weak
men strong. blood pure. Sc, 81. All druggists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
MUCH SICKNESS

Particularly throat and lung difficulties
wrongly attributed to other causes, is the
result OF unsanitary conditions OF walls and
ceilings. Think OF having bedrooms COW
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Rrn'noQuinin' Tablets. All
Drug sists refund itf all % cure. &c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

Educate Your Bowels Wna Cnsr.,rrts.
Candy tathartic, cure constipation forever.
lk, Do. ift. G.. [. fail .druggs refund money,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

Fits permanently cured. No fits or merry oIs-
ness after first day iisc ri Or. klinc's crcat
Nerve R.stOrcr. s! rial botllennd trcatisvir--.
DIR. H. H. KLINE. llh.. !E'l Arch ST., lhila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

Liverpool is building dock that
will accommodate ships 1000 feet in
length.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
WHAT ARE KALsOMINEse

Kalsomines are cheap temporary prep
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

absolutely no
good. A physi-
elan found her
pulse al l0i u
very high rate.
linking this
may have been
due to tempo
rary nervous.
ness when he
examined her
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09
I'D DEALERS.

would be dearer than Alabastine IL cost o
removing paper is considered.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

HAVANA, Cuba. April S-'rhe Spanish
government has placed two lines of 20 mines
each under the water between Moro and
Pupta at the narrowest part Of the channel.
The mines are spherical and float about "a
feet under the surface. Each Is attached by
an anchor chain TO heavy anchored cable
on the lotion. The dstunatiny wires run
up the chain. There Is sufficient force there
to puraiyze the biggest ship aloat. but ii
the entering fleet uses "OnGtarmnes or bow
tOrled0es wiz II approaching the mar
row-st portion Of the entrance. the mines
can Do exploded Havana |, in atremendous
supprc srd excitement. War Is regarded
assured and has been expected at the palace
for week. The Mas"otie is crowded with
refugees Of the more tinia sort The Eng
Iish French ani Geriud:i cuisines, houses
have cab!cd their representatives to prepare
for war.
HAVANA. Cnba. April S-Oriers hay"
been received for he e., sing OF tn. r1n,tart
with the wrrckrrs who have been ut WORK
on the Maine and directing THAI salvage OH
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

WASHINGTON, d. G., April s. Since the
emergency preparations were begun by the
government a little more than four weeks
ago. the navy has expended in the purchase
and tugs nearly $4,000. 900. This Is ex-
elusive Of the large cost that will follow
to II: these vessels out for service with the
auxiliary fleets, and to man and arm them.
The cost OF the tug boats and two yachts re-
Gently purchased at New York was u 200, 900
The most expensive yacht so far pur-
chased Is the Mayhower, which cost
nearly $500. 0O0 while the two cruisers
bon ght in Great Britain represent over one
hal! OF the sum now expended in adding to
the available tioa'!n: naval strength. By
round numbers the auxiliary fleet with the
vessels bought abroad. constitute n squad
ron numerically grca err than the total force
of the navy atioat Ave years ago, and repre-
senling more money than all the torpedo
boats We now have built and are building.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

WASHINGTON. j. g.. April S-Thr see
rotary of the navy has issued M or Ter clos
ins the Washington navy yard to tina y Sit
ois. This will operate rs long rs pr'-"at
conditions exist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-09

help this organization can command. II
has cen suggested that n regiment OF Tam
many men he organized in each of the AS
sembly districts on Manhattan Island, and
that these regiments be- ofirerca and drilled
by war veterans who are members of tn" or
ganization. should war com" ! certainly
would do all in my power to all in perfect
ing some such scheme rs this,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-19

voluntarily seek the protection or some
other power and thus forego the great
advantage those islands now ENJOY IN
their reciprocity arrangements with the
United States which results In our re-
hitting to them annually not less thah
s.. 900. 600
To this question Senator Morgan re-
piled that the reciprocity treaty had peen
negotiated for the purpose OF giving thls
country cheap sugar. He said that II nan
been OF greater benef; to the United
States than 1t had been TO Hawaii De-
cause Il had accomplished its purpose OF
making cheaper one of our great COM
modities and one OF the necessities OF
every household.
I'VE want" he said. mot only the
sugar from Hawaii but cheaper conee as
well. and that and many other necessl-
ties could be grown in the islands.
The Senator displayed a number or
large maps to show that the Islands were
in the very roadway OF commerce be-
tween our Western coast and the Orient.
and said that all ships whether laden with
the articles Of commerce or the munitions
OF war must necessarily pass them In go
ing To and fro between this country ana
the Asiastc coast and thus he said. me
nation which controls Hawaii VIII conirol
the commerce OF the East.
In closing he said that failure 20 annex
the islands meant inevitable bloodshed,
and the responsibility for that bloodshed
would rest upon the Senate Of the United
States for It's failure TO perform It's duty
at this critical hour IN the history of the
two countries