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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
A POCKET FULL OF CHlNk.

yearn to be a poet, and I'm trying mighty
hard
To DO n top notch dreamer and a real sky
scrnping bard.
sneer n, wealth and worldly things and cali
them empty trash,
And SaT. ''The gods forbid that should ever
write for-ccshl
I'm doins everything can to tune my classic
30 that ,he muses. whispers shall lie oil the
sounds hear,
And yo. there cone those moments whcp
oarih's sweetest song, think,
Is the bowitcling jingle of pocket full of
chiniz.
OF cours.. find it pleasant just to scar around
cnd round
Tho brow OF fair Olympus where poetic themes
abound,
But; oh, to budding poets it would prove a
II old olymp would open up q. good free luaish
For whle feel that poetry is splendid in It's
way,
find I'm really more in need of three square
meals day.
I'd trado thousand muses. for my I'LL Of meat
and drink
l long to hear the Jingle of a pocket full of
chink
An inspirations mighty fine to Stir the poets
breast,
But good corned beef is better far for rounding
out the vest,
And while ycnrn to lot my thoughts in grace
full couplets troop
Such things are disappointing when fellow
longs for soup
I'd like to be the second cook in some real COED
hotel,
And my poetic license will very gladly sell
Eo,f ,x.<, nn1f lloro ND orI- 1f,rpry
to hear them clink
And listen to the music of pocket full Of
chink.
Nixon Waterman in L. A. ". Bulletin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
Old People.

Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
will find the true remedy in Electric
Bitters. This medicine does not
stimulate and contains no whiskey
nor other tntoxicant, but acts as a
tonic and alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the
organs, thereby aiding nature in the
performance of the functions. Elec-
trio Bitters is an excellent appetizer
and aids digestion. Old People find
it just exactly what they need.
Price fifty cents and $1.oo per bot
tie at A. B. Morgan's Drug Store.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

No one, except perhaps a very
ardent expansionist, can read of the
Indian troubles in Minnesota with
any feeling Of confidence in the
ability Of our government to reach
out and take in several million
Asiatics and handle them success
fully. 1t seems as though this coun-
try were big enough to employ all
the energies of the government, the
politicians and spoils-grabbers. To
make the field broader, would only
enlarge the opportunities for plum
der and jobbsry, and considering
the state of things at home it is not
an encouraging outlook.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
MRS. MARTHA DEAN CLIFFORD.

The death of Mrs. Martha Dean
Clifford, the wife of D. A. Clifford,
at her home in South Woodstock
Oct. sd, was a loss severely felt far
beyond the home and the commu-
nifty where she was so much loved
and respected.
Mrs. Clifford was a daughter of
the late Seth Dean, Jr., of Barnard,
and sister of the late Paul D. Dean.
She was born in Barnard Feb. s,
1924, where her younger years were
spent. Oct. 7, 1915, she married
Mr.. Clifford, then one of Barnard's
active business men. For a few
years after their marriage they re-
sided in Massachusetts, and then re-
turned to Barnard.
About thirty years ago Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford removed to South
Woodstock, where they were urged
to come and take charge of the
boarding house and hotel connected
with the Green Mountain Institute.
For ten or fifteen years they were
engaged in this work for which they
were so we'll fitted, and here, as a
motherly guardian of the students of
the school, Mrs. Gifford's kindness
of heart and strength of character
best found expression. Tender and
watchful in her care of those IN her
charge, she won the strongest attach
ment of the students and her men,
DRY is revered and cherished far and
wide by former members of the
school so many of whom has
she counseled and befriended. AT
home, in the village where she
passed SO many years, she is sincerely
mourned for her good deeds; and
her charitable heart and tireless eff
forts for others won her affection
and esteem most richly deserved.
Besides her husband, she is sur
vived by one son, William D. Gift
ford; a sister, Miss Emeline Dean,
at home, and two sisters living in
Glenwood, Iowa.
The funeral services were held
Wednesday, Oct. S, at her late
home, attended by Rev. J. F. Sim
mons. Interment was at Barnard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
Spirit Of the age,
Woodstock. VT, Oct. e, 1898.
BY EDWARD c. DANA.

Senator Proctor leaves the little
matter of his reelection to his
friends here and is taking spin
through Europe, which may be as
fruitful in results as his investiga-
tons in Cuba last spring. Then he
made his influence felt at very
critical time and now at a serious
stage of the peace commissions pro-
ceedings his arrival at the French
capital is reported.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

and good on all lines operated by
the road issuing the mileages.
= The bill incorporating the Central
Vermont Railroad company was in
PRODUCED by Senator Watson of
Windsor.
PROCTOR SUCCEEDS HIMSELF. Il.
Both houses voted for senator
Tuesday. In the Senate every
member voted for Proctor. The
vote in the House was, Proctor I79,
7. w. Moloney 40.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
For over FiiIy Years.

Mas. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has beer
used for over fifty years by millions Of moth
ersfor their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, softens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by all druggists in every part of the
world: Twenty cents bottle. Be sure
and ask for "Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Sy'
rup." and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

Thirty years ago there were only
two dozen explosive compounds
known to chemists; now there are
over 1000.
A good Arabian horse can canter
in the desert for "a hours in summer
and 4S hours in winter without
drinking.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
hfaat In London.

It is asserted that if no American
meat were imported into the London
market for two days the price of all
kinds of meat would 60 up, and that
if the American supply were entire
ly cut off famine prices would soon
be in force, so large is the quantity
consumed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

G. w. Clark, former kyegate
man, has just returned from the
Klondike, which .he calls "big
transportation swindle, and that's
all there is to it," He has tried it
at an expense of $1,000 and knows.
He was there five months, and dis
covered no show for the ordinary
man except to part with his hard
earnings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

1Austria is the only empire in the
world which has never had colonies
OF even transmarine possessionssfn
any quarter of the earth. Her am
bition has hitherto been purely con-
tinental.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

The Cymric, the largest freight
steamer afloat, can carry about 20,
OOO tons of dead weight - that is,
about what 625 freight cars can &ar.
ry. The displacement of the Cymric
is $4,000 tons. She carries thus
about twenty-twenty-t thirds Of her
weight.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

The amount Of capital invested in
the manufacture Of bicycle tires in
the United States is estimated by,aA
exchange at $4,000, 900, the number
of persons employed ats, 600 and the
number of tires produced annually
at A, 100000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

- The gold contained in the medals,
vessels, chains and ether objects pre-.
served in the vatican would make
more gold coin than the whole of
the present European circulation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

Although court plaster is useful in
> protecting small scratches or abra
sions of the skin from harm. il
should not be used over any cohsid-
cradle cut or wound in process Of
healing. This will heal much fas:
ter if simply covered with bit Of
soft linen, held in place at the ends
with strips of surgeons plaster
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
Notice to Taxpayers,

The, Tax Bills for Town, Highway and
Pomfret. Vermont, have been delivered to
me for collection, and taxpayers are called
upon to pay their respective taxes within
ninety days from (by Dec. Is, 1882. The
deduction provided by law will be allowed
on taxes paid during that time.
Taxes not so paid will be collected by the
constable; with costs.
Twill receive at my store every day and
evening during said ninety days
CHARLES H. VAUGHAN,
Town Treasurer.
Pomfret, VT, Sept. Is, 1898.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

VIA lOoAANAs
Can You Pronouace These Words9
The following paragraph contains
exactly 100 words, and if you wish
to have a little pleasllrable excite
,ment you will find it comparatively
safe to offer almost any one S1y or
$2O-that is to say, Is or 20 cents a
word for each word in the paragraph
If he will promise to pay you 81 for
each of it's words that he fails to
pronounce correctly:
cleopatra, isolated in the oasis,
soon became acclimated and had
ample leisure to contemplate all the
economic details of her inextricable
sword. The wound resisted the al
lopathie misogynist, who gave a
courteous diagnosis and humbly
craved precedence for tiny idyl in
tho form of vase with an aesthetic,
acoustic apparatus. This told the
news like book, but il might have
been a dog living in squalor, from
the look she launched at him when
he wrote down his address. She ale
her breakfast and then fraternized
with a national expert in appendi-
citis, who attended the obsequies. !"
r.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

Missouri farmers realize as high
as $50 an acre by the sale of their
cbrncobs to the manufacturers Of
corncob pipes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

In Bethel, Oct. 20. by Rev. W. A. Warm
or. B. w. Roberts of Gaysville and Miss
Hattie Counter of Bethel
In Windsor, Oct. 4. Herman E. Dole and
Emma E. Chadbourne.
In Lebanon, N. H., Oct 10, Ed. Everett
Pinney and Miss Leona Mary Gobie, form
erly of Woodstock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

DEATHS.

In Bridgewater. Oct. 5. Mrs. Maria P.
and wife of Ransom L. Tracy, aged 81
years.
In Bethel, Oct. I6, Mrs. Selma Written
Wheeler, aged Ga years.
In Reading, Oct. IL. Mrs. Aurelia Allen.
widow of the late Jonas G. Allen, aged 81
years.
In Ludlow, Oct. 8, of heart disease, Mrs
Elizabeth A. Meacham, aged 80 years. -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

Scotchmen have almost entire
control Of the stonecutting indus
tries of New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

The Age and Thnce-a-week
w orld one year for $I.5o
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
Those Perfect Eyes.

'She-It is said that only one per-
son in Is has perfect eyes.
He-It seems strange that every
fifteenth should be'a girl who is en-.
gagged to be married. -Yonkers
Statesman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
Walkers Body Found by a Blood
hound.

The body of Milton Walker, son
of M. G. Walker, was found in the
Battenkill river at Manchester by F.
D. Giddings' bloodhound Pilot early
Tuesday morning. Walker was i'll
with the measles and asked his nurse
to get him drink of water. When
she returned in few minutes he
was missing. Searching parties
were organized with no success, and
finally F. D. Giddings, who has. a
well-trained bloodhound, was sent
for. When the dog was brought
into the ROOM he Immediately took
the scent and followed the trail until
he came to the bank of the river,
where he stopped and would go no
farther. Mr.. Giddings and ]. M.
Marbury waded about two-thirds of
the distance across the river and
found the body of Walker in shall
low part of the stream. Mr.. Walk
er was 81 years old and popular.
This is the second body the dog has
found.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
81R s..
MAR RACES.

In Quechee, Oct. 10, a son to Mr.. ant
Mrs. Chas. Saunders.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22
THE LEGISLATURE.

The House and Senate met Mon
day afternoon after the recess, the
weeks work beginning with very
good attendance of menbess.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

Rev. w. L. Noyes, who has been
pastor of the Congregational church
in Castleton for nearly five years,
rendered his resignation last week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

T. w. Moloney of Rutland was
one Of the speakers al the Demo-
cratic ratification meeting in Faneuil
hall, Boston, last evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

Will Succeed is the name. of a
Boston travelling man who OCCASION
ally visits Bangor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

Fire at FAIR Haven'--Loss $50, 900.
| Fire at Fair Haven last Tuesday
morning destroyed the Knight block
on the corner of Main and Liberty
streets. The stock in two stores,
Wilson & Root, clothiers, and the
Boston Shoe store, was badly dam
aged by water. Loss about $4,000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

Age and World $I.5o.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29

There are thousands Of people suffering
from blood poisoning who, have almost
beggared themselves in buying medicines
from which they have obtained no help.
There are thousands of others who first o.
last have tried DR.. Ayers sarsaparilla and
found perfect healing. One Of these
others. Mrs. A. F. Taylor, of Englevale.
n. OAK. relates the following experience {:
"About two years ago, I nursed a lady
who was suffering and finally died) from
blood poisoning. must have contracted
death, I had four large sores or ulcers,
break out on my person. doctored for a
and with various blood medicines; but. in
spite of all that I could do. the sores would
not heal. They were obstinate, very pain:
full, annoying, and only getting worse all
the time. At last, purchased six bottles
give 1t a thorough trial. Before the first
bottle was taken, noticed decided i'm
provement in my general health; my ap-
petite was quickened, and felt better
and stronger than had for some time;
While using the second bottle, noticed
that the sores had begun to look healthier
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29
RINGING AND RUNNING.

A Pastime That Seems to Be Disappear
ing from the Sports of Youth.
''In the days when knockers graced
the house door," said Mr.. Stoggleton,
"the small boy found sport in banging
the knccker and running. When bells
came in he yanked on the bell pull
and then fled. Nowadays he mystic
riously presses the button; but the
sport of calling people to the door for
nothing is not what it was; and it
seems probable that with the general
introduction Of the push button, it will
finally fall into decadence. There was
some fun in pounding with the door
kEocker, whose thunder reverberated
through the hall and filled the house,
all of which you could hear yourself.
And you could yank the bell pull out
to the limit, causing the bell to fly al
most out of the spring; there was fun
in this. But there is no such fun in
pushing in push button. You can
press that in perhaps quarter of an
inch, and that is all you can do with
it. Say you are in the vestibule Of a
fiat. Very likely you don't hear the
bell ring at all; it may be that it is up
three or four flights of stairs; you hear
no sound. Nobody comes to the door;
you don't have to run. Possibly the
people whose bell you have rung may
rress a button up there in the air
somewhere and you may hear the click
of the door-opener at your side, or they
may not do even that. It is dry fun;
not, like the old slambang knocker on
the Jingle bell right in the hall" ~
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29
As it so happened. he put those oues-

As 1t so happened. he put those ques-
tions to Mrs. Crawford while they wers
engaged in one Of the figures of thu
dance which brought them within hear
ing of the opposite couple. At the
same moment-to the establishment of
her friends and ANNIVERSARIES Clara
Durham threw the quadrille into con-
fusion by making a mistake! Every
body waited to see her set the mistake
right. She made no attempt to set it
right-she turned deadly pale. and
caught her partner by the arm.
1.-THE heat!" she said family. "Take
me away-take me into the ART"
Lieutenant Crawford instantly led her
cut of the dance, and took her into the
cool and empty conservatory at the end
of the room. AS matter of course,
Captain Helding and Mrs. Crawford left
the quadrille at the same time. The
Captain saw his way to joke.
us this the trance coming on?" he
whispered. eff it is, as commander of
the Arctic Expedition, I have par
ticular request to make. Will the Sec
ond Sight oblige my by seeing the
Shortest way to the North West Pas
sage before we leave England?"
Mrs. Crawford declined to humor the
joke. IF you will excuse my leaving
you,' she said quietly, II will try and
find out what is the matter with Miss
Burnham."
At the entrance to the conservatory
Mrs. Crawford encountered her hus-
band. The Lieutenant was of middle
age, tall and comely; a man with a
winning simplicity and gentleness in
his manner, and an irresistible kind
ness in his brave blue eyes. In one
word, a man whom everybody loved
including his wife.
Don't be alarmed" said the Lieu
tenant. 1.-THE heat has overcome her
that's ALL
Mrs. Crawford shook her head, and
looked at her husband, half sarcastical-
ly, half fondly.
"You dear old Innocent" she ex-
claimed, that excuse may do for YOU
For my part, don't believe word of
it. Go and get another partner, and
leave Clara to me-"
She entered the conservatory and
seated herself by Clara's side
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29
BLOODlPOISONING.
A. Nurses Experience.

and to heal. Before the six bottles had
been taken, the ulcers were healed, the
better than It had been for years: have
been we'll ever since. I had rather have
one bottle of DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla than
three of any other Kind"
This is but one example Of the remedial
value of DR.. Ayers sarsaparilla in all
forms Of blood disease. There is no other
blood medicine that cures SO promptly.
so surely and SO thoroughly. After nearly
half a century Of test and trial it is the
standard medicine of the world for all
diseases of the blood. Sores. ulcers, boils,
letter. rheumatism, scrofula and every
other blood disease is durable by DR.. Ayers
Sarsaparilla. The success of this remedy
has caused many limitations to be put On
the market. Imitation remedies work inn
itation cures. The universal testimony 10
that zone bottle of DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla
is worth three of any other kind" If you
are interested in knowing more about this
remedy, get Or, Ayers Curebook, story
of cures told by the cured. 1t is sent free
on request by the J. c. Aver Co.. Lowell.
Mass. Write for il.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29

your own secrets, and I shall under
stand what you mean"
Clara's sad clear gray eyes looked up
for the first time in Mrs. Crayford's
face, and suddenly became dimmed
with tears.
IF 1 only dared tell you!" she muir
INJURED. II hold so to your good opin-
ion of me, Lucy-and 1 am so afraid
of losing it..
Mrs. Crayford's manner changed.
Her eyes rested gravely and anxiously
on Clara's face.
"You know as we'll as do that moth
ing can shake my affection for YOU.
she said. do justice, child, to your old
friend. There is nobody here 10 listen
to what we say. Open your heart,
Clara. I see you are in trouble, and /
want to comfort you"
Clara bgan to yield. In other words,
she began to make conditions.
"Will you promise to keep what tell
you secret from every living creature?"
she began.
Mrs. Crawford met that question by
putting a question on her side. Does
every living creature include my hus-
band?"
''Your husband more than anybody!
love him, l revere him. He is so
noble, he is so good! If 1 told him
what I am going to tell you he would
despise me. Own it plainly, Lucy, I
am asking too much in asking you TO
keep secret from your husband"
ITO BE CoNTISUED)
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29
1t Will Pay.

1t will pay to carefully read the de-
scriptive advertisement of Alabastine
appearing in this paper, explaining the
difference between those goods and
kalsomines. Consumers should bear
in mind that Alabastine is unlike all
the various kalsom!nes sold on the
market under different names. Ala
bastine stands pre-eminent and alone
as durable wall coating, and all con-
sumers in buying should see that the
goods are in packages and properly
labeled.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29
A Mis.ionary Medicine.

Cleanliness begins within. If a man
isn't clean inside, ne is far from Godii-
ness constipated sinner is a stencil
in the nostrils of the deity. A man
whose food sours in his stomach, and
whose liver is leaden, can't help looking
at the world hatefuily with jaundiced
eye, and conjuring up evil thoughts in
his tortured brain. Cleanliness of person
hegets cleanliness Of thought. Cascarets.
candy cathartic is the missionary medi-
cine which purifies mems bodies and
minds. Pure, fragrant, palatable. mild
and positive. they clean out the intestinal
canal, stimulate the liver and strengthen
the bowels. Then a man enjoys again
feeling of charity and brotherly love for
his fellows and recommends others to
take Cascarets and be as happy as he.
He Fell Hard.
"You look all broken up" said Til
llnghast to Gildersleeve.
Yes; Ada has dropped me-"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29
CHAPTER IT.

OW, my DEAR" Mrs.
Crawford be g a n,
what does this
mean?"
Nothing"
"That won't do,
Clara. Try again. I"
"The heat of the
room"
That won't do
either. Say that
you choose to keep
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29
She Would.

She Would.
81 wish," said Eve, pensively, that
I had wings. Maybe there wouldn't
have been any fall"
"What makes you imagine that?'
asked Adam, sarcastically. II suppose
then you would have been q perfect
birC ?'-New York Press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29
An Injury,

NJ. lie Cochin-M. lie Cochin-M BIZ
TEX and Maurice met to-day and some
thing must have happened. His feel
ings seemed to be hurt
Mile. GaZelle-Mon Dieu! There has
been duel! Oh, heavens! Faints.)-
New York Press
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29
Little Choice.

Uncle HiramWhen you talk about
the lower branch of the Legislature they
mean the assemblymen?
Uncle Abner-Well, dunno. I think
some of the senators is jest as low
Puck.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29
Don't Tobacco sp,. and Smoke You, Life Ava,

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
BAG. the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. Alldruggists, SOC. or ST.. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. CEislgo or New York.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-29

''Well, Miss Molly. 50 there's new
baby, d. there? Which is 1t, . boy or
a girl?. "Why, nobody doesn't know
yet. cause It hasn't been christeued. =,
-FuA