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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
BRUlN ON A COWCATCHER.
After He Got or There Was . Lively
Bear Hunt.

Not long ago as Il railroad train
was passing through Wilder's cut,
near Olcut Run, Pa. the engineer
was astonished to see Il black bear
coming around a sharp curve. The
cut is so narrow that there is hardly
room for man to stand aside and
allow an engine to pass without
striking him.
Bruin was more amazed than the
engineer. Instead of stepping aside
he reared ON his launches and await
ed events. The locomotive WIS run
ming less than 20 miles IN hour, for
the place is dangerous one. Upon
seeing the bear the engineer shut off
steam and applied the brakes, but
the distance was too short to escape
an accident. The cowcatcher slid
under the hind legs of the brute and
lifted him of the ground.
Thinking all trouble was over, the
engineer put on steam once more,
while the fireman climbed out of the
cab window and stole along tho
guard rail to find out what had be-
come of the bear. He WAS there,
clasping the cowcatcher, the lower
part of his body just grazing the
ground and his head almost reach
ing the bottom of the headlight. He
seemed to understand that the only
thing he could do was to hold fast,
and he did SO during the lun to the
next station, ten miles distant. The
station agent was standing at the
depot door AS the train approached.
The sight of full grown bear on
the cowcatcher fairly took away his
breath.
As soon as the engine came to a
standstill bruin slipped from his
perch and made break for free
dom. This took him straight toward
the agent, who dashed through the
door, slammed it shut, leapet1
through the rear door and went VI
the street at a furious rate, calling
out; Bear! Bear! Somebody gel
gum"
Soon the town was in turmoil, /,
yelling crowd following in hot pur
suit of the bear, some of the boys
pelting him with stones. Suddenly
a big shepherd dog bounced out Of
a yard and dashed after the bear
Bruin paused but a minute or two
but when he passed OH the rash dog
had no future interest in the pro
oeedings.
At the street corner lawyer car
rying a double barreled gun came
face to face with the hear, but thu
latter turned down the nearest alley
The crowd Increased and enciTclet
the frightened animal, making es
cape impossible. Finding himself a
bay, bruin backed up against thu
barn, rearing on his launches. Thu
lawyer sent two bullets into thu
hear, whereuLon the wounded ami
NAL charged the crowd. One urchil
fell, was trampled upon and had ;
leg broken. The lawyer slipped an
other bullet into his gun and sen
the shot through bruins head ant
finished him.
By this time the engineer and fire
man recalled the fact that train
load of passengers were waiting Il
the station and hurried back and re
sumed their official duties after
bear hunt of about 20 minutes, BIOS
ton Transcript,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
QUECIIEE.

Miss Udall has disposed of her
land and buildings to Burt Cowdry,
for $1,000. MIR. Cowdry has taken
possession.
+. S. Hewitt has been appointe d
superintendent of the farms of the
late ]. G. Parker.
Miss Maud Larrabec is at home
from Woodstock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
FELCHNILLE.

On the afternoon of June 18th the
house owned by Mrs. Quimby and
situated in West Windsor caught
fire from a defective chimney and
was totally destroyed. Mr.. Gran
dali OF Reading had moved into it a
few days before. An unoccupied
house standing at some distance
from the other, but on the same
farm caught fire from flying cinders
and was burnt down. Insurance
800.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Restoration, reissue and increase,
Winslow S. Moore, Rochester ST. to
SIC; increase, Carlos F. Hatch,
Weathersficld, SIS to $I2; William
]. Rogers, Bethel $Is to $I4; Dex-
ter L. Chatfield, Randolph, $l4 to
$24. Original, widow, ETC., Anne.
liza a. Jacobs, Starksboro, SIS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

In his admirable speech in oppo-
sition to the annexation of Hawaii,
Senator Morrill, said:
"On our part the annexation of
the Hawaiian islands is only an
ovcrdonc example of the European
colonial system. 1t belongs to and
emanatcs from the aristocratic school
of politics. 1t has no adherence of
coolic labor, which is the double
cousin of slavery. It covets prodi-
gal expenditures and Il big display
of power. 1t does not listen to the
still, small voice of peace, industry
and economy, but to the blast of the
popular trumpet which would con-
quer worlds and reign over Hawaii
rather than serve in heaven"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
Woman's Friend
The Great Medicine that Gives
Nerve strengths
Moods Sarsapari!Ia Makes tho
Blood Rich and Pure, Creates an
Appetite and Restores Health,
Vigor and Vitality

vigor and Vitality
~ feel that I ought to write few
words in praise Of Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which has done great things for me.
was in a delicate condition and was sick
at my stomach and constipated. tried
remedies highly recommended for female
weaknesses, but the medicines brought
ON other troubles. was 80 weak !
could not attend to my household duties,
and then determined to try Hoods Sar-
saparilla. After had taken this medicine
O short time began to gain strength.
Grow Stronger Each Day
until was able to work all day without
any Inconvenience. / have taken Hoods
Pills for constipation, and am better to-
day than have been for five years.
Since taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Hoods Pills feel rested in the morning.
I am less nervous and am sure / have
richer and purer blood. have always
been bothered with scrofula, but now l
am rid OF it. Before my last child was
born l took Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
my girl baby was fat and strong, whi!o
my other child was not well and lived
to be only two years old" MRS. Z. +.
DEAL, Box 419, Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.

X. w. Morse, who has been very
popular with the travelling public,
expects to give up the management
of the Junction house July 18TH.
VIM. S. Pingree, a graduate of
the Junction high school, took the
first prize, Sis in gold, at the prize
speaking contest of Norwich unNer-
sitv Tuesday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Eastern roofs are generally flat
for comfort during the summer sea-
son. The roofs of houses in the east
are often used as outdoor gardens.
The Greeks gave the roof slight
elevation in the middle. The Ro-
mans increased it to one fifth of the
span, The high pointed roofs of mod
erD times are of German origin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
WillOwy.

II don't say all women are alike, y"
remarked Mr.. Meekton, with sigh,
"but Elizabeth hasn't changed
much. Before we were married she
was what they call a 'willowy' sort
Of girl. She is now pronounced ]
will.owy sort of woman. "-Chica-
20 Tribune
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The lightning specialist connected
with the government weather bu-
reau maintains that rods are no pro-
lection and that most precautions
taken by people to keep out of the
path of a possible electrical dis
charge are useless.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
PROCTORSVILLE.

A Fourth of July celebration has been
arranged by Cavtndish citizens. til" com
mittcc in charge bcin- James Gay, Don
C. Pollard, II. II. Amsdcn, ID. j. StinctS
and f. c. Bidwcll. The program includes
u parade of horrblcs and float, bicycle
race, sack race. potato race, etc. There
will be fireworks in the evening. Music
by the Cavcndish band.
Taft. Burbank 4 MurdOck's factory will
shut down today for IA few weeks.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
For over Fifty Years.

Mus. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of moth.
ors for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soOthes the child, sOftens
the gums. aays all pain, cures wind collie,
and is the best remedy for DiarrhGa. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by rlliruggists in every part of the
world; Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure
and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy'
run" and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
PERSONAL AND GENERAL

Congressman Grout in accepting the
nomination to congress yesterday, in
formed the convention that he should be
q candidate just as long as anybody in the
district wanted him. The voters might
lust as well elect him for life and save the
tronblc of voting every two Barre
Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

For the second time this year one
of the great carpet factories of New
England is obliged to reduce its rum
ming time, says the Springfield Re-
publican. But little matters of this
kind were not allowed to disturb the
complaccncy of Mr.. Dingley's con-
oressiOnal convention.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Tie Troy, y. V, Times remarks
that Colonel Smith comes of a
family that can run state or run a
railroad" The Times seems to
have sized up the situation in Yer.
mont correctly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by A. B. Morgan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Deacon Rumnose-Who says beer
amt healthyi Look at the Ger.
mans.
Mrs. RI was not aware that
they were exceptionally long lived.
Deacon R.-That's cause you new.
err read the papers. Look at this: "a
German rifle company is soon to
celebrate its seven hundredth ami
versary. New York Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
Spirit Of the Asc,
Wood stock. w.t., July 2, 1898.
BY EDWARD 6. DANA.

Windsor county republicans made
an excellent choice in nominating
John G. Sargent of Ludlow for
states attorney. He is a lawyer of
experience and ability and will fill
the office very acceptably.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

1t has recently been found that
the lightest known solid is the pith
of the sunfOwer, which has spe.
cific gravity of .02s, or about one
eighth that of cork.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Jill-Is' Gill Il good judge OF
cigars
BILL think he must be. He
had two last night, and he gave me
one. He must have kept the best
one.-IonkcrS Statesman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The best burglar proof safes are
made of alternate layers of hard and
soft metal, which are welded to-
gether. This combination will not
yield to either drill or sledgo ham
mer
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Captain Sigsbcc s,,stains his repu-
tation for GOODNESS and courage.
The Spanish torpedo destroyer Ter
ror attempted a daylight attack on
the st. Paul off the bay of San Juan
de Porto Rico, but few well-direct-
ed shots from Sigsbee's ship put the
Spaniard out OF commission Tor Il
short time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
3 TO 5 PER CENT
PER MONTH.

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You can invest SO to $1,000, or any
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Have never lost Il dollar for Gus.
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
A Mean ImputatiOn.

With some women devotion to a
mean husband is merely an obsti-
nate determination not to admit hay
ing made a mistake.-Chioago Rec
ord.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
BIRTHS.

In Barnard. June %, II son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur II. Putnam.
In Bethel June %, II son to Mr.. and Mrs.
II. H. Goodell.
In Bethel, June 20, o son to Mr.. and Mrs.
W. Il. Shaw.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Four months trial sub
scription to The Age, %
cents,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
MAR RAGE s.

In Woodstock. June %. by Rev. ]. F..
Simmons. .Faed &. Ayers of Windsor and
Miss Lucy Rodgers of Woodstock.
In Woodstock. June 90, by Rev. NJ. +.
Morrill,. Burton f. Taft of Woodstock and
Miss Mary A. Davis of Bridgewater.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The number of persons born blind
averages G5 in every 100000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
Deaf S.

In Woodstock. June 20, Franklin b.
Shaw, aged "A years.
In Brooklyn, N. Y. june 80, Georgs E.
Marsh all, aged 81 years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

Between 5000 and 10000 colored
soldiers are oeing mustered into SER
vice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

The best medicine you can take is
that which builds Il solid foundation
for health in pure, rich blood
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02

lneaSuring44
inches wide
at S2.OOayd.
or 27 inches
wide at St.25
per yard -
which Is the
cllearer
The record-union., 1898-05-24

to those on board the Associated Press
dispatch boat Dauntless that the
Frenchmen were badly frightened and
thinking of anything but raising a
cheer.
The Spanish Consul at st. Thomas re-
ceived preposterous reports from the
Captain General of Porto Rico, among
them statements that the bOmbardment
lasted until II O'Clock; the Iowa was
badly disabled, so much that her bow
sunk deep in the water, and that the
commander of the French cruiser sent
a fiery message to Paris denOuncing
the bombardment as brutal and viola
tion of the rules of war. AS matter
of fact the French officers and the Off
GERS Of the United States cruiser Mont
gcmery exchanged visits at st. Thomas
and were very friendly the Frenchmen
saying that the ombardment was con-
Quoted in line with the best methods
of modern warfare.
The Spanish Consul at St. Thomas in
quired Of the DauntIess if there were
any signs of the expected uprising in
the Southern States. He declined an in
vitation to dine on board, saying his
presence on an American vessel, es-
peClally the dispatch boat of the Asso-
ciated Press, would be calculated to
cause a grave scandal.
The record-union., 1898-05-24
PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS
EXPEDITION
CONTINUED from First Page.)

COnIlnueu from HlrSt PaS6.1
lery, and DR.. H. E. McVay, ranking
medical officer-making a total of
twenty-four officers and $40 men; the
Australia. the headquarters staff and
band and two battalions of the Ore
gOn Volunteers. comprising thirty
seven officers and GAG men.
The troops assigned to depart on the
Australia and the City of Sydney have
been ordered to report at the docks of
their respective vessels at S o'clock to-
morrow morning.
The organization of the second eXpe-
dition to the Philippines will not be
determined until the arrival of General
Wesley Merritt, who is in command of
the whole expedition, and who will
reach this city at the end of the week
The steamer Zealandia is due to ar
rive here from Honolulu tomorrow
The work of unloading her cargo from
the islands will be rushed. and the
vessel will probably be turned over to
the Government by Thursday night,
and the work of transforming her into
a troop ship will commence immediate
ly. The steamer China is expected to
arrive from the Orient on Saturday.
She will be ready for use as a trans
port by the end Of the following week
About eight more large steamers will
be required to transport the necessary
soldiers to Manila. but no more YES
sells have been chartered, though a
number of fine steamers are available
The Oregon troops underwent an in
spection this afternoon preparatory to
embarking for the Philippines. They
have been splendidIy equipped by their
own State, and their appearance
evoked much favorable comment from
the inspecting officers.
The record-union., 1898-05-24
DAILY THE WINNER.
Gets the Decision Over Mcfarland
in the Fifteenth Round.

NEW YORK, May 23.-Jack Daily of
Wilmington, Del, got decision on a
foul over Kid Mcfarland of this city
after having fought fourteen and half
rounds in the Lenox Athletic Club to-
night.
Daily was the favorite in the betting,
100 to 80 being laid on his chances. Both
men turned the scales at 142 pounds at
> o'clock this afternoon, and when they
stripped tonight they were in excel
lent trim The bout was a rattling good
one while it lasted but from the eighth
round it was very evident that Daily
would get the better of Mcfarland, as
the latter lost control of his temper.
In the final round the boys rushed
into a clinch. from which referee White
got them to break. DAILY rushed and
slammed Mac right and left. In a
cliEch Mae struck Daily, and the latter
fell. White rolled over him, hurting
Days leg. Mac walked to his corner,
and DAILY limped to his.
This ended the bout and Charley
Harvey announced that the referee had
awarded the decision TO Daily on ac-
count of Mcfarland having struck
DAILY in a clinch.
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Any Effort to Revive the Question
in the Senate
Will be Bitterly Opposed by Opponents Of
the Proposed Action.
The Latter Declare They Will De-
bate the War Revenue Bill In
definitely If the Question is in
Any Way Brought Up at the
Present Session of Congress.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The Ques-
ton of the annexation of the Hawaiian
Islands has been revived in the Senate
to a certain extent since the Hawaiian
resolutions We're reported in the House,
and the friends of annexation have
been quoted as expressing a determina-
tiOn to press the House resolution in
the Senate during the present session,
in case it should pass the House. for
fear that the short session would not
afford time to secure its thorough con-
sideration.
The opponents of annexation declare
they will not agree to the revival of
the question in any way in the Senate
before the adjournment of this session,
and some of the Democratic opponents
do not hesitate to say that rather than
! have the Hawaiian question reconsid-
cred they will debate the war revenue
bill indefinitely
Senator White. who has been one of
the most persistent opponents of an
neXation, to-day gave the Associated
Press the following outline of his posi-
ton on the question:
Before the present Congress assem-
bled, it was stated that the treaty
would De pressed immediately on the
opening of the session. This was not
done. On the contrary, the matter was
not called up until we were we'll into
January. The debate was quite active
for awhile, then the subject was drop
ped because the friends of the treaty
We're short of votes, and it has not since
been revived in the Senate. If any at
tempt is made, now that the time for
adjournment ought to be near, to re-
agitdte annexation under the resOlu-
ton theory, the result cannot be fa-
vOrable to an early disposition of the
important Legislation pending in Con-
gress, but will keep Congress in session
all summer. The power to admit terri
tory or dependencies by resolution is
doubtful. Texas came in by resOlu-
ton. but was admitted as a State un-
der a provision of the Constitution ex-
pressly giving Congress the right to
admit new States. This and many
more equally cogent arguments will be
elaborated whenever this interesting
matter shall be publicly debated. The
sensible thing to do is to suspend fur
ther proceedings on the subject of an
nexatiOn until the war with Spain is
over, and We face the new problems re-
sulting from our success at arms
The record-union., 1898-05-24
MERRITT TO BE Welded.
His Engagement to a Chicago Belle
Announced.

CHICAGO, May 23-The formal an
nouncement of the engagement of Miss
Laura Williams, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Williams of Chicago, and
granddaughter of the late Judge John
Dean Cation, to Major General Wesley
Merritt, Military Governor of the Phil
ippine Islands, was made to-day.
Miss Williams is about 20 years old,
a brunette. graceful and petite, but of
striking appearance, with jet black hair
and eyes and brilliant coloring She
has received much attention here and
abroad, especially in London. where she
was the guest of Robert T. Lincoln
when he was a representative of this
country at the court of ST James, She
was presented at the Queens drawing
room with Miss Lincoln.
Norman Williams has for a number
of years been one of the known
figures in Chicago legal and financial
circles.
General Merritt was born in Illinois,
and is a graduate of West Point. He
entered the army after graduation in
1861. In April, 1868, he was appointed
Brigadier- General, and his services
throughout the war were Of the most
distinguished form Since its close he
has made a name for himself as an In
dian fighter. and in 1895 was made a
Major General.
General Merritt left for the Pacific
Coast tonight on a special car attached
to the Is o'clock train on the Chicago
and Northwestern Railroad. He stead
lily refused to be interviewed, and the
members of his staff maintained the
same reticence
The record-union., 1898-05-24
MAJOR GENERAL GRAHAM.
He Formally Assumes Command of
Camp A1ger.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Major-
General William NJ. Graham, formally
assumed command Of Camp Alger to-
day. So far as selected his staff con-
sist of Major Ladd, Ninth Cavalry,
Quartermaster; Captain Little, Depot
COmmissary, and Major NJ. c. Martin,
Depot Quartermaster. His personal
staff will be Lieutenant Summeral,
Fifth Artillery; Lieutenant Devere,
Twenty third Infantry, and Major
Heistand. formerly President McKin
ley's Military Aide. General Graham
has established his headquarters in the
Graham House, about a mile from the
camp proper. The headquarters are
on a knoll overlooking the camp and
are beautifully located.
General Graham made a thorough in
spection of the camp to-day. paying
particular close attention to the sani
tary arrangements. Surgeon General
Girard reported during the day and
continued the inspection. He is of the
opinion that the water supply will be
ample for all purposes. While there
is considerable sickness among the
members of the Sixth Illinois, the gem
eral health of the camp is excellent.
4
Illinois were confined to the hospital
| The illness in this regiment IS due to
the exposure of the men while en- route
to the camp. A hospital corps arrived
from Fort Henry, Baltimore, to-day
and will instruct the volunteers how to
take care OF the sick
Tonight 5000 men are in the camp,
and the total will be swelled tomorrow
by about 1900. 1t is expected that
the regiments now in camp viii be or
ganized tomorrow into brigades.
| Tomorrow morning the First Cav
airy organizations will arrive at the
camp. Troop A of New York City
under command of Captain Bagley, and
Troop c Of Brooklyn, under command
of Captain Clayton. reached this city
tonight and remained aboard the cars
| for the night. They Will pitch their
camp near the headquarters of Gen
eral Graham. and will constitute his
personal guard.
The 139th Indiana. 1,026 strong, un-
der command Of Colonel j. w. Barnett,
also arrived tonight. but too late to
I go into camp. They spent the night
on their trains.