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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10
Caterp,llars on the Track.

Saturday, the mixed train on the
Burlington and Lamoille road was
delayed twenty-five minutes between
Cambridgeboro and the Cloverdale
Creamery by worms on the track.
The worms had been attracted to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

washington ana sener:ts stOWeh DOG.
While the British occupied Phladcl-
phia and the American force lay in
winter quarters at Valley Forge, one
day us Washington and his staff we've
dining, Il fine hunting dog, which was
evidently lost. came to seek something
to eat. On it's collar was the name.
General Howe"
Washington ordered that the dog
should be fed, and then he sent it to
Philadelphia under flag of truce, with
letter reading General Washing
toms compliments to General Howe
He does himself the pleasure to return
to him dog which accidentally fell
into his hands and by the inscription
on the collar appears to belong to Gen
eral Howe.
The British commander, in reply
sent cordial letter conveying his
warm thanks for this act of courtesy Of
his enemy. Paul Leicester Ford in La
dies Home Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10
A Satisfactory Result.

They met at the crossroads and pull
ed mp their teams for talk.
"Well Josh. said the first farmet,
as he took wisp of straw from be-
tween his teeth. ~ hear some eastern
chaps have been diggin fer gold on your
place. What do you git out of itY'
II git" said the second farmer. "a
darn good we'll. Wall Street Topics.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10
4 Catfish In u Fix.

Last SUNNI 4 while scininy | caught
Il catfish that was literally starving,
with food in his mouth. He had at
tempted to sNnllow Il smaller catfish
but its fins had caught in his month
and pierced through on both sides
Nearly all bat the head lad been di
gested. think this is going Tar ,alus
one better. Forest and Stream.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10
puzzling,

Wickwire-I wish some philosopher
would explain how water shrinks wool
ems.
Lushforth-Id rather have an expla.
nation of how alcohol will shrink
man S hat. -Indianapolis Journal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10
Financial Poetry,

An unusual album was presented to
Willis Clark, brother of Lewis Gaylord
Clark, the poet. On one occasion, with
u request for "some rhymes -
Mr. Clark was at the house of Il
farmer. and the mans daughter had
turned an old account book into an
autograph album in which We're in.
scribed the names Of her various friends
and relatives below appropriate senti-
ments
Mr.. Clark saw his opportunity. and
after turning over the leaves for a mo-
mont or two he took a pen and wrote
the following verse
This world n scene as dark as Styx
Where hope is scarce worth = q
Our joys are born so iieeting hence
That they are dear mt is
And yet to stay here many are willin:
Although they may not have
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

There is quicksilver mine in Peru
$50 feet deep. In this abyss are streets,
squares and chapel where religious
worship is held
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10
Spirit Of the Aac,
Woodstock. w., June 10, 1899.
BY EDWARD c. DANA.

Those at all familiar with repub-
lican politics in Ohio are not sur
prscd to see Hanna come out on
top, with the assistance of the dis
reputable Cox ring in Cincinnati.
1t is a "triumph" for the admins
tration and of course the platform
adopted endorses the presidents pol
icy of expansion as well as his re-
cent order throwing several thous-
and offices open to the spoilsmen.
There is not quite so much in re-
publican supremacy in Ohio, but as
far as it goes it approaches the
workings of the political machine
under Croker in New York to a
high degree, in a way, doubtless,
very satisfactory and lucrative to the
leaders.
1t seems odd to learn that Speaker
Reeds probable successor, if Reed
really retircs, is a strong opponent
OF the impcrialist sentiment in high
places. Over the expansion bus;-
ness Reed and the administration
are said to have been seriously at
outs and Gen. Henderson, Just now
the topmost candidate for the speak
erShip, has been quite as oltspoken
in his opposition to the retention of
the Philippine islands against the
will of the inhabitants, and indeed
is on record as opposing many of
the military schemes OF the past
year. Gen. Henderson may have
got into line recently for the sake OF
uniting his party, but he is cred
tied with not beng very change
able man when he has once spoken.
The late William ID. McMaster.
former editor of the Spirit of the
Age, was for many years one Of the
active newspaper workers OF the
state, and us a man of strong con-
victions and fearless in his utter
anccs he had the respect of the
members of the press throughout his
wide acquaintance. To the Demo-
cratic party he was dcvotcdly at
tachcd and he used every means in
his power to promote its interests in
this state. He was enlisted heart
and soul in the cause and he let
nothing interfere with his efforts to
further the success and triumph of
the principles which he believed to
be just and right. His paper spoke
for him; his individuality appeared
in every line, and there will be few
among his party in this state who
will refuse to acknowledge the debt
due him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

An Assyrian tablet in the cellar Of
the British Museum has on it Il repre-
scntation Of the hanging gardens of
Babylon according to Herr Bruno Meiss-
mel. If he is right, this is the first testi-
mony to their existence found among
the cnnpifcrm inscriptions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

-Four months trial sub
scription to The Age, 25
cents.
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After a man has satisfied himself
that it is right to tell white lie he
usually gets color blind. Detroit Jour.
nal,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10
NEWS CT The STATE.
kATlI.E>NAKl.S.

RAFT LE>NAKiS.
Lucilu GOu'j captured thirteen rat t.
snakes on SkitcheWau- mountain in
about four hours oAc dly recently. says
the Sp'i gicd Reporter. Mir. Gou'A got
Sli30 fOr his work Of "rXtcrmin ltion."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

Brown-That new miIkman seems
to he getting the cream Of the trade
in this part of the city.
oncs-llc takes good care that
none OF his customers gets amy
Columbus, o., State Journal.
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

Coarse kindness is at least better
than coarse anger, and in all private
quarrels the duller nature is triumphant
by reason of its dullness George Eliot.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

OA2r upon Il time there lived 2 !;,;u
who wanted only Il few thin"s thH:
ever t. iy wants. He wanted +! :Ity T.,
eat ana ,irink lcislrr and the wonIn
Ia loved Bat b. found tina. 10 have
time to himself to make it possible to
live pI' ashnliy With his sweet, art and
give |. AL he want,i AMI to Ike care
of the ,liIir, II that they might have
to do all this h. must have Il great deal
Of money 80 b. went to wci.; and
built rp It great business. II very com
plir#tcd mach!Hcry To this money
rudu,ing machinery he was forced to
give mlu-t If his energy 1t gave hin!
no tine for leisure. no energy for en-
iuyiHs the sunshine. his wife and chill
dr1n But he began to enjoy the ma
chincry 0: his business.
When he had made Il iHr%e fOrtdne,
the only thing he enjoyed was the ma
chintry Ivy which he could make more
money. He had lost his interest in the
things for whic. he began his business.
Perhaps he still! had interest in food,
his wife and all the naive physical ard
sentimental pleasures, but it was Il
planted. dull interest. The only live
interest he had was his business. New
York Commercial Advertiser
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

In Persia a bonfire plays an impor.
tant part in the marriage ceremony, the
service being read over in front of it
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

Next to being forgiven foi Il sin
there is perhaps nothing more salts
factory than to repeat the transgres-
Puritans.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

According to an act OF the legisla-
ture of 1898, which takes effect July
/, every package of garden seeds
offered for sale in Vermont must
have the year in which they We're
grown plainly printed thereon. A
penalty of $40 is fixed for every vio-
lation of this law. This statute was
enacted to prevent fraud in the sale
of seeds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10
DEATHS.

In Woodstock, June 6, william ID. Me
Master, aged 81 years, & months.
In Bridgowater. May % MIS-. Arminla
lFnles) Walker, widow of the late Charles
Walker, aged 81 Years. months.
I'm West Bridgcwntcr. May 81, iufant son
Of Mr. aud Mr.. +. $. Lombard.
In West Brdgcwatcr. May 81, Mrs. Eliza
Bisbce, aged GS years, 8 months 10 days.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

1t is significant of the power of Il
child to lead us that more money
was subscribed in New York city
alone tor the recovery of the stolen
baby Marion Clark than for the
Dewey fund IN the same time. The
baby has neither gone out of fashion
nor gone out of power. The cherub
is the greatest of the little creatures
in art because the cherub is the
greatest Of the little ones in lie. 1t
is an everlasting honor to modern
society that much as 1t ties to Dewey
it ties with hooks of finer steel to
dimity.-Lew'ston (Me.) Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10
A SinlSin. Sensation,

~ understand that you were in that
elevator which fell ten stories the other
day How did yuu feel as it was going
down
"Just Us | feel when | get within
sight Of my home at night ten minutes
late ana sndd,nly remember that III.
wife wanted me to hustle out early rs
she had arranged for dinner party.
Chicago News
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-10

MARRIAGES.
In Barnard. May %. by Rev. NJ H..
Smith. Fred H. Adams Of Pomire; and Miss
Rosie NJ. Cram of Bethel.
In Barnard June .. by Rev. NJ. IT,
Smith. Frank ClugSton of Ean nd and
Miss Marie Bales of Newcastle, Penn.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-05
GIVEN $1,000.
Friends of Rev. E. F. Bros
nihan Offer a Substan-
tial Gift.

Rev. Eugene f. Brosnihan, formerly
assistant pastor of ST. Anne's Church
now assistant at st. Bridget's Church
IN Millbury, was rendered reception
by his numerous friends in this city
last night at the home of his father,
John r. Brosnihan, on Salem street.
FIR Brosnihan was very popular in
this city when curate at st. Anne's,
and his friends, who are legion in this
city made UP purse of $1,000, and last
night 20 of the representative Catholic
citizens of the city presented him with
the purse.
The presentation speech was made
by John F. O'Connor of the English
high school, touching on the high es-
TEEN that FIR. Brosnihan was held by
the people of this city, and their sin
cere regret at his removal to Millbury,
and the hearty wishes for his success
in lis new work by all the people of
Worcester
Father Brosnihan was greatly moved
by this testimonial of his friends, and
after recovering from his surprise, ex-
pressed his thanks to his friends of
Worcester. The remainder of the eve
ming was spent in social way, and al
$50 o'clock the company sat down to a
supper provided by the host. The party
broke up at 1890 o'clock.
This is the second testimonial of the
people of Worcester given to Father
Brosnihan since his removal to his new
labors in Millbury and testiffes to the
esteem in which he was held by the
people of the city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-05

in power for 90 years, but aside from
any argument he felt that he was NOM
mating good man for the office. His
nomination was seconded by s. b.
Crane Of Blackstone, who assured a
strong republican vote in event of their
candidate being nominated.
Hon Daniel B. ingalls, added word
In favor of the Clinton candidate, ask
ing the delegates to put themselves in
the places of Clinton people and see if
they would want a representative 30
miles away.
On motion of o. L. Stone of Clinton,
the convention proceeded to an infor-
NAL ballot A committee Of five consist
ing of o. L. Stone. Clinton; Lowell
Fales, Milford; Z. B. Merrick, Holden;
Thomas Bryce, Worcester, and DR.. H
p Hall, Leominster, were appointed to
receive and count ballots.
The first ballot resulted in favor of
Mr.. Taft, although the number neces-
sary for choice was not attained. Mr.
Bates then moved for another informal
ballot. Mr.. Draper offered a substitute
motion that the convention proceed to
ton prevailed The result Of this ballot
gave Mr. Taft the exact number of
votes necessary for choice.
One ballot was received after the polls
had been declared closed. This ballot
was said to be in favor of Goodale. al
though it was not opened. The conven-
ton voted. however, to consider the
polls closed.
On motion Of w. A. Lyle commit
tee of five was appointed to bring in a
list of names for the county committee
The committee reported the following
men to make up the committee for 1900:
Col. F. w. Wellington. Worcester; Hon.
S. P. Smith, Athol; c. r. Pratt, Graf
ton; George r. Marble, Webster; Col.
George R. Wallace, Fitchburg; H. l..
Parker Jr., Worcester e. A. Cowee,
West Boylston Hon. H. w. Warren,
Holden: Herber Parker, Lancaster; D..
w Taft, Uxbridge; George o. Draper,
Hopedale; o. D. Wyman, Shrewsbury;
Frank B. Hall, Worcester; T. F. Nc
Gauley, Worcester; Frank Harrington,
Northboro; Walter P. Hall. Fitchburg
l. L. Prouty Spencer; c. H. Howe,
Leominster; S. E. Hull Millbury; H, 7.
Within, Northbridge; Hon. T. c. Bates,
Worcester; James F. Davis, Barre;
Frank e. Howard, Clinton; w. A.
Lytle. Worcester; George H. Coolidge,
West Brookfeld; ]. Allen Rice, Milford;
c. D. Paige, Southboro; William Mag
ner Westboro; Hon. A. S. Pinkerton
and Alfred Thomas, Worcester
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-05
RATIFICATION MEETING
Senator Frye of Maine Will Be One of
the Speakers.

Senator William P. Frye of Maine is
announced as one of the star attrac-
lions at the big ratification meeting to
be held under direction of the republi-
can city committee in Mechanics hall
next Tuesday night.
Senator Frye has telegraphed that he
will stop over in Worcester on his way
to aid the republicans of Ohio, and at
tend the meeting. By special request he
will give the address which he delivered
last May bfore the Chamber of Com
merce and. Board of Trade of New York
city. Those who heard this great speech
on the present and future of American
commerce say it is one of the most
brilliant speeches they ever listened to,
Very naturally the senator would be
admirably qualified to do this, from the
fact that he has been for 16 years chair
man of the committee on commerce of
the United States Senate, of which body
he is now president pro TEN.
There is no doubt of Gov. Wolcott
being present. Speeches may be expect
ed from the lieutenant governor At
torney General Knowlton, Secretary OF
State DIN, who is well and favora bly,
known in Worcester and especially
popular with the Grand Army men
and altogether there is every reason tc
expect one Of the most enthusiastic rail
lies ever held in the city.
There was meeting of the committee
of arrangements at republican head
quarters last night There will be a re-
ception for speakers and state guests in
Washburn hall from $50 to 40 on the
night of the meeting. The gallery will
be reserved for ladies and their escorts
until 7.30 o'clock. The meeting will be
called to order at las O'clock Members
of the city committee will serve as re.
! ception committee and ushers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-05
FOSTER WILL SPEAK.
The Prominent Labor Union Leader
viii Attend the Mass Meeting,


Frank K. Foster. Boston Central La
Dor Union, delegate to the state con-
vention in North Adams, told The
Spy's special correspondent while in
that city yesterday, that he would pos
itively visit this city tomorrow night.
During the convention, Mr.. Foster
was the most cultured orator to appear
upon the floor. Time and again the
flood Of oratory which he commands
absolutely, turned the tide on questions
involving party votes. His denuncia-
ton of the socialist-labor party in the
Monday afternoon session of the con-
ventlon was, from a standpoint of elo-
quence, the best speech during the con-
vention.
Mr.. Foster was a candidate for lieu
tenant governor on the democratic
ticket with John A. Andrew, in 1885.
He was defeated by Hon. j. @. A.
Bracket. Mr.. Foster has no political
aspirations at the present time, but is
editor of trades union journal. The
nature of Mr.. Fosters address has not
vet been determined, but local dele
gates believe that a talk on socialism
and the unions along the lines he fol-
lowed in his speech in the convention
would pack Mechanics hall.
William j. Shields of Boston, New
England organizer of Carpenters and
Joiners' Union, will be a speaker Vim.
Strauss, representative of the Cigar
makers unions of New York, will APP
pear, and John J. Connolly, organizer
of the International Association of Ma
schinists, said yesterday that he would
attend the mass meeting tomorrow eve
ming
President Samuel co-ono,s - -
American Federation of Labor. is now
in Washington, and may leave
that city today for New York. coming
to this city tomorrow Ladies win at
tend the mass meeting, as the balconies
have been reserved.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-05
WEIGHING THE MAIL.
Yesterdays Trial Showed About 70
Letters to the Pound.

Returns from the first days weighing
Of mail at the local post Office show that
1873 pounds of letters or first class mail
matter, We're received during "a hours.
Several punches of letters We're counted
and found to average about 10 to the
pound, although letters at this time in
the month are considered lighter than
at other times.
Letters originating in the Worcester
once are the only ones weighed thus
far, although a bunch of mail from
other cities was weighed yesterday as
test and found to run So letters to the
pound. Mr.. Greene estimated that or
dinarily the mail will run so letters to
the pound. Figuring on the weight de-
termined yesterday, an average of 90
600, for small estimate, are received
daily at the main office. exclusive of
second-class matter and the mail taken
at the sub-stations
Taking the amount of mail that
comes from other cities. the number OF
letters handled daily may be roughly
estimated at $50, 000
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-05
THE ABBOT'S TENTH.
GeersLands Free.For.
All in Most Handy
Style.
FERENO TAKES FUTURITY.
Shadeon Takes Wilson Stake
Without Much
Trouble.
FERENO TAKES FUTURITY.

Lexington, Ky, Oct. 4.-The weather
was perfect and the track in fine shape
for the second days trotting. The feature
was the futurity, won by L. V. Hardness
Fereno in straight heats. The Tramp,
favorite before the first heat, finished sec
ond.
Riley B., favorite for the Wilson stake,
was never better than second Shadeon,
fourth in the first heat, won the next
three and the race, making every pole
a winning one and landing the money in
a comparatively easy manner The Abb
bot was favorite at 5000 to $50 in the free
for-all, but just when Geers was ready
to make his race at the three-quarter
pole, he bolted entirely across the track.
This performance was duplicated in the
next heat, Bingen finishing first in both.
The Abbot had no trouble in landing the
next three heats and the race. From a
time standpoint the race was disap
pointment. Thomas Lawson of Boston,
who won SAG. 900 on the Kentucky futurity,
played The Abbot heavily after the latter
had lost two heats He is supposed to
have placed 1900 in the pools on The
Abbot. This Is The Abbots 10th straight
victory, he having never been beaten this
year. Summary
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-05
CAPTAINS ENTERTAIN.

Worcester commandery of Golden
Cross had supper and entertainment
last night at their hall in the Day
building. It was given by the captains
of the two sides of contest now goine
on, Capt. ]. Beauregard and Can't
George Mosher. There were $50 at the
suppe: and even more at the enter
tainment that followed. Prof. George
Bliss. sent to Worcester by the Grand
commandery, spoke during the evening
and the Orpheus Mandolin club gave
several pleasing selections. There were
readings by Miss Whipple and Miss
Campbell and a piano duet by the
Misses Cady and Everett.
Brief remarks were made by Otis r.
Parker on matters appertaining to the
society, and after the meeting closed
there was an informal reception until
10 o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-05
FAvoRs wHIPPLE.

Hon. A. S. Pinkerton Believes in the
Brookton Mans Candidacy.
Hon. A. S. Pinkerton is one of the
men who favor the candidacy of j ].
Whipple of Brockton for state treasur-
er. Mr.. Pinkerton has been intimately !
associate with the Brockton candidate
through his association in the WiIdey
Savings bank in Boston, of which Mr..
Whippple is president.
Mr. Pinkerton considers that Mr..
Whipple has many special claims on the
support of Worcester delegates. Among
them is the fact that he was born and
has always been interested in Worces-
ter affairs