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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
NEWS OF THE STATE.

One of the ca,vassing books of
II. s. Dillon & Co. used in the work
of preparing Il new edition Of the
Rutland city directory was accident
ally burned up by servant girl last
week Thursday. The servant girl
found the book on bureau and,
thinking it was Of no value, threw
it in the fire. This mishap will de-
lay tie publication of the directory,
as a good deal of work will have to
be done over.
DR.. w. Seward Webb has pre-
scented war medals to each member
OF the Ist Vermont regiment of VOL
untcers. The medals are composed
of metal taken from Admiral Ger
vera's flagship, the Maria Teresa.
The will of Miss M. Annette Up
ham of Montpelier who persisted in
the Windsor Hotel fire in New
York, bequcaths $1,000 each to the
Y. NJ. c. n. public library and
Wood art gallery in Montpelier, VT.
A boom is on, over at Groton.
Capitalists in Concord and Man,
chester, n. H., are organizing a
$25o,ooo stock company to work the
granite quarries at Pine mountain.
John Shepard of Royalton, has
sawed at his mill this spring $50
drag planks for farmers to make
that almost indispensable farm i'm
plemcnt, a stone boat.
The section hands on the Rutland
road came to town Tuesday each
with a live fox in his arms. There
were four of the section hands who,
just north of the village, came across
flock of foxes containing fully a
decentralization Union.
Captain Folgcr of the United
States navy, commanding the new
kcarsage. has bought of Charles
Gilkey, of Cornish, the lattcr's cot
tage and farm buildings together
with IS acres of land, opposite
Windsor, and will make his home
in that town.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
Lewis CarrOll'A Grave.

Tho grave stands almost ON the
very crest of ridge which com
mands glorious panorama of some
of the finest scenery in the south OF
England. Deep down below you, as
in a cup, lie the red roofs of Guild
ford, the winding river, tho crum-
bling remains of the ancient castle,
beneath whose ivy covered walls
nestles The Chestnuts, where the
Hodgsons live. 1t is almost in bee
line with us, and even at this dis
lance it is easy to pick it out from
among its neighbors by the white
blinds still down. Away beyond lies
London. In the misty middle dis
lance, on the somber clad heights,
looms the church of St. Martha's,
where once Canterbury pilgrims lin
Sered. 10 tho right the downs
stretch AS far as eye can sec. 1t is Il
gray day and dull enough, with o
wintry wind whistling weirdly
among the churchyard shrubs, when
viowsana prospects arc least appre
ciated, and yet one fingers BY tli,
grave Of Lewis Carroll long nfte,
priests auI aurplicll choir have
wcndcd their way down tho MIL
again, How lovely must he the
scene III the summer sunshine or
bathed in the light of the harvest
moon London News
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
THE.MEW ENGLAND LEADEE
THE PEOPLES ADVOCATE.
Established IN 1924 by Samuel BoE

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the truth about it every morning
year.
1t is II comprehensive, attractive and
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ever they occur, and all the new j.
wherever found. which concern IN
terest the great constituency who
serves This record is prepared wit
tcrprise, in diligence and taste. The
n'ercsts of its readers form the
mount rule in the making of The r.
lican. 1t is wholly independent Of
obligations.
The Republican has made notable J
way during the past year III circuh
and III material equipment. 1t is STR
and better prepared than ever to eat
its great work of enlightenment AM
vice in behalf of the people.
The Republican is firmly rooted in is.
i'll the American ideas of government
society. and strenuOusly opposed to
harmful modification through daugt
fore gn connections. 1t has unbor
confidence in the advancement q.
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enlightening influence of the Il
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through wise national policies ana
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trious and happy people.
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

here is a resident of this place
who has bad quite a varied expert
cncc while drifting on the sea Of
Etc, says Il Tyson correspondent.
Henry Spraguc was born in Ben
nington, VT. July g, 1910, living
there until twelve ,ca,S of age when
his mother died, leaving him an
orphan. lie lived ut various places
until seventeen wears old, and then
enlisted tor five years in the L. S.
heavy artillery, served three, ran
away and went on Il whaling cXpe-
diton to New Zealand and was
gone over two years. On his return
to New York he again went into
United States service on board the
irigatc Brand winc, which had been
ordered to Bombay, and renamed
in service two years. He afterwards
went 10 AallaO, lcru returning TO
New York he was sent aboard the
sloop-ofwar, Dale, which had been
ordered to California with govern
mcnt dispatches for Stockton to take
and hold Callao. He served from
1916 to 1880 and was then dis
charged. He recollects one pleas
ant incident of his officiating as best
man at the first wedding in Califor-
MIA after the war with Mexico.
From San Francisco he sailed to
Hong Kong, China, with Commo-
dore Perry, who was to take charge
of the Japan expedition, and after
many vicissitudes forced himself
back to the United States where he
has since made his home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
Spirit Of the age,
Woodstock. w., May 10, 1899
BY EDWARD E. DANA.

That surprising fake, the story of
GA Startling Find at Fair Haven.
is still going the rounds. AS soon
as IA giant skeleton or two is un.
earthcd in that neighborhood Far
Ravens boom will be fairly on.
President Mckinley sometimes
hands unfinished jobs ouer to con-
grcss for completion. No one
knows just what congress will do
with the affairs of the Philippines,
but 4 great many people would per-
haps hear with relief tnat the prcsi-
dent had unloadcd himself Of this
great responsibility.
Forest worms are already showing
signs of life. Farmers, what are
you going to do to prevent the de-
struction of your trees: Are you
interested in the question: Do YOU
care to save your propcrty: Delays
are dangerous and the worm waits
for no man.-Burlington Clipper.
The suggestion is particularly
timely in view of the scourgc which
threatens us again this year. The
task of fighting forest worms, to say
nothing of checking the inroads on
village shade trees, is an almost
hopeless one, but if anything is to
be done at all, now is the time.
Last years experience shows that
prompter measures must be taken if
we are to have tree or leaf left
anywhere.
The findings of the beef board of
inquiry, 1t is suggested, are not quite
warranted by the testimony which
the public was permitted to read
from day to day. The board finds
that the beef furnished the army in
Cuba was of good quality and that
Miles charges We're unsupported,
the report being general white
washing of the beef packers and all
concerned in supplying the soldiers
with the stuff. But the president
wishes to modify the criticisms of
Gen. Miles and the report will prob
ably undergo some changes in
phraseology. AS a firm believer in
destiny, President Mckinley looks
forward to reelection in Novcm-
Der, 1900. To create any antago-
nisms now is evidently not the ami
able Nh. Mckinlev's desire, and to
avoid all this he must become the
champion of Gen. Miles and ut the
same time pose as defender of the
beef trust. 1t is irving position
for the executive; let us hope he
will emerge gracefully from all po-
litical tcmpcsts into which the adj
minlstration and the country have
been drawn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
STATE OF VERMONT, At Probate
DJsTRICT OF HARTFORD IS. ! Court held at
Woodstock. within and for said district. on
TIE Sth day of May A. ID. 1899.

= i n l. We ERMoN /, al u l'rpDa't
DISTRICT OF Hartford So Court held at
Woodstock, within and for said district. on
TIE Sth day of May. A. ID. 1899.
Present Hon. +. o. SEAyEH. Judge.
whereas l.. H. Spauldns. administrator
with the will annexed of the estate OF Isaac
nigel. late of Bridgewater in said District.
deceased, testate. proposes rendering an
account of his administration and present
ing his account against said estate for al
iowance. mt Il session of said Cour: L. be
held ut the Probate Office in Woodstock in
SAID District. on the s9t h day OF May. A D..
1899
And whereas said Court has assigned said
time and place fer tie set.lcment % said
account. and for a decree of the residue of
said estate to the legatees and heirs OF said
deceased, and ordered that public notice
thereof lie given to all persons interested Ill
said estate by publishing u copy Of the
record OF this order three weeks successive
y. previous to the day assigned, a. atorc-
SAID in the Spirit of the Age. newspaper
published ut Woodstock IN the County of
Windsor and State OF Vermont
Therefore. All persons concerned in said
estate are Hereby notified to appear ut the
Probate Office in Woodstock, in said Dis
trlct, on the day assigned. rs aforesaid.
then and there to contest the allowance of
said account If they see cause. and to es-
lish their rights rs heirs. lcguters and
lawful claimants of said residue.
4 true record: Attest.
N. j. SEAVER. Register.
A true copy of record: Attest.
TO. SEAVER Judge
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
At the Quick Lunch Roofs,

Proprietor-Don't you want some
of this pepsin gums Best thing in
the world tor Indigestion.
Newcomer-But l never have in.
digestion.
Proprietor-That makes no differ
ence. You will have it in Il few
days. At any rate, all our customers
have it, and we sell lots of this gum.
boston TRANSCRIPT,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

There are 5S1 saloons in Rochester,
where 50. 800, 600 is spent yearly. This
amount would build 1900 homes cost
ing 81, 900 each. furnish them well, pro-
vide coal for the winter. $50 worth OF
groceries and give bank account Of
$500 to each family. The surplus in tn,
treasury would be $74, 900. Union Sig
nal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
Nation of Drunk Il r(ls.

A Belgian parliamentary pape: just
published shows that the drinkshops of
that country are in the ratio of to
each 20 of the population, including in
tants and children. The deadly trade is
carried on during the seven days of the
week. AS a result it is believed that
Belgium shares with France the infamy
Of being highest in the scale of DUNK
enness. -Exchange
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
Embalmed Maple Sugar.

DR.. W. W. Wiley, chief chemist
Of the United States department Of
agriculture, says that fully 90 per
cent of the articles of food and drink
manufactured and used in this coun-
try are adulteratcd. He says there
is more "Ncrmont maple syrup"
made in Davenport, Iowa, every
year than in the whole state of Yer
mont. The so.called "purc maple
syrup" he saws, is made of coarse
yellow sugar favored with hickory
bark -Brattleboro Phoenix.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
Soldiers Killed by Drink.

From to 10 per cent of all soldiers
in the United States army are treated
yearly for inebrety-this in times of
peace and in forts and garrisons OF
this number 3 per cent die from the
effects Of spirits. These are said to be
minimum statistics and far below the
actual number treated and dying. -
Union Signal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
, DEATHS.

In Woodstock, May 7, Glen D. Brown,
aged % years.
In Brdgewatcr. May L. Amelia VI. Howcs.
wife of Albert l.. Dinsmore, in the 9th
year of her age.
In Bridgcwatcr, May 3. Mrs. Orpha
Marsh. widow of the late Aldrich Marsh
aged II years. 10 months.
In Boston. Mass. MAY 8. Mrs Carrie A.
Buchanan of Melrosc Highlands, widow OF
the late $. p Buchanan of Quechee. aged
66 years.
In West Hartford, May &, Harry Park
hurst, aged 81 years.
In tncvvile, May 10. Mrs. Snllie b.
Davis aged u years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

If approval of the undeclared and
unauthorized war of conquest in the
Philippines is to be made test of
loyalty, Mr.. Mckinley may be
placed with the "disloyal." lIc has
called forciblc annexation "criminal
aggression. New York World.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
Shooting at Their Cigarettes
w OODSTOt X, '

"Don't shoot until YOU can see
the whites Of their ewes" was an
order given by gallant Colonel
O'Rorkc at the summit of Little
Round Top, ''Don't shoot until
Won can see the lights ON their riEa-
rc,tcs.' was the order given Ivy Il
Goth Kansas captain one night ntar
Manila. according to Albert Try. Il
Fort scott boy with that regiment.
-t>un>as City Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
A Secret.

She-Julie and Joe are engaged,
but they have decided to keep their
engagement a secret. Julie told me
so.
He-Yes, l know it. Joe told Inc.
Workers Statesman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

81 feel like 80 cents"
"'Thilty cents' You're rich; |
feel like dime, and don't know
whether I've got it or not. "-Dctroit
Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13


In Woodstock. May ). a son to Mr. and
Mrs james NJ. Frcnch.
In Bethel May 8, II daughter to Mr. and
Mrs b. &. Sp00nrr.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
TEAR RACES.

In Barnard, MAY 10. by Rev. Y. G.. Ros-
coe. Mr.. Frank Chapman of Rochester and
Miss Clara j. Suule of Barnard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
That Was Different.

A small boy stood before Justice
Kersten one morning recently to an
swer u charge of assault with intent
to do bodily injury. He told his
story and the court was SO much i'm
pressed with it that he expressed be-
lief in the young prisoners inno-
cence before he had heard the other
side of tho story,
The prosecuting witness was about
the same age as the defendant, He
told how he and the prisoner had
quarreled at Wells and Erie streets
"Iwas in fer tightln fair the lad
said, but Murphy wouldn't do it
and begin to look fer things to t'row
at me.
Did he throw at youi' inquired
the justice.
Yes; he picked up brick and
aimed at me head" the witness con
tinucd.
Il never needer," he shouted.
Twas IL rock, and you know
twas"
The justice changed his mind
Chicago Journal.
Tired mamma-What on earth are
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

Gen. William w. Circuit is to de-
liver the Memorial Day address at
Island Pond.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

Owe heather Chimes. "fl,h.r' is
TN lsr arrest At Burin;t IN for pa
Jury. il having been shown th,t he
was not married. it is ~ wise
white man that knows his own faith
er' but John Chinaman is taking up
the .whitc mans burden' very rap-
idlv.-St. Adams Messenger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

Mrs. A. X. kilnLall Of Ludlow
will be 81 years old in June. Since
the Florence Memorial library was
founded, about seven wears ago, she
has read $50 books.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

Tire Vermont Division Sons of
Veterans encampmcnt is to be held
in Fairlec the second week in June.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13
EIR

The Age and World, Sl,65.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-05-13

Tired mamma-What on earth are
you crying about now, Willie:
Tired Willie between sobs y
Well. what else is there to do:-
Eonkers Statesman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07

direct the voice of both houses of Con-
sress, and secure the approving signature
4 the Chief Executive. The confidence
rat Congress viii furnish this kind of a
guaranty has inspired enterprise, called
into use. improved he condition
of labor, and given new impetus to all
'ur energies. To make this fav rable
state of affairs permanent. the highest Sc
curity should be given that the common
ienominator of all calculations in value
shall remain unchanged.
1t is evident that a direct and effective
way to do this would be to declare mat
The credit obligations of the government
itself, whether payable on demand or at
a future period. shall be paid in gold coin
of present weight and fineness; or it would
be equally effective if, by positive law,
1t were made mandatory upon the treas
ury department so to pay and receive the
two kinds of money-silver and gold-as
to maintain their parity under all condl-
tons Such action would be in logical con-
formity to what has already been estab-
hshed as the policy of the government.
To the end contemplated, the treasury
should be clothed with sufficient powers
to meet all emergencies. The establish
ment of an ample fund, separate and
apart from the general funds, to be held
specifically as redemption fund for de-
mand liabilities, must be an important in
cident to such legislation. The recommen-
cations of the President in this particular,
II formulated into law, seem to be ade-
quate.
Under the head of Banking and Cur
rency the Secretary goes into quite an
eiaDorate discussion of the necessity for
greater elasticity in our currency. He
makes some suggestions as to the best
method for obtaining this elasticity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
Races at New. Orleans.

New Orleans, Dec. s.-Weather fine and
track fast.
First Race-Selling, seven furlongs De-
Bride, 4 to and to 5, won, with lobe
Paine, to / and to /. second. and Jim
Gore II, 8 to 8, third Time 1:279l.
Second Race-Six furlongs. Triaditza,
/ TO 2, won, with Prince of Veronica, 2
to / and / to 2. second, and Dissolute,
80 to l. third. Time 1:13A.
Third Race--Handicap, steepiechase,
short course. Cheesemile, to / and 10
/, won, with Fred Perkins, 3 to / and
to s. second, and Boaneges, s to /, third.
Time 3:05A.
Fourth Race-Handicap, one and one
eighth miles Pacemaker 16 20 5 and
even, won. with Manlyius. to / and to
2, second, and Lackman, TO 8, third
Time 1:54
Fifth Race-Selling, one mile Koenig,
to ] and to / won. with Walkenshaw,
to / ana to ]. second and Colonel
Cassidy, 10 to 5, third Time 1:41.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
IN FLORIDA's CAPITAL,
True Bills Returned and Criminals
Convicted

Convicted.
Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. 6.-The Leon
county grand jury adjourned Tuesday af-
ternoon, having Investigated thirty-two
cases and returning twenty true bills"
The operators of turpentine farms in
this section have been worried a great
deal by parties taking their hands from
them This week Henry Covington was
arrested, charged with persuading men to
leave a turpentine farm. He had a jury
trial before Judge Whitfield, was convict
ed and fined Sl00, the extreme penalty pre-.
scribed by law.
In the Circuit Court Charles Sellers
and lack Martin pleaded guilty of ag-
gravated assault. Peter Caulder and
Charles Sellers were convicted of break
Ing and entering to commit larceny.
James Beatty was convicted of aggravat-
ed assault, and William Wright of muir
der in the first degree
Gov. Bioxham has appointed Drs. Neal
Mitchell and Jay H. Durkee of Jackson
vile to be members of the Board of Medi-
cal Examiners for the Fourth judicial cir
cult
The following lawyers have been admit
ted TO practice in the Supreme Court of
Florida: Alex w. Smith of Atlanta, George
p. Wentworth of Pensacola and William ].
Oven of ADalachicola
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
TO IMPROVE MISSISSIPPI.

Strong Effort VIII BE Made to Sc
cure Appropriations.
Memphis. Tenn, Dec. GA special from
Washington says an early effort will be
made at this sessil n of Congress to secure
appropriations for the improvement of the
Mississippi river
Capt. w. w. Bryant, secretary of the
Western Wa erways ASS cia on is on the
ground ready to present to the river and
harbor commit ee, when appointed, the
resolutions VIII h were adopted by the re-
cent convention of the association al Mem
phis. These resolu ions contemplate The
improvement of the various water ways
and The c, nstructi of canals.
Capt Patrick Henry, the Washington
repre- senta tive of the Interstate Miss ssip-
pi River Improvement and Levee 4 ssocia-
ton, is also in Wash ngtcn to l1ok after
the interests of the several levee boards
in the states along the Mississippi river.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-07
OFFICIAL.


property with the property of the savan-
nah. Florida and Western Railway Com
pany and so that the tracks upon said
Gordon wharf may connect with the tracks
OF the said Savannah, Florida and West
ern Railway Company
Inc permission hereby given with ref
erence to the said railway tracks being in
accordance with the two petitions of the
said Gen. Gordon to the Mayor and alder
men OF the city of Savannah, which said
two petitions and the communication dated
Nov. Is, 1899, we're referred to the Commit
tee of the Whole Nov. 20, 1899, and being
subject to the following condition:
The tracks are not to be laid until the
sewer has been first constructed through
Bay street.
The tracks are to be located by the Com
mittee on Streets and Lanes and be con-
structed under supervision OF the city en-
gineer.
BY the Committee Of the Whole
Resolved, by the Mayor and aldermen
Of the city of Savannah, in Council as
7embled, That this Council respectfully
protests against the passage of the law
proposing 10 amend the charter of the
Vernon Shell Road Company, recently in
troduced in the Legislature OF the State.
the purpose of which seems to be to au-
thorize this company to lay railroad
tracks on the White Bluff and other public
roads, and to operate thereon cars TO be
propelled by steam electricity or other
motor power
While this Council has no disposition to
oppose the construction Of railroad from
the city of Savannah to White Bluff. Ii
is very much opposed to the laying of
tracks on the roadbeds of the suburban
roads leading into the city and particular
ly the White Bluff road, which is practi-
cally the continuation Of one of the prn-
cipa1 streets of the city, and which be-
0f so M ~0 he ,-,,fr,,
as a driveway.
Our local representatives and senator
are respectfully requested to oppose the
passage of this law.
The clerk of Council As directed to send
to each of them copy OF this action.
Adopted.
There being no further business Council
took a recess subject to the call of the
chair. VIM. p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council.