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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

1t has been asserted that insects are
particularly attracted by the colors OF
certain flowers. Felix Plateau, after
Investigating the conduct of insects in
their visits to various flowers, con.
cludes that while they may perceive
colors and thus be enabled to distin.
guish, at a distance, between flowers
and leaves, yet they show no prefer.
ences among the different colors. lie
thinks that the odor of flowers affects
insects more than their colors do
Youths Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

A silver maple, which has proved
such a failure as an ornamental street
tree where the roads are comparative
ly narrow, has considerable value in
special lines for its timber. 1t is one
of the most rapid of growers Near
Philadelphia one had to be cut down
recently to make way for building I'M
provements. 1t was less than 10
years DID, was from self-grown seed
and never transplanted. 1t measured
10 feet nine inches in girth. three feet
from the ground. 1t had not been
crowded by other trees and all It's s'i"-
roundings were vorable.--Meehan's
Monthly,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Early Football PLAYERS.

Football was for many years the ma
tional game Of Florence. The season
was from January to March, and the
ladies' and gentlemen of Florence and
the populace as well were wont to as
semble on the Piazza Santa Gioce to
witness the game. which was called
Calico" from the word meaning ito
kick" The last game was played in
1739.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
300 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased t.
learn that there Is at least one dreaded Ills.
ease that science has been able t. cure in al
tsstages, and that Is tatarrl. Hail. atari'
Cure Is the only positive cure now known t.
the medical fraternity. atarrh being a con
stitutiOnal disease, requires constitutions
treatment. Halls atarrh ture Is tn ken nLcr
nallv acting directly upon the blood aud M
cous surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing tho foundation of the disease and Civ
the patient strength by building up the con
stitution and assisting nature in doing, :
work. The proprietors have SO much faith III
its curative powers that they offer One tuh-
dred Dollars for any case that il fails to- cure
Send for list OF testimonials. Address
+. j. CHENEY n Co, Toledo, q.
Sold by Druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the hest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
AutOcartic Patriotism.

The practice of autocaring Is becom.
ing more and more fashionable Mt the
Cape, says the Autocar. Thera was
an automobile race at some sports held
mt highlands, n suburb of Capptown.
which created great excitement, and
Sir Alfred Miner went round the
ground twice in the winning car. while
the band played God Save the Queen
and Rule, Britannia" and the whole
crowd cheered their heads off.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

A new cork for poison bottles ot,ght
to be very effective IN the prevention
OF mishaps. 1t has II kind of anchor
attached to 1t so that the cork cannot
be entirely separated from the bottle.
and it gives II warning click when the
cork has reached the limit OF with.
lraWal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Chocolate with .ad, fingers.

Oyster Canapes-Cut ten thin slices
of bread, cut in rounds, toast and but
ter ana place in oven to keep ho;.
Wash and drain one quart OF oysters.
Throw the oysters into q hot pan,
shakes quickly, and add one table.
spoonful # butter, half a teaspoonfrl
Of salt and II dash of cayenne, When
they reach the boiling point dish On the
rounds Of toast. SNrnisn with u thin
slice or lemon Tor each one, aud serve
at once.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
He Had lIe,,

The Profess or-Now, my dear. We
have Il few moments alone, and will
read my lecture to you.
His Wife-Hut | shall go to hear
you deliver it.
The ProfeSsor-Quite true. But
there you always fall asleep. Detroit
Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Best For the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache to q
cancer, yon will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAscARErs help
nature, cure you without u grippe or pain,
produce easy natural movements. cost YOU
just 10 cents 10 start getting your health
back. CAscARETs Candy Cuthartic. the
genuine. put up in metal boxes, every tab
let has G. c. G. stamped on it. Beware of
limitation
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

A news telephone service has been
established at Budapest, the object OF
the scheme being to supply subscribers
with reports of all the important oc-
eurrences which are ordinarily chroni-
cled in the daily papers. The service
has q main line 16S miles in length,
and various public resorts. Between
7.30 u. m. and $50 p. III. %
editions of news are spoken into the
transmitter by ten leather Hinged in
dividuals who work in shifts Of two.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Feeds
the Hair

Have YOU ever thought why
your hair is falling out' 1t is
because YOU are starving your
hair. If this starvation con-
tinues, your hair will continue
to fall.
There is one good hair food.
1t is Ayers Hair Nigor. Ii
goes right to the roots of the
hair and gives them just the
food they need. The hair
stops falling, becomes healthy,
and grows thick and long.
Ayers Hair Vigor does
another thing, also: it always
restores color to faded or gray
hair.
Ono dollar n bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

q half cents 4 blishcl. Drop Il card
stating number OF bushels wanted. Adj
dress boN 437, Lewistown.'
This Is what twrly2-year-cld Nora
Maggie read III III" local nper. Then
she consulted her mother.
Il want II dollar very much. mother
Please don't mak" me tell what for
May | have the hrans?"
Mrs Nnclc remembered that Christ.
mas was coming and gave consent.
Eight hushclsw Saif the man.
laughing when lie saw how young the
applicant was, you'll never stick to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
The Children's Christinas,

Beneath the cedar and the pine,
And cleaning Christmas holly,
Our happy thoughts wreath entwine,
Our sivern notes are jolly.
For in the home are charm and mirth.
And here were sadness, folly
Here, in the dearest spot on earth,
Beneath the Christmas holly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
New Woe.

She-Aren't you dressed yet, dear:
You know it's time we We're at the
church for the rlimmage sale.
He-I can't find m" dress coat.
She--Thcre! l believe l sent it 10
the rummage sale!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Winter Homes In the South,

A Book just issued by the Southern Rail
way, giving complete Information regard ng
all tho winter resorts of the South. For
Offices, 21l or 1885, Broadway. Bureau of In
formation, or Alex. :. Thwrntt. Eastern Pass.
Agt., llS5 Broadway, New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

VIII eat Iibhy's Plum Pudding for rl,Fistlm;S-,
dinner. The L. Government has just pur
chased IL large consignment Of l.ihi". Nc Ne,l
and Libby famous plum pudding which " II
he supplied to American Soldiers in the Phil.
iupiue Islands and Cuba
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Motor boats in increasing number
are being put in use about the waters
of Long Island Sound. At New Haven.
Conn. alone upwards of 25 have beelA
put into use within the past three
years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

A spiral chimney. $50 feet high,has
been built near Bradford, England.
The chimney is square in cross-sec'
ton, and each layer of brick Is shifted
three siXteenthS of IN inch ont of
place, ,hus giving peculiar twist TO
each side of the stack.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

A railway operator at Louisiana.
Mo-, recently received present of ~
dozen young chickens from an old
woman to whom he had been cour-
train.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

It is the law in Maine that the hOun.
ty for bears shall be paid when the
animals nose Is shown. In New
Hampshire the ears must be exhibited
Some enterprising spOrtSmen living
near the border OF the two States get
a double bounty by collecting on the
noses in one State and on the ears in
another.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

In China criminals and political
prisoners are beheaded. Some OF the
eXecutioners are so expert that they
can arrange and behead 4 man in
Is seconds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
Fannie O'Kennon, daughter of Peter

Fannie O'Kennon, daughter of Peter
O'I<ennon, died recently at her faith
ers hcme in Matoaca, West Va The
doctors say she died Of Did age, al
though she has just celebrated her
twentieth birthday. She was remark
able from the fact that she had not
grown in stature since she was two
years old, and her faculties at the
time of her death We're those of a
child. She was only two feet two
inches tall, could only articulate such
words as she could when two years
old, played with picture books and i'll
every wa. acted as child. Her face,
however, was wrinkled like that of an
old woman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
CURIOUS FACTS.

There is a well at CarlsbroOke Gas.
Tie, Isle Of Wight. In which the water
stands 40 feet below ground level.
Yet drop pin into it and you will
distinctly hear it strike the water.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Mrs. Winslow s Soothing Syrup forchidrcn
tcething, softens the gums. reducing inilamma-
ton, allays pain, cures W ind collie. 25r. bot le
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

II your druggist cannot supply you, send
us}ioo and we will express a bottle TO you.
all charges prepaid. lie sure and give us
your neares. express Office.
JIG. AVER CO., Lowell, Mass.
Send for our handsome book on The Hair
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Thirty minutes IL all the time required Ia
dyo with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold Wy
all druggists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

nm sure piso's Cure for Consumption snvea
my life three yeas go.-MHs. THos. ROB.
BINS, Maple St., Norwich. NY. Feb. II. 1909.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

A Colonel in the British South African
army says that Adams Tutli Frutt was II,
blessing to his men while marching.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

Of the few Cinnamon, compared
with the population in the Celestial
Erlpire, who reside in the United
States, not many take their departure
by the American route, If China.
man gets the notion somewhere in the
nighborhood Of his cue that he is listed
for world beyond the present one,
he makes haste to get home and find Il
resting place on the Oriental side Of
the Pacific Ocean.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

People as q rule hear better with
their right ear than with their left
ear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
To Cure Il Gold In One Day.
A News Telephone Service.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuININE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails 'ormrr,
.. w. Groves signature Is on each box. :Jc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

There are about $500 newspapers
and periodicals printed in Paris each
week. NE5l
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

"Why do poets affect such a con-
tempt for money!"
"Well," answered the young man
with longish hair, possibly it's be-
cause we never get sufficiently familiar
with 1t to learn it's more gentle, en-
dearing qualities. "-WaShington Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

4 pocketbook made from the skin of
"A murderer is in possession Of the New
Jersey Historical Society. A man
named Antonio LIE Blanc in 1888 killed
Il man. his wife and Il servant, and
tried to kill q daughter of the same
man IN order to get gold watch
which belonged to the daughter. lie
Blanc wished TO present the watch to
his sweetheart, lie Blame was hanged
in MOrristown, where public park Is
now located. His body was turned
over to physician for dissection. The
pocketbook was foI years the property
Of Sheriff Ludlow, WHO hanged lie
Blame.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22
The Rest Presentation for Chi;ls
ColOrs Do Not Attract Insects.

and Fever Is bottle OF GROVES TASTELESs
s1a SSiS n lssmpy ,p ana n IN
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

The novels of today seem to be
either historical or hystcrical.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

r .ANTED IA ontc. hands 10
IA pick over beans. Will take
v " beans TO your residence
and will nav twelve and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

'em till they're done. I've got to have
'em in ten days exactly"
"Ycs. | WILL" replied Nora firmly.
"My father says that to look before
you leap is II sound business prin-
ciplc. so I've considered good deal.
III have them all picked over in ten
days sure
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-12-22

One dollar a bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-28
Favoritcs' Day atAqne duct.

NEW YORK, April 27.-Favorites
practically swept the board at Aqueduct
to-day. Her Ladyship. Rare Perfume
and Precursor, were at odds and each
won handly. The handicap furnished
good race for which Gold On and Doublet
We're about equal favorites.
First race-Ffve and a half furlongs-
Her Ladyship t3 to - first, Cupidity Is
TO l and to 81 second, Lady Contrary
Is to u third Time, los 2-5.
Second race-Mile and seventy yards
Rare Perfume 20 to 20, first. The Gardner
q to / and 10 81 second. Tony HONG
Us to j. third Time, 1:47.
Third race-Handicap; about seven fur
longs-Gold On e to ~ first, Doublet Is
to and to- 81 second, kamara az to y
third. Time, 1:27 S-5.
Fourth race-NIile and seventy yards
Precursor g TO 10) first, Free Lance az
to i and TO y second. Dutch Comedian
Go to y third. Time, 1:47 1-5.
Fifth race-About seven furlongs-The
Benedict @ to s. first. Kimmage 6 to /
and to ~ second, Christmas Carol GO
to u third. Time. 1:27 SIS.
Sixth race-Five furlongs-Screech & to
- first, Horsa a to and to 81 second,
lebanon q to y third. Time. Los.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

One of the most delightful muscales
OF the season was the organ recital given
at Seventh Street Christian Church last
evening by Mr.. Clarence Eddy.
The audience assembled was cultured
and intelligent and the marvellous and
versatile execution of Mr.. Eddy was
greatly appreciated.
The art of organ playing stands high,
and Mr. Eddy is placed among the
,reatest virtuosos in the world. His
smoothness of technique and finish Of
Interpretation proved him TO be Eruly
great artist. His selections were varied
and each number was greeted with ap-
piause. His programme was as followsT
/. Moroccan De Concert, op. "a, Alex
Gllilmant; prelude, theme. variations and
finale .. ca Meditation OBJ Toccata
new. E. D'Evry. 8. (al Pastorale In
G., Paul Wachs; (b) Pilgrims Chorus
(from Tannhaeuser), Richard Wagner,
arranged by Clarence EDDY. j. Chorus
MaGnificIt In r (Un:sonp, Is. Tours.
). Concert Overture in E Fiat tnewp.
William Faulkes. 6. The Holy Night,
Dudley Buck: motto: There were shep-
herds abiding In the field, keeping watch
over their hocks by night q (a9 Ser
enade arranged by E. II. Lemare), Franz
Schubert; lbl The Great Fugue in 6
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-28
RallGanc To-Day.

The first real game of ball Of the season
viii be played at the Broad Street Park
this afternoon at Ala o'clock
The crowd will be able to pick their
farorites and size-up the Richmond Colts.
VINO are to battle for the honors of Rich
mond in the State League.
1t appears from various expressions
heard among the old enthusiasts, that this
season VIII be one OF the old timers, when
Petersburg. Richmond, Norfolk, Ports
snouta Hampton and Newport News will
scramble for supremacy.
Manager Thompson, of the jumps, says
his club is in good shape, ana will give
the Colts tall run for the game Game
will begin at s;15. There will be no charge
Tor ladies and big crowd is expected.
In to-day's game with the -.Jinplecutes'
the Richmond team will line up as fol-
flows:
Gflligan. center field; Kahn. right field;
Tannehill, third base; Drauby, first base;
Foster, left field: Suoucll, second base;
Be-te. snort stop: Summers, Kelley and
Manner, catchers: Morris, Sutch and
Roach, pitchers.
Manager Boyer viii give all the pitchers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-28
HERO'S PORTRAIT PRESENTED
Likeness Of General Grimes-Stone
wall JacksOn'S Portrait

Alongside with the portraits of other
heroes and distinguished Confederates at
Lee Camp hangs another picture of one
Of those who faced the Gin and terrors of
war, for this dear southland, which was
presented to the Camp last night.
The portrait was that of Major-General
Bryan Grimes, gallant North Carolinian,
who distinguished himself during the war
between the States.
After prayer by Rev. Landon R. Mason,
and the transaction of routine business,
Captain John E. Laughton, chairman of
the Portrait Committee announced that
the camp would have the honor to receive
the portrait Of General Bryan Grimes,
who was Major-General of the Army of
Northern Virginia, and that two worthy
Sons CT the Old North State would make
the address. He then introduced Rev. DR..
James Power Smith, who, after a few
eloquent remarks, introduced Captain
EPnry A London, of PitGsboro, n. c.. a
member of General Grimes staff. and a
well-known newspaper man. Captain
London appeared in a confederate uniform.
In beginning his address he said:
1T is most pleasant duty that has been
assigned me, of presenting to this Camp of
Confederate Veterans the portrait, OF
General Bryan Grimes. And it is with
feelings of peculiar pride and pleasure
that I attempt to present with this por-
trait a sketch of the life and distinguished
services of SO splendid a type OF the South
ern gentleman and Confederate soldier.
Bryan Grimes, Major-General in the
provisional army Of the Confederate States,
was born on the ID day of November. 1928,
at GrimesIand, in the county OF Pitt,
about eight miles from the town of Wash
ington. N. c.. and was the youngest child
of Bryan and Nancy Grimes. He received
a good academic notwithstanding been
a pupil of the late William J. Bingham,
ST., and graduated from the University OF
North Carolina in June, 1S4S."
After the completion of Captain Londons
address, DR.. J. Allison Hodges was intro
duced, and accepted the portrait on behalf
of the Camp. He spoke very highly OF the
active and praseworthy part the North
Carolinians took in the Civil War and re-
ferred with. eloquent words to the life OF
General Grimes.
On motion of Colonel Alex. Archer. the
thanks of the Camp were rendered Cap
tain London and DR.. Hodges for their
able addresses.
Commander D. c. Richardson announced
that the portrait of General Stonewali
Jackson will be presented to the Camp on
next Friday night. Ex-Governor Charles
T. O'Ferrall will make the presentation
speech, while Rev. DR.. James P. Smith
viii accept the portrait on the part Of the
Camp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-28
Mr.. LAsslTER ON THE FLOOR
His Credentials Did Not Arrive IN
Time for Him to be Sworn In.
Washington Bureau, The Times,
51s sEa1Irfeenth Street.

Washington Bureau, The Times
SIS Fourteenth Street.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 2l-Spe-
Representative Lassiter, the new
member from the Fourth District Oh
Virginia, and successor of the late Ia
mented Sydney P. Epes. was present IN
the House to-day.
For some reason, Representative Las
siter's credentials were not forwarded 10
him. as expected. and he will not DC
sworn in until Tomorrow, by Whlcn
time it is expected his credentials VIII
put in an appearance.
Representative Otey to-day introduced
bill authorizing the Secretary OF the
Treasury to pay to the estate OF Ben
iamin Walker. of Richmond. $1,000 Tor
stores and supplies appropriated by Fed
eral Army during the civil war.
The Secretary of the Treasury to-day
submitted to Congress a schedule OF
judgments issued BY the Court Of Claims
for extra labor and time Of the letter
carriers OF different cities throughout the
country. and asked Congress TO apIro-
pirate the l4ecessary funds to satisfy the
different judgments, Among the judg-
ments handed down by the court is one
In favor OF the carriers Of Roanoke. Va,
IL the amount OF S2.15s. =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-28
MYSTERIOUS FIRE
Small Damage Done to Broa6-Street
Methodist Church Last Night

Methodist Church Last Night.
Fire broke out most mysteriously in
Broad-Street Methodist Church, on Tenth
and Broad Streets, this morning about
1915 O'Clock. No alarm was turned in.
A gentleman passing the church noticed
the brilliant, Pickering light in the win
dows of the building, ran to the Second
Station and gave the alarm.
The fire was found to be in the eastern
vestibule windows. The sill of the win
dow had been burned in two and the
flames were rapidly climbing the inside
blinds. From the outside it looked as
though the whole interior of the vesti-
bule was ablaze. Ladders were used and
the flames soon distinguished by chemicals.
The damage was found much less than
was thought, as the fire was only in the
window. and will possibly not amount TO
more than $50.
The origin of the fire is indeed a n1ys-
terry, as careful examination of the sur
roundings revealed not the slightest clue
It seemed to have started between the
window sill and the bricks, but how it
could have gotten there is puzzle.
There were no services in the church
either during the day or last night, and
no person is known to have been in the
building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-28
ANOTHER VICTORY
FOR VIRGINIA
She Defeats Washington and Lee
Twelve to Nothing,
AN OLD SCORE REVERSED
The Varsity Greatly Improved i'll
notwithstanding and Lee
Played III Hard Luck.
Mallory No Error.

LEXINGTON, VA, April 27.-Specia1.-
The University of Virginia to-day, at
Lexington, defeated Washington and Lee
by exactly the same score by which the
former went down before the White and
Blue at Charlottesville in the eighties,
viz: Y to 0. The game was witnessed by
a large crowd. Virginia punched their
! hits and scored runs for the most part
in alternate innings. beginning with the
first, while Washington and Lee had their
hits scattered and several hard line
drives went right into the feeders hands
Andrews pitched wildly and gave way III
the sixth inning to Crawford, who finish
ed up the game in fine style. Captain
Andrews and BooSher led the batting for
Washington and Lee, and Captain Nadie
and Summersgill for Virginia, the latter
making a nice drive with three men on
bases, all of whom Tailed on the hit and
the fielding errors winch followed, while
F.agley for Washington and Lee, and Rea
and Mallory for Virginia, did good field