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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
SNAKE, EGGS AND A JUG.
A Moccas!n's Appetite and Lncl, %
Sense Led to His Death

A MOccasin's Appetite and Lack %
sense Led To His Death.
\ party of Jacksonville mechanics
were ut work on the Matan2as river
raising Sunkcn drcdgcboat. They
lived on board of the biz lighter ON
which they worked in small house
Oh the deck. One noon their bill of
fare was somewhat strengthened by
some wild turkey eggs which had been
found by some of the party while hunt
Ing on shore. After the hungry en-
gineers had destroyed II heavy dinner
they left their dining room and return
ed to work. The doors and windows
were all open, and the cook did not
clear Off the table for some time
In this interval large water moe
casin of near six feet crNwlcd on board
the lighter and wrigglcd into the din
ing room through the open door. In
his prospecting tour he climbed the
table leg, and here, with snakes
fondncss for eggs, he went in for
feast. One of the turkey eggs lay
alone by plate, and the rcst were in
In the confer stood Il large water jug,
and right here the willy serpent slipped
up. After swallowing the lonesome
egg, he started for the main supper
and in his 0rtlcss mannCc crawlcd
through the handle of the jug. 1t was
a rathcr tight tit, and he had to stop
about half way through on account of
the egg, which enlarged him some
what. SO, stretching forward, he bolt
cd another egg and thereby fastened
himself
On each side of the jug handle was
an egg Oh his inside and he could
move neither backward nor forward,
practically riveted in position. lie was
soon found in this peculiar situation
by the cook, who speedily killed him.
The reporter was shown the skin of
the snake with Il crease still in the
middle from the tremendous pressure,
and he was also permitted to gaze on
the jug whose handle proved so fatal. |
FLORIDA TimcsUnion and Citizen.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

A Photographic plate exposed to the
heavens in II large telescope for any
considerable length Of time shows
nothing but continuous blur of light,
Indicating that the Photographic eye
sees beyond the reach of human vision
part of space is filed. One may gain
some inliling Of the immensely of space
by supposing the Photographic plate
exposed upon the rcmotest star it now
records and looking out still farther to
find the heavens still crowded with
millions of millions OF suns, each pos
slbly having its quota Of planets.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
A IPnSt.

An old darky who lives in the thick
cts across the river came to Memphis
one day to get his pension check cash
ed. After receiving his money, which
amounted to 81, the old cX-slavc saun-
tered down Front street to Il produce
house and bought three crates of cab.
bages. When they were delivered at
the wharf late that afternoon, the old
man was there and received them with
q mouth watering in anticipation Of the
good time ahead.
"Whut yer gwine ter do wild dem cab
bages?' inquired the negro drayman
who delivered them.
EAT 'cm," was the quick response.
"Ize bin free 40 years, and dis IS de
first time Ize had dc money to buy
huff cabbnge. I'Ze gwine ter eat cab,
bage till furgt dc way ter my mouf."
Memphis Scmitar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
NORTH HARTLAND.

Circular No. from the office of
the president of the Erie railroad
June I, announces that Daniel Will
lard is appointed assistant to the
president with office at No. IL Cort-
landt street New York. MIR. Will
lard is son of ID. 7. Willard of
North Hartland and graduate of
Windsor High school. He COM
menced railroading on the Central
Vermont road us labcrcr OH the
track in 1879. He was afterwards
on the old Passumpsic as locomotive
fireman and then engineer, going
from that road to the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern on which
he was locomotive engineer. He
was also on the 500 line a number
Of years as engineer.
During the last two years Mr..
Willard has been assistant general
manager of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad and declined the general
managershIp of that company to
take his present position.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
NOW IT TICKS AGAIN,
But II Wanted Winding. So DO Other Time
pieces,

picScs
When | "turn in tor the night | wind
my watch and put IT, on little table at
the head of the bed. The other night 1
woke and failed to hear it ticking.
What" said |, "i> 1t possible forgot
q wind III put it I" my ear. Going
Siil yes, going Stlll; b1t very feeble and
family, wound ii AT once of course"
That other watch-thc watch IN yonr
brcasl-thc heart. All IL doesn't uo 10
let that run down. II docs more work
than any other organ in the body. 1t
hammers away, year IN and year out, day
ard nigh, work days, holidays and Sun,
days, II i kept going by the blood and
the blood is merely dig"Stcd food.
We are glad to announce Il new auC
efficient medicine for all ailments aud dis
eases Of the nerves aud irregularities Of
the heart. II Is from the hand Of that
widely known physician AMI surgeon, DR..
David Kennedy, of K"nnody Row. King
Ston, \, Y. aud Is called Cucura Solvent.
1t restores digestive power. puriHc> the
blood, nonriShcS the nerves aud confer,
health and strength upon the multitude of
sick ones for whom fear and anxiety have
painted the future IN black All druggists
Sl.OO bottle. Write 10. free trial.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
When Matches Were Introduced,

The Atlas, Il London newspaper, pub
lished on Jan. 10, 1880, the following
paragraph under the head Of "Instan-
taneOus Light: Among the different
methods invented for obtaining light
instantaneously ought certainly to be
recorded that Of Mr.. Walker, chemist,
Stockton-on-Tees. He supplies the pur-
chaser with prepared matches, which
are put into boxes, but are not liable
to change in the atmosphere, and also
with piece of fine glass paper folded
In two. Even strong blow will not
Intlame the matches, because of the
softness of the wood underneath. nor
does rubbing upon wood or any COM
mon substance produce any effect eX-
cept that of spelling the match. But
when one is pinched between the folds
of the glass paper and suddenly drawn
out it is instantly inhamed. Mr.. Walk
err does not make them for extensive
sale, but only to supply the small de-
mand in his own neighbOrhood." New
castle EnglanD Chronicle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
BIG SHIP COMBINE.
Largest Drydocl. In the World to lie
Ercrtrd In New York.

Largest Drydocl. In the World to lie
Ercrtcd IN New York.
The New York Herald says:
AT II meeting held In this city recent.
~ an agreement was reached which
will bring under one mana cement five
of the greatest Shiphuil,ling concerns
in the United States. Whnt is of great.
or consequence to New York and to
the owners of ships. this port is to
have II lrydork greater than any other
in the world. which will take in any
ship now nilont or under construction.
Capital sufficient for the enterprise Is
already assured. In order that outside
influence may not obtain control IT has
been provided that no bonds shall he
issued. Capital stock amounting to
S7OO0O.OO0 will lie issued. and Il synIi.
cate has alr ady been found to under.
write the riiirr nnOuni.
ii. T.. Huntington, nephew of the late
Coils i. Huntington. ii is said. il to be
president of the new concern lrN ing
NJ. Scott. president of the Union Iron
works Of san Francisco, will be Vice
president.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
GIRLS ON A LONG TRAMP.
Connecticut Students Undertaking tC
Cover One Hundred Miles

Connecticut Students Undertaking to
Cover Onr Hundred Miles.
Dragging Themselves wcnrily along
the highway. singing college songs by
moonlight. ~ sore sleepy girl students
Of Rosemary Hall. ut Grrrnwirh Conn.
turned into the yard Of II wnysidc inn
mt Scuiirl'ltown late the other night
and asked for lodging. says Il New
York dispatch to the Philadelphia
Press After til" lnndludy had recover
cd from her surprise and thrown wide
the door of her ancient hosiery it was
explained that the army was the rem
nant of II party Of 30 that started out
the other AFTERNOON to make Il century
walk through The country
Sin of Tie girls had given ont and
taken the train for home ut New Ca.
mann. The rest enjoyed their dinner Of
baked potatoes and broiled fowl in
true bivouHc fashion. While dinner was
being eaten n botanst discovered tn,
young shoots of the yellow lady slip.
per beside the brook aud an ornitllOo.
giSt found Il woodprckrr'S nest in an
old apple tr"" The hitter w;lS not in.
vrstigAird hrcaliSr man was near by.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

The Morrisvillc Messenger says ::
"Foy some years the buoyant Brat
tleboro Rcformcr has been seriously
and strenuously asserting that there
was dire need of political house
cleaning in Vermont, but this has
only'met with smiles and chucklcs
of dersion from the 'ins' who have
continued to drive things at their
own gait. The jig, however, is
nearly up. There is handwriting on
the wall. The party hack breathes
hard and shows signs of overdriv-
ing. Founder is feared and the de-
iant smile of derision has given
place to Tie look of strained and
pallid anxiety. The sucker and
woodchuck statesmen are danger
ously near a lee shore. The rcpub-
lican party in Vermont is in immi-
nent need of MoseS-or the state
is in need of Luther to lead honest
men against the bulls of infallibil-
itv"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
Her Version Of II.

A young girl in class preparing for
admission into the church was asked
by the pastor how she ought to obey
the fifth commandment, to honor her
promptly, 81 ought to take them out
for walks on Sundays, and ought not
to let them see how much more know
than they do" She expressed an opn-
ion probably quite current among
young people concerning the prepon.
derance Of knowledge In the rising gen.
acknowledgements
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
Little IntcrruptlOnS.

"My boy, said the first proud papa,
has bad habit Of intcrrupting me
when I'm talking. Your kid isn't old
enough for that yet"
no. replied the other. my boy
contents himself with interrupting me
when I'm sleeping" - Philadelphia
Press
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

Experiments are impending AT Spec.
Zia with "A new submarine boat invent.
cd by Engineer PulinO. 1t Is said. ac.
cording to special cable dispatch
from Rome to the New York Sun. that
the new boat is spcedicr than any of
her class yet constructed and that she
is able to remain under water for 80
hours.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
The RetOrt Courteous,

"No, have nothing for you," said
the housekeeper sternly. "And don't
you come here after dinner again."
BEG pardon, lady" replied Hungry
Hawkes., "but | didn't suppose you'd
have dinner over dis early in de day.
You amt very stylish, are you?-Phil-
adelphia Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
BIRTHS.

In West Woodstock, June 10, II son to Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Kendall.
In East Barnard. June ia son to Mr.
and Mrs. James French
In Royalton. June 7. son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Myron Nesper.
In Burley, Wash, May 90, n son to Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Crawford.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

"When state papers find nothing
else to discourse upon, the prohibi-
ton law of Vermont in its various
phases affords handy topic" says
the Landmark, and it suggests that
the theme be gwen rest. But the
discussion has just reached an inter-
esting stage and almost any court
records furnish material for debates
and discussions year in and year out.
There's some reason for all the talk.
Keep talking.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
BY EDWARD c. DANA.

"No matter whether tn constitu-
ton follows tn flag or not" says
Mr.. Doolcy, 9Th supreme court fol-
lows til election returns"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

While fishing Monday just below
Braintree, Frank Thomas and Harry
Eaton disturbed a whopping big
panther that was taking a dip IN the
stream.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
Present. lloy. T. O. SnAvnH. Judge.

=
Whereas. William Baldwin. guardian of
George Narnum, an INSANE person of
Sharon in said District. has presented to
said Court his petition in writing. praying
for lccncr to sell all the real estate of
which said George Nnrnuin is seized and
possessed situate in this State. represent
ing that such sale is necessary. to obtain
means to defray the expense of the support
of his said ward.
Thcreupon, the Court appoints the 29th
day of June ID. 1901. rs Il time and
the Probate Office in said Woodstock rs
place, for hearing and deciding on sail petit
ton: and orders That notice of said petition.
the reason for the same. and of said time
and place of hearing. be given to all persons
concerned in said estate. by publishing Il
copy of the record of this order three weeks
successfully III the Spirit Of the Age, II
newspaper published at Woodstock in this
State, which circulntcs in the neighborho0d
of those interested III said estate. the last of
s,iu pubicat Ions to be previous to said time
of hearing. that all persons concerned in
the premises may appear before said Court
ard show cause if any they have why the
prayer of said petition should not be grant
ed.
A true record. Attest,
Il. o. SEAvER, Judge
A true copy of record. Attest.
Il q. SEAvER. Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
Short Novels and Complete Stories

+. An,tcy, Mrs. Burnett. Geo. "
Cable. Winston Churchill. Edwin
ASA Dix, llam!in Garland. David
Gray. ocl Chandler Harris. Bret
llartc. ". -. llowcIls, Henry
James, Sarah Ornc lcwctt, Rud.
ward NipIing, Ian NIaclarcn, :. WrN
Mitchell, Thomas Nelson Page, Der.
tina liunkIc. i'lura Annie Steel,
Frank X. Stockton, Ruth McEnrN
Stuart, Gen. Lev Wallace, Charlie,
Dudley Warner. l.. Stuart tphrIp>
Ward, Mary T.. Wilkins.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

Edward " enacted that every Eng
tshman and every Irishman living
with an Englishman should have an
English bow of his own height.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

y girl should learn to bake bread be-
Tore she learns to paint. 1t is better to
tickle the palate than to tickle the pal.
lite. Chicago Daily News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

Livingston, editor of the Bcnning-
ton Rctormer, intimates that Judge
Powers urged him to push his suit
against Hon. c. S. Page. Judge
Powers anxiety, If the story is true,
to get Page into court, is now fol-
lowed by pardonable desire in
view of some recent developments
to continue the case until colder
weather sets in.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
Vermont Pensions.

These Vermont pensions are an
nOunced:
Increase, Oscar +. Hcmenway,
Hartland -Four Corners, $Ie; John
G. Clark. Bennington, $40.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

The fourth reunion OF the Seventh
Vermont regiment will be held at
Bennington Thursday, June 20.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

A boarding house at North Ben
nington, which was kept by Mrs.
James Skinner, was entered by
burglars early Monday morning.
About $6o5 in gold and bank notes
was taken.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
M AR RACES.

In West Hartford. June ., by Rev. +. N.
Saltmarsh. Willis H. Wheeler Of Woburn.
Mass. and Miss Alma +. Reed Of Pomfret :,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
Send all orders to THE Age, Woodstock, VT.

STATE OF VERMONT At II Probate
HARTFORD DISTRICT. ! Courr held ut
Woodstock. wit hin and for said District, on
the l4th day of June, 4. ID. 1901.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

In British India only or per cent Of
the population live In cities.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
A. to That Ki,sIes. Professor.

Then, again. 1t may be that Profess
or Crook, says the Baltimore American,
takes the microbe theory too seriously,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

Park-I think, after all, shall
put my son into politics.
Lane How are you going to
manage it?
Parkc-Oh, get him into the
army Harpcr's Bazaar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

Nearly every Chlnaman can read,
but 90 per cent Of the women are en-
tirely uneducated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15
No More WhIsDers.

1T Is great drawback to be getting
deaf"
eyes, 1t Is; people quit telling you Sc
crets. Chicago Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

DR.. W. II. Sheldon is the new
editor of the Middlebury Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-15

The last philatelc rarity, the rose
and black 2-cent Pan-American
stamp, with the vigncttc of the En-
pire State Express inverted, only Il
few of which were distributed be-
fore the error was discovered, has
been sold at public auction in New
York for $40.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-06
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
0enSonS Plaster n Pains l1asisr)

In the days Of wild cat money in tho
West, the Ames shovels were used as cur.
rency. They were as stable as gold; their
price did not vary a cent in twenty years.
The very name of Oliver Ames & Son, was
synonym for honesty. 1t was current all
over the world.
On the same principle Benson's Porous
Plaster II the universal standard external
remedy. To say il is q ''good" plaster does
not describe it Il 70 tho best possi6ls plaster.
For every disease in which an external rem
edy il available, Benson's Plaster II used
almost as q matter Of course.
Benson's Plaster quickly relieves and
cures where other modes Of treatment are
either exasperatingly slow or have no good
effect whatever. Coughs, colds. lumbago,
kidney trouble, rheumatism, lame back,
ETC., are at once benefited and soon cured.
Capsicum, Strengthening and Belladonna
plasters have o Of the curative virtues
of Benson's. More than 5000 physicians
and druggists have commended Benson's
Plaster as q remedy in which the public
may have implicit confidence; while, in o
comparative test with other plasters, Ben
sons has received Uty.fps highest aoards.
Beware of substitutes and cheap limitations.
For sale by all druggists or We will pre-
pay postage on any number ordered in the
United States on receipt Of 400. each.
S~eabury.& johnson, Mfg. Chemists, NY.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-06
New PapaI Decoration.

In future al Roman Catholics who
go to the Holy Land will have the right
to wear n special decoration which has
just been created by the pope. 1t con-
tains a cross which resembles the cross
OF the holy sepulcher, to which is at
tached a small medal bearing the efigy
OF Leo XIII. and the words Leo XIII.
creavit ammo MCM." On the cross it.
self there are also several other in
scriptions. The pontifical decree avs
that this decoration is to he worn on
the left side of the breast, and is to be
held in position by means ola red and
white silk ribbon. II also says that
the decoration will be conferred on pill
grims by Father Giannini. guardian of
the holy sepulcher, who has been au-
thorized To do so by the sacred congre-
cation of the propaganda, A diploma
will be given with each decoration.
and no applicant who is a Roman
Catholic and who is really going to
the Holy Land will be rejected. Pope
Leo has ordered that no one is to
wear this decoration in public except
in his presence or on the occasion of
solemn church festivals or while max
ing . pilgrimsge.-Chicago Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-06
Order to Lay Sidewalk.
w. S. BENSE, Prop.

To W. N. Boynton, owner of lot @,
in block 81, in the original towc of Red
Cloud, Nebraska.
You are hereby notified that the city
council of the city of Red Cloud, did on
the 18th dav Of November, 1901, at a
meeting uf said council order to be
built in front of said property as enum.
Grated above, a sidewalk Of uniform
width and material with othes side.
walks adjoiging said property, in 40.
cordance with the provisions of an or
dinance entitled, IAN Ordinance to
Provide for the Construction and Re-
pairing Of Sidewalks and Crossings
Within the City Of Red Cloud"
Should you fail to build or cause to
be built sidewalk AS provided by said
ordinance and order of said council
within fifteen Q5) days, said council
will cause said walk to be built and the
costs thereof levied as a special tax
against said lot as provided by said
ordinance.
Da,ed this 9th dav of December, 1901.
J.E KEsLER, City Clerk.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-06

The North Platte Valley in north
west Nebraska, offers some wonder.
fully good opportunities to the mar or
woman with a little money to invest i n
irrigated lands. Excellent irrigated
land can be had now for s12 to SIS an
acre, but it is plain to those watching
the development Of the North Platte
Valley that this low price is just about
to fade away. The farmers of this
valley are now reaping an abundant
harvest. Alfalfa, corn, wheat and gar.
den vegetables yield good profits.
There are also good openings in the
live stock business. II you are inter
ested in the North Platte Valley, write
for our booklet describing it.. 1t is
free. FRANCIS, &. p. A. Burlington
Route, Omaha, Nebr.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-06
NOTICE TO NoN.kEs1DENrs.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
on the cath day OF March. 1907, purchased OF the
county treasurer OF Webster county, Nebraska.
fordelInquent lakes for the years 1888 to 1903 and
situated in Red Cloud. TO wit: Lots l3 and IA In
block 8, In Haley n Jackson's addition to the
city Of Red Cloud, Webster county. Nebraska,
taxed In the name of Lucy X. Burner.
Also lots 20 and n In block SIN Haley 4
Jsckson's addition to the City, OF Red Cloud,
sale on same date As above purchase for delin.
Quent taxes for the years 1899 to 1898 and taxed
In the name Of p. ID. Yeiser.
THE above named persons and all others who
claim an Interest In any of the land will take
Notice that the time Of redemption Of said land
March, 1900, after which I may apply for q tax
deed for all Of the above land that Is not 70.
deemed. MRS. SADIE TonLiNsoN.
Dated this Soth day Of November, 1901.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-06
Use Aliens Foot-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Your feet feel SWOLLEN, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. II you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot. Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swoolen,
sweating feet, ingrowing nails, blisters
and callous spots. Relieves COINS and
bunions OF all pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try it today. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for CSC. Trial
package free. Address, Allen s. Ohm.
sted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-06

Several persons Of character and
good reputation In each state zone In this county
reguired) to represent and advertise old estab.
lished wealthy busi house Of solid financial
standing. Salary $500 weekly with expenses
additional. all payable In cash each Wednesday
direct from head Offices. Horse and carriage
Furnished, when necessary. References. I'm
close self addressed stamped envelope. Dept
Manager $40 Caxton Building, Chicago.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-06

Homeseekers special excursion.
Homeseeker's special excursions on
first and third Tuesdays of November
and December 1901. Tickets will be on
sale at one fare plus two collars for the
round trip and return limit 81 days
from date of sale to several different
points in Manitoba, Minnesota, North
Dakota, Souih DAKOTA, Wisconsin and
North Michigan.-A. COnovER, Agent.