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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
A L.ITTLE NONSENSE.
How a Ycuth In Love Needed All the
Assistance He Gould Get.

Say, old man, got anything par
iicular on hand for this afternoon?"
"No; nothing | can't drop if there
is any excitement in sight"
swell, there is. Yes: | think I
can safely say that you won't stag.
nate
"Good! What's up?'
81 want you to help me propose
to Miss lovclton.
"The deuce YOU do"
"Exactly. Will you?'
"Why--why, | don't know. How"
"Well, you know That pet bull
terrier she always has with her.?
Yes? Well, he hates ME for some
reason, and if | should venture even
to touch her he'd be at my calves in
a holy second. Now, how can Il fell
low propose properly to girl with
out taking her hand or slipping his
arm round her? And when she ae-
cepts me, if ! forget about that
blasted pup IN the aruof ot the mo-
mcnt ! shudder at the consequent
ces."
81 see. But where do come in?"
"Why, he hates tramps too. So |
want you to rig up as one and get
him to chase you, say, anywhere
from half a mile to a mile. Then
you can climb a tree and roost out
Of his reach till we come and call
him off,"
"But suppose she rejects you and
You should forget all about mc?"
ooh, don't 60 to raising frivolous
objections. Nothing Of the kind
will happen, and even if it does |
suppose he'll starye to death in
time"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
MILES IN PRISON AGAIN.

George Miles, who was convicted
in Washington county court about
80 years ago tor boing connected
with the robbing of the National
bank at Barre, was sentenced in
New York city the other day to two
years and three months confine-
ment in the state prison. He was
prosecuted by Senator w. p. Dill
bingham, who was then states attor-
ney for Washington county.
Miles in 1871 received sentence
of 10 years for completely with the
famous burglar, "Jimmy' Hope, in
the safe blowing of bank at
Watertown, n. y. Miles escaped
twice from Auburn prison and was
recaptured each time. Later he
furnished information which led to
the breaking up of a gang of noto-
rious thieves and for this was par
doned by Governor Dix. In 1891
he was caught in the act of burglar
izing the National bank at Rome,
n. v, and was in Sing Sing for
this until 1895. Then he went to
New Jersey and ran an illicit still.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
BURNED TO DEATH.

Patrick Rogers was burned to
death in a horrible manner at the
quarry of J. X. Freedley Il Sons in
East Dorset Saturday afternoon.
Rogers had been for some time in
the habit of looking after the fires
under the boilers while the regular
fireman was at dinner. Saturday
noon he raked the fire and threw
out the hot ashes, cinders and coal
as usual, then in some manner, just
how will never be known, as he
was alone, he missed his footing,
struck his head on the boiler, and
fell face down on the hot ashes
which he had thrown out. Striking
his head on the boiler evidently
made him unconscious for the time,
but reganing consciousness he
dragged himself out of the boiler
house, tore off coat, jumper. vest
and shirt, moaning for help. Then
he dragged himself to the edge of
the quarry, sixty feet deep, where
the fireman found him. Evidently
he intended to end his sufferings by
jumping. The body was burned to
crisp from the chest to the knee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
Curious Capture of Two Deer.

Several boys from East Alburgh
made curious capture of two deer
the other day. The boys were skat-
ing on Lake Champlain Sunday,
which, it will be remembered, was
an unusually windy day, when they
came across two deer that had
strolled on to the ice, and, because
it was difficult tor them to keep a
sure foothold, had been driven fur
ther out by the wind. The deer
We're about exhausted by fatigue
and cold and had lain down. The
boys fastened back to land, pro-
cured handsleds, loaded the hel pless
creatures on them aud drew them
back to land. Then they tied ropes
around the deer's necks and fastened
them in stable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
THE KING HAD TO BORROW.

On a recent occasion King Chris
tian of Denmark while out for q
walk met one of his courtiers WIG
was renowned for his stinginess, As
1t happened, on previous occasion
the king had ''treated" him, and it
had come to the royal ears that the
courtier had not yet finished grum=
bling at having been 'bilked." Full
Of desire to repair the past, the king
rushed up to his subject.
"Now, my dear count, | am really
going to stand treat on this occa-
sion," he said.
Then, 10 and behold, as usual, on
searching for money the king found
none. Luckily at that moment he
saw through the open door the
crown prince and his equerry rid-
ing by. The king PUSHED out and
called to his son;
"For goodness sake, lend me some
cash. Eve stood treat to Count So
and-so again, and if he finds himself
done for the second time he will
raise a rebellion"
The situation was saved, but the
court has not yet finished its laugh.
Candid Friend.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE.

Eugene Woods, ID. S. Waite ant
wife, c. c. Coke and wife, Charlie
Boyden, Chas kavanaugh and vii
Dcnnison were in town Christ.
mas.
Winona Davis is at home from
Castleton OH weeks vacation.
Frank Vaughan and wife were
made happy by the birth of daugh.
ter on the 10Th.
Roma Carpenter is at home from
Smith college on vacation.
John Eastwood has gone to his
home in Winooski for the holt
days.
There was Nmas tree at the
Corners Tuesday evening, under the
auspices of the Grange. Quite a
number wen '~om this village.
Fred Potwin and family spent
Christmas with her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Clarence Carlisle.
Bertha Fink of this town and Fred
Hedges of North Bridgewaier were
united in the holy bonds of wedlock
Tuesday evening. Congratulations
are in order.
John Woods has been quite sick,
but at this writing is much better,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

Three emissaries from General
Botha to President Kruger bring an
interesting report from the Boer
commander. Gen. Botha says that
he has Under him 24,ooo combatants
in the Transvaal and Orange Free
State and the northern regions of
Cape Colony, all fully armed and
nearly all we'll mounted. Of these,
$4,000 are seasoned soldiers. and
Gen. Botha still has plenty of am-
milton and food. These advices from
the field seem to upset any definite
calculations as to the duration or the
strife in South Africa and indicate
that Gen. Botha is vet unprepared
to make many concessions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
He Took the Beer

Not long ago Professor N. r.
Leonard, who was called recently to
the presidency Of the mining college
at Butte, Mon, feeling indisposed,
consulted his physician, Il German,
very scientific and acknowledged as
one Of the leading men III his pro-
fcssion in Montana. The doctor
advised Mr.. Leonard to work less
at the desk, exercise more outdoors
and take beer as IL tonic, something
the professor had ncycr cared for.
The doctor met his patient a few
days later as he was leaving The col
lc4e and stopped to inquire how he
was feeling.
"About the same," replied the
professor.
"Did you take beer as lirectel?'
inquired the physician.
"I">," responded the professor;
81 took it IL fcw times, bat ii be
came 80 nauscous that | had to dis
continue it"
"IIow mach did YOU ta,:c?"
"Why, | bought il whole bottle
and took ii spoonful before each
meal" answered he professor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

Mrs. Emmons B,uiilv y! Chicago,
whose scheme of employing servants
BY rcays and only for certain pre-
scrlbcd hours attracted such attcn-
ton few months ago, has had to
give it up. Report has it that after
faithfully testing the plan Mrs.
Blaine retired to the country this
summer, Il perfect wrcck-uttcrly
worn out through her efforts to
solve the servant question iii Il way
hailed by theorists, as the only saliva
ton both for maid and mistress.
"Somewhat rccupcratcd," says the
New York Sun, Mrs. Blaine will
venture back to Chicago this VIM
ter, but her house, the scene of the
late domestic experiments, will re-
main closed. She has taken an
apartment. Her meals will be taken
at restaurant, and whatever scrv-
ice she requires will be performed
by the attendants of the apartment
house. 1t begins to look as if the
only way to get rid of the servant
question was to get rid Of the serv-
ants"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

Mrs. ohm l.. Cove is sick with
grip.
Chas. Murphy is spending n few
days with friends in Charleston, \.
II.
Dr.. J. NJ, Stevens called on
friends in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Lobdcll are
rejoicing over the advent Of daugh-
ter, December IS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. lloisington
have new boar,lcr, boy, Deccm.
Der 20.
Mrs. L. W. Sturtevant returned
to her home in Post Mills last sat
urday after spending two weeks in
town with her mother, Mrs. Nancy
Hamilton Richardson.
E. o, Cove is putting a furnace
in his house.
Misses Dora and Jessie Penniman
of Boston came SATURDAY to spend
the HOLIDAYS with their sister, Mira
r. {. Lansing.
Frank c. Stevens OF WESLEYAN
University, Mi,ldletown, Conn, is
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. \.
J. Stevens, for the holidays.
Luther II. Pennman of St. Adams
is the guest of his sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Cove Under
wood returned from their bridal trip
Monday evening.
George E. Woodward of St.
Johnsbury is with his parents, MIR.
and Mrs. O. II. Woodward.
a. w. Snow of PompanooSac was
guest Of his brother, ]. II. Snow,
over Sunday.
Miss Mary Adams is at Oliver II.
Woodward'S for few weeks.
Miss Maud Nj. Martin was in
Woodstock several days last week
caring for the sick.
Mrs. Je' usha Cady and Matte of
Norwich were guests of Mrs. Alice
Chase Christmas.
Mrs. ]. M. Stevens and Moves re-
turned to Milton, Mass, Monday,
after spending week in town with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel spafford
and Fred attended the funeral of
their sister and aunt, Mrs. Ruth
La Sure, in Windsor, Christmas
day.
Miss Winnie Harris spent Christ
mas with her parents in " indsos.
H. w. Small returned from Bel
lows Falls last Friday.
Andrew Shattuck spent several
days OF last week with friends in
Bellows Falls,
Our townspeopie were entertained
last week by entertainments given
by the Aunt Abbie Medicine Co. in
the hotel hall. Mrs f. p. Daniels
won the prize as the most popular
lady of this village.
Little Miss Marion Pollard of
Bellows Falls is the guest of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. S.
Ainsworth.
]. A. Macarthur is very i'll with
the grip.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

AS the matter now stands, to af.
firm that Colonel Proctor will come
into the race for next wears govern.
orship is to reflect upon both his
political sagacity and honesty. Colo.
mel Proctor has the reputation OF
having well under cultivation vast
lot of inherited common sense and
old fashioned honesty Mortified
News.
Colonel Proctor's moves on the
political checkcrboard are likely to
be governed largely by circun'
stances. There may be music at
any time. and happy faculty OF
hopping into the band wagon at the
right moment should be his by in
heritance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
Going to Africa.

Miss Addie NJ. FRENCH, onl.
daughter of George F. d French al
Chelsea, a member OF the Cungre:
gational church and q graduate OF
Moody's school at Mortified, Mass.
lett home last week for New York,
from whence she is to sail in Janu-
airy for Liberia to engage as mis-
sionary under the auspices of the
"West Africa Gospel Mission
Band"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

a. r. Wecdcn has not been get
ting along as well as his friends
have wished since his recent fall,
and DR.. Smith of Hanover was
called last Monday in consultation
with DR.. Boydcn. No operation was
deemed necessary and he was more
comfortable at this writing,
To-day Saturday is the last
chance to get seats for IAN Amcri-
can Guutcman," at {. b, Cores :.
Soc. 75c. and ST.
Posters are out for a New Years
balI at IosscIyn's Hall, Bridgewa'e'
Corners
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
NOW IT TICKS AGAIN.
But II Wanted Winding, So DO Other Time
pieces,

Dut " "aHtTu WInu|nS' M 10 otHer iiWc-
pieces.
When 'turn in for the night | wind
my watch ard put it. on Il little table at
the head of tie bed. The other night I
woke and failed to hear it ticking.
WHAT said |. sis Ii possible forgot
to wind it? put It to my ear. Going
Siill?-ycs. going still; bat very feeble and
family. ! wound it at once of course
That other watch-the WATCH IN your
brcasl-the heart. All! it doesn't do to
let that run down. 1t does more work
than any other organ in the body. 1t
hammers away, year in and year out, day
and night, work days, holidays aud Sun.
days. 1t is Kept going by the blood and
the blood is merely dig"stcd food.
We are glad 10 ann0nnc' y new and
efficient medicine for all ailments and dis
eases Of the nerves and irregularities of
the heart. |, is from the hand of that
widely known physician anl surgeon, Dr.
David Kennedy, of Kennedy Row, King
Ston, n. Y. and is called CaIcura Solvent.
1t restores digestive power. purifcS the
blood, nourishrs the nerves aud confer s
health and strength upon the multitude OF
sigh ones for whom fear and anxiety have
paiLted the future in black All druggists
81 90 bottle. Write TO- free trial.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
''Guessing."

The Brattleboro Phoenix states
that Fletcher Proctor is probably
ready to start in the governorship
race, on home talent platform,
with little encouragement.-Wood
stock Age.
You are guessing about something
you read and don't remember. The
Phoenix never said anything that
could be construed, twisted or dis
torted into the statement made by
the Age.-Brattleboro Phoenix.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
Bethel Shoe Factory.

d. w. Shaw Of Lisbon, n. H.,
was in Bethel last week negotiating
with the owners of the shoe shop
property with view of leasing the
plant tor a bobhin factory. tits I'M
derstood that the trade is about
closed and that machinery will be
installed at once and work begun
next year. This plant has been
practically idle since the failure of
the Bethel shoe company three years
ago, and while the factory will not
employ many hands, yet it is hoped
that this will be the opening for
other business.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
BIRTHS.
MARRIAGES..

In Windsor, Dec %, Miss Margrette Ken.
ncdy of Windsor and Mr.. Sidney Snow of
Winchester, Mass.
In Woodstock, Dee. "a, by Rev. NJ. II.
Morrill,. Il, S. Hedges of North Hrdgewa-
ter and Miss Bertha j. Frink of Bridgewa-
ter.
In Woodstock, Dec Is, by Nev.J. +. Sim
mons, Geo. +. Fullerton of Woodstock and
Miss Nellie Price of West Windsor.
In Woodstock, Dec. 10, by Rev. j, +. Sim
mons, Herman DeWolf and Miss Myrtle
May Hastings, both of Reading.
In South Woodstock, Dec. 25, by Rev. j.
+. Simmons Nathaniel Jcnne Of llarland
and Lee Cordclia Fullerton of South Wood
stock
In Harland, Dec. 20, by Rev, j. F. Sim
mons. assisted by Rev. Stanley Spear of
Maiden Mass, Ord G. Watson and Belle
l., Crosby, both of Hartland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
BRIDGEWATER CORNERS.

On Tuesday evening there was a
Christmas tree at Grange hall. Be:
sides the distribution of gifts there
We're holiday exercises, the evening
being pleasant one for ALL
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon F. Sampson
OF Hanover, y. II were here over
Sunday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
SUGAR MAKERS MEETING

AT II meeting of the official board
of the Vermont Maple Sugar Max.
ers's Association held at Randolph
for the purpose of making arrange
ments for the annual meeting of the
association, Burlington was favor
ably mentioned as the place for
holding the meeting and for exhib-
iting maple products. The date OF
the meeting will be early in Febru-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
For over Fifty Years.

Mus. WINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, softens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie,
and Is the best remedy for DiurrhRa. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by I'll druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty five cents bottle. Be sure
and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sv.
run" and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

Gov. St,ckney has appointed
James w. Brock sergcant-at-arm to
succeed the late I. c. Phinney.
Mr.. Brock, banker, capitalist and
politician, has, we understand, had
an uphill fight for recognition for a
quarter of a century, and now gets
Il place which should have been
given to some in need of the pecu-
mary aid it brings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
DEATHS.

In Woodstock, Doc. u, james B. Jones,
in the 10Th year of his age.
In Woodstock, Dec. 20, Mrs. Percy Gros
venor Dana, wife of Joseph l.. Dana, in the
33d year of her age.
In Lake Forest, ILL.,, Nov. 80, Of pneumo-
mia, Willis N Markham, only son of Horatio
n. and Emma Markham. aged rs years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

The Rev. Brian &. Roberts of
Barre will not accept the invitation
of the Rev. Charles II. Brent, first
bishop of the Philippines, to Join
him in his missionary work in the
islands.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

What he really did say was, ut
shows no small pluck on my part to
courageously lay the beauty Of my
affection PROSTATE before your great
feet"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

a committee of Barre business
men may call on DR.. w, Seward
Webb and cndeavor to interest him
in the plan for railroad to be built
from Rutland to Barre and Mont
heller.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

The Republicans Standing Among Newspapers:
'nstead of always talking about the evils OF journalism, why
not sometimes point to its blessings instead of talking about
coupbe and coIrutng why word tor
that fearless and frank, wholesome powerful and
good There such papers, perhaps but neverthe
less and In calling their roll somehow the like
Abou Ben Adhem leads all the res-rhe Springfield (Mass.)
Republican,"
"Who isn't proud of the American press when contains
lar and shining and lovely example The Springfield Rpub-
founded II ago by the worthy Samuel owes?'
The above the Editorial the D Mones Ga
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
What He Was Told.

"Say," said the funny man as he
paused in front of the depositors'
window in a downtown bank, ARE
you the teller"
EYES," was the reply. "What can
I do for you, sir?"
"Oh," replied the f. m, 81 merely
wished to ask what you tell
II tell people who have no bust
ness here to trot along to the far
thest extremity and be seated" re,
joined the weary clerk.-Chicago
News.
Rutland's Grand Army post and
Woman's Relief Corps cleared $500
from the charity ball held last week.
Frank Har>c- Of Newport recent
" found Il live frog on the railroad
track. The animal was lively, not
withstanding the severe cold.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
Woodstock, w., Disc. ~, 1901.

The Mortified News is sending
its friends a handsome calendar con-
endar containing the portraits of the
Vermont delegation in congress.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

The Vermont Farm Machine Com
pany of Bellows Falls is so rushed
with orders that the force is work
ing evenings until 9 o'clock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28

Barre milkmen may increase the
price of milk to six cents per quart.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
Putting His Foot In 1t.

What he intended to say was, at
is no small feat on my part to pluc'
up the courage necessary to lay my
humble affection PROSTATE before
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
NEW YORK TRIBUNE FARMER,

For sixty years the NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE has
been national weekly newspaper read almost entirely by farm
and has the confidence and of the American
people to degree never attained by any similar publication
THE
NEW YORK TRIBUNE FARMER
made absolutely for farmers and their families The first num-
Der issued November 18th, 1901
Every department of agricultural industry covered by spec
TRIBUNE FARME Err will he in high class up to
date live. enterprlsing agricultural profusey illustrated
with live stock model farm buildings and homes
rcultuml machinery, etc.
Farmers wives and daughters will find special
their entertainment.
Regular price but buy it with
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for 81.
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FARMER New York City, and free sample will be mailed
to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-12-28
HAKTLAND.

Mrs. John l.. Cove is sick with
grip.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-08
LITERARY NOTES.

Before President Mckinley started on
mis- 10,O00-mile trip through the West sew
eral copies of Appleton'S General Guide
to the United States and Canada" were
purchased for use by himself and mCm-
bers of his party.
The breadth, largeness. exhaustivencss
which characterize the discussions Of the
more important topics of the times which
the editor of the North American Review
provides for his readers, and which were
impressively illustrated in the memoI abe
SympoSiumS on the South African war,
the Chinese disturbances, etc., are again
stri1ingly exenplified in the May num-
Der of the Review. The number contains
a group of articles on Industrial and
Railroad Consultations, which ccnsti-
tutes the most thorough and practical
exposition of the subject of the so-cal,ed
trusts that has ever been given to the
public. Russell Sage shows why in his
opinion, the methods of consolidation in
yolve "a Grave Danger to the Commu-
nifty" James j. Hill, president of the
Great Northern railway details Their
Advantages to the Public" Charles M.
Schwab, president of the United States
Steel corporation, writes of Their Eff
fects on the Steel and Iron Industry"
Charles r. Flint. treasurer of the United
States Rubber company, recountS What
They Have Accomplished for Capital and
LABOR, +. -. 1nufDer, president OF the
United States Export association, ex-
amines the Influence of the Trusts on
Prices and-Janaes Logan, general man
ager of the United States Envelope COM
pany, argues that these industrial COM
binations are the inevitable Outcome of
UnintelligenESCsmr etition." A paper by
the great Frenchman, Ernest Renan, en-
titled ''How Science Has Served the Peo-
pie writers years ago, but now pup-
lished for tTEe FIRST time, is a feature of
interest. PIth ces Kropotkir explains the
significance and the probable conse-
quences of "The Present Crisis in Rus
sia' The Rev. DR.. Judson Smith, CIR
responding secretary of the American
board of commissioners for foreign mis-
sions.s in an eloquent and temperate pa
per entitled The Missionaries and Their
Critics defends DR.. Ament and Mr.
Tewksbury against aspecsions which have
been cast upon them for their action In