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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
SWINE,

Glass I-Superintendent Hoitt
states that the exhibit was larger than
ever before, there being I54 head
and nearly all of fine quality. The
committee awarded premiums as
follows:
Chester White-Boar, I year, M.
]. Lewis, Woodstock, Ist, So, brood
SOW and pigs, special, S., and breed
ing sow, I'd, S., M. J. Lewis, boar
less than year, Ist, So, 3 shoats,
Ist, S.. E. c, Emmons, Taftsvile.
Sow and pigs, special, list, So, C.
A. Burnell, Pomfret, boar over
year, ed, ST., F. &. Atwood, Wood
stock, boar over l year, special, I'd,
S., NJ. ]. Houghton, Woodstock.
Two sows, IS pigs, special, S.,
7. p. Lewis. Bridgewater, sow and
pigs, special, So, ]. H. Ward, Bar
nard. Thoroughbred boar pig elig-
ible to registration, M. ]. Houghton,
special, ST..
Boar less than year, c. NJ.
White, Woodstock, I'd, S..
Class ,, Berkshire--Capt. E. A.
Smiths Cloudland farm had n fine
display, taking firsts of So on boar
over year, boar less than year,
brood sow and pigs, breeding sow,
3 shoats.
Class 5, mixed-Brood sow and
pigs. NJ, J. Lewis, Woodstock, Ist,
Merrill Z. Cox, I'd. w, II. Seaver,
special, S., Mrs. G. U. Cobb, spec
iaI, S., ] Q. A. Raymond, Pom
fret, special, So.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27

tries were not more numerous thar
in recent years. The Wyandottes
showed up as well as an, Of the
breeds. There were several coops
of wild geese from the Billings
farm.
The pet stock side show had the
usual interesting features flying
squirrels. shown by Mrs. A. l.. Wy
att, Belgian hare. by Lillian Hoad-
lev, John and Francis Buchanan ex-
hibited some white rats and pig
cons. TEDDY" aud s:Mac' were
two kittens exhibited by Newhall
Jones. A cage full of Scotch collie
pups, shown by Geo. E. Means of
Quechee, was a center of attraction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27

Trusts must be real, tangible
things, else President Roosevelt
wouldn't be talking about regulating
and curbing these combinations.
But his remedy will not hurt the
trusts and his talk is not frightening
them very much. He thinks the
constitution must be amended--a
procedure which would be matter
of before there can be any
effective legislation, and meantime
he avoids any suggestion of the real
remedy-the removal Of the customs
duties under which the trusts live
and flourish. The president is using
stuffed club, which hurts no one
and the "conservative" high tariff
politicians are pleased.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
FLORAL HALL.

Floral hall has never held more
bewildering collection Of fancy
work, household articles, flowers,
the work of the ladies of Windsor
county, and there was scant space
for its display. There were many
beautiful pieces of embroI derry.
paintings and art work of every de-
scription, covering the tables, walls
and windows. There were few
sofa pillows-the committee losing
count after handling $50 of them.
The exhibition OF drawings by the
schools was an excellent and attrac-
tive demonstration of the good work
done under Miss Porter's instruc-
ton.
Excellent displays were made by
the business houses, w. J. Boyce q
Co. exhibiting garments and turs.
7. l.. Dana had a booth filled with
we'll arranged pictures, J. B. Jones
had handsome display of china,
VIM. S. French had Il display from
his shoe store and E. A. Spears
furniture establishment was also well
represented.
On the second floor of the hall
Orion Grange of South Woodstock
had a picturesque display of flowers,
fancy work, rugs and household ar
ticles. 1t was one of the features OF
the exhibition in the building and
was very good evidence of the skill
and industry OF the members Of the
Grange.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
AROUND THE STATE.

The Castleton Normal school will hold
sessions Saturdays but none on Mondays
this year. .r
The strike in The Montpelier Argus
Office continues with no immediate hope
Of settlement.
The Vermont State Humane Society is
preparing revision of the present hu-
name laws to be submitted to the incom-
ing legislature.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
Aphorisms from the Back Pasture.

Clear consciousness of Silly Pride
is the only compensation for wear
ing Tight Shoes.
We modestly hide beneath our
waistcoat the flowing ends of our
four-in-hands and hope others find
us of like modesty in our good deeds.
Roadside berries are well adver-
tised; but they gather dust pretty
soon.
When we begin to feel that our
village lacks culture it's time to re-
furnish our own sitting-room.
An elm can grow unaided into a
beautiful and stately tree, if you
keep other trees away from it; and
in education the boy doesn't need
so much training as opportunity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
THE BOY FARMERS.

The boys did better than the men
in the way of farm products, so one
of the members of the awarding
committee said, and evidently the
young farmers exerted themselves in
the face Of adverse weather condi-
tions.
Raymond E. Robinson of Wood
stock was given the first premium
of Sc, Kenneth Atwood, Bridge
water, I'd, $3.50, Harland Atwood,
Bridgewater, sd, $3.50. Harry
Leonard, Barnard, 4th, 81, Walter
]. Gilbert 5th, 80, Leon E. Gilbert
9th, $3.50, Reno Atwood 9TH, $I.5o.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
Ludlow School Directors Resign

The entire board of school direc-
tors of Ludlow resigned Saturday
night as the vote at the special town
meeting held previously did not sus-
tain them in closing some OF the out
side schools and bringing children
from those districts to the graded
schools. y special town meeting
is called for Saturday, Sept. II, to
see if the directors will withdraw
their resignation, and, it not, to elect
new board.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
The legislature will convene We'd
ncsday, Oct. I.FrgV rFB.r

Bennington is running Barre close
on the amount of beer, ale and other
liquors sold, furnished, given away
and otherwise disposed of. There
was continuous raid from Saturday
morning until Sunday night and
there are thirty-threc barrels OF beer
awaiting the disposition OF the court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
Secured His Seventy-first Bear,

Isaac Pratt, the veteran bear trap
per, secured his seventy-first bear in
bear trap at Woodford Saturday
afternoon. IT was not large one,
but was in very good condition. He
has averaged to capture one bear for
every year of his life, and is looking
for more.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
BILLINGS FARM.

The Billings Farm Jerseys and
S0uthdowns were in tent by them
selves, and were for exhibition only.
There were Is mead of sheep and
II head of Jerseys. The farm is
noted the county over for its finely
bred animals and the fair managers
are fortunate in having such herd
to draw from,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
Sprung a surpriae.

The man had not settled with the
grocer for nearly six months.
The grocer, needing some money.
presented bis bill.
''Surely," said the man, looking in
surprise at the long list Of items,
"there must be some mistake in this"
mo mistake at all, SIR" answered
the grocer belligerently. ~ am pre-.
pared to make affidavit that every item
Is correct and that the footing is right
to a cent. When an account runs as
long as this one has run and the GUS
toner hasn't kept track of it. he near.
ly always kick;.H ...
"Oh, I'm not kicking" said the man,
proceeding to write a check for the
amount. What surprises me is that
the bill is only about half as big as I
eKpected."-Chicago Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
MACHINERY HALL.

The Belcher & Taylor Agricul-
tural Tool Co. of Chicopee Falls,
Mass, had IS samples, including
all kinds of farming tools. The
Excelsior Carriage Co. of White
River Junction was also well repre-
sented. O. c. Pratt showed the
DeLaval separator, and the Shar-
piles separator was exhibited by II.
S. Perry.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION

A boar escaped from his pen near Main
street last week Wednesday and attacked
James Luke, an engineer of the Chicago
express, who was walking on the street
Mr.. Luke received several wounds be-
fore the beast could be beaten off.
The exterior Of George w. Smith &
Sons warehouse is being sheathed with
steel plates.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
Dreaded the Resuits,

Doctor-You'fl have to accustom
yourself to one cigar after meals.
Patient-Oh, doctor, that's pretty
hard.
Doctor-Tut, tut! After time you'll
find it easy to give up even the cigar
after meals.
Patient-But I'm sure I'll be giving
up my meals after the cigars, I've pey-
er smoked, you know.-Catholic Stand.
ard and Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
CLOUDLANH FARM,

Besides the Jersey stock Cloud
land showed 10 head OF its famous
Southdowns and about 80 head of
Berkshires of royal breeding, max
ing quite as interesting an exhibition
as any stock show on the grounds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
(OFFICIAL.)
COUNTY COMMISSIONER,

STATE or VERMONT,
Windsor County Clerks Office.
Tho votes given by the freeman of tho
County of Windsor at the annual election
held on the first Tuesday OF September, A.
D., 1902, for County Commissioner. as Ger.
tilted to me by the returns from twenty
four of the towns in said County. having
been this day canvassed by me. it appears
that Jerome H. Eastman of Hartland had
fO07 votes. George S. Hill Of Cavendish had
votes.
Pursuant to law. do, therefore. by these
presents. make proclamation that JERO ME
II, EASTMAN. of Hartland. in said Coun-
ty. having received the greatest number OF
votes. as by such returns now here remain.
ing on file appears. has been duly elected
County Commissioner within and for the
County of Windsor. for the term of two
years from and after the first day of De-
cember, A. d., 1902.
Given under my hand. Mt Woodstock. in
the County of Windsor. this twelfth day of
September. A. d.. 1902.
JAY READ PEMBER,
COUNTY CLERK.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27

Vermont, after all, is a little
ahead of New Hampshire in an up
to.date political agitation and reno
walton. New Hampshire now fol-
lows with a popular protest against
its liquor law and Alonzo Elliott,
Manchester banker, who is tor high
p license and local option, announces
his independent candidacy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27

The body of John Jerome, an aged
man, who has been missing from
home since Wednesday, was found
in a pasture in West Glover Satur-
day, under conditions that indicate
suicide by poisoning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27

A Virginia editor has been ar
rested for smoking cigarets Vir
ginia insists upon having her cigar
cts smoked elsewhere, which is nat.
ural but not iust.-Chicago Evening
Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27

The giant tortoises from the Gal.
lapagos islands destined for the Lou
don geological gardens are said by
biologists to be between $500 and
1000 years old. a.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
FRUIT.

The tables were well filled with
apples, <. II. Slayton, well known
exhibitor, making a good display
that won prizes, and among other
exhibitors were E. A. McClay,
Wales N. johnson, II. N. Bruce,
NJ. ]. Holt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
SHEEP,

over 100 head of excellent stock,
the coarse wool mixed leading In
numbers. A. E. Fuller of Pomfret,
George Vaughan and M. J. Lewis
We're some OF the prominent exhib'
itors.
PREMIUMS.
Ram years or more, A E Fuller
Ist, George Fl Vaughan cd, year.
ling ram, A E Fuller Ist, George
II Vaughan I'd; ram lambs, G II
Vaughan Ist. A E Fuller ed; 3 ewes
years or more, G II Vaughan Ist.
A E Fuller I'd; yearling ewes, A E
Fuller Est, 6 II Vaughan cd; eve
lambs, A e Fuller Ist, g II
Vaughan I'd.
Finewool mixed, Talmage w
Bassett Ist on ram years old, year
ling ram, 3 ewes , years old, 3 year.
ling ewes, and 3 lambs.
Goa, sewool mixed, ram years or
more, II / Townsend lst, G F
Robinson I'd; yearling ram, M J
Lewis Ist, II l. Townsend ed; ram
lambs, f II Sherwin lst; 3 ewes =
years or more, NJ J Lewis Ist, r ]
Lewis I'd; yearling ewes, NJ J
Lewis Ist, II l. Townsend I'd; eve
lambs, II l. Townsend LIST, NJ J
Lewis I'd.
SouthdOwns, ram ? years or more,
Cloudland Farm Ist; ram lambs,
Cloudland Farm Ist; 3 ewes ,
years or more, Cloudland Farm Ist !;
yearling ewes, Cloudland Farm Ist;
eve lambs, Cioudland Farm Ist.
Shropshires, ram years or more,
Z l. Cobb Ist, 6 w Harding I'd;
yearling ram, Cloudland Farm Ist;
ram lambs, Nj ] Lewis Istj 3 ewes
years or more, Cloudland Farm
Ist; yearling ewes, NJ J Lewis Ist;
eve lambs, Cloudland Farm Ist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
Poultry and Pet Stock

The poultry department had an
interesting exhibit though the en-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27

The Age and Delineator- One
Year $r.s5.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
BUTTER AND CHEESE.

There was good showing by the
butter makers of Woodstock, Pom
fret and other towns.
6. |. Wilcox took first on cream
cry butter; 5-pound box, Mrs. G..
w. Cobb lst, 6. w. Huntoon ed,
Cloudland Farm sd.
Dairy print-A. E. Hoadley Ist,
]. A. Rich I'd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27

The Age to Jan. 1, 1903, for IS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-27
HONEY AND MAPLE SUGAR.

Among the exhibitors were Z. F.
Russell and II. N. Bruce, who took
first and second on honey; cake
sugar, G. w. Huntoon Ist, II. A.
Eastman ed. Other premium win
nsrs were E. L. Cobb and Mrs. G.
M. Cobb.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-12
FIVE CREWS
NOW AT WORK
Work on the Harlowton.L eNistown
Road Being Pushed to Rapid Com.
Pletion by the Contractors.
FINISHED BY FEBRUARY FIRST
President Harlow to be Here When
Roads Course Through the City
Will be Settled.

E. c. McShane, Junior member OF
the firm which has the contract for
the construction Of the Montana Rail
road from Harlowton to Lewistown,
was In the city Sunday, having come
over by private conveyance from Ubet,
carefully examining the route of the
proposed road on the way. Actual
construction work on the road Is be-
ing rapidly pushed and Mr.. McShane
says 1t is their intention to have their
part OF the work done by February
lst OF next year. There are fifteen
teams at work in hastings field, a
few miles this side Of Garneill. This
force is to be increased to fifty teams
in the very near future. Two crews
OF fifty teams each will arrive from
the south and go to work at Rock
Creek and Cottonwood crossings.
Steve Anderson of Lewistown has
been given sub-contract for the con-
struction of one mile of road between
Lewistown and Won Tobel coulee.
Eighteen teams, soon to be increas-
ed to fifty, will work all winter be-
tween Harlowton and Judith Gap. 1t
Is the intention OF the contractors to
bring in additional crews in case the
ones they have arranged for are not
sufficient to complete the work within
the specified time. The place of the
roads entrance to this city and its
course through the city have not been
determined upon yet. but President
Harlow is expected here this week,
at which time there will probably be
a special meeting Of the city council
to decide that matter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-12
This is accounted for mainly by three

This is accounted for mainly by three
reasons:
"First-Just and humane treatment
of the Indians and the iudlcious man.
agement of their affairs.
"Second-Their gradual transition
from a condition Of barbarism to that
OF semi-civilized people. and
"Third-The close proximity of the
military garrisons. which are always
available in case Of threatened dis.
turbance.
The experience during the great
civil war and years of campaigning
along our western frontier afforded
the best schools OF practice for our
army in former years. The attention
given to calisthenics and gymnastics
and military exercises made our small
army a corps of athletes, while the
elementary schools established for en-.
listed men, the post libraries. the post
lyceums and officers schools, the var.
ious schools of instruction and prac-
tice for officers as well as the military
academy, produced an army of such
excellence that l was able in my an.
nual report for 1896. to state:
Fine Men In Army.
1.-The personnel Of he army was
never In better condition
"This was proven to be true by the
fortitude, skill and heroism displayed
in every serious campaign on every
field of mortal combat wherever the
army has been engaged in any part
of the world, during the last four
years.
During that time many changes
have occurred and the army has been
very largely increased. The long and
varied service of the senior officers,
their experience IN organizing. discip-
lining, instructing and leading their
commands, as well as the excellent
discipline. instruction and exemplary
conduct of the soldiers of the army of
1898 have been the leaven OF the
army Of the present time. Evils may
creep into any system Of great organ
ization. Such as have affected our
army have been, or will be eradicat-
ed"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-12
About Trusts.

What did the Democratic party ev.
er do towards regulating the trusts? ?
What did Grover Cleveland and his
Democratic congress do?
What did w. J. Bryan or ]. X.
Toole do when they were in congres
What did A. J. Campbell or Cald-
well Edwards do?
What did Senators Clark and Glib
son do, or attempt to do?
What Democratic newspaper or pol
itician ever suggested as a settlement
of the trust problem?
The trusts employ 100000 men.
To smash the trusts would throw
those men out of work and turn the
American markets over to foreign
trusts.
The Republicans would regulate
trusts by law and save the employ
ment of the people. The Democrats
would smash them, so they say, and
throw 100000 men into idleness.
The tariff does not create trusts.
Free trade England Is plastered with
trusts. Many American trusts manu-
facture goods that ar, on The free
list. Standard oil Is Oil the free list.
Anthracite coal has been on the free
list for twenty years.
The Democratic trust annihilators
don't know what they are talking
about.
The Republican party will solve the
trust problem. The Democratic party
never solved any problem.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-12
Lieutenant General Miles Sends in
His Annual Review Of Army Mat
ters for the Year Past.
SAYS WE NEED MORE FORTS
Pays High Tribute to Commanding
officers and to the Men Behind
the euns-Few Regiments.

Washington, Nov. 6.-The annual
report of Lieutenant General Miles.
commanding the army, is a brief re-
view of the reports that have been
submitted to him by other officers.
He endorses the recommendation of
General Brooke for re-adjustment
of the geographical limits of the diff
ferent departments with a view of
equalizing conditions.
General Miles calls attention to the
necessity of quarters for troops, say
ing that while nunareos of thous-
ands Of dollars are being spent for
quarters for cavalry, very little is be-
ing used to afford shelter for artillery,
which is exposed to severe climates
along the coasts.
These troops" says General Miles,
"are required to be located adjacent
to the Notifications Notwithstanding
the exposed position of many of them,
and | see no reason why buildings
should. not be PROPERLY constructed
in time to be occupied, when 1t is
known for years exactly when and
where they will be required.
Not Enough Forts.
Il also call attention to the incom-
plete condition of the Notifications,
especially on the Pacific coast, where
millions have been expended in engi-
neering and ordnance work and yet
the commands have not been proper
ly supplied with ammunition, elec-
trical plants and other appliances es-
sential to the effective ues of these
Notifications in actual warfare"
General Miles says:
During the past year there have
been no serious engagements except
that of the troops under General Frank
d Baldwin in Mindanao, P. l., with
the Moros. For the number of men
engaged this was a very spirited and
desperate engagement.
Our forces were commanded by
one of the most experienced and eff
cient army officers, whose record has
always been Of the highest order, and
his achievement, together with that
of the troops in this engagement,
made another chapter of fortitude,
tenacity and heroic sacrifice in the
history of American arms.
Indian Conditions Good.
The condition of the Indians is
quite satisfactory and there has been
no disturbance Of Importance among
them during the last twelve months.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-11-12

one OF responsible age to care for
them, and with only an acre of clear
ed ground upon which to make a liv-
ing. They have provisions in the
house. but the only girl of the fam.
lily, a child OF 8 years, cannot cook
the food properly. and the clothing
the children had when the mother
died September 9th is now worn to
tatters, and they have not money
with which to buy a new supply.
Scott BENJAMIN of Seattle, an COM
pany with Tony Richardson and j. E..
Thompson, while cruising timber In
that section stumbled on to the tum-
ble-down shack In the woods, and
found the seven children living all by
themselves. Mr. Benjamin says the
children are remarkably bright and
good looking and while the eldest boy
realizes that they have but a poor
chance to make a living he wants to
carry out the dying request OF his
mother, II he can, and keep the chill
dren together.
The father originally had a claim
OF 100 acres, but ii has all been sold
now except 40 acres. He despaired
OF making a nving In the back woods.
and about four years ago moved TO
Everett. He got work in the smelter.
but 80 anxious was he to make money
that he broke himself down with hard
work. and died about three years and
a half ago. The mother supported
the family for a time by taking in
washing. but a longing to live In
home OF her own came over her, and
she took the children back to the little
shack in the woods.
About a year ago she married boy
OF 20 years. because she had worn
herself out trying to make q living
for the large family of little ones,
and thought she would have someone
to help her. Instead OF tightening her
burden she increased it. for the young
husband would not work. and she had
another mouth to feed. She tired OF
this arrangement very quickly. and
turned the young man adrift. He is
now living on claim In that same sec
tion, but he has never taken any in
terest in the children. nor anything
towards their support since the moth
er died.
Last September the mother died.
Before the spark of life went out she
called the Oldest boy to her and made
him promise to take care of his lit
tie brothers and sisters. and that boy
is doing all he knows how to carry
out her wishes. They have two cows.
nine sheep and fifteen SACKS of -four.
They had $5 in monety wnen Mr.. Ben.
jamin found them, and he and his com.
panions gave them some more money.
They are away back In the timber,
with a very poor trail leaaing from
the house out to civilization. winter
coming on. and wild animals all
around them. Mr. BENJAMIN intend
ed calling the attention OF the coun-
ty commissioners of Clallam county to
the case. but did not stop at Port
Angeles on his way out. He did re-
port the matter to one OF the commits
sioners Of Jefferson county. who said
he would call 1t to the attention of
the officials of the neighDoring coun-
ty. The family name is Johnson.
and both father and mother are spok-
en- Of as hard-working. ambitious peo-
pie, who were anxious to carve
home for their little ones out of the
wilderness, but were struck down be-
fore they could carry out the plan.