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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
The Lieutenant Governorship.

We notice that some of the prohi-
bition papers Of the state are claim
ing that the Republican candidate
for lieutenant governor has a clear
majority over the other three candi-
dates. We do not understand that
this is the case. Complete returns
from 214 towns give Agan 22,o4o,
Stanton 26,a71, May 5000 and 9TH
ers 1854, leaving Stanton 1929 short
OF majority.
In the remaining 81 towns the
vote for governor was Clement,
1914; Mccullough, 1870; McGet-
trick, 1880; others, asa; showing
clearly that Stanton will lack about
5000 votes of a majority.
The reports that have come to us
of the rulings of the boards of civil
authority in the different towns, in
the counting of votes and reporting
results, particularly with reference
to ballots thrown out as defective,
indicate clearly that recount, with
a uniform ruling as to what consti-
tutes defective ballot, would in
crease the vote of the license local
option ticket from 5000 to 1000 votes
in the state.-Rutland Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

Lieutenant Peary is homeward
bound on the relief ship Windward,
after tour years in the north. lie
doesn't bring the pole with him, but
the exploration of unknown regions,
the mapping of unknown coasts and
scientific observations in unknown
fields have made his former eXpedi-
tons successful, though the attain
ment of the north pole has been one
of his leading aims. In considera-
bic contrast so far as results go is
Baldwin's much-trumpeted expedi-
ton, which reached point not far
north of the route of an ordinary
summer excursion boat and then
turned homeward. Indeed, when
Nansen reached the same point on
his way south he called it "home"
and civilization.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
BETHEL.

Miss Grace Topper has entered
the Freshman class Of Radcliffe Col
legc.
The following is the attendance at
the Whitcomb High school, which
was opened last week tor the fall !:
High room S., grammar room ~,
intermediate IS, second primary a.,
total 10.
A. T. Willard Of Ashburnham,
Aass., is visiting in town. Mr.. Will
lard was station agent in Bethel
about fifteen years ago.
Mrs. Maxtield and two daughters,
Marjorie and Edna, and Mrs. Trask
and children, Elizabeth and Henry,
have returned to their homes in
Springfield, Mass, after passing the
summer at Echo Farm.
The McKenstry farm situated on
the Randolph road has been sold by
NJ. NJ. Wilson to DR.. p. l.. Ellis, of
Swanton, for S27oo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.

Ethel, the seven-year-old daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Watson OF
Bennington, was burned to death
Sunday afternoon. She had been
out in the yard playing and had
some matches. 1t is supposed that
in lighting one her dress caught fire.
Her screams brought out her father
and mother who found that her
clothes were all ablaze. Mr.. Wat
son seized her in his arms undertake
ing to put out the fire and his wife
assisted.
The child was frightlmlly burned,
there being hardly an uninjured
place left on her body or head. She
died before physician could reach
her.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
HARTLAND FOUR CORNERSl

Gilbert Thayer died Of pneumonia
Sunday, Sept IA, aged So, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. b. F..
Byerly, at Abba, Iowa, whele he
went few weeks ago. Mr.. Thayer
has been resident of this town for
many years. He was the very we'll
known correspondent of the Yer
mont State Journal, and won many
friend for both the paper and him
self. He is survived by widow
and one daughter, who have the
sympathy of a large circle of friends.
Miss Linda Lowering of Boston is
visiting at Dennis Flowers.
Byron French has returned to
work for Mrs. E. G. Burbank.
CASTOR Towne has rented the
house recently occudied by Mrs. Gil
bert Thayer.
A. p. Brown, wife and daughter,
from Edward, St. Lawrence County,
n. Y, are visiting at A. ID. Loops.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Flower went
to Boston Tuesday to visit friends.
Elias Billings has sold his farm
on the hill to Henry Waite; consid
Grafton $I2oo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Martin
started Tuesday morning for Dakota,
where they intend to make their
home
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
Commercial Feeds--AppIe Pomace
for Cows.

The Vermont Experiment station
is just issuing two timely bulletins
which anyone interested may have
for the asking by addressing the
Experiment Station, Burlington, VT.
Both have to do with cattle feeding.
Onc.-No. o7-shows the compost
ton of the sundry commercial feeds
on sale in the state, discusses their
feeding values and their fitness to
serve as adjuncts to home grown
folders. Information of this kind
is peculiarly useful in these days Of
high prices for feed. The other
No. o6-offers a helpful suggestion
to those whose roughage supplies
have been curtaied by the excessive
rains and cool weather of the past
spring and summer. 1t advises that
apple pomace be put in the silo and
fed during the coming winter as a
supplement to corn silage or corn
fodder.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
HARLAN D.

Arnold G. Baglev has completed
large building near Mt. Ascutney
and is now at home.
Mrs. Ida Metz Reed and daugh-
ter Marion are with friends in Proc
tor.
Mrs. Augusta Rees of Minneapo-
lis, Kan, and Mrs. Martin kceler
of Cornwall, spent part of last
week with Mrs. II. A. Walker.
Carlton II. Lamb and Frank Mar
tin returned to Windsor High school
Sept. II.
Mrs. Morse and daughters, Mrs.
B. =. Colburn, Delena, Barbara and
Marion returned to their home in
Newton Upper Falls last Thursday.
John Couch of Concord joined his
family at II. w. Headle's last Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Perry of
West Fairlee visited relatives in
town the past week.
Mrs. E. F. Spear and daughter
Flora OF Windsor were visitors at
G.. l.. Hadlev's last Sunday.
Mrs. II. w. Small has finished
work for Mrs. Fl. Snow.
The Misses Fuller returned to
Hartford, Conn, Tuesday, after
spending ten days at J. II. Shows.
Richard A. ellison of Montpelier
is visitor in town.
Misses Marguerite Fuller and
Clara Williams returned to Brook
Ign Saturday, having spent the sea,
son at Hotel Hartland.
Mrs. F. P. Daniels desires to an.
nounce to the ladies of the town that
she will exhibit her fall stock OF
millinery at Hartland Friday, Sept
10, at North Hartland Sept. 20.
Monday, Sept. ~, at Plainfield.
Miss Ellen Graham is spending !
few days with her sister, Mrs. 9
M. JENNIE.
Little Katie Murphy is living a
w. N. Lamphere's.
Mrs. Georgiana kimball of Plain
field is at her uncle's, F. p. Daniels
Our whole community was shock
ed to learn last week "Wednesday
morning of the death of Gilber
Thayer, the well known CORE
| spondent of the Vermont Journal
who left us few weeks since fol
Abba, Iowa. Mr.. Thayer was il
only two days with pneumonia
He leaves widow in this towr
who was to have joined him ir
their new home in few weeks
two daughters, Mrs. Mary Bergerl,
and Mrs. Aunie Crouch of Abba
Iowa.
Miss Ruth Hawks is at school a
the Methodist Seminary, Montpel
| ier
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

This has been an unusual cam
paign and there is naturally more
than ordinary interest in the selec-
ton Of speaker of the lower house
Of the next Legislature. Here there
will be clear majority of local OPP
ton members, men who, it is just
to believe, are pledged to the cause
and who wish to carry out the will
of the people as expressed on cleo
ton day. Party machinery is already
at work, but in the interests of a
wholesome Incense bill and refer
endum that will stand the test of the
courts, the ring generals OF other
days should not have free hand in
the manipulation of Legislative pro-
ceedings. 1t is natural that they
should desire full control, but under
the circumstances 1t would be unjust
to the majority OF the people or the
state. They have said so. The local
option men, standing together, can
organize the house in their own in
terests and in the interests Of the
voters of the state. Of the local OPP
ton candidates for speaker, Eli H.
Porter of Wilmington is by far the
strongest and best equipped man
yet named for the place. He has
had two terms experience in the
house, has thorough knowledge OF
public affairs, breadth and fairness
Of mind, and, without partisanship
bias, he is thoroughly devoted to a
righteous solution of the problem
which the people have left to the
legislature.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
Charged With EmbezzIement in
Vermont.

A despatch from the Kansas City
Star from Burlington, Kan, says
that James n. Cassady Of Council
Bluffs, Ia, has been arrested at Wa
verify at the instance of a detective,
who claims to have traced him from
Iowa, on Il charge of embezzlng
$1,000 from the White River juno
ton savings bank of Vermont,
where he lived formerly. He has
been placed in Jail at Kansas City.
1t is stated at White River Iunc-
ton the savings bank lost nothing by
Cassidy, as he was bonded by an
indemni t, company. If he has been
arrested twas on their account.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
Vermont Pensions.

The following pensions to Yer
monters are announced, Original,
Aaron II. Gray, Bradford, $I2.
Increase, reissue, ETC., Commando
c. Derry, Townsend, $I2; VIM. E.
Parsons, Bellows Falls, SIS. Wild
ows, minors and dependent relatives,
Mary A. Sahnlsy, Montpelier, $I2.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

7. w. Ketchum's book, ga
Wrecked institution" is attracting
considerable attention owing to the
connection with bank scandal in
Vergennes. 1t is described as SEN
tertaining as felton," but perhaps
it Is not all fiction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
Veteran Rutland Baggageman Dead.

Henry Z. Curtis, the veteran bag
gageman of the Rutland railroad,
suffered shock of apoplexy Mon
day on the train and died Tuesday
without recovering consciousness.
He was for thirtv-tive years in SER
vice and was widely known.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

The Mortified News appears this
week in an enlarged folm of seven
columns to the page, and its growth
in grace and goodness is apace with
its size. 1t is one Of Vermont's best
newspapers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
DEWEYS MILLS.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Lussier go
to Montreal and Quebec today.
The factory will be closed during
the coming week. The new finish
ing room has hardwood floor and
the room is being painted viii te.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

David Crosby Foster, president of
the Poughkeepsie savings bank, is
believed to be the oldest active bank
Nesident Of the country, being 90
years of age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

An enormous raft containing 81
900, 900 feet of lumber recently ar
rived at San Francisco from the
Columbia river. Two tugs had
charge of this giant wood foe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
Vermont Postmasters.

One fourth-class postmaster was
appointed Monday for Vermont at
Randolph Center, the appointee he
ing Charles l.. Hodges.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

"vermonts foreign population Is for
license almost to a man. Nv ilmngton
Times.
That is because they have ideas Of
their own upon the Vermont situation
and are not controlled by what their
grandfathers thought about it fifty years
ago.-Barre Telegram.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
Woodstock, w., Sept. 20, 1902

New Hampshire now wakes up
and begins to talk seriously OF
change in her liquor laws.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
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"Wal, horse-swapping amt any
more risky than marrying" eyes,
but yer can swap horses more'n
once." colorado Springs Gazette.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

The Age and Delineater for one
year, $I.55.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
BIRTHS.
-..H. s----- - --'-a- -
M A r RACE S.

In Ludlow. Sept. s. by Rev. j.. b. Rear
don, Annie A Davis of Hartland and Mar
tin j. Burke of Windsor.
In Bridgewater. Sept. II. by Rev. w. A.
Remele, Chester r. Fitch and Miss Ruth
Harsh.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
THE STATE PRESS.

Lieut.. Gov. Martin F. Allen would take
the matter entirely out of the hands Of
the legislature and have the high. license
local-option law bill drafted by the ma
chine. Mr.. Allen offers the suggestion
in all seriousness and with smile Of
innocence. What does Mr.. Allen suppose
the battle was fought for?-Brattlebor
Reformer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

The whole making first class entertainment of over one
hour clean, Uptodate Show; every performer the best
in his class AL have been before the public in the leading
variety Theatres New York. Boston, Chicago and other
large cities
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
oEAT S.
A Woman Says:

y VOIIfut1 Ouyo'
"The first bottle of the NEW medicine,
Calcura Solvent, set up my nerves Ike
tuning fiddle. l began to get good
sleep. After that felt hungry and when
smelt breakfast / wasn't long In getting
down stairs. picked up weight and
strength, and no wonder believe In DIR.
David Kennedy, of Kennedy Row, Kings
ton, N. Y" All druggists $l00.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

The Age to Jan. /, 1903, for IS
cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

1.-THE WHOLE SHOW WILL BE GIVEN FREE
on special stage in front of the Grand Stand from 10 30
until IL o'clock on Wednesday, the second day of the Fair
Secure tickets to the Grand Stand early.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20

Two years hence the Democracy Of
Vermont viii bob up screnely with The
same old vote-say 10000. It is barely
possible if the politicians try to keep
Clement supporters out of caucuses, that
this vote may be increased to consd-
erablc extcnt.-Brattleboro Reformer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-09-20
PROF. LAVELLIs TROUPE OF
III TRAINED uQEE ID
Showing almost beyond dispute
that dogs reason.
THE GREAT BARTELMES

Novelty Foot Juggler and Upside Down
Dancer. The Latest Novelty Before the Public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-27
ENGLAND NOT JUBILANT
 OVER THE SELECTION.

London, December 27.-Except by the opponents of the government who view 1t as a virtual defeat and as dlscrediting the ministry, the latest phase of the Ven ezuelan trouble has been welcomed very lukewarmly. Arbitrator by President Roosevelt has been anticipated as so desirable an issue from a different bus mess that his refusal, which is regarded as final, has caused keen disappointment. It is foreseen that even if satisfactory conditions to the submission of the dis putes to The Hague court can be arr ranged this method will entail endless and wearisome details, with no assurance that at the end President Castro will be In power or Venezuela in the mood to abide by the decision of The Hague. Tn short the element of guarantee which would have accompanied President Roosevelt's acceptance of the office of arbitrator is now lacking. At the same time 1t is readily admitted that from the American point or view President Roosevelt has acted wisely in declinig to act
 The foregoing represents the general drift of newspaper comment.
 The only paper which really welcomes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-27
DR. BELL WORKING
 ON THE KITE IDEA
SAYS - HAS NOT BUILT AN AIR. ST ANY PART OF ONE, BUT IS NEnY MUCH INTERESTED IN THE PROBLEM.

Washington, December 26.-Dr. Alex Graham Bell, who has just returned to Washington from his summer home in Cape Bretcn Island tonight made the following statement in connection with reports that have appeared in the public prints, that he has invented a flying machine:
 "The newspapers have been premature in announcing that l have been at work upon a flying machine. I have not any flying machine at all, and have not been trying to make one. I am of course, in- terested in the problem and have come to the conclusion that a properly con- structed flying machine should be cap- able of being flown as a kite If anchored to the ground, and that conversely properly constructed kite should be cap able of use as a flying machine if pro- vided with suitable means of propulsion. My experiments have had as their ob- ject the building of a kite of solid con- struction capable of carrying up in A moderate breeze, weight equal to that of a man, and engines so formed that 1t could be suitable as the body of a flying machine and with supporting surfaces so arranged that when the kite is cut loose. it will come down gently and steadily and land uninjured. I have successfully accomplished this, but do not at the pres ent time intend to make public details of the constructions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-27
Worst Gale in Years StreWS
 Wteckage Over Denmark
SEVERAL PERSONS KILLED
Water. In the Sound Rose Suddenly Nearly as High as During the Famous Flood of 1872-The
 Streets Arc Blocked.

Is Copenhagen, December 27.-The worst gale of many years visited Denmark Christmas night, and this morning has .done, enormous damage to property and shipping. The steamship and railroad ser vices have been interrupted, and 1t is un- safe to walk the streets of Copenhagen owing to falling tiles.
 Some streets were closed to traffic to avert this danger. The hospital reports show that several persons were killed and many sustained injuries in the city. The pillars that hold up the overhead trolly lines were blown down and the street car service suspended. Many houses have been unroofed and some mills and fac tories have been partly destoyed.
 The water in the sound rose suddenly nealy as high as 1t did in the great flood of 1872. Several ships dragged their anchors and collided or were sunk in the outer harbor. The ferry service between the Danish islands and Sweden has been forced to stop. The gale was accompanied by thunder and lightning. Telegrams re- ceived here from the provinces report enormous damage to property through out Denmark.
 Two boats have been wrecked off Elsi- nore and eight persons were drowned. Eleven men of the crew, including Cap tain Tobiasen, were drowned in the wreck of the Norwegian bark G. S. Penry, which went ashore at Scaw. The Penry will be total wreck and her cargo is washing ashore Only one of her crew was saved. There was also a severe gale in the south of Sweden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-27
ORDERED TO REMAIN
 OUTSIDE BLOCKADE.

La Guayra, December 26.-The Swedish bark Framnis, from Cardiff with 475 tons of coal for the La Guayra- Caracas rail- road, a British concern, arrived off this port yesterday and was ordered to re- main outside the blockade line. Today orders were conveyed to the captain of the bark to leave. This step was taken be- cause the coal was considered contra band of war The vessel was not seized as she left Cardiff before the trouble with Venezuela commenced. The captain of the Framnis is awaiting orders from his consignees.
 The Dutch consul here has asked for and obtained the permission of the com mander of the British cruiser Tribune to send a schooner to Los Roques, group of small islands about 120 miles north of here, where the charcoal burners, who trade with La Guayra, are at present without provisions or water, their sloops having been seized by the blockaders. The schooner must carry flag of truce. She can only take enough to last the trip and she will remove all the inhabi- tants of Los Roques to Willemstadt, Curacao. and then return here. Two schooners were captured this morning. The total number of craft taken by the blockaders is now twenty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-27
LONDON HAS DAY
 OF ENJOYMENT
"BRoxING DAY" CELEBRATED IN MANY WAYS, THE THEATRES BEING CROWDED = BUFFALO BILLS SHOW WELCOMED.

London, December 26.-"Boxing day. is being observed in the customary manner throughout the United Kingdom. The city itself is as deserted as on Sundays, all the open spaces around the Metropolis spite of the raw, threatening weather, the open spaces around the Metropololis are well patronized. Many of the suburban and provincial theatres began the per formances of their Christmas pantomines this afternoon.
 Buffalo Bills Wild West" show opened here today and was accorded an enthusi- astic reception.
 There was no lack of amusement to- night for the holiday makers of London. But so far as the West End was concern ed no theatrical manager attempted to dispute the easy supremacy of the Drury Lane theatre. which holds this year a practical monoply of pantomine with pro- duction of "Mother Goose" with all the theatres traditional spectacular gorgeous ness.
 Dan Leno appeared in the title role and an enormous audience voted the pro- duction to be fully equal to those of pre- vious years. All the suburban theatres and the Hydorome also presented pam tomines and had big audiences both aft ernoon and evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-27
WEATHER ALONE
 RETARDS CABLE
SHORE END WILL BE SPLlCED TO SEA CABLE SOME MILES OFF DIAMOND HEAD, WHICH IS TO BE THE LANDING PLACE.

San Francisco. December 26.-The fol- lowing telegram has been received from the cable ship Silverton timed at a. Tn. today;
 About to buoy the cable of the island of Oahu in about 450 fathems of water Up to this time 22sS nautical miles of ca- ble have been paid out"
 The shore end of the cable. which is of a more heavy type than the sea cab-s will be spliced to the sea cable some miles off Diamond Head which is to be the landing place of the San Francisco Honolulu cable. Until the splice is com pleted no further word will be received from the cable ship. It may take day or two to complete the work. The dis patch with which the work is finished and Honolulu placed in cable communication with San Francisco and the rest of the world depend largely upon weathe: condi- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-27
MANY DIE OF BuBoNIc PLAGUE
No Danger of the Epidemic Spreading at Guayamas.

Nogales, Ariz., December 26.-Messrs. Purdy and Chenoweth, who were appoint ed by the board of health of Nogales to adopted by the authorities at Guayamas at the introduction of the disease sup posed to be bubonic plague, now epidemic at Mazatland. have returned to say there is no danger of the disease extending to Guayamas or points north as long as the present vigilance is continued. Mazat- land is in Sinalo 300 miles from Guayamas and all points in Sonora are strictly quar- antined against points in Sinalo. There Is also a cordon of soldiers from Alamos closely patrolling the line or the state to prevent entry overland.
 Official telegrams were received here today from the governor of the state of Sinalo, who reports that the sickness is decreasing. Another telegram from Anulfo Fernandez chief surgeon of the Eleventh regiment of infantry stationed at Mazat- land, says:
 Thirty cases of bubonic plague sent to the Lazarelo, of which fifteen have died in several days. Amongst the troops at the barracks not single case exists. San itary precautions taken"
 Plague Situation in Mexico.
 Mexico City, December 26.--The plague situation is decidedly improved at Mazat- land. Only three deaths occurred yester- day. Steamers are still prevented from touching at the port.