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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
The Local Option Convention.

The convention was composed OF
something over three hundred men,
most of them new to political con-
ventions, many of them young, and
nearly all unknown outside of their
own town. The old campaigners
laughed at them-at the way they
ran their convention, at their ignor-
ance Of politics, and at their lack OF
fame.
But there was something more in
the gathering than these prejudiced
observers could see. When one
examined the convention in detail
and talked in confidence to delegate
he invariably found very earnest
man. He found man with an
issue that he believed in. There
was no politician in the convention
not one. That kind don't take the
risk Of such a movement. There
was no professional reformer. There
were many plain farmers, pro,
fesslonal and business men, and al
least one earnest and eloquent
clergyman. These men had no arts
of the professional reformer-they
had simply grievance against the
Republican party. The fifty-year
prohibitory law was the grievance
And every man was not only in ear
nest about changing the law but he
brought story of hundreds of
neighbors who thought like him,
and of towns if you please, small
towns, you may say-but towns
whose representative this year
will be an anti-prohibltory man, the
towns vote on Clements side. Thai
is the kind of convention it was, ant
it came from counties as wide apart
as Franklin and Windham.-Bur.
lington News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02

The regular Republican party
organs tune up with the customary
rub-a-dnb on the impossibility of
any other result of the campaign
then the usual tremendous ratitica
ton Of their ticket in September.
1t is great music. They fall back
heavily on their past, glorious or
not as one may review former
triumphs, former governors, and
the record of Republican admins
trations in general in this state. All
this may have had something to do
with the present unfortunate split in
the ranks, but regardless of the fact
that this is local election with
nothing but local issues, the same
old appeal goes out to hang togeth-
er for the influence a victory will
have on the country at large. What
is good or bad for Vermont is of no
consequence, but possibly the Re-
publican toote,s are making a seri-
Gus mistake in Understanding the
strength Of the opposition. 1t is
an active portion of the community,
including much young blood, that is
not laying much stress on the
national Importance Of the coming
election, and is looking for some
thing better for Vermont, with an
earnest and honest desireto do things.
These young men and old arc think
ing more of change than of any
candidate or his aspirations, and
there is sure enough trouble ahead
for the "ring."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
VERMONT RACING CIRCUIT.

A harness racing circuit for Ver-
mont was recently organized at St.
Jobnsbury.
Arrangements were made, purses
declared and dates claimed, where
by the horsemen can race eight con-
tinuous weeks, beginning either at
Littleton, l.. H., August I3 and ID
or St. Adams, August II, IS, IS;
Barre, August 20, IL, ~; Newport,
dates for week of August "a; Sher-
brooke, first week in September;
Orleans county tair, Barton, second
week in September; Caledonia
county fair, st. Johnsbury, third
week in Septemberi Lamoille county
fair, Morrisville, September %, "a,
IS; then return to Barre, closing the
circuit October l, and 3.
c. F. Pike will act as starter Judge
probably at all the meetings, assisted
by competent Judges.
Each track will be a member of
the National Trotting association.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
TAFTSVILLE.

Rev. MIR. Partridge will speak in
the village hall Sunday at I p. m.
Master Johnnie Osmer is at home
from few days visit at his uncles,
F. J. Osmer's, at White River
Junction.
Mrs. A. X. Nichols went to Bos-
ton last week to spend few days
with her husband, who is employed
there.
Mrs Ellsworth Chase and child
rem of Woodstock were guests at
John Osmers Wednesday.
John Barnes, from Lake Sunapee,
N. H., is at Eli Loura's for an in
defnate stay.
Miss Amy F. Strong from White
River Junction is at her fathers, w.
!. Strong's, for few days.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02

STATE OF VERMONT At Probate
DISTRICT OF HARTFORD, SO. Court held al
Woodstock, within and for said District, d
the 14th day of July, A. d., 1902.
Present, Hon. T. O. SEAvER, Judge.
Whereas, John French. administrator
with the will annexed of the estate of
Warren O. French, late of Woodstock. in
said District, deceased, testate. proposes
rendering an account of his administrator
tate for allowance, at session of said
Court to be held at the Probate Office In
Woodstock, in said District. on the 9th day
of August. A. d. 1902.
And whereas said Court has assigned said
time and place for the settlement of said
account, and for decree of the resi-
due Of said estate to the legatees and heirs
OF said DECEASED. and ordered that public
notice thereof be given to all persons inter-
ested in said estate by publishing a copy
of the record Of this order three weeks sue
cessively, previous to the day assigned, as
afo. esaid, in che Spirit of the Age. u news
paper published at Woodstock. in the
County of Windsor and State of Vermont.
Therefore, All persons concerned in said
estate are hel eby notified to appear ut the
Probate Office in Woodstock. in said Dis
tript, ap the day assigned, as aforesaid,
then and there to contest the allowance of
said account if they see cause, and to es-
tablish their rights as heirs, legatees and
lawful claimants of said residue.
true record. Attest,
Y. o. SEAvER. Judge.
A true copy of record Attest.
L. o. SEAvER Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
POMFRET.

Wallace w. Brown lost the mid
die finger Of his right hand Sunday.
His horse was loose near the house
and as Mr.. Brown went to pick up
the rope trailing from the halter the
horse ran, drawing the rope swiftly
through his hand, !acerating the
finger so that amputation was neces,
Sary,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
MAITLAND.

II. w. Small is visiting his sister
Mrs. Perry in Hancock,
Harold L. Rugg of Proctorsville
spent Saturday night and Sunday at
Mrs. Julius Lambs.
Mr.. and Mis-. &. E. Stevens and
Ethelyn Of Claremont arrived in
town Saturday, Mr.. Stevens return
ed Monday, Mrs. Stevens and
daughter are guests Of her mother,
Mrs. A. S. Bates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. A, Spear and
son Hadley OF Woodstock spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. L. Hadley. .
Misses Flora Spear and Sadie
Landry of Windsor spent Sunday at
E. S. Ainsworth's.
Miss Jackson of Newtonville,
Mass, spent last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Jay ]. Underwood.
Mrs. ID. f. Pollard and Marion
of Bellows Falls came Saturday to
visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. S.
Ainsworth. Mr.. Pollard joined
them Sunday.
Mrs. ]. 4. Spear has bean caring
for her sister in Windaor.
Mrs. Addic Markham Wood and
son Ralph of Cornish spent Satur-
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. B. Markham.
Miss Sadie Perkins of Woodstock
is guest of Mrs. E. b. Markham.
Mrs. Sarah Frost of Woodstock
is spending little time with her
brother, r. w. Headle
A daughter, Eldora Elizabeth,
came to brighten the home Of Rev.
and Mrs. E. l.. M. Barnes of Cam
bridge, July ~. They are former
residents of Hartland.
Mrs. A. B. Howe, Raymond and
Mildred; Mrs. Inez Stickney Strong
and son spent last week with their
sister in Lebanon.
Albert A. Sturtcvant Of Hartford,
Ct, is spending a little time with
his family.
Mr.. A. J. Dodge of West Rut-
land was a guest Of II. w. Headle a
part of last week.
Rev. and Mrs. F. II. Roberts of
Brownsville spent Monday with Mr..
and Mrs. J. L. Cove.
II. w. Headle, A. ]. Dodge, J..
H. Snow and Carlton Headle Lamb
visited Mt. Tom in Woodstock last
Friday.
Miss Minnie B. Barbour and
friend of Windsor were visiting in
town Monday.
Our town was we'll represented at
the vaudeville show at Claremont
last Wednesday.
DR.. Brady and nephew took 4
trip to Plymouth Saturday.
A party Of young men are enjoy
ing the week fishing at Mascoma
Lake.
Mrs. Jennie Reyes Fuller of
Brooklyn has joined her daughter at
Hotel Hartland.
Mr.. Barstow Of California is a
guest of his aunts, Mrs. F. p. Lab
aree and Mrs. E. B. Ketchum.
Mrs. Ellen Goodwin went to
Dinsmore Hill Tuesday to care for
her uncle Marshall Dinsmore.
Mrs. II. S. Britton and son Allen
returned from a ten days trip to
Lake Sunapee last Wednesday.
Miss Maud Maria Martin returned
from a visit to Livermore Falls, Me-,
last Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary M. Hill came home
from Lake Sunapee last Saturday
for few days.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
Woodstock, VT, August 2, 1902

The esteemed Free Press cannot
figure out anything but tremendous
and unprecedented vote for its own
candidate, Gen. Mccullough. But
there are other candidates and strange
things are happening this year.
Some people would be happier if
they could ignore facts as calmly as
the Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

used for over sixty 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 DiarrhGa. 1t will
relieve the poor little. sufferer Immediately.
Sold by FL druggists In every part of the
world Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be Eta G
and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing So
rum" and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
When You See

the yellow color in you skin and eyes,
You are bilious. The remedy is the NEW
medicine, Calcura Solvent. discovered by
DR.. David Kennedy, of Kennedy Row,
Kingston, N. Y. For liver, kidney and
stomach complaints and impure blood,
it leads all the rest. 1t is not a mere
mixture, it is a medicine. 1t acts prompt
ly; it relieves and cures. All druggists
90,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02

John Morrissey, brakeman on the
Walter l.. Main circus train, was
killed Saturday near Bennington.
lie missed his footing and tell under
the wheels. He is survived by a
widow and two children, who live
at Bennington.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
A Mortified Man Captures a Bear.

]. p. Brooks captured another
bear at his farm on the West hill in
Mortified Saturday. 1t weighed
about 20 pounds. 1t had evidently
been in a trap at some previous time,
as one foot was missing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02

A Canadian has invented a ma
chine for laying bricks which does
the work of six or seven bricklayers
and costs $500. Two men and a
boy operate it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02

The first case on record where Il
iull-bodded Indian has asked for
divorce has occurred at Pawnee,
Okl., where Spah-Pah-Bear wants
release from Mad.Bear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
John Senter to Take the Stump.

John II. Senter of Montpelier
says he is to take the stump for Mr..
McGettrick and is to speak in Mid
dlebury, St. Adams and St. Johns.
bury during the campaign.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
Winston Churchill a Candidate :?

Winston Churchill, the novelist,
has become a citizen of Cornish, N.
H., and rumor says, would like to
represent that town in the state legis-
lature at the next session.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02

A woman in Chicago who lost
$40, 900 in a car, and had the sum
returned by an honest guard, gener'
ously rewarded the finder with ter
cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
In Our New Possessions.

Cholera is ragin' in TIL Philip
poems, vice Gin'ral Jake Smith, ray
moved. MIR. Dooley.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02

One of Worcester's citizens, who
is poultry fancier, bet an egg that
to-day would not be pleasant--and
it was ,rotten.-Worcester Gazette.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
IN THE STUD, SEASON OF 1902
kRAPOTkIN.
4tandard, Registered No, 1882.

Bay Stallion, stands Is, 2 Id, sired by
Kremlin, 2.O7 "a. Sire of twenty in the 2.30
list. Dam Bravissima, by Robert McGregor.
2.l7 l.2, (sire of Cresceus, POP 1-4); second
dam Bravo, PA 1.2, by Baron Wilkes, 2.18,
(sire of Bumps, 2O3 l-4), third dam Mary
A. Whitney, 228, (dam of five in the list
and of five producers of SPEEDY, by Volun-
teer, 55, (sire of St. Julien, 2.ll LAY, fourth
dam Peggy Slender, 2.35. ldam of two in
the list and of two producers of speedy
With very little work in 1901 trotted a half
in liz and quarters in So seconds. A fast
clever, we'll built horse. His colts are grand
individuals and fast. Servic fee, $25with
usual return privilege.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
oTTAUQUECHEE SAVINGS BANK
WOODSTOCK. VT.

WOODSTOCK, VT.
Semi-Annual Statement at close of business
June 30, 1900.
RESOURCES.
Loans on Real Estate, $770.G83 II
Loans on Personal Security, 27,0l1 40
Loans on Deposit Books, $500 IS
Loans with Bank Stock rs Collat-
Loans with Mortgages rs Collat-
eral, $40 on
ties, 5,225 90
Districts. 8,261 10
State, County. City, Town and
School Bonds, $3.50, $50 90
Real Estate for Banking Purposes. II 800 SO
Real Estate by Foreclosure, 8,945 90
Interest, az, 1868 55
Cash on hand and in Banks, 1854 go
1892. SIS II
Due Depositors, s1,195, s29 80
1Osth Dividend. July l. 1902, 1880 SO
Surplus Fund Reserved, 0,0CO 90
Other Surplus, 46.867 SO
$780,, 51s II
Officers.
+. s. Mackenzie, President
Alvin Hatch, Vice President
Charles F. Chapman, Treasurer
TRUSTEES.
F. s. Mackenzie. VIM. S Dewey,
Alvin Hatch, w. Parker.
Charles H. Markham, William s. Hewitt,
Henry w. Walker, F. G. Southgate.
Charles F. Chapman.
INVESTMENT BOARD.
j, w. Parker, Alvin Hatch
E, S. Mackenzie. Charles Il. Maxhaml
Charles +. Chapman
AUDITORS.
VIM. S. Dewey, W. S. Hewitt
+. G. Soulngate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
SIR GAlEN

Stands l5.2. sired by
H4len Prince 40, dam Estafana. by MARI
third dam. Nell s. by Il son of Benedict
Morrill, 3474. Fee, $40 to warrant.
ESFor tabulated pedigree and further
particulars call on or address
J. e, AND e. F. WINSlOW,
WOODSTOCK VERMONT
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02

STATE OF VERMONT At Probate
DISTRICT OF HARTFORD. ss.l Court held at
Woodstock. within and for SAID District,
on the II day of July, A. ID. 1902.
Present. Hon. Il. o. SEAvER. Judge.
An instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of Caroline M. Taft. late
Of Woodstock. in said district. deceased, is
presented to said court for probate and Ill
lowance by Martha A. Taft, the execu-
trix therein named; and it is ordered by
said Court that all persons concerned
therein be notified to appear before, said
Court, at a session thereof to be held at
the Probate Office, in Woodstock. afore.
said, on the 4th day of August. A. d.. 1909,
and show cause. if any they have. against
the probate and allowance of said instru-
ment Us the last will and testament of said
Caroline NJ. Taft, for which purpose it is
further ordered that a copy of the record
of this order be published three weeks sue
cessively in The Spirit of the Age, q ne VS.
paper published at Woodstock, in this
State. rs soon rs may be. the last of said
publications to be one day, at least. be-
fore said 4th day of August
A true record. Attest,
Il. o. SEAvER, Judge.
A true copy of record. Attest.
II O. SEAvER, Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-02
NELSON'S STAR

Standard, Registered No. $500,
brother to Conquest Star, 2-years-old, rec.
ord 2.23. Bay stallion. stands l5l<, sired
by Nelson. 2.O9, dam Bright Star dam
Of Conquest Star(2) 1923 and Darling,
trial to wagon 2.l31D. by, Starlight $685.,
tho great brood mare, Violet dam of in
so5 by Volunteer 55; third dam Miss
Barton. (thoroughbred) by Imported Trus-
tee. Fee, $40 by the season, or $l5 to
warrant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
ALBANIAN
IS In DANGER
Miss Alison, Missionary in
Morocco.
SULTAN STILL BESIEGED
Rebels Fail Attempt to Break
Out of Fee.
Those In Revolt are Fanatics and Is
is Believed They VIII Stay the
Christian Missionaries IL
They Capture Them.
SULTAN STILL BESEGED

Kansas City, Dec. s0.-Eight mission
aries who were working in Morocco under
the direction of the Gospel Missionary
Union, whose headquarters are In Kan
sas City, are believed to be in peril At
Fec are stationed George C. Reed OF Kan
sas City, formerly Of Nebraska, Secretary
Of the Morocco mission; Mr. and Mrs
welliver of Minnesota, Maude carey OF
Emporia, Kas. Irene Ward, Avoca, Ia !;
Nellie Alison of Alabama.
Another party now at Mequiuese -
composed of F. C. Enyart of Kansas CITY
and Victor Swanson Of Nebraska This
town is forty miles west of Fec
A letter from Mr.. Reed at Fee. dated
December L. to George 8. Fisher. Presa-
dent of the Union. has been received Mr..
Reed writes:
Word to hand indicates that the 6u1-
tan is returning to Fee from MequfnGx
instead Of going to Raibst.
THE fight last Sunday east of here was
serious reverse for the government and
estimates of the loss very high. some
putting 1t at 800 on the army side; prob
ably one-half to two-thirds of that num-
ber."
Mr.. Fisher believes that the Christian
missionaries would be slain II captured
by the fanatical rebels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
THE PLANS OF DEWEY.
Assembling Of Fleet Beneficial to the
Naval Officers.

Washington, Dec. 30.-The Navy De-
partment today made public the following
extract from a letter of Rear Admiral
Taylor, Admiral Dewey's Chief of STAFF.
relative to the Caribbean manouvres:
December 10. 1902. If the drills go well
we shall probably have done all that Ad-
miral Dewey wants to do some time in
the week beginning Monday. January 8.
and ending Saturday, January 10.
THE tactical drills by division were
much needed. The fourth division has
made considerable progress. The division
of four battleships when they worked to-
gether. did not require much drilling as
they had previously done a good deal.
THE plan now is to begin working the
entire feet under Admiral Dewey in per-
son during the week Beginning Monday,
December 20 and IL their improvement
justifies 1t we will take up some battle
evolutions. with the cruiser divisions dis
posed on the TANKS, and scouting. There
will likewise be a blockade problem and
then 1 think it will be time for the dis
persal
I'VE have had but few mishaps so far,
only crack in the Chicago's steam pipe
which is being repaired and a slight in
Jury to the bow Of the torpedo boat Bid
die which has been fixed.
Everybody agrees that the assembling
of the ships is a good scheme and very
beneficial to all hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
AWAIT cAsrRo's ANSWER.
Has Not Replied to Proposal of the
Allies

Washington, Dec. 30.-President Castro 5
answer tC the allies proposal to arbitrate
the Venezuelan troubles has not been re-
ceived. In fact Secretary Hay had moth
ing Of Importance on the Venezuelan sit
uation to communicate to the cabinet
There are. however, under discussions
such questions as those relating to the
best means Of terminating the blockade
and other matters touching the personnel
of the commission which 1t is expected
will meet in Washington to lay down the
lines of the arbitration scheme.
lnasmuch as certain European publicists
have taken exception to the efforts Of
the United States to bring about arbitra-
ton between Venezuela and the allies as
a violation Of all the traditions and rules
of International course the attention of
one of the most eminent American MEM
bers Of the representatives of The Hague
conference, one of the men who framed
The Hague convention itself, was direct
ed to the criticisms. He very promptly
cleared away the misunderstanding on
this point by pointing to article q of The
Hague convention as justification of tho
attitude of the United States. This article
reads:
=" The signatory powers consider 1t their
duty. If a serious dispute threatens to
break out between two or more OF them,
nent court is open to them
consequently they declare that the
fact of reminding the conflicting parties
OF the provision of the present convention
and the advice given them in the highest
interest of peace to have recoudse to the
permanent court, can only be regarded as
friendly action"
The paragraph was proposed by France
and. singularly enough, it was opposed
principally by the United States. yet the
United States is the first Of the nations
TO avail of is provisions. The reason for
opposition to our delegates was fear
on their part that IL would seem to be
bestowal Of power upon European coun-
tries to intervene in American AFFAIRS and
in a manner an infringement of the Mon
roe doctrine The French delegates were
exceedingly anxious to carry the para
0raph however, and they finally succeed
cd in auieting the opposition Of the Uni
ted States delegates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-31
CONSUL IS ACCUSED,
John Goodnow Charged With IT.
Irregularities in Office.

Washington, Dec. 3O.-John Goodnow.
United States Consul at Shanghai, has
been made the object of formal attack
by the American Association at Shanghai
and the charges will be duly investigat-
ed by the State Department.
The principal charge is connected with
the transfer from the Chinese to the
American flag of a vessel. 1t is alleged
that the Consul General charged excessive
fees for his part in the transfer. Again
1t is charged that he refused to per-
form his duty in ordering court of in
quiry to examine into the facts connected
with the wreck of this ship.
Mr. Goodnow has put in vigorous de-
Tense, asserting that the first charge,
based principally on the attidavit of a
Chinaman, is untrue, To the second
charge he replies that he was not ap-
preached by an authorized person to Or
der the court.
1t is expected that when the State De-
partment comes to take up this case. the
questions at issue being mainly Of fact, it
will refer the matter to the United States
Legation at Pekin for examination and
report.