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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
BowIers Disaoree

Buffalo, Jan. 23-The split in the
American bnWling cungrr sS. which had
been threatening since the body con.
Nened here in annual session. occurred
yesterday. The eastern delegates left
the hall in body ana declined to por.
nclpate further in matters before the
convention. The western .lrl,cn,es
then elected Frank |. Pasdrlouw of
Chicago as president.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
AlIeqed Theft of City Bonds.

New York. Jan. 23.-Michacl Dough-
crty, Il clerk in the bureau for he col
lection uf farrcarS of personal taxes, was
arrested yesterday, the charge gainst
Lin being embezzlemrnt of city funds.
Corporation Counsel Rives said the Ill
legged defalcation was estimated at
S1cM
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
Miner Stands in the Wav.

London. Jan. "a representative Of
The Daily News in the lobbics of par
lament hears that there have Ger
tainly been some sort of peace over
lures from the Beers. but that the I'M
yielding attitude of Lord Miner has
as before, proved an insurnl0untable
obstacle In the matter
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
Planning for Princes Journey.

Washington. Jan. 23-The committee
on arrangements for the reception of
Prince Henry is studying figures which
have been submitted by railroad EN-
perts. relative to opossible Itineraries.
II is now pretty well settled thar o will
20 to Chicago. st. Louis. Cincinnati In
dinnnpolis, Milwaukee and Boston.
March : is the probable date of bis
visit to the last named city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
HORSE AND FOOT.
Miniature ArmyGuard Non-Union
Teams From MOIeStati0n..

reamsters' Strike Has Now Practical
ly Resolved Itself Into Fight Be
tween the Union and the r. S. Brine
Transportation Company-Neithe
Side in the Trouble Disposed &c
Bulge an Inch-Meanwhile Boston
Streets Are the Scenes Of Wild Dis
order and Traffic Is Badly lmpedea
Bridge to South Boston Closed tc
Traffic for 80 Minutes and Mob o,
10000 Held Up.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
IS WAKING warm.
Intervention Controversy 0eveI.
opin I New EXPLANATIONS.

Great Britain Took the Same Atti-
tude on the Spanish.American War
That France and the Other Powers
Did, Neither Refusing Nor Consent
ing to Sign Collective Note-As
an Index of the Value Of EngIand's
Leaning Towards Us Il May Be Said
That Spanish Minister Got Furious
With Her When He Had Got
Through Being Furious With Rus.
sa and Germany-How Russia
Stood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
Revolution BREEDING in Spain.

London, Jan. 23.-The Daily Mail
publishes an alarmist Dispatch from
Madrid giving the opinions of various
prominent politicians concerning the
gloomy outlook in Spain and their f,ai =
that the coronation of King Alfunlo
next May may be the signal for a rcvu-
luton by the Carlists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
Pearson Wants a Heariru.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Profpssor Pearson
is ready to resign from the faculty of
Northwestern university if an nvcstiga-
ton shall show that he stepped over the
limits of propriety in questioning
the infallibility of the bible. However.
the professor will ask the privilege Of
defending his action.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
The Everett.Moore Failure,

Cleveland. Jan. 23.-The entire prop
critics of the Everett-Moore syndicate
viii doubtless be sold. This is admit
ted by Chairman Newcomb of the b. nix
erS' committee. He says that nrgotia-
tionS are on foot for the disposal VI both
the telephone and the railway lrop-
critics.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
Made Sure of Election.

Frankfort, Ky. Jan. 23-The lrris-
aturo met in joint session yesterday and
duplicated its recent action. thus max
ing certain the election of James Is.
McCreary to the United States senate.
The repetition was due TO the obS,uriIy
of he law as to the date for senatorial
elections
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
Against Maclay's History,

Annapolis. Jan. 23,-The senate .es-
terday unanimously adopted an order
directing the state librarian to remove
from the state library the third >ulun
of Maclays history of tho United
States navy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
Commons Sustains war Plans.

London, Jan. 23.-'rhe opposition
amendment To the address in reply 10 lie
kings speech. practically cpnSuring the
government for its conduct Of the ar,
was rejected by the house of commons
yesterday 10y vote of .3s33 to l23.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25

Topeka. Jan. 2O.-Mrs. Carrie Nation,
while tiourishing large hatchet which
she has just received rs present from
an eastern manufacturing firm, droupcd
it, and the keen edge of the Instrument
severed the large toe OF her right foot.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25

*JOB Work.
--AuoA As
POSTERS, HANDBILLS,
BILL HEADS, LET6ER
HEADS, CIRCULARS,
ENVELOPES,
CARDS. ETO
0one at This OmcO.
@r4oO0 Away Down.
EDWARD c. DANA
THE DEATHS HEAD CARRIAGE.


Nlrahs" vehicle which Napoleon De-
ciincd to Accept.
\ carriN gr has been preserved in the
Armory OF SrhluSs tricdcnStciu, Gutha,
which has been called the "Dcath's
Head carriage" says the Golden Pen.
ny. This strange vehicle was built
by order of pukr August of SAKE.
Cohrg and Alemlnrg NSoi lS22,.
Whether il was meant to represent u
deaths head is not quite clear. rs it
bears no other rmhlrmS of death, un.
less, perhaps. the "Mors lmprrator"
should he represented 10y the dia.
dcm.likr loAcngcd wreath, A. Beck is
the only writer who rcproduccs any
history of the death Head carriage"
and he says After the conclusion Of
the peace OF TilSil, the Duke August
and his brother Frederick came To
Dresden in order Ia meet the Emperor
Napoleon Uuly II, 1900, who was
on July -, at the Castle
FriedenStrin, where he was t,stiNciy
received and magniliccnlly entertained,
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Brothers in Fatal Quarrel

Chicago, Jan. %. Robert AIcFet-
ridgc.a wealthy ice dealer. was shot
and mortally wounded last night hy his
brother, William McTetridg" For
long time there has been bad blood be-
tween the brothers over business mat-
terS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25

1t is announced at the Brooklyn navy
yard that Commander Charles A.
Adams is seriously i'll and that hr has
applied for retirement. He has been
in the service 30 years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
No News of the Condor.

Victoria, II. C., Jan % Steamer
Moana. which arrived last night from
Honolulu. brought no news of the Miss
ing British warslip Condor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
Tieup bX Snow

Niagara Falls. y. Y. Jan. 23.-rhe
snowstorm raging here is one II the
worst experienced in years. Every
thing is tied up. Six trains are stalled
between here and Suspension Bridge.
Considerable damage has been done.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25

The serious illness Of the Marquis of
Dufferin and Ava. ex-viceroy of India
and ex-governor general of Canada, has
reached u critical stage.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
lonu Struuole Ended

Buffalo, Jan. 23.-Adam Boeckel.
Republican,, was elected city trra Snrcr
on the 329th ballot yesterday after
noon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
Colonel Arthur Lynch.

Colonel Arthur Lynch, who has been
elected to Parliament from Galway
City, and whose right to take the seat
will be contested because of his service
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25
PERPETUAL LEASE
Friends Of Nicaragua Route Say
Panama Cannot Be So Taken.

These Hints Have Not Alarmed the
Advocates of Panama Who Are Sat
isfied That a Proper Assurance of
the Permanency Of the Right of
Way Has Been Obtained From the
Colombian Minister-There Is No
Reason to Anticipate a Postpone
ment Of Legislation on the Canal
Question From This Cause.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25

Perus memorial on compulsory ar.
bitration not objected to by Chilian
delegates to Pan.American conference.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-01-25

Peace protocol signed by presi.
dents of four South American coun
tries.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Birds Made n Sieve.

In the mountains Of Tennessee q
stranger came upon a man who was
Bhoyeling QOal upon wooden sieve.
Upon inquiry how on earth he got such
a curious thing the old man replied:
Stranger. l don't think you'll b'leeve
me If l tell you"
'Oh, yes. certainly" said the man;
81 will believe you.
"Waal" said the mountaineer, at
war this way: About five years ago
lived down on the side of the mountain
whar woodpeckers and other kind o.
birds is powerful thick That ar thing
pointing to the sieye-"war my door
to my cabin. 1t 'ud mock any bird that
files. I'd jest sit thar some summer
evenin' and Jest move 1t, and every
bird came that war initiated
"Howsumever. one day l left my
cabin to go huntin and went pream-
bin down the mountain. Waal, some
wind come along and made that ar
door initiate woodpecker. First one
come and then a whole pile o. the
critters. They lit in on the door, and
when | come 1t war jest like you see
It."
The man thanked him and moved on.
81 declar'," said the mountaineer, Il
don't b'leeye he thought | war tellin'
the truth" And he resumed shovel
ing coal.-New York Herald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

81 don't mind standing" said an ex-
perienced housekeeper. II always have
a cushion for my feet when | stand at
the ironing board. 1t is made of a
dozen thicknesses of old carpet lining
covered with drugget. The lining is
cut in squares and very loosely tackled
together with long stitches. The drug.
get is cut of the required size The
edges are turned in and oyerhanded,
then strong stitches are sewed through
about every two inches over the sur
face of the cover. | have little loop
on two corners of the rug and hang il
up by both loops. In this way ii does
not curl up and get out of shape, as il
would If 1t were hung 10y one corner
l have another rug in front of my
dishwashing table-indeed. there are
a number @Shem around the house
and when have any work that re-
quires standing one of them invariably
comes on to the floor under my feet.
If housekeepers realized how much OF
their strength could be saved by a few
of these simple devices. they would not
fail to provide them"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
WHY Anerfcans Drink.
"Pleasureable emotional excitem

"Pleasureable emotional excitement
is u great relaxer," says q writer In
Ainslee's. Every kind of work Is
liable to leave the muscles and nerves
tense and oyerdrawH. We often see
muscle tonus eorrugating the brow.
rigidifying the face or attitudes and
showing that inneryation impulses con
ttnue to flow out from the nerve cen
tiers after toll Is over We Americans
lack the very words gemuth and esprit,
and 1t is very hard for us to entirely
forget the struggle for existence In So
cial intercourse. The careful studies of
Partridge and others show that the de-
sire for this kind of unbendng Is one
of the chief causes that lead Ameri
cans ito drink, because they have lost
the power to feel the normal exhllara-
ton which inebriation stimulates. In
stinct points to this as a great boon,
and so 1t is sought over cups and glass
es in the eonviyiality that comes from
artificial stimulation. little more roll
licking jolllty. with jest and quip with
congenial friends, the tale, the song,
perhaps the quiet. harmless game that
does not overtax the system-of all
this we have too little In our stern
American life, with its tendencies to
oyertonioity and cramps of will and at
tanfionn
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

The following amusing recipe for
preserving children" written by Miss
Mignone Lincoln. aged sixteen. of New
Orleans and which won the prize for
the best answer sent to ST. Nicholas
Magazine will be relshed by all wo-
men, whether mother or not.
Take one large. grassy field. one-half
dozen children, all sizes; three small
dogs, one long, narrow strip of brook,
pebbly If possible Mix the children
with the dogs, empty them into the
field, stirring continually; sprinkle
with field flowers. Pour brook gently
over the pebbles. Cover all with Il deep
blue sky. Bake in very hot sun.
When the children are We'll Drowned.
they may be removed, vii be found
right and ready for setting away TO
cool in the bathtub.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Thoughtlessness of others is nothing
more than downright selfishness, which
Is the curse of humanity. The man
who on leaving an elevated train
pauses at the head of the stairs TO
light his cigar is selfish. He incom-
modes all who are behind him. The
woman who insists on passing up or
down the stairs ahead of the eager
crowd, slowly, Indifferent to the haste
of others, must be an awful thing at
home. He who pauses to tie his shoe
regardless of the interruption of traffic
Is brute In his family. | see all these
things a dozen times day and wonder
what kind of lives such persons lead In
the family circle. One of the common
evidences of thoughtlessness is seen in
those who stand in the middle of the
sidewalk to chat while multitudes are
forced to defect or make an offset In
order to pass them. The more l see OF
men the greater is my respect for
asses, dogs and mules.-New York
Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
An EVERYDAY Matter,

There are some circumstances under
which it is easy to write a letter for
another person and others under which
it is well nigh impossible, but not all
people agree on what the circum-
stances are.
"I'd jess like you to write letter to
Pomp for me, please, Missy June"
said the colored queen of a Boston
kitchen to her young mistress. Jess a
little short. everyday letter. 1t won't
take you but bout a minute"
What shall l say?" asked the lady
when pen and paper were at hand.
Tell me just what to say, Hester"
"Oh," said Hester, with toss of her
head, "Id jess like few words. Missy
June-jess to tell him howdy an say
l made up my mind l amt goin' to
marry him, an he'd better hurry his
self an make sure O. Susy Ball, or
most likely heal lib an die a mis'able
ole bachelor. OATS all"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
The Arabs of Syria.

Among the Arabs Of Syria a man
changes his name after the birth of
his eldest son, assuming the name
which has been bestowed upon the
heir, with the prefix Abu, meaning
father Of" Thus, II the son is called
Fudle Allah, Gods Bounty" the ia
Their will be henceforth known as Abu
Fudle Allah. Father Of Gods Bounty"
In like manner the mother would be-
come known as EN- Fudle Allah. Moth
er of Gods Bounty" This custom is
not merely one of common speech, but
extends to all occasions and even to
legal documents. Still more strangely
even when a man though married has
no son the courtesy of oriental soci-
ETY. demands that he should be ad-
dressed as Abu Salim or Abu Nah
mould, after an imagiBary son whom
pollteness confers upon him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

A necklace made of black ants is an
article of adornment Of New Guinea.
The Anglican mission there gives par
ticulars of one which measured over
eleven feet long and was composed of
as many as l 800 bodies of ants. Three
little pieces of shell and a dozen Eng
lish beads were Incorporated into 1t.
and there was a native string holding
It together, yet its weight only reached
drains 2 scruples 10 grains. These
large black ants make big nests In the
native gardens, and the native women
and girls catch them, pull off their
heads, bite off and swallow the other
end and thread the thorax.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

things to see to is the bed. Very few
people really know how to make a bed
properly-that is, to put the sheets on
evenly and smoothly. The sheets should
be large enough to be securely tucked
under the edges of the mattress, and
the greatest care should be taken to
smooth out all the creases, as nothing
tldgets a person SO much as crumpled
sheets or sheets that keep slipping to
one side Then the pillows. The proper
way to arrange them Is so that they are
neither too high nor too low, Just of a
medium height to rest the back of the
patient when sitting up. Changing and
shaking up the pillows when they have
become rumpled takes but little time,
but is very comforting and refreshing
to the patient. The covering for the
bed should vary according to the tenn
perature of the room, the nature of the
sickness, the feelings of patient and
the time Of year. Whatever these con-
ditions, the coverings should be as
light as Is consistent with the comfort
of the patient. Feather beds should
never be used in cases of sickness.
They are uncomfortable for the pa
tent and keep the body unnecessarily
warm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

The father of the family had stepped
into bookstore TO buy n birthday
present for his fourteen-year-old son.
What kind Of book would you HkeY'
asked the salesman to whom he had
contided his purpose.
Something that would be useful for
the boy" WAS his reply.
well, here is a very good one on
Self Help"
self help" exclaimed the father.
"Ben don't need anything of that kind.
You'd ought to see him at the dinner
tablew
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Lord Mark Kerr, G. c. b., when he
was commanding the Poona division
in Mora some years ago vigorously en-
couraged soldiers gardens. One day,
taking an early stroll in multi, he saw
three or four privates raking about.
Much pleased, he remarked:
"Well, my men, nice thing garden
ing is, isn't it? | see you take an in
terest In It,"
do II" surlily rejoined Tommy At
kins. That's all you know! We have
got an old general here who's mad on
it, and we are here on fatigue duty in
case he comes along."-London Chron-
icle.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Hast ever heard of Sir Francis Bay
ardT she asked, suddenly changing
her tone.
YES" l answered, often"
81 am his daughter" she said brief
ly.
1 already knew that well enough,
but she seemed to expect some sur
prise, so | drew In my breath quickly
and gave low exclamation. 1t suf-
feed, and she continued:
II am his daughter, and we have
quarreled because l would not marry
a ohurl" She seemed to have d spe-
cial relish for that title
II have left his house, and go back l
shall not. have an uncle in Aldgate,
but in truth he can do little for me.
My father will scour the country, and
this uncle is no man to hold out against
Sir Francis Bayard. l doubt much"
and this she said In low voice which
seemed to invite contradiction, III
there be any man in all the country
round who for my sake would brave
my father"
No gentleman could listen unmoved
to such challenge from such wom-
an.
81 have little beside my sword to Of
fer you," said, but believe me, that
shall ever be at your service"
| l know not just when the change
came, but at that moment meant ev-
cry word said.
at is brave sword" said Mistress
Bayard and then, after a moment, con-
tinued, 81 have brought with me jew
els of considerable value, enough to
raise company Of men to take with
you to the low countries" She paused,
waiting for me to speak.
knew not whether to be angry or
to laugh at her. Mistress Mary Bay
ard rather than marry Henry Sheldon
was ready to throw herself into the
arms of nameless adventurer; but,
then, was the nameless adventurer.
you have not asked my name,"
said.
II have heard your voice, l have
caught a few gllmpses of your face,
and l have seen you fight; but, In truth,
would know your name"
The moon had come out bright and
full by now. l threw Edward across
her path and, dotfing my hat, said:
Mistress Bayard, l am Henry Shell
don"
She half rose In her stlrrups, and the
color rushed into her face, but her eyes
did not fall before mine. We were long
so, looking into each others eyes.
$50 you did not wish to marry meT
she said finally.
"At least the dislncllnation was mu-
tual."
II knew of you only through hear
say. Why have you always kept away
from me?"
mo man values what he does not
know"
But you must have seen me some
times"
EYES," l said; II have seen you.
knew you were beautiful, but l knew
of your character only through what
heard. l was afraid we should not
find much In common"
"And this short ride has made you
change your estimate of meT'
This short ride has changed a dis
obedient prodigal into most obedient
son, and were l not pledged to give
you safe conduct to Aldgate / should
even now turn back and marry as my
father wished"
Far be it from me-" she said In the
tone of father confessor, ito distract
this good youth from so worthy a res
, olution. Ever obey thy father. and all
will be well with thee"
know not which parent was the
more astonished at the sudden change
In his hayward offspring, but we told
them no word of our affair until after
the wedding.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Vanilla Is one of the most powerful
restoratiyes known In cases of weak
ened vitality, when q large dose is CIV
en-. South America in general shows n
much slighter tendency to madness
than any of the countries which may
be called civilized. Statistical authori-
ties attribute this fact to the ignorance
and thoughtlessness of the population,
but they themselves give the credit to
vanilla. At the first sign of mental dis
turbance they ply the sufferer there
with
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
HOW TO OBTAIN
PERFECT HEALTH

There is not person living who does
not have desire to be well and strong
both mentally and physically, but hn.
man beings are very much like steam
engines, without proper fuel the most
Derfect machine cannot run; without
incl food and water) the most perfect
specimen of manhood becomes a total
wreck in few short hours, all energy,
strength and power in the human bod
being furnished by the digestive organs
When these are in perfect condition
they extract from the food all those
properties which make pure blood,
strong muscles, steady nerves and an
active, healthy brain. But once out of
order, then the whole machinery of the
body is demoralized, the blood becomes
impure, muscles fabby, nerves un-
strung and the brain weak.
There are times in every persons life
when such condition exists, and it is at
such times that the mistakes are made
which wreck their lives.
When ones digestive organs become
diseased it is shown by such symptoms
as dyspepsia, indigestion, flatulency,
gastritis, pain, nervous dyspepsia, etc,
but those are symptoms only, not the
disease itself.
Now, if you doctor these symptoms
instead of the diseased organs. your
good health and strength are bound to
be destroyed, but if you use common
sense and repair the damaged organs
themselves you can continue to enjoy
health and happiness.
The best method of doing this is to
keep constantly on hand preparation
of the Taro plant found in hawaii.
This preparation is called Mona and its
daily use by the natives of that country
as a vegetable has made them the most
perfect physically of any nation on the
globe.
MI-o-NA is called a certainty in medi-
cine. 1t heals and cures all the diseased
digestive organs as nothing else will do.
1t ailays irritation, removes inf1amma.
ton and restores these organs to their
normal condition. The most confirmed
dyspeptic obtains relief at once and
soon finds his stomach digesting and as
Stimulating his food as nature intended.
Mona is sold by