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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
1rjfIes,

"Today," said pretty Dolly. as
She opened her brigh, eyes.
MIN going to give my dear mamma
beautiful surprise.
hardly Know yet what twill be,
But ri soon find a way
To do sotne unexpected thing
To please mamma today.
"rm tired Of doing little thingA
Why, any one can sweep
And dust or wipe the dishes
o. sing Evelyn to sleep.
IT'S some big thing I want to do.
II | could write hook
Or save the house from burning now,
How pleased mamma would look.'
So after breakfast Dolly went
And sat beside the fire,
While mother cleared the table of
And mended baby'S tear.
She wiped the dishes. made the beds
And braided Bessy's hair.
While Dolly sat and pondered long
Within her easy chair.
And so Miss Dolly dreamed and planned
That busy morning through;
She could not think OF anything
Quite large enough to do,
And as she went to bed that night
She really wondered why.
When mother kissed her lovingly,
The kiss was half sigh!
Youths Companies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08

General Wood makes out a strong
case in circular letter to members
of the senate urging tariff conces-
sions for the Cuban planters. The
Cubans merely want fair play; they
are not begging money. In the
matter OF Cuban sugar, General
Wood says the present selling price
is about $4.S4 per sack. The cost
of production is, on an average, so
per sack, and the average loss at the
present price runs from 10 cents to
$I.,o per sack. The duty on sugar
and here is where beet sugar pro-
tectionism "lays over" war tor
humanity, so to speak-is $5.o4 per
sack. and General Wood suggests a
reduction of 80 I-3 per cent. IN the
American tariff, which is now pro-
hibtivc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
POINTS ON SUGAR MAKING

During the past four years the
Vermont Experiment station has
conducted series of experiments
dealing with the flow and compost
ton of sap in the sugar maple. In
spite of the poor season a large
amount OF data has been secured
bearing on many points of practical
as we'll as scientific interest.
Among the findings are some that
throw light on the question, which
side of tree gives the most sap'
In the season of 1901 four trees
were selected for this work and
tapped at the usual height on the
north, south, east and west sides.
The trees represented rs nearly as
possible all conditions of exposure.
The results expressed in pounds of
sugar obtained may be seen from
the following table:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
Both the leading gubernatorial

Both the leading gubernatorial
candidates are said to have a lack of
sympathy with the Prohibitory law,
and it would be much more inter-
esting If they made some declara-
ton one way or the other. 1t would
be an unusual thing, political omen
of Importance, if a candidate tor
governor failed to jump into the air
and shout nightly for prohibition,
and the state is not likely to see it
this time. Webb and Mccullough
are much more likely to lie low and
content themselves in quiet accep-
lance of things as they are. It's the
habit Of most gubernatorial candi-
dates; hence, no change, no recon-
mendation, no action, nothing done
from one end of successive admins
trations to the other.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
NOW IT TICKS AGAIN.

But II Wanted Winding. So Do Other Time.
pieces.
When | "turn in" for the night wind
my WATCH and put it ops little table ut
The head of the bed. Fhc other night
wok" and failed to hear it ticking.
What! T. said !. sis it possible forgot
to wind it? put It to my ear. Going
still ?-yeS. goin. stills but very feeble and
family. wound 1t ut once of course
That other watch--thc watch IN your
brcasi-the heart. All it doesn't do to
let that run down. 1t does more work
than tni other organ in the body. It
hammers away, year iu and year out, day
and night, work days, holidays and Sun,
days. 1T is kept going by the b'o9d and
the blood is merely dig"sted food.
We are glad to nnnGuncr q new AND
efficient medicine for all ailments and dis
eases Of the nerves and irregularities Of
the heart. II rs from the hand of that
widely Known physician and surgeon, Or.
David Kennedy, of Kennedy Row, King.
ston, \. Y, and is called CaIcura Solvent.
1t restores digestive power. purities the
blood, nouriShcS the nerves and confcrs
health and strength upon the multitude OF
sick ones for whom fear aud anxiety have
painted the future iu black All druggists
Sl.00 bottle. Write fo' frectria.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
A Wo0dchuck's Winter Reading.

In digging grave at Barnet Cen
ter recently, as the digger got near
the bottom a live woodchuck was
found with Il nice bed of hay he had
carried in last fall, and for his win.
ter reading a medicinal almanac;
and later reports say a psalm
book" so it seems that this wood,
chuck is not among the seven Sleep
ers. The ENTRANCE to his bed was
found ID feet from where he was
discovered.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
THE STATE PRESS.

A special to the st. Adams Messenger
from Manchester states that from the
present outlook that town will send a
solid Webb delegation to the republican
convention. Arlington and Dorset are
also spoken of rs Webb towns. In fact
the northern part OF Bennington county
has II pronounced Webb flavor. The past
ten days have developed strong Webb
sentiment in Windsor county that rather
surprises the other people. Rutland Her
aid.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08

"Vermont farmers are getting
read, tor the new maple syrup sea-
son by melting the surplus sugar OF
last years vintage says the Boston
Record. The Vermont farmer can
supply good many demands, and
as long as the average "down.coun-
try" consumer, who is happily igno-
rant of the habits of the maple tree,
calls for 'new" sugar early in an
uary and even as soon as the leaves
are off in the fall, and expects to
get it, he will not be disappointed.
If he doesn't get the sugar here he
is satisfied with an assortment of
chemicals thrown together in Chi
cago, New York or Troy, but always
the Vermont article is harmless.
Really it is il bit early for new
sugar
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
Doherty's Execution STAYED.

In the case OF Chas. Doherty VS..
State of Vermont, which is now be-
tole the United States supreme
court, the execution was postponed
until the third Tuesday OF May,
1902, by supreme court Tuesday.
The execution was set for Tuesday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08

1t is generally conceded that both Gen.
J. G. Mccullough and DR.. W. Seward
Webb. leading candidates for governor,
have not much real sympathy with the
policy of state prohibition. Does this
indicate a gradual change Of sentiment
upon the part Of the state in respect to
this question? 1t rather points in that
dircction.-Rutland News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mas. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
u ed 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,
re lieve the poor little sufferer immediately.
Sold by rlldrugg'sts in every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE sure
and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy.
run" and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
Woodstock, w., Feb. 8, 1902.

" oudn't it be we'll to send Sena-
tor Proctor, or some other repre-
sentative with conscience, to in
vestigate conditions in the Philip
pines and report to the people OF
the United States real existing con.
ditions there ;-Boston Traveller.
Send anyone but Senator Proctor.
Keep him at home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
IN Amsden, Jan. 20, Isabella, widow Of
Willard Mansfield of West Windsor, aged
70 years, one month and II days.
In Hartland, Feb. 3, Mrs. J. II. Waldron.
Fire at Pittsford Mills.

Fire was discovered in the base
ment of the back part of Walter Per-
ley's store at Pittsford Mills We'd
nesday morning about 5 o'clock.
The fire alarm was rung, but be-
fore the fire companies could reach
the spot the whole interior OF the
store was in flames. Everything is
destroyed, but the brick walls.
The store and goods were insured
for $4,000, but the loss is somewhat
larger,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
THE MAGAZINES.

The Midwinter Century has IN
unusual number of features, the
frontispiece beiug another OF Coles
beautiful wood engravings, An IN
teresting article is "Chicago's River.
Harbor": ga Desert Romance, is
Il tale of the Southwest, and IN fic-
ton there are several notable
MI ces
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08

It is thus seen that the difference
in favor of the south and east SIDES
Of a tree is quite pronounced.
amounting to three-tenths of
pound. Similar trials comparing
north and south tapping made in
1899 and 1900 also give results that
favor the south side.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08

Hon. Orion NJ. Barber announces
that he will not be candidate TO,
denomination for State auditor.
There are II good many candidates
for this position and a many least
side" and "west side" possibilities
to be considered, but Hon. Horace
w. Bailey, who wants the place, is
said to have some show for the NOM
nation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
DAILY (MorningJ SUNDAY AND WEEKLY
Established N
The Republicans Standing Among Newspapers:

nsead of always talking about the evils Of iounaism why
not sometimes its hesnsg instead of talking about
corrrpb and coIruptng press why word newspapers
that fearless and frank wholesome and honest powerful and
good? There such papers, perhaps but nevehe
less and in calling their roll, somehow the of like
Abou Ben Adhem, leads all the restThe Springfield, (Ns
Republicans"
"Who isn't proud of the American press, when contains
fair and shining and lovely example The Springfield Republic
founded, II ago by the worthy Samle Bowes:"
The above quasn the Editorial passo the Ds Moi,s ia
Leader ''
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08

President B. F. Wilson Of Converse
college AZ Spartansburg. $. c., one of the
larges, female colleges in the South, has
resigned, after IL years service. He will
go to Europe to study,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08

Thsrr is one physician in the plGssnt
senate and four physicians in the present
honse of representatives. There is one
clergyman in the present house Of repre-
scntativcs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
A 0imnla fHisk.

One need not be an alchemist to
make money, as the following trick
will show: First pour clear water
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
0TTAuQUECHEE SAVINGS BANK
WOODSTOCK. VT.

WOODSTOCK. VT.
Semi Annual Statement at close of business
December 81, 1901
REsorRCEs
Loans on Real Estate, $40. 800 As
Loans on Personal Securities, 28,20+ 81
Loans ON Deposit Books, $3.50 IS
Loans to Towns, Villages. School
Districts. 1861 10
Loans with Bank Stock rs Collat-
cml, $500 90
Loans:w with Mortgages as Co!lat-
eral. l.22j %
ties 225 90
State, County, City Town and
School Bonds, POI. $3.50 90
Rea Estate for Banking Purposes, q, $40 80
Teal Estate by Foreclosure, 7.Oi5 90
Interest, 26. 500 AZ
Cash on land and III Banks, III, 427 Is
S'l2s2. Gs7 40
LIABILITIES
Due, Depnsitors, $l,l72.i9} IA
l07th Dividend Jnnuary /, 1902, 1873 23
surplus Fund Reserved, Al $50 IL
Other Surplus, Az 2GO SO
Sl,2s2, 6s7 40
Officers.
F. S. Mackenzie. President
Alvin Hatch, Vice President
Charles +. Chapman. Treasurer
TRUSTEES.
+ :. Mackrpzie. VIM : Dewey.
Alvin Hatch. J W. Parker,
Charles H. Markham, William s Hewitt,
Henry W. Walker. T. G. Sout hgl.e.
Charles f. Chapman.
INVESTMENT POARD.
j. w. Parker. Alvin Hatch
F. s. Mackenzie. Charles H. Markham
Charles +. Chapman.
AUDITORS
VIM s. Dewey, W s. Hewitt
+. G. Southgate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
BIRTHS.
DEATHS.

In Amsdcn, Feb. 3, a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman w. Horton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
SHEiK HADJi TAHAR SUES C. V.

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

The Vermont Humane ocietv
can find something to do in Cabot.
n Hard" ick man who went to Cabot
Last I'n'siay TO satisfy Il claim
against Il farmer of that town, found,
in tie ialtrr'> barn, Il condition of
affairs that made his blood boi and
led him to use the Kings English in
plain fashion. The harm stable had
evidently not been cleaned out TO,
several days; tour or five head uf
cattle stood there moaning for food,
with the barn about them in SO tum-
bic down Il state that the wintr>
weather got at them without him
drance; on Il wall of the barn a calf
Law dead, and in the stable Law
horse, also dead, while another
stood by, suffering from lack of food
and water. The shiftlcss, inhu.nan
owner of the stock had not been near
the barn for some TING, leaving the
dumb creatures to starve. Ii is
almost beyond belief that such things
can be, and the man who will thus
neglect his stock deserves the utmost
penalty that the law provides,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-08
TIL CENTURY
MAGAZINE
will make Of 1902 year Of
HunOr:
CONTRIBUTORS

CONTRIBUTORS
to the Year OF Hume,
Mark Twain"
+, L. dunno.
.C"Mr. DoOlcy,"J
Joel Chandler Harris,
c"l, ncle RamuN,"
Edward W, Towns md,
("Chimmlc i'addcn."O
George AIDE,
Ruth McEnery Stuart,
James WnitcOmh Riley,
Paul Laurence Dunbar,
lielett Burgess,
Frank X. Stockton,
Tudor jerks,
Ellis Parker Butler.
{ arolyn Wells,
Harry ;. Edwards,
Chester Bailey Fernald,
Charles lia,tell LOOMS,
Oliver II rtord,
Elliott Flower,
\ ID IT Bigelow Pane,
Beatrice Herford,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
A Buffalo at the Museum.

Taxidermist 9alch has just completed
for the Fairbanks Museum a buffalo
and it is one rf the most noticeable as
well as one of the rarest animals in the
collection. 1t came from the late Austin
Corbins park at Newport, N. H., and
was shot by Mr.. Balch late one cold
night last February. The big bull had
been fighting with another bull and was
mortallv wounded. The keeper of the
park wired Mr.. Balch that if he wanted
a buffalo to come at once. Mr.. Balch
reached Newport in the evening and shot
the buffalo with small rifle. He then
worked over him until 2 the next morn
ing taking measurements and skinnlng
him. As now mounted it stands in the
addition to the building, facing the east,
and is Mr.. Balch's masterpiece.
The buffalo is abovt five years old and
came as a calf from Texas to the Corbin
park where there is now the largest herd
in the world, 1873 in all. He weighed
400 pounds and has magnificent head
and horns. Mr.. Balch was Offered
$1,000 for the specimen by Boston par
ties and this one is the only one i'll New
England. By the first OF the month i
will be suitably mounted on stand sim
liar to that of the big moose.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
Christmas Festivities.

Dawn of the Redemption" will be
presented by the children of st. Aloysius'
Sunday school at St. Aloysius Hall,
Monday evening.
The children OF the South church Sum-
day school are preparing an entertain
ment for Christmas Eve to accompany
the usual Christmas tree festivities.
The Christmas tree exercises in connec-
tion with the Sunday school of St.
Andrews church will be held in the
church on Christmas eve. The members
of the school are to contribute this year
to a box of gifts to be sent to some poor
white children in North Carolina, whose
parish is in charge OF brother of Rev.
Arthur Stone of kyndonville.
The Christmas tree exercises at the
Universalist church will be held on Tues
day evening.
The animal Christmas tree exercises
and visit of Santa Claus to the North
church children comes in the chapel next
Monday evening.
The Christmas tree service at the Firs
, Baptist church will be held on Christina
night, Dec. 25. Those having present
! for the children are requested to han
them to David Knowlton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
rIarried at Lynn.

A very pretty wedding took place at
the South street parsonage, Lynn, Mass,
Wednesday evening, Nov. 26, when Miss
Minnie F., daughter of the late Rev. A.
P. Tracy, and Edward o. Plowman were
united in marriage by Rev. Charles W.
Rlackett, pastor of the South street
church. The brides gown was white
silk lansdowne trimmed with chiffon, and
she carried bride roses. Her sister, Miss
Angie Tracy, was bridesmaid, and wore
white muslin and carried white pinks.
Harry D. Robetts was best man. Fol
lowing the ceremony there was a recep
tion at the home of Mrs. Nellie Robetts
366 Summer street, and Mrs. Robetts
served collation.. The presents were
many and valuable. Mr.. and Mrs. Plow
man will reside at 366 Summer street
Lynn, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

-Worthen & Gleason, successors to
Riley Bros.
George NJ Gray advertises elsewhere
16.inch dry wood.
-Worthen & Gleason are selling crock
cry at less than cost.
The directors Of The Merchants Bank
have declared dividend OF 212 per cent,
payable Jan. 1, 1908.
"A large delegation from here attend
ed the Rcbekah district meeting at Bar
net, Thursday evening.
Senator Stiles has returned from his
legislative labors and resumed his med
ical practice in this town and vicinity.
Miss A. O. Maloney will hold sales
of trimmed hats on Saturdays during
this month and next at reduced prices.
The stockholders of E. & T. Fair
banks & Company received Monday
quarterly dividend on their stock Of SIS
share.
-For the remainder of the season,
every thing in millinery will be marked
down at Miss E. M. Niles, Pythian
building.
Sherman Court, No. 627, CO. F. will
elect officers for the ensuing year at their
regular meeting in Knights of Columbus
hall tonight.
"A meeting of those interested in the
projected street railroad will be held at
the Avenue House some evening between
| Christmas and New Years.
The Ladies Circle of the Universalist
church will meet with Mrs. A. F. Walcf
Thursday at 2 80 p. m. There is work
to do and all ladies will be very welcome
The voters in this village will bear il
mind that the caucus to nominate vii
lage officers has been called at the Towl
Hall next Friday evening, at 7,30 clock
Mrs. Berton l. Staples has on sale a
her home, so Eastern Ave, some hand
painted china, including medallions 70
the belt and neck, also hat pins ant
stick pins.
!. P. Morgan's Comedians were i
the opera house at Hardwick Monda
when it burned, but are coming here a
) right, having escaped without injuries O
loss property.
Closing public exercises will be hel
in the 9th grade OF the Summer stree
schools, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clocl
to which parents and all interested al
5 cordially invited.
1t will especially interest housekee
ers to know that the Summer sire
laundry is prepared to handle sheets ar
pillow cases and similar work throue
the winter season.
DIR. ]. P. Morgan will present
beautiful lecture at the Opera Hou
next Sunday evening, "The life of o
Saviour" Illustrated by over 100 vieN
by the royal photo-optician.
e Miss Winilred Rowell will put
/ sale at 70 Eastern avenue this week t
finest aud most extensive stock OF Flo
entine statuary, busts, ETC., from t
st most noted Italian artists of this cot
d try.
The Green Mountain Cigar Co. ha
moved their factory from the Aver
=, House corner to rooms in Caldbec
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.
Dog Lost.
Cook Wanted.

Dog Lost.
Cook Wanted.
Gibbs the Florist.
Art Books-F. Z. Rowell
Fur Caps Brooks-Tyler
Passumpsic Savings Bank.
Special Sale-W. H. Preston.
damon A. Be1knap Est.
Do You Dress-A. NJ. Goodrich.
Evening Clothes-J. c, Stevens.
Wood for Sale-George NJ. Gray.
Open Eyenings-E. l.. Hunt 81 Co,
Court of Insolvency-Chas.E E. Bacon
Insurance is Stitch-W w. Sprague.
Christmas Cameras-C. c. Bingham.
Pres of fAccount-Toseph Morse's Est.
Christmas and New Year's-F. O. Clark.
Probate of Will-Nelson Whitcher's Estate.
Don't Blow That Dollar-Moore &Jewett.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17

This musical program will be rendered
at the Baptist church Sunday morning.
Organ Voluntary.
Invocation
Responsive Reading,
Anthem, Hail to the Monarch"
Ofertory, There were shepherds"
Scripture.
Prayer.
Response, Quartette.
Hymn, "As with Gladness Men of Old"
Sermon, Good News"
Hymn, "Hark, Hark my Soul, Angelic
Songs are Swelling"
Beuediction.
In the evening there will be a Christ
mas concert given by the Sunday school
Music by quartette and chorus.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
At Howe Opera House.

]. P. Morgans company of comedians
will play at Howe Opera House, Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday evenings Dec.
is, 10 and 20. Mr.. Morgan has been
here before and he has always given
good plays to large house. His present
company is a strong combination. The
orchestra, under the direction of Prof. A.
Jannata will render popular classical
overtureS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
Christmas Sale.

The ladies of St. Andrews church will
hold their Christmas sale and supper,
Thursday, Dec. is, at Pythian Hall,
opening at 4 o'clock. Aprons, fancy ar
ticles, homemade candies and food will
be on sale. Articles made by Miss Clara
Wimarth will be on sale here, in place of
her usual Christmas sale. There will be
a five cent table with articles useful and
ornamental, also a plng-pong table,
where for a nickel one may enjoy this
popular game. Santa Claus himself will
be present. Come and see what he has
for you. During the evening Professor
Crumplin will give some selections OF
the bagpipe, also Messrs. Hartman ant
| Peterson on the flute and violin.
Supper will be served from 6 to 8; price
! 25 cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
Arrested for Larceny.

John Spencer, address unknown, was
arrested in Wolcott, Thursday, by Depu-
ty Sheriff West OF Danville, tor the al
legged burglary at George Esden's store
at East Peacham, where a quantity of
money and clothing was taken, He is
now in Jail awaiting his trial.