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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04

The question OF the ultimate dis.
been debated most eXhaustively. and
possibly the subject has been salts.
factorily settled. The problem as to
what becomes Of all the racehorses is
rather more intricate and requires
diligent inquiry.
What becomes of all the race.
horses?" was asked Of Frank Farrell,
owner Of Blues and the Greater New
York baseball club, which are said
to be coupled in the betting.
Il don't know" replied Mr.. Farrell
with deliberatlon, but l have strong
convictions as to what should become
OF some Of them"
II was evident Mr.. Farrell's usually
sunny disposition had been temporar.
lily clouded by loss Of confidence In
some members of the equine family,
and the writer did not press the
query.
When John E. Madden was asked
the question he said cheeriy:
why, that's easy. They keep trav-
cling about like the birds. Go South
and West in the winter and North
in the summer. Yes, sir, this prom.
ises to be the greatest racing season
in the history of the sport" As the
replies Of Messrs. Farrell and Mad.
den seemed to be lacking in detail
the writer asked the same question
OF w. G. Fessenden, trainer, owner
and former baseball expert.
What becomes of the racehorses,
eh?" he echoed. "Well. my boy, nine
out OF ten break down. As soon as
that happens they are sold for what
they will bring. There is many
horse that once raced home winner
in classic event to the shouts Of
thousands who now pulls hack or
peddler's cart.
"Joe Cotton, once grand handi-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
THE DELINBATOR
WITH THE AGE, ONE YEAR, $l.sd
Fo months trial subscription 10
The Age
20 Cents.
We DO JOB PRINTING.
RACEHORSES IN OLD AGE;
MANY ARE DRAWING CABS

cap horse, Is drawing q hack in Ros-
ton, while the mighty Banquet now
earns his oats hauling a London cab.
Salvador, Hanover, Hamburg and
Others are more fortunate, as they
are in the stud.
But the number of stations IL
being steadily restricted. with the re-
suit OF very large increase In the
percentage OF geldings on the track.
The object Is to do away with the
large number OF cheap and useless
stations. The result will be the mar
rowing Of sires to the most select
strains and consequent improvement
in the breed"
why does SO large proportion Of
thoroughbreds break DOWN."
THAT Is due to the early age at
which they are raced. Financial re-
wards seem to be for the owners of
two-year-olds, and, Of course, they do
not miss their opportunities. A spe-
cial effort Is made In the development
and racing Of horses of that age. and
as a majority ofteh are not strong
enough to stand the work they break
down. Fully 60 per cent Of two-year.
olds fail to pass successfully through
the ordeal Of racing. and Of the
horses that begin as two-year-olds not
one in a hundred is fit for racing at
Ave years old. A large proportion II
incapacitated for work on the track
at four years.
"As to the mares, very few Of them
are Of any value as racers after their
fifth year. They have better future
than the geldings and stations. for
there is always a lively demand for
good breed mares.
However, as improvement In
breeding goes on, we may develop
two-year-old that will better stand
the vicissitudes Of campaigning
New York Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
Steepie Much Damaged.

New Haven-Lightning recently
struck and demolished the steeple CT
the church of the Redeemer. one of
the leading Congregational churches
of New Haven. and one of the, largest
buildings in the city. The lightning
carried away about 20 feet of the
woodwork of the steeple, and tore out
large portion Of the brick base. The
fire department was called out. but
the steeple did not catch fire. The
bolt was a terrific one. 1t stopped
street cars near by. burned out fuses
and shut off the electric lights in
business and private buildings. The
telephone and telegraph wires also
suffered from the storm. The damage
to the church steeple will be consider
able
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04

Ghent, situated some 20 miles inland.
But, nevertheless, Client is technical.
ly seaport" thanks to ship-canal
to Terneuzen, on the lower Scheldt,
admitting vessels of 1S or 10 feet
draught. My vain hope was that some
inquisitive man-of-war on the United
States would manage to penetrate to
Client; whereupon the Seven Guns
would boom forth, shaking the dust OF
ages from the ancient belfry. and re-
verberating through the ruins of medi-
aeval castle of the counts of Flanders.
This, OF course. was q mere dream.-J.
b. Osborne. in the Atlantic.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
HOW STUART ROBSON GOT
HIS PARTNER in TROUBLE

Crane, with whom I had an appoint.
ment to dine, arrived. pointed out
the pompous old chap to him.
"'Wouldn't it be funny said. to
shatter that old fellows dignity by
slapping him on the back and saying,
;".Heuo, George. Why. 1t must be
years &C rye seen YOUR
Crane looked at H. and gave q
loud laugh. BY jove. III 10 IT. he
said. -
"'Oh. no, DON'T said I. He might
make a scene.
But when Crane gets an idea in
his head nothing can drive 1t out. He
now walked up behind the old man,
slapped him heartily between the
shoulders and cried:
Hello, George. my dear fellow.
What a long time it has been since
I've seen you.
II saw the old man, purple with
rage, jump up from his seat hastily,
and withdrew. For I perceived that
scene or something worse was i'm.
minent, and l have always bc>S an
enemy to scenes"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
Irish Land Bill Pushed.

London-The house OF commons Is
making rapid progress with the con-
sideration Of the Irish land bill, both
sides evidently being anxious to push
the measure through. Clauses 10 to
20 were accepted, the only amendment
OF interest being that of T. w. Russell
which was accepted by Mr.. Wyndham.
The amendment provides that where
three-fourths Of the tenants agree to
the purchase of an estate the remain
ing tenants shall be deemed to have
accepted the offers made to them and
the land purchase act shall apply &C.
cordingly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
consul and tender him passage to

consul and tender him passage to
the ship. The consul must accept the
invitation, visit the commander, and
tender him his official services. While
the vessel is in port the consul is en-
titled to salute of seven guns (nine
for consul-generaD, which is usual
ly fired while he is being conveyed
from the vessel to the shore. The OFF,
cial etiquette requires the consul to
face the ship and at the end Oh the sa.
lutte acknowledge 1t by raising his hat.
All .this has practical significance to
our consuls at Mediterranean ports
but none whatever In the case OF
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
State Officer Killed,

Austin, Tex.-Frenzied by supposed
wrongs, w. G. Hill. former attache
of the state comptroller's Office. en-
tered the private Office of State Comp.
troller r. M. Love and killed him by
two shots from a revolver. AS Hill
turned to fee he was intercepted by
Chief Clerk Stevens Of the depart
ment and in the scuffle which fol-
lowed, Hills revolver was exploded.
The bullet entered Hills abdomen.
causing a wound from which he died
three hours after the death of the
man he had killed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
Robbed and Left TO Die.

Denver, Cclo.-With her feet roped
together, her hands doubly tied be.
hind her back and gag bound so
tightly around her mouth and neck
that 1t finally strangled her to death.
Mrs. Antoine Konhan, IAN old Syrian"
was robbed and left to de alone In her
house In this city. Her dead body
was discovered later. Three Syrians,
a woman and two men. have been ar
rested for investigation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
The Deaf Man Scored,

An old man, reputei to be very deaf,
entered country dealers establish.
ment to purchase material for a suit
of clothes. He soon saw what he want.
ed. but was not disposed to tamely
hand over the price demanded That
was not his way. He haggled over the
price. and at last the assistant, see ing
no other way Of making a sale, asked
his master II he might make a reduc.
ton. The latter spoke up in an irritat.
ed voice and with perhaps touch III
bravado, remembering only his vic.
TINS inability to hear him. 1T doesn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
What a Consul ls.

l was highly gratified to discover In
the Consular Regulations that consuls
OF the United States rank with colonies
in the regular army, or captains In
the navy, although, even before learn
Ing this, felt quite as important as
any colonel. The chapter on the offi-
cial relations of consuls to naval OIL
GERS was also pleasant reading. When
ever an American war.vessel Tor
squadrcn) visits port where Unit
ed States consul is stationed. 1t Is the
duty of the commander to send a boat
on shore with an officer to visit the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
MONDAY,
June 20, 1908.

VSNSNIS SduC GSf 'SSos
Joseph Lamont of Cambridge, Mass,
shoots Miss Georgiana Godu Of Win
chested and DR.. Payette in Lowell.
Ten thousand Christian Scientists
will go to Concord. N. H., from Bos-
ton at Mrs. Eddy's invitation; annual
communion services attended by 49,
900.
George Abbott of Boston injured so
seriously in Oregon that amputation Of
his leg was necessary.
Five of M. Jacques Lebaudy's men
held by the Moors for ransom.
Biggest tin mill in the world, at
Newcastle, Pa, is badly burned.
Father and son fatally shot by a
planter In Georgia in row over dog.
Trolley car containing 60 persons
wrecked at Coney Island, N. Y.
Anniversary of the battle of Mon
mouth celebrated at Freehold, N. ].
Leslie Lumsden and wife. Ameri-
cans drugged and robbed at San Juan,
Pr.
Move to enjoin Mayor Burke from
interfering with Burlington. VT, police.
Emperor William presents silver
punch bowl to battleship Kearsarge.
Revolutionary agitation in Russia
spreads despite arrests.
Scientists on board steamer Alba
tross held up on account Of smallpox.
President of Colombia urges his con.
gress to ratify the canal treaty.
Car service resumed in Richmond,
the city under military protection.
Services In Boston churches in COM
memoratlon of the 2OOth anniversary
Of John Wesley's birth.
Body Of Ruth Hill recovered from
river as mother had dreamed.
Gordon McKay holding his own.
Lowell, Mass, man suffering from
hydrophopia.
Spanish train wrecked; 16 coaches
fell into river from trestle, killing 80,
injuring go.
Rev. Peter MacQueen says the Del
aware lynching was not caused by q
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
Mckinley Statue at Adams.

Pittsburg-The date Of the unveil.
ing Of the Mckinley statue at Adams
has been set for July 25. President
Roosevelt will attend the unveiling
and will make an address. He will
probably arrive on Friday. July "a,
and will be the guest Of Hon. William
B. Plunkett at Adams. 1t is expected
that the first battalion of the I'd in
fantry. M. v. NJ. will be ordered to
Adams for the dedication.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
SPORTING BREVITES.

kjOckcys are very scarce now In
1t.
porting camps in Maine were
hag gcd by the recent forest fires.
Philadelphia Cricketers defeated
bous "Notts" team at Noting
hgland.
Male Varsity eight rowed five
II Gales Ferry iu ION. 53s., a
For the cOurs
Reported that $4,000 has been
by James Gatcomb for the
udubon Boy, 2.02H.
of prominent New York oars
e been declined for the Amer
pley Regatta at Philadelphia.
hdei', a long shot, won the Su-
Handicap at the opening of the
lead Bay track, New York City.
was second and Hunter Raine
Bowen, the former captain Of
Diversity of Pennsylvania track
as finally accepted the position
b coach Of Brown University
eam.
County Council of Downpatrick,
of County Down, Ireland, has
lied mOter hill climbing competi-
The question of policing the
was left open.
pillars which formerly guarded
tcs to the South Carolina Jockey
lave been presented to the asso-
now constructing Belmont
New York City, and will be de-
TO the same use.
lleton 4 Jungbluth's The Picket,
|setto, won the American Derby,
c.gO. with Claude SECOND and
,chhird. Time, 2.5oJeItkig the
>reyious record for the race.
Gousand persons saw the stake
!. was worth more than $50, 900.
Century Road Club Association
pwn rapidly during the last year.
has SG4 members and in order
)c 1000 mark may be reached by
/ l the board Of directors have
a handsome and valuable prize
member bringing in the most re-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
Earthuuake In Persia,

Elizabethpol. Transcaucassia-A Sc.
we're earthquake is reported to have
occurred at Enzelli, Province Of
Ghilan. Persia. Enzelli Is seaport
town Of Persia, situated between the
Caspian sea and Lake Enzelli, 1S miles
northwest of Reshd. The port is fire.
quented only by small craft, larger
vessels anchoring in the Caspian Sea,
opposite the town,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
Pope Likes Hot Weather.

Rome-Being st. Peters day, the
Pope celebrated mass in the private
chapel adjoining his bedroom, in the
presence of his chaplain and members
of the Pontiffs family, with whom his
Holiness afterward held short con-
versation. The temperature here is
so Fahrenheit, but the Pope does not
suffer, saying that the warm weather
suits him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04

forest fires Of Canada, New Eng
md New York have been appall-
their extent and the complete
the ruin wrought. The woods
Peen destroyed, the game and fish
ana what is worst of all, the
hoor is consumed. 1t is the ami.
pm OF natural condition of things
= mas been centuries in the max
and which only centuries can re.
reflects Forest and Stream.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
The Dangers Of Sweeping,

The dangers Of sweeping may be
judged by the fact that in school
room where the air contained 600 bac.
teria to the cubic yard before sweep
Ing. after this Operation there were
$4,000 in the same space.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
Breaks the Bottle.

Rear Admiral Francis r. Bowles,
chief constructor Of the navy and
somewhat Of an authority on launch.
ing, is the inventor of an apparatus
whereby the fair christener has only
to let 60 Of the bottle as the ship
moves and watch 1t swing unerringly
to the bow.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
WlndmIIls In Siam.

There exists at present an extraor-
dinarily great demand for windmills
in Siam. They are used chiefly for ir-
rigating the extensive rice fields of
the country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
Her Birdlike Voice.

When after acquiring sudden wealth
q man ceases te recognize his friends
they escape the tiresoms stories Of
his early struggles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
Death Of Dan Godfrey,

London-Dan Godfrey, the famous
bandmaster Of the Grenadier guards,
has died of paralysis. He always re.
ferred to his visit to Boston in 1872
as among his proudest recollections.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
FRIDAY.
June 26. 1908.

= V'SN't ~~'S ~ '~~~'
Yale defeats Harvard In all three Of
the boat races at New London; Har-
ward freshmen make an Unexpectedly
good showing.
Monument to Gen. Joseph Hooker
unveiled on Beacon Hill; great parade
a splendid success.
Cancellation board for settlement Of
mine grievances organized.
Street cars operated In Richmond
Va, under strong military guards.
Albert Marsh, Jr killed by live wire
while painting a pole at North Adams,
Mass, and his body remains suspended,
by wire some time before fact of his
death Is discovered.
President Roosevelt decides to send
the Jewish petition to Russia.
Charles A. Gushing of Boston acci.
dentally shoots himself at Port Ange-
les, Wash.
DR.. George w. Jewett. 40 years GUS
toms examiner at New York, summari.
ly removed from Office.
Barber, who kills deputy marshal
while resisting arrest, is slain by Cfn-
Ger.
Mary Patterson beats. then burns
her own 10-year old daughter to death,
at New iberia, La.
Socialists gain seats in German
reichstag.
Boston physician finds missing son
in Trenton. N. ].
Americans aid concert for soldiers
and sailors club at London.
Francesca Raffo admits shooting Po-
liceman Ahern of New Rochelle, N. Y.
New York banker puts up $1,0OO,OOO
property as bail for chauffeur.
Emperor William compliments high
ly the American ships and men In a
cablegram to President Roosevelt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
WEDN ESpAY,
July I, 1908.

Boston celebration of the bicenten-
nial of John Wesley comes to an end.
Next reunion of Wing family to be
held at st. Louis.
Report Of the death Of Mrs. ]. Wads-
worth Ritchie unfounded.
Believed government will maintain
title to right of way across isthmus
secured from DR.. Herran.
Mrs. J. H. Hopkins, who committed
suicide from the Gov. Dingley, .ap-
pears to have had no debts which
should have caused her worry.
Samuel Gompers says Of the or
ganizations of employers that fair
meaning ones will be welcomed. but
II fight is wanted 1t can be had.
Shamrock III has an accident, q
main sheet traveller breaking because
of flaw in the metal.
Cassini confirms the dispatch from
st. Petersburg that Russia should
know what to reply If Jewish petition
should be presented to the car.
American warships leave Kiel amid
the cheers of the sailors Of the Ger
man ships; big time ahead for them
all at Portsmouth.
Gen. Cassius M. Clay sends his d.
vorcei wife. the new-made widow of
Riley Brock, an invitation to return to
White Hall. and she says she will go
back to him.
Abyssinians inflict a severe reverse
upon the Mad Mullah. killing 1000
men, capturing much, live stock.
BY an explosion Of fire damp in a
coal mine at Hanna. Wyo., 234 men
are killed.
William E. Corey, president OF the
Carnegie Steel companys appointed
as assistant to President Schwab of
the steel trust. and steel stocks at
once take a big jump.
King Peter of Servia visits the scene
of the assassinations Of Alexander and
Draga.
Reliance again wins yacht race;
Constitution second, Columbia third.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
WHOLESALE MARKETS.

10 make S the APPENDED dq qvSS.atons Of yalS:
market, prefacing the quotations, should DO
carefully read. In u market Of this character
u 10 impossible to give prices for every day Of
the week. Noting, however, the general ten
dsncy Of trade, sufficiently accurate quota
tions will be given on which dealers can safely
bose their transactions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04

uccessful novels recently pub.
the United States had total
bver 100000 copies. Since the
weight of each book sold was
twenty ounces, a little calcu-
al prove that these 100000
pntained approximately 2,OOO..
BIDS Of paper. A manufacturer
r asserts that the average
tree yields a little less than
cord Of wood, which Is equiva.
about 500 pounds of paper,
the Chicago News. In other
these nine novels swept away
rees. and they form but a small
+ the fiction so eagerly read by
nerican public.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04

pay" said he; but let him have II
at his price. an pin him wi the trim
Minis" A bargain was soon struck,
the cloth was cut off and the old man
put 1t under his arm. AS he took his
stick in his hand the assistant said
by the way, Mr.. -, you have for
gotten the trimmin's." lou, ay, the
trimmin's," replied the deaf one, with
a twinkle in his eye. "Oh, weel, ye
can jist pin the next ane wi the trim.
Minis. Scottish American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
Passing Of Cattle Kings.

The cattle king of the Western
plains is passing away forever. A
few years ago there were nearly 100
millionaires, exclusive cattlemen in
she southwest, now there are but
thirty.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
NINE DISASTER.
Explosion Of Fire Damp IN
Wyoming.

ives Of 234 Men Snuffed Out and
Scores Of Others Seriously Injured
Explosion Was Heard for Many
Miles Around, and Destroys Vast
Amount Of Property.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04

When a woman begins to forget
her birthdays it isn't necessarily an
indication that her mind is failing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
SATURDAY,,
June 27, 1903.

Wilmington DEL, seems right on
edge of clash between blacks and
whites; saloons ordered closed and
state troops may be called out.
Cornell wins all three races in the
intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeep-
sic.
General court of Massachusetts, pro-
rogued; governor signs the coal deal
ers' license bill; presentation cere-
monies in each house.
G. w. Perkins OF ]. P. Morgan &
Co. calls on President Roosevelt to
make suggestions regarding financial
legislation.
Passengers on first boat out from
Nome estimate the winter gold clean
up at over $1,000,000.
Subscriptions poured in for Pennsyl-
vania's new stock issue.
First brigade. M. v. NJ, reviewed by
Gov. Bates at Framingham.
Col. William A. CASTOR warmly de-
fends Edward F. McSweeney; latter
insists on investigation of immigra-
tion bureau.
Sixteenth annual encampment of
Massachusetts division, U. V. u, held
at Brockton.
James M. Bradley, who escaped from
the Massachusetts state prison in 1891,
to be returned from Texas.
Mother and father struggle for pos
session Of child at Newport, r. I.
Ex-President Cleveland and family
are at Gray Gables.
Upton lunches with the president
and sees Washington.
Baby carriage plunges into river at
Lawrence, Mass, and occupant Is
drowned
Veterans of the society of the Army
of the Potomac have their 34th annual
reunion at Faneuil hall.
Rejected lover kills sweetheart and
seriously wounds girls sister and him
self near Sherman, Conn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04
THE NATIONAL GAME.

ktop has a fine pitcher in Joslyn.
n, of Brooklyn, is playing phe.
ball.
Freeman is going after the
IN honors again.
gille has picked up a crack
n Albert Eagan.
y-siN men are batting 300 or
the National League.
Meekin, the once great pitch
been released by Evansville.
ft, of the New York Nationals,
he National League in sacrifice
chicago National League Club
hed Notre Danes crack pitcher,
han, Mertes, Warner, Browne,
pm and Lauder. of New York,
batted over 300.
fdie's all-round play is falling
the Brooklyn fans no longer
pm Il star successor TO Billy
anlon says that when Ritter
knack of getting under foul
will be one of the star catchers
eague.
Ashton. who failed as a Men,
Rst year. but who was a star in
ION district, is pitching great ball
ksburg.
hnati has secured Second Base.
pm Daley and Outfielder Dolan
)e Chicago American Club in ex-
Ffor lntieldcr George Magoon.
'Selbach evidently has a few
ears of usefulness left In him.
banging out the hits at a great
the Washington Americans.
of Brown. the greatest of all
pitchers. shut out Yale with two
ed hits, struck out fourteen men
tle two safe hits himself.
Frank Chance: while catching
Re dangerous position than first
isn't harder, for a catcher al
Is the play in front of him,
course, makes it easier. while
haseman has plays coming
Sides"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-07-04

The average man loses sight Of the
fact that he will be an ancestor him.
self some day.