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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
LONDON SILK HAT PROBLEM.
Does Mems Headgear Affect Attend
ance at church,
From the London Mail.

From the London Mail.
1t is stated as fact by regular at
tendant at church. and confirmed by In
quiry, that few. If any, places Of worship
in London provide due accommodation for
the silk hats of the male congregation.
AS the spring is approaching, and new
hats must need the spring sunshine, men
are reluctant to expose them to damage
from dusty floors or the inconsiderate feet
of fellow worshipers. Whether this fact
will affect church attendance Is a debata-
BILE question but the testimony of a Pic
cadilly halter may be called in support
of the damage done. Il receive more hats
to block on Monday morning than on any
other day in tic week, he said, and 1uds.
ing from the observations l hear, l should
say that the owners benefit very little by
going to church. If they place their hats
under the seats they are kicked by the
occupants of the pews behind, ladies being
almost as careless as mischieyous boys in
this respect. Then, II they deposit the
hats on the seats, some one-probably the
owners themselves-is sure to sit upon
them. Why can't every West End church
leave their hats? This suggestion has
often been made A small sum could be
charged and devoted. let us say, to the
clothing of the heather in West Africa.
!. West End vicar. who was asked If this
difficulty explained why men did not go to
church. at first looked Mortified, and then
gave an unsympathetic answer:
II cannot conceive" he said, even in
these artificial and fnicking days, of a
man who would avoid going to,church out
of consideration for his hat. At regular
intervals male members of my congrega-
ton complain to me about this matter, and
1 invariably tell them to wear caps. A
verger at neighboring church. who
offered as a remedy the suggestion that
men should wear opera hats. told the
amusing story of an experiment. Zone
gentleman always used to put his hat
outside the door of his pew" he said
"Others followed, until the whole aisle
showed a row of silk hats This was all
right till one night an old gentleman who
was short sighted and infirm came late.
He helped himself forward by resting his
hand on each pew. In this way he kicked
every hat into the aisle and dribbled his
Way so to speak, up to his seat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
CIRCUS IN JAMAICA
What Happened When the
First Show Was There.
THE ELEPH AN rs FUN
NATIVES WENT WILD WITH JOY,
BUT LIKED 1T FREE.
Wreck Came After the Duel Between
the Professional and the
Amateur.
THE ELEPH ANTS FUN

Written for The Evening Star by William Thorp.
Tie people of jamaica are very hard up
for public amusements. Once or twice a
year the island is visited by a travelling
Italian opera company on its way to the
music-lovlng cities of South America; but
until about three years ago the people had
never seen a circus. II is true that the
local legislative council was a pretty good
substitute. but unfortunately only a few
persons were permitted to enjoy the antics
Of that august body.
Naturally. therefore, the inhabitants of
Kingston. the capital of the island, were
convulsed with Joyous excitement when
they heard. one broiling summer morning
In 1901, that a real live circus with a real
live elephant had arrived In port from
Cuba on a little tramp steamer and was
going to give performances
IL was the first elephant that had ever
been In the island. and thousands of peo-
pie Of all shades of color, ranging from
pallid white to inky black, hurried to see
the wonderful beast
He was In full view OF the multitude The
dinky little tramp steamer of five hundred
tons had not been built with a view TO car
rylns elephants. When he stood UP In tho
hold his back bumped above the level or
the deck and the matches could not be
closed When he sat down to port or star
board the ship listed dangerously.
FER Gawds sake. git this ere ID
beast on my ship soon you know 'ow'
gasped the cockney skipper to the warfin-
ger Al ell of time bTingin' I'm
over First q bounced to starboard an
then bounced to port, an so we see
sawed all the way from Cuba. l tried TO
quiet I'm down with a ropes end but e
Jest caught me round the leg with that ere
trunk OF is an throwed me overheard.
Strewth. l was ID near drowned, II
I ever carry elephant passengers agin may
be everlastingly keelhauledr'
Al last. after infinite trouble the elephant
staggered about In a drunken fashion. look
Ing very seasick. The crowd scooted m
terror. but plucky customs officer shooed
the beast back as he tried to escape into the
street. and said TO the circus proprietor a
chocolate-colored Cuban:
you'll have to pay duty on that ele-
plant. sir"
How much. senor?'
Nobody Knew.
But there was the rub. When the leg.s-
iative council drew up its elaborate tarifl
schedule. enumerating thousands OF articles
from kerosene to baby incubators. IL had
not contemplated the importation Of ele-
plants. They were not mentioned In the
list. but the jealous customs officer con-
tended that they were implied under the
vague heading. other animals intended for
agricultural purposes" So. after q heated
argument with the circus man, who Insisted
that the pachyderm should be let In on the
Tree list as an article intended for educa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
Jewelry Designs From Living Models
From the Jewellers Circular. Weekly

At Weimar where. since the days of
Goethe artistic tastes have been cultivated
under the patronage Of the grand dukes.
some artistically inclined ladies' recently
had the clever and original idea of repre-
sent,ng a number Of objects Of the In
dustrial arts by living tableaux. This idea
was carried into effect with much taste
and the ladies taking part In the repre-
sentation were greatly applauded.
To represent for instance. a seal In gilt
bronze. two ladies clad In dresses OF the
color of bronze were posed. bent over q
Chinese bowl In imitation Of modern In
dustrlal art, which largely makes use of
the graceful female CURE. Brooches. combs.
tie pins. pendants. belt buckles. etc., were
shown in the same way. Reduced by pho
Biography into working size. these living pic
lures form pretty designs for jewelry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
Shakespeare and Bacon.

Walter w. Skeat, IN The Spectator.
Said Hood: 81 know. II I'd Q mind,
could like Shakespeare write.
Aud soon could prove to all mankind
How well can. fndfte;
And yet" remarked this genial man,
"a little hitch IND
That somewhat mars my simple plan
haven't got the mindi"
So Bacon might have horne bis part
And said: .For sake of praise,
well eouid ana 4 In my heart
10 write all Shakeapeare's playa;
But abi I feel touch Of fear
THAT somewha makes me atnrt:
have the mind, serene and clear,
Bat haven't sot the hearth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07

''Cho' sahi 1t was all wunnerful. Dere
was only one thing I didn like" he con-
tinued, In tone OF outraged modesty. Deere
was a young missy dat ride two horses
berry clsbsg. an she wear tiny III skirta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07
Triumph.

From Puck.
There came q young man from Bayreuth,
Who played on a forty-keyed neuth,
A musical phrase
Lasting three or four days.
Cried artistic New York: Hes beauthr'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
PROSPER

Miss Belle Richmond visited at
F. 5. Gilbert's West Woodstock, asst
week.
The boy that has lived at o. G..
Pratt's the past eleven months has
returned to the orphans home in
Springfield, Mass.
Harold Winslow is to work for s.
White at Woodstock.
Mrs.aA. T.. Simmons is critically
ill.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Scott returned to Que
chez Thursday to assist in caring for
her sister, who is in serious condi-
ton.
Mrs. Earle Foster is at W. ID.
Fosters for an indefinite time.
Oh, wad some power the Critic
gle us to know if spring will Ger
be with us.
The epidemic of German measles
is increasing. Lille and Lena Ray
mond and Willie Gilbert are now
afflicted.
&. F. Atw God is home from Mid
dlebury. AS his family is away, he
is stopping with his brother. George
Atwood.
Miss Bertha Cobb is at home,
called by the illness of her mother.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
ABOUT MAKING GARDENS.

There is nothing better than, pure
Ground Bone in making gardens.
A teaspoonful in hill is per-
manent benefit, lasting all summer.
We wholesale it at $3.s5 per bar
rel of zoo pounds, i'reights prepaid
to your railroad station. =;
Enclose S3.e5 in check or pos
tai money order, or in registered
letter and trial barrel will be
shipped to you promptly. If you
don't need it all divide it with your
neighbors.
We publish little booklet, show
ing how to use Ground Bone as
Fertilizer. in gardens and in green
houses and to promote the growth of
your flowers and shrubbery. Send
your name on a postal card and it
will be sent to you free by return
mail. c. S. PAGE, Hyde Park, Vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
stsriIize Your Household Water.

The sterilization of all water
used in and about the house. wheth.
er for drinking or not is advoca ed
by French hygienic expert, NJ.
Mellere. Boiling will do it, but an
addition of one two-hundredth part
of hydrogen peroxide will accom-
plish the same result, rs will also
the permanganates in about the
same proportion. Tincture Of 10.
dine may he used for drinking wa
ter in The proportion of four drops
10 an ordinary carafe, There is a
slight taste of iodine, but it is not
injurious to health. The steriliza'
ton, however, lasts for only half
an hour.-Success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
CHURCH SERVICES.

Christian-Rev NJ, +. Munill
pastor. Morning service At 1890,
with sermon. SUNDAY school at J.
o'clock. Junior {, T.. at 5 o'clock.
and y. p. :, {, e, at ! O'Clock
Welcome to all.
Universalst-Rcv. II, l., Canhcld
pastor. Morning service at 1890
Sunday School ut 1850. y. =. {,
T., at 7 o'clock,
Congregational-Rev. +. {, Put.
nam, pastor. Morning service n
80, Sunday school at il.5o, Jun.
ior Endeavor a, s p. M, y. +. 5. {.
T.. at $50. Tuesday evening, prayer
meeting ut 100.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. Chas.
+. Partridge, pastor. Morning SER
vice 1t 1890; Has o'clock. SUNDAY
school; o.3op. M, Epworth League
evening service, 7 p. M; Tuesday
mid-weck service 100 p. m.
Catholic Rev. i. {. Drouhin,
pastor. Mass at II a m. evening
service at 7.So.
Services will he held the fourth
Sunday of each month at Village
hall, Qucchce, ut 9 o'clock, and al
Barnard, at the town hall, on the
:, cond SUNDAY of each month At {
o'clock.
st. )amcs-First Sunday ot carl
month Holy Communion and sci
mon at 10. 80. Evening Prayer an'
address at 500, All other SUNDAYS
Holy Communion at s II. M, Morn
ing PRAYER, Lilany and sermon n
1890, Evening Prayer and address
at 7. c. III. Wells, rector.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
Eye ODeners for Farmers.

A Gassetts farmer writes to the
Springfield Reporter:
The patrons of the Boston Dairy
company received notice here, April
;, that the price of milk would be
Is cents per can Of eight and one
half quarts. This is five cents per
can less than March milk, less than
two cents per quart. The farmers
thought this was less than the cost
OF production, and withdrew theii
milk, and not can goes from this
station now. This ought to be an
eye opener to farmers and show
them the necessity of keeping up the
cheese factories and creameries.
Farmers, patronize your cheese fac
tories and creameries; keep your
skim milk on the farm tor the pigs
and calves; buy less commercial fer
tilizers and you will have more
money and better farms.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
PETITION FOR DIVORCE

STATE OF vERMONT,l whereas
WINDSOR County, SIS. Florence NJ
Furman of Bridgewater. VT. has duly fled
her petition TO the County Court, setting
forth her legal marriage to Burton l.. Fur
man of Plymouth in the State of Vermont.
State of Vermont. that she hath kept the
marriage covenant; butth6t.the said Bur-
ION l. Furman hath violated ,islhsf tnY w,s,f.i,
deserted the libellant for three co Snsecutiv,
years: and for that he. being OF Il sufficien
pecuniary and physical abiiityen' to provide
suitable mainte nance for the 50 lid libellant
nnd sras sss .nd dx so to 81
wherefore the iteuitloner prays for bill o
divorce from the said Burton 4: FMrma,
Of twn | minor 'SIl5%sn ''ie '"'e ana c''S'o'
: And whereas it appears that said Burt OF
l.. Furman is without this State. so tina,
u the summons Of said court may not bt
y. served upon him:
IT is THEREUPoN ORDERED that the Sait
Burton, L.. Furman be notified ano
required to appear in and before
said Court and make answer. II
: and Judgment of said Court in the prem
ises. at the term thereof next to he held al
Woodstock in and for the County of Wind
sOr in the State of Vermont. on the first
Tuesday of June, A. d., 1904. upon the
substance of said pettion.together with this
order for three successive weeks. in the
Spirit of the Age. II newspaper published at
Woodstock, in said County. the last publ
cation to be at least six weeks prior to
said term of Court. which shall be deemed
sufficient notice to said Burton L. Furman,
Given under my hand. at Woodstock, in
he County of Windsor. this Goth day Of
March, A. D., 1904.
KARL A. PEMBER,
Deputy Clerk.
A. q. Cox,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
Probate Court.

Estate of Hiram Chamberlin
Report of commissioners returned.
Estate OF Louisa P. Crosby, Nor.
wich: Will presented for probate
~ fmlridge, custodian
Hearing May 2.
April II. Estate Of Alpha l..
Mutt: Report of commissioners re-
turned.
April IS. Estate OF Hiram NJ.
Chamberlin: Administrator or
dered to settle May 9. 49,
Estate of F. +. Holt: Admins.
traitors appeal from finding of the
commissioners.
April l6. Estate Of Jackson D.
Johnson: Will proved. Lillian S.
johnson appointed executrix. Ran.
som Lewis and Appleton Tilden
commissioners. -:
Estate Of Daniel Marcy: Report
1t commissioners returned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
Woodstock, w., April %, 1904

The Democrats OF Vermont are
likely to send an uninstructd dele
CATION to the national convention,
which is a course to be commended.
Parker, Olney and Hearst have their
followers, hut it isn't evident that
admiration for any one candidate
has taken possession of the rank and
file to the exclusion of others, while
there is some evidence that the party
in this State is getting together and
is ready TO work unitedly tor sue
cess in the coming campaign. APP
pcaIs to passion and prejudice are
not Iiklv to have tayorable consider.
alton from any question.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23

The platform adopted by the Re-
publican state convention, at Bur-
lington is Il whole column of leioic-
ing, enthusiasm and unqualified
Endorsement of every Republican
administrative act in the history Of
the party. 1t is inclusive and cir
cumstantial and leaves out nothing,
pouring out praises for President
Roosevelt, the Vermont delegation
in Congress and taking in Cuba.
Porto Rico, Panama, honolulu ana
the Philippines. Tie convention
stands pat for protection, too, and
all the old-time and present-day is
sues come in for a good word. It's
bully document, and taken along
with Mr.. Foraker's elegant eulogy
the delegates weie filed to the burst
ing point with pride and patriot
ism.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
BURGLARY AT BRADFORD

Four burglars broke into the Brad
ford postoffice between 2 and Z
O'Clock Tuesday morning, blew the
front door of the office safe, secured
500 in currency and stamps to the
value of 5000 and safely made their
escape, all before the eyes OF a
woman who lived alone near the
office, but who was unable to give
an alarm.
fessionals, They effected an en-
u tran. at side door to the office
n which is uding by itself. :. After
;: ettecting an. enrce the. safe was
t. drilled and the doo!own off, which
o gave them access to contents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
Senter Thinks Parker's the Man.

John Fl. Senter of Montpelier, ma
tlonal Democratic committeeman
from Vermont, was asked Tuesday
by Free Press man his opinion as
to what effect the instruction for
Judge Parker by New York would
have upon his nomination. Mr.. Sen:
ter replied: Il am confident that
the instructions issued to the New
York delegates in favor of Judge
Parker will nominate him. He is
neither radical nor conservative
and the New York delegation will
be powerful factor in bringing
about Parker's nomination.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
Better Odors.

Moth balls, turpentine and even
formaldehyde | have seen advised
to keep out moths. But why use
things so disagreeable; 1t is the
pungency of the odor to which the
moths object, says writer in an
exchange. Our grandmothers knew
this, using strong but sweet scented
lavender and heliotrope. | have
for some years been using both with
excellent results and the happy con-
seriousness of being pleasantly scent
ed mot rocking of moth balls) to
those who may be near ne at church
or elsewhere.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23

The Republican in its SOth year of service is
strong, clean, able, attractive newspaper better equipped
than ever to defend public interests.
Although it is especially devoted to the publication
OF the news of Western Massachusetts, and New England
it is truly National in it's spirit it's outlook and its eXposi-
ton of the great concerns of the American people,
The Republican is firm in it's faith in democracy and
earnest IN its application OF democratic principles So
cial conditions and problems.
The Republican is made interesting to all the people,
Its Literary and Sporting and Business News departments
are especsly rich and comprehensive.
The SUNDAY REPUBLICAN is literally illustrated and
contains variety of at active magazine features strongly
tinged with the New England flavor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
Republican Conventions.

The ed district Republican conven
ton was held at Montpelier Tues
days. and elected, Senator Charles
Downcr of Sharon and CF. Hook
-er of Brattleboro. as district dele.
gates to the national Republican
convention at Chicago. .
The convention was IL very quiet
affaaa No Instructions were given
the delegates, and no resolutions
were adopted. ..r
. 6. f. Leland of Springfield had
also been candidate tor delegate,
but the una,ithnr;v al ""-~------..'s..s
mat he had withdrawn injured his
chances and his name was not pre-
Sented.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23

STATE OF VERMONT, At Probate
HARTFORD DISTRICT. So. I Court held at
Woodstock. within and for said district
on the 18th day of April, A. d., 1904.
Present. Hon. THOMAS o. SEAvER. Judge.
An instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of Louisa P. Crosby. late
of Norwich, in said district. deceased. is
presented to said court for probate and al
lowance by Henry V. Partridge. the Gus
todian thereof; and it is ordered by
said Court that all persons concerned
therein be notified to appear before said
Court, at session thereof to be held at
the Probate Office, in Woodstock. afore
said, on the Sc oond day of May. A. D.. 1904.
and show cause. If any they have, against
the probate and allowance of said ms, ru-
ment AS the last will and testament OF said
Louisa p. Crosby. for which purpose it is
further ordered that copy of the record
of this order he published three weeks sue
cessivey in The Spirit of the Age. news
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 second day of May.
A true record. Attest.
Il. o. SEAvER. Judge.
A true copy of record. Attest.
7 O. SEAvER. Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
Five Buildings Burned.

Five buildings in the village Of
West Burke, 10 miles north Of Lvn-
donville, were burned last week
Friday, causing loss OF about $40, .
900. The fire originated in the
dwelling Of Jason Allard. Volun-
teer tiremen finally got the blaze UNI
der control after Allard's dwelling
and barn, Bottoms dwelling and sta
BILE, and the Universalist church had
been destroyed. T. T. Porter's resi-
dence was badly damaged.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
Democratic Convention.

E. s. Harris of Bennington, chair
man of the Democratic state commit
tee, has summoned the committee to
meet at the Van Ness House, Bur-
lington, Tuesday evening, April 26,
to appoint a time and place for hold
ing the state convention to elect del
egates to the national convention at
st. Louis, July &, also for the nomi-
nation of state officers to he voted for
in September
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
8 + "A S ON OF 1904
NELSON STAR 357O8

NELSON STAR handsome bay stallion with star, snip
and right hind ankle white stands and weighs
NELSON STAR foaled in 1897 and is brother
Conquest Star a) Darling trial wagon
being sired by the Northern King Nelson oo Champion high
wheels on regulation track His dam Bright STAR by Starlight
Mr. Nelson paid the A. b. Darling
sold auction His second dam by Volunteer third
Imp. Trustee
TERMS OF SERVICE. ~. b. IT. !
For the benefit of the the
Nelson
of with privilege OF until with oa
For further particulars call address 81,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
To Raise Portieres.

To prevent portieres catching un-
tlurucoth the door when vpeucd
quickly, screw small ring such as
is used for picture frames into the
center of the door frame. TO this
fasten length of blind cord sulli,
cient to reach to the bottom of the
curtain. Put another ring III the
center of the door at the top, thread
the cord thrnnph had fasten to the
bottom OF he curtain, and as the
door is opened so the curtain rises.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
Never Satisfied,

"Gracious!" sighed Mr.. De Spep-
sey. Il wish l could acquire an APP
petite"
''For goodness sake" exclaimed
his wife, ''what do, You want with
an appetite? 1t would only give
you more dyspepsia. "-Philadelphia
Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23

g: sL.T. Maynard OF Bellows Falls is
exhibiting a curiosity, an orange
tree about three feet high and three
years old, which is well loaded with
ripe oranges and orange blossoms.
The tree, was reared in Vermont and
the present crop is an indoor prod
net
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
High Prices for Hens.

George Fl. Northrop of Poultney
has shipped to Germany some
blooded poultry, the prices paid for
which are greatly in excess of any
ever before paid in this vicinity.
Nineteen fowls brought $1,000. One
cockerel brought $1,000, another
$500, and a third 5000. Sixteen
hens and pullets were sold for
SI7oo. Seventeen years ago Mr..
Noithrup imported single combed
black Minorca, from which he origi
mated this breed, known as rose
comted black Minorca.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23

"A Household Hint-Thc films of
your Photographic failures make
fine thickening for soups.-Cleve-
land Leader.
The midsummer meeting of the
Northern Bankers association of
New England will be held at St.
Johnsh,lrv June e.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-04-23
Subscription Rates:

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wishes try it. - 10y ~ Wv
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The Society Manner.

Fritilla--Papa, what is society
manner?
Father-Well, meet your guests
with stylish cordially beaming out
of one eye and critical inspection
glaring out of the other.-Brooklyu
Life.