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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Scraping the Tongue.

In olden times the mother always
had in the cabinet silver hoe-a
little thing with long handle
with which to scrape off the coated
tongue of her child, and there were
phlebotomists in those days who let
few ounces of blood from pie
thoric patient. | understand that
there is to be return to those ia
miliar practices. Good! The other
day an old friend of mine had his
life saved bv generous bloodinS at
the nose, and another fellow was
cured of neuralgia in the face by
scraping his tongue with one of his
wife's whaleboncs. This bone was
taken from Il corset and bent into
the shape of letter U, much elon-
gated. The neuralgia had been
rabid for weeks, and physicians had
been appealed to in vain. An hour
after the tongue was scraped for the
first time an improvement was no
ticed, and in a few days the neu-
ralgia was gone, never to RETURN
New York Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Nitrogen Necessary For Life.

The atmosphere is composed of a
mixture of oxygen and nitrogen, the
former substance being essential to
life. 1t has been a matter Of scien-
tific speculation, however, what part
10 played By the nitroson, and
whether it could be supplanted by
hydrogen. Professor Marcacci of
Palermo, Italy, has recently shown
that in an atmosphere artificially
constructed with an equal amount
of hydrogen substituted for the nj
trogen life cannot be supported
for any length of time. Professor
Marcacci tried to keep animals in
such an atmosphere, but he found
that they soon died, the same effects
being noticed as would result from
cold, This is explained by the fact
that hydrogen possesses greater con-
ductivity for heat than nitrogen
Harper's Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Wire Fences and Lightning.

Since the use of wire fences has
become so extensive the number Of
cattle killed each year by lightning
has greatly increased. Farmers in
surance companies have Investigate
ed the matter and now come for
ward with a warning to policy hold
ers. Nearly all of the cattle killed
by lightning have met their death
in open fields, where, in many in
stances, there was not even a tree
to attract the electric fluid. AS
many dead cattle ,p'ere found near
wire fences, this led to the discov-
cry that the lightning was carried
along the wires composing the
fences. During a severe storm cat
tie are liable to run until stopped
by fence. Here they stand huddled
together, ready for the bolt. A rem.
edy is suggested in running a
ground wire every ten rods several
feet into the earth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
THE FRENCH FRONTIER.

Not less than ninety-three forti-
fed places of modern type, some OF
them being nearly impregnable,
guard at present the French frontier
from Dunkerque to Nice, Most OF
them have been built since the
Franco-Prussian war at a cost Of
$40O,000,000. France has to appro-
pirate annually about $1,000, 900
for the maintenance of these for
tresses. OF late there are not few
military men, and among them Gen
eral Pierron, the former command
er of the Fifth army corps, who ex-
press grave doubts as to the value
of this chain of Notifications in
time of war. They point to the
fact that it would take about 6OO,-
900 men to garrison all the for
tresses, including Paris and Lyons,
an army which would undoubtedly
be of more value in the field. Cen
eral Pierron predicts "total col
lapse" in case of new war with
Germany if the numerous fortitica-
tions are to be retained.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
The Ubiquitous Missourian.

Very few states have done moro
than Missouri has to people the rest
of the country. Uncle Sans CEN
sus enumerators in 1900 found Mis-
sourians distributed all over the
United States. a little over 1OO,-
600 of them were residing in Kan,
sas in that year, $4,000 in Illinois,
$1,000 in Texas, $4,000 in Oklaho,
ma, $4,000 in Arkansas, $4,000 in
California, $4,000 in Iowa, $4,000
in Indian Territory, $1,000 in Colo
RADIO, 10000 in Nebraska, 10000 in
Oregon, 10000 in Washington, TO-,
900 in Indiana and smaller numbers
in other localities. In all $4,000
natives of Missouri in that year
were residing in other parts of the
United States. The number of
course is much larger in 1904
Kansas City Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.

STATE OF yERMoNT,l Whereas. Hat.
WINDSOR COUNTY, IS. tie @. Levick,
of Hartford, VT, has duly filed her pet.
ton to the County Court, setting forth her
legal marriage to George Levick of
Swanton. in the State of Vermont, that
she hath resided for two years last past in
said Hartford; that she hath kept the mar.
riage covenant, but that the said George
hath violated the same, for that he hath
treated the petitioner with intolerable Sc
verify, and for that being of sufficient pc
cuniary ability to provide suitable main
tenance for her. he hath. without cause,
grossly, wantonly and cruelty refused and
neglected so to do; wherefore the petitioner
prays for bill of divorce from the said
George.
And whereas it appears that said George
summons of said Court may not be served
upon him:
IT is THEREUPoN ORDERED that the said
George Levick he notified and required to
appear in and before said Court and MAXI
answer. if any he have, and abide the ordeI
and Judgment of said Court in the premI
ises. at the term thereof next to n
held at Woodstock in and for Il
County of Windsor in the State
Vermont. on the first Tuesday d
Of q Deeember 4. D. 1904, upon tn tn
HTSI uHy Oh SAN lerlil, ny puDllSIlluB luu
substance of said petition, together with
this order, for three successive weeks. in
The Spirit of the Age, newspaper pub.
lished at Woodstock in said County, the last
publication to be at least six weeks prior
to said term of Court, which shall be deemed
sufficient notice to said George Levick.
Given under my hand, at Woodstock, in
the County of Windsor, this goth day OF
September, A. d. 1904.
JAY READ PEMBER, Clerk.
A. &. Cox,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Two kaisers.

In many ways the two kaisers-
Francis Joseph and Wilhelm H.
present many points of contrast. In
nothing, perhaps, is this more mark
ed than in the feverish activity of the
younger man and the quiet calm Of
the elder. The German emperor
comes near to realizing the idea Of
perpetual tion;<e is essentially
the travelling kaiser and has visited
every city of Importance in Europe
Paris, perhaps, excepted. Even
Paris he is said to visit incognito.
The Austrian emperor, on the other
hand, rarely leaves his own domin-
ions, and now, having reached the
age of seventy, he announces that
he is no longer equal to the fatigue
of paying return visits.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
A Friend to Woman,

The late Nellie Farren, when she
visited America with the London
Gaiety company, danced before a
we'll known New York club.
At the end of the dance, during
an informal supper, some one be-
gan to talk about the new woman,
a burning topic at that time.
"Do the English believe in wom-
ans eaancipation?" lawyer said
to Miss Farren. "Do they believe
in opening the same fields to wom-
en- as to men and in paying them at
the same rate ?"
ooh, yes" said the little actress.
Given the English tramps believe
all that. A tramp asked a country.
woman of mine one day for assist
ancc, and she said to the man stern
ly:
"'Why don't you 60 to work? p
Madam, said the tramp, TWEEN
ty years ago | made a vow not to do
another stroke of work till women
were paid the same wages as men,"
New York Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Depew's Salt MackereI,

Even to this day Chauncey De.
pew is touchy at the mention of a
harmless joke which was perpetrat-
ed at his expense many years ago.
At that time he was a lad checking
freight on the wharf for Commo-
dore Vanderbilt and in his spare
moments was fond of fishing in the
river. One day, having set his line,
he went into the Office near by to
resume his duties. The boys pulled
it in, attached a salt mackerel and
yelled to him that there was some
thing on his book. He hurried out,
of course, only to find that he had
been fooled. The joke is a sore
point with the senator even nova.
days, though no one seems to know
just why.-Exchangc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Livina Models For Jewelry Design

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 clev-
er and original idea Of representing
a number of objects of tho indus
trial arts by living tableaux. This
idea was carried into effect with
much taste, and the ladies taking
part in the representation 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 a Chinese bowl, in
imitation of modern industrial art
which largely makes use Of the
graceful female figure. Brooches,
combs, tie pins, pendants, belt
buckles, ETC., were shown in the
same way. Reduced by photogra-
ply into working size, these living
pictures form pretty designs for
jewelry. jewelers. Circular Week
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Raising a Window.

He weighed about 200 pounds and
looked to be giant in strength.
As he sat down in the seat of a Del
aware and Hudson car a delicate
looking woman leaned over and ask
ed if he would be kind enough to
raise the window at her side. He
answered in the affirmative and
then began to tug. The window
never moved and the important man
got red in the face. He said some
thing about the car builders, and
then informed the young woman
that the window couldn't be raised.
He sat down and the crowd laughed.
A few minutes later the trainman,
who weighed about as much as a
jockey, entered the car, and the wo-
man appealed to him to raise the
window. He reached in with one
hand and without apparent exertion
sent the stubborn window up with a
bang. The crowd then looked at the
fat man and laughed again.-Al.
bany Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
CHURCH SERVICES.

Christian-Rev. Nj. Il. Morrill,,
pastor. Morning service at 1890,
with sermon. Sunday school at IL
o'clock. Junior {. L. at s o'clock,
and y. p. S, c. L. at J o'clock.
Welcome to all.
Universalst-Rev. ii. l.. Canneld.
pastor. Morning service at 1890.
Sunday School at 1850. y. p. c.
u, at 7 o'clock.
Congregational-Rev. F. G. Put
nam, pastor. Morning service at
1890, Sunday school at 1850, Jun
Tor Endeavor at s p. M, y. 7. 5. G.
E. at $50. Tuesday evening, prayer
meeting at 7.3o.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. Joseph
Hamilton, pastor. Morning SER
vice at 10. 80; II.45 o'clock, Sunday
school 6. 80 p. M, Epworth League ;
evening service, 7 p. M; Tuesday,
mid-week service 100 p. m.
Catholic Rev. E. &. Drouhin,
pastor. Mass at ia M; evening
service at 7.3o.
Services will be held the fourth
Sunday of each month at Village
hall, Quechee, at 9 O'Clock, and al
Barnard, at the town hall, on the
second Sunday of each month at 6
o'clock.
st. James-First Sunday OF each
month Holy Communion and ser
mon at 1890. Evening Prayer and
address at 500. All other Sundays
Holy communion at 7.3oa. M, morn
Prayer, Litany and sermon a,
o.3o, Evening Prayer and address
c. II Wells, rector.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Odd Fioure of Speech,

At the convention in st. Louis
OF the Catholic Total Abstinence
society Philadelphia delegate, Jo-
seph "A. Osborn, had occasion to re-
fer to the difference and the con-
trast in the lots of men. "Some,"
said Mr.. Osborn, ''become honored
citizens, fruitful in good works; 9th.
ers become worthless Migrants, de-
spised by ALL" Then the speaker
used an odd and striking figure.
49," he said, zone slab Of marble
turns out a useful doorstep, while
another only becomes lying tomb
stone"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
TO REGULATE BARBERING.

A bill to regulate the practice Of
BORDERING provides for the appoint
ment by the governor of board of
three barber examiners, two master
BARRIERS, for six years, salary 81 a
day, for actual work, to be paid
from funds in hands Of board treas
urer, and the total expense shall not
exceed $Ioo per year, the amount
received for licenses. No person
shall hereafter practice the occupa-
ton of barbering in the state unless
he shall first receive certificate of
qualification issued after regular ex-
animation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Measure of Popularity.

Though Robert W. Chambers is a
popular author, he will rarely talk
about his books.
Literary conceit is distasteful to
me-" said he the other day, "and |
like to see it taken down. 1t was
well taken down in the case of a
New York man last month. He has
written novel, and the public Ii
braries have put this book on their
shelves. The man called at one Of
the libraries to find out how his
work was going with the public. He
hoped to have his vanity tickled a
little.
"Is imp he said to the IL
brarian, naming his book.
"It never was OUT was the re-
ply."-New York Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
PROCTOR REELECTED.

The principal business Tuesday
afternoon was the election of United
States senator. In the senate, Unit
ed States Senator Redfield Proctor
was nominated to succeed himself
by Senator Fletcher Of Windsor
county. He received the total vote
OF senate, 80 votes. Representative
Fits of Brattleboro nominated him
in the house and the nomination was
numerously seconded.
Representative Pape of Barre
nominated J. II. Senter. The roll
call showed seven absent members /;
for Redfield Proctor, ao7; for ] II.
Senter, 81.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

New York and Indiana are the
chief battle grounds, both parties
claiming these states with equal
positiveness as to the result three
weeks hence. Mr.. Bryan has a
strong hold on the Hoosiers-he
got $4,000 Of their 100000 votes in
l9OO--and he is now doing his best
to bring his former supporters into
life for Parker and Davis. From
1876 to 1892, inclusive, the state al
ternated between the parties in
presidential years, the pluralities
never going higher than 1900 votes.
In 1896, the republicans carried the
state by only $4,000 plurality, in a
total vote Of over 100000; and in
1900 the republican lead was but
$4,000. Statistically considered,
therefore, it would seem not impos-
sible for the democrats to carry
Indiana this year if all who voted
for Mr.. Bryan in 1896 or 1900 and
all democrats who bolted him would
now support Judge Parker.
In New York the democrats have
a still better chance of success.
:Odellism" divides the republican
vote, while in Judge Herrick the
democrats have strong, active can
didate, and under his leadership a
winning campaign is in progress
throughout the state.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
When Royalty Travels In Japan.

There has existed in Japan fol
many centuries a curious law to the
effect that whenever the emperor or
empress appeared in public no other
person should seem to occupy a
higher place than this member of
the royal family. Therefore on such
occasions the shutters Of all upper
stories were drawn, and the upper
parts Of the houses past which the
royal party moved were seemingly
deserted. This law is still in effect,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

1t is said that King Edward tells
with great glee that when in the
west of Ireland last year he one day
went into a cabin whose occupant
was an old woman who sat by the
turf fire smoking an old clay pipe.
The old lady welcomed the king
and, asking him to sit down, wiped
a three legged stool with her apron.
The king did so and said:
"Do you know who I am, ma amp
"Bsgorra, I DON'T" was the reply
"Well, I am the king of Eng
land"
"D'ye tell me SOP said the old
lady in tone Of surprise, and then,
remembering the rights of hospital.
ity, she took the pipe out of her
mouth, wiped the shank with her
hand and, passing it to the king,
said, "Will yer honor shmoke pr
Philadelphia Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

A pleasure party from Benning-
ton drove to Dover Thursday of last
week in a driving snow storm,
where that evening they were treat
ed by the hosts to waxed sugar on
new snow, and the next morning
were served with cucumbers fresh
from the garden of the friends they
were visit ing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
STATE PRESS.

O'Sullivan's colloquy with Grout
in the House the other day in which
the St. Adams man ran over the
gentleman from Derby, was a re-
freshing and entertaining combat
land right won.-Burlington Clip
ner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
sIR

In New York City, Oct II, a daughter,
Julia Lee, to Frederic S, and Laura Billings
Lee.
In Plymouth, Oct l, son, Joseph War
rem, to Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Moore.
In West Windsor, Oct. ID, twins, son
and daughter, to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Crandall.
In Reading, Oct 8, son, Leland White,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Guy L. Bryant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
''YoU WANT TO SEE A NERVE SPECIALIST.

I came to you because I am a poor
man and cannot afford to pay real
lawyer"
"What do you mean?" thundered
the representative Indignantly.
"Well, mean that as politician
you will not DO hard on ono of your
constituents. Besides, I have an
other claim on you. My aunt does
washing for one of your cousins"
"My dear sir" said the lawyer in
his most whitening tone as he ush.
cred the visitor out, "you don't
want to see a lawyer. You want to
see nerve specialist"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

Gov. Bells approval of Philadel-
phia department stores patriotic
display land sale) Of American-made
goods ought to help its mail order
business up in this neighborhood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
CONDENSED STORIES.
What Congressman eourke Cockran'
Would Be Client Needed.

Congressman Bourke Cochran wa'
seated in his law Office one day re
Gently when one of the clerks an
nounced a visitor, says the New
Urk Ilerulu. nt UidCUi ao Vel :,
busy, but the man refused to tell hi
business to clerk, insisting that i
was personal matter and he mus
see Mr.. Cochran himself.
"Well, show him in" said tn
lawyer finally in disgust.
II want to get some legal advice
Mr.. Cochran" said the visitor, ''ant
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

Atlantic City, N. J., is forward
ing its claim to prominence as
winter resort by advertising the fact
that an alligator was caught on the
beach there recently.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

The first measure looking toward
economy and retrenchment in state
expenses meets sudden death in the
Senate. Representative O'Sullivan's
bill deserved a better fate hut it
won't do to tamper with time-honor-
ed republican customs, if they are
expensive. The visits to state insti-
tutions will as usual be run ON the
popular excursion plan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

Principal E. M. Roscoe, of
Springfield, has been appointed
treasurer Of the State Teachers AS.
ISOLATION in place of w. D. Parsons,
resigned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
SOUTH POMFRET.

The auction sale at the Bruce
place has been postponed to We'd
nesday, Oct. 26, at | O'clock sharp.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
MAR RACES.

In Woodstock, Oct. s, by the Rev. +. c.
Putnam, Arthur C. Woodruff of Windsor
and Miss Bertha j. Shattuck, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 6hattuck of Hartland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

Rev. Edward Sargent rendered
his resignation as pastor of the Con-
gregational church at Tunbridge last
Sunday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Butchers, Merchants and HideBQyers

Shonld write to Carroll S. Page,
Hyde Park, VT, who wishes to pur
chase their Hides, Calfskins, Sheep
Pelts, Tallow and Bones. He pays
spot cash. He pays the freights. He
pays full market values. He wishes
to arrange with some one in every
village, where he has no agent, to
sell Poultry Supplies and to pick up
for him Hides, Calfskins, Sheep
Pelts and Bones. He furnishes
money with which to tuy and he
keeps his agents thoroughly posted
at all times as to market values.
Write him for full particulars.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

Ira A. Burns, of West Bolton, has
trapped spotted lynx. This is the
third lynx that Mr.. Burns has cap
tured this season. For every one he
captures he receives bounty of S.
from the town.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Woodstock, w., Oct. Is, 1904
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
For President
ALTON B. PARKER of New
York.
For Vice President
H. G. DAVIS OF West Virginia.

The Panama muss begins to sizzle,
and election day only three weeks
oif
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22

William Miller OF St. Louis swan
20 miles in the Mississippi riAer last
Sunday ''just for exercise" He
started from the Chain of Rocks and
went to Jefferson barracks in four
hours and 40 minutes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
THE LEGISLATURE.

The legislature took a recess till
Monday after short session last
week Friday morning.
A few bills were presented in the
House.
Mr.. Dartt of Sprinfeld introduced
two bills in aid Of the work Of the
Vermont Humane Society.
A measure was presented ny Mr..
Phelps of Barnet which adds ten
days to the open season for deer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
DEATHS.

In Hsrtland, Oct. 10, Elisha B. Gates.
In St. Johnsbury, Oct 16, Carroll Morgan
Story, aged % years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Tho Only Remedy,

Captain Volger of the Koenigen
Luise said the other day:
Gan architect was complaining
because an architects club had been
organized in his town on total alb
stinence principles.
"'Think of it, he said, "a club
where you can't get anything to
drinkp
"The person addressed looked
thoughtful.
"'With such a club he said, 4
suppose the remedy would be to 90
there drunk New York Trib.
une.