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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
A cuEAAIoA. -"OK.
Changing a White PastebOard Cat
Into . Striped Tiger.

When we happen to witness a
phenomenon which seems to violate
natural laws we are not likely to for
get it's cause If it be explained to us.
The following experiment, which de-
vlsed for my students, helped them to
understand as well as to remember
some chemical data:
A white cat, made Of flexible paste
board and imprisoned in a glass jar,
is shown to the audience. The lecturer
announces that without opening the
jar or even touching 1t he will cause
the cat to undergo a geological as we'll
as chemical transformation. He
takes the support Of the jar and pushes
it forward In full view of the students.
The change occurs almost instanta-
neously. The cat takes a rich orange
color on which black transversal
stripes rapidly paint themselves. The
cat has become tiger.
The whole transformation is pro-
duced by emanations Of hydrogen sui
phide, which is generated In the jar
itself without any visible apparatus.
The cat has been previously coated
with solution of chloride of antimOny
wherever the orange hue was to be
produced and with solution Of basic
acetate Of lead wherever the black
stripes were to appear. Both solutions
are colorless. After the coated cat
has been introduced in his glass cage
a small piece of pasteboard is placed
under the wooden support so as slight
ly to incline the jar forward. A few
decigrams Of pulverized sulphide Of
iron folded in piece Of blotting paper
are deposited behind the cat on the
elevated side Of the bottom Of the jar.
Two or three cubic centimeters of d.
luted sulphurlc acid are dropped with
a pipette on the opposite side. When
the performer wishes the transforma-
ton to take place he takes the wooden
support and pushes it forward as If he
wanted everybody to see better what
is going to happen. BY so doing he
suppresses the slight inclination which
Kept tho iron suIpIIue beyond the reach
of the sulpburic acid. The gas Is
evolved, and the formation Of the
orange sulphide of anthony and black
sulphide Of lead takes place in a few
seconds.-G. Michaud In Scientific
American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
Woodstock, VT, Oct 10, 1906

1.-THE Messenger has some doubt of
the constitutionality of the PROPOSE
ton of Governor Proctor of holding
up the out-state autoists and demand
ing a road tax of them, but, even if
it is lawful, it is impolitic. Instead
of taxing people that want to come
into the state to spend their money,
we who live here ought to be taxed
for the means of inducing them to
come in, if anybody need to be taxed
at all. This is not China"
Gov. Proctor's suggestion is GER
tainly unjust and impolitic, and is
not likely to receive much considera-
ton at the hands of the lawmakers.
If Vermont is to continue in the sum-
mer resort business-and the past
season shows that the states summer
attractions are big asset-nothing
would be more unwise than All exclu-
sion act which would bar out gaso-
lene and steam cars whose owners
have money to spend. Keep the
gates open.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
HANNAH MORE.
Tho Unfortunate Love story of a Fla.
nous English Writer.

Tho Unfortunate Love story OF a Fa-
nous English Writer.
Hannah More was born on Feb. 2,
1745, at Stapleton, in Gloucestershire,
her father being the master Of z,9
her eldest sister, Mary, who was then
twenty-one, with her sisters Elizabeth
and Sarah, opened a ladies' school in
Trinity street, Bristol, taking Hannah
and her younger sister, Patty, who
were then respectively twelve and ten
years Of age, as pupils. The school
was a great success, and Hannah be-
came highly cultivated girl. Some
where about the year 1857 she made
the acquaintance Of a Mr.. Turner of
Belmont. He was wealthy bachelor,
considerably older than herself and the
owner OF a fine estate near Flax Bour-
ton, in Somersetshire. She is describ-
ed as being at this time an exceedingly
pretty girl, with delicate features and
beautiful eyes. These characteristics
she retained to the end Of her life, as
the portrait of her by Picksrsgill in
the national portrait gallery clearly
shows. She became a constant visitor
at Belmont and In due course of time
received from Mr.. Turner a proposal
of marriage, which she accepted. She
withdrew from her connection with the
school and made all PREPARATIONS for
her wedding.
This, however, never took place.
Three times was the day fixed and as
often for some unintelligible reason
postponed by Mr.. Turner. His affec-
ton for her seems to have been sin
cere, but he was man of a curious
and rather gloomy disposition, and his
strange conduct may possibly be refer
red to some mental perverslty. At last
her friends interfered and insisted on
the engagement being broken off. Mr..
Turner was very anxious to make set
Element upon her, and, though for some
time she declined to entertain the pro-
posal, she was finally persuaded by
Sir James Stonehouse to accept an an
nulty of 600 year, This unfortunate
affair did not interfere with the friend
ship and respect which Mr.. Turner
continued to feel for her, and at his
death he left her a legacy Of $1,000.
Rnt 1t probably left its mark on her,
and, though she subsequently received
two offers of maPpIasei Sho declined
them both.-New York Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
Holme.. nI.mnrcI,, MauuinI.

The three greatest onversationalists
with whom 1t has been my good for
tune to come into touch were Mazzini,
DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes and Bis
marck.
OF these DIR. Holmes was the most
spirited in the bel esprit sense, Big
marck the most imposing and at the
same time the most entertaining In
point Of wit, sarcasm, anecdote and
narratives Of historical interest,
brought out with rushing vivacity and
with lightninglike illumination Of con-
ditions, facts and men, but in Mag
zini's words there breathed such a
warmth and depth Of conviction, such
enthusiasm of faith in the sacredness
Of the principles protested and Of the
aims pursued by him, that 1t was diff
cult to resist such a power Of fascina-
tlon.-FrOm "reminiscences Of a Long
Life" by Carl Schurz, in McClure's.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
PETITION FOR DIVORCE

STATE OF VERMONT, Whereas, Emma
Windsor County, IS. Macy of Wind
sor, VT, has duly filed her petition to the
County Court. setting forth her legal mar
rage to Edward Macy of Hartford, in the
State of Vermont, that she hath resided tor
eight years in the county of Windsor, in he
State of Vermont, that she hath kept the
marriage covenant, but that the said Ed
ward hath violated the same, for that he
hath treated the petitioner with intOlerable
severity, and for that he hath wilfully de-
serted the petitioner; wherefore, the petit
toner prays for bill of divorce from the
said Edward Macy, and that she may have
the care and custody of her minor child,
and that she have leave to resume her maid
en- name.
And whereas it appears that said Edward
is without this state, so that the summons
of said Court may not be served upon him.
1t is Ihereupon Ordered that the said Ed.
ward Macy be notified and required to ap-
pear in and before said Court and make
answer. if any he have, and abide the order
and Judgment of said Court in the prem
ises, at the term thereof next to be held at
Woodstock in and for the County of Wind
scr in the State of Vermont. on the first
Tuesday of December, A. ID. 1906, upon the
first day of said term. by publishing the
substance of said petition, together with
this order, for three successive weeks In
the Spirit of the Age, Il newspaper pub
lisbed 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 Edward
Macy.
Given under my hand. at Woodstock, in
the County of Windsor, this goth day of
September A. d. 1906.
Jay Read Pember, Clerk.
Enright & Buck,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
CHURCH SERVICES.

Christian--Rev. e. A. MacDanief
pastor. Morning service at Io.3o|
with sermon. Sunday school at L!
o'clock. Junior e. E. at 5.o'clock,
and y. P S. c. E. at 7 o'clock,
Mid-week service Tuesday evening,
1880. Welcome to all.
Congregational-Rev. F. {. Put
nam, pastor. Morning service att
1890, Sunday school at 1850, YES,
per service at S. Tuesday evening,
prayer meeting at 7.3o.
Uniyer salist- Rev. Ralph Ms
brooke Cheever, pastor; pOraIns
service at 1890, Sunday scN0@ ~
II.45.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev Joseph
Hamilton, pastor. Morning ser
vice at 1890; Ir.45 o'clock, Sunday
school 6.3o p. M, Epworth League !
evening service, p. m. Tuesday,
mid-weelI service 100 p. m.
Catholic Rev. E. C. Drouhint
pastor. Mass at II 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 at
Barnard, at the town hall, on the
second Sunday of each month at 9
o'clock
st. ]ames-First Sunday OF each
month Holy Communion and ser
mon at 80. Evening Prayer az
address at 500. All other Sundat
Holy communion at 7 80 a. M, mot
ing Prayer, Litany and sermon
10 80, Evening Prayer and addreSI
at <.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
Tho whales Mouth.

The whales mouth Is the largest
institution Of the kind in the animal
kingdom, being capable of containing
over two hogsheads Of water. The
whales throat, however, is so small
that an orange would scarcely pass
through 1t, and he lives on the minute
sea animals contained in the water.
Drawing in a large quantity, he strains
It through his whaIebone sieve, retain
ing the animal organisms 1t contains
and throwing out the water through
circular holes in his head. Whales en-
gagged in feeding are said by whalers
to be "spoutlng."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
POMFRET

Mrs. &C. Johnson went to Wind
sor Tuesday for brief visit.
Mrs. Grace Thacher Green of
Hamilton, N. j., is at her fathers,
Frank Thacher.
A branch of the public library has
been established in the town clerks
office, Flora Perkins librarian. Books
can be taken at any time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13

Benevolent Old Gentleman (rescuing
one small boy from the pummeling Of
two others)-What are you hurting this
boy fort
Because he made so many mistakes
in his arithmetic this morning"
But what business was that Of
yoursT
why. he let US copy our answers
from bis"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13

A widely known clubman whose fam
lily is known to take earnest exception
to his late hours recently encountered
his physician on the street.
"How are you feeling these days%
asked the medico..
every WE'LL indeed, thank you" re-
piled the clubman, but I'm bit wor-
rled about my wife, doctor. She sut-
fers dreadfully from insomnia. have
been on the point for some time Of
consulting you about her case. What
would you suggestT
you might try getting home earlier"
observed the physician.-New York
Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
Judge Charles Il. RObb.

Charles H. Robb of Vermont, as
sistant attorney general in depart
ment of justice, has been appointed
by President Roosevelt Judge of the
district court of appeals to succeed
Judge Diehl, who resigned two
months ago. Mr.. Robb will take
up his new work as soon as his place
can be filled in department of JUS
flee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
STATE PRESS.

"You do not dare for instance to
name single state officer and charge
him with graft. Huntington Free
Press last summer.
We nominated Doctor Rich and
now Governor Bell has seconded the
nomination. In due time other white
washed reports of the campaign will
fall all to pieces.-Rutland Herald.
The cattle commission scandal
seems to be the worst thing in its
way that has struck Vermont in
many years. The action OF Gov.
Bell in simply dismissing the veter-
mary surgeon of the board and offer
ing excuses for the other members
will hardly go with the people.
There will be further action. The
case is not yet out of the hands of
the grand jury, but when the report
is made-well, let the public be pa
tient, until that time. Mortified
News.
1t is now ex-Gov. Bell, but he
leaves record to be proud of. He
has been an active executive, has
served the state faithfully and to the
best of his ability and has done more
to advertise Vermont than any gov
ernor within our recollection. This
he has done by visiting scores of
places outside of the state during his
term Of Office, and making numer-
Gus speeches, which were generally
widely ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ar
gus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13

A woman named Mrs. Peter, OF
Barre, swallowed large quantity of
potassium promanganate Saturday
afternoon, it is supposed with sui
cidal intent, but prompt medical at
tendance saved the woman's life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
MAR RACES.

In West SomerVille, Mass, at the residence
of the brides brother, H. o. Davis, Oct 6
by Rev. Mr.. CleVinger of West SomerVille,
Eugene A. Woods of West Lynn Mass, and
Miss Myrtle Mabel Davis of Bridgewater.
In Woodstock, Oct Q, by Rev. Charles H.
Wells of New York, Walter ID. Parsons of
Detroit, Mich, and Miss SybilV Boynton of
Woodstock
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
AUTOMOBILE BILL.

a bill introduced in the house by
Mr.. Cady of Middlebury relates to
licensing, registering and regulating
the speed OF motor cars. 1t also pro-
vides for the closing of such roads
as selectmen may indicate against
automobiles, the same to be plainly
and publicly posted. The penalty
is not less than $50 nor more than
$500.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
Accepts Call to HartIand.

Rev, Z. o, Gill has resigned the
pastorate of the Congregational
church at West Lebanon to assume
that of the church Of the same de-
nomination at Hartland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13

A flying block Of marble weighing
several tons, thrown from falling
car, caused the death OF Ingatius
Siwek, young Polander, Saturday,
at the Patten quarry of the Vermont
Marble Co. at West Rutland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13

Prof. H. J. Krumpelin, the blind
organist of St. Andrews Episconal
church at st. Johnsbury, has gone to
take position as organist of the
Central Congregational church of
Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13

There are several cases of typhoid
fever in Cuttingsville and the people
are much agitated over the fear of
an epidemic.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13

Mrs. Dayton KENYON, young
woman about % years old, commit
ted suicide Saturday night by drown
ing herself IN Hinesburg pond,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
nE1ThS.

In Quechee, Oct. 8, daughter to Mr. and
Mrs. Stillman Gay.
In West Hartford, Sept. 80, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry r, Baker.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
Houses
Cottages
AND
Farms
Wanted
For the Summer

A great many families are now
leasing attractively located
houses, farms or cottages at
mountains, country or seashore,
tor the coming summer.
If you have one to let it
should be advertised in the Bos-
ton Evening Transcript, as that
paper has a countrywide repu-
tation for carrying the largest
and best list Of desirable proper
ties.
Special care is taken OF this
advertising and excellent ten
ants are usually secured.
Advertisements written and
proofs submitted for approval
free OF charge. Sample copies,
advice and complete informa-
ton cheerlully given by
BOSTON TRANSCRIPT CO.,
324 Washington ST., Boston,
Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
THE LEGISLATURE.

Last week Friday was short Ses-
sion day in the Legislature, the usual
weekend adjournment being taken
at comparatively early hour, the
time fixed for reconvening being 2.3o
o'clock Monday afternoon.
The most important business Of
the day was the passage by both the
harss AID tho sanatA ut hnnsa hill
No. I, which provides that books of
corporations in Vermont must be
open for inspection when the ends OF
justice demand. Both bodies sus-
pended the rules for prompt action
in this instance, and the bill was
ready for the action of the governor
before adjournment was taken.
The standing committees of the
house were announced Friday.
F. T. Kidder of Woodstock was
made chairman of the committee on
insane.
Little business was done Monday,
the senate and house being tied up
by the absence Of many members.
1t was announced Tuesday after
noon that Gov. Proctor had signed
the bill introduced by Mr.. Darling
of Chelsea compelling corporations
to produce books and records upon
demand of court.
There are several challenges as to
the eligibility of members retaining
their seats in the house and the cases
Of Mr.. Slade OF West Rutland, Hap
good of Peru, Spaulding of Sher-
burne, FELTON, of Highgate and Burn
ham Of Woodbury. have been handed
to the committee on elections.
THE FARMER LAWMAKERS.
The meeting of the Farmers Leg
islative organization was called to
order Tuesday night by President S.
M. Butter6eld of Weathersfield, who
was president four years ago, and
who was returned in 1904. Fully
I25 farmers were present and great
interest was manifested. Mr.. But
terfield and r. B. Galusha of Royal
ton delivered addresses explaining
the object and work Of the organiza-
ton. Officers were chosen as fol-
lows:
President, w. N. Cady of Middle
bury, chairman Of the house commit
tee on agriculture; vice president,
H. H. Scott, Bakersfield; secretary,
w. S. Allen, Nottingham; treas
urer, {. S. Martin, Ferrisburg; leg
islative committee. F. P. Smith,
Bridgewater, chairman; William
Noonan, Addison and E. B. Leland,
Mortified.
Both houses of the general assem-
bly, held brief sessions Wednesday.
The introduction Of bills began
Wednesday and sixteen were pre-
sented in the house and three in the
senate. :
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13
DEATHS.

In Barnard, Oct. 8, James Simpson, aged
rs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-10-13

To new subscribers THE
AGE will be sent from
now until January l,10O8,
for One Dollar.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-06-29
Addition to Real Estate Firm.

A. III. Tingle and family have Just
moved to Mitchell and have taken
up their residence on the south side.
Mr.. Tingle will hereafter be asso-
ciated in the real estate business i'm
conjunction with W. Il. Rowley &
Sou, the firm name to be Rowley,
Jingle & Co, and they expect to
branch out more extensively in the
business in the future Mr.. Jingle
came IRON Harlan. Iowa, ard con-
corning the departure Of the family
from the town the American Of that
place has the following very kind
words for Mr.. Tingle:.
a. III. Tingle and family shipped
their household goods to Mitchell,
S. d., last Saturday and the family
a few days before departing for their
new home in South Dakota. The
family has lived in Shelby county
for many years. They are most ex-
cejlent citizens and their many
friends regret their leaving. Mr..
Tingle has been in the county since
1870, and has held many positions of
trust and honor. He was in the
county records office for eight years,
four years as deputy and four years
as its principal. Since that time he
has served as chairman of the rep,lb-
lican county central committee and
as treasurer Of the Harlan school
board. In every position OF trust he
has discharged his duties faithfully
and we'll. For the past sixteen years
he has been engaged in real estate
business in Harlan, for several years
he nevoted himself largely to the
emigration business in South Dako-
ia, and in order to carry en- business
more successfully he has decided to
move to Mitchell, where he has
formed a partnership and will con-
duct a real estate business under the
firm name of Rowley. Jingle & Co.
The lpany Shelby county friends of
the family wish them success in
their new home.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-06-29
BOTH BODIES WERE FOUND
Knott and Bell Were Found Today q
Short Distance From Where
Ei]er Was Located.

The search for the the bodies of
Nathan Bell and Clarence Knott. who
were drowned in the Jim river
Thursday afternoon, is being kept
up by the faithful band of men who
are still determined to make the
waters give up their dead. All the
contrivances that have so far teen
used have failed i'm the purpose. The
graphing hooks, when dropped into
the 1lver, will hardly 90 to the bot
tom on account OF the swift running
stream and they are carried away
only to be hauled back for another
trial. A large raft was constructed
yesterday on which five or six men
can stand comfortably and with this
anchored at any desirable place in
the Stream the men are hunting the
ground over again and again. An
other device was employed during the
day. A large iron hayrake was Sc
cured and was dropped into the
water and dragged from bank to the
other a great many times, though
without results.
After working all afternoon a great
crowd of men returned in the early
part OF the evening for supper and
many went back to continue the
search. Quite a few were on duty all
night, but a phone message from the
river early this morning stated tina t
the bodies had not been found.
Four charges of dynamite were
placed in the river Friday afternoon
but without result, other than to
bring to the surface a great number
of small fish.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-06-29
THREE DROWNED IN RIVER
The Jim River Claimed Three More
Victims Late Thursday After
noon at the Dam.

The treacherous jim. river at the
Dam by the mill has again taken
three victims by drowning. Late
Thursday afternoon Nathan Bell,
who lives in this city, and Edward
Filler and Clarence Knott, two yong
men from Salem. were fishing in a
boat on the west side of the river
and within q few feet Of the dam.
Miller Schotield saw the men i'm the
boat during the afternoon, and
thought once or twice he would call
their attention to the danger that
they were in. The men had the
boat anchored over a whirling eddy
and it was q Nely dangerous spot.
Late in the afternoon. about 4 30
O'Clock, Mr.. Schofield saw the boat
turned upside down and the men
nowhere to be seen. One Or two
young men heard a shout about that
hour and they supposed the men
were having good luck catching the
fish. A pal ty of young people, who
were on q picnicing excursion at
the grove, also saw the men in the
boat when they went to the east
end of the grove.
The superstition is that the boat
drifred up to the falling water and
was capsized, and there was a mighty
poor chance for a man to save him
self in tile whirlpool.
Immediately on receiving word in
the city a crowd of men started for
the river to begin the sad duty of
bunting for the drowned men.
They worked all night long i'm fruit
less effort, but this morning about 6
O'Clock the graphing hooks caught
on the clothing of one of the men
and he was lifted from the water.
1t was the body OF Edward Filler,
and was found 100 feet below the
dam. There are about 100 men at
the river trying every possible means
to locate the bodies of the other two
men but up to a late hour they we've
unsuccessful. Dynamite will be used
this afternoon and nets stretched
across the river with the hope of
catching the hodies when they float
down the stream.
Word was sent to Salem last night