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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
FRED MUSCOVITE.
No. 10000
A Typical Vermont Bred
Morgan, the best bred Stall
lion in the State.
PEDIGREE

He is the son of Muscovite 1921, record
2. 18, the greatest sire of speed in the Nut
wood family; his sire, Nutwood 600, record
2.l9s4, stood supreme as the greatest of liy-
ing sires, with 237 trotters and PAGERS among
his descendants. and AZ of his sons sired 81
with records in $50. Nutwood was the son
of Belmont "a, trial 22H9 and over 65G
performers carrying his blood are in the
2.sp list; he was sired by Abdallah 10, and
he BY Hambletonian 10, son of the great
Abdallah /.
The dam of Muscovite 1921. Reina Vic.
toria, was sold at auction for STOPS
From Nutwoods dam. Miss Russell, were
descended, SOL performers with records
from 2.07M to 2.a0, among them the oele-
brated Maud s.
Fred Muscovite's dam, Marie, was by La
Crosse $685.; Sc oond dam, Lizzie Davis, by
Don j. Robinson; third dam, Novice II,
by MamPrino Chief fourth dam. Novice, by
Black Prince (Othello), son of Black Hawk
5;htth dam by Perfection, sixth dam by Fox
Hunter: all individual representatives, as
well as producers. of the right class of
Sturdy, Stylish and Speedy Travellers, a
long list of whom have entered the charmed
circle, among them being Nancy Hanks,
2.O4, STEAMBOAT, 2.071S Sunol, Q 08A, Jay
Eye See, 10, and 1900 Others with records
from 21O1S to $50.
DESCRIPTIVE
freu muscoVlte has speed, size and ac-
non. He stands 10 hands 215 inches. weighs
lilo pounds and is beautiful chestnut in
color. One of his colts % months oldcgn
be seen with him.
FRED MUSCOVITE will
Make the Season of 1908 at
the Fair Ground, Woodstock,
vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
SOUTH POMFRET.
ABBOTT LIBRARY NOTES.

A very bright-eyed little girl walks
into the library every few days, and
on making selection at the juvenile
shelves, comes along with the ques-
ton, lis it true what it says in this
book?" On being told that "the
author intended writing the truth, F"
she will say, well l wish to take it,"
but if the reply given here is, well,
that isn't exactly truth" then comes
the question, chow much does it diff
fer from the truth?"
One day, after due explanation,
Monarch the Big Bear" by Ernest
I. Seton, was taken home to be read
Later when asked, "How did you like
the book?" the reply came, ooh! it
was fine, but the best chapter of all
was when Monarch got into the store
room, when his owner was gone, and
6
scattered the -four, baking powder,
sugar, molasses and all; and oh how
cute he was when he was found out
in his mischief"
IL want another animal book,
please"
ABBA DoToN CHAMBERLIN,
Librarian.
Miss Cora Atwood and mother of |
Greenfield, Mass, who are here for
the summer, are spending several
days at Charles Thompson'sin Wood
stock.
Miss Mary Leonard started for
Stoneham, Mass, Thursday, for a
short stay.
Mrs. Elbridge Perry is in Spring
field this week visiting her son, Her
man Perry.
Mrs. Charles ordway expects to go
to Mattapan, Mass, in few days to
Visit her sister.
Charles II. Markham has been in
Massachusetts two weeks or more.
Elbridge Perry has bought what is
known as the Ed. Sherburne farm
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
Ryron,s Proposal.

Lord Byron in 1880 seriously
turned his thoughts to matrimony.
He confded to a friend his inten-
ton Of proposing to Miss Milbanke,
the daughter Of Sir Ralph Milbanke.
The friend thought some other lady
more suitable and agreed with By
ron to write proposal for him.
One day as the two were sitting to-
gether Byron received refusal
from the lady. "You see," said he,
Chat after all Miss Milbanke is to
be the person. I will write to her"
Accordingly he did so, and the
friend, who was still opposed to his
choice on reading over the letter
remarked; ut really is very pref
ty letter 1t is a pity it should not
CO." "Then it shall CO." said By
ron. 1t went, and the result was
the miserable marriage which is
now matter of history.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
STATE PRESS.

], Hall Long, whose long suit is
the retention of the capital punish
ment law and more slack on the
rope, is mentioned again for the
house chaplaincy.--Montpelier Ar
gus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

Across the Moorlands of the Not
We chase the Gruesome When,
And hunt the illness of the What
In forests of the Then.
Into the inner consciousness
We rack the crafty Where:
We spear the Ergo tough and beard
The Ego in his lair.
II.
With las'nes of the brain. we catch
The lsness of the Was,
And IN the copses of the Whence.
We hear II Think bees buzz.
We climb tho lippery Which bark tree.
To watch the fhusness roll
And pau G 10 lines In gnostlc rhymes
To Woo the Oycrsoul,
Anon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
SOCIAL CALLS IN CHINA.
Start by Telling Names and Ages and
End With Tea Drinking.

End With Tea Drinking.
In our ordinary social life &C
quaintanceship commences through
personal introduction by friends or
by letters of introduction, in Off
sial life almost always in the latter
way. With you fresh conner ar
irving in your neighborhood to
dwell is called upon by the older
Cesidents If the newcomer be con-,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03

Tag Day" brought in a triAe
over 5000 to Brightlook hospital,
st. Johnsbury.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
The Poets Corner.

Edited by Peg
asus, who invites
contributions. or
iginal or selected,
with the stipula-
ton that they be
brief. Under no
circumstances will
Peg depart from
this rule.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-10-03
pEScRIPrIME

r. F. & F. B. DUTToN.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
SuStaineS the
Lower Court

3 Tie Supreme Court handed down a
decision yesterday in the case OF
the Florence Goldfield Mining Com
pany VS.. Judge Langan, in which the
order of the district court is approv-
ed. The suit was brought originally
by the Lillle Florence to recover
$4,000 from the Goldfield Florence
for ore alleged to have been wrong
fully extracted by the latter COM
pany The amount in dispute was or
dered placed in the custody of the
court until settlement was reached.
The opinion was written by Judge
Norcross and was concurred in by
the other two members.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
Nance O'Neil
This EVENING

Nance O'Neil, Americas foremost
tragendienne, will appear at the local
Opera House this evening in Suder-
mann's drama, THE Fires of ST.
John" The advance sale of seats is
large and the house will undoubtedly
be well filled. This is the first ap
pearances of this celebrated actress in
this city for eight years. Since her
last appearance here she has won re
nown in the principal cities of the
United States and the foreign coun-
tries. Her coming has been anxious
ly awaited, and a treat is promised,
for her portrayal of the leading part
in the drama is said to be superb,
The play is one of the strongest
ever presented on any stage. The
company supporting Miss O'Neil is
good, and a finished pro
is assured. The. entire, West
'ern press speaks in highest terms OF
the, production, which will he seen
here for the first time.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
I eaCher Ten
dered I areWeIl

The local brancn of the Young
Women's Christian Association ten
Herrick at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. H. H. McCreery last evening.
Miss Herrick will leave early next
week for Palo Alto where she has
accepted position as teacher in the
schools at that place. The party was
in the nature of testimonial to Miss
Herrick, wno has been identified with
the Carson schools. During her ten
ure in the local educational field she
teacher.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22

This morning Judge Langan of the
Jirst judicial District Court began
ta- hearing of the application for a
reduction of the bond of Receiver
Frank l.. Wildes OF the State Bank
and Trust Company and also the re-
lease of the surety companies on his
z former bond of $1,000,000 Two of
the companies representing more
than half the amount of the big bond
asked to withdraw some time ago
and this morning representatives Of
, the other three companies on the old
bond arrived in this city and asked
that the court excuse them from any
and all liabilities in the matter.
Messrs. Mack and Green, attorneys
for the Receiver presented the petit
tion to the court, the state was rep
resented by assistant Attorney Cen
eral Fowler and Alfred Chartz rep
resented depositors TO the amount OF
over 100000.
After the reading of the petition for
the reduction in the bond Receiver
Wildes took the stand and was exam
ined by Attorneys Mack and Green
In regard to the condition of the in
stltution over which he is the acting
receiver.
NJ wildes testified that he had
received the sum OF $57 ,54965 IN cash
when he assumed control Of the tank
as follows: From the bank at Car
son City s1S,1021O; Tonopah, s135.5O;
GoldHeld, $33,615.15; Manhattan
s2i2.20; Blair $51s4.s5. In the Gold
field branch there were number OF
cash tags to the amount of about
$4,000. These are supposed to repre-
sent actual cash but are worth pos
sibly $500 according to Mr.. Wildes
One OF the tags represented loan
Of s4077 on an auto purchased by the
Sullivan Trust Company
Mr.. wildes stated that whoever
issued the cash tags were responsible
for the same but that they had beer
handed down from one cashier tc
aonther and 1t was practically i'm
possible for one to fix the blame
for their existence.
Mr. Wildes then testified that the
additional cash that has come into
the bank since his term of Office has
amounted to over $4,000 or altogether
the amount OF coin handled by hin
since taking Office has been ss2.631.-
0S. OF this amount there is at pres
ent $54,432.26 on hand.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
SURVEYOR DEAD

j. G. Booker. we'll known survey
or and civil engineer of this state
died at his home in Reno yesterday.
Booker was well know in all the min
ing camps of the state and contract
ed the typhoid fever in Tonopah at
the time of the plague there which
was the ultimate cause of his death.
He was a prominent member of the
knights of Pythias who will have
charge of the funeral
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22

could be disposed of at a sacrifice tc
the depositors but in the end the
property might demand better price
should money become easier and
the financial condition of the coun-
/ try improve.
THE BOND. .-.... ...... ...... 1900. ...-........
In regard to the bond Mr.. Wildes
testified that he instructed MI Hofer
TO procure a S1,000,000 bond and that
the books of Mr.. Hofer placed a cost
of $1100 for the same When the
bill arrived however a charge of s2590
was made as the premiums and a
charge of $3.50 for fees in securing
the bonds. Mr.. Wildes protested the
payment of the premium at the time
but in order to do away with the ex-
penses under which the bank was
being operated he paid the amount
in order to assume charge At that
time every branch was employing a
corps of men and this Mr. Wildes
was anxious to do away with. The
saving in salaries alone when he
took charge more than paid for the
premium, even though the same was
eXorbitant. He further stated that
each company notified him that they
had received the premium on his
bond at the rate of Sc per thousand
or fifty cents less than what he paid
for it. Later. however, he received
information that they had received
the other 80 cents per thousand but
some of he companies appeared to he
unable TO account for it.
r. L. Gilbert representing the Ma
tional Surety company notified Mr..
Wildes that the money for the bond
at the rate of $3.50 per thousand had
been received by the companies in
terested and that the rate was cor
rect. Later the same gentleman ar
rived in this city and informed Re-
up for the difference between S11C",
the correct premium and the S2650
which he had paid. 1t was this an
nouncement that started the present
trouble over he bond although Mr.
Wildes stated he had been investigat-
ing the proposition for some time
This morning the U. s. Fidelity and
Guaranty Co., and the u. s. Suretr Co.
offered to return the premium maid
less a pro rata for the three months
service rendered on the bond but he
had not had time to look over the
proposition but considered il was a
good one. believeing that the COM
panies should be paid for the service
rendered.
Mr. Fowler, representing the attor-
ney generals Office then took the wit
ness in hand, questioning him on the
, same points he had already testified
to. Mr.. Wildes stated on cross ex-
animation by Mr.. Fowler that the
buildings belonging to the lank were
rapidly filling up with tenants and
that the money derived IN this way
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
The Slate
at COIdfield

The following is the Republican
slate as presented before the conyen-
ton at Goldfeld:
To nominate P L. Flanagan for
United States Senator
H. B. Maxson to be nominated for
Congress by acclamation.
For the Supreme Court Judgeship,
Hugh Brown of Tonopah.
Surveyor General by acclamation
For Presidential Electors: Lewis
H. Roers, H. A. Comins and another
yet 20 be named.
For State Chairman, H. J. Hum
phrey of Reno
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
FIVE CENT DIVIDEND is DECLARED
M BY STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
=::ND For RECEIVER WIIDES IS REDICED TO 0000Ql

would more than pay the present ex
penses of running the institution.
/ During the examination of the wit
ness by Mr. Fowler the court took
recess until afternoon.
At the afternoon session Of court
the witness was further questioned
by the representatives f State in
regard to expenses, etc. Mr.. Wildes
was aked regarding his salray and
replied that his allowance for his SER
vices were at the option of the court
who had fun jurisdiction over him.
Woodburn representing himself as a
stockholder questioned the witness re-
garding the bond and to whom the
money was paid but bringing out no
new details in the matter.
r. r. Hofer was the next witness.
Testified to having ordered the bond
through the Pacific Coast agency OF
his company the National Surety Co.
represented and managed by F. l..
Gilbert. He stated he had received
S375 as commission for the 'transac-
ton, Is per cent on the dollar,
He had remitted at the rate of $3.50
on the thousand to his company and
knew nothing further of the matter
except that today two of the COM
panies had returned the premium less
the three months they had served on
the bond.
Dan F. Carter of the National Sur
itv Co. next took the stand. Testified
to doing business with Gilbert at a
two dollar rate. Later received ad-
ditional so cents but through instruc-
tions from his company returned the
amount to Gilbert. refusing to accept
the same His testimony bore out
the fact that Gilbert had handled the
entire affair and had stated to him
that the extra fifty-cent charge was
a personal remuneration for him.
Alfred C. Skegg representing the
METROPOLITAN CoAlpdH uloehSi +oiiS'
of the Surety companies on Wildes
ond took the stand His testimony
also showed that Gilbert had played
the star part in the bond deal and
proved conclusively that if there had
been any jobbery and fraud he alone
was the guilty man.
AT the conclusion of his testimony
Mr.. Lock addressed the court, ask
ing for reduction in the bond from
s1O0 900 to 100000, stating that this
amount would be ample protection
to the depositors as it was far in ex-
cess of any amount he would have
in his possession st any one time.
He delivered a scathing rebuke to
the Surety companies for their action
in the past and desired to be rid of
them for good stating that the new
bond would be personal one.
He said the work of Gilbert in
the bond deal was like unto the man.
agement of the state Bank and Trust
Continued on Page Four.)
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
Bartine Not
a Candidate


Hon. H. F. Bartine was interview
ed by the Appeal to-day regarding
the report that the Democrats had
decided to shelve Bartlett and under
Congress.
He said: Il regard the report as
rourback started to indicate that
Bryan was meddling with State poll
ties. Had Bryan wanted me to run
he would have addressed a personal
letter to me. | am not candidate,
and regard the entire story as pure
invention"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
Get Your Sum- !
day Dinner at

The BRIGGS HOUSE and have
petite. These Sunday dinners are
served with chicken and all the Jeli-
cacies of the market and are now
very popular with many of the resi-
dents Of the city. Try it and be con-
vinced. From to Z.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM

This morning Jose Rial, convict
at the states prison was. examined
by Drs. Huffaker and Circe and prd-.
that he be confined in the asylum at
Reno until cured. -. !.
He will be taken to- Reno tonight.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
SPECIAL TO SHOW

A special train will arrive from
Minden this evening bringing num-
Der of people from Carson Valley to
see Nance O'Neil in the Fires of st.
John.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
SECURED DIVORCE

Judge Langan today granted di-
vorce to Laura M. Beckman from her
husband John H. Beckman on the
grounds of failure to provide.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22

F. E. Murphy was a Reno visitar
yesterday,
An aerie of Eagles will be organiz-
ed at Miller's tomorrow
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-08-22
StI FftNlT =
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bunty. ta in ne
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ays; n az other
days--oi' judgn.e n
taken against you


gmcnt and decresss'o" o. '"e O'S'''0'
ed court. dissolvinaheld today before
mony. heretofore ah. The principals
,etween you, tha d. dav MAS the re.
plaintiff, upon IL
the defendant. fc
last preceding" o"e ''''"o" oo'"a'S
laint hereirndred and fifty thousand
provide for ,pou that amount being
ION necessarla bv the ATTORNEY Gener-
ct Is not the
our part. whF
by ordinary 'e"0 " "se s's"'' =" ''e
urther a,ros was ordered paid by the
mt, have4rt and. Receiver Wides will
s. "~Besin the issuing Of the checks
to the $500 depositors immediate
iy. BY September fst the divi-
dend should be ready ,or payment
Another feature of the day was
the Introduction Of testimony
tending to show that r. /. Gil
bert was the man who attempted
20 reap a benefit from the over
charge of the surety companies
on the Receivers one million dol
lar bond.
The Republican journal., 1908-01-02
THE STATE PRISON REPORT.

Warden Norton Makes II Fine Showing.
The annual report of Bernes o. Nor
on, warden of the Maine State prison
It Thomaston, for the year 1907, was
fled with the Governor and Council
list week and makes a fine showing.
The net expense to the State for run
ing the prison the past year was
S POO. The gross. expense was 1921, 43S
willie the profits of the departments OF
tie prison amounted to S25, 249. The
re)ort shows there are now 176 con-
vi is and that during the past year II
WIRE received, AZ discharged by explra-
tin of sentence, two discharged by
coamutation of sentence by the Gov
error and Council and one died. Three
of he prisoners received the past year
wee life convictS while the others
haze sentences of ten years or less to
sere. There were no convicts CON-
mited from Waldo county during the
yea. The commissioners say:
st is with sincere satisfaction that
weare able to make such favorable
reprt of not only the management of
the prison but its splendid financial
showing Notwithstanding the great
increase in the cost of everything re
uuind for the maintenance of the
prism, and the comfort of the prison
ers, The report of the warden shows a
very gratifying financial condition OF
affais.
"Ile financial ability of Warden
Norbn both as a buyer and as seller
has been shown to marked degree, TOR
which the cost of stock and supplies for
the business departments has steadily
increased during the year, he has been
able to make a remarkable showing,
and We find that the total cost of run
ming the departments, and the main
tenance and care of the prison and
prisoners amounts to S27, 1878, while
the profits of the departments have
amounted to $25, 249.09, making the net
cost to the State for running the lnstl-
tuition only 81, 209.69. This has largely
been brought about by the warden's
close attention to the several depart
ments and supplemented by the very
efficient heads of the different depart
ments and has further been increased
by the new method of feeding the
prisoners at tables in the corridors.
This new departure was inaugurated
or Decoration day and has been con-
tinued with the most gratifying sue
cess. While this is a financial saving,
the improvement of the social and
PHYSICAL condition of the convicts is
even more marked.
AS reported last year, the finances
hate been so admirably conducted this
year that the special appropriation of
5000 made by the last Legislature has
not been touched. and not cent of it
Will be drawn from the treasury"
The Republican journal., 1908-01-02
A SUCCESSFUL GRANGE FAIR.

The Grange fair and sale given at the
O. Gardner hall, West Winter. orr, Fri
day afternoon and evening, Dec goth.
was in every way decided success. The
fair opened at 2.3U o'clock with a good
ly number of customers in attendance.
The candy table at the right of the en-
trance was very artisticaily decorated
with large red Christmas bell, suspen-
ded directly overhead in an archway
OF red and white crepe draperies and
streamers, and was presided over by
Misses Freda Patterson and Elva Clark.
The ice cream booth, from which assOrt-
ed cakes and ices of all flavors were
sold throughout the day and evening,
was at the head of the hall at the right
of the stage. This booth was tended
by Mrs. Susie White. Directly across
the opposite corner at the left of stage
and requiring considerable space was
the fancy article and apron booth in
charge of Mrs. Ida Lang, May Bussey
and Cora Downs. The grab bag, etc,
was in the hands of Mrs. Maria Clarke,
who took in considerable amount of
''loose change" There was also fancy
rug, presented by Maria Clark,
brace of snow buntings mounted and
presented by Raymond Clarke, very
rich cake made and given by Mrs. Lucy
Dyer, and silk vest, the gift of Ida
Emerson. In the banquet room hot
coffee and assorted cakes could be
obtained at all hours. During the
evening a much larger number of peo-
pie were present and program was
presented. Practically everything on
the fancy and apron tables was sold,
and all the other booths were literally
patronized. The young people, who
had enjoyed games at intervals during
the evening, clamored loudly for the
privilege of social hop and after II
O'Clock Messrs. Walter Curtis and Her
man Clark furnished some very lively
dance music for three numbers, which
were fully enjoyed