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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
Millionaire Gets Divorce.

New York.-Supreme Court Justice
Arthur s. Tompkins at White Plains
has granted an interlocutory decree
OF divorce to William G. Roberts, a
millionaire manufacturer Of Brook
lyn, from his wife, Mrs. Agnes Nc
RAUL Roberts. The testimony brought
out showed that Mrs. Roberts had
been in the habit OF meeting core
spondent, who, according to the pa
pers fled, is known only as Count
Schmidt" but is believed to be a
New York millionaire.
The evidence which was submit
ted by Referee Abram A. De,
marest fayoring the decree goes tC
show that Mrs. Roberts was frequent
ly seen entering a house at PA West
3Sth ST., New York city. This is the
house in which Senator Thomas C
Plat gained considerable nOtorietl
some time ago.
MI. Roberts is the president of til,
Bates machine company OF 500 la
maica avenue, Brooklyn, and one o
luc pIluCIpdl "llHGSSSS III HIS Dtndi
was George S. Rice, treasurer Of III,
corporation, who shadowed Mrs. Roi
erts to the 3Sth street hOuSc. Mir
Rice told of Shadowing Mrs. Robert.
OH various occasions and, although
he waited from 25 to 30 minutes o.
the outside, he did not see her leav,
the house. He swore tina, he saw he
entering the house on May ~ and .
and July and 18.
Mary Lamont, who conducts 2l4
West 3Sth street, swore before the
referee that she saw Mrs. Roberts il
the house five or six times a year
She said that the gentleman" rented
room from her by the year and tha
he met Mrs. Roberts, but that she
supposed he was her husband. He
rave his name as Count Schmidt,
she said.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

this region In Harper's Magazine.
Travelling through a wild and lonely
region he came to a camp OF wander
ing sheep-men. Peerlng into one Of
their tents he discovered an old white
turbaned teacher Instructing the little
girls In reading. Are there no boys
here?" inquired the explorer. "Oh,
yes" answered the teacher, with a
shrug of his shoulders, but what can
we do? We are poor. The boys must
be off tending, the sheep" Thus the
feminine continues to acquire culture
at the expense of the masculine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
THURSDAY,
December 10. 1905


Boston finance commission charg
es President Leo F. Mccullough OF the
common council with participation In
collection of 5000 bill against the
city without consideration.
Five Smiths elected aldermen in
SomerviEe, Mass.
Former President Kieran of Fideli'
ty funding company still missing, al
though police Of many cities seek
him,
Democrat determined to discuss
JAPANESE agreement in open senate.
Gniett of Massachusetts voted
down in his his attempt to amend
the census bill.
John l.. Sullivan sues for divorce
in Chicago.
Governor Guild and other New Eng
land men make strong forest reserve
arguments before committee at Wash.
ington.
New England Baptist conference
ends.
Andrew Carnegie summoned to ap
pear at tariff hearing today.
France slightly moditles its order
against Castro; Venezuelan at San
tander Is undisturhed.
President Richards Of Boston Con
solidated gas company. gays only AZ
of 70 street raIhoads in Massachu
sets are paying dividends.
Schooner NJ b. Stetson of Bucks
port, Me-. wrecked in straits of Belle
Isle; crew saved by Gloucester yes
sell.
Advocates appear for Prince de Sa
gan and George J. Gould IN Pari,
suit.
Taft and Cannon arrange that he
publican members OF the committee
Of ways and means shah meet the
president. elect today
Secretary Wright in annual report
says greatest present need at the
army Is more and better officers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

Manset, Me.--The twO.masted Bri-
Parrsboro, n. S, nmber.ladeh, bound
to Boston, is ashore at Bass, fun OF
water. She dragged ashore in the
heavy southeasterly gale. The extent
of the damage is not known. but an
examination will be made, The cap
tain and crew of three remain O.
board, and are In no danger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
More Psychology.

Lady" said Plodding Pete, as he
finished the luncheon which had been
provided, 81 said I'd do me best to
help out wild de wood-choppin'.'
That's what you said"
"An' I'm 4 man Of me word
THE nwhy don't you reach for the
axe and go to work."
Lady. | merely took de contract
didn't guarantee to do de work myself
I'm a telepathic wood-chopper, an II
YOU don't disturb me while I'm conccn.
trating my thoughts III surprise you
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

American women are supposed to
be favored beyond the women of other
nations by their superior op.
portunItles for leisure and study,
while the men pass their lives
in money.maltlng. We now learn
that even the little girls In
a far.away province OF Chinese Turke-
stan are being taught to read while
the little boys are obliged to be away
tending the sheep. Ellsworth Hunt
lngton, of the Department of Geogra-
ply, Yale University, gives an Inter
esting account of his explorations of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
A Salary Preferred.

why do you take this job? The
other man offered you $40 to start
with, too"
THE other man offered me $40
wages TO start with; this man offered
me $40 salary."-Catholic Standard
and Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
,iho,,s and Other Folk in Old Mexico.

Before Mr.. Thomas A. JanVier re-
turned to England for his usual visit
lie finished another group OF his Leg
ends OF the City of Mexico" for Har.
per's Magazine, in which they appear,
illustrated by two fine paintings in
solor by Frank e. Schoonover. Mr..
Janvier gathered the material for
these legends in Old Mexica, where
he went among the poorer people, and
heard from their own lips these weird
and fascinating tales.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
Ambassador Has Private Messaae

BerliR-Count Bernstein, the newl.
appointed ambassador Of Germany Il,
the United States, was received in an
Hence by Emperor William WedneS
lay and then had luncheon with his
majesty,
The emperor has given the count :
private message for President Roosc
welt. The new ambassador, accompan.
led by his wife and daughter. will
saI for New York on the steamship
Amerika Friday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
cOntasion on the Move!

D. Yer Wy has recently completed a
job OF moving dwelling house. lu
one of the houses which MIR. Yer Wy
set about TO move there was a case Of
scarlet fever, but the mover set to
work and transported the house. pa
tient and all.-Grand Haven (Mich.)
Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

FRIDAY, December 4, 1909
Serious conditions in New England
as a result OF the drouth; financial loss
N=lVy.
Dinner to Frank Ii. Hitchcock, Geo,
r Sheldon and w. l.. Ward by Re-
publican club of New York.
Serious situation between the engi-
neers and Pennsylvania lines cleared
up.
Portland, Me-, had bad fire early this
morning
Two men killed by blast at Man.
chester, Mass.
Burton and Meyer both believed to
be sure of seats in Taft cabinet, which
will be largely new body.
Witness in federal suit against coal
carrying railroads tells Of sale Of
mines worth $15O,OOO.00O or more for
IS 1000, 900.
Riot and plllage in Port au Prince
following flight of Haitian president;
Simon favored for new ruler; NOrd
Alexis broken spirited.
William Whitman justitles his Ding
ley bill tariff work before American
association Of wool and worsted man
ufacturers In New York.
President-elect Taft let's 1t be known
that Japanese agreement is much to
his liking.
w. r. Chester tells the Wholesale
lumber association no nation would
dare go to war without consulting the
United States.
Mrs. Abbie Rice In the Davis case
in Omaha tells of her agreement to
shoot DR.. Rustin.
Investigation OF tariff revision TO
be continued by supplementary hear
ings to Dec 10; house to be asked for
power to summon witnesses.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

The cost of repairs on wooden
railroad car Is about 500 year, much
more than that of steel car, and the
wooden car Is out of service by rea.
son of repairs six to one as compared
with the metal once. ,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
Carnegie Calls at White House.

Washngto ton.-Andrew Carnegi
called at the White House Wednesday
and had half an hours conference
with the President. He refused to
discuss his mission beyond observing:
The President is always interesting
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
Up to Date Pedagogy.

First Scholar-What's the 'lectric
fan doin' over at the school house?
Second Scholar-Puttin' in 'lectrio
switch.
First Scholar-Gee mully! If they's
goln' ter do the lickln' by Electricity |
quit.-Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

Jes' remember, II anybody walks up
like. .he's half awake an goes to work
on dat wood, dat I'm de grateful party
who mesmerzed him. Washington
Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

President Roosevelt in letter to Will
liam Dudley Foulke, takes to task the
Indianapolis News and the New York
Sun. which he accuses Of wilful mis-
repI esentations.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
like A TREATY
Senate Minority Want Japan
eSe Agreement Discussed

They Are Determined to Hold the
President to Account for Having,
as They Construe It, Usurped His
Power in Concluding What is Prac'
ticaIiy Treaty-Secretary Root
Offers to Make Explanations to the
Foreign Relations Committee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

Government experts are, .investigak
ing seawsed with the object OF deter.
mining its economic value
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

An animal with the strength OF
lion and the jumping capacity of q
aea would hop one-third Of mile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
MONDAY.
December 7, 1908.

Fierce oil fire gives Salem, Mass. big
scare; Gen, Fitz drops dead duling ex-
element
Gen. Simon proclaims himself chief
executive at Port au Prince, Haiti.
Incendiary at work at Machias, Me-,
lumber plant tor thhd time In six
months.
Wreckers confident OF raising the
Yankee. with ease within a few days
Harvard treasure-seekers return to
New York empty handed.
Three more burglartes in Winter
Hill district OF Somerville, Mass.
Steamer d. NJ. Clemson probably
lost on lake Superior with crew of q !;
schooner NJ. f. Eldridge towed to BOs-
ton after a close call.
Session of congress which opens to-
day expected to accomplish little out
side necessary appropriation bills.
Mrs. Emma Cheseborough, wife OF
noted yacht designer, Kills herself al
Bristol, r. |.
Atlantic battleship feet passes
through Singapore harbor.
Eleven more bodies found at Marian
ma coal mine near Pittsburg.
Necessity of additional revenue turn
ing thought of congress TO an income
tax.
France will not permit Castro to land
In that country until he has made an
apology.
Report just made public of John Bar
rett Of the bureau of American repub-
lies.
Total loss by fires at Portland, Me.
during present year Is $l742 ,4S9
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
SATURDAY.,
December S, 1908,

oH OnCHIg CCCCWbCl " l0So'
Steamer 500 City with crew OF prob.
ably 2S men lost near Cape Ray, N. F.
Cruiser Yankee fioated from reef in
Bu2zards Bay.
Meetings for and against woman
suffrage in New York; gathering of
those opposed disturbed by supporters
of the cause and the police are called
in.
The Netherlands begins naval dem.
onstrations against Castro.
Naval conference OF powers opens
at London.
Haltien presidential aspirants gath.
ering at Port au Prince.
Grover Cleveland eulogiZed by dis.
tinguIshed citizens at conference In
New York OF life insurance presidents.
Washington rumor has 1t there will
be two tariff bills, the one the house
passes and the one the senate agrees
TO.
Stories of recent escapes OF Presi.
dent Roosevelt from bicycle, automo-
bile and fire engine accidents denied
at White House.
e. Fl. Ozmun. y. s. consul general
at Constantinople shows how foreign
trade Is neglected by Americans.
Letters from Il. II. Hartman and
Judge George Gray and an address
prepared by President Carroll D.
Wright read at American mining con,
gress at PittsbuTg.
Lieut.. Gottlieb, under trial by court
martial, said to have fed to Montreal.
Cattle embargo increases Boston
business.
Americans prepare to evacuate
Cuba.
Special grand jury in Chicago re-
ports gross and extensive election
frauds in hast primaries.
Fifteen buildings burned at Sails
bury beach Mass; loss $4,000.
Pope has practically recovered.
Fire does damage Of $500,000 to
docks and steamship at Portland, Me.
Mark Twain library association or
ganized at Ridgefield, Conn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

that creature became
&c
fish
its
the
wife, day at last
A sailed
to
convinced that his
however
the looking
reproachfuly wit s black
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
WEDNE SDAY,

WEDNESDAY, December 9, 1908
Eight Massachusetts cities out of q
vote for license; municipal elections In
Bay State bring many surprises:
Hiram l.. Badger Of Wakefield, Mass,
who killed his two daughters, declared
insane.
Attack on John D Rockefeller is fea-
ture of New England Baptist confer
ence.
New Haven road reported ready TO
bid for New York passenger trade by
Waler.
Mr. Taft and Speaker Cannon expect
ed to meet today for a thorough and
final tariff understanding.
Chicago expert declares RooSeVelrs
African expedition viii be thoroughly
scientific.
New York and Chicago unions OF
teamsters and chaufreurs amalgamate.
Former President Keiran of Fidelity
funding company to be arrested as
soon as police can find him.
St. Louis millionaire murdered In
HIS HOIuC'
Venezuela threatens to fire on Dutch
warshlps at first untriendly act.
Guatemalan diplomats injured In
auto accident at Washington.
Religious riot results in killing OF
one person and fatally injurIng four
others in Kansas City, Mo.
Two drowned when float bearing
Colonial express passenger cars strikes
tug at New York.
Gov. Floyd of New Hampshire to
submit legislative transportation pro
position to Boston & Maine railroad.
National liquor league Of the United
States in convention al Washington, D.
&c.
Portion of Presidents message con-
cerning employment of secret ser'he
men causes members of congress tn
sit up and gasp.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12

Lines

Rv Burton J. Hendrick.

exception OF the Harlem River Road, Vanderbilt
l He
w Hudson Issuing
w O which
| $23.0e0OOO, practically or
Il himself friends.
Vanderbilt about the matter with
members Of his
quietly picked 10000
Central share;
Nandebts therefore
November 1868 Vanderbilt consolidated the
of
thirds entire stock McCure's Magazine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
AA>>~~~~ONVVVV4 V4VV1S4n~~~~~
Ey J. C. MitIais.

there lived at AbeTdOur the estuary OF the Forth
~ b. a remarkable old captain who possessed an e%-
traordnay power in tanning wild birds and animals.
Edinburgh who knew him. stated that the old gen
tIeman usually to be walking down the village
streets followed flock canarss which accompanied
him his short peregrnaon in the neighborhood OF his
house. One day fishermen surprised a hafgrown
common the flats took it to the captain
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
CONDENSED NEWS
OF THE ENTIRE WEEK

company of New York says it owes
more than $4,0O0,0OO, and has prac'
tiCally no assets.
Resolution proposing the closing Of
schools one afternoon a week TO per-
nit children TO attend religious ser.
vices voted down by federal council Of
churches.
Southern commercial congress at
Washington hears how best may be
conserved and developed the souths
resources and prosperity.
Gov. Guild Of Massachusetts TO have
full charge Of forest reserves bill at
hearing before house committee.
George E. Benson shoots girl, who
refused to marry him, at Belfast, Me-
Seems to be certain that Castro
will make landing at Santander, Spain
New Hampshire tax commission will
recommend state taxes be dOue away
with and certain revenues derived
from railroads and other sources be
retained by the commonwealth.
Virginia court decides In favor Of
Mrs Maybrick in her suit for 100000
acres of land.
Republicans win sweeping victory at
Portland, Me.
Buelow tells reichstag the American
Japanese understanding has approval
Of Germany.
Asher c. Kinds. parliamentary clerk
of that body, defends present rules Of
the national house Of representatives,
declaring arbitrary power Of the
speaker" a misnomer
Short session OF Goth congress opens
with brief sessions in both branches.
Panama canal bonds sold at an aver.
age of lO2. .43GS.
Presldent-elect Taft urges south to
remain solid no longer; saying that
good reason therefor does not now ex
list.
Gen. Simon takes possession OF ma
tlonal palace at Port au Prince, and
his election to presidency Is conceded.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-12
TUESDAY,
December 8, 1903.

TUESDAY, December 8, 1903.
Storm sweeping over New England
nearly wrecks British cruiser, causes
light damage along northern coast,
breaks drouth and renews water pow
er supply.
Receiver OF the Fidelity funding
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-10
DID PROHIBITION XIII OKLAHOMA CITY?

At this time last year Oklahoma
City, including the suburbs; 'which,are
now in the city, had a population, &C.
cording to the special UNITED States
census, Of 10000. The recent school
census shows an increase Of Is per
cent, and If the 5childre nsbroughtsth their
parents to town with them, the city
now undoubtedly has! $4,000 people.
Last year there were SO saloons,
which paid into the city treasury $685.
500 per year. This year, with NO sa-
looms, with, an occupation tax, the city
pays Its, mayor and couHcilmen good
salaries; has made extensive improve
ments, and has a good round surplus
on hand. Four large eight or ten-room
school houses are to: be built. Fifteen
miles of streets are being paved,
which is one-third as much as that
already laid. Building permits for the
first half of August amount to $4,000
and in July, sos. 200. Half a million
dollars are to be spent in improve
ments in the: near future. Real estate
men say the demand for homes is in
creasing beyond their ability to meet,
and large numbers of residences are
being erected. -Four and five-room
houses are in great demand, and easily
bring $25 per month rent.
The bank clearings for the month
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-10
FREIGHT & HEAVY
AT PRESENT time
STREET CARS BEING SHIPPED
THROUGH TO COAST cues.

twenty-five street capzz loaded on
gondolas have passsa through Billings
in the past two days. These cars are
being shipped to Spokane, Seattle and
other coast cities for use on the city
and urban lines. VI sss & N.
Furniture is. another commodity
which is being shipped heavily from
eastern factories to western towns.
The higher priced. articles seem to be
selling best and cars loaded with
stock made in mission and similar
styles are being brought in steadily.
The travelling men who visit Bill.
ingss report trade brisk in all lines.
Many Of, the salesmea were taken OF
the road when, business was dull, but
the majority of them have been re.
tained to call on their customers. The
travelling men Sprophesy a general re
sumption Of business and the better.
ment Of conditions during the coming
months. %
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-10
ERlTcH CHOOSES SUBJECTS.

.He y. Win u Talk e Audiences 4 connsre-
aationat Church Upon. u 81
Rev +. Samuel Fritch, pastoral the
First Congregational church, has a
nounced that he will. speak upon the
following subjects Sunday evening
during November:
November 8-"The Secret of a
HappysHome;; or. Who Should Be the
Boss in the Home-Should it Be the
Husband OF the Wife," Home, Bitter
Home will be contrasted with Home,
Sweet Home" 7. n
November 15-"The Secret OF :Pobu-
larity; or, Is 1t Possible for Any, Per
Q to Make Everybody Like Him?'
Is it true that there are persons for
whom nobody cares? sf
rs November 22-'The Secret of Sue.
cess; or, Are Some People Born
Lucky and Others Unlucky?!' In gen
eral, do the wicked prosper more than
good people, or vice versa?
November 29-"The Secret OF Hap.
piness; or, Lines on the Growler, the
ScoYler and the Grumbler." What
is the relation between worry and
wrinkles. The preachers "Blue Mon
day" and the blue days" OF other
folks.
The services will begin at 1880 in
the evening hereafter.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-10

ending August is were 81, ss0S ,9ss6, ex-
ceeding those for the same month last
year by'$431,325, orsnearly half q mil
lion. 81
Rents and real estate prices are all
from 10 to 40 per cent higher than
last year, Both business and residence
buildings OF spretentious size and In
large numbers are being erected as
fast as materials and men can be, Sc
cured to do so. Every room and build
ing formerly occupied by q saloon was
months ago filled bysa legitimate bust
ness, at a higher rental price in nearly
every case. The leading daily news
paper, the Daily Qklahoman, which.
last year opposed prohibition, said re-
Gently regarding onetof the prominent
streets, Grand avenue, since prohibi-
tion and the removal OF saloons, has
improved as q business thoroughfare.',
Many prominent business men who
opposed and voted against prohibition
from what they considered business
reasons, now admit that they were
mistaken, and II the vote were to 30
taken now, would vote for prohibition.
Prohibition is a great success In the
reduction OF crime, the promotion Of
peace. and the settlement Of old debts,
as well as ethe vast increase OF all
lines OF legitimate business.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-11-10
ktEEp THE KIDNEYS WELL.
is Worth saving and Some
Billings People Know How to
Save AZ.

Save 1t.
Many Billings people take their lives
in their hands by neglecting the kid
neys when they know these organs
need help. Sick kidneys are respon-
sible for a vast amount Of suffering
and Ill health, hut there is no need to
suffer to remain in danger when.
all diseases and aches and pains due
to weak kidneys can be quickly and
permanently cured by the 8 of
Doan's Kidney Pills. Here is a Bill
|ings ~citizen's recommendation:
O. j. Madison, contractor and builds
er OF Billings, Mont, says: 81 would
not be without Doan's Kidney Pills in
the house as I"believe they are UNI
|equaled for any trouble arising from
disordered kidneys. When j. began
taking them, I was in q serious con-
dition as a result of kidney trouble.
My back ached constantly and at times
was hardly able to move. I under
went an operation and consulted sew
eral doctors but failed to get any bet
ter. Doan's Kidney Pills brought such
gratifying results that I give. this tes-
timonial voluntarily and recommend
them to others. afflicted in q similar
manner"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
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New York, sole agents forathe United
States. 4. 4 -
IL Remember the name-poan's-and
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