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The Washington times., 1908-05-19
STARS IN RUNAWAY
AT BASEBALL GAME
James J. Corbett and Vesta Vic
toria Have Narrow Escape
From Death.

OMAHA, Neb.. May l9.--James J. Cor
bett, prize fighter and actor. and Vesta
Victoria, the English vaudeville actress.
were IN a runaway in Omaha. yester-
day. and had a narrow escape from
death, Miss Victoria, her manager. Mr..
Figgis. and Mr.. and Mrs. Corbett were
in a carriage at the Western League
ball game. Returning, horses became
and started 10 run
They left the street and took 90 the
sidewalk. running along between a line
OF telephone poles on one side and a
twenty-fOot embankmenr on the other.
The flight continued for three blocks be-
fore the driver was able 10 control the
frightened horses. No one was injured.
The Washington times., 1908-05-19
Press Club GveS HouseqUam1ing;
Welcomes Distinguished Guests
Ambassadors and Cabinet fciaIs Join Newspaper Men
in Round of Good Time at Formal
Opening of Home.

Tbs National Press Club OF Washing
ton opened its doors last night with a
hCuse-warming in the new quarters. I205
+ street northwest. II welcomed as its
guests Cabinet officers, diplomats, mem
bers OF the Army and the Navy, mem
GERS OF Congress, Official Washington.
prominent actors. and other greater OF
lesser lights IN the National Capital
Many other things were opened be-
sides the doors. and the evening was
one continual round of enIivening wit,
humor, and music, that for brilliance
had never been surpassed in Washing
ton.
The evening was an epoch-making
one, not only for the club, but for its
members and guests. Under the skiIIfuI
guidance OF Representative sherley,
who acted as master OF ceremonies,
there was a continual round OF merri-
ment and good-feIlowship. There was
something doing every minute, and il
was not all frivolous.
Ambassadors Speak.
Baron Takahira. the japanese Am
bassador. made q speech in which he
gave his attitude on the press. The
baron was applauded until the rafters
shook.
Ambassador Bryce, of Great Britain.
Secretary Garfield. Of the Interior De-
partment; Secretary Oscar Straus, Of
the Department OF Commerce and La
Dor and Secretary George Won /,
Meyer, also made speeches that win
1--we along in the minds OF their hearers.
Col William F. Cody, Buffalo Bill,
who came into the club as soon as he
could leave his show, was greeted with
a series Of war whoops, and responded
with a speech and a story told in his
simple, forceful English. The colonel
said that no Indians could have done
better IN creating sound.
mcfarland Greets Club.
Commissioner Biacfarland. as the rep
resentatiye Of the National Capital,
made a speech congratulatlng the club
and predicting q great future for It.
George rockingham. who played Friar
Tuck in the original Robin Hood" com
pany, and several others, made i'm
promptu speeches.
The clubrOons were decorated for the
occasion. and presented a magnificent
appearance with the floral and electric
designs. The rooms were filled with
pOtted palms and cut flowers. and the
chandeliers and candelabra we've en-
twined in smilax, fl which was con
cealed myriad little electric lights.
The entertainment program included
The best local talent and members Of
companies playing al the local theaters.
Representative SheTley's iutToductions
were sparkling, and from the moment
Ee was introduced as chairman BY
President Sturgeon, he held the closest
attention for more than three hours
without a break Frank Morse Of the
entertainment committee, was also the
busy man keeping things going and wei
coming the club guests. Elmer Payne,
too, had q strenuous session. seeing thai
everyone was cared for. His only re-
The Washington times., 1908-05-19
CADETS PRAISED
BY GEN. DUYALL
High School Regiment
Makes Excellent Showing
III Sham Battle.

Inspired by the nuttering flags and
college coloTs waved BY hundreds OF
prospective sweet girl graduates. and in
ne presence or their parents. school Of
Helals and other dignitaries. 100 high
school cadets. in sham-battIe array,
toNght valiantly for honor's sake on the
mite House ellipse at the annual regi-
mental review yesterday afternoon.
II was great review, and a still
sfeater battle. When time was chilled,
II appeared 20 the onlooker that the
elsht companies, under Col Bryce Clag-
ell had annihilated the three defensive
companies under Lieut. Col DlolleTson
Williams. The invisible supply train.
which the latter was trying 10 get
across Long Bridge into Virginia seem
cd doomed. The judges didn't announce
INC result They were content to point
OuL ths tactical errors, such few as they
sIes 70 the youthful commanders after
'He smoke OF battle had cleared.
Conflict RACES Fercely.
The cadets formed at = street and
Louisiana avenue. at 8 O'cIoclz. and with
colonel Clagett. Lieutenant Colonel VIII
liaHs, and the other stan officers lead
ing the cohorJ marched up the Avenue
70 music furnished by the Marine Band.
regiment was formed in columns OF
masses, and marched IN review before
MAJ Gen. w. =. DuvaM L. S. A. and
captain Slayden, aid
Each company then wheeled into col
umns OF squads, and marched into the
adjoining wood where Il was evident
a desperate conflict would soon be In
progress. Colonel Williams took COM
mand OF Companies Z, +, and /, headed
by Captains Benson. Brown, and Pom
cine. respectively, and planned de-
tense or the supply train. Colonel
Company A, Captain Kelly; Company 3,
Captain HettmulleF. Company D. Cap
tain WISE Company i. Captain ETause;
company c. Captain Gordon Company
n, Captain Campbell; Company X, Cap
tain Webster, and Company /. Captain
Pelzman.
Conflict RACES Fiereely.
. Then came the crack Of a rife and the
5000 people lining the battlefield knew
the attack was on. The blare OF drum
commands and waving flags, held the
center Of the stage for a fun half hour.
Then there was more assembly, and a
parade about the grounds in order that
The prospective girl graduate might get
IN her encouraging work.
During the interim, the youthful Of
tcers approaching the stand occupied
by Colonel Ursu. Major Young. and
Lieutenant Colonel O'Brien. OF the Ma
ti1nal Guard, and Captain Slaydeu, Of
the Fifteenth Infantry. They were told
wherein they erred in attack and de-
Tense. but at the same time were COM
Ilimented on the general excelleuc Of
the drill. and the soldlsry appearance
Of each young warrior.
And again 10 the strains OF music by
the Marine Band, the cadets marched
of OF the ellipse, along the row OF
enthusiastic admirers and back u the
fTmoTies. II was a great day, and AS
slstanL Superintendent p NJ Hughes
and Col Burton Z. Ross. in charge of
The drill, were highly Fratiied by the
showing made, as was everyone else
present
The Washington times., 1908-05-19
FAMILY PRIDE

Gee! WOt makes her so stuck up"
why. amt yer heard? Her old man
raid de last installment on DER furui-
ture yesterday. Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-05-19

gret was that the club die not have a
capacity equal TO one Of the local play
houses
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
Painfully Polite.

The people of Dresden are very
polite, so very polite that they not
infrequently bring down ridicule
upon themselves. 1t used to be told
in that city that stranger was one
day crossing the great bridge that
spans the Elbe and asked a native
to direct him to certain church
which he wished to find.
'Really, my dear sir" said the
Dresdener, bowling low, 81 grieve
greatly to say it, but I cannot tell
you"
The stranger passed on, little
surprised at this voluble answer to
simple question. He had proceed
ed but short distance when he
heard hurried footsteps behind him
and, turning round, saw the same
man running to catch up with him.
In a moment his pursuer was by
his side, his breath nearly gone, but
enough left to say hurriedly: "My
dear sir, you asked me how you
could find the church, and it panied
me to have to say that I did not
know. Just now 1 met my brother,
but I grieve to say that he did not
know either"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
RanidIv Amsrioanizsd.

An Englishman temporarily liv-
ing in Boston took his small son to
the top of Bunker Hill and pre-
pared to give him the British YER
sion of the historic fight at that
point. His story, however, remain
ed untold, the following question
and answer alone being exchanged
between the loyal subject of the
British crown and his youthful off
spring, who had been a resident Of
this country less than six months:
"Now, my son, do you know
what event took place a hundred
years ago where we are now stand
ing2' asked the fond parent.
You bet / dol" was the prompt
reply. "This is where we licked the
stufin' out of the English "-Bos-
ton Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
Anything goes in Vermont

The st Adams Messenger asks
Vermont Republicans:
"If election day in Vermont meant
a real out-and-out contest, wouldn't
we be pretty particular what kind OF
candidates we put up at the polls
everywhere and every timer"
They certainly would if they
wanted to hold Office. The Messen-
gers suggestion that, lacking any
effective opposition, the Republicans
are not fussy about when they name
for office, is timely and gratifying;
it is at once word of warning and
ray of hope. 1t is fact abundantly
borne out by present day events and
the Messengers own files.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

torial chair, both stand for what is
best in our party and for clean gov
eminent and up-to-date reforms.
There is no good reason why
Woodstock should not poll vote OF
over $50 at this election. If we do
we will all be proud of it. Let each
voter urge his friend TO go to the
polls, get out the lazy, the -inditter-
ent and the careless voters, make
them see that, although Vermont is
sure Republican, that is no reason
for their staying at home; that it
that reason were carried out throufih
the country, where would our Grand
Old Party be2 Vermont is sure for
Taft of course, but let's give Prorty
majority in September that will
satisfy Taft, as well as make old
Vermont proud OF itself.
JOHN S. EATON,
IRVING B. GILBERT,
LUCIAN H. MORGAN,
Town Committee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

week was spent in visiting a sister
and several nephews in Iowa, While
in Iowa he did not seem well, but it
was considered best for him to con-
tinue on his way to California, where
he arrived July %, but he was sick
upon his arrival and passed away at
the home Of his son, 1922 Walton
Place, Los Angeles, on Sunday, Aug.
9, 1908, Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, Aug. A.
George Bailey, or "Uncle George"
as he was Familiarity known by a
large number of people, had been
for a long time familiar figure in
Reading, and has seen the rise and
fall of one of the old places of bust
ness. He was the oldest person
bearing the name Of Bailey to leave
the old homestead that has been in
the Bailey family for more than 100
years. He will probably be the last
one of the Bailey family to live in
that town. His body was brought
east by his son and buried in the
family lot in the old burying ground
at Bailey's Mills, on Saturday, Aug.
%.
The Rev. VIM. H. Hayes conducted
brief religious service at the grave
in the presence of large number of
relatives, acquaintance and neigh
bors. The old brick building in
which he lived so many years still
stands in a good state of preservation
with its store room, public hall, and
several tenements. The wooden fac
tory, carding mill, starch mill, grist
mill, saw mill, blacksmith shop, oil
mill and many of the out buildings
have gone to decay together with the
milldam that supplied the power
With the passing away of George
Bailey, and the removal of his child
rem to distant state, there remains
no descendant of Levi Bailey in Read
ing. George Bailey was worthy
man in all respects. His son Charles
F. Bailey was one of the score or
more of young men who were born
in Reading and have studied law in
Felchville and gone out into the
world and become prominent and
influential citizens.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

The Rev. N. f. Stahl, of Phila-
delphia, has accepted the call ex-
tended to him by the Congregational
church at Bradford, and will assume
his new duties soon.
The Rev. E. N. Weber, for nine
teen months rector of St Johns
Episcopal church at Randolph, has
resigned and gone to Montreal
A herd Of SO grade Jersey cows
has beenNshipped from White River
Junction by MIR. Durgin to go to
Ohio. Mr., Durgin has heretofore
made large shipments from White
River valley for the same destina-
ton. The prevailing price is about
$40 and it is understood that they
sell for about SIS upon their arrival.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
THE CURTIS REUNION.

There's nothing in nation
Like the gathering of relation
To keep the bond of friendship ever true;
So the kin in Curtis Hollow
Well aware that good would follow,
Have met on this occasion with nothing
else in view.
Aunts and uncles, sisters, brothers,
Nephews, nieces, fathers, mothers,
And kids with happy faces in the band;
And if every person present
Tries to make this gathering pleasant,
1t will be the happiest meeting in the
land.
Let all judging be suspended,
And to nothing be offended
If everything don't suit you to dot;
So it will go out to Others
That the Curtis Hollow brothers
Are kind and condescending happy lot.
For we don't expect that any
In this meeting of so many
Have come here to settle any old or pres
ent grudge.
If we knew of such intention,
We should very quickly mention
That he better harness up his mule and
bulge.
For we come as friend and neghbor,
Looking back upon the labor
That our fathers and our mothers here
have done.
Where we run the pillow and mower,
Where the planter and the sower,
They fell the stately forest beneath a
burning sun.
They are gone and left this valley
AS around the place we rally
Let us prize the home and friend they
have left behind;
Each sod of earth they rifted,
And each boulder they have lifted,
And every wall erected bring them to our
mind
Mingled with our JOY and gladness
There will come thought of sadness,
That like them our labor here will end.
May we live and leave behind us
Some kindness here to bind us
To all our weeping kindred and every
worthy friend.
J, Y, 3.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
Importine Art and Dogs

When the duties Of $4,000 on
the old masters valued at $4,000
have been paid, it may perhaps dawn
on Mrs. ]. L. Gardner how griev-
ously she has offended against this
great and glorious republic, in try
ing to import works OF art. The
law of this republic is very strict
with all misguided persons who dare
to bring to this land paintings, or
statuary, or valuable works of
research. What these persons should
do, if they wish to be favorably
regarded by the law, IS import dogs.
A snar.ing, blear-eyed bulldog OF
uncertain walk and disagreeable
temper, valued at $4,000, can be
imported free of duty. A yelping,
bowling, swapping poodle, of no
earthly good to himself or humanity,
but valued at $1,000 can be imported
duty free. An obese, ungainly and
repulsive dachshund of value of
$1,000 can be imported duty free.
1t is expected that all good and
wealthy citizens will spend their
money in decorating the land Of the
free with high art of this variety,
and, if the animals are "pedigreed,"
no duty will be charged. But any
millionaire who tries to import
works by Titan, Rubens or Turner
is lucky if he escapes Jail. All of
which proves us to be a logical,
reasonable and highly intelligent
nation.--Boston Advertiser.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
s.or.t Of 4N.ruou. BAHAMA. y

The secret of mental health and
nervous balance is to be found in
obedience to few rules. Here they
are: 1. Cultivate sound, health Gre
ating emotions-love, joy, peace,
faith and hope. 2. Allow yourself
sufficient time in which to do your
work. 8. Hold in reserve a surplus
store of nervous energy by keeping
within the limits of your organiza-
ton, says Rev. Samuel McComb in
Harper's Bazaar. 4. Do one thing at
a time. 5. Prepare yourself in good
season for sleep. 6. Trust in the in
finite goodness of God, who loves
every creature he has made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
WHY DON'T VOTE S VOTE?

The Republican voters of Wood
stock have no especial reason for
being proud of their record for the
past two elections, for while we
have check list Of nearly $50 vot-
ers, in 1904 we only polled $40 for
both Republican and Democratic
candidates, and in 1906 only $50 for
both Proctor and Clement, and this
increase was only brought about by
the excitement OF the campaign.
This all shows the fact that in our
town we have nearly 800 voters who
cannot find time or do not take in
telest enough to spare one halliday
once in two years to let others know
they are treemen and legal voters.
This year, without the excitement
of an opposition candidate, we stand
a good chance Of being perhaps 400
votes short. This is not as it should
be. For one thing, our represen ta-
ton in the nominating convent ons
of 1910 will be based on our vote
this year, and our influence as a
town in such conventions will be
accordingly. Town pride alone
ought to bring us all to the polls.
1t is to the credit of this or any
town to show that its voters are
alive to the condition OF things, that
we are up to date and propose, and
are willing to assume our full part
in State and National affairs.
The majority given by Vermont
in September election is the key
note to the Presidential election, and
all Republicans should wake up to
that fact, and it is duty they owe
their State, the United States and
the Republican patty to cast their
vote for Governor at this election.
General Apathy ought not to be
known, but General Comeout should
be in commando
In caucuses it appeared that Wood
stock rather favored the candidacy of
Stanton for governor, but no repub-
lican, however much he favored
Stanton, should for one moment.let
that keep him from casting his vote
for Prouty; both are honorable men,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
A New Relationship.

Tommy's mother had married
again, and, though Tommy didn't
in the least object to his new ia
-ther, he was somewhat puzzled as to
their relationship.
"Mamma," he said, sis this man
my step-papa?"
eyes, dear; he is your step-papa."
"Well, mamma, pursued thought
full Thomas, "you call me your little
lad, don't your"
eyes, dearie; you are mammals
little ladp
"Then, mamma" concluded
Thomas, Il suppose l must be my
Step-papa's little stepladder."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
CHURCH SERVICES.

Congregational Rev. Benjamir
Swift, pastor. Morning service al
1890, Sunday school at II.SoI
Thursday evening prayer meeting al
1880. Vesper service at s.
UniveIsalist- Rev. Ralph Hol
brooke Cheever, pastor; morning
service at 1890, Sunday school al
II.45'
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. r. j
Chrystie, Phi. D., pastor. ParsonI
age, 6 Mountain avenue. Services
Sunday: Preaching, 1890 a. M
Sunday school, Has a. m. preach
ing, 1880 p. M. f.; Thursday prayer
meeting, 7.3op. m.
Catholic Rev. E. G. Drouhin,
pastor. Mass at ira 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 atty
o'clock
St. James-kev. Charles S. Lewis,
rector. Holy Communion every
Sunday, 1870 a. m. First Sunday il
month II. 80 a. m. Morning PrayeI
and Sermon 1890 a. M, Evening
Prayer and Sermon 500 p. m
Saints Day, Holy Communion &c
a. m.
Christian-Rev. w. A. Leonard
pastor. Services Sunday: Preach
ing at 1890 a. M; Sunday school a
II; Junior Christian Endeavor a
S p. m. Y. P. S. &. E. at 7.3o P
M. mid-week prayer meeting
Thursday evening at 7.3o p. m.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
READING
DEATH or GEORGE BAILEY

DEATH Or GEOhGE BAILEY
George Bailey was born at Bailey's
Mills in Reading, Vermont, June l6,
1922, and had lived in Reading all
of his life up to few weeks ago
when he went with his son and
daughter to Los Angeles, Cal. He
grew to manhood and was engaged
in all the different kinds of business
that have been conducted at Bailey s
Mills"
He was married on June %, 1856,
to Aldina Shedd and they immedi-
ately started their housekeeping in
the old Buck house at Bailey's Mills.
This union was blessed with two
children, Charles F., who resides at
Los Angeles, Cal, and Abbie S /,
who became the wife of John P.
Barnes and up to a short time ago
they resided at Felchville. This
summer Mr.. Bailey. it being consid-
cred advisable, with his daughter
and family went to Los Angeles,
Cal, where he expected to make his
home with his children. He had
felt the weight of his years and
thought that the mild climate of
the Pacific slope would enable him
% pass tie remaining days with
moro comfort and would tend to
lengthcn his life, so he left Vermont
July s, accompanied by his children
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
VERMONT FAIR s

Aug. 25-27-Lamoille Valley far,
Morrisville.
Aug, a5-a8-Addison County fair,
Middlebury.
Sept. r-4-Franklin County fair,
Sheldon.
Sept. a-3-Springfeld fair.
Sept. 4 Joint Horse Show and
Rutland County fair, Rutland.
Sept. S-II-Orleans County fair,
Barton.
Sept. I5-I7-Caledonia County
fair, st. Johnsbury.
Sept. I5-I7- Windsor County
fair, Woodstock.
Sept. I5-I7-Dog River Valley
fair, Northfield.
Sept. 2s-s5-Vermont State Fair,
White River Junction.
Sept. zo-Oct. a--Valley fair, Brat
tleboro,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
EAST BARNARD

John Adams and wife spent Sun
day with friends in North Pomfret.
Frank Billings and family were
guests at Ed Campbell's in North
Bridgewater Tuesday.
James Noonan and wife were
guests at David Dykes in Bethel
Tuesday
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
Woodstock, VT, August 20, 1908

Plymouth's political unrest is
notable in Windsor county's other
wise rather quiet campaign, though
Hartford is also stirred by fractional
contests. Plymouth has five can
didates for town representative
whose names and party affiliations
are as follows:
John j. Wilder. Independent
Bert E. Estey, Citizens.
Warren Spaulding, Republican.
Dell S. Ward, Peoples Choice.
Eli Pierce, Democratic Citizens,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
Fertilizers for Summer and Fall
Topdressing and Seeding Down..

20 .
Up-to-date farmers are agreed that
in many cases better results are
obtained on meadows from fertilizers
which are applied in the summer or
early fall. This is true both as to
top. dressing and seeding down.
We wish to call the attention Of
the farmers of Vermont to the fact
that we can furnish formulas for
mixing fertilizers especially adapted
to top, dressing and seeding down
grass land, These formulas have
not only been approved by the Yer
mont Experiment Station, but have
been used with excellent results by a
great many farmers in Vermont and
have proved thoroughly reliable. We
can also furnish the materials for
mixing fertilizers in accordance with
these formulas. We should be
pleased to send the formulas to-
gether with full directions for mix
ing, cost of materials, ETC., to any
one who will write us, mentioning
this paper. Address Carroll S.
Page, Hyde Park, Vt.s