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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
RIVER ON A RIDGE.
esd of an Oklahoma Stream Higher
Than Surrounding Country.

esd of an Oklahoma Stream Higher
Than Surrounding Country.
Save one other, the Yukon in
Alaska, the North Canadian river
in Oklahoma is the on y stream in
the United States whose bed has q
higher altitude than the country OH
either side of its course. Through
out almost its entire course in Ok
Iahoma this stream flows in a groove
on the crest of ridge and has
no important tributaries. Generally
flood water in the country adjacent
to the North Canadian would have
to run uphill to find outlet into its
channel.
The watershed of Oklahoma
slopes from the high plains country
of the extreme western part of the
state eastward to the Arkansas riv-
er and in some portions of the state
southwark and southeasterly to Red
river, which separates Oklahoma
from Texas, the decline in altitude
being from about 5000 feet in the
west to much less than 1000 feet
at the eastern edge of the state.
The North Canadian river, some
times called the north fork of the
main or South Canadian river, is
formed by the junction of Wolf
creek and the Beaver near Fort
Supply, in Woodward county. 1t
runs parallel to the Cimarron, the
Salt Fork, the South Canadian and
for considerable distance the Deep
Fork, the waters of all of which
finally find their way to the Arkan-
: sas. Though the streams COMPARE
lively are close together, the North
Canadian practically is 200 feet
higher than the Cimarron and 1870
feet higher than the South Cana
dian.
None of the tributaries of the
North Canadian extends farther
back than five or six miles from its
channel. In several instances, nota-
bly, at Oklahoma City, it is only
about two miles northward from
the channel of the river to where
the watershed of the Cimarron be-
gins. At Shawnee, thirty miles
east of Oklahoma City, two miles
south of the North Canadian, be-
gins the watershed of the South
Canadian. In the Creek Nation, in
the neighborhood of Lenna, the
Deep Fork and the North Canadian
are only about three miles apart,
the former being a mud stream and
the latter filled with dangerous
quicksands.-St. Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
POMFRET

Mr.. Horton was in town last week
buying apples.
Mrs. Richard Littlehale and chill
dren of Fitchburg have been visiting
at @. G.. Johnson's.
Miss Annie Brown returned to
Boston Wednesday, after spending a
months vacation at Elmwood farm.
Mrs. Della Fisher and children,
who have been with her sister, Mrs
G. G. johnson, through the month
of September, returned to Fitchburg
last Tuesday.
1t is reported that f. E. Lamber-
ton has sold his hill farm to Harold
j. Allen.
The Ladies' Aid Society held their
annual business meeting at Hewitt
& Monre's Wednesday afternoon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02

s. Stone, state superintendent OF
schools.
Miss Anna Coughlin has returned
from Woodstock,
The many friends of Mrs. Mary
Burke will be glad to learn that she
is better.
Fred Aikens is visiting in Bethel.
Rev. Mrs Martin of Gaysville will
speak at the Universalist church to-
morrow at 2 o'clock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
g III arantee

YOU are entitled in buying Hart Schaffher & Marx
clothes, to most positive assurance of your salts
faction. Every dealer in clothes is authorized
to say this to you:
Every garment made by, and bearing the label
of Hart Schaffner & Marx, is guaranteed to be Of
a-woo or woodland silk fabrics with no 60 mercer
lied or other cotton aided thoroughly shrunk
before using seams sewed with pure silk thread
tailored in clean, sanitary shops; and free from
every defect of material or workmanship.
More than that The dealer is authorized to
say that if the clothes not right, not satisac
tory, your money will be refunded.
Hart Schatfner & Marx
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
N. C. BRIDGMAN, AUCTIONEER
AUCT 10 N.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9

I y, a., Nv, uartiond HIN tba foilou,
in - nronart H,' '''' --'''' viz -'''"
'"e r''p'' MIN mann,
lnh FARM
two and one-half miles from Woodstock,
vt. Contains about 1888 acres, suitably
divided into meadow, pasture and wood
land four barns, l2-room house, eight
closets, running water at all places, cold
wells, etc.
STOCK. Eight cows, one to freshen in
December, one two-year old bull, three
fonr he;fer calves one 1oo0l nonnd wnyk
horse one two-vear-old chestnut colt
two good shotes, 63 sheep and lambs, 20
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
SOUTH POMFRET.

Services at Village hall tomorrow
at usual hour.
Charles Switzer of Newton, Mass ,
who has been buying COWS and poul-
try in this section to car, was at Mrs.
Samuel Pauls Wednesday night
Miss Cora Atwood and Miss Addie
Paul were at Mrs. Harvey Hewitt's
in East Barnard Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs E. l.. Reed of Gard
ner, Mass, and Mrs G. f Fisher OF
Woodstock were guests at E B.
Howland's Thursday.
Mrs. Seth Perry visited Mrs. Geo.
Vaughan in Prosper Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. e B. Rowland were
at II. NJ. IIarding's in North Pomfret
Wednesday.
Among those attending the Worlds
fair at Tunbridge Thursday were
Noel Potter and Mr. and Mrs. Alton
Badger.
Miss Hattie Strong, who has been
visiting friends here the past few
weeks, returned to her home in
Fitchburg, Mass, Thursday.
Wallace Brown of South Barnard
closed the Chace summer residence
for the winter this week and will
spend the winter at his home here III
rest and recreation, after several
years of close conf nement.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
POST OFFICE NOTICE
TRAINS GOING EAST.

Mail trains arrive 7.52 u, M, 223 p. m.
sos p. III.
and $40 p. IN.
3.30p. m.
Bridgewater, Rutland and Ludlow stages
leave q. 90 II. III. and 800 p. m.
South Woodstock, 800 p. m.
Barnard and Bethel, 10 IL. IN.
Rural free delivery routes leave at S.1t
Il. III.
MAILS CLOSE For early stages $3.50
p. m. Later mails, TO- 90 IL, NJ, 800 p. M
and 80 p. IN.
Office Hours-G. 80 u. IN. to $50 p. m.
Sunday--12 to 1 p. IN.
Sunday mail in 10 a. M; ont 1890 a. M.
FREDERICK CHAPMAN. p. M.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
III. p. CLARK
Our Extravaganza.

Our ENtraVa9dHCe.
Discussing England and the English
from an American point of view, II re-
cent American writer in England OBJ
serves:
Nobody, from the king down, is Ell
Their ashamed or afraid to be econom-
ical. In England a man or woman is
thought to be fool or a vulgarian
who is not careful of expenditure,
while in America our walters have
been clever enough to make 1t appear
that economy is mean. and as nation
we suffer accordingly. We are fools to
be fooled In this manner"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
NOTES..


of Brooklyn, N. Y, who has supplied
at st. James church for the past
month, stands very high in Masonry
and has recently been appointed
grand lecturer of the grand lodge of
the state of New York. He left
Woodstock Monday, but will not be
gin his new duties until about Octo-
Der 90 There are Al districts in
his charge, | of which are in Man
haitian and other boroughs of New
York The work will take only
about four months of the year, and
he will he able to continue his con-
nection with St. Luke's church in
Brooklyn.
The second annual business
mems Banquet of the Windsor
County Committee of Young Men s
Christian Associations will be held
at the Woodstock Inn the evening Of
Friday, October %, when covers will
be laid for $50. Prominent men
have been secured to speak and the
plans as arranged will make it one
of the most notable meetings ever
held in Windsor county.
The Kings Daughters are prepar-
ing for a sale of fancy articles,
aprons, etc, this month. The date of
the sale will be announced soon.
A rooster awaiting transportation
by rail escaped from its coop at the
American Express Co. S office Mon
day morning and dashed up the
street and into A. b Pinney's shop
He was recaptured by Driver Man
digo after hot chase and left for
White River junction on the 1910
train.
Mrs. B. II. Berry is visiting her
mother at the Hatch homestead.
Miss Throop is in Chicago for a
few weeks.
AT the Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday morning the pastor will
preach on the Things that are
Caesars -, and in the evening will
continue the theme of Gospel
Arithmetic.
Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Hamilton,
who are taking carriage drive in
Vermont. New Hampshire and
Canada, are visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Harold Perkins, few days.
The Daughters of the American
Revolution will meet with Miss Hap
good Tuesday evening, Oct. s.
Miss Christie Buchanan is en-
ployed at Morgan's drug store.
Charles S. Switzer of Newton
Center, Mass, is passing few
weeks here.
Mrs. Richard rockingham and
daughter returned to New York Fri
day.
The Woodstock Arts and Crafts
club exhibit was awarded first pre-.
MUM at the State fair.
1.-The Thief" which was so well
played here last season, and The
Man on the Boz" are among early
bookings at Music hall.
John p. Ryan star shortstop o.
Woodstock champion base ball team
expects to play ball the coming win
Ter in Shelby, N. c. lie went t.
to Ludlow Wednesday on his way
to Fitchburg. Mass, expecting t.
start south next Monday.
| B. L. Hood has sold his trucking
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
BARNARD.

There will be free lecture at the
town hall on Friday evening, Oct. 8.
Subject, 1.-The Needs of the Coun-
try" The speakers are Congress
man Frank Plumley and Hon. Mason
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
Economy.

Economy.
Wifey-Oh. this is awful. These cur
tains l got at the bargain sale don't
mutch our furniture.
Hubby-Return 'em.
Wifey-I should say not-cheap as l
got them! We must have some new
furniture at once!-Cleveland Leader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
LOCAL NOTICES

FOR SALE My house on South
street, Woodstock. Address, Horace
j. Barr, 20 Dean ST.. Englewood,
N. j.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-02
RIFLES
SHOTCUNS
AMMUNITION

Now is the time to take a
shot at Mr.. Woodchuck,
and we respectfully call your
attention to our excellent
stock of guns and ammuni-
ton. We have some extra
good values in second hand
Rifles. We invite you to
inspect them.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
Ladies' Neckwear for 0c

15c Pure Silk Ribbon Bows with
 patent festoons and celluloid
 shields for. r.................. Sc 25c Pure Silk Ribbon Bows, double
 loop, silk rosette in center for. 9c 25c White Lawn Shield Bows, triple
 loop, scalloped and embroidered
 points for. r............ ...........9 Sc 25c Ladies' Tailored. Stock Collar
 with Ascot Tie for. r............9c 9c 25c Veils in Tuxedo and chenille,
 fancy mesh, each 18 yards long 9c 25c Plain Silk Nadine and Haveline
 square mesh yelling in black,
 white or brown for. Sc yd 3 Cross Barred or Color Bordered
 Handkerchiefs for. ...........9 Sc ? Ladies' Fancy Handkerchiefs for Sc 1 Ladies' Pure Linen Initial or Swiss Embroidered Handkerchief for. Sc
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
Glassware for 0c

hlch PreScut UfySIaI' COnsIsIIHg or
 Vases, Bread Plates, Salads, Fruit
 Bowls, Oblong Dishes, Spoon
 Trays, Celery Trays, etc., every
 piece worth 25c. Your choice. '. .0c 10c Lemonade Glasses. ......2 for 9c Economy and Lightning Fruit Jars 9c 3 Jelly Plumbers. .................9c
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
Fancy Combs for 0c

All grades from the popular priced
 to the best go in this sale. Hun
 dreds to choose from consisting
 of plain and fancy Back Combs,
 Side Combs, Barrettes worth 25c,
 39c and soc. Your choice. -. .9C Dressing Combs of rubber, horn,
 pyralin, ivory and metal backs
 worth 15c, 19c and 25c for. 90 soc and 75c Pompadour Combs. 90 15c Shell Hair Pins per dozen. ... 90
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
Art Goods and Draperies
 for 0c

Stamped Doilies and Centerpieces in
 great variety for. r...............9 Sc Stamped Tray Cloths 17x28 with 1
 inch hemstitched border for. . .9c Stamped Dresser Scarfs 16x45, 1 in.
 hemstitching all around for. -. 9c 22 yd. Pillow Cords for. Sc 25c Stamped and Tinted Pillow
 Tops for. Sc 125c Curtain Muslins for. .9c 123c Fancy Cretonnes for ........9 Sc 15c Heavy Brass Extension Rods. Sc 2 Washable Curtain Loops for. =, Sc 123c Silkolines for...............9c
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
Wash Goods for 0c

15c Fancy Dress Satines for. ..9c 19c Figured Lawns and Dimities for 9c 123c Dress Ginghams, plain and
 fancy for. Sc 15c Fancy Crepes, all colors for. .. sc 15c Flannelettes for kimonas for ..9c 19c Wool Finish Batistes for. =. .9c 123c Percales, light and dark colors 9c 15c Arnold Flemish Linens for. !. 9c 123c Outing Flannels, plain and
 fancy for .... Sc 15c Plain Black Lawns for. ..... 9c 123c White Daisy Cloth. .......9 9c
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
JeweIry in 9c Sale

Here we have the cream of many makers products. Been picking them up for months.
 25c Black Jet Hat Pins .......9 Sc 25c Ruby and Gold Fancy Pendant
 Bead Neck Chains. s...........9c Sc 25c White Pearl Neck Laces. ....9c 25c Sash Pins in great variety. Sc 25c Cut Jet Bandeaux. .... ..:.....9c 500 Sample Brooches, just as good
 as new, some sterling silver worth
 from 25c to $1.00. Your choice Sc 25c and soc Ladies Gold Plated
 Rings in great variety. Sc 25c three-piece Collar Sets. ...... .9c 25c Dutch Collar Pins. ...........9c Beauty Pins in great variety , for Sc
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
Ribbons for 0c

125 Pieces all Silk Taffeta Ribbons in black, white, rose, blue, navy, scarlet, cardinal, Copenhagen, old rose, lilac, violet and Nile, No. 12 16 and p worth 15c and 19c yard Sale price, 1 yard for. %
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
Hosiery and Underwear
 for 0c

Ladies' full seamless fast Black
 Hose, fine gauge for. ...-.... Sc pr Ladies' Fast Black Hose, sphced
 heel and toe, white foot for . 9c pr Ladies' Balbriggan Hose for. . Sc pr Ladies full seamless Tan Hose. 9c pr 15c Children's School Hose. Sc pr : 15c and 19c Ladies' Jersey Ribbed " Vests, short sleeves and sleeveless
 trimmed with lace for. Sc Children's Muslin Drawers, 2-inch
 gathered rutfies, fancy stitched
 edge, 6 to 12 years. Per pair. 9c
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
Notions for 0c

Read this list carefully. You will find many startling bargains in this grand annual sale. OSn opd SOo Tao+bar Eobrio Elastic
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
Hamburss and Laces
 for 0c"

Never have we offered such remark able values. Thousands of yards of Laces at less than half price, which we secured two weeks ago from one of the largest import houses in New York.
 Superior Quality French Val. Laces
 Insertions and Beading worth 10c 123c and 15c yard. Our price
 during this sale 3 yards for ...... Sc New Cluny Laces in white and
 linen colors with insertions to
 match, worth 15c and 19c yd. 1
 yard for. or......................9c Sc Plato Val. Laces, to 4 inches wide
 worth 123c to 19c yd. 1 yd. for. Sc German Torchon Laces in great
 variety, good wash lace, worth
 Sc and 10c. yards for. ....... 9c 1000 yds. Ham mburg in neat patterns
 worth 10c and 123c yard. 2yds.
 TOT. ....... ........ Sc 800 yds, Hamburgh, all new patterns
 to 10 in. wide, worth 15c, 25c,
 Sale price, 1 yd. for Sc
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-02
White Goods for %

15c 40-in. Lawns, rare value. ..... 9c 123c Fine English Long Cloth for ..9c 123c and 15c Crossbarred Muslins 9c 30 in. White Lawns, 2 yds for. <. 9c 15c Dotted Swiss Muslin for. Sc
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Alexandria's Celebration.

Alexandria's preparations for the cele-
bration of the anniversary of George
Washington's first Inauguration promise
an impressive ceremonial, in circum-
stances to mark this as notable h:stori-
cal occasion. The names of the first Pres
ident and Of the city of Alexandria are
closely associated. Washington was a
near-neighbor and a frequent visitor
there. He attended church in that city
and 1t now contains numerous mementos
of his presence. 1t is altogether appto-
pirate that the 126th anniversary of
the day on which he first took the oath
of ofice as the chief executive should be
commemorated by the residents of the
city, and that the President of the United
States should add to the occasion by his
presence. 1t is Furthermore in harmony
with the spirit of the time that a park
named after the first chief of state should
be dedicated by the citizens. George
Washington was a man of broad views
in all that pertained to the welfare Of the
people. In directing the work of Mai
L'Enfant as the designer Of the Capital
city he favored the liberal provision of
ample park spaces. His concept of a
model capital was place Of health and
comfort and quiet, and it is fitting that
renewed prosperity. set apart a space for
the uses of the people in the name of
the man who raised so high an ideal be-
fore his countrymen in all matters po-
litical and practical.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Eneland's Money Troubles.

This country is not alone in facing a
heavy governmental deficit. Chancellor
Lloyd-Georse yesterday issued a memo
randum telling of a sad state of British
finances. in terms to make the average
subject OF King Edward sit up and take
notice The chancellor of the exchequer
announces that the revenues during 1909
10 will probably be $741 $50 600 and the ex-
penditures $500, 10000 a deficit of SIS
$4,000. The increased expenditures, it is
pointed out. are due to the old age pen
sions and the heavier allotments of funds
for naval increases. Willie these items
are added to the outgo side of the
ledger the foreign trade returns are
dwindling and the governments receipts
are shrinking in consequence of business
depression. The chancellor was frank in
his statement that no immediate recovery
could be prophesied.
Whether this announcement will cause
check in the naval building plans of
England remains to be seen. 1t is not
likely that that expedient OF economy will
be adopted until other measures have
faiIed. Either the government must
spend less money or II must raise more
The same problem confronts the United
States. Senator, Aldrich stated the case
clearly the other day. He advocated
economies In the appropriations and pre-
dicled an increase in the revenues IN
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Night Colleges.
eX York World.

From the New York World.
The trustees of the City College have
resolved to establish next fall a night
college for bright boys who must work
in the daytime for living. 1t is an
admirable innovation. The old-fash-
ioned American college course was laid
out upon the analogy of seven years
spent in learning trade. The student
was four years apprenticed to learning
to become a bachelor. Three years more
he practiced what he had learned. like a
journeyman in trade, and then he was a
fully fiedged master of arts lin course .
His four years in college allowed gener-
Gus vacations to teach in winter and
work in the hayfield in summer. Under
the modern point system, with the aid
OF summer sessions. any bright boy can
complete college course in three years.
One year more in residence gives him a
masters degree. In a night college a
student can easily in four years. by re-
citing two hours every evening for forty
six weeks, present the equivalent of the
minimum college requirement. BY re-
citing three hours each night except Sat
urday the minimum college requirements
could be met within the college terms
or with night summer sessions in three
years.
Evening star., 1909-04-29
Platforms and the Tariff.

II feminine expression is in order-and
in this day of suffragette ambition and
activity why should 1t not be?-the de-
bate In the Senate is perfectly lovely The
tariff topic as a developer of frankness
il simply immense Pity that the bust
ness interests of the country call for early
action. As serial, the debate could
easily run all summer with every INSTALL
ment interesting.
Give ear for a moment to democratic
senator twitting the republican side of the
chamber:
Why. gentlemen, YOU are certainly 60
ing TO revise the tariff downward That
was your promise last year 1t was not
expressed i'm those words. but the words
used were so interpreted. II you are in
doubt on that point read the newspapers.
Republican as well as democratic jour-
nails are complaining that in many in
stances where the Dingley rates are not
being retained they are being raised.
your party's platform. Give us re-
vision downward. or .pnfess deception
Then for a moment give ear to a repub-
lican senator twitting the democratic side
of the chamber:
gentlemen for protection. Has not your
party for years contended that protection
is robbery? Has 1t not several times chal-
lenged that policy to a battle TO the
death? And then at this time in particu-
lar you are specifically committed. Take
the item of lumber. The Denver platform
declared for free lumber. and votes were
obtained for Bryan and Kern on that
promise. How do you reconcile a vote for
a duty on lumber with the Denver plat
form?"
Mr. Bacon of Georgia in the Senate
1-L - f,, hi
'Oh, senators know how platforms
Evening star., 1909-04-29

are made. Almost every senator here
has been a member of national CON
vention and knows that committee
goes out at midnight and brings In a
platform that nobody cares anything
about
Frank. was it not? Frank. and all
too true. Such has often been the pro-
cedure. Men are selected for platform
making largely because OF their talent
for phrase-making. The thing to do
is to prepare something that will read
well. and lend itself easily to any old
Interpretation on the stun-o Tired out
by windjammers and brass bands. the
convention receives the platform Ian
guidly adopts 1t perfunctorily. and
leaves the rest to fate. It's utmost hope
is that the thing may serve for the
party to get in on. isn't that, the
politicians ask, what a platform Is
made for?"
The st. Louis platform of 1904 was so
dubious in its money plank that Judge
Parker playing to the New York finan-
cial interests. interpreted it in tele-
gram before the convention adjourned.
But his Interpretation differed SO radl-
caIly from the Bryanite Interpretation
that the bryan1teS py tHe teH enou
sands cut the candidate at the polls.
Though made with the object In view.
that platform did not enable the dem
ocratic party to get in.
We shall not have a square deal as
to the tariff or any other question until
platforms mean what they say. and the
successful party lives up to the prom
ises thu. made in its name. When
both parties. as they are now doing.
mock at their platforms, things are re-
duced to juggle.