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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
A Finaer Protector.

When making buttonhole stitch on
plain sewing or on embroidery the
constant drawing Of the thread across
the little finger will eventually cut it.
If you have not a finger protector OF
one sort or another, just use the
"ounce of prevention" instead in the
form Of a small, round piece Of court
plaster pasted on the part Of the finger
the thread will pass over.
There are some sewers who find this
less Of an Inconvenience than the pur-
chasable article, because it is fiat and
close to the finger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
On the Wedding of Mr.. and IRIS hud'
son,

In eighteen hundred aud tilty-seven,
just fifty years today
Emily took the hand OF John
And promised to obey.
But this was not so hard to say
As many would expect,
For John had lust declared that he
Dear Emily would protect
1t looks tonight rs though their Vows
BY them were still held dear,
No man and wife could look 50 fair,
And quarrel fifty years.
I'm not acquainted in the least
With their domestic life,
But reason speaks, they have been true
As parent, husband, wife.
And it is well so many friends,
This night have gathered here,
To cheer this pair, whose married life
Has lasted fifty years.
We look around, note the change
In once happy home,
lNe VIE she Weeps III 'OHVi'hV"''
But, ah he cannot come
And many husband walks the street
With slow and measured tread
The dearest friend he ever had
Is numbered with the dead
But John and Emily remain,
As old landmarks today;
We hope that years will intervene
Before they pass away.
They have lived among us many years,
Have often walked our street;
And we shall miss their pleasant face,
When they we fail to meet.
And when at last the summons cone,
And their life's voyage is DER,
May they treasure have laid up
On that immortal shore.
J.Y. B.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
Buckles on Coats.

Instead Of the long smart coat being
fastened with buttons 1t is draped well
over to the left side and fastened with
large barbaric buckle. This Is usual
ly purely ornamental and not useful
1t gives color and character to the
coat
If it is necessary to join the edges of
the coat lower down. then concealed
hooks and eyes may be used.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
NORTH POMFRET.

An agent for aluminium ware has
been canvassing the town for the
past few days.
Several from this place Il ended
the funeral of Charles Ordwa. We'd
nesday.
Iyo Noyes called on friends here
Tuesday.
Mark Midget is sick with tom
silitis.
AT present. date o. G. Bugbee is
said to be our road commissioner in
place Of j. A. Burbank, resigned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
MAR RIACES.

In Boston. April %, at the Arlington
Street church, by the Rev. Paul Revere
rockingham, Miss Sarah Grace Root to Dr.
William T. Gobie Of Groton, Mass.
In Springfield, April 49,, by Rev. FIR.
Hickey, George H Stiles and Elizabeth L..
Dean, both of Springfield.
In Woodstock, April 81, by the Rev. W.
A, Leonard. Alton Z Badger and Elizabeth
Marion Perry, both of South POmtret.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
Illinois Woman Elected.

Mrs. Mathew Scott Of Illinois, the
administration candidate, was elect
ed president general of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution at
the convention in Washington Fri
day, April %. Mrs. Scott received
1876 votes, and Mrs William Story,
the insurgent, 1873 votes,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
The White Tailor Made.

1t IS smart
1t Is fashionable.
1t is plentifully corded in smart de-
signs.
1t is also trimmed with many white
buttons.
1t is frequently adorned with braid
in white and colors.
Embroidery In braid patterns some
times replaces the sOutache.
The material of the suit is serge,
broadcloth or fine wOrsted weaves.
Many Of the smart suits in serge
have collars of black MORE or velvet.
The skirts are nearly always plated,
and many of them are quite short for
morning wear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
Annlinue DESIGNS For Belts.

A decidedly new and novel idea is to
applique linen belts with oddly shaped
bits Of cOlOred linen.
The belts should be rather wide and
unlined. Diamond shaped, round and
oblOng pieces Of linen in red, blue old
pink, jade green and violet are then
stitched on in an irregular manner.
Conventional designs may be ad-
hered to, and the bits OF linen may
also be piped with a contrasting color.
One of these belts run through a
crude bronze buckle would add a dis
tinctly original touch to white linen
shirt waist suit.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
Judae VIII Wait and See.

An earnest plea was made by Attor.
ney Charles Pettiiohn to Judge Pritch-
ard of the criminal court for lenien-
cy to client who had entered a plea
Of guilty to larceny. The burden Of
the attorneys argument was that his
client was the father of twins and
was tempted to theft in order to feed
the mouths Of the infants.
"YOur honor will say frankly"
said Mr.. Pettijohn in closing, that If
I were the father Of twins and needed
food for my fanny I would not hest
tate to go out and steal It."
mfr. Pettiiohn. when you are the ia
Their OF twins | will consider your
proposition" said Judge Pritchard.-
Indianapolis News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01

this above the knees. The top Of the
bodice is outlined with band of can
vas embroidery above which is a shap-
ed piece Of the material covered with
soutache embroidery. The yoke and
stock are Of fine embroidery. The trl-
pie sleeves are made of the material,
embroidery, soutache and a cuff To
match the yoke.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
Woodstock. VI, May !, 1909

" The war is over" but Roberts
ost of Rutland and eX-Gov +. j.
Ormsbee OF Brandon do not seem to
realize the fact
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
BRIDGEWATER CORNERS

c. B. Corey of the New England
Telephone Co., with Pearl Biathrow
as assistant, is making an addition
to the local lines.
School commenced April 10 with
Mrs. Julian Robinson as teacher
Alfred Sargent, A, A. Vaughan
and wife, Miss Sarah Vaughan, Z.
H. Shattuck and wife and Miss
Helen Shattuck attended the golden
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hud-
son at Bridgewater Monday evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
Death of EX-Gov. HolbrOOk.

The Hon. Frederick Holbrook
former governor of Vermont, and the
oldest ex-governor in the United
States, died Wednesday at his home
in Brattleboro at the age of 81 years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
. a 8 TOR IA.
Rsor.tbs 1.-The Kind You Have ANayS BOug1
Signature sf 2>zN2Azzx

At a New York rehearsal an actress
tore up a roll Of real bills which had
been given her by mistake for stage
money. Thereupon the rehearsal was
called Off, and the entire company
went to work FASTING together the
fragments of the torn greenbarks.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
Conversina With the Great.

| read cen papers where dey tai
How deesa Meester ROoseval,
OATS gon' for TAX da huntin' treep,
Ees stop Messina weeth hees sheep,
So dat Italian keeng an queen
Can see how granda man he been,
An mebbe so he be so nice
He COMA geeve dem good advice.
All, so. signor. | have da JOY
For know | gotta leetla boy,
Yong ceetiZan Unita State,
Dat have da chance for feel as treat
As deesa beeE Italian keeng
BayCause lie do da sama theeng!
Eth? Sure eet ccsa truth | tai;
NY boy ees talk weeth Roosevar.
You see, eet happen on da day
Wen Roosevelt ees gOna way.
He com from home cen Oystra Bay,
An on da ferryboat he tax
NV boy ees work as bOotablaCk
FRS theeng you know dees Heed of mine
He say to heem, "IIi, meester, shine?"
An Meester Roosevelt he say:
mo. no | tai you! Gatta way!
Wal. wal. am surprise, signor,
For dat YOU nevva hear bayfore
How com my boy for do dees theeng
Dat max heem jus so like da keeng.
IT. A. DAILY in Catholic Standard and
Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
WOMAN AND FASHION
Younn Girls Eroek.

There is always wide demand fol
new designs for gowns for growing
girls. The sketch shows novel one
that is very pretty when carried out
The skirt and bodice are put together
on one lining, and there is n wide plat
ed panel running the length of the
right side. The skirt is buttoncd over
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01
DEATHS.

In Barnard, April 10, infant daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Angel.
In Brdgewater, April IS, Matthew f.
Kennedy, aged 81 Years, months.
In Ludlow, April u, Elizabeth Ward, in
her "a year.
In South Pomfret. April %, Charles
Ordway, aged 81 years, 5 months.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01

The breakfast coffee cup Of Rossinl,
the great composer, has just been pre-
scented to the museum of the Paris
Opera by NJ Charles Lecocq. 1t is Of
white porcelain, decorated with
laurel wreath, and on each leaf there
is written in gold the name OF one or
Rossini's operas.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01

\ missionary bishop told at dinner
in Sew YurN story about f. Marion
Crawford. the famous novelist.
MIR. Crawford went to school," he
said, lin Concord, Mass, and one day
he was taken to call on a Concord
clergyman.
"Thp clergyman had missionary
box on his drawing room table, and,
time hanging heavily on the boys
hands. he amused himself with trying
whether silver dollar-it was all the
money he had in the world and he
had converted it into the gigantic coin
for Saf"ty-would go into the slit In
the bON'S top.
at was close fit, but unfortunately
it did 90. and the coin slipped out OF
the embryo authors fingers. There
was terrible crash. crash Of silver
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-01

1t is made of soft straw in dull blue
and is trimmed with high aigrets at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-11
VALUE OF COLE
 JEWELS $2,0Q0
Estimate of Value In Com plaint Against Lebenthal
 Too High
HE IS OUT ON BAIL

The jewels which Mrs. Charles M. Cole lost June 25 are not worth 5000. According to Attorney Greenstein, who defended Abraham Lebenthal from the charge sf stealing them, they are not worth more than $2,OO0. Prosecuting Attorney Alex. Delaney believes that the value of the jewels has been fixed too high and said this morning that Lebenthals bail had consequently been placed at too high a figure. Leben- thai secured bail this morning, which was furnished by several of his friends.
 After several hours of examination and cross examination of witnesses, yesterday, MT. and Mrs. Abraham Le- benthal and their nephew, Morris Cor don, the trolley conductor who found the bag of jewels lost by Mrs. Charles M. Cole, June 25, all of whom are charged with the theft of the jewels, were held for the criminal Superior court by Deputy Judge Wilder, who found probable cause. Gordon entered a demurrer and his bonds were re- duced from s2,0Oo to s1 ,oOO The bail of the Lebenthals remains s5,00O for Lebenthal and $4,O00 for his wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-11
Peary Renews
 Charges Against Explorer Cook
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.) New York, Sept. n.-Commander Peary affirms his previous statements to the United Press that pr. Frederick Albert Cook has never been near the North Pole and asserts that at the proper time he will bring forward proof to back up his statement that the Brooklyn physician is an impostor. Commander Peary is still with the Roosevelt at Battle Harbor, Labrador, and from that point the following ,ablegrams were received by the United Press to-day:
 Battle Harbor. Labrador. Via Marconi Wireless to Cape Ray, N. s., Sept. 10.-Accept my thanks for your kind telegram of congratula- tions. Replying to your inquiries, I found no trace of Cook at the Pole April 21, 1908, or at any other time This statement is made ad- visedly and will be backed by proof at the proper time.
 (Signed)
 PEARY Tn a supplementary cab1egram to the United Press. under the same date Commander Peary cables:
 See my Washington telegrams to White House. State Department, Navy Department. and Coast Sur vey. and also my telegrams to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-11
Christiania Greets Cook

( Christiania. Norway. Sept. H. Scenes almost rivaling those that greeted Dr. Frederick A. Cook on his arrival in Copenhagen a week ago, were presented here to-day when the steamer Melchior. bearing the explor- CT, steamed into the harbor.
 Every craft in the harbor was deck ed in flags and the town, also. is gay with flags and bunting. The mayor of Christiarlia headed the welcoming con- rnittee and presented an address to the doctor, expressing the admiration and congratulations of all Norwegians.
 In reply, Dr. Cook expressed his re- eret that circumstances would cut short his stay here. as he wishes to gail to-day on the Oscar II, of the Scandinavian-Americ line, for New York.
 The general opinion here is that Commander Peary. having strength ened Cooks claims by his own narra- tive, will have a hard time in under mining Cooks statements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-11
MEDICATION FOR ASHCROFTS
 MARK TWAIN SETTLES SUIT
WOULD ENJOIN
 WIFE FROM SPOUSE
Bridgeport Newsdealer Seeks
 Annulment of Divorce Granted toSMrS.s Camtiple

The first steps irf what may prove
 to be a divorce case of novel features were taken today when Sheriff Peter Doolan served papers on Mrs. Florine' F. Camtigh. formerly the wife of Chas. B. Mack, the Colorado avenue news-' dealer. Through his attorney ShaRfro & Shapiro, MT. Mack has brought suit
 for the annulment of the divroce grant
 ed his wife in California and further
 asks an Injunction restraining Mrs
 Camttgh from living with her present
 husband Alfred Camtign. The now fa-
 nous Haddock versus Haddocx case Is made the basis of the plaintiffs ac-s z t1on. This case was decided in the
 United States Supreme court and in substance declares that a wife cannot acquire domiclie away from her hus-
 band. Mrs. Camtigli left MT. Mack. when his wife and went to California and there secured a divorce on the grounds of desertion and crueity. al- though the husband continued ftS3nake his don1icile in this state.
 MT. and Mrs. Macks marin ge KfsSea from June 4. 1899. On April 1. 1901 came the separation. Shortly after her arrival in the western state a datrxh- ter was born. The father asks for 6er custody. Mrs. Mack secured her df- vorce on June 20. 1905. at Petalunna. California. Cantign is in California. The wife has been living in this citpi for some time past.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-11
STOCK MARKET TENDS
 TO LOWER PRICES

New York Sept. 11.-A large part of theopening interest centered in Union Pacific because of the fact that the two hours to-day is all that remains in which purchases of stock can be made in the regular way for delivery of the stock before the closing of the books on Monday for the annual meet ing on October 12. Union Pacific open ed unchanged and in a few moments rose to above 209 while the preferred advanced 1A. The opening changes in other stocks were irregular.
 The general drift of prices in the last hour was to lower levels. General declines all around the room were noted. Amalgamated was the weakest falling nearly 3 points. while declines of one point or more were sustained in Steel common. Southern Pacific, New York Central. Wabash preferre ed and Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific lost all it's early gain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-11
Bridgeman Again
 Rooms Peary As
 Real Pole Finder
(By Herbert L. Bridgman, Secretary of the Peary Arctic Club-Staf
 Correspondent of the United


 By Herbert L. Bridgman. Secretary
 of the Peary Arctic Club-StaM
 Correspondent of the United
 Press.)
 Sydney, N. S., Sept. 11.-In my opin- ion, Commander Peary's statements, as published yesterday and to-day, and his clean-cut narrative, devoid of any frills or claptrap. Is the best answer that has yet been made to the ques- tion "Who did discover the Pole?''
 T have contended all along that there was not the slightest excuse for con- troversy in the matter: that the facts themselves would prove who is en- titled to the honor of discovery. Peary's statements of yesterday and to-day make it all the more evident to national controversy of the Sampson Schley character.
 Even in a brief newspaper account, in which the technical data must Peary has presented facts which am sure will convince the average man. If these mere sketches carry convic- tion, the actual scientific data will cer- tainly do more.
 Personally, and speaking for the Peary Arctic Club, I want to say have no controversy with Dr. Cook I have not even an opinion for the public as to the correctness of his statements. I do say, however, that COH1mander Heary mas set 9, standard for the world in the matter of proof of his achievements. I believe that the American public will insist that Dr. Cook present equally valid proof. Commander Peary's account of his re- lief expeditions simply bear out my statements to the United Press, in which I expressed the belief that Mat" Hansen, the negro, was with Peary in his last dash. He is a skill ed ice man, second to none, and with only him and the Eskimos in his party, I can understand the rapid progress he has made during his final few days after leaving 88 degrees north.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-11
Left Flag and Record to Show His Country's Claim On All that Region and
 Adjacent Lands Navy Department Sends Message Extending Hearty Congratulations to In
 trepid Explorer cook Greeted With Flags and Public Welcome In Christiania As First Dis coverer of Earth S Axis
cspecial from United Press.

Special from United PreSS.)
 Washington, Sept. 11.-Commander bobert D. Peary formally annexed the North Pole and adjacent territory to the possessions of the United States, when he planted the flag there on April 6, 1909. He made this announcement in a. dis patch sent to the State Department to- day. dated Battle Harbor, via Cape Ray, as follows:
 Hon Secretary of State,
 Washington, D. c.
 Respectfully report hoisted Stars and Stripes on North Pole and [ formally took possession that en- tire region and adjacent, for and
 dn name of President and United
 State America. Record and Uni-
 ted States flag left in (new) pos
 session.
 (CSigneD "PEARY."
 The Navy Department also received message from Peary today announc- hg that he had hoisted the navy en- iign" at the Pole.
 In response, Acting Secretary of the Navy winthrop sent Peary the fol- lowing:
 s"Your telegraphic report receiv-
 ed Navy Department extends i hearty congratulations on your
 successful attempt to reach the
 NOrtn FOie. "
 Acting Secretary.
 After sending the message of con- gratulation, MT. winthrop said:
 t'The Navy Department is naturally very much gratified that Civil Engin- ger Peary, an officer of the civil en- Kineer corps of the. navy. has suc- ceeded, after many attempts. in reach Ing the Pole"
 Some of the officials of the Navy r,- Peary's statement that he had hoisted s4the navy ensign on the North Pole. There is no such thing as navy ensign in the American navy. There Is no flag recognized in the service except the Stars and Stripes-the same flag that floats over the White House and every army post and public build Ing in the country. There are, or course distinctive personal flags for adrniraIs and rear admirals. There are also yacht flags and pennants. The ensign is used in both the Brit fsh and Russian navies, but 1t has no place in the navy of the "one flag, one country, of the United States.
 As to Peary's announcement to the state Department that he had taken possession in the name of the Presl- 6ent and tor the United States Of America of the North Pole, and of all adjacent territory, Acting Secretary of State Adee declined to make any 
 Unofficially, however, State Depart ment officials have declared that ac- cording to all evidence at hand, the North Pole is situated in the high seas and that therefore no country could exercise authority or claim jur- fsdictfon over 1t. This view is disputed by Dr. Hannis Taylor and some other experts in in ternational law, who hold that the United States could claim Jurisdiction over an ice field as we'll as over hith- erto undiscovered land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-11
President Schurman of Cornell University.
 (SigneO

PEARY. The New York Times, which has a contract to publish Commander Peary' s newspaper narratives of his dash to the Pole, to-day published an addi- tionaI cable from the explorer in which he declares the Roosevelt is be- ing held up at Battle Harbor for three or four days to coal and overhaul the ship and that he does not expect to arrive at Sydney, N. S., until Sept. 15. In this cable, Peary declares that as soon as Cook makes his claims as a discoverer of the Pole before reputa- ble geographical or scientific society he (Peary) will be in position to fur nish material that may prove dis tinctly interesting reading for the pub- lic.''
 Later in the day the following cable gram was received by the United Press:
 Battle Harbor, Via Marconi Wireless. Via Cape Ray, N. F., Sept. il.
 At this time and distance I have no further comments to make on Cooks alleged work.
 (SigneG
 "PETARvo