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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
SPRECKELS A POWER.
Late "Susar King" Versatile Business
Genius-Almost Owned Hawaii

Late "Susar King" Versatile Business
Genius-Alnnost Owned Hawaii.
The late Claus Spreckels, widely
known as the sugar king" of the Pa.
citic coast, first began business as pro.
prietOr Of grocery store in San Fran
cisco, He prospered and then began
the erection of brewery When the
latter was on paying basis he dis
posed of the grocery. Later on he
turned his attention to sugar and built
several retineries. Satisfied with the
venture, he sold the brewery. For
many years sugar growing and rein.
Ing were his business, and he amassed
an immense fortune. He became
great power In the Hawaiian Islands
and was wont to say at times, "Kala.
kaua Is king, but have run the ma
chine there for ten years"
When the sugar refinery owned by
Spreckels was making him rich man
rapidly there were three others in San
Francisco. Spreckels eventually got
them all, either by purchase or sub
sides. To the owners of the largest
he paid the enormous sum of $500,00O
they agreeing to quit business for
period of FIVE years. When the con.
tract expired they attempted to renew
1t, but Claus refused to have anything
more to do with them. eve shall re.
sumo If you do not make another con
tract with us" they said.
ahead. l don't care What you do"
They went out to their idle refinery
and found that disuse had completely
ruined 1t, The machinery was worth.
less.
How Claus Spreckels became en-.
gagged in furnishing gas and electricity
tor the residents of San Francisco and
the motive that induced him to EN-.
bark in that branch of trade are Illus.
trative of the man.
A moderately large gas and electric
plant was located near the home Of
Mr.. Spreckels, and the smoke from
the soft coal annoyed members of bis
household. The manager and Mr..
SprecKels, being members Of the same
club, frequently met On one OcCa.
sion Mr.. Spreckels remarked to the
manager in his usual good nRtured
manner:
81 wish you could find a way to pro.
vent that smoke nuisance at your
works. 1t would be favor that my
family would appreciate"
''If you want to talk to me about
matters at the works you will see me
at my Office" was the managers
brusque reply.
"Tll be hanged If l WILL" replied Mr.,
Spreckels, "but I'll stop the causes for
complaint"
The very next day Mr.. Spreckels be.
gan preparations to engage in the man.
ufacture Of gas and electricity on
large scale. In very short time he
and others invested nearly 100000
In the venture, and one Of the first re-
suits after the works were in operation
was the closing of the smaller concern
and the departure Of the manager who
had insulted Mr.. Spreekels in quest Of
another situation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
Collar and Cuffs.

A girl who is handy with her needle
should be ready with collar. and cuff
accessories in an entirely new effect
that will be much worn during the
coming spring.
The collar Is a straight band turn
over. and the cuffs turn back, slightly
pointed on the outer edge.
The material employed is a fine cross
barred muslin worked with a colored
mercerized thread A row Of dots Is
set on-one dot IN each square-alter-
mating with row left plain, the rows
going up and down. Both collar and
cuffs are finished with a narrow hem
of lawn in the color used for the dec
Grafton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
PLYMOUTH UNION.

Ernest Moore spent Sunday at his
home here.
Bradford Buxton, has returned to
his home in Londonderry.
Ryland Taylor and Maynard
Brown went to Woodstock Wednes-
day.
1t showed heavily here all day Sun
day
We have purchased for the Plym-
outh Union library % volumes, and
the daughters of Mrs, Mary, A, Sum-
ner have presented the library eight
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
The Fiaht Against Fog.

There has been an offer Of many
thousand dollars, standing for over $50
years, in the name of a great company
In London, for anything that will dis
solve fogs by the penetration of a cre-
ated light. The money has never been
earned by any inventor yet. Fog still
persists, increasing the tax of COM
merce In proportion as the volume of
commerce multlplies. The man who
can clear the ship channel Of New
York harbor from fog, even for a few
hours at time, will be hailed as the
wonder Of the age.-Argonaut.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
Woodstock. w., January %, 1909
THE LEGISLATURE.

The House killed the innkeeper's
license bill Thursday.
Governor Prouty has signed the
public utilities bill
1t is now believed that the session
will not close before Tuesday or
Wednesday.
The House passed the bill raising
the pay of members of the Legisla-
ture, including the present one, from
So to 81 per day, and of presiding
officers from So to SIS per day
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
NORTH BRIDGEWATER.

Lemuel Hutchinson has been doing
a big job of saving at Wayside.
e. NJ. Thomas and wife of Browns
Vile spent several days recently Wis
iting old neighbors and relatives in
town
G. l.. Peoples and wife were in
South Royalton recently.
Mrs. Ella Temple was o recent
guest of f. S. Perkins and wife.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
Dogs Killing Deer.

H. G, Thomas, state fish and game
commissioner, says that during the
past 10 days 26 deer had been re-
ported killed by dogs. He thinks
that about so deer have been killed
by dogs since the open season. At
the average of the past ten days
nearly 1000 deer would be killed
every year in the state by dogs.
Deer killed by dogs are being re-
ported daily aud the reports of the
dead animals are becoming alarm
ingly more numerous,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23

WHAT is MY VOICE BEST ADAPTED TO"
went abroad to enter De Reszkes
school and make a second Caruso Of
himself.
But now he is back home selling
tobacco again. He tells me that he
went to see De Reszke, sang a song or
two and in the silence that ensued
said hopefully:
land now that you have heard me
sing, NJ. de Reszke, please tell me
what you think my voice is best adapt
ed toY
de Reszke frowned thoughtfully
and answered:
Whispering. '"-BostOn Advertiser.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
broke out she was unable to get away
on crutches before the fire had COM
municated to her clothing,
NEW SHORT STORIES
Tho Capabilities Of His Voice.

The Capabilities Of His Voice.
"Jean de Reszke in his Paris school,"
said New York musician, sis very
particular about the pupils he accepts.
OF course he has many applicants. To
have been pupil of De Reszke is In
itself enough to get a singer a good
engagement, but he puts these pupils
through severe examination, at the
end of which he rejects about 9S out
Of every 100 Of them.
"An intimate friend of mine, a young
tobacco salesman, has just returned
from Paris. He sings tenor a little,
md, having saved some money, he
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
800 Birds Shown.

The 18th annual exhibition of the
Vermont State Poultry association
opened Tuesday morning in St.
Adams and promises to be one of
the most successful ever held.
About 800 birds are on exhibition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
Presidents Salary 100000.

> The salary of the president of the
United States was on Tuesday fixed
at 100000 per annum so far as the
senate could fix it, and salaries of the
vice president and speaker of the
house of representatives at $4,000
each.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
Stockbridge Woman Fatally
Burned.

Mrs. E. G. Brown Of Stockbridge
died Jan. II from effects of burns
sustained when her home was de-
stroyed by fire Saturday, Mrs. Brown
was an invalid and when the fire
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
New Hat Lore.

Never have hats been wider or more
important. Most Of them have straight
brims, turning neither up nor down;
a low crown trimmed with a wreath
of flowers or feathers or a scarf.
Many are made of fine cloth, some Of
velvet and long haired beaver. Anem-
ones are a favorte flower.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
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and selected mceany,n Short making journal Of interest
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The Sunday Republican maintains the high standard which
has characterized this edition the date its first issue
ago. AS example of artistic newspaper making The
Republican W. few equals, and The Sunday Republican is
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Daily and Sunday The Republican gives call the and
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23
MADE OF DEEP RED SERGE.

blouse as, this. For school wear in
midwnter the frock can be made Of
serge or rough worsted, with collar,
cuffs and belt of scarlet cloth and with
wide scarlet tie at the neck. A
patch pocket" is put on the left side
of the blouse. The skirt is plain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23

The temperature at the weather
bureau station at Mortified Tuesday
morning was 2G degrees below zero,
the lowest point recorded on the Off
cial weather map of the United States
that day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23

The one piece blouse worn over
boomers by young boys is quite as
much in style as ever. 1t is doubtful
If intelligent mothers will care to ao-
cept any other kind Of fashion. The
day has gone out when small boys
were put In tight knee trousers and
full shirts. The modern boy grows
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23

l read that n horse owned by Lieu
tenant Montefiore has broken the
worlds record by jumping ~ feet II
inches at the Buenos Aires horse
show, l beg to say that horse named
Forester, owned and ridden by George
Cross Of Taplow, won the Chertsey
steeplechase about the year 1868 and
cleared thlrty-two feet over a jump
Letter In London Mail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23

Strong and lusty in his free costume Of
loose boomers fastened to an under
shirt and one piece slip dropped over
them. The sketch shows a one piece
slip of thick white linen trimmed with
pointed bands of blue and white pique
which is copied from the fashion In
shirt waists for women. The wide
collar and loose cuffs are edged with
blue and white embroidery to match.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23

Benjamin w. Kilbum, 81, one of
the pioneers in the art of stereo-
scopic photography and the largest
manufacturer of such views in the
world, died at his home at Littleton,
N. H., January 10,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-01-23

bound volumes of IIarper's Magazine
and one volume of Peterson These
books and those we may purchase in
the future are to be free.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19

pound. After taking one ana one
half bottles of the Compound, ! am all
right again, and | recommend IT to
every suffering woman" Mrs. MAY
DEAL, Winchester, Ind.
Hundreds of such letters from girls
and mothers expressing their gratitude
for what Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound has accomplished for
them have been received by The Lydia
+. Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn,
Mass.
Girls who are troubled with painful
OF irregular periods, backache, head
ache, dragging-down sensations, faint
ing spells or Indigestion, should take
immediate action to ward off the seri-
Gus consequences and be restored to
health by Lydia +. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound Thousands have been
restored to health by its use.
If you would like special advice
about your case write cOnfiden.
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice Ii free,
snd always helpful.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19

town. to the LMguma de 10 Eadre.
bordering upon the Gulf OF Mexico.
into deep channel for ocean going
boats \ small amount Of dredging is
all that is necessary to do this, he
says.
"If am unable to interest the
federal government in this deep wa
ter project will do the dredging
at my own expense and make Harl-
ingen a sure enough seaport" Nj.
Hill said.
He has already accomplished things
OF much greater magnitude than
this.
How have you been able TO ac-
complish 80 much in a few years."
he was asked.
"By hard work-hard work" was
the reply.
Mr. Hill is still a young man. The
best years OF his life are still be-
fore him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19
Japanese Porch Party.

4 morning porch party is one OF
the most delightful informal affairs
Imaginable for warm waether, and
20 make It both enjoyable and
effective the Japanese idea may be
developed in the decorations and re.
rreshments. supplying an Oriental
touch which is rather out OF the
uusal order.
Issue the invitations on Japanese
napkins, writing the hour, date, etc,
in a ragged backhand, using alter
nately black and gold ink.
Decorate the porch with Japanese
flags, banners, and panels: stand
bowls OF red and yellow flowers
around on bamboo tabourets-the
bowls may be covered with crepe
paper: swing dragon lanterns about
the front and sides OF the porch,
but do not light them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19
Little HELPS for Farmers Wife.

Cold meats or fowl can be kept
fresh and moist by covering with a
cloth or napkin wrung from cold
water
Grease can be removed from car
pets or rugs by spreading flour on
the spots Immediately. renewing
fresh flour as the grease is abb
sorbed
Kerosene oil from an overturned
lamp, making large spot on car
pet. has been known to be effec-
tually removed by persistent APP
plication OF flour.
Rough flat irons can be made
smooth by rubbing with beeswax or
salt.
Hot vinegar will remove mortar
and paint from window glass.
Salt mixed with lemon Juice will
remove iron rust.
'Tls said common household soda
will sweeten sour water in cis-
tern.
A pail full OF water in which hay
has been placed will rid freshly
painted room OF the dlsagreeable
odor caused by paint.
In making fruit pies II part Of
the sugar and flour is spread over
the bottom crust the Juice is not
apt 10 soak into the crust or to
cook out OF the pie.
Grease spots can be removed from
mating by wetting with alcohol
first. and then washing we'll with
SOAP and cold water
Stains on all china or porcelain
dishes Or enameled ware can he
removed by rubbing well with wood
ashes or ammonia.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19
TELEPHONE oNE-FoUR-Tw

Arrange the necessary number ot
tables for the games To- be played,
having an alm0ud.eycd doll, with
its number pinned ON &c., in the
center of each table; beside it
stand gcisha tray Of Japanese
bon.bons. have chrysanthomum-leaf
score cards tied with black and
yellow cords with gilt paper crcs-
cents to paste ON for those who
win. and black ones for the losers.
The head prize may be pa
CODA teapot for the lady and a
"Nodding Mandarin paper weight
for the gentleman, a paper parasol
Of gaudy design and a Japanese
pipe will make appropriate Dooby
prizes
TO fudthcr carry out the effect
and acccntuate the Oriental idea
reverse the order of serving the re-
frcshments and serve on q low ta-
Bile about fifteen inches from the
floor. seating the guests around
IL on Japanese mats; arrange crepe
paper. thickly dotted with black
and red figures. over the table;
a toy temple on bamboo mat for
centerpiece is very artistic, and
for place cards tiny Japanese par.
asols. lanterns. men and women. tea
bowls. candle sticks, and toy witch
foxes attached to plum blossom
shaped cards, the date. name and
menu written I'm red and black.
MENU:
Soy and Sweet Syrup.
Conserved Chestnuts and Japanese
Sweetmeats.
Rice Cakes.
Fish Balls with Anchoyy Sauce.
Nut Sandwiches
Salad. Egg Plant.
Lotus Roots tPotatocs) and
Mushrooms.
Picked Vegetables.
Tea.
Circle for July.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19
A Woman Appointed.

For the first time since Theodore
Roosevelt was police commissioner
in New York woman has been
appointed to an important and lu-
cratiye position in the police de-
partment. The lucky fair one is
Miss Theresa Casey, and she makes
IA charming executive clerk of the
police department at a salary OF
$4,000 a year.
Only three women have occupied
positions Of Importance in Mulberry
street, Col. Michael Murphy, The
Odore Roosevelt and Bernard
York having women secretaries.
In order TO make way for Miss
Casey. Alexander Hart. Jr.. was
transferred to Deputy Burgher's
staff as private secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19

tory the success OF his far.reachins
plans was assured. lie came back
with ample financial backing to close
all of the land options which he had
obtained. He made an enormous
profit upon these land transactions,
and with the knowledge that It would
not be- long until railroad would
be built into the region. he set about
buying land upon his own account
He purchased. all told, about 100000
acres at prices almo-t as low as that
embraced in his original options.
The development history OF the
valley was made rapidly after this
The railroad was started. and when
II became certain that II would be
built to Brownsville an influx of III.
vestors began to pour into the Coun-
try and land values soon went soar
ing. Irrigation projects Of enormous
magnitude were planned and many
of them have ince been carried TO
actual consunmation. Mr.. Hill dispos-
ed of part OF his extensive land
holdings at profits aggregating many
hundreds OF thousands OF dollars. He
reserved one solid tract OF 65 900
acres or the best land. which he has
placed under irrigation at his own
expense. This system OF canals and
bitches cost about 5000 900 TO con.
struct. Many thousands OF acres OF
the land have been cleared and are
in cultivation. II is all available for
irrigation. The value OF this land
has increased from 81 per acre to
s7j and 1925 per acre during the last
six years. In addition To this irri-
gated land Mr. Hill owns large
tracts Of wild land in other parts OF
the valley. which will he put through
the development process later on.
Following IN the wake OF the land
reclamation work are large industrial
enterprises In which Mr.. Hill is large
ly Interested He has taken the lead
in converting many thousand OF acres
Of land into sugar cane plantations.
The growing OF sugar cane has neces.
stated the establishment OF surgar
mills. Three OF these mills are nj.
ready erected. Mr.. Hill Is preparing
TO begin the construction OF another
sugar mill at a cost Of 100000 II
will be located at Har ngen.
The town Of Harlngei is Mr. Hilr'
pet project Two years ago II was an
unsettled junction point on the RAJ
road. The ffty-milc branch line
which runs up the Rio Grande val
ley connects with the main line OF
road here Mr. Hill owned all the
land for several miles around the
station, and he concluded that II was
a good location for town. He d.
v'ded the site into lots, with wide
streets and alleys.
The settlers began to pour IN. and
II is now town OF 800 thriving
hustllng people. It's founder has Inn
portant plans on foot 10 add 10 the
growth and greatness OF the place
He expects TO make n a deep water
port, among other things. He says
that this can be done AZ comparative
" small expense by converting the
Arroyo Colorado, a natural waterway
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19
She Knew Her Rights.

"I tell you won't have this
room" protested the old lady TO the
bell.boy who was conducting her. 81
ain't a-goin' to pay my good money
for pigsty with am easily little
foldin' bed in H. IF you think that
Jest because I'm from the coun-
try"
Profoundly disgsted, the boy cut
her short.
"eGt in, mum. Get in," he ordered.
''This ain't yer orom. This IS the
elevator or."-Everybodys
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19

me regular, and
that | would event
ually have dropsy.
! would bloat, and
sufferfrombearing.
down pains, cramps
and chills, and l
could not sleep
nights. My mother
wrote TO Mrs. Pink
ham for advice, and
| began to take
Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19
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\ DESERT GENIUS.
Beside the bunk-house steps he lay.
And gazed up at the silv'ry moon;
The dcser round loomed clear as
day.
And warm the sand ON flat and
dune
Within. few companions yet
Held reyel. ere they sought repose;
He seemed their presence TO forget,
Lost in such trance as genius
knows
| like well whene'er | may
TO gather thoughts and fancies new,
Paused on my vending homeward
Way TO ascertain his point of view.
Young man" said I. what weighty
theme
Demands such wrapt intensity?
Is ii some bold financial scheme?
Some pTOul'H III dSNlpHpHlS
cor do you blushingly confess
Yours is the poets dreamy soul,
That does but pine when In duress,
That shuns conventional control.
''The gentler spirit. formed to love
Sweet Natures many changeful
moods
To contemplate the heavens above,
Where everlas ing silence Droods?
"Intyharce rude song, or ribald jest
Upon your finer senses Jars,
And that is why you choose to rest
Out here and think upon the stars"
fIc cast a searching glance at me,
And slowly rose upon all fours;
What rot yer givin' u.s." said he;
"The bed bugs driv me out er
doors"
Louis De Blun in Los Angeles
Times.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-07-19

Everyone would be benefited by
taking Foley's Orino Laxative for
stomach and liver trouble and habi-
tual constipation. II sweetens the
stomach and breath. gently stimulates
the liver and regulates the bowels
and is much superior to pills and
ordinary laxatives. Why not try Fo-
leys' Orino Laxative today! Sold by
all druggists.