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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14
stumpe by James.

''Master James says he doesn't
want to go for his walk this morn
in, ma'am," said James nurse.
mo, I don't. I want to stay
home and ask you some questions" "
broke in James, aged five.
"What are the questions, dear?'
inquired James mother. "Can't
you ask them and then go out ?"
"But I want you to answer me
before / CO." james continued, with
look of anxiety upon his face.
'fPlease tell me, mother, which is
the front of a pill"
"That will take some reflection" !"
replied the puzzled parent. "Are
there any more like that ?"
"T want to know" said James, eff
the snake that spoke to Eve talked
English ?"
"You go for your walk, James" !"
suggested his mother, "and let me
have time to think. New York
Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14
Might Away. Wear ii.

"John, do You recognize this
bat?"
'fNo; / can't say that I do. 1t
looks rather dilapidated."
Eyes. / have been keeping it as
dear memento. / was wearing it
when you and / first met. That was
eleven years ago."
81 hope you'll keep it always. 1t
ought to convince you that you
must have been mighty good look
ing once, seeing that even with that
thing on your head you caused me
to fall in love with you."--Chicago
Record Herald
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14
origin Of tn. Word Sterling.

The origin of the word sterling
is very curious. Among the early
minters of coin in northern Europe
were the dwellers Of eastern Ger
many. They were so skillful in
their calling that numbers of them
were invited to England to manu-
facture the metal money of the
kingdom. The strangers were
known as "easterlings." After a
time the word became Sterling" "
and in this abbreviated form it has
come to imply what is genuine in
money! plate or character.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14
curran Met nj. Match.

Curran, the famous Irish adyo-
cate, was master of repartee, but
he did not always score, though he
enjoyed an encounter none the less
if he was fairly beaten. One day,
in a gay mood, he stopped and chat
ted with certain Father O'Leary.
"Ah, father" said the advocate,
waiting for an opening, Show l wish
when I die that you had the key to
heavenp
"Whyp" said the priest, for he
guessed trap was laid.
because you could let me in"
"Ah," said Father O'Leary, 'tit
would be better for you if / had the
key Of the other place, for then /
could let you out"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14
ore the state. Mr.. Batchelder is

before the state. Mr.. Batchelder is
one OF the leading lawyers of the
state and was formerly active in
political affairs, but of late years has
kept out of politics owing to the
demands of his large law practice.
He has been four times member
of the legislature and was twice
speaker Of the house, in which
position he served with great credit.
During the past few weeks he has
received scores of letters urging him
to enter the canvass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14
FIVE BAD TwENrlEs:
Tho Judge Said He Really Was Not
Sure Who Got Them.

cure VINO Got Ihem.
A noted lawyer of one of the
southern states, famous not only
for his brilliant mind and legaI
ability, but also for his rigid code
of honesty, used to tell this story
on himself:
"Soon after the civil war tbs
judge was called on to defend a
man accused of passing counterfeit
money. The old lawyer, after in
vestigating the matter and satisfy
ing himself that the man was limo
cent of any intent to do wrong and
had only paid out money which he
had received in good faith, under
took the case. When the case came
up for trial the jury was so i'm
pressed by Judge --'s plea for
his client and his explanation of
the circumstances that verdict of
not guilty was rendered without de-
lay.
The acquitted man was very
grateful to Judge - and, after
thanking him profusely for getting
him out of the ugly scrape, said:
Judge, I'll never forget what
you've done for me, and some day
[ hope to be able to prove my graf
itude. But the only thing ! can do
now is to pay your fee, and I'll pay
whatever you ask. How much is
it?"
swell, I think about 81, 900 will
be fair" replied the judge.
"That's fair enough, sir" agreed
the client, "but, judge, the only
money I've got is the same kind of
money that / have just been prose-
cuted for spending. Some of that
money is good and some of it is the
counterfeit that was worked off on
me, and l don't know t'other from
which. Now, i will pay you 81, 500
in the bills that have got, and you
do the best you can with it."
AS there seemed nothing else to
do, the Judge agreed to this, and
the client paid him the $1,000 in
bills and left him.
The Judge took the 81 500 to his
bank and explained the circum-
stances to the cashier and asked
him to take out the bills which he
as an expert pronounced good. The
cashier did so, and the judge depos-
tied the accepted bills to his credit,
and then, taking the package of
doubtful money to another bank,
he made the same explanation and
request of the cashier, the bank re-
ceiving on deposit the money
which, as experts, they pronounced
good.
"And do you know" said the
judge, "after I had visited six banks
1 had got rid of all the money ex-
cept five twenty-dollar bills, which
all the banks had agreed were coun-
terfeit, and my fee in the case, in
stead of being the $1,000 which !
originally charged the man netted
me $1,400, and I've always had
suspicion that II there had been d
few more experts in the. town ]
would have got rid of those last five
twenty-dollar bills"
"What became of the five bad
twenties?" some one asked the
judge.
"I'm not sure" replied the old
lawyer. "My wife asked me for
them, and shortly afterward she
made trip to Washington. When
she returned she showed me a
brand new hundred dollar bill,
which she said she had got at the
United States treasury. But never
asked her any questions. / knew
the treasury department had ex-
perts too."-Chicago Record-Her
old
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14
King George v Now Reigns

King Edward VII, who returned
to England from vacation ten days
ago in the best of health, died at
ll.45 Friday, May 7. in the presence
of his family, after an illness of less
than a week.
The Prince of Wales succeeded to
the Grown Immediately according to
the laws of the Kingdom with official
ceremony.
Edward VII was born in Buck
ingham Palace, November 8, 1S4l
lie was christened Albert Edward,
Prince of Wales, receiving the name
of Albert after his father and Edward
after the Duke of Kelft, his grand
father.
Upon the death of Queen Victoria
in 1901 the Prince of Wales assumed
the title of King Edward VII. With
Queen Alexandria he was crowned
with great ceremony in Westminster
Abby, August 9, 1902
The New King
George Frederick Ernest, Prince
of Wales, who now becomes king, is
the second son of King Edward and
Queen Alexandra, and was born at
Marlborough house ON June 3, 1865,
seventeen months after the birth OF
the older brother, the late Duke of
Clarence
In 1892, when his brother died,
he became heir apparent, and took
his seat in the House of Lords as
Duke of York in May 1893. Six
children were born to them Edward
Albert, Albert Frederick, Victoria
Alexandra, Henry William. George
Edward and John Charles
The king is less democratic than
was his father and does not have
such an ardent love of sports. 1t
has been predicted, therefore, that
after his accession to the throne the
court gaiety which was always
feature during King Edwards reign,
will be less marked.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14
WOODSTOCK NEWS
Petition for Guardian Dis
missed

A hearing was held before Judge
y. 0. Seaver of the probate court
Monday on a petition of the select
men of the town of Hartford for the
appointment of guardian for
Charles A Couch, manager or agent
of the Lebanon, N. H., gold mine.
The court dismissed the petition.
Many witnesses testified to COUGHS
mental condition.
About ten days ago Couch was
arrested in White River junction
at the instance of Charles Lay, of the
Williamson House, at Lebanon, for
debt While he was in Jail the board
of selectmen of Hartford were noti-
fed that Couch was of unsound
mind, Ernest E. Towne of Spring
field, Mass who is largely interested
in the alleged gold mine, making the
claim through his attorney, d A
Pingree of White River Junction.
The petition of the Hartford select
men was based on this claim.
John Mexican of Springfield,
Mass, also represented Towne, who
appeared to have assembled most of
the witnesses in behalf of the petit
toner.
Mr.. Couch was represented in
court by Raymond j. Trainor of
White River junction, while the
towns interests were handled by
Robert Mexican of Springfield, Mass :,
and David Pingree of White River.
There was some testimony to the
effect that Couch had made some
extravagant statements as to the
value of the mine.
Capt. James B. Cook, miner
from West Fairlee, said he had con-
ferred with Couch in Lebanon about
the mine; thought the latter's state
ments were conscientious, but con-
sidered that he had temporary
insanity
Stephen G. Green, formerly of
Providence, who said he was secre
tary for the development company
which was promoting the Lebanon
gold interests, and Fl. Irving Foster
of Lebanon, testified to various
statements made by Couch. DR..
n Fowler of Lebanon said Couch
had hallucinations.
Mr.. Couch, who made a good
appearance in his examination, was
called. He said he was superinten-
dent and engineer of the mine, and
by contract with Ernest E. Towne
of Springfield, Mass, was to remain
such as long as the contract remained
in force.
Drs. M. P. Stanley and T. F.
Garland of White River Junction
said they had examined Couch in the
police station at the instance of the
selectmen, and that while he had
talked incoherently on that day, they
thought he was safe man to be at
large.
Ernest E. Towne. of Springfield,
Mass the promoter of the mine,
testified as to its value and in cross
examination said Couch was sane
when he hired him, January 20.
Raymond Trainor, Couch's attor-
ney, moved to dismiss the petition
on the ground that the court had no
Jurisdiction. The court overruled
the motion and On the question as
to whether Couch was insane, ad-
Judged him not insane and dismissed
the petition for the appointment Of
a guardian.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14
Died at Age of 1O1 Years.

Mrs. Hannah Hadaway of Ben
nington, probably the oldest person
In Vermont, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. M. D. Flower, Satur-
day, aged l01 years. Her health has
been unusually good during the past
winter and she had been out of doors
every day until a short time ago
Besides her five children, Mrs
Hadaway is survived by two sisters,
one of them 80 years of age, l3
grandchildren, % great grandchil-
dren and four great-great grand
children.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14
Batchelder a Candidate fol
Governor

The Bennington Banner of May Z
announces the candidacy of the Hon.
James K. Batchelder, of Arlington,
tor the governorship, and prints a
letter from Mr.. Batchelder giving
his views ON some of the issues
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14

George c. Guild put some rhubarb
roots into dirt in his cellar in Bel
lows Falls last fall, and during the
winter vigorous stalks put forth,
some Of them nearly foot in length
and of excellent quality.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14

1t is estimated that one crow will
destroy 7oo,o insects every year.
The fishing industry Of the United
States and its possessions is valued
at $77,ooc,Cco.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-05-14

Congressman Frank Plumley OF
Northfield will deliver the Memorial
day addreys in Burlington.
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despite the fact that a wing was added

despite the fact that wing was added
some seasons ago.
This institution remains the centra
school of the District. 1t is environed
with traditions that give it a strong hold
upon the affections Of a large part OF
this community. and there is a strong
sentiment here in the District today fOl
liberal provision for its replacement
with large, we'll equipped structure
more suitably situated, that will stand
as the best expression of public school
provision of these times.
The Commissioners have included an
item of $4,000 in their estimates for
the purchase of site for a new Central
High School building. The estimates are
according to the injunction of Congress,
within the prospective revenues of the
District. There will be no occasion for
the House committee or the House itself
to cut below the Commissioners figures
for the purpose of economy. The only
ment will be the desire of Congress to
than ever the federal advances which it
was compelled to obtain in order to
finance the extensive program of large
There is no more worthy item in the
current estimates than this. If it is ac-
cepted by Congress another year must
elapse before an appropriation for the
building itself can be obtained, which
means that it will be, at the earliest,
the summer Of 1912 before any start can
be made toward the erection of the new
school structure, which therefore can
not be completed i'm time for occupancy
in less than thirty-one or thirty two
years after the opening of the present
Centrkl High School.
In this period Of nearly a third OF a
century public school planning and con-
structiOn have undergone radical changes,
and the present Central High School
building is hopelessly out of date and
inadequate in many important respects.
1t might be used for graded school work
for long time to come, but every year
that it is occupied for high school pur-
poses it proves a handicap upon the local
educational system. The Eastern and
Western High schools are equipped with
comparatively modern buildings. The
Business High School now has large,
well planned home of it's own. The Nc
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now undergoing it's third extension. The
Central alone of all the high school
structures stands practically as at the
beginning. and yet it is doing work of
the most important character. 1t is
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Thumb Prints INDICATED.

When prisoner in a, London court
the other day. whose Identification had
apparently been established by means
OF thumb print record which pointed
to him as an old offender. produced an
alibi by displaying papers which
showed that he was serving in the
army at the time of the alleged offense.
faith in the thumb print process of
Identification was considerably shaken.
even though this was the first instance
on record where the process had failed.
Now comes word that after all the
thumb print was infallible The expla-
nation Is simple. The prisoner in this
case had stolen the army papers of an
other man and they had been accepted
without a sufficient investigation. Thus
the Indictment against the thumb print
method is nolle pressed. 1t stands un-
accused of fallibility, and there Is no
reason whatever to doubt 1t. 1t might
be suggested that the thumb print OF
each soldier should accompany all Of
his service papers. Then there need be
no question OF identity or ownership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
Cadets, Girls and the President

President Taft's predicament at the
White House yesterday. when he found
himself overlooked by group OF school,
girl callers who yielded to the fascins- :
ton of West Point brass buttons and
gray uniforms, should not be regarded as
a slight upon the presidential dignity.
Ihere was never President in the
"hite House who could hope for a mo-
nient TO hold candle to a West Point
cadet i'm the favor of youth and beauty.
Indeed. one of the disadvantages of pro-
viding the chief executive with a military
STAN Is that the gold lace with which he
T l. environed has tendency to distract
at least feminine attention from him on
ceremonial occasions.
In the minds of most girls a West
Point cadet in full panoply of war is
about the best thing that ever happened
Perhaps that is why many American
youths aspire to attend the Military
Academy, despite the hard work they
must DO there. the high standards that
are maintained and the uncertainties of
the career that extends before them after
graduation The same Is true of the
Naval academy. II is a question which
arc the greater social successes the bows
In gray with round brass buttons and
spine-taiied coats, or the boys i'm blue
with nat gilt buttons and short jackets.
The affair at the White House when
the President found himself isolated in
consequence of the superior attractions
OF his Young men of war was due to the
injudicioas management of the cicerones
OF the respective parties of callers Sena-
tiers Dick and Carter should never have
tried to get through the east room with
two such mutually attractive groups OF
Young persons 1t was like bringing fir.
and tow into communion. Hereafter strict
orders should he given at the door, if the
President is 10 remain the aentral figure
on all occasions, not to admit uniformed
boys TO the cast room while il is occupied
by beautiful bevy.
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