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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
STIGMA OF REsPEcTABILITY
People Who Continuously Pirate Aboui
Being Extra Superfine.

Being Extra Superfine.
Can anything worse be said about
any people in these days than that the,
are respectable?- Nothing that we cal.
think of, except to say that they arr,
eminently respectable.
To be respectable implies so much
that Is utterly undesirable and alien 10
our ideals that II almost always pro.
duces a shudder.
When man has tried everything
else and failed he then becomes re-
spectacle.
Responsibility is in itself badge of
the commonplace. which, from the
standpoint of society, is the unpardon-
able sin.
To be respectable implies that you
may be honest. not necessarily that
you are honest, because you may pos
slbly be using your responsibility as
cloak. The probability is that you
are not doing this, however, as most
people would rather be caught dlshon-
est than to have the name of being re-
spectacle.
A respectable man is almost always
hopeless. He Is blind to his own con
dition.
The chances are that you cannot edu
cate him out OF It.
But there is always hope for every
human soul.
For example, If. unconsciously, with
out realizing his danger. he has drifted
into being respectable and Is thorough
ly ashamed of 1t he may be saved.
Helping hands should Immediately be
extended to him. Life preservers and
poker chips and rum bottles should be
thrown at him. And the probability Is
that he will swim ashore.
But If he once admits that he is re-
spectacle he Is lost.
.Jails ought to be used exclusively to
harbor respectable people. where they
wouldn't be constantly boring us to
death.
One reason why so much wickedness
is perpetrated is because there are so
many respectable people around, mad
denng others with their presence
Life
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Photonranhx In the Air.

A Paris photographer has hit upon
new method of earning popularity and
money. On the bouleyards he has put
up poster inviting all who wish to
send a novel photograph to friends to
have themselves photographed in
aeroplanes. The idea was born In the
south of France. 1t has come up to
Paris, and the photographer has more
work than he can manage. He takes
his customer in aeroplanes In the sim
plest possible way. In the studio is a
background of the Place de rOpera.
In the foreground is picture of the
aeroplane flying. painted on canvas.
behind which are steps. You can climb
the steps. take hold of bar, stand
still. and the photograph represents
you sitting in the machine-London
EXPRESS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
HINTS FOR THE
BUSY HOUSEWIFE (.
Adjustable Stand For Holding
FIatirons.

The one great trouble with iron
stands heretofore was that unless they
were placed at one end of the ironing
board they got In the way. A Wis
consin man has invented one that can
be placed in the center of the board,
yet leave the surface free. This stand,
which is made of iron, has wise jaws
at the bottom and can be screwed fast
to any part of the board A semi
circular arm curving outward, sup
ports the base on which the arm rests,
the outward curve being the feature
that does away with any interference
with the laundress. The base of the
stand is shaped like the bottom of the
iron and has raised edges so that the
iron will set firmly and will not upset.
This base is also covered with heavy
asbestos pad. Such stand is ever
safer than the old fashioned kind, as
1t cannot fall of the board, as the 9TH
er has been known to do more than
once.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
censure and Curiosity.

"Mr. Johnson" says Mr.. Miggles, 81
don't want to hurt your feelings. but
that story you started to tell at my
house last night was one no gentle
man of refinement would have told In
mixed company. I feel that 1t is my
duty to express my disapproval Of
such conduct"
I'm quite sorry" says Mr.. johnson.
II should have thought before Begin
ming 1t. Halfway through realized
what was telling. and. you remem-
Der, 1 did my best to end the thing at
once"
Eyes, noticed It fell pretty fat. and
everybody could see that you were ter
riblv ashamed. Er-how does the
story finish johnson ?'-Chicago Post
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Az a Pinch.

There's lertain minister whose du-
ties sometimes call him out Of the
city. He has always arranged for
some one of his parishioners to keep
company with his wife and little
daughter during these absences. Re-
Gently, however. he was called away
so suddenly that he had no opportuni
ty of providing a guardian.
The wife was very brave during the
early evening. But after dark had
fallen her courage began to fail. She
stayed up with her little girl till there
was no excuse for staying any longer
and then took her upstairs to bed.
Now. go to sleep, dearie," she said.
"Don't be afraid. God will protect
you
Yes. mother" answered the little
girl. "that'll be all right tonight but
the next time let's make better ar
rangements"-H Life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
TIE Mouse
In the
Clock
10 Possessed Important lnfor-
nation For General WASH
inGton at MorrlstoWn
BY JAMES T. BARTON
Copyright by American Press Assoc
citation. 1911.

Among the curiosities of the Revolu-
tionary war is the headquarters of Gen
eral Washington near Morristown. n.
]. One morning during his occupancy
Of the premises Lieutenant Edwin God
dard entered the hall when the door OF
the private Office opened and Captain
Alexander Hamilton, aid-de-camp to-
the commander In chief, came out.
els the general In his Officer ask
cd Goddard.
Eyes"
"BusyY
always busy"
do you think he will receive mel"
what to expect"
The lieutenant knocked, and the 80
norous voice from within called upon
him to enter. As he did 80 the general
turned, his face showing a serious
ness to be expected In one who was
endeavoring to relieve the sufferings
OF his troops at Valley Forge and else
where, but was unable to do SO. He
was always dignifed. and his subordi-
nate approached him with Difference.
General said Goddard. handing
him a letter. II received this last night
from Elizabethtown. 1t is from Mis-
tress Ruth Grosvenor. VIII your ex-
cellency be pleased to read itr'
The general took the note, unfolded
It and read the few words 1t contained:
Mistress Ruth Grosvenor presents her
compliments to Lieutenant Edwin God
n. - w..lNI a.. - a.
q visit at his earliest opportunity
The generals brows lowered. II pre-
sumo" he said coldly, "that you desire
a leave to make this visit. / am as
tonished, sir, that you should be on
such friendly terms with those whom
know to be arrant Tories"
"That her father Is Tory will not
deny, general. but Mistress Ruth God
dard is an ardent patriot"
HAS she any object In meeting you
that concerns our causeT
II think she has, general. Before
this she has given me information that
have transmitted to your excellency
anonymously. Yet l am not sure that
this is now her object. confess to
you, general, that am a suitor for her
hand. Furthermore, the officer In COM
mand of the British troops In the vicin-
ity of Elizabethtown Is also sutton
for her hand, and her father desires
that she shall accept him."
All the world loves lover, and the
stern expression on Washington's face
faded for a gentler one.
you propose to go to Elizabethtown
In citizens dress?" he asked.
"I do"
at may be excusable for risking the
life of one of my officers attempting
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Creole Chicken.

Cook four. teaspoonfus of butter
with one-half shallot. finely chopped,
Ave minutes. stirring constantly. On
lon may be used If shallot is not at
hand. Add FIVE tablespoonfuls of
flour and stir until well Drowned, then
pour gradually, while stirring constant
ly, three-fourths of cupful each of
chicken stock and stewed and strained
tomatoes. Bring to the boiling point,
season with one teaspoonful of lemon
juice. one-half teaspoonful of salt and
one-eighth of teaspoonful of paprika
Add one and one-half cupfuls of cook
ed chicken or fowl cut in small cubes
and let stand ten or fifteen minutes in
the top of the double boiler that the
meat may absorb some of the sauce
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
THE PSALM or THE sUF-
FRAGETTE.

Show me not with scornfuI numbers
You've too many voters now
Woman, wnkened from her slumbera.
Wants the ballot anyhow
Life with Bin or life with Ernest
Is no more our destined goal
Man thou art. to man thou turnest.
But we. too. demand the poll
Not enjoyment. naught but sorrow.
Is the legislators way.
For we'll get to him tomorrow
II he should escape today.
Arts expensive; styles are heeting.
Let our lace edged banners wave.
Thus inscribed. DER every meeting.
give us suffrage or the gravel" .
Herolnes, prepare for battlel
Lend your efforts TO the strifei
Drive all husbands forth like cattlei
Be a woman. not wifei
Trust no man, however pleasant.
He'll agree TO all you say,
Send you candy as a present.
Go and vote the other way.
Wives OF great men all remind uS
We can make our lives sublime
And, preceding. leave behind us
All the rest at dinner time.
Let us then be up and doing.
Don the trousers and the coat.
For our candidate pursuing
The elusive. nimble vote.
Smart Set
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Last Years Earthuuakss.

The Dundee Advertiser In re-
view of scientific happenings in 1910
says that there were 104 earthquakes
recorded by the seismograph at the
Royal observatory in Edinburgh. II
adds that "the most remarkable shocks
recorded were in Iceland. Guiana, Al.
gcria, Zanzibar and Glasgow. These
104 earthquakes under review merit
the title large according to observatory
statistics. If we are to include both
large and small the total earth dis.
turbances for the year are well over
25O."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
CataIopued.

Two women on a train. seated to-
gether. held each> covered basket
From one a faint shutting noise pro-
ceeded. while from the other came
now and then an indignant pur.
The conductor came by.
Dogs amt allowed on this train"
said he.
"This is cat" protested the owner
Of the purring basket.
makes no differences; dogs amt al
lowed" repeated this stolid logician.
"Must / get off. tooT' inquired the
other woman. II have turtle In this
basket"
mo, ma'am; turtles is insects. but
cats is dogs" he told her.--Short Sto-
ries.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
BROWNING A KING.
Preparations For the Great Event In
England Next June.


Preparations For the Great Event In
England Next June.
: 1t is no small matter TO engineer the
coronation of king OF England. A.
host of small details have to be looked
after, and OF some of these the st.
James Budget says; "In connection
with the preparations for the corona
ton special pile carpet for the nave
of Westminster abbey Is being made
by Glasgow firm. The foundation
color will be royal blue, and the orna-
mentation will include emblems of the
Order of the Garter and other heraldic
devices. The pattern is on such a
large scale that the design is repeated
or matched only once in every six and
half yards.
"At the previous coronation special
Chippendale chairs with rush seats
were used, and small chairs and mar
row stools of unpublished beech with
cane seats were supplied in hundreds.
Next June polished chairs with seats
upholstered in silk will be used. After
the coronation OF King Edward and
Queen Alexandra many of the peer
esses who had been present were
anxious to secure the chairs they sat
on as mementos, and the Office of
works agreed to sell them at practi-
cally the cost price.
"The beech chairs and stools, all
branded with the crown, the date and
the word Coronation also were eager
ly sought after and were supplied on
similar terms. and II is extremely
probable that this will again be the
case and that the provision of the
seating accommodation will entail little
cost to the organizers"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Rice COOKING Hint.

Wash cupful of rice in three or
four waters, drain well and put in a
kettle containing two quarts of slight
ly sailed boiling water. Be sure that
the water is boiling furiously and con-
tinues to do so until the rice is cooked,
which will be in twenty minutes.
Stir lightly once in awhile and when
1t is done drain 1t through colander
and dash cupful of cold water over
H. Shake the .co!aDder once or twice
and set over dry pan on the back of
the stove. Cover the rice with nap
kin and It will whiten and every grain
will be separate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Richard erinsIey shoridan,s Homo.

The pick and hammer of the house,
breaker are busy now on the old
church house at Merton. Few build
ings have seen such whlrllgig of
changes as this. In 300 years or SO 1t
has been a farmhouse, residential
mansion. a workhouse infirmary, a
French school, calico stenciling
works and poultry farm. 1t was
once the residence of Richard Brinsley
Sheridan. and Nelson is additionally
supposed to have been an honored
guest there during his residence in
Merton Westminster Gazette.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Apple Charlotte.

Butter. then -four lightly. pudding
dish. Line 1t with thin slices of bread
buttered on both sides, put thick
layer of apples cut In thin slices, sugar
and a little cinnamon and few pieces
Of butter, another layer of bread and
butter, apples, sugar cinnamon and
butter last. Bake slowly for two
hours. keeping the dish covered until
a half hour before serving, then add a
wineglass of sherry and let the apples
on top brown.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18


to gain information Of the enmey, but
not that he may visit the lady of his
love-"
"Then let us assume, general, that
Mistress Goddard has information for
me-"
The general thought a moment, then
said, .Go to Captain Hamilton and
tell him to grant you leave of abb
sence and furnish you with the nee
essary pass"
with this the general turned to his
desk, loaded with requests-not to say
pIeadings-from many quarters, beg
ging for food. clothing, ammunition,
medicines-indeed, Just those articles
which he was the least able to supply.
That same evening a young man In
the clothing of a farmer, a basket on
his arm, entered the grounds surround
ing the Grosvenor home Mt Elizabeth
town and raped with the brass knock
er. A negro woman opened the door,
and the young man asked her to say
to Mistress Ruth that Abel Barton, a
farmer, had come to ask If he might
sell her some eggs and poultry. This
brought Ruth, who suspected the farm
or to be Lieutenant Goddard. Though
she recognized him at once, she did
not betray the fact before the negress.
She inquired the price of his wares
and arguing with him till the woman
had withdrawn, then beckoned him
into the living room. Once there, she
closed the door and said hurriedly:
fortunately father has gone to
secret conclave OF Tories. Mother is
upstairs with the children. though she
In on my side, so far as you are con-
cerned. and there Is no danger from
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18

During the recent icy spell Earl
Tinkham met with a peculiar-acci-
dent while diving the stage from
Granville to Hancock. When the
horse stepped on the ice, he slipped
and went off a bank about 40 feet
high, taking the stage aud driver
with him. Mr.. Tinkham was uncon-
scious for a time and when he
recovered consciousness found him
self buried under the rig. He was
badly shaken up but otherwise
unhurt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
obiter piota.

A member of the American Bar as
ISOLATION. leaving one of the meetings
at Chattanooga last summer. met a
colleague who asked him what was,
going on.
"Judge Blank has been talking over
an hour"
ION what subjectT
1.-THE Judge didn't say."-Chicago
Legal News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
SPAGHETTI.

Fry half pound of steak or tea
cupful when chopped fine, make gravy
as for table. Mix together in large
stew kettle. Add one can of tomatoes,
one can of French mushrooms. one
cupful Of onions, chopped, one table
spoonful of salt, one-third of black
pepper. Stew for three hours. Ten
minutes before taking up add one-half
pound of cheese. Cook the spaghetti
in separate vessel twenty minutes
When ready to serve drain the spa
ghetti thoroughly and mix with other
ingredients.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
rhax Arc Raritis. rhere.

I went to breezy Gotham.
And visited the zoo,
wished to see the nimble box.
The zebra and the gnu.
And there I found mighty mob
And cried. What is II now?''
And butted through the gaping crowd
And saw Jersey COW.
-aCieveland Plain Dealer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
MoIasses Cookies.

One cupful of molasses, one cupful
Of lard or lard and butter mixed. one
cupful of strong coffee, two teaspoon
.fuls of ginger, one Of cloves, pinch
Of salt, one teaspoonful of soda dis
solved In the coffee, -four to make stiff
enough to handle without sticking.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18

A day nursery, plans for which
have been under way for some time,
was opened at the Neighborhood
House, Burlington, Monday morn
ing. Mrs. Bernice McClintock Is
in charge of the nursery and children
from one to five years old, whose
mothers are employed during the
day, will be cared FOR at u merely
nominal charge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18

BOSS. cant live on 50 week any
longer"
stick 1t out for awhile" urged his
thrifty employer. Think of how you
can brng about II when you've made
your fortune. my hd"-Louisyille
Courier-Jourpal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
A German Poser.

That the German authorities can so
far unbend as to PROFOUND conun-
little we know our Teutonic relations.
In the census papers now being dis
tributed, however, they ask, "If you
do not know the date of your birth,
how many years old are you?" which
Is more humorous and ut least as in
telligible as "Why is a mouse when 1t
bpins London Black and White.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Flat. For Small Families.

The old woman who lived in a shoe
explained:
1T have to on account of the clothes
pin skirt" she cried.
Thus we see to what fashion will
drive woman.-New York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Brown SUGAR sirup.

To two. pounds Of brown sugar add
one cupful of water, melt, boil care
fully seven or eight minutes or longer
IL wished very thick. skim or strain
through flannel, flavor with extract
of vanilla, two teaspoonfuls added
when cold. Use any other extracts or
add white ginger, rinds of lemon,
orange. ounce parings or fruit sirups.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Cleaning WooIens.

Japanese cream to remove grease spots
from woolens is made from four ounces
of white CASTLE soap shaved into one
quart OF warm water. When dissolved
add four quarts of boiling water, and
when nearly cold add four ounces OF
ammonia and two ounces ether.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Marking Linen.

when using marking ink to put ini-
tials. ETC., ON linen do your work FIRST
with an ordinary lead pencil ind then
use the marking ink over this work.
The pencil will prevent the Ink from
spreading and giving the linen blot
ted appearance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18

"what defense" asked the grafter's
wife. did you make when you faced
the Investigating committee?"
81 vehemently called the man who
had brought the. charges liar."-Chi-
cago Record Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18

E. IT, Seguin Of Montpelier has an
egg, laid by White Wvandotte, the
egg being 8 inches in circumference
the long way and 81 inches the othe,
it weighing 81 ounces. The average
egg weighs ounces.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
obaervina Tommie.

Mammal Don't cry so. Tommie. You
don't see mamma crying when she's
having her hair combed.
Tommie-Nor would l IL l had mine
combed over the back Of chair
Yonkers Statesman,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18

Teacher--"And did you make out
a list of the nine greatest men in the
history of the world, as told you r.
Willie--'.Almost ] can't pick Dat
the best Catcher, though, 10 ssfve my
neck. Pack.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
keeoino Tab on Foreion Disease.

The port of New York, through Its
health officer, keeps its official eye on
the entire world to guard against i'm
porting contagious diseases. BY means
OF huge globe of the earth. on which
are stuck different colored pins. the
presence of epidemics In all lands is
noted.-New York Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Tho Careful Brother.

He sees the providential VIII
In every lowering clod.
He trusts In Providence. but still
Puts up the lightning rod.
He says "nll happens for the best"
But when the day Is done
His treasures meath his pillow rest
He guards them with gun.
The hill OF glory still he climbs
Where higher things have birth.
His faith In heaven IL fifty times
More than his faith In earth.
Atlanta Constitution.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18

DR.. @. n. Ferris, commander Of
r. G. Sherwin Post at Essex juno
ton, will be candidate for the of
nee of departments commander of
the Grand Army OF The Republic in
Vermont, for 1911.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18

A daughter born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Cole OF White River Junction
weighed only one and half pounds
nj birth, ent IL well Ion med and
developed in every why.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Not Dragging.

There are lot of girls who don't
ever intend to get married"
"How do you know"
1--WE proposed to several"-Cleve
land Leader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
RoiIina an Eaa soft.

Put fresh egg in a teacup, pour
boiling water over It, cover with
saucer and let stand FIVE minutes. This
plan prevents the coagulation of the
white and is very delicate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18

Mrs. Mary McCaffrey or ST..
Johnsbury died Monday at the age,
of los. She was born in Ireland aud
did not know her exact age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
onuInnee.

"Does that calf belong to that cowT
Certainly"
"Gracious! With milk getting so ex-
pensive don't see how she can afford
to keep Washington Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
To Serve a Purpose.

Young Lady Please show me youi
EXTREMIST style of hobble skirt
Salesgirl-For yourself?
Young Lady-No; for my chaperon.--
Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18

A monument, weighing nearly
$50 tons, in six pieces of highly
polished stone, is nearing completion
at the Jones' Bros shets in Barre.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Manitoha.

OF the 47.332.S acres within Mani
toba, 8,32S,ooo are taken up by lakes
and 25y00o.0o0 are cultivable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
when c.rxante. Nodded.

In "Don Quixote" Sancho continues
to ride ON his ass after having Ia
mented the animals death.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
An insinuation.

Hell certainly have cobwebs in my
brain.
She-why don't you try vacuum
aner?-Baltimore American,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-18
Their Destination.

Mr.. Bung When Ripper was mar
ried he and his bride went away in his
notorcar. Miss Bing-So? Where did
they spend their honeymoon?
"In hospital"