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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-28
MOMNi5s MARIE. PAVEYS,

ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Schiller stock nlnycrs. In "Thc Girl
OF the Golden West Nil the week
LuHiN THEATRE.
Vaudeville.
CITY AUDITORIUM.
Mnndny niEht-Diucs' Concert.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
SOUTH POMFRET
PoNs FKAcTUs NOT rs.

A six-year-old lad came into the
library the other day, took out card
in his own name and carried away a
book. In the evening the book was
brough, forward for papa to read +"
to him. As he handed the parent
the book, he says, g now papa are
you sure that your hands are very
clean 4 3"Why, I think so," was
the reply. Whereupon followed the
remark :,'For you know, papa, that
Mrs. Chamberlin is very particular
about our hands being perfectly clean
when we handle books"
It-may not be generally known
that Pomfret maintains two branch
libraries in the town of Bridge
water. II reports are true, some Of
the patrons there are so interested in
the reading matter sent them that
they figuratively devour the books.
We have just received from MIR.
John Cotton Dana rare book Of
poems by the Reverend MIR. John
Pomtret, printed in London in
1866.
1t will be remembered that some
more than year ago, MIR. Dana
gave us a fine engraving of the
Reverend Samuel Pomfret of Eng
land, and that, Mr.. "A. B. Wilder had
it handsomely framed for US.
All bear in mind that Rev. Can.
field will conduct a service nGrsnge
hall tomorrow. afternoon at ago.
ABBA DoroN CHAMBERLrN,
librarian
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
rh. sian on .he church pooi.

"'This Door Is Open is the SEN
sible little sign which appears on
massive door of one of your well
known, churches" said visitor to
New York. 'Now, while many
churches in most of our large cities
make it a practice nowadays to
keep the church open for certain
hours each week day, as a matter of
fact the stranger often tries one or
more Of the heavy doors and goes
away unable to find just what par
ticular door. happens to be open,
eThis Door Is OPEN settles the
whole business. 1t is simple. sem
Gible and saves lot of embarrass-
lnent and fumbling with heavy
doors. 1t struck. me as a notably
thoughtful little sign."''-New York
Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
sors.h;r, wreno.

A youth dashed into the florists
shop.
"There was something wrong
about those red roses you sent the
lady on Lincoln avenue" he de-
clared.
'I'm sure they were SENT" re-
piled the florist. @I remember the
order. You said you wanted the
very cheapest ones. A dozen and
a quarter. Here, Joe." z
The new boy came forward. er
"You rememberntho roses you
took to Lincoln ayenpe?, Sure you
got the address right 7"
eyes, sir. / took IL of the bill
for 'em, sir.~ -p1is'fs s7':~ .'s'E
tBring the bill here"
81 can't, sir. I putpitsins the boz
with the roses!H !H-Cleyelaand Plain
Dealer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
AT Hunters Already Killed.

The so-called :. list Of mortals" of
the United States biological survey,
a roster kept by that bureau OF all
hunting fatalities in this country,
already this year has added to it AZ
names Fromythis information the
bureau hopes after a few years to be
able to deduce general principles
which will be of value in framing
.. life saving" federal and state game
laws.
"One fact which we have learned
during the three years we have kept
this record" said DR.. II S. Palmer,
chief of the bureau, "is that
there are practically no deer
hunting accidents in states which
prohibit the shooting of does. This
is because in these states the hunter
hesitates moment before firing to
determine whether the animal is a
doe or buck. The recent New Jersey
shooting case was an exception to
thst rule.
"More than $50 people were
killed last year in hunting accidents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11

The Old Woman Matchmaker 10 Very
Important Psrsonaas-

inc Oid woman Matchmaker u Very
Important Parsonage.
Persian marriage brokers are old
women who always keep themselves
in a position to quote the state of
the marriage market, which fiuctu-
ates. In hard times even girls Of
good appearance are comparatively
drug. In times Of plenty they
"rule firm"
The marriage broker is ever n
welcome guest where there are
daughters to marry, and also in
houses where the sons wish to find
a suitable bride. The young people
are not consulted by the broker.
She deals with the parents and gen.
orally with the mothers.
Crafty as horse dealer, she runs
glibly over the various advantages,
mental, physical and pecuniary, Of
her clientele of both sexes. So-and-
so is steady, quiet man. Such q
one has brilliant prospects--has
Important consideration no other
wife. As for Yusui, how good look
ing he isl And Hassan--no man
was ever so good temperedi OF the
other sex she sings the praises no
less. The skill Of Bebe as a house
keeper, the wealth Of the ugly
daughter of the banker, the danger
GUS charms of the portionless Zu-
leikha, she can never say too much
about. Her main business lis to
bargain for the sum to be paid to
the father for his daughters hand
IA sum which is usually expended
by that father in pots and pans,
all of copper, and other utensils,
which he presents to his child az
her separate property.
The details being settled after
much haggling, the young people
are engaged, and the marriage
broker gets her commission both
from the parents of the bridegroom
and those of the bride elect.
Among the poor and laboring
classes the bargain is arranged on
other grounds. The peasant takes .
wife for her thews and sinews or
her skill at weaving carpets or max
ing cheese, while the bridegroom is
or is not eligible according as he
may be capable of hard work or
may hold some small Office or have
a bit of land or a shop.
Here the marriage broker is gen.
orally an amateur, who conducts the
negotiations purely from that love
of matchmaking which is such q
blessing to the worid.--Ss. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Eighth District Rebekahs.

The annual meeting Of Rebekah
Lodge, No. s, 1. .. o. F., WAS held
at South Royalton Tuesday evening
with Ideal lodge, No. 70. A ban
quet was served from 6 to 9 p. M,
in the Congregational church, after
WHICH the meeting was called to
order. Mrs. Emma E. Goodrich,
N. G., of Ideal lodge, gave the
address of welcome, Mrs. May
Boutell of Purity lodge, Rochester,
responding.
The lodges in the eighth district
are Home of Bethel, kedron of
Woodstock, Fidelity of White River
Junction, Esther OF Post Mills,
Friendship of Windsor, Purity of
Rochester and Ideal Of South Roy
alton,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Our First Republic
Vermonps Strenuous Early Days
Burton H. Allbee in the Springfield Republican,

Burton H. Anbee in the Springfield Republican,
Chimney
party battle with the Indians who repud
which the Indians that Antquaians always
they The
credited Braeboro which settled
Fort Anne Isle Mott and nasmuch there
expedition against
PLAIN years after the discovery but settlement made
until $780, built
tied Years afterward when the of Addison
Connecticut built their the laid by the French
generation before.
long enjoy peace
tement but there show whether
Indians
abandoned
built Begmans attacked
17 the attacking The Indians
the forts killed most the settlers carving others into captivity In
re-estabshed Probably
there controlled
undertake anything that Indian allies
roaming through the territory they destroyed anything which belonged
Engishmn this
will but probably than the records show
tradition indicates.
English Immediately
increase toward the locality Guford settled
years popuous territory
Green Mountains and the Connecticut River Remington settled
1851 the its The after that
military
900 capable of
independence
inhabitants
had developed Connecticut destined
dominant in the territory. .
Reprint No by Spirit of Age
For sale by the Elm Tree Fress, Woodstock, VT
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Three South Pole Expeditions.

The ice-combatting qualities of the
former Newfoundland sealing steam
er, Terra Nova, which is being used
to convey tine British antarctic expe =
dition, will be tested again within a
month, when Capt. Scott, who is
commanding the expedition, plans
to make another start for the south
pole.
II is probable that Capt. Roald
Amundsen, the Norwegian, will
also make his final dash for the pole
about the same time, it is learned.
Lieut.. Flichner, at the head of another
south pole expedition, has left
Bueuos Ayres Tor the antarctic in
the steamer Deutschland, according
to further advices, indicating a three
cornered simultaneous dash for the
southern pole.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
A MEDICAL. PUZZLE.
The japanese Method of Pounding Life
Into Body.

The Japanese Method of Pounding Life
Into Body.
An English scientist, Professor A.
Abrams, has recently been making a
special study OF the restoration to life
practiced by the Japanese. and. while
he does not fully explain why the men
come back to life after being to all
intents dead. he does tell bow 1t is
done, and this in itself is interesting.
In jujutsu, II man is knocked out,
beaten senseless, killed or otherwise
mauled. and IL man has been killed
by a sunstroke or by drowning the
restorer rolls the patient on his face
and extends his arms sidewlse. Then
he strikes the patient on the seventh
cervical vertebra with his wrist severe
ly and regularly until the patient re-
covers consciousness.
Immediately he rs placed In a sitting
position. his arms rotated. and he. is
aided in walking. tor otherwise he re-
lapses into unconsciousness immedi-
ately and in some cases dies at once.
This system OF pounding the seventh
vertebra has been found peculiarly
beneficial in some actiteS heart diseases,
and the effects of the treatment under
japanese manipulation seem almost
miraculous at times. As yet there
seems to be no clear medical explana-
ton OF the effects or-epounding the
seventh vertebra, but the genuineness
of the cures and resuscitations fire.
quently described by the travellers is
now scientifically established by Pro-
fessor Abrams Investigations; Health
Culture.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
ur;ous sax;no. Bank Plan.

The Hermes Exchange Savings bank,
a branch of the Hungarian General
Credit bank. has hit upon an original
plan for encouraging depositors. Auto
matte collecting apparatus has been
placed In the streets into which per
sons can drop money, receiving in ex-
change ticket for the amount thus
deposited. Upon presentation of these
tickets at the bank the depositor will
receive credit In his book. To prevent
temptation to robbers the boxes will
be regularly cleared out by the bank
collectors every evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
No Objection.

The pale young man with sheep
ish eyes glanced timorously at his
fair companion. They had sat to-
gether in the conservatory for fully
five minutes and had hardly ex-
changed word. At last, in des-
peration, he dived his hand into his
breast pocket and brought out his
cigarette case. "Do you mind, Miss
Smilax, if l smoke ?" he asked.
ssNot in the least" replied the
Eoung lady sweetly, eff you don't
think it will make you illl"-Pitts-
burg Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Much Liquor Spilled.

States Attorney Homer L. Skeels
OF Ludlow, Sheriff ]. H. Kiniry of
Windsor, and Deputy Sheriff Cush-
ing of 8cthel, made raid upon the
Italian quarters at Sharon Saturday
night, October s8, and seized a
quantity of beer in bottles and kegs
and s6 pints of rum. October 80
Justice OF the Peace Moore OF Lud-
low sat in executive session and
ordered the stuff destroyed. The man
in charge, Alphonse 1'isi. was sum-
uonrd on charge of keeping with
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
WOODSTOCK NOTES.

October showed variety of
weather, mostly bad. The Nor'hfield
weather bureau reports eight clear
days. ii partly cloudy and IL cloudy.
Rain occurred on l3 days. The high
est temperature was 68 degrees on
the 10th. aud the lowest, 10. on the
2oth. The average temperature for
the month was Al The total snow
fall of the month was 2 2 inches.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Explained.

s1,thought you told me this place
was SO healthy that nobody ever
died here ?" objected the prospect
tive purchaser to the real estate
agent. -
!, 81 did, and Eli stickrto it."
t1'll bet you will. You also told
me that people in this suburb didn't
have to pay grocery bills, because
che ground raised their vegetable
for the',---'
"IStold: you that too.'
"How do you account for the fact
that one of your prominent citizens
died of starvation yesterday"
ssThat was a doctor. cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Santa Claus Mail May Be
Delivered.

The postoffice department has
raised the ban on Santa Claus mail
after all.
Resembling recent decision,
Postmaster General Hitchcock has
directed that any letters addressed to
"Santa Claus" may be delivered to
charitable organizations or benevo-
lent persons who ask for them instead
of having such mail returned to the
senders or destroyed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
JAWBoNEs OF A WHALE.
They Form the "Jonah Gate" a Queer
Feature Of Block Island.

Foature OF BLOCK isiand.
The "Jonah gate" is the most
remarkable feature of Block island.
1t stands at what was intended to
be the principal entrance to the old
Payne farmstead. 1t has been there
nearly half a century and is COM
posed of the two jawbones of the
biggest whale that ever was cap
tured in the waters about Block
island.
One day in the long ago seven
Block islanders were out swordfish-
ing. The swordfish is hunted with
harpoons and tackle much the same
as the whale. Well out at sea this
little crew saw the spouting of a
big whale and gave chase. All of
them were old time whalers and
had played the game from Block
island far up to the icy seas be-
yond the polar circle. They crept
up on the leviathan and so calcu-
lated their approach that when he
rose to blow again the fountain of
water spouted hardly boats length
away. Two harpoons were planted,
and the whale sounded-sank deep
in the water and tried to run away
aud rid himself of the big barbs
that were torturing him.
The whaleboat with its crew of
seven men sped through the water
with the speed of a hydroplane.
When the whale rose again third
harpoon gave his deathblow to
him. When they towed him to the
shore and dragged him where he
would be left high and dry at low.
tide they found that he measured
more than hundred feet in length.
1t was a good days work for these
fishermen. Each of them made
enough money from his share of
this whale to keep himself and his
family in comfort for year. They
considered themselves lucky and so
scut out the two great jawbones.
One of the Paynes begged them for
a gateway to his farmstead, and
they were set up there.
Probably the Block islanders of
those days had heard the story of
Jonah and the whale, but had paid
scant attention to it. By and by,
however, they began to recall that
Jonah was an especially unlucky
person, or at least his name had
become sailors synonym for mis-
fortune So strong did this feeling
of distrust of the gate arched over
by the whales jawbones become
that they had not been in place two
summers before there was not an
inhabitant on Block island who
could be persuaded to pass through
this "Jonah's gate," as it came to
be known. SO the owner of the
property fastened it up, and it has
remained unused from that day to
this.--New York Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Weights and Measures.


State Commissioner Hugh Henry
has recently prepared specifications
aud regulations in accordance with
act No l6l Of the laws of 1910 for
the purpose of securing greater
uniformity in the types of weighing
and measuring apparatus used in the
state of Vermont, for guidance of
members of the state department of
weights and measures and local seal
rrs and to make as plain as possible
the necessary requirements in regard
to weighing and measuring appara-
,us to those who use the same for the
purpose of trade.
All weighing or measuring devices
used or for use in the sale of COM
modities must be maintained in a
lean condition.
No weighing or measuring device
# a type which might facilitate the
perpetration of fraud shall be used
in the sale of commodities
ALI weighing or measuring devices
,nnst be so constructed that the
ordinations aud indications of weight
or measure shall I've well defined and
not ambiguous.
The denominations and gradua-
lions OF linear measures shall he clear
ind we'll defined
The use of counter tacks in the
ale Of commodities is forbidden.
Every measurs of capacity for use
in trade shall have the denomination
md kind thereof permar emily marked
m the outside of such measure in
iegible figures or letters. A weight
pr m easure not in conformity with
this section shall not be stamped by
Athe commissioners of weights and
measures or local sealers. 1910, No.
l6l, section III
A liquid measure must be 81 con-
structed that it's contents ~ measured
by definite mark or edge for the
t,,tal capacity and for each division
indicated. Every such graduation
must he accurate and must he
markell according to the law.
Capacity of a dry measure is its
capacity in terms of stricken meas
ures." that is. measure must con-
tain the exa.t amount of indicated
measure when filed t, the level of
tie top edge.
Measures having bottoms or sides
watch may be easily changed SO that
their capacity is altered must lie
used in the sale of commodities.
Baskets or other receptacles in
which berries are offered or exposed
for sale must he of capacity one-half
pint, one pint, one quart or more
than one quart, dry measure.
Every weight for use in trade.
except when the small size of the
weight renders it impracticable. shall
have the denomination of such
weight permanently marked on the
top side thereof in le0ible figures or
letters 1910 No l6l. section III
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11

intent to sell, and placed under 5000
bonds to appear at county court.
Z AT Royalton Sheriff Kiniry
searched the house of Mary Ceresca,
where he found 81 bottles of beer
and two bottles Of whiskey. The
sheriff moved these luxuries out for
safe keeping and other things will
happen later in the case.
Bethel was the next place visited
and the sheriff destroyed a quantity
OF liquor which was seized last
March from William McCray, a
hotel keeper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Tn. PITY of Il.

Hearing the crash Of china, Di-
nah's mistress arrived in time to see
her favorite coffee set in pieces.
The sight was too much for her
mercurial temper. 'Dinah." said
she, 'I cannot stand it any longer.
/ want you to 60. / want you to 60
soon. I want you to go right now
'Tawzee," replied Dinah, "this
surely am q coinstence. / was this
very minute cogitatin' that same
thought in my own mind-I want
to go, I thank the good Lawd I kin
go, and pity your husband, ma'am,
that he can't go."-Ladies' Home
Journal ~
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
piaoinIine and : Thief.

A Roman carabineer who was stand.
Ing with hand raised in salute at the
railroad station for the arrival of a
prince felt tug at the pocket where
he kept his purse containing bis
months pay. He at once ascribed II
to the manipulation Of pickpocket,
but remembered his discipline and did
not move a muscle, but the captain
saw the thief before he got away and
gave orders to pursue. He was imme-
diately run down.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Tony w.Il.r,s Advice.

"And how long" he asked, 'fhave
you been widow ?"
"Oh," she replied, with a blush,
"the year was up yesterday. But,
indeed, ! didn't suppose you were
so anxious, dearest. You must give
me a month at least TO get ready"
When he got outside again, he
murmured to himself:
"Now / know what old Weller
meant"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11

In low forms OF life. bntan recent dis
covery Is said TO provide the necessary
test. When an electric current. is
passed through aTweak emulsion in
water Of typical animal and vegetable
cells. such as blood corpuscles. Yeast.
bacteria and ,suniceIlular aigae, the
animal. cells are driven tarthe, positive
pole. the vegetable cells to the negative
pole.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
BETHEL

Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. &. Stickney
will reside in Rutlsnd, to be near
their children, DR.. William Stick
ney and Mrs. Lawrence, and have
rented house there. They recently
returned. from three-months' trip
abroad.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
BARNARD

The Will,am Crowell farm, situ-
ated sou.heasterly of this village,
has been sold to Frank Curtis of
Little,on, ". H., for $500. Itcon-
tains about ITO acres and has been
unoccupied for some time. Mr..
Curtis, who has wife and two sons,
will take possession of the place at
once.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Tho comina Generation.

Teacher-Afthur. I shnll be obliged
20 detain you again today after school
Arthur-Of course you understand
that IL any gossip comes OF your keep
Ing me In every day you are RESPONSE
BILE for it.--I.ondon Opinion. ,tge
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11

"Just remember" said his rich wife,
"that | nm the. goose that lays your
golden cFgs.Y .s 80.
"You're the first goose Lever saw
that cackied every time she ..laid".-
Chicago Record -Herald,e -. seisSs. !
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
READING up.

'My wife is much interested in the
comet 9 .a.&5, -, ss.t.+
.-sThe. comet?, The comet was here
last year" "57, d ~
II know. She's. putting old newspa.
pers under the carpets throughout the
house and catching up with the news
AS: she puts 'em down. Blue Bull
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Realism.

Friend-what ON earth are you do
ing to that plcturef 49,. -.
Great Artist-I am rubbing a piece
of raw meat over, this rabbit in the
foreground. Mrs. dc Shoddie will be
here this afternoon, and when she sees
her pet dog smell Of that rabbit she'll
buy it.-New York Weekly, i...r
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Maxhe He Meant WeII.

~How shall I have my photo
graph taken"
n 81 would caution you by all
means to keep your feet out of the
foreground, my dear"
~ No wonder they no longer speak.
sLSsattle Post -Intelligencer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
Queer.
"Funny thing about my wife"

Funny thing about my wife"
''What?"
"She can't walk three blocks without
getting tired. but she can pump piano
player for hours without pausing to
rest" Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
And So On.

''what is this domestic scienceY, in.
quired the engaged girl.
1T consists Of making hash out. of
We left over ment and croquettes out
Of the left over hnsh.", explained her
more experienced friend. =, Pittsburg
Fost. A.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11

This was considerably larger than
the number in 1909, which in turn
was SO per cent. in excess of the
1908 fatalities"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11
That Expjains.

II have q, dog and a hen which are
fast. friends. Isn't that queerT'
81 don't think so-merely natural nf-
finity." s.,A7....
I'm what wayT'. ,s,.j
s''I believe your hen and, your dog
are both settlers. Baltimore Ameri
can.g A ~
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-11

Asserting the Life Cells.
1t Is often extremely difficult to dis
ttnguish hetween animal and vegetable
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-26

The Finest Tents Ever Erected Commodous Seating Capac
ity. Biggest Bands of Music. Dazzling Wardrobe
and Ornate Trappngs.