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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26
BOSTON TRANSCRIPT co.
sS4 Washington St., ostou, rlass.

French "surloin." which means be
side the loin." The spelling was
changed to sirloin as the result Of
joke on the part of James !. of Eng
land.
One evening he was Teasing after a
long days hunt, when a surloin of beef
was placed before him. 1t was 80 de-,
licious that. laying his sword across IT,
he knighted 1t, saying. mot surloin,
but Sir Loinw
Always from that time this cut of
meat has been. known by its noble
name of sirloin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26
Vermont fairs for 1911 include
the following dates and places,

Vermont fairs for 1911 include
the following dates and places,
Addison county fair, Middlebury,
August s9- September I. sa
Caledonia grange fair, East Hard
wick, September 20.
Caledonia fair, St. Johnsbury,
September 1915.
Battenkill Valley Industrial soci-
ETY., Manchester, September 1921.
Franklin county fair, Sheldon
Junction, September SIS.
Lamoille Valley fair. Morrisville,
August 2o-3I.
Dog River Valley fair, North
field, September 1914.
Valley fair, Brattleboro, Sep
TENDER 26-28.
Springfield, September SO.
Rutland county fair, Rutland,
Labor week, Bradford Agricultural
and Trotting association, Bradford,
August 20 "a;
Windsor county fair, Woodstock,
September 1914.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26
The tiarnIt Crab.

The hermit crab likes to live In q
little pool left by the tide on rocky
or shelving shore. With the slightest
alarm the little creature retires into
the shell and guards the opening of It
with one claw. which is much larger
than the other. the hard points Of the
feet also projecting little. This crab
can hold on to its shell SO firmly that,
though 1t may be pulled to pieces. &c
cannot be pulled out.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26

The State highway commissioner,
report says, has ordered the widen
ing of the Plymouth Notch road to
twenty feet. This is would be a
much needed improvement, as that
very steep and rough bit of road has
been the scene of more than one bad
accident.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26
rhinus TO Know.

1t takes about three seconds for a
message to go from one end Of the
Atlantic cable to the other.
While an artesian well was being
sunk at the Savoy hotel. London, two
Sossilized oysters were discovered at a
depth of 176 feet.
For over 1000 years the fashions
for women in Japan remained unalter-
ed. European costumes, however,
have now been introduced, and their
vogue is rapidly extending.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26

piete IT, When player cannot 90 on
and has thus lost life he may re-
quire from any one before him to tell
what bis word was; otherwise play
er might merely add letter without
thinking of any word at all
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26
A Runnina. Maze.

TIE players should form in long
line, one behind the other. The lead
er starts running and is followed by
all the rest. They must be sharp
enough to do exactly as the leader
does. After running for a moment or
two In the ordinary step the leader
changes TO hopping step. then to a
marching step. quick time. then to a
marching step. slow time. claps, runs
with hand on sides or shoulders or
any other manner which may occur to
him.
Finally the leader runs slowly round
and round into the center and can Ell
Their wind the line up tightly or can
turn It on nearing the center and run
out again. This is nice game for an
outdoor party.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26
ELM TREE PRESS
FINE PUBLICATIONS

st. Nicholas Avenue Presbyterian
church, New York city, who rs
staying at Fairview, will preach at
the Congregation church tomorrow.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26

DEPOSITS JULY 1, 1911 $1,695, "a
SURPLUS l6O, 81
TOTAL ASSETS 1856, n
TRUSTEES
F. S. Mackenzie Charles II. Man
Henry w. Walker William s. HevI
William S. Dewey Fred'k C. South
Charles F. Chapman
From July l, 1911, this bank prod
to pay 4 per cent. interest on depOs|
Deposits made during the first \
days of any month draw interest
the first of the month. Those \
after the fifth day of any month
interest from the first day of the id
ing month.
Interest will be credited to depO5
January l and July l, compoul
twice year.
The Vermont Legislature has rem
the, law restricting deposits in and
savings bank to 100000. This
can now pay interest on individua
posits of any amount and all take
be paid by the bank. Nothing VA
reported to the listers for taxation
Safe Deposit Boxes to n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26
FERTILIZERS ARE cnHApER

and better If mixed at home accord
ing to some good forsmula. Write us
and we will give you flee, postpaid,
full information about what to use,
how to mix, prices of ingredients,
etc.
CARROLL S. PAGE,
Hyde Park, VT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26

Date of State Fair at White River
Junction, September 10, 20, II, ~.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26

Origin Of SirIoin.
The word sirloin came from the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26
Summer
Places
Wanted

ACH year more and more summer
l. sojourners from all over the coun-
try are seeking pleasant spots in New
England patronizing well-managed ho-
telsand the pleasantly located board
ing places.
Each season thousands of people turn
to the advertising columns of tho Bos-
ton Evening Transcript. where SO many
announcements of summer places are
published.
If you desire to reach the well-to-do
- people and attract them to your place,
insert well-worded advertisement in
the Boston Transcript.
Full Information. rates, sample copies
and advice cheerfully given on request.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-26
The OttaHQlechGG Savings
Woodstock, Vermont
INCORPORATED 1877.

DEPOSITS JULY /, 1911 $l,ss5, I'd
SURPLUS l6Osl|
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01
ABE RUEF AT BAY.

Fading of a convicted mans last hope has
come TO mean great public sympathy in this
country, but in the case of Abe Ruef, the notori
GUS San Francisco CRATER. no such thing will be
true
The Supreme Court of California has vacated
an order granting Ruef a rehearing. and he must
60 to prison for four years. He is not only emit.
tied to prison decoration and conveniences now,
but should have had them bestowed on him many
months ago.
No ordinary punishment should be melted out
to Mr.. Ruef for he is ordinary criminal. The
man who robs sightless beggar has no big lead
Mr.. Ruef Not only did he graft, scheme and
bride while San Francisco was bristling with life
and activity. out seized upon the deplorable con-
ditions following the earthquake to ply his meta.
rious trade. While the city and the people strug,
gled to their feet after being crushed to earth,
Mr. Ruef went about bribing the supervisors,
pocketing relief money. greasing the palm OF
Mayor Schmitz. that the latter might allow him
greater latitude in his grating, and reaping a
rich harvest. Mr. Ruef danced in high glee as
he looked out the stricken city and counted
his ill-gotten gold. and surely no man who dances
should deny that the fiddler Is worthy of his
hire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01
REV. LEMLY LEAVES
OVERLOOK CHURCH
ACTING PASTOR ACCEPTS Cain
TO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
AT LEXINGTON, MISS.

Rev. T. M. Lemiy, who has been
acting pastor OF the Overlook Pres-
byterian church for nearly two years,
has resigned TO accept call from the
Presbyterian church at Lexington,
Miss. He viii cease his iabors hers
about the middle OF May and assume
mis- new duties June /. AT the end
OF the present session Rev. Mr.. Lemly
Will have completed a three years
course OF lectures at the Theolegteai
Seminary. He has made a large
number of friends. who are loathc 10
give up their pastor and hts estinable
wife. The couple will carry with
them the best wishes for continued
success In their new field Of endeavor.
Master Peyton. the little son OF Rev.
and Mrs. q. peyton Craighill, was re-
moved form his parents home Tues
day afternoon to the Virginia Hoepi-
tai, where an operation was perform
ed The lad has been suffering from
Brights disease for three weeks or
more. His condition Wednesday morn
ing was reported favorable
DIR. Jones, who has heen conduct
Ing a series OF revival services at the
Barton Heights BAPTIST church for ten
days. with conversions nj every ser
vice. will speak Wednesday night on
The Answer to Men OF Gods Call"
The service Will begin at 7:4B o'clock
and the public In cordially invited.
The congregations have been large
and interest increases as the revival
progresses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01
BEGIN NEW SYSTEM
At RICHMOND o.
ORDERS FOR REORGANIZATION
BECAME EFFECTIVE WED
NESDAY MORNING-EM.
PLOYES IN NEW
DUTIES.

Postmaster Allan's orders reorgan.
ixing the Richmond postoffice went
into effect Wednesday morning. The
orders include the combination Of five
divisions under two heads. ten pro-
motions and three demotions. A big
economy IL affected by the changes
but whether the orders will avoid
friction and increase the efficiency OF
the service win not be known for
some time.
Cashier w. MoKim Marriott for
number of years in charge Of n
nanees. assumed his new duties az
clerk ut reduction in salary of ST.
GOO. Elmo 8. Redwood, supcrinten-
dent OF city delivery. also began work
as clerk with reduced salary, John
@. Fitzgerald. superintendent OF
mails, was removed from the SER
vice.
J. w. Fuller, assistant postmaster.
has taken charge OF the finances. r.
w. bunker began work In his new
position as assistant to Walter d,
Melton. Mr.. Melton. who was mads
cashier. will conduct his work under
the supervision OF Assistar1t Post
master Fuller. Mr. Kunker's new
duties consist OF directing the monsy
order division.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01
sTIn GROWING.

II there be those who doubt that Richmond is
in truth a growing city, a glance at the Building
Inspectors report for February will convince
them that they wrong.
Although this is the shortest month OF the
year. during the twenty eight days of February
the erection OF ffty-two new buildings was au.
thorized by the Building Inspector, aud permits
for the improvement of forty-one struct-
given. The new buildings are
twenty-seven brick dwellings. sixteen frame
ones, four sheds, enc church, and one
car barn. their aggregate value being $685.
052. This shows an increase OF $19608 in build
Ing operation during February, 1911 over that
Of the corresponding month OF last year.
Thus far this year s730.6 worth of building has
been authorized. When IL is taken into consid.
Grafton that construction work is seriously ham
pered If not halted. during the winter it is read
lily that the figures just made known by
Mr. Beck indicate that 1911 will be a banner year
and during its twelve months greater progress
than ever will be recorded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01


Ash Wednesday, with tne sound OF church bells
calling 10 worship. and its throngs Of pious folk
vending their way. prsyer-book in hand, to the
sanctuary. marks the initial day OF long period
Of penitential observance by the devotees subject
10 Lentsn discipline.
With daily fasting. in most cases. prayer
and church-gcing in AZ, will members OF the
Greek. Roman. Anglican and American Episcopal
churches be compelled to evidence by selt-denial
and humility their Christian faith ss followers
and exemplars OF their Master. Jesus Christ.
Yet do other ard later branehus of the Church
of Christ refuse to concede that Standardization
and daily churchgoing are essential attributes in
developing Christian character.
From the Protestant Viewpoint, excepting the
Episcopal Church only, the Reformation of the
sixteenth century established and for all
the fundamental principle that salvation Is Be-
rured by justification through faith. and not
through dead works thus striking at the root Of
nonasticism and all forms of religious asceti-
ism, of which the strict observance of Lent lie Of
course relic
However. In that very Professionalism the
sscetic spirit still shows Itself alive under various
aisguises, such az extreme forms OF Sabbatari ian
SIN, hostility TO dancing card-playing. and
Their unsnfui worldly pleasures. All these bi-
Ases are the outcome OF the early Christian spir-
Il of asceticism which the early Catholic Church,
snder it's Pope, Gregory the Great, some time In
ne sixth century. symbolized by strewing ashes
A. ~
in
The Catholic Church still holds to the ancient
arm of literally touching the forehead with
ashes preserved from the preceding Palm Sun
Say, but society, in the Tnain seeks In the holy
season merely excuse for surcease Of the fu-
rions round of gaietes which have drained its
vitality during the winter.
The clarion call of Christianity down through
me centuries may have sounded fainter and
Fainter to the ear OF highly cultivated and ma
teriaistic modernity, And kneeling worship
rers at altar rails may form but motif OF thos
who profess and indeed desire to follow Christ
xample yet the ages-old apostolic sanction of
forty-days fast in memory of Christ's bitter az
envy has presentday power 10 stop the gildet
wheels of pleasures train at the doors of tn.
church
Society, Dtdsse. retreats behind the pray
er-book, and either feigEs or figures In cloistra
meditation. To the truly devout the season 4
all that its Inspirer and Source of Being can in
still into the human heart. These drink deep o
the founts OF spiritual springs. lean softly on thu
divine efiorescence. and waited toward thu
Easter-time with the strains of cherubim ant
seraphim.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01
CHARTERS GRANTED
BY COMMISSION

The following charters have been
granted by the State Corporation
Commission:
8. T. Dickinson Company. Inc, OF
Norfolk. Va. Incorporators-S. r.
Dickinson. president; G. N. Bailey
secretary and treasurer; w. G. Young
all OF Norfolk. Va. Capital stock
Maximum, $4,000: minimum, $780,
600. Objects and purposes--Broker
age and commission business.
The Arcade Amusement Corpora
ton. OF Norfolk. Va. Incorporators--
]. .. Hofheimer, president: Edward
Rohr. vice-president: Harry Hofhei-
mer. secretary and treasurer, all OF
Norfolk. Va. Capital stock--Maximum
$4,000; minimum. $1,000. Objects
and purposes-Operate places OF
amusement
ton. Of Richmond, Va. Incorporators
-E. M. Whitman, president. Palmy.
ra, Va: 3. d. Deshaxor, vtce-president.
Norfolk; Il. r. Terrell. secretary and
treasurer, Richmond. Capital stock
Maximum, $4,000; minimum, sl0.-
600. Objects and purposes Real es-
tate busienss.
Supplemental certificate Of incor.
poration of Old Dominion Orchards
Company Corporation. Staunton, va.
decreasing capital stock from sac, 900
to $4,000. Minimum preferred stock
Increased from $1,000 to $4,000, and
minimum common reduced from s2S.-
000 to 5000.
Supplemental certificate of incor-
peration OF the Lewis. Com pany. inc. 8
OF Norfolk. Va, changing name 70
Lewis s. Co, Inc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01

While we do not wish to appear too ready to be
come enthusiastic, read of signs that there is
at least one sensible man in New York City. We
may be mistaken in this belief but the fact that
a talesman summoned for jury service in connec-
ton with the trial OF bank-wrecker Robin de,
clared that he would, II chosen juror, weigh
the testimony OF alienists in terms of common
sense, Is reassuring. Former District Attorney
Jerome. representing the accused. challenged the
talesman as mentally ncompeten1' and was
promptly rebuked by the Judge Far from being
incompetent, this frank talesman sizes up as the
most capable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01
ANOTHER HARMONY
AND UNITY MEET|NC
BIG GUNS OF DEMOCRACY TO he
HEARD FROM AT INDIAN.
APoLIs ON APRIL n. I

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. March r.
The first lineup for the Democratic
campaign Of 1912 win take place Ia
this city on April 10. 1t was an
nounced to-day that at the Jefferson
Day banquet OF the National pemo.
cratic League OF Clubs, most Of the
big party leaders have promised 10
be on hand. and the keynote" for
he next national campaign win be
sounded. The speakers are TO In
clude William Jennings Bryan. GOV.
errors Woodrow Wilson, OF New lar
sey; Foss. of Massachusetts,: Marshail
of Indiana: Burke. OF North Da-
kota; former Governor Folk, OF Mis-
souri,. and. If they care to attend and
talk. Harmon. Of Ohio; Baldwin. OF
Connecticut, and Dix. Of New York.
While It 10 positively sisted BY
those In charge that there with be
no attempt to boom any candidate.
II Is understood all OF the matters
discussed at the Baltimore confer
ence" will again be taken up and
harmony and unity" made the slo.
gan for the next two years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01
Crippen Stateroom a Hoodoo

:. Stateroom No. 81 on the White Star linz,
Megantic will In future be used as a storeroom
although 1t Is situated on the shelter dacL
ocean travellers. no one win occupy 1t now. AZ
lts occupants was the late DIR. HawIey -Cr,ppen
VINO was hanged for the murder OF his wife
Belle Elmore = SO WIZ
me Megantic was formerly in the canadiav
service OF the White Star line and after Grim
pen was arrested at Rimiuski he was put IN
pool lie was given stateroom No. So ANA
Etnel Leneve occupied a cabin immediata,v
opposite. Both cabins are looked upon as hon
docs. and whenever they have been ofyaS a. ,ov =.
travellers the question has been asked. rs IN NJ
the cabin DIR. Crippen had?p os
Turns me voyage across the passengers
looked upon tho cabins as chambers Of horrnrs
and during the first three days at sea steward.
were busy unlocking locking the rooms Ia W -
y the curious.-New York American.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01

though the Democratic legislators In New YORK
have been hopeiessly desdloeked over 'he eie'-
ton of successor to Senator Chaunoey NJ De
pew for almost six weeks. 1t looks now as IL 'he
atmosphere would be cleared and choice sat's-
factory to all parties made.
The candidacy OF William T. Sheehan. man
servant OF Tammany Leader Murphy. has been
responsible for the deadlock. the twentieth cen
tury Tweed having manipulated the Democratic
caucus so as TO get majority to pledge their
votes to his henchman Mr.. Murphy could not,
however control the necessary number OF votes
for an election, and the anti-Tammany men
have stubbornly refused to break the resulting
deadlock in Sheehans favor.
The Democratic leaders In New York and Mr..
Sheehan now realize that his election Is not pos
sible, and the right thing for the party to do
Ia to hold another caucus and select a candidate
who will be acceptable to the entire Legislature
and the people. Mr.. shechan seems TO appreci-
ate that his senatorial stock has slumped off the
list but he declares he will remain the candidate
until another caucus is held and another man
chosen to wear the toga. 1t is not believed Mr.
sheehan will have to walt long to learn that a
new drum major has been chosen for the Demo
cratic procession to the United States Senate.
second caucus will be held not alone to break
the deadlock and equip the Empire State with
two senator's In the event OF AN extra session of
Congress, but 10 restore harmony and repair,
insofar as lie possible, the damage done the Dem
ocratic party In New York and the country by
the failure to agree within a reasonable time.
Leader Murphy and Mr.. sheehan have made their
play and been beaten. 1t Is up to them
to attest their much.vaunted, smon-pure Democ-
racy by helping to clarity the unenviable situa-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01
THINKS bids ARE
CUR|0UsLY CLOSE
CITY ENGINEER INTTMATEs THAT
CONTRACTORS COMPARE FIG
UREs ON PAVING WORK.

Bids for city paving work are SO
close that 1t practically amounts to a
distribution of work among the bid
ders. in the opinion OF City Engineer
Boiling.
A specific case which Mr.. Boiling
has In mind is that OF four contractors
bidding on several blocks OF work, the
highest and lowest bids varying only
8 cents per square yard. while the
charges for extras were so adjusted
as to make each bidder the lowest
bidder on one block.
Mr.. Boiling does not make any di-
rect charges Of conspiracy on the part
of the contractors. but he does think
1t curious that the bids should be 50
close together. Tuesday night he cali
ed the attention of the Council Street
Committee to the matter. and after
some discussion he was authorised to
make awards, at his discretion, spe-
cifying particularly that the work
shall be completed within q limited
time.
The blocks to be paved are Fourth
street from Grace TO Broad, Third
street from Marshall to Broad. and
Marshall street from Twelfth to Four
teenth.
The bidders are l. ]. Smith & Co.,
Thomas A. Barry d Co, j. c. Vein
brunn and Charles Gasser.
The committee unanimously ap.
proved the action of the City Engi-
neer in taking steps TO have the con-
tract for graveiing Broad Street road
from the Boulevard to Roseneath
road completed at cost of w. p.
Veitch, the contractor. who is said to
be more than sixty days behind con-
tract time.
At the request of Mr.. Sullivan, the
following sewers were ordered: Leigh
street, from lakewood avenue TO s
street. to cost s2.27s; street, from
Leigh street to Thirty-first street. TO
cost s7,460: S street, from Twenty
eighth to Thirty-flrst street. TO cost
s2.s25; Twentye eighth street. from S
to alley. south OF K street, $3.50; con-
nections, $500; total s14,030.
Suitable resolutions touching on the
| death OF First Assistant City Engineer
Jackson Bolton were adopted by a
rising vote.
4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-01
!, COZ RAGE AND FRIGHT.

The loss OF the Borah resolution providing for
the election of United States senators by the PEG.
pie is to be regretted hes than the fact that a
majority OF the Southern senators allowed them
selves To be frightened off by the Sutherland
amendment and the speeches of such men az
Root, Depew and Lodge. -....-
Senators Martin and swanson voted Nor the
proposed amendment to the Constitution. and
their action merits the approval Of the people of
Virginia. Had four other Southern senator's
possessed the same courage as the two Virgin.
lans, the resolution would have received the ne.
oessary twothirds' vote and been adopted
We are of the opinion that Southern Legisla-
lures ignore the win OF the people less frequently
than do Northern. Eastern and Western General
Assemblies when IT comes TO electng United
States senator, For that reason there has not
been the crying necessity for the popular cleo
ton of men for the upper house OF Congress
from the South. Recent Investigations have
shown that the Legislatures OF a great many
States defeat the will of the people. and politi.
clans rather than representatives are elected
There is need for placing the election of sen.
ators OF many States in the hands OF the people
for public protection and national decency. How.
ever. IL the fact that the representatives. and
senators chosen by different methods is re
spcnsibe for the difference in the type of men
selected, it may be all for the best that the Borah
resolution failed OF adoption.
Southern grief over the failure of the resolu.
fion should. however be secondary to the disap-
pointment caused by the Southern senator's Sem.
ators Root, Depew and Lodge made threats
against the South, in the event the resolu.
ilon should be adopted without the Sutherland
amendment which placed control over the cleo
non OF senator's with the Federal government.
We are unaware that Virginia, at least. OF the
Southern States has anything to fear by con.
inuanca Of the Federal control now existing.
aud therefore believe hes two senators voted
sght.