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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
RADIUM EXPERIMENT.
To Treat Disease Without Drugs and
Without Surgery.

Il Dl6Gao0
Without Surgery.
Although radium is no longer the
worlds wonder 1t was a few years
ago, the opening in London of the Ra-
dunn institute as public hospital free
to the poor merits attention as another
mark in the progress OF civilization.
The institute owes its origin to the lni-
tiative and the patronage of the late
King Edward VII. and in a measure
stands as a monument to commemo-
rate his prompt symypathies with all
the news movements OF his time. But
its essential worth lies in the part 1t Is
to play in advancing the science and
the art of curing the thousand Ills that
flesh Is heir to.
The new foundation is to treat dis
ease without drugs, without surgery
and also without mental suggestion OF
faith cure All that can be done there,
for awhile at least, will be largely in
the nature of experiment. 1t is said
that of the thirty persons who applied
on the opening day only few were
given treatment. Evidently the new
remedy is not to be rashly ventured.
The very fact of caution exercised Is,
however, promise of big results In
future. The time may be not far dis
tant when the new institute now SO
tentatively at work may be established
among the foremost Of the world re-
noYned hospitals of the great CITY,
New York World.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
M.onifvina Sound.

The 'telacoust," as lately patented
in. England, is curious new instru-
ment--a kind of sound telescope that
catches a faint noise and magnifles,
extending. the range of the ear to four
times the usual distance. The cup
shaped receiver can be pointed to any
direction. The sound waves from the
distant source are brought to~a focus
by parabolic reflector and are passed
through a flexible tube to ear pieces.
The volume of sound as thus concen-
trated is claimed to be twelve times as
great as would reach the unaided ear,
The instrument Ia expected to be es-
pectally valuable at sea, as 1t will not
only pick up foghorn and other sounds,
but can be made to show their direc.
ton by turning the receiver until the
noise Is strongest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
QUIZ NATURAL LAWS.
Precious Documents Not Prepsriy
ouerded Against Fire.

Preoious Documents Not Propsrly
ouerded Against Fire.
Statesmen tell us that this Is gov
ernment OF laws and not OF men. but
IL n fire should sweep through the IL
brary of the state department on the
third door OF the state, war and navy
building the United States would not
have any laws, 80 far as the original
copies go. All the laws OF this coun-
try, from the days of George Washing
toms administration down to the new
est of all statutes. are In that room.
They are written and printed on paroh-
ment and bound In volumes, being
numbered in the order in WHICH they
reach the state department.
There are no fireproof cases In the
library Neither Is there any hreproof
vault. These unique DOCUMENTS are
stored away In wooden cases which
would readily make food for flames,
There never has been fire In the
state department library, and no laws
have been destroyed. There never was
fire In the capitol at Albany until
II was swept by flames almost from
top to bottom. While the state, war
and navy building itself is considered
to be pretty good piece of fireproof
construction, Its office furnishings0 nd
equipment could readily be burned
Other departments of the government
take better care of their documents
than the state department does of Its
precious Washington Letter to
Brooklyn Eagle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28

Wash day is big enough bugbear
for housewives who have to do the
wash themselves at home. and any
thing that lightens the work Is well
come. One labor saver is the basket
shown here. This basket is made OF
thin galvanized wire and is hung over
the shoulders by means of straps. 1t
is big enough to hold large number
of clothes, yet not so large as to be
heavy or cumbersome. AT one side Is
a compartment for clothespins. The
constant STOPPING over the old style
clothes basket to get pieces out for the
line is great strain on woman's
back, especially where the wash is a
large one. With the receptacle here
she can carry large number OF pieces
with her at time and hang them up
without having to bend over either for
a garment or ciothespin and Will
save time as we'll as back strain.
which is almost as important an item.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
rho Rastored campaniIe.

Venice's famous campanile has been
restored. 1t collapsed nine years ago.
1t was originally watchtower be-
fore the Christian world was yet in
it's teens, In the work Of reconstruc-
ton one man has worked for years
piecing together the 1000 fragments
of the figure of the Madonna and the
Child. The figure of st, John was
originally part OF the group, but 1t
was shattered to atoms In the fall.
Fous Of the five bells have been recast,
and their first peal was recorded by a
gramophone, which was sent to Pope
Plus X, who expressed his delight at
their clear tones.--Argonaut.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Rough on the Joker.

Hou1n on tno NoNOT.
They were two subeditors and, meet
Ing in Fleet street, began to talk Of
tEeir mutual friends.
whats this l hear about old, Jox
the humorist?' asked one. They say
he's gone to a hospital or home.
eyes," said the other sub sadly
Hes worked himself into terrible
state of nervous prostration. Afraid
It's incuS ble."
lizard lines! But how did he come
to do it?"
"Well. you see." said the sympathetiC
sub. ''six weeks ago he got fine IN
swer to riddle-one's chauffeur and
the others fur show'-and hes nevel
been able to sleep since, trying to find
the conundrum it would make a good
answer to."-London Express.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
HUMOROUS QUIPS
n You Ever Aviate.

II you're married TO lady.
But have left the lady's side
without leaving information
As to where you will abide:
II you hope to never meet the
Person formerly your mate.
Then I'd urgently advise you
Never. never aviate.
II you owe a party money
And would, rather owe II stih.
Keeping n respectful distance
From the person with the bill:
II, In brief. you'd rather never
Dig the coin and liquidate.
Then, whatever you may turn to.
Never. never aviate.
II you've robbed a bank or burgied
In residential way.
II a party most repugnnnt
Formerly you CHANGED TO slay;
II, In short, your, circumstances
All suggest n quiet state,
Then this little tip remember
Never, never aviate.
You may be n gifted author
And the public's eye avoid.
You may be rising statesman,
BY it's notice unannoyed;
In the seat vice presidential
You may live retired. elnte.
But you're doomed to advertisement
II you ever aviate.
with the eyes OF thousands on you
As you skim above the crowd
It's O dollar to n doughnut
Some one win exclaim aloud:
,"Well, / never! That's my husband,
Debtor. burglar. sure as fatel'
oh, you're sure TO be discovered
II you go and aviatel
Chicago Inter Ocean
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
rha Nau Postaaa STAMP

The postmaster general has approx
ed new design for the two cent for
eign single postal card, which will be
placed on sale about Jan, /, 1912. The
subject of the stamp ia a likeness of
General U. 8, Grant at the age of for
ty-seven. about year after he became
president, This portrait has been pro-
nounced by General Frederick d..
Grant an excellent likeness of his dis
tinguished father.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Fish Friaassee.

For this dish any kind Of fresh fish
will do. Cut into pieces an inch
square, removing the skin. and put In
sailed cold water to cover. Bring 1t to
boil, then remove the water and save
It for sauce. Keep the fish hot, and
for every pound put in saucepan a
tablespoon of butter and the same of
-four and stir them thoroughly over the
fire. and when mixed stir in pint OF
the water, with half cup of milk;
stir smooth, season, bring to boil and
put in the fish. The sauce must not be
allowed to burn, and all should cook
until the flakes begin to separate.
Serve hot and without breaking the
fish
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Mahouanv Cake.

Yolks of two eggs, half cup milk.
two tablespoons cocoa. Mix together
md cook In double boiler, stirring till
thickened, and when cooled add one
cup sugar. one-half cup milk with
scant teaspoon soda, two tablespoons
melted butter, one and one-half cups
-four, one teaspoon vanilla and bake.
Frosting for mahogany cake: Beat till
stiff the whites of two eggs. Boil one
and one-half cups sugar in one half cup
water till 1t stiffens in cold water. add
to egg whites. favor with vanilla and
beat till cool enough to spread
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Human Cries Of Birds.

A species of crow in India has a
note which exactly resembles the hu-
man voice in loud laughing
The Australian bird called the
Laughing jackass" when warning his
feathered mates that daybreak Is at
hand utters cry resembling troop
Of boys shouting. whooping and
laughing in wild Chorus.
The nightjar has a cry like one la
menting in distress.
Among birds that have the power
of imitation the parrot is the best
known; but. as a matter OF fact, its
voice Is .de1 idedly inferior to that OF
the NINA. a species of startling.
Another bird of Australia. the more
pork. is frequently heard 'vehemently
demanding more pork In clear. stem.
torian voice.
Our whippoorwill also demands hii'
punishment in n distinct imitation OF
the human voice, and the command
of the guinea fowl to come back could
easily be mistaken for a human voice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
cornstareh pudaina wien Sauce.

A pint Of milk. whites OF three eggs,
two tablespoons of cornstarch. three
tablespoons of sugar and salt to taste.
When the milk boils add sugar and
cornstarch dissolved in little milk.
Boil until thick, then remove from
fire. add the beaten whites Of the eggs.
beat them all thoroughly together and
put in u mold. Flavor with lemon. For
sauce make custard of pint of milk.
three tablespoons of sugar and the
beaten yolks of the eggs: beat till II
,hickens. stirring well, The sauce may
be favored with lemon. vanilla or al
mond.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
CRANBERRY Puffs.

Two cups -four four teaspoons bak-
ing powder or three teaspoons cream
OF tartar. one and one-half of soda
and half teaspoon of salt sifted to-
gether. Rub in one-quarter cup butter.
beat two eggs and add then one cup
rich milk. Stir in last one pint picked
over and washed cranberries. Fill but
tered cups half full and steam one
hour in closely covered steamer. or
steam two hours in mold. Serve with
plenty of sauce or with thin cream.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Grape Butter.

Pick the grapes from the stems and
put them into preserving kettle with
water sufficient to boil them soft; then
rub through colander or coarse sieve
to remove the seeds. To each quart of
pulp add one and half pounds OF
sugar; boil very slowly one hour or
until thick like jelly. Stir very often.
being careful not to let it burn. Put
In stone or glass Jars. When, cold
cover with paratfin and keep in cool
place.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Tho unexpeeted.

A Michigan man gave has wife $50
to put in some safe place, and she BIZ
1t In the oven of an old stove-the In
evitable old stove.
OF course you know the result.
Somebody started n fire.
And only few charred fragments o
the little fortune remained? g..
Not this time. 1t was all In silve
dollars.--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Expsrisneed Mabel.

"John." said the sweet young thing
about to get married, II hope you won
be like oil the other married men"
what do you mean. my dearT
mabel says they're all alike. Sht
was over this afternoon giving me thu
benefit of her experience. You know
she knows all about men,"
"She does? And when was Mabe
married?"
Last June. detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28

iutely ana he was glad for that person
that had never been engaged be-
fore"
81 agree with him." Bart swung
over the barrier OF the window ledge
that separated them. II, don't believe
you'll ever love any one as you did me.
Kitty. will your"
The Impersonal frankness of his tone
disarmed her. She replied almost
gently:
1T was the newness OF 1t all; that's
what makes 1t different. Why, Bart,
do you know you were the first man
who ever asked me to be his wife?
And It seemed so queer. You never
said word, do you remember. just
81 remember" said Bart. "It was
enough. You gave 1t back"
sand you brought the ring the very
next day to me-"
"You give that back too He
looked ut her left hand as he spoke.
1t was ringless. Willard was certainly
on probation. He reached In his In
side coat pocket and drew out a small
leather case The color rose In her
cheeks as he tossed IL over on her
lap. She opened 1t with fingers not
quite steady. Bart was watching a
figure in gray flannel walking up the
board walk from the beach, II was
willard When Kate raised her lashes
from the little leather case they
sparkled with tears.
"Why did you ever come backT' she
asked "What made you keep 1t,
BartT
Bart bent over her quickly. The
veranda was secluded and private In
| that particular corner. No person
down on the board walk could intrude
on its seclusion. He took Kote's left
hand in his own strong young ones,
tanned by the sun of the orient, and
! slipped the ring into Its old place.
81 kept 1t SO I might put 1t back
some day--like this, dear"
He kissed the ring and the fingers
and Kate's hand rested of its own yoli
ton on the bowed boyish head. The
figure in gray fannels was close al
hand. Bart lifted his head and looked
her squarely In the eyes. long. full
look that admitted of no compromise
even after two years -misunderstand
ing.
Bart, / must tell him."
"I'lI tell him." said Bart, and wheI
willard came. up the step leisurelJ
Kate stood with her face seward, and
Bart met him.
''You look awfully unsociable. yo'
two" said Willard gayly. "1mogen'
Just told me you were scrapping."
ut isn't scrap" said Bart slowly
Its q discussion on conscience. Kate
conscience You see. Kate and I uset
to be engaged, two years ago. ant
Kate thinks that you ought-to be tolt
of it."
every considerable. I'm sure" VIII
lard's face whitened. He did not lool
at Kate. 81 think she might have ex
tended the consideration and told M
of 1t herself
Kate turned instantly. There was
look In her eyes he had never seen be
fore, look of tenderness and glad
ness.
"I know l should have. Willard" sh
exclaimed. "But it was only Bart, an
we were not really engaged yet, 20
and I, you know. I didn't think 20
would mind"
''I don't" said Willard sturdily. "It'
only a matter of conscience. after al
Anything else?"
Bart slipped his arm about Kate
waist in proprietary fashion.
Eyes We've just renewed the oil
engagement, and think you ought t
be told of it-as matter OF cor
science"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
krupp Firm,s proarsss.

1t is often stated that the great
Krupp concern Is little more than a
department of the German govern
ment. How much truth there is In
this assertion is shown by the an
nouncement that the great ordnance
factory recently delivered its ffty-
thousandth cannon to the state au-
thorities. Its first order of this sort
was for muzzle loading three pound
er, made in 1S4T.-London Standard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Cranberry and Apple Preserve.

One,!half peck of cranberries and one
peck of-sweet apples. Pick over, wash
berries and put on TO boil with just
water enough to float them. Add two
quarts of molasses and cookstill ber-
ries are tender. While these are cook
ing pare, quarter and core the apples.
Skim out the berries. put in apples and
cook till tender. Then add berries and
let set overnight Next morning scald
all together again and seal,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Smart Gowns In euenos Aire..

European visitors who do not know
South American conditions are sur
prised ut the extravaganza of many
of the women's toilets In that part of
the world. The most extravagant of
French CONNECTIONS are often scarcely
elaborate enough for Buenos Aires
and firms in Paris create specially ex-
pensi7e fashions for the South Amcri
can trade. .sa..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
The Friends.

Effie Gust engaged What do you
think Edwin said last night? That If
he had to choose either rue. or $4,000
he wouldn't even look at the money,
May (still waiting5- Dear. loyal fellowl
I suppose he wouldn't like to risk the
temptation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Her Only Way.

"can you tell me how to be beaut
fully"
Certainly"
"Then tell me-"
1.-THE same way man succeeds Il
entering the kingdom of heaven"
II don't quite remember
Except man be born again he car
not-ouch! Lego. my hair"-Housto
Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Quick Action.

"They tell me you took a file. Il
Wall street."
"Yes." replied Mr.. Lambkin. ''For
little while l was considerably ahead
Glow muchw
Cant say. Before had time to FIG
ure It up the market dropped am
wiped me out."-Washington Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
ho. Much Of = pinloma..

"Do you think" she asked after the
had settled their thirty-seventh QUA
rel, you would be happier II you hA
never met meY
ooh, come. dear" he replied, "what
the use starting the fuss all oV'
again ?'-Chicago Record Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Hanalasa,

First Motorist--I have driven a "a
for two years. and I've never yet ru1
down anybody.
Second Motorist tdisgustedly)
don't you quit trying and hire chaul
feur PUCK. -. n,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
cIasnihad.

Shocked Mother-My boy. what be-
came of that last piece Of pie l left in
the cupboard and told you not to dis
turb? Little OscAr--I Gated it. Shock
I'd Mothcr-And what would you call
an act like that3 Little Oscar-Dis-
turbing she piece, ! suppose.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
Got tho Name Wrorg.

T don't like your heart action th'
doctor said. applying the stethoscop
again. "You have had some troubI
with angina pectoris."
You're partly right, doctor" sai'
the young man sheepishly. "only tha
amt her name."-Indianapoiis NEEDLES
journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
His overaialnt.

HE asked her when he proposed II
she knew how to keep house."
THAT was a happy thought"
Eyes. and still he overlooked bet"
"How was thatY
HE forgot to ask her If she knew
how to keep still. "-Houston Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
State Events.

Nov. 1 Vermont Horticultural
Society at Montpelier.
Nov. State Bar Association
meets at Montpelier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28

Elroy Kent has been put in SOL
itary confinement at the Windsor
prison to await his execution by
hanging on January S, 1912.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
rho Riaht Man.

"They ought to send up navy cha
lains in war aeroplanes."
"Why so?"
isn't a navy chaplain a sky pilot
Baltimore American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
seientifio Manaaement.

Nan-Jack is SO methodical in
way of doing things!
Fan-Never wastes motion wne
he kisses you. ] presume. - ChicaI
Tribune. .A Il
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28

The postal savings department of
the Windsor POSSIBILITIES, has been in
operation sir ce August fo, and no
deposits have as yet been placed in
it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28

Logic.
Guest-Why did you put me In that
weak bed? Host-You had said You
were light sleeper Exchange.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28

Maud-It's singular Ethel is so 9
Jack-Not at all; her object Is to
coy Boston Transcript.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28

A recent wind lifted the roof of
the gelatine mill at Randolph and
deposited it on the ground.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
ch;p.,a rohaeeo

China grows great quantity Of
bacco. but 1t Is all Of a somewhat
grade.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28
ewlmmlna and Runnlna

To cover n hundred yards takes an
expert swimmer about six times as
long as a champion Splinter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28

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The Tribune Farmer

Isithe best Agricultural paper II comes
every week For 81 80 we send THE Aer
and Tribune Farmer Tor one year.
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-10-28

Elm Tree Press. Fine Printing
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-03-24
Calico Convicted.

The trial .of John Calico charged with
the killing of his cousin, Irvine May,
which occurred at Buckeye on the 18th
of last January, was taken up in the
Circuit Monday morning, the argument
was completed Tuesday night, but the
case was not given to the jury until 9
o'clock on Wednesday morning. After
being out until o'clock Wednesday
afternoon they returned verdict find
ing the defendant guilty of voluntary
manslaughter. Under the new felony
law of 1910, when a person is found
guilty of felony and the penalty there
for shall be other than death or a life
sentence, it shall be the duty of the
Court to give the convicted person an
indeterminate sentence, using the min
imum and maxium sentence provided
by law, which is applicable to the
charge under which he was convicted.
The penalty for voluntary manslaugh-
ter, for which Calico was convicted, is
from two to twenty one years in the
penetentiary. This of course will be
the sentence of the court.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-03-24
Prof. Bridges Leaves.

1t is with sincere regret that the
Record learns that we are to lose Prof
essor D. w. Bridges as the Principal of
our Graded School.
Professor Bridges has been appoint
ed Principal of the High School at Rich
mond KY. He has rendered his resigna-
ton to the local Board of Trustees,
which has been accepted, as they
of course would not wish to stand in
the way of Mr., Bridges improving his
financial condition. 1t is there only re-
gret that they did not feel able to hold
him in Lancaster.
Prof. Bridges, we think we can say
with out fear of contradiction, is one OF
the best educators ever in Lancaster.
He has done more to elevate and i'm
prove the Lancaster Graded School thar
any other man who has ever been al
the helm.
1t will be hard matter to secure 6
man who will fill his place in as accep.
table manner, and with such genera
satisfaction as he has given.
He was popular alike with the trus-
tees, the faculty, the children, the pat
rons and the public.
While we regret to loose him from
Lancaster, yet we take great pleasure
in commencing both Prof. Bridges ant
his estimable wife to the people Of
Richmond.