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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
Crops Are Hard Hit.

"Hot, dry weather and drought
have played something akin to havoc
with crop conditions during the last
month, was the statement made by
Prof. N. 9. Murray, acting chief of
the crop reporting board of the de-
partment of agriculture at Washing
ton af the announcement of the July
report on grain and produce.
'The report" says Professor Muir
ray, reflects the rather serious ef-
fects of the drought during June,
most of the important crops showing
condition at present which indi-
Gates yield below that of last year
and below recent average yields of
production.
"Feedstuff, oats, and hay, seem to
have been hardest hit"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
Many.:KiIIed in Express Wreck.

A dozen lives or more we're crush
ed out, and many persons probably
three score, we're frightfully hurt,
early on Tuesday when the Federal
express, running from Washington
to Boston, over the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad was hurl-
ed off the viaduct at Bridgeport,
Conn, by an open swith.
OF the hundred passengers in the
first six cars scarcely one escaped
death or injury. The train was rum
ming 60 miles an hour when it went
over the 20-foot embankment.
The accident wos due to the engi-
neer neglecting to slacken speed for
the cross-over.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
WOODSTOCK NEWS
BASE BALL.

DARTMOUTH S. S. I3, WOODSTOCK 9
The near-professional league
season WAS formally and joyously
opened last Saturday with a game
between the newly organized Wood
stock team and nine representing
the Dartmouth Summer school. The
visitors included several varsity
PLAYERS of intercollegiate reputation,
and others, and our old friend Dud-
ley arhiter of sartorial elegancies, a
chair which he has filled honor
ably at Hanover for decade or two,
OCCASIONALLY pitching a little, and
he can pitch pretty nearly as well
now as ever.
The game was a good show for
the spectators all the way, the Han
overian heavyweights clubbing Mac
kenzie freely, and Prof. Dudley's
curves were well received by the
locals. He lasted six innings and
was then relieved by Eleazer w.
Eaton, who at once checked Wood
stocks rush across the home plate.
The visitors started off with a
bunch of hits which netted two runs,
and the locals evened up in the same
inning, getting lead in the fourth
inning which they kept up to the
seventh, when the visitors, extending
themselves bit, made six runs
GOOD ones which counted.
There was a loud report in the
fourth inning soon after Batsman
Fitzmorris stepped to the plate; the
ball disappeared over center field
for home run, two men racing III
ahead of Fitzmorris.
Capt. Daley's spectacular delay IN
getting the ball back into the dia-
mond was feature of the game,
Mackenzie pitched good game
< as usual, and Dumas did finely al
short. For the visitors, BENEFITS
\ catching was a feature.
" nLo .oarn,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
NORTH POMFRET

Miss Angie Harrington is now at
home, having graduated from her
course of training for nurse.
Mrs. III. j. Greene returned to her
home in Worcester Monday, and Mr..
Greene to his business. Florence
remains for few weeks longer at
the Burbanks'.
Arthur Dove and wife were in
town Saturday.
S. M. Snow has returned to Rhode
Island and Miss Snow has a friend
staying with her.
Luella Barrows has returned from
the hospital and is very sick at home
Ruth Clifford is with her parents
for months vacation.
Louis Brown, who was at +. E..
Lamberton's fifteen or more years
ago, is here for visit
Miss Alice ID. Hewitt is at the old
home.
Prof. Earnest Coffin, who is a
teacher in the State Normal in Cali
fornia, Penn. with his wife { Blanche
Bassett Cofin) paid week end visit
at the Burkanks'.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
The Bishops Code Message.

When Sir Herbert Samuel in his
capacity as postmaster general ad-
vocated higher rate for tele-
graphic code messages he told the
story of bishop who telegraphed
to a friend, "Third Epistle John,
thirteen, fourteen" The story has
since then appeared in SO many
places in so many guises that its
origin has become questionable.
One paper, referring to the many
''twists" which have been given to
the tale, wonders "where Sir Her
bert found it," The code words
mean: '1 have many things to
write, but will not with ink and
pen write unto thee. But ! trust
1 shall shortly see thee and we shall
speak face to face. Peace be unto
thee. Our friends salute thee.
Greet the friends by name" a.e
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
SPOILED Her Day.

In the days when executions were
still carried out in public servant
girl upon one occasion begged her
mistress to allow her day out for
purpose which she did not divulge.
The lady of the house gave the re-
quired permission, and the girl ac-
cordingly went off for the day, but
returned in the evening weeping
copiously.
"Why, Mary" asked her kindly
mistress, greatly perturbed at the
poor girls evident distress, "what
on earth is your trouble? Tell me,
and perhaps I can help you"
ooh, ma'am," blubbered Mary, II
went to see the man hanged at Sails
bury, b-b-but he's been reprievedP
London Tit-Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
The willy Quaker.

A Quaker had his house broken
into by burglar and several val
uabIes stolen. He did not inform
the police, however, but kept the
affair to himself.
The following evening a neigh
Dor remarked to him: '1 am sorry
to hear of your house being rob
bed, Mr.. Fry. I hope your loss is
not heavyp"
ssFriend," said the Quaker, "thou
must know the extent of my loss as
well as I can do since thou art the
burglar. / spoke not to a soul of
what had happened, and thou art
the first to mention it to me; hence
1 know thou art the burglar and
will trouble thee for my property"
He got it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
WOODSTOCK NOTES

James D. c'Strawberry'') Brown
|of Plymouth was in town the other
day and as usual brought along a
wild animal story. One would think
Plymouth raised nothing but bob
cats, wildcats, bears and foxes. Mr..
Brown and e. E. Earle were looking
over the broad acres of the formers
farm week or two ago when they saw
a big turkey, in the tall grass, go into
the air and disappear. Later they
found the headless gobbler, which
had been cut down by bobcat, or
perhaps only fox, and midsummer
thanksgiving dinner followed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
BURIAL RITES IN CHINA.
The Moro the Banners tho Greater tho
Honors to the Dead.

Honors to the Dead.
The many curious customs of
the Chinese have been "a constant
source Of wonder and amusement
to the American tourist in China.
BY far the oldest but most inn
pressive Of their ceremonies is the
burial rites for their dead. The
Chinese hold their dead in high
esteem and shower honors upon
their memories by burning incense
and candles daily. They also honor
their relatives who have died many
years before.
AS soon as a Chinaman dies his
relatives embalm him. Dressed in
his richest garments, he is placed in
teakwood coffin, solid and air
tight, and the coffin is closed and
sealed. 1t is then placed in front
of the family altar. This altar is
hung with richly embroidered
draperies and decorated with fow-
ers, vases and josses. The period
of mourning begins at once, espe-
cially among the women Of the de-
ceased's household. They start a
daily lamentation over their loss
and are joined in their occupation
of wailing by relatives and friends.
Tho male members of the family
are busy digging the grave, while
the women folk, assisted by the pro-
fessional mourners, do the wailing.
The grave is half under and half
above the ground and is inclosed
by crescent shaped wall about
two feet high. Another thing to
be prepared for the dead Is minia-
ture house, which is provided with
miniature furniture. This idea is
to provide the deceased with all the
comforts of home in the regions
where he is going. An image Of
the deceased, together with drink
ables and eatables and money, is
placed on the coffin the day of the
funeral.
The image is not buried, but is
burned in the presence of the
mourners, who during the process
shrek and make the most frightful
noises. This is to drive out the
evil spirit with which the dead man
is supposed to be possessed. When
the funeral services are over the
mourning banners are taken home
and used as ornaments on the bare
whitewashed walls of the rooms.
The more the banners the greater
the honor paid to the dead. The
miniature house precedes the
mourners to the grave. Then fol-
lows the elaborate hearse, draped
with rich dark blue velvet, with
silver fringes, borne by the natives.
The mourners, too, are supposed to
assist in carrying it, which they do
by holding on to the white cords
attached to the hearse. Refresh
ments are served at the burial
ground, and at the end of the serv-
ices the friends and relatives par
take of the food to show their ap-
preciation.-New York Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
pIsxino Blind.

This is funny little stunt en-
joyed alike by old and young. II
one has never tried it it is very
amusing to find anything with your
eyes shut or to judge distances.
First place a piece of paper on
the floor before you, shut your eyes,
walk backward two steps, then try
to walk on the paper and pick it up.
Then stick pin the wall about four
feet up and try to pick it off blind
folded. Stand about five or six feet
away from table, shut your eyes,
then try to walk up to it without
knocking against it. - Woman's
World.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
sUPERsTITIous SERVANTS.
Nurseslrl Test Questions In q New
York Employment Bureau.

NursesirI Test Questions In q New
York Employment Bureau.
The employment agents first
question put Wilhelmina to the
blush.
''Been breaking any more look
ing glasses lately" he asked.
Wilhelmina had not.
"Know what she didp" the agent
went on. Accidentally let a kid
that che was taking care Of get
look at himself in forty-five dol
lar mirror and turned around and
smashed it to keep him from dy-
ing inside of six months. Fact.
That insured Wilhelmina a Job for
two months, because she didn't have
the money to pay for the glass, and
the folks had to let her stay and
work it out"
The agent laughed and went on
to relate something else about the
superstitions Of nursemaids.
''The severest test nursegirls are
subjected to in this Office is in re-
gard to their superstitiona," he
said. eve submit list of ques-
tions to which we usually receive
truthful answers, because the girl
who is at all superstitious is 30 very
superstitious that she is afraid to
deny her superstition.
"Do you think baby will die If he
looks in the glassp Is it dangerous
to trim his finger nails instead of
biting them off? Is it good luck to
fasten his clothes with crooked
pin2 Must one stocking be worn
inside out to scare away evil spiritsa
"Those and score more OF ques-
tions on baby superstitions are put
to every applicant for position as
nurse, and on the answers depends
the kind of place she gets. Fami-
lies who have outgrown superstition
do not want superstitious maid,
but as there are plenty Of parents
who still cling to all those old be-
liefs the girls with funny notions
can easily get job."-New York
Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
Rutland Bombarded.

Great damage was done by ser
les of electrical storms that struck
Rutland and vicinity last week
Thursday. Farm buildings were
burned, and the telephone and tele-
graph wires crippled.
Fifteen houses in the city were
struck by lightning and the fire
companies were rushed from one
place to another all the afternoon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
Whist. For Il.

II a person wants something which
we-are not particularly anxious to give
him, we tell him that he may whistle
for It
We may not care whether he whistles
or not. II would mako no difference
to us whether he did or not. but we
tell him to whistle all the same. This
is the origin OF the expression:
In early English days ale or beer was
served in what were known az whis
Ting tankards These had four han.
dies. all OF which contained whistles
When the tankard became empty the
holder blew the whistle for more drink
In other words. he mad TO whistle for
It.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
Electrician Killed at FeIchviIIe.

William /. Root of Felchville was
electrocuted June 90 by live wire.
lie went to the power house. found
it locked and climbed in at the win
dow and shut off the power so that
he could repair the line. not notifying
anyone that he was working there.
When the Tale company wanted the
power, L.. G. White let it on, causing
Roots instant death.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
POMFRET
IN APPRECIATION.

To the kind friends in Pomfret
and Woodstock who have so sweetly
and generously made possible for me
at this time an outing to the sea
shore, take this way to tell them,
one and all, how deeply appreciate
their goodness, and to return to
them my sincerest thanks.
Abba d. Chamberlin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
A Lucky Fall.

scYa-as," drawled the Yankee, Il
once knoo q man, sir, who fell off a
window sill in fiat twenty stories
high and never hurt himself beyond
few bruises"
'Nonsensep exclaimed the Eng
lishman.
"Truep asserted the other. "Up
there he was, cleanin' the window,
and he fell right off,"
'Boshl said the Englishman.
Elbow could that bep"
'Waal, sir" drawled the Yankee,
"you see, he just happened luckily
to fall inside l"-Exchange.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15

Runs by Dudley 2, Eaton a, Daley l,
Bennett l, Putnam /, Richardson z,
Meyer 2, Wood /, Bean 3, Fitzmorris z,
Dumas 2. Rsnsom /, Two-base hits,
Eaton. Three-base hit, Daley. Home
run, Fitzmorris. Innings pitched by
Dudley 6, Eaton 8. Struck out, by Dud-
ley 5, by Eaton 1, by Mackenzie 3.
Passed balls, Bean 1, Bennett l. UNI
pire, Howes. Time hours. Scorer,
Mosier.
Woodstock plays White River
Junction on Vail Field this after
noon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15

A man once asked President Lin
coin how he liked his job. Lincoln
said the question reminded him OF
a man in Illinois who was treated
to a coat of tar and feathers and
rode out of town on rail- He was
asked how he liked it and replied
that if it was not for the honor of
the thing he would rather have
gone on foot.-Boston Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15

Twenty-Five thousand union build
ing workers in Paris struck on
Monday to enforce a demand that the
piece work system be abolished and
their daily wages increased.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
II Made Ono.

Vera (eight years old)--What
does transatlantic mean, mother?
Mother-Across the Atlantic, of
course, but you mustn't bother me.
Vera--Does "trans' always mean
across?
Mother-I suppose it does. Now,
If you don't stop bothering me with
your questions I shall send you
right to bed.
Vera (after a few moments ST.
lence) - Then does transparent
mean a cross parentf
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15

Rt, Rev. Arthur G. A. Hall of Bur-
hngton, who has been i'll for several
weeks, continues to improve, but ma
turally in his weak condition the ex-
treme heat of the past few days has
been very trying. The bishop has
not been able to be downstairs, but
most days he sits up for awhile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
MAKING Him Cheerful.

She was woman who was
methodical in her discipline.
"Now, Willie," she said, "you
have disobeyed me, but / won't
whip you now because we're going
to have company for dinner, and ]
want you to look bright and cheer
full and pleasant, but after they've
gone I'm going to give you the
worst whipping you ever had. Now
hurry up and get dressed, for |
want you to look nice and happy"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15

"Two and two make four" said
the ready made philosopher.
Sometimes" replied Colonel
Stillwell of Kentucky. Sand then
again, they merely make a pair of
deuces." Washington Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
The Sword and the Plough

Far back in times departed years,
Ere earth was drenched in blood and tears,
Two brothersefr their fathers hearth,
Went forth to toll upon the earth;
Each with stout heart and hardy frame,
And each in search of wealth and fame:
One was the Sword with naughty brow,
The other was the humble Plough.
The Sword, the fairest of the twain,
Was reckless, cruel, dark and vain
A daring and ambitious youth,
The foe of virtue, peace and truth.
Forth from his fathers hearth he sprang,
While far and wide his praises rang;
Yet mercy shuddered as he came,
And fed affrighted, at his name
Men shrank in terror from his wrath
While cities blazed along his path
Kingdoms into the dust he hurled,
And bound in chains wondering world
In every land, in every Cline
He wreathed his brow with blood and crime,
Yet still the life-devouring Sword
Was praised, exalted and adored.
AS bold, the humble Plough went forth
But not to desolate the earth -
To counteract Gods wondrous plan,
And swell the countless woes of man
But with the heart and hand of toll
To break the deep and fruitful soil
To. scatter wealth on every hand,
And beautify and bless the land.
He made the nations thrive in peace,
And sweed their stores with rich increase
Bound the torn heart of want and woe,
And made the land with plenty flow
And scattered, wheresoe'er he trod,
The golden harvest gifts of God
Yet even then, and until now,
Men have despised the humble Plough.
Thus bow the nations to adore
The wretch who stains their hearths with gor
And thus despise the humble mind
That tolls to bless the human kind
Yet it shall not be so for Z" aye"
For 10 there comes brighter day,
When, through the darkness of the past,
The sun of Truth shall CLEAN at last. :,
Then shall the carnage-loving Sword
So long exalted and adored
Sink in forgetfuness and shame
Till men shall cease to know his name;
Then shall the p1ow, despised so long,
Be theme for universal song
The first of all in Honor's van,
The noblest of the friends of man
Il. BENJAMIN GAG
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15

Aug. zS-3I-Annual gathering
Universalist convention of Vermont
and the Province of Quebec at
Bethel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15

my dear, our landlord says he's
going to raise our rent"
"Glad to hear he can do it. l
can't. Baltimore American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15

Sept. Iz-I4-Annual state conven-
ton of Kings Daughters and Sons
at St. ,Albans.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15

Eugene B. Putnam died recently
at Springfield from lockjaw, caused
by stepping on rusty nail week
before.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15


public The
mailed
Address The Elm Woodstock Vermont.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-07-15
SOUTH POMFRET
A DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT

A DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT.
We have engaged Miss Glenn Eva
Morse of Newport, and our talented
townswoman, Miss Rachel Thacher,
to give a joint entertainment in
Grange hall, South Pomfret, on
Tuesday evening, July Is.
Miss Morse is a graduate from both
the academic and elocution courses
at Montpelier Seminary in the 1910
class.
Those who have once heard her
read or recite are sure, if it is pos
sible thing, to hear her again and
Miss Thacher's playing is something
that always gives delight.
Below is the program
Polonaise in A Maj I..............., Chopin
Consolation IN ID fiat iat....,.....Lis .Liszt
Du Bist Die Ruh. ......... .......:. .Lszt
Marriage nTr, Of the Flowers. .Byers
Backward Turn Backward. .....: Allen
The Deserted Farm ............ MacDowell
Cahzonetta. .......''.''.'.''. ;Scnutt
Biff Perkins Toboggan Slide. ..... Phelps
Prelude in ID minor po.te,.
Humoresque ''''''
The Governors Last Levee.. Kennedy
Air de Ballet. ............'.....'M 'Moszkowskl
Let no one be short-sighted as to
lose this rare chance to be entertained
with choice bits of reading and reci-
tation, sandwiched in with charming
music. Admission 10 cents
ABBA DoToN CHAMBERLIN,
Chairman Teago lecture course.
The Abbott Memorial Library will
be closed from July Is to August /.
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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-07-06
EARNING THEIR EDUCATION.

A circular has been issued by the
Z. W c. A. of the Lewiston Normal
which undoubtedly viii be Of inter
est TO earnest and ambitious young
people who desire a higher education.
hut who lack the necessary means.
President George r. Black will send
a copy upon request
In the circular are described the
saricus opportunities in Lewiston 10
earn enough money to pay expenses
while attending the Normal At
least twenty-five per cesnt OF the
Normal students earned a part or
all Of their expenses during the past
year. There are available. too. at
the Normal. three loan funds. the
loan being made with the understand
ing that it is to be paid in small
installments when the stu
dent obtains a position
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-07-06
Y. N. c. A. NOTES.

The Navajo Club met at the Y. NJ.
c. A building Wednesday June %.
This is the last meeting but one till
September. The warriors expect
10 hold a war-dance the last week
in July. after the big hunt in the
mountains. ''Deer-fcot. who was
present as a visitor at a previous
meeting. was initiated at this meet
Irg and honored by being elected TO
the office OF Big Chief This being
the regular time for election the
following officers were elected. Big
Chief. "Deer-foot; Little Chief.
-Blaek-crow; Scribe. 'Haykeye;
Medicine Man. "Jump-the-stream.
This set OF officers viii be duly in
stalled the first meeting in Sep
Jcmber. "Jump-the-stream" furnish
Cd the refreshments. The members
present were: Deer-foot, Light-foOt.
Hawkeye. Long-boat.
Gobygob. Blaek-crow and Jump-the-
stream.
Any boys wishing TO go with the
Y. " C. A. camping bunch should
report at the Y. VI. c. A Monday
Iuly 10. No later. The final meet
ing Of the bunch win be held that
evening 10 complete the arrange
IFents for the trip. The boys viii
% nv rau ~ Nau- NGhadov-s and
from there on foot or by wagon TO
q suitable point on the Salmon riy-
er: or the trip viii be made by
wagon from here to Crane creek or
some other suitable place. Mothers
who wish their boys to go. and
xish to know in regard to the ar
-angements Of the trip should phone
he secretary.