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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
INDIAN SENSE OF HuMoR.
Even keener at Times Than That OF
Most caueasians.

Most Caueasiano.
The historians who have record
ed the achievements of our race on
the western hemisphere have, as
rule, done scant justice to the peo-
pie whom we supplanted. Popular
writers generally agree, for exam
pie, in representing the Indian as
naughty and taciturn. They simply
ignore human nature. AS a matter
Of fact, among the friends whom he
trusts the Indian is genial COM
panion and a lively story teller, full
Of humor himself and appreciating
heartily the humor Of others.
Indeed, the ability of the Indians
to see the funny side of the matter,
even when the point is against
themselves, sometimes goes to ex-
traordinary lengths. In the Sioux
outbreak Of 1890 not few Indians
belonging to the usually peaceable
element left their homes and went
to the arena of hostilities either out
of mere curiosity or with notion
that the trouble might spread till
all were drawn into it on one side
or the other. During the absence of
q number of members of one band
their local agency issued its annual
call for firewood. 1t was the GUS
tom of the government to buy from
the Indians all the fuel they would
cut, by way of encouraging them in
this useful industry. A weakmind-
ed fellow who always had been
treated as the clown of the tribe
and who had stayed at home in
spite of the excitement saw here his
golden opportunity. He had never
exerted himself before to earn his
own living, because the timber ex-
peditions involved too much hard
work, but what could be easier than
a plan which had just entered his
mind?
So to the nearest cabins of the abb
scntees he repaired and deliberately
tore them down, sawed the logs into
cord lengths. piled them into his
wagon and hauled them to the
agency, where he received the
standard price for all he brought,
no questions being asked as to
where he got it. And how did the
owners act on their return? Their
first sensation was one of amaze
ment to find their dwellings razed
to the ground; possibly the next
was indignation, but if they mani
tested any never heard of it. All
/ know is that in telling me the
story they have laughed over it as
if it were one of the most amusing
things Imaginable, only new item
added to the clowns long list of
comical pranks, while the author of
the mischief would stand by, enjoy
ing the recital as much as the rest
and evidently taking not little
pride in the novelty of his practical
joke. I suspect that this is one of
the cases where most of us will ad-
NIT that The Indian sense of humor
is even keener than the Caucasian.
From "The Indian and His Prob
lem," by Francis E. Leupp, Former
United States Commissioner of In
dian Affairs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
BRIGGS.

One Of Frank Sawyer's oxen was
injured while hauling logs and had
to be killed.
Floyd Heselton, after having ty-
phoid fever at the Moody school,
came home recently and is now sick
with scarlet fever
After having been without a post
Office here for seven or eight months.
the outlook is now that one will be
established soon. with Marion Booth
as postmistress.
Since the snow has made it possi-
BILE to haul logs. some twenty loaded
teams pass TO and through the place
daily,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
READINGS CHOICE OF
BOOKS.
Interesting Report Made by the
Public Library at Felchville.

AhtCiCothHS NCpOtt INAdbC ny tuC
Public Library at Felchville.
The Reading public library of
Felchville recently returned trav-
cling library to the State board Of
library commissioners witha very
interesting report Judging by the
record-156 people taking out the
45 books 1909 times--they liked the
best of the stories and of the non
fiction.
The adults took out MacGowan's
judith of the Cumberlands more
than any other book of fiction and
+. Hopkinson Smiths Peter" and
Caleb West" next. "R J 3
Mother" by Margaret Deland stood
third in popularity
In non-fction they found Ruhrs
"Other Americans most interesting,
with Watson's Why worry ?" as a
close second. Van Drke's "Iloly
land" not far away, aud w. eds
Our Trees fourth
The young people preferred Rich
mond's Round the Corner in GAY
Street" far above all other stories
A distant second were Ilaley's
'DnrnGeld Summer" anil Plummer's
Roy and Ray in Canada" both
being taken out the same number of
times.
In nnn-fction they put l'rnok's
Story of Ulysses S. Grant al the
head, Schwartz's Wilderness l}a-
bies next. and the following three
third 'Chisholm's Golden stair
case" Darton's Wonder book of old
romance" aud Johnston's Home
occupations for boys and girls
But also they read every book in
the collection, which does not always
happen. Even the least read book
went out live times We congratulate
the people of Felchvile, young. old
anil middle-aged, on Knowing good
thing when they see it,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
The Early Worm.

A father had been lecturing his
young hopeful upon the evils of
staying out late at night and getting
up late in the morning. "You will
never amount to anything" he con-
tinued, "unless you turn over new
leaf. Remember that the early bird
catches the worm"
"How about the worm, father ?"
inquired the young man. WASN'T
he rather foolish to get up so
early
"My son." said the father solemn
ly, "that worm hadn't been to bed
all night; he was on his way home" "
London Ideas.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
WOODSTOCK NOTES

Sugar makers are looking for n
pd season this year. They have
reral reasons for hopefulness: there
plenty OF snow and some frost,
4 another which they bank on
ssiderably is that there are seldom
Fe than two poor seasons in suc
Bion, and the last two seasons
*e poor ones, all right. The sugar
kers seem to have show for
&r labor this spring.
ohm Bean bought this week the
Il gas house in the rear of the Uni
Ekalist church and will tear il
n, level the ground and make il
\ lore slightly section OF the land
No. The building contains many
y hsand bricks. which the purchase,
dispose OF. The gas tanks and
Br iron have been sold to local
|Ikdealer.
NThe Great Diamond Robbery"
e-act comedy drama, will be given
he Holy Name Society of tn,
*holic church at Music hall Tues
evening, Feb 20. The title of
piece suggests much action. ex.
#nent, thrills, and more thrills,
there is plenty of comedy for the
kkation of the audience. Most of
players seen in former plays sue
fully presented by the society
be in the cast
rs. Robert O'Neil, daughter OF
late Addison +. Palmerof Wood
&k, died Feb. Is in Boston hos
~. She leaves two children.
+. Eaton attended the annual
%pering OF representatives of the
put farm agency, held in New
k city this week
Edwin o. Day, former resident
b. died at his bone in Worcester
bs., Saturday His brother, Georgt
Day of this village, was called TO
|rcester several days before his
|th. Mrs. Frances Ransome,
Ter, attended the fnneral, which
held Monday.
Rev. MIR. Canfeld's subject at to
Frow's service will be. The Univer-
|st Church in Vermont. All the
fversalist churches in the state
observe this day with special
Eices.
frs. L. A. Richmond visited ~
fremont, N. Fl, and Hartland last
Pix.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
HARTLAND HILL.

The Kellogg Haines Singing Party
entertained at Music hall Saturday
evening The program was unique
in its selections, comprising vocal
effort in solo, trio and quartet
arrangement.
Master Albert Lynch is working
for Frank Atwood and son.
Jason Darling butchered for Philip
Langley Tuesday of this week.
Il d Chandler and children are
ufn chs sSck lint.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
Examination at
Hartland March a.

fhe U. s civil service commission
hold an examination at Hartland
firday, March 4. as result Of
ch 1t is expected to make certifi
ION to fill a contemplated vacancy
he position of fourth class post
eter st Hartland Four Corners
other vacancies as they may
pr at that Office
duplication forms and full inform
m concerning the requirements
he examination can be secured
n the postmaster at Hartland
Pr Corners, or from the U S.
ll Service Commission, Washing
d. c.
Applicants must reside within the
ftory supplied by the post-ofiice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
TAFTSVILLE

The funeral OF Joseph Richmond,
who died at the town farm Friday
morning Feb. IL were held at Viii
laae hall Saturday afternoon. Rev.
Mr. Phillips "fficiating.
Mrs. A + Hoitt, who has been in
Hartland the last few months. has
returned home.
A patriotic program was given at
the Ottauqnechee grange meeting
Saturday evening, the songs and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25

tableaux relating to the lives of
Washington and Lincoln
The funeral of Mrs. Arthur Per-
kins mother at the home. 6 Fern
street, AlIston. Mass, was held Feb.
90 There was a large attendance.
as she was svery interested member
of the w r c.. the corps perform
ing the last sad rites The singing
was by the Harvard Male Quartet Of
Boston. 1t was a sad house. as the
funeral Of Mrs Perkins father was
only about two weeks before.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
L.osIo.

Here is pretty quibble from
Logic F. the Million" by Mr.
Sharper Knowlson:
David said in his wrath, "All
men are liars"
Therefore David was 1iar.
Therefore whAt David said was
not true.
Therefore David was not liar.
But if David was not liar what
he said was true--namely, that oil
Iasn arp lisF.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25

Royal Tyler wit poet Chief Justice Born Boston
1885, Harvard graduate 1776 He he Contrast the
comedy Studied the office of John
Adams removed Guford V about 1885, At this time he
published series papers, entitled An Authors EVENING"
After this he comedy which repeatedly performed
Boston with he composed Fourth of July Ode
celebration Windsor VT portion of which printed be-
180 elected by
Legislature Vermont Justice the Superior
Died at Brattleboro, VT, August 16 1926.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
Mi.eris. Of WsaIth.

Mr.. Pinchpenny-I worked and
slaved many long year for my
money, only to find at last that
wealth does not bring happiness.
Mr.. Slimpurse- Doesn't it?
Mr.. Pinchpenny--No. I can't
spend a dollar without putting
money into some one else's pocket.
Success Magazine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25

Friday. said to be the only
r white leopard in captivity in
world. is dead at the Bronx Zoo,
4 York. The Zoo veterinary said
Jed Of liomesfck ness
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25

This is No. 5o series of Vermont which
publish weekly
white
and reading
cts sold in lots not than
The previous numbers The
Green Fesnden Love and Liberty by Tyler;
tain Boys by William Cullen Bryant;
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25
ones Was Eneuuh.

'Did ycu ever" said one preach
er to another, sstand at the door
after Jour SERMON and listen to
what people said about It az they
passed out ?e Replied he, II did
opces---a pause and a sigh--'ebut
IN never do it again. Modern
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-02-25

Squeak the fife and beat the drum,
independence day has come
Quickly rub the pewter platter,
Heap the nutcakes fried in butter;
Set the cups, and beaker glass,
The pumpkin, and the apple sauce
Send the keg to shop for brandy
Maple sugar we have handy
Sail, put on your russet skirt,
lothian, get your 6ougIten shirt,
To-day we dance the fiddle diddle,~
Here comes Sambo with his fiddle.
Moll, come leave your witched tricks
And let us have reel of six.
Father and mother shall make two,
Sail, Moll and l stand all in a row;
Sambo, play and dance with quality
This is the day of blest equality.
Father and mother are but men,
And Sambo - is citizen.
Thus we dance, and thus we play,
On glorious Endebendence Day;
Rub more rosin on your bow
And let us have another go.
Zounds, as sure as eggs and bacon,
There's Ensign Sneak and uncle Deacon,
And there's the Squire, too, with his lady
Sail, hold the beast, I'll take the baby,
Moll, bring the Squire our great armchair
Good folks, we're glad to see you here;
lothian, get the great case bottle,
Your teeth can pull the corn-cob stopple.
Ensign - Deacon, never mind;
Squire, drink until your blind;
Come, here's the French and Guillotine,
And here is good Squire Gallatin,
And here's each noisy Jacobin.
Here's friend Madison so hearty,
And here's confusion to the treaty.
Come, one more swig to Southern Demos
Who represent our brother negros.
Thus we drink and dance away
This glorious /pdebendeneeDay/
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
POPULAR PREACHER
Is ACCUSED OF FRAUD
Suit Brought at Victoria. B. c., Involves
Rev, Newell Dwight Hills Of
Brooklyn.

VICTORIA. B. g. May 9.-Rcv, Newell
Dwigh, Hills Of Brooklyn, " Y, is
charged with fraud in a suit filed here
today involving coal lands said to be
worth 1000, 900 situated on Graham
island. on The north coast OF British
Columbia
The suit was brought by Il NJ Hamil-
ton and associates Of Victoria against
the Rev. DR.. Hills. with James 4. Moore
of Seattle and the Western Coal and Iron
corporation as parties TO the suit,
Justice Clement granted the solicitor
for Mr. Hamilton leave 10 serve a writ
out OF tho jurisdiction OF the court on
The Rev. Mr.. Hills at Brooklyn. The writ
went forward tonight for service
The suit brought by DR., Hamilton
charges that the Rev. Hills received an
option on about 10000 acres OF coal land,
the Robertson and Wilson tracts on Ora :
ham island by false and fraudulent state
ments inducing Mr.. Hamilton 10 assign
his interest TO him. DR.. Hills Is alleged
10 have reported that he was the rep
rcscntative OF Leigh s. j. Hunt. the capi-
talist. and that any contract With DR.,
Hills had equal force as with Mr.. Hunt.
On the representation made Hamilton
and his associates alleged they gave an
option on tho coal lands 10 DR.. Hills,
who. It is claimed. afterwards sold them
10 j. A. Moore for the Western Steel cor
poraton of Seattle. which. 1t is assert l.
Cd values the coal lands In its assets
al 500. 900 600,
The plaintiffs in the case ask the court
10 cancel the contract,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
URGES REMOVAL Of
THE DUTY ON SUGAR
Republican Supports Free List
Bill, But Believes It Should
Be Extended.

WASHINGTON. Nav 5.-Representa-
tive Warburton OF Washington. newly
elected Republican member In a speech
in the house this afternoon. announced
his intention OF supporting the Demo-
cratic free list bill. lie 50 id many of the
Republican CRITICISMS OF the bill UNI
doubtedly were well founded. but were
overdrawn. He believed the bill would
not do all its Democratic sponsors cN-
pected Of IT,, but IL was step in the
right direction. He urged the removal
OF the duty sugar.
livered by Representative McHenry of
PENNSYLVANIA, Ansbcrry OF Ohio. Hensley
of Missouri. Mccoy of New Jersey Lit
tlepage OF West Virginia. Dixon OF In
diana, Bartlett OF Georgia and Clark Of
Florida, Speeches against IT were made
setts. Farr OF PENNSYLVANIA. Sloan of
Nebraska and Smith of Michigan.
Mr.. Bartlett attacked the so-called
cotton bagglng trust" He said there
was evidence that manufacturers OF jute
baeEing for balirg cotton were operating
g combination.
Mr. Gillette OF Massachusetts chsl-
lenged the statement and Mr.. Bartlett
cited testimony before the wavs and
means committee in 1909 He said the
southern farmers were disseminated
dutiable. while binding twine was free OF
duty and that southern planters had paid
$4,000, 900 to the alleged .baggne trust"
In five years.
Recognizing that the real fight over
the free list bill will come Monday. lead
ers OF both parties in the house today
issued peremptory orders to absent mem
bers to return AT once 10 Washington.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
LOBBYISTS LEAVE
STATE IN HOT HASTE
Bribery Investigation in Ohio
Threatens to Involve Men
Outside Legislature.

COLUMBUS, O.. May Sit was inti-
mated by Prosecutor Turner today lhat
indictments for perjury were probable as
a result of evidence given before the
grand jury In connection with the
bribery investigation, II also was made
clear that lobbyists would be indicted if
IL is found that sufficient testimony can
be secured 10 insure convictions The
intimation was made that the investiga-
ton would not be confined 10 men who
had handled the money, but would in
clude those who supplied II,
Many OF the we'll known lobbyists. VINO
have been coming 10 Columbus for years.
arc conspicuous by their absence. Some
are reported TO have left the state. \
clew. investigated today, implicated a
member of the house who demanded s10,-
600 to aid the passage OF one bill.
\ detective went TO Ironton 10 locate
a 500 bin which a member OF the assem-
bly, is said 10 have had changed in rail-
way ticket office. Such a bill was
marked before IL left the detectives
hands here week ago. The search. ac-
cording 10 dispatch from Ironton. failed
to reveal 1t, The ticket agent was
served with a subpoena for appearance
before tho grand jury.
The indicted legislators were arraigned
today, All pleaded not guilty. Judge
kinkead OF the common pleas court an
nounced that trials would begin in the
week of May Is.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
PLAN OF SALT LAKE MAN
LIKELY TO BE ADOPTED
snecisl to The Tribune.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Receutiy
George w. Ritter OF Salt Lake made the
general land office n suggestion concern
ing the reproduction OF plats used In ap-
plications for mining patents by which
much time would be saved in the prepa-
ration OF these plats and a considerable
sum saved 10 the applicants for mining
patents. The commissioner of the gem
eral land office took the suggestion un-
der consideration and today declared that
u was a feasible one and II II received
The approval of the comptroller of the
treasury would be adopted The plans
consiat In making blueprints Of original
Flets !nstea1 OF handmade copies.
The commissioner said of the plan. II
do not think II will take ~ great while
20 inaugurate the new system. If II
meets with general approval. after we
receive favorable opinion from the
comptroller
II the plan Is adopted II win save
mineral eDtryr,en considerable sum oii
every cntrr for which proof is submi,
ted and patent granted
Tho treasury department. todaF accept =
ed the proposal Of James Chapman TO
: lease postoificc quarters In the Plumber
building at American Fork for five years
from July 1 next. including equipment,
light, water and safe.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
MADERO'S TRUMP CARD.
Insurrecto Chieftain Awaiting Reply Of
Mexican Government.

Ell, PASO, Texas. May 5.-If President
DiaZ does not announce by tomorrow
noon his intention OF resigning, an at
tack on JuareZ as we'll a conclusion OF
the armistice for the Chihuahua district
is imminent. This was the opinion Of
insurrecto leaders tonight after twenty
four-hour walt for the answer OF Presi-
dent Diaz to the suggestion made yester-
day by Francisco !. Madero, Jr.. through
his peace commissioners 10 Judge Carba-
jail. the federal envoy.
General Madero tonight was approached
by one OF tho federal go-betweens TO as
certain whether he would consent to an
extension of the armistice which expires
tomorrow He replied that he would
answer that question tomorrow morning.
He said ii an extension were asked by
the federal government he would demand
specific reasons before granting II. Judge
Carhajal. as we'll as the other peace COM
missioners. remained in their hotel here
all day DIR. VasqueZ Gomez. head OF the
rebel committee. said at 10 o'clock to-
night that he was waiting word from
Carbajal as to yesterdays proposition
would be held till reply was received,
Judge Carbajal himself thrust a per-
picking note into the days events by de-
claring that he had not officially trans
mitted the proposition of the rebel com
missioners. He told the newspapermen
that he had no authority to receive any
propositions concerning the Dlaz resig
nation. his instructions covering only spe
cific points concerning political reforms.
When told this General Madero eX
pressed the opinion that perhaps Judge
Csrbaisl was not willing TO acknowledge
the submission OF the Diaz question 10
the government.
Some OF the federal go-betweens ad
rnitted that il was their impression the
government had received last night the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-06
SPEYER PLAN
IS APPROVED
Peace Congress Would Prevent
Loans Being Raised by For
eigners to Carry on War.
HENRY CLEWS OFFERS
SOME SUGGESTIONS
Does Not Think 1t Advisable to
Discontinue Defensive Mill
tary Operations.

BALTIMORE May 5.-ResoIutlons
crvstalllZlnG the sentiments that inspired
the sessions oil the third peace congress
and marking tho development of the
peace movement throughout the country
were adopted today,
They contain an Endorsement Of the
federal administration for its efforts IN
behalf OF world wide peace through the
treaty with Great Britain and for the
establishment OF an international prize
and an international court OF arbitral
Justice.
The suggestion made yesterday by
James speyer, ,e the New fora Insrs oahhTr b.fic
raised by their subjects or citizens in
order 10 enable foreign nations to carry
on wars. is favored. and the United
clude this matter in the proposed pro-
gramme OF the third Hague conference.
The resolutions urge this government
to enter upon negottai22ns 2 fo Win on %,heF ef
league OF peace planned TO settle
amicably all questions between the con-
tracing powers,
General Treaty Favored.
A general arbitration treaty or the
lines of the proposed treaty with Great
Gus study Of armaments by official COM
missions OF the various governments in
terested-
The proposed celebration OF the one
hundred years OF peace between the Eng
lsh- speaking nations is approved.
The resolution asks that congress pass
such acts as will make The government
hold each state responsible for any out
rage committed upon the person or prop
erty Of foreign subjects within the state.
The gratitude of the congress is eX-
pressed to Andrew Carnegie and Edwin
CHM OF Boston for munificent contribu-
lions to The cause OF peace,
Under the name OF the American
Peace congress, the present body be-
comes n permanent institution. meeting
once in two years. This action was
taken TO meet the need for a. central
representative body which shall serve to
co ordinate the efforts OF all societies In
America devoted to the settlement of in
ternational disputes by methods other
than war
John w. Fosters Speech.
John w. Foster. former secretary OF
state, presided over the afternoon ses-
sion. He spoke on Detects OF Our
Neutrality Laws" suggesting certain
notifications to meet conditions created
by the troubles on the Mexican border.
Henry Clews, the New York banker
also spoke at the afternoon meeting MIR
Clews said he did not think 1t advisable
for this country TO discontinue defensive
military preparations until 1--WE have our