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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18
TWO. EGGS IN TWO MINUTES

Chicken experts say thing nap
pened at the poultry show of,the Ma
-tional Fauciers club In Indianapolis
which they have never known Is hap
pen before A Buff Orpington hen
laid two eggs in less than ewo uias
utes. There was no room Tor douDt
that this actually happened as ian.
cier OF reputation was standing by and
saw the thing done with his own eyes
Thessfrst egg was perfectly formed
with a hard she'll The second egg
was large as the first. but had arsoft
she'll The chicken men believe this
hen understood that she was on ex-
'hibition and must make q record
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18
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BIRDS AND GBASsHOPPERS

A strong protest is being made in
South Australia against the continual
slaughter Of such birds as the Hrs,
the cgret, cranes and spoonbiils to
euppiy the demands OF mfilfners. The
slaughter is Objectionable not oniyias
destroying some of the most beauttful
and interesting creatures OF nature.
but, according to the journal OF Agfi.
culture. also as rendering South Ais
tralia ever more prone to plaques OF
-grasshoppers. and is a prime. cause or
the decline OF its. fish RESOURCES. Az
the wading birds disappear the crus-
tacennsr that destroy fish spawn in
crease in multitude. $50
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18
EAR is THE SEAT or THOUGHT
eoo-Word Language Spoken by Race
OF Primitive Blacks In North
Queensland.

London.--Prof. M. E. Roth, after a
prolonged study of primitive races of
blacks In Australia, reports that, con-
trary to popular belief, the savage is
q rational, intelligent being, with sur.
prising number of abstract ideas and
no more superstitions than many civ.
ilixed persons in London or New York
From the Pomeroom River district
Of British Guiana, Prof Roth sends to
the Royal Anthropological Society in
London the result OF his inquiries
among the Koko-yimidvi tribe, whom
he calls an undoubtedly primitive race
of aborigines, living around the mouth
OF the Endeavor river. in North
discovered by Capt. Cook in 1870 He
reported the Kokos had language of
only so words, From his day to the
present these blacks have been In
contact with no whites to speak of ex-
cept the Lutheran missionaries at
Hope Valley. Cape Bedford,
The Kokos. according to Prof, Roth,
have 800 words In their language
They believe the ear is the seat of
sense or intelligence. and they say
that man who closes his eyes Is
careless. The Individual with short
hand they call mean;. IL his fingers
weigh heavy he is clumsy, and II he
possesses q hand covered with loose
skin he Is generous With the Ger
mans. but unlike the English, the
Kokos apply a special term to the
hollow space at the back OF the knee.
They have special terms for cow
ardice. fear or fright, rest and quiet.
willingness, hunger, jealousy, serious
ness or sadness. happiness. laughter.
dreaming. health and sickness. friend
ship. news and clsverness.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18
DIAMONDS AS AN INVESTMENT
Tendency 10 Constantly Toward
Higher PrIces, Ascending 20
Prominent DealessA


Diamonds are in as great demand
as ever. According to dealers in
precious stones they are an excellent
investment and are almost certain
not to depreciate in value. On the
contrary there is constant tendsn-
cy toward higher prices.
Diamond merchants say that the
greatest demand comes from Amer
lea, where the quantity bought from
Europe causes astonishment among
London people in the trade. One Of
them declared that America took
$5,070, 900 worth of unfinished dia-
monds rough and cut stuff, in the
trade vernacular, last year and the
demand was increasing. Trying to-
figure out the reason for this, deal
er said he laid it to increased pros
perity in America and to the fact
that during the financial panic
many diamond owners parted with
their Jewels M
Another dealer had figures to
show that in a single month, last
August, America had paid $4, $685.
600 for diamonds. He agreed that
there had been a tremendous boom
in the American diamond trade
since the end Of the. financial
troubles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18
SECRETS OF PALACE Barred
Excavations Disclose Lons-Hidden
Tunnels Under Residence Of
Louis XIII.

Paris. - Remarkable discoveries,
throwing considerable light on the
original architecture OF the famous
Palace of Versailles. have just been
made In the course Of excavations
now being made here by builders to
carry out repairs. A number OF under
ground passages. dating from the time
OF Louis XIII. and carefully lined with
slabs of stone. have been laid bare;
these were at first thought to have
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18
THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE
Woodstock, Vermont.
Printed Saturday Morning
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
FORWARD MOVEMENT
Strong Addresses in Behalf of
a Better Vermont.


The nesting Monday evening in
N the interests of better Vermont
4 which was held in the High School
n hall was All hour late III beginning
because the speakers came from
n Brattleboro by auto, where, meet
: ing was neld at 8 p. m. The heavy
n rain and a punctured tire caused de-
Fl lays, but the audience which had
patiently waited felt amply repaid
\ when they had listened to the effect
/. i've addresses Of the speakers.
Hon, Mason Stone emphasized the
absolute need of the public school
50 training the boy and girl that
they shall be able to think for them
selves aud that Lhe courses Of stndy
must he 50 changed that they fit the
needs ofgtlie youth Of the state. Up
n to late the aim has 5een To arrange
the High School courses SO they
shtIl prepare for colleges, but ouly
! four per cent OF the student go to
college The 96 per cent are not
trained for their work as they ought
to be.
lie cited the instance OF Morris
Vile, which has recently called a
new superintendent, who said he
would come if the School Board
would, install II teachers training
course SO that the rural schools may
have better equipped teachers, a.
domestic sciences course, course in
mInual arts an | on {, ia agriculture.
The people OF Morrisville have risen
enthusiastically to this de.nand for
81 equipping thcir schools that the
boys aud girls will he fitted to live
as useful members of society. What
Morrisville has done every town in
the state should do. IL is needed in
Woodstock ~ well as elsewhere
Hon,>J li lGstee, mayor of Mont
pelier, told of The fertility OF the
Vermont soil; of the need To train
boys in the sciepre of agriculture
that the soil will not be depleted
but through intelligent husbandry
it may be brought To Yield abund-
anly. Tie public school must b.
equipped to help solve this import
ant problem for Vermont and
through the solving. Vermont boys
will be kept in Vermont where they
will become useful cirizens.
Albert e. Roberts, OF New York,
\. M q. A representative, who'is
most delightful speaker, said that
tn" country church, the school and
the home must cooperate together;
they must train the youth, must
give high ideals The country bred
boys have slways in this land be-
come the men OF. great business
capacity and the leaders III civic
affairs He said the life Of the city
is artificial, that each year witnesses
greater problems for solution, among
them being that huge one OF foreign !
immigration. Ii these problems
are to be solved riglltly, if these
foreigners are to be properly assim-
Hated. the country people oil the
United States must lead in this
work. So great and grave respon-
slbIlllies rest upon these people oI
the rural communities; the churches
must have ministers Of ability and
leadership. the schools must have
the best trained teachers. the homes
must be alive to their duty. then
will our state aud oui. nation grow
strong in those qualities which make
Tor the life abundant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18
NEW ENGLAND
TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH
COMPANY
HARTLAND.
HARTLAND PLANS A FAIR

Interest seems to be growing
rapidly in the development Of the
Steele Driving Park and inquiries
are coming in constantly regarding
the date of the next meeting to COM
plete the work on the track. Horse
men and stock-raisers are beginning
to appreciate the advantage OF hav-
ing SO convenient location to show
their stock.
Hartland has, always made a good
showing at the neighboring fairs.
carrying off more than her propor-
tionate share Of prizes, and now
with the facilities for having a fair
Of her own can no doubt draw a
large crowd. 1t would be hard to
find another town in the state that
Can show the high standard of breed
in all classes Of stock that we have
here.
Even IL we can only offer ribbons
the first year we can try to make the
fair so Successful that next season
will see us in position to offer cash
prizes.
In the meantime the coming
Fourth of July will give us an OPP
portunity to show the public what
we can due in the form of amnse-
ments.
Last Saturday the candidates for
the ball team were on the grounds
getting accustomed TO their respect
i've positions. They havethe appear
ance Of snappy semi-professional
team and deserve the support Of all
who enjoy the national game. The
home dates Can be- procured from
the managers Frank E. Barrell and
Clarence S. jackson.
Both White River Junction and
Windsor horsemen are taking inter
est in our racing program and seem
anxious to join our local men in ar
ranging for some interesting races
for July 9TH. The date for the next
meeting to complete the work on
the track will be announced in this
paper, SO that any who wish can
avail themselves Of the opportunity
Of membership in the Driving club
by giving their services.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18
roRssARANcE OF pERIcLEs.

Once, after being reviled and i'll
spoken Of all day long in his own
hearing by some vile and abandoned
fellow in the open market place,
where he was engaged in the dis
patch of some urgent affair, he con-
tinued his business in perfect silence
and in the evening returned home
composedly, the man still dogging
him at the heels and pelting him
all the way with abuse and foul lam
guage; and stepping into his house,
it being by this time dark, he or
dered one of his servants to take a
light and to go along with the man
and see him safe home.-Plutarch.
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18
/" Liquid Air" at Music Hall.

1t can be readily seen from the
following letter which was received
recently by County Secretary A. @,
llurd from a former class-mate, that
in bringing Professor Bradley to
Woodstock i'll connection with the
Annual Woodstock Camp Billings
Benefit for local boys, the Y. M. O. A..
has a most unusual treat in store for
Woodstock people.
The date is Tuesday evening,
May 21.
Professor Bradley appears 10 be
almost a magician in his interesting
demonstrations with Liquid Air,
aud such highly interesting and
original entertainment, together
with the benefit to be derived through
the sending OF worthy boys to Camp
Billings, ought TO receive The heart
lest endorsement of local people.
April 2, 1912
Dear Friend:
You need have no fear of people
unfamiliar with chemistry or science
not understanding or beinginterested
in Professor Bradley's lecture. What
he says is untechiHeal in nature, and
while true to science, lis SO simple
and clear that little child can un-
derstand it; yet it Withhold the at
tention Of the best educated. 1t isn't
really lecture 1t is series of in
tensely interesting experiments made
with tho Liquid Air" with just
en"ugIicomment so thatthe audience
may know what he is doing lie has
the Liquid Air" with him. and the
with it actually seem
almost like maggie. | remember
that here old and young sat with
mouths open at theseeming wonders
he performed, and pleased with his
humor There was not dry mo-
ment after he once got started. The
hall was we'll filed. but there were Il
great many people who wished after
that they had gone when they found |
out what it was.
Yours truly,
Frank A. Berry
Sup't. Schools Bethel, Conn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18

jury, assault and battery, embezzle-
nient. uttering forged check against
.loseph Markett for escaping from
prison, refusal to support, arson, aud
abusing horse.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
French was invaded by forty rela-
tives and friends in the evening of
Nav II, who gathered to remind
Mrs. French that it was her fifty
second birthday anniversary. Ed
ward III. Giles in behalf of the COM
pany presented Mrs. French with a
beautiful plush couch and easy chair.
Fred r. Crawford responded for
MRS. French. Refreshments were
served.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18
ELEPHANT sHREw is RARE.

The London Zoo has received
from South Africa three elephan,
shrews, the first of their kind TO be
seen in Europe This animal. which
is about the size of dormouse. has
an elephant-like trunk on the snout
and fits hind legs are extremely long
and suggest those OF "a Kangaroo
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-18

Elm Tree Press Fine Printin,
The Washington times., 1912-09-30
DIXON FORESEES
| LANDSLIDE TO T.R.
|NCERTA|NSTATES
Bases Hopes Largely on Poll
Taken by Unfriendly
Newspaper.

1T really looks like q landslide in
some States, and especially In industrial
centers." Is the confident view taken OF
the Roosevelt candidacy by Senator Jo-
speh M. Dixon, as expressed In O teie-
gram received by the National Commit
teeman Frank J. Hogan today.
Senator Dixon based mis- statement not
onlv upon the poll taken by Roosevelt
men. but a poil recently completed by
the New York Herald, an anti Roose-
welt organ. The telegram follows:
New York Herald yesterday morn
Ing finished It's own poll regarding re-
suits throughout the nation in the No
vember election. As the Herald is bit.
terly opposed to Rooseveit's election. n
simply cannot be suspected Of partially
for the Progressive cause.
Based on the Heraid's poll. Roosevelt
will lead Taft In New York State BY
$4,000 plurality. The poll gives Roose-
welt 1900 plurality over Wilson and
z, 900 over Taft In Connecticut.
1T gives Roosevelt q plurality over
both Taft and Wilson in Pennsyivania
and 10000 over Taft In Indiana.
1t shows Taft running bad third ir
every single State except Wyoming anc
Ohio. where he takes second place by .
narrow margin.
''our own polls Invariably show much
larger percentages than that OF tn,
Herald. It really looks like a landslid,
In some States, and especially in tn,
great Industrial centers."
National Committeeman Hogan wal
much pleased at this news. based on q.
good authority a. prediction news car
be founded.
The residents Of the District Of Co
lumbia are contributing In a great wa,
Der. says Mr.. Hogan. The contribution,
that have poured In upon the nationa
committeeman within the last week arr
reported as being highly satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1912-09-30
LABOR BY CHILDREN
SCORED BY GOMPERS
Declares Practice Worse Than Any
Permitted by Barbarians-Pays
Respects to Courts.

Following a stirring address made be-
fore the label trades department Of the
American Federation OF Labor in Balti-
more last night, In which he scored
modern civilization for permitting chill
dren to labor. which he declared was
worse than any practice ever permitted
by barbarians, Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the federation, returned to
Washington this morning
In his address, President Gompers
took occasion to reiterate his oft-ex-
pressed Views on the courts Of our
country. Referring to the court pro-
ceedings against labor leaders, he said
"A judge has seen fit to impose a SEN
tence OF six months upon Frank Morri-
son, nine months upon John Mitchell,
and only twelve months upon myself.
II men such as Morrison and Mitchell
were to be sent to prison for standing
up to their rights, then things have
come to pretty pass.
upon products" he said. "is the ad-
the spirit Of altruism. Of solidarity. and
Of real humanity.
II want every one Of you to go from
this meeting impressed by the fact that
union people are doing the worlds work
in the best manner. Stand solidly for
the Federation of Labor. Coming from
where you may, you are now in Balti-
more and Maryland. And as Maryland
Is your inspiration. with her privileges
Of citizenship and protection. then Join
in and sing, Maryland, My Maryland,
and help make this old State a better
place to live in."
The Washington times., 1912-09-30

In the session Just closed stood In the
way OF revising II downward.
To make radical reductions In It will
displease the cane planters. and the
growers of sugar beefs. but, on the 9th.
er hand, TO let the sugar tariff stand
as II II would bring upon the heads of
the Democratic party the scandals
brought on II when Il dealt with sugar
about seventeen years ago.
House leaders last session fought for
free sugar. But tho effect Of their
stand was IN prevent any legislation
on the subject at all. This caused the
charge to be freely made that they
did not want any sugar tariff iegisla-
ton, and were using the free sugar
argument 10 kick I'D q dust and pre-
vent The sugar duties being lowered.
II they come into power they will not
be able to, work any such scheme na
this They cannot escape revising tho
suEsr schedule, and there will be SHARP
Democratic division OF opinion as ia
what to do about II and where to AZ
Since the defeat OF Senator Gardner
up In Maine II looks much az n the
Democrats would fail to capture the
Senate, and that the Republicans are
going. even with Wilson'S election, 70
keep some check on tariff making.
The Washington times., 1912-09-30
CAPITAL HEIGHTS.
PROGRESSIVES MEET
Senator Clapp and Others Will Ad.
dress Gathering In Town
Hall.

A meeting Of Progressives will be
held In the town hall at Capital Heights
tonight at which Senator Moses E
C1app. Col. z. C. Cardngton, of Balti.
more. Merritt z. Dibble, secretary to
Senator Poindexter. Frank J. Hogan
District Progressive national committee.
man: Col. ]. B. Clarke. and Harry l.
Quinn will speak. Col. F. snowden Hill
will preside.
The District central committee has
had number of inquiries today about
the location Of the meeting owing to
It's incorrect announcement as being
held at Mt. Rainier.
The committee IN charge Of the meet.
at Capital Heights tonight com.
prises Jarvis B. Moulden. chairman
'. aliace Rollins. Allen Gregory. and
Andrew I. Dennison. Members Of the
District central committee will meet a,
the ofiice of Frank J. Hogan, in the
Evans Building, at 7:15 tonight and will
20 In a body to Capital Heights.
The Washington times., 1912-09-30
Had tuberculosis
Of Glands /; Now Well

II you are a sufferer from Glandular
Tuberculosis. or know of anyone so af-
fiicted, II might be well to investigate
this case. where the writer declares
after q year OF suffering he found per-
manent relief and full recovery to health
by using Eckman's Alternative. a medi-
cine which has been effective In many
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257 Laruston st.. Phiis.. Pa.
''Gentiemen:-In March, 1909. was taken
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.Tubercuiosis In the Glands: Medical treat
ment did not help me- and on my doctor 6
advice. went TO hospital to be operated
upon. but relief was only temporary. ! los,
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to the hospital, but the continued operations
were not benenting me.
v.sa pssmsns ena .aSins 81 mine e wa.
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the system. Does not contain poisons.
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The Washington times., 1912-09-30
Cuban Secretary Called
Here to Explain Affairs

Edward Bell, second secretary Of the
American legation at Havana. Cuba, ar
rived In Washington today. While he
ostensibly is on leave Of absence. 1t is
intimated that he has been summoned
here to give the details of the assault
on Hugh 8. Gibson. the charge DAFT
faires, by a Cuban newspaper reporter.
Mr.. Bell, It is said, will inform Acting
Of ths gsSot,stion, 90 wh,eh reau,tsa iSGn ~
the successful settlement of the Reilly
claim for more than $500, 900.
The Washington times., 1912-09-30

are for the colonel. Our forces here
the old fellows who rather regretfuliy
pull away from the party Of their faith
ers, but who are doing II every day.
AS the campaign moves on these
they become convinced there 10 real
stability. to the new movement"
Colonel Roosevelt spent a auiot Sab
bath In Atlanta and q visit to Roswell
Ca. a town which had special senti-
mental interest for the former Presi.
the theory that Tennessee Is debatable
ground. Roosevelt will swing through
the northern and eastern part OF the
state today. where welcomes as heart!
%s. as those o. Memphis and jackson last
The ancestral home of the Bullochs
his mothers family, was the colonePi
chief interest in Georgia. The Pro
gressiye candidate drove fifteen milei
town OF Roswell. which Is built along .
single street and which is PRACTICAL,
the same now as when the Bullochi
lived there.
which his mother was born. He wal
conducted through all the rooms
peered down the vinc-covered well II
the back yard, and went here and there
to the spots loved by his mother as {
the rather antiuuated Presbyterian
Church where his mother became {
bride.
Stands Reverently at Altar.
There were no services. for the pas
tor comes only twice a month, bu
Roosevelt stood almost reverently a
the altar where Martha Bulloch stoot
when she was married. Her distin
guished son greatly appreciated tn,
fact that he was enabled to make {
pilgrimage there.
On leaving the church, which was
built In 1882. the colonel shook hands
with twoscore OF curious but respectful
villagers, and then returned to Atlanta
where he took luncheon with his old
friend. the Rev. DR.. Robert Stuart Mac
Arthur. former pastor OF the Calvary
Baptist Church OF New York and now
acting pastor OF the Baptist Tabernacle
In the Georgia capital.
The colonel's visit to Roswell was oi
sentimental nature entirely. and nc
one intruded on its privacy. The former
President was accompanied by George
Emlen Roosevelt. Col. A. J. West, c
C. Mcclure. the Progressive nationa
committeeman. and a few newspape;
men.
The Washington times., 1912-09-30
With the Presidential Can
Hdates Today

PR0GRESSIvE-colonel Roosevelt
spoke at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Observation-Disclosures Taft re-
mained at Beverly.
DEMOCRATIC Governor Wilson
went to Atlantic City to address
the American Road Congress.
PR0HIBITI0NIST-chafin address.
ed Eve meetings in Grand Rapids,
Mich.
SOCIALIST - Debs at Bridgeport,
Conn.
The Washington times., 1912-09-30
Colonel Grebel Returns.

Col. Edward st. John Greble, a men,
Der of the General Stan Of tho army.
who attended the French army maneu-
vers, arrived in New York yesterday.
and Is expected back at the War De-
partment today. 1t Is understood he
VIII submit report In a few weeks.