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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
OPERATE BOAT BY WIRELESS
AZ Reossst KshIbltlon vosSeI Wan Con
troaiod by Manlpuiator Of MoohAn-
lam on River Bank


TAere was exhibited on the Danube.
az Vienna. recently. boat which 10
controlled by wireless electricity from
the bank. without any person being on
board.
The boat carries storage battery
which furnishes It's motive power. the
"system" or invention consisting In
the adaptation Of wireless electric
waves OF different lengths TO the con-
troll OF the motive power, steering
gear and other mechanism This syB.
tenn. It Is also claimed. will prevent
disturbance by electric waves elBe-
where generated within the same
sphere OF influence.
At a recent exhibition the boat was
manifesly operated without other con.
troll than that exercised by the manip-
ulator of the wireless mechanism on
the bank. II moved forward and back,
turned right and left, described lg-
urea, was guided to definite points.
rang bells. exhibited flags and lights,
fred guns. etc.. giving proof OF efrec-
tive control.
Tho mechanism is, however, far
from perfect: the speed Is not great.
the responses to the operators will
are hesitating and inexact, and the
range is limited to a few score yards,
The exhibition. In fact. was notable
only as the beginning OF the develop
ment OF a mechanism of possible great
importance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

most ancient cities In Germany. II
shows an attachment by which an in
candoscent drop light Is substituted
for the kerosene lamp in heavy, ole
fashioned hanging lamp. says Popular
Electricity. Just what 10 gained by re
tanning the cumbersome structure Of
the old lamp frame, may be hard fol
some to understand. 1t probably
pleases the fancy of older ones who dc
not like to part with familiar fixtures
even when yielding to the introduction
Of modern illuminant, and It may
equqally modern fixtures into these
same homes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
CONVEX MIRROR DID THE JOB
DiaboIlcal Conception Peculiar to
Summer Resorts Cured Little
Bobby Of Vanity.

Bobby, little New Yorker, had his
first real boy clothes. He was no long
or girl. The ignominy of skirts had
departed nfar off. He had emerged in
to the dignity of suit-knickers and
Norfolk jacket, with belt-the real
thing, tending toward the estate Of
"big man" The citation which IL
usual on such occasions were aug
mented In Dobby's case by the fact
that he had q large number of rela-
tives, mostly feminine, who rejoiced
with him and who were loud in their
expressions Of approval. How we'll
he looks!" Doesn't he look hand
some?" He'll sooA be real mani"
"EIow becoming his new clothes are!"
and similar auntie rhapsodies soon
had Bobby's masculine vanity work
ing overtime.
In the afternoon of the same day
Bobby was taken by the large and
sdmiring family to Coney Island. This
was a more than ordinarily good OPP
portunity to show or and Bobby made
the most of 1t. Not one of the family
realized that thus far the young man
had not seen his transformed self in a
mirror, One OF the first things they
encountered at Coney was a largo
mirror OF the convex variety, and one
OF the aunties delightedly steered
Bobby in front Of It. while the family
looked on with suppressed smiles.
Bobby looked. A puzzled. disturbed
expression spread over his face. He
looked at the family and they were
all as solemn as ghosts. How do
you like your new clothes7" one Of
them asked. Bobby made no reply.
He looked at himself, then at the
mirror again, then turned away, in
cold dignity, but from that day to
this vanity Is quality which makes
its appearance no more In Bobby'a
mentality.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
KEEPS HEAT FROM ESCAPING
Electric Water Tank, Latest Devioo "a
5e Placed on Market, Surrounded
by lnsuIatlon.

An electric water tank heater, IN
which the water is kept hot day and
night. Is one Of the latest electrical
devices to be placed on the market.
The tank proper. Is an ordinary gal
vanised iron hot water tank. holding
40 gallons. Surrounding this Ia heat
insulating material about three inchea
thick. encased in metal shell. This
prevents the loss OF the electrically
generated heat. which is thus stored
In tho water.
The heating unit is placed inside Of
flow pipe. In the tank. It consumes
half unit of electricity an hour. and 10
operated the full "a hours int day.
Every morning the 40-gallon tank
Is full Of piping hot water, brought
to the high temperature over night
This hot water may be used during
the day for household purposes. baths
and IN the iavatory.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
quick Gable Laying.

Quick cable-laying work is reported
from Vancouver in the relaying OF
an 5000 foot stretch Of telephone ca.
BILE between San Juan and Shaw Is
lands. In the Gulf OF Georgia. In on.
pectation of certain difficulties to be
met with. day and a half had been al.
lowed for the removal OF the faulty
cable and laying of the new one, but
the old cable was lifted and the shore
end OF the new cable landed In exactly
4 hours 15 minutes. The old cable
was as big around In places as bar
rel, owing to the accumulation of ma
rine growth OF various kinds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
Rass.stsaIIna RECORD.

The. Burlington team Of the Central
Association claims the base stealing
record for a game--st least for bob
tail" contest In seven-inning affair
with Kewanee recently Burlington
players stole IS bases and as fea-
ture put through triple steal. With
the score IL to in tho first half Of
the eighth inning in favor Of Burling-
ton the game was called by agree
ment, as Kewanee had used all its
pitchers and catchers trying to head
of the slaughter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

, Pitcher, Now With Cleveland.
was shipped to Toledo. Developing q
sore arm after pitching and winning
treated by Bonesetter Reese. Since
then he has won seven consecutive
games.
Mitcbell's record has been some
what like that of Krause Willie
shocked the baseball world by win
ming ten consecutive games In 1910
and closing the season with record
OF twelve victories and eight defeats.
1t was too good to last. Willie's
progress was seriously mutilated the
next season. He won seven and lost
fourteen.
His ambition was almost annihilat-
ed this season. Starting with mag
nificent victory over Detroit in the
opening game Of the season. in which
he held the Jungaleers to Ave hits and
two runs while the Maps worked In
the winning run OF long contest in
the eleventh, Mitchell gave promise
of rivaling the star southpaws of the
age.
Then came the fall. His record to
date Is two victories and six defeats.
The switch OF Mitchell for Krause
and the work Of other members. Of the
Cleveland team Is sufficient grounds
for the prediction that one or more of
the other pitchers will soon follow.
Unless Gene Knapp shows differ
ence in the style Of control in the Inn
mediate future, taps" will be sound
ed for him. Gene is on the edge Of
passing below, So near the edge is
he that another display Of wildness ON
his next trial may force him over the
edge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

you should have opened place
farther down." he said. mot many OF
the hotel guests get up here; it's too
much Of q climb"
"Oh, know" she breRthed. II don't
expect many-but Aunt Dilsey thought
that a few-would help"
rs there just you--and Aunt Do
sey9" he asked.
"Yea."
The breakfast was delicious. Tho
waffies were as light as feather. the
coffee perfect. The girl who waited
on the table blushed as he asked the
price OF his breakfast. "Oh, don't
know" she said. you SEQ. we are just
beginning"
Half OF that" she quavered. when
he offered her a dollar. and when h5
had gone she few out to Aunt Dilsey.
You take IT," she said. "Oh, didn't
dream 1t would be 80 dreadful"
The next morning Peter came again.
do you have many customersf"
"Not yet"
Phyllis was mystified. Where are
you, Peggy" sch demanded in letters
mailed to distant postof1ce. Ever
since you disappeared have been
Wild to know what you are doing. And
what about Peter9 Aren't you coming
back to subjugate him?"
But Peter showed no signs of sub
jugation. He was considerable and
polite, but nothing more Then came
enc Sunday morning, with Aunt Dill
sey sick. and Peggy all in fiutter.
"Oh, will you help me--please?"
she begged. as Peter came up to the
porch: I'VE need a Doctor"
The doctor found Aunt Dilsey so
Ill that he stayed for hours, and down
stairs Peter helped Whitehead girl
10 hold on to her selfcontrol.
you see," she whispered, "she
nursed me. when was baby
She's my dear old mammy-and
there's no one else"
Presently Peter asked: do you
mean that there is no one else who
loves your"
Eyes"
There is some one else" said
Peter steadily. IT love you"
Peggy sobbed wildly. ooh, you
mustn't--you don't know what am
you don't know"
II do know" he said, and his grave
face was illumined. IT know that you
are very dear and sweet"
"I'm not" she stood up and faced
him.
Hush" sternly, there is nothing
you can do which will make you-un-
worthy"
I'm not poor" Peggy lips were
white. II am rich. I came to the
hotel down there-and everybody said
you we're woman hater. and-I made
up my mind that I'd show you that
one woman--could-"
His face was white now. Then you
made all. of this elaborate preparation
to subjugate me?"
"Oh, not in the way you think.
didn't dream that you would love me
that you were so fine-so wonder
full"
Look at me- he said. masterfully,
"and tell me the truth. You cay that
you have found me--fine. Do yea
mean that you could love me?'
II mean" she said, steadily, that
do love you--that all my life my
heart must ache, when l think hoy
you despise me-"
In that moment of despair she felt
herself EMBODIED by two strong arms.
Would you cling to me In riches
or in poverty--in sickness or in health
lis your love Of that sort, Peggyf"
She hid her face against his arm
my love is my life," she whispered.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
zlmnerman HIttIno Hard.

II Heinie Zimmerman does not
lead the national league In extra
base drives this season It will not be
his fault. The Bronx boy Is simply
numbering the ball. All Of his drives
are Of the hardest and cleanest kind.
All pitchers look alike to the batting
sensation of the day. Heinie 10 very
popular among his fellow players and
they are roofing hard for him to win
the automobile to be awarded to the
most valuable player to his club.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
sTEP-LADDER WITH WHEELS
WIN be Found Quite Convenient for
Adjusting High Electric Bulbs
and 10 Easy to Move.

A handy step-ladder attachment has
been devised by an Ohio man. With
1t step-ladder need not be folded up
every time 1t Is to be moved and then
iaboriously opened and clamped into
position again. Metal sockets At over
the lower ends Of the front standards
and have extensions in which little
wheels are mounted The Cross braces
are pivoted together in the middle and
their front ends are pivoted to the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
A PLEASED SAVINGS BANK
DEPOSIToR.

There is no county in Vermont,
indeed, hardly a town in the state,
or state in the Union, that does not
make deposits in the Hyde Park
Savings Bank.
The unprecedented growth of that
institution is the result of two things:
first, confidence; second, satisfaction
with its management.
Everybody is well treated at that
bank and everybody is satisfied.
Ask your neighbor who deposits
there and see If he does not vouch
for the truthfnlness Of this statement
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
utIIIxe TIdai power.

Tidal power has future undoubted.
ly. but It is becoming understood that
ON account OF the size Of the works
necessary to generate any considerable
horsepower 1t can never seriously com.
pete with steam or water power A
German engineer Is reported to be
well started on project to utilize the
tides OF the North Sea Between the
Port OF Husum and the Island OF
Nordstrand two immense reservoirs
are being constructed---a high water
reservoir OF 1900 acres and a low wa.
ter reservoir Of nearly $500 acres. The
fiow. which will always be available.
will be used for turbines driving cur
rent dynamos.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
Gene Krapp.

losing eight games. Greater things
were expected of him the following
season. The greater things" didn't
materialize The campaign OF 1910
like a dying man grasps for straw.
but finding 1t far from his reach. He
won ak and lost six, even though he
had the club behind him which won
the American league pennant and aft
erwards the worlds series from the
Cubs.
In 1911 his fortune was no better.
He won seven and lost six.
He started 1919 on trial. The trial
ended when he lost two games. He
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

Harry krause, Former AthIetl
HARRY Krause rises. Willie Mitchell
falls.
The deal was contaminated the
Other day which calls for the ex'
change OF Mitchell to Toledo for
Xrause.
Professional baseball plays funny
pranks with its devotees. Lefty
Krause came into the American
league in 1909 with the usual blare OF
trumpets. and also the usual dope
from the skeptics. Some predicted
whirlwind success for him. "Rube'
Marquard's failure to produce was
iwell engraved upon the public mind
then and the question, els he another
lemonf" held prominent place
among large number of the fans.
Krause was soon called the sensa.
tion of the season. He silenced his
detraotOrs by winning eighteen and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

A man and woman have gone on a
wedding trip in Philadelphia, ac-
companied by The six children Of
tlie Rfoufn and two grandchildren.
It is said to be q happy family party,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

F. J. Branscombe, for several
years superintendent Of schools at
Montpelier, has been appointed to q
similar position in Danbury, Ct. and
has accepted. nv
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

We now learn that fish are subject
to colds on account OF quick changes
of temperature in the water. If this
is the case few months OF New
England should be an excellent pre-
paration for a fish's life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

Subscribers depend on the telephone
central station to such an extent for
the time that It has been found desir.
able in Chicago to introduce a speak
ing clock to which such inquiries arc
connected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

A cruel rain destroyed about
100000 worth Of gowns and hats
at the Grand Prix races in France.
Probably the bulk of them were
worn by models employed by the
dealers. who must have been shrewd
enough to have their property in
sured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

The Turkey trot" was danced in
q sinking steamboat and the passeh-
gers were kept from panic. 1t
should be reserved for such occasions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

The editor Of tile Ohio State jour
nal confesses that there are hours
Of extreme mental depression when
we feel quite sure, in case the con-
stitution were amended to provide
for six meals per diem, that we
should have boiled cabbage at at
least three OF them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
SSIHe<
ELECTRICAL,
@VWRI-DR
ELEcTRlFMNa AN OIL. LAMP
aoiutIon OF tho Problem Of Converting
Old Folks 20 use Of up-to-pats
Lighting Fixtures.

The difficulty Of converting some OF
the older folks 10 the use Of really up
to-date lighting fixtures, 10 instanced
by the accompanying cut taken from
recent catalog OF a fixture manufac
tuner at Mainz. which 10 one OF the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
a White L.Ioht ImpressIon,

( Il understand that some of the New
York streets were originally paths
followed by the cows" said mar
with guide book.
'.Ts that sol" replied the Broadway
policeman. We'll, those old Dutcf
settlers must have had some sporty
cattlan MIN Hae
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
war Melter and Dropper.

says the Popular Mechanics. 1t Is de-
signed especially for banks. express
Offices and shippers OF large numbers
Of packages that require wax seal,
and is much cleaner and quicker than
the old methods.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

wheel spindles. while their rear ends
hook into the rear standards. When
all four standards of the ladder are
on the floor It Ii as firm as anyone
would want. but by raising the rear
legs trifie the whole structure can
be trundled about on the wheels and
moved from one room to another With
no trouble at all and without affect
Ing its stability.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

The Southern Pacific will spend
$4.000,000 in engagements to it's
car shops at Houston. Texas, making
II the largest plant Of its kind in the
South.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
State Events.

Sept. I7-2o--Vermont state fair at
White River Junction.
s Oct. 23-25--Annual meeting Yer
mont State Sunday School Associa-
ton at Barre.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
HANDY WAx-sEALlNG DEVICE
Designed Especially for Banks, Elk
preos offieos and Shippers Of
Large Number Of, Packages

An electric device for melting and
cropping the wax used in sealing let
Sers or packages is being marketed by
an electrical concern In Buffalo. NJ. X
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
L.Iaht for AeropIanea.

A New England manufacturer has
Just perfected an electric lighting
plant for aeroplanes which has dyna-
mo that weighs 20 Id, @9
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31
PhiIlres Want PIayera.

Horace Fogel has announced that
the Phillies are In the market for men
and will pay as high as $4,000 per
each for the right kind Of players.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

The average business man has awak
ened to the fact that it is a good I'M
vestment to give some of his time Il
political affairs This rs one Of DemocI
'racy's best signs of victory.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

Perhaps the Republicans, as repre-
sented by Taft, are satisfied with thu
Payne-Aidrich tariff bill. But the ma
jority of the voters are not.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-08-31

Chairman Of Democratic Publicity 81
rsau Points Out Errors of campaiSf
OF Previous Years and Finds a God
Moral--Rooseveis Also Wrote Bool
and Made Bitter Attacks on Warrior
Men and Glasses.
La Junta tribune., 1912-06-08

II Is already hintrd that sensations
will follow some of the diselasur >
to be- made in the drafting of on,
or two nov being circulated for sigma
lures
Every detail of stat" management
Is being gone into thoroughly With
the admunition that no .Np.rs" il
20 b" spared In procuring m, posi-.
tive aud irrefutable facts. Tn, ma,
chimes win not put anything over
during this campaign.
The question OF the rrnppQrtion,
ment Of the lcgislatiy. districts uf
IN" state, ~ that the inequalities
of the past may be- done away with.
Is attracting Mr stcwArrs attention.
as he regards This as one Of the vital
issues before the people. indirectly
involving legislative decisions. be
cause under the present apportion-
m"nt the machine has arranged u
80 that the senators from one or
two q the cities OF the state prae.
tically control the legislation for "a"
entire commonwealth
Tn" data already complied would
fll large library. aud th. work has
only well begun Tn. requirements
OF every state Institution. the con.
diiion o. state finances. aud ever,
featnr. involving efficiency In state
government Is being gone into car"
fully. ~ tina, when the tim. come.
h. will bc loaded for fire ~ facts
that will set the people thinking
Such = coursc Is unusual In the his
La Junta tribune., 1912-06-08

saying goes. of gub.ruatorisl sta,
tur". lie looks the part, He Is
tall disnifiod and portly. he has a
deep. sonorous voice; he has gray
hair. blue eyes. and a fresh complex.
Ion. and when he talks he impress.s
one as having something worth say.
ing and as saying well something to
which he has devoted considerabl.
earnest thought withou, expressing
approval OF his candidacy or his polit'
teal principles. I may say that Stew.
ar, takes himself seriously: he bs-
licycs he has political mission. aud
for the present he Is making that his
business.
Some years ago In Colorado
Springs saw stcwart's father, a
man Of distinguished appearance. wht
had served most crcditably a. the
governor Of an eastern stat. and
whose public and private lii. could
hardly uil To b. an inspiration To
HIS son, And In this connection. as
further proof that Stevar, is In the
governor class. It may b. added tina,
h" WAS one. actually nominated by
the state convention Of his party and
resigned IN" nomination b.csus. h.
was not willing 10 max. III. pledges
'ha t~.r. required OF him by tho..
that then controlled the pra,y Wal
ter l.. Wilder.
La Junta tribune., 1912-06-08
Santa Fs Picnic Osy.

Thursday. Jun. ?is'. viii he picnic
day on the Santa F.. ON that date
employees ON all the lines In coiora.
d.. New Mexico aud western Kansas
will gather At s,rniton Park. near
Colorado Springs. for their annual
outing.
Parties are coming from As far
east ~ Topeka and every one els.
ON tn" western division who can &c,
to the picnic grounds viii b. there.
Tho road will furnish special trains
from all points along the line and
assist In many ways TO make the day
= success.
Local employees will attend In fall
atr~ngth. The clashing of several of
tho Santa re bali teams promises To
sdd Int rest to what Will be the big.
scst gathering Of employees yet held.
La Junta tribune., 1912-06-08

rsady m, 4qrs.
TAs ilieuissat rsaAss III, ieauir>.
u Tlyaa Aas 10 chance with JoSs.
son Why should Csrley .,strA them.
Simply bsesuse carssy ssss Z chance
to make some money. They have Z
good chance Of making little money
. very slin chance os uaaking q lot
OF money. and they stand q small
chance Of losing . little. IL viii
cost probably nifty thousand dollars
to stage the fight. thirty thousand
for johnson and the balance for put.
ting up tho arena. Flynn's training
expenses. etc. II they take in more
than that that will be Flynn's and
cnrley's profit tmostly Curley's) II
they pay expenses and nothing over
they are out nothing except their
time. but on the other hand should
make something out OF the vaudeville
engagements that Flynn can get II
he makes any kind Of respectable
showing against Johnson, and will
s's :" ~ OA "uOsN Ltkut1 over tNS
country which should make him =
lot OF money. He will be no worse
off An fighter than he IL now be-
cause the sporting public regards
Johnson as the best heavyweight In
the world (which he Isl and 1t is no
disgrace to a second-rafer to be lick
ed by champion. So Flynn In los.
ing nothing by having johnson whip
him but may possibly gain a great
deal II he should last longer IN
front OF the coon than Jeffries did
rec, want to shed a few tearsl
Flynn and Curley and Otto Floto
would be Dragging about II the rest
Of their lives. And II Flynn should
whip johnson q think that he has
about good chance as Levina
Matteson has of being elect
ed presidenp look at the fortune
they would make in the next few
years. They could easily pick up
five hundred thousand dollars from
the pictures. from the stage and
from Flynn's fights The white man
who whips Jack Johnson and brings
the championship OF the world back
10 the white race will never have to
worry about the cost OF living. Any
way you look at it Curley doesn't
stand to lose much and he Is taking
long chance OF making winning.
And. gentle reader. don't forget that
like scrambled egg about sunset on
the Fourth of July.