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Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

The Joker-This earth Is becoming
very unhealthy.
The Serious one-What makes you
think that?
The Joker-Look at the eruptions
that have broken out all over her face
lately.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

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Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

Throwing Stones.
II think that partner you just
danced with is tho ugliest man I've
ever SEEN"
Hush. dear, you forget yourself"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

The Baseball Fan.
He waiteth grum.
As In n dream,
Till spring shall come
And bring the team.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
HARTLAND.
rnE NEW DRIVING PARK

Between thirty and forty of our
townspeople met at Steele Park last
Saturday, and under the direction OF
MIR. Oliver Brothers made great
headway toward building the track
OF the uartland Driving Club.
The remarkable character OF the
soil makes this much easier than WAS
expected, and it is the opinion OF
those who have had previous expert
euce that we will have exceptionally
good footing for horse, in fact far
better than the majority of the
tracks in the state.
1t will require only one more day
with approximately the same num-
Der of men and teams to complete
the work.
The enthusiasm shown ON Satur-
day was very gratifying to all who
assisted. as well as the hearty en-
dorsement of the project by those
who were unable to be present.
The date Tor the next meeting will
be about June /, but will be
announced in thispaper later, so that
any others who wish to can con-
tribute their services at that time
rnd be enrolled as members of the
club.
1t VAS rumored Saturday that we
might have a matched race between
Mr.. w II. Dunbar's colt and Mr..
Walter Ilouphton's. tn lake place
July 4. Possibly this will encourage
Others TO come forward, and we can
have an attractive racing card to add
to other amusemeuts of the days
celebration.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
Typioal rInsian House.

tropical Jungle, and, on the eastern,
with open pine forests. The five ar
ticles OF greatest demand among these
savages are salt, matches, beads, red
or blue cloth and brass wire; but look
ing glasses. small bells, sea shells and
white horsehair are also greatly
will exchange chickens. eggs, camotes
"a sort of native sweet potato) and
rice. their principal products.
The Tingians are very uncouth
tribe Of savages. Their head women
have their arms completely covered
with strings of beads. wound so ms
to form beautiful and striking designs.
A long, heavy string Of beads 10 also
twisted around the hair and hangs.
down the back like braid. The skirt
of these head women Is white, with
blue border, and the waist is OF
light yellow. They smoke pipes OF
solid silver, ornamented with bangles,
In the bowls OF which pieces OF cigar
are inserted.
The typical young Tingian chieftain
wears stim collar OF beads and gay.
ly coiored calico shirt. over which
is sort OF scarf trimmed with many
silver coins. The members of this
tribe are very fond of silver. They
make~a large number of finger rings
from silver coins, and each man usu.
ally has from FIVE to ten OF these
rings about his person, but not nee.
essarily on his fingers.
The Tingians are fond of pecui.
lar dance. The music is produced by
beating with the palms of the hands
on "gansas." or tom-toms. The dane
ers. man and q woman, with arms
outstretched. circle about each 9th.
er in a spiral, the man pursuing the
woman with quick. Jerky step. As
they approach the center of the spiral,
he suddenly swoops upon her. when
she always eludes him by suddenly
darting out of his reach.
The Kalingas, like all Wild people,
are extremely fond of ornameptation.
Forrest Clark In Leslie's Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
Plant Home Grown Potatoes.

O. l.. Martin of Plainfield, state
commissioner oJ agriculture, has
issued a warning 10 farmers against
the use Of foreign grown potatoes
for seed He says:
Large quantities Of foreign grown
potatoes are being received in this
country. Their fine appearance and
reasonable cheapness, in comparison
to home grown, is strong tempta-
ton for many OF orr farmers to use
them Tor seed. Don't do it. In
testing more than 100 varieties our
National department has proven that
they do not equal home grown seed
as producers. The great danger,
however, is IN introducing several
new diseases AS yet unknown here.
g The most dreaded is the~'Wart
tlseuse,' Bulletin No. 81 of the
bures II of plant industry aud farm
ers' bulletin 48o ofihe department Of
agriculture, at Washington, fully
describe the same Spongosposa
scab, black leg anc leaf curl are
others.
=. The danger from these diseases
is not limited to a single season, as
soils once infected remain unfit for
potato culture for many years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
cLIMaxEs or SLOW DISEASE
Really, There 10 No Such rhing No
n Asuddsn Dsath," M " 10 ,caes-
eraiiy understood.

There is NO such thing an -''sudden
death" from disease. Those deaths
appearing to us as sndden are I'm
reality the very sl0west forms OF dis
ease. so slow and insnlious that they
often pass unrecognfsed. as Tor In
stance. Brights disease. rheumatic
states and hardening of the arteries.
The conditions which precipitate the
result that comes so often I'm our civfii-
zation like iightning stroke are
brought about By slow degrees. which
all at once reach ciimax---and we
are surprised simply because We wera
not aware Of the conditions.
F1nanciers, Statesmen, politicians,
professional workers and merchants
men who live well. but under stern
stress and struggie--are most fro
quently subject to the. conditions
which lead to such sudden termina-
tions. They are the unfurtmates who
really require more care. on account
of their greater burdens, but do not
take time to attend TO the aliimpor.
tant measurcs--exercise. rest, etc.
which mean Increased activity OF tho
skin and respiratory functiona, more
perfect elimination and longevity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
Sat on Stick of Dynamite.

Thomas Leary, the town tree
warden Of Sharon, Mass, sat down
beneath tree on East Roxbury
street Sunday night and moment
late, ssterrific explosion blew him to
pieces. A hole three feet deep was
made in the ground where he was
string The report Of the explosion
WAS heard tor miles, and houses a
quarter Of mile away rocked dan
gerously.
The cause OF the explosion is not
positively Known, but the theory is
that Leary, who was contractor,
had stick Of dynamite in his
pocket aud that when lie sal down il
came in contact with a stone. Leary
was IS years Of age and single.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11

th. +owa,. NJ IIiutoy, hacau,a win M,
marry Tarrv Ranniatar ana Give Won
mn Tbere are rats ana n.ice hara-
and Won know how hate themI /
shall dron this letter from the window
me Come auick dearest. before die
of fright and starvation.
.Your dIstractea Amy.
D ap,eaaa coma vo,,rsalf ana do
MT bava anv nublicItv.
Evan read ana raraad tha hastilv
written. tear-bIotted miasive
aso,nahodv,s 80 ~ O. ,s,nr a,a 4.
NAV he mel" calculated Mr. Gatea
Ha picked mn the telenhona receiver
and cailad The numbar ~ M Fraka.a
town houaa where he had saan Amy
onIy two d.vs hasor, A. ~ x.I,rad
intn +ha trar rsr,,tta,. h;s CO., c,sr,esS
from nern,eritv 70 srrnr,se. disbelSas
imnatiance any,etv ana back IN nar'
nIaritv aya,n
..Nouy vha+ Al v,,,, =, a,,., ~ tha+ os
10 "a aa he Iaarod hactr q, ~.
chair
4 sarvort haa ans,aroa .ha ..,<
nbons sba had sa,a that NJ rrara
mad saflad yor Enyona That r,orrinS
and that Miss nnriand had gors
awav the day besora---It wa. uot
Lnown i,,at yybar, hut an . s,r.,y,S
y,s,t soyonwhars !, y, Z.
As Amv and her, ans rdia n.un,,e con-
nosed the fan,,Iv thera Wa. rotr,ry
for Evan Gates to do but to take the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11

we are experiencing and the North
field merchants and people jumped
in and made the company stay.
Vermont has always been up to the
mark and more too, in it's military,
both in war aud in peace. Let us not
.llow Woodstock to be drag and
blot on the states record.
HOW TO KEEP THE COMPANY
Everybody talk. Everybody boost.
Everybody help. Employers, let
your help off for carp. Mothers,
.lon't discourage your boys from The
good training they viii get. All men
Of required age who are physically
well and strong and desirous OF
working for the good Of The service,
enlist and do their part. II twenty.
men will do this in the time left. the
will stay in Woodstock and
will be kept up in good shape by
those in charge.
Karl A. Pember, Captain
j. s. Brownell. 1st Lieut..
l.. Il. Thomas, I'd Lieut..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
TAX PUT ON FEMALE CATS
New Jersey Assemblymen Pass Meas
ure That Hits FeIInes Without
Dissent.

Trenton, N, J.--By a superhuman
effort and the aid of Speaker Nc
Grams gavel, the New Jersey house
passed Assemblyman Bresinger's bill
fixing tax OF dollar year upon
and the author of the measure was
surprised and delighted. Every time
the bill has come up for consideration
heretofore the risibilYties of the mem
.ters have been aroused and chorus
of catcails has set in. When this
course was attempted Speaker Mo
Gran said impressively, and with nc
sign of smile: THE gentleman from
Hudson has been square sport and
he is now entitled to a fair hearing
Assemblyman Bresinger then made
o speech in favor of his measure, fair
ly bubbling with good hiimor but
sticking to the principle of the meas
ure and declaring with impressive, elo
quence that female cats as hunters
OF the insect-destroyin birds we're q
menace and ought to be restrained by
law. Moreover, he said, the cat has
been found to be dangerous dis
seminator OF contagious diseases and
should be suppressed for that reason
II for no other.
Assemblyman Simpson, also of Hud
son, said the bill was not complete;
that It ought to embrace all cats and
not the females alone. he defended
the cat as destroyer of rats and
mice, and said IT should not be SO re
strained to such good work. Most oi
the members voted Moon the roll
call. and Assembly Bresinger saw de
feat for his bill, but all changed tc
'Yes" before the announcement wai
made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11

Sunday morning between 8 and 10
o'clock walking in the direction Of
Montpelier. He boarded at the home
of George Cummings at Shady
Hill. abont half mile from the
church where he preached. lis room
was left as if he had stepped out for
an early morning walk. lie tnok mo
suit case or other baggage.
An Associated Press dispatch says
that Rev Mr. Grice appeared at the
naval recruiting station on Hanover
street in Boston. Monday and APP
piled for enlistment iii the navy.
lie probably will be accepted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
Home-Mixed Fertilizers Are
Cheapest and Best.

Practically all formers who have
given home mixing a thorough trial
are convinced that this is by far the
most economical and satisfactory
method Of purchasing fertilizers. II
you will send us your name on a
postal card with request therefor we
will send you fee, postpaid, leaflets
which give the opinions Of many
successful farmers in this and neigh.
boring states regarding home mix
ing. We will also send II number
of formulas which were made up
for usby the Direstors of the Ver-
mont Experiment Station and which
have been used by many farmers in
Vermont with excellent results. We
will also give full directions for
mixing fertrfizers adapted to all the
crops COMMONLY raised on Vermont
farms.
CARROLL S. .PAcE, Hyde Park VT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
BETHEL

Mrs. Hannah { Bowen) Snow,
who lives with his niece, Mrs. Ira
Quimby, is now the eldest person in
Bethel, having reached her o5th
birthday anniversary April 3. She
is ia good health and quite active.
Joel B. Putnam, aged 81, the
towns oldest male resident, had a
fall at the postoffice Saturday, which
shook him up and lamed him some :
what, but broke no bones. He was
carried home and may not walk tor
n few days.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
His Captive
Princess
by cIarissa Macliie

N~opStiRhts tOihs ~ Associated Literary frosD
Evan is DEAR" lamented Amy
Durland, but there isn't spark Of
romance in him--that is, not the right
kindi"
"You mean the kind we have just
witnessed?" asked her friend. Hester
Blake. they left the theater and
walked down the street.
Yes" hesitated Amy with a swift
upward glance at Hester's rather Sc
we're profile. "Hvan Gates isn't the
sort of man to do anything romantic
,r-oh. you know what mean, Hester
We have just seen 1t at the matinee.
Fancy Evan rescuing me from captiv-
ity in a lonely towerI Evan would
call out the fire department to run
ladder up to my window and would
be released by the most prosaic meth
cd, while Evan would stand at the
foot of the ladder looking at his watch
and grumbling because he might miss
an important business engagement"
"Nonsensel" laughter Hester "You
underestimate Evans chivalry because
the opportunity has never been Of
fered him to display it."
Amy tossed her pretty head in utter
scorn Of Hester's matter-of-fact opin-
ion and as they entered a bus and
went their way uptown her mind was
busy with little plans whereby she
might prove to herself that the man
she was engaged to and who really
was most devoted /lover. should
prove further devotion by some roman
tic deed of chivalry.
1t was not until she was dropping on
to sleep that night that the great plan
came to her and 1t Immediately ban
ished all sleep from her violet eyes.
Amy lived with an uncle.
Several days afterward Evan Gates
scanning the pile Of morning mail ON
his desk picked out small grayish
blue envelope and opened 1t with
tender. expectant smile.
1t was from Amy and bore most az
tidings:
Dearest Evan: Come to my rescue
at once-Uncle Bert has locked me In
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
NATIVES OF LuzoM ISLAND
6even Different Tribes lnhabIt This
Land and Retain Ancient
Customs.

Manila, p. There are many
strange. uncivilized people among the
Asiatic-Americans of the Philippine is
lands. The wild men OF the great Is
land of Luzon pay be divided into
seven different tribes. known as the
llongots. Ifugaos, Bontoc-Igorots. Le-
pantoTgorots. Ka1ingas, Tingians and
Negritos. These people have not yet
ielt the influence OF civilization, and
retain their apcient customs, dress
and manner OF f-livingy They can be
reached only by long horseback jour
ney through mountains which, on the
western alopes. are covered with
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11

"Congrntulations--got to make thia
traini" shouted Evan over hts ehoul.
der az he sped away.
Il wonder what's eating him ~ re-
fiected Terry as he went ON HIS glad
some way.
Anxiety and 6e~liderment were
gnSwing at Evans mind as tho train
ran out into the open country.
Some one tapped his shoulder gent
ly and he turned around to SEQ Hester
Blake'p plain. paeasant countenanee.
He instantly found q seat beside her
and learned that abe was going to the
next station beyond Hiiiside Tor o
short visit.
Because Hester was Anay's deAreee
friend and because he knew ahe was
loyal and utterly practical. Evan
showed her Amy's letter and related
his interview with the servant at tho
Frake house and HIS meeting with
Terry Bannister.
what does Il mean. Hesterf'' he
asked anxiously.
To bis surprise Hester leaned back
In her seat and laughed until she cried
''The tooiiah little grill" she uttered
at last. h''N NtH
''Fooiishf. Queried Evan more pun
xled than ever.
Hester nodded and related her euss
picions. She told OF tho talk they had
had after the matinee and what Amy
had said about Evans lack OF chival-
ry. The child must have planned thia
whole thing since then for Mr.. Frake
has been expecting TO 60 abroad for
some times-in fact he sailed with Ia
ther and we both know him to be ubs
terly incapable Of treating Amy In thig
manner. what shall yoh do. Evan
RESCUE her in good dNold-fashioned
way" said Evan grimly but he could Z
not suppress q smile-@a tender smife
It waB---over the romance OF Amy Dur
land. Il don't mind" he said TO hin-
self sturdiiy: shell get over It soon !
enough.
Hester waved him laughing fare
well at Hiilside and Evan frampa& ON
the tail tower that was yisibIe for
miles around. He saw a speek Of
white up ON the tiny observation plat,
form and aa he entered the groundm
OF the estate It disappeared within.
The. big house appeared to be va
cant. The tower he knew contained q
little room at the top prepared for
comfort and the servtne OF refresh
ments. II wss approached by q wind-
Ing iron stairway within and entrance
was by q solid oalren door at the bot
tom. N
Evan ioOhed over tho situations
carefully and changed his plan OF res
n..As
Amy inatantly appeared on the bal
cony. .-f
"You dsari You have conei'' she
called down tn q treinuIous whispess'
Amy was enjoying herself
Yes. I've come. DEAR called up
Evan suppreBsing smile. 'T come at
once--I met Terry Bannister and what
do you thinkf"
"Whatf - asked Amy feebly.
"He's engaged to Gladys Haliman--
told me So.
"The-thatJ horrtd thingi why,
Gladys hasssa giass eTe." Amy was
plainly Disconnected.
And, Amy, dear. shall effect pour
rescue befones the eyessof all the coun-
tyr" He swept an ARA suggestfrely
'%0r- win you walk down tho
stair and unlock the deorf"
you are so--horrid and unromanp
tic!" cried Amy tearfuily.
"DeaY heart. you've got tomancG
enough for both Of uss Ah. como down,
dear, rwant to kiss my captive prtn.
cess--can't I rescue you BY perpua'
sionf"
Evan looked so hauayome and captt
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
Shady RiH Pastor EnIists.

The Rev. l.. b. Grice, aged Il
years, since last August pnstor Of the
Free Baptist church at Shady Rill,
Midllesex, has not been heard from
since last Sunday morning and Off
GERS Of the church society have
placed advertisements in the news
papers asking for information as to
his whereabouts.
The Rev. Mr.. Grice was seen near
the ice house on upper Elm street,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
ODD FELLOWS WEEK

Program of the Sessions of the Grand Bodies
of the Order in Woodstock. May IA to IL.
headquarters Of the Grand bodies will he a. the Wood
stock Inn.
All sessions Of the Grand Bodies and Degree Work win
be held in the Town Hall
Headquarters OF the Local Committees and Information
Bureau will be held in Odd Fellows Hall.
MONDAY I3
sPM. exeinpiidcation of the First Degree By ouechee
River Lodge. No. 46.
TUESDAY, MAY "a 4
. DAM Department Council Meeting, Col Flw
Jackson presiding
IL A, NJ, instructions officers by Maj g. A. Aletcalf
i PM. band concert hy Woodstock Military band
2P NJ. parade of the First Regiment Patriarchs
Militant Parade will form Elm right
resting Central. Automobiles will be u the Inn
to take guests and ladies in the parade. Parade
will be followed by Dress Parade and Competitive
Drills on Vail Field.
z 3QP. NJ. comforting the Decoration of Chvalry in
Music Hall
Ball tickets will admit to this Admission
those purchasing ball tickets will be twenty
five cents. Every is invited to ths event
S3oP NJ. Patriarchs Militant hall in the Town Hail.
WEDNESDAY, MAY IS
,9AM., Sessions OF the Grand Encampment L. Fl
Jones Grand Patriarch
In the afternoon 80 automobiles will take the ladies'
and visitors ride to points of interest.
O'clock p. NJ. Past Grand Officers banquet at the
Inn Tickets be had of the Committee and
should be purchased before the banquet Price,
$l0o
THURSDAY, I6
9 A NJ. session Of the Grand Lodge. E. L. Sargent
Grand Master.
Tea from wif served in the music room OF the
Inn in honor of Grand Officers and visiting
ladies.
O'clock P. NJ in the room informal reception to
the Grand Officers
O'clock T. NJ, exemplifcation of the Rebskah Degree
by Fidelity Lodge White River Junction.
FRIDAY, MAY ~
"A. M session of the Rebekah Assembly. Mrs. Frances
Stone. President. presiding
An revoir.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11

DR.. Frederick A. Stone, for eight
years physical director of. Columbia
University, and now serving in a
like capacity at Miami University,
Oxford, Ohio, has been engaged as
physical director OF the University
of Vermont, and Mrs. Stone will
have charge Of the physical training
of the women ut that institution.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11

In a Suffolk tEng.) village near Bury
st. Edmunds the following flowers
were picked during the month OF Jan
uary just passed: Pansies. honey
aucifle, wild heartease, carnation. yeb
low Jessamine. antirrhinum. gorss
tfurze), wallfiower, stock, arabis. torch
lilies, double violets. Princess OF Wales
vioiets. field daisies. double dalziea.
wild primroses. pink primroses. poly
anthu1, phlox drummondi. winter aco.
mites, kerria, and mArigoid
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11

Bearing war SCARED Confederate
veterans bound for their annual
reurion at Macon, Ga, special
train plunged over an embankment
near East Abutchie, Miss, on Mon
day, killing II and iniuring at least
40.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
- ~|--9
s4,oss rs
OTHER REASONS


No town in the stale has yet let
their company ran out AT the end OF
the first enlistment period Wood
stock people need the money tl,at the
company brings in. Woodstock's
young men need the discipline, and
training aud edncation that may he
had N the company. Two men in
ca h company may have free tuition
at Mortified University if in good
standing in the company. G COM
pany passed the last inspection only
because Of the hard work OF the men
aad officers in the company on their
quarters and property All that is
needed is more good men
There are only six men enlisted
from this village. Springfield. in this
county, is now starting new com
pany Let's not give up just rs they
are starting. The Nortlf field company
went through the same troubles that
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11

The Springfield Reporter is
authorized to state that Hon. II. H..
blanchard of Springfield will be a
candidate tor the nomination 70,
senator at the coming Republican
Windsor county convention.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-05-11
WOODSTOCK NEWS
A Reasonable Appeal to Rea-
sonable People.

The middle Of May is the time
that lhe opportunity for enlistinQ
new men in the locat militia com .
pany runs oiit, This is because
each man, in order TO go to the gov
ernment camp aud draw pay. must
have had three mouths previous
service. Men who have had three
months service may enlist at any
time before the 4th Of August Com
pany G must have 45 men To go 10
camp or, failing thai, must stay al
home aud be di-banded later There
are now 20 men .on the roll This
is the last cnl for volunteers
REQUIREMENTS.
Men between the ages OF lS and
45 who are physically. fit. Between
Is and 2l men must have the con-
sent in writing OF paremt or guard
ian Physical examination flee.
Men are required to Attend "a
drills per year, l-2 ehonrs eacli
drill half days pay each fiJl Ten
days maneuver or state tanp each
year This year camp is the siegeoi
New York city in August. Alternate
years the camp is in the state. Five
days at the rife range each year
This year the two camps come
together, August TO 8 at The Ethan
Allen range and August 8 10 10 at
the New York maneuver Private's
pay is $l.5o per day, with board
clothing, transportation aud ex-
penses furnished
Regimenial rifle competition each
year for the eight best shots in each
company Trophies and gold, coin
prizes are awarded to winners in
different events. Federal inspec-
ton each year at armory, for which
one days pay is received. Two non
commissioned officers may 90 to
Plattsburg each year under pay for
instruction with regular troops sta
toned there