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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
THIEF LEAVES FAKE WHISKY
Burglar Breaks Glass In Saloon to Get
colored Water and Throws
Loot Away.

St. Louisville crash OF breaking
glass attracted patrolmen to the ga.
loon or Charles Crosick early in the
horning. A plate glass In front OF the
place had been broken. But there was
no sign OF burglar
The police found a bottle In the hall.
way 1t was a quart bottle such az
is used to contain whisky. The cork.
was out and lay nearby Part of the
contents had been spilled. The rest
reflected nice, rudy glow. Taking
II to the saloon. the police asked Gro.
sick II II was his.
Yep; that's all the fellow took.
too" was the reply Its colored
water"
The police ims. lined the look OF dis.
gust on the face OF the burglar whap
he sampled the whisky
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
UNCLE SETRs SUN
Thought He Was Featherinu His
Nest; Careless Ambitions
Brought Disaster.
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.

Randall can go to college now,
Uncle Seth. All the arrangements are
made. It is the happiest thought OF
my life, to realize that It ia in my
power to show you some appreciation
OF all you and your family have done
for me-
boy, there never was a truer. bet
ter man than you! / can't think. /
can hardly speak. Somewhere along
the line, though, blessing will come
to you for your noble sacrifice and un
selfshness."
David Prescott walked slowly across
the Burton farm. His heart was pref
ty full He loved the old man who
had been his best friend since he was
left an orphan at an early age. The
flush and thrill of good deed, how
ever, were robbed of some of their
glamour as David thought of the per-
son most benefited-Randal Burton.
In his own mind David did not be.
lieve the old mans son worthy of the
sacrifice he was making for him. Ran
dal had always had gloriiied ideas of
his own ability. He had never pro-
crossed at school. He was laggard
and failure about the farm. His IA
Their wished him to seek his natural
level, clerk in a general store in the
village, but Randall insisted that he
was "cut out for a lawyer"
Things were at tight pinch at Bur
ton farm, with little or no cash re-
serves. Then David, the worker, the
faithful. had stepped into the breach.
He saw that the old man was grieving
over the complaints of his son that
"he had no chance in life like other
fellows"
you see," David had explained to
his uncle, there's a reclamation pro.
ject to drain Rock Valley, and no one
knows every crook and turn of the old
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
JEERs STRENGTHEN SUICIDE
Parls Crowds Howls of oerision Drive
Man to Make Third Attempt on
Own Life Success,

Paris. -Divesting himself Of his
coat. young carter named Pierre
Chabot climbed on the parapet of a
bridge over the canal at st Denis
Just outside Paris He was about to
leap into the water but passersby in,
tervened Struggling desperately. the
man freed himself He was pulled
back a second time and then when he
brutally repulsed woman who threw
her arms round his neck and implored
him not to commit suicide. the crowd
released him
When he finally stood on the ledge
above the water he hesitated and the
attitude of the spectators suddenly
changed. They reproached him with
cowardice.
go on; take a header" they shout.
ed. The man would have turned back
but rather than face more jeering he
let himself fall into the water and he
drowned
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
Patriotic Women.

When praising the Balkan peoples
for their patriotism, do not forget the
patriotism of the Balkan women.
The war against Turkey could be
won only by sending every available
man to the front at once. The men
were sent, and women stepped for
ward to do work which men had done
before. Women are driving cabs and
carts. cleaning streets, running street
cars. loading and unloading ships and
trains. doing all the clerical work and
all the agricultural labor usually per
formed by men.
An American woman living in Ath-
ems writes that men between eighteen
and forty-five years have practically
vanished from the city. Their chauf-
feur is gone to the war and a woman
drives their car. The hotel chef is at
the front and his wife rules the lsitch-
en- in his place. Athens has suddenly
become citv of women, children and
old men. Doubtless the same is true
of Belgrade and Sofia.--Chicago Jour
nal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
MARKING Of Sheep.

Means prevailing at present for
marking sheep for the purpose of iden.
LITIGATION is unsatisfactory for the rea
son that the coal tar or pitch solu
ton which Is made use of has sert
GUS effect on the wool, not only where
the mark has been made on the hair
but all that which is being put through
the cleansing process at that time
Such wool brings a decreased price
The National Society of Agriculture
OF France has been investigating the
matter, and the report of those ap
pointed to do the work contains the
following: 1t has been proposed to use
aniline colors, but this is even worse
since the colors do not merely soil
the fleece, but actually dye 1t. Other
means are not lacking, notably that
Of tattooing the ear of the sheep. Also
small metallic plate can be fastened
In the ear, as is done with African
sheep to prove that they have been
"clavelized," !. e., inoculated with the
special serum which combats theiI
dangerous eruptive malady, rot or
scab. The syndical chamber of com.
merce ard industry advises the EN-
ployment Of color composed OF lin
seed oil, essence of turpentine and
Prussion blue or similar color. 1t rec.
omnends marking on nose, forehead.
or nape of neck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
BRINGS OUT Apop" QUESTION
Vounu Man inadvertently AIludes to
Leap Year and Pretty Young
Woman praps Him Out.

WELL" he said. considering II high
time that one of them broke the ST.
fence which was becoming dangerous,
this is the year 1913"
Yes" she replied with a plaintive
little sigh
''Are you sorry?"
"Why should I be sorry?"
There will not be another leap
year until 1916"
II hadn't thought OF that"
"of course didn't mean No insinu
ate that there was any reason why
you should care"
Thank you"
ITO n pretty attractive girl leap
year naturally means nothing"
why should you say that TO me?
Your mirror ough' to tell you
do you really think so?"
II wouldn't say so II I didn't think
So"
But you don't suppose would
avail myself of the pr vilegc leap year
Is supposed to give a girl. even II
weiS unairactive do ycu?"
IN of ccuse not
II can't urders al Why you houlf
have brought up the subject
1T just happened to pop into my
mind
"Tha' word pep al avs amuses me
do rs It? Then I'll r peat It as OF
ten a YOU like
"oh. thank you 10 you know
something told nc hen you came
In that you werr 10 bring uF thu
popping question this eve nlng?'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
SCARED CHILD COUGHS UP PIN
Physicians Were About to Seek u
With x-Ray Apparatus In
Hospital.

Philadelphia.-Sca by an x-ray
apparatus which the physicians OF the
Germantown hospital were about 10
use on her Ida, Caruso, 2h years old
of the rear Of "a Armat street. Ger.
mantown was seized with fit of
coughing and was soon relieved OF q
two-ipch pin which she swallowed
last June
The child was suffering from the
pin. and her father Dominick car.
ried her to the hospital The, doc.
tors could find nothing wrong and de
termined to take an X-ray photo
graph
When she saw the pin which had
black head and ia OF the variety used
for fastening wells the child's inofhe,
remembered that the little one had
swallowed n last tune
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
~why Don't You Take the TraIna"

q two-dollar bill. Keep right on as
you are headed, and you'll reach the
depot"
Hold on" spoke the blind man.
with a queer grateful catch in his
voice. "a little silver will do"
mo. no--you are welcome to what
have given you," declared Walter
II can spare It,"
Il want to know your name. any
how" persisted the mendicant.
Walter Davis"
'T'll remember 1t. This is the most
timely help I have ever received"
-'Giad of It," said Walter heartily.
and went on his way. Immediately for
getting his kind decd, but followed by
the ardently-expressed wishes of his
pensioner that he would have all
kirds Of good luck"
The parting benison of the blind
man. however. did not follow out. In
stead. bad luck. indeed. came to the
young bank clerk. The following DAY
the manager Of the bank called him
into his private ONCE, serious-faced
and somewhat distant in his manner
Davis" he said. 81 am sorry to tell
OF absence until the return of the
president OF the bank. Mr.. Morton"
why. what does this mean?" ex
claimed Walter, staring vaguely.
"Just this: Only yourself and Mr.
Merton have keys to the bank. Com
ing from another town late in the
morning. have found no use for one
Last night some one entered the bank
and removed the money and notes we
keep In the cashiers box. 1t is not
usually locked up In the vault, as the
sum n holds IL generally small. How
ever, the notes and some two hundred
dollars are missing"
do you dare" began Walter
Earring up instantly. but the manager
silenced him with the words:
mo one suspects you, but the bank
directors hold you responsible 40 the
po.sessor Of key to the institution
They demand an investigation. and
your temporary resignation until Mr.
Merton returns"
The matter was plainly put and
Walter could not rebel. The story got
about town. No one accused him
openly. but there were limited suspi
cions. and to say the least he felt un.
comfortable.
Old Mr.. Merton was a Grabbed. sus.
picious man, and Walter wondered
how Viola would take It, He went to
q lawyer. but the latter advised him
not to stir things up.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

Walter kept up brave front. In
ting. and hope made him CHEEKY and
bright as usual.
II have good news for you" an
nounced his lawyer, appearing at the
Davis home Just after dusk one eve
ming. He was quite excited, and he
had n companion at whom Walter
glanced curiously and then recog
nized.
why. I've seen you before" said
Walter.
yes, you gave me some help about
q week ago." replied the blind man.
II happened in tow today. l learn
ed of your trouble and l found your
lawyer. You called me friend'-do
you remember" asked the mendicant
with a noticeable huskiness In his
throat.
"well. aren't we friends?" smiled
Walter
I'm going to prove It. Go ahead,
Mr.. Lawyer. You've described that
fellow, Lowell. He TALES. Give me
sight OF him"
whats that? A sight of him2r
cried Walter.
you will understand later, Walter
promised the lawyer. "Just run ua
against Lowell. some way"
Walter felt that there was some
He noted also that the blind man &C
companied them at quite a brisk gait
and without guidance.
1t was a moonless night. Suddenly
as they turned a corner, they came
face to face with Bruce Lowell
strolling along by himself. The blind
man took n step forward, bent his
glance on the approaching figure, anc
cried out sharply.
''That is the mani"
"You are positive?" questioned the
lawyer
I'D swear to him anywhere
avowed the mendicant. "That mar
was one Of two men whom saw en-.
ter the bank at midnight on the night
OF the robbery. His companion un
hinged one of the iron gratings ane
forced up window. The fellow With
him had a wooden leg"
Hello! hello! hello!" exclaimed
the lawyer in three different tones OF
voice, evincing in turn wonder. sus
picion and then triumph. You didn't
tell me that before. You have given
me final clew."
What is this nonsense?- demanded
Lowell Indignantly, but pale and trem
bling.
This man Identifies you as one OF
the bank robbers, he says" replied
the lawyer.
why! but he is blind" exclaimed
Walter.
Yes, day times" said the mendi
cant II am what is called a nycta
lops-I can see at night"
The next morning the lawyer, Wal
ter and the mendicant had an inter
view with the bank manager. Then
the lawyer made a hurried Wis. to a
neighboring town.
He had remembered that Lowell
had a relative there. an ex-convict,
who had but one les. Tie MAJ con.
fessed to the crime when he learned
that otherwise both he and Lowell
would be arrested.
Lowell was given his walking pa.
story got out. When the banker and
his daughter returned to Millville. II
was to learn the whole story. Against
his wishes Walter had been put up
as q candidate for public office, and
was more popular than ever.
you seem always making people
happy" said Viola few evenings
later, referring to the blind man
whom Walter had sent again on his
way rejoicing. II wish l was as for
tunate as you"
do you really?" asked Walter
earnestly. "Then begin the good
work, by telling me that you will
make me the happiest of men by re-
turning my love-"
"Oh, Walter" confessed Viola i'm
pulsively, II did that long ago!"
Copyright. 1872 by w. G. Chapman.)
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
NEW PAPER IN NEW YORK
Gotham Writers on Strike Get n
out-Say u Has Circulation
Of 100000

New York "A newspaper made its
appearance on the streets OF This civ
and according tn its publishers en-.
joyed first issue circulation OF 100
900 copies II was written and edited
by the Jewish newspaper men who are
on strike and is four pages seven
columns to a page Most OF its In.
formation was about its makers. strik.
against the Jewish dailies The strik.
ers themselves became newsboys in
the streets
second issue was promised for
later and the writer's who walked our
demanding more money and .hcrter
hours say 1t will be published at inter
,als until the strike ends They
named II the Jewish Press
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
"l4e Must Be Pretty Smart and Brave"

commissioners of it, too. They have
offered me a two years position as
superintendent of the upper dam.
am to get $500 year. Half of
that for two years will carry Randall
through the city law school. / can
spare something for you out of the
balance, and wind up still to the good.
That's my plan, and I'm glad and
proud to carry 1t out, just for your
sake"
So it was settled. With a great
flourish of trumpets Randall Burton
departed for the city. His direct fam.
lily proudly anticipated his future fame
and fortune, and David went to work
on the reclamation project.
The best that was in him came out.
He had said that no one knew the riv.
er as he did, and David now demon
strated the fact. Within mouth the
engineers on the project found hie
knowledge a valuable adjunct 10 their
technical processes. David was a su.
perb swimmer. While it was his duty
to direct a gang of men, in deep Gals
son work, in diving or exploring the
channel under water, he was not afraid
of risk or labor. He wore high rub.
Der boots instead of low tie shoes,
was wet and muddy most of the time.
At the end of six months the engt
neers reported that his discovery of
q shale obstruction and saved them
ten thousand dollars. The commits
sioners promptly advanced his salary
twenty-five per cent.
Time wore on David found true to
take up engineering and study eve
nings. At the holidays Randall came
home. He was gaudily dressed. pert
and braggart as ever. He did not
seem to realize that he was a pension.
er. The next vacation David was dis.
appointed to see how little real law
education the boy was acquiring.
'Confidentially, between me and
you." said Randall, 81 don't think as
much of the law as l did. A smat-
tering will be enough to help me put
up my single. Truth is. Dave. I've
made catch"
What kind of catch?" inquired his
cousin.
Miss Dorothy Vance Father a mil
lion, re. She dotes on me. Next va
cation she's coming to visit the Del
combes here-you know, high-up peo-
pie I'm going to propose to her then.
You'll see her when she comes"
In duo time vacation days came
around, and Randall returned to the
farm. He had failed to pass the exam
nation, and limited vaguely at tryinf
some other line. Mr. Burton W;
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
MOST TIMELY HELP
How a Nyctalops Repaid a Favor
Shown Him by a Young
Bank Clerk.
ny FLORENCE LILLIAN HENDER.
SON.

SON.
With the magic of a smile Walter
Davis ruled all the little world of
Millville. He had started In at the
bank an messenger, and at twenty-five,
bright. intelligent. energetic, had
worked his way into the favor OF ev-
cry person connected with that insti-
tuition from the president down to the
jAnitor-save one.
The exception was Bruce Lowell.
He seemed always to have envied Wal
ter his rapid Advancement and popu-
iarity. He was a dark-featured. sinis-
terappearing man, secretive and surly.
II the light-hearted Walter had more
closely scanned the surface OF affairs,
he would have noticed that Lowell
scowied Mt him most particularly when
he was in the company OF Viola Mer-
ton, the daughter OF the president OF
the bank and the belle of the town.
Walter was always doing kind
things and making other people happy
It was no marvel to anybody, there
fore, when one day. going home to sup.
per from the bank. he stopped to
speak to q blind man slowly making
his way along the street.
Can help you. friendT' inquired
Walter. in his warm-hearted, impulsive
way.
"why, yes" replied the beggar. 81
want to be set right on the road to
Clyde"
why, that il fully ten miles away.
and darkness will overtake you before
you reach your destination" observed
Walter.
"Oh. I'm all right in the dark"
rather systematically explained the
blind man.
why don't you take the train ?"
asked Walter.
Because have no money" was the
blunt response.
But have. and there you are!"
cried Walter. handing the mendicant
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
When the Principal Tainted.

A certain school principal was very
'rsy Into the office came tiny,
eager-faced lad who respectfully ask.
ed leave to put IAN important ques
ton"
I've studied and studied about it.
and can't find any answer in the
books" he explained.
"All right. John" replied the prin-
cipal. Go ahead"
And this was Johns problem:
please tell me, II you had fleas on
you and you had a shock of electric
tricity sufficient to kill you. would
Il kill the fieas?"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

An involuntary petition in bank
ruptcv has been filed against H. w.
Chase and Henry A. Carpenter OF
Windsor. The claims of the
petitioners aggregate 1868. :
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
State Events.

April 80 To May 3-Annual Yer
'nontautomobire show at Burlington.
May "a z4-Annual convention
Vermont State Dental Society at
Burlington
july 40 to Aug. I-National con
vention Of insurance commissioners
at Burlington.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
Cause For Woe.

whats the baby crying aboutr"
THE nurse thoughilessly told him
that Shakespeare's plays are supposed
by many to have been written by Ia
con Get him his Sanskrit blocks
They may divert his attention"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
Narrow Escape.

Ibid you have the nerve to offer that
waiter a 25 cent tip?"
YES"
What did he say?"
He came around later and told me
that II ! would give him SIS he would
promise to say nothing about it to the
head waiter and thar might contin
ne to dine there In the future
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
The Modern po,onIus.

Remember my boy" said the phil
osopher. that the requirement OF
riches is not the greatest measure of
success
"All right. dad I'll keep that fact
in mind"
'But dent overlook any chance to
get the coin when you can do 1t with
out arousing the suspicious of grand
Jury"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
GOLD SHOWERS ON woRKMEN
Coins Dated to the Fifteenth Century
Are Founu In Wall Of Q d House
That ls Demoiished.

Rome - While workmen were de-
molishing fourteenth century house
a shower Of gold coins fell from n
wall The workmen tried TO sell the
spoil 10 an antiquary. but the police
have confiscated the coins which are
OF various dates back to the fifteenth
century and bear the names OF vari
GUS Popes and European sovereigns
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

Rutland is to have another new
theatre. 1t will be built by Alder
man George 7. Chaffee and on the
site on Center street now occupied
by the John ]. Morse livery stable
The building will cost about SGD, 1000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

President Taft has received from
William E. Webber of Cincinnati a
hymnal lent 20 years ago by the
presidents father, Judge Alphonse
TAFT, to a friend and pever returned,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
Wits lie Wou,d Co

do you believe" asked Mrs. A..
that wife beaters should be cent to
the whipping post?'
No, really do not" answered
Mrs. B
But. suppose your husband should
beat YOU,
IN that case It would be inhuman
to whip him-even after he go. out OF
the hospital" -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
A wise man enjoys what he has.
chile the fool is seeking for mora

r. H. Walker stepped on wad
Of chewing gum in the Waldorf
Astoria, New York, walked little
further and the gum picked up a
SIoo bill.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

Mrs. Charlotte Kid,ler of Brattle
boro has recently appeared with
great success las pianist in
Hungary, Austria and Russia.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
Invisible Injuries.

very colored man who entered
complaint against another for assault,
ing and battering him upon the head
was before the magistrate.
II don't see any marks" announced
the Judge
Does we s'pose said the prisoner
with vehemence. he hit me with
piece of chalk?"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

Bishop John Joseph Hogan, said
to be the Oldest Catholic priest in
years and point of service, is dead at
Kansas City, aged 81.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

Some sciends $ tiuim a So bill
Will accumulate O1O microbes in two
weeks"
Dent worry me any We rave
one lcrg ert sh fcr t. acc e.
more III n siA or en- "
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

iian Gran,le, traveller, returns
to London with story Of having
discovered and photographed the
tomb OF Aaron on Mount Iior.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

Brooklyn school children ring on
an average two false fise. alarms a
day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
Devotion Demonstrates

so you think that man loves your
daughter sincercly?"
Ne must replied Mr. Cumrox HE
win II ard listen to her piano playins
by the hour"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01
His Confession.

do you love me. charles?" inquired
the beautiful girl
"Of course ! do
do you think only OF me. by day
and night?"
well I'll be frank with you Nov
and then think OF basel ball"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

The late G. M. Hays, president of
the Grand Trunk railway, left an
estate of $76s, soS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

well for sne thiE their women
never come out in the latest styles
from Paris
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-03-01

"It is said that Indians never laugh
Is that true?"
II believe so
What is the explanation--or is
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