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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-11
A FIGHT FOR A LOCOMOTIVE.

I sat at breakfast one autumn morning,
lazily slipping my coffee, and trying to
solve problem that completely eclipsed
the ponS aSiaorum. Certainly that propo-
sition never caused me half the pcrplexity
the one I was cogitatipg did. The morn.
ing paper lay uncut across my knee; the
rolls had gone cold; the sunshine came in
through the open window, bringing with
it the scent OF the late roses; and across
the roads and adjacent meadows came the
shouts the harvestmen gathering in the
last loads Of wheat from the distant corn
fields. Yet was blind TO the fair prospect
that was visible from the window of my
pretty suburban LODGING, and opened out in
the clear, fresh air of the morning, and
stretched for miles on miles green mead
ows, yellow stubblcs, red Carm-houses and
woods already touched with the marvel
lous colors laid on so Iavishly and yet so
barmoniously by the master hand of au-
tumn; bounded by the distant line ofhills
over which hung the rounded outline of the
Wrckin, only distinguishablc from cloud
by its mmovabiIity. Many and oft were
Tue hours L Hau spent IN watching and
drinking in all the beauty ofearth and tree
and sky; and why not on this particular
morning The immediate cause lay in two
letters that lay on the table. One had
narrow, pink envelope of that elongated
form so much affected by the fair sex.
The other was an unmstakabe business
letter, addressed in clerkly hand to Will
liam Herbert, Esq, Paradise Place, Metal
town.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-11

There is a letter held for postage in
the Evansville Illinois) post.ollice bear
ing the following inscription
Charles Augustus, the web-footed scrub,
To whom this letter must go,
Is chopping cord-wood for his grub
In Silver Citv Idahoh
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-11
"PLAcE AUX DANES.


"MY DEAREST WILLIE And I
really don't see that we need be in any
hurry to be married. We have only been
engaged year. You are only twenty-five,
and | am but nineteen; SO we are quite
young enough to wa some time yet. Al
though grandma is little queer, yet can
bear with her easily when | think of the
great happiness that is in store for us some
time. Certainly, dear, me might manage
it, as you are so impatient it, when your
uncle's will is opened, you have the E3S
annuity you expect; but ifyou don't get it
your salary Of Gl20 is rather small to
manage with. think, darling, we had
better wait bit. Am I not terribly
worldly wise little thing2
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-11

My bright hopes were banlshed, and it
was with sorrowful heart that came to
the conclusion that there was nothing to
do but to wait as patiently as possible.
Suddenly awakening to the fact that was
half an hour late for the Office, fastened
townwards, mwardly praying that my
principal, a large contractor, had not ar
rived. As soon as | entered, however, the
chief clerk said to me, "Mr Herbert, you
are wanted in Mr.. Heywood's room"
hurried in, feeling deinantly careless of the
expected rcprimand.
"Good-morning, Mr.. Herbert. You are
late"
81 have had unwelcome news, sir, and
forgot how the time was passing" And
told him as much as thought proper. AT
ter some discursiye talk, he said =
81 have been well pleased with your
business tact and energy, Mr.. Herbert,
and have sent for you now to undertake a
rather tickllsh matter. Oblige me by list
ening while put you in possession OF the
facts"
You know we have discontinued work.
ing the Lleydem brickGclds; and it ap-
pears that our late manager has allowed
the royalty to Earl-to fall into arrears
for two years. Last week distraint was
made on the premises, ard the engine that
used to run on our branch line, and was
lying IN the shed, has been seized and sold
for about quarter of its value. The pur-
chaser has run it little up the line otfour
land, and taken up the rails behind it to
prevent its being taken back. Now, con-
slider that such distress is illegal, and am
determined to seek the remedy known in
the law as reception" do not care for
the bother Of a replcyin action. Now, |
want you to so to LIeydem and see how
the land lies, and then take as many men
as you want from the Mynedd lead mines,
together with horses, and pull the engine
on to the main line after the night mail has
passed, and take her with all haste to
Nantygolyn station in time to meet the up
baggage train at half-past two in the morn
ing. You will then attach tue engine to
TIE train and bring her here. Here is the
necessary permit to authorize you to stop
the tram, and letter to the captain of the
mine. If, as is quite possible, you meet
with resistance, refrain from using any
more force than is necessary. | wish to
avoid any fighting. If you conduct this
matter successfully it is quite probable |
may raise your salary, for | have been well
satisfied with your conduct in the Office
Are you sure that you perfectly compre-
bend my instructions 2"
withdrew to make the necessary prep
arations and cogtate about my anticipated
good fortune, and the strange service | was
engaged rpon. 1t had all the charm Of
adventure, for | was not so sansuine as to
hope that such q proceeding could be taken
entirely without resistance. determined
to say nothing about it to Mary, lest she
should be alarmed / wrote her a short
note, saying that should be away on i'm
portant business for the next two or three
days, and urging her to keep'a good heart,
as / might have some good news to tell
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-11

This letter was signed "Muy."
OF course had read her letter first, and
had inwardly resolved upon overcoming
her fears and getting married oh-hand.
But che second letter put dampcr on my
hopes. 1t was from my uncle's solicitor,
and ran thus -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-13
DIR. ATANSFIEIR

has established Grand Medical OnIce for fiji,
Iaiulca ana Permanent Cure OF all diseases or do
iangelhents OF the Genital ORGANS or system whiri
VIII DC Treated scientifically and the most approved
Pillglples syphilis, Gononh9a Gleet Stricturcs
seminal weakness, Nocturnal Emissions. Female Weak.
ness, rains IN the Back aud Ioins, Whites Gravel
Nd1Eous DlseaSes. inmors Dyspepsia. Piles, dc
,s ne new VIZ improved method in short time gyiny
chtire satisfaction TO his patients hly
permanently cured and Lost Manhood Resiornd
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p o S I o F I'll c E
Worcester, Mass.
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF MAILS.
Present Arrangement.

Northern Worcester County, yemontand New IIamp-
shire closes at $40 m; due at pm.
Manchester. Concord and Nashua, n II, Lowell Ieom-
MISTER Lancaster, West Boylston, Oakae and Clinton
Fitchbnrg closes al 6, lO,45 a m and a3O pm Due at
and pm.
Gardner ana Vt and Mass h r. closes at $40 10 az a
m and p m. Due 9,l5 m and and Um,
Princeton, East Princeton and West Sterling close at
$50 p m. Due at 9,l5 am.
City OF Boston, close at $50 and m, Is, and sp
M Due at 6sV and lOS NJ 800 49, $50 and 1880
p m. Due at 9l5. 1880 4 m and A. 80 pm
Maine, Eastern New Hampshire and Eastern Massa-
at 6, 80 m. $50 and 10 80 m.
Rhode Island, close at $50 and II a M and $3.50 M
Due at 945 IN, 2,l5 and 6 80 p m.
Way Mall on the Providence and Worcester railroad
close at $3.50 m. Due at s,45 am.
Mibury, Whitnsville, East Douglas blackstone
Sturhridge SOuhbridge and WoonsOcket close at 80
Springfield, Albany, Western New York and Western
states close at 545 and - m, 345 and pm. Due
Worcester and Springfield Way Mail close at As and
S}S ~ m ana 40 M Due at 3 20 m and $3.50
:, New York City and southern States, Hartford and
New Haven Conn, close at s45 IN, S,45 and Due
Norwich and New London, Conn, Webster and oxford,
Mass close at N and 4'5O p IN Due at 8 m and
Way Mail on the Norwich and Worcester railroad
closes at a m. Due at m.
Grafton close AT $50 and9 IN and LIS and M Due
Milford. Mendon Hopedale and birmingham, close at
m LIS, and IN. Due at 95, 1880 m, and 4,3O
SOuthbOro', close at 3 IN. Due at lO3Oam
Westboro', C0rdave, Hopknton, Ashland and Hol-
430pm.
Marlboro close at 3 and M Due at $50 m and
1890 pm.
Northboro close at LIS. 3 and s pm Due at 1880
m.
Barre aud Smithvlle. close ut "a and IN. Due
at 9l5 IN and S,45 pm.
Dana North DANA New Salem. North New Salem
close at 9.45 M Due at 330pm
at $50 m, 2, IS and pm.
Princeton, Holden. Rutland, North Rutland, close at
pm Due at 9.3Opm
leicester, close al 9,45 a and p m. Due at a m
Oakham and Shrewsbury, close at 945a IN and 800 n
IN. Due at $50 m and D m.
Mails for New York and Bosto and places bevnnd
close at this office on Sunday at PM
FOREIGN MAILS Mails Tor the Furonean Steamers
close daily, via New York al Q AZ a m 4 AZ and y n,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-13

RoFEss I0NAL GARD

ny We-known rhyAicln and Surgeon In the treatment
~ ulse.s5 pi lides aud Children. aud All Catarrhal
l a ohll ulnihes cancers, Piles. etc. continues TO
hs reeulAr Nlslis 10 his Branch once Bay state
n u1}uiffn, " 9icestr where he be consulted on
ii.uu,hSllAf EVENING, from 10 10 o'clock and
ghInAl from A. NJ Arh. Of each week. No charge
,or AUGMENTATION Dr. fnrrar never allows FLAMING nd
NeahIseh'lB " appear IN the papers. This card must
h ih N b.-All medicines are prepared and iur-
Wsheu ny the Doctor without extra charge, diy myl1
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-13

DAMAGE BY SHOWERS IN WESTERN MAssA-
cHUsETTs-Bridges SlOept Alody and Crops
RUined.-A succession of heavy showers, in
Goshen, Ashfeld and WILLIAMSBURG on
Wednesday afternoon, seriously damaged the
roads, bridges and growing crops. The violence
of the storm was such and the fall OF water so
copious, IN some localities, that vegetation was
washe1 up by the roots; all the bridges and
sluieeways spanning the smaller streams carried
away. while the highways, especially among
the bills, were so rutted and channeled as to be
almost impossible. The storm continued with
but little interruption, for nearly three hours.
This enormous fall OF water caused food in
Mill river, its rise being equally rapid and eX
traordnary.
In Florence the rush of waters created general
surprise and alarm. Al half past eight O'Clock
Wednesday night the stream was little more
than bed Of rocks; at nine O'Clock it had risen
TO within three feet OF high water mark, sub
merging meadows, flooding roads, and severely
inluring fields of grass, subject to the inunda-
ton. Thirty acres of heavy, first quality mead
ow grass, belonging to Austin Ross, was sub
merged, and ten acres owned by S. A. Bottum
shared the same fate. Other meadows above
and below Florence, suffered in the same way.
The grass thus flooded is nearly ruined
In Williamsburg the height of the water sur
passed that of the great October food of 1869,
and although less damage was done, still many
months and several thousand dollars will be re-
CURED to make the repairs complete ltwould
seem that in some localities the water came from
the sky in spouts; and brooks suddenly became
rivers. Trees were torn up, bridges disappeared,
sand garden and meadow lands were laid waste;
barns sailed like steamships down the stream;
cellars were filed roads were ripped up and
made impossible; bridge abutments and bank
walls fell in, and every inhabitant along Mill
river experienced anxious fear during the brief
hour the panorama was passing. A barn and
two buggies belonging to a Mr. Culver were
carried down stream. The new wooden bridge
which spans the river near the upper end of
Williamsburg village was also washed away
Smith Monson's mill dam near Searsville, in the
north part of Williamsburg, yielded TO the force
eli the current, and was swept down stream.
-SprinQtield Republicdn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-13
TO THE LADIES

Or Mansfield Is. without doubt the most succcso6,i
a IN ,e treatment ofthose complaints requr
incident 10 Females thai we know OF Tbn"e
n ,ld ~ aI, Dolh Young and old male and female WIN
lu u 10 tnelf advantage to consult Dr. Mansncld il
- man thoroughly posted IN his professinn ~ r.,,
nn , Glhaae o. medicine and gentleman worthy he
Than you imagine. '''' =" S"u
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-13

Immediately cured and full yigor restored This dis
tresing aicun-whch renders life miserable and mar
riage mpossihe-s the penalty paid by the victims OF
improper indugences. Young persons are too apt to
consequences that may ensue. Now, who that under
stands the subject will pretend deny that the power
ofprocreaton is lost sooner by those falling into i'm
proper habits than by the prudent? Besides being de-
priyed Of the pleasure OF healthy offspring seri
Gus and destructive symptoms of both body and mind
arise The system becomes deranged the physical and
mental functions weakened Loss OF Provocative Power
Nervous lrrltability, Dyspepsia, Papitation of the
Heart Indigestion, Constitutional Debility and Wasting
of the Frame, Cough, CONSUMPTION. Decay and ncath
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-13
TO THE LADIES.

DIR. MANSFIELD still continues. with remarkable sue
cess, his treatment OF all Diseases and Irregularities incl
dental to the sex from whatever The Dr.s rem
edies are distinguished alike for their harlessness
purity and absolute Success The devotion Of fifteen
years careful study and scientific research (com-
hnet with large and extensive practice) into the pa
thoogy Of those delicate Affections peculiar to ladies'
enables him. in very many extreme cases, insure
prompt and speedy conyalescence. The Dr.'s prepara
lions Will be forwarded express mail, securely
packed to any address upon receipt of price 500 The
Dr. can be consulted al his Office No. Pleasant st.
from A. N 10 9P.M Consultation tree
The DIS apartments are so arranged that patients do
not see each other
iel2 dim
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-13
NORWICH AND WORCESTER m

NORWICH AND WORCESTER Dr.
Az YTi ". ,eS a b.; IL and E R. r.; 1871.
"'s'' m. way Passenger Train Connects at Web
ster with h, tram from southbrdge, and for Bos-
i9ru ana PROVIDENCE; at Norwich with train for
New London from West Side station '' ''A
1000 m. Way Passenger Train. Connects at Wor-
eesler with trains from Boston, Nashua, Fitch
burg, Lowell, NC at Worcester Junction WIN
western AMI Providence trains; al Putnam Viii, wi
train nom Boston; at Painfcld for Providence.
at S2rwiGh with trains for New London, Mystic:
5.15 m. Way Passenger Train. Connects at Wor
cester with trains from Nashua Fitchburg law
ell, We; AT Worcester junction with FNpress
iIiun from boSt9m, and trains from Western and
Providence and Worcester roads; at Putnam with
train from Boston; at Painheld Junction trains
rom providence and Hartford arrive in season Tor
webster, Putnam and DanielsOnville) for New
10Th by steamer from New London, Will take this
7.@O pm. Steamboat Express Train for New York.
tomneei I At worcester with trains from Boston,
Fitchhnrg; sc; at Putnam from Boston, Wal,
pole. Franklin and Blackstone; leaves Norwich
TRAINS CONC NORTH LEAVE Norwich AT
S.lO ~. steamboat Express Traintor Boston daily
except Monday0 connecting at Putnam for Bos-
ton, Blackstone, Franklin and Walpoie: nj Wor.
Gesder Tor r Boston Framingham, Lowell, Nashua,
concord, tlchburg, &c. This train leaves New
steamer. ~ V
600 q IN. Way Passenger Train Connecting at
Plain6eld junction for Providence; at Putnam,
Tor Boston, arriving a. 1920 m; at Worcester
Boston, Nashua, &c. ''''''' w
11.3O a m. Way Passenger Train. Connecting at
Flainheld with train from and for Providence :
arriving at Worcester Junction. season for trains
TO BOSTON Providence, Springfield ana Albany
at Worcester for trains to Boston Nashua &c &c
5.41 p NJ Way Passenger Train. Connects at Nor
wen WIN train from New London. aud at Plain
field Junction with train TO Providence; at Wor
cester with train for Boston, - Vt
WEBSTER SPECIAL.
Leaves Webster Tor Worcester at Gs.OOam
Leaves Worcester for Webster at Chs pm,
T.. ST. NJ ANDREWS. Sup't
Norwich Il Worcester Division
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Mr0itimaI.
Nj E D c Al oFFIc f.
No. 5 Pleasant Street. near Main
WORCESTER. MASS.

DIR. MANSFIELD has probably had more practice ant
experience curing diseases OF private nature than gen
orally falls TO the lot OF any one physician; and within tn,
last ten years he has no doubt cured more of those
Difficult; cases Of private Diseases such require practi-
cal experience than all the other physicians in the city
The reason Is that he applies himself to The duties Of s
profession with untirHg and industry in the inves
ugationo the disorders to which he has confined his
whole attention. and has by this means discovered thai
the odislioned mode Of d0ctorng symptoms only doe
not succeed SO Wen As his plan Of attacking the dseas,
nrstcNtiugush that, and attend to the symptoms
may best Mt the case. His medicines free from any
naseous drug and are easy to he taken, without inter
erng withthe ayocatious of the patient DIR. Mansfield
would say that his medicines free from mercury. and
all other poisonous drugs they put up in small
compact ior and can be taken without fear of exposure
or hindrance from business and except in OF VIC
lent inflammation no change of snecessary For fur
Tier particulars please cali at his office, No. Pleasan
.lr.nt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-13
TO YOUNG MEN

Dr. MANSFIELD, Pleasant 81 near Main Worcos.
trr Mass has no superior IN the Treatment az a IL
piorabe a1lctiOn Seminal Weakness or Su"rmn, n,
strictly private and confidential ''in" "
Hours-9 A. NJ, to Bpm. Ofilee open Sundovs
G. MANSFIELD, M D.
No, D Pleasant ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-13
nR FLINTS GREAT REMEDY.
4
L. THE
EMG@ CELEB RATED
LQUAKE FIR
BITTERS.
A GREAT MEDICAL DISCOVERY.

Extracts Of Roofs and Herbs ohich almost payfabIy
Care he JoUowiag Complaints:
Dyspepsia Heart Burn, Liver Complaint and Loss of
Appetite cured by taking few bottles
Iassude Low Spirits and Sinking Sensation cured at
once,
Erupons' Pmpes' Blotches, and all impurities of the
blood, bursting through the skin or otherwise cured
readily by following the directions on the bottle
Kidney Bladder and Urinary Derangement invariably
cured One bottle will convince the most skeptical
Worms expelled from the system without the least
difficulty Patients suffering from this prevalent disease
vi see marked change for the better in their condition
aitertakng one bottle. Worm difficulties are more prey
aent thans generally supposed in the young and they
viii find the Quaker Bilters a sure remedy
Nervous difficulties, Neuralgia, SC, speedily relieved
Rheumatics sweled Joints and all serolua Affections
removed or greatly relieved by this invaluable medicine
Bronchitis, Caarrh, Commissions and Mysteries cured
or much relieved.
Difficult Breathing, Pain in the Lungs Side and Chest
almost invariably cured by taking few bottles of the
Quaker Bitters.
All difficult female arrangements (amost invariably
caused by violation of the organic laws) so prevalent
to the American ladies', yield readily to this invaluable
medcine-the Quaker Bitters
All Impurities of the Blood and diseases incident 10
the same, always cured by the Quaker Btters taken
according to OBJECTIONS.
The Aged find in the Quaker Bitters lust the article
they stand in need of in their declining years IL
passage down the plane Inclined.
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NJ EW RAIL ROAD ROUTE
VIA
birmingham and Lowell Railroad.

W.
On and after Monday Oct. 18TH 1871, -Four Passencsr
Ir;llns DAILY each way Sundays eXceptedD viii sbe nm
between 50 tIamnglam and Lowell making sure cons
nections al So, Birmingham with Trains on Il. a 4.
!: * from Woreesler Springfield Albany and The West
W. A. NJ arriEein Lowell at s,4s A. ~. at S55 AM
I,HyJ IN Lower at 40 A. NJ at 40 NJ arrive in
Lowell at $40 =. NJ ''' "ii'Nei III
Returning Trains leave Lowell for Worcester and tbo
lS0 P N, arrive at Worcester at $3.50 p NJ; at5i5
arrive Mt Worcester Mt l0.3OP NJ. -
Through Tickets, and Baggage checked through to all
important points Trains arrive at and depart from
and quickest route between Lowell and worcester eIt
Springfield, Albany, New. York and the West.
RI cRossMAN, Genl Agent Lowell, ''''''"S
PROVIDENCE Il WORCESTER RAIL
a Road arrangement of trains, commencing Mon
Express 'lraip; stopping only at woonsocket and Tx
siS F. m 80 's',''' ~ '''' a. "' providence at
Adeommodati9n Trains VIII leave Worcester for proyi
and IL 80 H. NJ, 400 texp. from Woonsocketj and lid
y. m. w 80"
Providence for Worcester and way stations at & n,
teXpressl $40 and II asa. m. and 1880 p. M " 'A
trains from Providence and the Ol5 m texprcs XXI
400 maD and no M trains from Worcester c S,au
Clinton Flichburg Rutland Saratoga Montreal Wa Vu
l"Mei LIawrehce CONCORD andth White Mountains
Sprnsneluui Alhhy, Troy. Niagara Falls, and points
Through Tickets and Baggage Checked to allImno,on,
points. N'"ipoltahI
The Worcester trains, except express and 7lonm
Milford, and a. waterford with trains OF The Bo,tom
Hartford and Erie ralroad. ''''o"'
SPECIAL TRAINS
Leave Providence for Waterford 800 a M nnd i0s,
Gpoeetng mmedi9iely with trains for SouthbrIge,
Leave Moonsoekel for Providence at 29Opm.
Leave Providence tor uNbridgc ii 7.l0 mi '
Leave !Nlridge for rrovldcncea s20 I'm.
Leave Waterford for Providence AZ 59Op
Leave Norlbridgc for Worcester aI 4 hl n ~, -.
WnnIetesler ior n0rihbHdge nt q 70 y. m. " ''''e
7IO and ii o m 11G S Wo'ceSler and Providence at