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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

INTOXICATING NoSTRUMs. The persons
who have scruples of conscience against
perpendicular drinking" at tavern bars,
can become blind drunk on almost any of
the advertised "tonics" or invigorants"
in half an hour. There is however one ex-
ception to this rule; Nobody can "gct
over the bay" on VINEGAR BITTERs, for
the simple reason that this famous renova-
ting and regulating medicine contains 10
dltlusive stimulants of any kind Yet its
strength-reserving properties are marvel
Gus. 1t restores the relish for food when all
other appitizers fail imparts unwontcd
vigor to the digestive functions; regulates
the flow of bile; soothes the nervous sys-
TEN; promotes healthful sleep; and tends
TO produce that condition Of body and
brain, which is supposed to be most con-
ducive to longevity and the enjoyment of
life. Its specific effects in acute and chronic
disorders etfacting the stomach, the bowels,
the spine, the kidneys, the heshy fibre, the
muscles and the lungs, are considered by
competent Judges the most extraordinary
medical phenomena of the age. Vinegar
Bitters has now larger sale than any Of
the spirituous astringents, and its immense
popularity in land where the people
observe closely, test thoroughly, and act
Independently, is in itself sufficient
guarantee ofthe excellence of the medicine
We resommssd it to all,--Com
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

WHAT CONSTITUTES DISCRETION. In
charging a jury some days ago, in n
divorce case, Judge Williams gave an in.
terestng definition Of legal desertion.
The law requires the husband to provide
such home for his wife and such means
of procuring the necessaries OF life as
his means and circumstances will allow
Hence, if in this regard the husband
exhibits ap entire disregard of the wife's
happiness, and an intention to compel
her to live apart from him, and if he
made no effort to procure her return,
would be guilty of legal desertion. On
the other hand, the home established
and occupied by the husband is to be
considered the home of the wife, and if
she leaves it willfully and without rea-
sonable cause, and against her husbands
will, that is desertion on her part, and if
continued during two years will justify
n divorce, No light or trivial causes
will ju stify a wife in leaving her hus-
bands house. Unless the abode fur
nished is of II grossly unsuitable charac-
ter, she is not justified in leaving and
II she does so leave, the husband is not
boup,d under such desertion to maintain
the wife who has thus absented herself.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13
special Notices.
Lost Health Rcgained.

Sef-ncglect lays the foundation OF much bodily suf-
ierng. AS rule men more soictous to repair and
preserve their houses stock in trade aud other perish
abla property than to repair and preserve themselves
They can see when wall requires prop or weak
structure girdor, but appear to be unconscious Of
Indifferent to- the cracks and flaws and evidences of
decay in their own fra and sensitive organizations
The consequence OF this want of common prudence is
that thousands fall by the way dc in the prime Of life
every year who might have lived to enjoy hale and
hearty old age II they had resorted to the proper
Of recruiting their failing vigor at the proper time.
elixir Hostetters Stomach Bitters has done for count
less muludes of the enveryated and roen down. and
it seems amazing that any sufferer from premature
decay nervous weakness dyspepsia bliousness chronic
character should delay even for an hour to seek the
aid which its onirg regulating and nvGorating proper
ties have never failed to afford.
1t is no exaggeration to say that Hostetters Stomach
Filters is the most faithful ally of nature in her strus-
giles with weakness and disease that medcr botany aud
honest chemistry have yet given to the world.
Through the length and breadth of the land the cele-
brated SILVER TIPPED Boots and Shoes are sold by
the Million for parents know they last twice long
without Tips. Try them
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

CAR DRIVERS STRIKE. The strike in
New York having reached all the trades,
finally touched the street car drivers.
The drivers say they are obliged often
to work eighteen and nineteen hours
owing to the roads being blocked,
The lines are in communication and feel
satisfied that drivers will cooperate in
the movement. The conductors are sub
scribing largely toward the fund. These
men receive 50, 25 for fifteen hours, and
on all the lines the men are ready to
strike. On the Eight Avenue cars the
drivers receive 50, 25 for fourteen hours
work, and on the Fourth and Madison
avenue 81 for sixteen hours. The men
all complain. There will be a general
uprising, and the men from the iron
works are to give assistance. On Eight
Avenue the men look for twelve hours
and So per day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

In PRIsoN.-The commonwealth of
Massachusetts, is at present inficting
every year between 1,S00 and 1900 SEN
fences of Imprisonment for offences Of
every grade from Drunkenness to MUIR
der, and for terms of every length, from
life down to days. About 1900 per-
sons are in prison at any given time on
an average. This number of sentences
is increasing, as the report of the Board
of State Charities shows, at the rate Of
over 1000 a year. What it costs in
money actually expended to keep this
number of persons from doing days
work we do not know, though the total
expense of the State during 1871 for
charities and correction, which includes
together the cost of prisons, paupers,
and Migrants, and that of lunatic and
other asylums and hospitals, was ST.
$4,000. But the real cost is increased
by the amount of money which the State
looses by this idleness,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

How TO KEEP A SITUAT1oN.-Lay it
down as n foundation rule that you will
be faithful in that which is least. "
Pick up the loose nails, bits of Irvine,
clean wrapping paper, and put them in
their places. Be ready to throw in an
odd half hour or hours time, when it
will be an accommodation, and don't
seem to make.a merit of it. Do it heart.
ly. Though not a word be said, be sure
your employer will make a note of it.
Make yourself indispensable to him, and
he will lose many of the opposite kind
before he will part with you. Those
young men who watch the time, to see
the very second their working hour is
up who leave, no matter what state the
work may be in, at precisely the instant;
who calculate the extra amount they can
slight their work and yet not get re-
proved who are lavish of their employ
er's goods, will always be first to re-
ceive noticelwhen times are,dull, and their
services are no longer required. Re.
member you are not slave. Then serve
your employer, as, in due time he will
be friend to you.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT. The
Presidents proclamation, just issued in
accordance with the Amnesty act, dis
misses all penal prosecutions against
those persons coming under its provis-
ions, who, it is alleged, hold Office in
violation Of the fourteenth article of
amendment to the Constitution of the
United States. There is no record in
the Department Of Justice showing the
number of such cases, but it is known
they are few in number, the principal
part of them being in Tennessee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13
Items OF Interest.

The dividends payable in Boston il
June amount to S2,2S3, 405.
The Agricultural Convention at St
Louis selected indianapolis as the place
Of next meeting.
ONE hundred Boston firemen have
been detailed for the "anvil chorus
Mt the International Jubilee.
A barkeeper of Lynchburg, Virginia
advertises that gentlemen wishing to OBJ
tain drinks must bring orders from theil
wives.
The Association of New England FISH
and Salt Dealers, in Boston, adopted
resolutions urging the carrying ont o.
the fishing clause of the Treaty of Wash
ington.
An Ohio paper says that Colorado
bugs are sitting around on the fences
offering rs cents a bushel for potatoes,
and dollar day for hands to plant
them.
The Oregon election returns indicate
that the Republicans have carried the
State, with u sufficient majority in the
Legislature to insure the election of q
Republican United States Senator.
A BILL is to be introduced into the
German Reichstag, so the dispatches
from Berlin say, restricting the political
rights of the Jesuits to such an extent as
to amount to virtual abolition of them.
A STORM in Boston nearly destroyed
the whole Of the Dorchester yacht feet.
All of their boats were driven ashore in
Dorchester Bay, where they were moored,
numbering something like twenty OF
thirty.
A Minnesota paper tells of the mar
riage of q Swede, who could not speak
word of English, with an American wo-
man who couldn't speak word of Swe-
dish. There certainly ought to be no
quarreling or disputing between them,
though there may be plenty of misun-
derstanding.
In the National Typographical Union
q resolution recommending subordinate
unions to open their sessions with prayer
was intimately discussed and finally re-
jected. A resolution instructing subor-
dinate unions to furnish the secretary of
the international Union with lists of cx-
PEELED members was adopted.
The number of masonic lodges in the
State of New York, from which returns
have been made this year is 631. Dur
ing the year 6,142 were initiated and
u affiliated, making 6,954 registered
Demita granted, 1,760; expelled, G5 !;
stricken from the roll for non payment
of dues, 1925; restored to membership,
3G2; died, 857; total in good Standing
May |, 77079. .
THE Guelph Ontario Meycmy describes
the hogging of two culpnts in the prison
there and tells how the cat was dis
carded and the cane used, because it
cuts cleaner than the cat, though the
after effects of Gaming are far worse
than those of the old. fashioned nipple
ment. The offense of the wretches thus
lacerated was felonious assault. 1t is
savage work." says the Guelph Mercury,
"but for crimes of this description it is
none too severe, and may deter Others
from committing them"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

Talk at the Toilet Every lady's maid knows
hnt the bewtch.ng beings who pave their trium-
plant way with conquered hearts regard splendid
head Of hair the most effective of all womanly ascin-
atoms, They believe, and they are right that they
can lasso as many beaux with the luXuriant ringlcts
and glossy braids they kill at sight with
their beaming eyes Hence in their "oilat talk
among themselves and with their attendants, the
merits Of preparations for the HAIR freely
vassed and the latest rest of this discussion seems
to be the almost universal adoption of LYONS KATH.
AKRON as on article better adapted to promote the
growth and beauty OF the "Chef Glory OF Woman"
than any Other at present before the world They
say that without Irritating the skin of the head it
eradicatCs dandru, and that it penc trates below the
surface to the roots Of the hair endowing them with
new life and vigor.-lCom.l
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13
Bsg~RAILROAD BONDS.-Whether
You wish to buy or sell, write to CHARLES
w. HAssLER, No. Wall St., New York. |
purD,ro NJ V Dro "a 1871

DR., r. V, PIERoE:-For the past six
months I have used your Golden Mcdi-
cal Discovery IN my practice and in that
time have tested its merits in severe
coughs, both acute and chronic, in
chronical diseases of the throat, severe
cases of bronchitis, general derange-
mont of the system, constipated condi-
ton of the bowels, and wherever thor
ough Alternative, or blood purifier, has
been indicted In all cases / have found
it to act gently yet thoroughly and ef-
fectually in removing the various dis
eascd conditions, and bringing about n
healthy action throughout the system.
Yours fraternally, Fl. T.. Hull, M. D.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

HARD ON THEM.-A correspondent
writing of the late fires along the Susque-
hanna River, says every many rattle
snakes came out from beneath hot rocks
and burning gorges to die. On Laurel
Hill some were seen to jump into the air
in their frantic efforts to escape destruc-
ton. Some came down the mountain
side, and hid beneath logs and rocks near
creeks. Above Laneboro scores of the
reptiles, large aud small, were seen to
mingle upon a rock, jump upward and
run down the hill into the flames"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13
ADVANCE IN PIE PRICE OF BREAD

ADVANCE IN PIE PRICE OF BREAD
The Albany KnickerJocher says "The
bakers have advanced the price of bread.
They apprehend that the prevailing dry
season will interfere with the coming crop
of wheat and shorten the supply, and it
is presumable, from the proverbially lib
eral character of the craft, that they gave
the question deliberate consideration be-
fore arriving at such conclusion, so mo-
mentous, especially to the working classes,
the greatest sufferers by this rise in price.
1t was better, however, that they should
put two cents on the price of the loaves
than that they should have put plaster Of
paris or some other pernicious ingredient
in their -four. 1t is to be hoped that the
apprehended contingency which has
prompted this rise in the price of loaves
may not occur, or, at least, may not be
rs widespread as it is at present ex-
pected."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

Too Much. General John B. Rose,
of Indiana, veteran Of tho last war with
England, has had great difficulty in get,
ting his pension, because when soldier
he was too full of fight. The general
was lieutenant at the battle of Platts-
burg, and his company, at the head OF
the regiment, moving in column, were
to turn street corner and go under
fire. His captain hesitated, and Rose,
with his division of the company, moved
around and took the lead. His superior
afterwards accused him Of insubordina-
ton, upon which he retorted with a
charge Of cowardice. A duel was the re-
suit, in which both antagonists were
wounded, and for fighting this duel the
Secretary of War struck the names of
both officers from the rolls. In his old
age General Rose came to poverty, and
applied for pension on account of his
military services. This could not be
granted by the Pension Office on account
OF his dismissal from the service 4; but
the Committee on Pensions have report.
ed bill intended for his relief, through
which the old gentleman will probably
get his money.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

MISUNDERSTANDING, we are told, by
a New York paper, is more valuable
than manure: 1t has been calculated
that there are at least $4,000 horses and
100000 houses in New York whose ma
nure and garbage are absolutely wasted.
At the current value of raw manure tS2
q load), the deposits of these animals
amounting to 750,0 loads annually
would be worth million and half of
dollars. The bone alone of the garbage
which could be collected from the 100,-
600 houses, would amount to fully
fifty thousand tons, worth in current
rates, in markets at our very doors, not
less than a million and a half dollars
more, while the compressed vegetable
matter from the same deposits would
bring as q fertilizer enough to pay all
the expenses of disinfection and carriage
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13
A Magnificent Sight.

A gentleman who writes from Bombay,
the station at which Professor Lockyer,
Of the British Eclipse expedition, viewed
the recent eclipse, says: 1t does not
happen more than once IN n lifetime to
see such glorious and magnificent sight
as that from which / have just returned
that is, the total eclipse of the sun. I
have seen many cclipses before, but never
anything to equal this | was engaged
with the Morgans at the top of the bill
to see it. Got up ut six, and found it Il
lovely morning I rode up to the Nor.
gan's, about half a mile, carrying with
me glasses, smoked glass and sun hat.
Got there before seven, and found the
eclipse already begun. Got out two
mirrors, and watched the hole in the sun
grow bigger and bigger. It began from
the top and we all went off to the highest
point on the hill, from whence we could
see all Dolly and the mountains around.
When the eclipse got so far, the cold on
the mountain grew much greater, the
grass was so wet no ones boots kept it
out the feet and hands grew cold, and
with your back toward the sun, the light
over the country was like the twilight or
the earliest dawn. Gradually, the lower
streak got thinner and thinner, until, at
last, there shone a light like the famous
lime-li5ht, and in moment or two that
went out, and the sun was totally con-
cealed many stars were visible, the
whole country looked d0rk-that is, half
dark, like moonlight-the crows stopped
cawing, and for two minutes and half
the total eclipse lasted, sight / never
shall forget and then the lime-light again
appeared at the bottom rim of the sun,
and gradually more of him appeared, the
crows began again at once, and the cocks
began to crow, the shadow now was in
verted, and by degrees got smaller, until
at nine o'clock the eclipse was over, |
cannot but suppose that the scientific
men must have had grand opportunities
Of observation, and that to-days pencil
will carry home many description Of
the scene.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pimplcs,
rjng-worm, salt-rheum, and other cutaneous
affections, cured, and the skin made soft and
smooth by using the JUMPER TAR SOAP made
by CAswEII,, HAZARD & Co., New York. 1t is
more convenient and easily applied than other
remedies, avoiding the trouble OF the greasy
compounds now in use.-Com.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

Swarms of potato bugs are to be seen
all over the fresh ground. Somebody
ought to furnish them with spruce gum,
and soft pine sticks to whittle while they
are waiting for the potatoes to grow.
We suggest chewing gum, for although
they are pretty nasty, we don't believe
they chew tobacco. -Crown Point MIMI
Registsy,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

Whether for use on man or beast. the Mer-
chants Gargling Oil viii be found an invaluable
Imminent, and worthy Of use by every resident
in the land. we know Of no proprietary medi-
which shares the good will of the people to a
greater degree than this.-M. y. Mdcpendem.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

Corn FODDER 1t is q great mistake
to SOW corn broadcast. Sow in drills 8.
feet apart, say four bushels of seed per
acre, or kernel about every inch in the
row. The land must be as rich and mel
low as possible. Use the cultivator fire.
ouently.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

results Inflammation Of the kidneys. sick ana
nervous headache, biliOusness, dyspepsia III
digestion, piles, loss of appetite and strength !;
all of which may be avoided by being regular
in your habits, and taking say one of PARSONS
PURGArrE PILLS nightly, for four or six weeks
Cam
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

RUPTURE can be cured without suffer-
ing. Elastic Trusses are supcrseding all
others. Before buying Metal Trusses or
Supporters, send for descriptive circu.
lar to the Elastic Truss Co., GS3 Broad.
way, n. Y.-COm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

A WASH FOR THE EAD.-Burnett's
Kalliston is cooling, cleansing and re-
freshing. 1t is highly recommended af-
ter shaving softening the beard and rem
dering the skin smooth. Com.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

STRANGER THAN F1cTloN.-A most eX-
traordinary case is reported in the Nagi-
one. A young butcher Of Roquezzauo,
who had just reached his Goth year tprc-
scribed for military service, was sitting
recently before his shop, thinking what
on earth he could do to exempt himself
FROM paying this tribute to his country.
He had nota farthing, and could not con-
sequently pay for another to take his
place. Two carbineers accosted him,
telling him that the authorities had some
thing to communicate to him. The
young man obeyed at once. Several
questions were addressed TO him, to all
Of which he gave the most satisfactory
answers. But when he was asked who
his parents were, the poor boy blushed,
for he knew nothing about them. The
magistrate then said "Well, 1 may tell
you something about it, You are the son
of a French general who died few
months ago, leaving you in the possession
of 1000, and this is the object for
which l summoned you here" The as
constituent of the boy at this finale,
which is worthy OF aromance, need hard
ly be mentioned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

ENCOUNTER WITH A SHARK. "A recent
number of the Honolulu Gazette gives
the following account Of the narrow es-
cape of native Sandwich Islander from
being devoured by a shark eve learn
from Kawaibae that about two weeks
since native Kahoio was attacked Ivy Il
shark while on his way from the shore
to the fishing ground in the bay. The
old man was going ont in a small canoe,
which, by his weight, was depressed in
the water so that his legs were but few
inches above the surface. He had just
passed beyond the second reef and was
padding along unaware of any danger,
when q large and hungry shark made n
break for him. The jaws Of the raven
GUS fish closed upon the mans thigh and
the canoe, making hideous wound in
the former, some eleven inches long,
and tearing the flesh from the bone near
ly half the circumference Of the thigh,
leaving it hanging down in shreds as the
teeth drew away, and leaving in the
wood of the latter three or four teeth
br ken off. The man was nearly dragged
out of his canoe, and at the same time
was almost swamped by the onset of the
fish, which, disappointed of It's prey i'm
medietely disappeared. The old man,
though bleeding profusely from his
wounds, was able to get his canoe back
to shore, thankful for escaping with his
life. The wound is doing well, and the
old man is in a fair way of recovery,
The teeth that remained in the canoe
were two inches across the line where
broken, thus indicating shark of unu-
sual size as well as strength. The acct
dent has caused the natives of Kawaibae
to regard the placid waters of their beau
tiful bay as somewhat more unsafe than
they have heretofore been considered to
ha y
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

.JoHNsoN's ANoDYNE LTNIMENT may be used to
advantage whore any Pain Killer is desirable.
In cases Of severe cramps and pains in the
stomach, it is undoubtedly the best article that
can be used. Com.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

CRISTA DORO'S EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE stands
unvaed and atone 1t merits have been uniyersal "
Acknowledged thai it would be supereroGaton to des
cant on them any further.
Nothing can beat it,--tom.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

Dyspepsia ~ n Hydra Ecndcd Monster,
from which nearly all the ills the human flesh heir
to- originate The Peruvian Syrup protected solution
of the protoxdc of from is ongtr and We estab
lshed remedy for this distressing compliant: il has
cured thousands when other remedies have faedtom.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

A man in Kansas lately rode twelve
miles after being bitten by rattlesnake
before he could get medical assistance.
He did it in less than an hour and his
life was saved,