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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

To SEE IT JUMP.-Considerable excite.
ment has been produced recently on the
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad among the
engineers, conductors aid train crews, by
the discovery of two attempts to throw
trains from the track, and by the strange
stories told by the young tiend, who is
now in jail at Vincennes, charged with
the act. Whitehead, the party arrested,
stated that he was alone in the business,
ard that his only object was to see how
far locomotive would go when thrown
from track at top speed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

VALUE OF A LIFE. 1T has been an idea
derived from the old Roman law THAI no
price could be set upon the lives of cit
liens, as they are invaluable. The re-
suit has been that practically lives have
had no value in law. The Ohio legisla-
ture has however, determined that they
are worth something, and has fixed their
value at $4,000, by making that the
maximum amount that can be collected
from a railroad company for killing any.
body.--N o. Pisayuns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

Dolly Warden, the fortunate young
lady after whom the fashionable dress for
the next Summer is named, was the
charming daughter Of q London lock-
smith, Gabriel Warden by name, and
lived in the reign of George the Third.
The New York Mail, which answers a cor
respondent on the subject, says "For
further information we would refer our
inquirer to certain book of reference
called 'Barnaby Rudge, written by one
Charles Dickens, an author OF some local
reputation" Whether the lady in ques-
tion was given to wearing materials of a
startling load character in color and pat
tern this dcponent has no knowledge nor
information sufficient to form a belief.
About year ago, However, some inspired
mollste re-christened what were then
known as cretonnes," and called them
Dolly Yardeps." The name was at first
confined to cbintzes, but it spread to the
other materials. AT n late dry goods OK
position ODDLY Warden silks were ex-
hibitcd ; and now whole costumes, whose
like was never seen on sea or shore, are
named after the charming and coquet-
fish little daughter Of London lock-
smith.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

How fast time flies when You are work
ing against it. How slowly when you
are end, avoring to fill it up. What a
difference between trying to get your
work done before dinner and. trying to
fiji up thu hours before that meal.hme
arrives,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

The girls OF the island of Hirnia, op.
posite Rhodes, are not permitted to
marry till they have brought up from
the sea certain quantity Of spongss,
which abound on that part OF the coast
Of Asia Minor, or even before they car
give proof Of their agility by taking them
from q certain depth, '''''
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

Lamp chimneys are apt to break il
fitted tightly into the socket. This al.
lows no room for expansion when they
are heated. A loose fit, when cold,
should always be perferred; after the
lamp is Lit the chimney will be found to
expand sufficiently to I'LL the socket,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18
THE TRUMPET FLOWER,
The next domestic plant is

This troublesome little plant begins to
blow generally twice year, about the
Christmas holidays and Fourth of July,
If you are not careful it will run all over
the house, causing great deal Of annoy
ance to the inmates. 1t requires often
pruning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

o wife, whose wish still fingers and grievcs
In the chimes that go and come,
For peace and rest in the twilight ewes
When the cattle are lettering home,
How littlowe knew, in the dcooening shades
How far our ways would lie
My own alone in the everglades
And your home there in the sky;
Nor how I would listen alone to the old familiar
peal
10, Redpepper, Brindle, Browny, and Barley
meal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

Great sermons, says Beecher, ninety
nine times in hundred are great nuis-
ancas. They are like steepes without
any bells in them things stuck up high
in the air, serving for ornament, attract
ing observation, but shelterine nobody,
warning nobody, helping nobody,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

As wife was holding her husbands
aching head in her hands, ore morning,
she asked: care man and his wife one p
az suppose So" said the husband.
"Ihen," rejoined the wife, 81 came
home drunk last night, and ought to be
ashamed OF myself"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18
An o1t-of-door plant much in vogue
during the rainy month of April is

winch is often seen on the sidewalks,
particularly where the soil is fitted for
its Notwithstanding chiefly wet
claycy soil OF in uneven surface. With
these conditions the plant thrives very
we'll.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

This modest little flower comes up
about eight o'clock in the morning in
summer and nine in winter. 1t unfolds
and is seen to advantage late in the after.
noon. Tho above was drawn and en-
graved from a very fine specimen in my
own possession.
The next domestic plant is
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

SIMPLE BUFF LINENs.-Very tasteful
buff linen suits FOR morning shopping
and short excursions in the summer are
so simply made, says fashion Journal,
that the plan can be easily carried ont at
home. The skirt is OF ordinary walking
length, trimmed with two straight scant
iounces so deep that when sewed on they
cover two-thirds Of the skirt, the top of
the upper one coming just below the hips.
The upper edge Of the hounces is gath
aed on cord, while tho lower has a
three-inch hem, in which long deep
scallops are cut and finished by the mar
rowest possible edge of Italian Valen,
ciennes. Worn with this is a loose belt
cd sacque trimmed like tho founces,
ard just long enough to slightly overlap
the upper hounce. when well adjusted,
this gives the appearance. of a blouse
waist and third hOunce on the skirt
A round collar finishes the neck, and n
small talma, open up to the middle of
the back, scalloped all around, and
edged with lace, is added for the street.
This suit is very effective, and is COM
mended for its simplicity, that will make
it easy to edo up"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

From standing in shodowy pools at noon
With the water uddcr deep,
In the sleepy rivers of easy June,
With the skies above asleep
Just n leaf astir on orange or oak,
And the pamy-1ower thrsting in halves
They wait for the signs of the falling smoke,
And the evening bleat OF the calves.
And bark, in the distance, the cattle-bells how
unsteady they steal
10, Redpcpper, Brindlc, Browny, and Barley
meal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18
Description of Antioch,

Antioch is a city Of Syria, situated in
the northern part Of that country, fifty
seven miles west of Aleppo, on the left
bank of the river Orontes about twenty
miles above its mouth. The city is in lat
itude Sc deg. north and SO deg. east long
itude. Its poulation is estimated at about
ten thousand, and the city is surrounded
by an ancient wall of from 30 to 70 feet in
height. This wall encloses an area of unc-
ven ground several miles in circumference,
much Of which is now taken up by gar
dens. The houses are built mostly of
slight or fragile materials, and differ vide
ly from those of other Oriental cities in
having sloping instead of flat roofs. Ithas
about dozen mosques, but in this singu.
lar town, where the designation of Chris
tians was first given to the followers of
Jesus Christ and whore Paul preached
so many famous sermons, there is not at
present single Christian church. Baths
and bazaars of the Eastern type are very
numerous, and there are manufactures of
coarse pottery, cotton stuffs and leather,
but the culture of silk is the chief branch
of industry. About ten million drachems
of silk were the annual average produce
of silk Of the district in 1850, 81. '52.
The annual export of this gross amount
was about seven million drachems, chiefly
to France. The other exports are goats
wool, yellow berries and sailed eels. The
city walls, a ruined aqueduct, two
bridges and portion of pavement are al.
most the soeremaining vestigcs Of ancient
magniiicence. Antioch was embelished
by Seeucus Nicator, before Christ sol,
and though it suffered severely by sue
cessive earthquakes it maintained its i'm,
portanco until captured by the Saracens
63S. Its ancient population during its
most furnishing period was estimated at
100000 souls. Chrysostom computed the
population in his time at 200 900, more
than one half Of whom were Christians.
Antioch was the capital of Chris,
tian principally from 1908 to 1869,
since which time it has steadily declined.
Some ruins about eight miles southwest
ward, on the the south bank of the Oron
ties, mark the site Of the celebrated ancient
grove Of Daphne and Temple of Apollo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18
WALL FLOWERS

are also a well known domestic flower,
though by daylight are apt to look lit
tie faded. They look best by lamp-ight,
and are often seen growing by the side
of parlor walls during little parties and
balls. They grow without much cult
walton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18
Milklng-Time.

The sun is low and the sky is red;
Over meadows in rick and NOV,
And out of the lush grass, overfod,
The cattle are winding slow;
A milky fragrance about them brcathcs
As they loiter one by one,
Over the falow and out of tho sheaths
or the lake-grass in the sun.
And bark, in the distance, the cattle-bells, how
unsteady thoy stcal--
10, Redpeppcr, Brindle, Browny, and Barley.
meal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18

A leap year motto for ladies look
well before you leap,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-18
What | Know about Gardening.

Mr.. EDITOR Since Horaee Greeley
has won 30 much fame by his book
"What I Know about Farming" L feel
inclined to let the readers of your excel
ent paper know "What I Know about
Gardening"
A plant known to many aud admired
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26
Budget Of :Tun.
How u Philadelphia Mans Err. hI
was Dissipated.

Not bad story is told at the expense of "a
most distinguished citizen of Philadelphia.
1t seems that brilliant dinner party was in
progress during the recent brilliant display of
northern lights, ard this gentleman, stepping
out to cool his burning brow, was startled by
the display about the frosty pole. he stood
perfectly amazed; then, turning to the WIN
dow, he saw within the wife of his bosom
sitting with the ladies, waiting for ;heir Iege
lords to end their champagne and cigars,
Pushing aside the curtains, he beckoned Mrs
Agnes to come out. She complied, when he
SAID to her, solemnly,
"Wagnes, dyer see anything extrornery
nowfn
Eyes, Dolly, see you have been drinking
too much wine."
mo, not that, Wagnes. l mean extronery
phOrnomonums iniasmophere."
"Why, where, Dolly e
"Up yonder, Wagnes."
"Why, dear me!-yes do, indecd-the
most brilliant Aurora that ever saw
"Wagnes, are things shootin' y
Yes, dear"
sand a f1ashin', Wagnes 2
"Yes, Dolly"
Sand a sorter spreadin, and dsncIn', eli
Wagnes?'
"All that my dear"
"Ho! D." laughed the husband, much re-
leVed 'do you know, Wagnes-I mean Hag-
nes-when | come out and saw the CELESTIAL
phornomonums a-glowlng upper yondcr,
blowed eiier didn't think was drunk =
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

HIS OBJECT.-A doctor was called in TO see
a patient whose native land Was Ireland, and
whose native drink was whisky. Water was
prescribed as the only cure. Pat SAID that it
vas out Of the question; he could never drink
1t. Milk was then proposed, and Pat agreed
TO get We'll on milk. Doctor was soon sum-
moned again. Near the bed on which the
sick man lay was table, and on the table a
large bowl, and IN the bowl was milk, bnt ia
vored with whisky
'What have you here p said the doctor.
MIX, docthor, just what ye ordered
But there is whisky in it; / can smell il
plslnly."
well, doc,hor," sighed the patient; there
may be whisky in it, but milk's my object
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

THE WRoNG SMELL.-A high officer of the
sons of temperance presenting himself with
the smell OF grog he had been drinking, at
the door of a "Division' for admission, was
waited upon By an Irish sentinel to whom he
gave the password, when the following pass
ed:
"Sir," said he, land ye are Master O'Wright,
the Grand Kentucky Patriarch Of the State Of
kentucy, do be after belavin.'
"1es,' said jim, you are perfectly night,
my friend but why do you ask the ques-
ton of me Z"
''To tell We the truth, then, sir, and shame
the devil" said Pat, yer after having the
night password for son Of temperance, en-
tlrely; but by the Holy St. Patrick, we've got
the wrong smel.'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

The following speech j, attributed to q
member OF the Legislature OF Pennsy lyania
Il know wimmin Mr.. Speaker; say It, no
disrespect; | know UNI; have had heap to
do with UNI; they're useful c,ass, and-and
yet with the best Of 'cm YOU may have some
trouble
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

1t is reported that mau in Cincinnati fell
from the top of a four story building, the 9TH
er day, to the stone sidewalk below, without
being injured in the least. lie was Al insur-
ance agent, and struck on his cheek. ~ the
time of his fall he was leaning on the edge Of
a roof, showing his papers at a painter whom
he had cornered on swinging scaiiOld I'M
derneath him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

"What's to become of me if you die p ask
ed an ailectionate wife of her receding hus-
band. 81 don't know" lie snapped out very
querulously, ut would look better IN you to
be thinking about what's to become of me az
ter am dead"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26
SAI.r..-whereas The Ftrst I'm

tIOR-IGAG.E -AI.r..-wheress the First Uni
Of June $50 and deliver the First CongreEs
9n Cgar s2G 9se Of SaTs ITS ,h Of
hTee certain promssoy notes bearing even date with sad
Of aIa to the sad Firs Church and SOce
Y OF ottawa able eectSey on the first days OF Janua-
hundred dollars other two for two thousand dollars
T ce Of the 81 La a. S S in s se Of IN os on
c twenty olrh Gay VI June D. lo'O in Volume IA oil
AnG TheIGa, PROVIDE IA ad MORTGAGE that in case Of
any part thereof according to the tenor and effect thereof
said party OF the second part its legal representatives at
paper pG6s in ottawa or By pas,ng written or pint
uae M @ N e s ar avn Hte5 s i1 n @ ali
nEt ana equity OF redemption OF the said party OF The hrst
bidder for cash at the Court House. the time appointed
And whereas default has been made the payment of the
second OF said notes whchis thousand dollars and
~ and on which there the Of two Thousand
T s Of al s rate IS until the ger m
nl whereas the aid notes and mortsage have been By the
signed 10 the undersigned. William Thomas;
S2g @ E. the saS 10 MILAN Of said
"a e 9 IT. day Of Siy b at
House m Ottawa in said county SELL at public vendue TO the
] s g Ir o faf no pTe s sla @ e d
n 0Sq n9w sy OF @as n IN the gHgn Of La
m % aUr7, WIN a. anu ae , ssae
unto belonging, and az NE right, l,le and equity redemp
assigns in and to s.ia premises and shall under ne
therefor 20 the purchaser purchasers but shall provide In
said deed deeds that said premises shall I've subject the
payment OF the SAID third note OF two Thousand dol
lars. due On the said .rsr day of January d. 1873
WILLIAM THOMAS,
Assignee of said Mortgage.
lEteL q ILER, Attorneys. jun22
HE above sale postponed until Monday Aug 2th
o'clock \, NJ, al Tie above mentioned place
wM. THOMAS,
ASSIGNEE OF said Mortgage,
The above sale = postponed until Tuesday, Oct l. s at
! Do'clock A NJ, at tie above mentioned pace.
'WM THOMAS.
Assignee OF Mortgage.
The above sale j. po tponcl Monday November 4 ls12
| al ~ O'Clock, a. n, at the above mentioned place
wM THOMAS
Assignee OF said Mortgage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

A coored lady at negro camp-meeting,
who was telling her experience. and SAID she
had been to Heaven, was asked by another
member il she saw any colored people there,
'Glt along dar," said she Indignantly; "d'ye
Ipose dat was in dc kitchen, ell ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

An Irishman referring to the sudden death
of relative, was asked if he lived high
"Well, can't say he did," said Terrence, "but
he died high. Like the banks in these days,
he was suspended"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

Geo. ". Maley, famous Methodist preach.
CT, once IN addressing himself especially
TO the coiored people Of his congregation,
cried out: You, my dear black brethren,
God bless your black, ggeasey hides, when You
get to Heaven you will be japauuod I'll. over
with perpetual glory
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

A man at sleep caught II mouse in his mouth
at Lawrence the other night. The mouse was
killed, and the man woke up in terrible
fright The mouse was caught nipplng, while
the man was caught mapping.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

A little boy, after watching the burning of
the school house until :he novelty of the thing
had ceased, started down the street, saying,
"rm glad the old thing burned down; did
not have any jogfry lesson, anyhow"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

The lite Bishop of Norwich said "Cheer.
fulness is the daughter of employment, and
have known man to come home in high
spirits from funeral merely because he had
khe management Of it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

The only way to eifectually destroy the
"wldow's weeds" which seem to thrive in some
kinds of soil, is for a young man to say, "wlt
thOus" They generally wilt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26
Acsat

NcIlCE.--EsTATgo OF GEORGE BENDER DECEASED
~ Notice Is hereby given, that the undersigned, admins
stN oil the state OF George Bender lae OF the county VI
La sale and state 81 Illinois, deceased vii appear eiore the
county Court OF said the third Monday being the
18Th dayl u November l Court House In Ottawa in
SAID county when and where all persons having claims de-
is against said estate notified attend present the
same IN Writin. for adjustment
Dated this <.th day OF September A D. 1872. -
CATHERINE BENDER
sep2S-6v Adninistrstrix.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

A Leavenworth editor, who was dressed in
pair of light summer pants, sat down on a
live wasp.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

"Study to keen the peace; for discord al.
ways brings evil in ITS train
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

MOTTO E.-FsrATH or SIMON kEGELMHIEg, DEcp.-
~ Notice = hereby gwen that the undersigned, admins
d0r OF the estate OF simon kegeeier late the county
81 Ia sale and STATE OF Illinois, deceased, will appear before
the county court Of said county the third Monday being
the 10Th day Of December ls,2 the Court House in Ot,s
wa r -aa county when and where all persona having claims
CE demands against said estate notified TO attend and pre-
sent The sln" iu writing for adjustment.
Dated tbs ly.H day OF October A. d. ls,2.
GEORGE MUTCHLER,
cl'l-1" Administrator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

MOTH & E-.-EsTATE OF John scHEyISG. DECEASED
y H0lCe is hereby given, that the undersigned, Admins
traitor u The estate OF John Scheying late OF
IA sale ana state Of Illinois, deceased will appear before tho
county Court ~ said county the third Monday (eng the
7A NayJ ~ snv at the Court House Ottaw In said
county when sud where all persons having claims or demands
against s tate notified 10 attend and present the same
h r.'.l- iJT adjustment
Dated ..s - day OF october A. D. 1872.
PHILIP SCH0CH,
t''J+ ~ Administrator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26

NO II c E..-EsTATE OF JOHN PAUL, DECEASED -
y Nutee hereby given. that the Undersigned admins
airE 81 TIE estate 81 John Paul. late Of the county OF
il sale at state OF Illinois, dece se will appear before The
Comfy Court u Ndit county the third Monday beng the
. .yJ o.! December .. ls2 al the Court House In o.
@ - $50 Inty, when and where all persons having aim,
o~ against said estate notified attend and pre-
s-u. the same Ia writing for adjustment.
Dated To-, SIN day Of october A d. ls,2.
MARY f.. PAUL,
c'-I"| Admnist.TaIrY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-10-26
4 ID. Il q. RAILROAD.

N0ce hereby given that meeting OF the stockholders
oil lle chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Com pany
Nh be held a. e general office OF the company in the city
engage on tuesday the 9th day VI December next,
O'Clock IN The forenoon Of that day consider upon
we pr posuon OF combining the railroad franchises and
property oI tho Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Com.
psLy IN those Of this company by lease purchase and
or Consolidation whichever be deemed the mcst adyiss
be- and also 10 act upon such other
with as may be properly brought before such meeting
By order of the Board Of Directors.
Boston. oct 81, ls,2. j. y. DENISOS.
cc-t--.N Chairman.