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

A MINISTER WANTED. Caldwell, Sum-
ner county, Kansas, is in exceeding want
of minister, and has advertised for
one in the newspapers of the State. The
advertiser says that in the county they
"haye never had sermon but, on the
other hand, by way of avoiding lethargy
and lassitude, they have had five muir,
ders in one year. Every one of them,
he says, "would have been prevented il
we could have had the gospel. Now,
if the preacher will only come and
"bring a religious friend with him,
the county will show him " 100 acres OF
good land, clear, constant running wa,
ter On it, enough timber on it for fire
wood and logs, healthy lot $l.25 per acre,
Tho advertiser does not say that he is
willing to pay the money necessary TIC
secure the claim, nor does he intimate
anything in regard to salary. But, il
there be minister at this end OF the
country who is DESTROYS of wide field
for usefulness, where can he find wider
ono than Kansas Moreover, il there
be any minister with the complaint Csc
rare in clerical circles) of dyspepsia, and
with the money to spare, here is one o.
the prsttiest possible opportunities fol
securing a good digestion and 16O acres
of land into the bargain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

CorToN GRowNa.-A correspondent
writing from Rose Hill, Mississippi, says
of the cost of cotton growing Improved
land in this county can be bought from
two dollars to ten dollars, will produce
from twelve to thirty bushels of corn per
acre, and from half bale to one bale
(4OO lbs per acre, and much more with
improved cultivation. Land rents from
two dollars to FIVE dollars per acre. One
good hand can cultivate from twelve to
fifteen acres, five acres in corn and ten in
cotton. This will require one good horse,
or mule, which can he purchased here
for $40 to $780, 1t is better for two
persons to work together They will
require one wagon, which will cost here
about S125; two plows, IS or $40 each ;
one bull tongue pillow for opening with,
say So; one small harrow, SIS one weed
ing hoe for eaoh hand, 81 ; and one chop
ping Ak, $3.50. These articles, and all
others that may be required, can be
bought here in the county, or in New
Orleans, which is only about one days
travel from here, Two good hands will
be required here to raise cotton. The
ginning and packing each bale will cost
from S4 to S5.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

JOHN CHrNAMAN AS A GROOM. john
Chinaman's latest achievement, says the
Los Angeles NcrS, has been as groom.
One of our leading citizens recently pur-
chased cream-colored horse, with flow
name and tail. He prided himself in
being the possessor of the animal, and
always spoke of him in the most admir-
ing terms. The horse was groomed by
a Chinaman, who delighted in keeping
the animals coat clean and glossy. The
other day he thought he would surprise
his employer, and improve little on
Nature, by making trifing change in
"Dobbin's" appearance; so, arming
himself with stout shears, John pro.
cecded to work. The long flowing tail
was severed close to the root, and COM
pared favorably in shortness and appear
ance with any thoroughbred English
hunter that ever accompanied the hounds
ovor hedge and ditch John was in
ecstacies at the transformation, and at
once clipped the name close to the neck,
leaving the forelock to match with the
tuCt left Mt the other end. Having thus
effected the desired change, the delight
ed Chinamau led the horse out Of the
stable to exhibit him to his owner, and
to receive his employers appreciation, OF
course, for tho improved appearance OF
his charger. TO his great establishment
his labors we're not appreciated, and in
stead of the expected praises being
bestowed upon him, benedictions of
different character were heaped upon
his devoted head. John cant under
stand it. He says, "Me no sabec, yor
no likee." That cream colored horse
has been the center of an admirine
crowd of good judges of horse flesh evel
since They say the peculiar change IL
his appearance show his points to a bet
ter advantage. The Judge, however
thinks the "Heathen Chinee" Is {
failure as q groom.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

BEWARE. awful consequences OF
drawing prize at lottery were well il
Illustrated in Taunton, Mass, last week.
A man named John Coffren was arraigned
before a magistrate, charged with tortur-
ing an old horse. The miserable beast
was found hitched to tree in the woods,
with no covering, the weather being ex-
tremely cold. Poor John pleaded guilty,
but said, by way of extenuation, that he
had drawn the horse in lottery, and
finding him good for nothing, had in
tended to kill him but before executing
this deed of mercy, John got so exceed
ingly drunk as to forget all about the
matter and this festive obliviousness
cost him $40. So much for drawing 9
noble steed in lottery
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04
How She Felt Over II,

When | had more experience in the |
ways of men, writes n Mormon wife, [ |
discovered several never-failing signs by
which one might know when man wished
to take another wife. Hewould sudden
ly awaken to sense of his duties, and
would have great fears that "the Lore"
would not pardon him for any neglect.
H would become very religious, attend
to, his meetings "-testimony meetings
singing meetings, and various other
meetings In fact, he would show great
determination to leave nothing undone
which ought to be done. My husband,
being good and conscientious Mormon,
experienced all these feelings. OF course
he did and his kind brethren, knowing
just how he felt, sympathized, urged and
even aided him in his noble efforts to
carry out the commands of God"
The young lady was at last selected.
She was very pretty and very youthful.
The last qualification is very necessary
in q Mormon's wife, for then it is expect
ed that she will have more time to bear
children to the glory of the kingdom. 1t
must not be supposed that any other con-
sideration influences Mormon mind.
o, dear no. They are such very pure
minded men.
Then commenced the task, the painful
task OF paying his addresses to her. 1t
is painful task :" 1 know, for my hus-
band told me it was, and of course |, as
a dutiful wife, believed him. He seemed,
however, to bear it remarkably well, and
went at it with zeal that was perfectly
astonishing to me, who knew, from
what he had said, how painful it was to
him.
/ had really to restrain him a little foI
the benefit Of his health for when the
duties Of the day were over, and evening
came, he would scarcely take time to eat
his supper, so anxious was het to continue
, this labor of love.
But deeply rs sympathizcd with my
: husband in the "painful duty " which he
had to perform, there were times when ]
felt that my real sorrow wns greater thai
. his fancied difficulties. | was, in fact
= now truly overwhelmed with trouble. II
seemed to me as if affection was right a
| my door. Iwolld sometimes almost rave
! with anger. Then / would pray, ther
, cry.
> *%* I knew the very hours my hus
band was with her. Mentally I was my
. self with him, and saw all. Oh, the an
: guish that | felt in those times NJ
4 tongue can describe it, no one is capable
e of imagining it, but a woman who truly
loves her husband and has endured tn
same anguish as that which | then felt
4 Had my husband been in any sense bac
man, dare say, like many. other women
t [ would have hardened my heart and hav
n tried to forget that 1 ever cared for him
: But this was not the case. He WAS
@ really good man in every respect. IkneV
y how fondly he had once loved me, an
r in my heart / believed that he woul
l. even now be unchanged but for the in
il fuence of his religion, which he sti
c thought WAS " the way, the truth, and tn
Q life.
III had for one moment supposed whO
he did was from any other than thepures
motives, should have cast his love fror
II me but even up to that time I feared
C and almost believed, that all this Nigh
l. be right although saw 80 much wron
: connected with it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

A MIsER-A miser named Husbed
Hobby died lately at Greenwich, Conn.
He was cattle drover, and by shrewdness
and penuriousness had accumulated n
fortune of 100000. He never had any
washing done, bat put on an undergar-
ment and wore it till it wore out. One
day neighbor went to the house and
knocked, but got no answer. He forced
the door and found n hideous spectacle.
Hobby was lying on dilapidated sofa
almost dead. On the floor was q cali
which had evidently died from hunger,
and the body had been partially eaten
by several hogs which were also in the
room. The pantry was used by chicken:
for roost. An undressel pig was found
in the stove oven, and little bits of flesh
had been cut out. Hobby was in dying
condition from a stroke of paralysis, ant
was taken care of by the Selectmen at hi'
| death. ...
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04
The Story OF an Actress.

A worry few years ago there flashed up
on tho American stage woman OF mar
vellou1 beauty and Of perfect form-a
FORM too, not jealousy concealed. She
was acknowledged to be the handsomest
player Of the day. She turned the heads
of all the young men who SAW her, and
added the brains Of not fow Of the old
onos. She was the lion Cioness, If you
like it better Of the day. The nevspa-
pers teemod with her praises, and even
dignifed magazines bowed the knee be-
fore her. Her voice, we are told, was
like unto "vocal velvet" her appearance
majestic, her limbs Understandable, yet
modestly but infinitely described, and
unrivaled II the reader has ever en-
tered theatre he knows that VIC mean
the very queen OF the blondes, the charm
ing Stalacta Of the Black Crook-Pauline
Markham.
Recently we visited New York, and to
put in dull afternoon wandered to q
museum. We found Miss Markham was
one OF the company. Though surprised
that we had heard nothing of her through
the papers. and that she should be an
actress at an afternoon performance of a
Museum, we fully expected, not exactly
to see her as dashing as ever, but certain
! ly to find her still in some respects the
Markham of memory. To say that we
were astonished when she came on faib
to express our feelings.
The curtain rose, and, in theatrical
parance, lady seated was discovered
In her we recognized not n feature Of
Pauline Markham yet it was she. She
was pale, wan and weak, SO much so, in
deed, that it was evident she went through
her part in the greatest pain. 1t was mo-
momentary sickness ; what we bshelc
was the utter wreck Of this once magnif
cent being. ~ harsh, deep cough tol(
sadly and emphntically enough OF con
sumption, and OF consumption not jus
commenced.
To US the sight was painful. A yea
ago this woman lived the life Of prin
cess wealth was poured into hcr lap
Now she was not worthy to grace even tn
evening programme OF place Of amuse
ment unrecogniDed as theatre, and Int
orally tottered afternoon after afternoon
about the stage that she might ear.
enough to keep yet while the little LII
left her. Several times she sought th
support of the scenery, when compelle
: to stand a moment Or two. A burlesqu
followed the comedy-just such bul
lesque as she was wont of old to das
through in the gayest of gay spirits. Sh
was allotted the second, not the first part
A cough had replaced her ringing laugh
sickly smilo the bright glances Of he
eyes
; The career OF this woman is only on
of the common order in that it has bee
80 short She triumphed scarcely qual
i ter tho average length of time. lii;
thousands before, she thought her beaut
G and her talents (for she had the latte
too) everlasting, and neglected the war;
:, ings which must have come to her unit
too late, How gladly now would ell
tuke third Of what an hours ghoppin
o has time and again cost her.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

Curious. is a curious fact that the
six hundred men who are employed in
cutting granite at Dix Island, Maine, for
the N. Y. post-of1ice cannot prepare ma
terial fast enough for the two men who
are employed to set the blocks. Each
block of granite is cut, trimmed, faced,
and accurately numbered according to
the working plans. When it arrives at
the site of the building only two men are
required to set it, aided as they are by
steam hosting apparatus. Every stone
is made to fit exactly in the space intend
ed for it. SO accurate are the plans OF
the supervising architect that it is stated
that the superintendent of the post-offioe
building has only been obliged to order
one stone during the entire work thus
for, and tho foreman ut Dix Island in
sists that the missing ono was sent, but
must have been lost in the transportation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

IT is understood in railway circles that
Thomas A. Scott, is the best salarisd
man in the United States. He is the
official head or executive officer OF seve.
raj great corporations, and his aggregate
day from these is said to amount to
$3.50, 900 per annum,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

Protection. Sixteen saloon keepers
of Ironton, Ohio, have formed protce-
tive association, agreeing to sell nothing
but lager beer and wine, not even those
beverages to an intoxicated person or to
habitual drunkards, list of whom is
furnished each member of the society.
Should o member who has oheyed the
constitution and bylaws of the society
be mulcted in damages by the courts
each member will bear an equal share in
the payment OF them. .--...
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

J. A. SUFFER-, the California pioneer
and gold diseoverer, is now living III
Litiz, Lancaster County, poor, and Grip
pied with rheumatism. He is sixty nine
years old, and without means OF support.
The California Legislature has just given
him pension of $3.50 month for five
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

LEONARD SroUaH, recently confined
in Jail at Richmond, KY, for the murder
of his wife, has at last succeeded in COM
hitting suicide, having previously made
several unsuccessful attempts to dispose
of himself,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

Happy Go Lucky runs out in tho streets,
Asks in to dinner each bcggar he meets;
Happy-Go-Lucky- just think OF that!
Tied granny's spcctOclcs on the poor cat
When he knows mother is going to scold,
Up he trots grayoly, in tears, am told;
Then he will kiss her and hug her with joy
Any one got such an out-and-out boy1
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

PRINCE Frederick Charles of Prussia,
while in Italy, recommended the reorgan.
ization of the army of Victor Emmanuel
on the Prussian system,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

THE house Of Sandy Clayton, in Law
renee, Kansas, was burned, and Clayton
and his three sons persisted in the flames.
Mrs. Clayton and her infant were seri-
ously burned. The mother will probably
die Of her injuries,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

A FRAGMENT OF AMERICAN History.
AT the last meeting Of the Historic
Genealogical Society in Boston, Mr..
Samuel G. Drake read paper upon
"Sir Samuel Cumming among the
Cherokses, or Facts in the Early Histo-
ry of Georgia. The paper he was
about to present, said Mr.. Drake, came
into his possession by purchase in Lon
don, and was written by Sir Alexander
Cumming in the year 1853, Sir Alex
ander Cumming was one of an expedi-
ton sent by the English government
about that year. He seemed to have
been an honest, though visionary man,
inasmuch as he asserted that thepecunimy
results of settlement in the Cherokee
country would pay the national debt of
England in twenty years. Failing
in several attempts to secure some royal
appointment, on the accession of
George III. he made direct appeal to
that monarch, and succeeded at last in
obtaining the appointment of Ambassa'
dor to the Cherokees
The exact year of his departure from
England was not definitely known, but
it was shortly before the breaking out of
the troubles between the English and
French, who were lighting hard to OBJ
tain foothold in the new country, to
the exclusion of the other. The docu-
ment gave an account of the adventures
OF Sir Alexander and his company
among the Cherokees, interspersed with
explanations and remarks by the reader.
As q fragment of American history from
the direct hand Of prominent actor in
the scenes described, the paper is valu'
BILE acquisition. ..a.-, ' .
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04
Sheep.rsising in California.

There are about eight millions OF sheep
in California, says local paper. This ID
an increase of three millions and twenty
five thousand since 1869, To the number
first mentioned must be added this
Springs lambs, of which about three
millions will be raised. These figures
show the astonishing rapidity with which
sheep increase there. The value of tho
wool is as great as the increase in the
sheep is rapid. There are two clippings,
the Spring and Fall. In good years for
feed the Spring clip averages six and the
Fall four pounds, Each sheep will yield
this Spring m average clip of four and a
half pounds, or 10000, 900 pounds in all,
while the total wool crop OF last year was
only about 100000 900 pounds. A prize
buck on Mr.. Jewett's rancho, in Kern
County, clipped q thirty two pound fleece,
and the ewes twenty-five pounds each,
which was last June worth twenty eight
cents per pound or a total In the first
case of 1896 and in the others Of sc. t6.
Young bucks of six months to three years
old bring S16 each in Kern County, and
the orders are generally far ahead Of the
supply.
Wool brought very good prices last
year, but probabilities favor better prices
this year than ever before. 1t is expected
that thirty-fve cents per pound will be
the ruling rate. If all the crop sold fol
that price we would have total of &c..
800, 900 for the Spring crop alone. These
figures arc enormous, considering how
crudely the business of sheep-raislng hat
been followed and its comparative infan
cy in California.
No branch of agriculture has proved &c
satisfactory or been so safe and unvaryine
II, its viald as sheeD-raiSin0
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04

Happy-Go-Lu once climbed up tree,
Just to look round and see what he could sec.
Crack went tho bough Such terrible fall
Didn't hurt Happy Go-Tucky at all.
Maybe the fairies, with some potent charm.
Because he's so cheerful, have kept him from
harm, ..'
Mother 30 wishes that he would be still,
Only for once but tho rogue never will,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-04
" Happy.G O.LuCky."

Happy Go-Lucky has checks rosy rod,
Ten times day he will stand on his head.
Happy Go-Lucky is brimiul of fun,
Up in the morning as soon rs tho sun,
Sliding on banisters all the way down,
Playing at circus and humping his crown.
When he has shocked all the house with alright
on he goes, screaming with rogush delight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-09-16
Not Very Well"

feeling of vague bodily discomfort, which does
nol amount to positive Illness and yet is incompat
ible with health, is often aptly described by the
phrase mot very well' This feeling usually arises
from a deficiency of the nervous power which is re
CURED TO keep the vital machinery in vigorous and
healthfu operation. Nervous weakness has too fire.
quenty turned to be the prelude Of serious
maady to admit OF any doubt in the matter. Inac.
tvity of tie bodily functions surely begets thief
arrangement cause preodes effect
1t is therefore absolutely essential for the preser
Walton of health, perhaps of life ITSELF that this warn
ing should be promptly needed The case does moi
admit of delay. Revitilize the system at once and
effect uaIly with Hostetter's Btters-that peerless
invigorant which, by infusing new health and
strength into the system protects it against disease
more surely than ever knight OF old was protected
by armOr Of proof against his foe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-09-16
HAWLEY IN MILAN.

On Saturday evening the Hswleyites had
= torchlight nesting in Milan at which, we
hear, some very disgrAceful things occurred.
When Hawley commenced to speak most Of
the Tanners vent on "bum" around town,
committing outragss at Geo. Keslers and at
a Swcde restaurant, breaking things gsner-
ally. Will some friend in ID ilan write US
the facts, and the cause of the Outrsges
The Union is silent on the subject, except
an obscure Allusion when it says:
"Alsx Owens, ESQ, President of the Milan
Board Of UOupeimen exertsd himself to preserve
the peace and order Of the town"
We hear shat Mr.. Ovens, Capt. HaveI-
stick and others we're called upon to quell
the riotous conduct OF their followers, and
that they cid the beat they could to preserve
the peace. 1t is said that Hawley had q
very aim audience, the torch bearers pre-
ferring q spree and riot abou, town; and
that when Hswley got through and jackson
was inSrod uced nearly all the balance of the
audience left, so that jackson had few
or no hearers and was obliged to "dry up."
These are the reports about town. If they
are incorrect we trust that some friend in
Milan will give us the facts as they oc-
cured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-09-16

NICE CLOTHES Mr.. Zeis has returned
from the EAst recently where he purcbased
large stock of goods His sslesroom, on
the corner OF Illinois and W Hshington streets
now rivals in appearance many metropolitan
S'orsroOmS. lis literally packed with goods
comprising the latest styles of wooden piece
goods for merchant tailoring, gents ready
made clothing aud furnishing goods. Mr.
Zsis was also 30 fortunate as to secure shs
services of one Of the best cutters upon
Broadway, New York, who was induced to
leave q good situation and come west in
consequences of the health of his family.
The high reputation which this house has
heretofore enjoyed will be fully sustained,
and the wants Of customers attended to in
the same prompt and corieous manner.
Prices as low as the lowest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-09-16

INCREASE OF BUsISEss.-Louis May, of
the wsll-known firm of May Bros, who has
been. absent from the city for the past Eve
weeks, returned Saturday evening. During
his absence, Mr.. May visited New York and
purchased an ASSOrimen of dry goods, and
the firm now have as fine stock of goods
IN that line As could be wished. They are
sill determined to sell out-having only
purchased their new st ock to assist in the
disposal Of the goods on hAnd-and their
prices will be clear down to the bottom fg-
ures.
Mr.. May also purchased = large stock Of
qussnsWAre, glassware and crockery, direct
from the manufacturers, and they will here
after be prepared to attend to the wants Of
all customers in that line, both Wholesale
and retail. 10 consequence of the increase
Of their business, they have found it neces-
aary to enlarge their present quarters. A
large addition has been made to their store,
the back part Of which will be devoted to
their new line of trade. The spacious base
msus is connected with the sAlssroon and
the upper story BY an elevator, and every
thing arranged in tip top order for convent
snos in storing and handling goods. The
new goods are now being placed on the
shelves and in Shsrs time everything will
be properly arranged The May Bros,
have heretofore, BY their industry and close
attention to business, merited the Approba-
ton and patronage Of the community, and
their many friends will take pleasure in
these evidences Of their continued prosper
iiH.