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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09
WHOLE NO, 1884
Despite all these hipdrnnces, spirit.

Despite all These hindrn0ces, spirit
uallsm has grown until Il Is not only
the most widely accepted Of the
somewhat numerous religions Of the
United States, but embraces, we ars
credlbly Informed, more Of wealth and
culture aud social distinction than any
other--as indeed ID not unlikely. since
It embraces among irs adaerents and
semi adherents considerably more than
one'half Of tho entire population,
Prominent among ia adherents, We
are told, are many eminent clefgymen
Of all denominations although these
possibly to spoil the Egyptians
still retain q nominal connection with
tho old religion and osteusibly preach
the old doctrine,
In the case Of q religion rs widely
diildsed AZ spiritualism, II might be
feared that diversity OF opinions might
arise, which would breed disseulions,
and endanger the entire fabric, But
no That Is admirable provided
against by letting each disciple be-
lieve what ho likes aud change his
creed just ~ often rs he pleasea The
thirtieth anniversary OF tho birth OF
spiri'ualsm was recently celebrated
in this city with becoming ceremonies
Mr.. Andrew Jackson Davis enuncistsd
a creod, embracing seven negative and
seven affirmative proposlttions--of
which tho most important was, ~ do
not promise to believe tomorrow ex'
actly what ] believe TO day, aud | do
not believe to-day exactly what ! hc
licved yesterday" Build on these
sure foundations, and what can dis.
turb the future harmony aud growth
Of tho new religion,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09

If lhare iz ever a pertsktly happy
man found in this world, 1t will be
the one who haz got but little, and
don't want enDything more.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09

~ pIhlll, UNhssuIliinp, phsilIui young
man was John Eldrcd, living with his
mother on n good farm, lett him by
his father, who was dead. They were
in excellent circumstances ard John
was as happy as n well to'do farmer
can be. lle was no fool, either, for
he had good libra'y-and read it,
too and gained n great deal Of useful
knowledge. John was good-looking.
not handsome man for there are
none), but a tall, finely formed man.
Blu, John had one failing in my eyes {;
he was twenty six years old and not
married. Nor was there any prospect
OF any such event happening very
soon, for of all the bashful men that
ever wore q shirt collar John Eldred
was the worst. The girls in that i'm.
mediate vicinity were strangers to
him, John always avoiding everything
that wore n dress, save bis mother
and sister.
Johns mother was a quiet, loving
woman, who ever had uppcrmost in
her mind the happiness other chill
dren, consequently she had for some
time secretly wished that Johu was
married.
Gertrude, Johns sister, was a very
pretty young lady, and also shared
her mothers wish, but how to bring it
about she could not imagine.
In the same neighborhood lived
Judge Clark, who had daughter
namod Mabel. Now, John had for a
long time admired Mabel, and al
though he had never betrayed it, his
sister had guessed his secret, and re-
solved to bring about a match be-
tween the two, but just how TO do it
she did not know.
II happened in July, the anecdote |
am now in shape TO relate. Gertrude
had invited a number Of girls to a
quilting party one afternoon, Mabel
among the rest. She told John they
were coming, and then added
"Now, John, for my sake do come
into tea this afternoon. You know
all the girls that will be here, and"
"But, Gertrude. that patch of timo.
thy by the north wood must be cut,
and as Jim has gone to stay over Sun
day, shall have 10 cut it,"
And so, much to Gertrude's chagrin
he took his scythe over his shoulder
after dinner and started for the patch
Of timothy. But he fingered around
the orchard until he saw the plump
figure of Mabel Clark coming, and
then heaving a sigh, Re started for his
work.
The patch of timothy referred to
was newly-cleared piece OF land,
nearly surrounded by woods, and so
full of stumps and log piles that it
was impossible to use the machine.
Here we.will leave John moving and
return to the party.
1t was very warm day, so the
girls had moved the chairs outdoors
in the shade Of some large naples, and
there they sat chatting, joking and
as only a patty of light
headed girls can.
Meanwhile John had moved several
times across the patch, and it began
to be terribly hot. The sun poured
its rays down with great intensity,
and the thick wood on all sides kept
off any breeze that might be stirring.
John was more than hot-he was
fairly boiling, and rs thirsty as an old
topper. So John, thinking that no one
could possibly see him. sat down on a
log and took off his shoes and panta.
looms, and then, with his long giug-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09
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Albums, Picture Frames, stereoseOpes,
slereOseopIe Views OF Windsor and vicinity,
Pssseporloals, So, &c., always on hand,-
Also. Agent for tho col eleblalod Esty Organ
Having had experience IN the business
we trust We shah merit q liberal public
patronage .,.a, lisasSi All,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09

Years ago, when old Elijah was a
tramp, even the birds took pity on him
and gave him a good square meal,
but up in New Hampshire if they catch
a tramp they send him TO State Prison
and if bird should feed one they
would doubtless shoot the bird for
being an accompllce. This is a hard
year for tramps.- Boston Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09
The Conn. Valley Insurance Agency
represents lhs largest aud most reliable
Fire, Life and Accident Enstir.

represents lis largest ana hpsl lellAplo
Fire, Life aud Accident fnsur-
nnce Companies
In the world, Among them arc tho Aetna,
Royal, l. aud l. Globe, Imperial, North hrlt
lsh, North America. Gerinanla, Continental
and the leading Muluals Of Vermont aud Mas
saehuselts, also, Tho Equitable Lilo Of New
York aud the Travellers Life aud Accident
OF Hartford,
Responsible person, having large RISKS 10
place wall consult their Interests by cores
ponding with this Agency,
Our principles Of business aro close seru'
tiny OF Risks,
Rigid adherance to adequate rates, fair aud
square settlement Of honest losses, DO not
fail to have your Life and Property insured al
tho Conn, Valley Insurance Agency.
L., ID, SABINE, Agent,
Windsor, VI.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09
Windsor Business Cards.
r. D. W Y N,
MACHINES I

Manufacturer of the "Boss' Jack
Cider Mill Screws, Wine and Lard P
and Small Lathes.
Hemp and Rubber Steam Packing, ch
Gauge Glasses, Lace Leather, Cop te.
Boiler and Engine Supplies on ha or
furnished OF short notice.
Machine Jobbing of all kinds promptly
attended to. Shop in Amsden's Bl ock, Depos
Avenue, windSor, VI. 1851
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09

Man il a Dissatisfied kritter, and
that iz just what he waz put here on
earth for-the man who IL satisfied
with everything just as be finds it il
no better off than a number 2 macker-
el.-TJosh Billings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09

at stopped when the old man died.
his pensiou.-fuck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-09
Pianos and Organs
Waters sCOncertO,:iOrchestriOn
Chime, New Orchestral,
CIariOna,I IVespcr, BOuiOir
....d GnnNnaair nHnunS

tone, beauty of finish and elegance of design
they are unrivalled. They arc not excelled
by any in the market, always giving the best
Of satisfaction us many who are using them
in the State will witness.
"First Premium" received for the best
Orgau and Piano Forte exhibited at Windsor
County Fair, September, 1877. People who
saw them at the Fair or who read this notice
will find it to their advantage to give the
"Water's" trial before purchasing.
j. F. WATERMAN, Genr Ag't,
Plymouth, VI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26
Girls Should Learn to Swim.

There is some excellent advice to
English women in London paper, the
Gtobe, which American girls would do
well to heed. it is this: Learn to
swim" 1t cannot be questioned that
the general inability Of women to swim
even for few strokes causes a large
addition 10 the number of deaths from
drowning. If they only had an elemen-
tary acquaintance with the art it would
give them confidence, and greatly aid
the efforts of rcscuers. There is the
greatest risk in approaching Il woman
when She is out of her depth, owing to
the certainty that she will catch any
man who goes to help her in such
way rs TO prevent the free exercise Of
his limbs on which his life rs well rs
hers depends. Many valuable life
might be saved every year If tie Gle
ments of swimming were made branch
of girls education. 1t is not us il there
was some inherent inability in the gen
tier sex 70 acquire the art. Tie facts
rather lie III the other direction. indeed
and tend to show that, other things be-
ing equal, women have greater powers
i'll the water than men, owing to the
smaller specific gravity of their bones
and muscles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26
How Lead Pencils are Made.

Graphite, Of which lead pencils are
made, is utilized for various purposes.
Being smooth, without any thickness, it
is used i'll the action work of the piano
and slides Of tlc pipc-organ. 1t is also
valuable for the fabrication Of wooden
surfaces in machinery, for polishing
shot and for ashee purposes. The only
graphite mine of consequence i'll this
country is vt Ticondcroga, N. y. The
mine closely resembles an anthracite
coal mine IN external and internal np-
pcarance. Tie graphite runs III nearly
vertical vein, inclcsed in hard gness
rock, which j first removed by blast
ing on each ide of tho vein, leaving II
portion standing, inclosed in its rock
wall, somewhat like partition III II
house; the wall is then broken up and
the Jumps Of graphite, separated from
the rock, are fitted to the surface, only
SO much Of TIE rock being taken ont us
is necessary to keep the working
place clear. The large veins arc of
crystalized fomation, used only for Cruz
clhles; the compact form Of dcpaslte,
used alone pr pencil making, is in
veins or pockets The two forma-
tons lie Together, but are not united
closely. The graphite, reduced to
powder is miled with water,a peculiar
clay brought nom Mayence, Germany,
being added I'd make it cohesive, and Il
little charcoal to give it porousness.
Tho dust is then mixed with sufficient
water rs run freely and is then turned
into II hoppe, from which the water
runs slowly Trough series Of tubes,
the coarsest and heaviest PARTICLES set
Ting iii the INST tube, and 50 on; on
reaching the last tube the powder is
twice us heavens the water and has So
far settled thatthc water flows from the
top nearly cler. After the clear water
Is removed tie dcposite is withdrawn
through grata " the bottom Of each
tube. For thatinest pencils duSt.from
the last tube mly is used. After mix
inc the graphite with \ pipe clay from
Germany 10 die consistency of thick
cream. il is ground between two flat
stones, the wajer IS then forced out I'M
ill lit beeomes.hick dough; il then goes
u thc forming pres, where the lead Is
forced througla plate perforated with
holes the We and shape desired for
lead-penei The best wood for pencil
is the cedar d Florida. The late Joseph
Dixon. who made the first American
pencils. in 1870, was unsuccessful in
consequencelftho ehcapness IF foreign
color. Ten rades Of graphite pencils
are now ma}s IL the Dixon manuiae-
tories and ovr4oo different styles. Il
i estimated aat tic cost ii lcaa,pon-
Ill for tie United States y nearly
Sl000000 annually.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26
Inventions.
Railway Age.

A curious, and we should say imprac-
ticable, diviee for communicating be-
tween passenger and guard ON European
railway trains has been patented in
England by Henry Morris. II is thus
descrlbed
The continuous cord system now gem
orally in use is alleged to be inefficient,
Is also source of inconvenience and
expense to the railway companies, has
been condemned by the board of trade.
In Mr.. Morris's plan the attention Of
the guard if attracted by the explosion
OF two waterproof decorators or frog
signals, which are attached to the end
OF each carriage. In the center Of each
compartment, near the lamp, and there
fore easily accessible, n short chain,
something like u bell pull is suspended
n few inches from the roof and by its
means passenger can with one pull
explode the fog signals in rapid success
sion, and the same time cause Il red or
white senaphore to appear ut right
angles to each side of the carriage
Against any mischievous use Of the
communication, check is provided by
which the compartment in which the
signal has been given is at once indicat-
ed. The lamp III the compartment
nearest the signal end of the carriage
can be raised above the roofby simple
addition to the apparatus, 50 that it
could be seen at night by 4 signalman,
who would be able to stop the train at
the next signal box; but this is consid-
cred to be scarcely necessary, inasmuch
] :, a l.. -
Of the fog signals, they could be repeat
ed from carriage to carriage until his Mt
tention was attracted. The machinery
for each carriage is complete III itself
A carriage truck or horse truck can be
added or taken off at will, and trains
can be joined or divided at functions or
other places without the loss of times at
tendant upon the present system.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

Egan, and has his scalp and head. The
Indians were near Emigrant Springs,
about 4 miles north of NJ eacham's, when
Homely,s band attacked them. The
hostiles are divided, one party going to
the head Of the Milky Creek, the other
toward Grande-Ronde River. Capt.
Kelly, with scouts from Boise,
has been out mohnt or
more. He passed La Grande to-
night, going to Col. Sanford's camp
on North Powder river. Wheaton, with
his command, is at Bunnaham bridge,
in the Blue mountains, to-day, scout
ing the country in that direction.
Cen Howard Is expected in the
Grande- Konde valley in two days, at
which place lie will establish temporary
headquarters
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

The legal fraternity Of the dis
trict Of Columbia have decided on
taking some action looking TO the pas
sage Of II law by congress prohibiting
the members Of congress appearing rs
attorneys in the district courts. It is
claimed thnt the fact Of their being
members of the national legislature has
an undue influence on the jurics. The
Immediate cause for this movcmapt
arises out Of the recent trial Of George
Ellison, ex-engncer of the house of
representatives, for murder, IL which
trial two members of the house, May
hcw, Of New York, and Casey Young,
Of Tennessee, appeared Us counsel for
the defense. The jury in this instance
disagreed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

TIE government Of Italy has taken
temporary control of tho railway sys-
tenn Of Upper Italy, and proposes the
construction of about $500 miles of
new roads ut cost Of $l66,OO0,000 to
be repaid in fifteen years ut tho rate Of
$4,000 900 Of which the state will con
tribute $3.50, 600, 600 besides loaning &c.,
100000 FOR new rolling stock and $l0,-
000000 10 wipe out debts The rail
road companies give their bonds for
this $l50,000, 900 to be repaid in fifteen
years, ut the rate Of $lo,OOO,OO0. I'm
der this entcrprising movement Italy i
likely to see IN era Of greatly increased
prosperity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

would endure, so he gave his story in
broken dashes. So far as his Lord
Salisbury's) memory served, Lord
Derby's statement was not true" On
being called to order Lord Salisbury
substituted the term incorrect for
mot true, and disarmed any intention
to impugn Lord Derby's veracity.
MORE COMPLICATIONS.
The London Times of July 18th pub
fishes the following Constantinople dis
patch giving an account of the firing
upon the unarmed boat from
British man-of-war, by the Rus
slams, near the Gulf Of Savos:
The Captain of the English
steamer reports that he was stopped oil
GalIipoli by signal from the English
fleet, directing him to take on board
Lieut.. Hughes, sent by the admiral to
report the following ineident Two days
ago, q man-of-wars boat and crew were
cruising off the Russian lines, and COM
ing on the landing were Immediately
made prisoners, Il lieut.. midshipman
and ten men who We're in the boat, not
returning to the English fleet. Another
boat was sent to look for them, but upon
approaching the place this boat was
fired upon, two bullets passing through
the sides Of the boat fortunately without
lnjuring any one.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

TIE United States treasurer has writ
ten To assistant treasurers, authorizing
them to use the standard silver dollars
in their vaults in payment to persons
presenting checks, to parties desiring
them, upon the disbursement of pay
rolls, and III exchange, il moderate
amounts, for grcenbacks and national
bank notes, and for payment III lieu of
81 and ~ notes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

THE weather for moro than three
weeks has been excessively hot through
out I'LL the United States lying east of
the Rocky Mountains The mercury
seems to have reached hundred de-
grees in the shade in every principal
city. Hundreds of deaths have been
caused by the long continuous heat, and
unless people are moro than ordinarily
prudent there will follow IN
amount Of sickness and death from
fcvers, which will fnr exceed those re-
sultiug from sun stroke. There are i'll
ready many indications IN tile cities
both east and west thht me fall months
will bring moro deceaso than usual. The
exercise of great deal of prudence in
the quality If food, and great caro- III
the matter of cleanliness Of persons
sleeping apartments ana dwellings, ~.
peeiallv cellars, will be necessary dur.
ing He next few months to insure the
people against the diseases that are
sure 70 come after this hot and wet sea
SON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

AN observer Of finance as well ~ pol
tics, says that the rapidity with which
the new per cent. bonds arc being
purchased, does not show the conf
dcncc Of the people in these securities
half so much ~ il shows the want Of
confidence Of tho people in any other
kind Of investments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26
Rismark's Dog.
London World.

This is the true story of Prince Gort-
schakof and the dog. Upon the occa-
sion Of his paying visit to Bismarck,
his foot accdently slipped, and he was
upon the point Of falling. Bismarck
rushed forward to assist him, when his
dog, which is trained to attack all I'M
welco;ae intruders, installing his mas
ter's movement fora hostile one, imme-
diatcly flew at GortSchakotl1 throat, and
in q moment, both Princes, with the dog
on top Of them lay sprawling upon the
floor. The shock caused by this contre-
tempts, following upon surfet IF
Strawberries, is supposed 70 have occa-
stoned Prince Gortschakoft's indisposi-
ton, though there are some of the
opinion that il was merely assumed as
al excuse in order that lie might have
~ opportunity Of preparing 4 long
speech 1t his leisure
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

1nE Enst River bridge which is to
connect New York aud Brooklyn has
already cost $9,O00000 and il is esti-
mated that it will take $7,O0O,0O0 more
TO complete it. This bridge is u city
corporation work and would have cost
u private corporation about $3,500,000.
OF such are public improvements.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

The Colorado democratic state con
vention, nominated w. A. II. Lovcland
for governor, and Ihos. M. Patterson
for congress, by acclamation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

TIE President has suspended from
duty j. M. q. Parker, postmaster ut
New Orleans, and appointed in his place
Gen. Badger Parker is II brother-in
law Of Ben. II. Butler.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

THE second congressional district re-
publican convention Of Minnesota, put
in nomination for congress. Henry
Pmhler.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

TIE recent heavy rains have made
work for the lumbermcn of Michigan,
Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

TIE republicans Of the eighth, Iowa,
congressional district, have nominated
the Hon. w. W. Sapp for congress.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26
GENERAL NEWS.

la Crosse. Wisconsin, is reported to
have been treated to shower Of toads.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

Moderate activity is hest for every
healthy person III hot weather The
man Who lounges about and thinks Of
nothing but the heat suffers more than
anybody else.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-07-26

THAT man Is Is We pitiel Who II too
fearful and cowardly g so out and do
battle for All honest living and 4 conn
petence in the great field Of human ex-
ertlon.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-23
a Colossal Law Suit.

A law suit is about to be instituted in
the courts of Holland which is perhaps
the most colossal-so far as the amount of
money is concerned-that ever engaged
the attention of the legal fraternity. The
suit has grown out of what is known as
the Metzger inheritance. An old soldier,
Lieutenant. General Metzger de Weibaum,
died at the Hague, in 1901 leaving for
tune of about $2S,000,000. No heirs ap-
pearing to clam the property, the Holland
Government took possession of the eastate,
and transferred the proceeds to the national
Golfers. In few months, however, several
person from Alsace-of which place it
transpired that General Metzger was ma.
tive-came forward and claimed the for
tune on the ground that they were relatives
of the deceased. The claim was contested
and the suit lasted for nearly two hundred
years. Finally, in 1894, William II, oI
Orange, declared it to be outlawed by time
and confirmed the original seizure by tbs
Government.
From that time until few months age
the matter rested, but meanwhile the
Metzger heirs were not idle, and in Septem
her last new proof was discovered which il
is though will clearly establish their claims
to the property. The heirs are many anc
are scattered throughout the whole civilized
world. 1t is said that they contemplate
petitioning the French, Swiss, English ant
German Governments to assist the various
branches of the family living under thei
protection in securing their rights, Will
simple and compound interest, it is esti
mated that the estate in question equals il
value the whole amount of coined gold il
the world