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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24
Cure for Typhoid Fever and Dropsy.

Mr.. John II. Cox, q citizen OF Bal
timore published the following COM
munication in tho Baltimore Amer''
con, u week or so since
"Somo time since u gentleman in'
formed me he knew Of several per-
sons who had been cured Of typhoid
fever by the application Of mashed
raw onions to the feet. Two patients
were so i'll they were not expected to
| live over n few hours. Six large
onions were pounded to pulp and ap'
piled to the feet OF the first patient. -
lie was relieved in a short time and
got well. The second case was few
weeks later and the result equally
satisfactory. The first opportunity l
had I tried it upon colored boy dur
ing one OF my visits to the house OF
reformation for coored children. He
was very i'll with typhoid fever. l
named the matter to Gen. Horn, who
Immediately ordered the application.
In few hours he got asleep, rested
well, and recovered. The next op-
portun,ty was that Of u son of a friend
of mine in the treasury department Of
the custom house in our city. l call.
ed to see him on business, when he
informed me his son was very ill.,
He said it was typhoid pneumonia.
He had been delirious for week or
mere, and required constant watching,
for fear he might do himself harm
I advised him to try the onions. He
did SO and thus speaks of it: I'm
mediately OH Its application he began
to improve. and continued until he
finally recovered Perhaps they
might be as eficacious in other forms.
The remedy is simple and safe, and q
trial in any case can do no HARM
They have cured dropsy. Mr.. Ralph
Brunt, very respectable and reliable
gentleman, informed me that his wife
had suffered for \ long time with
dropsy. She was swelled from her
head to her feet. She was attended
b, different physicians, who finally
SAID: Mr.. Brunt we can do no
more your wife cannot live. We
can give temporary relief by tapping
her. His wife declined the opera
ton, as it would but prolong her suf-
ferings. At this time his attention
was called to paragraph in a news
paper, in which a gentleman made the
statement that he had been cured OF
dropsy by eating onions His physl'
clans had told HIM that he could not
live. One day he wanted to eat some
raw onions aud he did so. After eat.
ing them he felt better, and tried
some more. He then made it rule
to eat six day, and in a few weeks
he was well. Ho felt it his duty to
publish it for the benefit of others
That Mr.. Brunt knew of it. He call.
ed the attention of his wife to il. She
was willing to tryit Did SO, and at
the end Of one week she discharged
her nurse; attended to her household
duties, and was SO reduced in size
that her friends could hardly recognize
her at first sight. She lived for more
than thirty years afterwards, and died
some two years since, over eighty
years of age. If the foregoing prove
the means of benefting any one, the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24

Next to the newspaper.ofice towel,
the newspaper.office window is the
wonder and glory Of every well'cen'
structed printing Office. When the
sun beams out in his majesty, pene'
trating the hooks and crannies and
showing bis smiling face in ont.of-the'
way places, he stops in disgust at the
newspaper Office window, for it would
take all his rays, concentrated to q
focus and propelled at the rate OF ten
million :miles a second to make an
impression OH the glass.-CSacra.
mento Bee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24
TED

ats very dusty" and Mrs. Laur'
Amberley shook slightly the gloss!
folds of her gray travelling dress.
A trivial remark, but her HUSBAND
glanced quickly at the half.averte'
face.
"You are displeased, Laure.
Young Mrs. Amberley bit her lips
in moments silence.
81 think I might have my choice
Algernou.
ut does seem . little hard, doesn'
it, dear 7" lifting lightly the glovet
hand and kissing it.
Certainly Algernon Amberley wish
ed to indulge his bride OF month,
but he continued:
ain taking one ot these children Of
my dead half-sister, l wish 10 make
choice which will be OF the most bene
ct to the family. The elder girl can
earn her own living. The younges
is very pretty and will be adopted b,
n good and wealthy family if we dc
not take her away, while Ted-'
"Ted!' interrupted Laure, impa
tiently.
"Ted is at AN undesirable age, ant
not particularly brilliant and interest
ing but as he is the one who stands
most in need Of help I think we ough
take him.
"Such shock OF tow.hair, and st
horribly bashful !" pouted beauty
loving Laure.
II know the little girl would please
you best, but perhaps the boy viii
develope better than the girl replied
Amberley, in tone Of decision hi
wife had already learned to know.
He was so certain he was right
that the poor fliendless, uniformed boy
was in most need Of protection and
training-that he could not allow
his wife's fancy to decide this impor
tant matter, much as he regretted he'
disappointment.
The younger child-the little Ne lie
was as pretty as a picture, and al
the charming age Of three. He could
not but sympathlze with Laure''
wishes, but his young wife was short
sighted.
He was older than she. and fel,
obliged to decide the matter accord
ing to his best judgment.
They were on their wedding trip
From Niagara it had extended te
Chicago, from that city to lionel,
tract Of rolling prairie, where resided
this remote connection Of the Amber
ley family.
The father of these orphan children
was course hard man, who was al
ready casting about for second wife
and the probabilities was that the ex
pected step-mother would be Of littl'
benefit to the young and helpless little
ones.
Laure regarded this man with feel
ing little less than horror. The r,ld'
and primitive living was distastefal tt
her refined sensibilities.
1t was only when she walked alon'
across the great blllows Of green, auc
standing in solitude 10 the silence, be
held stretching before her counties
legues Of luminous sunset, that sh'
said to herself that the West wa
grand and beautiful.
They were driving now along tn
smooth prairie road. A silvery creel
:uu along the edge, bright snd bank
full Here and there Q Judui busl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24
E P. KEN d A l. l.,
rhle and Granite Worker

a,ve.stones, Monuments. Tablets: s &C.,
etc. msnufsctu ured to order, and at satisiac3oofy
price. / am detstmined not 10 te underso.a. .n v
Shop on Main st., Gust South OF ,cn1 .nS NO"
H6pftak Ourah \ Windsor, Vt. ioOI
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24
windsor Photograph Rooms.

FIRsT.CLAss WORK GUARANTEED;;
OLD PICTURES copied and enlarged and
finished in Ink, Water ColoIs, Cii. nun1s. Stereo'
or Groups. and in fact, all kinds Of Photo
srsuh Work done satisfactory or no charge.
Albums, Picture Frames, stereo:coPes,
stereoscopic Views of Windsor and vicinity,
Passeportouts, &c., &C.. always on band
Also, Agent for the celebrated Esty organ.
Having had experience in the business ass
patronage. fl833yl)
AMBROSE 8. vOSR Artist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24

We must consult the gentlest man
per and softest reason of address in
our admonishment our advice must
not fall like a violent storm, bearing
down and making those to droop whom
It is meant to cherish and refresh. 1t
must descend as the dew upon the
tender herb, or like melting flakes Of
snow-the softer 1t falls the longer it
dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks
into the mind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24

1t 10 saidthst . telephonsiu Boston
has been talked to death BY barber.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24

A youngster. while warming bis
hands over the kitchen fire, was re-
monstrated with by his father who
said 500 way from the stove. the
weather is not cold. The little fellow
Look up dumurely at bis stern parent
replied, 81 amt heating the weather,
| am warming my hauds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24

MAMA" said wicked youngster,
"am ! your canoe 7" mo my child
why do you ask :" Oh because
you always says you like to
have people paddle their own
canoe; and I did no: know but may.
be l was yours" The boy went out
of the door with more reference to
speed than grace. .... ..s..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24

Catherine do Medicis is reported as
having said that the highest praise
that can be given to u woman Is to
say that she is q good cook. This is a
pretty good indorsement, but it isn't
quite as good IS 70 say she can put an
invisible patch on q tellows panta'
loons.-fWaterloo Observer. ','*syii
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-03-24
10000 Feet

OF SEASONED SPRUCE FLOOR
BOARDS for sale D. cheap. In.
ouire of f. B. Merrill, or Cbas. E.
Woodruff, Woodstock, Vt.
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WOODSTOCK, VT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH "a, 1880

and unreliant girls who would search
the lone, chilly prairie ifTed had mol
come,
Laure's soft jeweled hand closed
tighter on the child's rough
one,
"Oh, Ted, my husband will pay you
for this
lie stopped,
"Aunt Laure there Is no nse Of so
ing on. cant find the ford, It's sol
no dark
Ho was painting.
"Arc you afraid TedY 7"
THE tree" he replied. "Nasn't II
an old dry one"
"Dry and withered, ! belicve-ycs'
ave must goback to it,
Why,"
lie dld no answer o"' ""'''e" "''
on
leu wh"' 10 ''"' "'''e WV"
Dogs gsbarkingY"
"lIurry, hurry" pulling her OF
over the backward path.
"Why must We 20 o"'N 10 '""' WV
Ted
~ Is dry yoh sa'd
"red, what Is t""' no"''"s
her voice SHOOK WIZ" '"S"' ''''
now,
Here vs.
hc P'a'eo NV WI" W. Wv"
the OLD dry Tree
u pro"so' So'"0 ''"''''' W p
cd
"Matches' wna' '0' , J..
lie s"a'chea some ''y ''"'. w. y,
gether' tore some S'r'Ps ''o'' "'' Wv
co''o" JacHe''S'e''e' '""
whole.
Then he lhre~ on deaa ora"cneS
piled against the iuF'"er S'oeo' '"'
tree'trunk'
"fed, what Is that 'ot
"W olves' wolves Do"' 20" 'e'
them T CRED the ooy throwing GU
his arm. "But you needht ne aIr"'e
they cant hart you how' VIZ A""'
Laure, theyllnever come near US now
for they are AFRAID OF nre all" 'n' ''e'
IS burning
Laure had sank upon the sroun'
talntlog with terror. ,
"Oh, TED, dear LED sne soooeo
lll help you !-for the names 'y'
ing down for an INSTANT 'ne ooy oe-
gan snatchlng up hannt"ls OF ar!
grass ,
For hou's they worked, p'l'ns up a..
the inAammable material they coulo
find around the 'f'uN 0' '"e cos'
tonwood, while those strange dancing
sparks so near the ground
the fierce eyes of the wolves which
Laure saw plainly now-feluctantly
retreated when the flames blazed, at
last, TO the topmost boughs OF the tree
and the light streamed tar and wlde'
Disheveled, pallid, exhausted, he'
misery lost at last in a brief sleep
thus Algernon Amberley found his wife
in the early dawn,
The ground smoked beneath her,
burning twlgs fell around her but
Ted's watchful eye took care that she
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-25
MEETING OF STREET COMMITTEE.
Bids Opcned-lselgIan Pavements-Macad
mlZlnR.

Bids Opcned-BelSian ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
mIzIng.
Last evening the street committee of city
councils held a meeting and opened the
bids for paving with Belgian blocks the
first square of North Queen street.
Cunningham t. McNichors bid was
$3.50 per square for Cape Ann granite or
$40 for Port Deposit granite, including
excavating and all other work.
T.. 5. McTagues bid was S2.2j per
square yard for Cape Ann granite, and
$40 for Port Deposit granite and 2S
cents per square yard, extra, for excavat-
ing.
Mr.. O'Rourke, of Philadelphia, bid So. %
per square foot, but did not specify the
kind of granite he proposed to use.
The committee awarded the contract to
Cunningham & McNichol, ut $3.50 per
square yard.
The contract for macademizing two
squares of West Orange street, between
Charlotte and Pine, was awarded to
Keoush & McManus for $1,25O. P. S.
McTague's bid for the same was 81, ,357.S5
and Mr.. Suter's bid 81, s57.
The committee opened several bids for
grading Plum street from the Pennsylvania
railroad to the New Holland turnpike, and
for grading Poplar street from Strawberry
to Filbert street. but none Of the bids
were accepted.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-25
THE AMERICUS CLUB,

HOmeward Bound In Great Glee.
ALTOONA, Pa, June 25.-The Americas
club with colors flying and band playing,
arrived here to-day about one o'clock in a
special parlor car train under the charge
of Major William A. Delaney, of the Penn.
sylvania railroad. The club will arrive
in Philadelphia at 8 o'clock. They will
indulge in grand ratification banquet at
Harrisburg. The members of the club
are highly elated over Hancock's nOmina-
ton, and as they worked for the General
first, last and all the time, and were instru-
mental in bringing out Daniel DOugherty
to make the nomination speech.
1t is generally conceded among leading
Democrats who were at Cincinnati that the
nomination of Hancock was due in great
measure to the efforts of the club. Amer
icus club badges were at a premium last
evening in Cincinnati, and were sought
for by leaders of all the various factions.
Daniel Dougherty, who is ON the train,
has received an ovation at every station
along the route at which the tram has
stopped.
The Randall Club
The Randall club is also coming home
in special cars attached to the Americus
club train.
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BOYS HIGH SCHOOL.
Annual Grade-Excellent showing In Plal
Study.

Annual l(irade-Excollent showing In Plant
study.
The following is made up from the
monthly reports ef the year, the first COL
umn showing the relative grade Of the
members of the several classes for the ses-
sion just closed. The second column gives
the number of plants and trees analyzed,
and the family. germs and species deter
mined by each pupil. The boys have done
unusually good work in this branch of
study, one-third of them having made bo-
tanical analysis Of hundred or more
plants during the current season, eight of
them making $50 Or more, and three boys
having each determined more than five
hundred different species since February
last. Some of these lads are not only
skilled but enthusiastic young botanists,
who have been securing the country for
miles as well as visiting all the green
houses and gardens within reach. This
knowledge thus pleasantly acquired will
contribute very greatly to their intelligent
enjoyment of nature as long as they live.
Herbariums were prepared by hearty all
the boys in the several classes
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Thurman Speaks for Ohio.
COLUMBUS, o., June 25.-A large meet.
ing held at the state house last night to
ratify the Cincinnati ticket, was addressed
by Senator Thurman at some length.
Tho South Likes Him.
LOUISVILLE, June 25.-The Courier.
Journal says the South likes Hancock and
will give him an undivided vote.
A Conspicuous Hero.
MEMPHIS. June 15.-The Appeal thinks
the Democrats present to the country one
of the most CONSPICUOUS heroes of the late
war, a man who shed his blood in defence
Of the Union, a man who has endeared
himself to the Southern people by his
administration.
Pennsylvania.
READING, Pa, June 24.-A salute of one
hundred guns was fired here yesterday
afternoon by the Democrats in honor of
the nomination of General Hancock for
president. Prominent Democrats all say
the nomination is strong one and will be
heartily supported.
EAsToN, Pa, June 25.-A very enthusi-
astic ratification meeting was held last
night by the Democrats of this place.
The stand from which the speakers ad-
dressed the audience was surrounded by a
crowd of several thousand. A brass band
and a bountiful display of fireworks en-
hvened the occasion. Speeches were de-
livered by E. J. Fox, esq.,, Hon. VIM.
Mutchler, Charles Fitch, VIM. Beidelman,
ESQ.,, R. E. James, ESQ.,, and others.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, June 25.-The nomi-
nation of Hancock and English gives
general satisfaction among the Democracy
of this city.
SUNBURY, Pa, June ga large meet
ing was held here last evening to ratify
the Cincinnati nomination.
ASHLAND, Pa, June 25.-Great enthusi-
asm prevailing here over the nomination of
Hancock and English. A large flag, bear
ing their names, was unfurled, amid cheers
and music.
York. Pa, June 5.-A grand demOnstra-
tion in honor of General Hancock's nomi-
nation took place here last night. An i'm
mense procession paraded the streets with
Hancock clubs in line from all the wards.
There was grand illumination of buildings
and great rejoicings.
HARRISBURG, June ga large and en-
thusiastic meeting was held here last night
to ratify the nomination of Hancock and
English. Speeches were delivered by
Major John H. Filler, ]. C. McAlarney,
esq.,, Hon. Abram Woolever and Ovid F.
johnson, esq. There was an immense
walk-arOund, music and fireworks and
great enthusiasm.
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FIRE AND DEATH.

Destruction of Property and Loss Of Life in
EiizabethpOrt, N. j.
ELIzABETHPORT, N. j., June ga fire
was discovered in the storage department
Of Fulton s. Co.'s large rope mandatory
last night. The damage will probably
reach $4,000, mostly covered by insur-
ance.
VIM. Edwards was killed by falling de-
bris while working to subdue the flames.
injured.
The origin of the fire is not known, but
it is supposed to have been accidental.
The steam cordage company's store
house was entirely destroyed. The loss is
5000; fully insured. The cause of the
fire was spontaneous combustion.
While the firemen we're working the
south wall fell, killing VIM. D. Wood, a
fireman, and William Loseby, an employee
in the ropewalk, and fatally injuring
Jabez E. Marsh and Jas. Moore. John
Hoover and John Ziefer were seriously
hurt. All the bodies were recovered.
None of the machinery has been damaged,
but only rope and hemp stored in the
building. The fire is not yet extinguished.
Fire at Harrisburg.
HARRISBURG, June 25.-A fire Originat-
ed in blacksmith shop on Margaretta
street, about 10 o'clock last night, spread
ing to several adjoining buildings, and de-
stroyed property to the extent of 5000 or
$4,000. The principal sufferers are E. S.
Gingerich, Elias Hoke, George Sourbeer
and c. II. Lefevre.
Paper Mill Burned.
CINCINNATI, June 25.-The WoOdsdale
paper mill company's large mill at Woods
dale, six miles north of Hamilton, Ohio,
was entirely destroyed by fire last night.
Loss estimated at $50, 900 insurance $685.
900.
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How Columbia Took 1t.

How Columbia Took 1t.
At Columbia last evening the members
of the Keystone Democratic club filled
with patriotism and enthusiastic admira-
tion of the character of the Democratic
nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock, "The
soldier and statesman with a record as
stainless as his sword" formed in process
sion and started on a walk-around headed
by the Citizens band, twenty pieces, H. S.
Graybill marshall. Over 800 members of
the club were in line. Starting from the
club house on Third street, they marched
up Walnut and over the principal streets
of the borough, and countermarched on
Locust street. We have seldom if ever
seen a grander sight in the town, the
town was fairly ablaze with rockets,
Roman candles, red and green lights.
The widest enthusiasm prevailed when
ever the names of Hancock and English
were mentioned along the line. The pro-
cession halted in front of the residences
(on Second street, of H. NJ. North, esq.,,
and Gen. William Patton, each making a
ringing campaign speech. The speakers
were frequently interrupted with applause,
and at the conclusion of their eloquent ad
dresses, three hearty cheers were given for
Hancock and English. William B. Given,
president of the club, also made an ad-
dress in front of the club house, and was
we'll received.
Everything passed off in the most order
ly and pleasant manner, and the meeting
adjourned with three rousing cheers for
Hancock, English and victory.
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Argument Court.

In argument court in the case of Levi
Sensenig VS.. John w. Mentzer, appeal
from taxation of costs. The appeal was
dismissed.
In the case of John D. Wilson's (deceas-
ed) estate, a rule was granted to show
cause why an attachment should not be
issued, returnable to argument court.
In the rule to show cause why an order
should not he made directing Hon. Ed
ward Mcpherson and A. E. Roberts, sur
viving executors of Thaddeus Stevens, de-
ceased, to pay to the trustees of Pennsyl-
vAnia college 81 200, with interest, for the
use of Stevens hall, the court granted the
Executors until September 1st to file spe-
cal answer.
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Lancaster lsOys at Emmlttsburg.

The commencement exercises of Mount
st. Mary's college of Emmittsburg, Nd,
which have been in progress during the
week, terminated on Wednesday. Among
the graduates was Richard NJ. Reilly, of
this city, who is reported in the Baltimore
papers as having delivered very credita-
ble Grafton. On Tuesday evening John E.
Malone, also of this city, delivered lee
ture on scientific topic, and the degree of
bachelor of arts was conferred on r. NJ.
Reilly and r. b. Malone, of this city.
Rev. DIR. Watterson has resigned tho
presidency of the college.
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Officers Elected.

At 4 meeting of Conestoga counci
No. %, Jr: o. L. A. NJ, the following Off
GERS were elected to serve during the ell.
suing term:
COuncillor-lIenry G. Negley.
Vice Councillor-W. H. Miller, jr.
Assistant Recording Secretary-Geo. w.
BOnzOtf.
COnductOr-Chas f. AuXer
Warden-Chas L. Flick.
Idsde Sentinel-John l.. Want.
Outside Sentinel-Geo. A. Lollar.
Trustee-F. Ii. Carpenter.
Representatives-Jacob NJ. Chllas, VIM.
ii. McComsey.
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ssati Bows Punished.

The little rascals who were arrested for
breaking nearly one hundred lights in the
West Chestnut street public schools had a
hearing before Mayor MacGonigle this
morning. A case of malicious mischief
was clearly made out against them, but as
it was their first offence of the kind, as far
as can be ascertained, and their parents,
who have already punished the boys for
their misconduct, interceded for them and
expressed a willingness to pay all costs in
Cured and damages done to the school
property, the mayor discharged them. A
repetition of the offence will land the boys
in Jail.
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Marietta In Line.

The Democracy OF Marietta had grand
rally last evening. They ratified the nom
ination of Hancock and English by illumi-
mating their club room, which is one Of the
finest in the county, and street parade
with 200 voters with torches and banners
in line. They flung to the breeze banner
twenty-four feet long and three feet high,
with the inscription of ''Hancock and Eng
lish'' club ON it. The nominations occasion
great satisfaction and will receive solid
support in November we have started a
club and number over two hundred men,
bers.
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Man Killed Who Was Known Here.


Several days ago an associated press de-
spatch announced that 'during an atfray ut
Leadville, COL, J. P. O'Brien fired at
Thomas Hagan, but the ball missed him
and killed William Cunningham. doe.
Norton thereupon fired at O'Brien and Sc
verely wounded him." Later private de-
spatches reveal that the victim of the shoot
ing was Wilbur F. Cunningham, of Hunt
ingdon, this state, and known to number
of persons in Lancaster. Mr.. Cunningham
was about thirty-five years of age, and
was married to a daughter of ex-Sheriff
G. w. Johnston, of Huntington county.
He was postal clerk on the line of the
Pennsylvania railroad for number of
years, and in 1874, before going to Colo
radO,. was an unsuccessful candidate for
register and recorder in Huntingdon
county.