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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-03-08
Cold Feet and Sleeplessness.

The association between cold feet and
is much closer than is COM
monty imagined. Persons with cold
feet rarely sleep we'll, especially women
vet the nun Der OF persons 90 troubled
is very considerable. We nov know
that II the blood supply to the brain be
kept up sleep is impossible. An old
theologian, when weary and sleepy
with much writing, found that be could
keep his brain active by immersing his
feet in cold water. The reason was that
the cold drove the blood from the fee,
to the bead Now, what this old gen.
teman accomplished by design is Sc
cured for many persons much against
their will. Geld feet are the bane OF
many women. Tight boots keep up a
bloodless condition Of the feet in the
day, and 10 many women there 10 no
subsequent Gilstion of, the blood-ves
sells when the boots are taken off These
women come in from walk, and their
first act is to put the ieet to the Gre to
warm-the most effective plan possible
for cultivating chilblains At night they
put their ieet to the fre, and, perhaps,
carrv hot iron or brick with them to
bed But it is all Of no use, their feet
still remain cold. How to keep their
feet warm is the great question of life
with them-in cold. weather. The ef-
fective plan is not very attractive at FIRST
sight to many minds. 1t consists in flrst
driving the blood vessels into firm con-
traction, after which secondary dilation
follows. See the sno w-baller's hands
The first contact Of the snow makes
the hand terribly cold, :or the small ar
teries are driven thereby into firm con-
traction. and the nerve endings OF the
finger tips feel the low temperature very
keenly. But as the snow-baller perse-
veres his hands commence to glow. The
blood-vessels have become secondarily
dilated, and the rush of warm, srterisl
blood is felt agreeably by the peripheral
nerve.endings. This is the plan to
adopt with cold feet: They should be
dipped in cold water for brief period
often, just to immerse them, and no
more, is sufficient. Then they should
be rubbed with a pair OF hair flesh.
gloves or rough Turkish towel ill
they glow. Immediately before getting
to bed. After this . hot water bottle
will be successful enough in maintain.
ing the temperature OF the feet, though
without this preliminary,it is impossible
to do so. Disagreeable as the plan q
first thought may sppear, i. will. beyont
doubt, be found efficient, and these Wit
have once fairly tried It, continue it, an,
ind that they have put an end to thei
bad nights and cold feet. Pills. po
tions. lozenges. "night-caps," all narcot
los, fail 80 enable the sufferer to VIC,
sleep successfully. Get rid Of the col
feet and then sleep will come OF ITSELF
Correspondence New York Nail
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-03-08
"The Member from aacomb. .

Halt en- hour bef"re the train lett for
Lansing yesterday morning. battered.
looking man about forty years old
whose breath gave away bis las, drink
and whose face vas anything but pretty,
appeared at the Unicn depot ana intro
duced himself to one OF the officials ol
the Central road with:
"Sir, my name is Jones. I am tlt
member from Mscomh. got left here,
have been robbed, and want to reach
Lansing and enter upon my duties as g
legislator.
The official looked up from bis wri
ting but made no reply, and after q ,rs
silence the man said:
"Suppose should ask YOU how ] an
to reach Lansing, what would BE- you
replyP
I'D tell you to walk" was The quie,
answer
Cent I get pass'"
mo, sir"
"Let me inform you hat the member
from Macomb is 3 man of few words,
said the applicant, as he drew, Ions
breath. II will charter 3 locomotiv,
and proceed 10 Lansing. l will at one,
go to the State honse. As soon as
am in my seat will introduce . reso.
luton to repeal the Character OF youl
blamed old road and sell the rails fo
scrap irop."
The impostor did net wait TO he coax
ed not TO do so. but walked out as stiff
as poker, made for saloon over lh,
way, and placing bogus nickle on th'
bar commanded:
"Gimme sunthiu' to brace up."-De
trost Free Press.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-03-08

Sam Johnsing 10 the colored porter in
. large business house which is proverh
ial for not paying ils employees living
wages. The other day the head OF the
house called Sam back just % he was
going to dinner and said to him: IL
wanted to ask you something, Sam, but
60 save my life I can't remember wha,
it Was" "Perhaps," said Sam, "you
vas gwine to ask me how keep SOU
and body together on seven dollars q
week ?"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-03-08
Shrewdness and Ability.

Hop Bitters SO freely advertised In al
the papers, secular and religious,ar hav
ing large sale, and are supplanting al
other medicines There is no denying
the virtues of the Hop plant, and the
proprietors of these bitters have showr
great sbrewdness and ability in com
pounding Bitters, whose virtues are &C
palpable TO every ones observation
Examiner and Chronicle.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-03-08

"Clothe me in dreams," says Fanny
Driscoll, and tender poet. That nigh,
have been sufficient q few weeks since,
Fanny, during the heated term. but don /
you attempt ia. 60 out in this weather
with nothing on you but dream. Why,
you'd catch your death OF cold, girl
Don't do it; please don't.
Headache, all Bilious Disorders,
Dyspepsia. and Constipation cured by
DIR. METTAUR'S HEADACHE AND
DYSPEPSIA PILLS. Price 25 cents.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-03-08
Living Witnesses.

The hundreda Of strong, hearty, rug.
ged and healthy looking men, womer
and children, that have been rescued
from beds of pain, sickness and vel
nigh death by Parker's Ginger Tonic, ARE
the best evidences in the world OF its
sterling merit and worth. You will tind
such in almost every community. Resd
OF it in another column.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-03-08

Note ON Running Of Trains.--EAST
BUUND--Nsw York Fast Line daily. entire
train, runs through frsn Chicago TO New
York. sleepers attached. Day Express daily,
except Sunday. New. Ysrk Nail, daily.
sleeping Car, Sandasky to Graftsn.
WEST BOUND-chicaso Past Line daily,
entire train runs through from New York 10
Chicago. 6leepers attached. Chicago
Rxprsss rans daily on C. q. aanA L. 3.
Divisions. Chicago Nail runs daily On main
line and o. Disisicn: en- other divisions
daily, except Sunday. Sleeping Gar, iIraiton
Sandusky. all ether traius daily, except
sunday.
C. d. Hunsox. Sup't Trans. O. Div, Chicago.
VIZ. REPPERT, Pass. Agt, Columbus.
L. Y. CoLz, General Ticket Agent, Balsi-
more.
C. (. LORD. Gen. Pass. Ast, BalsIusts,
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TO CLEVELAND
Only s Hours and Is Minutes!

stsubenville accommodation leaves Bell.
aise at 4.4S pm. Bridgeport at 500, and ar
sivss at SteuDenyille at sos pm.
Leaves steubenvilIe at $50 Q N, Bridgeport
At $50 n arrive At Bellaire at eos m.
Tickets can be purchased to all points
in the far West at the lowest possible rates
as well as the East, and baggage checked to
destination. For full particulars. maps, etc,
apply to N. Gordon, Ticket Agent G & P.
r., Bsllsire, Ohio.
MYERS,
General Passenger & Ticket Agent.
JOHN fH0xAS, General Superintendent.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-03-08
RAILROADS.
Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad
CONDENSED TIME CARD.

GOING EAST AND WEST.
On and after Nov. Z. 1880, all trains will
ran daily except Sunday as follsws:
3Through trains to Pittsburgh.
2 Through trains to Cleveland.
Through trains to Chicago.
Puliman's Parlor Cars between Wellsyille
and Cleveland.
Hotel and Sleeping Cars on all trains Ls
tween Alliance and Chicago.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-03-08
BLACKSMITH.
Wagon Making and Blacksmithing

- N. 4 y. LETZELTER,
" 90 D SFIL Id, OHIO,
WBhsvs opened { Wagon Making and
w Blacksmith shop In the fonndr,
Building on the east side Of town, where We
are prepared 10 manufacture
Farm and Spring Wagons
OF the latest and best styles. Also, win 70
pair wagons and carriages on short notice.
ALL WORK GUARANrEED.
Wheels and woodwork tor wagons freued
and iron for wagons and carriages Furnished
at market rates.
Special attention will b. given to shosin,
horses. Give us call.
may2S'76Y. A& e. LHTzBLTRR.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-03-08
A BARGAIN SURE.
THE "HANNIBAL FLOUR MILLS"

B AR Z SVILL E, o.,
On the banks of the Ohio River, is now offer.
cd for sale, until the 6rst day OF June, 1881.
at less than oue-half the cost. The mill is
In good repair throughout, and has splen-
did custom trade. Plenty to do all the time
on custom and merchant work. Three run
Of 4.test French burrs and forty horse
power engine. Good new tramway with
i,sn track to the river, with the very best
shipping facilities. Have made In cash in
last two years more than Is now asked for
the entire property. Reasons for selling
given on application. II you mean Biz an
dress, N. 8. HOPBR,
febl5,'Sow4. Hannibal, Ohio.
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FACTS WORTH GROWING.

<3i.eer, puehu, Mandrakes Htlllingia. and}
Imaay other Of the best medicines known are SOY
Faithfully combined In PARxxR's GISeER Tox1c@
les 70 mako 1t the greatest Blood Purifier and \
I The Dest Health and Strength Restsssf !
Ever Used.
k So perfect d tho composition Of rARKxn's}
kGNoER ToSIc that no disease can long exist
kwhsre it y used. II you have Dupepsia, Head !
ksche, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Bowel, kidssy}
lor Liver Disorder, o. II you need mild stim-
Suiant, or appetizer, TIM Toxic Is Jus tho med
kicine for you, as it b highly curative and in-)
fyigoratiny but nsver Intoxicating.
II you are slowly wasting awny With cea.1
ksum ption or any sickness, II you have Painfully
teosah or bad Cold, PAnxEn's GrSoEn ToNtcl
Swill surely hclp you. II gives new life and1
kvigor to the feeble and asedt and is certain1
kcuro for Rheumstism and Cholera laSAatum. \
kIs mas Sayed Hundreds Of klvest Il uay1
Save Yours. /
II you are feeling miserable don't wait untilj
kyou are down sick, but use tho Toxic to-day. !
kEo matter what your disease or Umptomy may)
kbo Il will give prompt relief. \
Remember I PARxxR's GryeEn Tosuc is mott
ka rum drink but the Best and Purest Family
fMedicine ever made, compounded By newt
kprocess, and entirely different from Bitters,)
kglngcr preparations and ell ether Tonics. Try)
ka Boe. bottle. Your druggist cnn supply you.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-06-09
PROHIBITION AND POLITICS.

The principal officer of the Temple
of Honor in this State vigorously
advocates the nomination of prohi-
bition ticket to be supported at the
approaching November election, but
others prominent in the order ale
protesting against such a proceeding,
arguing that the success of the order
thus far has been attributable in a
great measure to the fact that politics
have been carefully kept out of it.,
and that its work has been in an en-
tirely different direction; that all good
citizens, regardless of political pre-
objections, are interested in advancing
the cause of temperance, and while
they may not be inclined to keep pace
with the temperance enthusiasts on
the point of total abstinence, their aid
and assistance is desirable and they
should not be forced into a position
where they would feel constrained to
abandon the cause by re" # its
conversion into Il politir organiza-
ton with but a single il bodied
in its platform of princir any are
inclined to aid in the G work now
being accomplished a, unsellish
laborers in the cause of temperance
who would view with indifference the
efforts of temperance societies if plac-
ed on the plane of political party,
and this class is so great as to preclude
the ascendency of prohibition party
as distinct political organization;
whether they would be justified in SO
doing is of no consequence and does
not alter the fact. The class we have
suggested does not believe that any
one of the present efficient State
officers could have performed his
duties more honestly, more faithfully,
or more for the interest of the people
had he been elected on temperance
ticket. The attitude of the prohIbi.
tionists in the approaching campaiga
is as yet a matter of conjecture. but il
is thought that then plans will be
matured at Madison next week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-06-09
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
AND SALE.

Names of mortgagors; Alfred Partridge and
Betsey b. Partridge, his wife.
Name OF mortgage, Ira Barr
Date of mortgage, February IL, 1878.
Mortgage recorded, February 10, 1873, at
TX O'Clock A. NJ, in the Office OF the register
OF deeds in and for Pierce county and State
OF Wisconsin, IN book NJ of mortgages, on
pages 236 and 237.
Description of mortgaged premises: All
that tract or parcel of land lying and being
in the county OF Pierce and State of Wiscon-
sin, described as follows, to-wit:
The south half Of the south east quarter OF
section No. fourteen ia, township No.
twenty-slx 1861, north of range No. fifteen
(l5l, west.
The amour claimed to be due upon the
debt secured by said mortgage at the date OF
this notice is the sum of three hundred and
thirteen and eighty-fourEone hundredths
dollars 1919 S4l, and no proceedings at law
OF otherwise have been instituted tor the re-
covery of said mortgaged debt or any part
thereof, and default having been made in the
payment of said sum of money claimed to
be due as aforesaid, notice is hereby given
that the said mortgage will be foreclosed, to-
gether with all equity OF redemption OF said
mortgagors, as expressly waived and re-
leased by them in said mortgage except the
one years redemption as allowed by statute,
and that " said mortgaged premises will,
by virtue power OF sale III said mortgage
contained nd Herewith recorded, and per-
suant TO he provisions OF the statute in such
cases MADE and provi cd, be sold at public
vendue by the sheriff OF Pierce county or his
deputy. at the front door of the post Office in
the town Of Ellsworth, county OF Pierce, and
State Of Wisconsin, on the End day OF July,
1881, at ii o'clock A. NJ, to satisfy and pay
the amount then due on the said mortgage
debt and costs and disbursements OF sale,
together with the sum or thirty-fge dollars
rts,z on in mn n ha
paid out of the proceeds of such sale TO the
MORTGAGE as and for attorneys fees.
Dated May Is, A. d. 1881.
Ira BARR, M0Mgagee.
FRANK w. SPEAR, Atty. for Mortgage,
ma Casseltou, Dakota.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-06-09
History of Alcohol,

Alcohol was invented $50 years ago,
by the son of strange woman, Hagar
in Arabia. Ladies used it as pow
der to paint themselves, that they
might appear more beautiful, and this
powder was called alcohol. During
the reign of William and Mary, an act
was passed encouraging the manufac-
ture of spirits. Soon after, intemper-
ance and protligacy prevailed to such
an extent that the retailers in intoxi-
eating drinks put up signs in public
informing the people that they might
get drunk for penny, and have some
straw to get sober on. In the 10th
century distilled spirits spread over
the continent of Europe. About this
time it was introduced into the colon
les, us the Uuited States was then
called. The first notice we have of
its use in public life was among the
laborers of the Hungarian mines of
the 18th century. In 1851, it was is
sued to the English soldiers as cordi-
al. The alcohol in Europe was made
of grapes. and sold in Italy and Spain
as medicine.
The Genoese afterwards made it
from grain and sold it as medicine
in bottles, under the name of the wa
ter of life. Until the 10th century,
it had only been kept by the apotheca-
ries as a medicine. During the reign
of Henry VII, brandy was unknown
in Ireland, and soon its alarming effect
induced the government to pass law
prohibiting its manufacture. About
100 years ago, it was used as bever-
age, esp ecially among the soldiers in
the English colonies in North Ameri-
ca, under the prepOsterous notion that
it prevented sickness, and made men
fearless on the field of battle. 1t was
looked upon as sovereign specific.
Such is brief sketch of the introduce
ton of alcohol into society as a bever-
age. The history of it is written in
the wretchedness, the tears, the groans,
poverty, and murder of thousands.
1t has marched through the land with
the tread of a giant, leaving the inn
press of its footsteps in homes, sinews,
and life's blood of the peopie.-PhiId-
delPhia Gazette.
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Answers.

Is. Yes, it is the presence of all
color. Experiments with the prism
seem to show that white is not simple,
but made up of the seven prismatic
colors. IF red. green and blue be
mixed, a color is obtained that cannot
be distinguished from white.
is, Kepler, pupil of the celebrated
Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe. We
cannot refrain from saying few
words regarding this man who has
given us the three great astronomical
laws. Kepler, taking the investiga-
tions of his master, determined to
find what is the exact shape of the
orbits of the planets. AT that time,
all believed the orbits to be circular.
He adopted the Copernican theory,
that the sun is the center of the sys-
tenn, and commenced a rigorous COM
parison of the places of the planet
Mars, as observed by Brahe. with the
places as stated by the best tables
that could be computed on the circu-
lar system. For a time they agreed,
but in certain portions of the orbit,
the observations of Brahe would not
fit the computed place by eight min
utes of degree. Believing that so
good an astronomer could not be mis-
taken as to the facts, Kepler eXclaim-
ed, "0ut of these eight minutes we
will construct new theory that shall
explain the movements of all planets. ;"
He resumed his work, and for eight
years imagined every possible n.y.
pothesis, and then patiently hunted it
down. He then abandoned the circle
and adopted another form, the ellipse.
With this figure, having the sun at
the center, he again followed the
planet Mars, but soon there was a
great discrepancy between the observ-
ed and computed places. Not discour-
aged by this failure, he determined to
place the sun at one of the foci and
again ''hunt down" the theory. For
whole year he traced the planet along
the imaginary orbit, and it did not
diverge. Thus, after seventeen years
of unceasing toll. the truth was at
last discovered, and Kepler announced
his first great law, viz: Planets re-
volve in ellipses, with the sun at one
focus.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-06-09
Reviews and Examinations.

| As the time for the monthly exam
nations of the several schools is at
hand, we will say ii few words on that
subject. In pursuing any study, fire.
quent reviews are of great benefit to
| the class, because it is by means of
repetition that the memory is
strengthened and at the same time
the several parts of the study are
associated together and connected
with one harmonious whole by the
mind. Frequently that which was
but dimly understood by the pupil,
when he first passed over it, is made
| perfectly clear TO him, when viewed
in connection with what follows it.
The frequency of reviews, depends
upon the amount of time at the dis
posal of the teacher. Each day, the
teacher should at least review the
| lessons of the preceding day in con-
nection with days lessons. Then
| Friday may be given to II general re-
fACn VI 0lIO hCCh WIN. IL LIIS
plan has been followed, the pupil need
have no fears as to the result of the
monthly examination. In these re.
views, it is not enough that the ques-
lions OF the textbook be rehearsed,
for that will only exercise the memo
ry; but rs far as it is possible, the
application of principles to practical
life should be drawn out. If this
method being pursued, the pupils viii
think for themselves in anticipation
of the teachers examination.
EXAMINATIONS. Their object should
be to test the thoroughness of the
work done by both teacher and pupil.
In the preparation of each question, it
should be the aim of the teacher to so
frame it that the pupil will be COM
PEELED to state the undermining princi-
pies of the subject under examination.
| have found the following method to
work successfully in reviews and
preliminary examinations: About one
week before the time for the general
review or examination, | appointed
one pupil from each class to make up
list of questions and prepare him.
self to examine the class on given
day, in all the work that they have
passed over during the term. His
time is not to be limited, but, if
necessary, he may use three or four
hours in examining the class in that
one study. The teacher should pay
strict attention to the work of the
class that is being thus reviewed and
correct all false impressions that the
pupils may have received. There are
several advantages connected with
this method, few of which l will
name.
(a) The minutia of the sub ect will
probably be entered into more deeply.
(b) The pupils take pride in being
permitted to do this work themselves
and will therefore do their best.
(c) But the greatest benefit is,
that it wakes up the mind, as each
one is led to think more independently
for himself.
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A Snfc Isridge.

We believe in temperance in regard
to Intoxicating liquors. The man who
never drinks will never become a
drunkard, nor by his example cause
another to become a drunkard-that
is certain. 1t is a safe rule for all.
1t is the only safe rule for many.
There has latterly been a revival of
the old quibbling with words over the
matter, and men whose vocation, po-
sition and character should make their
every word emphasize the danger of
the drinking habit, have been placed
before the public in the equivocal at
titude of sanctioniRg Ii not commend
ing temperate use" of all the good
things of life, including good liq-
uors. There are no good liquors; the
only degrees are bad, worse, worst.
And the least bad will make drunk
ards, or excessive drinkers, of seven
ty-fiye per cent. of those who habtu-
ally use them, just as surely us the
superlatiyely bad. Fire burns and al
cohol blights, without much regard to
the fuel or the form. The difference
is III degree, not in kind. Men should
abstain not only because there is peril
in moderation, but because there is no
good reason for indulgence at any
time. Nothing is better established
than the fact that to produce and
maintain the highest physical condi-
ton, and to fit men for the utmost en-
durance of which they are capable,
there must be no liquor used. What
is true of the body is even more true
of the mind. The illusion which
made connection between gin and
genius was long ago dispelled. Alco-
holic fumes breed instant disorder in
the brain. Even the poets who have
sung the praises of wine have done
their writing with clear head.
They learn from experience that they
must sing first and drink afterwards.
The rational conclusion is therefore,
the one reached by Col. Higginson,-
that as ''men are habitually better off
without alcoholic stimulants, it is bet
ter to go without them all the time"
Abstinence is the safe bridge. 1t car
ries men over temptation and all the
perils incident to habit that is, how
ever we may pirate about ''modera-
tion," confessedly the monster evil of
society," Golden Rule.