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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22
Dinniag Rhnrn la Kansas.

The sln0ke ascending near the COZ
rails showed that dipping was ~ pro.
gress, tbs most unpleasant feature ~
tbs shepherds life, This Is 70 cure
tho seab, the only disease ~ which
Kansas sheep are subject, and one that
sheep men seem 10 consider Inevitable
until tbs enactment Of stringent laws
against the importation u diseased
sheep, especially from Colorado and
Missouri, "scab" Is a skin disease
resulting IN loss Of hesh and wool, and
sometimes Ia death, supposed TO DO
caused by the presence pf minute para
sites in the skin, and therefore, al'
though highly contagious, ID not, ~
was thought 1T one time, hereditary,
II can be entirely cured by dipping the
sheep twice IN u mixture VI sulphur
and tobacco Or line and sulphur Mr,
WWlswOrth uses the latter preparation
and estimates the cost Ut curing "scab"
ut i've cents q head, The operation Of
dipping presented curious spectacle,
A long tank over u liFp-bOS half buried
Ia tlle earth was Glled with q greenish'
yellow funing mixture Vt lime, sui
phur ami water, This was boiled fOT
half an hour, then 1T OF into a narrow
tank four feet deep aud sunk In The
earth, extending from ono sheep pen
to another, with tho further end slop'
ing gradually up, When the nauseouH
hath was ready the sunburnt herds
man called 10 the dogs; Ground 'cm
up, puppies" and of flew the dogs
lattcRCd to the ground, their bushy
tails streaming behind like banners
and their tongues 'lOlllng their eager
ness Us they clrcled around a flock Of
300 sheep Just beyond tho yards and
drove them toward tho corral, A part
Of tho dock was finally driven into q
narrow passage ut the end VI the
sunkOl tank and then the dipping be-
gun, Those who picture the shepherd
rs an Innocent creature with pink ans
whltoc0mpleSlOn, clad In u white froek,
carrying crook wreathed with ribbons
and garlandS and playing upon pipe
after the fashion Of the Eclogues aud
Georges. would have found their lllu'
sIons sadly dlspellcd by the sight, The
gentle shepherds were three swarthy
mon In flannel shirts, top boots and
broad.brlmmed hats, with splashcs OF
green and yellow varlcgatlng the
earthly hue OF clothing and hands
The first man, SELLING u sheep by the
hind leg. jcrkcd II into the tank, where
II sOn; under the surface, emerging Of
u vivid grccnsh hue. only to be
promptly souSCd again by the second
herdsman, who was equipped with q
forkcd stick. Ono after another the
sheep were pitched In until the tanl;
was full Of hidcously colored creatures
bleating, snce2lng and coughing, which
were ut last allowed to scampcr out OF
the further end and stand dripping In
II state Of great disgust on the flooring
Of their pen. This process Is usually
gone through with twice whenever
"scab" enters Il flock. These sheep
woro mernos, the breed most popular
In Kansas. Mexican sheep yield very
inferior wool and are Of comparatively
little value for mutton, and here the
tendency In both sheep and cattle Is
constantly to grade up to O better
stock.--hdnSaS Letter
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22
Luminous Paint.

A party of gentlemen recently made a
trip on the Southeastern railway, in
England, with the object Of testing the
luminosity of railway Car portion OF
the interior of which had been coated
with patent paint. The weather being
dull, the zinc plates which had received
three coats OF the paint specially hard
ened, were less sensitive than would
have been the case had sunshine struck
directly upon them but, notwithstand-
ing, on entering Blackheath tunnel an
agreeable, equally diffused light pro-
ceeded from the ceiling of the compart
ment and the two ends, the advertise
ments on which were seen clearly. The
hands OF watch were also easily dis
cerned and the headings of newspaper
articles, read. Containing no phos.
phorous, the paint was without smell.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

ia order 10 eompare II with tho original
~ genuine signature, Now, tho eye 10
dec, piiye, as you will find when you ny
10 cary hons tie eOlor OF silk dress
pattern, You'll fad il Impossible, 10
ihs magRiiyiug glass Is not fair en-
FOUNDER in tie court room, Bat in
phGtagr'phs you can magnify the geRl'
ins signature and tie suspected hand
writing, aud put the original and tho
suspected writing, thus magHihsi, on .
framework as big as the side OF barn,
and show il 20 Judge and jury and let
thea Judge for themselves, IN the en-
larged handwriting you have the deeu,
ments before you, and eau measure and
point out difficulties IN presence OF the
court, II 10 not the similarity Oi two
pieces Of handwriting which shows their
genuineRess, a. the experts affirm and
argue, but II 10 the natural dissimiiar,
tiles which prove the gehuineness,"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22
Mhern II Originated.

"Assassin is corruption 81 the
word hashshasheen, q mans applied 10 q
notorious military aud religious sect
that iiourished at the line Of tie Cru
sades, because they were supposed 10 he
addicted 10 tie use Of hashs Ssh, o.
indian hemp, The supreme head OF the
asssssins Was called lie hheykhelr
0ebel, q designation which was cor,
mptsd into Tie "Oll Man Of the
Mountain" When 10 required the SER
vices Of any Of lis people, he first intoI-
ieated them with haslleesh and, when
the fumes Of tho weed had transported
them into FOOLS paradise, they were
ready for any deed Of blood, The AZ,
sassihs aOurished 10 Syria until the end
Of the thirteenth century, when they
were eItirpAted by the Memlool Sultan
Bibafs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22
Distressed Him,

Miss Lightfoot Of Baltimore tellsa fun,
ny store about q wellknown "esthete,
iieplying to q remark that she had made
about tho southern states, "esthete
naid "Ah, what arc the southern slatesf'
And then she entered Into o little
account Of the subdivisions OF the
country. to which 10 responded so stu
pldly that at last she laughed and said,
"Have you never studied geography,
Mr., Af' "Oh, no." was the response
I'm -, neyerl l could not, for The
color ~ the maps are guile 30 utterly
disco i that they inal iteiy distressed
me, ,yer could bring myself to look
at theu,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22
MumbO Jumbo.

Perhaps many OF our readers, cspcc
tally tho younger portion, are anxious "a
know from what source Jumbo" the
name Of the immense elephant, was
derived. Tho following is, we think, the
true derivation There Is tribe Of ne
groes called tho Meaningless, who in
habit tho eastern part Of Semgambia,
Among them dwells "Mumbo Jumbo,
terrible parsonage, whose principal
occupation is to punish disobcdiont
wives, and to return them to the lawful
control OF their husbands. Tho cero
monies begin in q peculiar manner, a
little before sunset the most frightfuI
wells are heard in tho neighb, ring
woods; this announces the approach o!
the dreaded demon. All the married
men of the village then assemble 10
meet their aycngcr, who is nothing
more nor less than ono Of the villagers
decorated in the following manner: In
his hand he has an immense rod, his
head is covered with hideous mask,
and his body decorated with bright col
ors and bark oil trees.
Amid great rejoicings he is conducted
to the center of the town, where all the
married women are assembled. Songs
and dances arc then commenced, in
which "Mumbo Jumbo" takes q
prominent part; in fact, he sings song
composed for the occasion, praising the
men and abusing the women. AS soon
as his song is completed, the women ar
range Themselves in circle. In an i'm.
pressive manner, and with profound
silence, "Jumbo" points out tho re-
fractory wives They are Immediately
seized, tied to post, and their clothing
torn from their bodies. "Jumbo then
proceeds to chastise them in manner
which is not without its warning to the
fortunate women, and which no doubt
produces its good effect upon the pun
ished. Amid shouts OF derision the as
sembly then disperses, al! except the
female portion, well pleased with the
amusement Of the nigh.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22
An Established Theory.

There is a theory advanced by scien-
lists that if you whisper in the ear OF
a sleeping man the impression of your
words will be conveyed to his mind as
by a dream. We recently experimental
with this theory and found it worked
very satisfactorily. A noted Western
scout who bcasted of having slain POO
Indians was stopping at the hotel
where we reside. We entered his
room and whispered in his ear: 1--WE
are attacked by Indiansl The red
liends are upon us!' Did he spring
up, grab for a knife and blindly rush
forward fer a fray? lie did arise
from the bed. And he crawied under
it. There can he no doubt that the
theory is eOrrect.-Boston Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22
Glycerine Authorizations.

Sugar, glucose dextrine, and gum are
often used as Intentional adulterations
Of glycerine, and are tested for as fol-
lows: The glycerine is mixed with dis
titled water, and three or four cent?
grammes Of molybdate of ammonia is
added, and one drop Of pure nitric acid.
1t is boiled about thirty seconds. If
sugar or dextrine is present, the mix
ture will be blue Glycerine adultera..
ed with cane.sugar or syrup acquires q
brownish black. color when boiled with
sulphuric acid. Glucose is detected by
boiling it with caustic soda, which turns
brown.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

II was just before services began in
one Of the most fashionable churches OF
-. One lady leaned over the back OF
q pew and whispered from behind her
fan to another lady, "Just look what a
fright the Widow Beezumbee is in
black r. II see her; she looks worse
than scare-crow. II mourning makes
me look like that, I hope nobody will
ever die in our family"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22
Sadly AFFLICTED.

my boy was sadly afflicted with
rheumatism," said Mr., Barton, OF tho
great stove firm OF Redway 4 Barton, OF
this city, to ono OF our reporters, 1--WE
doctored him great deal, but could
find no cure ! had heard 80 much oil
the efficacy Of st, Jacobs OIL that l fin
ally determined to try II. Two bottle.
OF the OIL fully cured c'Hei"na'i
E,ou{sas
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE, in great variety o.
o,ylcs aud finish ut manpiac,urers prIcos
whole sale and retail at Painc's, l4l Friend nnl
IS Canal SIS, Boston, opposite Maine depos
Send tor new price.list' Don't inil 70 vis
this immense collection Of curious ana usc'u
pieces OF Furniture.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22
The Worlds Population.

Drs. Benin and Wagner have re-
Gently issued new edition Of their
well-known collection of statistics
"Die Bevolkerung der Erde." 1t Is
Just two years since the former edition
was issued, and during the interval
nearly all the leading countries Of the
world have been numbering their peo-
pie. 10 such an extent has this been
the case that the editors Of the work
have virtually had to recast it.
The "Bevolkerung" processes to
survey the area and population Of all
the countries of the world with their
subdivisions. In the present issue the
population Of China is discussed in
detail. The conclusion is that 1t has
been greatly over-estimated, and in
stead of a population of 434,5OO,0OO
(including Corea) as given in last
issue, they reduce it now to 379,5OO,OOO.
The population of Africa is still set
down at 200,000,000, although with
hesitation. Meanwhile DR.. Rohlfs
maintains that an estimate of 100000
900 is quite enough for that continent.
A census has been taken, since the
issue Of the last edition, in Greece,
Denmark, the United States, Finland,
Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Aus
tria, Hungary, Bulgaria, Great Britain
and dependencies, France and Italy.
Where the complete results have not
been obtainable. the authors Of the
"Bevolkerung" have secured the pre-
liminary figures. According, therefore,
to the latest data, the following are
the areas and populations of the vari-
GUS continents, with the number of in
habitants per kilomatcr. A kilometer
is about tive-eighths of a mile):
No. DeO-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22
Total ...........1, 4s3, sS75OO 136,Ols,s72 1916

Two years ago the worlds total
population was given at l,455, $685. 500,
which is 22,00O,000 in excess Of the
estimated total in the new volume.
Allowing for the difference of $4,000
900 in the estimate for China, how
ever, we have a presumed increase of
100000. 1t is virtually impossible,
of course, to conceive of a population
SO vast,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

Tho aged mother OF Thomas Hughes
Ia living ut Rugby, and II hopeful that
the colony will yet DO suecess. She
writes to friends In praise Of tho produc'
tiysness OF the coil and salubrity Of the
cliuate
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

Tho local editor Of the Springfield
Mass Republican, Mr., J, II, Mobhltt'
says: ave have used 81. Jacobs Oil IN
our family for rheumatism, and fonnd Il
10 be first. class thing Boston Herald
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

The Revue do Medicine records the
case OF lady whose hair turred from
black to gray between the hours OF 2
md p. IN, during very severe attack
OF neuralRia.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

The successful man has many ,ml,m"lI u
mis- line OF business but there Il ohiy one 1i'E''
nator So, also, the greH, retfo'eu'h mn, aS'
newer, Cuholinc, rs now improved WV PV''
ice,ed, holds the palm agln't ul imi'a"'1'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

Pune cop-LIyER on, from selected nvcrs, OF
tho sesshore, by Cassell, Hazard 4 Co., \. Y.
Absolutely pure and sweet Patient. who have
onco taken |, prefer II to all others. Physicians
declare IL .lt crior 10 MI other oils
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

Miss Lilliplace says that 6he uses
powder merely to take the shine on her
flee, Lut her little brother says She usts
|! 10 take the shine Oh other girls
faces,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

=. GET Lyons Patent Heel s,incnersoppiied t'
ncw boots or shoes bclOre You run them over.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

The thing desired found TT Inst. Ask drug.
gists for Rough on Rats. II colrs out nts,
nice. rnncnna flies bNdhnas. l6c. boXes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

CnApPEp HANDS, face, pimples and rough akin
cured by using Juniper lar Soap made by Cas-
well, Hazard & Co., New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

A cardinals income in Rome is esti.
mated at 5000 ayear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1882-11-22

ALIENS Brain Food cures Nervous Debility
and Weakness OF GehefNtye Organs, Sl-al druggist
Send for circular. Aliens Pharmacy, SI3 Fiat ave. NY
NE47
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-10

Fl. ST. GEORGE fuckers SPEECH
As was announced in our last issue, this
talented young orator, and worthy son
Of the distinguished J. Randolph Tuck
er, addressed the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club of Harrisonburg on Thurs
day last. In spite of the cloudy and
rainy weather. he had q fine audience,
and his speech was one of the best that
we have heard during the canvass.
Earnest, clear, and argumentative, his
words fell with power, and we know
that he made votes for the Democracy.
He spoke for fully two hours, and dur
ing the whole of his speech the audi
ence gave him profound attention, and
his sledge.ham blows, though dealt
in gentlemanly way, were crushing,
and the applause was spontaneous and
hearty. Mr.. Tucker is q fine stump or.
ator, and bids fair to rival his almost
inimitable father. It was universally
conceded, by foes as well as friends,
that his speech was fine one, and on
behalf Of the Democracy Of Harrison.
burg we thank him for his effort, and
the good we know 1t has done.-Rock.
Sn0h0na REGISTER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-10
City Voters.

The law provides as to cities of over
five thousand inhabitants that If any
voter removes from one ward to another
within thirty days of an election 1t shall
be lawful for him to vote in the ward
from which he removed until he has
acquired the right to vote in the ward
to which he has removed.
But pray, notice that that law does
not allow you thus to vote if you remove
from one ward to another more than
thirty days before an election. In this
latter case you must get a regular trans
fer from the registrarat the voting-place
where your name was last registered and
deliver 1t to the registrar at the voting
place to which you have removed. The
latter registrar will enter it when he
opens his registration books ten days
before the 18th day of November next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-10

EX-SENATOR CoNKLING AND Gull
TEAU.-The Louisville (Ky.) Argus
says that, in recent trip of Mr.. Conk-
ling from the Hot Springs, Va, with
DR.. Coleman Rogers of that city, as
certaining that he was in company
with one of the representative medical
men of Kentucky, the conversation
turned as to the sanity or insanity OF
the late Charles J. Guiteau.
"What is your opinion of the case,
doctor ?" asked Mr.. Conkling.
II think, sir, there was not shadow
of doubt as to his insanity"
Exactly my belief" replied Mr..
ConkliEg. HE was undoubtedly an
insane man, and his execution will be a
blot on the escutcheon Of the country,
and future ages will so regard it."
We believe, as our readers know, that
DR.. Rogers and Ex-senator Conkling
are right in reference to the insanity Of
Guiteau, and this, we believe, will be
the general opinion of the country
when the time for the sober second
thought" shall have arrived, and his
execution, like that of Mrs. Surratt,
will be "blot on the escutcheon of the
country"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-10
GRAZING LANDS
ON THE WATERS OF ELK RIVER IN THE
COUNTY OF POCAHONTAS,
WEST VIRGINIA.


The undersigned as Commissioners Of the
neysand Agents ofthe Piedmont and Airing
ton Life Insurance Company, will. by virtue Of
a decree of said court, pronounced on the 18th
day OF October, 1881. in the chancery causes
therein pending; In the name Of M. N. Loving
vs. w. c. Darlington, and The Piedmont and
Loving and others, and by virtue Of their
agency aforesaid. proceed to sell, at public
auction. to the highest bidder, in 'front.' Of the
Courthouse of said county. in the town Of
Huntersville, on
Tuesday, the 17th day of October. 1882,
in lots and parcels to suit purchasers, that VAL
tanning 4715 acres, lying and being on
the old Field fork OF Elk River, in the said
county of POcahOntas, which was formerly
owned by a certain James r. Erwin, and famil-
iarly known as the Erwin Lands" 654 acres
of said lands, consisting of Lot No. 8 and part
of Lot No. 4, will be sold by virtue Of said de-
cree, and the residue of said lands will be sold
by us as agents of said Life Insurance Compa-
ny. Said lands are believed to be among the
best grazing lands on Elk, and offer rare in
ducements to persons wishing to invest In
Grazing Lands.
TERMS OF SALE:-As to the 654 acres above,
suits and the expenses Of sale, and as to the
residue of the purchase money, q credit of g. IL,
and q months will be gfven,-purchaser or
purchasers to execute bonds for said deferred
instalments, with good personal security, bear.
ing interest from the day Of sale. AS to the
upon same terms as above. lien will be re-
tanned upon all Of said lands until the purchase
money is fully paid.
VIM. M. MCALLISTER,
sepl9-4t Commissioners and Agents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-10

"UNEAsY LIES THE HEAD THAT
WEARS ''-CoLLAR.-Even Paul in
his pride Of place with the Administra.
ton and the Malone assessment to back
him, seems fearful of giddy fall. II
not. why is it necessary to send go many
of the lef ding lights of the Coalition
party to this District? Why, even the
grand mogul Malone, has been here,
and 8. Brown Allen, and now we hear
that Cameron is expected, and Riddle
berger will speak, and no telling how
many others. Their case seems to be
growing desperate and we may rest as
sured that desperate means will be re-
sorted to in the attempt to gain victory,
which it now seems is almost hopeless.
Close up the ranks, Democrats Of Au-
gusta, for the victory is within your
grasp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-10

A MISTAKEN PRoPHECY.-The news
from the Georgia election is not well cali
culated to encourage the so.called lib.
eral movement" in Virginia and other
States. The Valley Trginiam with that
boosted political acumen, which has SO
often been at fault, only a few week ago
called attention to the then coming cleo
ton in Georgia and predicted an over.
whelmiDg victory over what it calls
Bourbon Democracy" by the great
Liberal" movement, that was sweep
ing away the presidents of the past and
would "eventuate'' in the breaking up
Of the solid South.
What has been the result? Alex. II.
Stephens has been elected by from 50, 900
to $1,000 majority. How is that for
prophecy? Give us some more predic.
tions, thou immaculate Vennor in poll
tics.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-10

THE PUBLIC RoADs-The next Grand Jury
Of Augusta county will give their especial at
tention to the roads of the county, and we
would advise the Surveyors to see that they
have complied with section 10 Of the Road law,
which we give for their benefit:
Every surveyor shall superintend his road
precinct He shall cause the same to be kept
cleared. smoothed OF rock and distinctions, of
In good order and secure from the falling of
dead timber thereon. He shall cause to be
placed ami kept, at the fork or crossing OF ev-
cry road, q sign board. on which shall be stated
In plain letters the most noted place to which
each road leads; and across every stream,
where 1t is necessary and practicable q sum-
Gent bridge, bench, or log for the accommoda-
ton OF foot passengers."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-10

TRAINS TO THE FORT DEFIANCE
RALLY will leave Staunton at 7, 10, and
1890 A. M, and oftener if necessary on
next Thursday morning. Will leave
Harrisonburg at A. M. and will return
to Harrisonburg and Staunton from the
grounds at 4 p. M. All who attend
should provide themselves with picnic
baskets filled as the ladies only know
how to fill them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-10
Indictments against Malone.

The Abingdon Standard says that
Hon. Abram Fulkerson, elected as q
Readjuster to Congress, and who knows
Malone well, has enlarged him with
being monster of ingratitude-a Judas
who had sold his party and betrayed
his people, and that he was now using
the thirty pieces of silver to perpetuate
his power. He charged him with hav-
ing depressed and impaired the credit
of the State that he might speculate on
the confusion he himself had made.
He charged him with having made the
capitol at Richmond an exchange where
offices were bought and sold, and the
Boss has not denied these impeach-
ments.
Then if there ever was any thing like
a reasonable reply to Gen. Early's
pamphlet on Malone, we have never
read it-and in this he was proved to
always have been a petty tyrant, be-
trayer of friends, slanderer of his liv-
ing, yea, and even his dead comrades in
the war! This man had tried TO tear
the laurels from the brows of buried
heroes and weave them into wreath
of glory with which to crown himself.
With all these unanswered and I'M
answerable indictments before them,
we cannot see how men who respect
themselves or honor the dead, can sup
port such character, or vote for man
| who endorses him. John s. Wise en-
dorses him, Henry Bowen endorses him
the whole band of Stalwart> Read
juster-R Radicals endorse him, and ap-
prove his villainy. Will you do it by
voting for his candidates for support
ing ones of them is voting for Malone
he own them body and soul.".