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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-26


Persons writing naturally do so
without thought regarding the pecu-
liar construction Of their writing. The
hand operates the pen as it were auto
matically through the sheer force of
habit, by which all the innumerable
personalities are unconsciously impart-
ed to writing. Learners and forgers
think respecting their writing, and
hence, the moro still and formal
style of their work; there is wanting
the easy, graceful flow apparent in
habitual or thoughtlcss writing. Lines
show more of nervousness and heSi-
fancy, while the whole construction
Of the writing is more exact and Tor
NAL; and, besides, every different
handwriting aboNnls in well nigh
numberless haIitual pecu'ariticS, of
which the writer himself is uncon-
scious, and, cannot, therefore, avoid.
Thus, two other insurm0untdbIo diff
culties are placed in the way OF the
forger. First, to observe and initiate
all the characteristics of the writing
lie would simulate; and second, to note
AMI avoid all the habilUal character
istics of his own hand. Habit in
writing becomes so fixed and arbitrary
(not TO mention the great artistic
skill required to exactly initiate on
unpractlced HANDY, that | do not con-
ceivc it to be possible for any one to
simulate the writing of another, or to
80 dissemblc his own writing, in any
considerable quantity, as TO defy de-
lection through IA really skilled eXper,
eXamination.-YHe Counting Room.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-26

A fish auction in Holland is one of
the oldest thirgs in the world. As
soon as a boatman reaches port with a
load of fish the fact is announced by
the sounding of a gong, Those de-
string to make purchases repair TO the
beach, where the fish are piled up in
little heaps. The owner then proceeds
to auction them off. Instead of let
ting the purchasers do the bidding, rs
is done in this country, he does it him
sell. lie sings out price at which
he will sell the lot. If no one takes
it. he comes down by easy stages till
within what the purchasers are will
ing to pay.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-26

A Paris paper tells of new science
--.pllography--thc art of discriminate
ing character by the beard, Close
growing hair indicates II vigorous
temperament and decided temper;
coarse hair, obstinacy; fine hair, refine
ment and erratic tendencies; curly
boards appcrtain to brilliant and
sprightly but superficial persons;
harsh, to amiablc but cold natures.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-26
Published livery Wednesday,
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WIN. d. McMASTER.

TERMS,
81. so in advance, post. paid; If not SO paid, ~
The following are authorized osents ior The
AGE:-
S, r. NILES, No @ fremont ST., Boston.
Il q. EVANS, Rooms, 2, 4, and 3, fremont
Temple, Boston.
S. M. PETTrNGILL & Co., 10 State Street,
Boston, 81 Park Row, N. Y.
HORACE DoDp, 2G5 Washington ST., Boston.
GEO. Z. RowELL & Co., 10 Spruce St., NV
York.
j. II. BATES, Al Park Row, New York.
N. W. AVER Il Son, Philadelphia
DAUCHY & Co., No 7.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22

A Correspondent Discoursss on It's
Various Benefits

Thsse is common saying nowadays that
If our foresight was as clear a. onr hind
sight how many rough places IN the walks or
life wonid be made smooth?'
The young man, when be arrives al the age
Of maturity, forms the acquaintance Of his
ideal Of perfection. Her eoInely looks
pleases tis eye, her musical voice pleases his
ear, and those senses combined with that in
definable attribute called love, make her an
object Of perfection 10 him. Had she
wings, she would surely be an angel. But
after the parson has rendered his services
and housekeeping has commenced, there is a
break in the current of harmony between the
eye, the ear and the stomach. The stomach
becomes clogged, that dims the eye. and
dulls the ear 50 that those meditative mo-
ments that once thought that she only lacked
wings to make her an angel, now thinks that
she lacks skill in the kitchen 10 make her
home heaven fit for angels. That fine
musical education is only one of the ele-
ments of happiness. Could those fine parlor
entertainments be exchanged for few ktch-
EN- entertainments To him the change would
be very acceptable.
hr tiic StoHAaeh SAOon sin thr ~ eAo"o
dim and the ear grows dull. until in his
deep meCitations. instead of thinking of his
recent ideal. he is thinking of all his enc
mics, how he would like to invite them 10
dinner, and then see them groan with the
dyspepsia for a week afterward.
But even the dyspeptic, the most disconso-
late of all the disconsolates is looking cheer
full this week. He has heard that Mrs. Ew-
ing and Mrs. knight have started a cooking
school here; and he is going to avail him.
self of his hind sight, and send his ideal,
| though perfect as she is, to that school. He
| feels confident that if he can get the lectures
of those ladies reduced to practice in his
kitchen, it will save his pocket, ii will save
his stomach, save his temper and save his
high appreciation of his ideal.
We heard one of those lectures yesterday;
| there was a good-sized audience present, but
| they were not those who 90 home and prac-
| tice what they were taught Had some of
those ladies taken their kitchen girls with
| them they would derive greater benefit from
| the lectures.
| But Mrs. Knight resides in this city, and
| Mrs. Ewing promised to come here again the
week before Christmas and give course of
| lectures free, providing the citizens would
| furnish hall and pay the disbursements,
| then we will have all the cooks attend and
| if we can have such cooking as those ladies
| gave us at the hall become general we will
see so many smiling faces in the streets that
| every Democrat will declare that it Is the
result of change of administration. G.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22
THE STANTON AFFAIR.
Still Mystery-A Brother Thinks a
Brother Injured.

TELEGRAM reporter in an interview with
a brother of Mr.. Geo. w. Stanton, last even
ing, learned that the wounded man was do
ing we'll though still suffering somewhat
from his lame arm and an aggravated tooth
ache occasioned by recent dental operation.
This brother l.. b. Stanton, proprietor of
the Michigan Trade Journal, thought
George had been unfairly treated in the
TEIEGRAMs account of the "rather mysteri-
Gus" affair, inasmuch as no reference had
been made to the fact that the said
George is very near-sighted, and without
glasses cannot recognize friend across the
room. This optical weakness may possibly
explain why he cannot give more complete
description of his antagonist. In both
affairs his glasses are supposed to have been
knocked from his eyes, and hence may ac-
count for his not being able to recognize
fully the countenance of his assailant. The
description he gives to Chief Detective
Moran is that the man wore black slOuch
hat, had a moustache, wore grayish-colOred
oyercoat and was stoutly built, of height a
few inches greater than himself. l.. B.
has the utmost confidence in his brother 6
statements. and is as much at sea to explain
a motive on the part of the attacking party
as the rest of the public.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22
ira SCIENTISTS
Various Topics Discussed al LAST
Nights Regular Session.


The regular meeting Of the Kent Scientific
Institute, held il tie high school last eysn-
ing, vas well attended. In. Parker presi-
ded, and the discussions among the mem-
bers upon various topics were interesting
and instructive. Samuel Dunlap, resident
Of Walker township, presented the institute
with piece Of wood about three feet long,
and four inches in diameter, which he had
found in Indian Greek about four feet
beneath the surface OF the ground,
Ii had been cut by beavers years ago and
used in building dams. Prof. Strong pre-
sented another piece Of wood found IN the
clay, forty-two feet deep, at Brown & Clark's
brick yard. He made some very interesting
remarks about the beaver cutting donation;
that the beavers built their dams across rivu-
lets and small streams generally in the Hats
below larger dams.
Capt. Cofiinbury presented his report on
Archaeology and exhibited a gorget found
In a mound in Ohio. DIR. Parker then spoke
at some length on the German carp;
He stated that it is now. being extensively
introduced in this country. The first speci-
mems were brought to California IN 1872. In
1876 three hundred were brought here from
Germany and deposited at Baltimore and
Washington. If there are other fish confined
with the carp, they cannot be successfully
reared. They deposit their spawn OF plants
growing in ponds. Warm water Is best
suited to rearing them. and the nearer 1t
can be kept to an even temperature the bet
ter Some have the erroneous idea that they
can be propagated in our lakes and rivers
the water must be pure and entirely free
from any pest such as the muskrat snake,
frog, &C. The interest in this fish is
spreading, and its cultivation in this country
increasing. The rearing of the carp will be
a source of great service to the farmer, as it
can be raised with profit and is considered
excellent eating. Then followed general
discussion among the members, as to plans
of exercises at future meetings. 1t
was thought best to make some definite ar
rangement beforehand as to subjects to be
discussed at the meetings.
| Hon. s. L. Fuller, in his discussion COM
| plimented the energy displayed among the
ladies belonging to the literary clubs, that
their clubs numbered two hundred members,
and that they took an ardent interest in
their meetings, and had all been greatly
benefited. Prof. Strong added that he was
| proud of the ladies of Grand Rapids
who had taken such persistent interest in
these clubs, and thought that the Institute
ought to have a course of elementary talks
on the various topics which naturally come
under its consideration. A motion was
made to invite Fred A. Holcomb, superin-
| tendent of the Grand Rapids Electric Light
and Power Company, to talk or read paper
on the Electrical Exhibit at Philadelphia, y
at the next meeting. The Institute then adj
journed until the first Friday in December
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22
Smith IS Out of Politics.

Yesterdays Detroit Free Press in speaking
of GOvernor-elect Alger's appointments,
mentioned viii A. Smith, of this city, as
probably private secretary to the Governor
elect. A TELEGRAM reporter asked Smith
last evening If there was any truth in the re-
port that he was likely TO receive such an
appointment. He replied that she had
neither asked for, OF been rendered the ap-
pointment, and would not accept it if II wa
offered. viii not accept any Office at all.
bat shall give my undivided attention to the
law business. and hope oy hard work and
strict attention 10 my profession to carve
out q succcss more enduring and satisfactory
than any political success | might possibly
at ain could hope to be-" II il evident
from these remarks that Mr.. Smiths volun-
tary retirement from politics is permanent
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22

They Do Not Agree and John Sues for
freedom.

That the eouEse or true love never dla rnn
smooth, Is a fact acknowledged by mankind
in general, since Adams day. Bat that John
Raak, who married Martha Glnghuis, at
Holland City, April Y, 1870, suspected the
saw was as rough as il read, is more than an
open question The records Of yesterday in
the Superior Court shows that John
wishes he had never met Martha,
and that the aforesaid course" Is
rougher than flesh and his mortal endurance
can possibly bear. In his oratorical bill ad-
dressed to Judge Parrish be asserts that,
although their union had given them two of
Gods children, Martha had an ungoyern-
able temper and was Of an extremely jealous
disposition. That she constantly neglected
wickedly neglected her motherly duties to-
ward her offspring; and further, this tale of
matrimonial lament goes on to say that
Martha, on one or more occasions, called
her spouse id fool. locked him
out of the house and the chill
dren in, while she was out ''gadding," visit
ing her neighbors, and villifying him whom
she had sworn TO love, honor and obey. He
the said John, also testified that Martha had
treated him coldly, and even at times
would go to bed without speaking to him,
and at others followed him about at his daily
labors, abusing him and calling him harsh
names. Hence John wishes that Martha
may go and be as if he had never known her,
and believes bill of divorce will satisfy his
mind.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22
COOKING OYSTERS.
Mrs. Ewing's Instructions on the Sub
iect Yesterday.

Mrs. Ewing's instructions on the Sub
ject Yesterday.
The attendance at Mrs. Ewing's lectures
seems to be increasing rather than diminish
ing. Yesterday she devoted the afternoon to
teaching the ladies how to cook oysters. She
manipulated the bivalves, giving them their
coats of breadcrumbs, egg batter and
cracker crumbs, and then put them into the
boiling fat. The aroma arising made every
one in the hall wish for chance to test prac-
tically the superior excellence of Mrs.
Ewing's cookery. But only the reporters
present were allowed to taste the fried oys-
ters, the ladies could only look at them and
be satisfied with scalloped oyster on piece
of bread. The lecture to-day will be on
French candies, and will be fitting close to
Mrs Ewings efforts to instruct the ladies of
this vicinity in the very important art of
cookery But she will be succeeded next
week by Mrs. Sophie W. Knight, and the
ladies who have been so regular in their at
tendance upon this course will no doubt
avail themselves of the opportunity to be
further instructed in the art of making
home happy.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22

IA thsss days of progress there is as-
Rand for better means Of illumination
than ever betoss. Tie dazzling briliisnsy
OF the slecsris hight makes oar common
kerosene lamps as dim a. tallov dips IN
the comparison. This demand has been
fully met by the Introduction Of the Sun
Lamps They are necessarily made OF
metal because the draft or chimney ex-
tends down through the center OF the
lamp. The wicks are five inches wide and
give light Of forty five candle power. eqnal
TO three gas burners. These lamps were
brought out at the close of last season, but
the price was so high-$6 eaeh-but few were
sold. Owing 10 the enormous demand which
has sprung mp, they are now produced al a
price within the reach of all, and sold for 81
in brass and $3bo in nickel. complete with
ten-ineh porcelain shade. To persons trou-
bled with weak eyes or those who desire 10
preserve their eyesight By means Of good
light, the Sun Lamp viii prove a blessing.
The New Styles Of Hanging Lamps are
made of gold color solid bronze metal,
and trimmed with cut glass prisms and dec
Grated shades. The dome-shaped shades
look the best, but we imagine the angle of
reflection from the cone shape is best for
throwing light down. These lamps are also
much cheaper than last year. They are now
sold at from 50 to 81 each Fine table
lamps are furnished with duplex or two
wick burners, giving double the light of the
single wick burners. There are many styles
of these lamps on exhibition, including solid
bronze and the popular hammered brass.
For information received thanks are due
Monroe street.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22

f. $. Holmes, president of the Michigan
Sportsmen's Association, has issued no
tice of An adjourned meeting Of the associa-
ton to be held At jackson on Tuesday.
Dec. 9. ''for the transaction OF very import
ant business" Particular attention uiIl he
called to renewed efforts 10 secure the APP
pointment of State Fish and Game war-
den. or war7eus. Some more efficient mezlss
Of securing obedience 10 eur Fish and Came
la~s, the no<ice se5<. rnue< ~ sdop>cd, oz
the property Of the peopie here rpferred "a
VI 1keppsnx y 4 - yee<~ upore.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22

We have other very desirable and cheap
goods throughout our entire establish
ment, such as yard wide Colored Cash.
meres for 23c per yard. good all wool
Cashmeres in all colors for &c per yard !:
also good Black Cashmeres for 40c. SOC.
and 60c. Blankets and Comfortables In
abundance at the very lowest prices.
Flannels of all kinds at lowest prices ever
known. Prints from &c to 7c per yard
that sold in war times for 4Oc and soc.
Good ticking for 10c and one shilling that
formerly brought 75c and 81 per yard.
The change in price of Dry Goods Of oil
kinds is perfectly marvellous.
SP&INe a. COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22
SUNDAY SERVICES.
The Appointments Made Among the
Churches for To-Morrow

Churches for Tomorrow.
UNIvERsAIIsT-Rev Charles Fluhrer. pastor.
will preach morning and evening. at the usual
hours. Morning subject: Some characteristics
of True Manliness." Evening subject: THE Un-
movable God" Sunday school at p. m.
UNITARIAN SERvICE-Rev. Henry Powers, will
preach at Powers Opera House. in the morning
on The Mystery of Sorrow" and in the evening
on The Modern Revival System: Is il Worthy Of
Our Conidence?"
THE Y. II. c. A.
Reading room, 100 Monroe street, open IL to 2
o'clock Sundays, and a. m. to $50 p. m, week
days.
Bible study at the Y. M. c. A. rooms tonight at
7:3O o'clock led by Rev. p. Moerdyk. Subject,
Proverbs of Solomon. PROV. L: 1-16 All are
invited
Jail-Gospel service IL to lis o'clock.
Young mems conservation meeting in the rooms
at 245 p.
Boys meeting at 230 o'clock p.
Gospel meeting at 800 O'Clock lat the G.. r. &. /.
Union depot, and at the Bridge street depot.
Monday evening young mems meeting at the
rooms.
Thursday evening Yokefellows' young peoples
meeting at Y. NJ. G. A. rooms.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22

Fsfrolsnan Beaftie. whose beat is on West
Rridre street. ran across a man named Alex
ander yisner. who wss oFerinE horse and
Durxy for asle At <2s. SuSpec1in1 at once
tiaf the re did not belong 10 Visner. Beastis
rested him and bronuht him 10 headqesr-
tsrs. A cheap watch sl>e formed consider
alton IN the transaction. Aoef bein4 eon-
fined : litfIe while. vi>ner pu,xed - eps'
Pzrrrs snfisfsr>ion thss ~ ~ r. ~
b>lolD<r<1 - In ard ~ ~ reloop1
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22
The Hotel Registers.

AT THE MoRToN--R. l.. French, Jackson;
w. II. Squier, Big Rapids; E. G.. Wilson,
Logansport, Ind; L. +. Orton, Johnstown,
N. Y; A. f. Brownell. Coldwater; A. p.
Brickmore, Philadelphia; A. FL. Morrison,
st. Joseph; K. s. Ransom, Chicago; G.. +.
Armstrong, New York; John 4. Martin,
Detroit; Will NJ. Webster, Milwaukee;
Alonzo Orne, Boston; RIB. Sheeran. Detroit;
r. Il. Lyon, South Haven; M. G. Wright,
Chicago: A. Z. Bartlett, Kalamazoo; w. T.
Greenland, New York: Harvey Avery, st.
Louis; J. B. Whitcher, Detroit: W. Hansen,
Dowagiac; Geo. f. Nipple, Cincinnati.
AT SwEEr's.-J. w. Friedman, New York;
F. Buckley, Detroit: III. t. Chase, Boston; G.
G. Deane, Boston; W. Moore. Chicago: j. A.
Smith, New York; W. B. Swartwout, Three
Rivers: Geo. f. Downe, Fitchburg, Mass
Frank A. Butler. Chicago; j. McKinin, De-
troit: A. @. Truesdell, Muskegon; +. E.
Kicker, Rockford.
ar THE EAGLE--Geo. s. Powelsin, Lowell
VIM. Meagher, Detroit: j. NJ. Tarbet. New
Haven, Conn; ID. K. Reynolds, Cincinnati
Fl. Freeman, Macedonia, Mich; J. J. Sulli.
van, Cleveland; A. J. Sinclair. Adrian; Geo
Eaton. Lansing; r. +. Adams, Toledo. O..
Geo. $. Mcgee, Rushvilie, Ind; III. Thomp-
son. Port Huron: f. III Stevens. Toledo, O..
l.. B. Clemens, Berlin, Ont; James Penni-
man, Chicago: +. Wilkes McClair, New
York.
Ar THE RATHRuS.--P. Freedman. Buffalo
". P; z. W. Kahn, Detroit: ]. B. Ferguson,
Vaudeville; Thos. d. Smith, Rsvenna; +. l.
Way. Toledo. O.: F. NJ. Wright. New York
W. s. FELTON,. North Fairfield. o.: II. ID
Blossom. Detroit: G. I. Deyo. Tonia Mr.. and
Mrs. W. III. Hayes, Cadillac; L. L. Graham,
Chicago: r. p. Brett. Ashton
BRFDaR S1sxxT HovsE-U. =. Baxter,
Washington, D. c.; Samuel Toby and dangh-
ter. Byron Ceuser: J. Bush and uifs. Grst-
tan: r. L. Hall. ChicaUo; II. +. Clark, Lowell,
Mich; r ". Pickett and wife, wayisnd,
Mich: r. II. Noodin. Sparta; l. F. Paige.
Sparta; d. ID. RuII. Cssnovias J. Defiart
Cssnovia; George Gray. Olivef; r. p. Lille,
Coopersville: Mrs. y. M. Thon8s Cannon
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Mo<r1e II De<pue<k Ard 108 yenrs< did
Wo1noU10r 1f<<rufrn n (KSo&cU
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22

Some twenty OF thirty Of the Univer-
salist young people met at Rev. Mr.. Fluh-
rer's house on South Prospect street last
evening and formed a social club with the
following officers. President, Chas. W.
Hollen; Vice Presidents, Miss Hattie Wykes,
W l. Snyder and Ada Hunt: Secretary. Miss
Nellie Osterhout; Treasurer, Frank Jewell
Il meets The first ard third Fridays of each
month. The next meeting viii be At Mr.
Fluhrpr'e.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22
United States Court.

HON. s. l.. WHITLEY, DISTRICT JUDGE.
FRIDAY, Nov. 21.-Melville r. Bissell v.
Adelmer d. Plumb, in equity. Order dis
missing bill with costs against defendants.
Stephen Emigh v. VIM. Cordes, ct al, in
equity 1t was held by the court, following
the ruling of the Supreme Court of the
State of Michigan, that in case of mortgage
foreclosure no solicitors fees, except that al
lowed by statute, can be taxed, even though
a specific sum or reasonable amount had
been stipulated in the mortgage. Decree for
complainant for $4,295.17.
United States v. Ellsworth Richard De-
fendant arraigned and pleaded not guilty to
an information for falsely altering treasury
note. Remanded to Jail to await trial.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22
Radiant Home
BASE BURNER
1884.

IA manufacturers ef bAse- bur1ilAs stosas a1-
clnsiRsly. tie makers II tie RADIANT hoAs ll2Fs
bsen before the puddle for over seyl.tsen yeels.
There be bat few persons ia this bonnisg xlo
not familiar with the high repatafion gAins<i
by the RADIANT HoAEK SaoxEs-s reI,uta,lion nos
II hot-house growth forced b. artificial neaa.s
decasing rapidly il appaarE. bui STEADY.
vigorous sroNtia. built az the olllk trne h.zis
VIZ that If genuine merit Ii has heen their
aim aud constant Study to 80 lmproVe and
perfsci the RADIANT HoNE SHOWS that ihes
should desersedls rank highest ia the mar
kst. With this aim constantly ia view, a. eaol,
years experience indioatsd sanlsEhine Wherein
they could improve the working qualities. Ia
crease the heating oapaclty. render Inor atfFao-
tive in ornamsntaslon, they have SPARED no iaihz
expense 20 accomplish tiais oh3sci Ar esi-
dence tlaf success has attended sisr sfierts the,
point to the ever increasing popularity q she
RADIANT HoaE STOVES. Their intrinsic merit
has proved their beet agent and advertiser
Ia the 1854 pattern they have made so.ne changes
which they think very desirable and maferiali,
improved. The chAnees consist II "a entires
new and larger hTe pot and graie. which ssids
largely TO tire heating capacity. withoaf increased
consumption 0f fuel. The All Ilit il made deeper.
taking larger asil-pan. The arm l. altoastber
new. made Of spun brass. nickel plated end bsao-
tifnl in design. greatly addlng O. The general al
tractire appearances. They confidently claias. -
heretofore. that the Radiant Hosn SrosEs Ia
quality and smoothnees of casting; Through fitting
and mounting. and az powerful heaters. n,s onls
have superiors. but thes stand uhriVailed.
For Sale by
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-11-22

When in need of good livery the best
place to obtain it is at FL. N. Pulver's, "a
North Ionia street. This establishment Is
conveniently located near the Morton House,
and is not excelled by any in its ability to
thoroughly please its patrons. The very
orders and reasonable charges will be guar
anteed by giving him your patronage. Tele-
phone or call and leave your orders for driv-
ing tomorrow.