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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
Scenes in Japan.

Every one, rich and poor, takes a
dip at least once day in a caldron Of
hot water. A bath, unless at Il thermal
spring, is only an immersion. Prece-
dence is given to the elders when there
are no visitors, then to the young pco-
pie according to their age, next to the
maid servants. and lastly to the women.
PREDATORY additions of feet and hands
are performed in basins, and on getting
ont of the caldron each bather gargleS
mouth and throat with cold aromatized
water. In very hot weather they all
fan each others bodies to dry them.
llunch6ackS and deformed persons are
almost unknown. In japanese Eden
the law of natural selection prevails.
We came up country whenever there
was road in iinrinkchas, and when
the ground was too rough for wheels
we were carried in norimOus, sort of
Chinese chair borne by two, three or
four men, who are strong as horses.
When the ground is fat or down-hill
there are two, or one before and two
behind. These bearers are mostly
feudal retainers, or soldiers of the Dali
mics; but they are not allowed to wear
their old military costumes or swords
and the authorities are almost glad
when they see them with drapery of
tough paper round their bodies and
nothing else. 1t was to prevent sword
wearing and its probable consequences
that the Mikado ordered civil servants
to don the ridiculous European costume
which is imported here by Jew agents
of the Paris and London hand-me-dowD
stores. Pal Mall Gazette.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Queen OF NladasNsenr,

Tho new Queen of Madagascar is
young, of pleasing expression OF
countenance, and singularly dlgnifed
and ladylike. On the right occasion Of
her inauguration she wore a dress of
ivory satin. with much gold embroid-
cry. She had n train two or three
yards in length Of handsome, darl;
crimson velvet, spangled with gold
borne by six officers of State. The
gold crown was already on her head,
and thus she stood upon the throne,
The Prime Minister is her welded
husband, and old enough to be her
grandfather. She is the third Queen
who has been bis wife.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Undoubtedly the origin of the old
custom of harvest homes is to be found
in the usages of the Romans, who, at
the season of ingathering the crops,
worshiped Ceres with most important
rites and ceremonies. Until within
the past quarter of century Ceres
might be found reproduced upon the
harvest fields of all England, whether
as in Northumberland and the eastern
counties under the guise of "harvest
queen" or as in Devonshire as a twist.
ed figure of choice stalks called a
"knack," or in Norfolk as a "ben," or
in the north as "kern baby" The
harvest homes or their temporary con
ditions of perfect equality between
master and servants, the harvest feasts
held in the ancient days among the
pleasant plains of Campania and under
the shadow OF the Alps.-AU the Year
Round.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

In the intel States tin has been
found in eight states, but in slight
paying quantities, except in the Nir-
ginia mines, which rate at ten cents
per pound and have more than paid
The expenses Of developing them. The
discovery of the ore at Kings noun
tain, in Cleveland county, North Caro-
lima, about forty miles from Charlotte,
WAS made in singular manner
Among the minerals exhibited at
Boston from North Carolina was q
small quantity Of b!ack-looking ore, of
unusual hcavness, labeled unknown
A lumn of this unknown ore would
outweigh piece of iron ore twice its
size, and scientist, curious to see
what it was, made an analysis and
found il to nc tin ore of very rich
quality. An agent was sent out, who
arrived at Kings mountain and gath
cred up large quantity of the ore,
which lie forwarded to Boston, and
which, on being worked up, was found
to yield seyenty-lve per cent. of tin,
the richest yield known in the world
The matter was brought to the atten-
ton of the North Carolina State au-
thorities: hence the efforts to locate a
vein and establish a mine. There ara
oaly three tin-bearlng mines in the
world, and there is standing reward
Of $4,000 offered for the discovery of
one in the United States.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
A Valuable Acquisition.

A party of Austin gentlemen went
ont fishing When dinner time came,
it occurred to one of the party to ask
Gilhooly what he had brought along,
it being the understanding that each
should supply Il portion of the yiands
and "irinkaads."
81 didn't bring anything but good
appetite replied Gllhooly, evasiyely
as that oil ?"
That's all, except NY two boys. ~
SbtinqS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Mr. NJ. j. Quinn, Of Albany, N Y, says his little
daughter. six years old, terrible sufferer with
scrofvll from birth. Was blind for months; in fact,
never saw well day till she took Hoods Sarsaparn.
Sac is now well and hea thy. Neighbors corroborate
Mr. Quinns statement and say the case Of his child is
the most wonderful thing that has to their knoNl
edge.
Mn. HENRY T. CURTIS Of Frankfort. Me-. says his
boy had twelve sores below his kue AMI pieces of bone
from all of hem. The boy went on crutches three
years. On taking Ho d Slrsap&ra the sores began
10 heal and "a year from the time he began taking it he
threw away his clutches and walked mile to school,
The neighbors thought he never would walk again.
This is all strictly true"
Mr.. j. V. A. Proudfoot, of Chicago says his little boy
Lai discharge from his ears. after scarlet fever.
Hoods SarsaparLlla greatly benefited him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

One Of the prisoners in the Califor-
MIA Penitentiary relates an interesting
story of life behind prison bars. lie
says: "Thc men who have been con-
victcd Of the highest crimes are always
the most popular among the prisoners,
and the officials, too, and if they have
coin as well, there is no end of favor
shown 'em. Just take Black Bart as
a sample. He sticks up stage coaches
single handed. You newspaper gents
give him whole columns for send off.
He blows his own trumpet, and struts
around as IA swell highwayman. The
prisoners at San Quentin look at him
with a wish that they'd gone in for the
same big game, and the officers of the
prison gather him in as pet lamb,
ana appoint him right off at the start
as head man of the laundry, where he
gets lots Of pickings, where he sits
around in a private Office, and has his
meals cooked by his own Chinaman-
one of the prisoners, Of course on
his private stove
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

In America, milk for use in the
family is rarely got except from the
cow or goat, and in the latter case only
in cities. But in Europe good deal
is thought of the milk of ewes, and it
is found that there is a great difference
in. the amount and quality Of milk
from different animals.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

and apbliod Hoods Olive Ointment alii in short time
the sores almost entirely disappeared, hsA' Alien n'r
soil was also greatly benefited ~ Hoods sarSp"fH'
She SAWS; 81 never was 50 we'll iu pay lie"
Mr.. j. n. Ketchum, Of Barre VT. s'ys tina. h"
how hVd several y,ry ugly scroiu,us o. BIS leg
Hoods sars,pnilla eurel hlu And Mr. koseu'%
SAYS: a can heal thy eoomm. M IL use 10 others
Last spring my two ehldrca wore fascinated so,n
after, they broke all oft wth running soress' u''a'l
Thought ,oul1 lose them, Some enc spoke ''S
about Hoods sasaTaill as a purifier OF tho o.o'a ;
bough, bottle and gave l. to The children % s
as they begsa 10 take It they logan to get o'' T. W.
cured them completely, AMI tl'y nave Fe'H''"Vs
healthy since 10 feel that hoou 2"t
Wnst Murrnn Nina
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Lot every parent read this we'l.wrltten letter
Unsolicited send ony such recommendation I"
Hoods sarsapsnlla deserves Spring and fall we use
Hoods SarsapurillO in our family of four. with most ~
isfactory results. My little girl of two and one'au
years, strong, healthy child. but very fulbloooed
and hearty oatsr was troubled with sites on hereyes
We tried various rensdes, but with no lasting effect
At last resorsd 10 Hoods Sarsnparila and from tho
arst of May when used it first for that purpose, she
has not had the least vOstgo Of sty. BY keeping thu
blood in puro condition. the whole aystem Is purified,
So both for economy aud comfort. We use Hood''
Ssrap1rilIa, Mrs. CHARLES BREWSTER, Buffalo
MY.
Mrs. Mara Allen, Of willinlntic, Conn, writes tn
her little daughter was tro1bod with seroious Soro'
on her face and head She gave her Hood SsaTsapafA'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
Care for the Children

Ghiren feel the debility OF tho .sprnz season even
more than adutS and they become cross peevlsh and
uncomfortable. Humors IN tho blood are liable to man
Hest themselves in various ways weakening tho system
so as render unable TO stand tho attacks Of serious
disease Tho blood should bs olesnssd and tho system
invgoNtei by the use OF Hoods Sarslplrilk phou'
In Is oil parents testify TO the great benefit their
children have derived from Hoods sarsaparilla.
MY t.e gin va. afflicted with scro'ula. Sovlrulent
wns the disease that her neck lad bson incod ten times
At the tmo she began take Hoods sarsSparla there
was a very large bunch on her face. This expected
TO open with lancet but to surprise the bunch DO,
gan to shrink, and now it has entirely disappta ed
Baby is In good flesh sores all gone; her appetite is
good, aud sho seems as well as ANY child" WILLIAM
II. CoSAST, Lyme Centre, N. II.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

The universal praise bestowed upon Kidney
Wort as an invaluable remedy for all disorders
of the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, is well mer-
tied. Its virtues are universally known and
its cures are reported on all sides. Mony OBJ
s,inate cases have succumbed TO it after they
had been given up by the doctors and a
thorough treatment wi never fail to cure.
Sold bv all druggists. See adv't.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
ARcmcGY for Lung Discnscs.

Dr. Robert Newton, late president Of the
Eel cite college, of the city Of New York,
ind formerly OF Cincinnati, Ohio, usel DR..
Wm, Halls Bal an very extensively in
his practice, n many of his patients, now
living, ID restored to health by the use OF
this invauabe medicine can amply testify.
He Away ad that 81 good a remedy ought
to lie pr. CRIB d freely b. every physician As
q sovereign remedy in all cases OF lung
dis, les. it cures cOnslmt ton, and has no
equal for al rCctma' c)mpla nts
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

The playing of confidence games by
men for the good Of their living bodies
is common thing enough, but the
late Samuel II. House of Galesburg,
ILL.,, secured unique sort of fame by
playing one for the benefit of his
corpse. lie went to Eureka Springs,
Alk,, for his health, appeared well and
represented himself to he lawyer,
and when his disease became aggraya.
ted anil death approached, called in a
lawyer and made a will. lie gave
$4,000 to a woman in Missouri, large
sums to others. and made r. y. Mont
Gomery Of Eureka Springs the cXecu-
tor. And on the strength of his
representations he got Montgomery t.
ad Jance 1927 for the expenses of the
sickness and to luy a burial casket,
and after House died the victim took
the body to Galesburg with all the
honors. There he found that House
was an eX-convict without Il cent, and
went home marveling at the ingenuity
of the man in providing for the trans
portation and care of his own body by
elaborate fiction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

As stages are quickly abandoned with the
completion of railroads, so the huge, drastic,
cathartic pills. composed of crude and bulky
medicines, are quickly abandoned with the in
PRODUCTION of DR.. Pierccs pheasant Purgative
Pellets" which are sugar-coated, and little lar
ger than mustard seeds, but composed of high
" concentrated vegetable extracts. By drug
pists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

A person at Ashland, Ky, claims to
live on ninety cents month-the cost
of bushel of cracked wheat. He was
formerly dyspeptic, but now enjoys
GOOD health.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

The great unanimity with which dairymcn
of high reputation have adopted, in preference
to anything else, the Improved Butter Color
made by Wells, Richardson & Co., OF Burl!ng-
ton, VT, is remarkable. 1t shows that the
claims of initiative colors are baseless. Wise
dairymen will use no other.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Miss Laura Johnson, of Minneapolis,
Mimi, displayed an unusual amount
of misplaced pluck and determination
on learning that her bctrothed had de-
rlded to break off his engagement
With her. Failing in her efforts to
pull her engagement ring from her
iInger, she picked up a Ratchet, and,
placing The finger on Il stone, chopped
1t oil, and then sent the ring to the
taithloss lover.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Who knows thnt if the beautiful girl who
died so young had been blessed with DR.. Pierce $
"Favorite Prescription" she might have reign
ed on many another bright Muy-dny. The
"Favorite Prescription" is certain cure for
all those disorders TO which females arc liable.
BY druggists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
Cleveland, Ohio.

The Daily AnsGiger says: Chief
Superintendent OF Police. j. w. Schmitt,
Of this city, who has been in the service
quarter of century, endorses St.
Jacobs Oil as a pain banisher. 1t cured
him of llcumatism."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Is the best in the market. 1t is the most eco
nomica and cheapest, one box lasting a. long
ns two of any other. One greasing will last
two weeks. 1t received first premium ut the
Centennial and Paris Expositions, also medals
at various state llirs. Buy no other.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

If the blood be impoverished, MS manifested
by pimples cluptons, ulcers, or running sore,
,crofulous tumors, swcllings OF general debIl-
ity, take DR.. r. V Picrces "Goiden Medical
Discovery" Sold by druggists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetal lie Compound
was first prepared in liquid form only; but now
II can be sent in dry forms by mail to points
where no druggist can readily be reached, and
to-day the Compound in lozenges and pills
fndsits way even to the foreign climes of Eu-
rome and Asia
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

a sample of black pepper analysed
by a New York chemist was found to
consist entirely of authorizations, with
out an iOta of Depner in it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Two years ago the Montana cattle
raisers sent their beef to Chicago alive,
and when it came back to them, in
the shape of steaks and roasting pieces,
paid more for it in that land of herds
than was charged in many Eastern
cities. The Marquis de Mores, who
bought land in that territory, conceiv-
cd Il scheme, startling in its simplicity,
for reducing the price of beef to
Montana consumers. lie established
slaughter houses in Montana, and now
its people eat their own beef without
paying tribute to Chicago slaughterers.
The Marquis had, like other bold in
novators, to fight his way, but now he
is a victor, and has an organ (the Bad
7Ga8SFo~5oy, to trumpet his success,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

bSTr|FAsnIoN is QUEEN. Fast, brilliant ard
fashionable are the Diamond Dye Colors. One
package colors to lbs. Of goods. loo for
any color. Get ut druggists, Wells, Rich
aldson Il Co., Burlington, Vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
The Rest y,utter Color.

The Russian army consists OF generals, staff
and superior officers 2S,0H; and men, $50, l45;
in all, S64,2l0.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

PUELsr AND REST coD-LvERon from selected
livers on the seashore, by Caswell, Hazard 4
Co., NY. Absoluelypure and sweet. Patients
who have once taken it prefer it 10 all others.
PHYSICIANS declare it snneIior to all other oils.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
Tennyson,s "yIay-Queen,''

L. s. matshals, attorneys and clerks of courts
collected S7,0300OJ in fees in ten years,
100000 OF which turned into the treasury.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
Mother swans Worm syrup.

CMArpED HANDS, face pimples and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by
Caswell, Hazard & Co.. New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Ifa cough disturbs your sleep, ono dose Of
Piso's Cure will give you nights rest
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

The Indian of falcon glance aud lion bear
ing, the theme of the touching oallau' Is
gone: but the petroleum they discovered,
now made into Carboline, the natural Hair
Restorer, will live forever.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

For % years have been afflicted with Ca
tarrh so that have been confined to my room
for two months at time. have tried all the
humbugs in hopes OF relief but to no success
until met with IN old friend who had used
Ely's Cream Balm and advised me to Try it. |
procured Il bottle TO please him, and from the
first application found relief 1t is the best
remedy have ever tlied.-W. c. MATHEWS,
.Iusiicc Of the Pence, Shennndonh, Iowa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Nine. Ujfalfy, who is the first Euro
pean woman to penetrate the high
region of the IIimalaya, has written Il
book about LNshmir and Baltistan,
where people dwell in the midst Of
glaciers. Baltistan lies at the sources
oil the Indus, and claims distinction as
The birthplace Of polo. To this game
the Musselman Baltis are devoted, and
to it their carefully trained, tough
mountain-ponies are well adapted
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
1T WILL PAY YOU
Or your Friends, to Read the Following Ac-
count of Cure of stone in the kidreys
by the use of DR.. David Kennedy Favor
lite Remedy of Rondout n. Y.)-A Disease
so Serious and Common Should not b.,
THRILLED with,

Plain words best. Mr.. Edward 8 Hicks oil
Plelsant Valley, Duchess Co. N Y, has suffered
long from Stones in tho Kidneys lie sought relief of
course. Who would not? What time and money to
heath9 Mr. HicSs consulted the bes, physicians Of his
village and. also, of Poughkcepse-and mono better
can be nd anywhere but, unhap7ily. without good
result A friend in Rondout advised Mr., Hicks to go
to Roniout and DR.. David Kennedy about his
troubl,. This Mr., Hicks finally did, DR.. Kennedy
at what the suffering mans difficulty was. and
that FAvoRITE REM EDY was the medicine he need
ed. The doctor prescribed t, and Mr. Hicks home
without much confidence in the power of FAVORITE
REMEDY to do him more good than other medicines
had done before But hops clings to straws. and he
thought there might be chance out Of many in his
favor He followed the directions, and was both
Ised and delighted to find himself presently mprov.
ns To-day Mr. Hicks is a vel man
Dr. Kennedy continues to practice his profession and
perform all the minor and capital operations surgery
Write and state your case.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Northern Georgia has a peculiar in
sEitution in conjunction with Tie
spring terms Of the courts. 1t is
morse swapping, The meeting of the
court is the signal for all the profess
sional horse swappcrs in the vicinity
to hasten to the scene of their favorite
business. Long before the hour Tor
the court to convene they will lie seen
coming in on every kind Of an animal
from SO horse to a 81 mule. Tie
fun soon begins and continues from
day to day while the court sits. One
man, who is reported to have made
eighteen swaps, had twenty-five dol
lars in money, three pocket knives,
two brides, two quarts of whiSiiey,
and horse worth just about as much
as the one he brought.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Tom Hughes, the author of "Tom
Brown at Rugby" and other books,
now Judge at Chester, England, writes
10 Il friend in New York as follows:
1 have it much at heart to plant a
real good school at Rugby, Tenn, for
the South and West are filing up so
fast with young Englishmen | myself
having two sons, four nephews, and
several cousins therc) that, apart from
all native American demand, there
Will be a cry for such a place in a few
years, | should like to forestall the cry.
l d mt know wether | can get to
Am.ric this year yet --probabIy not
fear"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

Ask for Trough on Coughs" for Coughs,
Colds, Sore Throat, lIoarsenoss. lroches, loo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

The trunk, satchel, and pocket book
manufacturers of New York city and
Newark, n. j., have resolved that
they will hereafter refuse to buy any
skins that will not measure five feet
in length. They have published notice
to this effect to prevent the indiscrimi-
nate slaughter of small alligators by
the hunters before the skins are large
enough to become of much value. We
do. not suppose, however, says the
Scientific american, that this resolution
will have any effect in limiting the
amount of imitation alligator leather
made, or determining to what age the
sheep shall live whose pclts supply so
much of it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02

The latest estimates place the popu-
lation of the globe at l,433,S00,000,
indicating a decrease in the last three
years of some 100000, though as a
matter of fact there has been an actual
increase Of some 100000. This ap-
parent discrepancy is accounted for
by the fact that the population of
China has heretofore been .argely over
estimated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-02
"Spenk Well Of the Bridge that Carries Us
SnT.Iy nypr.S

"SpeGk Well Of the Bridge mat ,Hrrics "
safely Over,'
Is an old adaCe, and as these words seem to
apply to my case | use them. For several
years / have been terribly ttoubled with my
kidneys and liver. | had intense pains IN
my Ions, back and hips. l could not lie
dlwn, or sit down at times as the pains were
more than / could bear. | was treated by
Physicians here in Syracuse that did me NO
rood, and also tried several medicines that
gave me no relief. l finally went 10 one OF
or bragg SITS here in Syracuse, and was
recommended to use Hunts kemedy' l
purchased a bottle, as | found 1t had heeh
used with wonderful success here by otheis,
and had not used one bottle before bean
to improve, could rest, which before lad
been unable TO obtain; the pains IN my
limbs ana back were all gone, and 1t GER
tainly has ION, all that was claimed for 1t IN
my case. In fact Hunts Remedy. has made
complete cure, and mort heartily recon-
mend it 10 the Pablo for kidney troubles IN
general. You are at liberty to use my name
for the beroit Of Others that may be IN
doubt as 10 tic great merit of Hunts Rem
edy. Gratefully yours, A, NooDnufF,
With tho Dry Goods house of d. Mccarthy
Il Co. Syracuse n. Y, June II, 1883.