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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

Iron and copper were the only
metals known to the IIereros before
the arrivals OF the Europeans, and
they were both called in the IIerero
language by the same name. The
civilized Hereros now use foreign
words for copper, silver and gold,
while lead has received its name from
the bullets into which it is cast. The
pastoral tribes Of the Hereros and
Ovambandierus have but few smiths
Of their own but are served by timer
ant smiths from other tribes who
wander around working in small COM
panies, among the chiefs, till they
have earned enough cattle TO justify
them in returning to their homes,
Sometimes they are political refugees
who have excited the anger or jealousy
Of their chiefs in Oyambo' and, and
are compelled to turn their backs
upon their homes till change Of dy-
nasty takes place. These Ovambo
smiths brought iron from their me-
tive country, where the art Of eX-
tracing that metal and copper from
the ores is understood, and rich ores
are found Iron could formerly
be got in Ovamboland only at a
the cost of great labor, and the smith
then had to carry his store on his bNc,i
some fifteen or twenty days journey.
The metal, therefore, commanded a
very high price. As late as about
1910, a simple bracelet of iron wire
was an adequate guests present, and a
large fat wether could easily be bought
with aspan of the old hoop-iron with
which trunks were bound. The natives
were greatly astonished at seeing the
costly metal wasted by the Europeans
in boot nails. Iron had thus the value
of Il precious metal. and, rustng and
changing but little in the dry climate
was worn in ornaments by the
uereros, while the other tribes pre-
ferred copper and brass. The native
smiths now use European iron, and
seek out good steel, such as is found
in files and bayonets. But iron forged
in the old-fashionel way into orna-
ments and weapons has still consider
able value. Popular Science Month1y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
CurfniNcil IlnNicl.

Now that the plain white mantel is
out Of fashion, device for covering
it. which will produce the popular
effect, may be acceptable to many
The supposition is that the mantel
shelf is supplied with lambrequin,
and we desire to cover the bare white
ness of the mantel front. Of the
lambrequin material make two cur
tains Just reaching to the floor and
meeting in tho center directly over the
fire front. The curtains are suspend
ed by small rings on slender brass
rod placed under the mantel shelf.
They should be sparingly decorated
with embroidery or whatever class OF
ornamentation is put upon tho lambre-
Quin.
Another means Of transforming q
white mantel is by the use of paint
Where it is found necessary to doover
the woodwork of a room, have it done
in the fashionable cherry or mahogany
color, painting the mantel in the same
Have the usual black fire front done
to initiate copper and gold, and the eff
feet is new, novel and pleasing. Gin
cinnaH Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

Just off the Bowery in New York
is unique sign, David Dobson, Ears
and Noses Repaired" Mr.. Dobson, q
small man with red beard and a nose
of Ike hue, said to a reporter for the
New York Morning Journal: Last
week q beautiful lady drove to the
door in a fine carriage and came
quickly up the stairs Her head was
wrapped around with silk cloth, and
when she discarded it I found that
her left ear was cut off near the base
1t had been done several days before
and was hardly healed. l took the
plaster cast of her other ear and made
one to order just like it. The lady
paid me several visits, and was de-
lighted when the work was done. The
false ear was delicately painted to re-
semble the natural one, and was then
fastened on by spring to the shreds
still remaining. 1t can be taken off
at night and easily relastened. She
paid me 5000 for the ear and she could
afford it. The lady would not tell me
how she met with such an accident,
but her maid Informed that her mis-
tress was jealous Of her husband. a
well.known physician, and while
eavesdropping at the door oil his
study, where he was attending q
patient, the door was suddenly opened
and her ear was jammed to jelly.
Nobody not in the secret would be-
lieve it to sec her now"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
BarbarOus COngoans.

The natives of Congo (the interest
which marvellous region is growing
daily among English merchants) have
some strange and curious habits
Even the best OF the Ba-kongos burn
persons suspected Of witchcraft, and
accept the most trivial evidence of
sorcery us sufficient for the stake. Mr..
Johnson says that "at Pallaballa, for
instance, for everyone-chiid, woman
or man--who dies somebody is suspect
ed of having caused the death by SUI
pernatural causes, and the horrid old
uaanga or "medicine man. who holds
the inquest over the coffin, is called to
detect the guilty person, and generally
fixes upon those possessed of worldly
goods, in order that they may buy him
off from his fell accusations. Should
the person thus accused be unable to
sa isGy the uganga, he or she is com
PEELED to take tie casca, the infusion of
poison bark; and according as the
poison is regulated in strength by the
uganga, so the suspected tanperer
with witchcrait either vomits up the
poison and recovers dies at once from
its effects, or retains it in the stomach
and does not die, in which latter case
the natives have lare sport in hacking
the ill-doer to pieces with their Blunt
knives or in cooking their victims over
aslow fire. - Washington Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
A Norman Fish-WIfe.

From without, the gloomy, dark in
terror of the fishing hut is significant
of the drudgery and apparent joyless-
ness of the iisherman's life. But this
view is superficial. The Norman wife
has housewifely ambitions. Poverty,
as we understand it, has here no mean
Ing. Her home is the abode of de-
cency and cleanliness. OF such, Mere
Gradot is type. In front OF the
dingy gray hut, with its little windows
hap-hazard breaking through the stone.
her fsh-markot stands, newly built of
brick, with pots of geranium brighten
ing the air. The narrow, crazy stairs
pierce the gloom of the interior.
Below, half buried in the ground, is
the kitchen, with its widc-mouthed
fireplace and petit tour, on
which the pot al ten fills
the air with its savory smell
The brick floor shines with frequent
securing. Old Roucn faience, such as
the bric-a-brac dealers on the Rue AL
phonse Karr tempt the summer loiter
ers with, makes hands of color range,
endwise on the buffet shelves, and two
silver tankards are conspicuously dis
played. The buffet of shining yellow
wood is brilliantly polished, and will
the great MORE, curiously wrought a
to hinges and fastcnings, is here a
elsewhere the joy of every festivities
heart. Above the fireplace hang
few kitchen utensils Of copper, as re
splendent as decorative pl q les. Tn
light from the window, half above
ground, falls through blue curtains
and thus softly subdued the room j
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Girls in odd Stockings.

"scarlet stockingsp Yes. they're
all the rage" said Il Chestnut hosiery
dealer yesterday. But that isn't the
latest craze by any means"
What is the latest fashion
then?"
"Why, on Saturday morning had
three young lady customers who came
in and bought three pair Of red and
three pair Of black hose. 1 was some
what surprised and asked the object.
In each case l was told that it was
not considered the proper caper to
wear two red stockings now, any
more than to wear two black ones"
"Well, what on earth were they
going to do?'
"Wear one Of each kinda scarlet
stocking on one foot and black one
on the other. It's fact, I assure
you. And the fashion is gaining
ground, for this morning have had
several more customers on the same
errand. Black and red, you know, are
striking and ut the same time becom-
ing contrasts. philadelphia Times
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
A Desirable Fowl.

The editor of the american Poultry
Yard advises poultry raisers to strive
for a fowl for general use. "What we
would like to see created he says,
Through the genius, talent, tact, and
Judgment of our hundreds of good
American poultry raisers, is fowl
whose plumage shall be defined and
even, of a modest hue and distinct
character; whose comb shall be small,
neat, and low on the head; whose legs
ghall always be bright yellow and free
from feathering; whose form shall be
compact and graceful in outline;
whose bones shall be fine, but strong
in texture; whose hardness shall be
equal to the changes Of heat and cold
IN our variable northern climate; and
such as can be raised alike for the best
uses of the fancier, the gentleman
the farmer, the ordinary poulterer, OF
the cottager, advantageously, easily
regularly, and proIitably."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

Experiments have been made in
England as to the comparative value
of good hay for stock, with the result
that it is estimated that 100 pounds Of
hay are equal to 275 pounds of green
Indian corn, 400 pounds Of green
clover, 4i2 pounds Of rye straw, $50
pounds of wheat straw, 100 pounds OF
Dat straw, $50 pounds Of barley straw,
l59 pounds Of pea straw, 200 pounds
of buckwheat straw, 400 pounds Of
dried corn stalks, Us pounds Of raw
potatoes, 504 pounds Of turnip, 800
pounds of carrots, 81 pounds Of rye
46 pounds OF wheat, 50 pounds of oats,
IS pounds Of mixed peas and beans, 81
pounds of buckwheat, 81 pounds of
Indian corn, Is pounds of acorus, los
pounds of wheat bran, l67 pounds of
mixed wheat, pea and oat chaff, 179
pounds of mixed rye and barley, 50
pounds Of linseel and $50 pounds of
mangel-wurzel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
A Physicians Device.

A physician of Brighton, England,
hit upon an ingenious method of max
ing himself popular among the middle
aged la lies who visit that watering.
ploce. Until his idea took possession
of him, and he carried it out, he
trudged on foot to his patients, who
generally resided in the back streets in
the billy part of Brighton; but now he
drives one of the best broughams seen
along the Kings road. This eminent
gentleman announced that he had
made a profound study of the effects
of tight lacing, and the conclusion he
arrived at was that for middle-aged
ladies', especially under his treatment,
tight lacing is positively beneficial both
TO the health and the complexion. lie
is now the fashionable physician on
the south coast.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12


That newly planted trees in certain
unfavorable seasons and certain con-
ditjons of soil do occasionally require
watering will not be denied But the
cases are so rare that they are scarcely
to be taken into account. a tree pro-
perly planted, with the soil in the
right condition, Immediately goes to
replace roots which had been severed
in removal. The earth grows warmer
every day, and the young rootlets feel
the influence Of this heat and new
iibers Immediately break from them,
as may be seen by examination twenty
four hours after planting. The soil
has probably a temperature of 90 or
IS degrees, and perhaps more, but just
as all is going well enough, along
comes the planter with pot of cold
water, which he dashes around the
tree, chilling the earth, and, indeed,
killing the young fibers. Trees can
stand a great deal, or twice as many
would never survive The tree leaves
out with the great heat of the sun
upon the SOIL and again the fibers be-
gin to put out; once more comes the
shower-bath, often q third time, and if
tile tree does not die it is in spite of
the planter
1t is rare that a tree planted very
early ever needs any WATER certainly
only in a very dry soil, and it should
then be given at the time Of planting.
But later in the season, when the suns
rays are more powerful and eyapora-
ton more rapid, possibly one or at
most, two wateringS are all any tree
needs. II the planter has nothing to
do and wishes to show his affection
for his trees, he can safely take the
syringe, or even fine rose water pot,
and mosten the whole top of the trees,
which will do far more good than to
drown the roots. - Canadian Farmer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

1t is very amusing to watch tn
ceremony of launching a Chinese war
vessel 1t is always customary before
n Junk sails on any voyage to sacrifice
a cock and sprinkle its blood on the
bows of the vessel, among much beat
ing of gongs. But on this occasion II
very especial blessing is invoked on
the new undertaking and the court at
Pekin sends its imperial commissioner
to offer sacrifice, as the representative
of the emperor. Two affairs are there
fore erected on board the new ship,
one for the Goddess of the river and
other to the Goddess of heaven. To
the former are sacrificed two goats and
two pigs, and to the latter, who has
less to do with tho shipping, only the
heads of one pig and one goat. But
quantities of joss paper, inscribed
with prayers for good luck, are burned
on each altar, and showers of prayer:
on gilt paper are thrown into the sea
to propitiato tho Sea Dragon. Then
amid deafening beating of gongs, FIR
ing of guns, shouting and general up
roar, the vessel glides into tic river
Philadelphia Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
A k0mance in Mining History.

Under the Spanish regime in Peru, a,
far back as 1860, ono Of the richest
silver mines was that known as the
Manic, owned by two Andalusian
Spaniards, the brothers Jose and Caspar
Salcedo, and the mineral was found in
large deposits of virgin silver, which
was sent directly to the mint at Are
quipa, just as it came from the mine.
Quite large city, San Luis de Alva,
soon grew up around the habitations
Of the Salcedos, to which resorted the
wild, adventurous spirits from all
quarters of Peru, in quest of some
share in the wonderful output of silver,
whether by craft or force. Soon a feud
broke out between the Andalusians and
the Biscayans, who had come to outnum-
Der the former. Bitter conflicts took
place, and in one of these it is said, as
many as thousand men OF the two
parties were left on the field Of battle
The incessant bloody disturbances finally
provoked the Spanish viceroy, Don
Pedro Fernandez y Andrade Condo de
Lemos, to 90 to the scene with q con-
siderable force in June, 1868. lie burned
San Luis de Alva to the ground and took
away from it the title of city, which was
transferred to the neighboring village of
San Juan Bautista with the Aame San
Carlos de Puno. Don Jose dc Salcedo
sought to placate the vicoroy by tho
present of the bars OF silver with which
he had paved the pathway from San Luis
to his own house for the viceroy 10
walk upon, but while the silver was &C.
ccpted, the unfortunate Sacedo was
placed in irons. The same night there
was affixed to the door OF the lodgings
of the viceroy these words: Count de
Lemos, abato your zeal for if not we
shall see.n This pasquin, so to speak,
having been carried to the viceroy. he
wrote beneath it; eve shall kill. We
shall hang. Afterward we shall see."
This was then re.attached to the door,
the chiefs of both parties were hung, and
Don Jose dc Salcedo was strangled at
the mouth of his rich silver mine, which
was conliscatcd to the crown of Spain.
The other brother, Don Gaspar, who
meanwhile had fed to Spain, demanded
restitution OF the property and justice
before the council of the Indies for tho
execution of Don Jose, by whose death,
he declared, the Spanish crown was a
great loser, inasmuch as the mine when
worked by them, had paid to the king
in the preceding two years and half as
much as Sl,744, 900 as the crowns share
of the whole product of SS,76O, 900.
After seven years of solicitation he
gained his suit and recovered possession
Of the property. But meanwhile all his
fortune had been spent in Spain, and the
mine, having been left unworked was
filled with water; consequently he was
wholly unable to meet the heavy expense
of reopenng and working it. So he died
in poverty, after having been possessed Of
an enormous fortune. Subsequently
others were ruined in the effort to rid 81
Manto of the water, until it fell into pos
session of English parties, who have man
aged to work it proftably again. -NeN
I'orb Nlnin0 Record
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

From John Kuhn, Lafayette, Ind, who
announces that he is now in "perfoc
health" we have the following One
year ago was to all appearance, in the last
stages of consumption. Our bASt physic an
gave my case up. finally got so low that
our doctor said could not live twentyfou'
hours. Ny friends then purchased bottle
of Dr. VIM. Halls BalSam for che Lungs
whi,h benefited me- Icontinued until tool
nine bottles. an nov in perfect heats,
baviro uSnl no other mo liriNs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

The London Lance tsays "great power OF
mind implies also great weakness under
certain conditions. The marvel is not
that great minds so often become de-
ranged, but that they so often escape
arrangement Sleeplessness means not
only unrest but starvation of brain.
Physiological rccuperation and rest arc
the same thing. Sleep is simply
physiological rest. 1t is curious to note
how a slceplcss patient will set to work
with all calmness Of intelligent sanity tc
commit suicide
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

The treasury department has decided
an interesting question arising out of
the Chinese Restriction act. The Pres
byterian board of foreign missions shipped
Mt Canton two converted Chinese women
with the object of installing them as
teachers in the Home Mission at San
Francisco. Upon their arrival it was
found that they were not provided with
the certificate required by law and the
department was applied to for instruc-
tons. The collector of customs was
notified not to permit them to land and
to see that they were returned to China.
The case was regarded as one of great
hardship.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

ount Of action Of the British privy
council favorable to the colonies, ant
invited the governor Of Plymoutl
colony to unite with them. Such wa;
the germ of our national thanksgiving
day.
The lateness Of the observance Of
thanksgiving day, in the season, i:
is traccable to tho Indian custom Of
holding feast during the last few warm
days before winter set in.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

The progress of the newspaper press
in the United States has been wonder
full. In 1928 the number of journals has
increased to 1853, having an annual
issue of $4,000 900 copies. In 1910
there were ,403 periodicals and yearly
issue of 1876, 900, 600 copies. According
to the census of 1880 the total number
of publications at that time was II, 3l4,
and the number of copies printed an,
nually 2.O67, SiS, 200. The intelligence
of this country is, in large measure,
the result of free and untrameled press.
We are emphatic.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

When the Mason 6 Hamlln Company an.
nounced the accomplishment Of a great i'm.
proyement in Upright Pianos, which they
pocted, because Of the vast Improvements
which had been effected by them in reed in
sruments, and the acknowledged superexoel-
lence of their organs. These expectations
are fully justified by the pianos which they
are producing, which have extraordinary
purity and refinement Of tone. Every me.
chanic will see that the peculiarities Of their
construction must add greatly to their dura-
bility and especially their capacity to keep in
good tune.
This company have as great future in
their pianos as they are already realizing IN
their organs, which are confessedly I'M
equalcd among such instruments Boston
TuUel(er.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

1t is said the greatest industry in New
York is that of making and selling mems
clothing, There arc about 500 establish
rents devoted to the business in that
city, with total capital of nearly $25,
10000, employing $4,000 operatives,
snd paying about $4,000, 900 year in
wages, Of course, this does not include
those who manufacture the cloth used.
Coats, vests and trousers made in New
York are worn in every State and Terri
tory Of the Union.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
A pplItor,s Error.

Sweet ore the uses Of adversely, the printer
copy said, but he set 1t up, sweet are the use
OF advertising, Sweet, indeed, to those WIZ
in sickness and suffering have seen the adver
tisemsnt Of some sovereign remedy, which
upon trial has brought them from deaths door
1.-THE best thing eyer saw in my paper W.
the advertisement of DR.. PierGe's Colder
Medical Discovery is again and again tn,
testimony Of those who have been healed BY
it Of lung disease, bronchial affections, tumors
liver complaints and the ills to which flesh il
heir
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

Mr.. Labouchere, editor Of London
Truth, say that the twenty-eight dukes,
thirty-three marquises and two hundred
earls of the house of lords have received
from the taxpayers of Great Britain since
1850 the aggregate sum Of csc, 900, 900
and odd-in round numbers about $3.50, q
GOO. 900.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
Notwithstanding

Notwithstanding the complaints
about the decline Of ship-building in the
United States, it appears that twenty,
two thousand men are employed in that
industry, beside the 1000 900 that are
connected with railroad transportation.
The value of vessels built yearly is about
$40, 900, 0OO and 500, 900, 900 is invested
as capital by the ship.builderS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
b" Nip't In the Bud."

Sad to say, many good thing attains to
nothing more than fair beginning. On the
other hand it is a matter for congratulation
that the growth Of some evil things may be
also promptly frustrated. A large proper
ton of the cases Of the most widespread and
fatal of diseascs-consumpti have their In.
rcption in nasal catarrh, Dr. Sages Catarrh
Remedy is pleasant, soothing and cifectuOl
Try it. 1t has cured thousands. All drug
aiste
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
1t is said that the round trip expen-
ses of an Atlantic passenger steamer
vary from $4,000 to $4,000.

= Loss OF power In either sex, how
ever induced, speedily, thoroughly and per.
mancntly cured Address, with three letter
stamps for reply and book OF particulars.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, 6Oj
Main Street Buffalo, N Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

Boiled peanuts are favorite dish
with the Chinese. Long cooking be
meath water extracts all the oil and
flavoring principle and leaves dough
that can be used in the same manner
as that made from flour.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12
sIxcr LAsr Ocronrr have sufferel iror

SINCE LAST OCTOBER have suffered from
acute Inflammation in my nose and head often
in the night having to get up and inhale salt
and water for relief. My eye has been for n
week ut time, so could not see. | have
used no end OF remedies, also employed doc.
tor, who said it was impure blood-but | got
no help. used Ely's Cream Balm on the re-
communication Of friend | was tathless, but
in few days was cured My nose now. and
also my eve, is we'll. 1t is wonderful how quick
it helped me- Mrs. GEoHG1E S. JuDsoN
Hartford, Conn. Easy to use. Price ~ cents
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-11-12

A student of New York names finds
that Taylor keeps clothing store,
Brewer saloon and Baker Il canfec-
tionery; that Reiter is book-keeppr,
sellers a salesman, Bayer a buyer and
Scholar q teacher. f..-.f