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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-11-11
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-11-11

NJ abeI!
"Yes; but, Nellie cousin, ! do moi
care, l say"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-11-11

to fall in love with ber2 The question
came to me as LETT the cars at the little
station and walked on to Mabel Grant.
With 1.-THE picture. 1t was not pleas
ant one but fate was fate, and stranger
things had Glanced. / did not laugh
again; I-could not felp a. very sbudder
as stepped upon the pretty vine-clad
porch at Hale and rang my entrance TO
her. &
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-11-11

"You are a fool. You could have
married Mabel Grant II you had chosen,
and--this is the last l shall do for you."
"Tbis was the text OF the note l re-
ceived from Mrs. Geoffrey The morning
after Penrsven's wedding A strange
story; bat laughed aloud as went
down to Neil in the little parlor. l was
already very happy-tooll
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
uoXpURY GENEnAaIsIEs.
.v MI, Hurued-A serious Railroad
srnashup. which Results in 4 e onh agra
TIon-A Car OF Burning OIL Crta,es u
Srnsation-Locai News.

A Saw Mfli Burned-A serious Baiiroad
smashup. which Results in 4 q onhayrs-
Tfon-A Car Of Burning Oh Srtats u
S~ensaiion-Locai News.
From Our Regu' ar Correspondent
RoxBURY, JULN ..
The steam saw mill owned and operated by
William Bruce Jr and sons, was burned on
Tuesday morning Of last week, together with
about sixty thousand feet OF boards. We he, r
there was a partial insurance. y mill belong
ing to the same parties was burned ON the site
of this one about five years ago.
TIE temperance meeting, Sunday evening,
was addressed by DR. Geo Button, of Boston,
Mass, Mrs Bemis of Springield, Mass. and Rev
W II walbridge, of Pet erboro, n II,
EN- Spalding has gone to Ames, Iowa, on a
business trip, and intends to take in the Dem
ocraiic convention at Chicago on his way home.
The GLORIOUS Fourth was nsheIed il by
ringing of bells and firing Of cannon. and closed
in the evening with a brilliant display OF TIRE
works. During the day many of our citizens
celebrated at Montpelier and elsewhere.
Quite a serious accident occurred at FO7d's
crossing on the C V Il II, between Braintree
| and Randolph on Saturday morning last. The
"way freight" hti susPicl at the siding the c
to take out loaded wood cars, and a tram foi-
| lowing ran into them, completely detaolshirg
the engine, Otis Dury, and several loaded Gals
One car was loaded with kerosene oil, aai q
| general CONFEDERATION enSued which was che X
ed only by the prompt assistance OF the Ran
dolph fire department. TrAiss were OblSd O.
carry hy. as the track was not cleared unit
three O'Clock Sunday morning. 3L6I
srucxx>6E<
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

Reading. Tho speaker OF the occasion was
Rev Is M Tillotson, of Woodstock. The next
monthly meeting will be held at Felchvillc, and
~ is expected that a lecture will be given by Geo
M Clark.
Mrs A } French, OF Hartford, recently had a
visit from burglars, who, however, took moth
ing but the eatables and drinkables found In
the refrigerator. West Hartford was visited by
sneak thieves, who took the clothes from the
lines.
d. Mr. George Kenyon, of Chicago, has. rented
cthe residence OF Mrs G i Wells, of Ascutney-
vile, for a summer season.
The homestead and personal effects Of the
late Miss Colista Perrin were sold at auction u
week ago. The house was bought by Miss
Fannie B Hale.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
cHIrrESpEs COUNTY.

v..- J~rxcr1ox.-The mother OF our
klmon ID Root, is one hun
sDSd wears and nine months Old; s1e
oIea ser faculties wonderfully well, boin
r-lI and physical, doing light work about
.ne ha,ss and reading. IL IS a rare treat 70 con-
.srss with her while she relates reminlscenses
~ ninety wears ago. She has been a ms and
Of the Methodist church over sesssy ,;-;ops-
her mind is particularly. Gear uP"
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
U n

M.NcuTsTER.-The summer season opens
well. The Equinox house has about one hun
dred guests, and more coming every DAY 9ri7
rate boarding. houses are becoming well hiied.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

Vergennes.-The authorities are straighten-
inc M on law enforcement. The fish laws
have been a dead letter for years, owing to the
fear or indifference of the authorities. Two
y~iolators of the fish law were fined 800 each
last week and will stand committed until paid-
The offenders were J Mllor and one Slattery
rom the New York side of the lake.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

WEST H~ARTFoRD.-The fourth passed OIL
nleasautly. Quite a lumber went to Montpelier
while some worked at haylng. Hon A
Clark of Philadelphia had some splendid flre
works at his nice residence near here. HIS
piazza was lighted with "a Chinese lanterns.
His balloon took fire and assembled in smoke
and ashes instead of body too bad.
While Mr. and Mrs Nelson Eastman, were on
their way to Mr. Clark's, the horse tumbled
and fell, threw them from the carriage, brlls-
ing her some, but not seriously.
Some sneak thieves took from the lines ana
otherwise from several places in the village
mems and women's clothing. A count trial or
tramps was held here last week, but nothing
was proved against them, so they were let go.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Rowell from East sum
merviIle, Mass, also Mrs Jaqulth, are Vlsitihs
at c C RowelPs.
Mrs Wallace Warren is ia a critical condl-
ton, being quite SICK.
Report SAYS the clothing stolen here was
found at J H Haynes sugar house.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

NEGLECT cOnstpated cohuAtvi ~
The bowels, or serious results surrey -H",
comnIaints. Bardock Blood Bitters Is the
remedy. aLs,AE.@.as -
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
ImnrnXements

KEAS's KIDNEY \ BACK PLAsrERs ave a Won
s.rfa ,mprovement on the old porous plasters, as
one trial viii convince you. Remember the name
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

N.H r."
White River Junction.-RevJ M Dut-
tons team got loose and ran through tue sueet
here early Monday morning. some damage
was done to the carriage and horse.
As Thomas Carter of Queechee and VN
! SnouJding were driving around the square sun
day evening they came in collision with ahoth-
er team' inserting the carriage and throwing
| ont the occupants and bruislng them cohsiuefa-
BILE.
There was a strawberry festival at the Metho'
| dist church Friday evening.
1t was very quiet here on the Fourth
O,Brien's circus was here Thursday, but it
| did not draw a very large crowd although those
W no did 80 speak very well OF 1t.
Farmers have begun haying in good earnest,
but the crop is light about here.
Thu Young people had their annual picnic at
the Falls Tuesday afternoon.
Some of the young people went from this
place to Montpelier to spend the fourth ana
others to Enfield, n H..
The Central Vermont mail train was SIX
hours late Saturday on account oil a smash
up.
BrrHEL.LThe lawn party at Mrs fassett' s
Friday night was a very pleasant affair.
The 4th was very quiet here with the except
ion OF the small boy and his nre craehers' oohio
| ~ OF our cltlLtils NSht ~
Mrs Strong, a daughter of Hiram Wilson,
and daughter from New Jersey, are IN town iof
a few weeks visit,
The circus was not very largely atehueu'
The ring show was very good.
A horse hitched in front of y Dunnam
store got frightened at the cars and run around
the bitching post two or three times, when inc
wagon got dizzy and went bottom side up, TAX
ing the horse down with ii. Result, a par oi
broken shafts.
Saturday we had one of the smartest shower
on record, during the duration OF IL, tne rait
coming down in sheets, the roads looked IKE !
river and were badly washed in many places
A Blaine and Logan flag was raised here the
evening of the Bird.
Several of our Young people are camping on
at Silver Lake in Barnard.
, Thos II BisseIl and family OF Hartford, Conn
are spending n few weeks with William 1
, Admins.
BRlDeEwATER'-Mrs Anna Boyden die
Jnly 2nd. The remains were carried to las
: Barnard for burial.
, Nice rain the night of July 4, followed b!
| cold, raw winds
' very quiet 4th. Tn boys are saving thei
powder to celebrate at the Democratic presi
: dental election this fall.
o Farmers generally haying. Ala ~ -
n Exrxz.l
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
ADDISON

The Even; of She Season -Iteporl 0f Oohh-
,nencement Exercises at Middlebury Col
lega-How the Programme WIS Carried
oua-An Interesting Horse Stealing case
and Burgiary-ConnLnencenent Notes ana
County Gieanings.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
CHESTER

How the Fourth was Observed : Full Report
of the Bicycle Raccs-H0rse Tr0tting and
who were V~ictOrs-Havage of h Grass
Hoppers-POlitical Glimmerings-A look
S~catded-Bur glars on the Rampage-ChO-
raj COncert-OutlOOk for the Cr0IJs-Con-
ference Notes and Local Spice. d1Jtgf
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1884-09-24
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, hav
missionary the formula of Simple Tesetabie
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh. Asthma
and all throat and Lung Affections, also a
and all Nervous Complaints, after having
tested its wonderful curative powers in thOus-
ands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it
known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive and desire to relieve human
suffering, i will send free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, in German, French and
using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp,
naming this paper, w. A. MOVES, I49 Poa0er's
Block, Rochester. N. Y. 2SIx332 E. D. w.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1884-09-24
SEPT. %.
VARIETIES.

What is that you like about that
glrl?, ask one young man of another.
My arm," was the brief reply.
"Telpherage" is the coming work, ac-
cording to the "PuU Nall Gazette" 1t
will signify transportation by means of
electricity"
Clergyman to boy: 81 did not see
your father at church to day; am
afraid he does not fear God" Boy:
II guess he does; he took his gun along
when he went out this morning"
Shell am fond of poetry, Her
Are you indeed? So am l. Do you
like Burns? She,-No, indeed, they are
so EXPRESSING. But, then, l am not
troubled much with them, as ma does all
the cooking. a.
s"Ever had cyclone here % asked a
Kansas man who was visiting country
aunt in the east. "A cyclone? oh, yes"
said his aunt. 'Deacon Browns son
brought one from Bostnn a spell ago,
but law, he couldn't ride it. T'umbled
off every time he tried. st. Paul
Herald. ST
How many of your parents, children,
say grace?' ask the sunday-school
teacher. "Please, mum, what's them ?"
ask on overgrown girl in last years
hat. ''What, Maggieu' exclaimed the
teacher; is it possible you don't know
what grace is? Doesn't your father say
something before you eat?" "Oh!p
responded the girl, with glow Of in
telligencc, Eyes, mum; he does; he
always says, Don't make hogs Of YOUR
selves--that's all the butter there is in
the house,"
''Did we hear that Patsy Nulcahy had
got a job in the college brass band?'
aye don't mean Patsy that came
from the old country last year,"
cts that same"
can he plays in band?"
''He does"
''I don't believe it,
''Well, / believe me own earsight.
Didn't hear him toot on silver bugle
meself?"
"Ah, git out! They wouldn't let a
man wild an Irish accint play in an
American band"
''Yis, but they do let Patsy play" ..8,
'tWell, thin, he must have had that
brogue of his naturalized.'
Mrs. Mulcahy-" Good marnin'.p
Mrs. 'TIollihan-"Good marnin', Mrs
Mulcahy. Mrs. Mulcahy-"A An how's
the ould man, Mrs. O'Hollihan?" Mrs.
O'Holligan-"Och, purity well, thankee,
Mrs. Mulcahy, but dhrunk again last
night, though" Mrs. Mulcahy-"Och,
dear, dear, the poor MANI Mrs.
O'Hollihan-''Did you hear the news
about the increase in Mrs Mccarthy s
family, Mrs. Mulcahy?" Mrs. Mulcahy
col did not. Wuz it bye or CUR
rull?'' Mrs. O'Hollihan-'"Tw
nayther" Mrs. Mulcahy-''Naythc ?"
Mrs. O'Hollihan-''Nay 'twuz
twins" Mrs. Mulcahy-"Wull, wull,
wull !"-,Sdn Francisco H;0sp.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-04
Bright Thoughts.

Love, that has nothing but beauty to
keep it in good health, is short-lved,
and apt to have ague fits.-[Erasmus.
A skeptical young man one day, con-
versing with the celebrated DR.. Parr,
observed that he would believe nothing
which he could not understand. 'FThen,
young man, your creed will be the
shortest of any man I know"
The most censorious are generally
the least judicious, who, having nothing
to recommend themselves, will be find
ing fault with others. No man envies
the merit of another who has enough OF
his own Rule OF Life.
There is no virtue that adds so noble
a charm to the finest traits of beauty as
that which exerts itself in watching
over the tranquility of an aged parent.
There are no tears that give SO rich and
sweeta luster to the cheek of innocence
as the tears of fial sorrow.-ISt.
Julian. @~.--
Goodness, and absence of heat and
haste, indicate fine qualities. A gentle
man makes no noise; lady is serene.
-[Emerson.
The pleasure threading without appi-
cation is dangerous pleasure. Useless
books we should lay aside, and make
Ii possible good use of those from which
we may reap some fruit.-[Foster.
There are no persons more solicitious
about the preservation Of rank than those
who have no rank at all, Observe the
humors Of a country christening, and
you will find no court in christendom SO
ceremonious as the quality of Brentford.
--[Shenstone. -. s.G.s
Good nature and evenness Of temper
will give you an easy companion for life
virtue and good sense; love and con.
stancy good wife or husband. -[Addi
son. %%.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-04
A Popular Leader Forgotten.

The Demosthenes Of the Chartist
movement, which agitated England fifty
years ago, was Henry Vincent. Thou
sands Of Englishmen listened in breath
less sympathy, when in burning words
he demanded universal suffrage and the
ballot. Crowds surged around him
wherever he spoke. So great was his
influence that the government, looking
upon him as dangerous character.
thrust him into prison. The severity Of
his treatment produced an outbreak.
Hundreds of workingmen gathered to
release the peoples hero. They were
repulsed by soldiers and armed police
men, after conflict in which ten work S
men were killed and fifty wounded.
Thirty years after this popular demon
stration, there was q riot in London. a,
great crowd, exasperated at not being
permitted to hold public meeting n
Hyde Park, broke down the park rail-
ings. A mass meeting was held III Ira
falgar Square to denounce the action Of
the authorities. Suddenly there an
peared on the pedestal that supports
Landseer's Lions portly man, with s
fine head and white hair. Silence hay-5
ing been attained he exclaimed &c the
top OF his voice !: !. G. entlemen, think
T right to tell you that / am Henry Vim
/ cent The once famous orator paused
and-n obody cheered. The Demos
themes of the Chartists was forgotten
= man ll Such is popularity
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-04

To- d din
rhing but aVina 40 ID I'D 1ales got
various sizes from an III eli or two to four
sor fiYe inches across, and In the middle
Eof each square place q few seeds Of any
thing and every thing which IS desired
to bring forward earlyy IS peas, beans,
corn, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers,
melons, egg plants, etc, etc.. and oil
various flower seeds if desired. Pota-
toes cut il suitable sizes, or small whole
ones, can be placed in the larger sd ares.
All the above can be done quite rapidly,
and as soon as, the snow is off. ItWould
have been better to have had the sods
cut in the autumn and piled up with
leaning boards over them to shed rain /;
but when not done the sods can be
gathered as soon as the surface frost is
out, Sheltered from the colder Winds
and exposed to, the sun, the seeds will
vegetate and get the roots we'll started
in the sod. If s.,;. a freezing
night is approaching cover the sods with
boards, or throw ON a layer Of loose
straw when the plants are above ground.
Whenever the open grounds warm and
dry, and danger Of frost is over, these
sod pieces are to be set in hills or rows.
The growth will SO right on rapidly
with o full month or more of time gained,
as few plants vegetate and extend
their roots beyond the diameter of the
sods within month from the time OF
sowing. III 5s.:
The cost and profit are easily seen
and estimated. A bed of sods a yard
wide and only four rods long will fur
nish 1904 squares, averaging three
inches across, or about exactly enough
to plant two full acres with hills three
feet apart each way in the rows.-Amer
lean Agriculturist.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-04
Sporting Oil Wells il, Russia.

It is reported that on the 10th Of Sep
TENDER last well was tapped at Baku.
from which petroleum commenced to
spout with jet 800 feet high, at the
rate Of two million gallons daily. Ac-
cord1ng to later official reports, the
fountain was still flowing at the end of
November; and the efforts of the own
ers to stop it had SO far only resulted in
checking the outflow to 1000 tons of oil
per day. During November another
well at Baku, which has been giving a
regular supply since 1874, suddenly
commenced to Aplay," and threw up s,
600 tons of petroleum every "a hours,
The effect of this sudden outburst is dis
astrous to the district, pending arrange
naents for disposing Of such a vast guam
tity Of oil. Whole lakes of crude petro-
leum have been drained into the sea or
set on fire, to get rid Of the liquid, and
the price Of petrol cum has sunk to 81 d.
per ton on the spot. The great refining
7 firm Of Nobel Brothers have fourteen
spouting wells capped over and idle, ii
being cheaper for them to buy oil than
to use their own. This firm announce
that by next spring they will be able to
distill Is million gallons Of kerosene
and to transport so million gallons. AS
yet the Baku oil has only supplied the
Russian, Austrian, and East German
markets via the Volga; but new line
OF railway Just opened will convey the
product to Che southern European mar
.kets. IL is believed that Oil exists over
100 square miles Of the Bakn region,
of which only . small area has been
bored The supply IS regarded as In
exhaustible. and Is. expected to keep
down the value Of petroleum oils IN Eu-
rope, notwithstanding the condition 81
the American centre Of production
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-04
Dancing in Philadelphia

The bellies of Philadelphia are whao
are known as dancing girls,' and not
only begin young, but keep it up late
in life. The Times Of that city says there
are more dancing married women in
Philadelphia, and more young old girls
who dance whenever they can get i
partner, than in any other place where
dancing looms into prominence as q fine
art. TITS said to be the custom in Pills
delphia, before any large ball, for
women who have grown so rusty to
brush up" little, and accordingly
they resort to. the dancing mas:et.
The day before the last assembly, 4
pronounced '.old girl"--she was fifty
years old il she was q tlay-entered til"
domain of 9 fashionable teacher All!
told him in . grand way, with a great
{ deal OF manner, that he must "con-
s.der himself engaged" to prac
tee with her for the assem-
bly,, and the interview must be secret.
I5sW'lncing ct his hard luck, the professor
went at it After Q dozen Turns about
the large Practice DOM had been made,
the wrinkIed and ven erable belle began
70 enjoy her lesson. Faster" she said;
8 cant you'd the galop step? You don't
pull me around enough r Madame"
SAD the perspiing aud desperate pro-
lessor S. will be five dollars extra FOR
me TO. pull you around any more than
nm "a DOM Il 81 right she said, and
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-04
Eightdress and Handkerchief Cases.

just at present cases Tor nlghtdress-
es and sachets for handkerchiefs seem
popular. They usually match, and are
always lined with a contrasting color.
The newest fashion is to make them al
most square, with one corner turned
back and split up the center The two
pieces are fastened back, and one is
quilted satin or Saline, secured by a
fancy headed pin, while the other is
plain, and has monogram OF device
embroidered on. The slit up the
turned back corner extends six inches
OR so from the point. The lining OF
the case is wadded and quilted, and
sometimes scented, and the whole
edged with gathered lace, hemmed mus
lin, or frayed silk. The handkerchief
case opens in half, and on each side are
two places for handkerchiefs to
slip in, from the middle
plain ones, fancy ones, evening, and
colored. Another favorite shape is a
square, bordered fully with lace, with
the four corners tied together with a
bow, and the name OF monogram worked
on one. Black satin lined with quilted
yellow sarsenet, brown lined with pink,
and pale blue with coral, are fashion
able, trimmed with tinted lace. The
brush case is also made to match, the
brushes and combs being thrust through
at the corner. The last idea is to make
the usual ugly sponge bag ornamental
by either covering it with colored satin,
and working a flower on each side, OF
in American cloth. painting it and bind
ing all around with galoon
Small squares Of contrasting color,
such as pale pink and blue, form very
pretty sachets. Crossway stripe of silk
or satin lined with muslin, are pleated
so as to form alternate squares of two
colors. The trimming is composed of g
spray of artificial flowers; honeysuckle
is charming with soft shades of pink and
blue, and the sachet if finely edged with
lace; in white sachet, half the squares
are of velvet, and the others are Of Otto.
man.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-04
Little People.

Little Dot had just passed the ordeal
ofvaccination. Looking at her infamed
arm, she queried: Mamma, I won
have to be baptized again, will II"
"What was Polly Auger's name when
she was a little girl ?" asked wa of q
class of children. They gave it up.
"Why, Polly Gimlet, of course, " said he.
"What does the word pedigree mean,
John?' ut means descent" "Write
sentence on the board containing the
word" John went up and chalked off
the following: :We pedigreed down
the hill"
"What is a limited monarchy, John
n.y." "Well, my idea of limited mon
archy is where the ruler don't have
much to rule" Give an example. "
can example? Lemme see. Well. if
you was bossin' yourself, for instance. -
Romie and Ella were awake early one
morning, and began spelling match.
mo, no." said Romie, the small boy.
We'll, there's another kind" said Ella.
eyes, said Romie; "there's know and
a I'don't know" which was his case ex-
actlv.
Mile. Andre is three years old; she is
playing with her doll, and with her
talk with it she calls herself lady.
"You a lady?" says one of the friends
present, purposely to bother her.
"Certainly [ am lady I already
thrash my little one" -French Fun.
Little Nell" Mamma, what is collr
blind?" Misunderstanding to tell one
color from another, dear Little Nell
-"Then I dess the man dat made my
geography is color blind" Mamma
And why, my pet?" Little Nell
,'Tause he's got Greenland painted yell
low