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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09
Everybody Took Hook.
Exchange.

They did not often give dinner4paftiee.
and never gave large one; bat at the
little reunions to which they. did invite
their friends they liked everything the
best So, on the afternoon Of one oil
their choice little feasts, The host sum.
moned bis boy-in-buttops. and said -
"Now, John, you must be very careful
low you hand round the vine." "Yes,
sir" "These bottles with the black seals
are the best, and these with the red zeal
the inferior sherry. The best sherry is
for after dinner; the inferior sherry Won
will hand around with the hook sfter
soup. You understand and In.
ferior sherry after soup9" "Yes, cir,
perfectly" said the boy-in-buttons. And
the evening came, and the guests CAme,
and everything was progress ing admlra.
bly, till the boy went round the table
asking OF ev,ry guest: s'Hock or inie-
rior sherry p Everybody took hook.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09
Helen Williams in woman's World.

Aoicu w Htihrto Au W ouoh w otius
Men come home utterly discouraged ;
their hest efforts have failed self esteem
has aunk within than until hope is quite
extipguiehed What does a womap do
under such circumstances just what
she ought to do. She revives his waning
manhood by praise. She 81 ows him
every particle of her own loving recog-
nition of all there Is 10 him She who
knows him best Of any, whose love has
never admitted the existence OF his faults,
tells him in ber own way how good and
how truly great he is. He may be Dei
ther good nor great, except as her love
and confidence endow him with goodness
and grea ness, but the endowment il
genuine; the man arouses to find him.
self the possessor of gifts be hardly i'm
aeined, and with newborn strength
goes to work in way that conquers OBJ
stacles and makes life success
Gloomy indeed must the household be
wtere woman's divine faith in man is in
operative; where it fails to infuse and IN
spire him with the courage that makes
him feel himself the peer of other men.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09
A SadC Career.

The divorced wife of Bonanzs mil
lionsre recently came to a mourntul
death principally from taking chlora!.
which unsettled her mind and demora-
lized her whole physical system. She
had been weakly and ailing and felt her
need OF something to down her sorrows
and brace her up Had she taken Browns
Iron Bitters she would have been invig-
GRATED so that she could have fought her
SORROWS of. and enjoyed healthy life.
This valuable medicine cures general
debility, tones the nerves, strengthens
the muscles and sids digestion.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09


"Well, Ifeei better for that little walk,
she said, on returning from her hos oand''
funeral.
For Coins, CRour, AsrHMA. BRos-
cHIrIs and Sore Throat use D .Taomas
Eceotric Oil, and get the qsnuine.
"Is that crowd going out to the races
or is it ratification meeting ?" "Nei
ther, stranger; that man walking so fas
in front is a country merchant; the 70(
other fellers you see are drummers
They'll git him, stranger"
A man never begins to find ont how
little be knows about domestic matters
until his wife asks him to keep his eye.
on the baby and to see that pan o
melted butter is kept stirred while sh'
goes into the attic to look through be-
rag bag"
Clara (shyly)-Ot all the months o
the wear, George. dear, which do yor
think is the bappiest one for lovers
George (of thrifty nature)-May il
the happiest because It is the cheapest
Clara-Cbespest1 How2 George-I
is too late in the season for oysters and
too early for ice cream.
The other day, reverend gentleman
addressing his lawyer companion st th'
Gre, said ne didn't see "whv stable
should catch fire in The middle of th'
day when there was no fire plsce o.
stove in connection with the building.
Whefeupon the legal friend replied
They may have kept fery horse il
he re-"
Paris has market for cigar stumps
It is open for business dailv from >eigb
to ten o'clock. The stumps are wortl
from fifteen to twenty-five cents pc
pound, according to length. The seller
are mostly poor old men and women an,
ragged gamins. Much OF the Tobacco
thus scraped together is sold to work
men, and much is also said to be ex
ported under tle title Of Tabac de Paris
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09
41ueh,v.
THE SOLDIERS GRAVES.

THE SOLDIERS GRAVES.
Strong men fast asleep,
With coverlets wrought of clay,
Do soft dreams DER you creep
Of friends who are here to-dayp
Do you know, o, men, low lying
In the hard and chilly bed,
That we, the slowly dying,
Are giving day to the deadp
Boys whose glossy hair
Grows gray in the age of the grave,
Who lie SO humbly there,
Because you were strong and brave;
You. whose lives cold set
Like winters sun. illtimed,
Whose hearts ran down ere yet
The noon oiyour lives had chimed;
You, who in the sun
Of girlbood's smiles were basking,
Who left fresh hearts all won
White hands to be had for asking;
You. whose bright true faces
Are dimmed with clouds of dust,
Who hide in gloomy places
And cringe in the teeth of rust;
Do you know your fathers are here,
The wrecks of their pride to meetp
Do you know your mothers are here,
To throw their hearts at your feet?
Do you know the maiden hovers
Ger you. with bended knee,
Dreaming what royal lovers
Such lovers as you would bes
Ruins of youthful graces,
Strong hearts crushed in spring.
Lift up your phantom faces,
And see the flowers we bring.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09
Soldiers on Skates.

During the Spanish invasion OF Hol'
land several victories we're won ny the
native soldiers. who, on skates. suddenly
moved on the forces OF Alva, and as
quietly retired to their own camp. Fol
q period of more than 400 years the SOL
diers have been trained to perform evo'
lutiops on skates.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09

There used to be an old gentleman
who lived up in one OF the parishes OF
Louisiana who was noted for his tire.
mendous department aud punctuality.
Arriving iu New Orleans Tor the irst
time be accosted young nsn.about-
town, who was standing on the corner OF
the street: 81 wish. my young friend. !"
said he, taking out bis watch. ito go to
the st. Cuarles Hotel" "Well," said
the gilded youth, "you may 90, but
don't stay but bali an hour"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09
Destroy that Sign.

One may feel that he's getting old
hat ne naturally dislikes that anything
about bis appearance should advise 9th.
ers OF the fact. Yet nothing does this
90 effectually ss thin and falling hair
N, woman wants to marry man. and
business firms hesitate to employ man
who shows this fatal sign. Parker't
Hair Balsam is worth to you, in this re.
gard, more than its weight in diamonds
Use it. and bave plentiful and glossy
hair. Many have bad everv trace o
grayness removed and bald spots cover
ed by using q single bottle.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09
Thought He Was Preaching.

A. clergyman who IS stationed not a
thousand miles south of Rochester told
story in his sermon the other morning
which, in the opinion Of some OF his au-
ditors, required considerable faith to
swallow. The opinion was fully shared
by the clergyman's little daughter who,
at tie dinner table, looked very earnestly
at her father and aaked him il the story
was quite true "Whv, certainly, my
child" answered the minister in amsze.
ment; "but why do you ask me2" 'Oh!
she responded very quickly, 81 didn't
know-I thought that mavbe Won we're
only preaching. g."-Rochester Erpress.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09

Kidney troubles manif, st themselves
in variety Of wavs. Prompt action is
necessary to prevent them iron result
ing seriorsly. Mr.. R. Baily, OF Chill.
cnthe, O, writes: 81 have at times been
afll cted with severe pain in my back
which suppose originated + ON an af.
feclion OF the kidneys. When had the
last attack I used Mishler's Herb Bitters
and was relieved. think it is an excel.
lent tonic"
"What is education 7" asked writer.
Well, it is something college graduate
thinks he has until he becomes q news
paper man: Then be has to begin ell
over again.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09

/ think Ely's Cream Balm is the best
remedy for catarrh ever saw | never
took anything that relieved me so quick
lv, and have not felt as we'll for long
time. l used to he troubled with severe
hea6 ches two or three times week
but since using the Balm have only had
one and that was very light compared
with former ones.-J. A. Alcorn, Ag''
u P. R. R Co., Eaton, Colo.
i have used Ely's Cream Balm fol
calarran and cold in the head. 1t ia {
FIST rate preparation; wonld recommend
to anyone affected. r. W. Cheevel
Editor Herald, Clinton, Wis.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09

Northampton letter IN the Chicago Inter.O Ocean.
Here preached the famous DR.. bod,
who was met one day upon the high
road by some bacchanals and compelled ID
by them to preach sermon on an old
stump from text Of their own choos-
ing They gave the little man "Malt''
as his text and bade him to proceed.
Beloved" said be, 81 am little man,
come at short warning to deliver brief
discourse upon small subject, to thin
congregation. and from an unworthy
pulpit. MY text is sMslt,' which can
not be divided into either words or syl.
lsbles, it being but one. must there.
fore reduce 1t to letters, NJ A IT.
"Mis Morsl;A is AlIegoricai; L is
Literal; aud Z is Theological. The NOR.
al is set forth TO- teach you druukarda
good manners; therefore, M, my mas
ters; A. all OF you; L, listen; T, to my
text.
"The sllegorical is when one thing Il
spoken and another Is intended; the
thing expressed Is Malt, which you bac.
cbanals make NJ, your meat; A, you
apparel; L, your liberty. aud +. your
text. The literal is according to the let
ter: N, much A, ale; L, little; I, thrift
"The theological is according to th,
effect it produces, which find to consis
Of two kinds: First, respects this life
second, that which is come. The effect,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09

Ny physicians said / could not live,
nv liver out OF order, frequently vomi.
ted green mucous, skin yellow. small dry
humars on face, stomach would not re
tain food. Burdock Blood Bitters cnred
me. Mrs. Adelaide O'Brien, S72 Elk.
change ST., Buffalo, N. Y.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09

A Vermont husband got wind OF the
proposed elo2ement of his wife. and
frustrated it by keepin guard over her
silk dress. She wouldn't run away IN o
calico gown, and be knew It.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09

God pronounced everything "gccd'
before he made Eve This is good ar
gumental point Tor old bachelors.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-09

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Applications also taken for various other
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M Merchaudise. Lumber. stock,
Grain and Farm Implements.
insured at low rates in good Companies. Ap.
plicstions either by mail or In person
promptly attended to. ma27 ,'84Y.
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" private families desiring to purchase an
ORGAN can procure 6rst class Instruments
at lowest cash prices by calling on or address
sing REV. w. T. GARROWAY,
Woodsfeld, Ohio.
Estey Organs a Speciality.
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
THE SIBERIAN EXPEDITION.
Intelligence Received From Lieutenan
Schultze by the Government.

schultze by the Government.
The following letter has been received b.,
Secretary Bayard from Lieutenant Schultze
who was sent to Siberia last summer to carr,
the presents and grntuites awarded by Con-
gress TO certain ct the natives OF that countr,
who befriended the Survivors Of the Jean
nette:--
l have the honor TO repost my arrival her.
on the DIST instant, on my way to the mouth
OF the Lena River. My route from St. Peters
burg was the one usually followed in summe,
from Moscow, over Nijniovgorod, Kazon.
Perm and Iiamcn. From the latter place to
Tomsk the travel by steamer occupied 10 days
and thence by wagon to Irkutsk, II days
From Tomsk the time used was unusually
long, the roads being the worst known fol
years, owing to the almost constant
rains during tho past summer. In many
places the regular track could not be followed
at all. and temporary roads or paths lay through
swamps, cultivated fields or forests. Accidents
to the wagon were frequent, causing long
stops for repairs; where the road was par,
ticularly rough, travel by n sht was, il
not impossible, not advisable. When once
l attempted it ! was NIL OF one night making
a station of IA miles. Owing to this unexpected
delay in the latter part OF the journey, | shall
have to wait here until the winter road opens
10 Yakutsk, probably in the early part oil
November. / shall then proceed to Yakutsk
MS rapidly as poss bly,, fit out the expedition
for the north coast, AMI, returning IRON the
Delta try TO reach Irkutsk before the spring
breaks up. Cold weather hns now SGT in near
Yakuisk, and the only practical summer travel
by boat is interrupted. The usua! visits with
officials of Irk utsk have been exchanged The
newly-arpont governor. general OF East
Siberia, Count Is1n,i,ff, is particularly kind
and courteous, and promises me oil necessary
official assistance N my jon,ney 10 the north
The letter is dated Irkuisk, East Siberia,
S ptenber % 1855.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
Forfeited Land Grant.

The commissioner of the land Office recently
ruled tha: the grant Of the Atlantic & Pacific
railroad Company lying between San Berna.
dino and San Francisco was void, and notified
10 nj land officers in California that the land in
question was open TO settlement. The railroad
company appealed from this decision, and Sec
ietary Lamar has decided that rs no hearing
was ordered in tho local land office, aud no
notice of the pendency OF the suit was given 20
the railroad company by the land olfice, beyond
the announcement of the decision in the case
and the allowance of leave 10 file mn appeal,
the former order, Withdrawing the land from
market, should BIO obeyed until the commits
sioner If the land Office should have reported
upon the petition of tho railroad company,
setting forth the neglect of the department to
furnish the customary notice, and that the
report should be considered.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
EPITH ELIOT MA!
OR SKIN CANCER.
TRUE ECONOMY,

Every one must practice true economy to succeed
In life. But it is no economy to buy shoddy " ar.
tcles; bad Flour, bad Butter and bad Food Of any
kind are not economical to use at any price athou-
eand times worse is a shoddy medicine that pre-
tends to cure, but makes the patient worse.
III As the best food is the cheapest because it ID
nutritious and Strengthening to the whole system,
even ia small quantities, so is a pure medicine,
which cures every time even IN small doses; there
fore always keep in mind these Ten Solid Facts.
tE "There is more real solid cure in bottle Of
HUNTS kidney and Liver REMEDY, for the dis
eases it is prepared for, than in barrel Of the
called cures the dose is 20 to 80 drops
TT 1t cures, restores, regulates and ilvigorates
the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys, Bladder, and Urinary
organs, creates a marvellous appetite and rebuilds
the entire system, and 1t is " Never known to fall
IL 1t will prevent as well as cure Malaria, Fever,
and Rheumatism and all diseases which come from
impure blood. Keep the fountain and the springs
that supply it pure, and the stream flowing there
from will be healthful and e-giving.
SF Special and interesting case of Bright's dis
ease described on second page Of our Banner Book.
ts- HUNTS kidney and Liver) REMEDY purifes
the Blood, thereby keeping the Kidneys, Liver,
Stomach Bladder and Urinary organs vigorous with
life and action, causing them to free the system
from the poison waste which brings disease and
DEATH
TT 1t reaches the seat of the disease at once
removes the cause stimulates and assists the func-
tons OF the Kidneys, Liver and Urinary organs.
fB- Save your health by using HuNrs kidney
and Liver REMEDY, as millions will not recon-
pense the loss of the priceless boon. 1t will cure
Female Weakness, and prevent monthly suffering.
correspondence freely nn,wered by our
Consulting PLY stefan ut this office.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
VERMONT NEWS

Seven Of the thirty telephones in tho Ben
nington exchange havo been taken out
Tho French families OF Newport have been
ssourgod by diphlhcra that has carried OIL
twenty-five children.
Timothy Human Of Derby Limo has been
appointed collector and Inspector OF customs at
Island Pond, Fred l., Palmer retiring,
4. Sheldon OF Montgomery, has Just caught
his fourth bear, which with two caught by the
Paxman brothers, make six caught in thai
town this year.
Rev Charles o'Reiliy Of West Rutland has
presented iino stained glass window to the
new Catholic church in Bellows Falls Of which
no was tho first pastor.
While Henry, eldest son OF A. G.. Sawyer OF
tIorgan Centre, was undertaking TO remove
charge OF shot from his gun, the cap having
been removed, in some way tho powder ex'
ploded, and sent the charge into his hand,
There arc "a camps of the sons of veterans
in tho state; In Windsor county, five; Rut'
land, three; Caledonia, three; Bennington,
two; Addison, two; l.amolie, two; WASH
ipgton. two; Windham, Two; Chittenden
one; Orleans, one; and Essex, one.
The several hundred Vemonters who or,
kanized colony ut Royalton last May and
moved into Dakota find themselves on a prai.
rie at the beginning OF winter, in snug houses,
with church, school, grand army post and
dramatic club. They nsme their town Loyal
ton.
Rutland contributes TO the New Orleans ex.
p position q carload of exhibits, composed oil
fifty Howe scales; Gay, Kimball Gay va
rieiy OF styles of ivory buttons and specimens
of the shirts manufactured by them; the True
Blue marble and other companies send speci-
mems If their stock.
Brattleboro people are at last 10 have Sieir
fong hoped-lor public library building through
the public spirit and generosity OF George j..
Brooks, owner of Brooks House block and
wealthy citizen. lie has decided TO build a
handsome and commodous building on tho
Goodhue lot, which is centrally located on
Main street, and which was recently bought by
Mr.. Brooks for this purpose.
r. C. Parsons, OF Derby Line, has an inter-
csting relic of ca,ly times in this country, says
the Newport Standard. 1t is the tomahawk
which Hannah Dusian, Of Deerficld, Mass,
took from tho Indians, and with which she
XII led them while they slept thus rendering
her escape possible. Mr.. Parsons mother
was Duslan, n direct des cendant from Han.
nah, and the descent of this hatch"t from gen
Grafton TO generation is fully authenticated
President Hobart, of the Ogdcnsburg ana
fake Champlain road has issued a circular
announcing The separation of the general pas.
stnger agency from the general freight de-
parlment, and the appointment OF s. w. Cum.
mlngs, general passenger agent, with head
quarters ut St. Adams. Frank Owen con-
tinues as general freight agent, with head
quarters at Ogdensburg The new departure
is made on account of the increasing freight
BUSINESS, and for the cake Of convenience, and
takes effect Dec. l.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
Defeat Of the BuIgarians at PROT

A Belgra ie dispatch says The entire Bull
gariun army made an attack on Prot. A
prolonged struggle ensued, during which the
Scrvian artillery rendered excellent service
and maintained such an effective fire that the
Bulgarians were repulsed. Tie losses o. the
Bulgarians are reported to have been very
heavy.
1t is reported that the Austrian minister at
Belgrade who was instructed 10 visit Prince
Alexander OF Bulgaria, bears an u,imatrm in
tho name of Emperor Francis Joseph, to be
delivered if Prince Alexander refuses truce.
The Bulgurans have driven the Seivians back
to Nlssa. 1t is reported that Prince Alexander
has fixed his camp at Prot.
The London Times Constitantinople dispatch
says Servia and bulgaria have agreed to an
nrmistice in the mediation OF Turkey, Austria
and Russia.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
ON THE BOTTOM OF THE OHIO.


Collision of River Steamer with
Barse-The Former Goes Down.
The steamer Emma Graham, which left
Pittsburg Pa, recently, bound for Cincinnati,
with numerous passengers on board, has sunk
in the Ohio river at Ripley landing, near Par
kcrsbnrg, w. Va. On swinging into the land
ing tho Graham struck large barge filled with
slaves. The barge was tied TO the landing,
With no danger signals displayed. The
steamer struck on her stalboa!d side with
terrific force, ovelturning everything on
board The barge was torn loose, and
noated Off down tho stream. Tie officers Of
the Graham, not knowing the extent of the
injuries to their boat IN dc an effort TO catch
the barge. But the Graham began to sink, and
the captain then tried to beach the steamer,
but the hold filed with water so rapidly lie
found it impossible to do so, and she sunk in
mid-channcl in 20 feet OF water. Al! was now
chaos on board. Women and cllidren, shrek,
ing, rushed irantcnlly about The men were
greatly excited in their efforts to save their
families and themselves. Capt. Cooper and
Clerk Slavin stood manlully at their posts,
and it was by their cOol.hcadcdness and
bravery that n fearful loss of lie WAS prevented,
as many in their excitement were about
to jump into the icy cold stream
Several of the deck hands and deck
passengers were swept overheard into
the swift-running water. The fire.
men and Second Mato Pendlcton caught the
stngeplank and chung to it until Il fireman,
Mylo Cooper, climbed upon one end, when it
turned over, throwing its four occupants again
into the river. Their hoarlrendng cries for
help attracted attention from arties on the
shore who put out in skifls and rescued three
of them. Mylo Cooper gave one loud cry,
"For Gods sake save -" nnl sunk to Il @
bottom. After few hours hard work all who
were yet alive were taken to the neighboring
houses, where 81 that was possible was done
for their comfort. Fireman Cooper is rs yet
the only ono positively. known to be lost, but
it is supposed that several more of the deck
hands have met with similar fate. as they
are still missing. All the passengers were
brought to Parkersburg.