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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
The First Presidents Journey to New

If the election of Washington were
unique, his arrival was no less so. lie
was the first President, and probably
will be the last, to reach the seat of
Government in an open boat Going
back to his election, it may be men
Toned that Congress sent one of its
Members to notify him, and, as it W; s
four-days' journey, the messenger
reached Mount Vernon by the 18th.
Washington was soon ready, and made
the journey on horseback attended by
his suite, which included Tobias Lear,
his faithful secretary. lie was well
coined everywhere with the highest
honors, and his route lay through
Trenton. which was the scene of his
first victory. On reaching New Bruins
wick he found barge of State await
ing him, each of its rowers being the
captain of ship. In addition to the
crew was the committee of reception
which included the magnates of the
Nation, and on this barge the first
President was conveyed to New York
city. 1t was a rather slow voyage Of
fifteen miles down to the mouth of the
Raritan, and then from the Staten
Island channel (better known as the
Kill Won Kull) was heavy pull of
eight miles, but, slow as it might be-
it was better than land carriage, and
six hours after leaving New Bruins
wick the first President landed at the
foot of Wall street. The same dis
lance is now made by rail in less than
an hour. He reached New York city
Just seventeen days after his election,
and his Inauguration took place just a
week after his arrival. He was the
only President elected and inaugurated
in New York city, and the city has re-
sponded to the honor by erecting a
statue to the Father of his Country on
the very spot where he took the oath
Of Office. Troy Times
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
The Bugbear Cold.

"Cold as a bugbear causes people to
overcrowd their beds with woollen
stuffs, blankets, and sucE-like. The
bed clothing, even for old people,
should be light though warm. There
is nothing better than eider-down'
when you can get it. The night
dresses of old people should be COM
Portable, and especially should they be
warm between the shoulders; this is
the place which cold likes, as a foe, to
assail about three in the morning,
when the morsel of fire has got low or
gone out. Let them beware of it.
"Cold as a bugbear plays much mis-.
chief in the nursery. Thousands OF
children in this country are coddled to
death, and many actually stihed in
bed. They call it being overlaid; it is
being smothered. That is the right
name for it.
"But the children must be kept
warm?"
"Bless their innocence! yes. Tho
bed as soft as down, the clothes as
soft as soft can be, but smooth
withal, without any tendency to rumple
up, or cover mouth or face. This
is warmth, this is comfort. The room
too should be moderately warm; no
more, pray you; and the air ought to
be as pure and sweet as the odor OF
roses. Is it so in most nurseries?
Nay, for your bugbear cold steps in
and seals doors and windows. No
wonder that when baby wakes up it Is
peevish and fretful.
"Your bugbear cold is the best
friend the tailor has, for even young
men wear double the weight of
clothes en- a winters day than they
ought to. They sweat themselves in
consequence, so cold the foe steps in
and ends many life. Top-coats, in
my opinion should never be worn
except when riding by rail, or driving,
or when standing about in draught;
then they cannot be too thick and cosy.
If worn at all while walking, they
should be very thin. Very light
waterproofs should be worn when
walking in winter-worn over the arm,
| mean, and never put on except when
it is raining. But the warmer the
socks the better, and the shoes ought
to be moderately strong and thick. for
many an ailment is caught from stand
ing about on damp cold ground.
damp is much more to be dreaded
than cold, but even this should not be
made bugbear Of; would rather
have damp inner clothing than damp
coat; the under clothing. indeed, Of
every one who perspires freely and
easily is seldom, if ever, free from
damp. When was newly married,
sir, the little woman who owns me,
used to air my handkerchiefs, my
newspapers, and my table napkin.
She knows better now. But preserve
me and you and every one from sleep.
ing in a damp bed. "A Family Physi-
clan m CdSSeU
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
For SeIf-SuppOrtimg Girls,

Girls, first make up your minds that
you will be something. All the rest
will follow. What you shall be com es
more easily and clearly in due time.
A girl of thirteen cannot decide
with any discretion or any assurance
whether she will be sculptor or a
wash-woman, a farmer or a poet; but
she can decide distinctly whether it is
her wish or her duty, after leaving
school or college, to remain dependent
upon her parents or to fit herself for
self providing life.
The education by which you mean
to get your bread and butter. your
gloves and bonnets, is very different
affair from that which you take upon
Yourself as an ornament and an inter
val in life.
The chemical experiment which you
may some day have to explain to pupils
of your own is quite another thing
from the lesson you may never think
of again.
The practice in bookkeeping, which
may sometime regulate your dealings
with flesh. and-blood customers, be
comes as interesting as a new story.
The dull old rules for inilexion and
enunciation fairly turn into poetry if
you hope to find yourself great public
reader some coming day.
And the very sawdust Of the French
or Latin grammar becomes ashes Of
roses to the stout little fancy that
dreams of brave work and big salary,
in some foreign department at Wash
ington or tutoring girls or boys for
college.
All over the terrible ocean, among
the lwaless sailors. the men with wives
and children to work for are those
who lead the gentlest and cleanest
lives.
So, on the great ocean of school-life.
the girls with aims to study for are
those whose labor is the richest and
the ripest.
All! you will never realize until
you have tried what an immense
power over the life is the power of
possessing distinct aims. The voice,
the dress, the look, the very motions
of person define and alter when he
or she begins to live for a reason.
1 fancy that | can select in a
crowded street the busy, blessed women
who support themselves, They carry
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

From recent cable dispatches the limit
of taxation has been reached in Russia.
The ordinary and the extraordinary ex,
penditure for 1883 reached the sum Of
$500, 900, 900, which is an enormous sum
when the wealth Of the population is
taken into consideration. This sum is
mainly laid out for military purposes.
The peasants are unable to pay the per.
sonal and land taxes, the customs duties
are yielding less, though most OF the
duties have been increased, and genera
discomfort reipns throughout the empire
The national debt at the close of the
year aggregates 80, 172, 500, 900, and what
is worse, it is increasing rather than de-
creasing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Cashmere Shawls.

The best cashmere shawls, the long
shawls with plain ground, crimson,
purple, blue, green, or yellow green
are best-never cost less than el3O q
pair and are never sold singly. The
next kind, or square shawls, much
more frequently imported into Europe,
are needle worked needle work being
the more original-and they cost from
$50 to $50 in the Punjaub, without
freight or interest, or profit to the I'M
porter, little facts which we commend
to the attention of the women who
think they can buy the "best cash
meres" at els or even $40 n shawl
Ecery Other SATURDAY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

A crew of ltinerant musicians,
whose secondhand attire and various
instruments are study in itself, pre-.
cedes the procession. This happily
united pair follows, the bridegroom in
a coat of white linen, with a wedding
favor in his button-hole, "a red waist
coat with silver buttons, breeches of
yellow leather, white stockings and
buckled shoes. The bride, with the
wedding crown on her head, flowing
ribbons falling on her shoulders and
down fnr below the waist. A kind of
seventeenth century ruff encircles her
neck, the velvet bodice is braided with
gay-colored silk; sleeves and apron are
of the whitest linen, well contrasting
with the petticoat Of darker color.
The bridesmaids are in close attend
ance upon the newly married couple,
and arrayed in their best, gay colors
predominating in their attire.
The bridegroom's father and moth
er, with the more important guests,
such as the forester of the district,
march in the rear of the procession,
the burly father-in law marking his
own Importance and substance by
wearing two or three jackets. one over
the other. The children of the neigh
bOrhood assemble in force to line the
route of the procession AMI to take
part in the fun, and every old musket
or horse-pistol obtainable is put in
requisition to make the progress on the
road as noisy as possible. A substan-
tial meal awaits the company at the
homestead; the strict discipline among
the farm servants is for once relaxed,
and merry-making is kept up through
the rest of the day, AMI until the small
hours of the next morning. -Manches-
ter Courier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
J0yfully AstOnisled.

Mr.. James Brunt, Deputy Sheriff,
Baltimore, Maryland, writes; In an ex.
perience of thirty years have become
acquainted with numerous so-called
specifics for coughs and colds, but never
before experienced such surprising eff,
cacy as was obtained from the Red Star
Cough Cure. l was attacked with q
severe deep-seated cold and cough,
suffered for some time, and tried this
valuable remedy. was completely
cured by the use Of one bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
Strengthens the System

my daughter had been ailing some time with general
debility. and Hoods sarsapariIla was recommended ID
us. After she had taken three bottles she com.
pletey cured and built up 1t is with great pleasure
that recommend Hoods Sarsaparllla ben. NJ
MERRIELIEs. Supt. Cincinnati 4 St. Louis U. s. Mail
Line Company, Cincinnati, o.
~ had been troubled with hives and pimples for
some time, Other remedies having failed, was ad.
vised to try Hoods Sarsapara. l have t,ken two
bottles and am entirely cured. think Hoods Sarss-
parla has equal a, a blood ."-EsFIE Nj
PETRIE. Portsmouth, o.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is made by O. !. HOOD 4 CO.,
Lowell, Mass. Sold by all druggists 81 sir for IS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

TRANSMISSION Of blood has, been success
fully tried in the collapse of cholera by
a member of the Paris faculty of medi
cine. The patient, who was moribund
when the remedy was tried, recovered
from the death coma in few minutes,
and, from the moment of the TRANSMISSION
spontaneously and rapidly improved.
Human blood was employed in the case
but experiments are to be made with the
blood of domestic animals, particularly
sheep and cattle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
Every Woman Knows Them

The human body is much like good clock
or watch in its movements; if one goes too
slow or too fast, so follow all the others, and
bad time results; if one organ or set of organs
works imperfectly, perversion Of functional
effort OF all the organs is sure to follow. Hence
it is that the numerous ailments which makes
woman's life miserable are the direct issue of
the abnormal action of the uterine system
For all that numerous class of SYMPTOMS
and every woman knows them-there is one
unfailing remedy, DR.. Pierce's "Fayorite
Prescription" the favorite of the sex.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

themselves with an air Of conscious
self-respect and self-content which
shabby alpaca cannot hide, nor Bon
net silk enhance, nor even sickness or
exhaustion quite drag out.-St.
Nicholas.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

is conferred upon tnat magnificent institu-
ton, the human system, by DR.. Perces
Golden Medical Discovery that fortifies it
against the Entertainments of disease 1t is
the great blood purifier and Alternative and
as remedy for consumption, bronchitis and
all diseases of wasting nature, its influence
is rapid, etiicacious and permanent Sold
eyerywhere
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
Dollar
maryland, my Maryland"
y 4 Pretty Wives,

- Pretty Wives,
Lovely daughters and noble men,
"My farm lies in a rather low and mias.
matte situation, and
"My wifel"
"Whof'
"Was a very pretty blondel"
Twenty years ago became
"Sallowl"
'Hollow-eyed'
"Withered and agedl"
Before her time, from
"Malarial vapors, though she made NO
particular complaint, not being of thS
grumpy kind, yet causing me great uneasi
ness.
"A short time ago l purchased your rem,
edy for one of the children, who had very
severe attack of biliousness, and it occurred
to me that the remedy might help my wife,
as found that our little girl upon recovery
had
Lest"
Her sallowness, and looked as fresh as
new blown daisy, Well, the story is soon
told My wife, to-day, has gained her old
timed beauty with compound interest, and
is now as handsome matron If do say il
myself as can be found in this county, which
is noted for pretty women, And | have only
Hop Bitters to thank for it.
THE dear creature just looked over my
shoulder, and says, I can fatter equal to
the days of our courtship, and that reminds
me there might be more pretty ,Cices il my
brother farmers would do as l have done"
Hoping you may long be spared to do good,
thankfully remain,
G. L. JAMES,
BELrsvILLE, Prince George Co., Md,
May 26, 1883.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

One man was asked by another,
with whom he was on the best of
terms, where he had taken up his
abode. "Oh," he replied, "rm living
by the canal at present, should be
delighted if you should drop in some
evening"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

Children, slow in development, puny, scraw-
ny and delicate, use "Wells' Health Remover y
l WAS troubled with catarrh for seven years
previous to commencing the use Ely's Cream
Balm, some five months n %. 1t has done iol
me what other so-caled cures failed to do
cured me, The effect of the Balm seemed like
Magic Clarence L. Huff, Biddeford, Me.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

Premature decline of power in either sex,
however induced, speedily and permanently
cured. Consultation free. Book for three
letter stamps. Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

The Andrews Parlor Folding Beds receive the
highest commentator wherever used, in IIo-
tells, in Boarding Houses and Private Families.
keelcr's, SO to 81 Washington street, Boston
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

How many persons 1.-Two only traction OF
average human life because they neglect to
take the commonest precautions against sick
ness. 1t is disease in its maturity that kills,
and maturity implies growth. A slight inds.,
position is usually sighted. They who avail
themselves of IIostetters Stomach Bi,tcs
know it to be eflicacious in chronic cases of
disease, but the process Of cure is far easier
one il it is used in early stages of dyspepsia,
malarinl disease, rheumatism, constipation
and liver arrangement Let those who ould
avoid the peril which even the most potent rem
edies cannot avert, steer clear Of the rock upon
which so many constitutions splt-nn under
appreciation Of the danger of neglect. 1t will
not do to omit care and n recourse to medicine
when health is affected. If debilitated, or
nervous, Or dyspcptic, take it Tor gra nted you
are in want OF remedy, use the Bitters
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

The PRorRlEToRs of Ely's Cream Balm do not
cloim IL to DO cure.all, but sure remedy for
Catarrh, Colds in the Head and Hay Fever. 1t
is not a liquid or a snuff, but is easily applied
with the finger. II gives relief at once. Sold
by nil druggists. Price so cents. BY mail GO
cents. Ely Bros, Owego, N. Y.
SUFFERED for more than ten years with that
dreadful disease cHtarrh, and used every avail
able medicine which was recommended to me.
cannot THANK you enough for the relief which
your Cream Balm has afforded me.-Emamuel
Myers, Winfield, l.. J.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

"Rough on Coughs"
Ask for Trough On Coughs" Tor Coughs,
Colds, Sore Throat, Eoarseness. Troehes, l5c'
LIQUID, 25c.
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Purifv the Blood,

thus prevent the return Of the disease, FAVORlTE
REMEDY was given, and Mr. Ellsworth is in in the
bloom Of health 10 this day. FAVORITE REMEDY
IL also great protection from attacks that originate
In change OF life, seasons and climate. To women
EANOKITE REMEDY proves O real blessing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
Important.

Important.
when you visit or leave New Yorkcty, save baggage,
esago and So carriage hire and stop at the Grand
Union Hotel. opposite Grand Central depot.
600 elegant rooms, fitted up at cost OF one million
dollars, 81 amt upward per day. European pan. Ee-
vator. Restaurant supplied with the best Horse cars
stages and elevated railroad 10 all depots. Families
can live better for less money at the Grand Union
Hotel than at other hrst-Cl,sS hotel in the city
FoR RATS Tor advertising III this paper amply TO tho
Publisher. NE Seven
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PuriGeS the Blood

Hoods sarsaparla as blood purifier has equal.
tones the system, strengthens and goraes giving
new life. lhave taken 1t for kidney complaint with the
best results have used several bottles in my family and
am satisfied that its reputation is meritei."-D. r.
SAUNDERS, 81 Pearl Street Cincinnati, Ohio.
For twenty years have been afflicted with rheuma.
tism. Before 1888 found relief but grew worse
till I was smost helpless. then began taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla and it did me more good than all the
other medicine lever had III. T. BALLOON, Shirley,
Mass.
Hoods sarsaparil's made by c. I, HOOD 4 Co.
Lowell. Mass Sold by all drngpists 81. sir for a.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

10y None genuine without bunch Of green
Hons on the white label. Shun all the vile,
poisonous stuff with Hop" or Hops in
mama
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

There are 1000 public libr aries in
the United States, containing l5,OOO,-
900 volumes, toward the sup port of
which $3,000,000 are annually paid.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

Texas, the largest state in the
Union, is to have the largest capitol
in the Union. which will be built at a
cost of $3,000000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is sure cure for kidney complaints
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
UIVIbIUI OF INC DOsIUH % Lowell NHIITVHU.
SEN SlBLE WIFE,

Mr. Washington II, Monroe, OF Catskill, ~. y,
rays "for years suffered from a comp amt
called gravel, | employed the best medical talent
without obtaining any help My wife wished me to
try DIR. KENNEDY'S FhNOklTE REMEDY. To
please her did, and state the result In one sem
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

10 prepared in the most careful manner by men fully
oonverssnt with all the details Of practical pharmacy.
The combination and proportion of sarsapara, dande
lion, mandrake yellow dock and other remeda agents,
10 exclusively peculiar to Hoods Sarsapnrill and
known to other medicines thus giving to Hoods Sar.
sapsra strength and curative power surprising every
other preparation.
II was troubled very much with dyspepsia AMI could
find nothing to relieve me till trel Hoods Sarsa.
para, and it has done wonders for me- would
mend it toeyery one, as it has helped mo more than
any othor remedy could get"-FRED. PoHLER, In.
diADapolis Ind
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

The Might of the Pen,

Porous and Strengthening, improved the
best for backache pains in chest or side, rhcu-
matism Neuralgia, 25c. Druggists or mail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

Fon DrrnrmA, INDIGESTION, depression o. spir
its and general debility in their various FORMS
also as preventive against fever and ssue ano
other intermittent fovOrs, the "Ferro-Phosphoar~
ated Elixir Of Cslisaya," made by Gaswen,
Hazard 4 Co., New York, and sold BY all Drug
gists ia the best tonic and for patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness it has no equal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

The New York pickpocket assists
ladies from the Broadway stages, and
in helping them he helps himself to
their money.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
AM MUTATION.

Mr.. a. Elsw0rh, Of Port Even, n. T., suffered
for TWENTY. FIVE YEARS from disease Of the
thigh bone, caused by impure blood. lie finally ap-
piled to DIT. Kennedy, Of Rondont, Ny, who am
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

Oh, the orators voice is II mighty power,
As it echoes along the green,
It the fearless pen has more sway DER men
To sound the praises OF Caroline.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18

-, VHtHTTH Oh TIC bI"UHVT', -,
Singing, irritation, Inflammation, all Kidney
md Urinary Complaints, secured by "Buchu-
Paiba." 81,
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Ten seventeenths of the voters Of
the United States are farmers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-18
COM C li'lii P II E'TE CURE
CONS TlPATlOM

81 suffered from paralysis OF the bowels and liver
complaint. | finally used DR. DAVID KENNE-
DY'S FAvORIrE REMEDY, and in my opinion 1t
saved my life. Yours, etc, "a. j. CLIFFORD"
MIR. Clifford is the Master Mechanic of the Lowell
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-20
Wire Fences without Barbs.

The Clinton Age has found a new
way to end the barb-wire controversy,
and that is to dispense with the barb.
That is certainly very direct method
if it can be done. The Age asserts
that the barb is a source of profit to the
holder of the patent and not essential
in wire fence. Some years ago
smooth wire fences were quite common
~ used, but being poorly constructed,
attached to stakes driven in the ground,
or to posts set great distance apart,
the wire sagged, and became useless to
turn cattle. About the time wire
fences were being abandoned the barb
was attached, and with that improve
ment the posts were well set, a rod
apart, the wire drawn taut, so that no
sag was possible, and great pains We're
taken in building up the fence. The
Age suggests that the additional eX-
pense of the barb, if put into an in
crease of the size and strength of the
wire, with the same care taken in the
construction, would make a better and
more durable fence than the barb-wire,
thereby dispensing with the cruel
cattle-killing prongs. The barb-wire
fence is an inhuman invention, says
the Age Whenever the West
organizes a society to prevent cruelty
to animals, its first act viii be to
to animals, its first act will be to
destroy the barb-fences. With the
restraint of hogs and sheep by law,
many farmers find it practicable and
economical to use only one barbed
wire in a fence and that at the top,
using plain wire for the lower courses.
For cattle three stretches of white
wire (galvanizeO which is easily
seen, makes a good fence if kept well
stretched and the posts planted firm
and not too far apart.
The barb fence is wicked inyen-
ton, forbidden by the law of love, and
as the wire without the barb is q
sufficient protection, the barb ought
to be prescribed. We have heard of
numerous injuries inflicted on animals
by the barbs, and they ought to be
suppressed.