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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

II was really very sick" she said TO
the guest. The husband at tie other
end of the table sneercd. "Well, you
may sneer, but you know was. was
real, downright sick; but / might die
and you wouldn't mind"
"Wouldn!t l." said the husband.
1t was cruelty ambiguous, IL might
mean anything. You could not tell
whether he meant he would be glad or
sorry, or if he was merely Gliding her
for saying such thing.
"When YOU We're sick didn't watch
over you und devote all my life TO max
ing you comfortable and worrying about
you?"
"Well, yes you seemed to worfy q
good dead, I'll admit. but"
but what? What arc you going
to say now? never met anything so
unfccing and so ungrateful 4 man."
"Now, look here he said to the
guest. u want to explain. | don't want
10 say anything harsh or unkind about
her. She's bacr 4 pretty good wife, as
wives 90. you know, but che 10 nothing
if not artistic. She has an eye for color,
Nv boy. if YOU ever marry, don't marry
a woman who has taste and an eye for
color"
Don't mind him." broke in the wife,
Hes talking nonsense,
ii was sick once. | dislocated my
shoulder, and | couldn't move. That
was where she had me. could eat
and drink and do everything but get up
or move. No sooner did she get me
fairly down on lounge than she wheel
ed the lounge out into the light8st place
in the house, and for q week she kept
trying all sorts of coverlets, and tides,
and hangings, and blankets on me, just
to see what cOlors suited my complex
ion and the room best. She wouldn't
let any of my friends see mo unless l
was covered up in pink silk or blue satin
or embroidered ha20ok, or some other
unpronounceablc, unintelligibly named
stuff"
THAT is an awful, fearful, wicked
storv!"
Now, my dear, you know it isn't.
You know perfectly well could not re-
sist. couldn't move"
Il didn't do anything of the kind"
II won't tell him, my dear, about that
sickness of yours"
"What sicknessP"
"Well, when you got those new
never mind, l won't give you away"
You can't give me away. I'm not
afraid"
"Wcll, you remember when you
bought dozen new and elegant-wcll,
| may MS well say it-night-caps."
You just hold your tongue. I'm
ashamed of you"
Those night-caps. You know quite
well you were taken sick and received
all your lady friends in bed for twelve
days"
You horrible slandcrcr!'
Each day in new mig cap, and
you went out on the thirteenth"
Then she threw an orange at his head
and he stopped. francisco Chroa-
iCie.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

We have received the 1886 volume
of Geo. p. Rowcll g. Co.'s Newspaper
Directory, and find it one of the most
complete and valuable editions of that
well known publication yet issued.
Rowell's is the Oldest Newspaper Di-
rectory in the world and the most val
liable. We refer to it a dozen times TO
once of any other similar publication.
In this connection it may be well to
say that the publishers Of Rowell's Di-
rectory are lamong the oldest and best
known firms of advertising agents in
the world. They were really !the first
to reduce advertising to a science, and,
Notwithstanding the fierce competition
in that branch Of business, they have
steadily held their own. Ii the Qucs-
ton were asked every newspaper and
every advertiser in the country as to
what firm stood at the head among ad-
vertising agents, va presume that nine
out OF every ten would say, Geo. p.
Rowell & Co. Our dealings with
them certainly have, on the whole,
been larger and more satisfactory than
with any other firm. Their business
is thoroughly systemized, bills are paid
with remarkable promptitude, there is
no attempt to get business or maize
money by "smart' lodges or under,
hand practices. Their affairs are all
conducted in a straightforward, bust
ness.like manner, aud long may they
flourish and be numbered among the
shrewd men who recognize the value
of the FREE PRESS as an advertising
medium, and send it a large amount
of business Burlington (Vt.) Free
Press and Times, Sept. %, 1886.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13
Chinese Cheap Labor.

The wife of an acquaintance who
reads the paper became imbued with the
idea that it was wrong to patronize Chi
nese labor when white women were
suffering for the chance to earn their
daily bread, and expressed her view to
her husband, saying she knew poor
woman next door who would be glad
to do their washing at SO per week
they were paying the Cinnamon Sl.50.
1t was an advance, but white labor
must be encouraged, so the washing
was handed over to Mrs Murphy. The
husband met All Sam few months
after. and, feeling little qualm of con-
science and interest in him, inquired
how he was getting along. Sam seemed
to be in Il cheerful state of mind, and
answered.: Fuss rate; plenty wash
business, All samee me do your washee,
all samee me catchee close Missy Muir
ply house. She pay me one dollar hap
week" 1t turned out that Mrs. Murphy
had been giving the washing to Sam
and paying him $3.50 week, and max
ing profit of $3.50. Sam was re-
stored, and that is about the way the
thing goes.-Sm Francisco Letter to
NeU York Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

During the last session of the Kansas
Legislature some of the members were
greatly annoyed by u man who wanted
u charter. He didn't seem particular
whether it was charter for u bank,
railroad, canal, navigation or manufac-
turing company, and this led to the in.
4uiry;
What good would Il charter do you,
anyhow?T
"Well, You see, | want to go to prao,
tcing medicine here, and | have no
diploma and can't get one. If | can get
charter for something or other and
hang it up in my Office, you folks in this
state won't know the difference. Please
have the clerk fill out with red ink and
tic Il blue ribbon to it."-HaH Street
NeWS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13
Old Weller.

Old Mr., Weller was real person, and
we knew him. He was "Old Chumley"
in the flesh and drove the stage daily
from Rochester to London and back
again. Once when my father was in
town, the sister next to me needing the
overlooking OF Sir James Clark, she and
| were sent up TO London under the care
of Old Chumlcy. We were put inside Il,
our own gates, and the good-natured
rcd-iaced old fellow came regularly to
the door whenever We stopped to change
horses or to water them to ask the little
misses if they wanted anything, or how
they found themselves. Mrs. Lynn
Linton in Fortn'ghhY Rcvie,O.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13
VERMONT.

Montpelier showed some spirit last
week.
There are j2l post offices in this
state-six of them rank as second class
and nineteen, third class.
"Slab Hollow" is the name of new
post office just established in Windham
county.
The annual raid on the Montpelier
saloons raked in about $1,000 worth
of the Joyful"
Lacteal fluid has gone up to seven
cents per quart in Burlington. In
Woodstock it is sold for four.
A Sheldon man died the other day,
aged l0l wears. He must have had
heaps of fun,
Hiram Atkins of the Argus is in
Washington.
The general term of the supreme
court of Vermont, is to begin its an.
nual session at Montpelier Oct. 26.
The Central road has just closed a
contract with the Philadelphia locomo-
tive works for eight engines.
The auditor of accounts has paid
$500 for bounties on bears and lynxes
for the two years ending July 3lst.
DIN 5. Eaton, of White River June
ton, son of that sturdy old Democrat,
+. p. Eaton of Corinth, succeeds Geo.
W. Hill as deputy collector and inspec-
tor Of customs at Island Pond.
Vesta Days notorious dive in Tun-
bridge has got its fourth dose of dyna-
mite and is badly wrecked. Vesta
isn't loved, we take it,
Capt. Stephen r. McGatfey, OF
Lyndon, veteran of the war for the
union, and good Democrat, is to be
deputy collector and inspector of GUS
toms at Canaan.
A piece OF mica was recently taken
from a mine at North Groton which
measured 81 inches in length, "a in
width and IA in thickness, and weighed
80 pounds.
Mrs. S. NJ. Waite of Brattleboro has
sold her place in that town and will
soon join her husband, Silas M. Waite,
on their Nebraska ranch.
The annual encampment of the Ver-
mont department of the Grand Army of
the Republic will be held at St. Adams,
January 10th and goth, 1887.
James Follen, aged thirty-one years,
while shoveling cinders from con-
struction train at St. Adams, Thurs
day, was knocked from the car by its
being struck by another train and had
an arm taken off close to the shout der.
He bled to death within an hour.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

Maj Gassaway, prominent San An
tonic lawyer, succeeded in obtaining the
acquittal of horse thief who was tried
in the district Court in and for the
county of Bexar
Major" said the acquitted man, ~
don't know how to pay you for your
kindness. | haven't got any money just
now"
"Well now that you are foot-loose
again you will soon have some money,
or horses which is just as good, but In
the meantime you mention my name to
other members of the gang and friends,
in case they need the services of an at
torney in any of the frontier countless"
said the lawyer
IN do 1t, major You shall have all
our business. "-Teras .Sittings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

Rev. Sam Jones whoops up the boys
sometimes and rakes them terribly
about their gambling and drinking
frolics. "Oh, I've been I'LL along there,
boys. know all about it and | used to
90 to balls, and dance, too, boys. But
when | wanted to get married, when
wanted to settle down with Il good wife,
| quit drinking and gambling, and |
didn't 60 to ballroom to get my wife,
but | went to Il praycr-mccting and
got good ONE He told this in Texas
and when he returned TO his boarding.
house, his landlady, who had heard his
remarks. said: 81 don't blame YOU,
Brother Jones, but poor Sister Jones
where did She go to get her husband?'
They say this is the only time he has
been hoored since he quit drinking
pickSbWJ Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

THE BEST WAY TO EXERT INFLU-
ENcE.-Labor has enough to pay out
of his meagre earnings without being
assessed to pay the expenses of a mock
congress, which can by no possibility
do HIM any good. There are just as
good reasons why the farmers, manu-
facturers and merchants should each
have congress of their own. Con-
gress should be made up of men who
are big enough properly to represent
every interest in the country, and the
laboring men should spend their exer-
tions and their money, if they have
any to spend, to this end rather than
to that of making soft place for LOT
of fellows who would rather talk than
work. Philadelphia Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

Don't You want 10 go to better
world, lommyP' asked the Sunday
school teacher Of The new scholar.
mo, num- promptly replied the
frank little fellow,
"And why not, Tommy?'
"Oh, when | die want TO 90 where n
teller can rest
"Well, my boy, YOU can rest there"
"WcIl, in that song we sung it said
we'd all shine there
"Cer'ainIy; don't You want to shine
there's
"No, pam. | get enough OF that
here. I'm II hootblack, mum. - lOnk-
crS statesman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13
ALL SORTS.
The tobacco crop in Virginia

The tobacco crop in Virginia has
been badly injured by frost.
Ten thousand Irish families are I'M
der notice of eviction.
A man at Vandalia, ILL.,, gave a
forty-acre farm for hunting dog.
The Episcopal Convention at Chi
cago is at work revising the prayer
book. Z
Jerome Increase Case, the owner of
Jay-Eye-See, began life as n blac
smith and is now worth S., OO0,O 900.
Sam Jones has the educational am
bition possessed by Mr.. Moody. and
the 'Sam Jones College" Will be one
of the glories of Catervillc, Ga,
A New York policeman has distin-
gushed himself by clubbing business
man so that he died in fo'r days.
Half the business portion of the
town Of Punxsutaw'ley, Pa, was
burned Sunday NOR ming loss about
SlG5, 900.
The family of Malcolm Logan, living
about six miles cast of Cuba, Missouri,
were all murdered Sept. 9th, and the
house burned. There were seven in
the family.
A Colorado jury found that the
death Of a gambler, who had been
killed in shooting aiiray, resulted
FROM "lead poisoning"
A woman in Chicago has been, it is
claimed, restored to life by a hypodcr
mic injection ofnitro-glycerne.
Southern negroes have so far re-
covered from their fear of earthquakes
that when one has hold of the leg of Il
chicken and Il shock comes he doesn't
let CO. Puck.
A fight took place in a negro Sun
day school, on Sunday, at Sedan,
Kansas, in which Simon Smith shot
two men, killing one of them.
Rhode Islands census shows Il pre-
pouderance of 1000 females III that
State, which the Providence Star at.
tributes mainly to the immigration OF
women to work i'll the factories.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13
The Reptile of the Nile.

And now to speak OF reptile with
which the very good word Egypt seems
associated. rnran the crocodile |
wish that | could say that had often
met with it and was quite familiar with
the creature; but truth compcls me TO
state that did not see one alive durin.
my stay. Once or twice natives have
pointed out to me in the wide reaches of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13
A Toilet Secret.

Every one knows that the dress which
Miss Anderson wears as Gaatca was de-
signed by Alma-Tadema, but only re-
Gently has the world learned the secret
of the toilet which makes it 50 statu-
cSquc. The dress is made of soft crepe.
cut something like u large bolster case.
1t is thoroughly soaked in water, then
run through clothcs-wringer, and not
disturbed until quite dry. When shaken
out it of course appears in long creases.
when put on, Il girdle is tied about the
waist, and the dress is pulled through to
the proper length and allowed to fall in
its own clinging folds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

Mrs. Daniel Avery of Barre died
early sunday morning from an over
dose of laudanum. The deceased was
twenty-four years Of age, and the
peculiar circumstances attending her
death have created quite sensation in
the vicinity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

Tiger Tail sncms to be quite an origi-
nal old Seminole. 4 sewing machine
agent drifted into his dominion one day
and set upa machine in Tiger Tails
tent. The old chief, with great delibera-
ton, watched him put it through its
pace. He then arose, bruised the agent
to one side and, seating himself, adjust
ed his feet to the treadlc. He started
the wheel and found that he could make
it 60 He sewed up one piece of cloth
and down another, and then gravely
and critically examined the work. AT
last he appeared to be satisfied that it
was all right He then turned quietly
to his wives, who had watched the PRO-
ceedings with interest, and kicked them,
one after the other, out of his tent.-A!-
lanta Constitution.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

Some proSp"c'crs in West Virginia
found signs OF natural gas on farm be-
longing to an old man, and they went
to the house and asked permission to
bore and make further development.
whats the gas good for?' he asked.
10 take the place of fuel
"Will it take the place of wood?'
ooh, yes
"Thcn You can't bore Il darn bore
around here. I've got five slapping big
sons who are too internal lazy to dc
anything mort cut 'nuif wood to warm
their Sims, and if we had material gas to
burn I'd have to hire Niger TO help
the boys draw their breath. " Val
Street NeCs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

An extraordinary incident is reported
from the Province OF SuNoay. At the
village of Zoschrn, near Halle, about
twenty acres Of srolEd, ON which We're
several house, ,GdIply di,~MnmHL
leaving nothing pu;aN y ,rl,,c y. Watrs,
Fortunately mos, q! tbs !uhNbitWt, were
absent, but three men are missing, and
have probably been drowncd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for Novem-
Der is on our table, the very queen of
lady shocks. 1t has charming
steel-plate, A Message From the
Sea, a mammoth coored fashion
plate, a portrait of Ann S. Stephens,
some fifty other illustrations. and sew
eral original stories of unusual power.
How the publisher can afford to keep
improving the magazine, as he does, is
standing wonder. With this number
appears the Prospectus for next year.
1t promises even better things, and
Peterson always keeps his promises.
There will be over POO printed pag.
es, IA steel-engravings, II mammoth
colored steel fashon-plates, from 800
to 900 wood-cuts, and six copyright
novelets, by Ann S. Stephens, Mrs.
John Sherwood, Edgar Fawcett, Frank
Lee Benedict, Mrs. M. V. Spencer,
aud Agnes Bowman-and one hun
dred smaller original stories, etc. In
short, the magazine will continue to
be as heretofore, the cheapest and best
for the ladies. The terms are only
Two DOLLARS. TO clubs it is cheap
er still, VIZ: Four copies for six dol
lars and halt, with an extra copy to
the person getting up the club. Or
five copies for eight dollars, with both
an extra copy and the "BooH of Beau
ty," beautifully illustrated, or a large
stee-engraving, "Mother's Darling"
Every lady should take this magazine.
1t is really a household necessity. Now
is the time to subscribe. Address
Charles j. Peterson, 306 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa, Specimens
are sent gratis, if written for, TO get up
clubs with.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13
Catarrh

Isavery prevalent and exceedingly disagree
able disease, liable, il neglected, to develop
into seriou, consumption. Being q constitu-
tlonal disease, 1t requires constitutional
remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, act
Ing through the blood, reaches every part Of
tho system, efccting a radical and permanent
cure Of eatarrh In even It's most severe forms.
Made only by Z. |. Hood s Co., Lowell, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

In gathering wild flowers. autumn
leaves, or picnicking in the woods, we
are more or less exposed to danger
from poisoning by ivy or other wild
vines and shrubs. The pois N is I'M
der certain circumstances readily alb
sorbed by the blood, and painful SWELL
ings or eruptions are caused. Such
affections Hoods Sarsaparlla readily
cures, as it expels all impurities from
the blood. Even in cases of poisoning
by Paris green, Hoods Sarsaparilla has
been remarkably successful. 1t should
be kept constantly in the house for all
blood diseases. Hoods Sarsaparilla
is prepared by c. l. Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Mass, and is sold by all drug
gists. 100 Doses 81.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

The Massachusetts democrats have
nominated for governor Hon. John f.
Andrew, son of the historic war-gov-
ernor. He has both ability, clean
record and wealth. He came into the
party during the last presidential cam
paign.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

Many forget that the hair and scalp
need cleansing. Extensive use of
Ayers Hair Vigor has proven that it
is the best cleansing agent for the hair
that it prevents dandruff and stimu-
lates the hair to renewed growth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13
PARK COTTAGE HOTEL,
Central Street,

Opposite the Public Library 4 Court House,
WOODSTOCK, VI.
The undersigned, who has been Landlord
of the eagle" for over n quarter Of CEN
tury. has leased the above named house,
where he will be happy to see his old patrons
and new ones. A good Livery connected with
the House. c. A. FAIRBANKS.
Woodstock, VT, May lN 1856,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

Judge Daniels, candidate for the
New York court of appeals, is the
right kind of labor candidate. He
began reading law when a journeyman
shoemaker and his first bench was the
cobbler's.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

READ UP ON PoLITICS. An intelli-
gent voter is always more useful to his
own party than one who votes by mere
prejudice. A man who has opinions
and is able to express those opinions,
backed by argument and fact, is sure
to have followers, and his influence
among his fellowmen is firm and en-
durable. Read up on politics. The
more you understand them, the better
citizen you will be- Baltimore Amer
iran
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

The new postal letter sheet is to be
abandoned as impracticable, it is said.
The perforated and gummed ends Of
the sealed sheet break off in the mail
and leave the letter practically open.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13
BIItTIISS.

In Ludlow, Oct !, n son to Mr. and Mrs II
l. Petty.
In North Pomfret, Oct 4, II daughter to Mr.
and Mrs Artemus Z Clifford.
In Norwich, Oct Z, sou to Mr. and Mrs
John Martin.
In North Pomfrct, Oct 3, son to Mr. and
Mrs 5 II Warren.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

HALE's HONEY is the best Cough Cure, o. to-, a.
GLENA's SULPHUR SOAP heals and bcau.iie., &c
GERMAN CoEE REMOVER kills Corns s Du, iorg &c
HILLS HAIR 8 WHISPER DyE-Black & Brown, SOS
PIXIES TC0rHAcHE DROPS cure in 1 Minute, 25c
DEANS RHEUMATIC Pills are sure cdrc, zoe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

Mr.. Talmage has arrived home
again and the mouth of the Mississippi
once more resigns its claim to being the
widest in the country Fall River
Advance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

The "Assembled Wisdom" organ
lied at Montpelier last week, by elect
ing officers, etc. The delivery of the
two messages by the incoming and out
going governors occupied sometime,
and both documents are we'll spoken
of. The boys adjourned from Friday
until Monday afternoon, when, after
an hours session or so they adjourned
again. Motions to adjourn are always
in order. No bill Of any importance
has been introduced yet. The Repub-
licans are beginning to talk up the
chance of L. S. senator. His name
will probably be Edmlnds. The rail-
road commission, and the S. trustee
law will 70 tackled this session, prob
ably. 1t would be just as well to let
them alone.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

The Daily VcrmOnter is apparently
much gricved because Governor Smith
and other railway managers do not OPP
pose the establishment of railway
commission. 1t wanted IL fight over
the matter, hoping to reap some world
ly advantage therefrom. 1t would be
as much dissatisfied if the railway folks
opposed the proposed commission.
There is no suiting some people,
Daily Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

The new one dollar certificates have
reached Burlington, and the bills are
considered among tie handsomest ever
issued.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

The Vermont State Medical Society
will hold their seventy-third annual
meeting at Montpelier Thursday and
Friday of this week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

Secretary Manning will resume his
place at the head of the Treasury De-
partment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

The New York Mail and Express
calls the new Congregational theology
"the Andover annex to Hades."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

John Roach, it is said, will bid for
the building Of the new cruisers. He
isn't so "crushed" as he was.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-13

There has been good dsal OF rather
mean criticism of Mr.. Bayard; but he
has the respect of the country. II New
York Graphic.