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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

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If the farmer goes to the city to buy
his farm implements, he finds them in
such great variety that it is very difficult
for him to determine which will prove
best for his particular farm. When
farmer can do so, it is safer way to get
a chance to try a machine bcfor purchas-
ing it. Even then he may make mis-
take, and buy one that is liable to get
out Of order, or is so constructed that
some parts Of it will wear out in short
time. Fortunately for the farmers, the
manufacturers of agricultural implements
are much more particular in construct
ing and finishing machines now than
they were fifteen or twenty years ago, so
that now there is not the risk in purchas-
ing agricultural implements that there
formerly was; but the improvement in
the work on the machines has kept the
price up where it makes it very burden
some for the small farmer to buy a COM
plete set Of improved farm implements;
many farmers do not feel that they can
afford it, so they use their old ones; thus
the large farmers have the advantage
over the small farmers, unless several
small farmers unite together and pur-
chase a set of improved implements. This
may be done to good advantage in good
ncighborhoods, but there is always dan
ger of having some one of the number
thus united who is so selfish that it is
very difficult, if not impossible, to get
along with him unless he is given his
own way as to how and when he will
use the machines of joint ownership. In
some ncighborhoods it is the better way
for each farmer to buy different nipple;
ment and let the use of it to the others
who have different machine that they
can let him; in this way each farmer is
master over his own property. If it were
only the cost of the machines that the
farmer has to meet, n much larger num-
Der would be able to buy full set; but
it is important that all farm implements
should be housed, so extra store room
has to be built at an expense that often
equals, if it does not exceed the cost of
the implement; then there are the re-
pairs and taxes to meet, all Of which the
farmer has to consider when he settles
the question as to what number of i'm
proved implements he will buy. This
question comes up every spring, and is
usually decided by the amount of cash
or credit the farmer possesses, and not by
the real saving which he can make
Ploughman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
THE WEEK.
In the United States and the
Old World.
A TERRIBLE CYCLONE
Near ST. Cloud, MINI.

A dispatch from Chicago in reference to
the st. Cloud cyclone, says that the cyclone
began in the basin Of the Masonic cemetery,
forming whirlwind about 1000 feet in di-
ameter. 1t took almost every tree from the
ground or twisted it off at the trunk. Great
stones were torn up and carried along with
the wind moving slowly in northeasterly
direction. 1t wrecked the Catholic chapel
and several houses in its course across the
prairie adjoining the town. 1t completely
demolished large brick houses and
scattered 50 or more smaller frame
houses like feathers. In most cases,
nothing was left to mark the site
of tho dwellings but the cellars The prares
were strewn with timber, furniture and
clothing. The freight depot Of the Manitoba
road was a total wreck. Numerous cars
loaded with freight were blown half mile
and the rails were wrenched from the ties. 1t
Lieut.. Gov Gilman's residence, killing several
horses, and crossed the Mississippi at the Sunk
Rapids wagon bridge, which it demolished,
and leveled Stanton's grist mill From there
it swept through the centre Of the town, taxi
ing the best of the business portion, including
the court house, public school and every i'm
portant business building in town. The vii.
lage is virtually wiped out, four-ffths of the
buildings in it being levelled. The fatalities
in St Cloud, though great, are not equal in
number to those in Sunk Rapids. In every
house the inmates were more or less injured
Surgeons are hurrying to the scene from all
quarters
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

An lS-foot boiler, weighing 1900 pounds,
VT, exploded recently, completely demolish-
ing the brick boiler house, bricks from which
were hurled through the side of the factory,
barely missing number of employees. The
boiler was TIN own into the air 80 feet and
landed 26O feet away, in barn, killing
horse and barely m ssing a number of head
Of blooded stock Roofs and windows OF
dwellings near the factory were broken by
the debris. The boiler struck within few
feet Of two men who saw it coming, but were
spellbound and unable to move from its track.
The loss Is estimated at 5000. Cause of the
explosion unknown.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
General Sheridan's Trip West,

1t has been reported that the President has
been so much exercised over the labor
troubles in the west that frequent conferences
bility of using troops, resulted in the recent
trip of Gen. Sheridan to Chicago, in order
that he might be at the centre of operations
and personally see to the disposition of troops.
This story is, however, positively denied at
the war department, where it is stated that
not only has there been no suggestion made
regarding the Use of troops, but that Gen.
Sheridan's visit to Chicago was entirely Of q
persOnal nature
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
Wreck of the American Schooner
Ida Francis.

The American schooner Ida Francis, Capt.
Francis which sailed f ON Pensacola, Feb.
10, for New York, was dismasted 10 miles
southeast Of Delaware breakwater. Her
cabin was filled with water and the provi-
sions were mostly destroyed. The schooner
drifted, waterlogged, and in a helpless condi-
ton for II days The captain and his wife
and child took refuge abaft the cabin, and
they, as well as the crew, suffered terribly
from cold and hunger. When rescued, at
the end Of the II days, all on board were in a
greatly exhausted condition. They have been
landed in London
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

The dairymen in Italy are improving
their facilities and butter to such an
extent as to become formidable rivals to
the Dutch in the export trade with
India, China and other Oriental custom
ers, Italy has much longer butter
producing season than Denmark, and
threatens to supply French markets with
large quantities, thus forcing French
and Danish butter upon the English
buyers, reacting uron the American cx.
port trade in butter, which has already
suffered considerably from European
competition, the value having fallen
for ten months Of this season to 80, GA,
1888, against $3,4O7 100 for same time
last year, and in quantity from 1910,
957 pounds in 1Ssi--S5 to 1858, DAT
pounds in 1886.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
A FIGHT IN A SHIPS HOLD.
Rebellion on the Granite State OF
Portsmouth.

Portsmouth.
United States Consul Withers, stationed at
Hong Kong sends to the state department a
thrilling extract from the log of the ship
Granite State of Portsmouth, N. II. The ex.
tract read as follows:
"Aftcr dinner called all hands to break out
cargo in the lower hold to find seaman
named Leon Salaries, who had for the seconl
time gone into the lower hold, where nothing
but kerosene oil was slowed He was well
armed with sheath knives, fastened on long
poles, and positively refused to come up.
All the crew and officers being anxious
to secure him before another night OF
suspense, and the weather being rainy and
squally so that the matches had to be put
down and the cases of oil were all adrift de-
termined to capture him for his own safety
and that of the ship and cargo and all on
board Gave orders to the men to secure him
and defend themselves from violence, as he
was desperate and dangerous man. After
four hours work captured him alive, wounded
in the mouth and left arm. He died 10 min
utcs after being taken up Appearances III
dictate suicide, as there is a clean cut under
his left ear, which must have been made by a
sharp instrument. Washed the body, scwed
it up carefully, hove the ship to, read tho
funeral service for the dead, set the flag ut
lalf-mast and buried Leon Salaries. All feel
greatly relieved to know that he is up from
the cargo. Signed by Thomas Fitz master,
and all the officers and crew."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
The Cunard Steamship Company.

At the annual meeting of the Cunard
Steamship Company recently held in Liver
pool the chairman, Mr.. John Burns in NOV.
recommend dividend, said that, considering
the uniformly detected state Of trade, the
board of directors had boen discouraged by
the results Of the company's operations dur
ing tho year, and felt confident that if better
times would only come they were in po-
sition to take advantage Of them. He re-
ferred to the loss of the Oregon, and said that
it was utterly impossible for mortal man to
lay down moro stringent rules for the guild
nnce of tho officers of their feet than had been
done
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

A dcplorab,e result of the unwarrant.
able corruption of the word "fre" to
made it synonymous with the verb
"ejcct' is detailed in a Western news.
paper. A hotel clerk left written in
structions on slate for the porter to
build a fire in one of the guests rooms,
reading: Groom 40-tire at 0:3O."
When TO-: 80 o'clock arrived the matter.
of-fact porter went up to the room and
'frcd" the occupant of room 40 into the
street, in spite of his cxpostulations.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
Will be Kept in Jail.

The writ of habeas corpus which was ap-
piled for by Judge Laughlin, in behalf of the
deputy sherffs who did the shooting in tho
Louisville & Nashville yards in East st.
Louis on Friday, was granted and the men
released They will be Immediately re-
arrested, however, at the instance of East st.
Louis authorities, as fugitives from justice,
and placed in Jail, where they will be kept
until requisition papers are received from the
governor of Illinois, or until they can be sent
to East St. Louis without endangering their
personal safety. Spectators of the scene all
agree that the deputy sheriffs fired the first
shot; that no stones were thrown at them,
and that the crowd gave the deputies no more
provocation for firing than hooting and jeer
ing and making irritating remarks.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

The Holyoke Paper Company of Holyoke,
suffer a loss of from So, 900 to $40. 900 by a
fire which caught in their finishing depart
ment. The blaze caught in the repair shop
and spread to the second story rapidly, and
thence to the loft A night watchman,
Thomas Howard, was smothered on the
second floor, and his body was found at mid
night burned somewhat. He was 80 years
old, and leaves widow and two grown up
children. The loss is said to be fully covered
by insurance
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
An Earl's Suicide.

Right Hon, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl
Of Shaftesbury, while riding in public cab,
committed suicide by shooting himself with
a revolver. He fired the first shot at his
right temple, but missed his aim. The cab
man descended from his box, and refused to
proceed further, fearful of being shot. The
earl tried to induce him to go on by Offering
him f5 note, but the cabman remained OBJ
durate. A constable, hearing the shot, hur-
ried to the cab, which he reached Just as Lord
Shaftesbury fired again. He endeavored to
avert the shot by seizing the earl's arm,
but he was too late. The ball entered the
right temple and the constable, hastily
mounting the box, drove furiously to the
hospital He did not speak after firing thy
second shot
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
The ST. Louis Killed

The inquest on the bodies of persons killed
recently by deputy sherilfs in the yards OF
the Louisville & Nashville railroad in East
st. Louis has began The four or five wit.
nesses examined, all agreed that Hewlett
fired the first shot, and most of them said that
no stones were thrown, and that there was
no provocation for the shooting other than
the yelling and jeering of the crowd,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

The Chinese cultivate oyster beds most
successfully They fastcn old oyster
shells to bamboo splints, which they then
stick in mud flats swept by strong tidal
currents. The shells arc supposed to at
tract the oyster spat which adhcres to
them and shortly develops into tiny oys.
tiers. Then the bamboos are transp'antcd
to other flats and the crop grows rap
illy
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

One hundred and sixty persons, mostly
women, have been discharged from the gov
eminent seel shop at Washington The
work Of putting up the hundreds OF thou.
sands Of packages has been finished, and
there Is no further use for these people.
Heretofore these employees have been fur
Laughed and taken up again when they were
needed, but this time tho discharge will DO
absolute,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
Imitation Buttcr.

The chairman of the committee on agricul-
ture has submitted clause which he believes
will prove effective against retail swindlers.
1t compels tho manufacturer of imitation
butter to use regulation packages, the first
class to be of suitable size to contain 10 pounds
net, or any multiple thereof and so branded,
and to be sold i'll the original packages. The
second class are to contain 20 pounds, or any
multiple thereof Of rolls or nuggets, each
roll or nugget to be stamped Limitation but
ter" This class is intended for retail trade
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
The White House Extension.

The senate committee on public buildings
and grounds propose to furnish the President
an appropriate dwelling place. To accom-
plsh this it is proposed to duplicate the
present structure upon grounds immed-
ately south OF it, and to connect the two by a
broad corridor, which will also furnish a
porte cochere in the rear of the present build.
ing, and an ample exit for the large crowds
which frequently assemble at official recep
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

Mrs, Ann Lacour OF New Orleans La, writes: N
nave son who has been sick for two years he has
been attended by our leading physicians hut all to
no purpose This morning he had his usual smell of
coughing and was SO greatly Frustrated In consc.
quencc that death seemed imminent We had in tho
house bottle of DR, WIN HALLS BALsAM FOR THU
LUNGS, purchased by my husband who noticed your
advertisement yesterday. We administered 1t and
he was Instantly relieved"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
Virpiuia's Debit.

Mr.. Blanes idea that the United States
should assume the debt of Virginia has reap
peared in bill introduced in the House by
Mr.. Brady of Virginia, Mahone's Lieutenant,
providing for the creation of commission
to consider the proposition that the debt Of
Virginia should be assumed by the United
States.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

The house committee on territories have, by
a vote of to 5, agreed to report favorably
o bill to provide for the organization Of the
Indian territory and the public land strip
into the territory Of Oklahoma.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
prOtectthe Wells.

The idea that the water Of our wells is
The purcst obtainablc was long ago ex-
ploded. Well water may be pure, but
is degree of purity depends wholly upon
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
Three Surveyors Drowned.

sidc, w. W., recently, @. ]. Hood and +. II.
and Sam Quimby, OF q surveying party in
the employ OF the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail.
road, were drowned by the up'etting of their
hnat
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

The story is tod II an old negro who is meet
ing with success IN a small way by growing
straw berries in pals and tubs. He moves his
slrawt crres about as circumstances require,
thereby bidding defiance TO the elements that
so oft II hahn the berries.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
General Schoflcld Takes Command.

UeherhI SCHOOLGIRL takes Command.
Major General ]. NJ. Schoneld, the new
rommander.of the division of the Atlantic,
has formerly assumed command. He an
nounces as his aides Captain j. P. Sanger,
First United States Artillery, and First
Lieutenant WI. Pitcher, First United States
Cavalry. General Scofeld says that lie in.
tends to make no changes at present.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

The island of Juan Fernandez remained I'M.
inhabited from the time of Alexander Selkirk,
Robinson Crusoes prototype. until twelve
years ago when u Swiss named ROdt colOni2ed
Judge
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
"A Word IN the Wisc Ia Sualrtept.N

,Catarrh is not simply an Inconvenience, un-
pleasant to the sufferer and disgusting TO
oothcrs-it is an advanced outpost of approach
Ing disease of worse type. Do not neglect its
warning; it brings deadly evils in its train.
Before it is too late. use DR.. Sagc's Catarrh
Remedy. 1t reaches the scat # the ailmcnt,
and is the only thing that will. You may dose
yourself with quack medicines till it is too late
till the strcamlct becomes n resistless tor
rent. 1t is the maturcd invention of scion
tiHc phsCian."A word to the wise is sufficient. ~
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
The Greek Government Sustained.

In the chamber Of deputies at Athens sever
al speeches were made in favor of war with
Turkey. Many of the members demanded
the enforcement of the cloture, but Prime
Minister DeIyannis declared in favor Of free
dom OF speech. After debate which had
lasted for q week vote of confidence in the
government was Dassed-12g to 81
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

+, For DYSPEPSIA, Indigestion. depression Of spir.
ts ana general debility, In their various forms,
other lntoimitcn feycrs,t tho Zero Ph0spllor-
9ied Elixir Of Calisaya," made by Cnswell
Hazard 4 Co., New York, and sold by all Drug
gis's, Is the best tonic; and for patients recover,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

The Salvation Army is growing stronger II
England. lis income is row nearly 100000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

would be poor without health. The dying mil,
lionaire consumptivc would exchange all he is
worth for new lease of life. lie could have
had It for a song had he used DR.. pcrCc's
Golden Medical Discovery" before the dis
ease had reached its last stages. This wonder.
full prepare ion is positive cure for consump-
ton If taken in time. For all diseases Of the
throat and lungs it Is uncqualed. All druggists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

Neuralgia and kindred diseases promptly
yield TO the immediate action of St. Jacobs
oil, the pain cOnQuerOr.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

Fox RATES FOX auyerusnsIu this paper, apply to the
Publisher. T. sixteen
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

To eradicate dandruR, and keep the scalp
moist and clean, use Halls Hair Remover.
Inc lives OF many children have been saved
by the timely use Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

IL Is by copying after nature that man gets
best results. DR.. Jones' Red Clover Tonic is
haturcs own remedy Is purely vegetable can
aCh. kldney and liver lrnuhlns 20 cnnIs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
Instantly RnlieYcI.

The best Ankle Boot and Collar Pads are
made OF zinc and lenihnr. I'm Thcm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21
Scrofula

Turks in the blood OF II arly every one, In many
cases inherited. Its saverst form Is y at OF rum ng
sores on the arms, legs ur feet Bunchcs in the
ands of the neck, pimplcs, cancerou' growths'
swollen Joint, and thlckenng OF the upper lip are
o her symptoms. Hoods S rSlpariIla has had Won
dtrrul success In curing scrofala. 1t thoroughly
eradcates the humor from the blood and gives 1t
new vitality and richness
Albert Est 3, % Fast Pine Street Lowell, Mass.
had been troubled W tn scgofulouS humor from boy
hood, and In the summer Of 1891 had large running
sore on his leg on taking Hoods Sarsapara the sore
gradually disappeared and he has had no indication
Of the humor since.
Mrs. VIM. Mcdonald, Wooster, Ohio, for IS months
suffered with scrofulous swelling OF the glands In
the neck. Holds SarsapNrla gave Immediate relief
the dwellings being largey reduced. She THINKS
there Is nothing equal to IT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

There is no woolcn industry in Switzel
and worth speaking Of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

British war ships on the Chinese coast are to
be painted gray, because that is tie most dura-
bic and least ccnsp cuous color.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses
of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

Prevent crooked boots and blistcred heels by
wearing Lyons Patent Heel Stiifencrs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-04-21

WRITE is, and ne WiH SEND YOU conrinc-
ing estimoniais nat CapiRdrts Inns cured no
ali other CV,npountis, and as good Medical SkiR as
there Is IN this counirH Jqiled. A SOC. Jar, or
the testimonials, will convince you.
eascs TinpicS Bldckheads Eruptious the Fucea and
all itching Diseases, earring tie Skin clear, smooth,
SOFT aud 6edutiCuE Salt Ehen Psoriasis, SiOStS Her.
pes letter. Acne Eczema in fact al SKIN Diseasednd
all the Syphiihic CUtuHeoB Erupions, Bio0dShot
Eycs Poisonous SiingS and Bites, VeimiH cuts, Burns,
Bruises, Chdpped Hands, Ihins in Side, Breast or
Back, drdpiEg out all Inflammation, fotson0,S I'M
utrties Of ne Blood and Soreness quicker than amp
iiniment Sdlre, Ointment or compound Of any ma
lure. T. NIL MANSFIELD, PTOpr., Portland,
Muihe. Sold bV all Druggists. soc jar.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-29
EEflLILlES REDI tED IN COST 10 iAENEES
Qualify Kept up to full StaDAarl.

l. sell orr Fertilizers IL responsible buy
rrS on crop time II same prices ~ hereto
tore, but N0ic ,rtth'H interest. 4 saving ofSix
P,r cent L. farmers. \ liberal discount for
cash
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-29
DEMOCRATIC In POLITICS.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING /:

SLIGO per inch for the first insertion, and so
cents for every subsequent insertion. Obit-
uaries, church festivals, etc, over ten lines
in length will be charged at the rate of IS
cents per inch. A liberal deduction made
to those who advertise by the year.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-04-29

4 FIcELE MEMoRY.-A wealthy
citizen Of a mel ghboring city had been
out until the small hours with convi-
vial companions 1t was not exactly
a dry locality that he had visited,
and he arrived home slightly exhiler-
atrl. He managed, by describing
several erratic rather than geometri-
cal lines, to get to his bed room and
into chair Then he called to his
VIII" in a stage whisper
i cant get my boots off.
What's the matter with your boots .
'Nozzin, in faint whisper.
What's the matter with Your hands
then , she cross examined.
'Nozzin.'
Why don t Won pull your boots off,
then
Maria. I've forgot the combina-
t.lu"