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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-02-18
EddyStOne Soluble Guano

is famous in its circulation. The Southern
manager of this brand sold Twelve Thou
sand Tons last season, and for the present
season he is pushing it onward to Twenty
Thousand. Our
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
Sand Ayalanches.

On the south shore of the Baltic the
sins of reckless forcfathers are being
cruelty visited upon their defendants.
Two hundred years ago the coasts Of
Prussia were defended by a bulwark Of
magnificent beech forests that resisted
the inrJads of floods and dunes, but
about the time of the Great Elector the
work of devastation began and continued
until some ten thousand square miles Of
woodlands had been turned into naked
sandhlls. Now nature is getting her
revenge. Year after year the rains and
strong floods have washed out the re-
naming vegetable film of those hills,
leaving nothing bus sand and gravel,
which gradually accumulated in tower.
ing dunes and at last invaded the land.
ward settlements with perfect avalanche
Of drift sand. Seen from the village Of
Schwarzort, fifty miles northeast Of
hocnlgsDerg, the deStructlon-deallho
sand-ridgc looms up to height of 12G
feet, naked and steep, ever rising by ad.
ditional deposits brought in by the sand.
laden sea-storms, and ever threatening
to discharge those deposits upon the
southern valleys. The -hamIets
of Atncgcin and Karwalten were literal.
ly submerged by single storm, and the
little town of PilIkuppcn h d twice tc
be moved, with all its buildings and
fences. The remaining vcstigcs of the
ancient woodlands are unable to stay the
mischief. A fine forest near Schwarzort
has been turned into sand-bank,
crowned by the withered tops of beech
trees, which years work of the entire
coast population would fail to rescue
from their sand.gravc, DE-. Felis L.
OSUuH,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
Il Matters How lis Spelled.

Office Bore-Ieloa, Bascombe; you
missed me dreadfully, Pm sure.
Busy Editor-Yes, Mr.. Graves.
''rm just home from a little trip to the
Yosemite.
"Ah, indeed! Well, Pm glad to see
you're back"
TT sounded all right, but the bore
wondered whether the apostrophe was
there or not. Gail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
WHOLE NO. 227l.
Dame Natures Economy.

Not only in beings Of high degree, but
in animals Of low estate, do we meet with
illustrations of the economy of power and
tho saving of needless expenditure of
forcc and energy which dame nature
practices. The study Of human anatomy,
which, of course, is one of many points
with the comparative science applied to
lower life, reveals not few instructive
examples of this saving tendency in lfc's
ways. The human head, for example, is
nicely balanced on the spine, Compared
with heads of lower type, this cquipoise
forms prominent feature of mans
estate. The head mass of dog, horse
or elephant requires to be tied, as 1t were,
to the spine. Ligamcnts and muscular
arrangements of complex nature perform
their part in securing that the front ex-
tremity of these forms should be safely
adjusted. But in man there is an
absence of effort apparent in natures
ways Of securing the desired end. The
erect posture, too, is adjusted and ar
angcd for on principles of neat economy.
The type of body is the same
as in lower life. Humanity appears
before rs as Il modification, an evo-
luton, but in no sense new creation.
Man rising from his "lorclegs"-arms be-
ing identical, be it remarked, with the
anterior pair Of limbs in lower life.-and
speedily there cnsues an adaptation of
means to ends, and all in the direction
of the economical conversion Of the low
cr to the higher type OF being, The head
becomes balanced and not secured, as
we have seen, and thus a saving of mus.
cular power is cntailcd. Adjustments Of
bones and joints take place, and the
muscles OF enc aspect-say the front-of
the body counterbalancc the action of
those of the other aspect, back; and be-
tween the two divcrginr tendencies the
erect position is maintained practically
without effort. SO also in the petty de-
tails of the work nature has not been I'M :
mindful of her Saving clause" We
sec this latter fact illustrated in the dis
position of the arrangements of foot and
heel. One may lcgitimately ann ounce
that man owes much to his head; but
the truth is, he owes great deal of his
mental comfort and physical economy to
his heels. Tue heel bone has become es-
pccially prominent in man when COM
pared with lower forms of quadrupcd
life, 1t projects far beyond the mass of
foot and leg aud thus forms stable full.
crum of support whcrcon the body may
rest. Here, again, economy Of ways and
means is illustrated. .-Longman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
Losing n POst.Onlcc.

In the carly days of Michigan, when
many of the post-olliccs were carried in
the hats Of the postmastcrs, postmaster
in Livingston County was out in tho
woods one day and lost several letters
from the hat. A day or two after that a
pioneer named Bailey came to his house
and inquired if there was any mail for
him.
"Thcre was a letter for you, Bill, but
I've lost it." was the reply.
"When ~
"Tothcr day in the woods"
"Well, l want that lettcrw
"But yc can't git it. I'm sorry I lost
1t, but that's all l can do"
"Then I'll have you removed from Of
fce!'
"Look a-hcrc, Bill Bailey" said the
offic al, as he began TO skin ofl his coat,
II was appointed TO hold this post office,
and Pm bound to do it. AS private
citizen have no hard feelings agin you;
as postmaster lost letter writ to you
by your sister in York State; as a repre-
sentative of this great and awful govern
mcnt, want to say to you that if hear
two more words of sass from yur throat
I'll suppress the inSurrection by hanging
you to the nearest tree, 50 help me God,
sir!"
Mr.. Bailey was, however, permitted to
make hunt in the woods for his letter,
and he found it and the inurrcction was
suppressed. Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
A Prince OF COaCl,mcn.

The following is from Long Branch
letter to the New York Herald: The
American coachman, whatever the place
of his nativity, is the best paid man Of
his class in the world. His wages range
from $25 to $50 per month and "found."
The average is probably about $40. The
meaning of the word "found" in the
contract depends largely upon the liber'
ality of the employer, Often it extend,
to the entire length of his good nature as
well. Fer example, one case was dis.
covered that caused surprise. This man
occupied a large corner room, furnished
with comfortable spring bed, a piano
and several easy chairs. His half dozen
pairs of boots and shoes were placed out,
side the door at night to be blackcned,
and barber came to his room every
morning to shave his face. He only
Overlooked" the grooming Of the six
horses in his care. The work was done
by mcnials in the stables, whom he paid
ouS of his allowance. He affected hot
sca-watcr baths, and had his clothing
sent in a hamper once q week to a New
York laundry-',just like the family"
When party of the proper kind could
be made up be had his little rubber at
whist or tr,hed with 'that blarSt,d
American game of poker" Now that he
could not form combination with the
butler at the mansion in town to sample
his masters wines and liquors, he drank
rather cheaper clarct-but less of it. The
moment he returned from drive he
changed his clothes and laid aside the
implements of his occupation. When he
knew the horses were cared for he lit a
cigar and strolcd down to see Mr..
Drexcl's, Mr.. Seligman's, Mr. Curtis OF
Mr.. Kcnnedy's men. In nearly every
case was telephone communication with
these friends possible, and he always
availcd himself of the latest advances Of
science Another idea Of his was nev
to place himself beyond reach by the
same means. Therefore he confined his
intercourse to such friends as had tele
,,hnnos IN tln;r alias
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
Big Crabs,

On the island of Madagascar larg.
white land crabs are very common, and
afford considerable sport to good riders,
who follow them on horseback along tho
beach and endeavor to kill them with
long poles used as lanccs.
San Francisco possesses two of tn.
largest crabs in the country. One is in
the co lection of Woodward's gardens,
and the other is a strong card for
neighboring museum" that pictures the
unfortunate decapod as ovcrturning
boat and embroling a crew OF sailors in
universal ruin. The crab itself is about
twelve or thirteen feet across from the
tip of one outspread claw to that Of the
other, and presents truly formidable
appearance, and is a remarkably fine
specimen. The Woodward crab is some,
what smaller, but equally striking. A
specimen in the Museum of Comparative
Zoology at Cambridge and large cara
pace or shell in the Museum OF Nltura,
History, Central PARK. New York, arc
the only others that | know of III thii
country.
The thirteen-foot craL alluded to
would astonish the average crabber, but
spccim ms Of these spiders of the sea
have been caught in japanese waters, to
which they are indigenous, that spread
from the tip of one claw to .Aat OF the
other twenty-five feet. a friend Of
mine who has caught the great crabs n
japanese waters tells m that they Aava
a cur Gus habit Of leaving the water AMI
coming out upon the beach at night ,c
feed. San francisco CW
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
Rg UnilSiOneS.

After the hailstorm Of the other even
ing scvcnty-nincr met Amos Steck at
the st. James. "B, ,ggest hailstoncs |
ever saw" said the friend. "Oh, nom
sense" said the bluff Amos; "if you
hadn't mentioned it | wouldn't have
known we had any hail. Just little
frozen rain-that's ALL" "You have
seen larger hailstones'" asked the
sevcnty-nincr. "Look here! in '5S,
right here in Denver, over there at that
old house of mine-it was in the country
them have seen the hail so thick that
the ground was not visible in any dircc-
tion, and us for size, used two of the
hailstones for weight on my front gate
for over two weeks after the stormW W-.r
Denrer Neus
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
Two Rooms at the White House.

The young wifc'S room is the scene oi
continued gaycty during the hours when
the President is attending TO aiftirs OF
st te. How different the apartment
which adjons on the west. Visitors
have often noticed that the room is never
opened. The curtains are tightly drawn
and no one ever thinks of crossing its
threshold. 1t was inlhis room that Cur
field lived for months, tortured by A';ls-
sin Guiteau's bullet, while anation hoped
and prayed for a recovery that n2vet
came. The room is almost precisely as
it was tie day when Garfield was taken
from it and carried to ElbcroA, where ne
brcathcd his last President Arthur had
a horror Of the place. IL gave orders
that it should remain untouched as long
as he was in the White House, and these
orders were strictly obcycl. President
Cleveland has said nothing upon the topic
as yet, but it is understood that he, too,
is loath to break the silence of that room
which witnessed so much suffering dur
ing the long and wears me summer
months of 1881. The contrast between
the two rooms is most notable one -
life and death could furnish no stronger.
Boston Trdrellel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
Tho Rose Over the Door.


A cottage, all fitted and furnished,
Stands daintily over the way,
And here young pair to housekeeping
Came promptly the first day Of May
The place seemed to be home-like and cosy,
The sin shone bright on the floor,
Yet one dewy eve saw them planting
A rose to bloom over the door.
"But love-" they say, ''nies out Of the win
dow
When poverty enters the door"
But against all trials and troubles
These two young hearts garnered full
store,
For when fell the hush Of the twilight,
They whispered anew loves sweet lore,
Wove closer the bonds of affection,
Meath roses that bloomed DER the door.
And then the ''dark days. closed around
them,
And poverty's waves overbore;
To keep the dear home how they struggled,
Where roses bloomed over the door.
And now, all their trial tims" ended,
They dwell in ths sunlight once more.
And love brightly CLEANS on the hearth
stone
Where roses bloom over the door,
Ye new-mated pairs who are building
Your home-nests, now heel, implore
This lesson: That love fingers longest
Where roses bloom over the door,
So ye who count home more than shelter,
Plant ere the bright spring time is DER
To make home the brighter and dearcr,
A rose to bloc II over the door.
Vicks Magazine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
lie Settled tho business Thoroughly.

Hh Sct|IcU tHC DuSlutSS lHVTVuKHIys
Mccoy, when he came to Scott coun
tv, went to work for a farmer named
Hit, who had very charming daugh-
ter Emma. A young man whom Farmer
Hit had repeatedly driven from the
place continued to come around, paying
his addresses to the daughter, until
finally the farmer, dcspairing of keeping
him away by any mildcr means, hired
Mccoy to thrash him every time he came
near. Once or twice, or may be more,
the young man came, saw the girl, took
his thrashing, and departed. But ono
day there came the end of this sort of
thing. Mccoy, returning from town,
where he had gone as driver and escort
for the daughter, approached the father,
saying:
"Well, Mr.. Hit, I've settled this bus;-
ness of that young fellows coming
around here to see En-"
"What do you meant" asked tho
farmer.
81 mean that he won't come any more,
an you can bet on it."
"Why, Mac, you haven't killed him,
have your asked the farmer, fearfully.
'No. Better than that"
"What thcnp
"Tvc married En-"
The old farmer flew into a dreadful
rage, but Mccoy had the girl, and there
was no getting her away from him, so
Farmer Hit, like sensible man, made
the most of it and gave his son-in-aw a
piece Of land, which he is now tilling,
while "Em" minds the babies like duti-
full wife, Chicd1o Neps.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
Wholesale POisOnings.

The frequency with which people VINO
partakc of picnic ice cream fnl them.
selves poisoned suggests the theory that
aduIteratiOn is being carried to a more
dangerous extreme than ever before. AS
most of these troubles occur in the coun-
try where the princip pal materials of which
ice cream is compounded arc naturally
pure it might be worth while to subject
the navorings used in the cream to a
critical analysis. These orc put up in
cities as a rule, and it would not be sur
prising it they were found to be the
cause Ct the illnesses which are reported
with such frequency.
1t is well known fact that it is chem
ically possible to make almost any fruit
flavor out of acids of various kinds, and
it may be that some unprinciplei manu-
facturer has put on the market lavorings
made by similar processes. Adultcra-
tions have become so common that no
effort should be spared to discover the
real cause of the numerous wholesale
poisonings which occur wherever food is
carelcssly prepare for largo numbers of
people. One successful prosecution
against swindling manufacturer would
be worth millions to the country
Chicago Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
He Asked Too Niuch OF II,

Marvellous as is the telephone, its util-
ity has made it as common as groccrs'
sugar. and in consequence it does not get
the credit it justly deserves. People
have ceased to wonder, and find them
selves unconsciously demanding more
than the little instrument can perform.
This was the case of well-known archi-
tect the other day when tclcphon ng to
the stone-yard about certain piece OF
work. He had asked the stoue-yard
if he knew the exact shape of the stone
that had been ordered and on receiving
negative answer had promptly replied,
at is just this way drawing the shape
of the stone on the wall alongside Of his
telephone. He looked silly when he dis
covered his mistake, and quickly tod
the stone man h, would call down and
tell him about the stone. --Reho5oth Sun
dag Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
PrOycrb ys, Proycrb.

Fother-'1 wish, John, you could be
contentcd to settle down and live like
other people, and not 60 rowing all over
the country. You must remember that
rolling stone gathers no moss"
Son-"True enough. Governor, but "a
setting hen never gets fat '"-Ffee
Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
whatthe Fowls Did.

Whatthe rows Diu.
Little Mary Dale, who lived in Lon.
don, had been very i'll. She was nine
years old, but SO small of her age, you
would scarcely have taken her to be
seven.
She had grown so pale and thin that
the Doctor said she must be taken away
into the country or she would not get
well. So her mamma had some pretty
pin'e print frocks and sun-bonnet
made, ard took her to large larmhous'.
Here she stayed all the summer. Her
great delight was to feed the fowls aud
ducks, and the little fluffy chicken
Oh, how pleased she was one day to find
a nest full Of large blujsh-lookiag eggs
which belonged to Mrs. Duck. And
now am going to tell you something
am afraid you will hardly believe, and
yet it is quite true.
A woman was catching fowls to send
to market, and Mary, Of course, was
helping her, and thought 1t great fun.
They struggle hard to get free; at last
they huttered and spread out their wings
so much that they actually fed, taking
Mary with them, right over low wa |
into little field b yond. Mary was not
hurt. nor even much frightened, but so
startled that she let 90 tLe fowls. THEY
were very much alarmed, and you may bc
sure took care not to be cauglt again
that day. y.-.Linle 0 cn's Ot0n.
"Pride Comes Before n FNl.-A Yablo,"
A lump o: clay, and the end of wax
candle found themselves, b. somc
strange chance, side by side one summer
day, OH dust-hcap.
81 wonder you have the assurance to
lie 50 close to me,' said the dainty wax,
sneerngly; "a great, common lump of
clay! and l have been on fine lady's
dressng-:able."
"Ah,' said the clay, humbly; "we
are fellow-sutferers in adversely; we must
make the best we can of it. l ou ght,
properly, to have been in yonier brick.
field"
"What a come down for me-" moancd
the candle. ut docs not signify wha,
becomes Of YOU"
The Cay wisely held his tongue. And
the strangely-assortsd compad ons in
misfortune dropped in silence.
II wish it was n little warmer,' said
the clay to himself.
"D4ar me, how hot it is gettiny"
grumbled the wax-candie.
Presently, the sun grew hotter aud
hotter, and the piece Of wax camille
gradually melted away,
But the clay only became harder auo
frmer than ever.
Thus it is, the hopeful and sclf.rcliant,
when tried by the heat OF adversely,
come out of the fire the stronger ond
tirmer. But the weak and WORTHLESS,
pass into obscurity, and are 10 more
heard of.-Astley II. Buldwm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04

Dauber, the artist, has private grudge
against Bondclipper, the banker. Con-
versing with friend on this subject,
Dauber remarked:
"l'd like to play him trick that
would make him a perpetual object Of
ridicule."
"Tll tell you how you can do it,
Glow"
"Paint his portrait. That will make
him sauirm. "-SiHings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
Comfort in the Rain Storm.

The hcaIth-giving properties OF ram
are not appreciated by the general pub
lie. Rain is an essential to physical
vigor in Localities that have any extensive
population. Man and his occupations
lade the air with countless and unclassi-
fled impurities. The generous, kindly
rain absorbs thcm even as washer
woman extracts the dirt from soilcd
clothes. The ammonacal cXhalation, the
gases resultant from combustion and de-
cay, are all quietly absorbed by brisk
shower. People talk about dry
climate" but it is a snare and adelusion.
There is nothing in it. A very dry
climato will never support large popu-
lation, for it would soon become so
poisoned that it would be fatal to the
human race. A scattering few might IN
habit it. but not the multitude. .-ROches'
ter Union.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04

A pupil read the expression, "Arms of
the sea, in av,ry vague fashion.
"What do you mca,'--anythius given
in charityr
"No, m'm."
"Fire,arms, perhaps"
"Y,s, m'm.'
"Willyou tell me (this rather impa
tiently) any explosives from the seap
"Shells."
He was set to the head in language.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
CHILDREN'S COLUMN,
Silent Preachers.

Silent Preachers.
Are you weary of your labors'
Does your work seem hard today
81 toll longer than my neighborsl"
Grumbling often, do you say'
Learn of Gods most humble creatures;
Make he bees and antsyour teachers
Busy toilers, silent preachers
And, glad-hearted, work awayl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-08-04
Rutland Business Cards.
BERWICK HOTEL,

O f RICHARDSON, Prop'r,
RUTLAND VERMONT
Heated Throughout by Steam,
Good Sample Rooms, Billiard Room sn,
Livery Stable connected with the Hotel
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-23
cgy DRESS REFORM FOR LADIES.

GTy- DRESS REFORM FOR LADIES.
Our New book, just ont, entitled, "Drcss
Reform for Ladies' with elegant wood on
craving and Biography Of Worth, the King
of Fashion, Paris; sent free Ito Ladies ONLY
on receipt Of cents in stamps to pay Post.
aye.
We also want lady Agents for our Cclc-
hratcd Madam" Deans Spinal Supporting
Corsc>s, No experience required -Four
order, per day give the Agent $3.50 monthly
Our Agents report from four to twenty sales
daily. Send at once for terms and full par
tiCWiarS 81 90 outfit free.
LEWIS SClIIELE 4 co.,
800 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
apr 90 Gmos
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-23
FIRE INSURANCE.

no notes, NO asst ssmtniS, prompt set e.
m,nt- and lowest rates in best and llrrr>
c"mpanir, in the United States Represent
ing lns Go. of Nullh America, Phnnix
Pennsylvania, Springfield, Warrington Fire
and Marine, Agricultural. Fire Association
and Frrm,nS, rombincd assets amounting
to S26i!9 l&4 "A
FREEMAN & THOMAS,
Gcnl Insurance Agents,
Opr"si'" 20 West Patrick st.
CITY Hotel Frederick, MI
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-23
ESllckICn'S Arnic:l SaIVC.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chlblains, Corns, and all skin erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
M. f. Lcathcrman.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-23
&,Essiasiai@S oltsae Ngs s.sFs"r %cyeE


The frequent recurrence Of the num-
Der seven III the Bible seems, says the
Cincinnati INQUIRER, to Indicate that
there are associated with it certain
events, that it may be termed the pro-
phetic representative symbolic number
rousecrated in the holy scri ptures and
the religion of the Jews and other ma
lions, by many mysterious events and
circumstances.
The old testament informs us that
God completed the work of creation in
seven days and set apart the seventh
duv to be a dav OF rest for all mankind
The slayer Of Abel WIS to be punish
ed seven fold and the slayer OF I.emcch
seventy and seven fold.
OF evcry clean beast Noah took INTO
the ark by sevens and took wv hint
seven souls when he entered the ark
After seven days the waters We're upon
thc. face Of The earth. The intervals
between sending out the dove he sec
ond and third times We're seven days,
and in the 'venth month the ark rest
el on the mountains of Ararat.
In pAaraohs two dreams he saw
seven weIl-lavoroi and ftt kline and
seven i'll favored and lean kline and
seven ears Of corn on one stalk, rank
and good. and seven ears blasted by the
east wind. which was followed with
seven wears Of great plenty a"d seven
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-23

A man, 10 prove that potato bugs
We're not poisonous, swallowed a hand
full. The last article he vomIted up
was BIS socks.