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A Charm Against Disease.

Many people fall i'll OF a disease sim
ply through fear Of it. The imasiastion
has powerful influence on the human
body. One can very easily imagine him.
self to be catching cold, and will really
catch cold at The sight of an open win
dow, when il he did not know the win
dow was open. or was not afraid OF its
effects, he would escape the cold. Doc
tors understand this secret, but thew do
not impart it to their patients. Most
invalids, real or supposed. would be an
CIV If physician would say to them.
"nothing ails you only thinks So" They
prefer to think themselves sick, and in
time they really become so, for nature,
though she struggles hard, cannot stand
everything. Too many drugs viii finally
destroy her healing power These 2eo-
pie who love to have box Of white pills
| in bottles, and little book, all kept in
some handy place, 80 that when friend
who has eaten too much dinner says,
"Oh. l am feariully nervous!' they may
run for the little hook, look for "ner,
vousness" and administer so many pills
Of bryonia. When they have head
ache, instead OF dieting or eating more
moderately they take several drops ol
some nice poison. They trust nothing
to nature, but call In doctor for every
little ailment, when fresh air, exercise
and strict temperance in eating and
drinking is all they need.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Cough Cures.

This Is the season when the familiar
cough is heard on every hand, and every
one is suggesting remedy. We know
OF two that are perfect cures. One for
children is to take halt tescup of whole
9axseed. wash through three or four
waters and put 10 pan with two quarts
OF soft cold water. Let 1t cook till
slightly thickened, pleasant for drinking,
take of, strain and add juice Of one
lemon and sugar to taste, Give warm
as much ss the child will take before
going to bed. This will relieve in al-
most all cases, but IL after three or four
trials 1t fails, try the well.whipped white
OF an egg, mixed with one tablespoon
sugar and juice Of lemon; give bali q
teaspoon after each spell OF coughing,
being careful not to give too much or
too often, as the pure juice OF lemon is
quite strong for them. These are good
for older people bat the most effective
cure is: One ounce pressed mullen (or
the leaves one-halt ounce pressed hoar
hound, and one quart soft water put ON
to boil; il necessary, add more water -
When the strength is will extracted, so
the syrup is as thin as molssses, or even
thinner, take of, strain and add one -lin'
New o leans .molasses and bottle for
use The dose is one tablespoon folr
times q day, or after everv -coug | e
spell will do no harm. Some simply
make tea OF mullen, sweeten ani take
THIS has been tried to our koo Wedge
where consumption Was feared, and the
cure was perfect. The Housekesper. :.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
United States Ma,ls.

This game Is very lively one for
family or party composed OF PERSONS Of
oil ages, except the very youngest Sup
posing that the party includes twelve
persons, large room is needed from
which as much OF the furniture as DOS
sible should be removed. This being
done. eleven chairs should be placed q
about equal distances from each other
around the room. There is then one
chair for each Of the twelve persons
With, Of course, one single exception.
This person stands 10 the center Of the
room and requests each OF the eleven
persons seated to take q name OF some
city in the United States. The eleven
then name themselves accordingly, %
for instance, Boston, Chicago, New York,
Baltimore, etc. 1
The person standing in the middle OF
the door and reminding each person OF
his city name will now begin to call a.
follows: "Cbicsgo to Boston," or "Chi-
caRo Of Philadelphia" etc. The per.
cons bearing these names must thereup-
on exchange seats, and do It quickly,
because the person standing up has
right to take either seat thus vacated, II
be can catch 1t in transit After calling
four or Eve single exchanges OF this
sort, the caller will give the words -
"General delivery" Thereupon every
body must exchange his seat for some
other, and In the general scamper the
caller. u he is smart, will catch b seat,
and some one else will be left out, and
the game goes on. 81
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
The Proper Adjective.

- 1.
An uneunca.ed man msY stumble up
on an expressive woro' "nile scnoiar
may nave 70 nnnt 'or ". Danisi WEB
ster was noted ior MS naolt OF using
SYNONYM a'ter synonym until ne iouno
Just the woru 70 express MS ioes. once,
~one argo'ng 'na' oanh snou'd pay
owe. SUN OIL money un'a~iuny WIN
ne'o .1om n's c'en., DO sa'n' I'VE w'so'
msy II please your nonor' 10 make tnem
pay over-to eet''e our just ciaim-to
give Us our ooes-'o mere ne psus
Ell, esldeut,v dlsss.isaed WIN the e1'
preston. pns tue t'ens one came when
ae tnuoae'eatorsn, :" 9 wisn 70 make
mem d.'gorge. = iess scnolafiy lawyer
"oa'a .' nave oesn sa''snea WIN any ons
= .ae o.uss 's.. -, 1s,cs. Auons su0 ~
eeuo'esse''f,vs So'et'ose' 'he'e 70 ne
~, '1s au.aen''c''y @ mas oeen ae1,sa-"n.c.
'i'us'ra'es 'cao'a, aoA'e'y 10. '.'
proper "o'u. oae usy' ue "as :'au"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
To Break on Bad Habits.

Understand the reasons. and ell the
reasons, why the habit is Injurious
Study the subject until there is no'lin
gering doubt IN your mind.
Avoid the places, the persons, and the
thoughts that lead to the temptation.
Frequent the places, associate With the
persons, indulge in the thoughts that
lead away from temptation. Keep busy |;
idlenass is the strength OF bad habits
Do not give up the struggle when you
have broken your resolution, once, twice,
thrice-s thousand times. That only
shows how much need there is for you
to strive. When you have broken your
resolutions, just think the matter over
and endesvor to understand Why tits
you failed, so that you may be on your
guard against q recurrence OF the asme
circumstances. Do not think 1t an easy
thing that you have undertaken. 1t ia
a folly to expect to break of habit in
single day which has been gathering
long years.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Anehw
"ONLY SOMETIMES"

IT'S only sometimes that we linger
At the close of beautiful day
To think of the beauty and promise
OF the years that are far away,
When the great world stretched before US
As field so fair and wide,
Where love might be had for seeking,
With never prayer denied.
And success was the one thing certain
To all who strovs their best
Lilies noon should be full of pleasure,
And its evening peace and rest.
And only sometimes we ponder
On memories sadder still,
OF hearts once warmly glowing
That in death lie calm and chill,
OF . love We deemed immortal,
And above all meaner things,
Till in silence fell on its music
And the earth stain soilei its wings,
But 'tis ouly sometimes that we hear it,
The voice Of our buried past
As the wall of sorro~ful spirit
Over joys too frsil to last.
But these are the mem'ries only,
And the harvest day BY day
Calls US to plan and to labor
And forces our dreams away,
And the golden morn is fairer
Than the misty morning hours;
We have truth instead of shad,w.
And fruit in place of flowers;
And when. through the twilight stiffness,
We hear thes, lingering chimes.
Let us think-"it il well to remember
The past and its sorrows sometimes"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Christian Church. resident Minis.
ter. Social meeting and communion every
Lords dav morning at 10H o'clock. Sunday
school at o'clock An.
st. Sylvester's Catholic Church,
Rev. Father wEIsrNeRR. Pastor Services at
8 and 10 o'clock NJ Sunday school at p.
N. vespers and Benediction at T. N.
NJ. e. Church. .--Services at the N. e.
Church. Woods6eld, every Sabbath. Preach.
ing at 1880 A. N. and Z p. N. Sunday school
lt:3O A. N. Prayer meeting every Thursday
ct 7r. n. Pastor, Rev. 81. D. SrAuFFER
st. Paups German Evangelical
Church. ..Services every two weeks at 10
o'clock A. N. Sunday school every Sunday at
Q O'Clock A. N. Services every alternate Sun
dsy at Lewisville at 10 O'Clock A. n. Pastor,
Rev. A. J. WINTRRIcK.
Presbyterian Church. .--Services at the
Presbyterian Church. Woodsfeld, every two
weeks at ~ O'Clock p. n. Sunday school every
Sunday at | o'clock p, N. Prayer meeting
every "wednesday evening at 61 oclock.-
Pastor, Rev. W. T. GARROwAY.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
How to Buy Books.

A we'll known auther commends the
following rules to be observed ny youth
ful readers who are beginning the COL
lecting OF books: af
l. Set apart fixed sun, weekly OF
monthly, as the case may he. in proper
tion'to your income, and spend that and
no more for hooks.
ALWAYS devote portion OF your
monev to acquiring works OF reference.
g Never buy q worthless work or edi.
ton.
4. Take care not to buy too many
books Of one class.
s Do not, ut least until you have
fair show OF books, be deluled into
buving sets Of an suthor.
6 Do not spend too. much money on
magazines.
Z. Be particular as to the binding ol
your books.
8 Keep catalogue OF your books
entering In pencil inside each the date
Of purchase and the cost. and In the cat
alogue all particulars as to loans
8 Take care 10 read what YOU buy
and buy only what you will read.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Catarrh

Is a very prevalent and exceedingly dis.
agreeable disease, liable. II neglected. to
develop into serious consumption. Be
ing constitutional disease, itrequires q
constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsa.
parilla, which, acting through the blood,
reaches every part Of the system, effect
ing radical and permanent cure OF ca.
tarrh in even It's most severe forms.
Prepared by C. l. Hood & Co., Lowell,
Mass.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
HMothers and daughters. Don

Eg Mothers and daughters. Don't
think it absolutely necessary to work,
work, work from morn till night, with
out ceaslng. Lille is ,ort. Have some
of the home pleasure Of your own town
sister. Do little Kensington. Brighten
the home With beautiful ornaments ol
your own handiwork. Bare walls are
not conductive to pleasant though,s.-
Wcmau's fingers brighten many home
walls. Keep the blinds open and the
curtains up and let in the sunshine. You
can live If you only think SO. Most o.
us make our own lives2 Do Your
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
NUMBER 2.
Kiss Me Good-by, Dear.

This is the phrase heard in the hsit.
way of many home as the man of the
house IL hurryiDg away to exchange
daily labor for daily bread in the mart
Of commerce. Sometimes It is the wife
who Says IL, sometimes infant lips pratt
tie the caressing word, holding up q
sweet flower face for the Kiss that is it's
warm sunshine oi life, and the strong
man waits momentto clasp bis trese-
ure in bis arms and is gone; and al day
he wonders al the peace 10 his heart, and
the nerve with which he meets business
or hears business crosses. The wifets
kiss did u, the baby's kiss did it, and be
realizes that II is not wealth or position
or luck that makes our happiness, but
the influence We bear within US from the
pfesence of thoss, ma love. -. ..'.
Kiss me good hyi Oh; lips that have
said it for the last time. would you ever
ask again 10 those pleading tones for the
kiss so tardily givenf Would We not
remember that the relation the flower
bears to the universe is as carefully pro-
vided for as that OF the brightest star;
that the little action OF q loving heart
goes side by side with deed Of heroic
worth that love is the dew OF life; that
the parting Of day may be the parting
Of q lifetime.
'tHow many go forth in the morning
That neve: come home at night?
And hesfts have broken
For kind words spoken
That sorrow oan ne'er set right.n bla,s
Make the air vocal with kissesl Many
tears have been shed over kisses-over
those "dear remembered kisses alter
DEATH" but the time to kiss is the pres
ent. Kiss your children, men OF bust.
ness, before you leave home, kiss the
old mother who sits In the chair by the
wiudow-no matter II her cheek is wrin.
kled, her beart is young-and then go
about your days work with q ssthank
God" in your soul that you have some
one ct home to kiss. -
"For though in quiet evening
You gave us the kiss Of peace,
Yet it might be
That never for thee a
The pain Of heart would cease
--Hsasehold Beacon.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Family of Ex.President Barrios.
Croffut's Letter.


Walking through Central Park recent
ly with friend " met six or eight chill
dren walking and presided over by three
teachers "Who do you suppose they
are ?" asked my friend. "a little aristo
cratic private school," "They are the
children of x-President Bsrrios, OF Qua.
temala, who was slain in battle while
trying the mad experiment Of uniting
the Central American Republics against
their will. His widow lives In tnat honse
Sonder on the other side OF Filth avenue
the double house. BarJios, the dicta-
tor, was worth $50, 900, 600 they say, but
some Of it got away. She has only SS,
600. 900, poor thing. She is splendid
Spanish heauty-one OF the handsomesl
women in New York"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Young Girls

are at critical period when they are
about maturing and developing int, wo-
men. The lack OF watelfll care at tlls
time may result in fixing irregularities
upon delicate organs and enlailine 3
long list OF sfemale weaknesses" All
tins may Re avoided, and the young
woman come through this period clothed
in all The beauty aud strength OF a per-
fectly healthy organization by the aid OF
Dr.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription"
prepared especially for female troubles
by one OF the most successful physicians
Of the day.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

BEWARE OF FRAuDs-Be cure you get
the genuine DR., Thomas Eclectric Oil.
1t cures Colds. Group, Asthma, Deafness
and Rheumatism,
An eccentric divine once eaid to his
audience; "My bearers, there is q great
deal OF ordinary work to be done in this
world, aud, thank the Lord. there are q
great many ordinary people to do it,"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Pleasantly.

People are not aware OF the very
great force which pleasantly has upon
all those with whom man Of that talent
converses his faults Sre generally over
looked by all his acqaaiutances; and o
certain carelessness that constantly at
tends all his actions carries him on With
greater success than diligence and ASST
duty does others, who have no ehare IN
this extraordinary endowment.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Russell Sage

is q weell.known operator in Wall street.
VII, is generally considered as sup 70
snuff" Hence. 1t may have been quite
nstural that couptryman who reads the
papers recently called at his office and
asked for package Of Dr.. Ssgss Ca
tarrah Remedy. He discovered his mis-
take, but he made no mistake 10 the ar
ticle called for. This Remedy, when
applied with DR.. Pierce's "Nasal
Deuche," will surely AMI rapidly eradi
cate the most aQgravst d csse OF catarrh
with all its unpleasant and dangerous &C.
com mpanimer ts. -
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MASONIC DIRECTORY.

Monroe Lodge, No. 180, F. and A.
M,..Meets at Masonic Hall in Woodsfeld. on
Wednesday evenings. on or before each full
moon. J. P. SPRIaas. W. NJ; JAS. R. NORRIS,
Secretary.
WOOdsfield Chapter, No. 85, Z. A.
1I.--Meets in Masonic Hall Weods6slds on
Monday evening after full moon. ]. 7. SfRIads
/; NJ E. 81. p; JAS. B. MORRIs, Secretary.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Good Because He Had to Be.
!nghampton Republican

"Robert, what did you say to the bad
boy this morning when be taunted you
for going to Sabbath School Z"
"Didn't say nothin'; ! just went righ'
on without sayin' word back"
"Ihat was right, my son, and l an
glad to see you had manliness enough
not to notice him."
"Yes, but you ken bet If he hadn'
bin bigger'n me I'd thumped blazes out'r
him."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
The Cowboys aud the Thomas
Troupe. t faI.T'
San Francisco Letter.


The Cowboys aud the Thomas
Troupe. M ja,
San Francisco Letter.
Nine. Matarna has told q German
newspaper man In San francisco ell
about the performance the Thomas con-
cert troupe had I, give for the benefit of
q band OF cowboys. She says: I'VE
we're stopping in Coldge, N. NJ, for
dinner. Some twenty cowboys we're at
the depot, aud when they heard thst mo.
sicians we're on board they Immediately
demanded that they be given come music.
They pleaded that no circus had heen in
that vicinity for over q year. and that
they we're hungry to hear some music.
| felt rather unessy, as the felIows look.
ed rather wild In their fantastic dress,
With broadhrimmed hats, and armed to
the teeth. told them that could not
sing in English, when one of them In
broad Bavarian dialect replied to me thss
German would be quita acceptable 10
hin.
Sill did not feel like singing, pre-
t-nded to be uuwell. and sent them to
Mise Juch She told them that under
her contract she was not permitted to
sting for anyone unless Mr., Thomas bad
given his consent 10 writing. Then one
Of the cowboys, probably in fun, drew
2 revolver and so frightened Miss Juch
that she 1t once began to sing Home.
Sseet Home ! don't think she ever
sang that air with more real. feeling.
The COWBOYS we're dellghtsd with Miss
Junch's singing, but called for more.
Then Mr. Thomas, who had been q
highly amused observer Of the scene,
called for violin and played the AR
kansaw Traveller for the hoys. You
should have seen the fellows. They we're
go happy and delighted. We became
fast friends, and when the train bore us
of the cowboys fred parting ssluta
from their revolvers
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

~A ferryman who had strong az
fection for whisky, entered public
house some time ego for his usual dram.
He emptied the glass into q tumbler
which he put to. bis lips,and then remov.
ing II said TO the landlord:
"Man, it's 6ne wi q strawberry int"
"There's nae strawberry int" said the
landlord.
"There Is no.? Taste It"
The ferryman bad been deceived by
the reflection on the bottom OF the tum-
bier Of his own nose.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Remarkable Success by irrigation.
Atlanta Constitution.

At the recent meeting Of the ensilage
Congress, in New York, Mr.. A. N Cole,
OF Welisville, in that State, told some
remarkable stories OF his success in far
ming. He ignores phosporic acid, am.
monia. potash aAd other standard fertil.
izers, and regards pure water as q cure
for every agricultural III. Cole has con
structed lake on top OF hill, and the
water is conducted from this by means
of suhterranean ripes to the roots OF bis
plants. 1t is said that the world never
saw such plants as this system Of irriga
ton produces. Strawberries the siz, ol
peaches. and peas the s'z, Of frost grapes
in pods six and seven inches long are
among the results.
1t is objected that vegetables produced
by Mr.. Coles system will be lacking in
substance, and Of coarse, watery 6a
vor, caused by too much acid and toe
little sun, but there seems to be no doub
thst great size can be attained by th'
products OF this liberal irrigation. A.
big vegetables are in demand, and brinl
tine prices, 1t is likely that many farmer
will follow Coles methods.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

UNsusPEcrED disorders of the kidneys
are responsible for many Of the ordinary
ailments of humanity, which,, neglected,
develop into serious and. perhaps. fs-
tai MALAY. Experience would suggest
the use of DR.. J. H. Mel an 9 Homo,
pathic Liver'and Kidney Balm.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
A Girl and Her seDiors.
Y.n.i.,. nomnanion

When girl is pert and bold toward
her seniors, the reason may be because
she has not been perfectly trained; but
when che is overbesring and unklnd to.
ward servants or workpeople, l am
afraid it is because she has not good
heart. Perhaps, however, 1t 10 only be-
cause she is ihoughtless.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Written fo- The Spirit of Democracy.
"JOseph Fitz Gerald of Company

In the l16Lh o there we're some of
the most original characters OF the Fed
eral armv. One of these is named at
the head OF this article. Snort Of stat
ure, muscular. q lick In movement and
speech, good shot, an untiring marcher,
a successful forsger, good story teller,
brave to fault, Joe was general IA
vorite throughout the regiment. he was
always present for duty, aud he never
failed to yield q cheerful obedience to
his officers. Q,lck tempered, be never
submitted to an insult; but the difficulty
settled by hsticutl or argument, be
promptly forgave his opponent and turn
ed over the new leaf with him.
He gloried 10 the .smoke OF battle, and
when be could do so always fought on
the skirmish line. 1t was at Fort Gregg
that he most distinguished himself
There on the 2 Of April, 1865, he aided
IN planting the colors Of his regiment on
the bloody parapet, and then be went to
work with bis bsyopet. Alert, 1.-THE and
skillfulin the use OF this terrible weapon,
more than one Confederate died Of cold
steel at his hands. At length he faced
an opposing Colonel who parried the
thrusts OF The bayonet with the skillfu
use of stout sword so successfully tha,
it seemed doubtful who would be the frsI
to fall. and as IL moved by spirit ol
fairness, friends and foes moved back
from the combatants. The duel went on
as the FIRE flashed from the weapons al.
ready incarnadine from death blows
given early in the fight. "Throw down
your arms," ordered the Colonel. "Sur.
render YOURSELF" said Joe, adding for
chile ex preston familiar In the army, al
the same time striking The hilt of the Of
GERS sword with such force as to cause
IL to fall to the earth. All who saw the
incident expected to witness the instant
death of the brave Confederate who him.
self stood like hero to receive the bay.
onet iu bis breast
But Joe wss maguanimous soldier
even IL he did wear the uniform Of pri
vste. and he said : "Will you surrender
now2" "Yes," said the Colonel, "bu'
to no one else in the Yankee army" Al
ter be had been turned over 10 the pro.
vost guard he gave his captor fne field
glass which Joe sold Dr. Smith in ordel
Ito raise some funds which we're expend.
ed in purchasing Refreshments" for thu
boys after the surrender at Appomatto,
a week later.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

In the decline of life, in6rmities beset
us, to which our youth and maturity
we're stragers, our kidneys and liver are
subject - arrangements but nothing
equals DR.. ] H. McLean's Liver and
Kidney BALM as regulator of these or
gans.
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10. q. f. DIRECTORY.

WOodsfield Lodge, No. 377, 1. q.
o. E...Meets every Tuesday evening Q.
LUBE, N. G.; G. B. CLINeAN, Rec. Secretary
Woodsfield Encampment, No. 1913.
.-Meets in Lodge Room the first and third
Friday evening of each month. ASHER OKEY.
o. p; FRITZ REEF, Scribe.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

+ "A. G. w. POTTS.
General Insurance Agent,
Hanntba1, Ohio,
Aga sor the following Companies;
Also for Tornadoes, Cyclones, Hurricanes
and Wind Storms.
AMAZON. Cincinnati.
ROYAL OF Liverpool, England.
THE NORTHERN, =. England.
LONDON and LANCASHIRE.
England
QUEEN of Liverpool, England
OHIO, Of Dayton. Dayton
Applications also taken for various othel
Companies, all Of which are the most relia.
ble Companies in the United States. Al
classes Of
Town and Country BuIldIngs
Mercisandi Lumber. Stock.
Grain and Farm Implements.
insured at low rates in good Companies. Ap
plications either by mail or in persor
promptly attended to. na27,3ss'