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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06
A Knitting Industry,

Miss Augusta Jane Good, Kingston,
writes to The Irish Itetile JOmmat with
respect to the knitting industry which
she has established on her late fathers
estates in the County Limerick. at
has been, on the whole" she says, Every
successful. began the industry in the
summer OF 1884, being desirous OF pro,
viding some remuncrativc employment
for the cotter women, who had good
deal OF idle time on hand, and whose
ragged apparel bctokencl habits OF un-
tidness as well as poverty. l was
anxious to give them regular occupation
in some kind of ncedlework, and after
inquiries in Limerick rs to what was
likely to obtain sale, set them to work
upon handknit socks. They were greatly
delighted Mt the prospect Of earning
something, and flocktd in to get the
work. Their first efforts were decidedly
primitive, but after q little while they
began to improve; and although the first
consignments of socks sent to Messrs.
MacBirncy, of Limerick, were not very
we'll shaped, yet they all sold off, and
the manager, who was much interested
in my attempt to establish cottage in
dusty, gave further orders. l took
great pains to teach the poor women to
knit carefully impressing on them that
to obtain custom they must make their
work worth purchase. BY degrees they
became quite expert, and by dint OF
much instruction, and constant supcrn-
tendcuce of their work for seven months,
they attained degree of proficiency
which was most crebitable. They soon
began to take the greatest interest in
their employment, and Their il tc,lgencc
aud enthusiasm enabled them to improve
so rapidly that the Athac wares have
now attained u high reputation. The
knittters can make various articles, but
they excel in socks and stockings, for
which ther. is more sale than for caps,
shawls, or jerseys.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06
Balls That Hit in Battle,

The question has often been raj SEQ
what proportion OF balls exchanged ol
hostile armies will hit their mark and
kiln Difficult as it is to solve it exactly,
some approximate result may be arrived
ut from the number of balls-cstimateG
at 20, 900, 000-which were fired by the
Germans in the war of 1901. The
French army lost, in dead and wounded
about t40, 600 men. According to this,
only one ball out of lab fired hit its man,
and, assuming that on an average only
man out OF hit was actually killed. il
would seem that only one rife ball ii
S5S proved fatal. If it is further con
sidcrcd that the number of men wound.
ed and killed by the guns of the artillery
are included in the above estimate, il
may safely be said that not over one
rife ball in /, OOo fired proves to be fatal
American Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06

The transplanting of fruit trees is very
simple and effective when properly I'M
derstool. Trees should never be planted
in square or round hole, such as you
would dig for setting post. Many
trees transp antcd in this way die, much
to the Encouragement of the planter,
who attributes his failure to the insects,
drought or anything rather than to the
manner Of transplanting. A good plan
is to take a plough and break out tho
whole length OF the row each way,
checking fifteen, twenty to fifty feet
each way, us yon may elect, running five
Or six or more burrows each way, making
sure to break the land as deep as you
wish to set the trees. 1t is best to use O
two horse plough; then in each check
you can draw out the earth sufficient
width and depth to suit the roots of the
tree to he planted. Trim all broken
roots smoothly and straightcn them out
at full length in the hole; cover care
fully so us to get the earth firmly around
each root, then fill up the hole and press
the soil down firmly with the foot. Not
one tree in thousand will die if planted
this way, provided the tree WAS all right
when it was set
As general rule, trees should be
transplantcd to the same depth that they
stood in the nursery. or where they were
grown. Dwar! pear trees are an cxcep.
ton to this rule, aud should be planted
deep enough for the union of the pear
and its ounce roots to be below the sur
face OF the ground, so that natural roots
may shoot out from the pear in course of
time, thereby converting the dwarf into
a standard tree.
The object in breaking the land each
way as above advised, is in order that
the roots may have free access to loose,
mellow earth, to run into in every direc.
ton from the tree. If only asmall num-
Der of trees a:e to be planted a mattc-k
or spading fork would suffice, using caro-
to break the ground each way several feet
from where the tree is to stand. From
"Ho,o to Plant"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06
FOR THE FARM AND HOME.
Founder, From Overreed.

A contributor to the New York Tri-
june says: A little city boy spending n
week with an Ohio farmer fed young
horse in pasture nineteen ears of old
corn. The owner found the animal fin
ishing his feast, and thinks he could have
saved him from founder had he known
what to do. Oycreating, and consc-
qucnt laundering, is one Of those
things more easily prevented than cured.
The results of the total disarrangemcnt
of the system by the impaction Of the
stomach aud bowels cannot be wholly
avoided, but they may BIO ameliorated by
iudicous treatment. No water is to be
given, or the food would swell and fer
ment and rupture the stomach, with very
quickly fatal results A large dose Of
raw lnsccd oil is the best remedy, and u
quart is the right quantity. This causes
the election Of the undIjcsted matter and
the relief Of the intcstincs. The after
treatment is OF importance; the stomach
wants rest. and feeding should be wholly
Suspended for twcnty-four hours, when
quart of oatmeal Cruel only should be
given. Ono quart of this at meal is
sufficient for the next day, after which
regular feeding should be approached
gradually and cautiously. The resulting
stiffness of the fore limbs should be
treated by thirty-drop doses Of aconitc
and hot lamentations and rubbing of the
legs and feet with some active liniment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06
Bnrn-Yard Manure.

Prof. Wyatt IN his present work,
'Modern High Farming" attempts to
impress upon farmers the aecessity of nj
lowing therfarm- yard manures to under
go thorough process of fermentation,
to so completely rot or carb@fYzc before
making use of them in the field. In or
der to make his meaning still more clear,
he says:
"Lct it be remembered that first, ii
freshly made manure be put into the soil,
the saline and heterogeneous portions will
all be washed away by the first fall Of
rain and lost.
Second, if the manure lie allowed to
thoroughly fermcnt, the heterogeneous mat
tiers will remain insolublc in the soil, and
will thus be held at the disposal Of the
plants ready for assimilation.
A few expcrimenters have strivcn
within the past few years to persuade
themselves and the world that the total
abandonment of farm-yard manure and
the sole employment Of chemical fertiIi-
zcrs would result in immense economy
and increased productions; but in nearly
every cas-. within our knowledge where
the reduction OF these theories has pre-
vailc over common sense, the result has
been. to say the least, discou'aging.
Artificial manurcs Of every kind are
ncccssori', VIC have always admitted and
shall always PROFOUND; hu, that they can
ever proftably and uscfully replace
those made OH the farm, is a proposition
too ridiculous to merit discussi on"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06

The first club composed OF and designed
exclusively for women was founded in
London ten years ago by n clcrgyman's
widow, who saw the need Of such an
organization for her sex. Its members
now number 600, including the March.
ioness Abcrgavcnny and the Countess
Beehive and Guilford, who arc sufficient
to give it tone in En- land. The initia.
ton fee and annual duos arc each two
guincas; members having the privilege
Of introducing knswomen by blood or
m lriagc at guinea Il person. 1t is
considered quite aristocratic, sc-upu!ous
care being taken to look after antccc-
dents, but not the private morals, Of all
applicants. The Alexandra is another
70 .hionablc club. which men arc never
permitted to enter, even rs guests or
visitors. Those women only are eligible
who would be admitted to the queens
drawing room'. lthcGan with 200 mem
bcrs, and now has 500. Initiation and
dues are two gu;neas. The Alexandra
has bcdchambcrs, where membes may
make their toilet for the evening or may
stay for - limited period ut stipulated
price. 1t is two years old, and flourish.
ing. The Somcrville is II club Tor work.
ing women; annual dues, five shilIngs;
no initiation. Lectures, debates and
other entertainments occur every week,
when all subjects, except theology, are
discussed. 1t is eight years old, has
1000 members, and is exceptionally pros.
porous. 1t is said to have done great
deal Of good, and will do much more.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06
Imam English Hitch OH.

Just outside the gate and across the
way from the shop of the potato and
pork merchants there stands, as it has
stood for couple Of centuries, the old
Fa!staif Inn, writes Catherine Gle from
Canterbury, England, to the New Or
loans Pcayune. We went in under the
sign through low doorway, ovcrgrown
with ivy. At the end OF the hall was a
lovely old kitchen with n floor Of cool
tiles and gorgeous dinner service of
purple, red, blue AMI gold displayed in
wide racks against the wall. A bright
fire was burning, the red coas glowing
between the bars Of the CRATE, and vast
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06
POLITICAL NOTES,

The Republicans of the Tenth Ciass) dis
trict nominated W. w. Rice for congress on
the Both.
In the Seventh congressional district Of
Massachusetts,, Wi liam Coggswell, Republic.
can, was nominated on the 9th ballot,
Charles S. Wolf, the Prohibition candidate
for governor of Pennsylvania, already claims
that he will receive $4,000 or 100000 votes in
that state.
Third Pennsylvania District Dem. Hon:
Samuel j. Ran 'all; no opposition.
Fourteenth New Iork-William G.. Stahl-
necker, United Democrat. Mr.. Stahlnecker
has served one term in Congress.
First Pennsylvania District Dem. John
G. Chambers.
Second Pennsylvania Dist Dem.)- w. E..
Thomas.
Fifth Pennsylvania Dist Dem Walter
G.. Smith.
Second New Hampshire Dis. Pro.)-Rev
Daniel G. Knowles.
A the Providence, Or. ~ Prohibitory Con-
vention Tx. Lieut.. Governor Albert C,
Howard was nominated for Congress, for the
lst DIST, and Arnold b. Chase for the %
district
The Democratic Convention at Worcester
on the Both put in nomination the following
ticket: For Governor, John F. Andrew of
Boston; Lieutenant Governor, Frank X.
Foster Of Haverhill; Treasurer and Receiver.
General, Lewis Warner of Northampton
| Secretary of State, John b. Thaver of
Worcester; Attorney. General, John w. CJl
coran of Clinton Auditor, William +. Cook
of Springfield.
The Republican state convention nDmi-
ma ed Hon. Oliver Ames for governor and
John Q. A. Bracket for acknowledgement
Frank II. Hurd, Democrat nominee 10,
congress in the 10Th Ohio district
Edgar Terhune, Democrat, 1st Illinois dis
trict.
Benjamin Butterworth has been nominc ted
for ,ngress by Republicans of the lst Ohio
district and Gen. Charles Il. Brown by the
Republicans Of TIL 81 OHIO district.
Co. O. L. Jackson, Republican nominee
for congress in the 9th Pennsylvania dis
trict
New York Democrats nominate Rufus w.
Peckham of Albany for juSti Of the court
Of appeals and the Republicans, Judge Dan
lei Of Buffalo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06
Value OF Srtichokes.

Jerusalem artlchokcS are similar but
slightly inferior to potatoes in nutritivc
value, say HayM World, but, owing TO
their immense yield and cheapncss Of
raising, are much more valuable as stock,
particularly hog, food, Yields of one
and two thousand bushels per acre are
obtained, while the culture i, not as
costly as that OF potatoes. The planting
is done in about the same way, but the
growth of stocks is 80 strong that the
ground is soon covered, and oil weeds
arc cflectually chokcd out. Although
the leaves and stalks are rough and coarse,
stock arc very fond of them, and will
greedily eat the tops to the ground il
allowed to get to them. Usually the
hogs ore turned into the patch after the
tubcrs have matured, which will not be
until late in the season, and allowed to
do their own digging. Fed in this way
with the tops left on the ground and the
droppings OF the hogs also, the crop can
not fail to improve the land. A freez.
ing does not injure the tubers in the
least, either for food or seed. They can
be left in the ground until spring, and
then fed to the hogs. Usually the hogs
will leave enough OF tn, tubers in the
ground to reseed it, il not kept there too
long. Some prefer however, to let the
hogs clean out the patch thoroughly
and replant in hills and drills rather
than let u volunteer crop come up.
Many are afraid to plant them for fear
that once get them into the land they can
not be eradicated. The fear is unbound.
ed, and it is strange they are not more
widely grown. The red Brazilian is con.
sidered the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06

Threatens every man, woman or child llvins
In region OF country where few r and ague l.
preya ent. since the germs o, maarial disease
are inhaled from tho air and are swallowed
from the water Of such u reg on, Medicna
safeguard is ab Oluto necessary to MULTI,
this danger. Asam.ans OF terrifying and &C
climating tho system so as to be abo o resis
the nalarial poison. IIOstcttcr's Stomach Is T.
tiers is incomparably tho best and tho most
popular. Irregularities of the stomach, liver
and bowels encourage malaria; but these ar,
speedily rectiiied by tho Bitters. The func
lions OF digestion and secretion are assisted By
Its use, and a gorous as we'll as regular con
dition OF the system promoted by it, COnstltu
tion and physique are us defended agains
the inroads OF malaria by this matchless pre-
ventiye,, which Is also a certain and thorough
remedy in tho worst cases Of intermittent ant
remlttent feycrs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06
CONDITION OF THE CURRENCY.
Amounts OF National Bank and Legal
Tender Notes Outstanding.

Amounts OF National Bank and Legal
Tender Notes Outstanding.
The following is statement of the comp
troller of the currency showing the amounts
of national bank notes and of legal tender
notes outstanding at the dates of the passage
of the acts of June 20, 1874 January IA, 1875,
and May 81, LIS, together with the amounts
outstanding at date and the increase or de-
crease:
NATIONAL BANK NOTES.
Amount outstanding June 90,
1874, $40, S94, 1872
Amount outstanding January14,
1915, 351, SCI, $50
Amount outstanding May 81,
1919, 322, 555, 965
Amount outstanding at date(cir-
culaton of national gold banks
not nlcudoI, sos, Os1. 3O9219, 152
Decrease during the last month, ] ,l57 503
Decrease since October |, 1885, 1873 OG52
Legal tend + notes, amount out
standing June 90 1874, 49,, 900, 900
Amount outstanding, January II,
1875 So, OOO, 900
Amou retired under act OF
January IT, 1915, to May 81,
1873, S5,3ls,904
Amount outstanding on and
since May 81, 1878, 3iG GS1, 0l6
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06
NEAR DEATH.
A Prisoner Dragged from Jail by an AM
Ury

"a AaSoho' pi"ggoh - o"i Jul ~ "'' o,
ST LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. IA special from
SteelviIle, Mo- says: Ever since P. +. Wal
lace was brought here under arrest for the
murder Of the Logan family there have been
threats Of lynching and rrmo's Of plans on
foot for carrying the threats into execution.
At IL O'Clock on the uipht Of Sept. 80 it
seemed ms il Wailace'S case would never
come before II legal court, and that lynch
law would dispose Of him. AT the above
tour an organized body OF masked mon
marched to the jail where Wallace
was confincd aud demanded an entrance
If the sheriff The sheriff refu ed to admit
hem, and appealed 10 them TO dlspcr3e and
let the In v take its course in Wallaces case,
His appeals and threa $, however, amounted
to naught with the determined me-, and,
wit shout, they rushed at the Jail ga @,
which gave way under the ST. ain. A guard
was placed at the ent ance and few select
men proceeded to Wallace's cell and dragged
him forth, when they were met by cries from
the mob of Hang himln "Stretch him up"
Lynch him up!' More dead than alive,
Wallace was led under n tree and
rope was placed about his neck. He was
told that he had but few moments
to live, and that If he wanted to
say anything la had better hurry mp.
He then made statement stoutly protesting
his innocence, and claiming lat negro
name Sam Vaughan was the murderer and
had given him (Walace) $50 to keep the
secret. At this the NIB hootel and yelled,
and at the word tue ropo was thrown over
limb q d Wallace was suspend in mid air.
He was held there few minutes and then
let down again, the mob still hoping that he
would confess. 1t was several minutes be-
fore lp II 1lf-lpol pDull rpuoip gtranpth
enough to talk, but when he did his den al of
the crime and proste5tation of limo
cence were as firmly made as before.
Tho crowd had by this time greatly in
creased and many cries for mercy were
heard. Col. A. j. Zay, man greatly re-
spected in the town, addressed them, advising
tho mob to desist and low the law TO take
its course. The sheriff and several Others
followed in TIT samo vc II. The mob lost 9
vim and their p isoner was delivered to the
sheriff, who replaced him in his cell. Tho
crowd then liSlnrspl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06

Feather bands are the preferred trim
mings for wraps.
New French frocks are exceedingly
picturesque.
Little girls frocks are made charming.
ly loose and full.
Skirts arc worn very short, and shorte.
behind than before.
Sashcs of embroidered silk or velyc
are exceedingly rich.
Epaulets of jets are worn with either
long or short sleeves.
White lace is to supcrccde the cream
tint So long in fashion.
According to fancy the sash may bt
tic at the back or ut the side.
Gray gloves are worn with black toll.
cts. They are embroidered with black.
One piece, flowing elbow sleeves arc
coming in vogue for drcssy gowns.
Rich embroidcries from all nations arc
in high vogue for plastrons and Fedora
vess.
French frocks arc gathered and pulled
whore English gowns are pcatcd and
plain.
The low bunch OF curls Is the latest
couture fol young ladies. The bang is
also curcd.
insertions of wide velvet ribbon mako
the trimmings of many of the most styl.
lSh costumes.
All sorts OF short jackets to be worn
with walstcoats arc fashionable, and will
continue to DC.
Ribbon remains in favor for trimming
dresses, and is used for sashes, belts,
bows aud loops.
English gowns arc made in severely
simple styles, but are cxquisitcly fitted
and well sewcd.
Gray watcred silk is combined with
black cashmere and black camcls hair in
gowns for clIerly ladies'.
Undcr-pctticoats OF silk in dark and
light colors, white and black, are made
with gathered pink houncrs.
Sashes Of woolcn material, correspond.
ing to the dress with which they arc
worn, are trimmed with embroidery or
fringe.
Rough camcl's hair fabrics, plain,
striped, plaided and cross. barred, are
among the favoritc dress goods for tailor
made frocks.
The most elegant Partisan women re.
fuse to wear very prominent bustlcs, but,
for all that, there is threatened revival
Of crinolnc,
In rich toilets the principal plats arc
fastened by full bows, while ligh. ma
terials have the tlounces trimmed with o
band OF ribbon.
White lace jabots arc worn with high
bodiccs and arc fastened with gold or
iewclled pins arranged according to tn
d ctatcs of the wearcr.
Waists are long, but positions and
pointed fronts are short but acutcly
peaked, while the corsagc is cut very
short over tn. hip line.
Bright yellow in small quantities bids
fAir to take the place of or SHIRE the IA
vor with vivid red, so long popular as a
brightener Of dark toilets.
Undressed KID gloves arc worn upon
all occasions in the various shades OF
brown. For evening wear white I'M
dr. s3ed kid 81 yes are seen, although tho
LIGHT suede tintS arc more Fashionable
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06

Those acquainted with the methods
common with some breeders of swine,
and the results obtained, know that
there is a tendency TO overrefine their
swine. Breeding to a refined standard
without cautionary reserve easily results
in finencss of bone, body almost de-
nuded of hair, charming to look upon by
the fancier who exhibits at the show ring
but objects of suspicion to tho utilitarian
hog raiser, in whose mind the possession
of these attributes in an exaggerated de-
gree is associated with dcicocy of con-
stitution, infccundty and degree Of
trouble and vcxaton in raising the young
pigs only to be realiE3l by those who
have had it TO do. Some breeders will
remember how at olc time tic Suifolks,
highly esteemed rs they then were, were
by many breeders $, finely bred, that
sows would only drop four to six pigs Mt
tllHc anu tIlcsc NClC tS llilCn tlOuUlC
to raise as 50 mary delicate children
subject to chills if the weather was the
least cool, witt hardly strength
enough TO take their natural nourish.
ment, succumbng quickly to the 81 ght.
est exposure, or to disturbances Of the
bowels, to which the young pig Of feeble
constitution is so prone. A wcll-known
writer says Oh this subject "No man
who wants hog for profit, will have his
wants fully met until he gets such as are
harly enough to stand pretty severe
cold, some neglect, and be quite ready
TO thrive with plain, even what would be
rough feed for the eyquisitely bred and
pampered hog. The pigs of the stronger
kinds-thosc with plenty of hair and
not too fine bone--will survive, though
they are farrowcd in cold weather, and
this, too, without extra care and nurs-
Ing. Moro pigs will be dropped at each
narrowing time, and it is safe to say that
half dozen strong. well-haircd, thrifty
sowa will raise as many pigs in season
Is will be saved and raised by ten iows
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06

deal of cooking was going on. The ket.
tie was boiling with fussy efrusion like
that of q comfortable, housekeeping,
hearted, mothery woman, busting
about to get things ready for her good
man and the children. A leg of lamb
was roasting before the fire. A string Of
thin iron chains, believe it was, was
fastened from the mlntel shelf, and from
the other end hung the meat dangling
directly in front oil the CRATE bars. A
plate was set underneath to catch the
drppings. had u bit of that lamb
with some mint sauce for my dinner, aad
can attest that it was most excellent
eating. wish I had some at this no.
ment.
A trim young woman, wearing the
whiteSt of mob caps, the cleancst OF
white aprons, stood before the fire broil.
ing n chop. She hal long handled,
douD'c TN brollcr or grid ron in her
hands. The cho , was Shut up in this,
and she patiently held it before the fire
as we would holl up Il wet towel to dry,
turning it round now AMI then; ard
what with the tea kettle, the busting Of
the skin of the leg of lamb, the Sizing
of the savory chop, most comforting, If
dcaIening, noises filled the cosy room.
The girl turned rosy face at US and
smiled comfortably. The smile, the
goodIy old kitchen, the rows of dclf on
the wall, the nodding red holIyhocks out
in the garden, the recollection of that
swinging jolly old Falstaff, of the charm.
ing windows and deep window seats,
warmed me to the heart with enthusiasm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-10-06
A Poor On Oh.

Tommy Say, Mr.. F.atpursc, you ain
much at playing baseball, arc you1
Mr.. F. (who is paying his addresses t.
Tommy's siSteD--Wcll, no, Tommy, In
no expert; but why do you ask1'
Tommy-Oh, just cause I heard nj
tellin' Ju ia that you was an awful poo
catch. C IRELAND Sun.