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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-07-07

The Ladies of the NJ. L. Church
will hold an ice cream festival at their
Vcstry ON Friday eve, July 9th. All
are cordially invited.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-07-07

There will be an ice cream party at
st. James Rectory on Thursday even
ing, for the benefit of the Parsonage
fund, to which the public are cordially
invited. Special attractions in the way
OF music are offered.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-07-07
WOOD & DILLINGHAM;.
n0STON & LOWELL r Z
Northern Division.
UPWARD TRAINS.

1855 SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
Ou and after June %, 49,, Passengers Trans
will run rs follows:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-07-07

Many thanks to the lady that re-
memJcrcd there is such thing in ex-
istcnce as an editors wife, AMI sent a
basket of strawberries that looked
more like tomatoes, they were so large,
and oh, so luscious, May we always
remember that physician has wife,
and be fortunate enough to recprocate
for this. An EpIroH's WIFE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-07-07

Live geese feathers of the very best
quality and pure curled hair mattresses
can he obtained at very moderate
prices from Paine's Furniture Com
panv, Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-07-07

Hon. Frederick Billings has live
"Jap." in his employ, just arrived
from New York, aud who bears the
euphonious name of Sho Nemots. As
he is the only japanese in town, we
should think he would feel dreadful
lonesome, but he don't. He is an ac-
tive, bright young man, and will prob
ably "acclimate" readily.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

forward, while b is moving forward at its
own rate plus that of the center-that is,
twice ms fast as C. As the friction of the air
increases with the velocity of the moving
object it must be greatestat and least at
d, being really zero at d under the condi-
tions given. The b side OF the ball is there
fore retarded more than the center or any
other part, while the d side suffers no
retardution. The result must be IA curve
toward the retarded side. When the rota-
ton is on a nearly vertical axis this effect
will be at its maximum, and, according to
the direction OF its twist, the ball will
curve to the right or to the left-"in" or
"out."
In this explanation the effect OF gravity
is assumed to be nearly constant force;
aud not knowing the approximate velocity
of "swift pitching do not attempt to
consider whether the resistance OF the air is
proportional in this case to the first power,
the square, or the cube OF the velocity,
These points can affect the question of de-
gree only. This is merely a solution as
worked out by a boy, and possibly of in
terest to other boys. Looking recently at
treatise ON gunnery, found the explana-
ton tar more fully, and scientifically set
forth, with careful consideration of all the
elements Of the problem, in connection
with the drift OF shot fired from a
rilled cannon.-St. Nicholas.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
Z A LARGE HOUSEHOLD.

The Costly Domestic Establishment
Maintained by an Asiatic Ruler.
Muzzafer Eddin, the lately deceased
Emir of Bokhara-a khanate which
contains Scarcely 100000 inhabitants
had at his death one of the largest do
mestie establishments in Asia. His
household consisted of z sons, 10
daughters, 2S0 wives, 300 female slaves,
10 female BARRIERS, 9 female cooks, 4
midwives, % needle-women and 80
washerwomen. Among his male at
PENDANTS there were astrologers,
private physicians. chaplains (Im-
ams) and A eunuchs. The new Emir,
Abdul Ahad, has instituted drastic
reform in the palace expenditure. He
has pensioned his fathers wives with
free dwellings and daily sum of two
rupees apiece. This may seem a small
sum for the widow of a monarch; but
in Bokhara it is regarded as hand
some maintenance. The new ruler has
the immemorial privilege ofdismissing
all his predecessors servants; but Alb.
dull Ahad, from motives of economy,
has preferred to retain rather than
pension the crowd of his fathers do.
nestle officials.-Persidn Times.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
CURVED PITCHING.
Scientifically and Clearly Explained and
tH+ Illustrated.

The question of ''curved pitching is
raised in the story of How Science Won
the Game, in recent St. Nicholas, and
the fact OF its performance and the means
its accomplishment duly set forth In
subsequent number the reality OF the curve
is re-asserted in the lace OF skeptical criti-
cism; yet its explanation as a physical
problem is but vaguely suggested.
shall not readily forget the chill autumn
afternoon, some twelve years ago, when in
my first match game played ON the grounds
OF the Naval Academy, the reality of curved
/ pitching was most forcibly and discourage
ingly brought home to me by 'three strikes
and OUT The sin curve" was no new
thing as an inconstant feature Of the "un-
derhand throw" but this was my first ex-
perience of the ''out curve at least, as a
matter under the control Of the pitcher,
and not mere unintended, accidental
course OF the ball. Obtaining no help to-
ward an explanation from those to whom
applied ton the contrary, many assur-
ances that it was a physical impossibility J,
| studied the subject and promptly arrived
| at an easy solution, satisfactory to most
persons with whom have discussed it. As
this may benof interest to some OF your
readers, take the liberty OF presenting it.
The ball in its flight isretarded in it's for
ward motion by the resistance OF the air,
which acts upon it precisely as though the
ball were at rest and the wind blowing
against ii at a rate equal to the motion OF
the ball. This exerts pressure on the
front of the ball and a friction on its sides
Just as the water so manliestly does upon
vessel Ii the ball is merely moving
straightforward the friction is the same or
top and bottom, right and left, and the Ell
feet is only to slow the forward motion
But il the ball rotates as well as moves for
ward we have a changed relation5-a part
ofthe balls surface is moving against thu
air with greater rapidity than the rest, al
u diagram will make clear II the ball (ol
strictly its center OF gravity is moving
forward let us say at the rate OF one hun
bred feet per second and at the same tim
bits revolving so that points on itsequato
are travelling around it's center at an equa
rate it is evident that d is travelling back
ward as fast as the ball, as whole, move
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
QUEER OLD DEEDS,
Quaint Conveyances Between William
Penn and the Indians-Signatures of the
Big Chiefs,

Quaint COnveyances Between william
Penn and the Indians-Signatures of the
Big Chiefs.
The sold Deed" room OF the recorders
otlicein this city is the repository of
number OF most quaint and curiously-
worded old documents, which date back
to the time OF William Penn and his
family. These documents are principally
deeds OF grant, releases, treaty agree
ments and Publications of agreements
made with the Indians OF Pennsylvania
and from the conditions embodied in
these instruments one who has plenty of
time can read an epitomc oil the early
history OF the city. To get at these do Gu
ments and their curious phraseology one
must examine more than fifteen old deed
books and carefully read one hundred
or more scarcely legible records, got up
in the stilted phraseology OF the day and
made more complex by the peculiar legal
phraseology of the.old English laws. The
curious parts OF these records are the
considerations for which lands are trans.
ierred and the totems or signatures OF
the Indian parties to the execution OF the
different instruments. The considerations
for the earliest transfers were generally
merchandise OF different kinds, and in
choice of articles the Indians made very Gu
rious selections.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.


Michael Gordon, widower OF
forty. was married to Annie Hawley,
girl of twelve, in New York recently
Judge Samuel Lumpkin, of Lex
ington, Ca, says for the last five years
he has never lain down at night owing
any man a cent. He pays cash for
everything.
DIR. Harvey Lindsly, president OF
the Princeton Alumni Association OF
Washington, is eighty-three years OF
age, and the only survivor of the class
of 1920
William Mitchell, of Milford, Pa,
has Just discovered that an old package
of Mexican bonds which have served
as playthings for his children for years
are worth over one hundred thousand
dollars. Pittsburgh Post
Joel Chandler Harris ("Uncle
Remus") is himself actually an African
by birth, for he was born at Joel, on
the northeast coast of Africa, while his
parents were engaged in missionary
labor in that country. Chicago Trio
me.
Mime. Patti at Vienna received on
the stage gift in the form of tree,
the branches of which were interlaced
with golden chain, each link of which
bore in diamonds the name Of an opera
in which the prima donna had APP
peared, a,. ,, t.-. t.
s,--Ceremonious and stately as she has
| become in later life, Queen Victoria re-
tains the fondness for children that was
such a marked feature of her early
Years, and she keeps % record OF the
bright sayings and doings of the little
ones that come to her notice.
Leonard j. Thomas, of Salisbury
Cove, in the town of Eden, Me-, being
over eighty years old, is probably the
Oldest postmaster in the United States.
He has held the Office almost continual
| ly for nearly half a century, under the
different Administrations, and has new
er changed his politics, being an old
fashioned Democrat. Boston Post.
There is not school-boy or a
school girl who does not feel that Bos-
ton is better city to dwell in be-
cause DIR. Oliver H. Holmes lives in it,
and the semi-publicity of his later days
| gives something of the radiance of his
old age to the atmosphere OF city
which is proud to call him its oldest, if
not its only poet.-Boston Herald.
-" Huxley and Tyndall,' says the
manager of literary syndicate, will
never'write any thing for publication
unless they have something to say. /
have tried them many time, and with
good offers of money, too, but always
msuccessfully. They care too much
for their fame. But when they have
{, any thing to say they are ready to say
it, and to charge for it, too.
Tom OchilHee says "Of all the
wealthy men ever knew, John w.
Mackay, the Bonanza king, is the
best diner. Every day while here in
New York he has six plates spread in
private dining-room in the Hoffman
House, and friends who drop in are in
vited to partake of that which does
their hearts good. suppose Mr.. Mac
kay spends from sixty to one hundred
/, dollars every day for his, evening
+, meal, and it is as fine as can be pro-
nd cured. Next to him comes Robert
Garrett He knows how to eat and
can order as fine meal for as reason
able a price as any man | ever knew" y
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
HUMOROUS.

,y-"Hello. old man! How did you
come to fall DOWN. "Huh! Couldn't
fall in any other direction, could l?"--
Philadelphia Press, ....r
A young lady should not allow her
head to be turned by fattery, but if a
new bonnet passes her on the street
she may turn it a little.77N, 0. Pic
dyune. .-.-...-.-
American what do the letters
H. R. H. mean when applied to the
Prince of Wales?0 Englishman--
"Such bloomink hignorance! Is Royal
'Ighness, dye seeP"-N Y Sun.
-Puritanism has so permeated some
of our rural communities that a gentle
man was recently invited to leave
town on the Manitoba road on account
of his winning ways" He was a
gambler Paul Herald '..'
In speaking of the, high price Of
eggs, Boston paper sagely says,
eggs are eggs" This takes great
load from our manly breast, for we sup
posed all along that they were beans -
Bloomington Ego.
Time to Leave-"Why are you so
very shy?" he asked. tenderly; surely
| YOU are not afraid 70 look me in the
faceP" mo, George" she replied, I'M
easily, as ominQus sounds came from
the room above, ''but just now | am
looking the clock in the face. "-Puck.
/ A Smart Girl-Esmeralda Long
coffin--'I believe, Mr. McGinnis, that
you think | am a stupid creature. ="
Hostetter McGinnis-"Oh, no, nothing
of the kind Nobody can be called
stupid who can SO accurately divine the
thoughts of another as you have done
mine" " TeIds Sittings.
Young Mrs. Vassarline; "You are
sure this is real English breakfast tea,
Mr.. Groser?n "Oh, yes, we warrant
it, "Well, I'll take a pound If you
are sure. Our visitors are from Lon
don, and should be dreadfully morti-
fed to give them Japan tea by mis-
take. Chicago Tribune.
1t does one good to see the Jolly
fat man sneeze. He throws back hi:
massive shoulders, opens his cavernou'
mouth to its fullest capacity, shuts
both eyes and fairly raises the dead
with his ''ah-schoo! ah-schoo! ah-schoo
whoope! woosh-ah-schooooo-wagh-hoo
physchooor'- Tyd-Bits. &"
Two gentlemen were recently dis
putting over the correct pronunciation
of the word ''either" One was positive
that it was ee-ther, while the other wa
equally positive that it was i-ther. L
was agreed to refer it to a man clos
: by, and he COMPOUNDED them both b,
saying, ''Bedad, it's nayther, for it
ayther. IN Y. Ledger.
One of the brethren, who had
habit of moaning out ''O-h. yes. a
J regular intervals during the service
was rather broken up on Sunday night
He had just Weakened up when tn
: preacher asked the solemn question
e .'Brother, do you intend to sPen'
: eternity in help" ''O-h yes! san
out the devoted ther.-HaHoper F0S'
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
The Catacomb of St. Felicitas,

One of the latest discoveries at Rome
is the Identification of the catacomb of
st. Felicitas. On the right of the Via
Salaria, little way outside the gate
and close to the Villa Albani, which
tradition had always pointed to as the
site, the steps and several galleries of
catacomb have been excavated. A
fresco has been found in bad state Of
preservation, dating from the seventh
century. There can be traced Christ
and several other persons with a nim-
bus, including one woman. By the
side of two of the persons can be read
the words MARTA and PPUs, the re-
mains of the names st. Martial and St.
Philip, two of the seven martyred sons
of st. Felicitas- Some years ago an
inscription of the fourth century was
found in the same neighborhood with
the words AT sANCTA FEN Y. Post.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
m o q = n
CDNNN DL
SEAL OF THE THIRTEEN cHIEFTAINs.

The most interesting document, from its
peculiar phraseology as well as it's his
torical interest, is deed given at New
Castle on the second day of the eighth
month"; 1856, by which the Indian Kings
and Sachomakers, Packenah Tareckham,
Sickais, Pettguessit, Towis, Essepnaik,
Pettkhoy, Kehilappan, Tcomus, Macha-
loha, Methcowga, Wissa and Powsey
granted to William Penn all the land
lying between "Quing Quingus creek,
now Duck creek, and Chester creek along
the west bank of the Delaware river and
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

Tass. Their signatures run
principally in the animal line, and are given
above with each chieftain's name under
meath. The gradual transit from HERO
glyphics to penmanship can be seen as they
become OF later date, and the Indians take
to themselves Christian names. A deed
given by the Six Nations, represented by
Henry Peters and others, has attempts
made at signing the initials. Henry Peters,
the Mohawk chief, attempts a monogram
formed of H and p, and Orontakayuon,
alias John Nixon, signs name which
reads like Thos. N.-PhiladeIphia News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

Wopatha, King, and Lemoycungh and
Pernoyapsagh, Chiefs OF the Shawonnah
Nation; Ahookassonyh, brother of the
Emperor; Weenhmjough, Cheequittagh.
Takyewsan and Woapackoa, Chiefs OF
the Indians "about the northern part
OF the River Pottomock." The parties
to the agreement made mutual presents
to each other, the Indians giving five par
cells of skins and William Penn presenting
them with Several English goods and
merchandise"
AS the dates of these documents advance
into more civilized times the advanced no
tions OF the Indians can be seen in their de
mands for more varied articles and for ar
ticles of clothing such as the whites wore.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

and pipes was forty pair of stockings,
one barrel of beer, thirty glass bottles,
thirty combs. sixty looking glasses and
one hundred Jewsharps" Truly this call
for SO large supply of Jewsharps proves
the truth of the Music HATH Charms
chestnut To this document are affixed
the seals o! the thirteen chiefs who led the
treaty council at which the transfer was
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
Z SAVANNAH, TENNESSEE, THURSDAY, MARCH 49, 1886.

made. They make one think that short
hand writing was one OF the strong points
OF the aboriginies of this part OF the coun-
try. ~ h ~
The old deed books were not used ex-
clusvely for the recording OF deeds. Treat
les and articles of agreement were also
copied into them, and in Book I, No. 2, is
recorded the articles OF agreement OF a firm
and lasting peace between Eye Susquehan-
nagh Kings and William Penn, made on We
23d day OF second month, called Aprile, y
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
HE KNOWS HER.
An Engagement Which Would Have Dis
couraged the Great Napoleon.

couraged the Great Napoleon.
Jenkins went to hear lecture recently
on Napoleon Bonaparte and when it was
over he stopped at cigar store to hear it
discussed.
Il tell YOU" said Bilderstone, Napo-
leon was the greatest General that ever
controlled an army, and only the mightiest
genius, the most indomitabe energy and
the most heroic valor could have induced
him to cross the Alps"
Fudge" replied jenkins, "the Alps
amt nothin'. Just let him come up to my
house and try to cross my wife once, when
her dander is up, and il Nap. don't think
he is only grain of sand on a limitiess
shore, then | don't know the Bonapartt
family, that's alls'-Merchant Traveller.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

been in discussion at a confer
ence with William Penn, held
two years before, but the Del
awares were dissatisfied with
the measurement. At the
council in which they exc
cuted this release, after defin-
ing the other boundaries, they
set forth that it should extend
from the "Neshameny creek
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

The term toboggan is said to be
an Anglicized form Of the Indian word
s.adoboggsn," the name by which the
Canadian Indian designates his sledge.
which consists of mere piece of rough
board beveled at one end so as not to
dig into the crust of the snow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

as lar backward
as q man can
ride in two days
with a horse
The considera-
ton for this i'm
nlense tract, be
sides a snianlot
oiguns, powder,
lead, knives,
kettles. tobacco
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
An Ancient Pun Revived

Badgely, what curious thing is this2'
That's scalplock, old boy"
"Ughi WHAT a sharp knife must have
boon usedr'
40, don't know. That one was lifted
by a key
"A keyl What kind of a key?"
"a Cherokee "-P Philadelphia Call
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

-Smythekins is trying to, arouse the
courage of his better half, who has re-
Gently lost her pet parrot and is over
come with grief; Come, GOMEZ What
the deuce. Be a man, my dear. Sup
pose YOU had lost mer'-N T. Mail
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

sANKISTUlK9UUH' stockings, forty hats,
twenty-five gallons of rum, two hundred
pounds of tobacco and one thousand
pipes" In this agreement the Indians
gave to Richard Penn the lands adjoining
the Susquehanna river lying between GER
tain northern, eastern and southern
boundaries, and extending westward as far
as the setting sun.
On August %, 1877, the Delaware IN
dams executed release OF a tract of land
to John Thomas Penn. This tract had
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

buVII ub UIIU WHIUVo WUTt'
For instance, the chiefs OF
the Five Nations, in their
release OF the lands on the
Susquehanna river, besides
raising their demands for
guns, powder, etc, ask for
forty pair OF gathering, ~
forty pair Of shoes and
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

1701, between Will
lam Penn and Con-
noodaghtoh, King
OF the Susquehan-
nagh Indians; Wi
laagh (alias Oret-
tyagh); Koqueeash
and Andaggy, Chiefs
of tho sauna friha /.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

southern foot OF the Blue
mountains about twenty
English miles, and from
the Delaware river to the
Susquehanna; f500is the
consideration, and this is
+ba frot n,ouay trancoc-
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18
AUGHAwINQUl

actly IKE unls'
The autograph OF
Tahushwangau re-
sembles an undressed
Indian papoose try
ing to stand on his
head. Some OF the
other big braves
drop into shorthand
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

How to Be Happy Though Mar
ried, is the alarming title of a volume
that has been presented TO Princess
Beatrice.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

simple dash or curved line. A deed
OF purchase, dated August 20, 1749, con
veys to Richard and Thomas Penn an
enormous tract OF land for a mere song 1t
is defined as extending north from the
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

Lolita, the actress, has a penchant
for bestowing diamond rings on her
friends.-Chicago Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

pass current for a purchase.
Nine different tribes were rep
resented in this purchase, and
the chiefs who represented
them were mis-Tamis, Sa
Rachquontas, Nuntimas, Quail
paghac, Canestego and Agash
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

STRUCK DowN" is the name of new
novel The hero was probably dude who
got hit on the upper hp.-Pittsbssrgh Chro'i
icle- Telegraph.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

UIIU IITbV IIIU1Io,V VIt0IouO-
ton between the Indians and white set
tiers which is recorded in these old books
and it shows how gifts of merchandise and
baubles had ceased to satisfy the chieftains,
and nothing less than the hard cash would
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

which run principally to the
forms of turtles, birds and
what were evidently in
tended for bears. The most
elaborate fiourishingis that
Of Hatguantogughty. Hat.
evidently flung a vigorous
pen and his combination of
double So flouris h es,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

1rOm tHe 'NtsHHIHehy CrbtK l1~
as far back into the woods as suH'
a man can go in day and half" 1r
A second release OF the lands on both
sides OF the Susquehanna by the Indians of
the Six Nations more closely defines the
western boundaries and limits the tract to
the province OF Pennsylvania proper. The
document is ornamented with the private
autographs Of the chiefs of the council,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

pFIVUUt IIItITk WIS bVI-
IDENTIFY an attempt at a
chicken and his abilities as
an artist can be seen from
the result. Aug's chicken
had evidently moulted its
tail and was notin 80 -four
ishing a condition as that
Of Hayienta which was ex.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-03-18

squares and circles attest his familiarity
with the first principles of penmansbip
Auphanuphgas' private mark was evi
, 1886-02-23

Mistakes in preparing prescriptions are
usually the result of carelessness instead
Of pharmacists, and not in Missouri
alone, but in nearly every state in the
Union, now are very exacting in their
examination of applicants for certificates
to deal out drugs, and many young men
ambitious to handle the hieroglyphics Of
the physician, and yet unable TO decide
between drugs bearing n similar color
and odor, are denied the coveted prize,
and when relegated TO obscurity for an
other period of study the board makes it
q rule to suppress. the fact of their fail
ure, while the names of successful APP
llicants are given to the public.-Dr.
Alexander in Globe-D Democrat.