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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
Much to the relief OF the lfrencl

Much to the relief OF the French
ministry. which authorized the move
ment, the troops of France have captur-
ed AntananarlvO and now hold sway
over Madagascar. There Ia no doubt
that for some time the outlook for tho
French on the island has been extreme
ly dubious, 80 much so that the French
ministers have been anxiOusly endeav-
Orlng to disclaim as much as possible
the responsibility for the expedition.
The fever and the climate of the cOust
had been threatening the lives of tho
French soldiers for some time when
the generals in command decided upon
the risky experiment of a flying column
detached from the regular lines Of conf
munlcation with the purpose Of taking
the capital by assault. The dash has
succeeded, although 1t does not seem
possible that had the Hovas attempted
any really adequate resistance 1t would
have done so. A column like that sent
overland by the French Is exposed to
manifold dangers, and Its complete iso.
iatlOn In the country Of al enemy makes
1t only too easy matter for the hostile
forces to lay waste the country and
defeat the invaders by starvation If 10y
no other means. The Hovas, however,
missed their opportunity, and Madagas.
car is under French control In fulfill
ment Of The plans held by the French
government ever since Great Britain
agreed to recognize that France had
zone Of influence OH the island. 1t Is
not likely that any one will try tn AS
cribe the invasion to any other cause
than desire for spoliation and con-
quest. France In Madagascar was lei
by the same impulses that actuated it
In Siam. 1t Is after territorial aggran-
dizement and the success of its efforts
Is startling proof Of the fact that we
are not yet past the day when civilized
nations consider that they have NOR
al right to appropriate whatever loose
territory weaker powers are unable to
maintain against them. No doubt En-.
gland views the present conquest with
disfavor, but she Is the last of nations
to assume the right to protest. Posi-
bly, her complacency during this maneu.
yer Is due to desire for return Of IA
vors whenever similar performance
may be undertaken In her own inter-
est. 1t is easy for one of the powers of
Europe to overlook affairs Of the kind
If there Is room to believe that its own
peccadillos In the same direction VIII
be allowed to pass UNDECIDED
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
POstOmce Plans.

The Roxbury improvement society,
which sent letter to the postoffice
department at Washington a few
weeks ago, in relation to the estab-
lishment of station at Roxbury
crossing, received reply from acting
first assistant post MASTER general
Lamar, the contents of which
has caused considerable comment
among postal officials and others in
Boston. 1t is to the effect that corps
of postal inspectors will arrive in Bos-
ton in few days for the express pur.
pose OF making thorough examina.
ton of the Boston postofiice and its
stations and reorganize them if me-
cessary.
This information has caused a sur.
prise to many of the leading officials
in the city, and they are anxiously
awaiting the arrival of the inspectors
What the direct cause of their visit to
Boston is cannot be surmised at pres
ent. They believe that their visit is
not for the purpose Of investigating
or examining the present administra-
ton, unless it is to look over the sys-
tenn in vogue, and to investigate the
feasibility OF consolidating all the
posto ffices within radius OF 80 miles
of Boston, as has been recommended
by the present postmaster to the de-
partment. The postmaster general is
in favor Of the scheme, and has nj.
ready been given authority by Pres.
Cleveland to extend the service in the
large cities of the country, and it was
stated at Washington only short
time ago that Boston would be the
first city to receive attention as far as
the subject was concerned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

The recent initial performance Of IL
new ocean steamer st. Paul of the
coast of Gloucester, sIass., from Care
Ann to Cape Porpolse and return, a
distance Of about lightweight miles,
was another success for American
vessel builders. The outward speed
was 1888 knots and the return 21.bS
knots, an average Of 20.o7 knots, an
even half knot in excess Of the gov
ernment's condition Of acceptance rs
an auxiliary cruiser In time Of war.
Though not quite up to the record Of
her sister ship. the st. Louis. 1t Is be-
lieved she will yet equal her when she
Is in complete running order. Together
with the Paris and New York, which
were admitted to American registry on
condition Of the construction Of two
American vessels of the same class and
tonnage, there Is now quartet OF
ocean flyers of which any nation might
be proud.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
Japan's Gigantic God.

A hinge metal image of the god Dia.
But.Su is the artificial wonder Of
Japan. The exact date Of the cree.
ZION of this gigantic brazen image is
not known; however this much is Ger.
tain: The Mikado Shomu died in the
year 74S A. D., and it was some time
during his reign that the figure was
set up. The total weight Of the metal
used in the construction of this enor-
nous memorial of an imaginary diety
was something over 450 tons, the most
costly ingredients being silver and
gold. OF gold something near 800
pounds were used; silver, 1854;
tin, 1921; and copper $50, $50
pounds The height of the figure
from the sacred lotus flower in
which he sits is SO l-2 feet. The face
is sixteen feet long and eight and one
half feet in width in the broadest
place. The eyes are rather ont Of pro-
portion, each being three and three
fourths feet in length from corner to
corner. Each ear is eight and one half
feet in length from upper rim to tip
OF lobe, and has cavity in which two
average sized man can easily hide
themselves, The chest is twenty feet
in depth, and the middle finger is ex-
actly five feet in length. The leaves OF
the sacred lotus flower upon which the
figure is seated are each covered with
several pounds of pure gold leaf.
They are ten feet long and six feet
wide and there are tifty-six of them.
Old historians Of Japan say the
casting of the idol was several times
attempted before being successfully
accomplished Also that over 5000
tons of charcoal were used in the OPP
Grafton. ST. Louis Republic.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
W0MAN'S ENEMY.
SELDOM SPARES ITS
VICTIM.
When II Does She is but Wreck .--rhy-
sicians Have Long Eeen Power-
less.--The Experience OF u
Haltim0r. W0,.,au.

bic'Nbs nave Long bteh IOWers
less---The Experience OF -
Balti,mor, Woman.
From The HrdId, Baltimore, M.
Mrs. J. p. Grove. married lady With
grand children, lives at Al pinkney Place,
Baltimore. She would easily pass for II
woman OF half her age. aud owes her present
state of good health and probably her life to
the use Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills. A Her.
aid reporter called ut the house few days
ago and was informed that Mrs. Grove hal
gone out for II walk and would soou I've back
The $, rbc was ushered into the pnrlor to
await her arrival. The room gave every
evidence OF refinement and the care and at
tention of II good housewife. Choice books
lay around giving proof oI the Intelligence
OF tho family, and the walls were decorated
with many rnce articles OF yirtu AMI 'ric-a-
hrac from South America. Japan, and other
countries. When Mrs. Grove was announced
the reporter was ast onshed to find her such
young looking and healthy woman. She
is well educated, and IL Il fluent talker and
interesting to listen 10. She. however, de-
ciined at iirst 10 speak al the results she had
experienced from taking tho Pink Pills as,
she sail, she did not like 10 have her name
appear In print In any way. However" she
du'leti, uIter some lttt'c hesitation, 'tEc pIliS
did me 80 uch good that l might be doing
wrong by not letting some other sufferer
know what they did for me-" Then she said,
"Dr. Williams Pink Pills are certainly ali
tho proprietors represent them to be- I
never had such relief from any other medi-
cine. A short time ago had IN attack of
perionitis which left me IN such a prostrl-
ted and nervous condition that despaired
OF recovery. I could neither sleep. cat or
read with any degree of peace or satsfnc-
tion, and life was absolutely II burden. Hav-
ing heard that others had been cured OF
the sumo troubles by DR.. Williams Pink
Pills, secured several boxes and began to
take them. As ii by magic at once began
to improve They cured me, and now have
no symptoms of nervousness or of the dis
ease which so Frustrated me. Now that's
enough" said Mrs. Grove, in reply to an.
other question. She walked to the door rs
lightly rs II young girl and. with a pleasant
good morning to the reporter, disappeared
within the portals Of her happy home with a
little grandchid olinging to her skirts.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, in q con-
densed form, all tho elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. Pink Pills are sold
by oil dealers, or will be sent post paid on
receipt OF price ESQ cents box, or six boxes
for &2.60-they are never sold in bulk or by
the 1907 by addressing DIR. Williams Medi-
cine Company. Schenectady, N. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

Henry NJ. Whitney of the pharmacy
board said recently, with regard to
the action of the board as to druggists
that sell liquor. 1t does not appear
that the board is seeking for any extra
powers, but the pharmacy laws have
been inspected, coditied and arranged
and will be reported to the general
court before Jan. l. The board asks
for the right to withdraw certificate
when an error has been made in grant
ing it. Mr.. Whitney says: "The
movement is one that will advance the
cause OF temperance and will prove
benefit to the public and be safe
guard to reputable pharmacists" We
ask too, for an extension of the time
limit of Is days, as we have number
of cases where persons have left the
state We want the publishing of the
notice to be sufficient to revoke the
1icansa -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
Many Uses Of Goal Tar,

The variety OF usetul products OH
tanned in the laboratory from coal tar
is amazing. This substance, formerly
thrown away as worthless. serves the
purposes OF the synthetic chemist adj
mirably. inasmuch rs il is very
elaborate organic compound, very
cheap aud containing great variety
OF elements. 1t has furnished hun.
dreds of new and valuable medicines.
particularly anti-fevcr remedies. From
it are obtained the anline dyes, winch
give all the coiors of the RAINBOW.
Aniline itself is coloress, its salts
having the brilliant hues. From coal
tar also saccharlne and dulcinc have
been derived Each OF them is more
than 200 times n sweet rs sugar, the
latter being more pleasant to the
taste.
Formerly no dye material exceeded
madden in commercial importance.
1t was the basis of nearly all dyes, and
the root from which it was obtained
was grown on great scale IN Europe
and Asia. But aliznriu obtained from
coal tar has destroyed THIS agricultural
industry by driving the plant ont OF
the market. Aiizarin is the coloring
principle of madden. From coal tar
also comes purpurine, which nowadays
forms the basis of many dyes. Some
time ago Baeyer, German chemist,
manufactured indigo ss pure rs that
yielded by the plant. Commercially
speaking, the artificial indigo has not
been success. simply because other
dyes made in the laboratory do the
same work chenriy. Everybody
knows that the artificial camph"r'
sold in the shape of "moth balls is
got from coal tar.-New Orleans
U,mcs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
After the Contract System.

1 am glad to see that the Women's
Health Association OF this city has at
last tackled that patent back. mot ton,
stub.and-twist, double-warp mode of
how not to do 1.-THE contract sys-
tenn. And il the women shall STAY the
monster and find some better lode of
getting municipal work done, he will
be the meanest kind of male citizen
who refuses the need of valor to the
victors. 1 will, in that event, be more
strenuous than ever in its advocacy Of
the full acknowledgements of the sex.
But in order to set our sisters right in
the outset, it will be necessary to
bring to their notice the fact that the
contract system was adopted rs n mode
Of reform long time ago, has had a
sufficient time to send its roots deep
down and widespread, and will prob.
ably "die uncommon hard"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
The Women Teachers First.

If there is to be an advance in the
salaries of the teachers OF the public
schools OF this city, justice and equity
demand that the great body Of women
instructors, who now receive but $744
. year, should be the first to benefit
by the increase. No doubt the mas
ters of our Boston schools are, as a
whole, capable and efficient teachers,
but they are not now so poorly paid
that their claims for an advance in
salary may not we'll he held in abey-
ance at leust until the far greater
claims of their faithful subordinates
for additional pay have received favor
able consideration. Our school board
should be just before it is generous.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
Popular HypnOtis,nl.

The hypnotist smiled confidently.
"Yes," said he, "by making a few
passes / can cause II man to go to any
part of the city | choose"
"Hm!" said the railroad magnate,
81 can do the same thing and send n
man clear from here to San Fran.
cisco. - Cincinnati Enquirer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
Deafnesa Cannot he Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that Is by constitu-
tiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
Erstachian Tube. When this tube gets In
famed you have II rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing. and wien IL Is entirely cl5sed
Deafness Is the re suit, and unless the infiam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out ten are
caused by catarrh, whc! is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred ID ,llars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrM that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F.J. CHENEY Sc Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 15c
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
Bearing Fruit.

The Boston protest against lynch.
ing appears to be bearing prompt and
abundant fruit in the South, notwlth.
standing some rather petulant things
that were said on the subject down
there directly after the Faneuil Hall
meeting. There has been more evil
dence within the past 80 days of a
real endeavor on the part of Southern
leaders to cleanse their section from
this foul disgrace than has been ex-
hibited during many preceding years.
BEN MARcATo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
Tragedy in a Bohemian Forest.

A terrible tragedy, says our Vienna
correspondent, has been enacted be-
tween gypsies in Bohemian forest
near Piscn. Two men fought for a
woman, who watched the fight with q
keen eye, but without interfering or
trying to separate them. When, after
a while, the stronger of the two stabbed
the other in the heart, and he fe II
dead at the womrn's feet, she drew q
revolver from her dress and shot tine
survivor in the head. She allowed her.
self to he arrested near the two
corpses--IIondon News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
A Mean Thing to Do.

Another bridegroom has failed to
"show up" at his own wedding.
There are greater crimes a man can
commit than this; but there are few
actions that are meaner or more con.
temptible. The frequency with which
this thing is coming to occur shows
that there are young men not only
utterly lacking in gailantry, but who
are strangely devoid of sense Of
honor,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

Mrs. Mather.Pabst IL said to be great
ly Frustrated by worry and excite
ment." She deserves great deal
worse punishment than that for the
crime she committed against herself.
her sex. and the public peace.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
All i'm the Family.

Mrs. Pinxter, proudly--My son il
rapidly gaining fame as painter.
Friend--Do tell Does he inheri
his talent
Mrs. Pinxter-Yes-you know his
Uncle Robert is well-known photog
rapher. Puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
A Child Enjoys

Th pleasant flavor, gentle action and soothing
v cts of Syrup of Figs, when in need Of a lax
ave, and IL the father or mother lie costiye OF
bilious, the most gratifying results follow its
use; SO that 1t Is the best family remedy known
and every family should have bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
Her Heartlpss Father.

Miss Bullion--Papa says We can't
be married until yon are able to sup.
port me.
Adorer-Great Scott! Does he want
his only daughter to die an old maid?
New York Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

The big marshes near Benton Har-
Dor, Mich, are being drained and
plowed preparatory to being planted
to peppermint. These lands were long
considered valueless. - Philadelphia
Press,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

FITS stopped free by DR. KI.INE's GREAT
NERVE REsToREn. No fit after first day use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and $500 trial bot
tie free. DIR. Kline, &l Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

DIR. Kilmer's Sw AMP ROOr cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory, BinghamtOn. NY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

For Whooping Cough, l'iso's Cure is q
HVennc ui RrnotiTn Nav york No ". IL afo%p
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

The State forest area of Prussia is
6, 900, 900 acres, yielding an annual
net income nf about $6, 600, 600.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

Sturgess, of England, holds the
amateur walking record-eight miles
in fifty.eight minutes and tifty-nine
seconds,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

An English Coroner's jury has at
last had the courage to return n ver-
dict of "-uicde through want" in
stead of the usual "while of uusonnd
mind"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

Deans Rheumatic Pills are n sure cure torall
& Neuralgia Entirely vegetable, always sufe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

Yellow pine, when green, weighs 1881
pounds to the cubic foot, and when dry 90 81.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thon,p-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at Pc. per boil"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
Sc0US6mulsion.

OF Cod-liVer Oil. with hypo-
phosphites, contains both Of
these in the most desirable
form. The oil is thoroughly
emulsified; that is, partly d.
gested. Sensitive stomachs
can bear an emulsion when
the raw oil cannot be retained.
AS the hypophosphites, the
medicinal agents in the oil
and the fat itself are each good,
why not have the benefit cf
all? This combination has
stood the test Of twenty years
and has never been equalled.
CCOTT'c r MIL Sl0N
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

$4,000 will be given away to the consumers
of Savena Washing Powder
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

A ton Of good coal is said to yield about
5000 cubic feet of purified gas. NE5O
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14
Gd0N
g0uCQtl

Some say that the hypo-
pflosphites alone are sufficient
to prevent and cure consump-
ton. If taken in time. With
out doubt they exert great
good in the beginning stages;
they improve the appetite, pro-
mote digestion and tone up
the nervous system. But they
lack the peculiar medicinal
properties, and the fat, found
in cod-liver oil. The hypo-
phosphites are valuable and
the cod-liver oil is valuable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14

has been endorsedby the medical profession for twenty
pair'abt always unifoym-always contains the purft
Norwegian Coi-!iufr oil and Hypopbostbiies.
Insist on Scotts Emulsion with trademark Of
man and fish.
may be enough to your cough or help your baby.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-14


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