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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
SELECT SETTINGS.

The deepest ocean Is the Pacific
Germany reports 2S9 instances of
suicide among school children during
the last six years.
Many pairs of sandals have been re-
covered at Pompei. The soles are
fastened with nails.
There are said to have been five
suicides in five years in Divinity Hall,
Cambridge, England.
Mrs. Mozette, of Jackson County,
Michigan, an minute of the county
almshouse, is l06 years old.
When the japanese wish to send
grapes to distant friends they pack
them in boxes OF arrowroot.
There afe forty-fye survivors of the
war of 1912 on the roll of the pension
office, of whom fifteen are 100 or more
years Old.
Heels OF mems shoes are now gen.
orally double-slugged to prevent the
general complaint that the bottoms
wear out too quickly.
A Canadian Indian agent has per
mitted one of his wards to starve to
death while he awaited official per-
mission to buy bread.
No fewer than 1875 persons were re-
ported during 1891 in the column of
death notices in the London Times as
being ninety or over.
Joseph Burris, of Ray County, Mis-
souri,, was sent to Jail for six months
for whipping his wife, and every day
since his incarceration his wife has
brought him warm dinner.
In Great Britain the telegraph mes
sages average is per head; in the
United States slightly under one a
head, while in Russia they average
only .04 per head of population,
At Messina, Sicily, the inhabitants
now stay quietly in their honses, pre-
ferring the uncertain danger of shocks
of earthquake to the certain one of
contracting some illness by expo
sure.
The deepest well in the United
States has been said to be one drilled
by George Westinghouse, Jr., in Pitts
burg, for gas, to Il point 1850 below
the surface, where the drilling-cable
broke Of its own weight
The American divers are the hardi-
est in the world. Every year or two
new attempt is made to reach the
supposed golden treasure of the Hus-
sar at the bottom of Long Island
Sound, off New York City. Captain
F. Ryan, Government diver, of Sc
attic, Wash, agreed to dive 265 feet
in the harbol of Yokohama to raise
two million dollars of gold bullion.
A fish exerts its great propulsive
power with its tail, not its fins. The
paddle wheel was made on the fin
theory of propulsion, and the screw
propeller had its origin in noting the
action of the tail. 1t is now shown
that the fins of the tail actually per
form the evolutions described by the
propeller blades, and that the fish il
its sinuous motion through the water
depends on the torsional action of the
tail to give it power.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
ODDITIES or AN ARMY.
Regiment of Giants, Another Blonde


and Third of Turn Up Noses.
The Russian army Is full Of strange
features. Thus the biggest fellows are
detailed for duty in the bodyguard reg.
iment, "Preobrashcnski," founded by
Peter the Great, and originally cOmpOs.
cd of that monarch's personal friends,
all giants in their way. The Cars
family take great pride In this regl-
mcnt, and on the named day of its pa
iron saint attend the festivities in
body, usually REINFORCED by foreign
ambassadors and ministers Then there
is the lsmailkowski regiment, where
only blondes are tolerated, and the
Well-known Pawlow Guards, all Of
whom must have turn-up noses. The
regulations Of the Guard ChaSSrurs, on
the other hand, admit only dark-haired
men The guard officers, being priv.
legged by birth AS well as rank in their
chosen professions, treat their colleagues
in the line almost as badly as the latter
treat their subalterns. Up to a few
Years ago, says the Pittsburg Dispatch,
the distinction between them was such
that guard lieutenant had precedence
over the captain Of the line. The late
Cars father changed the state OF
things somewhat, but not much. a
major Of the guards would even to-
day, rank higher than line colonel If
there were such person. But the adj
vancement of the regular army officer
seldom SURPRISES the rank of battalion
CHER. Men having attained that dis
tinctiOn are generally made command
CrS' of small precincts, while diSgraccd
guard officers or general staff officers
obtain the colonelship or lieutenant col.
CnclShip of the regiment to which they
devoted their lives.
only very rarely does line officer
succeed in obtaining Il commission in the
war academy, and eventually in the
general staff. 1t should be mentioned,
however, that the majority are untitled
for such advancement. The require
mcntS of the officers examination in
the line are considerably less stringent
than those upon which the admission to
The guards officers corps are based;
The aSpirantS social standing is not at
AL considered and to complete the
is ridculouSly small and Inadequate,
especially that of the infantry officer,
the lieutenant receiving not more than
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02

weary step of man who has load on
Lis conscience.
But that did not deter Blownlee
from getting out and hustling. If he
had worked like Trojan the first
time for his nomination, he threw the
energy of double dose of Trojan de-
votion into his efforts now. Brown.
lee had been a good member, and he
could talk like thrashing machine,
and his genial manners carried the
day, and the result of it all was that
he was nominated and elected, and
went back to Washington to finish his
uuexpired term of service in the
House.
His wife sat in the gallery one day
unseen by him when great debate
was on. Brownlee had prepared him
self for the master effort of his life.
He had got the consent of the leaders
on his side to make a speech He at
tracted little attention MS he arose and
with his genial smile glanced over the
House, drew n deep breath and
launched forth. But by and by
he warmed to his subject, and
here aud there member on the
other side interrupted him. Then
suddenly Brownlee's genius flashed
forth in all its originality. Several
members who had tried to trip him up
found themselves mercilessly impaled
upon the fiery shafts of Brownlee's
sharp retorts and held up to the ridi'
Guile of the House, while Brownlee
smiled in that fetching way OF his that
made him resemble an expert con-
jurer when he contemplates the aston
ishment of the deluded victims of his
craftlness.
Before he sat down Brownlee had
scored triumph that insured him n
place on one of the big committees of
the House when the next Congress
should organize.
One of the doorkeepers handed him
note. He was receiving the con
CALCULATIONS of his side of the House,
and he did not open it for several
minutes, holding it almost forgotten
in his closed hand. When he opened
1t he read:
"Dear Ally am ready to beg
your pardon now--anytime. Am
heartbroken. Daisy"
Washington Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
Dyeing Chrysanthemums.

The art of dyeing chrysanthemums
has of recent years developed into
quite profitable department of the
fashionable florists business. Flowers
are dyed to order, usually to match
the color of some particular dress,
and costumers bring the florist a
sample of the cloth to be matched,
so that practically any color of the
rainbow can be prepared at a
moments notice. The pure white
flowers are used for the purpose and
those dyed half blue and half white,
as we'll as those half orange and hall
black, are very popular with the
ladies. With men, the reproduction
of vivid Scotch plaid is much of &
favorita New York Dispatch.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
MRS. GRANTS HOME.
Where the Widow of the Dead Gen
craI viii Pass Ii er Rem aiming Days.

Where the Widow of the Dead Gen
cral Will Pass Ii er Remaining Days.
A san Diego Cal, correspondent
writes that Mrs Gen. Grants family
evidently propose to make their perma-
ncnt home in that city. L. S. Grant
Jr., bought handsome home there last
winter in which his mother and family
live, save when Mrs. Grant takes eX-
curSions eastward and elsewhere. This
mansion is one Of the finest houses in
town. 1t stands on a hill overlooking
the city and bay of San Diego.
A second Grant house is nearly com
pleted 1t is the property Of Jesse
Grant, TO whom San Diego is Il delight
full home summer and winter, The
new house occupies quarter of a
block on the western edge of the l, 400
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
BLES SINGS.
Bliss 20 those who love theep

Bliss 20 those who love theeP
Bliss to those thou lowest!
May heaven smile above thee
Wheresoe'er thou rovest!
May no storm come nigh thee
On the rambling ocean!
May the green wave ripple by thee
With q lulling motion.
The wild voice of thy laughter
Hath fieeted from before me,
But an echo fingers after;
Flinging magic DER me,
Thy fair smile is not beaming
It's young mirth around me,
But dote upon it, dreaming,
When the spell hath bound me.
] cannot hear or see thee,
Dearest of earth's daughters;
But my soul is ever near thee,
On the quiet waters.
Bliss to those that love thee!
Bliss to those thou lowest!
And may heaven smile above thee
Wheresoe'er thou rovest,
w. NJ. Pracd
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN ehectually, dispeis colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 30
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist, who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, kK NEW YORK, M
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02

acre park. The accompanying picture
shows the front of the house. 1t is co
lonial in design, unpretcntious, and
built for comfort rather than display
From its windows can be seen the snow
capped Cuyamaca mountains, sixty
miles away, which protect San Diego
from the hot winds of the desert. Noun
tain peaks forty miles away, in Mexico
are visible from the porch of the new
house. Mrs. Grant will live In this
house when in San Diego.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02

greatly shortened. 1t also promotes the
secretion of an abundance of nourishment
for the child.
Mrs. DORA A. GUTHRIE of Odkicr Osr,iOn Co.,
Tenn, writes " When | began taking Dr..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, was not able to
stand on my feet without suffering almost death
Now do all my housewOrk washing, cooking
sewing and everything forny family of eight.
am stouter now than have been i'll six years
Your Favorite Prescription is the best to take
before confinement or al least it proved so with
me- l never suffered so little with any OF my
children as did with my last -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
Hoods SIN SaS Hoods


We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY S CO., Props, Toledo, o.
we, the undersigned, have known +. j. Che
ney for the last 10 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able 10 carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
WEST & TRiIAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALDING, KIN~AN IL MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, OHIO.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price, 75C per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
A Colorado SDOt,

Indio, on the Colorado desert, 100
miles south of Los Angeles, had about
ID of an inch of rain in 1890. Usually
about three inches fall in Il year in one
or two storms. The lowest temperature
IN winter is 80 and the highest in sum.
mer 1l6. 1t has a mild and delightful
climate in winter for invalids. The town
is thirty feet below sea level.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
Rapid Running Elephants.

The elephant is commonly supposed
to be a slow, clumsy animal, but, when
excited or frightened, can attain II
speed of twenty miles nm hour, and
can keep it up for half II day. New
York journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02

Dr.. Kilmcr's SWAMP ROOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, NY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02

Karl's Glover Root, the great blood purifier,
gives freshness and clearness to the complex
lon and cures constipation % cts, ~ cts, 81.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iniiamma-
ton ullays pain, cures wind collie. 20. a bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
A STATESMAN'S STORY.

+ was n dashing
young G n
gresham, who
came to Wash.
ington on the
tidal wave from
one Of the dis
tricts in the
South. But he
had not been
at the CAPITAL
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02

THE Public Awards the Palm to iiale's
Honey of lorehOund and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure IN one minute
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02

There are 2iGO,OSG cows and heifers in
milk in England. NEV
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
Nai m ExDpritlIpilt.

The use of Ripans Tnbules for headaches,
dyspepsia and other stomach disorders is not
an experiment but an assured success. They
wilFdo all that we say they will.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
Large Sores

Large sores
under each side Of her necI,i had the attend
ance Of the family physician and other doc
tors for Il long time, but seemed to grow
worse. read Of many people cured OF scrof-
ula by Hoods SaSaparIlu. Az soon as we
gave Hoods Sa"saparlla to Clara she began
60 get better, aud before the first bottle was
gone, the sores entirely healed up and there
has never been any sign Of the disease since.
She is a
Healthy Robusy Child.
Her grandmother took Hoods Sarsaparilla
nj thc same time, and the al. rhcum decreas-
cl IN It's violence and perfect cure was soon
effected II took about three months for her
cure, and she ascribes her good health and
strength at her advanced age to Hoods Sar-
sapariIla. il has certainly been Godsendto
my family, Mis-, SoPHI4 WOLFE, Zaleski Ohio
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02
Which PuriGes, Vitalzes and Enrche8 the Blood

At this season everyone should take good
spring medicine. Your blood must be purl-
fled or you will be neglectng your health.
There is Il cry from Nature for help, and I'M
less there is prompt and satisfactory response
you will be liable to serious illness.
This demand can only be met by the puri
flying, enriching and
Blood-VitaIizing
elements to be found in Hoods Sarsaparilla,
My mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Wolfe
at the age Of ~ years, was attacked with a
violent form Of salt rheum; it spread all over
her body, and her hands and limbs were
dreadful to look at At the same time, my
little daughter Clara, who was just one year
old, was attacked by similar disease like
scrofula. 1t appeared in
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-03-02

In 1888 the people of Great Britain
paid taxes on 1872, 200 carriages
Evening journal., 1895-07-30
EpIToRIAL coMMENr.

The weight Of the earth is calculated
BY Profes sscr Boys at .. 1872. OeI 600 0OO,
600 600 600 tons. II the Media wins to-
day IL will be heavier than that down
around the county seat Of Delaware ~
West Chester Daily Local News
The government at Madrid has con-
gratulated General Martinez Campoa
upon his successes and victories ia Cuba.
This is for publicstion and intended 10
Impress the belligtrants into the belief
thst Campos has really done something.
--Chester Evening News
Vixen Bucks county, the mother OF
Judges, has occasion for new magis
trate upon the bench, she will not 90
outside her borders OF look beyond her
own sons for a candidate. THIS phaae OF
the matter may be considered finally
closed and General Fisher may az well
spare his pains IN this connection -
Doylestown lntelligencer
Land owners and land spectators az
such are not wealth producers and are
only entitled TO what they produce
nothing "-Phlladelphia Justice.
Oar only purpose Is 70 show Tanner az
he is and to put the public and veterans
especially on their guard against him
This Is a duty. from which no honest
veteran or man dare shrink Tanner has
hoodooed about everyone who ever
trusted him, and will always do 80. -
Grand Army Gazette
Evening journal., 1895-07-30

yiscd Holmes that his ('itzel's) dead body
could be found in the house. The letter
pleaded that Holmes look after Pitzels
children, and suggested that there would
be no difficulty in getting the insurance
money from the Fidelity company, now
that the dead body of Pitzel could be pro-
duced in evidence
Holmes doctors" the Corpse.
Holmes then told Of the appearance Of
the corpse, and said that he sat in the
room with the body for over an hour. He
was dazed and hardly knew what course
to pmsue. He finally made up his mind
that since Pitzcl had taken his life there
would be no harm in destroying any evil
dence of suicide, so that he might be able
to get the insurance on Pitzel's life with
out any difficulty.
Holmes has confessed that he thereupon
dragged the dead body TO the second floor,
laid the corpse on the floor, pried open the
mouth of the dead man with pencil and
poured in a quantity of explosive ohemi-
calls.
He then, he says, placed a lighted match
to the man mouth, when the explosion
which SO horribly disflgurcd the corpse
followed To give the more foreible im-
preston that pitzel came to his death by
an accidental explosion, Holmes stated to
his friend that he got a pipe Of Pitzels,
filed it with tobacco, lighted it, then blew
out the aamo after the tobacco had been
partly consumed and placed the pipe be-
side the dead mans body.
1t was nearly o'clock in the afternoon,
Holmes states, before he left the Callow
Hill street house. He put on a hat Of Pit
zols 70 partially conceal his identity and
placed his own hat which was Of felt, un-
der his coat The criminal went directly
to the Broad street station, so he alleges,
and inquired at what hour the first train
left for Chicago.
Holmes says he docs not distinctly re-
member ut what hour tho railroad officials
told him a Chicago train would leave Phil
adelphia, but believes it was between 0
and $3.50 O'Clock at night. He then went
to the house whore he was staying and
made preparations to leave the city. He
and his wife, Holmes alleges, left for Chi
cagO that night
IL is understood that IL the prosecution
conclude TO indict Holmes for the murder
of Pitzcl In Philadelphia they will pro-
duce witness who, it is said, heard the
conversation between Holmes and Pitzel
on that cyontful evening, WHOM the latter
threatened to 90 away with his life.
10 has also boon learned that the state
has another witness who was ON the train
on which Holmes ard his wife Travelled
to Chicago.
This witness, it is understood, can tes
tify that Holmes sat in an apparent stu
por on his way TO the west; that hc held
q novel before him for over an hour, and
was seemingly So much dazed that during
that tilrc he never turned laec OF the
book
Evening journal., 1895-07-30
Vgoloome valkyrlel

From the New York Herald.
While tue valkyric ia on the sea every
American IS we'll IS every Brlliah lover
Of manly sport will indeed wish her
safe journey 70 our shorsg We cannot
wish her SUCCESS In her nission, but.
unlens all Indications arc wrong. she
comes to US as the. most Formidable
opponent that has evar challenged for
the cap, aud Ia undoubtedly without
peer among All those who have either
fought for OF defended the historic
prize Ia the past. Welcome thousand
tim.s, then, 70 suoh 8 challenger. who
until she has been defeated by the
Defender is equally wiah her represent
ative Of all that 10 beat and greatest Ia
yachting dsvslopment
Let as hope that we shall prove 70
have an even batter and greater cham
plon with which TO meet tks Valkyris.
but meanwhile We join Ia the Gouroek
cheers for the noble boat and bid her
hearty welcome.
There is no doubt that she public
interest ia the renewal Of the Americas 8
Cup races has never been 20 kssn as II "a
this year, and with the Valkyrie on her
way here and the Defender making
preparatory trials Of her powers during
the cruise OF the New York Yacht Climb
the public excitement Is steadily grow
ing
Evening journal., 1895-07-30
DC nnhnn Nnr,-

The Oubans have got a ship at last.
II recent assertions can bs credited, and
the flag Of the republic viii ily upon sas
broad blue sea as well as from the noun
tsias and hills OF It's nativity. Now If
they succsed 10 getting an American
officer which IL is said they are trying
to do-to take command Of their land
forces We may look Tor the capture Of
city or two Evidently the Insurgents
have staying power far superior TO
those who have attempted to free them
selves from Spanish tyranny heretofore
An exchange very properly says: ''As
in the case Of Hawaii. 50 IN Cuba, our
government must bs strictly neutral,
though In botk cases there are men
among as spelling for 6ght. We went
to tbs verge Of international impropriety
IN the case OF the Sandwich Islands, and
ths pressure is on for interference with
Spanish Affairs The annexation Of Cab.
is more TO be desired than that Of
Hawaii. but we want neither. at least
until we have fsnsd the Populists anc
sobered down 10 silver crowd Oal
sympathies As people are with Cubs
aud there is no doubt that whom tbs
Evening journal., 1895-07-30
The sanalor,. ,II.lalen Ide.-

From the Philadelphia Evening Talegra Il.
Senator Butler, OF North Caroline. IA
sn address OF hery eltquence, invokes the
shade Of Andrew Jackson 20 return and
crush out the gold bugs and To restore
70 the re pie tho money Of which thsy
have been robbed By i conspiracy or
monopolists and bsnk barone. The sen
ator is tremendously eloquent, aud as
pyrotechnic display OF oratory his bril-
liAnt address ls &c splendid as a flight OF
rockets An the same. he IS, TO descend
70 0omely phrase, barking up the
wrong Tree in calling up the spirit Of
Old Hickory TO support his PopuHstic
sud repudistlon demands Andrew Jack
s9n was a man Of deeds and not OF
words BE had but poor opinion OF
oratory, and eloquenee was quite out Of
his line Moreover be was firm bs-
lever IN paying debts. value for value,
and should he return to the scenes OF his
early career, be would show but little
pstience with the sundry and various
plans for paying a dollar with so cents.
oen2tor Butler Is disposed to wake up
the wrong sleeper There are not half
20 many figures Of speech to the square
inch in this paragraph as in the ssna
tors address, but there Is deal more
plain sense
Evening journal., 1895-07-30

measures ~ will make &c plsin TO avery
Spaniard that at his peril would he seek
to swreak his spite upon Americans
OF only have no such measures been
taken, but rs yet the American people
remain uninformtd as 70 the adequacy Of
the reparatlon made by Spain for her
misconduct In the Allianca matter For
the whole truth regarding the outcome
Of that affair we may have 10 wait until
the Fifty fourth Congress shall wrench
it from the President; and meanwhile,
we shall indeed be fortunate II we are not
subjected repeatedly to fresh outrages at
the nands Of the malignant spsniard.