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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
TEE NATIONAL GAME.

Batting alone is winning for the Phllsdel-
phlas.
Chicago is the surprise of the season in q
baseball way.
Rhines. of Cincinnati. seems to be pitching
In his 1890 form.
New York has declined an offer from De.
trOit for Murphy.
Burkett, of Cleve I, a. present leads the
League in batting.
Lowe, Of B ,ston. covering more ground
this year than ever.
Hawley. of Pittsburg, at present is the
leading League pitcher.
The Pittsburg Club has signed Pitcher
weighing of Philadelphia.
Clngman is playing magnificent game
at third base for Pittsburg
Chicago makes the claim that Dahlen is Tho
fastest shortstop in the League.
Speed is counting this year in the box.
The players no longer fear curves.
The New Aorks are not playing ball like
looming champions by any means.
Captain Nash is doing the best batting for
Boston. Champion Duffy is tagging.
Hoy, the deaf-mute centre fielder, is play.
ing great ball for Cincinnati this year.
The st. Louis team is much stronger than
its position up to date would indicate
The Western verdict is that the R-ooklyn
team IL too slow and lacks snap and enthu-
siasn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
BROKE UP THE CAMP MEETING.
startling Effect OF II Mocking Bird
Steam Whistle on a Negro Crowd.

Startling Effect OF Mocking Bird
Steam Whistle on a Negro Crowd.
Some years ago the steamer Paris c.
Brown Introduced the hooking bird
whistle Oh the Dhiu and Mississippi
rivers. says the Louisville Times. ON
the trip from Cincinnati 10 New Or
leans and back the dpmoniacal yells
and uncarthly screams of that holy
terror created a sensation everywhere,
aud all along shore produced fear and
conservation. especially among the ne
gr0es who had never heard anything
Ike 1t before. Nothing In the shape OF
like it In this or any other country, and
Its unpOpularity has caused but little
to he heard of it since. BY Il manipu!a-
ton of the valve ii could be made TO
moan, groan. grunt. scream. yell, howl
and whistle. and il could he heard on
the river Il night for many miles.
One dark night Il negro revival was
going ON in the woods near II little
town on the Mississippi, aud excitement
was III lis highest pitch. The old "cul.
lud sky pilot was preaching and ex
hOrting the sinful ones to come up AN
jine de ban" Some were moaning
some grooming. many singing, many
shouting, and all sweating as the old
preacher said: Cum n Shoutin', cum
runnln', kaze yer KANT nebber tell
wen der debil gwinc Ter cum and grab
yer. Now's yer chance. Brudder, Is
yer ready? Sister, is yer pre- pah-ed to
meet de debi? He's li'ble ter cum any
mint, an wen he does cum"
Just then the Paris Brown. ON her
way south, turned the bend about two
miles up the river and turned loose
that terrific whistle, filling the air for
miles around with all sorts uf groans,
screams, yells and howls, which fell
upon the ears Of the old preacher and
his terrified congregation. The minis.
ter's eyes looked like inverted new
moons. He looked at his congregation
In silence and listened. The men and
women looked in fear and terror at
each other aS all listened TO the Strang-
est and most unearthly sounds that had
ever filled their ears. Presently the old
preacher grabbed his hat and, leaning
forward, shouted:
Oats him, hons an all OATS de
deMl. | knows his voice. Wat bin
a-tellin' yeri Take to de woods, bred
dern; take to de woods sisters. De
debil am cum an you mus run an pray
an keep a-runnn'. I'm wild yer" and
the preacher and congregation took
TO the woods and remained there I'M
I'll the whisting ceased and the Paris
Brown passed down like meteor in
the darkness Of the night, with that
whistle as still as death. For days af-
terward the question Of the colored
people was: Did you hear IT," and the
answer was always another question:
"W'at was it,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
Fine Pianos Made in Boston.


Although only beginning operations in
january 1884, the NEW ENGLAND
PIANO Conn any has lc'omo one of The
great piano manufacturers 81 the country,
Its works in the Highlands include six acres
Of lGOr space, to say nothing Of the great
siX-stury building nj 200 fremont street which
serves as the Office and selling establishment
Of the concern.
The company started on the theory OF pro-
ducing every part Of its pianos in It's own
factories and selling It's own goods directly 10
its customers. The result has been most sat
isTa",Ory from nechanical standpoint. as
every piano hcaring the company lame ra'-
rirs the requisites giving assurances OF SUI
Icrior excellence,
The company ha' also adopted the plan oi
leasing it, pianos directly Ia the buyer, 80
that 1t Is now pO',ihl" for the latter IT, ient OF
the company an upright piano for so Il
quarter, with easy Payments and over QUO
yles 10 select from. This has induced many
people to exchange old and unfashionale iu-
struments Tor the new product of this COM
pany. The latter, therefore, has great
many pianos ut other makes which it sells
and leases at nominal prices iiauyoned desires,
though most people who visit the company s
warcroOmS are content to take none other
than one Of its own manufacture. - Record
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01

Col. W. d. Belts, Of Drainage,
Texas, has yam,ble opal about the
size Of II grain Of peaberry coffee that
he wears in II scar,pin. Recently he
cllled up pet chicken and took it in
one hand, while nc allowed it to pick
some grain, OF corn from his other
hand lh" chicken soon swallowed II
half dozen grains that were hcld out
to it and looking about for more,
he sped the ORAL and struck it, but
did not quite lisIodge it from the set
ting. As quick rs II flash the bird
made another and more successful
grab ut the stone, tearing it out and
swallowing it. The chicken WAS II
great pet in the family, bnt opals cost
more than chickens. A council of
war WAS called, and It was decided that
the opal must be found even at the
cost of life, SO about two hours
later the chicken was executed and
the opal discovered lodged in its giz.
ard. Galveston News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
A Prehistoric Idol,

F. Conihay, aged sixteen, has
brought to Charleston, W. Va, a
most novel piece of wood carving
which will give the learned antiquari-
ans much to study about. 1t is a
wooden idol, OF great age and most
peculiar shape. 1t represents boy,
about five feet TALL nude, and hold
ing in his arms small animal which
looks like a buffalo calf. The wood
is hard, and on the outside appears to
be locust, but by cutting into it it is
found to be almost blood red on the
inside, sort of wood never seen in
this part of the country. 1t Is most
hideous thing, and is supposed to have
been an idol of some prehistoric race.
The features are almost perfect. One
ear is in good shape, but the other is
worn or broken off. One hand is also
gone, but both arms and the calf
which they support are perfect. The
image has no feet, the legs being iu-
serted into a block Of wood, which
serves as a pedestal. Conihay, who
lives at Lewiston, discovered the
image in cave near that place. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
The True Napoleon.

II is curious to note the different
ideas different people have about
well, say, Napoleon Bonaparte's per-
sonal appearance. You might fancy
him chameleon-llke hero, to be in
vested according to the within of his
worshiper with brown eyes, and with
a commanding presence, surmounted
by that dark imperial curl which for
ever caressed the marble beauty of his
noble forehead. 1t quite unnerves one
to be assured that the hero of Maren
go and Of Austerlitz was but five feet
four in height, that he had red hair,
and that early in life he became so
bald that the famous curl which is to
be seen in his portraits was actually
brought forward in long stringy
mass over a hairless stretch from the
back part OF his head. Chicago Rec.
ord.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01

Every musician knows the Instruments Of
the NEW ENGLAND PIANO Company,
but few musicians or other citizens realize
the magnitude OF business which the com
pany carries on. At the great factory on
George street RoYbury. six acres Of floor
space are included in all the buildings, every
inch Of which is utilized. Here. too, Il small
army of wOrkmen is employed in the manu-.
iacture OF the instruments, and every in
diyidual Is believed to be an expert at his
particular line of work. "Ier!Cctipn in every
detail is the motto of the company. and the
great care exercised in manufacture, and the
rigid inspection OF each instrument ON com
pletioD, assure the purchaser that the sighs-
est defect has been avoided, and the result is
the well-known quality OF the cOmpanys
goods. Beside the factory, and equally i'm
portant to the interrs. OF the company aud
public, is the great siX-stcry building at 200
fremont street, where the sa!esrooms are
located. call there is well repaid by the
sight, even if there is no intention Of buying.
1t would be hard to imagine a more desira-
bic gift than piano bearing the stamp Of
the NEW ENGLAND PLANO Company
"A guarantee Of excellence IN every respect.
-- IrOaScripi.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
Hoods Fills t IA" n;S cassTs P' o '1s
CRADLE OF INDIAN BABIES.

Queer Sacks in Which rhppooscs Are
Nurscd and Iranrpiunted.
When YOU 40 through An Indian
camp YOU tan sac red and green sacks
standing against the sides Of the Ic-
PEGS carried on the backs Of little girls
by means Of Il blanket which is Ias
tened at the waist with Il broad leatl
er belt. or being rocked to and fro by
the wind In llr huughs of cottonwood
trees.
Sometimes. II the camp Is going On
II long Journey in search Of game or
fur water, or 10 escape Il war party
two OF these sacks are fastened to-
gether by stout straps and swung over
the back Of Il pony, one dangling On
each side, Ike til" baskets On Il pack
mule. But ~ rule the horses are
left for the men and boys to ride, and
the pappOoScS are either carried by The
sirl- or packed away on II "travOiSc.'
which Is the only wagon the Indians
have and you will think ii Il very poor
kind of Il wagon when You hear how
1t Is made.
The larger "uayOises' are made Of
two cottonwood branches, and the
smaller ones of stout willow sticks
The two poles are crossed about Il
quarter Of the distance from the small
ends, ana held IN plac" with strong
cords of buffalo sinrw; Il foot or So be-
low the joining Il mat Is fastened,
reaching from uhr pole to the other
and iirm enough! IL carry heavy bur
dens. The frame of the mai Is one
long willow twig which has to lie
soaked and twisted IN shape while wet.
and the lmut Is Just II mesh Of simply
woven heather straps,
Ii Is Il strange sight To So" Il camp
packed and ready to Jake up the line
Of march One by une. in single file,
they start away the men. and bows
over Is, On horseback leading the way:
then the women and dogs dragging The
"truvoises," and last Of all girls with
pappooscs on their backs, and little
half-nnk"d boys running along in
jog trot breaking line every now and
then 10 throw their balls or rob birds
nest half hidden in the thick prairie
grass
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
School For Gamblers.

The croupiers of Monte Carrie nave
school for gambling in which they
learn the ms and outs OF the games,
the method of defeating trickery,
manual dexterity in clearing the boards
and paying the stakes, readiness in
reckoning and in dealing and shuifiins
the cards and so on. Most of them
come from Alsace. Chicago Times
Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
THE BOSTON NEWSPAPERS SAY.
Largest in the World.
The Mammoth Plant of the New
England Piano tompauy.

England Piano Company.
The NEW ENGLAND PIANO co., be-
gan operations in January, 1881. Since then
the advance and growth have been such that
toinythr NEW ENGLAND PIANO co.'s
works stand as the largest inthe world per
fiction in every particular 10 the NEW
ENGLAND PIANO Compauy's text. In
the construction OF every instrument, such Is
the care exercised and SO rigid Is the inspcc-
ton That the sighted defect is avoided the
producI being NJ n character TO satisfy and
p.ense the most CN0c,ing professional rs well
as private player WIKI the exercise of Il thor
ough knowledge, ample capital, best material
and highest skilled labor. every iRuo bearing
the NEW ENGLAND PIANO Company's
name must naturally carry every requisite 10
give assurance Ol superior excellence,
Tie masses Of the people represent the
country purchasing power. and the endeayOr
has been to bring first class plano within
the reach Of the people Of moderate means.
It is in this that the success haa been marked,
even beyond the eariy expectations, for it is
possible for the best modern upright, seven
and One-third octave plano to be rented Of
the conf any for so Il quarter With low
prices. easy payments when wished aud oyer
500 STYLES to select from, there Is no one, he
they finished performers or beginners in
study bat what can be suited.
Even II there is no Intention of buying,
call at the fremont street waTeroOms and
a look through the different noors will be
sure to interest anyone. The attractive par
lors and rooms are calculated to make an in
speciion n! reeable. The trial Of an instru-
ment in an apartment Is n feature especially
desirable, as the quality OF the tone as it will
be when in the home circle can he Judged, "a
is not possible in the large rooms usually
used for such purpose - Pest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
A Big Business.
The Mammoth Plant of the New
England Piano Company,

There is big standard clock on fremont
street, near BOylston, that Is a decidedly con
venient feature in that locality. 1t Is In front
Of the Boston offices and warerooms Of the
NEW ENGLAND PLANO Companytha
is emphaticaly one Of Massachusetts impor.
tant enterprises. It is hardly possible that
many Of the citizens can realize its magn-
tude, for 1t is only after an acquaintance with
the details that the full extent OF the business
carried on can be appreciated. The advance
and growth have been such that today the
NEW ENGLAND PIANO Cornpany's
works stands as one ofthe largest in the world,
six acres OF floor space being included in the
buildings necessary for the Manufacture OF
their instruments. In addition to this the
great six-story building at No. 200 fremont
street. where the big clock Serves as land
mark by day and with its illuminated face. a
beacon by night, is occupied from top to bot
tom.
In the prosecution OF its affairs the COM
pany produces every part Of their pianos in
their own factories, SO that with all the faril-
tiles Of the best skilled labor and improved
machinery in every branch, the highest pos
sibIe results are attained, JoWH0i.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
One OF the Largest in the World.

Ever since the NEW ENGLAND
PIANO Company turned ont their first in
s.rument in 1881, down TO the present time, it
has made one grand exhibition of what pro
grcssiye enterprise can accomplish. Today its
plant is one oil the largest in the world, the
factory buildings covering more than six
acres Of floor space.
The large 4iv-story building at 200 Ire
mont street Boston, has lately been remod-
e!rd and put in perfect condition for the suit
able display OF the various styles Of pianos
made by This concern.
Everyone will he n!ertstedto look through
the elegant wa,erooms at 200 fremont street,
Boston GiObe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
ANITA.

She's pretty puss IN boots,
With sancy name that suits
Every glance,
Is II whispered, Is II sung,
still II rlpples on the tongue
In dance.
Oh, she walks 50 pit-a-pat.
And she talks Of this aud that
Such way,
Just to watch her witching blush
Even Socrates would hush
Hall day.
She Is not an angel no.
They are out o place below,
Let us griev1.
Yet perchance there is n wing
Hid beneath that putty thing
Styled a sleeve,
Her singing makes me tlinR
ORA tricksy boboIinE
All delight,
With his silver strain allow
Where the apple-blossoms blow
Pink and white.
Like a wild rose, newly born,
Bursting into bloom NJ morn,
Dew agleam,
So enhancing Is her smile.
Lo, it haunts me all the while
III a dream.
Samuel NJ. Peck, in the Century.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
NONE BETTER MADE.

Come and prove it TO your entire satisfac-
ton. Apply every known test Scrutiuize
every detail, Give them the most critical ex-
animation. We court comparisons They are
made on honor and sold on merit Their ar
t'stic superiority accounts for their wonder
luI popularity They are alike popular with
the people and mu5ica' artists. They are
simply phenomena for '. cal or instrumental
music. They are strictly high grade instru-
mehts At popular prices. We desire alto be-
come familiar with their merits by personal
Inspection. Their rapid and wonderful de-
veIopment is Of national importance. lnyes-
tigate the integrity Of construction both in
side and out YUu must know them to ap-
prcciae them. Come and get acquainted.
Feel no obligation to buy.
We have warcrOun- in five Of the largest
cities besides Boston, and agents almost ey-
erywhere.
Our factor % front on three streets in B0s.
ton. George, irirard and Howard cover over
six acres Of floor room.
We have lightly used Pianos and Organs
OF all wcll.kn1wn makers At all kinds Of
prices. In aaorl, anything and everything
you can possibly want.
We will rent IL high grade : I-3 Oc-
tave Upright Piano at SO for
three months.
We can show you many thousand testimo-
MAS, from well known institutions and pri.
vate individuals all over the country. that
Wehaye pleased and Iully satisfied with NEW
ENGLAND PIANOS AND ORGANS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01

Medium Now, ladies' and gentlemen,
if there is any spirit you wish to see let
me know.
Professor Driebones (uoted Egypt
ologist Can you show us Cheops,
the builder of the great pyramid?
Medium-Certainly.
Prof Observation-Disclosures! | will
talk to him in his own language.
Medium (hastiy)-Chcops says he has
the ripand can't come. N. Y. Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01

The area o. the British colonies is
5000, 900 square miles, that of the
French 5000, $50, of the Dutch ego,
600, of the Portuguese BOG, 600, of the
Spanish 10, 900. of the German, 80,
600. and of the Danish "A, 600
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01

"Why, father said the young man
earnestly, 'she's worth her weight in
gold! !"
"That may be, the millionaire care
fully returned, "but even in that case
you will bear in mind she wouldn't
foot up above thirty-fve or forty
thousand dollars. - Rocklund Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
A TEST OF LOVE.

A s 8 U R E you,
mother, that | do
not want to marry
yet, said Antoin-
cite to Nine. Odiot.
81 am so happy
with yourself; but
should / enjoy the
same happiness, the
same peace and the
same contentment
when / change your
freside for another?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
Don't Tobacco pit ar mOke Nour Life
AMnN

j. the truthful, -iaItljI title Of look
ALCut BRc. the harmless, .GGIantced
tobacco habit cuie that brace NJ nicotiniHed
nerves, eliminates the nice tine poison, make,
weak men gain strength, NigCr aud m&nhoOd.
You tun no physical OF financial risk. is No
II-Ba" - old ty Druggists every where,
Under guarantee to cure or money refund
60. Book free. Ad. Sterling Remedy Co.
New York ur Chicago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
RHE UMATIC

fEuPnE Use ''Schragr's Sl.D0O,OOD Rheu-
matt Cure" GGrra'.t-'.l the hE.I on earth FOR
all Guut, HhCumatl.m and y urai ia Cured Isaac
Leierer and Gcorse htgg' Ut Lansing, Mich OF Sci.
ate Rheumatism u yrs standing. Never fall. 4
discovery. cured a. ~ p'Opie Rete tn Ms, Mary
WHlanls. DaHiel- Nnyilie c o; Mrs Rob sampson,
Rogers rark. IN; VI. O'Ne iOs Penrl s.. Bunalo y.
Y; 4. C. Robins N. Mutual Lie Bulldog. \ Y CITY,
and Or. +. J. Bardsrll, TunShaunprk, Pa. Big thiis
Tor guol agruiS Secret cost niU g. Highest refer.
eGCes. Write to-day. SW ANsON CO., 10;
Dearborn 81, Chicago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
why IL Ia Wise to Buy the New Eng.
land Piano.

The Mandatory. One Of THE LARG-
EST IN THE WORLD, producing the
highest grade OF work at lowest cost.
The best and most suitable materials used
in all parts VI the piano. All classes Of ma,
terials carefully selected by experts.
Only workmen Of the higest standing aud
rpest experience are employed
Among their number are men who have
followed their particular occupation for from
twenty-five TO fOrty-iiye wears.
The result is the greatest possible volume
OF tone, refined purity and sweetness. extra
ordinary singing quality. and perfect even
ness throughout the entire scale, perfection
OF touch and action, absolute durability and
faultless finish.
manufacturing the Entire Piano,
Purchasers Pay Only One Profit.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
The Greatest rledical Discovery
of the Age.
kENM EDY'S
Medical Discovery.
DONALD KENNEDY, Of ROSBuRY, MASS.

Has discovered in one Of our common
pasture weeds remedy that cures every
kind OF Humor. from the worst Scrofula
down TO common pimp!e.
He has tried it in over eleven hundred
cases. and never failed except in two cases
(both thunder humorl. He has now in
his possession over two hundred certifi-
Gates OF its value, all w;thin twenty miles
OF Boston. Send postal card for book.
benefit is always experienced from the
first bottle, and a perfect cure is warranted
when the right quantity is taken.
When the lungs are affected it causes
shooting pains, like needles passing
through Them the same with the Liver
or Bowels This is caused by the ducts
being stopped, and always disappears IN q
week after taking it. Head the label.
II the stomach is fou! or bilious it will
cause squeamish feelings at first
No change OF diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get, and enough OF it
Dose. one tablespoonful in water at bed
time. Sold by all Druggists,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
To Cleanse tie system

Etfectually yet gently, when costivc or bilious,
u when the blood i, impure or slugsish,to per-
manently cure habitual constipation, to awak-
IN the kidneys and liver to Il healthy activity,
without irritating or weakening them, to dis
pei headaches colds or fevers, use Syrup Of
fga
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01

mon Blotch, or Eruption, to the worst
Scrofula, are cured by it. 1t invigorates
the liver and rouses every organ into
heathful action. In the most stubborn
forms Of Skin Diseases, such as Salt
rheum, Eczema, letter, Erysipelas, Boils
and kindred ailments and Scroful,, ii is an
uuequaled remedy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01
LOOK OUT FOR BREAKERS AHEAD

W hen PIN pies
cruptions, boils,
and like NANTES
tatioiio of impure
blood appear. They
wouldn't appear il
your blood were
pure and your sys-
TEN in the right
condition. They
show you what you
nccd-a good blood
purifier; that's what
you get when you
take Dr.. Pierce's
Golden Ne dical
Discovery.
1t carries health
with it. All Blood,
Skin and Scalp Dis
nu.nS E,n,,, a nn,,,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01

Dir. klmers Sw NNr-ROoT cures
at Kidney aud Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free
Laboratory, Binghamton. NY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01

We will give slOO reward for any case Of ca
tarrh that cannot beCured with Halls Catarrh
Cure. Taken internally.
+. J. CHENEY 4 TO-. Props, Toledo. o.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-06-01

Mrs. Winslow's soothing Syrup for children
teething. softers the gums, reduces nfamma-
ton. allays pain, cures wind collie. Id bottle.