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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

AMI honorable" TT.aere was long
silence.
500 you remember conversation
which We had coming home rom
Eastlake's tennis party?" she asked,
suddenly, "about modern chivalry?"
Eyes; but I scarcely see
"You said it was giving every one
a chance-even your worst and most
despicable enemy. DO you remem-
ber?"
81 remember" admitted.
eff such one were at your mercy,
you said, you must not slay him with
ont giving him IN opportunity to fight
for his lie. If fighting were impossi-
BILE, you must give him II chance in
some way; you would let it rest upon
the fall of coin. You remembers"
yes" I answered, wonderingly,
II remember"
"Then," she said, with keen ring
in her voice, 81 ask-nay, l demand
the same privilege"
''The case is lnite different, Violet"
protested. Bat I could not avoid a
fierce desire of one wild hazard for
happiness.
at is in no way different. On one
side my happiness; on the other your
foolish idea of honor, which you place
above my happiness.
81 cannot!' groaned.
"You must!" she insisted. "You
cannot refuse me what you would
grant to the meanest of your foes. y
She produced penny from her little
purse. ''You will not be so cruel
and unjust as to refuse me this?"
"It is not right"
II say it is"
"Then we disagree"
Therefore Judge is needed-the
impartial coin" She laughed fever.
, ishiy. I could not bear to hear her.
every WE'LL" I said, wildly. "But
let me be. honest with you, Violet.
At the bottom of my heart I despise
myself for giving way, and I know il
is because 1 want you, and not because
it is right. You will abide by the re-
sult?"
"Yes, yes! and you will? Promise!'
81 promise.
"Freely and unreservedlyP"
"Freely and unreservedly"
"You must toss for it," she cried.
excitedly, putting the coin in my
hand. "Quick, quick" 1 spun it
up. and she cried swiftly, Head!
1t fell on the floor, and rolled over
and over, until at last it rested just
underneath the stands, but still in
view head uppermost. Violet burst
into passion of tears, and I clasped
her frantically i'll my arms, and kissed
her again and again.
"You will never, never speak of
leaving me any more" she sobbed.
And L held her yet closer, and whis-
pered that now L never would, if
could, break my promise.
81 would never have kept mine to
let you 60" she said de6antly.
"Hullo, you two! Whatever have
you been doing all this time?" said
her brother, coming in later.
"Oh!-playing pitch and toss, u
said I, lightly.
"Vi is dangerous person to gam
BILE with, let me warn you," he OBJ
served, laughing. "She has won
derful coin, which I picked up with
two heads"
you're not cross with me?" she
pleaded, holding tightly to my arm,
as we walked in behind him.
Cross with her =!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

den to myself. Was troubled with
smothering spells, also palpitation of
the heart and that bearing down feel
ing. and could not be on my feet much.
IL was growing worse all the time,
until took your medicine.
after taking three boxes OF Lydia
+. Pinlham's Vegetable Compound
Lozenges. the tumor passed from me.
"My health has been better ever
since, can now walk quite distance
and am troubled no more with palpita-
ton of the heart or bloating. l rec
ommend your medicine to all sufferers
from female troubles"
1t is hardly reasonable to suppose
that any one can doubt the efficiency
of Mrs. Pinkham's methods and medi-
cine in the face of the tremendous vol
ume OF testimony.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
Wouldn't Tell Il Story

A boy once applied for situation.
1--WE don't like lazy boys here,
said the manager. Are you fond Of
work?"
"No, sir, responded the boy, look
ing the other straight in the face.
"Oh, you're not, aren't you? Well,
we want boy that is.
"rhere ain't any," said the boy.
doggedly.
ooh, yes, there are. We have had
over half a dozen of that kind he o
this morning to take the place we
have"
Glow do you know they are?"
asked the boy.
"They told me So"
$50 could /, but I'm not liar, "
And the lad said it with such an air
of convincing energy that lie WAS en-
gagged at once. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

There Is more Catarrh in this section of tho
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed t. be-
incurable For II great many years doctors
pronounced it II local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and, by constantly falling to
cure with local treatment, pronounced 1T in
durable. Science has proven catarrh tO DO Il
constitutional treatment. Halls atayrht ure,
manufactured by +. j. heney & o., Toledo,
Ohio. is the only constitutional cure on the
market. tits taken internally in doses from,
10 drops to II teaspoonful. 1t acts directly ON
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case
ii fails to cure. Send for circulars and test-
monials Address I'D. HENEY d I o., ToledO,O.
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

The plant known as vervain, which
is not distinguished for its beauty, and
which grows nowadays utterly disre-
garded, was so sacred to the Drnils
that they only gathered it for their
divinations when the great dog star
arose, in order that neither sun nor
moon should see the deed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
Protecting Himself.

"Timmins, you don't seem to be
making as much love to the landlady
as You did"
Had to easeupa little. She thought
she had me so sure that she could put
off the scraps and meat ends on me, as
il l we're already married to her.
indianapolis Journal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

German newspapers express wrath
because of the new law made in Brit
ish Natal, and evidently aimed at Ger
man merchants, that hereafter all COM
mercial travellers not connected with
Natal firm must pay tax of $50 u
year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

Clean blood means Il clean skin. No
beauty without It. Cascarets. Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring ap the lazy liver and driving ali i'm
purities from the body. Begin today to
Danish pimples. boils, blotches. blackhea1s,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets-beauty for ten cents All drug
gists, satisfac ion guaranteed, l0c, Csc, 50c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
Try Grmin.Ol Try Grain.OI

Ask your grocer to-day to show you
package Of GHAIS-O, the new food drink
thnt takes the plnre of coffee. Children
may drink it without injury Us we'll rs the
adult. All who try it like it. GnAIN-O
has TINT rich seal brown OF Mocha or
Java, but Is made from pure grains; the
most delicate stomach receives 1t without
distress. a the price OF coffee. 15c. and
25c. per package. Sold by all grocers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

There is great rejoicing among the
farmers of the Riviera because new
law has been made to protect small
birds which are so useful in destroy
ing insects. A reward of SO is ofered
for the conviction of offenders.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

"rve cured Cousin Algernon of his
infatuatiou for that girl who has re-
fused him four times.
Elbow did you do it?'
"Showe him statistics proving that
there are over 100000 unmarried
women in this coantry. "-Chicago
Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

Down on the Verdigris river, in
Montgomery county, Kan, the farm
ers have established free delivery
mail system. The men of the neigh
borhood, by arrangement, take turns
in bringing the mail from Independ-
ence and delivering it at the farmers
doors every morning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
High Old Times.

Tommy-Didn't the ancients have
pretty high times?
His Father Why, my son?
Tommy-The book says they set
their watches on the hilltOps. Jewel
lers' Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
Bold announcement

''She told me she wouldn't marry
the best man in the world"
"What did You say?'
II told her that didn't impugn my
eligibility Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
Excursion Rate to New Orleans,

The Southern Railway will sell ON Fec. -.
q and =. tickets to New Orleans and return,
one iaic for tHc round "trip. plus -. on
Tin nous passage in each direction. good to re-
turn nnLil January !th, lh!'. account South
rrn Educational Association. For further
particulars call on or address Alex. :.
l.lWcntt. Eastern Passenger Agent, ~
i.roHd way, New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

ASAty w SOuAu
it's praises. 1t
has done Won
tlers for me in
relieving me
of q tumor.
} My health
has been poor
for three years.
Change of life
was working
h upon me. l
was very
much bloated
I'd v,,oc n h,,r.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

Foreigners in China buy nearly
everything on credit, giving signed
"chits" for every purchase, the reason
being their unwiIlingness to load them
selves down with silver or native coin,
while paper money huctuates too much.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
SEX Determined by Hair.

An authority on microscopy states
that the hair OF woman can be dis.
tinguished by its construction from
that of man when examined through
the microscope.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
TUMOR EXPELLED.
Unqualified Success of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Mrs. ELIzABETH WHEELocK, Magno-
liza, Iowa, in the following letter de-
scribes her recovery from very criti-
cal condition:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I have been
taking your Vegetable Compound, and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

Everybody knows that Dobbns' Electric
Soaps the best in the world. and for s' years
it has sold ut the highest price. Its price Is
now cents, same as common brown soap
Bars full size and quality. Order of grocer. .Adr
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle md trea tse free.
Dir. X. ii. KLINE, Ltd, B1 Arch St, Phila., Pa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
Lame,s Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day, In order to
be healthy this Is necessary. Acts gently
on the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head.
ache. Price Is and 500.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

Tramway companies in Buenos
Ayres are not allowed to build any
tracks except such as Gun be used by
ordinary vehicles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

The oil wells of Sumatra are assum-
ing commercial Importance in the
East. Last year single company
put 600, 900 lItres OF petroleum on the
market.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To gu it tobacco easily and forever, be mag
Bac, the onderwoiker. hat makes weak men
strong. All druggist, Soc or 81. Cure guar
antecd. Booklet and simple free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
Coughs Lead 10 Consul ,nption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
u sample bottle free. Sold in rs aud so
cent bottles. Go at once delays are dan
lerOuS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

DR.. Seth ArnOld's Cough Killer best medi-
cine ever tried for Colds. L.. c. HAMMOND,
.. tolden ST.. Newhurgh. y. Y, Nov, 26 1897.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

The revenue of Denmark is about
$40, 900, 900, one-half of which sum is
absorbed by military expenditures.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
J THE FALL OF A coin.

Observation-Disclosures

r ESOLV ED q
hundred times not
to call at Meri-
vale's to say "good
bye" but I went.
On the road I de-
cidcd that on no
nnonunk ,uo,,llI Ia
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

A German paper asserts that Of twenty
seven royal families in Europe two-thlrds
ure OF German extraction. NE50
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

We have not been without Piso's Cure for
CONSUMPTION for ~ ysars...LIzzIE FERREL,
Camp St., Harrisburg, Pa, May 1, 1901.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
To Cure n Cold in One Dav.

Take Laxative Bromo Quninc Tablets. All
Druggists refund money II it fails to cure. 2jc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Catha rite, cure con sti patton forever.
lOc 25c Ii q. &. L. fail druggists refund money,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

To Cure COnst ipation Forever.
Take rascarats, andy Cathartic. Zoe or :..jc
If &. G.. &. fail to cure druggists refund money
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17
No-To-Iiac for Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong. blood pure. !ac, ST. All druggists $.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-17

md was q bur-
The times., 1898-07-23
RESENTING THE INSULT.
Man Accused of Being IA Span.
lard, Cuts His Accuser.

New York. July 22-August Koe5el. Of
No. 4es Union Street, Union Hill. is in
Christ Hospital. Jersey City. suffering
from wounds inflicted yesterday morning
by Antoine Ldnkquer. a barber. Of No. 32a
Bergenline Avenue. Upion HUI. Link
quer has a parrot in his shop which he
has had Tor long time. but which he has
never been able to teach many words Of
English.
Originally the bird learned TO talk
Spanish, and as he evidently received his
FIRST lessons on ship board from a Span
ish sailor he mas a choice collection of
Spanish -'cuss words on tap Since the
outbreak of the war II has been the de-
light Of the 'soUng men of the neighbor-
hood To tease the parrot and get him
started with his Spanish profanity The
crowds would gather. not content with
teasing the parrot. often turned on his
owner and accuse him of being a Span
lard. This would make the barber mad
crowd gathered yesterday morning.
and after hearing the parrot swear in
Spanish began 10 tease his owner Link
quer finally became exasperated. and
grabbing a razor, made for the crowd.
Koe5el is said to have taken no part in
the affair. beyond listening, and when tina
rest OF the crowd ran he stood whers he
was. Linkquer attacked him. and slash
ed first across the right arm, then across
the back Of the neck and third time
across the small of the neck. KoebeI fell
10 the sidewalk bleeding
The barber ran away, but was pur-
sued and captured. He was committed
to await the result of KoebePs injuries
which are considered serious.
The times., 1898-07-23
DoNS MUST TAKE CHANCES.
Transports Not Guaranteed Safety
When Their. Mission Ends.

Four unarmed auxiliary vessels of Ad-
miral Camara's feet are among the ships
which will be at the service of the United
States Government in transporting Span
ish prisoners from Santiago to Spain, un-
der the contract made on Wednesday
with the Campania Transatlantica Es-
pamela. They are the Leo XIII, Satrus-
tegui, Cayadanga and Colon.
The auxiliary ships will, of course, have
to be stripped of their naval armament
with the exception of the one gun each
which they are allowed to carry as mer-
chantmen. They will sail Immediately for
Santiago.
Col Frank Hecker, the volunteer officer
detailed by the War Department to ne
gotiate for the charter and purchase of
transport ships, said yesterday that there
was no foundation for the report that
the Government had been the victim of a
Spanish trick in agreeing to charter some
of the vessels of the Spanish Transatlan-
tic Company for the transportation of the
Santiago prisoners.
1T is true, however" he said that
some of the company's ships are tied up
in Mexican ports, whence they have been
afraid to depart on account of the danger
of attack from the American feet but
they are only two in number and the
Government will guarantee them no
safety on the high seas after their mis-
sion with the present contract is ac-
complished.
Safe conduct is guaranteed only for
the transportation of the prisoners. After
that, the ships must stay in port or take
their chances Of being captured
In the contract with the Spanish COM
pany the War Department has since
agreed to allow the Alicante to leave Mar
tinHue, where she has been tied up since
the war broke out, The guarantee of safe
conduct for this vessel will likewise end
when she has transported her cargo of
prisoners. She has a capacity of 1900
soldiers, and the four ships TO be contrib
uted from the auxiliary vessels belonging
to Admiral Camara's fleet will be able to
carry S,4S0 officers and men.
1t is stated at the War Department
that the Government knew all about the
location and status of the Spanish ships
before making the contract.
The times., 1898-07-23
Colonial Beach.

Each day brings increasing crowds TO
Colonial Beach. The surf is enticing to
those who enjoy bathing. Nearly every
cottage at the Beach has found an occu-
pant and there is eeason 10 believe that
from now on the season will be the most
successful in years. The large hotel is
being opened and both pavilions are
offering varied amusements On the
most suitry days there is always fresh
breeze, laden with salt air To thor
oughly enjoy Colonial Beach one must
spend both day and night there No
mosquitoes have ever been found at that
point and malaria is unknown. The
Moseley management is taking great
pride in the reputation achieved this sea
son in the dining room. Next Saturday
and Sunday will be gala day, both on
the beach and boat The Pressman,s
Council \. l.. composed of employees of
the Government Printing office. will give
its annual excursion to the Beach The
best musical talent, both professional and
amateur. has been provided for the en-
tertainment OF the guests. The Moseley
VIII leave the n Street wharf on Satur-
day at $50 p. m- and Sunday at 9 O'Clock
a. m sharp. stopping at Alexandria and
Somerset Beach, both going and return
ing. About five hours will be spent at
he Beach, returning to Washington at
1880 p. m.
The times., 1898-07-23
A GREwSoME REPORT.
EeiGhhors Say That Rosa Norris
Neck Was Broken.

Il WAS reported yesterday among the
neizh-5r= Of Rosa Morris. who died sud
denly. after a violent quarrel with Su-
san Douglass, en- slx-and-a-Haf Street
ssuthwest. that she had been murdered
j WAS said that the head Of the Norris
woman had becn seen 20 drop off the
body when IT was lifted .nt5 the coffin
preparatory to burial. and il was also
stated tha. Susan Douglass had been ar
rested.
one c7lorcd woman said she had seen
the head fan 10 the floor and that Rosa's 5
neck was broken. A Times reporter in
vestislted the affair and found the story
70 DE untrue.
It viii be remembered that a few days
ago Rosa Norris and Susan Douglass
both c5lored, had quarrel over baby
snd az the termination Of the discussion
the Morris woman feu to the floor and
died in ten minutes.
The woman with whom she had the
quarrel was arrested and locked up al
No. police station on suspicion Of hav-
ing caused her death, and the coroner
was notified
Dr, GIazebro3k made an examination Of
the body and came to the conclusion that
The woman had died from heart trouble
and congestion Of the lungs. Mrs. Doug
lass was accordingly released.
II Is evident that the ne.ghb9rs Of the
dead woman did not believe in the in
talLbility OF the coroner's decision. for
they spread the story already related in
order % satisfy themselves.
The times., 1898-07-23
THE FRIESLAND DISABLED
Her Shaft Broke When Five DAVIS
Out From, kutyyern

New York, July 22.-News of the Grip
Dling in midocean of the Red Star liner
Friesland, bound here from Antwerp. was
brought to port yesterday by the North
German Lloyd steamship Trave, arriving
from Bremen and southampton.
The Trave fell in with the Friesiand
last Monday evening, about go miles
south of Cape Race. The latter was
steaming slowly and had evidently met
with some mishap. Communicat ton be-
tween the two Informed those on the Ger
man liner that the shaft of the Friesland
had snapped four days before, when she
was five days out from Antwerp Tenn
porary repairs had been made and the
crippled craft was proceeding under re-
duced speed. She declined assistance.
Should the temporary repairs hold and
the weather continue favorable the Fries
land will probably arrive here tomorrow.
She carries sixteen saloon. thirty-flve
second cabin and three hundred steerage
passengers. Among the saloon passen-
gers is Victor Lichterstein, a vioIinist
who is coming here to participate in a
series of concerts.
The times., 1898-07-23
BOUND OUT FOR PORTO RICO
Big Ships Leave New York to Join
the Expedition.


New York July 22.-Orders went fyine
yesterday from the War Department
along the whole Atlantic coast to make
ready for the sailing OF the Porto Rico
expedition tomorrow. New York got it,
share of the orders. and lightning work
was done in the quarterma5ter's depart
ment at the army building. The net
result of the days doings was satisfac-
tory.
the Michigan, and two supply steam
ships. the Glacier and the Supply. sailed
yesterday. Two more transports. the
Massachusetts and the City Of Washing
ton leave this morning, and the Olivette
tomorrow
The Uto, which is carrying COO iaborers
and the auxiliary cruiser st. Louis. also
sailed yesterday.
All of the army transports except the
Michigan and Olivette go to Newport
News to take aboard troops there. The
Michigan goes to Tampa and the Olivette
direct to Santiago. The St. Louis will
also take troops from Newport News.
Orders were peremDtory to get the
ships off at the earliest possible mo-
ment. The Roumanian, which was TO
days. was unable to complete her load
ing, but will ship the remainder of her
cavalry supplies az Newport News dur
ing the embarkation of the soldiers. She
can accommodate two regiments
The Massachusetts could not be sent
away yesterday. as she is 10 carry not
only supplies for 1900 men for one hun
dred days. but 10.250 canvas uniforms.
Gen. Miles is determined that his troops
shall be suitably clothed for a tropical
climate. OF the 10, 200 uniforms $500 are
for Gen. Haines. and 1000 for Gen. EInst's
brigade, and 1.200 each for artillery and
cavalry. The supplies Will be or board
today. workmen were engaged to
load during the night.
The Olivette which will go first to
Santiago, had some repairs TO be finish
ed, and a few necessary alterations TO
be made TO fit her for transport service.
All of the transports which arrived from
Santiago with wounded soldiers still had
tent equipage and camp outfits aboard.
This has all been loaded upon the Oil
vette. 70 be returned to Santiago.
The Olivette is also TO take 10 Santiago
a number of physicians and nurses. Ma
jor Arthur made contracts yesterday with
Drs. AgoStini and Corling. of this city.
yellow fever experts and a number of
nurses All that can be engaged in time
will be shipped on the Olivette.
The Seneca will be made ready as
soon as possible and the Manitoba, an
other of the big Atlantic Transport lin
ers. is rapidly being fitted for a troop
ship. The Uto, which sailed yesterday.
viii stop at Charleston and Jacksonville
TO get the remainder of the material for
pier building