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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
y Steel Birds Nest,

In the natural history museum at
Soleure, in Switzerland, may be seen
birds nest made wholly of steel
wire. There is at Soleure a consider.
able number of watchmakers, and in
their yards are pieces of cast-otf or
broken watchsprings. This debris
bird thought proper to use for the
construction of its nest. One day a
matchmaker observed in II tree in his
yard II very qmeer-looking nest. He
examined it closely, and saw that it
had been made entirely out of watch
springs. 1t was more than decline
ter (25 in. wide, and was perfectly
adapted to its object. When the
brood had been raised the nest was
taken down and given to the museum,
where it is striking example of the
adaptiyeness of birds in taking advan-
tage of circumstances in building
their nests.-Cosmos.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

The diet of black lears probably in
cludes the greatest range of any beast.
Grizzly bears come next to their black
brothers with omnivorous appetites.
Bruins hunger may be appeased by
almost any edible from an ant to all
OK. A bear wi | feast for days at
time III grubs, gophers and field mice.
1t will wax strong on an immensely
populous ant-hil, will enjoy fish
diet for whole season, will go miles
to get pig or sheep or calf or
colt, and will climb trees to devour
birds eggs. 1t thrives equally we'll
on flesh or vegetables and will eat
green corn in the husk, or smack it's
lips over melons and devour grapes
with as much fontness as over deer
or a raccoon. Berries OF all kinds
and acOrns IRE Bruins chief diet at
some seasons. The bear loves jam
and preserves as much as a child, and
will risk its very life for a taste of
honey. New York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01


for Pale People. He coaxel his grand
daughter to get him box of the pills.
After that box had been used he secured
another. In three weeks he began to feel Il
little life in his arm; at the end of four he
could move his fingers: at the end Of two
months he could walk, and in three months
he could shave himself with the injured
hand.
As let ol his story in the HeraM Office,
lie locked the perfect picture OF health. He
carries u box Of the pills In his pocket, and
whenever he does no. feel just right ne
takes them. They cured him after doctors
had given him up, and his death was daily
expected.
All the elements necessary to give new
life and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves are contained, in con-
denssd form, In DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale = ,ple. They are an nnTailing spe-
cic for such diseases rs locOmOtor ataxia,
partial paralysis, st. Vitus' dance, sriatica,
neuralgia. rheumatism, nervous h"a'lache,
the after esree.s Of In grippe, paIpitntion OF
the heart, pale and salow complications, all
forms OF weakness either in male or female.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
MRS. PINKHAM'S WARNING TO WOMEN.

the Foreunner Misery SueringA Grateful
band Writes wife's Recovery
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Let lis not forget that the captain
of the Maine at the time of her destruc-
ton is the inventor OF the Sigsbee deep
sea sounding rod by which the depths
of old ocean can be measured and the
bottom sampled. At 5000 fathoms
ns, 900 feet, nearly three and one
half miles, the water pressure is three
tons to square inch, yet Sigsbee's
rod picks up the soft ooze, smooth
and unctuous, and fetches sample to
the surface. The old theory was that
a weight of three tons to the square
inch would render the bottom of the
ocean hard. 1t does no such thing,
as Sigbee's rod has proved. New
York Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

change their occupations in the slightest
degree or to modify their surroundings.
This explains why arrangements OF the
nerves and blood are so common among
people whom the minimizing expect to
be models of health. 1t is diseased nerves
and weak or vitiated blood that drive so
many working men to alcoholic stimu-
lants and so many working women to
morphine and other seductive drugs.
There is only one specific for diseases
of the nerves and blood and that is DIR.
Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
This sovereign remedy will promptly and
permanently cure nervous weakness and
exhaustion, loss of ambition and spirits,
inability to sleep, craving for stimulants,
nervous headaches, neuralgia, emaciation
and general debilit y and lassitude.
If you feel the need of medical advice,
DR.. Greene invites you to consult with
him fully and freely, personally or by let
ter, at his Office, "a Temple Place, Boston,
Mass. DR.. Greene makes no charge for
consultation and advice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Two wheelmen, both of whom were
crosseyed, were riding toward each
other the other day when by some
miscalculation they came together
with force sufficient to spill them
of into the street. When they recov.
cred their feet both were very mad.
'rhat was your fault" shouted
one.
'No, it wasn't; it was yours"
howled the other in return. off you
had looked where you rode, it wouldn't
have happened.
well" rejoined the first, IF you
had ridden where you looked I'm
blamed sure it wouldn't. Utica OBJ
server.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
PhOtOgraphiny Under Difficulties.

Prof. Dean G. Webster of the Uni
versity of Michigan has written an ar
ticle in the Century ON "rhe Malay
Pirates Of the Philip ines" Professor
Worcester says:
Photography, by the way. is attend
ed with many uncertainties in Sulu.
The Nor, 3 are Mobammedans, and are
uuduly influenced by the remarks in
the Koran on the subject of making
pictures of living things. Further
more, many of them believe that if
they ARE photographed they are sure
to die within II year. Most of our
photographs were stolen, with the hell
Of Il rapid shutter. Some tf our best
pictures W ere obtained at II wedding
feast TO which we were invited. We
smnggl,d in our dismountel camera,
IL" under preteyt of contributing
~ share to the entertainment by
linking artificial lightning, touched
~ magnesium powders and made ex-
l'osnr,s.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
Same Rates as Before.

Washington, Sept. 29.-The numerous
articles of mail matter reuching the San
Francisco postoffice addressed to Ha-
wall and paid for only at domestic rates
indicate a general but erroneous i'm
preston that our domestic system was
extended to those islands when they
were annexed. The postal department
has called attention to the fact that the
universal postal union rates apply to
the Hawaiian mails as heretofore. the
only exception being in matter addressed
to our military or naval forces there. TO
which domestic postage applies. For
the present at least the same rates ap-
ply to mails for and from Hawaii as be-
fore the annexation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Few MiIliOnaires in France.
There are four millionaires in Eng
land to one in France.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
R1OO Reward. 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleased To
learn that there is at least one dreaded "is,
ease that science has been able 70 cure III III,
, ure Is the only positive cure nov known u
the medical fraternity. atarrh bern" q con +,
slitutional disease, requires const'tniinha
treatment. Iipll'st utarrh, urc is tn ken inter
nniiv acting directly upon the blood and m'i-
cous surfaces of the system, thereby iestrn! :
iny the foundation of the disease and H'NinI
the patient strength by building up tnr con
stitution and assisting nature in dong J., :
work. The proprictors have so much iaiLh ~
its curative powers that they offer one nun
dret Dollars for any case that II fails 10 cure
+. j. CHENEY K CO., Toledo, %.
Sold by Druggists. az.
Halls Family FILLS are the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
AIDED BY MRS. PINKHAM.

Mrs. w. +. PAXTON, youngstown,
North Dakota. writes about her strug-
gle to regain health after the birth of
her little girl:
dear Mrs. PINKHAM:-It is with
pleasure that add my testimony to
youS list, hoping that ii may induce
others to avail themselves of your val.
liable medicine.
AFTER the birth of my little girl,
three years ago, my health was very
poor. had leucorrh9a badly, and q
terrible bearing-down pain which
gradually grew worse, until could do
no work. Also had headache nearly
all the time. and dizzy feelings. Men
situations were very profuse, appear
ing every two weeks.
"Itook medicine from good doctor,
but it seemed to do no good. l was
becoming alarmed over my condition,
when l read your advertisement in
paper. sent at once for bottle Of
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
ponnd, and after taking two-thirds Of
the bottle felt SO much better that /
send for two more. After using three
bottles felt as strong and we'll as any
one.
II think it is the best medicine for
female weakness ever advertised, and
recommend it to every lady meet suf-
fering from this trouble"
Maternity is wonderful experience
and many women approach it wholly
unprepared. Childbirth under right
conditions need not terrify women.
The advice of Mrs. Pinkham is freely
offered to all expectant mothers. and
her advice is beyond question the most
valuable to be obtained. II Mrs. Pax
ton had written to Mrs. Pinkham be-
fore confinement she would have been
saved much suffering. Mrs. Pinkham's
address is Lynn, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Charles Dudley Warner was talking
to the students of the Art league in
New York about retinen slt. He
made it appear desirable, of course,
and one of the students inquired,
"And how may one attain his ideal OF
retinement?" Mr.. Warner stroked
his whiskers earnestly for a space;
but this was the utm st he could find
of encouragement, "a very good way
is to inherit it. "-Philadelphia Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
WOUNDED BY LUNATIC.
Brutal Governor OF Soldiers Home
Meets Partial Deserts.


Santa Monica, Cal, Sept. 2s.-While
Cove rnor Smith of the Pacific branch
of the national soldiers home was going
to his headquarters yesterday, Albert
G. Bradley, who has been an inmate of
the home for five years. shot at him five
mes, one ball taking effect under the
right shoulder blade one over the right
hip and one through the right arm. The
surgeons think the wounds are not fatal.
There Is 70 external bleeding but fears
Of internal injury are entertained. At
times Bradley has acted strangely, and
1t was supposed he was mentally un
sound. The governor is resting easy.
Bradley was arrested.
Governor Smith was in charge of the
national home in Leavenworth for many
years. Early on the morning of Jure II,
1897. the governors residence on the
grounds was wrecked by dynamite. The
governor, his wife and daughter escaped
with minor injuries. The crime was
traced to veteran. Joseph W. Oliver. an
inmate of the home, and he was con-
victed.
Smiths administration was mark d by
many troubles. Later the management
of the home was investigated by com
nit e. from the house of re presenta-
tives. Many charges were preferred
against Governor Snith, but the inves-
tigatiOn resulted in nothing more than
his transfer to the gOvernOrship of the
Pacific branch. where he was wourdad.
The charges that led to the investi-
cation were principally mistre atment
of the old soldiers. 1t was said that he
confined men in the insane wards of the
hospitals without previous examination
by the surgeons: that he maintained
police system cruel in the extreme. and
that he forced men to take the gold
treatment for drunkenness against thsir
will. Colonel Sidney Cook Of Herring
ton. Kas., the local manager. testifl d
that he had ordered Governor Smith to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
wrestltnR for Big Stake.

New York. Sept. 27.-Haili Adali. a
Turkish wrestler. and Ernest Roeber
have been matched to wrestle for a
$4,000 stake. A forfeit Of $500 each was
nut up by the managers of the two men.
The agreement calls for Graeco- Roman
style. best two in three. the match to
take place two months from date. 1t
will probably be held in this city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
All Hone Abandoned,

Cherryfield. Me-, Sept. 29.-Fred Faux
ner and William Church of Steuben went
fishing in a small boat down the bay
nearly Il week ago and have not since
b.. heard from. All hopes of their
safety have been abandoned, and it Is
generally believed that they were
d owned. Faulkner was IS years of age,
while Church was 16.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
A Question without an Answer.

DR.. Tanner has staggered the House
of Commons by the following ques-
ton which he has put to the president
of the board of agriculture: "Whether
the board OF agriculture have any
evidence to show that the solerOsto-
mum tetracanthum worm is capable of
causing severe epizootic attacks, and
that the modern and moderate antisep-
tic remedy, thymol, will be Of service
as a nematOcide."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
Death in n Quarry,

Gloucester, Mass. Sept. 29.-In the
grarite quarry of William II. Chees of
Lanssville yesterday James Kane was
terribly mutilated by the falling of
derrick, and death resulted before he
could be removed from the scene. He
was in charge of the steam drill at the
time. He is survived by a widow and
three children.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
Woes OF WORKERS.
How Machinery Skaters the
Nerves.
Dangers to Which Working Men
and Women are Exposed.
Thousands Saved by the Timely Use Of
Dr.. Greene's Nervurs.

Those who are familiar with the hide
GUS roar of boiler factory or the deaien-
ing blows of trip hammer readily realize
how noise affects the nerves. Few UNI
derstand, however, that the incessant
clatter of loom or the gentle buzhing
of sewing machine are equally exhaust
ing. 1t is everlasting monotony that
overstrains the nerves and undermines
the strongest constitutions. Work must
be varied to be healthful, and few work
ing men and working women are able to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

From the Herald. Waterfront. ". =.
John Young, OF lie Roy, N. Y, is u year
old, and is we'll known In that and neigh
boring towns. While putting some weather
boards on barn, standing on scafrold
twenty-five feet from the ground, he felt
dizzy, lost his balance and fell to the ground.
The side OF his face, arm AMI one entire side
OF his body, on which he struck were badly
bruised. Picked up and carried to the
house, he was under doctors care for sew
eral weeks. The doctor finally came to the
conclusion that his patient had received a
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
David Haley was seriously shot by Q
falling rifle in Rangeley, Me-
Bradley Burned Ont.

Weymouth. Mass, Sept. 29.-The fac
tory buildings of the Bradley Fertilizer
works in North Weymouth were burned
shortly before II o'clock last night, caus-
ing loss of $1,000 to the buildings and
stock. The loss is practically covered
by insurance. The plant was chiefly
under one roof and covered much
ground. so that when the fire broke out
It spread to all parts, making It impos-
sible to save anything. The cause Of
the fire Is believed to be spontaneous
combustion, as the Waterman patrolled
the building only few minutes before
the fire was discovered.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
The CarnliMr ArrhipelnyO.

The Caroline archipelago, which
does not include the Ladrones, en-
sists of thirty-six groups of islands,
of which the Pelew group is the larg-
est. 1t contains more than 900 islands,
and the total number in the archipel-
ago Is $50. The principal prodnc s
are turtle-shell, copra and beche de
mer (holothuria). Beche de mer brings
500 gold per ton in the Chinese mar
K al
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Chicago, Sept. 2s-Albert Griffiths,
better known as young Griffo." the
pugilist, is strapped in a straight JAG
ket at police station, where he is being
held pending an examination into his
mental CONDITION. He ran amuck last
evening, and left n trail marked by
bruised faces. Three policemen who
arrested the pugilist were sent sprawl
ing to the ground by a series of blows,
and reinforcements were necessary be-
fore the prisoner was taken to a patrol
box. Before Critic was tied in the
patrol wagon he had taken off every
article of clothing which he wore.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
" every 1000 Inhabitants of the

Of every 1000 inhabitants of the
globe 55S live in Aain, 2i2 in Eurol e,
Ill in Africa, s. III America, five i'll
Oceanica and the Polar regions, and
onlv two in Australia Asia contains
more than one ha.f Of the total popu-
lation of the enrti.. and Europe nearly
one fourth
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

The British colonial Office has vetoed
the offer Of the jamaican government
to contribute to the fund for the relief
of the sufferers by the recent hurricane.
This action is taken as implying the im-
perial governments assumption of the
entire burden of relief of the devasta
islands, which will appreciably affect
the public subscriptions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Lieutenant, how goes your cam
paign against the fsir Miss Billions
hearth"
"lt's over. She has surrendered.
/ went there last evening, intending
merely to make demonstration.
Finding less resistance than | expect
ed, I moved forward, and I soon had
her surrounded. Owing to the supe-
riority of my arms she capitulated at
once. Chicago Daily Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Pavements can be kept clean by q
new machine which has . receptacle
mounted on wheels with Q mouth ex-
tending down level with the pavement,
brushes being arranged over the open
ing to revolve and take mp the dirt as
the sweeper is pushed along by the
handle at the rear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
Father Found Sons Body.

Portland, Sept. 27.-Jacob Thompson.
aged 66, who kept house with his father
in WATERFORD. committed suicide. The
father, who is SO years of age. found his
sons body hanging in the barn. No
cause can be assigned for the act.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

During the first few weeks of his ILL
ness Mr.. Bayard was able to sit up. but
ns the days passed he became gradually
weaker, and three weeks ago he laid him
self on his bed ard never rose from it.
AT times he would rally to some extent.
but the relapse always carried him
nearer the end. His wonderful constitu-
tiO.r, however. resisted the ravagSs of
disease for Il surprising p riod. and dur
irg the past two weeks h practically
lived on it, taking but Little nourshment,
a: certainly not enough to sustain life.
Turing this tima he was in semi
conscious condition, seldom recognizing
any of the family and at intervals hav
ing Striking spells, accompanied by
choking. These left him always
weaker until Tuesday, when it became
evident that his d. ath was only matter
of a few hours. sam he ling d, having
a slight rally during the night. while
du, ing the forenoon his cor dtOn showed
little change. The afternoon, however,
brought with it the firal scene for, at
O'Clock, he began to sink rapidly. and
half an hour later he gently passe away,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
Deadly Dyna mite Again.

Seattle, Sept. 2s.-News has reached
here Of an explosion of a wagonload Of
dynamite near Whatcomb. Two men
and one boy are reported killed and sew
eral other persons injured.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
Reauty La Blood Deem.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin today to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches. blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfac ion guaranteed, 10c Csc, Soc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
At a meeting of the Democratic state

At a meeting Of the Democratic state
committee in New Haven Melbert b.
Cary of Ridgefleld was chosen chairman
and David T. Mcnamara of New Haven
secretary. There was a strong sent-
ment i'm favor of the reelection of Alex
ander Troup s chairman, notwithstand-
ing his resignation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
The Mischief Done.

The Codger-Johnnie ! Johnnie !
Do stop that hammering 1t makes
papa's head ache
The Kid-But 1t already aches,
papa. l heard yon tell mamma so.--
New York journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

An Irishman mas invented a new
propeller for slips, in which recipro-
eating plungers work in inclined cylin-
ders with thci. lower ends open to
force water fro IL the rear of the boat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

The Bessemer Furnace company in
Sharon. Pa. will build a $2000.000 steel
mill. The plant will be built large
enough to utilize the product of the IS
furnaces owned by the company.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

London, Sept. ga dispatch from
Copenhagen says the death of Queen
Louise of Denmark occurred at $3.50 this
! morning. Her majesty was unconscious
yesterday, and her pulse and respiration
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

General Greedy has recommended
that four of the companies of the volun-
teer signal service be mustered out.
there being no further use for their SER
vices. The Tenth was recruited In Mas
sachusetts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Bean Brnmmel once insolently re-
piled to m invitation to take tea by
remarking that he never 'took' any
thing but physic eyes, You do, y
frownel his hostess, ''you take liber'
ties. San Francisco Argonaut.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

stroke OF par
a Y 8 | $ and
W Il S beyond
medical aid.
He could not
use one arm,
or turn over
IN bed.
. ne day,
v h lie lying
IN the bed.
~ read Of u
use 8 o m q
thing like his
having been
re d with
DR.. Williams
MIL NJ
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01
a Stable Industry.

1t is said that COW bells are produced
only in four factories in the United
States, and are made just the same as
they were 100 years ago, and sound the
same
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Lieutenant Switzerland. the comman-
der Of the Eagle, which made such cred
liable record in fighting the Spanish forts
on the south shore of Cuba, has been Sc
lected by the assistant secretary of the
navy to take charge of the naval mill
tia branch of the department.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

An unknown man was struck and in
stantly killed by IA train on the Boston.
Revere Beach and Lynn railroad be-
tween Lynn and Revere last night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

If You take it agaii this year you will not be
Disappointed the riirhburg Railroad New
Nuri Excursion oi October 9TH. Rate $500
from Boston to BoI, IN.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. kline's Great
Nerve Restorer 81 trial bottle and treatise free.
DIR. X. Fl. KLINE, Ltd. 81 Arch ST., Phila., Pa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-01

Educate Your how lis with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. eur constipation forever
lO,' a5,. re. C. I fail, rugGis' refund money,