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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
sixty-Five Millions an Acre.

One of the surest and safest ways
OF becoming rich beyond the dreams
of avarice would he to poss ess few
acres of land in the heart OF the city
of London. or, in fact, single acre
would make one wealthier than the
most lucky miner that ever starved al
Johannesburg.
The highest price ever asked for
land in London was ut the rate OF
$65, 900, 900 per acre. The golden
spot was in Bermondsey. where few
years ago small piece of property was
offered to railway company at that
rate. Tho railway company declined
to buy. Ground about Lombard
street is worth not less than so, 900, :
900 an acre.
The Marquis of Salisbury owns five
acres Of land ut Charing Cross, which,
$50 years back, was leased for grazing
purposes to his ancestors ut the rate
Of 81. so an acre for 500 years. These
few acres are now worth about. S5 per
foot.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
BRIGHT DAYS MAKE BRIGHT coLoRs
The Secret of the French Process Fol-
Making CnrmIne.

In speaking to tho writer about the
favorable influence that fine weather
has upon the production of bright and
delicately shaded dyes and colors q
famous En- y,ish manufacturer of car.
mine recently said:
"Some years ago was aware OF the
superiority OF the French carmine,
and, being anxious to improve upon
my own process, went to Lyons and
bargained with the most celebrated
manufacturer in that city for the &C.
QUESTION of his secret, for which I was
to pay $4,000.
"Well, I was shown all the process
and saw a most beautiful color pro.
duced. but l noticed that there was
not the least difference in the French
mode OF fabrication and that which I
constantly adopted myself. I there.
upon appealed to my instructor and
insisted that he must have kept some
secret concealed. The man assured
me he had not and asked me to in
spect the process second time. l
accepted the invitation, and after
had infinitely examined the water and
the materials, which were in every re-
spect similar to my own, I still felt
go much in the dark that I said: 4
have lost both my labor and money,
for the dir of England does not admit
us to make good carmine.'
"'Stay! said the Frenchman, don't
deceive yourself. What kind of
weather is it now?'
"'A bright and sunny day. I re-
piled.
"'And such are the days. said the
Frenchman, 'on which I make my
color. We're I to attempt to manufac-
ture it on dark and cloudy day my
results would be the same as yours.
Let me advise you, my friend. only to
make your carmine ON bright, sunny
days.
"The moral of this" continued the
Englishman, twill apply quite as we'll
to the making OF many other colors
used in manufactures, and also in the
fine arts, for it illustrates in prac-
teal way the chemical influence of
light upon certain coloring compounds
or mixtures
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
Sadly Misunderstood.

At one of the best-equipped country
houses Of the north of En- gland, the
home of Mr.. Straightshoot, there is a
visitors book and there was a guest.
He was leaving and as lie wrote his
name his hostess, in that embarrass-
ing manner that hostesses have, asked
him to add some little observation.
81 can think Of no hing" he MUIR
INJURED sadly. "The last time 1 wrote
anything of the kind was ut Killarney
and I said, Everything very clean
and comfortable. But I can't write
that of your house, Mrs. Straight
shoot" IT was we'll meant, of course,
but it was sadly misunderstood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
GOssip.
The chionon ia TO he reyiyel.

The chignon is to be revived.
Rosa Bonheur was OF Jewish extrac-
ton.
Women have been enfranchised in
Western Australia.
In one month Helen Gould received
over six hundred begging letters.
Sarah Bernhardt is writing her rem
iniscences. They will ill two large
volumes.
News from London states that Lady
Warwick is doing good work for the
labor movement in England.
Archduchess Stephauie, daughter of
the King of Belgians, is known to her
friends by the nickname of "Step."
Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan owns Il
dinner service that cost $4,000. 1t
is made of silver gilt, and there are
800 pieces in the set.
While it is conceded that the study
of astronomy calls for abstract and
exact thought, yet many women have
gained eminence in this science.
Women sailors are employed in
Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and
they are often found to be most ex.
cellent and delightful mariners.
The Kansas State Federation now
consists of ninety-two clubs, with
about four thousand members, an in.
crease the last year of one thousand
members.
Mrs. Phoebe r. Sturtevant, of ia
ma,ca Plain, Mass. :, has agreed to fur
nish the greater part of the money to
build $40, 900 dormitory for girls at
the Hebron Me Academy.
A noted costumer of London says
he has designated 5000, 900 worth OF
costumes for one woman, while pair
of stockings he provided for a noted
belle cost 5000 and tea gown $4,000.
Mrs. Caroline B. Nichols, of Bos.
ton, is making a name for herself as
one of the most competent musical d.
rectors in tho country. She is leader
and musical director of the Boston
Woman's Fadette Orchestra.
Miss Daisy Letter, who will be re.
membered by her American friends as
n superb horseback rider, has taken
up elephant riding as an amusement
while in India. She has pet ele.
plant, which she is training herself.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

The model of the first American line
Of battleshir, presented to the city by
Miss Letitia A. Humphreys, TO be
Ilaced in the collection in Inderend-
ence hall, has been accepted by Chief
Fierie OF the bureau of city property.
1t is considered one of the most in
teresting relics that have been pre-
scnted TO tho city to be placed in the
collection. The modrl is seven feet
long and twenty inches deep. in the
letter offering the gift to the city it
was stated that the model was carved
by Joshua Humphreys as far back us
l777, and this date has been called in
question. There is, however, no doubt
that this is the date carved on the
board that supports the model. Phil
adelphia Ledger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
."CANCWAYI"
A New War Cry Raised by Our Mon In
the Philippines.

A New War Cry Raised by Our Mon In
the Philippines.
The Manila correspondent of Col
lier's Weekly. writes as follows: The
enemy were invisible and shooting.
That made it necessary for Uncle
Sans troopers to go on until they got
near enough to get good close view
of the little brown enemy. Aud they
did it with splendid spirit, rushing,
shooting, cheering and laughing. Two
companies of Cooks battalion of the
Third were ordered to the left of the
railroad, while the other two com.
panies, under Captain Cook, kept to
the right of the track. All four of the
companies were made up mainly Of
''rookies," rs recuits arc called, but
they made up in spirit what they
lacked in effective drill.
As the two companies to the left OF
the track, under Captain Day and
Lieutenant Hann:s'. got their first
glimpse of the s'cnoting enemy their
officers shouted out to steady their
commands. 1t was unneces sary, One
tall rocky, who was the first to catch
sight of the heads of the mass of Fill
pinos ahead, yelled gleefully: "Gang-
way!" With one accord the two COM
panies took up the cry of "Gangway!"
and on they rushed. 1t was their
slogan. They kept it up until they
reached the thrown-up dirt of the
trench and saw the Filipinos, now on
irregular mass, fleeing q hundred
yards ahead OF them. The Filipinos
gained another trench, but "Gang-
wayl" was the battle cry that drove
them out of it. It was the same with
tho third line OF trenches. Parenthet-
ically, it is understood, of course,
that our boys shot off something be-
sides "Gangway" Dead and wound
ed Filipinos strewed the ground and
filed tho trenches. Our losses all
along the line that day were tri-
fling by comparison. Days and Han.
ney's companies, for instance, which
suffered rather more than the average
losses, had five men killed and eleven
wounded.
But that cry of "Gangway!" is fam.
Gus over in the Filipinos lines. In.
surgents who have been brought in
either wounded or prisoners have in.
CURED eagerly the meaning and po-
tency OF that mysterious Yankee word
which invariably preceded Filipino
retreat. And so the Third has con-
tributed anothar famous word to the
technical slang of the American sol.
der.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
Was It the tramp? Was that some.


thing in his hand Q knife?
Kate stole softly through the door.
way, listening breathlessly. Then she
darted into q small room, near Mrs.
Driscoll's door.
Suddenly the door was noiselessly
closed, and man stood so near her
hiding. place that she could hear his
hurried breathing.
The faint odor OF chloroform told
why the door was closed.
What il he gave an overdose?
Kate loved the stern woman and
Notwithstanding her timility. that
thought nerved her to action.
She sprang FROM the room with a
shrill cry, clinching both hands in the
hair of the intruder. 1t is needless
to say that he was startled out of what
little common sense he possessed.
He threw her violently aside with a
muttered oath and fled. But he lefi
generous lock OF hair in her hands.
Her head struck corner OF the
door in falling, and it was dawn when
she awoke to full consciousness Of
what had happened.
Womaulike, she rushed to see if the
iron box was still safe. 1t had not
been disturbed. Then she threw open
the door of Mrs. Driscoll's room. That
lady was unconscious, but breathing
evenly. Hates courage returned,
Silently she opened the window,
letting the fresh morning air draw
freely through the room. Then she
crept into her own bed to await de-.
velopments.
Before sunrise Mrs. Driscoll nwoke.
"Mercy on us' she screamed.
"Norah did not shut the window last
night 1 shall get my death cold,
Kate!"
But Kate did not stir until her name
had been called severa! times; then
she answered drowsily.
SECT up, child! It's your wedding
day, too, and I in danger of pneu.
monia," called her aunt.
Kate shut the window, and helped
the irate lady to dress, touching her
hair with dainty, soothing fingers as
she arranged it.
The household arose and went about
its tasks. Visitors came and went
Kate kept her secret we'll. The cere.
mony was over which made her wife.
The bridal dress was exchanged for q
travelling costume.
~ shall take the iron box to the
bank as we go to the train, auntie, {"
Kate said as she babe her good.by.
Gas you please. I've had my say
about it, and no harm came of it,
either" was the tart reply.
No one knew of tho tragedy which
did not take place in the silent watches
Of the night.
No one knew until Kate, nesting in
her husbands clasp as the train sped
onward, told him the story in her own
way and time.
''But the hair--did you save it?
1t is clew," he said quickly.
'T burned it," was the calm reply
Il did not need to save it, for I knew
whose it was. l always thought lie
liked Gunt's money better than me.
Now I know that he coveted the dowry
more than the bride. Bnt the money
Is safe in the bank, and wasn't it
strange that LIE should be there to see
it deposited?"
"Not George Travis?" calculated
Harry.
eyes. Let him co." she whispered
softly, nesting closer. "Think what
he lost---what you gained, Harry,
dear. Let his own conscience punish
him-if he has any. Well never let
aunt know. We will keep our first
secret forever"
Harry Winship was man. He
could not refuse his wife's first re.
quest, and Mrs, Driscoll does not
know to this day what danger menaced
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
How to Punish Your Enemy,

"Housekeepers in the southern
part of the city," says the Philadel-
phia Record, "have been surprised of
late years at the number of lemons
thrown over the fences into back
yards. These were usually attributed
to mischievous boys. Where they
got so many lemons was always n
mystery. On Friday morning a
color ed cook caught young Italian
in the lemon pitching act and held on
to him until his shrieks of terror
brought her emf loyer to the scene.
Then it leaked out that lemon pitch
ing is snperstitious rite, designed to
bewitch the party against whom it is
directed. The lemon is stuck full of
pins, at the insertion of which the
worker of the spell says, 'Malo Salu-
ta," believing that each pin will cause
n violent and fatal pain in the head of
him against whom it is directed"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
Blind In Daylight Only.

The town of Columbia, this state,
has boy who can see by night but
not by day. He is five years old.
During the day his sisters and broth
ers lead him abont the place and help
entertain him as best they can. His
mother says lie appears to be sad dur
ing the day, but at sunset he becomes
unusually bright and cheerful. Kan
sas City mo. Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

by local applications. as they cannot reach
one way To cure deafness, and that is by con
stitutiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused by
IN ini.nm"d condition of the mucous linine of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets
intlamed you have ru,nl,li,fy sound or i'm.
perfect hearing, and when it il entirely closed
Deafness Is the result, and unless the intiam-
nation can bc taken out and this tube re-
destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh. which is nothing but an iu-
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
+. j. CHIMNEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, ,jc. 49,.
Halls Family Pills arc the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
Keep Up the Diary.

A thoughtful woman says that the
Journal habit" should be discouraged
in young girls, as writing down the
thoughts, feelings and impressions of
immaturity and Independence tends to
the development OF self.consciousness
and iutrospection at time when they
san do more harm than good. A diary,
however, is a different matter, and
should be encouraged, rs it may be of
value in after years, in its record Of
dates and happenings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

y NEWS AND NOTES 4
< FOR WOMEN. !
X eek


Tie Ideal Mother.
She never describes her aches and
pains.
She never dwells on unpleasant
"reminiscences.
She is never martyr.
She never corrects the children in
the presence Of any one.
She lets everyone have affairs of his
or her own.
She is always polite and cordial to
the children's Observation-Disclosures
Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
Female NiiiirO1s.

Lady Hopetoun, vito OF the Lord
Chamberlain, is one Of the cleverest
If galaxy OF female Nimrods, which
includes Lady Sandhurst, Lady
Beaumont and the Duchess Of Bed
ford, and she can bring down any
thing from partridge to stag as
skillfully as can most men. In Aus
ralia she used to practice regularly at
The rifle range, and her score OF
bulls" was the envy of many met
shooters. Deer stalking is her favor
ite relaxation, and many fine buck
has fallen to her gun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

Clean blood means Il clean skin. No
beauty without 1t. Cascarets, Candy Cathar'
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving ali i'm
purities from the body. Begin today to
Danish pimples. bois. blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfac ion guaranteed, Toe, 25c, SOC.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
The Woman OF the Angelus.

Barbizon, little village in the midst
of the forest of Fontainebleau, short
distance from Paris, has become goal
If pilgrimage for many admirers of
Millet's work, aud particularly for
those who know that tho woman who
suggested to the great painter his fa-
nous picture Of "The Angelus" still
lives there in o little cottage q stones
throw from where she was born. Mere
Adele's home is a small vineclad cot.
tage, in which she lives frugal but
comfortable life, troubled only by the
,verinquisitive tourists and by her
rheumatism. She must have been an
attractive woman once, for even now,
although she has witnessed the pass
ing Of more than threescore years and
ten, there are traces Of former beauty
In her wrinkled face.
Mere Adele is lady. though she, has
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

At the Imperial Court Of Austria
the chef Of Emperor Francis Joseph
estimates that of $3.50, 900 expended
OH the tables every year the amused"
represents about 100000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
10 Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your sa, IS Aliens Foot-Ensc
New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bun
ions. Swollen. Hot. Callous. Aching and
Sweating Feet. Sold by all Druggists,
Grocers and Shoe Stores, 25c Sample sent
FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted, l.eRoy
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
After It's Over.

The first five minutes after an acct
den: man is grateful that he escaped
with his life; after that he begins to
complain because his 'pants" were
torn. -Atchison Globe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
The Revival OF Coral,

Coral beads used to be considered
the correct and necessary thing tc
wear, with muslin gowns and other
pretty, oll-fashioned toilets appro.
priated by the present fashion.
Perhaps, also, if there be one color
in iewelry as to the beauty of which
all tastes, from the least cultivated tc
that Of the connoisseur, accord, it is
FOR red in its various tones. It's re.
vival began in the favorite old form oil
beads. 1t has found it's best field
again in the fashionable long chains,
aud it is in this line that jewelers.
make their principal display. Next
20 chains in extent of display come
brooches and pins. A dainty new
fancy noted is the combination Of
pearls aud coral in one or two fine
brooches, the design being q crescent
inclosing n star. An establishment
catering to the finest trade reports
coral unequivocally as coming in, "
md displays variety Of chains and
some new designs in pins and brooches.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use Of DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Restorer 2trial bot tie and treat isc free.
DIR. X. II. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch ST.. Phila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

The salary of the Mayor OF Heidelberg
has been increased from 5000 year to
$500. NE37
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
Bac, the wunder-wCi..a D, hat makes weak men
strong. All druggist, Oc. or 81. Cure guar
anteed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
A Lover of Music.

Lover OF Music.
"Did YOU enjoy yourself while
away?" inquired Mrs. Cumrox.
YES" answered the visitor.
"Did you so TO many places?"
emo. We attended one or two
synposiums.
"Dear me, l wish I conld have
been with You. ] do:e on them elias
steal compositions. - Washington
Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
ALMOST A BURGLARY.
by Fred Small, Jr.

RS. DRISCOLL
had a mind of
her own.
Some unchar-
table peopl Q
went 80 far as to
say that if she
had MOI had so
much mind her
husband might
have been living
to-day. Be that
as it may, he
died and left her
sole mistress OF
ahandsomeprop.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIas, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every objectiona BILE quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make 1t the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. r.
For sale by all Druggists. Price SOC. per bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

I can recommend Piso's Cure for Cons,lmp-
tion to sufferers from Asthma.-E. d. TowN-
SEND, Ft Howard, Wis, May 4, 1894.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup for children
~ lens .ne ~, III % ~ ttia
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16


Pearls are undoubtedly one of the
most beautiful OF precious stones, and
those persons who are fortunate pos
SCISSORS of them have, doubtless, been
puzzled many time as to the best
way of keeping them nice.
A good way Of Frightening up the
appearance of pearls is to wash them
in soap and water, that il, if they arc
what is known as "whole" pearls.
But should they be only half pearls,
the greatest care must be exercised in
keeping them out OF water, as this
luid affects their color and lustre,
and in time causes them to become
quite black.
People who possess ring or brooch
that consist of half pearls find it o
most difficult matter to clean them.
When they look dirty, just take dry,
clean leather and polish them, and
then that being done take oft brush
and go gently over the settings, and
You will be surprised at the increased
lustre and clean look which this sim.
pie process has given to the pearls.
Pearls are valued according to their
color and lustre. and so, if the color
fades, SO does the value, and pearls
that are kept locked up for any length
OF time lose their color entirely. The
wearing of pearls do them far more
good, and the great pity is that some
people who have in their possession
pearl necklaces and rings never allow
them to see daylight, but keep them
locked away in a jewel case, and thus
the color and the value OF the pearls
are ruined. Pearls should never be
kept locked up for more than week
At stretch, and if possible they
should be worn every day, and in the
end you will be rewarded by seeing
how much handsomer they have be-
como through contact with the fresh
ir.-Woman's Life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

In many of the schools of Domestic Science Laundry
work is now taught in thorough and scientific manner
In the Laundry classroom Ivory Soap is always used
to wash the articles that require special and it is
frequently used to the exclusion of all other soaps
1t is as important to know the best materials for
domestic use as to know the best methods for using
Them and Ivory Soap is very generally recognized by
those who have carefully investigated the subject as
the safest and purest soap.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-09-16

To euro Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. To-, or 22jc
II e.. G. Z. fail to cure, druggists refund money.