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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
NEW USES FOR PEAT.
Peat Bogs All Over the World VIII Nov
Have Enhanced Valne.

Peat Bogs All Over the world VIII Now
Have Enhanced Valne.
The Investigations into the properties
of peat, which Mr.. Xschorner of Vienna
has been making for the past T.
years have apparently shown that
there are possibilities Of utilizing it
never before realized. At the pXhib..
ton In Vienna last year one Of the
buildings was furnished from top to
bottom with the products of peat, The
carpets OH the floors, the curtains Mt
the windows ana the paper on the
wall were all derived from this sub.
stance.
Mr.. Zschorncr'S investigations have
proven that though the tibres of the
reeds and grasses of which peat Is COM
posed became altered in their physical
and chemical character they do not I'M
dcrgO any anatomical change. Nothing
in the vegetation that Is capable of
fermentation or decay is left, but the
tiberouS structure remains intact.
1t is this fiber which Mr.. XschOrncr
has been utilizing in various manu-
features. The fabrics made of them
are found to have the toughnrss OF
linen and the warmth of ", oil. The
iibers themselves are very cndurabln
and used MS coverings for horses and
and elastic, are nOn-cOmbuStiblc and
nOn-conductors of heat 1t Is said there
is 10 textile fabric that cannot b. wov-
en- from them. Blankets made of them
cattle nre found to excel in warmth
and cleanliness the Coverings hereto ore
used. Several qualities of paper have
been made. In fact. the variety of u'eS
to which this new raw material has
been put indicate possibilities that may
make the peat Dogs of Ireland and Of
other countries much more valuable
than they have ever been before.
For some years a great deal of peat
has been used in England as stable
litter In place of straw. The peat in
duStry for heating purposes is more
valuable now than ever before. Per-
haps the peat deposits in Holland are
more extensively worked than elsa
where. Denmark also has Il lmg'
peat industry and the works at Spark
.iacr produce annually about 10000
tons for local consumption at Il profit
of 80 cents n ton. In many places in
Germany peat is the only substance
used for heating 1t is found available
for this purpose wherever its cost is
not materially increased by transpOr-
tatiOn. 1t Is also turned to account ms
fertilizer and as building material,
b,ing used as filler between walls
in reservoirs and Ice houses.
The principal use Of peat Is still as
fuel. One-seventh of Ireland iscOvered
with peat boys and there are large
tracts of peat lands in Scotland, Eng
land, Sweden, Russia and France,
There is vet no peat industry of any
Importance in North America. though
there are peat deposits of considerable
thickness extending nearly as far north
as the Arctic Circle.-New York sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
A Rule of Thumb,

In the notebook of the lnte Bishop
Walsham, there is n story of Il former
young curatr of the English village
of Stoke which shows the value of II
little common sense In deciding Il
knotty point.
The curatc. being exceedingly nnN-
ious at all times to do things IN the
order of the liturgy, once insisted,
when marrying II couple, on the ring
being put on the fourth finger. The
bride rcbcllcd. and finally said:
~ would rather die than be married
on my little tinger.'
For an instant the curatc wavered,
then he said. but the rubric says so.
Matters We're ut Il standstill-the
bride fearful, the groom uneasy, the
curate determined the parish
clerk stepped forward and said:
"In these cases, sir, the thoomb
counts as digit
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
Durability of Gluss,

1t does not seem remarkable to find
inscriptions written ages ago stIll
visible on the Tower of London, or on
the steeple of some cathedral. But
one would hardly look on fragile
pane of glass in Il common window
for characters two hundred years old.
a notable ease has just come to
light in London, says the Weekly Irish
Times, In an old house where the mo-
torious Jack Sheppard once lived MS
II carpenters apprentice. One of the
window panes still hears an inscription
cut in 1t by the GLACIERS diamond,
recording the name and address of Il
man who proceeded Jacks master in
that house.
The inscription is: "john Woollry
Brand, Painter and Glazicr, March II,
1906"
That was nine years before the
coming to the house of Jack Shepard,
and almost POO years ago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
THE GOODBYE KISS AT THE DOOR.

striving ls
And rhearw there time for
As q
Wl,enne the l.
in her ming per As he
n SMILE FRED lips he
too on he
A
She world
When
the
part
If willing to max" them
and 10y in her
upus est
As o the And the
Is bloom
For the s,.d III kiss
arsOmS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

He was deep in mathematical
problem.
NO" he said at last; " it isn't settled
yet"
what isn't settled?" they asked.
"Whether it costs more to buy n
bicycle one piece ut time or all to-
gether. You see, bought my boy
bicycle. paying cash for the whole
machine. Then he broke the pedals
and got some new ones. After that
he punctured n tire and l bought
new tire. A bad fall twisted the
handle bars and called for further
Investment. And SO it has gone on
for month or more but | haven't
had time to replace the frame or the
hind wheel yet. and don't know
what they would cost. so I'm not
quite sure which way "A bicycle is the
more expensive.-ChicagO Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

Did YOU ever hear two married
women take leave of each other ut
the gate ON II mild evening! This is
how they do 1t:
"Good-by"
"Goodby Come down and see us
soon.'
81 will. Good-by,"
"Good-by! Don't you forget to come
up"
Il won't"
BE sure and bring Sarah Jane with
you next time"
~ will. I'd brought her up til s
time, hut she WASH very well. She
wanted to come awfully."
Did she. now? That was too bad.
Be sure and bring her next time"
II will; and you be- sure and bring
the baby"
Il will. l forgot to tell you that
he's cut another TOOTH"
You don't say so. How many has
he now!"
Five. 1t makes him awfully cross"
81 dare say it does this hot weather."
"Well. good-by Don't forget to
come down.
NO, won't. Don't forget to come
up. Good-by."
And they separatc.-London Tit
Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
The Earliest Strike.

1t is often asserted that the labor
strike as such does not date back fur
ther than Captain Boycott in the
latter part of this century. AS mat
ter of fact the earliest strike dates
back to about 1850 B. c., or upward
of 33 centuries ago. Pharaoh was
building Il new Temple of Thebes.
The masons received very little cash.
but quantity Of provisions which
the contractor thought sufficient was
handed to them on the first of each
month. Sufficient or not, they mostly
ate it before the time had elapsed On
one occasion many of them had moth
ing left quite early in the month, SO
they marched to the contractors
house. before which they squatted and
refused to bulge until justice done.
The contractor persuaded them to lay
their distress before Pharaoh, who
was about to visit the works, and he
gave them a handsome supply of corn,
and SO all went on well for that
month. But the same state of things
REQUIRED by the middle of the next,
and for some days the men struck
work. Various conferences took
place, but the men declined to do n
stroke until they We're given another
supply of food. They desired the
clerks cheated them, used FALSE
weights. and so forth, familiar enough
complaints in this country, under the
truck system. The contractor not
complying with their demands, they
marched to the governor of the city,
to lay their grievances before him,
and he tried to get them to work by
smooth words. but this was 10 use,
and they insisted on having
food. At last, to get rid of
Them he drew up an order for corn
Oh the public granary, and the strike
was at an end.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
The Wine Tree.

A curious tree grows in far-away
Siam. and is called the barassus palm
or wine tree. The sap from this tall
and graceful native Of the tropics has
a delicate wine flavor and an appetiz-
ing perfume. The natives bind cross
pieces to the tall and slender palm,
thus forming ladder up which they
climb to the top of the tree. SO when
the native wants drink of borassus
wine he puts bamboo bucket on his
arm. climbs his favOrite tree, makes
Il cut in the stalk of the leaves in the
center of the top and let's the sap pour
into his bucket. This natural wine
remains sweet only "a hours.-Chicago
Record,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

jaguar's five claws down the SIDE OF
my face, and there are other marks OF
his claws Oh my arm aud chest. ! have
not been able TO lift my left hand to
the top Of my head since he crush, Il
my shoulder that highland these
wounds he gave me In his dying
struggle, after my second shot had
pierced his brain. II BonfacIo had
not come In time ! should have been
lying under the sycamore now with
agruder.-Youths Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

An explorer calls attention to the
rapid growth of our business WITH
Japan in rails and machinery during
the past four years as an indication of
what may be accomplished in that
quarter in the future under proper en-
couragement -Four years ago Ameri-
can rails were unknown in Japan, but
Mt the present they more than double
in quantity the rails which come from
England, and which up to 1876 const-
tuted the chief source Of supply.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

"rhere's one thing about the North
Pole" asserted the returned explorer,
emphaticnlly. The crowd leaned Gag
erly forward to learn the result of his
Investigations. "Yes," repeated the
returned explorer. lighting his cigar
with great deliberatiOn "Er.-what
did we understanding was the man
with the inquisitive nose who spoke
you to say it is. professor The re-
turned explorer threw away his match.
ut is the Ice" lie explained, kindly,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
New CorksCrcw,

In ncwly-deslgncd corkscrcw.
patented by m EuglislmNn, the post
10 which the screw Is attached Is
loosely mounted in the cross piece
with Il ratchet device which can be- set
to turn the screw IN either direction
without taking Il new hold with the
hand.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

fessed that l was not the only girl he
ever loved.
The COnfidante-Oh, well, that
doesn't make any difference.
The Fiancee-Of course not: he
seemed to be afraid it might.-Brook-
lyn Life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
ways of the Partisan Police.

The Partisan police, or guardians de
In paiX, are not nearly so much in evil
dence as our policemen. The coach
men in Paris seem to drive where
they please. and if n policeman held
up restraining hand it is question
able whether the driver of public
vehicle would pay much attention to
his warning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
A Good Stepnothcr.

Or. James Mrcray, of Cape May.
found bantam hen in Il corner of tn
yard apparently sitting on eggs. The
hen was lifted, and there was found
under her two kittens with their eyes
not yet open. one being under each
Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
Timber Bnrges In the North Sen.

Quite n stir is being made in Europe
about what they call Il new method OF
transporting timber across the North
sea. The statement is made with
quite forish of trumpets that cargo
recently arrived at Wisbech in lowed
barges and this is noted as the first
attempt to transport timber by means
of barges. Some enterpriSing Amerl-
can should go over and show them how
to do without barges now.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
The
PiH1khan1
Record

Is q proud and peerless
record. II is a record of
cure, of constant o0n-
quest over obstinate Ills
of women; Ills that deal
out despair; suffering
that many women think
Is w0s,san's natural hes'l-
fage; disorders and dis
placements that drive out
hope.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
A Perfected Arrangements.

Hc--lt is gentle woman's office to
lean.
She-Of course, and II is mans office
to see that she has something sub
stantial to lean against. Detroit Free
Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
Unfortunate "Girl.v

"Why did you leave your last place"
inquired young hOusekceper, about
to engage new servant.
"Why, you see, ma'am," replied the
applicant, II was too go0d-looking,
and when opened the door folks took
me for the missus. Tit Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
The Usual Way.

Askit--Who is the fellow who Is so
energetic in dlscoursing on Jigsbys
faults?
Tellit-Thats his bosom friend, Of
course. Baltimore American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
More Romantic.

When n girl is in love she would Il
lot rather have the pneumonia than Il
good cold in the head.-New York
Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, II powder for the feet. 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot
sweating, aching feet. ingrowing nails.
corns and bunions At all druggists and
shoe stores. 25c. Trial package FREE by
mail Address Allen S. Olmsted lie Roy, NY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

What Shall We Have For Hcssert1
This question arises in the family daily. Let
US nswer 1t to- day. Try Jell.O, delicious
and healthful dessert. Prepared In 2 min. No
boiling! no bakingl Simply add little hot
water Il set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry. At grocers. 10c
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

Edth-He says l am pearl of
great price!
Ethel-Yps; but fellows who talk
like that never have the pricc.-puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

For IS years many thought Dobbins' Elec-
trio Soapat 10 cents a bar too high for use.
Millions used it. Now sold at 8 cents,od size
and quality. 25-cent books free for wrappers.
Everybody wants it. Do you?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
One Theory,

"Pa, why do they call it cold cash?'
because people have habit OF
freezing to it, l guess" -Chicago
Times Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reducing nhamma-
ton, alIays pain Gu res wind collie. &c bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
JcIl-O, tho New Dessert,

Pleases all tho family. Four harors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and strawberry.
At your grocers. III cts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

Slang is queer in spots. When they say n
man is "in the soup" they mean he Is '.out
OF it." NE2S
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

The Best Prescription FOR Chiils
and Fever is q bottle OF GROVES TAsTKLEss
CHILL TONIC. 1t 10 simply iron and quinine In
tastelsss form. No oure-no pay. Price &c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

Fine jewels are registered, like fine
dogs. Their history, or pedigree, can
be got at the registry Office with their
description. value, owner and so forth.
all detailed very accurately. The reg
istry tends to prevent stealing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
IA a Rule.

Don't drink too much water when cycling.
Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti is an excellent
substitute.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

Conduct ~ f. ID. LOOMS, Detroit, Mich,
says: "lhe effect of Halls Catarrh Cure is
wonderful" Write him about it. Sold by
Druggists, 15c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

British Guiana has n cannOn-ball
tree that grows to a height of 100 feet,
it's straight, unbranching stem being
only 10 inches thick. When the can
non balls are ready to drop the tree
is avoided as battery might be that
was about to engage in Il lombard.
ment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

Pisos Cure is the best medicine we ever used
tor all affections Of throat and lungs.-WM
o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb TO- 1900
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

UnsOpl,isticatetl.

greatest railway systems of the Cn ted states.
They would not use 1t IL it wasn't tho best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

A number of living specimens of the
curious blind fish from the Kentucky
caves have been deposited in the fish
house of the London geological gar
dens.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

A Milwaukee florist thinks he has
succeeded in producing green carna'
lions by the use of chemicals while
the plants are growing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

To Cure n Gold In Ono Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuISINR TARLETs All
druggists refund the money II II fails to cure.
x. w. GRovn's signature IL on each box. $50
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

Among the curiOsitles In deeds at
tention Is called to one in Belfast,
which gives the course and distance
"to hole in the roof of the shed of
the blacksmith shop" This, II. +. Far
row, the Belfast Me- civilengineer, says,
should be considered an ''indestruct-
ible monument" as the hole still re-
MAINS although the shed was burned
many years ago. Another queer deed
is of shipyafd in ROckpOrt, and one
course is described as ''in line with
the bow of two vessels now building
ut said shipynrd.'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

There are few bearded men in
China. Men who have grandchildren
may wear n mustachc, and many take
advantage Of the privilege and are
called ''Old hair men" The foreigners
with mustaches. when they came to
China excited much curiosity, and the
unusual sight justified them i'm ask
ing the ages of the bearded men.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

A few days ago Upper Sandusky,
Ohio, was visited with an immense
swarm of flying ants, which had the
effect of compelling merchants in GER
tain districts to discontinue business.
The merchants had no time to prepare
for the onslaught, and had trouble to
get the insects from their stores that
they might be closed. The ants were
supplied with long, transparent wings,
and only remained for couple of
hours.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-25
The LAST BATTLES
Experts Say They Will Be Fought
At Laings Neck and at
johannesburg.
BRITISH FORWARD MOVE
General Methune May Make Dash
Across the Vaal to Capture Klerks-
dorp an Important Railway Center
In the Transvaal.

Warrenton, May A.-Operations hav'
been pushed forward eighty miles, on'
of General Hunters brigades having
occupied Vryberg last night.
NEARING THE VAAL.
Vredefort, May 25-The British col
umn, after an unopposed march, reach.
ed Vredefort road at noon to-day, ant
are now only two marches from the
Vaai river
STILL MOVING FORWARD.
London, May 25.-Another advance
along the railroad toward Pretoria
brought Lord Roberts troops to Vrede-
fort road, few miles north of Pros
pect. Meanwhile General Methune is
progressing along the southern bank of
the Vaal river, with the object possi-
bly, of making dash at Klerksdorp
when he arrives opposite that railroad
terminus. General Hutton's column Is
apparently in the neighborhood of
Vredefort, fifteen miles west OF the
railroad, whence it threatens the feder-
ais right flank The next couple of
days ought to settle whether Lord Rob-
erts will encounter serious opposition
south of the Vaal, but the best opinion
believes that the next big engagement
will be fought just south of Johannes
burg. and the fight there and possibly
one at Laing's Mex will prove the last
pitched battles of the war.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-25
RESCUED PRESIDENTS DAUGHTER.
The Brave Deed of Sergeant Barry and
Four Privates.

Manila, May 25.-Maj. Peyton c..
March, with battalion of the 3?d in
fantry and Col. Luther r. Hare, with
part of the same regiment, while scour-
ing the country north of East Benguer,
struck the trail of party of Filipinos
travelling in the mountains. They be-
lieve that they are escorting Aguinaldo.
March is continuing the pursuit.
Sergeant Barry and four privates Of
company B of the 9th regiment res
cued the daughter of the president of
San Mateo from some Ladrones, who
abducted her. Afterward twelve La
drones ambushed them, killing the
sergeant. Three privates stood off the
band while another secured re-enforce-
ments. Seven Ladrones were killed.
Lieut.. w. P..sElliott, of the United
States cruiser New Orleans, died re-
Gently at Cavite of apoplexy, resulting
from sunstroke.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-25
l $4,000 DEAL.
Denver 0apitalists Invest In 0olfax Oountv
Mining Property.

e. A. Sunderlin, Jr., returned to Dem
yer from a brief trip to New Mexico.
While there he inspected the property
Of the Cimarron Gold Mining and De-
velopment Company. recently organ
ICED in Denver.
The property consists Of thirty acres
adjoining the Contention claim Of the
United Verde. The United Verde is
shipping ore that runs from $35 to 500
per ton in gold and copper. this price
being net. The veins from the Conten-
tion claim run into these claims, and,
in fact. have been worked almost to
their side lines. A large amount of
work is being done In the Cimarron dis
trict, where the property is located. and
large number of men are being en-
ployed.
In fact. the entire Colfax county 10
the scene Of large amount Of work,
and Colorado Springs capital is being
invested in considerable amounts The
deal which Mr.. Sunderlin has Just put
through represents an outlay Of about
SIG. 900. and there are q number Of 9TH
ers who are looking over the ground
with view Of investing.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-25
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Held at fredericksburg and Attended By
the President.

Fredericksburg, Va, May 25.-Fair
weather favored the presidential party
in it's visit to the memorial services of
the army of the Potomac here to-day.
The president was accompanied by all
the members of the cabinet except Sec
retary Wilson; also, General Miles and
General Joseph Wheeler. The process
sion formed at the depot, and headed
by the marine band moved to the court
house where an address of welcome was
delivered by st. George R. Fitzhugh,
and response was made by General
Martin T. Mcmahon. The oration of the
day was delivered by Gen. Daniel e.
Sickles. The president held brief re-
ception at the residence Of Mr.. st.
George r. Fitzhugh before the party
proceeded to the national cemetery for
ceremonies incident to the corner stone
laying of the 9Th corps monument.