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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
TeLEPATHY A FACT?
Experiments OF . Scientists Regarded ~
Settling tho Question.

Experiments OF . Scientists Regarded ~
Settling the Question.
Even the most stubbornly material
istic scientists are now disposed to
admit that the mental system OF
wireless telegraphy which is known as
telepathy Is no longer theory but q
fact. The experiments OF DR.. Binet.
Sangle have convinced the most ten.
acious DIRECTORS that the telepathic
theory is veridical.
It is very likely, however, that II
Mr.. Marconi had not devised his APP
paratus for electrical signaling with.
out wires the opposition to telepatiy
would still be stubborn. the material
lists who now accept thought trans.
mission as a fact do SO upon the
hypothesis that it is q species Of
Marconigraphy. That is to say, that
the brains Of the agent" and the
'percipient," as they are technically
called, are In harmony-tuned to the
same key-like the instruments Of the
wireless telegraph. In other words,
that telepathy is a matter of mole
cular vibrations.
1t makes no particular difference
what the modus operandi of telepathy
is, so long as the fact itself is estab-
lished, and we have apparently
reached point where its authenticity
is no longer disputed by any one.
The problem which now confronts
psychologists Is to render the power
of thought transmission practicable
and reliable instead of a rather rare
and unreliable phenomenon which is
of small value, save for experimental
purposes.
If the materialists are right In their
hypothesis science should find some
means Of attuning two brains to the
same number of vibrations just as two
tuning forks are narmonized. When
that is done we shall have wireless
telegraphy without the intervention of
Mr.. Marconi or any other deviser OF
"coherers" and similar apparatus.
The human brain will do it all.
Chicago Chronicle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

The recent sensational speeches of
M. Camille Pelletan, French Minister
of Marine, have called attention to the
remarkable work accomplished by
France in establishing fortress and
naval base at Bizerta, Tunis, in the
last few years.
Twenty years ago the existing har-
Dor accommodated vessels Of only the
smallest size and gave them no pro-
lection against storms. The French
have cut canal through the sand be-
tween the sea and the lake of Bizerta
and thereby supplied a new harbor.
The canal is wide enough and deep
enough to accommodate the largest
warships. The lake is nearly 40 miles
in circumference, and on 1t all the
navies of the world could float in
safety.
At the southern end Of the lake q
new city has been built since 1898.
1t has already 5000 inhabitants and
contains navy yard capable Of re-
pairing battleships of the largest size.
A number Of forts and Notifications
have been built about Bizerta and its
defenses are still being improved. 1t
is proposed to make it as nearly i'm
pregnable as possible.
Even in it's present state 1t is
thought that Bizerta would be fac
tor of the highest importance in
struggle for control of the western
end Of the Mediterranean.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
Dogs and n edgehOgs.

A correspondent writes an account
of singular encounter between a dog
and hedgehog near Market Drayton.
Seeing his dog trying to worry the
hedgehog, but beaten by the spines, the
master placed the hedgehog in a lit
tie garden which is surrounded by a
strong fence, where it was left for the
night. Next morning he was surprised
to see signs of great activity in the
garden, and looking quietly over the
fence perceived that the dog which
must have jumped the fence on pur-
pose, had dug out hole large enough
to bury itself and then was proceeding
to push its unfortunate victim into a
living grave. OF course the funeral
rites were stopped in time.-London
Field
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
Storing Carrots and TurnIps.

When carrots Or turnips are stored
outside they cannot always be reached
when desired for use, and 1t will there
fore be advantageous to store them
in bins in dry cellar. If packed IN
perfectly dry sawdust, oats. corn or
even dry earth. they will keep well
and can be taken out Of the bins at
any time 1t is the alternate freezing
and thawing that damages all root
crops stored away in winter but as
the packing material keeps them at
an even temperature this liability is
avoided. The oats or corn used for
the purpose will not be injured and
may be fed while using the roots in
the bin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
Ant Hypnotistg.

That ants doctor their sick by hyp-
notism and magnetism is proved by
observation. An ardent student tells
how he witnessed what may be termed
seance in medical science among
ants. He saw several Of these little
creatures emerge from the hills and
noticed that there We're some among
them which were weak and emaciated
-inyalids, in fact. They were accom-
panied by healthy members Of the CON-
munity, and all made their way toward
a distant mound.
On following their movements through
a glass the observer saw on this mound
a big and sturdy ant which made
some motions in the direction Of the
advancing inYalids. The latter went
up the mound, one by one, and sub
mitted themselves to treatment. This
consisted in the physician ant passing
his feelers over the head and body
Of the patient in manner distinctly
suggestive Of the hypnotizing Of nerves
and muscles practiced by human doc
tors. Every one went through the
treatment, then the patients went back,
and the doctor marched off in the op-
posite direction.
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Two Stories by u Preacher.

The Rev. DR.. Parkin, in his address
before the Ministerial union at Wither.
spoon hall, tod two COED stories. The
first was Of young minister IL. the
coal regions who had an impeachment
In his speech. He tried many rene.
cies without avail, till at last, after
saving goodly proportion of his sal
airy by denying himself the comforts
of life, he came to Philadelphia to
be cured, because he had heard there
were so many "speak-easies" here.
The other was a minister whose cdr
cation in business matters had been
sadly neglected. He had small.
charge also, and eked out a living bv
writing for the papers. One day he
received check for SIS, made pay.
able to his order. He took it to tao
local bank, and handing 1t in, was
told to indorse it. He hesitated a
moment, and then taking up the pre-
cious document wrote on the back. II
heartily indorse this check.
delphia Telegraph.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
Tho MILKY Way.

Twas a warm October night and the
silvery moon cast glimmering shadows
about the woody glen, through which
the ripping brook tumbled on toward
the Raritan Canal. He was but fresh
man, and she-fair one-was the bux-
ON daughter of tiller Of the soil.
They had met at Harvest Home.
"Chauncey." she lisped, with the
sweetest Of Jersey accents, why do
they call that the Milky Way?"
And she turned her light green eyes
toward the heavens.
Lizzie" he cried in ardent tones, as
he clasped her to his boyish breast, ut
is because the stars are condensed
there"
Just then the moon went behind q
cloud.-Princeton Tiger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
Some Wheat Tests.

At the Pennsylvania Experiment
Station some tests with wheat gave
results that We're summarized as fol-
lows:
1. The yield Of grain from the differ
ent varieties of wheat varied greatly,
2. The bearded varieties gave the
largest yield of grain and of straw.
and the grain per measured bushel
was heavier than that produced by the
beardless or smooth varieties.
3. In general the smooth chaff varie-
ties were injured more by the Hessian
fly than the bearded chaff varieties.
t. Late-sown wheat was injured less
by the Hessian fly than that sowD
early.
5. The difference in the yield of the
varieties may be accounted for in part
by the difference in the severity of at
tack by the Hessian fly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
Cellar Treasury.

The Bank of England is said to be
the custodian Of large number Of
boxes deposited by customers for safe
~ during the past two hundred years,
and 1t may happen that in a few in
stances the boxes have not been claim
I'd.
Many Of these consignments are not
only of rare intrinsic and historical
value, but of great romantic interest.
For instance, some years ago the SER
wants Of the Bank discovered in it's
vaults chest, which on being moved
literally fell to pieces.
On examining the contents quantity
Of massive plate of the period Of
Charles II, was discovered. alone with
Q bundle OF love letters indited during
the period Of the Restoration.
The directors of the bank caused
search to be made in their books; the
representative Of the original depositor
OF the box was discovered, and the
plate and love letters were handed
over.-Tit-Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
Recruiting Men For the Navy.

In order to assist in the recruiting
Of men for the navy. the Navy Depart.
ment has prepared large Autograph
posters for display in all the principal
cities and towns in the country. The
navy is in great need of able-b bodied
seamen and is using extra exertions
to secure them without delay. These
posters are the most elaborate bids
for men the navy has ever made. They
are highly decorated and picture life
on a man-of-war in the most alluring
colors. The centerpiece is a picture
Of the battleship Kearsarge, with a
happy, cOntented.looking jackie of
heroic dimensions as companion
piece. These pictures are highly col.
ored and can scarcely fail to attract
attention. The text gives practical
information regarding ratings and pay,
and shows the advantage of naval ser.
vice. To make the words more i'm
pressive, they are printed in red with
prcfusion Of capital letters. Over
10000 Of these posters. which are of
immense size. have been distributed
among recruiting ceners.-Washing
ton Star,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
Pulling Fence Posts.

For pulling fence posts know Of
nothing better than a piece of board
three feet four inches long and team
and chain. Cut small notch two
inches deep about the middle of one
Of the board for the chain to rest in.
Back the team nearly up to the post,
then attach one end Of the chain to
the post close to the ground. Raise
the chain and lean the board up to the
post and drive on. One man and team
will pull 400 posts day. 1t is easier
if you have some kind Of sulky to
hitch the end Of chain to. The fore
part of farm wagon will answer very
well. l use the sulky of an old cult
vator. If the ground is soft bolt a
block Of wood to the lower end of the
board and if the post is not very deep
use small piece of board.-Joshua A..
Spriggs, in New England Homestead.
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AAAAAAAA
! Farm, Topics
Feeding straw.

In some experiments which were
made in feeding straw 1t was found
that when linseed meal was being fed
they had better results with the straw
than with hay. The linseed meal
packed too closely and was but i'm
perfectly digcsted. When cornmeal
was given, better results Were obtained
from feeding hay than from the straw.
Yet the value of straw as a cattle food
when cut early is so well established
that It Is now thought too valuable to
be used as bedding in stables or yards,
until the cattle have picked out the
best of it, and they reject only that
which Is Overripe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
heap quick. Injun run by; no ketch

heap quick. Injun run by; no ketcf
UNI. Bimeby dark, white man run off. '
Griffin shaped his course for the near
est clump Of bush, and put his last
atom Of strength into leap that land
ed him fair in its centre. He spread
himself fat and chung close to the
ground. Yelling like mad, to lead his
mates away, the young Sioux kept or
into the woods.
1t was so contrary to the trapper's
training to trust an Indian that his
first movement was to slip out his
knife. He meant to be prepared in
case the Siuox should pounce on TOP
Of him.
But the Indians tore on into the for.
est, and after him went the others.
They passed so near the place where
Griffin lay that they might have heard
his hard breathing had they not been
running so fast and yelling so Justify.
But a fat old fellow who brought up
the rear gave over the chase at the
edge of the forest. He leaned against
a tree not twenty feet from Griffin's
bush, evidently intending to wait until
the others came back with the white
mans scalp.
The young braves kept up the search
until after dark. All that time the old
fellow fingered by his tree, and Griffin
dared not even stretch for fear of
being heard.
He hardly knew what action to take.
1t seemed that the young brave had
meant him to get away as soon as the
crowd passed; and it would be easy
enough to shoot the old Indian, and
then make his escape in the darkness.
But the trapper finally decided that
the right thing to do was to lie still.
The old fellow might be his friends
father for all he knew. To kill him
there might throw suspicion upon the
young man. And Griffin knew that If
the Indians discovered the trick that
had been played upon them they would
kill the perpetrator.
II won't do itv' said Griffin to him.
self. "Not If lose my scalp for it."
BY the time the band returned from
the fruitless chase the trapper had got
his breath. He wasted none of 1t, we
may be certain, in the course Of the
impromptu council that the Indians
held before they left the timber. Prob.
ably the talk lasted less than five min-
utes. But that seems long time to
a man who feels enemies crowd around
his hiding-place and breads that any
instant they may fairly fall over him.
But finally they did leave. and Griffin
crept out Of the bush and fetched a
wide circuit to reach his camp. He
did not feel any appetite for supper
just then. What he would do, and did,
was to load his belongings into his
canoe and, heading down stream, put a
wide stretch of river between himself
and the redskins.
Griffin never saw or heard of the
young Sioux again; but the trapper
had better opinion of the tribe and
the race from that time forward.
Sure enough" he used to say. when
he told the story, most Of 'em are bad,
and others Of 'em are worse; but tell
you, boys, sure enough, some Injuns
are folks"-Youths Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

Architects in the midland counties
Of England have been vexed by much
the same trouble as Venetian engin-
GERS at present. who fear general
collapse of fine buildings. In the
last few years great cracks have ap-
peared and widened in very many Of
the old Northamptonshire and Hunt
ingdonshire churches, owing to sub
sidence in the mari of the subsoil. 1t
is now hoped that the rains of this
summer have, at any rate, arrested
the collapse. The parallel is not,
however, complete. 1t is not from ex-
cessive dryness that the foundations
of Venice are likely to prove rotten
London Globe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

house on pleasant days in winter,
where double windows are used.
A double window that can be opened
and then closed tightly against the en-
trance of wind is shown herewith.
The top and bottom are fitted to pieces
Of wood of such shape and fitting that
air cannot enter. The whole is then
hinged and swung as one window.
One window in house fitted in this
way, with the outside door, will give
ample opportunity for ventilating the
house every sunny morning. The rest
Of the windows can be of the ordinary
double pattern.-American Agricultur-
ist
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
Freaks Of Etiquette,

IN the domains of royalty the rigid
observance of ancient customs is not
altogether without Its humorous as
pect.
In the Spanish court 1t is the custom
on the birth Of royal infant to place
the offspring of royalty upon silver
tray, and thus tender the child to its
father, who exclaims: 1T Is prince"
or princess, as the case may be.
In Russia the Gear, when going out
for drive, must on no account permit
any one to know beforehand what road
he intends to take; as the drive pro-
crosses the driver is directed where to
go.
In both the Russian and Austrian
courts no dish must be placed n second
time at the royal table, even though 1t
had not been touched the first time it
was served.
The British court is freer than any
other from such customs, which are
usually retained at the sacrifice Of
common sense. The sound common
sense which Is rs characteristic Of
King Edward as it was Of his mother
has always been opposed to antiQuated
ceremonials at court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

A identifying automatic machine
is the latest slot novelty that is now
to be seen in Berlin. The machines
are to be placed in the dressing rooms
at dancing halls, in cafes, on railway
stations and like places where peo-
pie congregate.
You drop your penny in the slot,
and on return you receive powder,
eyebrow pencil, lip pomade, rouge
and other adjuncts to female beauty.
With the aid of mirror ones moneys
worth can then be satisfactorily used.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
An OpportunitY For Some Ona.

Here Is an advertisement that was
published lately In an italian news
paper: IAN agreeable young man, of
most distinguished family, good, seri.
GUS, honorable, Woodworking, finding
1t out of his power to effect a most
remunerative business plan, proposes
to a wise father Of family to marry
his daughter, If only she be agreeable
and have a dowry exceeding 100000
lire-Alfa, 1444, Posta, Firenze."-
ton Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
No Marriagss.

There is pathetic item in the
British foreign Office report from
South Nyassa: There being warrant
for this district no marriages have
been performed. Certain parties have
been Inconvenience by this"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
of Oneonta, N. Y, writes:

largest German singing society of New
York, and also the oldest.
| In 1899 The Sangeriust celebrated its
fftieth anniversary with a large cslebra-
ton in New York City. The following is
his testimony:
About two years ago caught severe
cold while travelling. and which settled
into catarrah Of the bronchial tubes, and
so effected my voice that was obliged
to cancel my engagements. In distress ]
was advised to try Peruna, and although
had never used a patent medicine before
| sent for battle.
Words but lily describe my surprise to
find that within a few days l was greatly
relieved. and within three weeks | was en-
tirely recovered am never without it
now, and take an occasional dose when I
feel run down" Julian Weisslitz.
II you do not derive prompt and satisfac.
tory results from the use Of Peruna write
at once to DR.. Hartman, giving full state.
ment of your case and he will be pleased
to give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
An Experience With Bees.

A writer in the New York Tribune
Farmer tells Of his first experience
with the italian bees in the same
apiary with black bees. The first year
he gave three italian queens to as
many colonies. He had twenty colon
les of black bees that he thought ex-
ira good workers. Two Of the Italian
colonies gave each more surplus honey
than the best colony Of the black bees
They kept at work during severe
drouth when the black bees were near
ly all idle. They worked earlier in
the morning, when the plants We're wet
with dew, and in rainy weather, when
the black bees gathered no honey. The
apple trees around his apiary were so
we'll pollenized that he had fifty per
cent. of good crop Of apples, while
in localities two or three miles away
there were scarcely any apples at all
They seemed to be able to obtain nee
tar from flowers where the other bees
could not reach 1t, and to reduce thin
nectar to honey when the others could
not do so.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

sufficient Vitality, an operation for
ovarian troubles. Not a very cheerful
prospect, to be sure. I, however, was
advised to try Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and San
alive Wash; l did SO, fortunately
for me. Before month had passed l
felt that my general health had i'm
proved in three months more was
cured, and have been in perfect
health since. I did not lose an engage
msnt or miss meal.
Your Vegetable Compound Is GER
tainly wonderful, and well worthy the
praise your admiring friends who have
been cured are ready to give you.
always speak highly Of 1t, and you
will admit have good reason to do
so."-MRs. G. BRUCE, Lansing, Mich.
$4,000 forfeit II absus testimonial is not genuine.
Tho fullest counsel on this
subject can be secured without
cost by writing to Mrs Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be
entirely confidential.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
A Check on tho Cashier.

The gypsies employ very simple
method to check the member Of their
band Of musicians who has to make
the collection. They give him a plate
to hold in his right hand, and live
Gy which he has to keep imprisoned
In his left as he goes round collecting
the money.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25
Tho Average Man.

Tommy-Pop, what is an average
man?
Father-An average man, my son,
is one who feels that he is a little
better than his Observation-Disclosures
phia Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

]. G. Pelton, aged 76, the first pub
lie school teacher in California, is still
living in that state. His great-grand-
father. Joel Pelton, fired the first shot
at Bunker Hill.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething soften the gums, reduces inaamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. &c. q bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls CatArrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac.
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST 4 TRuAx Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
wALDIxo, K1NNAN 4 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure ia taken informally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 76c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
An ostrich lives about thirty years, and
the average annual yield of bird in cap
tivity is from two pounds to four pounds
of feathers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

permanently cured. No TITS or nervous
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. S2trial bottle and treatisefree
DIR. H. KLINE, Ltd, s31 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

Bats and their parasites are held
responsible. by an Italian expert, for
the transmission Of plague in some
cases.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-10-25

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. II, 1909.
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WHEN LIFE is DONE.

When life is done availeth naught
The pleasures that we dearly bought
The wealth we rislsed our souls to gain,
The honors won through toll and pain,
The titles coveted and sought.
No worldwide fame availeth aught,
No name, no marvels science taught,
When earth and earthly objects wane.
When life is done.
The kindly deeds for others wrought,
The patient word, the generous thought,
The effort made by hand or brain
'Gainst might for right, though made in
vain,
Shall be by God forgotten not
When life is done.
-Magdalen Rock.