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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

The sudden death Of Bosworth In
New Britain has naturally called at
tention to the remarkable fact that
that hustling city, with its 10000 per-
sons, has only two policemen at work
in the day time-and only one when the
chief eats his luncheon. 1t seems to
us to speak volumes for the orderly
disposition of the New Britain people
that this has been the condition for so
long. and events have only just called
attention to it. 1t will probably be
some time before another gambler Is
killed there. and, therefore, there is
some foundation for the plea that no
addition to the force is needed,-HHt
ford Courant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
For the Foolish Dictionary.

Charities, in its last issue, suggests
that charity workers make collection
of the curious specimens of English
as she is spoke by their submerged
constituents, and offers prize for the
best list. AS sample of what is
wanted, the following sayings Of ap.
plicants for aid, reported by agents
of the Washington Associated Char
ties, nre offered:
indigestion Of lungs"
brain frozen"
give cents worth of pnPn
Ammonia of the lungs"
Consolation of DOCTORS"
"Homopatrick Doctors
LEFT congressional tabernacle TO
join gossip hall"
"Tenth conversational church. "-Bos'
ton Transcript.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
When Stanley Worked in a Cellar.

He sometimes, but not often, spoke
to me of his life as boy. l remem.
Der, in 1890, when we were staying
in Cincinnati together, his asking me
one afternoon to go for walk with
him. He took me through obscure
back streets and down dirty alleys un.
til we reached wharf on the banks
of the Ohio River He stopped at the
bottom of street, which ran steeply
down to the river, and pointed out a
lad who was rolling large cask Of
tallOw from a cellar down to the
wharf. He said: II have brought
you here because I wanted to show
you this place. 1t was in this street
that worked as boy. l was doing
exactly the same work as that lad,
and, If mistake not, that is the same
cellar in which l worked" - From
"reminiscences Of Sir Henry STAN
ley" by A. ]. neutrality-suspicious., in
Scribner'S.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
NEW NOTIONS IN PARASOLs.

The latest innovation Is the straw
handle, plated in green and yellow,
green and red, yellow and green, ac-
cording to the color Of the Tlns, uu.
The silk parasols are the thi 3 m e,, ),
color possible, plain az IN. u.i nnos
Clever people buy the lam , SIX ones aaa,
and trim the edg- with a little gal,
loon Of ultl:colored embroidery or
.oU :, lite guipure. There is a
mnst fosc,, wing range in purple Jap
.nos. '" 81 other mult-colored trim
,nings, says the Queen. Many of the
new parasols are tucked, and some of
these are bordered with two or three
tucks sewn together.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
Cure for Homesickness.

Rev. Leighton Parks, who has be-
come rector of ST. Bartholomew
church in New York, coming from
Emmanuel church, Boston, was widely
known in the latter place for the love
he had for children and for his facul-
ty of interesting them, says Harper's
Weekly.
Since he has been in New York he
has kept in communication with sew
eral of his little friends in Boston.
Recently he wrote to one of his boys
telling him how homesck he was, and
ended his letter by asking: do you
know of any cure for homesickneBs?'
Only day or two passed before he
received an answer. 1t read: Eyes;
come home"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
The Sun Bath.

When our plants are sickly we put
them in the sunlight, water them and
nurse them back to life. Why don't
we give our bodies the same care?
Let the tired, WORKOUT, nervous wom-
an try sun treatment. Put on light,
clean wrapper, let the hair down,
take an easy chair and go into the
backyard and sit in the sun for an
hour. If you fall asleep so much the
better. Let the perspiration flow
freely. After the sun bath go in and
take bath, rub the body briskly all
over. Cool off away from a draught;
dress and you will feel like new
woman in the best sense. Take the
baths often.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
COMMENTS BY A WOMAN.

If women would realize how much
eating and drinking between meals
encourages Indigestion, they would re-
frain from indulging In these things.
Jnst think how your stomach is taxed
by innumerable cups Of tea, coffee, ice
cream, bon-bons and cake. How can
you enjoy your home dinner after
indiscriminate eating and drinking?
If you do not indulge in the refresh
ments at reception you are put down
as crank. Better to be crank and
possess good health than to be a gen
cral favorite and ruin your digestive
organs.
A housekeeper said recently that one
should never judge young woman's
ability MS cook by the cake she offers
you. Almost any girl learns how to
make cake. Insist OH stopping to
dinner and observe the plain boiled
potatoes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
FASHION NOTES.


The new skirts are full, yet very
clinSinS.
A touch ofburnt orange distinguishes
the few early autumn hats displayed.
Soft, supple broadcloths of the light
est weight are to be the autumn mode
1t is said pinking is to replace the
strapping SO long popular as a trim
ming.
Mousseline waists of self tone are
to be immensely popular to wear With
cloth walking suits.
Novelty shades, such as onion, old
red and dahlia. are to be very much
favored for house wear.
The Costume de STYLE" or gown of
particular period of fashion, is to
be one of the fads of the winter.
Whether to accompany a suit of the
more elaborate, or the palmer tailored
style, the walking skirt is the correct
thing.
Large broderie Anglaise designs are
rapidly appearing upon many things,
so the fad has lost tritie Of its eX-
clusiveness.
Jackets are. mostly Of the shortest
of short boleros. or the twenty -four
inch Louis XIV. coat of the most elab-
crate description.
Mauve, gray, onion, tan, pale yellow
and robins egg blue are the smart
tints for the colored linen walking
gown so fashionable just now.
A red coaching parasol, with silk
stockings and kid shoes to match, are
the vivid accessories recently Worn by
society leader with a gray gown.
Rubber auto coats in pure white,
cut long and loose, with self-turned-
back cuffs, relieved by black velvet
collar and belt. are extreme novelties
on view in the shops.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

The repeated declarations of jack
son himself that South Carolina was
his native state the report OF leg
islative committee on the subject, the
official surveys showing that Jackson
was born on the South Carolina side
of the state line, and the deeds con-
veying the McKemy property prove
that Jackson was born in South Caro-
lina.-Charleston rs. c. News and
Courier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

had no appetite. When doctors failed
to help me began using Doans k'd'
ney Pills and improved until my back
was strong and my appetite returned.
During the four years since stopped
using them have enjoyed excellent
health. The cure was permanent.
(Signed) GEORGE W. RENoFr.
A TRIAL FREE Address roster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n Y. FOR SAFE
by nil dealers. Price, 80 cents
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
CARE OF DAIc,TY CHINA.

In Holland the good old custom stlli
obtains among women Of washing the
china and silver after breakfast ana
tea with their own hands, says the
Pittsburg Press. This they do in the
presence of the family and any guests
who may be there, and the fashion
has lately been revived in some Amer
lean households, partly simplicity and
partly because lady's gentle handling
is needed If the delicate china ana
glass are to lie preserved for any
length Of time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
Channed His Mind at Church Door.

From the neishborhood of Halifax
comes the singular story of relent-
ing bridegroom. The wedding was fixed
and the bride and bridegroom rode TO-
gether in n cab, accompanied by
bridesmaid and the best man.
On the way to the church, however,
an unhappy dispute arose as to who
should open the door of the cab when
they reached the church. The bride
and bridegroom were at loggerheads
on this point, and on reaching the
church the bridegroom declined to en-
ter the building, He returned to ms
own home bachelor, and the sexton
was heard to murmur that there was
"nowt so queer as fowk '-london
News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
The Lie Diplomatic.

Mr.. Zib--I understand, sir, you
called me a liar!
Mr. Pib--Called you a liar? Never.
Who said so?
"Mr. Quib told me you called me a
liar"
"IIe is mistaken. | said to him that
while ! had not the slightest doubt
you were a liar | would not call you
one"
"Oh! That's different"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
CuILDREN'S MIDDAY SLEEP.

In warm weather the little ones
should have q midday sleep. This Is
most important for all children unoer
seven years of age. Place the chllu
on bed in darkened room, after re-
moving any supertluous clothing ana
shoes. Have the windows open rev
inches at the top. Draughts should
always be avoided, but fresh ar Is
very necessary.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
A Wise Opi"ion.

And he gave it for his opinion, that
whoever could make two ears OF corn,
or two blades of grass, to grow upon
a spot of ground where only one grew
before, would deserve better of man
kind, and do more essential service
to his country, than the whole race OF
politicians put ogether.-Jonathan
Swift, in Gulliver's Travels.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
POWDER FOR BABY.

Don't buy perfumed powder Tor
baby's use. They are generally quite
und, @or such tender skin. Use
fuller's earth or finely powdered Dor
acic acid. This last is the best ana
safest toilet powder, ms 1t is an anti
semitic and quite innocuous to the most
tender skin. For chatting OF any k'hu
don't use powder at all, but boracie
ointment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
Against the Silk Hat,

The London Medical Press thus is.
sues a call for heroes: THE top hat is
ugly. unhygienic and embarrassing.
Its sole claim to support is the appear
ance of responsibility It gives. II only
a few medical lmronets would drive
to their consultations in Panamas and
cloth cnps they would break the ty.
ranny of habit over health and come
liness, and at the same time earn the
undying gratitude of their humber
coufreres."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
Chollie'S Cane.

Mems canes and sticks are often
ornamented with lfesized peacocks'
or ducks head, and in spite of the fact
that the effects is exceedingly bizarre
and almost ridiculous they are enjoy
ing a vogue.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
MORBID CURIOSITY OF WOMEN.

The term, 'the weaker SEX" applies
to but very few of the feminine popu-
lation nowadays, and as the time ad-
vances the weak and clinglng women
are less in evidence. 1t is rather sur
prising and quite dlsheartening to
learn the number Of women who are
curious seekers Of morbid sights aud
many of the horrible accidents which
have occurred lately have proved that
t. be the case. The woman with the del
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
THE GIRL OF THE FUTURE.

What will girls be like in the future?
asks the London Graphic. One Won
ders sometimes when one sees the
young maidens at fashionable
school, With their upright figures, their
look of strength, their well-developed
calves, their muscular arms, and their
walk, the long swing and swagger Of
an athlete. Watch them swimming
with bold strokes, afraid of nothing,
or playing cricket, roughly, like boys,
with pads on their legs, batting well,
running easily; and as they grow
older, sprlnging up like young sap
lings, towering above their brothers
in height and bulk. Woman's walk
nowadays is not graceful, and the
very games which seem to develop
n mans agility and grace encourage
girl to SLOUGH and move awkwardly,
Dancing and fencing are certainly the
most graceful exercises for women.
and Mr.. Fry says that "the nimble-
ness of foot and precision of pose Of
the good dancer, combined with the
suppleness and quickness Of the good
fencer, are the very qualities which
more than any others go to make the
best kind of batsmen.' Yet the re-
suit up to the present Is not salts
factory, perhaps because the girls who
play cricket are not the girls who dance
or fence well.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
A Quaint Custom.

According to very old custom pre-
vailing at the quaint old town of Oak
ham, England, every peer of the
realm passing through the town is
required to leave a horseshoe or its
equivalent, to be placed in the castle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
Medical Difinition.

Johnny-Pa, what is specialist?
PA specialist, Johnny, is man
who only stops the murder on his own
beat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
COMING FASHIONS IN HATS.

SoNAt>N ~ <hN'AA ASA>'1 AAN AA-A = '''
Peacock feathers, despite supersti-
ton, are steadily making their way
as a trimming for street hats, turbans
and other small hats.
Coz feathers and hackle also are to
be used largely on chapeauX for street
and general wear, and will be used in
both large and small feathers.
Velvet will be the material most
fashionable for the big-plumed hats
with high crowns. These hats look
well OH very tall, slender women.
Bird of paradise feathers in rich
and vivid tones will be among the
most expensive novelties, and in the
soft yellow and deep burnt orange
shades will be favored most.
The walking hats and other cha
peaux intended for country wear and
travelling are not to be so severe in
outline or so plain and mannish in their
fashioning as hitherto, and will there
fore be more feminine and pleasing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

man OF goOd repu-
tation and stand.
Ing, writes: Five
years ago | was
suffering so with
my IA n and kid
neys that ! often
had to lay OF.
The kidney sccre-
tioLS were un-
natural, my legs
aud stomach " ere
swollen, aud l
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

Door knockers are now fastened to
up.to.date bedroom doors in England.
They are considered both useful aud
ornamental.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

In the Brazilian state OF Rio Grande
do Sui about 100000 cattle are annu-
ally slaughtered for jerked beef alone.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

FITS permanently cured. No ntsornel vouss
ness after irst days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
NeryeRestorer S2trlal bottleandt treats fr"a
DER. Ii. KLINE, ltd, 95l Arch ST., rnln., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

The letter of Miss MerkIey,'
whose picture is printed above,
proves beyond question that
thousands of cases of in;lamma.
ton Of the Ovaries and womb
are annually cured by the use of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
"DEAB MRS. PINKHAM Gradual
loss Of strength and nerve force told
me something was radically wrong
with me. had severe shooting pains
through the pelvic organs, cramps and
extreme irritation compelled me to
seek medical advice. The doctor said
that had ovarian trouble and ulcera-
ton, and advised an operation. l
strongly objected to this and decided
TO try Lydia +. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. soon found that
my Judgment was correct, and that all
the good things said about this medi-
Dino were true, and day by day felt
less pain and increased appetite. The
liberation soon healed, and the other
complications disappeared, and in
eleven weeks I was once more strong
aud vigorous and perfectly we'll.
my heartiest thanks are sent to
you for the great good you have done
mo- Sincerely yours, MISS MARGARET
MERKLEY, e75 Third St., Milwaukee,
Wis.-soooo forfeit " original Of aboOs letter
ssssi"e esnuinsnsss cannot b. produced
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17
HAD TO GIVE UP.

Suffered Agonies From Kidney Disorders
Until Cured by Doan's Kidney Piii".
George w. Ranoff, Of 1903 Norm
Eleventh street, Philadelphia, Pa,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

Tubngen is the latest of the Ger
man universities to open its doors to
women. NE5S
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

During 1901-the last year for which
the figures are COMPLIMENTARY lost
eighty.twO registered ships.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

amsurePIso' sEure iorConsnmptionsa saved
my life three years aSo.-Mus. THoMAs EoB-
I1Ns. Maple St., Norwich. NY E. Feb. n. 1907
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

The number OF Chinese outside OF China
is estimated at over 7,Gl0,UO
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-17

Statistics show that appendicitis is
almost confined to meat eaters.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-03-02
Served Him Right.

A man in Philadelphia purposely
fell in ,ront Of a trolley car and lost
his leg il order that he might secure
damages from the company. Two
friends who were to act as his wit
nesses against the company were un-
able to undergo the ordeal Of severe
cross-examination and revealed the
scheme. The cripple was found guilty
of conspiracy and sentenced to two
years imprisonment. He finished his
term the other day and has returned
to his home, broken in health, MAIN
ed for life, charge upon his relatives
and forever branded with the stigma
Of his convict sentence. His was
indeed IN Improbable aid even pitt
able 'get-rich-quick' s;heme.-The
State
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-03-02

tion, he told Of hog" farm which
he has mapped out for place in
Texas. He would put 20 hogs on this
farm and expects an income OF Sl.23l.
All through his remarks DR.. Spill
man was piled with questions, and in
concluding be called upon Or. Nesorn
to give bis views on the subject. Col.
Newman, the head of the d. partment
at Clemson, had been expected, but a-s
he cculd pol come the prcse ce OF d..
NeSom was gratifying.
Gov. Hayward was then called upon
for some remarks. He dec:ared that
in his official capacity be would Go
everything he could to get te farmers
interested in the diversi6 :ation Of
their crops and he thought hat there
is demand for just such farms as
this. The DesChampS bill, which
was introduced in the legislature, pro
vided for one Of these farr:S in each
county, but as it was seen lit not to
pass the bill he is glad that the ma
tional government will eStaf lish some
farms along about the same ines.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-03-02
AN EXAMPLE CITED.

On this farm Of 33 acres he would
have 10 dairy COWS, , young cattle. 10
hogs and 2 mules. He would plant
alfalfa for the hogs, one acre support
ing 10 hogs, and additional acres OF
this succulent food for hay for the
cattle, the hay being the best stock
food in the world, and entirely too
rich before curing. His farm would
he divided into IL acres for permanent
crops and % to be USED alternately for
summer and for winter crops. OF the
II acres for permanent crops the dis
tribution would be acres for alfalfa
and for Bermuda. Of the summer
crops the planting would be as fol-
lows: l9 acres in corn and peas, l
acre in sorghum and / acre in peas
alone. The winter distribution would
be oats and vetch acres, barley 10
acres and rape acres. The estimat-
ed income would be: milk, , gallons
daily from each of 10 COWS, $50: hay,
sl20: calves, $50 "a very low figure,
he declared): Is hogs at $50 pounds
each, SIP: total, Sl.O62. He clteo
this just TO show what is possible
when man plans his crop to suit his
F.! lands.
| In regard to the farm near Colum.
ola, he said it would cost less to run ii
| in diversified crops than it woGld in
cotton. There would be no chickens
or fruits raised on the diversified
! farms for the first year Or SO. II
gave an instance Of whag had beer
produced on l3 acres OF lauu on just
such soil as Mr.. Hyatt'S place, arr
predicted an entire success for Tie
new venture. AS another illuStra
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-03-02
THE WEATHER FOB MARCH.
What 1t May Be as Indicated by
Records Of the Past.

The following data. covering a PEI
Rod Of thirty-three years, have been
compiled from the weather bureau.
records at Charleston, and are issued:
TO show the conditions that have pre-
vailed. during March, for the aoove:
period of years, but must not be con-
strued as forecaSt~cf the weather.
conditions for the coming month.
Mean or normal temperature, 5S,z
degrees. The wacmest month was that
OF 1871, with an average Of 81 de-
gcees: the coolest month was that Of
1872, with an average Of 81 degrees.
The highest temperature was S6 de-:
grees. on March p, 1897: the lowest
temperature was q degrees, on March
5. 1895. The earliest date on WHICH
first killing" frost occurred in auturn,.
November 9, 1886. Average date on
which first killing" frost occurred in
autumn. November 80: average date
on which last killing frost occurred
in spring, March 3: the latest date on
which last killing" frost occurred in
spring, April ,. 1881.
Average precipitation for the
mouth, 3.15 inches. Average number
of days with .0l of al inch or more,
ten. The greatest monthly precIpita-
5ion was SIS inches, in 1872: the least
monthly precipitation was o.5o inches
in 1887. The greatest amount OF pre-
cipitation recorded IN any twenty-four
consecutive hours was 3.l4 inches, on
March 18Th, 1889. The greatest
amount OF snow fall recorded in any
twenty-four consecutive hours (record
extended to winter Of 1SS4-S5 only,
vas trace on March i, 1889. Average
number of clear days, eleven; partly
cloudy days, twelve; cloudy days,
eight. The prevailing winds nave oeen
from the southwest, twenty-five per
cent. The average hourly velocity OF
tie wind is III: the highest velocity
of the wind was ffty-6ve miles, from
the northeast. on March %. 1903.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-03-02
Five Miuers Killed.

Five miners were killed by caye-in
of earth and rock in the Minnie Healy
near Butts, Mon, Thursday after,
noon. The accident occurred on the
sixth floor of the 1000 foot level.
Early in the day Foreman Joseph
Kane was informed that the ground
in that place was very soft and in
danger OF falling. He withdrew all
the miners who were working there.
Thursday afternoon Shift Boss Hager'
ty took four men into the place tC
bulkhead and otherwise strengthen
the weak spots. Just how the IA
came will never be known, as not one
of the five escaped. Only two bodle:
have been recovered.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-03-02
Burned TO Death.

\ dispatch from Anderson to The
News and Courier says ABOUT two
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon Mrs.
Wilson, living with Mr.. L. NJ. Wilson,
prominent planter, at Honea Path,
was terrible burned and cannot re-
cover. Members Of the family who
had left her alone in the room, re-
called by her screams, found her on
the floor. with her clothing all ablazed.
They extinguished the flames, but the
doctors say that the extent Of the
burns and the shock preclude hope OF
recovery