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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

sides apart. The ends which stand
on the ground should be sharpened oil
covered with sharpened pieces OF
iron, which any blacksmith can fash
ion and attach. Bore holes one and
one-half inches in diameter in both
sides as far apart as the rungs are to
be placed. The rungs should be
formed of some tough wood so that
they may not be made too bunglng.
At the top Of the pole Il strip Of strap
iron is fastened with long hook so
that it may be passed over the
branches of the tree. The illustration
on the right of the cut shows how
the hook is fastened on. This ladder
will cost but a small sum, and If well
made will last for years. 1t would be
a good plan to have several of them
of different Observation-Disclosures
News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

A woman in society is obliged to keep
late hours. She must attend receptions
and balls. She seldom allows herself
quiet evening at home. Her whole time
is taken up in keeping engagements or en-
tertaining in her own home.
Her system becomes completely run
down as consequence. She soon finds
herself in condition known as systemic
catarrh. This has also been called ca
tarrhal nervousness.
If every society woman could know the
value of Peruna at such a time, il they
could realize the invigorating, strengthen
ing effect that Peruna would have, how
much misery could be avoided. ,,
Letters from society women all over the
United States testify to the fact that Pc.
runa is the tonic for run down, depleted
nervous system.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21
SIeepinq In a Cannon.

The interior of cannon is perhaps
the last place in the world one would
associate with siesta. and yet India
possesses a gun which is capacious
enough to form chamber where Of
ficers retire for a siesta during the
heat of the daw. This cannon. which
is beyond question the largest in the
world, is probably also one OF the old
est. 1t was cast nearly 400 years ago
by a famous chief Of Ahmednugger,
and came into English possession
when India was CONGRATULATIONS
Standard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21
HORTICULTURAL NOTES.

HORTICULTURAL NOTES.
Got a good sprayer? If not, why
not?
Wien did you last manure that or:
chard?
Any insect eggs on the apple trees?
Scrape them off.
Any blighted limbs on the pear trees?
Cut them off away below.
One peach tree having the "yellows"
will infect the whole orchard.
Get up club for purchasing fruit
trees-get 'em cheaper that way.
The time to prune trees is when you
are ready. You should be ready now.
Just as like as not the orchard has
not had forkfnl of manure for two
Have you removed the old rough
bark from the trees yet? If not, why
not? The earlier this is done the
better then wash the 81 bodies l and large arg.
will renew their youth.
The practice of filling out the old
orchards with young trees is very
questionable. Better select new
ground for the young trees, renovate
and care for the old ones until their
usefulners is past, then remove them.
Many trees, otherwise vigorous, have
large holes Occasioned by the rottins
Of limbs too closely sawed off. Re.
move the decayed wood clean as pos.
sible. and fin the hUIes soIidly with
water-lime cement. This will often
preserve the trees for years.
Some of us, no doubt, had many
apples rot or otherwise 60. to waste
under the trees last fall. Embrace
the first opportunity now, to clean up
all remaining refuse and burn it. In.
sect pests and disease are lurking
there, and will rise up to condemn us.
If disease Of the tree or fruit was
present last year, it is liable to be
present in aggravated form this sea.
son., If such was the case. then by no
means neglect spraying with the Dor.
deaux mixture while the trees are still
dormant; then as many times after.
ward as circumstances may dictate.
Some of the apple trees, no doubt.
are expensive boarders; taking up
both the ground and soil fertility with.
out making any adequate returns.
Graft such trees, if vigorous enough.
to useful varieties. If too old for this
and they still refuse to respond to
good treatment, then they better be re-
moved.
The provision against spraying with
poisonous mixtures is not only merciful
but wise. The bees are not only our
friends as honey producers, but with
out doubt, are natures most active
agents in fertilizing the blooms. They
attract our valued friends by the
thousands; and to poison their sources
Of supply would be cruel in the ex-
IRENE. So this must be done before
and after their harvest time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21
Could You Use Any Kind OF q Sewing
Machine at Any Price?

II there is any price so low, any OF.
fer so liberal that you would thing OF
accepting on trial a new high grade,
drop cabinet or upright Minnesota
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cut out and return this notice, and You
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chimes that will surprise you; we will
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ton. II sewing machine offer that will
astonish YOU.
II you can make any use Of any sew
ing machine at any price, IL any kind
of an offer would interest you, don't
fail to write us at once (be sure to cut
out and return this special notice. and
get our latest book, our latest offers,
our new and most surprising PROPOSE
ton. Address
SEARS, RoEBUcK & Co., Chicago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21
Telegraph Wires for Telephone Mes
saGcS.

A system for using telegraph wires
for telegraph and telephone messages
is discussed in II recent issue OF the
Electrical World and Engineer by Lee
roy w. Stanton. ard If the method Is
perfected 1t may result in solving the
question of competition between the
rival agencies for transmitting mes
Bages.
Supplementary apparatus is needed
to separate the two sets Of impulses
at the end of line, but the messages
-. - ~-.r--.., q all ,,'i'L 80 ~ "tt- 49,
The chief difficulty results from the
possibility that the whir of a tele-
phone call may affect the telegraph
sounder, but way has been found to
avert that possibility. On line
reaching from New York to Chicago,
for instance. it would be feasible to
have two or three sestionsn S NH" sent enlt
egrapnlc ulSpatCneS were pelhs sehl
through from one terminus to the
other
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21
HOMEMADE FRUIT LADDER.

HOMEMADE FRUIT LADDER.
The average fruit ladder, as found
in most orchards, is not particularly
desira BILE, mainly because 1t is not
designed for this particular work. The
broad top Of the common ladder makes
it almost impossible to get 1t among
the branches in firm position. Where
one has considerable fruit to gather,
a special ladder constructed after the
plan of the one in the illustration VIII
be found not only useful, but VIII
save considerable time in the fruit
gathering season.
A pole, preferably green one from
the woods, should be secured, having
it of the desired length. The largest
end should be split up about three
feet and brace inserted to keep the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

But this Clarice stubbornly refused
to do. and II was not until Ruth put on
her dignity and descended to tender
conxing that she drew the truth out OF
her friend. =
"He-he came around yesterday
mornlng-and had been suffering fol-
| three days with an liberated tooth. l
| didn't have a wink Of sleep during all
| Of that time. and ! was too great n
| coward to go to dentist ut first. Well
| Jim came then, and of course my
| nerves were all on edge and the world
| looked blue and ! was all unstrung,
and couldn't see anything in its
proper perspective. Everything was
distorted and out Of proportioL-oh,
you understand how felt"
Perfectly" said Ruth, with sympa-
thctic comprehension.
"You called him brilliant just now,
but 1t seems to me that even a man
might have known peter than to make
a proposal Of marriage at such time.
I thought ut once of all the skeletons
I had seen in married lives, ard of
every warning l had ever received
from any one, on the subject and-well
of course l would not listen"
II should think not. indeed" Ruth
said promptly. ~ do not wonder that
you called him stupid. hope that
tooth is all right now, Clarlce, it has
done mischief enough should say"
"The tooth has been pulled and
have had a nights sleep, thanks"
"Then perhaps you would not objec
to hearing the story Over-Jim," rails
ing her voice, 81 think that you may
come in now"
lime came obedient to the summons
and Ruth, after a murmured "Bles'
you. my children" had the good tast'
to leave the room hastily.-Waverle,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21
IsnlIrond on Cyprers,

The Island of Cypress in the Medi-
terranean, will soon have q railroad
from coast 10 coast. The amount Of
S,0OO,000 francs has been appropriated
for its construction. Engineers with
their STATS have already arrived Oh
the Ground
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
u. CHENEY h Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transact
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST Il TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o,
WALDrNG, K1SNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21
SOCIETY WRECKED her LIFE.
Tired, Nervous, Aching, Trem-
bling, SleepIess, Rloodless.
Pe-ru-na Renovates, Regulates,
Restores.
A Pretty New York Woman's
Recovery the Talk OF Her
Numerous Friends.

Mrs. ]. +. Finn, SO East High street,
Buffalo, n, y, writes
peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen:---"A tem years ago
I had to eire up social HUe en-
tirely, as my healM mas COM
petely broken DOZEN. The doctor
ndpised a complete rest tor a
near. is this mas ont Of the
question for a time, l began to
iooh for some other means 0f re-
storing my heolM.
81 lad often heard of Peruma
as an excellent tonic, so l bomSht
u hottie to see mhat il Would 40
for me. and it certainly took hold
Of my system and rejurenafed
me, 0nd IN less than t,rO months
/ ros in perfect health. and noe
wlen / feel Wo,n cut or tired q
dose or trO of iermna is all mat
| need.'---.MrS. J. Il. Finn.
\, Mr. ,c.. j. w. Reynolds. Ekton. Ohio
81 owe my health and life to Peruna.
We rarely call in u physician; in fact. it
has been years since | have taken any
other medicine than yours. am AFRAID
of drugs, and although | have been sick
| many times | have taken only yout medi.
cines. They are wonderful, indeed. We
have a very large house and entertain q
great deal and | do all my own work,
thanks to Peruna. Mrs. u. w. Reynolds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21
Free Treatment for Women.

Any woman wishing to be placed on the
list of DIR. Hartman's patients for free
home treatment and advice should imme.
diatey send name and symptoms, duration
of disease and treatment already tried.
Directions for the first months treatment
will be promptly mailed free of charge.
No free medicine will be supplied by the he
furnished
Read what the above ladies have to say
of Peruna as a cure for these cases.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

The famous oak trees about the Uni.
versity of California are. many of
them. suffering from Fry rot. The de.
cayed matter is to be removed and the
cavities formed thereby are to be dis
infected with coal tar and filled witt,
cement
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

FITSpermanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DIR. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. $2trial bottleand treatisefres
DR.. R. H. KLINE. Ltd. 931 Arch St.. Phila., Pa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
as cough cure.-,J. W. O'BRIEN, 1922 Third
Avenue, N, Minneapolis MIMI, Jan. 6. 1900.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

The man who thinks good deal of his
wife should not attempt to conceal his
thoughts when he is alone with her.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

The CantOnal Council of Basel has
proposed an ordinance making canton.
al voting compulsory. NE21
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

Every child born into Il
world with an inherited
early developed tendency
torturing, disiguring huma
of the Skin and Scalp, becom,
an object of the most tend
solicitude, not only because
its suffering, but because OF 4
dreadful fear that the disfiJ
ration is to be lifelong and I'd
its future happiness and prd
perity. Hence it becomes
duty of mothers of such affly|
ed children to acquaint thel
selves with the est, Il
purest, and most efecti
treatment available, viz:
CUTICURA Treatment, ca
sisting of warm baths wi
CUTICURA Soap, and gen
anointings with CUTICUI
Ointment, the great Skin Cu|
Cures made in childhood 4
speedy, permanent and ed
nomical.
Sold throughout the world. Cnticurs Soap, 2,C.,
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Pills, 1e. per vial Of CO., Dsrots' London, Y Chii
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bus Ave Potter Drug A. Chem Corn Sole Prnpti{
-.aarSend for d" How to Cure Tor,uring, Di'aU|
Humors from Infancy to Age"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup forchildreu
testhing, soften the gums, reducesinfamma-
ton allays pain Gu reswind collie. 25c. abottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

We often hear of middle aged man, but
never of middle aged woman. A woman
is either young or old.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

The Southern Pacific will use cleo,
trio cars on its street railway lines i;
Oakland, Cal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

If you will take the trouble to investi-
gate you will discover that popular man
has no radical opinions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21

If the average man had his life to live
over again he would probably make more
mistakes than ever.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-05-21
WORLDS FAIR Line,

THE WABASH RAILROAD is the only line having
trtc g and depot 81 main entrance WORHD's FAIR
farili at The depot for storing special trains
private cars.
Tickets. New York to St. Louis and return, $f3.
Correspondingly low rates from other Eastern
points. ASK for tickets via the " WABASH."
On application to H. b. Mcclellan GEM. Eastern
tSenty.four half tone views OF the Worlds Fair
buildings and grounds, also double page map Of
st. Louis. will BE- sent FREE.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11

st. Petersburg, Feb. 11-Viceroy
Alexieff has begun the mobilization of
the army reserves IN eastern Asia
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11
TERSE KILOGRAMS

The bubonic plague has re-appeared in Peru.
Cameron Forbes has accepted the post of
Philippine commissioner.
Tommy Warren, once the champion feather
weight pugilist of America, is dead.
Immigrants to Cape Colony in order to
ceve permission to land must have at least EGO.
Lord Roberts has accepted the appointment
to the new office of inspector general of the
British army.
ty calls for donations for relief work In the
Russo-Jap war;
-Four persons were killed at the Southern
railway crossing at Waterloo postoff1ce three
miles from Washington.
James A Hutchinson city solicitor of Brock
Vile, Ont, has confessed to embezzlement of
about $40 900 Of clients funds.
The governments of Sweden and Norway has
decided to observe strict neutrality during the
war between Russia and Japan.
The marriage OF the Duke Of Norfolk and
Gwendolen Mary Maxwell, daughter of Lord
Herries, has been postponed to Feb Is.
The roller mill and grain elevator of Cannon,
Yates & Co., at Memphis, Tenn. was totally
destroyed by fire. Loss 100000; partly insured.
The factory of the Findlay Eitroglycerine
company, near Wapakoneta, o.. blew up. No
one injured. Wapakoneta was badly
shaken up.
Fourteen persons were killed and score in
tured in q collision between two passenger
trains on the Canadian Pacific near sand
Point, Ont
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11

community now faces. At this meet
ing, besides the mayor, there were
present influential members of the
state law-making body the board of
public works, a dozen bank presidents.
Ex-Governor Smith, United States Sen
ator-elect Rayner and several of the
leading citizens.
The supreme question to be decided
was that of calling upon the national
government for soldiers to take the
places of the two state militia regi-
ments now doing police duty in the
burned district The constitution of
Maryland requires that no such re-
quest can be made of the president
except by authority of the state legis
1ature. The executive committee was
present to hear the views of the may
or and officers of the city on that
point A brief discussion showed the
belief of those present that this is not
a time for sentiment as to the ability
of the state to take care of itself, and
that the United States soldiers were
needed and needed at once.
On this score it was shown that the
militiamen were already much ex-
hausted by the long continued sen
try duty, that they should be relieved
in order that they might return to
their several vocations, and that the
militia on active duty is costing the
state $4,000 a day. Mayor McLane
was particularly insistent that to eff
GENTLY guard the hundreds of millions
of treasure that lies buried beneath
the smouldering ruins called for the
strong arm of the federal soldiers
The announcement of the executive
committee that it could recommend at
once the immediate passage of the
necessary resolution was received
with pleasure by the officers and bust
ness men present, and now the legis-
lature has formally acted, there is
every assurance that national Gordon
around the devastated region will in
spire a feeling of hopeful confide nee
There is no doubt that Baltimore
has taken fresh courage today. On
all the streets abutting upon the DESC
lated districts signs have appeared on
windows and over doorways announc-
ing the temporary resumption of busi-
ness in various lines. The best citi-
zens have taken hold of the Herculean
task of resurrection with a will that
betokens complete success. The per
vading sentiment was we'll portrayed
by Governor Warfie1d, who said yes
terday: Baltimore will rise glorious
from her ashes"
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11
A WELCOME NOTE
Russia Said to Look With Favor I
Mr.. Hays Proposition.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 1.-THE state
ment that Secretary Hay had issued
note to the powers asking them to
join in insisting upon the recognition
of the integrity of China and Korea
during and after hostilities, created
mech comment in diplomatic circles
here, where any action taken with the
view of localizing the theater of war
is welcomed. There seemed to be
great doubt, however, of the propriety
of adhering to the latter clause of Mr.
Hays note pending more definite adj
vices.
At the foreign office, where there
is some disposition to distrust the pur-
poses of the United States, an author
itative expression was not obtainable.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11

che suggestion both as to the limiting
of hostilities and the DECENTRALIZATION of
China when she has assured herself
that there is no ulteric- purpose in
volved.
On the authority of high admins
tration official it can be stated that
this government has no intention of
suggesting anything about Korea Il
is recognized that Korea is the natur
al battle-ground, and it is useless ewes
60 discuss the naturalization of that
country.
1t was decided that the cruiser
squadron of the Asiatic fleet with pro-
priety could go as far north as Shang-
hal, and orders to that effect have been
sent. From there one Of the vessels
will be sent northward to Chemulpo,
Korea, to maintain communication
with the legation at Seoul.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11
Russia Started the FIGHT.

Washington, Feb. 11-Mr. Takahira,
the Japanese minister here, has re-
ceived advices from the Japanese for
eign Office regarding the naval engage
ment off Chemulpo similar to those al
ready made public. Mr.. Takahira
thinks it is especially important to
note that according to these advices
the first overt act OF hostilities was
committed by the Russian gunboat
Koreitz which fired upon the Japanese
torpedo boats Monday evening.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11
JAPAN OVERLOOKED
Initial Victories Give Cause for Great
Rejoicing.

Toxic, Feb. 11.-Undaunted by the
absence of official combinations, Japan
is rejoicing over the great naval vic
tory at Port Arthur. The newspapers
here published extra editions contain
ing news of the battle and produced
the first popular demonstration of the
war Flags were raised everywhere
and excited crowds thronged the
streets.
The mikado is personally superin-
tending affairs, and the cabinet holds
daily sessions. The government has
issued orders for the protection of all
Russian subjects residing in Japan.
Baron Kanako and Baron Sukematsu
have been sent to the United States
and Great Britain to explain Japan's
position and attitude in the present
conflict.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11
BATTLEsHIP CEsAREv1rcH.

Law, which recently landed troops and
arms at Port Arthur, and the other is
the steamer Argun, belonging to the
Chinese Eastern Railway company.
Both were captured by Japanese CRUZ
Sers in the neighbOrhoOd of Fusan,
Korea. Four Russian whalers cap
tured by the Japanese have also ar
rived at Sasebo.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11
Limits. Russia,s Coal Supply.

Cardiff, Wales, Feb. 11.-Orders
have been received here suspending
all shipments of coal for the Russian
government and cancelling the char
terings in its behalf.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11
Will be Employed at Balti-
more to Guard Exposed
Treasure.
SITUATION is CLEARING
The Business Life of the Stricken
City is Rising Gracefully to
the Emergency.
Governor Warfield Says Baltimore
Will Rise Glorious From
Her Ashes"

Baltimore, Feb. 1.-THE situation
in stricken Baltimore began to visibly
clear after a conference between May
or McLane, a special joint committee
of the legislature, and a formidable
delegation of representative business
men This conference was arranged
with a view of meeting in a practical
way the awful exigency which this
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-02-11
BATTLEsHIP RETvIzAN.

aged in the torpedo attack at Port Ar
thur, seven other vessels were cap
tured 1t is also reported here that
General Kuropatkin has arrived at
Hardin to take command of the Rus
sian land forces. The arrival at Sas-
ebo OF two large Russian steamers
is also reported. One is the volunteer
fleet association transport Ekaterincs