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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
A JAPANESE FABLE.
How . Retainer Initiated the Example
Of Hia Master.

Of Hia Master.
From Japan Of To-Day" by James
A. b. Scherer u. b. Lipplncott Co.,
Philadelphia), we take this charming
example Of japanese humor:
Once upon time-sO runs the story,
which quote from memory--a certain
bald retainer called upon his lord and
master, to have long talk about vari.
GUS matters pertaining to the manage
ment Of the large estate. 1t was win
ter, and when the noble lord came
in; he saw to it that liberal supply
of glowing charcoal embers sent forth
their grateful heat from braZier set
between them on the floor. Thus they
sat fiat upon the mats and talked, the
retainer now and then uttering ex-
clamation of establishment at the
wisdom Of his sage employer, who
was known far and wide for his
sound sense and unfailing presence OF
mind. The while they talked, this
latter quality received fresh and con-
vincing illustration. For the charcoal.
snappy and saucy in the frosty air,
suddenly sent a glowing ember leap
ing into the very lap of the stately
lord, full upon his handsome apron OF
brocaded silk. The bald retainer flew
all to pieces in his helpless anxiety
to relieve the situatiOn--gazing wildly
around for some implement to remove
the red-hOt coal, and sputtering like a
sperm whale in his excitement. But
meanwhile, the master. with a calm
remark to the effect that it was of no
consequence whatever, had quietly in
serted his hand beneath his silken
apron, and, with the skilful "chuck"
of boy playing marbles, had shot the
saucy fireball back into its proper
place before it had even scorched the
precious silk. When the excited re-
tainer at length comprehended what
had happened, he sat back upon MS
-uauncnes speecuIess WITH aumlratlof'
unable to do anything but utter an oc-
| casional "Naruhodow Of rapt amaze
ment over such marvellous presence OF
mind. He had learned lesson-ever
| hereafter would he strive to emulate
| the matchless wisdom OF his lord.
Meanwhile, the lord sat talking as
though nothing had happened, to his
4 faithful, If somewhat distracted, SER
vitor, whose thoughts were now fixed
OIL lOftier themes than tenantry and
rents. Would that he might have OPP
portunity to initiate the wisdom of his
master! As luck would have it., the
opportunity was not long delayed.
For the malicious charcoal once more
vented its fiery spleen, a living coal
leaning this time straight for the fiat
bald head Of the retainer, where 1t lay
and glowed with wrath. 1t was now
the masters turn to become excited.
He looked from side to side for some
implement of relief; he clapped his
hands wildly to summon the maid
and exclaimed:
why, man, that coal will! burn
straight through into your stupid
BRAIN"
But the retainer sat perfectly cool
and collected an expression of calm
and elevated superiority upon his suf'
fering brow.
"Neyer mind" he murmured; ut is
of no. consequence whatever" And
mindful of his lords example, reached
up and chucked himself under the
chin!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Looked Honest, ANYWAY.

A member of the Kansas city board
of trade called newsboy in front
of the Exchange building yesterday
afternoon to buy paper and then dis
covered that he had no small change
with which to pay for it, He wanted
the paper, so he asked the boy to
trust him" III pay you tomorrow" he
said. The boy looked him over. Yer
on the board of trade, amt your he
asked. The man replied that he was.
The newsboy hesitated moment.
Then he said: "Well, you look honest,
anyway. | guess I'll tnst you fer the
two cents. kansas City Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

A picture frOck copied in detail
from a toilette of one OF the courts
of the old French monarchy Is OF
shimmerlng pink tissue posed upon
silk chiffon and trimmed with broad
mea ndering band of cream and PINK
roses, all made of the narrowest pos
sible ribbon, held up by bows OF blue
ribbon trimmed with narrow lace. BE-
low this gorgeous trimming, motifs or
real lace were introduced, and on the
corsage with its sharply pointed front
WAS more lace and ribbon embroidery.
A clay.white cloth coat, equally use
full for afternoon or evening wear, and
of three-quarter length, was delicate
ly trimmed with effective touches or
cloth of the fashionable new shade or
shrimp red.
A gown for q state occasion was or
blue.gray velvet, adorned upon the
corsage with hand-wrOught lace, IN
Producing several artistic colors and
touch of gold.
A lovely little afternoon tafeta
gown, made Of the tiniest' pink ana
cream check, had very full skirt,
| trimmed with founces closely ana
broadly gagged at the top, and on the
corsage was decorated with coarse
cream lace, and plenty of elaborate
and very daintily gagged trimmings.
A very chic poppy-red faced cloth
walking costume is wonderfully smart;
from either side Of a narrow front pan.
ell much corded founces are bordcred
| with a double ruching Of velvet, the
skirt of the long three-quarter coat
gathered likewise over many cords be-
low the waist, the bolero fronts
trimmed with passementerie.- -
Haven Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

II the practice which Il great num-
her of persons have been following IN
i,cntral Park is continued 1t will be-
come necessary for the Commission
rrs to provide separate track FOR
them, just as was done some years ago
for the bicycle riders. There Is a
mania Oh just now-if so healthy d.
version can be called a mania-for
early morning sprints through the park.
Fat people who have tried all sorts or
remedies between the Turkish bath
and anti-fat powders seem to have
discovered the fact that long run in
the open air not only reduces the
weight, but contributes much to the
general health. There is an eI-prize
fighter who has class Of four anti
fat students, and every morning he
acts as pacemaker for them in run
through the park. After the run he
brings his patients back to the gym
nasium, where all are treated to q
plunge and a rubdOwn.-New York
Letter In Omaha Bee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
EDUCATION OF THE INDIAN.
The Few who Have Retroeraded Are
Not Conspicuous.

MOI conspicuous.
Much has been written recently con
corning the tendency OF Indian pupiis
In government schools 10 return 10
the primitive condition OF savasery al
ter they have finished their education
al course. Several notable instances
have occurred within the past year
where fullbloods have gone directly
from Indian schools To the novels OF
their families and have gladly thrown
off conventional restraint and lapsea
into a condition Of lazy depravity,
conclude, show that the cost OF their
These cases. the public is quick to
education was waste and an eNtrava'
pance. In praiseworthy effort TO
raise the aboriginal much money Is
spent by the nation in schools and In
special training. Thousands OF In
dian students have attended the vari'
GUS government institutions. and out
of their entire number the few who
have retrograded are made conspicu'
Gus by comment while those who have
become useful and intelligent citizens
have been unnoticed,
The reversion Of species Is not con
| fined to the Indian race. The same
number of white students under SINH
lar conditions would probably show an
equal proportion of cases OF retrogres
sion. To those who have never been
in personal contact with the Indian,
the red men are a people about whom
| oil ~
traditions often untrue and absurd
The primeval savage was doomed to
extinction under the unnatural c0ndi'
tions of crowding civilization. Those
of quickened fancy who weave web
or Rhapsody Into tie lives ana Gus
toms of the Indian are as much in err
ror as are those who condemn him as
cruelty. A middle ground between
extravagant laudation and wholesale
announcement would place a more
just estimate upon Indian character.
Our Indian charges have. as rule,
become good citizens when an oppor'
tunity was presented to them to ac'
quire the arts of peace and thrift. That
some of the young men and women
students have entered into wedlocR
with low and vicious redskins and
worse white adventures and have vol
unfairly reverted to tribal customs is
not sufficient ground for an indictment
against all. Racial instinct to wed
ones own kind and to live according
to the habits and manners crystalliZed
by centuries of savagery Is strong and
compelling. When the government
has given an Indian boy or girl an edu
cation and turns them out to minglt
with untutored fellows, there Is ten
dency toward retrogression which re
quires something more than mere ed
ucation to restrain.
II in certain cases the red men are
lazy, cruel and resentful it must be re
membered that these characteristics
have been intensified in the race b.
generations Of i'll treatment by white
invaders. Education may not have
the entire effect desired in the regen
Grafton of the savage, but ii is the onl,
way to transform tribal offspring int
self supporting citizenship.-kansa'
City Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
What Some Men Won't See.

That they have left their newspa'
pers scattered over the floor.
That cigar ashes have to be cleaned
up.
That the soiled linen has to be put
in the laundry bag.
That yesterdays clothing has to be
hung up.
That wives grow uninteresting be-
cause they have no time for reading
or society.
That there are hundreds OF little
things which husbands could 40 10
tighten the work of the home.
That by so doing both husband anu
wife would be happier.
That to find out what these little
things are needs but two open eyes
and one generous, thoughtful heart
Chicago Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Lion and Dog.

Little Willie told his mother that a
lion was on the front porch, but when
an investigation was made it was
found to be Newfoundland dog,
which had been newly sheared.
Now, Willie" said his mother. you
have told a very naughty story, and
you must go up to your room and pray
for forgiveness, and remain there un'
til the Lord does forgive you"
Willie promptly obeyed. but was
gone only a few minutes before ne
came tripping back.
did the Lord forgive your" asked
his mother.
"Yes," was the reply, land He said
He didn't blame me much, either
"cause when He saw it He sorter
thought 1t was lion Himself. II. X
Lyon, in New York Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
LADIES' COLUMN


A rest camp in the Egyptian desert,
where faded nerves and ragged diges-
lions may be repaired, Is the happy
conception of swedish woman To
each patient is given tent, NO male
being is allowed within the lines, the
domestic labors OF the camp are car
rled ON by fellaheen women, ana hel'i'-
er papers nor letters are permitted 10
reach the patients, Sun baths ana
sand baths play n prominent part In
the cure, for upon the sun and air the
originator OF the camp relies for her
greatest remedies. Not only must the
clothing of those who seek the camp
be OF the llghtest description, but fruit
and cereals constitute the bulk OF the
diet. and books, needlework, and tie
dlstra ctions Of the fashionable spa M"
banished.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Indian Busipess Man.

A little incident happened yester-
day which thoroughly illustrates the
ignorance of certain fullblood Indians
in a business transaction. A full
blood entered the Dawes Commission
Building and in half broken English
inquired his way to the Allotment d.
vision Of the Commission. He finally
succeeded in finding the proper quar-
tiers and produced two deeds, one for
his homestead and one for the surplus
10 nds allowed him. The deed to his
homestead he wanted to leave with the
department. and on the other deed he
tried to borrow $3, stating that he
would return the money In the near
future and then wanted his deed re-
turned. The clerks in the department
Immediately made the proper explain
alton to him and sent him on his way
rejoicing. -Muskogee Phoenix.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Her View.

The young man was interviewing the
stern parent Of the only girl in the
world.
"Of course, sir" he said, my salary
is not colossal, but-I can give her all
the necessities of life and some of the
luxurles."
My dear t:r. Softly replied the
$. r., "you have scarcely improved
your time in her society If you do not
know that she considers all the luxur-
les of life far more necessary than the
necessities. "-Cincinnat Commercial
Tribune
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO, g.
,,,., i've

FRANK j. CHENEY make oath that he Is
senior partner OF the firm OF +. j. CHENEY ~
Co., doing business in tue City OF Toledo,
County AMI State Aforesaid. aud that said
firm will pay the sun o. ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for eacl and every ease oi cArARRH
that cannot be cured by tue use OF HALL 5
CArARuH CORE, faANG j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed IN my
, presence, this 9th day or Decem-
SEAL. Der, A. d., 1856. A.W. GLEASON,
1871 Notary PuJiic.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is ta:en internally, anl
acts.directly on the blood aud mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send fo- testimonials,
free. f. CHENEY Co., loiedo' v.
Sold by ali Druggists, 75'.
Take falls Family Pills for constipation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Her Broad Brow.

Poor, dear Llewellyn-" The ca
ressingly lingering way in which she
pronounced the name made you,
somehow, think of the taste OF nice
large caramel. lis such bad writer.
l really do not know whether this
note from him is an invitation to ac-
company him somewhere or propos-
al OF marriage.
The pucker of perplexity presel.C;
disappeared from between her brows.
But, to be on the safe side, I'll
just accept with pleasure, and await
results. Puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

New Yorker-"Oh, yes. I'm n thor
oughbred Bohemian! My artistic ma
ture requires atmosphere. There is Sc
mucl in that. you know"
Cousin. fr0m-out of-town - Eyes,
suppose so. | never was in but one
Bohemian place. and ! thought there
was good deal in that atmosphere
it was principally toba co smoke!-,
Detroit Free P.ess.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Married in Two Languages.

Because the bride could not UNDER
stand English and the groom could not
understand German, says the Detroit
Tribune, County Judge g. w. Murray,
of Springfield, ILL.,, found it necessary
the other day to perform wedding in
two languages.
The couple gave their names as
Louis Maudra and Miss Wylte Wetti,
the former twenty-six and the latter
nineteen years. The ceremony was
first said in English, the groom giving
the responses. and then in German, to
which the bride made replies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Eishino Wheels.

A curious plan for catching fish is
used on the columbia river. A number
of wheels are set up in the middle OF
the stream. which as they turn round
catch up the fish and cast them into
troughs by the river banks. AS much
as five tons weight OF fish day has
been taken.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
His Secret.

Raphael was explaining his fame.
81 was easy" he confessed. Il sim.
ply told every woman on the block
that had painted my cherubs from
hers"
Bitterly he regretted he. had wasted
his talents on art, instead of shining
in politics. -Harper's Bazaar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

nIteen years ! Bur
fered with terrible
pain In my back. !
did not know what
II was to enjoy u
nights rest and arose
IN the morning feel
Ing tired and I'M
refreshed. My suffer
Ing sometimes was
simply indescribable.
When | finished the
first box OF D0ans
Kidney Pills ! felt
like a different wo-
non continued I'M
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Knew His Game.

Toni saw Sickle the other day,
and he was looking exceedingly pros
porous.
Dick--If you see him again tell him
I'm out OF town.
Tom-What for?
Dick-He once cOntided to me that
the only time he ever pretended to be
q swell dresser was when he was
broke and out borrowing money.-De-
croft Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Knew His Game.

Toni saw Slickley the other day
and he was looking exceedingly pros
porous.
Dick-If you see him again tell him
I'm out of town.
Tom-What for?
Dick-He once confided to me that
the only time he ever pretended to be
SVEN dresser was wnen he was
broke and out borrowing money.-De
troit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

George Cook took two stalks Of corn
to the Worlds Fair that measured
seventeen feet in length. 1t would
have required ten foot step ladder
for q man to have been able to pull
the ears Of corn from the stalk when
standing straight up.-Byron 20. IT,
Ranuhlican
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

I'll I had taken i've boNcs. DON'T
Kidney Pills act very effectively, very
promptly, relieve the aching pains and
all other annoying difficulties"
Foster. Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. y.
For sale by all druggists. Price %
cents per box.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
To Stop Runaway Horses.

Safety reins for runaway horses Is
an Austrian's invention. Two small
rollers can, by means Of the reins, be
made to press the horses windpipe
when desired. The animal must stop
at once for want Of breath.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

The treasurer of the United States
on May 6, 1898, redeemed two half
cent pieces. This is the first time in
the history of the country that any
such coins have been presented for
redemption.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
A Cl,ronic Case,

"Oh he's never satisfied with job.
He's kicking about the one hes got
now"
why, l understood it was cinch.
He told me he had absolutely nothing
to do
Eyes. but he's kicking because he
has to do it,, Philadelphia Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

Under date OF January 10, 1877, DR..
Hartman received the following letter:
My wife has been y sufferer from
complication OF diseases tor tine past
twenty-five years Her case has battied
the skill OF some OF the most noted ply
s,eiana. One VI her wurst troubles was
chrouc constipation OF several years
standing. She was also passing through
that most critical period III the HE OF =
woman--change OF HE
"in June, 1895. wrote to you about
her case. You advised a course OF Peru
ma and Manalin, which We at once com
mcnced, and have to say it completely
cured her.
About the same time wrote you
about my own case OF catarrh, which
had been of twenty-five years stand.
ing. At times | was almost past gong,
! com menced 10 use l'trMnd accord
ing to your Instructions and cOHtiH-
ued its use far about year, and ff
has com pietetU cUrrd me. Your rem
edtes d. all that goa Ctdim Tor them
aud eUeN more. n--JatH q. Atkinson.
In q letter dated January |. 1900, Mr..
Atkinson says, alter live years expert.
ence with reruna:
~ HtIi ever continue to speak a
good UOrd JOr feruMd. am stu
rured or cafariIi. '--JOhn u. Akin
son, Independence, No., Boz .s*.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Tho P.run. Almanac in 5000. 900 Homes.

The PerunA Almanac In s,oOO.ooo Homes
The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac. has
become a fixture in over eight million
homes. 1t can be obtained from all
druggists free. Be sure to inquire early
The 1905 Almanac is already published,
and the supply will soon be exhausted.
Do not put it off. Get one to-day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

There are no less than 476 bridges on
the Great Siberian Railroad between
European Russia and lrkutsk, on Lake
Balkal. NE5l
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
No Encourauemen

He-It Is a serious matter when
love comes into mans life.'
She-Yes, especially when it isn't
contagious.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
COMPLETELY RESTORED.

Mrs. p. Brunei, wife OF p. Brunzei.
stock dealer, residence 8lll Grand
avenue, Everett, Wash, says: "For
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

FITspsrmanently cured. No ATS or nervous.
Mas after frst days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
NeryeResto rsr s3trial bother treatise frss
DR.. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, SS1 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

Automobile trains are to be run on
wagon roads in German East Africa Of
feeders to the railway lines.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken o:
a. cough cure.--J. W. OBRIrN, 922 Thi ao
Avenue, N, Minneapolis, MIMI, Jan. g, lsoo'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

No matter how smart person Is, he
is never quite smart enough to realize
that there are others equally smart
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

In the museum at Turin are some war
cartoons 5000 years old.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

Almost seven per cent. Of the cost OF
operating a railway is for coal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

Mrs. ALA Srhwandt. sauborn. MINI,
writes:
~ haze been troubled Wfth rh""m-
dtism ana Caiuiri JOr ire"fH-tte
pears. tOU!d not 3 feP da u o. hiyhL
1JrcrhaciHg U>td f@iun i'dn st.'n
and nUihiH. bOtH'rs ne noe.
eCPr ana aUec Ell W.ti aHy ktnd ~
sickness peruna ~. De ne mrUiciHe
L sha II use. NV hOu uds cared ~ ca
tara Of the idryur by PerHhd' '--
Mrs. Ala SchuuHdt.
Why Old People Are Especially Liable
to Systemic CatarrA,
When old age comes n, catarrhal as
, eases come also systemic catdllh Is al
most universal in Old people
Tins explains why PcIuna has become
so Indispensable 10 Old people. feruna
is their safeguard Peruna is the only
remedy vet de> .sed that entirely meets
these cases. Nothing but an effective
| systemic remedy can cure them.
A reward oi SlO,OOO has been deposited
in the Market Exchange Bank, Coium'
bus, OHIO, as a guarantee that the above
| testimonials are genuine; that we hoId
| in our possession authentic letters Ger.
tifying to the same. During many years
advertising we have never used, IN part
or in who,e, a SINCE spurious testimonial,
Every one Of our testimonials are genui
ano in the words oi the one whose nahi
| is appended