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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
GREATEST OF TUNNELS.
The slmplon Bore Under the Alps Be-
tween Switzerland and Italy.

The Slmplon Bore Under the Alps Be
tween Switzerland and Italy.
The longest tunnel in the world Is
the Simplon, ~ 1-2 miles under the
Alps, from Switzerland into Italy.
OF the difficulties encountered Con
sui Monaghan writes from Chemnitz,
Germany;
Work was started in August, 1898,
simultaneously from the Swiss and
Italian sides. All the workmen are
Italians, 1000 beginning work at
Brigue, Switzerland, and 5000 at Iselle
on the Italian side,
Great streams of water were met,
which It required much energy to turn
aside Then the engineers came upon
moving sand, which threatened to fill
the shaft already drilled. Enormous
wooden supports were used to stem It's
rush. but they went to pieces under
the pressure and were replaced by
steel stays to hold up the metal plates
to keep out the sand. Last, not
springs were encountered.
The rock is mostly granite. BY the
Brandt drill the galleries on the Swiss
side were advanced 20 feet daily and
often more. The Brandt drill, inches
in diameter, rotates slowly and is kept
at its work by hydraulic pressure OF
ten tons on the cutting face. The
waste water is discharged along the
axis, and in this way the tool is kept
cool and the rock dust is washed out
The undertaking consists of two
parallel single tunnels Sc feet apart,
connected at every 300 feet by trans
verse galleries.
The workers are supplied with 3d.
900 cubic feet of air per minute. The
water discharged by drains cut in
the rock amounts to 5000 gallons per
minute. Shifts change every eight
hours. The men are brought out In
heated cars and taken to warm sta
ton, where they change their clothes.
The workmen's clothing Is hung up
in hot rooms to dry, that 1t may be fit
for the next days work. Sleeping
apartments are also arranged for the
men at low price.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
Washington and the Horses.

Much of George WashingtOn's firm
strength of character was due to his
splendid ancestry, as the following lit
tie anecdote will testify: While recon-
noitering in Westmoreland County, Viz
ginia, one of General Washington's of.
ticers CHANGED upon fine team OF
horses driven before plOw by burly
slave. Finer animals he had never
seen. When his eyes had Toasted on
their beauty, he cried to the driver:
Hello. good fellow! l must have
those horses. They are just such ami
mails as have been looking for"
The black man grinned, rolled up the
whites of his eyes, put the lash to the
horses TANKS and turned up another
furrow in the rich soil. The officer
waited until he had finished the row;
then, throwing back his cavalier cloak,
the ensign of rank dazzled the slaves
eyes.
Better see missis! Better see
missis!" he cried, waving his hand to
the south, where above the cedar
growth rose the towers Of fine old
Virginia mansion. The officer turned
up the carriage road and was soor
rnpplng the great brass knocker Of the
front door. Quickly the door swung
on it's ponderous hinges, and n grave,
maj esticloOking woman confronted the
visitor with an air of inquiry.
Madame" said the officer, dotting
his cap, and overcome by her dignity
II have come to claim your horses in
the name of the Government"
my horsesY" said she, bending upon
him n pair of eyes born to command.
"Sir, you cannot have them. My crops
are out and need my horses in the
| field"
IL am sorry" said the officer, but
must have them, madame. Such are
the orders of my chief"
Your chieft Who is your chief,
prayl" she demanded with restrained
warmth.
1.-The commander of the American
army-General George Washington"
replied the other, squaring his shout
ders and swelling with pride. A smile
of triumph softened the sternness OF
the woman's handsome features. "'rell
George Washington" she said, that
his mother says he cannot have her
horses"
With humble apology, the officer
turned away, convinced that he had
found the source of his chiefs decision
and self-command. And did Washing.
ton order his officer to return and
make his mother give up her horsesi
No; he listened to the report in silence,
then, with one of his rare smiles, he
bowed his head.-L. II. McCabe, in ST.
Nicholas.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
rrnnhlesone comnatltlon.

Only a few days ago Senator Nelson
went proudly to the White House Off
ces with a splendid picture of fine
old,fashioned family in the North Star
state. One Ulstad, residing in Lac
qui Parle County, is the father OF
fifteen children. The picture was of
Ulstad. his wife, and their lusty off
spring, all living, and enjoying the
best of health,
Report of what the senator had done
in presenting this group photograph
to President Roosevelt was widely dis
seminated in Minnesota The result
was a letter in the senator's mail re-
Gently, speaking of Ulstad lightly. Its
author was one Shelton, residing in
Moosedale, Carlton County, who OBJ
served that Ulstad was receiving lot
of publicity when others were more
deserving He said that he and Mrs.
Shelton were parents of a brood of
sixteen, every one of them smart and
clipper.
81 regret" Shelton concluded, that
we have no group picture to forward
to you. Washington Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

According to the census of 19Ol,
there were II, 893 inhabitants in Green
land, an increase of 1877 since 1890
This increase includes AL Eskimos
discovered by Captain Holm in 1894
The European population was 212. No
real city exists in Greenland. The
largest villages are Sukkertoppen with
3S2, and JulIanshaab with 1893 inhabi'
tants, The census shows that the
East Greenlanders are of pure Eskimo
blood, The remainder Of the pqpula'
ton, however is greatly mixed. The
birth and the death rate Of Greenland
varies greatly from year to year The
death rate Is greater in the south than
In the north consumption claims thir.
ty-one per cent in the north and TWEEN.
ty-eight per cent, in the south. About
thirteen per cent, Of the deaths are
from accidental causes, chiefly drown
ing, In 1901 about eighty-four per
cent, of the population sustained them,
selves by seal catching, fishing and
hunting, The remainder are connect
ed with the administration, missions
and trades, Since 1894 there has been
a tendency to replace the Europeans
by natives In the subordinate positions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
Neglect of the Teeth Is cuIpabIe

Dentists tell us our teeth are rapid
ly deteriorating. The Scotch peas
ants who lived and grew strong on
milk and porridge now drink tea and
eat a herring for breakfast, while the
rich regale themselves on soft food
and made dishes of every kind. The
poorer classes pay no attention to
their children's teeth, and while In
that wise country Japan and among
the Hindoo daily teeth-brushing and
cleansing is never omitted. it is the
last thing poor people think of in Eng
land. A man or woman in the prime
of youth. but almost toothless' is
common sight. They neglect their
teeth, then they get toothache ana
have a tooth extracted. and when
their teeth are gone they can neither
masticate nor digest | would have
children taught in the schools some
thing about their health, and how to
keep it, how to preserve their teeth'
and how to feed and bring up babies,
facts of which at present they are de-
porably ignorant Even wellto-do
people display eulpable indifference
about their teeth, and often omit to
clean them before going to bed, which
is the A B C of all teeth preservation
Lady Violet Greville.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

through the advice of Mrs PinlSham,
of Lynn, Mass, which is given TO sick
women absolutely free of charge.
Mrs. Pinkham has for many years
made a study of the ills of her sex;
she has consulted with and advised
thousands of suffering women who
to-day owe not only thei health but
even life TO her helpful advice.
Mrs. Fannie b. Fox, of Chestnut
Street, Bradford, Pa, writes;
Dear Mrs. Pinkhaln -
az suffered for a long time with womb
trouble, aud finally was told by my physician
that had tumor on the womb. did not
want to submit to an operation, so wrote you
for advice. l received your letter and did as
YOU told me, and to-day l am completely
cured. Ny doctor says the tufnor has disap-
peared, and am once more a well woman.
/ believe Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound Is the best medicine in the world for
women"
The testimonials which we are con-
stantlypublishing from ateful women
establish beyond doubt the power of
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound to conquer female diseases.
Women suffering from any form of
female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs.
Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass. She asks
nothing in return for her advice. 1t is
absolutely free, and to thousands of
women has proved to be more precious
than gold.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
Power of PRAYER.

The Rev. P. G. Elsom. who con.
Quoted a revival at the Baptist
church here several years ago, and
who is well known to Reldsville PEG.
pie, is firm believer In prayers, and
those who agree with him will not be
surprised to hear of this incident:
Mr. Elsom went to the ticket Office
at Danville and called for a ticket to
Franklin Junction. The agent polite.
ly informed him that all but the fast
train had departed, and that it would
be impossible for that train to stop
there. Mr.. Elsom told him that he
was assisting in revival and had an
appointment for 3 o'clock that after.
noon at Franklin Junction. His per
suasive powers were of no avail to the
ticket agent, but when No. 36 pulled
out of Danville. 1t contained the Rev.
Mr. Elsom as a passenger, who, when
the train was leaving the city, fell up
on his knees and began to pray. AS
soon as he completed his prayer he
arose and peeped out of the window
to find that the train had come to a
standstill just opposite the place at
which he had an appointment. 1t was
learned that the train was stopped on
account Of q hot box-Reidsville Cor,
respondence Charlotte Observer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
The EMPRESS DOWagGr Of
Russia and the CzariR6

BY WILLIAM E. CURTIS.

to the ballroom and the society of heI
husband and few chosen friends to
that of the court. They call her 1.-The
Little Puritan" and you will often
hear that society would be much live
ller In st. Petersburg il she were diff
ferent
Alexandra FeOdorevna. as she was
baptized when she was admitted to the
communion of the Greek Church, was
the favorite and best beloved of all of
Queen VictOria's numerous grandchil.
dren, and that good woman, who was
a habitual matchmaker, was RESPONSE
BILE for her marriage to the Prince I'M
perial of Russia. AliX was very reluc'
tant. The betrothal did not take place
until she had obeyed 4 summons to the
deathbed of Alexander III. at Livadla
in the Crimea, and there, a few hours
before he died, she yielded to his i'm
portunities, accepted the hand of his
son and received his dying blessing
1t was the fondest wish of Alexander
III. that his successor should marry
this true and conscientious Princess
whose personal attractions and rare
tact and graces were known and ad
mired by all the royal families of Eu
rope.
She is the daughter of the Grand
Duke of Hesse and the Princess Alice
of England, the favOrite among all OF
0H~~r Viotario's children. According
to the understanding of her friends
Alix was governed by mixture of mo
tives-a conscientious desire to crafty
the dying Gar and her grandmother
at Windsor Castle, mingled with al
ambition to sit upon the highest throne
in ChristendOm.
Nicholas and his CZarina have proved
to be well mated. They have beef
sympathetic, congenial, and, according
to the general understanding, are very
fond Of each other. She has been am
bilious to have hls~reign marked by
great progress: she has stimulated him
in carrying out his benevolent plans fol
the improvement and education of the
peasants; and whenever she could have
her way he has done well. She is much
the stronger character, and 1t IS unfor'
tunate that he is so infirm of purpose
and so susceptible to other influences.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
Pe-ru.na for Colds and Catarrh,
plant Life and Heat.

It appears to be established by
many investigations that plants as
we'll as animals generate heat by
their life processes. The nutritive
Juices of trees and plants do not con-
geal during the winter. and snow
melts more rapidly at the foot OF liv-
Ing trees than at the foot of dead
ones.
M. Dutrochet has recently shown
that plants have the power of produc'
ing temperature of their own, which
is entirely Independent Of that of the
surrounding atmosphere. With GER
tain plants Towering is accompanied
by a sensible production Of heat-as
for example a half of degree in a
Blgnonia radicans. At the time OF
the development Of the spathe of the
arum the heat thrown off by the
spadix can be felt by the hand. while
in the case of the arum Of Italy the
daily increase Of heat may run as
high as ten and one-half degrees
Christian Work and Evangelist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
Swift Tobogganing.

The top section of the Cresta Run at
St. Morit2, known as the Church
Leap" is something sleeper than the
roof of a house; and to see one of
the masters of tobogganing negotla'
ting it is a vision for the gods. But
the most exciting place, without doubt,
is at the finish. After a longish strip
of straight. and sudden dip, the
course rushes up a steep hill, and at
the summit loses itself in soft snow
on the level. So terrific is the speed
of the tobogganer at this point that,
although he breaks hard up the hill he
cannot prevent his machine from leap.
ing sliyward at the top. To see rider
after rider swoop up that slope, and
fly into the air, landing 20, 80 and 40
feet off in a shower of snow, is to eX'
perience an indescribable thrill.-The
Bystander.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
THE coUNrERsIoN.

The guarded Camps of Nod are spread
With snowy tents in stretching line.
HALT Who goes there?" the challenge
rings, go
advance and give the ecuntersign"
And would he pass tb. sentry,s cry,
The friend must answer, Lullaby"
When sinks the sun beneath the west,
The Camps OF Nod to fill begin;
All through the night, by twos and threes,
Small, rosy soldiers straggle in,
And each one gives, with blinking eye,
The countersign of Lullaby"
An, when memorable years,
Are heaped on us IKE driftcd snow,
Within the popped Camps OF Nod
We weary grown-ups fain would go;
But can't remember-vain to try
The countersign IL Lullaby"
--McLandburg Wilson, in New YORK
Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

The simultaneous debut of Franz
Won Vecsey and Milada Cerny again
draws attention to the everlasting in
FAINT phenomenon. These children
showed extraordinary musical intelli.
gence at four. the age at which Mo.
zarts genius was first revealed. Schu'
bert at eleven had mastered the violin
and the piano. Beethoven played
Bach fugues at eight; at thirteen he
composed sonata. Mendelssohn was
a recognized genius at 10. Richard
Strauss composed a symphony at Is.
Henrietta Sonntag sang in public at 8.
Jennie Lind was a local celebrity at
IL
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

0EONuF W, NENOFF' :,
had no appetite. When doctors failed
TO help me | began using Doan's Kid
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. REMOTE.
A TRIAL FREE - Address Foster
AIilburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price 30 cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
Did You Ever Think of rhls2

Yes, | think the coming generation
will be much happier than the pres
ent one There will be fewer matri-
monial squabbles."
That's ain encouraging view to
take. But what is your reason for be-
ing so hopeful?"
well, in the first place. no young
husband who is the son Of one of the
girls of today will have any occasion
to draw comparisons between his
wife's bread and that which his moth
err used to make. Chicago Record
Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
A Jab at Him.

"oh, my!" complained Mrs Digs,
II never had such an unsatisfactory
days shopping"
"Huh!" snorted her husband. Il
suppose you were trying to get some.
thing for nothing
"Yes, dear, l was hunting for a
birthday gift for you. "-Philadelphia
Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

reach the seat of the disease, CatArrh Is q
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure 1t you must take internal remedies,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly ON the blood and mucous surface
Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine,
1t was prescribed by one of the best physi-
clans In this country for years, and is reg
ular prescription. II is composed of the
blood purifiers, acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces, The perfect combination of
the two ingredients Is what produces such
wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
F, J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price, zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
Why He Crossed.

Washington was asked why he
crossed the Delaware on the ice.
II couldn't commit an anachronism."
he explained. 1T would have spoiled
the painting utterly
Perceiving the wise foresight of their
leader the soldiers cheered him on
Judge
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
Loon overcome by Gold.

e. e. Skinner, caretaker at the town
farm, found large loon in the road
yesterday near his house.
He caught the bird, carried it home
and fed 1t. 1t seemed to be suffering
from hunger and the severe cold.- Der
lin Correspondence Hartford Courant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

man OF good rep
ing, writes: Five
utatiou and stand.
years ago | was
suffering so with
my back and kid
neys that | often
had to lay of.
The kidney secre-
lions were unnat-
urdl, my legs and
stO m Il @ II were
.,V.,IIan aud
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

Monsieur-Does that pretty Ameri-
can over there speak French fuently?
Madame-Oh, yes; she talks fluent
ly enough. but nobody understands
her-Detroit Free Press,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

have purchased several bottles 10 give W
those without the means to buy, and have
noticed without exception that it mas
brought a speedy cure wherever 1t has been
used Rose Gerbing.
Pe-ru-na Contains No Narcotics.
One reason why Peruna has found per.
aanent use in So many homes Is that It
contains no narcotic OF any kind. Peruna
is perfectly harmless. 1t can be used any
length OF time without acquiring drug
habit. Peruna does not produce temporary
results. 1t is permanent in its effect.
1t has no bad effect upon the system,
and gradually eliminates catarrh 10y remoy-
ing the cause Of catarrh. There are a null
titude of homes where Peruna has been
used on and off for twenty years Such a
thing could not be possible il Peruna con
tanned any drugs OF a narcotic nature
Address DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio
All correspondence held strictly conf
Dental.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

Would Crack Open aud scab Causing Ter
rible ItchIng-Cured by Cuticura.
"our baby had a yellow crust on his
head which I could not keep away. When
/ thought l had succeeded in getting his
head clear, it would start again by the
crown of his head, crack and scale, and
cause terrible itching. then got Cuticura
Soap and Ointment, washing the scalp
with the soap and then applying the ONT
ment. A few treatments made com
plete cure. have advised many mothers
to use Cuticura, when ! have been asked
about the same ailment of their babies.
Mrs. John Boyce, Pine Brush, N. Y"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

SaIzer's Home Builder Corn.
So named because so acres produced so
heavily, that its proceeds built q lovely
home. See Salzer's catalog. Yielded in
Ind. l57 bu., Ohio 100 bu., Tenn. 1893 bu.,
end in Mich. 200 bu. per acre. You can
beat this record in 1905.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

A wedding celebration in Cairo lasts
for three days and the house and
streets are literally decorated with
flags and lanterns. NEIL
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

The prize duelllst of Paris, NJ. Rouz
ier-DOrcieres, has fought In seventeen
combats aud arranged l1S for others.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Graham County jail at Clifton, A. T., is
the strongest Jail in the world.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

The expectation of cattle from Mexico
to Cuba is increasing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
HAD TO GIVE UP.

SUFFERED Agonies From Kidney Disorders
Until Cured by Doan's Kidney Pills.
George w. Renon, of 1858 North
Eleventh street Philadelphia, Pa,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
! ZI N 81 ~ 81 ~

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE YIELDS?
100 bu. Beardless Barley per acre.
$40 bu. Salzer's New National Oats per A.
80 bu. Salzer Speltz and Macmoni Wheat.
l0o0 bu. Pedigree Potatoes per acre.
IA tons of rich Billion Dollar Grass Hay.
10000 lbs. Victoria Rape for sheep-per A.
10000 lbs. Teosinte, the fodder wonder.
$1,000 lbs. Salaers Superior Fodder Corn
rich, juicy fodder, per A.
Now such yields you can have in 1905,
If you will plant my seeds.
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND 100
in stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co., Ia
Crosse, Wis, and receive their great cata.
log and lots Of farm seed samples. A. G. IL
9 sRs ioand ra 8sa t 2s, a. Wild
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
soften the gums, reduces infiamma'
ton, allays pain cures wind collie, 26c. bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

1t Is the only cure for Swollen, smartlng,
Tired, Aching, Hot. Sweating Feet, Corns and
Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot Ease, apowder
to be shaken into the shoes. Cures while you
walk. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c.
Don't accept any substitute. Sample sent
FREE. Address, Allen s. olmsted. Leroy, NY
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

FITS permanently cured. No Ats or nervous.
ness after first days use Of DR.. Klines Great
Ner1eRestorer, S2trlal bottleand treatise free
DR.. r. H. KLINE, Ltd. 1881 Arch St., Phila., Pa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles Druggists will refund money II Pazo
Ointment fails to cure In 6 to IA days. Soc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

There are l2.655 graduates of the Yale
University living.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18

Plso's Cure for Consumption is an intallible
for coughs and colds.-N, W.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1900.