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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

ton. He stood high in the estimation
OF men, He had wealth, power and
fame. Did he ever know"-she went
on, stormIly-"what II means simply to
exist, to spend ones life In waiting, till
your youth and strength and hope are
gomez Did he ever know the humllIat-
Ing sensation of failure2 Did he ever
mean well, and try hard, and have It
all end In defeatP mol he never knew
these things. Even his courage might
have given way before such over.
whelmlng odds as these"
The soldiers stiff features melted
into sympathetic lines at the girls out
burst, but his faith In his hero was
not to be shaken.
mo- miss" he said, patiently. beg
ging your pardon, for l can see that
you must have had n hard battle your
self, to talk like this, but even all you
say wouldn't have made the general
give in" His eyes met hers. "Ifs
harder for a woman" he said, gently.
The girls eyes filled at the words,
but she kept her head defiantly high.
81 have lost all l cared for In the
world" she said, steadily, land there's
only left me big, empty, starving
heart, that gnaws at me night and
day" she looked at the brave old face
wlstfully. "Do you think that the gen.
eral could have borne that?" she
asked.
Her gaze was fastened on the vanish
Ing line Of smoke from an ocean steam
er, and the old soldier looked disap-
pointed.
81 think" Lucinda said. slowly, her
hands unconsclously destroying the
daisies that she had, that there are,
perhaps, some things which. If the
general had had them to endure, might
have conquered even the fighting
blood"
Don't you believe 1t, miss" began
the old soldier, stoutly, but glance at
her downcast face checked him. Eyes,
miss" he said, interrogatively.
"Yes, do" she said, more firmly.
There are forms Of battle of which the
general had no conception. 1t is so
different with a man! His life was
one of action, vivid, stirring action,
and each act was applauded by ma
The old soldier felt a sudden queer
Of his throat. He looked |
at the girlIsh figure In Its rough blue
serge, then hastily rose, striking his
stick firmly into the gravel path. All
the old martial fire and vigor were in |
his bearing as he stood In front of her.
He felt intuitlvely that it was a case
where action of some kind was needed.
"The general would never have given
up, MISS" he almost shouted, all the
more sturdily because conscious of an
tremor in his tones, which
be wanted to conceal. Never! There
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26
SOURCE OF IMMIGRATION.
spain Has Not Yet Started Large Exodus
10 This Counfrv

spain Has Not Yet Started Large Exodus
10 This Country.
The subject of immigration has never
been so important a one for the United
States as now, when the fields, shops
and mills of the country are calling
for more labor, and the interesting
question is, From what source shall it
come? The tide Of immigration from
Northern Europe has ebbed, and Italy's
sons have been coming in peaceful
armies to our aid. But this source of
supply also will soon Fail, not only be-
cause Italy is fast becoming depleted
Of the emigrating classes but also be-
cause the kingdom is experiencing the
beginning of an industrial progress
which will afford ample scope for all
the native labor available. Spain is
the only Mediterranean country that
has not yet started tide of emigra-
ton to America. That the Spaniard
has not been infected seriously with
the migrating fever is shown by the
fact that less than two in every one
thousand of Spain's inhabitants started
for other lands in 1904, while in the
same year seven Ir.shmen out of ev-
cry one thousand left their native land,
and still more Italians quit the penin-
Sula.
In Spain the maritime provinces are
the most abundant sources of emigra-
ton, and yet the sea coast population
has increased, while that of the in
land provinces, which contribute few
emigrants, is much lower in COMPARE
son and remains stationary. In 1904
9S,304 persons left Spain by sea and
1854 entered her ports. There are no
official statistics showing the percent
age of the emigration from Spain
which came to the United States. Some
notion, however, may be gained from
the amount of money sent to Spain
by persons who have come to this
country. In 1904 one banking house
Of Corunna paid $2,2O0OOO on drafts
from the United States totally uncOn-
nected with any commercial transac-
lions. In the same year the bank Of
Rio de la Plata paid drafts for $S,O00,-
100. 1t may be inferred, therefore, that
in 1904 more than $1O,OOO,OOO was sent
into Spain by Spaniards who had emil
grated to the New World.
The total number of emigrants from
Great Britain, including Ireland, in
1908, was 459,917, an increase of 6040
over the number of 1904. The British
and Irish emigration to the United
States last year was 122,3S9 de-
crease of II per cent. Great Britain
herself is confronted by serious prob
lem in connection with immigration to
her own shores. In 1905 1865 immi-
grants arrived in the United Kingdom
from the Continental countries. More
than half of these were in transit to
other lands, 10S,347 of them continuing
their journey. This alien immigrating
TO Great Britain has resulted in the
passage of a partial exclusion act. The
food tide was not quite so great, how
ever, in 1905 as in the previous year,
but 74,4O9 remaining in the country,
as against 50. $40 in 904.-Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

There is more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable For great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing to
cure with local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven Catarrh to be a
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
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Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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DON'T MISS THIS,
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Method, by AbsOrption-No Drugs.

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We know Mull's Anti-Belch Waters cure
and we want you TO know it, hence this
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1t Is said that NOT foIIsa ago "a s-r,.s..,
Department official was approached by
a man who was thinking Of moving to
the Philippines to enter business.
81 would like to know the status of
things there from reliable source"
the man said, 'Is there now con-
ditlon of peace?"
well, not exactly everywhere" the
official admitted.
Gould you give me any idea as to
when peace will be Established"
Not off-hand, but you can get the
census report and figure It out for
yourself" the official said, somewhat
bitterly. eve estimate that it requires
mans weight in lead to thoroughly
'pacify' him, and the quartermaster's
office can furnish you with a statement
of ammunition shipments. "-Harpers
Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

An old Iproyerb advises the shoe.
maker toIstick to his last II means
that n nhn always succeeds best al
the business he knows, TO the farmer
1t means, stick to your plow; 10 the
blacksmith, stick to your forge to the
painter, flick to your brush When we
make experiments out Of our line they
are likely to prove expensive failures
1t Is qmusing, however. TO remark
how every one of MS secretly thinks he
could dOSomc other fellows work bet
ter than he other fellow himself. The
painter imagines lie can make paint
better th0n the paint manufacturer;
the farmer thinks he can do a job Of
paintingI better, or at least cheaper
than tho painter. and so on.
fnlm hand in one OF Octave
ThanetS stories tells the Walking Del
egate Of the Painters Union, ANY
body cap sl0ther paint" and the old
line palnter tells the paint salesman,
None dI your ready made mixtures
for me; J reckon ought to know how
10 mix paint"
The farm hand is wrong and the
painter Is wrong: Shoemaker, stick
to your last" The fancy farmer"
can farm, Of course, but it is an ex-
pensive 9musement. II 1t strikes him
MS pleasant TO grow strawberries at
nifty cents apiece, or TO produce eggs
that cost(him five dollars dozen, it
Is form lOf amusement, to be sure IL
he can afford 1t, but it's not farming.
If farmer likes to slosh around with
a paint bt1sh and can afford the time
and expetse Of having practical
painter DO the job right pretty soon
0fterwap, it's n harmless form of
amusemtnt. If the painters customers
can afford to stand for paint that
comes of in half the time it should,
they bave a perfect right to indulge
his hBrmless vanity about his skill in
paint making But in none of these
cases does the shoemaker stick to his
last
There is just one class of men in
the world that knows how to make
paint properly and have the facilities
for doing it right; and that is the paint
manufacturers-the makers OF the
standard brands Of ready-prepared
paints. The painter mixes paints; the
paint manufacturer grinds them to-
gether. In a good ready-prepared paint
every particle of one kind OF pigment
Is forced to join hands with particle
of another kind and every bit of solid
matter is forced, rs it were, to open its
mouth and drink in its share of linseed
oil. That is the only way good paint
can be made, and if the painter knew
how to do 1t lie has nothing at hand to
do it with. A paint pot and a paddle
are poor substitute for power-mixers,
buhr-mills and rOlier-millS.
The man who owns building and
neglects to paint it as often as it needs
paint is only a degree more short
sighted than the one who tries to do
his own painting or allows the painter
to mix his paint for him. T. u.
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blazes, and the general was In the
thick Of it, and always at the front,
miss, always at the front" He shook
his bony forefnger warningly-"Don't
you forget that. The bullets were
flying like hail, and the general was
sitting his horse like an iron man, and
we were plunging after him, when
Dick Fallon's horse was shot under
him, and he tumbled on the ground
right alongside of the general. Dick
expected 1t to be the last of him, for
the cavalry was sweeping solid over
the field. Was 1t? No, indeed! The
general just swooped down on him
sideways, and lifted him across his
saddle bow, and led the charge just
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

SONS, the tribute of nation to Its
honored dead. The inscription bore the
name Of one Of the most famous gen
erals of the Civil War, but Lucinda
Randall sitting idly on top of the
rough coping, surveyed the memorial
stone with gloomy eyes. At that mo-
ment she was wondering as she had
wondered many times before In her
twenty-five years, IL life were all that
she had been led to believe that she
would find it, In spite of her fixed
belief in the general correctness Of the
scheme Of the universe, she could not
refrain from thinking that there were
some things that she would have ar
ranged differently. That very morn
ing, in Respondent mood, she had
confronted her cares and troubles,
drawn up before her in formidable ar
ray, ana, arter a severe struggle with
her common sense, had finally owned
herself defeated. Usually, Lucinda
was n person on whom the perplexlties
Of life sat lightly; but about every six
weeks as she put 1t. she was obliged
to think, and the result was always
disastrous. 1t was in this mood that,
sitting there, the fresh, strong wind,
straight from the ocean, whipping loose
strands of her black hair from their
fastenings, and buffetlng her slight
figure like live thing, she Withdrew
her gaze from the wave-washed horl-
zon, and looked again at the stone.
"Killed, while CALAMITY leading
forlorn charge" she said, aloud. "That
can understand. The heroism of the
moment, the wild charge in the glory
and blaze of battle; sudden, swift ex-
tlnctlon, eXulting in the face Of death,
that is glorious way to die; but to
wear out ones life in the tragedy of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

the same. Dick never forgot that.
I've heard him tell It over and over,
and not one of those who saw 1t ever
forgot 1t, either. oh, l tell you, miss"
the old man chuckled, carried out Of
himself by the memory of brave war
days, and becoming loquaclous In
praise of his hero-"there never was
anything could dnunt the old general.
He had the real blood In hlm-the fight
ing blood, we called 1t. Nothing ever
beat It yet" He turned to The girl,
his eyes luminous with feeling, and
his white hair blowing in the wind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26
WORST CASE OF ECZEMA.
Spread Rapidly Over Body Limbs and
Arms Had to BE Bandaged-Mar-
VelOus Cure by Cuticura.

''My son, who is now twenty-five years
of age, when he was four months old be-
gan TO have eczema on his face, spreading
quite rapidly until he was nearly covered.
We had all the doctors around us, and
some from larger places, but no one helped
him a particle. The eczema was some
the worst case they ever saw. At times
his whole body and face were covered, all
but his feet. / had to bandage his limbs
and arms; his scalp was just dreadful. A
friend teased me to try Cuticura, and l
began to use all three of the Cuticura
Remedies. He was better in two months,
and in six months he was well. Mrs. II.
l.. Risley, Piermont, N. H., Oct "a, 1905"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

the commonplace, ones worst foe one
SELF that is dying by inches; it Is
worse-it Is a living DEATH"
Her eyes suddenly widened as she
perceived a figure on the other side of
the mound silhoutted against the sky.
1t was that of an old man, bent and
shrunken with age, but Lucinda no
ticed the square set of the shoulders,
the attempt at carrying them well set
back, and a general air of alert brisk
ness, which, to her observant eyes,
proclaimed him to be an ex-soldler.
He climbed the wall stidly, his eyes
fixed upon the sunken grave, with the
flowers piled high above it, and the
fluttering flags at either end. Wheel
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26
Picture Book ON Vermont.

Summer Homes in Vermont" hand
somely illustrated new book devoted to the
summer resort interests of the Green Noun
tains and Lake Champlain Region, has
Just been issued by the Central Vermont
Railway Company. The book contains
more than 100 camera pictures, which
show better than words can tell the Won
derfully fascinating attractions Of Vermont
in the Summer time. Lists of all Of the
hotels, camps and family homes where
summer boarders are taken are given, to-
gether with full particulars regarding ac-
commodatiOns, rates and railroad connec-
lions. A 6-cent stamp inclosed to r. H.
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way, 800 Washington st., Boston, will bring
book by return mail.
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ing sharply, as he reached the spot, he
stood erect. and gave smart military
salute, with a precision evidently born
OF long training; then, STOPPING. he
placed on the grave small bunch Of
dandelions that he carried.
Then he turned to Lucinda, smiling
cordially.
81 reckon you think this kind Of
strange he said. speaking with a
Western accent, and laying one hand
lenderly on the stone, "but I've saluted
The general every Memorial Day for
twenty years, miss; I've followed him in
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

that I'd about given up hope" He
reached his hand impulslvely across
the grave to the girl.
She took 1t, smiling in comprehen-
sion.
~ am always glad to meet anyone
who served under my uncle" she said
winningly. 81 have often heard my
mother tell how much he thought Of
his men,"
"That's right, too" said the soldier,
eagerly. "Why, miss, the day we made
that charge at -, it was hotter than
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26
Sir John Drummer has arranged for

Sir John Drummer has arranged for
the town of Wilmington, Norwich,
England, what is called "a bonus
scheme for healthy babies" Every
birth will be reported upon, and at the
md of twelve months Sir John Brun-
ner will make a grant of twenty shill-
ings TO the mother or the guardian of
each child that has made satisfactory
progress. The object of the scheme is
10 reduce the infant mortality.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

ache and my general health was affect
ed when | began using them. My feet
were swollen, my eyes pulled and
dizzy spells we're frequent. Kidney
action was irregular and the secretions
highly colored. Today, however, am
a well woman, and | am confident that
Doan's Kidney Pills have made me so,
and are keeping me we'll"
Sold by all dealers. 30 cents n box.
FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
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Punishment.

81 see that a Brooklyn banker had
two wives"
Il noticed it,"
Twill he be arrested"
81 understand not"
"Why not?"
"It is believed that he gets his
punishment as he goes along."-San
Francisco Call.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

and other kidney ills,
will find comfort in
the words of Mrs.
Jane Farrell, Of COG
Ocean Ave, Jersey
City, N. j., who says:
81 reiterate all | baye
said before in praise
of Doan's Kidney
Pills. ! had been
having heavy back
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

The tallest people are the POlyne-
slams, that island race which includes
the natives Of Samoa. New Zealand,
he Marquesas and Hawaii. The aver
age man stands five feet ten inches,
whereas the average American mans
stature is five feet seven inches. The
shortest people are the bushmen of
Africa, whose height is but four feet
fnnr innhnS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26
Revised Formula.
The Location of Nero.

Funny thing about the letter IN, !"
said Jigley. Just turn it on it's side
and it's q. Take the word Nero for
instance, and see how near it is to
Zero"
YES" replied Wiseman, "but III
bet Nero isn't as near to zero just now
as he'd like to be" -Philadelphia
pracc
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26
Mental Polse and Health.

People who reach extreme old age
are, as rule, pretty well balanced,
physically and mentally. A poised life
is serene, and serenity and harmony
tend to longevity. The mind that is
not we'll balanced is constantly
tangled and out of tune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

many battle, and don't forget; and
somehow can't think that the general
does, either" His shining eyes looked
across the tablet at the girl "Maybe
he did you kindness, too, mlss?" he
asked, sympa thetically, "He did many
a one In his day, I'll be bound"
The girl flashed a pleased look at
him.
General Eastwood was my uncle"
she said, simply.
The old soldiers face beamed.
"Your uncle, miss" he said, earnest
ly. "Well, I've wondered many a day
If should ever be lucky enough to
run across any of the generals kin;
but my time is getting so short now
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26
Accommodation.

Guest (suspiciously cycling the fiat
tened pillows and the crumpled
sheets)-Look here, landlord, this
bed has been slept In!
Landlord (triumphantly) - That's
what it's for.-London Tit-Bits.
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and she is often the breadwinner of
the family Whether she Is sick or
we'll, whether 1t rains or shines, she
must get to her place Of employment,
perform the duties oNactcd of her
smile and be agreeable.
Among this class the symptoms of
female diseases are early manifest by
weak and aching backs, pain in the
lower limbs and lower part of the
stomach. In consequence of frequent
wetting of the feet, periods become
painful and Irregular, and frequently
there are faint and dizzy spells, with
loss of appetite, until life is IA burden.
All these symptoms point to de-
rangement of the female organism
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Miss Abby r. Barrows, JACKSONVILLE,
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Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
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II am in better health than I ever was,
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1t is to such girls that Mrs. Pink
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years has been advising sick women
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her letters of advice of untold value to
every ailing working girl. Address,
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An Important Decision.

An Ohio court has just handed down
a decision which recognizes the right
of a manufacturer to limit the price
at which his goods may be sold
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

A woman writes a letter because she
has something to say or nothing else
to do. NE21
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softensthe gums. reducCsiDhamma-
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Continuation,

Teacher-What is the future tense
of the verb to "love"?
Apt pupil-To marry, of course!-
Translated for Tales from La Saeta.
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All druggists, zoe per box, or by mail
upon receipt of price. Stamps accepted.
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The worlds most remarkable book,
at least so far as appearance is con-
cerned, is in the National Library Of
Paris. The letters are cut out of tissue
paper with a pair of scissors. Each
sheet of blue tissue. out of which the
letters are cut, is placed between two
pages of white. and SO the matter is
easily read.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-05-26

Indiana had, in 1905 ifty-two cities
each having population of 5000 or
more.