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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-09-29
Found at Last

J. A Harmon, of Lizemore. West
Va, says: AT last | have fouEd the
perfect pill that never disappoints
me; and for the benefit of others at
ficted with torpid liver and chronic
constipation, will say: take DR.
Kings New Life Pills" Guaranteed
satisfaction. rs cents at all druggists.
sep
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Secrets We Are Losing.

1--WE are losing all our secrets in
this shoddy age" an architect said.
IF we keep on the time will come
when Wen be able to do nothing well.
Take, for instance, steel. We claim
to make good steel, yet the blades the
Saracens turned out hundreds of years
ago would cut one of our own blades
in two like butter.
Take ink. Our modern ink fades in
five or ten years to rust color, yet the
ink of medieval manuscripts is as
black and bright to-day as it was TOO
years ago.
Take dyes. The beautiful blues and
reds and green's Of antique Oriental
rugs have all been lost while in Egyp-
tian tombs we find fabrics dyed thou
sands of years ago that remain to-day
brighter and purer in hue than any of
our modern fabrics.
Take my specially, buildings. We
can't build as the ancients did. The
secret of their mortar and cement is
lost to us. Their mortar and cement
were actually harder and more dura-
BILE than the stones they bound togeth-
err, whereas our-horrors!
I'VE can't even make artificial dia-
monds. Our brilliants of French paste
were so beautiful that they could
hardly be told from real brilliants by
experts. But the secret of this French
paste, like a hundred other secrets OF
the days of conscientious work, is ir-
retrievably lost."-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
swamped With POST Cards.

Between 100000 and 100000 SOU
venir post cards made in Europe are
brought into this port every week
day, according to United States Gus
toms oflcials.
Most Of these cards are manufac'
tured in Germany, while many Of them
come from France and England. The
importation of these cards, which is
constantly being increased, has caused
a great amount Of additional work
for the inspectors in the appraisers
stores, and if the post card fad con-
tinues to grow in popularity in this
country the government will be com.
pelled to hire more men in the inspec-
ton department.
1t is said that the average number
Of cards taken to the appraisers
stores from incoming steamships each
day is 1900, 00O.-New York Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
First Lady of Newport.

The woman who for two-score
years has reigned as leader of the
social set of New York and Newport
is Mrs. William Astor, of whom there
is an interesting sketch in the current
Broadway. Her influence, says the
writer, has, been remarkable alike
for its power and Its tendency. Since,
many years ago, her tact and beauty
received international recognition,
her example and her word have had
greater stress than that of any other
leader in other walks of life. At
her annual ball In her magnificent
home at 842 Fifth avenue, New York,
have appeared the socially elect. No
matter how wealthy, how prominent,
how clever a woman might be, II
she were not remembered among
Mrs. AstoT's guests she was not
really "in." In the last few years
Ill health and years have caused Mrs.
Aston to retire more and more from
active participation in social life; for
the last two years Americas court
ball has not occurred. Yet, through
her daughter-in-law, Mrs. John ia
cob Aston, Mrs. Astor's influence has
still been exerted, and although So
ciety in its growth has far outstripped
the limits of the original -Four Hun
dred," the Aston cachet still is a
mark of distinction, and those who
are really "the people" are those
whom Mrs. Astor has approved.
Her example and her influence
have always been on the side of good
taste and moderation. Her frequent
functions have been dignified, state
Iy, almost austere in their magnifi-
cence. She has always deprecated
the vulgar display of wealth, has al
ways opposed the frantic pursuit Of
pleasure that has distinguished New
port In the last few years, has taken
formal life calmly, has endeavored
to mould the social life about her
towards conservatism and restraint.
At Newport she lives quietly in the
John Jacob Aston house on Bellevue
avenue. This house is somewhat
plain in its appearance, set in ample
grounds and giving a magnificent
view over Narragansett Bay.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07

"a dial ring" said the curio deal
er. "A French dial ring of the eigh-
teenth century. You can tell the
time with it,"
The ring, of gold, was beautifully
chased, and where the stone sparkles
usually there was set tiny sundial.
"All you have to do" said the
dealer, sis to stand in the right way,
holding the dial so that the sun
strikes it, and tiny shadow will tell
you the hour.
Such ring" he continued, lis
more a curio than an accurate time
piece. 1t is only good in the locality
it is made for, and even there, unless
1t is set toward the right point of the
compass, it will be several hours out
of the way" - Louisville Courier
Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
BEGAN YOUNG
Had Coffee Nerves" From Youth.

When very young began using
coiEes and continued up to the past
sir months writes a Texas girl.
II had been exceedingly nervous,
thin and very sailow. After quitting
coffee and drinking Postum Food
Coffee about a month my nervousness
disappeared and has never returned.
This IL the more remarkable as I ana
= Primary teacher and have kept
right on with my work.
my complexion now is clear and
rosy. my skin soft and smooth. As
good complexion was something I had
greatly desired, feel amply repaid
even tho this were the only benefit
derived from drinking Postum.
Before beginning its use had
suffered greatly from indigestion and
headache; these troubles are now un-
known.
BEST Of all, changed from coffee
10 Postum without the slightest In
convenience. did not even have .
headache. Have known coffee drink
ers who were visiting me, to use Pos
Gum q week without being aware that
they were not drinking coffee.
IL have known several to begin the
use q Postum and drop It because
they ala not boil It properly. After
explaining how IL should be prepared
they have tried It again and pro-
nounced It delicious"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the booklet. THE
Road to wellville, In pkgs. "TbOre'S
aARsason."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
How Some Mail Got Lost.

There are many ways for mail mat
ter to get lost, but new one was dis
closed in one Of the old insurance
buildings on Montague street, Brook.
Ign. A hong board was nailed to the
wall in the lower hall a score Of years
ago, and to this the mail boxes Of the
tenants were attached. When the
building was renovated, few days
ago the old board was torn from the
wall and a large quantity OF mail mat
ter tumbled on the floor. Several let
ters were postmarked as far back as
1888, and one, containing a substan-
tial check, bore the date of 1892. An
otuer containing a check had been
back of the board since 1902. In all,
about thirty pieces Of mail were found.
The board had become loosened by
time and a large crack opened be-
tween it and the wall. The postman
in his hurry had occasionally slipped
a letter behind 1t instead Of in the
mail box.-New York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Peruvian Coal.

The output of coal in Peru in 1905
was $4,000 tons. as against 1890
tons in the previous year. The out
put of oil increased from $4,000 tons
to 1900 tons. The greater bulk of
the coal was raised in the Cerro de
Pasco district. The copper output
showed an increase over the previous
year, and amounted to 1880 tons,
this figure including ingots, MATES
and mineral.-Engineer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
An Emperor Vino Must bic Standing

An Emperor Who Must Die Standing.
The Emperor Of Austria during his
Illness has insisted on transacting
state business as usual. AS soon as
he left the nursery he began a course
of training to fit himself for the high
position he was to fill. At sixteen he
was an accomplished linguist and a
scientific expert of no mean degree.
He could ride and hunt with the tire
less energy Of hardy sportsman, and
his studies in literature and jurispru-
dence were conducted under the most
celebrated scholars Of Continental Eu
rope. That such a course of train
ing did not react upon his health is
doubtless due to his remarkable mem
Ory, which even now Is said to enable
him to recall the face of the humblest
Of his subjects, no matter how long
the lapse of time. 1t is tradition OF
the Austrian royal house that no EN-
peror must die lying down. He must
stand up to receive the last dread
messenger-Tit-Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Ina French Court.

Counsel addressing the Judge af-
ter he had got his client, thief, ac-
quilted in the face Of strong evil
dence)-'Your honor, l would be
obliged II you would order that this
man be not released from custody un-
til tomorrow.
Judge-"Certainly; but what is
your reason?"
well, you see, the road near my
home Is rather lonely, and as my eli
ent knows quite well that l shall
have money on me he might possibly
lie in wait for me. Bon Vivant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
LADIES' COLUMN.
Two Homes Of Dolly Madison.

Two MONIES OF DOlly MhuAsOn'
There are two houses in Washing
ton around which lingsr special
"reminiscences Of beautiful Dolly. The
octagon House, which the Presiden-
tial family occupied while the White
House lay in ashes, is filled with
memories Of the brilliant ball in cele-
bration OF peace, where the bitterest
of partisan rivals dropped their an
cient antagonisms and embraced
each other with sudden affection. The
old mansion is the most celebrated
of Washingtons many haunted
houses, and among it's ghostly visl-
tants the most gracious and beauti-
full, we may suppose, are the spirits
that return to the sparkling assembly
held by Queen Dolly that night.
The tenderest memories of her are
woven about the old Dolly Madison
house on H street, now held by the
Cosmos Club. In that house, Sc
cured to her by the liberal compen-
sation paid by Congress for the
papers of Mr.. Madison, she spent the
last years of her gracious and beau
tiful life. Sad years they were, made
sorrowful not only by the loss of
those most dear to her and of her
magnificent Southern home. but by
the dissipation and misconduct of her
son. That youth, having been brought
up as a piece of Venice glass, natu-
rally went to pieces the first time he
came in contact with anything hard.
But hers was always bright home
because of her cheerful spirit and
loving nature, that attracted to her
the best of friendship and devotion
to plant the flowers of affection on
the many graves in her heart.-Mrs.
La Sale Corbell Pickett. in Lippin-
colts
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Japan's New Battleships.

The details of the two battleships
to be built at Yokosuka and Kure for
the Japanese navy are reported to
be: 10000 tons, twenty knots, TO-
900 horsepower, ten twelVe-inch
guns, twenty-four fifteen en-. quick
firers, twelve Founders and 47mm.
guns, eight torpedo tubes, four in
water and four above. The cost Of
the vessels is estimated at over ten
million yen Isl, O2O,OOO) each. The
construction of these battleships will
probably be started early next year.
Engineer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
WANDEE1UsT.

/ am homesick for the hills;
They call me all day long
To hear the music OF the streams,
The pine trees whispered song.
/ am homesick for the hills;
My soul longs for the balm.
o, TO be there, among them,
Their solitudes and calm.
o, TO be there, among them,
Meath sky so blue and clear,
Where the world Of men seems far away
And God 80 very nearl
am homesick for the hills
Green clad, with spruces tall,
Where golden mists come creeping down,
And purple shadows fall.
And long to sit at sunset
On high places that / know,
And watch the rose and crimson flush
Upon the banks of snow.
/ am homesick for the hills,
Where life is full and free,
Where the air is like draft of wine
There's where fain would be
And my straining eyes look westward
My heart with longing fills,
For | hear the pine-trees calling
/ am homesick for the hills!
Florence M. Cooley, in Good Health.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Maklnn Matters Worse.

1t was at a reunion of a gallant
irish regiment, and in due course a
member rose to express his carefully
rehearsed sentiment.
Here's to tn ould 59th," he began
holly, "th' last in the field an tn
first to lave it,"
"Ye muddler!" shouted a compat-
riot, springing to his feet. Here's
to tn ould seth, equil to none!"--
Youths Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Another Mammalian.

Here is another story Of Jim Hance
and the Grand Canon Of Arizona,
When tourists are thick Jim rides
over to the hotels and talks TO them,
He has marvellous tales to tell, One
day he was standing by the top Of
the Bright Angel trail, with a few piec'
es of meat in his hand
What are you going to do with
that meat, Mr. Hance?" asked a pert
tourist lady from Boston.
why, I'm goin' down to feed my pet
fish with It,"
Your pet fish? Have you a pet
fish? oh, tell me about It."
Wal, said Jim, 1T was this way;
One time, some years ago, was tishin
down there in the canon in the Colo,
RADIO river | wasn't havin' much luck
but all OF sudden ], seen commo'
ton in the water and tolerable-sized
fish riz up and looked at me. l seen
the fish was angry, and, as there amt
anythin' much more desprit than a
mad fish, ducked. | was just in
time, for the fish leaped out of the
water and straight at me. He'd "a
speared me sure If it hadn't been fer
that duck of mine. AS 1t was, he went
clean over me and landed in a pool
in the hollow of the rocks behind
me, where there was considerable
pond Of water. He coundn't get out,
and he's there yet. Him and me is
fast friends now, and go down
twict week and feed him"
How long ago was that?"
1T was seventeen year ago."
"The fish must be quit large by
this time"
"Oh," said JON, mot so much Last
time put the tape on him he was only
twenty-seven feet long, He amt got
his full growth yit."-Saturday Even.
ing Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Eight Hours Day For Housewives.

Eight Hours a Day For Housewives.
Exceptions aside, the average
woman can do about as she wishes
with the average man." says the edf-
tor in the Woman's Home Companion
In strong editorial on President
Roosevelt's recent speech to an as
sembly of farmers in Indiana.
IF the wives strike for eight
hours they will win; a union COM
posed of such powerful individual
members, and with walking dele
gate so distinguished, would over
come all obstacles. And what are the
obstacles? Why is 1t that the woman
of the house, especially the woman
on the farm, rises when the sun is
ashamed to rise, and works long
after the sun has sunk to rest? Is
1t the men? Are they such beasts
that they require more of the women
they promise to love and cherish
than they do of themselves? In
some cases yes; but in most cases the
question never rises in the mans
mind. He never saw his mother do
anything but work, until she died or
went crazy poor thing; and his wife
why, of course there are always
little things to do around the house.
OF course he has more help in his
own business when 1t gets too big for
him to handle, but he wouldn't
think Of giving his wife more help.
Wouldn't he? Try and see. Per-
haps, after all, women themselves
are the chief obstacles in their own
way to a square deal.
And there are few wives who, il
they went to their husbands and told
them that their long hours were de-
priving them of their health and
their right to enjoy life in its best
sense-there are very few who would
be refused the help that the circum-
stances required"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
AIRS. LIZZIE LoHR, 1855 W. 18th St..

nj RS. LIZZIE LOHR, 1883 w. 18th ST.,
M Chicago, ILL.,, writesi
81 take pleasure in writing you
these few lines, thinking there may be
other women suffering the same as | did
81 had my complaints for over year,
night StUeGts all winter and no GpPe-
tfte. was rIn-dOCn so far that / had
to sit down to do my cooking, was SO
weak.
81 tried many different medicines and
doctors also. Nothing seemed to do me
any good. The doctors wanted to operate
on me.
AT last | wrote to DR.. Hartman. L
told him just exactly how was, and he
told me what allied me and how l should
take Peruna.
81 did as he told me for four month";,
and nOlC Tam all cured.
mo one can tell how thankful l am to
him, as | had given up all hopes of ever
getting well again.
81 am widow and the mother of six
small children who depend on my support.
| work all day and seldom get tired.
81 took five bottles of Peruna in all
ANY woman wishing to know more
about my case may write to me and |
will gladly tell all about it.
IL thank DIR. Hartman for what be haA
done for me"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Wise Man.

"You say he is the wisest man you
know?"
IT think So"
But he never says a word"
II know It,"
Then how has he gained reputa-
ton for wisdom?"
by never saying a word."-Hous-
ton Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
STATE OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO.

LUCAS COUNTY. ''
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he IL
senior partner of the firm Of L. J. CHENEY h
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo
County and State aforesaid and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of CATARRH
that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
t~-,, presence, this 9th day of Deem
SEAL. ber AID, 1886. A.W. GLEASON.
49, Notary Public
Hall'sCatarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
Tree. F. j. CHENEY & Co.. Toled 0.
Sold by all Druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
A Horse Trade.

In the Washington County Court
R. B. WATSON, of Donora, charged
by c. w. Greer, of Monessen, with
misrepresenting horse which he
sold to Greer, was ordered to pay
$11S.98, the price paid for the horse,
with interest from the date Of sale.
WATSON claimed that the animal
would drive either single or double,
but Greer claimed that WATSON was
the only person who could drive him,
the animal having the habit Of lying
down when any other driver took the
lines. Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
DiabOIO Not New.

There is nothing new-not even
Diabolo. A contributor to Notes and
Queries remembers the game being
played in the forties. Its name then
was "Lorio." He describes "Lorio"
as virtually identical with the now
maddening Diabolo." The construc-
ton was the same, but in that pre-
celluloid period the double cone was
made of tin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
SORES AS BIG AS PENNIES.
Whole Head and Neck COVered-Hair
All Came Out-SufTered 9 Months
Cured in 8 Weeks by Cuticura,

AFTER having the measles my whole
head and neck were covered with scaly
sores about as large as a penny. They
were just as thick as they could be. Ny
hair all came out. let the trouble run
along, taking the doctors blood remedies
and rubbing on salve, but it did not seem
to get any better. 1t stayed that way for
about six months; then got set of the
Cuticura Remedies, and in about week
noticed big difference, and in three weeks
it was well entirely and have not had the
trouble any more, and as this was seven
years ago. consider myself cured. Mrs
Henry Porter, Albion, Neb., Aug. %, O6."
A German estimate of the capital
invested in the construction of the
worlds railroads is $4S,31O,00O,0OO.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07

lifting, lhnguor, dizzy spells and rheu-
matism. Before used Doan's Kid
nsy Pills" says Mr.. Winney, II
weighed 143. After taking 10 or IL
boxes weighed 1872 and was COM
pletely cured"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Their Amusement.

Money doesn't bring happiness"
said the trite philosopher.
NO." answered Mr.. Dustin Stax, at
doesn't exactly bring happiness, but
it affords some of us billionairies a
great deal of amusement to see the eff
forts of people to get some of ours
away from us. "-Washington Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07

10 all VINO enclose
postage he will re-
ply, telling how
Doan's Kidney Pills
cured him after he
had doctored and
had been in two diff
ferent hospitals for
eighteen m onths.
suffering intens Q
pain in the back,
la m emf ss, twinges
when STOPPING or
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Natural Fly Paper.

The pingulcula is a plant which is
q natural fly paper. It's leaves are
constantly covered with a sticky sub
stance that traps all insects alighting
thereon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
II. 6. Shipyards,

There are, 1897 shipbuilding es-
Establishments in the United States, ac-
cording to the recent census, and
1O4S of these were connected with
wooden shipbuildlng. "AEngineer'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Saving Fines.

Il tell you, they are retrenching ;"
But they still have their auto"
(Which they run well within the
speed limit Bah!"-Cincinnati En-.
nuirer
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Yes, Yes, Father.

Daughter-Papa, in time of trial,
what do you suppose brings the most
comfort to man,
Papa-An acquittal, should think.
Bismarck Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Tho Task.

The hardest thing to win in the
world is your own self respect
Louis Globe-Democrat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
The VaIue Of Odd Moments.

You can get working knowledge
OF a language by a half hours study
every day and a method book that
teaches by sentences.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07

1t is estimated that American tour
lists spent $4O,OOO,OOO in Europe last
summer. NE49
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07

The average cost Of each piece of
United States currency in circulation
IL about one and ee-aiths cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07

The swiftest river in the world is
the Sutlej, of British India, which in
$50 miles has a descent of 10000 feet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07

FITS, st. Vitus Dance IN ervous Diseases per
manently cured by DR.. Klines Great Nerve
Restorer So trial bottle and treatise freA
Dr.. H. R. Kline, Id, 1881 Arch St, Phila., Pa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
Hampered by Her Vocabulary.

THAT Boston girl seems very frank
and outspoken."
Yes, but she can't call a spade a
spade"
What does she call it?"
"She calls it metallic implement
usel in bucolic pursuits. Cleveland
Plain dealer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07

Itch cured In 80 minutes by WoolIord's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething, softens thegums, reducesintiamma-
ton, allays pain cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-12-07
PROOF FOR TWO CENTS.

II You Suffer With Your Kidneys and
Back Write to This Man.
G. w. Winney, Medina, N. Y, In
Vites kidney sufferers to write to him.