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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
Oriuin of WeIsher.

This word Welsher, so common
used to be spelled welcher. 1t means
a Welshman, and is based on the nur-
sery rhyme-"Taffy was a Welshman,
Taffy was a thief" A welsher is one
who lays a bet, but absconds If he
loses. The commonest name among
the Welsh is David, Familiarity Davy,
Tafid, and then Taffy. Many men
have welshed rather than brave their
creditors, welshed in panicky state,
and afterwards returned to meet every
obligation. This is a species of gam
bler's honor" On our turf nowadays
there is a sort of bookmakers clear
ing house which protects the public.
There are men in the ring whose word
is as good as a government bond
New York Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
Various Types of Women.

IL taxes all KINDS or women to
make up a world" observed the Com
muter. How superficial is he who
classes all women as Women Just
as he says, cats or 'geese'-as II by
virtue of their sex they all had the
same traits, habits, characteristics
and effect! There is more resem-
blance between men of certain type
and women than there is between
two different types of women.
"See the jolly girl over there-the
girl with the firm rounded chin and
the sensible nose and the wide-open
way of laughing. Not a bit pretty,
Is she? But so frankly good hui
mored and unaffected that she'll
keep those two men interested all the
way into town. Hasn't she the most
delightful way Of thrusting out her
chin, and narrowing her eyes, and
wrinkling up her face when she
laughs? She has charm, that's what
she has. If she weren't so sweet
tempered and jolly she would be
homely.
ION ahead there is an awfully Sc
rious girl. She has the knotty fore
head of a profound thinker. Does
she ever laugh, l wonder? | can i'm
agine an icy smile blowing frigidly
about her lips upon proper occasions.
I'll bet she converses in Sanskrit, and
teaches slum children for diversion.
"A distinctly third type of woman
is the girl opposite. Pretty, isn't she?
or would be If some one came
along to wake her up. Too timid
and interpretive. Much effort might
induce her to blossom into fun and
happiness. But you can't imagine
her forgetting herself so completely
as to make other people laugh, can
with the firm, rounded chin.
Now, what in common have any
of them with the next woman-that
female of fifty summers and over,
with dangle earrings and simpering
mouth, and false hair, done up in
style too youthful by forty years?
Never, If those other girls live to a
hundred years could they grow to
bear even the faintest resemblance to
that!
THE fifth and last woman. Well,
If you don't believe she's different,
watch her when she gets out. Those
little shifting eyes and receding chin,
and pugnacious nose, and tight-set
lips mean trouble. First time ever
saw her she was raising a row in a
restaurant. She's the kind. Carries
chip on her shoulder-has a tre-
mendous sense of her own impor-
lance, and is always watching out to
see that nobody disputes it.
when the train stops the timid
girl will sit still till the cars empty;
the girl with the knobby forehead
will quietly slip into line and go out
with the procession; the sentimental
Spinster will smirk all around wait
ing for some man to give place to
her; the jolly girl will go out care
fully shielded from the crush be-
tween her two friends, and still
laughing.
But the pugnacious woman, with
shifty eyes and aggressive nose, will
be on her feet before the train stops,
and push and bruise and beat and
batter her way to the door, treading
belligerently on toes, and dealing an
cry scowls right and left as she goes.
And yet you say 'Women! as if
they were all alike" sighed the Com
muter. "These are only five types.
And there are just as many more
millions types as there are women in
he world. "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

knight who has come back from the
war and is returning to his lady the
searf she tied ON his arm as a tails
man. It's a great painting. Such a
fine air OF animation and rejoicing
about II. See how glad she looks
at meeting him again, and how
Mrs. Arbuthnot (hurrying up): My
dear Dorothy, I've been looking for
you everywhere. began to be afraid
! had lost you,
Dorothy; Mr.. Markham has been
showing me the pictures and explain
Ing them, auntie. And I've been so
interested.
Gerald: Not more 80 than /. am
sure, Mrs. Arbuthnot.
Mrs. Arbuthnot: Well, we must be
going. Are you dlsengaged this
evening, Mr.. Markham? We are
dining alone, and should be delighted
to see you. Dorothy is staying with
us over Sunday.
Gerald. / should be very happy in
deed, If (looks at Dorothy
Dorothy (coloring little and hold
ing out her hand with smile): Au
revoir. Mr.. Markham,-G. A., in
Black and White.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
Rule For Hospitality.

In Washington, Ca, the first town
IN America named for the Father of
His Country, lived Gen. Robert
Toombs, one of the brilliant lights
of hospitality in a country where So
cial instinct is second to nature.
A committee once waited OH Cen
eral Toombs to consult him about
erecting a hotel in the town.
I'VE have no need of one said
General Toombs, simply. when re-
spectacle people come here they can
stay at my house. If they are not
respectable we do not want them at
all."-Youth's Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
TODAY.

Other suns will shine as golden,
Other skies be just as blue,
Other south winds blow as softly,
Gently drinking up the dew
Other goldenrods and asters
With the sun and sky agree,
These for other men and women
just to-day for you and me.
Other fruit of whey flavor
Wanderers will pluck and eat,
Other birds with winsome voices
Other songs will sing-as sweet;
Der the dappled brook will midgeS
Dance an hour, then cease TO be,
All the world may have tomorrow
But to.day's for you and me.
Other gardens will be planted
Fair as this which we call ours,
Other blooms will put to shaming
These benign, oldfashioned flowers;
All the glories of the sunset
In the sunrise one may see,
That which others call the dawning
Is the night for you and me.
Success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
FARM AND HOME.
FertiIlzing Value Of Glover.

A speaker at a Wisconsin farmers
institute calls attention to the fact
that clover has a big value as a fer
tilizlng crop. For Wisconsin there
is about eight dollars OF fertility in
a ton of clover hay, and 1t is worth
three-Quarters OF that in manure
after 1t has been fed. Therefore, II
an acre yields two tons of clover hay,
having a feeding value OF SIC, and 1t
is fed on the land, so that $l2 of fer
tilizer can be returned to the soil, a
value of $2S would be realized, and
in addition there would be one-third
of the crop in the ground, which
would remain In the soil to fertilize
1t, supplying the important element
of Enthusiastically Witness.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

having run down from $50 to 1875
pounds. l was having terrible pain
in the kidneys, and the secretions
passed almost Involuntary. My left
leg swelled until 1t was "a inches
around, and the doctor tapped 1t
night and morning until l could no
longer stand 1t, and then he advised
amputation refused, and began
using Doan's Kidney Pills. The
swelling subsidized gradually, the
urine became natural and all my
pains and aches disappeared. have
been we'll now for nine years since
using Doan's Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
The LADY, BURGLAR,

A lady burglar in Baltimore is Sc
rious proposition for, while we have
property like other communities to de-
Tend, we have a unique reputation for
gallantry to keep up, and in the case
of lady criminals the two are painfully
at variance. Still, 1t must be admitted
that our proverblal gallantry is very
seldom put to so painful test.-Bal.
timore American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

She was pretty and the drug clerk
was glad to sell her a satmp.
Also to weigh her letter,
Also to lick the stamp and atiiX It
to the envelope
"put IL unsids -lss''..t~ tsi-----''- 49,
simpered. THAT means something TO
Charlie"
Louisville Courier-Journal,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
Good Snail Year, Good Sheep Year

Good Snail Year, Good Sheep Year.
"Most people would be Mortified
to learn that the finest mutton in
the world comes from sheep fattened
ON snalls," gays q large breeder of
Southdown sheep; nevertheless 1t
is a fact. In seasons when snails are
plentiful the mutton from our sheep
has a delicious flavor which 1t never
acquires from the most scientific form
of feeding. On the continent a diet
of snails is a regular cure for con-
sumption and is said to fatten and
nourish the body in wonderful way.
There is a popular superstition, 1"
he adds, that the unique and dell
cate flavor of Southdown mutton is
due largely to the quantity of wild
thyme which they crop with the
grass in their pastures. But person.
ally / give the snails the greater
part of the credit for the soft, plump
flesh and the sweetness of flavor in
our celebrated sheep. So much in
their the case that the saying, Good
snail year, good sheep year." has
become almost proverb among shep-
herds and breeders. london Mail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
Open.Alr SIeepina.

1t is not too much to say that to
the delicate, highly strung, easily
knocked out individual the advantages
Of sleeping in the open air are enor-
nous. Pallid cheeks take ON a rudy
hue, colds are unknown, nerves are
forgotten, and irritability becomes a
phase of the past A little hut and a
little perseverance are the only nee
essaries, and the result is assured
Country Life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
A Boy Topsy,

Out in Downs a little Swede boy
went to school and the teacher asked
his name. "Yonny olsen" he re-
piled. How old are your" asked the
teacher. "Ay not no how old ay
bane." We'll. when were you born?"
continued the teacher. LAY not born
at all, ay got stepmutter. Kansas
City Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

Jiggers-Well, how do you like liv-
ing in fiat?
Jaggers-Great! Splendid!
Jiggers-But you haven't as much
room as you had in your house.
Jaggers-That's just it-no room
for my wife's relatives.-Cleveland
Leader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
FORGOTTEN Hotel KEYS.

II suppose" said guest, "a good
many forgetful people go off with
your hotel keys
This will show YOU" said the
clerk.
And he took from a drawer the
following printed slip:
THE manager of the Blank hotel
acknowledges with thanks the return
hCJ INO. urrOn I'T-------rDy
sight carried away on departure"
So many keys, the young man eX-
planned, were mailed back by for
getful guests that it had been deemed
advisable, as a time saving device, to
have a key acknowledgment printed.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

says; IL had been
showing symptoms Of
kidney trouble from
the time l was mus
tered out OF the ar
my, but In all my life
/ never suffered as
In 1897. Headaches,
dizziness and sleep
lessness, first, and
then dropsy. l was
weak and helpless,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
Time All Taken.

Mr. Jolly-There's one thing l like
about Miss Barker. She never talks
about anybody.
Miss Snccrwell-No, indeed. She
spends all her time talking about her
self-Smart Set.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

Have no terrors for Otomnchs and bowels
protected by timely doses of Sanford's Gin.
ger. The travellers friend on land or sea.
A specific for indigestion, nervousness, in.
somnia, and a hundred everyday ills. Al
ways healthful. Avoid substitutes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
The Ineubated HIahwayman.

Timid Old Gentleman-Oh, sir,
please let me go. Think of your own
poor old mother.
The Highwayman-Nothin' dom,
old boy; it won't go. l was brought
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
Purity, Flavor, Strength

Are the unrivalled qualities of Sanfords
Ginger. For forty years the standard fam
lily medicine for everyday ills Mothers
and children are its warmest friends, be.
cause it's healthful. Avoid cheap, worth.
less substitutes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
NO RELIEF FROM ECZEMA
For Over Two Years-Patent Medi-
Cines, Quack Cures, and Even Doc
tors FaiI-CutiCurn Succeeds.

tors Fail-CutiCura Succeeds.
IL was very badly afflicted with eczema
fected were my limbs below the knees.
tried all the physicians in the town and
some in the surrounding towns, and / also
tried all the patent remedies that | heard
Of besides all the cures advised by old
women and quacks, and found no relief
whatever until l commenced using the
Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment and
Cutcura Resolvent In the Cuticura Rem
edies l found immediate relief and was
soon sound and we'll. q. V. Beltz, Tippe.
canoe, Ind, Nov Is, 1906"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

The German government has decid-
ed not to buy the flying ship Of the
Wright Brothers on the ground that Il
lis more suitable for an acrobat than
soldier"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
Naturally.

"Screechem was a barker in a cir
Gus once, wasn't he?"
Eyes"
when did he give up this line OF
continuous talk?"
when he married. "-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

Vienna has only 80 inhabitants per
acre, the city ground comprising A.
SOB acres and the population being l >
$4,000. NE33
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

Stand-pipes of concrete, over 100
feet high and fifty feet in diameter,
have become actualities.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

The population of the prairie pro-
vlnces in Canada has increased in five
years from 100000 10 about a mill
lon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
The One ADVANTAGE

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething, softens thegums, Observation-Disclosures
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
Comfort Your Stomach

With occasional doses of Sanford's Ginger,
purest and best of warming stomachics.
For weak stomachs, tired nerves, and ach-
ing muscles, it is great. Besides it's always
healthful. Look for the Owl Trade Mark
on the wrapper when you buy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

FITS, st. Vitus Dance IN Nervous Diseases per
manently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise free.
Dr. II r Kline Id. .43l Arch St. Phila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
How a Veteran Was Saved the Am.
pntation Of a Limb.

B. Frank Doremus, veteran, OF
Roosevelt Ave, Indianapolis, Ind,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-08-17

Hlgh-Phced Meat
may be a
Blessing
II Il giV0a one the chance to
know the tremendous value Of
complete change 70 diet
Try this for breakfast
a Little Fruit.
AdisA0fG rGPe-Muts and Cream
A Soh-BOiLsd Egg,
Some Nice, Crisp Toast,
Cup of WelE-mGGe
Postum Food Coffee.
That's all. and you feel comfortable
and WSll-fsd until lunch.
THEN REPEAT,
And at night have 4 liberal meat
and vegetable dinner, with q Grape
Nuts pudding for dessert
Such a diet viii make a change In
your health and strength worth trial.
tThere's a Reason"
Read THE Road TO wellville, in phER
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-04-26
LOSES HIS UNIFORM SUIT
RHODE ISLAND SUPREME COURT
DECIDES AGAINST BuENZLE.
Navy Man Cannot Recover Damages
from Newport Dance Hall That
Excluded Him.

Providence, R. l., April 22.-Chief
Woman Fred j. Buenzle, who was
barred from dance hall in Newport
because, he claims, he was wearing
the uniform of the United States
navy, can. recover at law only the
price of his admission ticket, ac-
cording to decision handed down by
William H. Sweetland, chief presiding
officer of the Rhode Island superior
court. The decision, which is long
and which overrules the demurrers
raised by the defendants, says the
legal rights of man wearing the
United States uniform are not differ
ent from those of any well-behaved
person who possesses a ticket of ad.
mission to any place of amusement.
The court holds also that the action
Is not properly one for damages for
the wrongful exclusion of the plain.
till, but is an action for breach of
contract, because of the failure of
the defendants to carry out the con.
tract they made when they sold the
ticket. This covers onfy the recov-
cry of admission price and the OK.
pense incurred in attempting to OBJ.
tain admission to the pavilion.
On the breach of contract phase of
the case the demurrers of the defend.
ants are overruled and they are order
ed to plead on or before April 80.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-04-26
CHILDREN STARVING IN CHINA
Reports from Famine.stricken Towns
Show Fearful Conditions.

Shanghai, April 20.-The following
are extracts from the reports, just re-
ceived. of the foreigners in four fam
inc centers:
Yaowan-The famine is growing
worse. Children in great numbers are
dying.
Suchien-Almost out of supplies.
Need large amounts immediately to
continue the relief commenced.
Singkiangpu-Many dying. Must
decrease relief work unless larger
shipments of supplies are received.
misunderstanding whole country is
in the deepest distress. Refugees who
went south hoping to find relief are
returning empty-handed. There are
professions of people with wheelbar-
rows, transporting their doors, tables,
beds and cupboards to market to be
sold for almost nothing. Hundreds of
women and children are seen in the
fields, scratching out roots and scanty
blades of grass Hundreds of trees
have been stripped of their barks,
from the roots to the tips of the high
est branches, for use as food. The
majority of the population are living
on wild roots, which are causing dis
eases.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-04-26
EUROPEAN rulers
meet and EMBRACE
BRITISH AND ITALIAN MoNARcHs
GREET EACH OTHER ON
LATTER's YACHT.
SALUTES EXCHANGED
AMID GREAT CHEERING
Victor Emmanuel Welcomes King
Edward of England Off Gaeta-
Luncheon Of Martial Character
Served-Friendship Expressed.

Gaeta, Italy, April 19.-The British
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
on board, arrived here Thursday from
Valetta, Island of Malta, escorted by
the British armored cruisers Suffolk
and Lancaster.
King Edward was received by King
Victor Emmanuel, who was on board
the Italian royal yacht Trinacria, sur
rounded by IL warships and IL tor
pedo boats. The usual salutes were
exchanged and hearty cheers from the
people ashore and the sailors on board
the ships greeted the British king.
Weather Becomes Clear.
The weather, which had been
stormy, cleared somewhat, and the
meeting of the kings took place I'm.
der more favorable conditions than
had been expected.
The two kings embraced each other
repeatedly when they met on board
the Trinacria and Victor Emmanuel
kissed Queen Alexandra's hand The
mayor of Gaetna sent her majesty a
d
bouquet of orchids and roses with a
card bearing the words Devotion
and admiration to the most powerful
queen in the world"
Express Friendship in Toasts.
Luncheon was served aboard the
Trinacria. It was attended principal
ly by military and naval officers, the
only local official invited being Gen.
Del Rosso, commander of the fort OF
Gaeta. The toasts were simply ex.
pressions of friendship between Italy
and Great Britain.
A crowd of English women who
were permitted to witness King Ed
wards arrival from the high bastions
Of the fort sang God Save the King
which was acknowledged by the Brit
ish royal yacht with the dipping OF
her ensign.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-04-26
What Ais You7

Do you feel weak, tired, Respondent
have frequent headaches, coated tongue,
bitter or bad taste In morning, sheart-
burn" belchlng of gas, acid risings in
throat after eating, stomach gnaw or
burn, foul breath, dizzy spells, poor or
variable appetite, nausea at times and
kindred symptoms?
NyoN>haye any considerable number OF
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from &iliousnqss, tNrpid liver with indi.
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Medical QiscQyery Is made up OF The most
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The aGolden Medical Discovery !" is not
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-04-26
BATTLE With BANDITS.
Officers Win Running Fight With Out
Laws in Guthrie County.


Laws in Guthrie County.
After running fight which covered
several counties in the Western part
of the state the sheriffs of two coun-
ties and a posse of deputies have sue
ceeded in capturing two men who are
charged with being members of a
gang of outlaws which long has ter
rorized that part of the state. More
than 100 shots We're exchanged be-
tween the fugitives and their pursuers
before their capture was effected.
Sheriff Hamilton of Carroll county was
notified by the sheriff of Guthrie coun-
ty that he had located a portion of a
gang of hog and cattle stealers and
invited hin, to join in their pursuit.
Starting from Templeton the officers
divided their forces and surrounded
barn near there, it being reported
that the outlaws had taken refuge
there. The barn was rushed and one
man was captured, but three others
managed to escape. Then the chase
began. Bullets flew thick and fast as
the outlaws and their pursuers ran
over the Guthrie hills. For an entire
day the chase continued and the pur-
suers finally overlook and captured
one of the fugifives. but the other two
escaped. The men under arrest are
Harry Renslo and Elliott Hood.