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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

Just then heard the mamba, with 4
loud hiss, hit the thin wood lining IL
front of the counter as It struck out
in my direction. Thinking that II
was trying to get at me over the
counter, / dashed out wildly to right
and left with my stick, but beyond
clearing the counter and bringing a
shower OF articles from the shelves
about me ] did no harm to the snake
except to rouse 1t to still greater fury.
could hear the brute striking
continually - anywhere and every
where 1t seemed to me-hissing with
rage meanwhile, the thud Of Its blows
sounding loud against the wood lin
ing. Standing helplessly there in the
darkness, with death in hideous shape
coming nearer and nearer, realized
TO the full the horror of my position.
To say / was in blue funk is no ex-
aggeration; felt cold, my skin
seemed to creep, and, II my hair did
not actually stand on end, exper-
fenced all the sensations OF Its doing
so. / continued slashing wildly, how
ever, expecting every moment to feel
a blow and the deadly fangs buried
in my flesh. But the strain was get
ting too much for my nerves, and 1
felt like screaming when l heard the
little door between the counter and
front of the store fly back with a
thud. The snake, striking furiously
all along the front of the counter,
had at last come to the door. Not
being bolted the force OF the blow
had sent 1t crasing back.
The noise of that opening door
brought me to my senes, for / knew
now where my enemy was. Thinking
the snake was coming round to the
back of the counter Immediately
jumped on top, my head coming into
violent contact with boots and other
articles hanging from the ceiling.
Wrenching them from the hooks I
threw them in the direction where I
thought the snake was, and then took
flying leap toward the door.
Next instant gave a terrified yell,
for l came down right on top of the
mamba, feeling the snakes body give
and turn under my foot! was now
fairly demoralized, and almost mad
with terror. Wrenching open the
door, leapt out and slammed 1t hard
behind me, we'll nigh fainting when
l got out into the cool evening air,
Making for my hut, got some slim
ulant, which brought me round.
Next morning, with a couple of
cartridges in my shotgun, l went to
the store, and, opening the door soft
ly, beheld the cause of my fright ly-
ing coiled up peacefully on some
sacks. l raised the weapon, pulled
the trigger, and the charge of No. 5
did its work. l told the boys to
bring the snake outside, and, getting
a rule, measured the mamba, finding
him to be ten feet nine inches in
length, the finest l have ever seen.
On examining the woodwork of
the counter we could see the marks
of the fangs where the brute had
struck again and again in his blind
fury. Whenever go to kill a snake
now l generally take a double bar
relied shotgun with me in case of ac-
cidents.-From the Wide World Mag
azine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
snIlttlnn one At a Tlme.

Gracious, Moral" called the house
wife, impatiently. Isn't dinner nearly
ready?"
mo, num-" responded Nora,
through the speaking tube, lawn it
won't be ready for two hours yet"
1.-TWO hours! Why, what in the
world is the cause of the delay?"
why, mum, you said you wanted
split pea soup, avn. faith, it hos TAX
en- me two hours avn twlnty minutes
to split thrae hundred peas, avn there
are four hundred avn sivinty-noin to
be split yet. OF counted thin meself"
Chicago Daily News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
The Hereafter.

Here is a concise summing up OF
the Africans idea of the hereafter in
"Daybreak in the Dark Continent, p"
by w. S. Naylor, an excellent and
helpful book that might we'll have
place in every missionary library.
"The Pagan Africans idea of the
future life is only hazy conviction
of shadowy existence in shadow
world, the monotony of which is bro
ken here and thereby reincarnation
into this world of violence and SEN
suality. When the belief in rein
carnation is lacking, the monotony
is unrelieved. Helpless and hopeless
he goes out into the dark.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
HEALTH GOES WITH RED HAIR.
''Ever Know Red Headed Athlete
to Be on CoIOr?" Asks a Runner.

A weight thrower and distance
runner were discussing the chances of
the candidates for the next tntercol-
legiate track meet. The weight
thrower referred in glowing terms to
the fine tr,sl he had seen the Prince
ton half 49,, Whitley, run that
day.
HE will win & ~ sure II
he keeps his form" the eignt throw
er went, on, but he is a blond, and
those fair haired runners always go
wrong just when you want them to
be fit. Whitley was taken i'll before
the big games last year, and the same
thing may happen again. The black
haired men seldom get out of condi-
ton"
That's all right about the black
haired athletes" replied the distance
man, but l have known them to get
off their feed at times. The men al
ways ready to do their best are the
red haired kind.
II don't know whether you call
them blends or not, but I'm willing
to bet that in all your thirty years
on the track you never knew a red
haired athlete to be off color. New
| York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Saving the lambs.

The sexton OF a swell colored
church" in Richmond was closing the
windows one blustery Sunday maGn-
ing during services when he was beck
oned to the side of a. young negress,
the widow OF a certain Thomas,
why is yo' shettin' dose winders,
Mr. Jones?" she demanded in a
hoarse whisper. de air in dis church
is suffocatin' now!"
TITS de minister's ORDERS" replied
the sexton, obstinately. TITS a cold
day, Mis- Thomas, an we amt goin
to take no chances on losin' any o. de
lambs Of dis fold while deres big
debt oVerhangin dis church. "-Har
per's Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Rand Writing Machine.

A remarkable invention recs, iy
perfected is called the signagraph, de-
signed to facilitate the writing of
signatures on checks and documents,
where large numbers of the same
must be turned out in day. When
the name is written once the move
ment operates simultaneously nine
teen other pens, SO that man affixes
his signature twenty times at one
series of strokes. Writing at the rate
Of four signatures minute means
signing 5000 documents in sixty-two
and half minutes. Ordinarily about
two days would be required in the
old way.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
AN EVER YDAY CREED.

l believe that work is the best
panacea for ills, especially those
of the mind.
l believe in fun and laughter.
I believe in the beauty of fow-
ers, sunsets and mountains; in
the music of birds and brooks.
l believe there is bright side
to everything.
believe that an ounce of
frankncss and explanation is
worth a pound of repentance and
forgiveness.
l believe in the hearty hand
shake, in hospitality, comIade-
ship, friendship and love.-Bos-
ton Brown Book.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
DaHodiIs.

The lovely spot is known to tradition
where Wordsworth saw his daffodils
dancing by the lake; and though we
have no such clue to the spot where
Shakespeare saw them take the winds
of March with beauty" we can well
picture it on one of his comely War
wlckshire hillsides where the dulness
Of the midland landscapes begins to
sink into the charm of the west.-Lon-
don Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Il WIN NO. Come BACK.

Do not be in too much of hurry
grow up. There are girls who THU
of their youth as a barrier shutting
them out from what they would most
enjoy. But spring has its blossoms
as we'll as summer, and 1t is best to
enjoy the violets without letting ones
self be impatient for roses. Make the
most of life's spring, for 1t will not
come back.-The Girls Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Train Coming.

A traveller waited at a certain Eng
fish provincial town in vain for the
much overdue train on the branch
line. Again he approached the soli-
tary sleepy-looking porter and inquir-
ed for the twentieth time, isn't the
train coming soon?" At that moment
a dog came trotting up the line, and
a glad smile Illuminated the officials
face. "Ah, yes, sir" replied the por-
ter. It'll be getting near now. Here
comes the engine-driver's dog."-The
Argonaut.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Talking Shop.

Two girls were discussing their flu
ture prospects, and their "young
men," and one said:
Don't you just hate to have him
talk shop?'"
"Why, no, indeed" said the other,
II think 1t is too lovely for anything.
You see, Charlie is a conductor on a
trolley car. and when he proposed and
was waiting for my answer, he said,
BE lively, there, pleased And when
ever we are alone, he says, sit closer.
pleaseP Z"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
HAD BAD ITCHING HUMoR.

limbs Below the Knees Were Raw
Feet Swollen-Sleep Broken
Cured in 2 Days by Cuticura.
"Some two months ago I had humor
break out on my limbs below my knees.
They came to look like raw beefsteak, all
red, and no one knows how they itched
and burned. They were so swollen that
could not get my shoes on for a week or
more. / used five or six different remedies
and got no help, only when applying them
the burning was worse and the itching less.
For two or three weeks the suffering was
intense and during that time I did not
sleep an hour at time. Then one morn
ing tried bit of Cuticura. From the
moment it touched me the itching was
gone and have not felt bit of it since.
The swelling went down and in two days
had my shoes on and was about as usual.
George B. Farley, so South State St., Con
cord, N. H., May IA, 1907"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
A Elvs.lIundrsd Dollar Tip.

Race-track tout-Say, mister, how
much have you got to put up on the
ponies?
Novice-Five hundred dollars.
Race-track tout--Well, for five dol,
lars, I'll give you a tip that'll stand
you in just five hundred.
Novice-You will? All right; here's
the five. Now give me the tip that's
worth FIVE hundred dollars.
Race-track tout (pocketing the
money)-It's this; stay away from the
race track.-Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Plant Line ocean rrIps.

Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Prince Ed
sea voyages, long or short, on up to-date
ships. Sailngs till June 81, Saturdays at
noon for Halifax, Hawkesbury and Char
lottetown; thereafter, Tuesdays for above
for Halifax only. Send stamp for colored
map, booklet and folder. A. w. Perry
Gen. Mgr, Commercial Wharf, Boston,
Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
snlitnhe ON Mnsse.

Here is an extract from the pros
pectus of a hotel in Switzerland:
Weissbach is the favorite place of
resort for those who are fond of soli-
tude. Persons in search of solitude
are, in fact, constantly flocking here
from the four quarters OF the globe.
--Tatler.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Old.Ane Penslons.

The aim of a pension should be to
give old citizens chance Of getting
such happiness as declining years af-
fords among friends or children, in
stead of, as now, getting undeserved
shams, and sometimes misery and
loneliness in the walls of the work.
house.-London Commonwealth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

years ago | began to
notice sharp pain in
the kidneys and a
bearing down sensa-
tlon through the hips,
dun headache and
dizzy spells. Dropsy
appeared and my feet
and ankles swelled so
| could not get my
shoes on. | was In
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
COMPACT Little Bohemia.

Bohemia was formerly one of the
kingdoms of Europe, now forming a
part of the Austro-Hungarian mon
archy. It's territorial area is 10, 1922
square miles. 1t contains nearly 400
cities.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Standard Rule For Life.

If thou wouldst find much favor and
peace with myself and thy fellow
men, be very low in thine own eyes.
Forgive myself little and others
much.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
The Grand Tour.


ibid you see the Alps?'
"Oh, yes. Our car broke down right
opposite them, and do you know, I'm
almost glad it did. l found them so
charming and interesting. Puck
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens thegums, reducesinfamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25ca bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

misery and had despaired OF ever get
ting cured. when decided to try
Doans Kidney Pills One box helped
me so much that kept on until en-
tirely cured"
Sold by all dealers, so cents box.
Foster-M ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
The LUGGAGE Went Right

Irate Passenger Gas train is moving
ON: ''Why didn't you put my lug
gage in as | told your"
Porter: "Eh, man, yer luggage Is
no sic silly as yersep Ye're I the
wrang train"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

FITS. st. VitusD Dance N Nervous Diseases per
manentlycured by DIR. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise free.
Dr. d. r. Kline. Id. .93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

Germany sends 100000 feathers a
year to England for millinery pur-
poses. NE23
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

Male servants in the Argentine cap
ital get &C cents to $2.2O gold a day
and female help 40 cents to $110.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Oregon Pine For Honpkone.

Hongkong imports annually about
1000, 900 feet board measure Of Ore
gon pine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

The Japanese census is inaccurate.
They take it by simply counting the
houses and allowing five persons to
each house.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
A KENTUCKY CASE.
That WIN Interest All Suffering
Women.

Mrs. Della Meanes, S2s p, Front
St, Maysyille, Ky, says: "Sevon
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
Married women of Portugal retain
their maiden names.
The soap consumption OF India Is
one ounce per head per year.
Political mass meetings are prohib-
tied throughout the Chinese Empire.

An English brewery has given a
contract for n million labels per day
Tor the present year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

Three hundred tons of tobacco are
distributed annually among the sail
ors of the British navy. 1t is sold
to them at cost.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
LYDIA e. PIPAEEHAMH'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

Mrs. Maggie Gllmer- OF VeSC
Union, S. C.,writes
81 was greatly rundown in health
from weakness peculiar to my sex,
when Lydia e. Pinkham' Vegetable
Compound was recommended to ne, :
not only restored me t.sgpeerr|f1ect ho3ssSn,
but to my delight am mother"
Mrs. Josephine Hall, of Bardstown,
KY, writes:
II was a very great sufferer from
female troubles, and my physician failed
to help me. Lydia l.. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound not only restored me
to perfect health, but am now proud
mother"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, baolache, that bear
mg-down feeling, tlatulency, indiges.
ton, dizziness ornervous prostitution.
Why don't you try it
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06
| AN
"A Mother

How many American women in
lonely homes to-day long for this
blessing to come into their lives, and
to be able to utter these words, but
because of some organic derange-
ment this happiness is denied them.
Every woman interested in this
subject should know that prepara-
ton for healthy maternity is
ACCOMPLISHED by the use of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

Water pipes of terra Gotta werL
used in Crete forty centuries ago.
Those supplying drinking water con-
sisted of a series of sub-conical tubes
socketed into each other, with col
lars and stop ridges, SO constructed
as to give the water e. shooting mo-
ton, thus preventing accumulation
of sediment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

The robe which John Wesley wore
when he was christened over 200
years ago is now the property of Miss
Emily Pashley, Of Worksop, Eng
land, it having come to her from her
grandmother, at whose house Wesley
lived for a time when but an infant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

The Paris project of police has de-
cided that In the future no more IL
censes to play barrel organs in that
city will be granted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-06-06

Outside of Buenos Ayres, there are
five cities in Argentina with popu-
lation of $4,000 or over, viz: Tucu-
man, $4,000; Bahia Blana, 10000;
Cordoba, $4,000; La Plata, $4,000;
Rosario, $4,000.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-27
INITIATE BIG CLASS.
Sons Of VeteranS Will Ex-
ercise Goat Tuesday
Evening

Little Falls Camp No. 81, Sons of
Veterans, will muster in large class
Of recruits next Tuesday evening at
Maurin g hall
1t was decided at a recent meeting
to attempt to revive interest in the
camp and order. The local camp is in
good financial condition but it was
thought that many eligible would join
if asked A soliciting committee con
sisting of c. E. Vasaly, Rev. NJ. N.
Milne and Asa Porter was appointed,
and they have met with gratifying
success. -.-e.
The order of Sons of Veterans is
composed of the sons and grandsons of
Union veterans of the Civil war. It is
intended, as the G. A. r. gradually
diminishes, that the Sons of Veterans
shall take the place and carry out the
principles, which animate the older
order In some states the order is
quite strong. There has been general
revival of interest in it of late in this
state, and Little Falls camp wishes to
do its share. Among those who have
been active and persistent in the local
work are Commander VIM. Parshall,
E. A. King and Asa Porter, who
deserve much credit for their labor.
It is estimated that there are 200
persons in Little Falls and vicinity
eligible to join the Sons of Veterans,
and the boys will not be content till
most of them are gathered within the
fold.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-27
The DOUBLE TRACK
Track From st. Cloud to
Staples to be Doubled
This Year

According to the statement of a
Northern Pacific official work will
soon be begun on the double track
between st. Cloud and Staples, says
the st. Cloud Journal-Pres The
company has long since made its
surveys and everything is in readiness
to begin the work The contract will
probably be let some time next month
and the work will then be begun.
The entire section as far as Staples
will be double tracked. The best
grade of rails will be used and heavy
ballast put in. At the same time the
old track will be repaired wherever
necessary. New ballast will be put in
and new ties placed wherever needed
This work will give employment to a
large number of men and will probab-
ly last through the summer.
The Northern Pacific is at present
using double tracks between st. Paul
and St. Cloud and that section of the
road will also be overhauled and
reballasted.
1t is the plan of the company to
extend its double track system through
the west and the Staples job is the
first installment on the job. Work
will also be begun on the line of the
new 500 extension, thus furnishing
work for many.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-27
FIFTY SIX TOURISTS IN ONE
BOX CAR.

A box-car on west bound freight,
which contained Sc people of the
working class, passed through this
city on the N. P Tuesday night,
heralding the first large westward
movement of the year. Owing to the
recent money panic and the consequent
hard times, the movement starts much
earlier this year than any previous
year, and takes place via the box car
instead of by passenger car
+ Among those making their trip west
in this box-car, which had representa-
tives from many different points in
the East and South, including
Chicago and the states of Illinois,
Iowa and Nebraska, were a young
husband and wife. of sturdy manhood
and womanhood: They were from
the state Of Kansas and were making
their way to relatives in North
Dakota, where they would be given
work. Because they did not have the
where with all to pay passenger fare
they were forced to resort to the box
car method of travel None of those
in that car could have been mistaken
for other than hard working people,
and, they claimeGathat there are mary
others where they come from who
will be moving in like fashion. These
are the signs of the times
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-27
OF RANDALL
ORGANIZED.
BANK
RE.

The Bank of Randall has been
reorganized and will after April 1st be
known as the Randall State Bank.
With the exception of twenty shares
held by p. F. Hosch of this CITY, the
stock of the new corporation, which
takes over the business of the Bank of
Randall, will be owned by residents
of Randall The names of the
incorporators of the new bank and the
number of shares held by each is as
follows: S. G.. Cochren, c.. 4.
Chapman, P. F. Hosch, D. B. Bates
and R. Drysdale, twenty shares each.
The bank is capitalized at $40, 600 and
is divided into one hundred shares of
800 each. Officers in charge of the
new bank have been appointed as
follows: Presidents C. Cochren,
vice -president-R. Drysdale, cashier
Clint Chapman.
The Bank of Randall was established
in August 1906, with A. r. Davidson,
j. K. Martin, P. F. Hosch and Warren
Gibson as stockholders, the latter
being also cashier of the institution,
and did very we'll from the start. Mr..
Gibson will remove to this city and
will have charge of the insurance
department. at the First National
Bank.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Treasurer OF Pulaski Town
Faces Unpleasant
Charge ~

= Walter Nowak, treasurer of the
town of Pulaski during the past year,
is missing, and there is shortage in
the treasury which may reach 81, 600.
County Auditor Butler now has the
books in charge and will 60 through
them to ascertain what the actual
shortage is During the year Nowak
drew $1,O85 in taxes alone for the
town, and there were appropriations
besides. The accounts are in bad
shape. It is claimed that Nowak
would pay an order, mark it paid on
his books, then sell the order instead
Of cancelling it. Several Little Falls
people hold these mcancel1ed orders,
including the First National bank and
German American bank.
At the time of the town election,
March 10th. Nowak made no report,
and it was learned had left the
country This started the investiga
tion.
Nowak had been considered a trust
worthy young man. What was done
with the money is unknown He is a
son of Frank Nowak, an old settler of
the town. Geo. NJ. Hoffman, and
Gustave Hoffman, of Buh are
bondsmen for Novak. In order to
protect themselves they have levied on
property including 81, 600 worth of
logs, which it is claimed young
Nowak owned in partnership with his
father