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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
ALL WELL IN CHINA.
Inquiry Into Kucheng OutrageS
Proceeding Satisfactorily.
Duke OF Orleans Decides to Abandon
the Royalist Propaganda.

Adyices received at Hong Kong from Ku-
cheng, China state that the inquiry OF the
investigating commission into the recent out
RACES Is proceeding satisfactorily. The
Chinese officials are giving the commission
ample assistance. Ten members of the Nege-
tartan Society have been convicted OF par
ticipatiOn in the outrages, and the trial OF
others is in progress. There is no danger OF
fresh disturbances during the sttings OF the
commission.
The State Department at Washington, d.
c., has received dispatches from Mr.. Denby
These state that Mr.. Hixon, our consul at
Foo-Chow, started for Kucheng under orders
from him, to investigate the recent riots there
In the early.part OF this month. MIR. Hixson
went with the consent OF the Chinese Gov
ernment and under the protection Of an escort
furnished him by the provincial authorities.
He was accompanied by naval officer OF
our feet, the latter, as the department has
been advised from other sources, being Com
mander Newell Of the Detroit
Mr. Hixson has reported to Minister DENLY
that the work of the commission at Kucheng
Is proceeding smoothly and that the Chinese
officials are lending their active co-opera-
tion. A considerable number of convictions
have already been secured. AS to the
Szechwen commission, Mr.. DENLY states that
1t will begin its work as soon a5 the British
consul at Chung-King who has been desig-
mated by his government to serve thereon,
can leave his post, which, for the time being,
he finds it impossible to do.
The late Viceroy OF Szechwen, Llu Ping
Chang, has not been appointed by the Pekin
government, its commissioner for inycsti-
eating either the June or August riots, but
he has received orders from the emperor to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
BIG FELLOWS THEY.
Five Elephants En- Tour Land
In Boston.
Inspectors Examine Their Trunks,
and Say They Must Go Back.

Boston is being treated to the sight at no
expense, of five Of the largest elephants ever
brought to this country. At the lloosat tun-
mel docks at CharlestOwn are five Burmese
elephants which have been the subject OF
much talk along the waterfront. The ele-
plants in the last six months have been hold
ing court in Germany. They were shipped
on the steamer Storm King, two weeks ago
at Antwerp. The journey across was very
heavy one, the steamer meeting with II con
stant succession Of gales until it passed Cape
Race.
The Indian monsters are only transitory
visitors, as their visit is only in the form Of
an American graDi tour. People Hooked
everywhere about the dock, occupying every
point OF vantage, and requiring the efforts of
II squad OF police to keep them in order.
A prolonged trumpeting showed that the
elephants had grown tired OF their crowded
quarters and were waiting to go ashore.
Their wish was soon gratilied, as the first OF
the huge derricks which were to assist at the
unloading was slung into place, followed a
few moments later by tho other. The heavy
gang plank was run from the wharf to the
main deck and all was ready for the task.
The ropes OF the derrick were thrown around
the first and he was soon treading his way
on the plank, restrained by the derrick rope,
across the narrow strip OF water which separ-
ated him from terra llrma. As soon as he ar
rived on the wharf he performed dance after
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07

strength" there was split, and it resulted
in two parades. There was no open demon
stration OF hostility between the two elements,
but lot OF good natured banter was in
dulged in as to which body OF the Knights Of
Labor would turn ont the largest number in
line.
The count as made by reporters of the sew
eraf divisions. musicians excepted, resulted
as follows: First division, Central labor
union, about 1900; Second division, Knights
Of Labor, 1875; Third division, Building
trades council, 2 lOOO Fourth division
knights of Labor, 1850.
The Central labor union was not at its
best, as the largest unions did not turn out.
The garment workers, who were recently
victorious in big rike, could easily have
turned out 5000 members, so large has their
union grown had they had the time to make
the preparations. The cigarmakerS, who
have over 200 members, did not turn out,
neither did the printers, who have over 900
members.
The building trades council were minus the
members Of Carpenters union 49, who in
former yerrs turned out over 900 strong
The rivalry in the Knights of Labor had the
tendency to bring out every member, aud all
things considered, they made u very good
showing.
Chief Marshal OSulliyan and his stan
made a fine impression along the route of
the parade by their fine appearance. They
rode their horses like centaurs. and their
bright silken sashes and glossy beavers were
the centre on which was fixed the eyes Of
admiring thousands. After the parade had
passed the Governor the main body passed
through Charles street and dismissed. The
fourth division passed down Beacon street to
near Arlington street, when they also were
reviewed and dismissed
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
JERSEYS IN THE LEAD.
Grand Show OF Cattle at the Wor-
cester, Mass, Fair.

The Bay State Fair on the agricultural
grounds in Worcester, Mass, was great
success. 1t was held by the Bay State so.
ciety in conjunction with the Worcester
agricultural society.
The exhibits were more numerous than at
any fair ever held there. The cattle exhibit
was OF course, the feature, and there were
over 1000 head, greater by about 800 than
the number two years ago, and making it the
largest exhibition Of cattle ever seen at u fair
In this country.
The Jerseys led all the other breeds.
Capt. Winslow S. Lincoln had 20 head from
Willow farm William j. Hogg. carpet manu-
facturer, had 26 head from Hillside, in Boyls-
ton; Freeland BROTHERS of Sutton had herd
OF IA L. j. Kendall of Worcester had IS;
Charles H. Ellsworth had q. These were
the largest herds in the Jersey class.
Next in number came the guernseys. There
were many deyons, the principal herd per-
haps being that OF II. L. Wallace of Hol-
land, who last year was chairman Of the
committee on agriculture in the Massachu-
sets legislature. He had herd OF nine head
and among them was bull and four COWS
that won the devon herd prize at Portland,
Me-, recently.
William Neal h Son of Meredith, n. H., II
head OF devons to the fair direct from Port
land, where the herd members were awarded
nine first prizes. Ii. s. Stockwell OF Sutton,
had 23 head.
There was good representation of ayre-
shires brown swiss, white-faced berefords
and dutch belted. There was marked fall
ing off in the exhibit of holsteins. This
breed led all others in the New England fair
five years ago. This year only two herds
were shown, those of J. II. d. Whitcomb of
Littleton and Isaac Damon of Cochituate.
The number Of exhibits in other depart
ments was larger in proportion than at the
last fairs. This was noticeable particularly
in the horse and poultry classes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
in NEW ENGLAND.
Interesting Items OF News From
Maine to Connecticut Shores.

Charles Mathers, aged 40, a restaurant
keeper at New Haven, CT, committed sui
eide.
Rey. Levi d. Temple, late OF Lansing,
Mich, has accepted II call to the First Bap-
tst church, Brattleboro, Vt.
Mrs. Mary C. Davis, aged 81 years, fell
down stairs at Newmarket, N. H., fracturing
her hip joint, and sustaining other injuries
from which she died.
The Putnam Phalanr OF Hartford, Ct,
Major Henry Bickford commanding, has de-
cided to visit the Cotton States and Inerna-
tional Exposition at Atlanta, Ga, in Novem-
Der.
Alfred Il. Upham OF Cambridge, a gradu-
ate OF Harvard, and recently a teacher In the
Boston night schools, has been engaged as
principal Of the high school at Newmarket,
N. H.
Thsgrand jury Of the United States court
at Littlston, N. H., reported an indictment
against Mary ). HuntoOn for violation OF the
postal regulations, and the case was con.
tinued to the October term.
Albert Gage of Manchester. N. H., a brake
man on the RostOn 4 Maine railroad, was
thrown from the top OF u car by the break
ing OF brake, AMI had his left foot cn' OIL
and was badly injured otherwise.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07

heard of the successful operation OF this in
vcntiOn and sent Albert Schultz. their buyer,
to make an investigation. 1t was the inten-
ton Of the firm to have several wagons made
which could he utilized in their delivery SER
vice but Nj. Schultz learned that it would
take several months to I'LL an order, and SO
it was arranged to purchase three large-sized
road wagons to experiment with. The cost
Of each wagon is II 800 and the duty is As
per cent The wagons and the inventor came
over on La Champagne, and there are two
vehicles still in the Custom House.
The wagon is fitted up with the latest ap-
pliances for safety and comfort. 1t has solid
rubber tires and its movement is as noiseless
and smooth as a bicycle. 1t has a novel ap-
paratus by which the front wheels can be
moved at any angle without the least move
lnent of the axle. This enables the driver to
turn quickly in any direction and the wagon
can be turned completely around in its own
length.
The operating machinery is located in a
small box in the rear Of the vehicle, takes up
very little space, is very strong and simple
and cannot get ont of order. The motive
power is supplied in cylinder by combi-
nation Of oil and air. which generates elec-
tricity and vapOr, which operates vertical
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
TOlLERS MARCH,.
Grand Parade of Boston Wage
Farmers on Labor Day.
General Features Much Like Those
OF Former Years.

All nature smiled on the Labor day parade
and the hosts of labor felt the inspiration
and marched proudly on to the full enjoy
ment OF the day they had created as their
own especial holiday The strains of mar
tial music and the CLINT of the sun on golden
badges and banners, interspersed with all the
coors OF the rainbow, made lively and glo'
rious picture.
While not so large or brilliant as the mag
niflcent pageant of the knights Templars IN
Boston, which filled the streets last week,
the outlay OF time and money for the prepara
tions meant fully asmuch to the 5000 partici
pants. The parade was not as large as IN
former years, nor were there as many
features and floats.
The parade did not start until 1890, in.
stead OF 10 o'clock as scheduled. The line
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
FARMERS DAY.
And 1t Was "a Great Day at Lewis
ton, Me.

Farmers day at the Maine state fair il
Lewiston, Me-, was a great day. The feature
OF the day was the grange parade at 1890.
This was decided novelty, announced as
the first Of the kind ever held in the world
and it was a great success. Twenty-six de-
corated floats and carriages were in the line,
some Of them very beautiful. The decora'
tions were, OF course, almost entirely agri-
cultural and horticultural in their nature.
There were probably between 5000 and
5000 people on the grounds during the fore
noon, an unusually large attendance.
The parade just reached once around
the track 1t passed in review before the
grand stand twice and the second time ban
ners inscribed Maine State Fair, 1895, Grange
Parade" was presented to each grange and
the two prizes presented. The committee on
grange parade awards was d. II. Knowlton,
Farmington Prof. W. H. Jordan, Orono; b,
W. McKeen. Augusta; Mrs. r. II. Nickerson,
Newport Mrs Clara NJ. Libby, Newport,
The banner for the best display, given by
Hon. Llewellyn Powers of Houlton, was
awarded Turner grange, No. %, OF Turner,
and the banner for the best decorated car
riage, given by Mr.. J. +. Hill Of Augusta,
went to Auburn grange, No. 4, OF East
Auburn. The Turner grange had three large
teams in the line.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
SMALL BUT MIGHTY.
Swarm OF Hornets Own a Long
Island Village.

The village of Center Moriches, L. l., ia
being held up by a swarm Of hornets that has
Il nest in the branches OF tree on one OF the
main streets. They hold possession Of the
thoroughfare for more than block, and JUS
tice George T. Osborne has been asked to
take steps to have them taken into custody.
Apparently the justice is in as much OF
quandary as are the residents OF the place
He is anxious to have the pests removed, blh
so far has been unable to find any one brave
enough to undertake the job. In the mean
time tho pests 20 humming about and sting.
Ing at their own sweet will. The other day
they attacked Miss Louise Benjamin and her
cousin, who yentured within the block. They
were badly stung before rescued. Other un-
wary pedestrians have met with similar re-
ceptions. Unless the pests are soon removed
the villagers say they will appeal to the gov
ernor to call out the militia,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07

piston. The power is generated in some
what similar method to that employed in
naptha engines. The tank in which the va
por is made is cooled by a jacket OF water
which is kept in circulation by an ingenious
contrivance.
The power can be increased at will by the
simple turning OF a valve. The wagon car
be driven sixteen miles an hour on a smooth
road without danger. The cost of operating
the wagon is less than one cent a mile. There
is no possibility of an explosion, as the oil i.
ignited by an electric spark. If the expert
ments prove satisfactory tits the intention o.
Hilton. Huges x Co. to manufacture these
horseess wagons for the trade. 1t Is be
lieyed that with II few improvements thi,
wagon will drive the horseo out of the market,
AS it can be safely used for all purposes
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07

very poorly in the morning. Please convey
to these good people my hearty good wishes
and congratulations on the kind providence
which has brought them through another
year full of joy and peace of an honored old
age
After the singing Of "Auld Lang Syne"
addresses of welcome were made by Rev. Ira
Smith of CharIemOnt and Rev. Lyman Whit
ing OF East Charlemont. After dinner ad-
dresses were made by Judge Franklin G. Fes-
sender Of the superior court, Justin Dart,
superintendent of schools, and Mrs. Kate Up
son Clark. The mortuary record for the past
year showed 10 deaths. Officers elected
A. l.. Tyler Of Charlrmont, president; Rev.
LYMAN Whiting OF East Charenont. c. C.
Whealen of Rowe AMI H. l.. Warneld Of
Buckland, vice presidents. and Reuben W.
Field of auckland, secretary and treasurer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
The Official Reviews.

Mayor Curtis aifably, yet with dignity, re,
viewed the labor procession in front of City
Hall from ll.29 u. m, to 1929 p. m. His
position was well marked by the goid-headed
white stan held by City Messenger Peters at
his side, The mayor stood at the curb line
Of the sidewalk n little in front of group OF
the city fathers, composed of Aldermen Lee
and Presho, Councimen Miller, Gaddis
Garland, Conry, BATHS Smith, Woods, Wood
O'Connor, Hall, Sears, Jacobs, Browne
Roche, Reed, Orchard, Crockett and Connor.
ton, with Deputy city Messenger Sillowal
and Assistant Messenger Osborne
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
Big Parade at Lawrence,

Labor day was observed as usual by the
local labor organizations OF Lawrence, Mass
In the morning there was n parade by the
Central Labor Union, About 1000 people
were in line. In the afternoon the Central
Labor Union had picnic at the riding Park.
Fully 1000 persons attended the event. Mrs.
Sheridan and John Welsh, who were standing
behind target, were shot. Welsh was shot
in the chin, and the bullet glanced off and
entered Mrs. Sheridans face just below the
right eye. She will lose the eye. Both were
removed to tho hospital.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07

The only event in the city of Haverhll,
was the labor parade and picnic at the Pines,
the annual event under the auspices of the
Central Labor Union. This picnic was the
largest ever held, over 10, 900 being carried to
the Pines by the electrics during the after.
noon, while another large crowd was pre-
sent in the evening. In the morning there
was parade through the leading streets,
Over 2. 500 men and women wore in line.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
IT IS A FULL GROWN GORILLA
Connecticut's" "Wild Man"is Known
at Last.

The Connecticut wild man that has divided
honors with the sea serpent is full grown
gorilla John q. Hall runs a stage between
Winsted, Ct, and Sandsileld, Mass. While
he was passing through Colebrook large
animal crossed the highway on all fours and
leaped Il s.one wall. Hall and his passengers
at first thought ii was the wild man.
The animal when the stage approached
stood erect Hall drew n revolver. The
beast did not stir Hall stopped his horses
and got good aim at the brute, when OFF il
sped on four feet into the "lniun meadows"
utterng awful cries. They say that 1t has
large white teeth black hair and, a muscu'
lar FORM and is about 6 l.2 feet tall.
1t is thought the gorilla made its escape
from some circus and has since made its
home among the Litchfleld hills. 1t has
been heard from in Norfolk, East Canaan,
North Goshen and SanIisneld, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
DIDN'T GET THE FEES.
SpoffOrd Denies the Statement OF
Publishers Regarding Money.

Regarding the suit brought in It. Louis,
Mo. by Mrs. Jessie Beattie thomas, the wife
Of eX-Congressman Thomas of Metropolis, ILL.,,
against music publishers in st. Louis
for failure to copyright two of her songs,
and the allegations OF the publishers that
they had sent the necessary copyright fees to
Librarian Spotiord Of the Congressional Ii
brary at Washington, d. C., and held his re-
reipt for the same. Mr. SpolfOrd said
that the fees in question had not Deen re-
crived and he had given no receipts ior
them. Similar claims had been made occa-
sionaly, and he had had trouble before with
the firm which is now being sued. 70 avoid
these claims, Mr.. Spoiford some time ago
began the practice Of sending with each
copyright acknowledgement II request that
fees be paid with checks on local banks.
These checks. when returned to the issuers,
were the most desirable forms OF receipt ,and
there was less risk from loss in the mails
than when bills were sent.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
Niagara Power Making Aluminium.

The Pittsburg, Pa, Reduction Company,
which recently received the first supply OF
electric energy generated by tho Niagara
Falls Power company, has begun operations
IT. the manufacture Of aluminium. About
1000 horse power was furnished by the power
company. large party, including Mayor
Cutler and number Of newspaper men were
present and the event was celebrated with Il
fine luncheon. The company will use 5,OOO
horse power when sufficient number of men
have been initiated into the business.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07

even excepting the densey crowded parts OF
thu city OF Prague
Referring to his chart, Mr.. Corthell said
that as shown by the figures, which repre-
sented researches and statistics gathered as
far back ~ 1900, Chicago, with its phenom.
enal growth is likely to distance many other
cities in the world now much larger. Its
density OF population, however, is small on
account Of tn" large area it takes in. Stu
ated rs it is, it may lie expected to continue
to grow rapidly for the next three decades.
Mr.. CortheIl closed by predicting the popu-
lation of some the worlds greatest cities In
1920, as based on past and present growth
and allowing for Il future decrease His pre-
dictions are {: Population of London. S344,
900: Paris, 3.SOS, ,5S6 New York, $685., 500
Berlin, 1922, 22l ; Chicago, S,797,6O Phila-
delphia, ,S3S, 1850; st. Petersburg. ,47O,S33
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mayor OF Minneapolis; Capt. Ben. Pitman of
Lynn; Capt. G. W. IIodgdon of the 14th
New Hampshire regiment, now of Boston !;
Senior Vice Commander L. W. Aldrich, and
Dana W. King of Nashua, treasurer of the
Veterans association. The program follows
Address by President l.. b. Huse, also by
Captain Stickney of Medford, Mass, and
Captain Ben Pitman Of Lynn. The latter
spoke very elOquently and received hearty
applause. Reading by Mrs. Kate Bell Wal
ton Of Manchester, n. II. Address by Cor.
poral Tanner. who was received with cheers
and frequently interrupted with applause.
Addresses by Captain William Badger of
Boston and Judge John w. Berry OF Lynn,
recitations by Mrs. Walton and brief remarks
by F. II. Buffum of Winchester
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of march was through Boylston, Berkeley,
fremont Dedham, Washington, School,
Beacon and Charles streets. On the latter
street the parade was reviewed by the chief
marshal and the marshas of the three divi.
sions and dismissed. On school street op-
posite city hall, the procession was reviewed
by Mayer Curtis, and at the state house the
same courtesy was given by Gov. Green =
halge.
There was but one unpleasant feature about
the parade, and this was the disagreement
between two elements In the knights Of La
bor Despite the truth Of the motto which
some OF them carried, that "In union is
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
OLDEST MAN WAS 81.
Over 500 People at the Old Folks
Association at CharIcmont.

The 2Gth annual gathering of the "Od
Folks association was held at Charlemont
Vt, over 500 old people coming from every
direction, largely from the hill towns Of
southern Vermont, II number Of states being
represented. Following the custom Il hand
some bouquet was given to the oldest person
present, David Avery of Charlcmont, who
was u last January.
Probably a majority of the people present
tween 70 and go A. l.. Tyler, president, Of
Charemont presided, but the venerable sec
retary, Reuben W. Field of Buckland, was
sick. A letter was read from ex-senator
Dawes, who said in part THE truth is that
| am not Just what | used to be, and get up
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07

EX. United States Senator John +. Lewis
died ut his home Lynwood, in Rockingham
county. Va He had been i'll for two or three
years with cancerOus affection. John +
Lewis was the only member OF the cOnven-
tion called in 1881 to determine whether Vir.
ginia should remain in the Union or secede
who refused to sign the ordinance of seces-
sion. He was born near Port Republic, Va.
March |, 1918, and was raised as farmer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07
Death of william j. Hoppin.

William Jones Hoppin, of Providence, r.
l.. died recently, aged so years. He was for
40 years resident of New York and first
president OF the Union league club, one Of
the founders OF the Century club and trustee
of the Metropolitan art museum. He was
for ten years first secretary OF the U. s. lega-
ton at London, under Schenck Welch,
Lowell and Phelps For several years he
was the oldest living graduate of Harvard
law school, and received honorary degrees
from this as well as from other univ srsities.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-09-07

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery COM
pany of Massachusetts, at largely attended
meeting at its headquarters, voted unani-
mousy to hold its annual fall field day Mon
day Oct, Z, in Richmond, Va. Capt. Thos
J. Olys presided. The regular routine busi-
ness included the admission OF several
new members and the adoption OF motion
to limit the membership to 1000.