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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

Monroe doctrine to the pending dispute, be-
cause 1t does not embody any principle ofinter-
national law, which Is POUNDED on the gen
eral consent OF nations" and that mo
statesman, however eminent, and no nation,
however powerful, are competent to insert
into the code OF International law novel
principle which was never recognized be.
tore, ind which has not since been accepted
by the government OF any other country.
Practically the principle for which we con-
tend has peculiar, II not exclusive relation
to the United States. 1t may not nave
been admitted In 80 many words to the code
OF international law, but since In international
councils every nation is entitled to the rights
belonging TO it, If the enforcement
OF the Monroe doctrine is something
we may Justly claim, it has its place in the
code OF International law as certainly and
as securely rs II II were specifically men-
toned and when the United States Is sutton
before the high tribunal that administers in
ternational law the question to be deter
mined Is whether or not we present claims
which the justice OF that code OF law can find
to be right and valid.
The Monroe doctrine finds its recognitio n
in the principles OF international law, when
are based upon the theory that every nation
shall have its rights protected and its just
claims enforced. OF course this government
Is entirely confident that under the sanction
OF this doctrine we have no clear rights and
undoubted claims. Nor Is this ignored in
the British reply.
The prime minister, while not admitting
that the Monroe doctrine is applicable to
present conditions states: "In declaring
that the United States would resist any such
enterprise if it was contemplated, President
Monroe adopted a policy which received the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

The answer of tho British government,
which was then awaited, has since been re-
ceived, and together with the despatch to
which 1t is q reply Is hereto appended Such
reply Is embodied in two communications ad-
dressed by the British prime minister to Sir
Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassa Tor
ut this capital.
1t will be- seen that one Of these communi-
cations is devoted exclusively to observations
upon the Monroe doctrine and Claims that in
tension and development OF this doctrine is
reasons justifying an appeal to the doctrine
ally inapplicable "to the state Of things in
which we live at the present day. and es-
pecially inapplicable to u controversy involv-
Ing the boundary line between Great Britain
and Venezuela.
without attempting extended argument in
reply to these positions, 1t may not be amiss
to suggest that tho doctrine upon which we
stand is strong and sound because its enforce
ment Is important to our peace and safety
rs nation, and is essential to the integrity
OF our free institutions and the tranquil
maintenance of our distinctive form Of gov
eminent 1t was intended to apply to every
stage OF our national life and cannot become
obsolete while our republic endures. If the
balance of power is justly II cause OF jealous
anxiety among the governments OF the old
world, and subject for our absolute nom
interference, none the less is an observance
OF the Monroe doctrine OF vital concern to
our people and their government,
AS uming, therefore, that we may properly
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Careful With Tea.

As rule, it is only among the pros
porous that one fluids the pet mean
ness. The poor haven't time to de.
velop fads of any kind; they never
have much of anything, but they give
of their little in way that puts their
richer neighbors to the blush.
The most amusing instance 1 can
recall of the effect of suddenly &C.
quired fortune upon petmeanuess is
that told by an English author about
an old woman in an almshouse, who
came into million by a Chancery
decision that had been pending hun
dred years She bought every thing
money could buy-silks, velvets, laces,
furs, estates, carriages, horses, soi-dis.
ant friends even. She threw away her
bank.notes upon everything imsgin-
able, in kind of frenzy Of possess
sion. But when it came to tea, she
suffered, she debated, she Chartered,
but she never could make up her mind
to buy and pay for, at any one time,
more than "quarter of II pound of
good black Bohea." She would have
felt beggared by a pound of any tea
at any price; it had always been SO
precious to her that she had lost all
sense of its intrinsic value. Perhaps
it represented to some extent the
bright uuattainable, without which
life has no Test. -L!ppincott.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Noah Carpenters.

Many were employed by Noah in
the building of the ark who were not
saved by it. They knew we'll its de-
sign, the material composing it, the
details of its construction, and the
way of entrance into it. Many long
years they had regard to his directions
in the work assigned them. They felt
the force of his exceptional character
as he superintended their labor and
also preached to them Of duty and of
danger.
1t is easy to believe he selected
those not in the fullest sympathy with
the corruption and violence of the
times. Possibly their employment
gave them some measure of welcome
separation from the worst elements Of
society and protection against it, and
they may have been subjected, be-
cause of their relations to him, to
something of the same scorn he ex-
perienced. Their contact with him
and his words of warning doubtless
awakened clear convictions of respon-
sibility and interest, but they failed
to heed his teachings, yielded to the
multitude of evildoers, and when the
door was shut they were without and
not within the ark.-Western Chris
tian Advocate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
CONGRESS UNANIMOUS.
Enthusiastic Applause Greeted the
Message OF the President.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-Deep and strong
was the feeling in congress when the presi-
dents Monroe doctrine message was read
Tuesday. The silence was impressive. 1t
was broken now and then by wave of
enthusiasm as some significant sem
tence was repeated-not the enthusiasm
of passionate men, nor of men eager for war,
but OF thoughtful, determined men. who well
understood the serious nature OF the internal
tional complication with which the nation is
now face TO face.
One could easily read in the faces of these
representatives the temper of the American
people behind them. consciousness of their
national rights and calm determination to
maintain them. The applause in both senate
and house came not Mostly, not with blus-
ter, but with the even roll Of deep fe ling
Now ami then as the reading proceeded it
was repeated. If single senator on the floor
failed to take part in it he was not observable
from the press ga 'lery. The republicans ap
peared more alert and emphatic, even than
their democratic friends across the aisle. The
applause was taken up in the galleries and
Vice Pres Stevenson made no effort to check
it. Not for many years has such n scene
been witnessed in the U. s. senate chamber
In the house of representatives. where sit
the men fresh from the people, there was II
still more impressive scene. 1t was after I
p. IN. when speaker Reed laid before the
House the message ana us accompanying
documents All criticism OF the delay, rs
disrespectful to the president of the United
States, was forgotten in the presence OF
momentOus issue.
Gen. IIawley OF Connectcut-It is timely
and l approve it. 1t Is warlike, but war may
become necessary. At all events, it is time
to cry halt to English aggression. the
president has done patriotic and popular
thing.
Mr.. Proctor of Vermont said he heartily
Endorsed every word the president said, and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
that it was evident he would be heartily sup

that it was evident he would be heartily sup
ported by Congress.
Mr.. German, dem., Of NIaryland-It is
very thorough, emphatic and strong Ameri-
can message. 1t looks very much as If the
President intended to enforce the Monroe
doctrine.
Representative Moody of Massachusetts,
The message is couched in very strong Ian
guage, and can have but one meaning. 1t is
Il war message.
Mr.. Russell, rep, OF Connecticut, said
The message is good. Anything less would
be unpatriotic AMI cowardly in u President
of the United States.
MIR. Call. DEM, of Florida--It is excellent,
splendid. The matter Is still open to arbi-
tration, and l am sure England will finally
consent.
Mr. Villas, dem., Of Wisconsin, look upon
it as II strong and able state paper, one that
will rank with any state paper issued by any
administration.
Senator Lodge said-This message is the
most serious and important message which
has been submitted by any president to
congress for many years. As a matter of
course l heartily approve of its spirit, its
conclusions and the general position taken.
Gen. Morrill, of Kansas--lf England must
have fight believe in giving her one. 1
will guarantee that Kansas will furnish her
share of the force.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
street Names OF The United States.

Much use is made III the postotfice
OF directory containing the names
ofall the streets in every city of the
country. This is published by the
Postoflice Department at Washington,
and is valuable in supplying addresses
that are deficient or incorrect. From
this volume it is learned that New
York has II greater total of numbered
streets than any other city. Its high
est is Observation-Disclosures
ond street. Chicago's highest is One
hundred-and-thirty-eighth street, in
spite of the big areas which have been
annexed to the western metropolis.
Brooklyn has IL One-hundred -and-
ninth-street. Curiously enough, keene
n. H., with a population of less than
ten thousand, has Ninety-third
street. Philadelphia does not
go above Seventy street in
numbered streets. Main is the most
popular street name in the United
States; $50 cities have Main streets.
1t is remarkable fact that this city,
the biggest of all has no Main street
~ uoeV W lluNt, but nus iio ipuSSi'
Wsshington's name has been given to
375 streets. There are some 275
High streets, of which New York has
one, short thoroughfare on the
North Side. Cities to the number of
175 each have n Broadway.
Forty-tive cities and towns have a
street named Blaine.
Galveston, Texas, perhaps because
there are only twenty-six letters in the
alphabet, has adorned certain of its
avenues with these names: Avenue NJ
NJ, o., and SO on to the end of the
list. kearney, Neb, alone has streets
called Y and Y. Columbia, Penn,
his alleys bearing each letter of the
alphabet, and Wheeling, w. Va,
numbers its alleys from First to
Thirty-third. Both Lexington, Ky,
and Washington have Tin Cup
Alley. New York Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
SOUTH AMERICANS ELATED.
Representatives of Latin. A nlerican
Countries Greatly Pleased.

Representatives Of Latin. A merican
Countries Greatly Pleased.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. l9-The dip
lomatic representatives OF South American
republics in Washington were highly olated
over the presidents message and nearly all
OF them cabled copiOus extracts OF the doc
ament to their respective governments. Ever
since the Corinto affair they have been some
what respondent over the supposed indispo-
sition OF the United States to resist for
eign aggressions on the American continent,
but today they could not find lang Iage ade-
quate to express their admiration for Presi.
dent Cleveland's forcible utterances, particu.
iarly in regard to the possible resort to other
competitions than those "jn the arts OF
finding, war by land and sea with G reat
0ris,in. Can these be serious words ad-
dressed to US by the descendants OF the little
shipload OF English folks who sailed in the
Mayflower?"
The Morning Post says: president Cleve-
land has outdone the republican party In his
efforts to show dislike for this country, vet
he has not committed himself to anything"
The Standard says: "Most Erglishmen will
read the message with uufeigned astonish
ment. The position taken up by Mr.. Cleve-
land is preposterous.
The Telegraph says: Tho United States
have no practical concern in the controversy.
The Invocation OF the Monroe doctrine seems,
on our side OF the water, to be irrelevant
and absurd
The Graphic says: Lord Salisbury has
written the epitaph Of the Monroe doctrine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
GOVERNORS SPEAK.

Chief Executives OF Some OF the
States Give Their Views.
Gov. O'Ferrall OF Virginia. have just read
the Presidents message. 1t Is strong, pointed
and direct. | am warranted In saying that,
while Virginia people know what war means,
and would greatly deprecate resort to arms,
they are for the maintenance OF the doctrines
proclaimed by Virginia's own distinguished
son. Further, that as England has declined
ton, they will stand heroically and patrioti-
cally by their country in maintaining her
honor, defending her rights and sustaining
her policy.
Gov. Bus'el of New Hampshire-I think it
is departure from all previous foreign poll
cies of the President or the Democratic adj
ministration, and that the people may be
judgment the people of New Hampshire are
in favor of the Monroe doctrine and its en-
forcement, and also of vigorous foreign
policy. The time has come when we shall
no longer tolerate British Interference, either
in North or South America. Americans
will protect American industries at all haz-
ards. One flag for united North America.
Gov. Matthews of Indiana: GOOD, good.
The best way to meet an issue is boldly and
bravely. There will be no war with Great
Britain. Whenever the United States says
Great Britain shall not trespass that settles
the question. Now Is the time to assert the
Monroe doctrine.
Gov. Atkinson of Georgia President 9
message Is a correct Interpretation of the
Monroe doctrine. The people of Georgia
will approve of the message Of the President.
Gov. Mckinley of Ohio at Is my
judgment that the presidents firm and dig.
niflcd statement OF the adherence of our gov
eminent to the Monroe doctrine will com.
mand the approval OF the people OF Ohio.
Gov. Coffin of Connectlcut-This message
is substantially an unqualified condemnation
OF Lord Salsbury's position.
Gov. Cleaves of VI aine-I believe the gov
eminent should take prompt and active
measures in the Venezuelan controversy and
for the enforcement OF tho Monroe doctrine
Gov. Morton of New York refused to be in
terviewed on Mr.. Cleveland's message on
Venezuela. He says he thinks it would be
inconsistent for him to talk upon the matter
and he thinks Congress able to cope with the
question.
Gov. Rich of Michigan says public opin.
ion In Michigan favors the dignilled aud Just
enforcement Of the Monroe doctrine, what
ever the consequence may be.
1.-THE people OF Wisconsin" said Gov
Upham, "are too patriotic to ever fail
in upholding any action in protecting the
rights OF any C untry on the American con-
tinent, from foreign influence or domination.
Public opinion here will approve the mes
sage"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Some Economy.

Baron James Rothschild did not in
the least mind giving thousands of
dollars to hospital, tens of thousands
in different directions; but when it
came to stamps, the great financier, it
is said, could not bear to pay the post
age on his private letters, but would
send them at the expense of the firm.
With MADAME Chere Mere" in one
of Frederika Bremer's charming
stories. it was lace. She would give
her children houses and lands, and to
yield them fields and farms did not
cause her pang; but when it became
II question of Duchess "point" she
confessed that nothing could be more
painful than to part from the least bit
of it. One Of the richest women in
this country boards matches as if they
were SO many wands studded with di-
Almonds. She will give one or two
under protest, to relative in need
Of them, but she buys them by the
gross, and lights and relights them
until the last clarred bit falls of,
leaving her often with burned fingers
and regretful wish that "she could
have used that one once more"
When her children come of age, she
gives each OF them two hundred thou.
sand dollars with the greatest possible
cheerfulness, but if they were to ask
her for whole box of matches she
would feel that she was being lmpov-
erished, and if they took six, that she
was being robbed.
Then there is the well-known case
of the millionaire who supports
newsboy's home, but will never buy
paper unless he can beat down the
boy who is selling it and get it at half
price, after which he not infrequent-
ly presents him with a quarter. Lip
pincott.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Cannibals Caught at Their Cooking.


Folk who know little or nothing Of
the true condition of the Upper Congo
are apt to doubt the existence of can
nibalism. The following incident took
place in the jurisdiction of Major
Lothaire's old station of Basank usu,
and will tend to dispel such delusions.
MIR. Peters, of the Free State, since
murdered in cold blood by Mongo
savages, was canoeing up the Lopori
to oppose tho Western Arab incursion,
which slowly, but surely, was creeping
down the head waters of that river and
OF the Bolumbo. The price of slaves
had been SO DEPRECATED by the Arab
influence, that two boys were sold for
the price of a goat, aud man for the
price of dog. Arab.hunted
folk were seeking refuge in villages
further removed from their devastat-
ing raids, and natives, taking advan-
tage of the fears and distress of the
refugees, had been tying them up as
slaves. On reaching the mouth Of the
Bolumbo, Mr.. Peters made a discov-
cry of brutal deeds. In the night,
when his boats were moored, Mr..
Peters and his men heard the songs
from some approaching canoes, slave
laden, bearing homeward their spoil.
Putting out into the river stealthily
and getting quite near the traders, he
completely surprised the cancers. Six
prisoners were taken, others, plunging
into the river, were shot. On taking
possession OF the canoes, Mr.. Peters
dance, the cooking pots full of legs,
arms, hands, boiled and boiling, other
pieces roasted and dry. As figure
head, one of the doomed craft bore,
hoisted on stick, the jawbones of
one Of the many killed.--New York
Press
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

There is more CataYrh In this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years WAS supposed t. be
incurable. For great many years doctors pro.
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced 1t incurabe.
Science has proven catarrh to be a constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured by f. J. Cheney 81 Co., Toledo, Ohio,
is the only constitutional cure on tho market.
1t is taken internally in doses from III drops to
q teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars FIR any case 1t fails to
cure Send for circulars and testimonials
free. Address
F. J. CHENEY g. Co., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18-The President
has sent to congress the Venezuelan corre-
spondence, accompanied by the following
significant message:
To the Congress In my annual message
addressed to the Congress on the Sd instant
called attention to the pending boundary
contro> ersv between Great Britain and the
republic Of Venezuela, and recitei the SUBJ
stance OF representation made bv this go "
eminent to Her Brittanic Majesty's govern
ment suggesting reasons why such dispute
should be submitted to arbitration for settle
ment and inquiring whether it would be so
unlimited
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
BRITISH CLAIMS IN VENEZUELA.

President Monroe apparently entertained,
that any disturbance OF the existing terrific
rial distribution in that hemisphere by any
fresh acquisitions on the part of any Flu
ropean state, would be highly
inexpedient change" The president
expresses deep disappointment that
the appeal of the United States
for arbitration calculated by most friendly
feelings toward both nations directly con-
cerned. addressed to the sense OF justice Of
and the magnanimity of one of the great
powers OF the OF the world. and touching its
relations to one comparatively weak and
small should have produced no better re-
suits"
"The dispute he says, ''has reached such
sta:e As to make 1t incumbent upon the
United States TO take measures to determine
with sufficient accuracy what is the true
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
Bra Z IL

insis, upon this doctrine without regard to
tn, 's;ate of things in which we live" or any
Hanged conditions here or elsewhere. 1t is
not apparent why its application may not be
invoked in the present controversy. II Il
European power by an extension of its boun-
daries. takes possession OF territory OF one of
our neighboring republics against its will and
in derogation of its rights, 1t is difficult TO
see why, to that extent such European
power does not thereby attempt to ex-
tend its system of government to the
portion Of this continent which is thus taken.
This is the precise action which President
peace and safety" and 1t can make no differ
ence whether the European system is ex-
tended by an advance Of frontier or other
wise. 1t l., also suggested in the British re-
ply that we should not seek to apply the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
For Carrying The Mails.

postofflce department has awarded the con-
tract for carrying the mail in wagons from
the depots and stations to the Boston post
Office to G. r. Skinner Of st. Louis for $37,
900 year, the contract to commence on Feb.
next The present contractor, Mr.. Slavens.
was paid almost $50 900 year, the contract
having been made before the Introduction OF
the street car mail service. The department
offered to cut down his contract about $40,
600 year, practically the amount paid the
street railroads. This Mr.. Slavens refused,
and the department then advertised for new
lida
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21

The Indian monks, called Phoon =
gees, do not shave much, but amuse
themselves between prayers by pull.
ing ont their superhuous hair with
tweezers. They promenade the streets
in long yellow robes early every
morning with wooden bowl to re-
ccivo the aims and victuals OF the
faithful and c try triangular gong.
with which attention is called to the
fact that the cupboard of the monks is
bare
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
v,s,opal line between Venezuela and British

divisional line between Venezuela and British
Guiana" and he suggests the appointment OF
a commission for this purpose. stating that in
making this recommendation he ia fully alive
to the responsibility incurred and keenly
realizes all the consequences that may follow"
Nevertheless he says, while it is a
grievols thing to contemplate the two great
nglish-speaking peoples OF the world as
being otherwise than friendly competitors In
the arts OF peace. there is no calamity which
a great nation can invite which equals that
which follows supine submission to wrong
and Injustice
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-12-21
1t Was a Test Case.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 20-After being out
10 hours, the jury, in the case OF Ketcham
against the Chicago h Northwestern Railway
Company for damages on account of having
been blacklisted for participation in the big
A. r. U. strike. told Judge Burke there was
no possibility of an agreement, and they were
discharged. This was the first case to come
up for trial under the common law against
conspiracy where the plaintiff alleges black
listing for going out on strike and was re-
garded in the nature Of a test.