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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
DEATH SENTENCE.
Passed on Six Hawaiian
RcV0luti0niStS,
EX-oueen Advised by SpreCkel
10 Use Arms.
But She Was Extremely DOub fui q
Adopting Such Measures.

While the confession of John Cumming3
one Of the Hawaiian rebels, seems to implicatt
Rudulph Sprcckles us the one man who fur
nishcd the arms to the insurrectiunsts, th'
government does not seem to have strOn
proof of the fact. Among the eX-Queen's
per1, which were seized by the goyerpmG
were FOUND memoranda in which she s.
Sprcckles had advised the use Of arms
she was doubtful Of adopting such mcasur.
Among her notes were also references Of the
appointment by her of u commission to 90 tC
Washington and see President Cleveland
She says one Of the commissioners. Sam Par,
kcr tried to sell his secret to ". q. Irwin.
D. o. Carter the eX-Queen's counsel, advised
arbitration, and when young Spreckels ad'
vised force she thought the arbitration plan
would please President Cleveland better.
1t Is known the court martial has passed
death sentences on some of the rebels, pre-
Sumably Wilcox, Burleman, Nolan, Guiick,
Walker, Davies and Rickard, and sentences
of life impris ,nmcnt for many others. These
decisions have been handed to Pres. Dole 70:
final judgment, and he will decide Whether
or not they shall be carried out. 1t Is certain
nothing will be done hastily or in a spirit of
rev 'nge.
Rudolph Sprcckels, who is accused Of fur
nishng the Hawaiian rebels with arms, is the
youngest son of Claus Spreckels. and is about
% years old lie has lived in Honolulu much
Of his life and like all Spreclels' sons, has
plenty Of money. lie il at present IN ,
Francisco. W. II. Cornwall, who is also
wanted in HONOLULU, is in San Francisco.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16

arv, he took course OF theological study
preparatory to entering the ministry OF the
UniversaIist church. Mr.. Stevens early en-
listed in the anti-slavery cause, and t1
arouse the public conscience to the iniquity
OF slavery.
Mr.. Stevens diplomatic career opened in
1870 bY his appointment by President Grant
as minister to the United Republic of Uruguay
and Paraguay, South America, with residence
at Montevideo, where, with his family, he
remained three years, returning to Augusta
in 1873. In 1877 Mr.. Stevens was appointed
by President Hayes minister resident to
Sweden and Norway, which post he occupied
six years, residing with his family at Stock
holm. While in Stockholm Mr. Stevens
devoted much OF his leisure to literary work.
The result OF this was history OF Sweden
during the so years war. 1t was this produce
tion which won for him from Tufts College
in 1888 the degree of doctor of laws. In
1889 Mr.. Stevens was commissioned by Presi-
dent Harrison as minister resident from the
United States to the Hawaiian islands, po-
sition he held until the spring Of 1893, when
he retired and returned to his home. Mr..
Stevens was married in 1915 to Miss Mary L..
Smith of lIallowcIl, who survives him, to-
gether with daughter. or their four chill
drer two died in infancy, while their eldest
daughter was drowned at Honolulu.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
CRISIS RIGHT AT HAND.


'rho rri>in Is surely coming said General
Master Workman Sovereign of the Knights
oiLabOr in an address at Philadelphia re
ntly "rhcre will be serious upheaval
il this country within twelve months. Every
move on the social chess board indicates it..
Capitulistic tactics are forcing the'is ue and
organized labor will be the victor. 1t will
bo peaceful revolution, accomplished with
o1t the aid of Winchesters and Gatling guns.
After the iltht is over the people will say,
when they see a Knight Of Labor who has
Teen steaiiast throughout the great strife,
There goes an American patriot. We want
you to enlist for the war, to become an integ-
raj part OF our grand organization; until
there is gathered within our fold sufIi Iirient
numerical strength to say to the other
fellow: This far have lol gone. and by
the Eternal God you shall 80 no further. "
These rather forcibe concluding remarks of
the general master workman were prefacrd
by much miDder discourse, in which he out
lined, from kni ghts Of Labor standpoint
the difference between capital and labor in
tn" matter of proper wage scale.
1--WE wantthe abolition of the wage sys.
tom, he said. 80 long as that system con
tinues, poverty and slavery will run rampant
in the land. Wage system and slavery are syn
onymouS terms. We want to consider the es-
tabIishmont OF cooperative system to SUI
perseda the grinding wage system, and we
can have it by thorough organization and
united action. Our whole social system has
gone all to smash. The common people, the
working people, must reconstruct it.
Mr. Sovereign attacked the trades unions,
saying that they wer' entirely too limited in
their scope and too selfish in their aims.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
THE SYNDICATE GOLD.
More Than Hail Of II, II is Understood, .,
win Come from Abroad.

The official figures of the gold deposits
on account Of the Belmont-Morgan bond
syndicate show that S3.3l0, 600 has been
deposited and Sl,050OOO received after
hours on storage, making Il total of 1880.
600. The depositOrs are the Chase National
Rank. 100000; Park National, $l,00000O; {;
Harvey, Fisk Il Sons, 81 100000 Morton,
Bliss a c.. S"50,CO0; Hcidebach, Icke-
hemcr 4 Co., $4,000; G. i. Gregory,
800 600.
The ay Office has weighed $3.50, 600
CON, when produces an actual weight of
1875, 22l 10 ounces, a loss of 1881 ounces, or
81 lji to the syndicate, caused by abrasion
Of the coin. At this rate the government
will make about S50,O 900 on the transaction
us the coin can be- paid out at its face value,
although received from the syndicate at its
bullion valuation. The sub-treasury has is
sued certificates for S2.0I4 900 gold, weighed
and accepted at the assay Office at
the syndicate price of Sl7.s0l5 per ounce.
These certificates are convertible into 4 per
cent bonds at their value. 1t is said at the
Treasury that more than half of the syndicate
lgod will come from abroad aud mono OF the
Iyod paid in on this side will be taken from
the New York banks. 1t will come mostly
from trust companies.
| J. pierpOnt Morgan announced that Il ,000
200 in gold had been engaged in London for
shipment to this country during the coming
week. Dispatches from London also an
nounccd that fj00.0 .0O1 more had also heen
secured Beside the gold from Europe, it is
said that from one TO three million dollars
will be received from Canada on account Of
the syndicate
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
DEPOSIT GOLD.
Belmont Syndicate Prepares to Receive
Bonds.

The Belmont syndicate of New York has
begun the deposit of gold. ?5OO,OOO being de-
posted by the Chase National Bank in the
United States, assay Office, and $1,000, 900 was
received by another bank, supposed to be the
Fourth National. The Washington authOri-
ties notified Assistant United States Treasurer
Jordan that all gold deposited on account
of the bond syndicate must be deposited
at the assay Office and accepted as bull
lion.
The government will credit the syndicate
for only the actual weight of god in the gold
coin accepted. 1t was also decided by
the Washington authorities that certificates
of deposit could be issued on receipt Of the
gold, which should bear the same interest "A
the bonds issued For this reason the banks
will deposit gold before the bonds are issued
The bonds are to bear the date of Feb. /, and
the depositOr of gold will receive credit fol
interest from the date of deposit. which will
be figured In the price OF the bonds.
The syndicate will not take any active
steps relative to floating the new bonds unit
it is definitely decided whether congress vii
authorize a 3 per cent gold bond The syn
dicate will not begin the import of gold from
abroad until the middle of next week. and it,
foreign members are engaged in picking W
I'LL tlc lpdllnS SoIu Ill lhe Opeu European
markets. 1t is not expected that any great
portion of the bonds will be offered lol
public sale, as the bulk will go into the
strong boxes of the great capitalists. 1t IL
understood that the syndicate will take ad'
ditional bonds whenever the withdrawal OF
gold from the sub-treasury warrants fresh
issue.
No price at which the bonds will be sold
has yet been fixed. More banks will he ad'
mitted to the syndicate. The whole OF the
S32, ,OOO, 900 to be placed in this country could
be lodged with the banks. There is heavy
demand from banks throughout the country
for the new bonds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
CABLE TO HAWAII.
Scna,e Takes the First Step Tow,rd
Securing 1t.

The Senate, United States, has by vot of
SO to 25-Buter, Call German, Hill nd
Morgan, Democrats, voting with the Rerlb-
lcans and POpulists in the affirmative,
and Pettigrew, Republican, voting With
the Democrats in the negative-autlor-
lied the construction of q government cblo
between the United States and the Hawaiian
islanis, by incorporating an amendmen in
the diplomatic appropriation bill-llrst de-
ciiing by similar vote that the amendment
was in orler--the expressed provisions 0f the
Senate rules to the contrary notwithslaLd-
ing. The language Of the provision is as fol.
lows:
1.-The President Is hereby authorized to con-
tract for the entire work of LAYING a tclc-
graphic cable between the United States and
the Hawaiian islands, and to direct the pros
ccution on such work whenever such Il con-
tract shall be made, and, AS a part Of the cost
OF such cable, the sum of $500, 900 is hereby
appropriated, and such cable shall be owned
and operated by the United States govern
mcnt." 1t j. expected that this provision will
be kept in the bill, in spite of the opposition
which Is anticipated to it in conference on the
part of the House cOnferrees; therefore it is
likely to become law.
1t is apparent that the provision inserted
in the bill by the Senate is in no sense
mandatory, but leaves the whole matter at
tho Presidents discretion. President Ueve.
land will, it is believed by his friends in Con
yress, hesitate before participating in such an
innovation, which would establish Il prece-
dent for the future which they regard rs dan
gerous.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16

2oth IN Inn 10 and Al and Frh Oh On
and osl miles n dav were made resneotiyrly.
On E.h . the niston rod broke again
The hreol; was rrore eerious this time.
Son onch0rs war nut ont and for Al
bours thn shin yros bnvn tn making rrnairs
On the fourth fine first severe weather was
ovnnrinncnd nm / tha shin was blown lao
miles out Of her course On thp 5th. the re-
noirs hoving hcon Comn,atnJ 1O3 miles we're
moIo ma shin vaa then .Iear to in. north
rr"rJ ,r tha tranl; of tronsotIantic stenmers
whi"b nossnd over tha ro',nIar track
M, NIX q 1go niIn. u,,,ra n,oda I'm tbn
7,b ,ba' n,onhinor,, hroLe ioun 10, tho third
,irao ,Tha hoa,,,, o,,oIona str',aL bar ON tbot
Jor Pnnoire ,yore ,nade nnd ,hn shin nro-
''Si ooiod ID, rnilos On The oth for the iorrth
time ,he machinery broke down and only "a
,nilea ware made On the lOth 1iO miles
u,oro r"da Eira leland wos SIGHTED and the
shin rrcnt mn to her ancbornpe off the bar.
iioTonJ ,ba todiousnnss of tho vovnyn the
ross.,,,,o.s snHiorod ma inconvonience Al
tho,,,,h tho darnn,,emnnt of The mnohinerv
"ao,,rrroI ~, tho tLird Inn II was not tiil thr
ninth DIV thar the steannr ran into hnd
,,.aatbor a,,I ,b,, thn Siow timr she was
,,oir,, u.no ouI,, th NJ which s,mp or the nrrnn
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7iro,',,s,n,oas tnrthn sost.'t and stonrrhest
| staomura slnU down hprpre suah n yale In
ront from tba lima In G,scorne struck the
nrcIone the nossnm,nrs werc IItIIa worse Off
tIon if che Iyos in =, ine rnnning orI.r The
| 'Tnotoric u,.e tu,o doye nfr rtLaIiUhtehinh heInrn
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o,,J 't,tnr'n",s =, ,,n nns.an,,oro enfynred
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
SLOWED AWAY HER DEAD.
Heartrending Story OF an Omaha
Mother, in Despair.

Mrs. Anton Christianson of Omaha, Neb.,
has been living in the same room with the
dead bodies of her husband and two children
for days because she was too poor to detray
the expense of their interment. The husband
died Of blood poisoning aud her two children
Of scarlet fever.
Four days after the father was taken down
the 5-year-old boy died, and, not knowing
what to do, the mother placed the body in a
back room until she should have time to seek
aid In providing Tor the burial The next
afternoon the father sUccumbed to the dis
ease and his body was placed beside that of
his son. Twelve hours later death relieved
the baby OF its sufrerngs, and its body was
stored away with the others.
Clushed with grief, without funds, friends
an with but n few mouthfuls of food in the
cupboard, the mother was in u sad dilemma,
and, not knowing what to do she paid little
attention to the bodies, and set about to care
for the oldest boy, who was showing signs OF
recovering. The Salvation army has taken
charge OF the case.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16

Liiuokaani made prisoner 10th; on oath
relngushed all claims and swOre allegiance
to republic, imploring clemcncy for Hawaii
ans.
Government replies to Lilioukalani; 'Thia
document cannot be taken to exempt you in
the sIgh. est from personal and individual H.
ability for completely in late conspiracy,
Denies that she has any rights since JAN IA,
1898, when she attempted new constitution.
Fully appreciates her call TO disaifected ia
recognize republic. and will give full consid-
Grafton to her unselil>h appeal for cemency
for participants, 'AI BERT S. WILLIS"
Secretary Gresham to Minister Willis Ito
be forwarded from San Francisco by first
steamer:
washington, D. c.. Feb. I. 1885. If Amer.
lean citizens were condemned to death by a
military tribunal, not for actual participation
in reported revolution, but for completely
only, or if condemned to death by such 4
tribunal for actual participation, butnot after
open fair trial, with opportunity for defence,
demand delay of execution, and in either
case report to your government evidence -e-
lied on to support death sentence.
GRESHAM"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
MAY HAVE TO ANSWER.
United States May Demand ApUiogy
md Indemnify IrOm InNNnii

Hawaii may be called upon for an apology
and indemnity rs Il rrSui. of the alleged ar.
ton in cXiIing j. Crauston, an American
citizen, without trial. bmt excitement has
been created Mt the state department by the
receipt of a dispatch from the United State,
commercial agent in Vancouver. William
Peterson. confirming the press dispatche,
concerning the hani-hm"n, Of this man
from Hawaiian territory. It read: British
steamer Warrimpo. arriyel having on
board j. Crahstpn destitute citizen Of the
United States bauished from Honolulu with
out trial.
The action Of the IiaWaiian authorities is
regarded as one Of the most serious phases OF
the recent trouble in the 'laralis' Of the Pa.
ciilC." Should later Information bear ont the
contents Of Mr.. Peterson- telegram the
United States will follow it, usual course and
demand an apology AMI full indemnity for
the losses sustained by Crauston. Minister
Willis has been instructed to furnish the de-
partment with full details. aud it is expected
that they will soon reach Washington.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
WATCH COMBINE.
Consolidated Plant to be Bought by
British Syndicate,

The Elgin National Watch Co. of Elgin,
ill.,. and the Waltham Watch Co. of Wal
,ham, Mass, will in the aear uture be con-
5olidated and pass into the possession of q
British syndicate. The valuation OF the
,Eo properties is SIG, 900 900, of which $1,000,
90 goes to the credit Of the Elgin company
md $1,000 600 to the Wallham council. This
ale to a British syndicate and consequent
consolidation was on the point Of being COM
uletcd last summer, but failel owing to the
Il sturbed condition Of industry and finance.
An option was secured Ht that time hut the
British investors were cautious and preferred
70 loose the profit rather than run the risk OF
1 large investment at "A tine when many
European believed the United States was ON
the verge of financial ruin and social revolu-
lion.
Negotiations were renewed at once, how
ever, and have progressed SO far that there
is now on deposit in Il national bank i'll Chi
cago the sum of 100000 to bind the bargain
and secure the promoters commissions, and
corresponding sum in u bank in Boston.
Several of the largest holders have signi!led
their readiness to sell at the same price, and
the promoters are confident that the Others
will also consent, SO that the deal may be
looked upon as practically concluded.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
EXPRESSIONS OF JOY.
whole City Felt Relieved When Good
News Was Announced,

There was general rejoicing all oyer the
city of New York when it was known that Iil
Gascogne had brcn sighted and was making
her way into port. The rejoicing
was greatest among the French resi-
dents, who have been from day to day
anyiousIy awaiting tidings OF the beae |
steamer. In the hotels and cub rooms the
sighting Of the vessel was discussed Ht great
length, and the saawo'thincss of the stclmer,
as well rs the management Of her command
cr and his officers and crew were highly
praised.
At the meeting of the Society Of Medical
Jurisprudence the news was received with
great satisfaction. The mediros discussed it
over oysters and rum puaca and dtank the
health Of all on board. Al no place in New
York was the news Of La Gascognc'S arrival
hated with ms much joy 90, "' tho H0t"l
Martin, corner OF University place and
Ninth street. For davs all the prumi-
ncnt Frcnchmcn of New York have been
gathering at this resort for ncw'. The long
distance telephone has been constantly ring
ing in the ralc Frrnchmrn in Philadelphia,
Chicago, Boston, pitt'burg aud elsewhere
have been asking for the news.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
UNDER ONE LEADER.
ShOemaKers of the Country to Form
an ion.

The shoemakers of this country are max
Ing move to form an amalgamatiOn OF the
workers at the trade throughout the United
States. For years differences have existed
between the X. L.. International Union and
J.. p. U. of America, and au inclination has
been shown by each to fight its own battles,
irrespective of the rights Of the others.
The Marlboro. Mass, shoe workers. X. L..
have made Overtures tending to amalgama-
ton with other organizations of the craft
throughout the country. old differences be-
tween the X, l., and international Union
have passed away and labor leaders in the
trade see the necessity for one grand organ
i2ation, acting under one head.
The movement is general throughout the
country, and matters will probably reach Il
head by April, which will lead to great con
vention in some city directly after the conven-
tiOns Of the l. l.. p. t.. and Boot and Shoe
Workers International Union. Shoe workers
in Brockton, Mass. are enthusiastically in
favor Of the scheme, aud various unions here
will probably be called to act on the matter in
few days. 1t is not intended to give up the
present unions and assemblies, but simply to
work toOether under one leader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16

Seven hundred and fifty preachers have
been asked by the Civic Federation Commit
tee on Political Action in Chicago, ILL.,, to
preach sermons on municipal patriotism.
The scheme has been completed and the list
of clergymen included all in the city, Protes.
tant and Catholic, Welsh, Norwegian, and
German, Baptist, spiritualist and Methodist
mission conductors and chapel rectors-every
man who stands in the relation of pastor to
flock. The appeal predicts in its wide ac-
ceptance great assistance in getting honest
men to the primaries and city elections.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16

Otto Schmidt saloon keeper, of Patterson,
N. j., angered by his wifes mirth, shot him
self. Schmidt, before going TO supper, raked
the stove In the saloon and unconsciously
took hold Of the hot end Of the poker, burn
| ing his left hand severely As he danced
and howed with pain his wife, whom he had
been scoding, laughed ut his agony. The
humOr Of the situation was more than the
wife and daughter could overcome, and he
threatened violence. Alarmed at his display
of temper, she fed A few minutes later he
went behind the bar, picked up revolver
and sent bullet into his brain. Mrs.
Schmidt blames herself for his death, beiey-
ing that he killed himself through spite, and
because she laughed at his pain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
The PASSENGER List

The full list of La Gascogne cabin passcn.
gers is as follows: Mr. and Mrs Grocer and
servant. Mr.. and Mrs Guttman. Mr. and Mrs
and Miss Lanalan, Mrs BronSord, Mrs
Mumas, Mr. lacquin, Mr. Jacquet. MI
Konigstern Mr. Leon, Mt Lichten-
stein, Mr. Edgar Mix, Mr. Matagrin
Mrs Colsiza, Ms Fish, Mrs Hewes, Mrs
IIellercort, Mrs Meyer, Mr. AkcrheIl, Nh
Adolph. Mr. Bustr, Mr. Castro, Mr. Drevon,
Mr. Goodman, Mr. PhiIlips. Mr. Xavier, Nj
Ribon, Mr. Sanche', Mr. Schwarz, Mr. Harris
Miss Aurel, Miss Gorcel, Miss Richie and SER
want, Miss Sumoftka, Miss TrG.chler.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16

black rock. The ledge it helped to form had
been tho means Of sending the steamer
Schiller to the bottom several years tore.
La Gascognc, with 92O sous aboard, came
into New w.. .IarDor oct. 2G, 1891, salt
incr'.,ted to the top of her iuunrls. She was
cIly twenty.four hours late, bu. Cor four
days and nights she has been in the grip Of Il
hurricane, The Gasrogna grounded Ou 4
shoal below the southwest Spit May 4, 1888
She had left her pier in this city in the early
morning and ran aground in II thick fog ut
noon. There was nothing serious about this
u1pilnIt
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
SEA GIVES. UP DEAD.
Bodies of Two Steerage Passengers of
IlI-f'atrd Elb Recovered.

A fishing smack has brought to Lowsstoft
the dead bodies Of Paul SzIchy and Meri
BibOs, steerage passengers on the iIl-fated
steamship Elbe. The body on which were
IOund documents designating 1t as that OF Ed
ward Mu3dovitz,a "a second-cabin passenger on
the Ebe has been identified by the true
Edward MuscOvitz as that Of Daniel Quit
mann. one of three brothers who had EN-
oezzled nearly 100000 norins in Hungary
and were fleeing to America. Guttmanb
married Edward Muscovit2's sister, and
booked under Muscovitzs S name to avoid de.
Inntinn
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16
Slavery for Six Months,

Two colored women, Sarah Jackson and
Bette Fishback, were sold by auction al
Georgetown, Kyo recently. They were con
victed of vagranGy in the circuit court, and
ordered to be sold into slavery for six months
TIE sale tooG place In front of the court
4 rlsr. Thal women wore bought by two
rJlored men Henry jackson and Richard
Coleman. and brought Sl.05 and 80 re.
0'pectivriy
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16

Following the announcement that the heirs
of james &. Fair taI de ided to contest his
will, the original bf which was stolen from
the county clerks Office few days ago,
comes news that Mrs. Hermpnn Ostrich and
her sister, Virginia Fair, have so far patched
up matters with their brother Charles L.
Fair, that the contest OF their mothers will
has been dropped.