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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05
MAY TAKE WATER.
Nashua Company Favors Met
ropolitan Board.
jackson Corporation Also Votes on
the Matter.

The special meetings OF the stockholders OF
the Nashua aud Jackson manufacturing
companies, OF Nashua, n H., called to take
hctiOh relative to the proposition OF the Net
ropolltan water commission OF Massachusetts
to take water from the Nashua river at or
near Clinton to supply Boston and its sub
urbs, were held at the respective offices OF the
companies
The meeting at the Nashua corporation
was well attended. Among the prominent
stockholders present were cx.Gov. John b.
Smith, Hon. George A. Ramsdell Frederick
Kelsey, James Moore, Daniel +. Runnels and
others. There was also present for consulta-
ton the company's attorney, Hon. George
Putnam OF Boston The meeting was called
to order by tn president, Charles p. Bow
ditch, of Boston. Webster p. Hussey acted
as clerk.
The directors had prepared the following
vote relating to the question to be voted on,
which President Bowditch read:
Voted that the directors be and they
hereby are authorized to enter into Il con.
tract with the Metropolitan water board of
the common wealth Of Massachusetts, for the
sale and release to said com nonweaIth, for
such consideration as they may deem nt for
the interest Of this corporation, insomuch OF
the water of the Nashua river, in said
SolHLDhMtullu, 10 Shl commissioners
are authorized to take by the act
of 1896, chapter 1888, of the general
court of said commonwealth, to cause to be
executed and delivered in the name of the
corporation, deeds of conveyance and release
in pursuance of such contract, aud to leava
to arbitration any question as to the price
to be paid for such sale and release, or any
other question arising under such contract
upon which they shall not agree with said
Metropolitan water board
Following the reading OF the vote questions
were asked as to the amount of water power
that would be taken This was referred to
treasurer Amory, who said that the engineers
have made estimates and until examination
is made and reports presented it will not bo
known. On motion 1t was votel unanimously
to pass the vote as read, and it was 50 de-
clared. The special meeting of the Jackson
company's stockholders took place later
There was not large attendance. Pres.
Bodwitch presided, and L. NJ. Temple acted
as clerk.
The same vote was passed as at the meet
ing of the Nashua stockholders. which now
places the entire matter Of damages, ec.,
relative to taking the water Of the Nashua
river in the hands of the directors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05
P0TTER'S PLEA.
Proposes That The "American
Church be Established"

The annual convention of the Episcopal
church in New York diocese was in session at
the Church of the Holy Trinity, New York city.
In the course of his address Bishop Potter
said "With new age there come not only
new men but new crises and the wisdom OF
the church will be to recognize their existence
and frankly and courageously to accept their
demands.
Never before, think, has Christendom
been 80 impatient Of the things which divide
It'll wish we're at liberty to speak here OF
the strange and startling confirmation OF
this which came to be long ago when visit
ing those Oriental churches whose temper
has been supposed to be the least friendly and
fraternal-and never were the hearts of men,
at any rate throughout the Anylo-Slxon
world, so widely or deeply stirred with u
desire to be not only one of one faith, but OF
one fellowship and one order of Jesus
Christ.
"Let us arise to our great opportunity and
seek to improveit. II we call ourselves the
American church, let US pray God for such
enlargement of our vision, and most OF all
our affections, as shall make it the refuge OF
all doubling and storm tossed souls, the trus
mother OF rich and poor, of tho seeker after
truth and the finder OF it.
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NOCHANGEOF NAME
Episcopal Joint Committee OPP
posed to It.
Sessions Held at Minneapolis and
viii Last Three Weeks.

The pteminaries OF the triennial council
OF the Protestant Episcopal church, which
assembled at Minneapolis, Mimi. for a
three weeks session, were inaugurated with
II meeting Of the joint committee OF bishops,
circles and laymen appointed by the coun-
ell Of 1892 to revise the constitution and
canons Of the denomination.
At the mornings session of the committee,
which was held in secret, the lay members
Were present in force. Published reports to
the effect that among the new recommenda-
tiOns would be one changing the name OF the
denomination were criticised as'unquallied-
ly false" Many Of the bishops were missed
iron the present council. Bishop Williams
of Connecticut. who by virtue OF seniority
would have presided over the house Of
bishops, was too feeble to make the trip, al
though he was rendered the use of j. Pier
pont Morgan's private ear all the way from
Hartford to Minneapolis.
The next in authority, Bishop Clark Of
Rhode Island. il similarly circumstanced,
and so the bishops had as presiding officer
their brother WhippIe. Bishop Wilmer of
Alabama telegraphed that the weight of
years prevented him making the journey and
Bishop Thompson Of Mississippi will also be
absent.
The trains were crowded with delegates,
some of the roads being compelled to run
two and three sections. Rev DR.. Morgan
Dix and Dr. Hoffman. both of New York. the
latter being dean OF the general theological
seminary; Bishop Nichols of California,
Bishop Grafton of Wisconsin. Rev. DR.. Samuel
Hart of lir ord and DR.. John Fulton of
Philadelphia, /, editor of the Church Standard
which has violently opposed the new canons
and constitution, were prominent among the
arrivals.
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COUNTY BUILDING.
Description ofThose just Completed
at GOlfstOWn.

For years the county commissioner Of
Hlllsborough county, N. H. have been con-
fronted with most perpeXing problem, to
wit, how to accommodate 450 lnw-breakers
and peupers in an institution with capacity
OF but $50. Such has been and is at present
the condition Of affairs at the Wilton institut-
tiOn.
The problem has been solved and in n
short time the overcrowded and inadequate
Wilton farm will have passed into history.
Within three weeks Supt. H. x. Libby Of the
Wilton institution will commence the work
of transferring his prisoners and paupers to
the new county buildings at GOffstowD. The
county commissioners have anyiously
awaited the completion Of the new buildings
and 1t is with much qualification that they,
ut last. open them for the reception of the
county's poor wicked and insane. who un-
fortunately have to live under one home.
The new buildings have been erected at
Il cost OF $3.50, 900 as provided by an act of
the legislature OF 1894 The plant Ia the
model of perfection and doubtless the best
equipped in the state. 1t comprises five large
fire-proof brick buildings and n commodious
stabe of wooden construction. In prepar-
ing this new institution the principal object
was to build 1t OF sufficient proportions to
insure comfortable accommodation Ac-
cordingy the capacity was placed at 500,
which, of course, would be distributed in the
various departments. In these new build
ings 800 inmates could be care for far more
readily than the present inmates are at VII
ton.
The sanitary arrangement is the best, and
the system of water works is almost pala.ill.
A large reservoir with a capacity of $50 900
gallons, constructed on hill close by, which
is supplied from spring at the foot OF the
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latter to her closest rivals. She will have
better protection. heavier armament and in
all probability, Il higher speed than the New
York.
The Brooklyn's principal dimensions, AS
compared with those of the New York are as
follows:
Length between Brooklyn. New York.
perpendiculars. 400ft. Gin 3>Ott. 6i3in.
Extreme breadth ... GAIT. GAIT lOn
Mean draught ,.. 24ft. 24ft.
Displacement ...... 9l53 tons. 5000 tons
The speed required Of both ships by the
contracts was 20 knots. The New York made
81 and, from the fact that the Brooklyn is
longer and narrower, with the same, or per-
haps greater boiler power, it is reasonable to
suppose that she will. upon her official trial,
exceed this.
1t is III the battery powers OF the two ships,
however that the principal superiority of the
Brooklyn is manifest. She will carry in her
main battery eight S-inch, against six of the
New York, and twelve j-inch rapid flre-guns,
instead of the same number of 4-inch. She
will carry in her secondary battery twelve
G-pounder rapd-tlre guns-the New York
having but eight four 1-pounders, with
four Gatlings.
The construction of the Brooklyn has been
somewhat delayed, it having been thought,
ready for her contractors trial on Oct. l Ofthis
year, and for delivery to the government about
the middle of next February. 1t seems like
ly now, however, that she will not have her
trials before next spring,as much will have to
be done on her after launching.
The Brooklyn was authorized by act of
Congress. approved july 49, 1899. and her
keel was laid the following year. 1t will
have taken three years to complete her. Her
contract price was S2,9SG,O 900, her hull and
machinery, to which speed premium is to
be added, amounting TO over 100000
for every quarter of knot she ex-
ceeds the contract speed of twenty knots.
Neither the British Blake and Blenheim,
the Russian Riyeik, nor the Spanish Vizcaya
could hope to vanquish the doughty Brooklyn,
which. 1t may be added, could in all probabil-
ity, do battle with good prospects OF victory
with many battleships-the naval "heavy-
weights"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05
HOUSES WERE UNR0OFED.
Hurricane Struck Bennington, VT,
and Did Much Damage,

hurricane struck the village of Benning
ton, VT, lasting about five minutes. The
wind was first accompanied by heavy
rain and hail, the ground boing rs white as
II covered with snow Large trees were
blown down on South, Maine, Elm, North
and Hall streets. Many houses had windows
blown ont among them being those of O. N.
Powers, Ed. Walbridge, y. A. Ward, ID, &.
Burt nd Eugene DietH. In every case CON
siderable damage WAS alterward done by
rain. Every street in the vii age looks like II
forest after woodch)ppers have left
In the residence OF A. ID. Stewart both
chimneys were blown Off, and the houses OF
Mrs. MCGOWAN and two others were com
petely unroofed. The two horses attached
to u carriage OF l.. W. Bradford were
caught in the storm on Main street. The
driver could not see where to 20 and ran into
corner Of COoper's mill. The carriage was
overturned and the driver thrown out. He
was considerably injured. The carriage was
ruined. While the storm was at its height
the wind shifted to the south and the balance
OF the storm came from that direction. The
streets were overlowed with water which
could not get into the drains, and crossings
were not passable for half an hour. The or
chards outside the village were damaged to
great extent. The damage is In this vicini-
ty will amount to several thousand dollars
The storm was the worst for short one ever
experienced there.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05
WILLIAMS THE WINNER.
The Dedham Democrat Chosen To
Lead Party In Bay State.

The democrats OF Massachusetts held their
state convention In Mechanics hall, Worcester
and nominated n state ticket. The conVen
tion was harmonious and enthusiastic. Mr.
Williams was nominated by the convention IT.
self, but the names Of the other candidates
were selected for that purpose aud the re-
port os the committee was unanimously
adopted and accepted
1t was Il surprise to most people that Mr..
Grinnell was nominated for lieutenant gov
ernor. for almost every one had supposed
that Mr.. Hull OF Pittsneld or Mr.. Spellman
OF Springfield would be the candidate, but
the committee decided to move Mr.. Grinnells 8
name towards the head of the ticket, and
put in Mr. Stephens as the candidate for
auditor, and the convention acquiesced
The platform was u long document; 1t de-
ciared in favor Of the single gold standard,
spoke favorably of the tariff law, and pre-
dicted still better results for the future, de-
nounced the A. p. A., and demanded that
corporations holding public franchises be
compelled to pay something for the privil-
eges received with the franchise, and be COM
PEELED to render n strict accounting to the
state.
The ticket is: For Govornor-George Fred
Williams of Dedham for lieutenant governor
James $. Grnnell Of Greenfield. For see
retary of of State Edward j. Flynn OF Bos-
ton: for treasurer and receiver geleral-Eben
s. Stevens of Dudley; for auditor-Afred
G. Whitney Of Boston, for attorney general
Henry +. HurlDurt Of Lynn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05

been expended since Feb. Of this year
Treasurer Guerra Of the Junta however, has
still a large balance in the bank. OF this II
portion was used to defend the Cubans tried
at Wilmington, Del, for alleged violation of
the neutrality laws.
Just previous to the breaking out of the
rebellion on Feb. "a the Sugar trust in this
country purchased sugar worth millions of
dollars, and held it for future advance in
prices. The insurrection had no sooner
started when the price OF sugar in this coun-
try went upward, and the tendency, 1t is
said, will last as long as the rebellion contn-
ues. The Sugar trust holds sufficient Cuban
sugar to control the market price for two
years, and even the Junta does not believe
that the Cuban insurrection can last any
longer than that
The reported arrangement by which the
trust pays money to the Junta was planned,
1t is said, by Gen. Maxine Gomez, and in =
dorsed in writing by Gems. Antonio and Jose
Maceo. Only few Cuban planters who are
in sympathy with insurgents are permitted to
make sugar and that is only for home con-
sumption, and even they have to pay heavy
tax to the insurgent commanders.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05
LOWELL WAS GAY.
Merchants Week Opened With
Enthusiasm.


The weather was line, enthusiasm was ut
the top notch aud all the proceedings were
harmonious and without 4 hitch for Mer.
chants week In Lowell Mass. Every build
ing of consequence within the business dis
trict was decorated with flags and bunting,
Everywhere the red, white and blue met the
eye, u symphony of patriotic colo. In the
streets were crowds OF strangers, Among
them mingled hundreds of red-shirted veteran
ilremen, for the opening da was given up
to an exhibition of the fire apparatus of the
past. 1t was. an extraordinary exhibition
for Lowell.
The veteran llrcmen began arriving by the
early trains. They filled the cars and their
trains tugged along fiat cars bearing the
machines, generally tucked up in canvas
coverings as II they were pieces of jewelry.
There was the "Red jacket OF Cambridge,
whose bright work and hand-paiRted deco
rations constituted it Il curio lit for an art
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05
NET EARNINGS 1922, 900,
Annual Meeting of Amoskeag Cor
poration Held in Manchester.

The annual meeting of the Amoskeag cor
porntion was held in Manchester, N. H..
Geo. A. Gardner of Boston, presided IN the
absence of the president, W. Powell Mason
of Brookline, who is in Europe at the pres
ent time.
The report Of II. Jefferson Coolidge, the
treasurer of the corporation stated that the
condition Of the business was not as good as
might be expected The mills commenced
he year with 30,5OO,OO0 yards of cloth on
hand. They manufactured 10i 900, 900 yards
during the year. They sold lOS,5OO GOO
Yards on hand Two dividends were paid,
one of three and four per cent, this he con-
sidered considerable of an Improvement
over the year before, when the stockholders
divided $lS50O0 more than was made.
The net earnings OF the year were s292,
600: the stockholders divided 1921 900, leav-
ing 81 / 900 profits. The balance of profits
and loss showed 81 $3.50 The quick cap
ital is ?3,370, 900 and the permanent capital
S2,00O,O0O.
The following directors were elected: W.
Power Mason, Brookline; Thomas Wiggles-
worth, T.. Jefferson Coolidge, George A..
Gardner, George Dexter, Charles W. Amory,
George Won l.. Meyer and Henry +. Sears OF
Boston. and q, Byron Chandler of Manches-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05
WHO OWNS THE ISLAND?
Asa W. Drew of Bos on and Lewis
Whitten Both Claim 1t.

In the supreme court at LacOnia, n. H., in
the case of Irving W. Morrill, of Laconia vs.
Frank p. Grant of Milford, the jury returned
n verdict for the defendant This was an az.
ton for ) / 900 damages for injuries alleged
to have been sustained from the collision of
the plaintiffs wagon with road machine.
A jury was empaneed in the case of Asa W.
Drew of Boston and Lewis Written Of
Laconia. This is an action to determine the
ownership of Eagle Island in lake Winni-
pesaukee.
Mr.. Whitten claims the island by undis-
turbed occupancy for 20 years by his grantOr,
while Mr. Drew, who is an employe in the
Boston custom house, claims Il similar title to
the property acquired by his grantor at II
much prior time. This case is one of much
interest, as many OF the islands in the lake
are held under similar conditions, never hav-
ing been annexed to any town, and whatever
title is possessed having been acquired by ad
verse possession a'one In consequence
many such titles are defective.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05

gallery. Then there was the "White Angel
of Salem, in snowy white. The company
also brought II commisssary wagon that
seemed to be considered an important part
Of its equipment.
From Gardner came the "Baw Besse, with
mascot Enthusiastically attired in Indian cos
tune. possessing feathers and paint and Il
most artistic yell that made him the especial
admiration of the gamins. The Fall River
boys pulled in with the old Gen. Taylor.
A company of Lowellites drew ont the
old "Torrent," an antiquated machine that
was considered Il curiosity. From Milford,
N. H., came n banged and battered, heavy
old fountain No. 4" said to still part OF
the towns apparatus, but too ponderous to
successfully compete with the light exhibit
tion creations Of these latter day.
Mounted members of the chief marshal's
staff met each company at the station and
conducted it to its assigned place in the
procession. Ex-Mayor Charles ID. Palmer
was the chief marshal, with eX-Nlayor Edward
j. Noyes as chief of staff, and aids were all
old lremen, each Of whom in his prime "hit
her up on the brakes with the boys.
Behind the brand new shining tub of the
Lowell veterans was ex-Mayor James Il.
Peabody, president OF Lowell association,
probably the oldest fireman in the line.
Born in 1908, he was yet only twenty-four
years old when walking to church one San
day evening in 1882, an alarm of fire was
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05

sounded on the mill bells for blaze in the
Appleton mills Mr.. Peabody pulled of his
Sunday coat and vest, left them ut neigh
boring boarding house and went into the mill
to fight the flames. This was the occa-
sion on which he won his spurs, so to speak.
He was Il fire fighter from that time down to
within few years since, in all gradesbf SER
vice, and his advice on such subjects has
been much respected. He was mayor of
Lowell in 1866. when the great Portland lire
occurred, and raised $4,000 in couple OF
weeks for the sufferers and carried tito Port
land himself.
The procession was formed as follows:
Chief Marshal Charles ID. Palmer
Chief Of staff, Edward j. Noyes.
Aids Charles p Hanson, Thomas J.McDon-
aid, George l.. Cady, George W. Pearson,
Samuel f.. Silsby, David J. Hurley, james
II. Trask, Henry Boyn.On. Charles W. W.
Richardson George Flint, Benjamin f.
Dunklee, George T.. Barclay, Benjamin
Dunn, Fred s. Osterhout. Bird G. Reed,
Frank Smons.
Post A., q. A. r., band.
Vixen, Lowell Veteran Fremens Associs-
tiOn,
Capt. J. G. Hill, foreman; llj men.
Torrent. Lowell mot in competiIonJ with
judges and timers of trial.
Hub Martial band.
Red Jackets. Cambridge, w. 7. King, fore
man 50 men.
American drum corps. Lynn.
Union, Peabody, Nathan Porter, foreman:
"a men.
Torrent, Peabody, Harry Buxton, foreman !;
80 men.
Salem drum corps.
White Angel, Salem. Robert Pollock and
Richard Austin, foremen; 100 men.
Fountain, Milford. n. H., q. A Mrlntire,
foreman; 100 men.
Worcester Military band.
Gen. Putnam, Worcester; John Brewer, cap
tain; 70 nrn.
American Watch band.
Watch City, Waltham, W. n. Clifford, cap
tain; l25 men.
Dan Eli, South Gardner mascot in war
paint
3aw Bccse, South Gardner, A. II. Eaton,
foreman; 40 men.
Nashua drum corps.
Nashua Veteran. Nashua N II. Frank Miller,
foreman; so men.
st. Mary band
Gen. Taylor Fall River, George Field. fore
man: 60 men.
Following is the result of the contest. the
winners being the first four, with $3.50, $50,
800 and $50;
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05
lucky Miss Mccormick.

Miss Abbie Mccormick of Manchester, M
H., il receiving congratulations. 1t Is
thought that she is the heir to a large for
tune in Guatemala. James Mccormick,
who amassed considerable wealth in Guate-
mala, became i'll In July, and was taken to
one of the hospitals in that country He
fingered until July l6, when he died. He
left large estate and considerable money,
the whole being valued at over $3.50, 900.
According to the laws Guatemala claims
must be filed in three months, or the hospital
will take the estate.
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FUNDS FOR WAR.
Sugar Trust Said to Be Aiding
the Cubans.
Its Great Wealth Used to PrOiOng
the InsurrectiOn.

While the officials Of the sugar trust affect
complete ignorance about the Cuban rebell-
lon, and while the leaders Of the Cuban
Junta do not care TO make any statements, 1t
is, nevertheless, reported that the great
wealth and influence Of the trust have been
used to aid the Cuban rebels and prolong the
insurrection in the island There has long
been some surprise expressed at the appar.
ent falicity with which money was obtained
by the Cubans to keep up with great drain
which vigorous prosecution OF the insur-
rection entailed.
Expeditions costing from $50, 900 to $50 900
each have been sent in succession to Cuba,
and it Is known that more than $500, 900 has
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Hosiery Workers on Strike.

There is another strike at the British Ho-
siery Mill at Thornton, II. l., among the
worsted winders, who quit work because Il
demand which they made for an advance of
10 p. C. in wages was not granted A num-
her of workers in other departments are out
in consequence of the strike of the winders
and at present there is no indication of an
immediate settlement of the trouble. If it Is
prolonged, considerable portion of the
establishment will be shut down. If the
places of the strikers cannot be filled.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-05
Safe Blown Open,

A burglary and safe blowing occurred In
the office of the Wakefield Daily Times il
South Kingston, Il. |. The safe door was un.
locked, but the burglars did not know this.
They battered the safe and blew 1t and the
Office furniture to atoms. There was IL cents
and one 2-cent postage stamp in the safe.
The job office towel, the only thing of value
outside the safe, was overlooked by the ma
auuara
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Japan's Victories.

Japanese captured Changhua and Taiwan-
Flu in Formosa, at the end Of August The
rebels made desperate resistance and the
two towns were taken only after severe fight
ing. Subsequently the japanese marched on
Anpin where the rebel forces are concen-
trated. There are 10000 japanese troops in
Formosa, hut 5000 are sick in the hospitals.
and all the troops are exhausted from the
arduous campaign in which they have been
engaged. The Japanese government will
send reinforcements to the island.