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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
KRUGER'S FIAT.
Says That All Americans viii Be
Justly Treated.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24-The following telc.
gram Is the reply to u message addressed by
the Journal to Pres Kruger, requesting i'll
formation rs to the status OF the American
mining men now imprisoned at Pretoria for
alleged participationin in the uprising of the
Uitlanders.
Pres Kruger's answer is significant. He
practically says that while the good Ameri-
cans are amply protected, the wicked Amor
leans who plotted to overthrow the Boar gov
ernment are to get Boer justice.
- Pretoria. Jan. 81.
To journal. New York:
Everything quiet ut present. Americans
are in no danger whatever. Thy enjoy full
protection Of law like any other foreigners.
therefore no need Of protection from outside
against any illegal or revolutionary move
ments. But If such protection against revo-
lutionists were necessary, which is not so, the
Americans are capable, of taking care OF
themselves.
The 20 vernment regrets deeply that whilst
almost all the Americans took the side Of
order and law, very few Of them have
Joined the revolutionary so-caled reform
committee. These, together with majority,
m ostly British, will be tried according 10
Jaw, and justice will be done all concerned
without respect to nationality.
(Signed) KRUGER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
WILL BOSTON COME NEXT7
POstOffice Consolidation in Mary.
land.

land.
BOSTON, Jan. a4-'rhe proposition of the
pOstoffice authorities in Boston to consolidate
the small postOGlces within radius OF few
miles of large central postOffice is being ear.
ried out In different parts of the country.
The most important changes made vet are
embraced In IN order from Post
master Gen. Wilson dated Jan. 20. and
known as No. &c, which directs that on Feb.
the following postofflces in Maryland be
consolidated with the Baltimore Office: Ar
butus, Elkridge, Ellicott City. Gardenville,
Glenburnie. Lake Roland. Lauraville, Low
rey, Melvale. Mt. Hope, Mt. Washington. Mt
Winans, Orangeyille. PnrkvilIe. Powhattan.
Rosedale. st. Denis, Sparrows Point and
Wotheredville.
The farthest station is situated Is miles
from the Baltimore postoffice. As these
offices have now been consolidated with the
Baltimore office free delivery will be made to
all the different towns and cities included in
.he order. This was not done previously in
nearly all Of them. All the clerks and at
laches OF the Offices will be placed under the
civil service regulations and be directly
responsible to the Baltimore postmnste.,
This move on the part of the postofflce
authorities In Washington is In line with the
recommendation of the Boston postoffice
TWO years ago, that the efficiency OF the de-
partment cou Id be greatly increased by the
consolidation OF the small offices adjacent
70 large office with the latter.
How soon the order annexing the outside
postofflces TO the present Boston postal dis
!rict will be issued Is not known rs no infor-
nation in regard to the matter has been re-
,eived rs yet. In the case of the postoffices
consolidated with the Baltimore office. much
better service will be given the resi-
Tents OF these towns under the new
order Of things. They will secure free de-
livery of their mail and thus the outlying
and partially isolated towns will receive all
.he advantages given to the resident of a city.
That tie postoffice authorities arc in favor OF
his consolidation OF offices, and that 1t will
eventually he extended to the Boston Office,
10 thoroughly believed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
ARMENIAN ARMY
Being Raised in Boston. Worcester.
Lynn and PrOvidcncc.

LYNN. Mass. Jan. 2l-Ihr Armcniaps in
this city have decided 10 form u military
company or organization at m early late Tor
the purpose of invading Turkey and making
an attempt to put an end to the brutal mas.
sacres Of Christian Armenians tat are con-
s,antly occurring in tie sultanS dominions.
Already Armenian military companies have
been formed in Boston and Providence and
one is also in course off6rmation in WOrces-
ter. Word comes from New York to the Lynn
colony THAI the Armrnans there are arming
themselves with American rifles Of the latest
approved pattern and thu semi-wrekly drills
are being held unknown 10 the authorities
and the Turkish spies. the latter being quite
plenty in New York.
There are some 700 Armenians in Boston,a
similar number in Worcester and 800 in
Providence, most of whom are capable OF
bearing arms against the Turk aud many
have wives and children living in Armenia.
There are somewhat over 10000 Armenians
in America and one Boston leader who vis
tied Lynn stated that 900 couidtake service
in a brigade for the invasion of Turkey.
The Lynn company will commence to drill
the coming week, probably in the old armorv
building on Franklin street and an effort will
be made to secure Capt. George n. i. Cous-
ems late OF the Sth Massachusetts regiment TO
act as drill master.
All who can afford it, some of their leaders
state, will purchase their own rifles and mill
tary accoutrements, and help Is promised
from outside sources for those who nre I'M
able to do so.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25

Senior Palma has sent the following letter
with his volume OF data, to the foreign af-
fairs committee it is an appeal for justice
and recognition.
'.llonored Sirs:
In view of the history of this revolution rs
herein stated. in view of the causes which led
TO it, its rapid growth, its successes In arms,
the establishment, operation and resources of
the government Of the Cuban republc,the or.
ganization. number aud discipline OF ITS
army, the contrast in the treatment OF
prisoners TO that OF the NV, the ter
ritory in It's control, and subject to the
carving out of it's decrees, of the futil
ity OF the attempts Of the Spanish govern.
ment to crush the revolution, in spite OF the
immense increase OF its army in Cuba and of
its blockade, and tho many millions that
are spent for that purpose, the crueltics
which, on the part Of the Spanish, have es.
pecialy characterized this sanguinary and
ilercely conducted war, and the damage to
the interests OF the citizens of this country
under the present conditions, l, as the duly
accredited representative, in the name OF
the Cuban people in arms. who have fought
singly and alone. against the monarchy
of Spain for nearly year In the heart
of a continent devoted tn republican institu-
tions. in the name OF Justice, in the name of
humanity. in the name of liberty, petition
you. and through you the government of the
United States of America, to accord the
rights Of belllgerency to people fighting for
their absolute Independence. Very respect
fully yours, :,
THOMAS ESTRADA PALMA"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25

in Cuba. Nations exercise their sovereignty
in various ways, but the head should always
rule. The principle of authority should be
superior to all e.se.
ii have been opposed because. while may
break, | never bend. ] have prevented Il
repetition of the sad scenes Of the last war,
and this has been very distnsteful to the
mob. The situation Is this: Here is a prov
nce, distant from the mother country.whcre
the political parties, By the attitude they arc
taking. think to shape the policy of Spain.
If they had not this idea, l could speedily
show what the necessities of the situation
are.
'But they know that they would find mo
In the way If they should ask me 10 shoot II
students ian alusion to the massacre of
students in the last war>, and because OF this
knowledge they conspire behind my back.
"Yes, this iustines the true saying that
Spain has lost the Americas because of the
Spaniards themselves. This is Il country of
shopkeepers, who want to govern. and it is
they who are sweeping the country to ruin
Time will tell If this he not So.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
SCHEME OF MAFIA.
Gigantic Plot Discovered by secret
Service Agents

NEW YORK, Jan. 24--The secret service
authorities. of which Chief liaZen is the
head, recently received information from
trustworthy source that the Malta, the Sc.
cret society of Italian assassins. has per.
fected its organization in this country in
stronger manner than ever before and has
planned a gigantic scheme of crime.
The fresh impetus to the Malta is the result
of the recent discharge from several prisons
where federal prisoners are confined of a
number OF desperate murderers and leaders
of counterfeit gangs who have Just finished
long terms of Imprisonment. The evidence
collected by the secret service men shows
that the Malta has its agents in every locality
where Italians congregate, and has very
strong and active organizations in this city,
Chicago, New Orleans. Boston. st. Louis,
San Francisco, Buffalo. Toledo. st. Paul,
Kansas City, Pittsburg, Charleston and
other large cities in the east and west.
The new scheme of the Malta is in the
counterfeiting line, and the plan involves
simultaneous movement in all parts of the
country. large amount of spurious coin
and bank notes is to be put out at the same
time, in order to flood the country before any
report Is made to the federal authorities Of
the existence Of the spurious money.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
CUBA'S APPEAL.
This Country Asked To Recognize
Patriots By SenOr Palma.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. "a The ALI
absorbing topic in this city is the Cuual
question. Will the president send II special
m, ssage to congress calling on that body to
recognize the Insurgents rs belligerents? 1t
is felt on all sides that he will. or if not that
he will do so within II few days.
1t Is a we'll known fact that the foreign af-
fairs committee have been studying and
looking into the entire Cuban situation for
some time and to that end they have been in
constant communication with Thomas Es-
trada Palma, the accredited representative Of
tho new Cuban republic in this country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25

tween Great Britain and Venezuela will be es
tablished, and that the exchange of ministers
will be agreed to upon basis which includes
also an agreement to submit the boundar!
question to arbitration.
The first intimatlon that such n course
would be satisfactory to the British govern
ment wns given by Sir Julian Pauncefote,
the British ambassador. and Secretary Olney,
after consultation with the president, prompt
ly acted upon it.
Diplomatic relations between Great Britain
and Venezuela have been suspended since
1887 Various efforts to renew them have
been made directly by Venezuela and also by
exercise of the good offices OF the United
States.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25

declared elected United States senator to
succeed Calvin s. Brice. His term will he.
gin March 4, 1897.
A committee was appointed TO escort Mr..
Foraker to the hull OF the house. Ex-Gov.
Mckinley and Gov. Bushnell were present.
In his speech to the General Assembly Mr..
Foraker declared that he was in favor OF
protection to American industries and of
reciprocity On the coinage question he
said: II am in favor Of b-metal-
lism. ] think it was mistake to de-
monetize silver, and I hope that some
safe way may be found to restore 1t to its
proper place, by the side OF gold, rs money
METAL He also declared that 1t was almost
criminal negligence for the United States not
to build the Nicarauga canal at once.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25

BANGOR, Me. Jan. 24-Dennis O'Leary
OF North Carmel died after horrible suffer-
ings, as the result OF drinking checkerberry.
OI.eary went to the grocery store OF
Postmaster Demerit and called for dose OF
checkerberry. saying that he ind bad cold,
and wanted to cure it that way. Mr.. Dsmerit
measured out dose and gave it to O'Leary,
who at once poured it down his throat and
called for another. Tho second dose was
given him, he drank it. paid so cents for the
two. went home. and soon after supper was
taken sick. lie died in great agony. OLeary
was 81 years Of age and unmarried.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25

The first lctte: in the report Is from Mr..
Gayard to Secretary Olney, dated London.
1)ec. IL, in which he says he observes from
the newspapers in England the action of the
House of Representatives looking to his inn
peachment and lncloses printed copI Of the
Edinburgh address.
Mr. Bayard calls attention to the fact that the
address In question was delivered before an
institution purely literary and scientific in its
character. and wholly unconnected with polit-
Zeal pariics-which had honored two of his
Iptiicial predecessors with similar invitations.
(which in both cases had been accepted; sub
6ects political in their nature ("Democrary"
End THE Law OF the Iand'O. having been
respectively selected and treated with dis
{,inguishe ability.
No political canvass was pending or ap-
preaching in this country when tine address
was madc-and no interference or partic!-
tion in local or party political concerns iC
this county was therefore possible. The
address. he saws consisted Of his personal
opinions uuon governmental institutions in
gcneral-the moral forces and tendencies
which underlie them-and the governmental
policies which assist in the con servation OF
the individual, as -hn essential integer OF
human progress and Of the permanence OF
|siviliZation.
The jud dslnents so delivered were formed
Iby me nf er careful deliberation. and. in
their pr. sentation. sundry historical facts
and arguments tending to sustain them we-e
-..aiised
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
WALLS BURST.
Two Terrific Shocks i'm New Haven
-Four Men Killed.

-Four Men Killed.
NEW HAVEN, CT. Jan. 24-The flve-
story building on Crown street. just opposite
Orange street, was gutted by fire Wednesday,.
The fire had its origin in the quarters on the
second floor, occupied by Frank Phegar, a
manufacturing machinist and this gentle
man acknowledged that he was experiment.
ing with the new illuminant. acetyline, at
the time.
The force Of the explosion was something
terrific, and persons on the sidewalk mt the
time felt the force The first intimation that
there was fre in the building was the ap-
penrance Of immense sheets Of flame bursting
through the windows and straight across the
street. An instant previous there had been
an explosion. which shook the center OF the
city. and was felt to lesser degree for dis.
tance OF two or three miles.
Joseph Hauser, aged 40 years and married
Thomas Toof, II years, Harbona Stevens. 81.
years AMI Il. zimmerman were killed. The
losses have not yet been figured up, bnt will
closely approximate. il not exceed, the in
surances which are rs follows: English h
Merslck, on stock. $4,000; Z. J. Toof, on
stock, a2s 1000: F. Pheyar machinery and
stock, Sl2, 500.
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Set His Wife on Fire.

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 23-James Collins
Of 81 Wilson street, this city, who was ar
rested on the charge of throwing kerosene
on his wife's clothing and.then setting her on
fire, is still locked up. His wife is in s..
Francis hospital in precarious condition,
ami her husband is held pending the result
OF her injuries. Mrs Collins ran from her
home with her clothing blazing. and she said
her husband set her on fire. He was taken
into custody. The woman was horribly
burned before the flames were put out.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
State viii Have To settle.

HARTFORD. Ct, Jau. .4-The state com
mission appointed to arbitrate the disputed
claims between Yale university and Storrs
agricultural school. growing out OF the divert
ing by the state Of the government fund for
agricultural co leges from the former to the
latter college, held final meeting and
awarded Yale S154, ,S04 from the slate, en-
Chief Justice Park disssntinR. The commits.
sion consists OF ex-Chief Justice John d.
Park OF Norwich. ex-Judge Dwight LOOMS
and Hon. Henry G. Robinson OF this city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
Winter Fun at Quebec.

QUEBEC. Can. Jan 2i-The Quebec Win
ter Carnival this year takes place from Jan.
27th to Feb. Isl. The mos. direct
route to Quebec is via Is. l. N. r. r..
and Quebec Central Railway.
by this route, very low rates are quoted
through first class cars aud through Pull
man ears are run on all trains in each direc-
ton, and Pullman sleeping cars on all night
traius. Extra trains have been put on during
Carnival week, and no ono should miss such
an opportunity Of visiting the historical city
Of Quebec and seeing the great Carnival.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
TrialtO Begin March 40.

MANCHESTER. N. II. Jan. N-Dr. j. C..
Moore was arraigned in the supreme court
on three indictments. each alleging an over
issue of the stock Of the Union publishing
company. He was held in 1880 bail on
each and his personal recognizance taken,
the statement being made that be could not
furnish any more bail than the Sl5,G00 which
he has nlready given. Monday, March 80.
has been assigned us the date for the COM
mencenent Of the trial of all the cases against
Kim in the New Hampshire state court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
LOST THE AMERICAS.
Spaniards Have Only Themselves
to Blame Says Campos.
Makes Sensational Revelation OF
His True Feelings.

NEW YORK. Jan "a The following under
a Havana date line is the latest from Cuba ::
Gen. Martinez Campos, after surrcnderinS
the supreme command in Cuba to Gen. Mar
tin, made the following indignant statement
to the world
"Ispeak because ! am now n private citi-
gen and not the governor general. BE it
known that have not resigned the govern
ment has removed me, and has done we'll. l
feel great resentment, caused by the parties
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
Over,urcs to Venezuela.

LONDON. Eng. Jan. = Sir Augustus
Hemminy. the new Governor OF British Gui-
ana, W II sail for Georgetown on February
26. He will be authorized to negotiate with
Venezuela for settlement of the boundary
dispute If the latter assents to treat with him.
There il reason to state that prior TO his ar
rival ut Georgetown overtures will be made
through the Brazilian government to the
government ut Caracas. which Is expected
will bring Sir Augustus in direct "ommuui-
cation with the Venezuelan government.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
Mayor StOnned Work.

NEW LONDON, CT. Jan. -Ridgcwnv
i Chapman OF New York ran up sya:nst the
Connecticut blue laws Sunday, when they
put gang of men at work on an excavation
for the Munsey building on State street, clos,
to the First Congregational and First Baptist
churches. complaint was made to tho
mayor that the work was contrary TO law.
and he appeared on the scene and stopped
the work
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25

Little change is noted in the produce mar
ket with the exception of eggs, which are
considerably lower and dull while offerings
are liberal. Butter continues quiet. with
values steady. Hay is steady. with lower
and medium goods easy. The poultry mar
ket Is firm for good Trash stock. with trade
ruling fair. Sugar Is unchanged.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
ON SHELF FOR A YEAR.
Greater Boston Plan Referred Il
Next General Court.

BOSTON. Jan. "a The new Metro
politan county which the metropolitan dis
trict commissioners recommended In their
last report, will not be created this year by
the general court. The legislative commit
tees on metropolitan affairs and counties
sitting jointly at the state house, held their
Inst hearing on the subject which ha, at
tracted so much attention In the common
wealth.
When the hearing was finished the com.
mittee went into executive session and voted
unanimously to refer the whole matter to the
next general court. The omnittees took
this action n. the suggestion OF. Osborne
Howes, Jr.. u member OF the commission,
who asked the committees II they could not
report favorably this year to bring the SUBJ
iect to the attention OF their successors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
THE WAY OUT OF IT.
Pres. Cleveland Gives Advice
To Pres. CreSpo.
Recommends Venezuela Reopen
Relations with England.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Jan. 24-President
Crespo of Venezuela has been advised hy
President Cleveland to make an effort to re-
establish diplomatic relations with Great
Britain, and the president of the Venezuelan
republic now has this suggestion under con
sideration. OF this fact there is no doubt.
The suggestion was made by See. Oney tc
the Venezuelan minister here, Senor An
drade, and by him communicated to his gov.
ernment by cable.
Confirmation of this statement was secure !
from two trustworthy sources. There Is u
strong belief that diplomatic relations he.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
Maverick Rank Dividend. I.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. 23-Thc con-
troller OF the currency has declared the
seventh dividend OF two percent on the Maver.
lex national bank OF Boston, Mass. The de-
claring OF two percent dividend by receiver
Beal OF the Maverick national bank, under
authority from the controller Of the treasury,
brings the total dividends declared to the de-
positors OF the defunct institution up to S9is,
per,,Ant
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
LOVE in HIGH LIFE.
report Circulating That Lady
Churchill May become Mrs. AstOr.

Churchill May Become Mrs. AstOr.
LONDON, Eng. Jan. 24.--A bit of gossip
hat is agtating London, is whether Lady
Randolph Churchill will become Mrs Viii
liam Waldorf Astor. Lady Randolph Church,
III, who was Miss Jennie Jerome Of New
York. has been reported betrothed on sever.
al occasions since the death Of her distin-
AstOr Is still in mourning for his estimable
wife.
The only foundations for the reports seem
to be that Mr.. Astor and Lady Churchill
have been frequently seen together In l.on-
don. As to the reported engagement of Will
liam X. Vanderbilt to Miss Amy Bend society
is all Mt sea. Mr. Vanderbilt has been m
admirer of Miss Bend for long time. She
Is beautiful and accomplished young wom-
an, and has many admirers other than Mr..
Vanderbilt
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Again Refused the Money.

: NASHUA, \. H., Jan. 2S-Mayor Howard,
City Solicitor Watson and City Treasu rer
Spaulding rendered two OF the owners Of the
Greely lot the $40. .l64.4 each awarded by
the city. The city took the land by eminent
domain for the Hunt memorial library. The
owners refused the money. This is another
advance in the three-year fight over the Sc
lection of the site. The city will go aheal
and take the lot and the owners will petition
ior a hearing for more money.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
DYehOuse Dinners Strike.

FALL RIVER, Mass. Jan. 24-About go
Portuguese employed in the dyehouse at the
print works rs dippers of blue goods went
out on strike owing to II cut down OF their
wages. The strikers received 81. so week.
but extra time swelled their wages to t1O.6O.
Recently they we're cut to $3.50. When
the works started the dippers left their posts
and went home. 1t Is probable that another
gang will he hired.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-01-25
Maine OnicIal Pluu,s

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 24-Among the noni-
nations recently made by Gov. Cleavcs were
W. Sawyer, Portland. chairman state board
of inspectors Of prison and jails; James W.
Wakefield, bath, state liquor commissioner:
Henry o. Stanley, DixflelI. inland commits
sioner OF fisheries and game: Charles Z.
Oak, state land agent; Joseph W. Porter,
Bangor. chairman Bangor bonrd Of registra-
ton; Willis T. Emmons. Saco. and George
A. Curran. Calais. commission to consolidate
laws relative to sea and shore fisheries; w.
T. Walker, Kennebunk. commissioner Of
wrecks and shiow rocked goods