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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31

Now that the young Czar and his
Czarina have made a beginning Of
their ira avels, they should make up their
minds not to stop within the limits Of
effete Europe. They should push on
westward In the track Of Bishop Berke-
ley's Justly celebrated star Of empire
and pay visit to the United States.
What tremendous benefits the youthful
autocrat, by the slightest whim Of
whose boyish and not particularly pow
erful brain the happiness and the lives
Of millions of human beings may be
affected, would receive IL he should
pass few. months or even weeks In
this republic Of enlightened freemeni
He would doubtless feel as IL he were
in another world, so opposed are the
ideas which prevail here to those to
which he Is accustomed; but he could
not fail to absorb something OF the
spirit Of equality, though never 80
slightly. by the operation Of the theory
of the rights of man. In that case
the history OF his reign would be vastly
different from what 1t will be II he
spends all his life in the close atmos-
phere of absOlutism he is breathing
now.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
VENEZUELAN CONTROVERSY.
Long. Sought List of Bona Eide
Colonists Given to Olney.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Oct. 29-It was
stated authoritatively that sir Julian
Pauncefote's call on secretary Olney was
merely one OF courtesy, and that to some
time in the near future was left the formal
conferences which IL is hoped on both sides
will result in the settlement Of the Venezue-
Ian controversy.
Subsequent to the visit, however, sir Julian
sent u bundle of papers from the embassy to
the secretary. including the long-sought
list of bona iide cOlonists who had settled in
the disputed territory previous to Jan. /,
1887, together with q description Of their
holdings and the character Of Improvements
they had made.
These settlements constituted substan-
TALLY the only point of difference between
lord Salisbury and secretary Olney when
the summer vacation interrupted the negO-
tiations. and the Forthcoming conferences
are to be practically confined to this point.
1t is stated that the revised suggestion
upon which Great Britain looks to speedy
conclusion of the negotiations deals with q
plan to affirm the titles OF individuals to the
property they have acquired In case the con-
templated boundary tribunal decides to
change the political domination Of the ''set-
tied districts" byawarding the territory now
occupied by British subjects to Venezuelan
sovereignty.
The earlier suggestion OF England that in
case of an adverse decision of her claims
she should have the right to purchase these
settled districts is stated to have been firmly
declined by Venezuela, with the concurrence
OF the United States.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
ROME REJOlCES.
Prince Victor Enamel of Naples
Marries Princess Helene.
Religious and Civil Ceremony Wit
messed by ltaIy's NOblest and Best.

ROME, Italy, Oct. 29-The civil and re-
ligious ceremonies uniting In marriage
prince Victoria Emanuel, prince OF Naples
and crown prince OF Italy, and princess
Helene, third daughter of prince Nicholas
l., ruler OF Montenegro, were performed
here. Tho civil marriage took place at the
quirnal, at ten o'clock, in the presence Of the
king and queen of Italy. the members OF
the reigning family Of Montenegro, who had
come with princess Helene to witness tho
ceremony the presidents of the Senate and
chamber OF deputies the members OF the
ministry and a number of court and other
dignitaries. The civil function was per-
formed by the marquis di Rudin. Prime
minister and minister of foreign affairs, in
his capacity as crown notary.
After the performance of the civil cere-
mony the prince and princess king Hum
bert and queen Margherita and the royal
and other guests entered state carriages and
were driven to the church OF Santa Maria
della Anneli est. Mary of the Angels where
the religious ceremony was performed ut
eleven o'clock. The wedding procession from
the quirinal to the church was preceded by
an escort of cuirassiers and military bands
stationed along the route played appropriate
music as the cortege passed. The streets
were beautifully decorated with flags, ban
ners, bunting and a profusion Of flowers and
lined with people, who gave vent to their
enthusiasm by almost necessarily cheering
rs the procession passed on it's way to the
church and again on its return the auirinal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
OTHER CASES STOOD OVER.
Central Vermont Receivership Case
Hearh af MOntnelier.

MONTPELIER, VT, Oct. 29-The Central
Vermont receivershp case came up for hear
ing before Judge Wheeler in the U. $. cir
cult court. Those present were ii. ID. Hyde
for the American loan and trust campany,
Moored Story for the committee OF bond
holders. Mr.. Searle for the national bank OF
redemption, G. A. Prouty for the Rutland
railroad company, W. Il. Johnson
for Clement national bank, Mr. Has
bronck for trustees Of the mortgage on the
Oydensburg 4 Lake Champlain road, Mr..
Hartman for the Ogdensburg bank, general
Wager Swayne for Charles Parsons, MIR.
Spratt for H. Walter Webb. receiver for the
Ogdensburg Il Lake Champlain railroad
company L. C. Smith, receiver, b. f. Fiield
and G. NJ. Wilds were counsel for receivers,
and Mr.. Writer'S and Mr.. Harrington for
claimants.
An order was passed authorizing the re-
ceivers to rebuild four bridges on the New
London Northern division: one for the re-
ceivers to set aside payments by the Amerl-
can express company one for the receivers
to convey to the city of Burlington certain
lands in connection with its pumping sta
tion, one for the payment of petty balances
between connecting roads and some minor
amendments to orders already passed.
All other matters stood over. 1t was SAID
by Mr.. Fineld that last Saturday conflict
occurred between the trustees OF the mort
gage on the Ogdensburg g. Lake Champlain
railroad and the new receiver OF that cor
poration. II. Walter Webb, touching the con-
fiicting jurisdiction OF the state and fed
eral court over that road.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
PROBABLY RUMOR.
No Warlike Message From the
President is Likely.
Possibility of An Extra Session OF
Congress- Very Remote.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct. $50 far as
can be learned from the best sources of in
formation the rumors put in circulation on
Wall street as to the probability of war
like message from the president on Cuban
affairs and possible extra session Of Con-
gress have no foundation in fact, and were
set afioat for stock -jobbing purposes only
There have been anticipatiOns that Spain
failing to negotiate the loan she is trying to
place on the European market for the fur
ther prosecution of the war in Cuba, might
seek to provoke some antagonism. short Of
actual war, with the United States. in order
20 allay excitement at home and to give
plausible reason forthe failure to suppress
the Cuban rebellion. This possibility, 1t is
understood. was discussed in cabinet meet
ing ten days ago. There have been no
new or startling developments since and
none is expected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31

he developed from a boy soldier and brief
less barrister to leader among the states
men of the time.
His father w. H. Crisp, was an actor who
was favorably known in many parts OF the
country, but particlarly In the South. His
mother, too, followed the stage and was n
prime favorite with the theater-going pub
lie.
When the war broke out he was only 16
wears old, but he volunteered his services to
the confederate cause and became lieuten-
ant in X company, 10th regiment, Virginia
infantry. He served until May, 1864. when
he was taken prisoner. In 1865, when re-
leased. he reioined his parents at Ellavile,
Ga. and took up the study OF law He was
admitted to the bar in 1866, and for six years
practiced his profession In Ellaville.
He was appointed solicitor general in
1872 of the southwestern judicial circuit and
was re-appotnted In 1873 for term oil four
wears. In June, 1877, he was appointed
Judge OF the supreme court In the same err
cult. was elected by the General Assembly
to the same office In 1878 and 1850, and was
reelected for term OF four years. but he
resigned In 1882 to accept the democratic
nomination for Congress.
He was elected to the 4Sth Congress, and
has been sent by his constituents to each
succeeding Congress.
Mr.. Crisp was chosen speaker OF the % !
congress after very lively contest win
members OF his own party. principal among
them being Roger Q. Mills OF Texas. nis
rulings us speaker were marked Dy )ustict
aid firmness, aud he was reelected to the
ebeakership Of the 5Sd Congress.
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w. STEWART WEBB'S. ROAD.
Designed to Open up the Rich Mines
and Quarries of Vermont.

ana Quarrtes OF vermont.
MONTPELIER, VT, Oct. 29-t has re-
Gently become known that DR.. w. Seward
Webb is taking an active interest in the in
dustrial prosperity of Vermont. Since he
became legal resident OF this state, he has
expended much time and money in an in
vestigation of her resources.
hackers of new railway line in the eastern
part OF the state, for which charter will be
asked of the Legislature now in session
here and of which DIR. Webb Is member.
The proposed line is from White River
Junction, by way Of the Pompanoosuc river
valley to Ely. and from there to Barre, by
way of Chelsea. Along the line Of the pro-
posed railroad are the most extensive and
valuable copper mines In the eastern part Of
the United States as we'll as extensive mar
ble and granite quarries. These are now
facilities and will be greatly enhanced in
value by the completion OF the road.
The mines at Ely alone have, during some
years, produced over three million pounds
OF pig copper. These mines have just been
purchased by syndicate Of New York and
Boston flnanciers, and are to be more ex-
tensively operated than ever before. DIR.
Webb took the Legislative committee on rail-
roads in his private car to the nearest point
on the Boston h Maine railroad, and from
there they went over part Of the proposed
route, and made an inspection Of the copper
mines at Ely Among the invited guests
Fisk and former governors Woodbury., Farm
ham and Page.
The length Of the proposed line OF rail-
way will be about fifty miles, and 1t will con-
meet with the Boston and Maine and Central
Vermont systems.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
ITS i18TH ANNIVERSARY.
First Methodist Church In America
Holds birthday Jubilee Exercises.

SiS>S'
NEW YORK, Oct 29-The first Methodist
church established in America celebrated
its l2Sth anniversary last Sunday. 1t is the
old Methodist church in John street In the
course of the celebration curious history
will be reviewed.
Mistress Barbara Heck who had come to
New York with a company of German and
Irish immigrants. detected several men play
ing cards in her kitchen In 17oi. Sh, was
righteously indignant, and sci \, cards
she east them into the fire. Tn IL sought
out Philip Embury and begged him to call a
meeting and preach the gospel to her un.
thinking neighbors.
In his house in Barracks street, as a result
of her appeal. the first Methodist service
was held In America. The house was too
small to hold all those who wished to hear,
and a sail loft in Cart and Horse street NOW
William) was hired. There each Sabbath
morning at six o'clock the gospel was
preached.
The growth of the congregation made still
more room necessary and two lots on Golden
Hill. "a rising ground near the borders OF the
city''--now John street-were purchased.
Then the first Methodist church in America
was erected.
The worshippers did not call the edilice
church. but fitted it like dwelling. because
under the law OF the British colony dissen-
ters might not worship together in church.
II was dedicated on October 30. 176S. A
new building replaced 1t in 1878, and the
present one was built in 1871. The history
OF the church is one of steadfast faith and
sacrifice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
MRS. W. NJ. CASTLE.

Two continents are interested in the ease
of Walter NJ. Castle and his wife, of San
Francisco, charged with stealing f,lrs aud
other goods from various stores in London.
They are out at present on bail in the sun.
Of 5000, 900. The Castles are wealthy and
prominent in San Francisco. The size and
the remarkable character of the list of goods
saYyrdui ntbeislaHe.lr sur trHyr Ind tfanE EhiH.
1t is thought as the wife acted peculiarly be-
fore leaving home. that her mind was af-
fected and that she is the one who has been
guilty OF the theftS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
GRAIN FED THE FLAMES.
More Than 1,25O,OOO Bushels al
Chicago Burned.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 29-Fire broke out IL
one OF the two immense grain elevators OF
the Chicago l. Pacific elevator company, at
Cherry street and the north branch OF the
Chicago river The flames soon got beyond
control OF the fire department and spread to
the second elevator. More than l,25O,0c
bushels OF grain were destroyed.
The Hale h Curtis mailing company's
building ignted from the heat of the burn.
ing elevators, but the lire was extinguished
after hard fighting. The fire started in the
engine room OF the first elevator, and within
fifteen minutes the building was a mass Of
flames. Several alarms In quick succession
we're turned in. but oil efrbrts to save the
elevators were unavailing. and the depart
ment turned its attention to protecting
adjoining property.
The property loss was est'hateu 10 nave
reached $1, 100000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
BULLS FILLED WITH DISMAY
Thrown Down BY the Break I'm
Wheat Prices Abroad.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct 29-Wheat is sinking
in price 90 rapidly that even its most de-
voted friends are beginning to desert its
cause. The rally induced moderate
return of confidence, but the break not
only offset that revival, but carried dtsmay
to some of the most pronounced and con-
stant bulls.
Liverpool prices declined from 2 IA to
21-2d. This was the all-important factor
in this market during the days sessions.
Closing continental quotations were higher
to correspond with the American advance.
December wheat closed here at 60 80, or
33-s previous quotations. Cash wheat
was weak and three cents lower Corn
followed wheat
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
FOR YOUNG MEDICAL MEN.
for Fight to Enter the
ARMY as Assistant Surgeons.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Oct. 29-Graduates
of medical colleges who have liking for
military life are afforded an opportunity of
getting into the army medical corps, where
there are eight vacancies. There is an ex-
animation of candidates now in progress in
Washington. and the officials are experience
int: some difficulty in finding young men
who are able to pass the examinations, which,
however, are not excessive in their condi-
tions.
Promotion in the corps is fairly good, and
many of the doctors are able to establish
quite u lucrative practice in and near the
posts, but they are supposed to be changed
at least once in four years, which interferes
oftentimes with this sort Of prosperity.
The pay of an assistant surgeon, to which
grade the new appointee Is commissioned. .ls
81, 500 per year. and 1900 after he has
served five years. After appointment the
successful candidates will form n class at the
army medical museum in this city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
CANADA'S DISTRUST OF US.
American Money Being Taken at a
Discount Where Taken at All.

Dl6COunC " ucrC 4aACu ~ hth
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 29-The effect
OF the free silver agitation upon our credit
In Canada is set forth in striking manner
by Mr.. G. s. Johnston, u young Canadian
who is In the city. Mr.. Johnson is not him
self pronounced gold man, and he attrib-
utes the feeling in Canada largely to ignor-
ance. He says however:
"Canadian banks are bursting with money
deposited there by Americans, and the sill
yer money Of the United States is being dis
counted at 10 percent. 1t is nothing short
Of robbery, made possible by hue and cry
about nothing but it is argued that the
people of the United States have no conf.
dence In their own money, and why should
Canadians?
"Within the past ten weeks or three
months United States money has gradually
disappeared from circulation In Canada, and
now it l. refused altogether except In big
hotels in border cities, where American
guests are entertained In large numbers and
where system of exchange is thus main
tanned.
Mercantile houses refuse United States
money and the last concerns to refuse 1t
have been the street railroads. 1t now has
to be discontinued by the brokers at 10 per-
cent"
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ToIrcrease Output Five Fold.

PROVIDENCE, h. l.. Oct. 29-The Moss.
berg and Granville company, which has
been engaged in the manufacture OF all
kinds of machinery at Attleboro for more
than seven years. has leased three floors, OF
more than GO, 900 square feet in the manu-
facturers' building in this city. and will re-
move here within two weeks The company
was recently reorganized and capitalized foi
800. 900 and it is intended to increase the
output OF the establishment five fold.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
EDUCATIONAL EDIFlCES.
California to Have Some OF the
Finest Buildings In the World.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cali, Oct. 29-The
plan for state university, housed In the
most coherent and handsome group of ed
ucational edifces in the world. is now near
realization. The announcement has been
made at board of regents meeting that
$4,000. .OC0 had been promised by private riti-
zens as soon us the state gave $500, ,0O0 Mrs.
Phoebe A. Hearst is the principal donor to
the fund
She offers to donate cash to obtain plans
by International competition and to pay
professor F. II. Maybock, who will explain
the project to eastern and European arch'-
tects, having been released from his duties
for year. Mrs. Hearst in her letter, said
it was her desire to do something ns mo-
mortal to senator Hearst's love for the state.
1t is understood she will cause to beerectcd
two buildings as part of any plan accepted;
One will be a direct memorial to the dead
senator.
In addition the colleges to be housed In
these buildings will be literally endowed.
Other public spirited citizens are ready to
advance other millions for tho buildings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
Over $50 New Citizens.

CONCORD, N. H.. Oct. 29-Judge Blodgett
broke the record in the supreme court by
naturalizing l5S applicants for citizenship.
The parties came from Suncook. Hooksett,
Washington, Henniker, Newport. Franklin,
PenacOok, ClaremOnt West Concord and
this city, and included Canadians Swedes,
Irishmen, Englishmen, Germans and Rus
slams. Canadians preponde rated the Swedes
q close second.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
TO INSPECT OUR SHIPS.
Commodore Marta Begins His Mis-.
l<,s.

Commodore Marta Begins His Mis-.
sion for the MikadO's New Navy.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cali, Oct. 29-Commo-
dore X Martha, of the imperial Japanese
navy, was a passenger from the Orient. tie
is an attache of the legation at Washington,
under special commission to visit the navy
yards and ship-building centres of the
United States and England. He will report
on the construction of battle-ships for the
guidance of his government in building Its
new navy.
Commodore Martha has seen much ser
vice. He commanded vessel in the recent
Chincse-Iapanese war, and took active part
in the battle of Weihaiwei He has devoted
himself to the study of naval architecture
and is an authority in the mikado's court
His report will influence the Japanese
government in letting contracts for many
powerful battle-ships, fast cruisers and swift
torpedo boats. He says that his mission will
consume many months of diligent effort. 1t
begins in this city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
More Gold From Europe.

NEW YORK, Oct. 29-The steamship Etru-
ria. which has lust arrived from Europe
brought 81, ,223. 900 in gold, consigned as fol-
lows Heidelback, Ickelheimer 4 Co.. $780,
600; Lazard Freres. 5000, 900; bank of North
America, $685. Ledenburg, Thallman
Co., $3.50, 900, and Canadian bank of Com
merce $3.50, 900. OF the total amount import
ed, 1885, 900 was deposited at the sub
treasury for examination and veriflcation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31

CONSTANTINOPLE. Turkey, Oct. %
While Mgr. Bartolomeos locum tenens of
the Armenian patriarch Matthew Izmirdian.
was driving through the city, four men at
tempted to murder him. The would-be as
sassins were seized and turned over to the
police. One of them was an Armenian
grocer. Mgr. Bartolomeos had excited the
Armenian's hostility by his subservience to
sultan
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
veteran Of the Civil War.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Oct. 2g-General
(oreton @. Hunter died from the effects OF
stroke of paralysis. General Hunter was
born in Versailles, Ind, Feb. 25, 1925. In
1851 he was elected colonel of the S3rd In
diana volunteer regiment. He was then
given command Of the 1st brigade, third di.
vision Of Sherman's army, and with II
marched to the sea. He was made briga-
dier-general by brevet in 1865.
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At the Age of 100.

FITCHBURG, Mass. Oct. M-Mrs. Andre
Berube. one OF the Oldest residents in tht
state died here at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Peter Blanchard. 2i2 River street:
Mrs. Berube was iO9 years OF age on July 4
last and up to the time Of her death pos
sessed rem arkable vitality.
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Born i'm Vermont.

FOND DU LAC. Wis.,. Oct. 29-Ex-con-
gressman Charles A. Eldridge died here.
He was born in Bridgeport. VT. He was I'D
mitted to the bar and began the practice OF
his profession in 1s47. He came West in
1S4s and settled in Fond Du Lac. In 1850
he was elected representative in Congress
and served l2 wears.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
BOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS.

ITO make the follow ing quotations of value
to buyer and seller alike, 1T will be neces.
sary to carefully note the perfatory remarks
which precede oil articles quoted. In u mar.
prices for every day of the week. but noting
the general tendency of trade, those given
will be found sufficiently close to enable
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31
CANOVAS DENIES REPORTS.
Says Spain Can Get Money Enough
to Keep Up the War.

MADRID, Spain, Oct. 29-Premier Como
vas asks the associated press to say that the
reports that Spain has not the resources
necessary to continue the war in Cuba are
unfounded.
He adds that the government can get the
money needed as is proved by its refusal
ofthe conditions proposed in Paris for u new
loan, negotiations for which are proceeding
elsewhere and also shownby the postpone
ment of the quicksilver mines loan, which is
awaiting a better market.
The Spanish banks have combined with
the foreign banks, the premier says. ready
to take up the new loan and the country is
prepared to make all required sacrifices OF
men and money
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-10-31

JOHNSTOwN, Penn, :O.t. 2s-The Cam
brfa iron works has resumed full operation
giving employment to 1900 OF their men,
who have been making less than half time
for quite long period.
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More Trouble for Moore.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Oct 29-United
States marshal Campbell served summons
on DIR. ]. c. Moore at the county jail on ac-
count OF an alleged infringement on knit
ting machine, said to be owned and patented
by Frank Z. Busiel of Laconia. A hearing
will be held in Conc ord Dec. Z.