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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25

The produce market is dull. Prices are of
and the demand is slow. Eggs are little higher
for fresh goods with prices maintained.
Butter is quiet with best grades about steady.
Low grades continue DUH The market for
salt pork continues quiet and unchanged.
Ribs remain steady. Poultry is stesdy.
Sugar is the same.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
RAZOR IN HAND.
Body of Fred Brown, The Hermit,
Found i'm The Woods.

KENNEBUNKPORT, Me-, July 2l-This
quiet little fishing town is greatly excited
over the discovery of the body OF Fred
Brown, the hermit, which was found In Il
dense thicket on the Seaview road, near
Wentworth beach, this noon, by party of
blueberry pickers.
Browns throat was cut from ear to ear
and he had evidently committed suicide, for
in his left hand was razor. He was about
49, and had been missing since a week ago
last Friday. He lived alone in little hut
near the shanty of Wallace Prescott. who
was roasted alive the night before the
Fourth
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25

ing them. One OF the methods finally de-
vised to destroy the pest was to dig trench
around the 11-acre grain field, just in ad-
vance of the line Of march. The worms
once in the trench showed tendency to
travel on level along the bottom, although
1t was possible for them to crawl up the side
and out again to the level field.
TO prevent this and To hold them in the
trench until some method Of determination
could be success fully applied, holes were
dug in the trench about 70 feet apart and
three feet deep. Then began the march along
the bottom of the trench In earnest and soon
the pest holes We're two-thirds filled with
writhing mass of life. Various poisons were
tried. with little effect. however, and then
Mr.Low hit upon an expedent which proved
very successful.
Fertilizer bags were tied on long poles,
saturated with kerosene, ignited and then
drawn through the trench. Then they We're
placed along the trench so as to have the
burning bags meet at short intervals. Sure
death to the army worm was the inevitable
result, although the heat drove many OF
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
BOY BANDITS OFCHICAGO.
BOldest and Most Successful Gang
That Ever Operated.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 23--The most sue
cessful gang Of boy bandits that ever oper-
ated in this country has been run to earth,
after brilliant campaign Of three months,
in which dozens Of stores were plundered.
Three of the gang were captured yesterday
In Detroit. one was already under arrest in
Chicago, and the fifth is still at large.
Those in custody are Michael MOnahan
John Orme. William, alais Red" Sullivan,
the "short man, 'an1 James Williams. James
Thompson. the "tall man., is still at liberty.
The boy bandits conceived the plan OF
"store hold-ups" while they were inside
the stone walls of Pontiac reformatory.
year ago all of them were confined there
on sentences for various crimes and misde-
meanors. All came from Chicago. Well
acquainted with one another it was not
hard for them to agree to novel plan Of
criminal action originated by Orme and Sui
livan.
The Ave youths were released from Pom
tiac on parole at various times during the
past eight months. The young thieves
quickly got together and began to scout
about the city for the easiest places to rob.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25

Labor Party Against silver.
MANCHESTER, N. H., July 22-The So
oialistic Labor party OF New Hampshire has
declared against free silver.
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Missionaries in Turkey.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 23-Minister
Terrell telegrapbed secretary Olney today
that in accordance with his understanding
with the Sultan when missionary left
another should take his place. Mr. Beard
has gone to Btlis to replace Mr.. Knapp.
who was ordered to Constantinopie for trial
upon charge Of encouraging rebellion.
United States consul Bergholts is at Ere
roum with partial recognition by the govern
meAt. The sultan declares the report that
he ordered the expulsion of American mis-
sionariea to be false.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25

OMAHA, Neb., July 3-Superintendent
James of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul road applied to United States marshal
White for protection against 100 tramps who
took possession of q nOrthbound mixed mai!
and freight train at Blair The officials of
the road made formal request of the federal
authorities for protection to the United
States mail carried on their trains against
the defiant vagrants. Since the recent at
tempt of the tramps to shoot conductor on
the Burlington, near Pacific Junction, the
train crews are afraid Of the tramps.
freight train on the Omaha went out OF
Blair for Sioux City with fifty VI more
tramps, who defied the crew to put them OF
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Pops Couldn't Swallow sewalI.

PITTSBURG. Pa, July A-The conven-
ton of the peoples party. adjourned from
May %. reconvened for the purpose Of nom
mating county ticket. making prepara-
tions for the state convention to be held
here on Aug. ., and to give instructions to
the delegates to the national convention in
st. Louis. The committee on resolutions
reported that delegates to the national con-
yention indorse Bryan and Sewall. cohdi-
tionally. so that the identity of the peoples
party be sustained, but objections arose
against the Endorsement Of SewRll
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Standard Oil Captures Russia.

BERLIN, Germany, July 22-The Stand
ard oil company has purchased nearly one
half OF the shares OF the syndicate OF the
Nobel Brothers. the great Russian oil mer.
chants, thus enabling the formation OF a
union OF the American and Russian pro-
ducers OF petroleum.. The German Amer
lean petroleum syndicate has acquired by
purchase the business of the ltuth company
and the Baker standard oil company at Bus.
epldOrf
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Strikers Yelled "Scab ~

CLEVELAND, o., July Mayor Nc
Kisson ordered the Cleveland Grays. the
crack military militia company of this city,
to the Brown Hosting Works, where a riot
has been almost of daily occurrence for some
time past. Five companies OF militia are
now guarding the works. and they are rein
forced by all the reserve police o' the city,
The police charged on crowd of men who
were yelling ''Scab r. at the non -,inion men
as they marched out, and took several Of
them into custody.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
ClOudburst Kills Ten.

LOUISVILLE. KY. July 23-Ten lives
were lost In a flood following cloudburst
on Bensons creek in Franklin county The
dead are: James Bradley and two children.
Mrs. Bryan and two children. an unknown
man whose body had been recovered. Mrs.
Bradley and two children. While the cloud
burst was most disastrous in Franklin
county. the heavy rainfall was general over
the state. The property loss cannot be es-
timated owing to lack Of communication.
bridges being washed out.
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Refuse to Act Further.

MANCHESTER. n. H., July 23-Referees
J. F. Colby, G. A. Dole and Charles McDan-
ieI. appointed by the supreme court on the
Milford railroads petition for Il charter, have
resigned. The court recently sent the case
back to the referees to decide as to whether
the public good demanded the building of
the road. The referees agree that they were
not expected to decide upon the public ext
oencv. therefore resign
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Invented Fire Engine.

MANCHESTER, N. H., July 90 Nehemiah
J. Bean, the first constructor of a steam fire
engine, and ons OF the hest known and
wcalthiest residents. ded Of apopleXy.
aged 7S. He mad boon out upon the
street in the forenoon, seemingly in his
usual good health. After having pa rtak on
of lunch ut mis- home, % Prospect street, he
pushed back from the table and expired in
his chair. Mrs. Bean was at Rye Beach.
Mr. Bean was native " Gilmanton, this
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Trust i'm Trouble Over a Name.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Jnly 24-Thc plate glass
trust. which was formed last spring. taking
tho name OF the Pittsburs plate glass com
pany one of its members, is having trouble
in the federal court here over its name A
few weeks after the trust was formed and
named, three Chicago men secured charter
to incorporate the Pittsburg glass company
under the laws of Illinois. The company
under which the trust operated is Pennsy-
vania corporation. The trust brought suit
to compel the latter to cease doing business
under the name.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
M'KINLEY'S MELON.
1t Weighs Fifty-Five Pounds And
Was Sent to Him From Atlanta.

CANTON, o., July 24-The big water
melon shipped from Atlanta to major McKin-
ley arrived in Canton. A companion melon
was sent to Mr.. Bryan. They were prize
melons, and were sent by the Southern traffic
agent of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
being received in contest held at Atlanta.
Officials of the division in which Canton is
located were commissioned to make the de-
livery and c. F. Wood of Akron, commercial
freight agent, came here to make arrange
ments.
As governor Mckinley will be out of the
city for few days, 1t was arranged to defer
the presentation until he returns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
DObsOn's Mills Closed,

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 23-The ex-
tensive wool, cotton and silk weaving works
of John and James DoLson, at the Falls of
Schuylkill employing nearly 5000 operators,
have closed for an indefinite period. The
business depression is given as the cause
The plant Is one of the largest OF its kind in
the world. Moro than tw thirds of the in--
habitants Of the village OF Falls Of Schuyl-
kill earned their livelihood from Dobson's
milla
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Big Strike $50

NEW YORK, July 244-Driyen desperate
by wages on which they could barely keep
soul and body together. and maddened by
the fact that their employers were trying to
revive the obnoxious and slavish sweating
system. between II 900 and $1,000 men and
women. members of the Brotherhood of
TailOrs have gone on strike.
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Salem's Big Fire.

SALEM. Mass. July 22-Hale's four-story
brick block on ESSEX street was badly dam
aged by fire and water. and several firms, in
Guiding the Daily Gazette publishing com
pany. suffer serious loss. The fire started
In the basement of Hale's hardware store
and was caused by the explosion oI an oil
lamp. which set several barrels Of oil on fire.
IOss S25 600
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
.1oseph Wesley Harper Dead.

NEW York; 23-Joseph Wesley Har-
per. who was for a quarter of century,
until two wears ago, n member of the firm OF
Harper 4 Bros, died very suddenly, after
an acute attack Of gout. which eventually
affected his heart and carried him or by
heart failure. He was III and had been a
sufferer from the malady for many wears.
Mr.. Harper was Of the second generation o'
the publishing Harpers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25

PORTSMOUTH,. n. H.. july y The pO
lice made an important capture when the,
arrested c. NJ. Clark. whose real name IL IN.
doubtedly G. 4. Currier of Lowell. who hu.
been wanted for some time for conducting
an alleged bogus insurance business.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Ceaset1 Tssu Cold.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, July 22-All Kansas
city banks have ceased issuing gold. either
in exchange for bills. payment Of checks or
Withdrawals OF deposits. Cashier Rule Of
the bank Of Commerce. who returned from
ST. Louis, said the banks there would GSs
the same action. The reason given by the
bankers here for this move is that it was the
evident intention OF many depositors to
withdraw their deposits in gold aud hoard
the yellow metal In the belief that it would
go 10 premium.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Ira mDle(l on by a Horse.

Spooner, ex-president of the Adams express
company and one of Bridgeports wealthiest
citizens. was knocked down by horse and
trampled upon, as he was about to board
ear near his home this evening. The man
on the team disappeared during the excite
ment. Mr.. Spooner's right hip was frac-
tured, and two ribs broken. As he IL IS
pears old II Is feared he will not survive.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
New EnsIand Postmas,ers.

WASHINGTON, d, c., July 23-Fourth
class postmasters have been appointed az
follows:
Maine-Margaret White, Kossuth l.. r.
Ramsdell, Ripley.
Vermont-B. F. Haskell. West Cornwall.
Massachusetts-C. H. Kenyon. Acushnet :
]. c. Jones, WaquOit.
Rhode 1slaud-H. W. Williams. Foster
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
KILLED BROTHER.
John Willett, a MOOsehead Guide,
Met Death.

KINEO, Me-, July 24-John Willett, one OF
the best guides in the Moosehead lakes re-
gion. was accidently shot and killed by his
brother Sam. John and Sam We're consid-
cred two of the best guides in this section
and were in great demand by moose hunt
ers. as they were expert shots and accus-
toned to firearms. Poor Sam was wild with
grief and had to be restrained from attempt
lIIs to fulluv hi, brother 10 the great De-
yOnd.
20 minutes after the shooting. Then he ex-
pired without having returned to conscious
ness. The remains were taken to Green
vile, and the funeral will be held ut st
Francis. Que. John was 28 and unmarried
Sam is 81. Sam is distracted with grief. as
the brothers were inseparable companions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Cleveland's Second Century,

CLEVELAND, O.. July 22-The second
century Of the existence of Cleveland was
ushered In by the ringing of chimes In
Trinity cathedral and services by civic or
ganizations. Twelve thousand persons as
sembled in Central armory and heard Cath
Ollie. Protestant and Hebrew II inisters speak
on the progress of the city. ]. CIV. Cowles,
chairman Of the chamber Of commerce pre-
sided.
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ALLEGED TRAIN WRECKERS.
Two LacOnia Young Men Under
the Charge.

LACONIA, n. H., July 23-Thomas and
Napoleon I.assard, aged l6 and 10 respect
lively. sons OF Joseph Lassard, French
Canadian residing on Gold street in this city,
were arraigned before the Laconia police
court on charge Of attempted train wreck
ing by placing distractions on the track Of
the Lake Shore branch OF Boston h Maine.
They pleaded not guilty through counsel
and til case was continued to give the state
time to prepare tho prosecution. Bonds
were ordered in the sum of 1900. in lefaut-
of which the youthful respondents wont to
iail
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
SOldiers Shoot.

CLEVELAND, o., July 23--Soldiers at the
Brown hoist works fired several shots into
the yards of the ii. Pnail works, bayOnetted
= motorman to maze him STOP mis- ear. and
arrested two men who. it is claimed, yelled
''scab" as the wagons containing non-unior
men were passing along Wilson avenue.
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Seceded From the X. OfI,.

PI1TSBURG, Pa, July 24-The window
glass workers association today withdrew
from the knights of Labor. A check !or
~, 100 the amount Of delinquent per capita
tax. was drawn. and this with the charter
and all the paraphernalia OF the Knights OF
Labor, was forwarded to Washington. The
association has $500 members and was the
strongest trade organization in.the Knights
of Labor.
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Will Throw 1900 Out,

MANonLS $500 En-, ~. IT,, H., & July .,,l Inc tne
down its mills, as usual. this summer.
thereby throwing 1900 operatives out Of
employment The mills will shut down
August for an indefinite period, hut the
general impression is the shut down will be
for five weeks.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25

them to burrow in the earth on either side
OF the trepch, thus escaping. The following
day the burning bags were again drawn
through, and those that were not killed
the first day were burned the second.
The number of worms to the square
foot of land was estimated at 900, and as
fifteen acres OF oats and six acres OF corn
were literally black with them, any Cne can
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Peralta.Reavis Sentenced.

SANTA IF, N. NJ. July aS-In the United
States supreme court, judge Laughlin SEN
fenced James Addison Pernlta Reavis, con-
victed Of eonspirlng to dcfraud the govern.
grant case, to two years Imprisonment and
to pay fine Of 5000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Japanese Atrocities in Fornosa

LONDON, England, July 23-A Hong
Kong dispatch says missionary, writes that
the Japanese are fast .A:ernila a ing the
Chinese in the south Of Pormos~. More
than sixty villages have been burned and
thousands OF persons have been killed with
revolving brutalities.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25

drive around the obstruction. The roof was
stove in when the building was struck by II
great mass of Ice but the building is in II
condition to be repaired in season forthe rail
term of school,
Considering that the schoolhouse now II
part OF and obstructing the highway is in
Turner, the town in which Solon Chase re-
sides it ought to be an ideal place in which
to hold populist meetings. because that
party in Maine at least, insists on keeping
''in the middle of the road, and is proba-
bly, the only building in Maine located ex-
actly In the middle of the road.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25

MONTEREY, Mex. July % Since the re-
cent suspension Of the duty On corn by the
Mexican government more than l0O, 600
bushels of tina grain have been imported
into this country through the ports of Nueya
Laredo and Piedras Negras. Nearly all Of
these shipments have been made to points
In the state Of San Luis Potosi, and Tamau-
lipas, where there is u shortage of the corn
crop.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Adams ON CoHin's STAFF.

Adams Of New YORK, q prominent member
Of Lafayette Post, G. A. R., whose summer
home is at Burr Haven, has been appointed
aid lie camp on Gov. Conln's staff, vice Col.
Frederick f. Johnson, resigned. Gov:
,otiln and his stan were recent guests OF
Col. Adams at his Burr Haven home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25

Dr. John B. Smith. New Jerseys state en-
tomologist and one Of the greatest mosquito
experts in the world, reports the return THIS
wear, after rest of more than decade, of
the army worm. From Sussex In the North,
TO Monmouth in the South. the landscape is
freckled with plague spots. IL IS the most
damaging invasion Of crop-destroying In
sects. saws Dr. Smith, that has visited New
Jersey in years. The dark spots In the
picture show where the worm has done Its
worst The shaded portion is the region
where 1t has begun operations.
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7. p, St. John Not for BRYAN.

ALLIANCE, %. July 22-Secretary Thomas
Of the executive committee OF the national
party, received a telegram last evening rom
ex governor st. John of Kansas. denying as
false story sent out from Kansas City
for president,
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Found Dead on TOP Of Car.

ATTLEBORO, Mass. July 2s Patrick
Fitzpatrick. a brakeman. and Joseph Acton.
friend of Fitzpatrick, were killed while
riding on an extra freight train. Just how
the accident occurred the authorizes have
been unable to determine, but it is supposed
both men were struck while the train was
passing under bridge.
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France Raises Sugar Duties,

PARIS. France, July 23-The French gov
ernment will increase August tthe date the
German export bounties go into effect the
duties on foreign raw sugar from seven
francs to 10 l-2 francs and on foreign re,
fined sugar from eight francs to ~ LIZ
franos
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Arctic HerO's Fate

WEST UNION, O., July 23-Walter Swain.
who was the private secretary OF lieutenant
Peary on his Arctic expedition, is In the
county jail here at the point of death Swain
had become a morphine flend and attempted
suicide while in jail on charge Of forgery,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25
Low Water Stops Erie Canal Traffic

AMSTERDAM. n. V. July 23--Doatmen
lre experiencing much difficulty In NOV,
Ing their boats on the four.mile lever
OF the Erie canal, owing to the low wafer.
Navigation was at standsttli Tor ten notis h,s
to-day. The boats began to move late this
Afternoon,
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Justice Field Improving.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal; July "a Chief
| clerk Warren OF the Palace hotel said Jus
tice Field is all right. His rheumatic knee
| Is bothering some, but it Is growing better
rapidly. His mind is rs sound rs ever, and
| he will be able to resume his labOrs In u few
| vuaaka ="
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MUTUAL CANCELLATION.

Striking Weavers and Their Elm.
plOyers Hold Il Conference.
NEW BEDFORD, July N-The weavers
at the new Whitman mills, who struck be-
cause a new method OF paying by the piece
for work on lenos would reduce their pay,
they alleged from - to &c per week. held a
conference with the management.
1t resulted in q guarantee of 80 pay per
week, and the strikers voted &c to II to try
the new system for two weeks. and at the end
of which time II matters are not satisfactory
further action will be taken. The strikers
have returned to work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-25

A correspondent who made trip up the
Androscoggin valley found many evidences
remaining of the great flood of last March.
In the town of Turner he found a school
house in the middle of the public road. hav-
ing been deposited there by the flood. The
farmers are very busy just now, and have
been all the spring, and the sehoolhouse
will remain where 1t is until after haying,
when it will be removed to place from
which it will hardly be taken by any flood.
At present it is exactly in the middle of
the public highway. The farmers on their
way to and from Lewiston are forced to
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BOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS,

to buyer aud seller alike, II will necessary
to carefully note the PREDATORY, remarks
which preccde all articles quoted. In mar.
ket OF ihis character II is impossible to give
the general tendency of trade, those given
will bc found sufficiently close to enable
dealers 10 base their transactions thereon.l