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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08

respectable amount. One Of the earliest bids
read was that Of the Revere national bank Of
Boston, which offered to take 800. 900 at ITO,
but 1t was late in the afternoon before any of
the star bids were drawn.
Then the millions rolled out rapidly. Au-
gust Belmont Il Co.. the American agents Of
the ROthschilds. wanted 50, ,5OO. 900, but this
was merely II bagatelle compared to the
offer of president Stewart Of the Union trust
company, who showed his belief in the
ability OF the government to maintain its
credit by offering to take S6S. 5000, 900 worth
OF the bonds. and even this offer was en-
ceeded by J. Pierpont Morgan. who put in
bid for the entire issue, 300. .O00. 900 at $1l0-
6s77. Despite Mr.. Eckel's request for no
applause, the ilnanciers could not restrain
themselves when they heard this and they
appiauded most vigorously.
II Is, OF course, too early to say what price
will have to be paid for the bonds, and it
will take few days until all Of the bids have
been analyzed and the necessary tabulations
made, but according to the rough ca'cula-
tions made at the treasury department sub
scriptions agRregating 40.OO0.t0) exceeds
the price offered by Mr.. Morgan. aud any per-
son who bid over Sll0 6S77 will he sure to
receive bonds to the full amount OF his sub
scription. while the balance OF the issue, es-
tmated by the treasury oilicials to he about
$50, OOO, 600, will lie awarded to Mr.. Morgan.
No bid lower than that price will secure n
bond. No discrimination will be made by
the department IA to whether the bonds arc
to be paid for in American or foreign gold.
The price alone will determine the award
1t was significant to observe as the bids
were read or that the small investors, the
persons who bid for a few hundred dollars. .as
q general rule offered very low premium,
rarely eNceedin, So, although occasionally
they went up to 81 or IS. The large pre-.
miums all come from great financial institu-
tons. who put in bids for big blocks Of the
bonds and the later the bid. IA u general
thing. the higher the premium offered
In fact some OF the important financial
institutions who had recently pat in
their bids n week or so ago changei them
either by wire or mail or in person during
the last 4S hours. rs they wanted the bonds
and felt sure tina, the low premium they wer,.
wi ling to pay couple OF waeks ago would
have to be Increased If they were to be
awarie bond
The practical joker OF course had to have
his little fun. Among the bids was one from
THE Daughters of the A L. A." for Si0),-
600. 900, and there was on, from physician
In Texas for si6,OOO,OO0 which was SO pal.
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FREE COINAGE WINS.
The Senate Passes the Jones Substi.
tute For the Bond Bill.

WASHINGTON, ID. G.. Feb. 6Advocates
Of free coinage in the Senate have carried
their point and have succeeded in having the
Senate declare in favor Of the free and un-
limited coinage Of silver at the ratio of 16 to
/. By a vote OF 40 to 35, the Jones subs itute
for the house bond bill passed the Senate.
The majority in favor of the bill was larger
than had been expected, not because Of any
change in the votes Of senators, but because
the arrangement OF the pairs Of absent sena-
tors had been carelessy made by the oppo-
nents OF the measure, and In one instance OPP
ponents OF the substitute had been paired
against each other.
1t will now 10 to the House OF Representa-.
tives, where the substitute will be non-con-
Cured in. A conference committee, repre-
resenting the two houses, will then be ap.
pointed to 90 through the form Of trying to
bring about an agreement. 1t Is known in
advance that this IL impossible, and that
the bill will finally die In conference.
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CHURCH BURNED.
Was One OF the Oldest Edifices i'm
The City of Boston.

luc wy VI bostOh'
BOSTON, Feb. The first church OF Dor
chester was destroyed by fire early in the
morning, and four ilremen were hurt in try
ing to save the historic ediflce. The building
belonged to the First (Untarian) parish of
Boston, the oldest church organization in
the city and was itself the Oldest church edi-
flee in Dorchester. The men hurt were Cap.
tain Blanchard of engine 20. Lieut.. Riddler of
the combination wagon /, Joe Hoyt Of engine
20, and John Gavin of ladder 4, who were
thrown from ladders and struck by falling
tin b RS
1t is believed that defective furnace fiue
was the cause of the fire, which was not dis
covered until $50 when fireman Fruen OF
ladder and inspector Neal of the West End
road saw the smoke and flames bursting
through the roof.
1t didn't take very long for the parishioners
and the pastor, Rev. f. r. Shippen, to arrive
on the scene, and they did all they could to
help the flremen. Judge Churchill of the
municipal court and Walter Fox, both mem-
bers Of the church, who arrived quite early,
made quite heroic rescue. They managed
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to save the old clock on the inside OF the
church, which was presented to the congre.
cation years ago by Gov. Gardner. The
Judge supported a ladder and Walter Fox
chopped out the clock. He barely got it, for
the fire was SO hot that he couldn't have
remained at the place q half minute longer.
The records of this old church were de-
posted in a copper ball at the top OF the
steeple directly under the weather vane, in
stead of in the corner stone. These records
will be saved, for the flremen kept the fire
from going up the steeple, so that it burned
Off at the base and fell into the church. 1t
was noticed afterward that the top of the
s,eeple and the copper ball containing the
records we're all right.
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UNCLE SAM A BUYER.
Makes Awards For Supplying Gov
ernment With Paper During Year.

Makes Awards For Supplying Gov
ernment With Paper During Year.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. The joint
printing committee OF Congress has made
awards for supplying the government with
paper for the coming fiscal year. Among
them were the following:
Book printing paper. best machine finish,
Waterhouse, Shannon & Munroe, Boston. TO-
GUo ada. reams at 49,. Sa cents writing paper g.
reams at sc cents; Connecticut River paper
company, Holyoke, 100 reams at cents Riv-
erside paper COMPANY, Holyoke 5000 reams
at So cents, s, ,OOC reams ut 81 cents rope ma
nilla paper, Linton Bros. Pawtucket, 1000
reams at SO cents; typewriter paper Crane
Bros, Westfleld, so reams at 1892 100 reams
at SO cents, 100 reams ut 81. 10, 100 rcams at
SO cents wood cut paper Waterhouse. Shan
non & Munro :, Boston, 900 pounds at 6.s
cents
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LOSS OVER A MILLION.
Very Destructive Fire Breaks Ont
at PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb, 6-The ferc
est, most stubborn and most destructive fire
that has visited Philadelphia in years broke
out in the cellar OF the Hazetine bui ding,
1416 and 141S Chestnut street. and before it
had been subdued the Hazeltine build
ing and the American Baptist publica.
ton societys building, 1420 and 1922
store of Homer Leboutiler Il Co., 1412 and
14l4 Chestnut street was badly damaged and
the rear Of the hotel Lafayette. which faced
on Broad street, was damaged to the extent
OF $4,000. The appropriate total loss by the
fire is $l,O75, 600; the greater part of which
is covered by insurance. The cause OF the
fire is not definitely known.
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Freak Fruit Tree,

vANCEBURG, KY, Feb. 7-James Null
lineaux. residing near Gallipolis has an ap-
pie tree that was bought for a golden russat,
and the first year 1t bore beautiful russets.
The next year n bore sheep-nose apples. The
next year it bore an early sweet crop. This
year 1t was laden with beautiful large red
winter apple that no one knows the name OF.
Mr.. Mullineaux Is confident that next year
he will have crop Of grapes from it.or may
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
AT A STANDSTILL.
No Trains Run on Chicago and
Southeastern Railroad.


LEBANON, Ind, Feb. G-The strikers are
complete masters OF the situation all along
the line OF the Chicago h Southeastern.
Not train has moved and tho officials can
not tell when they will be able to get one
through A fire broke out in the yards and
several hundred freight cars were saved only
by the prompt response and quick work OF
the local fire department. The company
claims that the cars were set on fire by the
strikers. This the strikers deny.
At WesterIlcld, 20 miles distant, the depot
with much valuable merchandise was de-
stroyed by fire ut an early hour. The loss is
$4,000. IT is alleged by the company that
the strikers applied the torch. Frank G.
Reagan, attorney for the company, will ar
rive tonight, and legal proceedings will at
once he started to subdue the strikers.
President Crawford Is coming on special
from Chicago, and 1t Is expected that he will
ask the governor to aid him with the militia,
All trainmen threaten to 60 out.
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FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH.
One OF the Oldest Edifces in the City Of Boston.

in the Rose Doley trial should be considered
by the Judge in fixing the degree. Mr.. An
thoine made an earnest appeal for leniency.
He argued that the act OF destruction OF her
daughters illegitinate babe was committed
during period of frenzy. He said Mrs:
Doley is 40 years of age, the mother OF
twelve children, of whom she has reared
eight.
Atty.-Gen. Powers said that from prac-
tical point OF view 1t made little difference
whether the guilt was fixed in the first or
the second degree. Judge Bonney found
Slrs. Doiley guilty of murder in the first de-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
TWENTY THOUSAND MEN OUT
Restriction of Coal Production
Causes a Big Shut. Down.

POT1SvlLLE, Pa, Feb. THE first effect
OF the new coal trust is seen in tho agree
ment made by the sales agents, that roduc-
ton should not exceed to al OF two and u
huit million tons in February, against an
output In the same month last year OF 8, 1885, :
246 tons. To this end all the collieries in
this region were shut down.
The allotment OF production for tho Read.
ing Is only 5l9 500 tons for the entire month
oi February. This amount will not be ex.
cecdtd either in February or March. BY tho
surplus stock OF coal will be worked of. A
rough estimate Of the number Of men who
will be idle IL 10000.
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indianapolis. Feb. 8.
Death OF Charles H. Trickey.

DOVER,N. H. Feb. 6-Chares Fl. Trickey,
for more than 40 years Il prominent business
man, died at his home on Central avenue,
after a severe illness Of IA mouths. He was
born in Bro kfleiJ Aug. II, 1888, and mt the
age Of 20 came to this city. and entered the
employ ofJohn Bickford, dealer in dry goods,
afterward becoming partner, aud later be-
coming sole proprietor of the business In
1867 hs purchased the teaming interests Of
the Cocheco manufacturing company, which
he retained until Jan. !. of the present year.
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Increases Naval Force.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Feb. 6-The gun
boat Helena has been added to the United
States force afloat. She is an exact duplicate
OF the Wilmington, which was launched with
the cruiser Nashville, Oct, 10 last. She Is
13-knot vessel of about ], 400 tons displace-
ment, $50 fest long, with the slight draft Of
nine feet, adapting her for service in shallow
rivers. She will carry a complement OF ITO
officers and men.
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Il WILL GO TO GERMANY.
ident Thinks He Will Make an

ident Thinks He Will Make an
Ideal Ambassadors.
3SHINGrON, d. c., Feb. 7-Mr. Edwin
of Michigan, now assistant secretary
te. has been rendered the post of anbas-
to Germany. to succeed the late Chan
Runyon. Mr.. Uhl has accepted the
4 Uhl is one Of the leading lawyers OF
gan. u man OF unusual ability and OF
)derable wealth. but OF marked modesty.
PIT his law practice in Detroit and came
|simplyt to have taste Of Washington life,
bad no desire TO spend year or more
Foreign country. But the president and
etary OlDey. believing him to have a
jail fitness for the place because OF his
Fledge Of the whole question Of our re-
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Can't. Parks at Port MuIgrave.

GLOUCESTER. Mass, Feb. 6-Informa-
ton was received in relation TO the where
abouts Of Capt Edward Parks. the skipper
of the schooner Cecil Low. who decamped
last week at Portland with 500. the proceeds
OF fishing voyage. dispatch received
from consul Murray of Port Mulgrave, n. s.,
to Benjamin Low, the owner. states thct the
missing man has arrived there, is well. and
will soou return 10 Gloucester
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Because of Reduction.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. Ga strike OF
considerable proportion took place at the
big mills OF the American screw company at
the North end. large number OF girls in
the packing department went out, in conse-
quence Of reduction in wages, notice Of
which was posted. The cut mainly affected
the packing room employees, although the
strike may become sympathetic, cutdowns
being feared in other portions OF the factory.
A majority of the strikers get from 50 to %
q week. 1t is Job work.
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WERE TO WORK IN BOSTON.
English WOrkmen Sent Back Be.
cause They Came Under Contract,

NEW YORK, Feb. -6-W. Ainsworth, W.
Draper, H. LongwOrth and 4. Marsh. Eng
lish workmen, who were cabin passengers ON
the steamer Britannia, which arrived from
Liverpool. were arrested at the pier aud
taken to Ellis island by contract laborlnspect-
or Book.
They had signed contract with the pro.
prietors OF Boston cotton factory to put in
place in the factory a lot Of English made
iirm. The men are expert workm'n. They
brought their tools with them in vaiises.
They were to get from Sl2 to $l5 week,
which is said to be about half what is paid
to American workmen in the same trade.
They will be sent back.
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Students in Revolt,

CHICAGO. H., Feb. 6-Lake Forest uni
versity has rebellion on hand. Because
four students were suspended twenty-one
others left the institution, and the remaining
forty declare they will depart by an early
train. The trouble originated in the refusal
of the suspended students to take restrictions
from Prof. Brewer for singing and having II
good time generally in one Of their rooms.
The boys claim that Brewer. who is house
master is tYrannical
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Rad Winter for Makers Of ubbers.

MAIDEN. Mass. Feo. 6-The officials OF
the Boston rubber sloe company have de-
cided to close down both their factories
here for two weeks, beginning today
after which both factories will run on three
quarters time for an indefinite period. Be-
tween 5000 and 1000 persons are employed
In these factories.
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Czar Hires an American Driver,

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Feb 7-Myron Nc.
Henry, the well-known driver, will not be
seen on American tracks for some time He
has signed a five years contract with the
inn perial stud stables of the Gar OF Russia.
to drive in Russia and train, as we'll He
will leave for Russia s soon az he can settle
up his fairs in this country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
ON BRINK OF A DEEP CUT.

Canadian Pacinc Express Derailed
Within Few Feet Of Precipice.
OLDTOWN. Me-. Feb. THE we5t-bound
express OH the Canadian Pacific was deraled
at In the morning in ledge cut two miles
west of Greenville
The locomotive and every car in the train
was thrown from the track, but the cars
tipped against the wall OF the ledge, which
prevented them from turning over. The
frain was stopped within a few feet OF IL steep
enhancement on the shore OF Mooseheal
lake. One passenger was slightly injured
About 80 passengers returned to Greenvlie
by special train.
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George B. Ives ParOlcd.

SALEM. Mass, Feb. Asst. Dist. Atty.
George b. Ives. who pleaded guilty 10 forgery
and embezzlement in the superior criminal
court on May IL, 1890, and was sentenced to
state prison for eight and one-half years, I'm,
been paroled by Gov. Greenhalge. Ives re-
lease, while not unexpected by his friends, is
o big surprise to the public.
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s with Germany and because OF his visit
last summer, preferred to have him go
)r than anyone else who was mentioned.
/. Uhl was born near Ann Arbor and is
i 80 years OF age. He is a graduate Of
University Of Michigan and OF the law
lol. His best known public acts were In
)ection with the Allianca incident.
/. Chl was seriously considered for ap-
tment rs secretary OF state after Mr..
hams death. He discharged the duties
b office in an acceptable manner during
ircsham's illness. The democratic state
enticn of Michigan named Mr.. Uhl as
fdate for the United States Senate in
Julius c. Burrows was elected.
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in which, while he said the miners OF the Do
minion coal company. which form large
section of the electors, were to be free to vote
as they pleased. he urged the necessity OF
Canada retaining the duty on coal to shut
out tho American article The conservatives
are tho prohibtionist party, aud they used
Mr. Mhitney's proclamation with much ef-
foot
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08

shnglet, and broad piazza is on the front
of the house overlooking the pond. With
the new house completed and occupied the
Cleveland estate will be quite settlement
during the summer months, and in addition
to the railroad station there will be a petition
for II branch postofflcc, to be called Gray
Gables, during the time when there are SO
many people sojourning in that immediate
Vicinity
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CLEVELAND'S NEW HOUSE.
Addition to His Buildings at Gray
Gables.

BUZZARDS BAY, Feb. President Cleve-
land Is enlarging his estate at Gray Gables,
and is erecting new building for Brad
Wright and his family. The new house,
which will be ready for occupancy before the
summer season opens, is near the now barn
which was built last spring, and is on that
part Of the grounds which faces the lily pond.
The house contains seven rooms and was
designed by William Crump. who built the
barn for the president. The house In ap-
pearance closely resembles the barn and will
cost when completed about 81 800 The i'll
terror will be of Carolina hard pine finish,
the walls and ceiling lathed and plastered.
The roof and sides Of the building will he
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ST. LOUIS CONVENTION.

sitiOn Building.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Feb. 6--It has been
finally decided to hold the republican
national convention in the exposition build
ing. The northern portion OF the building
will be remodeled at an expense of about
$50, 200 and will insure satisfactory hall for
convention purposes. The hall will be
bounded on three sides by st. Charles, Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth streets, thus securing
proper light and ventilation.
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BANGOR. Me-, Feb, 7-Sewall Oakes,
n 10-year old boy, shot himself with gun.
1t is supposed that he committed the deed
while angry at being told to saw some wood.
He is said to have a violent temper. His re-
coyery is doubtful
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INTEND TO CENSURE BAYARD
House Committee on Foreign Az
fairs Determined.

IdlrS DeCern1ncU.
WASHINGTON. DC. Feb 6-The House
committee on foreign affairs did not get to a
vote on the amba ,sador Bayard question Mt
the morning session, adjourninR at noon un-
til 80 o'c ock, with Il declared purpose on
the part OF the republicans to adopt a resolu-
ton of censure at the afternoon session.
The republicans refused to let the matter
go back to subcommittee. although they had
to admit that Gov. McCreery was right in
saying that some one proposition ought to be
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EDWARD G. DANA.
TUPPER CHOSEN.
Will he Returned to the DUnini,
House OF Commons.

House OF Commons.
llALlFAN, \. s., Feb. The bye election
in Cape Breton for the Dominion House Of
Commons resulted in the return OF Sir
Charles Tupper. conservative, 10y about 600
majority over Hon, George II, Murray. lb-
eral. Never in tho history of Nova Scotia
did bye election create such intense excite
ment. In this city the crowd around the bul.
lcin stands receiving the returns was in ex-
cess OF those at u general election.
II. NJ. Whitney OF Boston also issued
q manifesto in connection with the contest,
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Death Hurried by Slander Suit.

BRIDGEPORT, Ct.. Feb. 6-Miss Grace
Pullman, daughter OF Rev. Joseph Pullman,
died recently, aged lj. She had been ailng
for some time. The suit by Mile Jane May
against her fatier, who denounced Mile. May
from his pulpit worried her and fastened her
end
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Congressman Conn's Benevolence,

ELKHART, Ind, Feb 6-Ex.Congressman
Conn. publisher OF the Washington Times,
distributed $4,000 among the employees Of
his horn factory. Mr.. Conn inaugurated the
profit system among bis employees. and in the
100 operatives.
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Fifteen Thousand Miners Laid or.
SHAMOKIN, Pa. Feb. 6-Fifteen thousand
men and boys in the Western anthracite coal
fields received orders not to report for duty
at the mines until further notice, rs the
Reading collieries have been shut down for
an indefinite period.
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man, the millionaire palace car builder,
and for ten years she has been
besieRed by suitors OF every cline
and class. She has refused princes,
barons and counts and now the right man
turns out to be poor. but handsome and
brainy young American lawyer. Miss Pull
man 70 26 years Of aye. She Is an accom-
pllshsd pianist and vocalist. and speaks French
luently She has Travelled u great deal. Mr..
Lowden is "a years Of age They will be
mnrlSA in June.
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SENSIBLE GIRL.

Miss Pullman Spurns Princes and
Counts To Wed An American.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. 6-There is much OF
interest to Americans In the announcement
Of tho engagement of Miss Florence Pullman
to Frank o. Lowden. Miss Pu Imam is well
known. She ~ the daughter OF George Pull
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Some OF the local committee were In favor
OF erecting II wigwam, but at meeting of
the business mems league this was de-
cided impracticable, as the time is too short
in which to build n satisfactory structure.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-08
COLISEUM BUILDING. CHICAGO.


building world Coliseum will