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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
MACEO BETRAYED.
Invited to u Farley by Ahumada
to Arrange for Iudependencc.


HAVANA, Cuba. Dec 17-Dr. Maximo
Iertucha, formerly Antonio Maceo's phys-
elan. who surrendered to General Tort at
San Felipe. has been interviewed by re-
porter for La l.ucha, one of the leading
newspapers of Havana. DIR. Zertucha saws
that Maceo intended to attempt to cross the
trocha the third, but was prevented by sick
ness from doing so. On the next day.
however, 1t was announced that he would
not march across the trocha with his
men, but would go by water around
the end of the trocha and meet an insur-
gent force - the Havana side of the
line. Two bS0Es were accordingly prepared.
they being painted black to prevent their
being seen and the oars were mu filed so they
could not be heard while playing in the
rowlocks. Maceo and twenty-six men en-
barked in the boats and passed in front Of
the town OF Mariel, at the northern en-
tremity of tho western trocha, without being
seen by any of the Spanish sentries there
abouts.
commanders OF rebel bands accomp6nfed
Maceo. The short voyage was accomplished
without the slightest mishap. and the rebel
party landed at the point selected without
being discovered. When, on the 4th, the
engagement took pla.s b,tw waan the
rebels and Maj. Cirujeda's command. Maceo
was encamped with 1000 men. When the
'Puhioh ipi'V upP'"iS" 4uuNCo uiNiOu
his men into two wings. his intention
being to surround the Spanish column.
He remained alone with his staff for
Il moment, watching the lighting, and ex-
claimed: This goes we'll" Soon after
ward he was hit by two bullets, one
striking him on the chin, breaking his
jaw and passing out at the junction of
the neck and shoulder, and the other striking
him in the abdomen. Either wound would
have caused death, and the rebel leader ex-
pired in Il brief time.
The rebels, who were fighting desperately
against the Spanish attack, were panic
stricken when they heard of the death of
their chief They fled in disorder, not max
ing any attempt then to take Maceo's body
with them. The Spaniards returned to
Punta Bravo with their dead and wounded.
When the field was clear some OF the rebels
returned and carried Maceo's body Off with
them. DIR. Zertucha says that he does net
know where the body was buried, and thus
far the search made by the Spaniards has
proved fruitless.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Spanish Declare That th~ EIGHT.
MaCeo Was Not BY ASA IS inatIOM.

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Dec. 1s--The fol-
lowing translation Of cablegram received
Is furnished by the Spanish legation
MADRID. Dec. 18.
To Spanish Minister. Washington, d. c.:
Maceo's death took place in loyal fight at
Punta Bravo, and was caus I'd by our soldiers
bullets. This is evidently proved by the
letter written by the son of Maxine Gomez,
In which he stated that he killed himself In
order not to abandon the body Of his gem
eral. The handwriting OF the letter has
been verified, and also every detail OF the
fight, time and circumstances when Maceo
and the son of Gomez were wounded. All
these detils have been published in Europe
by kilograms from both Spanish and foreign
correspondents. (Signad) TETUAN.
The legation attached to the cablegram
note saying that the Spanish legation at
Washington "hopes to discover the origin of
the report Of Maceo's assassination and to
trace 1t to II certain Cuban resident In Jack
sonville." The note further says that the
presence in Jacksonville of several news
paper correspondents at the time of the re-
ported assassination of Maceo "explains
the wide circulation of the SANDER"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Years rsInternaI Revenue.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 17-Commis-
sioner OF Internal Revenue Miller reports
receipts for the year S146, ,s30,6l5. against
143,246,0 OF in 1895. The cost of collection
was "A, ,Os6, 262. Spirits yielded SsO,670,O7O;
tobacco, $50. III ,629 9:fermented liquors cheers
wines, etc.. S33, ,7s4.235. Illicit distilleries
seized numbered 1.9l6, with 1884, gallons
OF spirits and Ii, ,9s6 of beer, S303, ,449 worth
OF property in all and $50 persons were ar.
rested. There were SO ass, 1853 gallons OF
spirits produced from grain, more than last
year, but below the average
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
PAPER MEN COMBINE.
froduct OF Many Mills 90 BE Han.
died by One Agent.

uIeu ny One Agent.
NEW YORK, Dec. 10 l6Conferences OF the
Prihclpai manufacturers Of white paper used
py newspapers have been held In this city
LOT more than week past to consider the
formation OF general stock company to
handle the product OF the mills, and
70 ACT as the general agent for the allied
concerns. These negotiations eliminated
recently In the practical agreement OF all
concerned to pool interests, and to deal
Mtn consumers only through general
agency, which is to be established In this
city. ~
Inc plan involves the formation of a
national association, capitalized at a mod
crate amount, which is to control the prod.
uct OF all the mills. By this agreement, the
manufacturers expect to reduce running
expenses, to reorganize the trade, and to
promote friendlier relations between all con-
cerned. They expressly deny that prices
will be advanced.
Ihirty companies are Interested In the
movement. They are said to control the In
dustry in this country. Among those inter
S%;' Sstea IN the nerotiations are William Il.
a. Russrll. the Fall Mountain Paper Co.:
~. NJ: Knowles. the Glen Manufacturing
Co.; Warren Miller, the Herkimcr Paper Co:
Hugh j.: Chisholm, the Otis Falls Pap4r
Co.: William II. Pearson and David
:; oow'es; the Bowdoin Paper and the
!: lisbon Falls Paper Co.: q. W.
man of Watertown. representing Watertown
companies A. Pagcnstecher the Fall Noun
tnln Paper Co.. Messrs Fullerton and
3rockelbank, Manufacturers Paper Co.,
W. ". Brown. the Berlin Falls Paper
20. ;J. Fred Webster, the Webster Paper
Co.; Garret Schenck and d. F. Emery,
ReGerd ofthe jay Paper Co.
IL
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
CLAMOROUS FOR ACTION.
Radical Cuban Sympathizers Ex.
cited Over MaCeO's Death.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 1.-THE radi-
cal Cuban sympathizers in Congress are
,lamorous for immediate action. The Mills,
Cameron, Call and Cullom resolutions are
In the committee on foreign relations, to
which they were referred, and would not be
considered until its regular meeting in few
days, but Cameron, Cullom and Mills, who
are men b rs Of that committee, are asking
for 81 Q ,ial meeting, at which to report II
resolution, either like Mills and Cullom g,
providing for our scizing Cuba or like Cam
eron's or Calls, providing for the recOgni-
tion of Cuban independence. The radicals in
the House are for similar action on the part
Of the House committee on foreign affairs.
The conservatives are advocating delay,at
least until official advices can be received
from our acting consul-general at Havana,
Mr.. Springer. The conservatives will also
try to secure an early adjournment for the
holiday recess, while the radicals are ques-
tioning whether there should be or will be
Christmas recess. They are thinking of
the possibility OF war and the necessity of
keeping Congress here.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
CYCLING NOTES.
T.oncc faxes bicycles.

Fiancc lakes bicycles.
bicycles will be trife heavier than dur.
ing 1896.
Ton thousand bicycles are to be bought
by the British Postofllce for the use of car
riprs.
The punctureless tire has not made much
headway. in spite OF the volumes OF talk and
large advertising about it.
A JEALOUS clerical advocate in a reru..
sermon is said to have characterized ths
bicycle as .'the mechanical embodiment or
the principles OF Christianity
After much experimenting, it seems pretty
well settled that larser sprocket Wheels will
he use In tfe 1897 machines, with th0re.
suit Of grcaier usn in propulsion AMI better
management Of higher gear.
Experts agree that the rush 20 make the
lightest possible wheel has come to stand.
still. aud that heacoforth. ut least for some
little time, there Il likely to bs moro con.
,eryaiive tendency In the matter Of weight.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

Of the radical Cuban resolutions introduced
last week in the Senate by Senators Mills.
Cameron, Call and Cullom.
The newspaper accounts were read with
the greatest interest by all senators and
representatives, and a large majority be-
.ieved the story and spoke Of it with horror
and detestatiOn. 1t Is the worst blow the
Spanish could have received here, and If the
official denials from the Spanish side cannot
be promptly supported with proof, it may
give Cuba peace, If not independence, even
Ii the United States has to intervene by
force.
Another report says that Maceo was be-
trayed under flag OF truce and shot while
invited to n parley by Ahumada to arrange
for independence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
General Electric Accused of Bribery

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 1T is alleged that
the General Electric Street hallway Com
pany paid a10, 900 to get its first ordinance
through the cOuncil-S6O, 900 In cash to in
terested aldermen and $4,000 in stock.
Charles Austin Bates of New York and
Brandenburg Bros. of Chicago, have brought
suit to recover %. 900 shares OF stock which.
they claim, were unlawfully taken from
them to consummate the aldermanic DEAL
Behind the two suits are charges Of forgery
bribery and Misrepresentation. The names
Of two conspicuous aldermen are involved.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

LONDON, England, Dec. 1.-THE Wash
ington correspondent of the Chronicle tele-
graphs that Senor Andrade, Venezuelan
minister to the United States. now in Car
acas. received an intimation before he
started for his home that Venezuela could
have member on the tribunal of arbitration
to settle the boundary dispute between Venez.
uela and Great Britain. Tho correspondent
adds that Secretary Olney will make no FUR
ther concession to Venezuela.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

BIRMLNGHA I. Ala, Dec. 1.-Two Of the
largest iron-producing corporations In this
state have sold more iron in foreign coun-
tries within the past month than in Amsri-
can markets. This is the first time in the
history of Alabama iron king that such 1.
thing has occurred. and. iron-masters be-
lieve, establishes the fact that their trade
is hereafter to he a permanent feature OF
business. with prospects for it becoming
large factor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
GEN. COXEY'S DEEP SORROW
He Takes Himself Out of The PeO.
plc's rarty.

MASSILON, o.. Dee. III. s. Coxey, in
an open letter addressed to Senator Marion
Butler. denounced the 'disgraced People :
PARTY" sold out to an tissue so insignificant
IA silver" and adds:
II decline to help chase rainbows OF cleo
tion frauds In Ohio. but hereby announce
my resignation as member OF the national
committee. l once left the democratic party,
and nov find. in order to be ont OF 1t for
sure, must leave the once grand, but now
,iisgraced peoples party. This is done in
deep sorrow. and with the hope to join a
party soon to which the hope Of the repub-
liz must look for succor from financial and
industrial ills
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
STORAGE OF THE WATERS.
Preliminary Step Toward q Great
Schc me Moved by Senator Allen.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Dec. 13-The first
step toward proposed vast undertaking was
moved by Senator Allen, populist, of Nebras-
ka, by the Introduction OF bill appropriat-
ing fl 100000 for surveys and exanina-
tions OF the head waters Of all the large rivers
OF the country-some l20 being named. be-
ginning with the Penobscot and extending
to the Rio Grande-to determine the cost ami
location of reservoirs to be constructed and
maintained for the storage Of the waters Of
these rivers and their tributaries, to be used
eor Industrial purposes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
CRESPO is FIRM.
Will Stand by Policy on Venezue.
Ian Treaty,

CARACAS, Venezuela, Dec. 17-Many per-
sons of education and position in the re-
public have begun to realize tho i'm
portance Of the protocol arranged between
the governments of the United States
and Great Britain for the settlement
OF the boundary dispute in Guiana
This statement is given on the authority Of
politicians of prominence. 1t may be added
upon the same authority that President
Crespo will not yield to any popular demand
but will hold firmly to his purpose to accept
the proposed Anglo-venezuelan treaty.
Serious people, in fact, according to the
information. are beginning to understand
that 1t might be unwise to reject the pro-
tocol, and they are fortified In their belief
by the attitude of the government. The
more the protocol is studied, politicians say,
the greater becomes the prospect that the
sentiment of the people will uphold the ef-
forts of the United States in their behalf.
In order to foster this sentiment 1t is semi
officially announced that statesmen of prom.
inence will publish articles on the protocol
and the proposed treaty. emphasizing their
efficiency in the determinatiO of the ques.
tion and the adyisabllity of acquiescing in
the terms.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
GREAT INDIGN ALTON
Tragic Death Of Maceo Is on All
Tongues in Washington.
Radical Cuban Sympathizers Are
ClamOrous for Action.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. II If the
story that Maceo was betrayed to assassina-
tion Is confirmed by official results, it will
yield here results the very opposite of those
which Gen. Weyler hoped for from Maceo's
death. Resolutions Of inquiry will be intro
duced, and may be adopted in both Houses.
Instead OF postponing Intervention by this
government the death Of Maceo may hasten
1t, as It will certainly stir Congress to ex-
press indignation, and perhaps to adopt one
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
BIG INCREASE IN DEPOSITS.
Figures Given Out by state Bank
Examiner Timberlake OF Maine.

AUGUSTA. Me Dee. 17-Asa preliminary
to his annual report, state Bank Examiner
+. Il. Timberlake makes the following state
ment, compiled from the autumn examina-
tions The deposits are $57 ,S95; reserve
fund, S2.03l .Oi2; special reserve fund, $685.
597; undivided profits. 81, 1903 $50; other liza
bilities. $52. .493.
Compared with the statement made in
November, 1875. there is an increase in de-
posits of VI, ,1OO.752 in reserve funds, $751;
i'll: in undivided profits, $1Sl ,G95 In total
liability, 81 1853 624. There has been an in
crease of $l,134.1 $50 in government bonds
There has been decrease of 81 l,222, ,263
In public funds held out of Maine, and $9S,-
403 in corporation bonds in Maine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Queen Iii at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cali, Dec. l7-Among
the passengers who landed from the steamer
China. from Honolulu. was ex-Queen I.ili-
oukalani and her attendants. 1t is said she
is on her way to Washington to make plea
to the president and Congr: IS or her res
| toration. -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
HEROES PERILOUS WORK.
Brave Rescue 10y Capt. "JOsh"Jarnes
and His STONY Beach Crew.

anu f11S STONY bcacn Grew.
NANTASKET BEACH. Mass. Dee. 1s-
Captain Joshua James, the valiant life-saver,
and his fearless crew of the Stony Beach
life-savng station added another chapter to
the long list of noble deeds performed by
them in rescuing shipwrecked mariners from
watery graves.
As the result of the skill and bravery OF
this noble band, captain John Patterson,
mate A. :. Fitch. seamen Fred Burns. W.
Parsons, Dan Canning and Duncan Morris,
and Steward W. l.. Blenkhorn of three
masted schooner Ulrica are now comfort
the hull of the craft from which they were
rescued in an almost dying condition lies
on the sand ut kemberma. from which she
will never be removed except In small
pieces
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
A Maine Mining O., many.

AUGUSTA. Me-. Dec 1.-THE certificate
o, the Phoenix Gold Mining Company was
filed with the secretary OF state. The com
pany was organized at Portland to do gen.
cral mining and milling BUSINESS. The cap
ital stock is 81, 500 900. The officers are :
President, Edward X. Milliken Deering :
treasurer. Clarence Hale. Portland: direct
ors, Edward Il. Milliken, Clarence Hale, A..
J. Desmond
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
New Maine Electric Road.

BANGOR, Me-. Dec. 1.-THE new Bangor,
Hampden h Winterport electric street rail-
was formally opened to travel as far a.
completed. The commissioners found the
road finely constructed. Freight business
will be carried on at night after passenger
cars have stopped running. The road Is
standard guage, and will be OF great benefit
to the down river towns and to Bangor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Old.Time Lowell L.nlmar

LOWELL, Mass, Dec. 1s-The old Mid
dlesex Mechanics Association, established
upward of half century ago. for. the benefit
OF the mill workers of Lowell, has gone, into
Insolvency, and the Hon. Frederick Iawton
and W. H. Anderson were appointed as
sgnees by the court of insolvency. Claims
amounting to 4l2; 800 have been filed thug
far =
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

The produce market Is somewhat dulI.
prices ranging little of previous quota.
tions, the demand being light and supply
extremely plentiful. Poultry is low, chick
ems and fowls moving quietly. Butter Is
quiet with receipts of fresh creameries yet
moderate. Corn is fairly steady for old.
New corn on spot sells quietly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
THE CONGRESS OF MOTHERS
Mrs. AdIai e. Stevenson Explains the
Purpose Ofthe Convention.

WASHINGTON. d. G.. Dec. 17--Among
the most enthusiastic promoters of the Con-
gress OF Mot aers to be held here Feb. 16 Is
the proposed movement, said "Its scope is
world wide and its purpose to raise up
mothers in the land. The purpose Of the
Mothers Congress is to influence parents
for the training Of their little ones. the re-
sponsibilities OF the freside. that we are so
sadly overlooking in the pressure of
other interests. Moro especially would
we appeal to the worldly mothers,
who leave their children to the care OF SER
wants. We appeal also to the poor, hard
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Vermont Man Nominated.

WASHINGTON. p. c.! Dec. 1.-THE name
OF Charles A. Prouty of Vermont, nominated
for interstate commerce commissioner, in
place Of veazey, resigned, was suggested to
the President by senator Proctor of ver-
mont, q personal friend OF the nominee. Mr..
Prouty Is about AZ years Of age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
GEN. MACEO'S SUCCESSOR.
Maj.-Gen. Ruiz Rivera is I'm COm-
mand in Pinar Del Rio.

ACt ASiOs
KEY WEST, Fla. Dec. 17-Advices re-
ceived from Havana by the steamer seem
to set at rest whatever doubt existed about
Maceo's death.
The advices state that Maj .-Gen. Ruiz
Rivera, veteran of the last war. who land
ed in Cuba on the last expedition OF the
Three Friends, has assumed command OF
the insurgent forces In Pinar del Rio. I'm
portant developments are awaited from that
province, as it is claimed that Rivera Is a
better strategist and has greater military
capacity than Maceo ever displayed.
General Gomez has arrived from Las VII
las and is now encamped within the Cien-
ega Zapata, the extensive swamp in the
southern part Of Matanzas province, says
the advices from Havana.
Mai Gen. Rivera Is Porto Rican by
BIZ tn. He fought under Gen. Maceo through
out the ten years war, and had the entire
confidence Of his chief
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Iseceivership of the Santa Fe.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Dec. 1.-THE Santa
Fe case was argued in the district court at
Leavenworth, Kan, before Judge Meyers.
The question at issue Is whether receiver
shall be appointed for the Santa Fe property
in Kansas under the alien law. Victor Nor
awetz of New York, general counsel for the
road; General Solicitor L. ID. Kenna OF
Chicago. Kansas Solicitor A. A. Herd and
ex-Chief Justice Horton represented tho
Snnte Ea
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Built Bangor X ArOOstOOk. /.

BANGOR. Me-. Dee 1.-THE annual meet
ing of the Aroostook Construction Company
which built the Bangor Il Aroostook rail-
road. was held here. when these officers
were elected; President. II. II. Fogg; clerk
and treasurer. |. X. Stes0n; directors. II.
H. Fogg. Charles II. Wood. I. X. Stetson. n.
Z. Bragg. A. II. Tnaxter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
vr,.b Election in the Court

SALT LAKE. Utah. Dee. 17-Areuments
upon the validity Of the late election in
Utah ! Q; ;an in the state supreme court.
The contention Is that tne Australah oaiios
law. under which the election was held.is void
because the vote was not secret as provided
for In the state constitution.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Many Persons Thrown Out orwork.

wOONSOCKET. II. l., Dec 1.-Two hun
dred and fifty persons have been thrown out
Of employment through the financial difl-
culties In which the Clear River wooden mills
OF Bridge:on have become involved. The
employees, almost to man, arc willing to
extend any possible assistance TO their en-
ployers W. I. Slade h Co.. who have fur
nished employment oil through tho dull
times
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19

The fundamental idea OF the Torrens Sys-
tenn is to have the state adjudicate upon and
guarantee titles. Absolute certificates of
Individual ownership are TO Ge issued.
Its object Is to eliminate the labor Of title
searching and to render real estate titles rs
promptly marketable as personal securities.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Indians Want Statehood.

. wAshINGTON,D ID. G. Dee IA fund of
1000 has been raised by the Greeks. Choc-
taws and Cherokees for lobby to prevent a
territorial government for Indian Territory.
They are willing to have their lands allotted
under a state government. and will make no
opposition II Indian Territory is included in
the state OF Oklahoma.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
MATE BRAN ON TRIAL.
Considerable Preliminary Work
Cleared up In This Famous Case.

BOSTON, Mass. Dec. 17--Considerable
preliminary work was cleared up in the
trial Of Thomas Bran for murder on the
high sens. The evident determination Of
the defence to fight every point came out
even more clearly than on the preceding
day.
Although the witnesses put on by the gov.
iernment knew nothing Of what took place
On board the barkentine, and were
simply called to show what had taken
place from the time the vessel arrived
in Halifax until the members of the
crew were brought before Commissioner
Fisk in the postoffice building, Boston. the
defence found many opportunities to draw
ont testimony which may have an important
bearing on the case later on
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Spain Appeals to the Pope

LONDON, England. Dee. 1.-THE Daily
News Rome CORE spondent says 1t is
asserted there that Spain has asked the
Pope, to sound the European nations as to
whether they would support Spain in war
with the United States
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-12-19
Maine state Grange Grows.

AUGUSTA. Me-, Dee. 1.-THE annual re-
port OF secretary L. II. Libby OF Auburn. to
be made at the meeting here OF the Maine
state grange next week. will show mem
bership in Maine of over 200 year ago
1t was 1880, showing gain OF over 400.
The order was never "a healthy and strong
ms 1t Is today