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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Storm Costumes,

ITHACA, N. Y. Jan. 3l-During the first
stormy day Of the college session, 1t rained,
hailed and showed, and the sush was plenti-
tul enough to bring out half a dozen young
women students in 'storm costumes" 1t
was their first appearance in that raiment.
1t consisted of short skirts hanging about six
inches below the knees and leggings. The
suits are modest, neat and appropriate.
There is movement among the young
women to have all the girls adopt the storm
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
California Oranges For Florida

CINCINNATI. O., Jan. 2s-John I. Dunn
Of Palatka. Fla. is in Cincinnati shipping
large consignments Of oranges home They
are the California variety which he has pur-
chased from dealers here. Speaking of this
paradoxical performance, Mr.. Dun says:
''rhere Is n big demand for oranges through.
out Northern and Central Florida Thou
sands of groves, millions of trees, are there
but they bear no fruit. The blizzard OF Dec
20. 1891, nipped the trees and thousands of
dollars were lost. There will be no oranges
there for the next four or five years."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
All Litigation Stopped.

contested suit of C. c. Jackson and wife
against Thomas Wallace and wife and the
trustees Of Wallace L Sons, including n. NJ.
Thompson Of New York and r. I. Paine, 2d.,
OF Boston. which was on trial in the superior
court for several weeks in December, was
ended when Judge Hall handed down u de-
cision which is a complete victory for Wal
lace and the other defendants.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Was Son OF Pres. John TyIer.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Jan. 2s-.John
Tyler. the son Of Pres. Tyler, died here at n
very advanced age, and after an illness that
had iastei for several months. For the Inst
20 years MIR. Tyler has been resident Of this
city, and wns for u time on the rolls OF the
trensury department, but partial paralysis
had prevented him from engaging In the
active duties Of his Office. He WIS well
known in many other parts of the country.
and Mt one period he was prominent in social
ci ro'e Epra.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01

and billiard parlors in the basement, and
were fully insured IN $1,000. Adjoining the
hotel on the west was the Howe opera house,
also owned by b. G. Howe, which cost $780,
600. Tho fremen made desperate effort to
save this fine yrick building, but to no avail.
1t was insured for $1,000.
A. W. Scott. shoe store, and H. 7. Kidder
l. Son, hardware were tenants in the opera
house block. Both had ample time so save
their property, which was we'll insured.
North of the Avenue hotel is n small block,
owned by B. G. Howe, which WAS gutted.
1t was insured for $4.500. The first floor
was occupied by E. G. Brooks, tailor, and the
second floor was used as n hall by the Red
Men. special train brought 100 hremen
from Lyndonville at 8 and two hours later
the fire was under control.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
SAYS 1T IS HERS.
tish Columbia Claims 100000
Acres of The United States.

DONrREAL, an. Jan. 3l-The Stars
bdon special says Lord Salisbury and Mr..
hmberlain have been considering the re.
of the inquiries into records here. made
|beaaI OF British Columbia. which show
!, the United States has no right under the
,lo-Russian treaty of 1929 to 5000, 900
Fcs of land opposite P ince OF Wales island
The Pacific coast. which is Of high strategic
value and which the United States
usurped since buying Alaska.
he records Of the dispatches Of Bagot to
|me Minister Canning show that Clarence
pit and not Portland inlet Is the correct
fndary 1t is suggested that the Canadian
enoers OF the Alaskan boundary commis-
3 have been IN sled into assuming the cor
ness of the United States assumption.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Mrs. Betsey Moody Dead.

EAST NORTHFlELD. Mass. Jan. 2S-
Mrs. Betsey Moody. age 30. mother OF the
world-famous evangelist. Dwight lyman
Moody, died at the olu homestead here. In
the house In which she was born. She con-
tracted cold about u week ago, and. while
suffering from the affection. was not con-
fined to her bed Immediately Without
showing OF his mothers serious condition.
Evangelist Moody came home from P.ila-
dclphia and with one OF his two sisters
and his three brothers. was at the bed
side Of his mother when her spirit departed
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Memorial Of Women's Work,

CHICAGO, H.. jan. 29-Potter Palmer, has
given 900. 900 for the erection Of Womans
Memorial Building, which is to be monu.
ment to the work and accomplishments OF
women mt the Worlds Columbian Exposition.
The drawings are now nearly completed. and
they show building that will g one Of the
most beautiful in the country. The building
will be located on the lake front, and will
probably be used rs headquarters for the
Women's clubs OF the city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01

NASHUA, N. H., Jan. 3l-The city govern.
ment meeting was productive OF surprises
The mayor read Mr.. Wason's opinion that
The board Of education was not under the
city government, and that he could legally
hold both offices. After a motion to postpone
the matter has been lost. Alderman Ander-
son offered q new motion: The motion was
passed, 80 to Z, and the convention a.ose
without electing city solicitor, which office
Is now vacant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY.
Thomas Mein Arrested For COmpli.
city With Raid in Transvaal.

POTSDAM, N. v, Jan. 3l-A dispatch re-
ceived here announces the arrest and i'm.
prisonment OF Thomas Mein. q native oil
Louisville, st. Lawrence county. AS one oI
the chief conspirators In DR.. ,lameson's raid.
No details have been received by his broth.
ers except that bail in his case has been re-
fused. Mr.. Mein's brothers will try to &c.
state.
Thomas Msin is about 80 years of age. He
IS we'll kn wa as u mining engineer. He
went to California III d engaged IN gold MN
ing abou. 81 ,e RS ago. He managed some
OF the largest goi | m ming ploaeri.s there.
and "a or ,ook rr arge Of several large mines
in Venezuela. From V nezue he went 10
Mein had control OF 6 000 men in South
Africa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Shaft Was Broken.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3l-The White Star
steamer Cevic. which arrived from Liver
pool. passed the Cunard line steamer Cataio-
mia 1000 miles from Fastnet. in distress.
with shaft broken. Her captain desired to
Cevic declined because OF the great distance
and he felt that he could not afford to turn
back and tow her to Ireland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01

vessels were miles out OF their course. Both
captains deny that they were racing, and
each denies that he was slashing ahead re-
gardless Of anything but speed and trusting
to the other, whose lights he could see, to
keep In deep water.
The fleet Of wrecking tugs made several
attempts to pull the st. Paul of the sand
bank upon which she had grounded. They
buried in the sand. almost within touch Of
shore. Veteran amen say that If she is not
dragged of the sandbar within three days
she may be battered to pieces.
There was no pilot on board when the yes.
sci struck, and she was entirely under the
command OF her own officers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Rhode islands Boundary.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. 3l--A bill is to
be introduced in the Rhode Island legisla-
ture. within few days, and q similar one is
expected to be presented at the State House
in Boston. providing for the annexation OF q
portion of the town OF Attleboro to Rhode
Island and the possible cession to Massachu-
sets OF q portion of the town of Tiverton,
near Fall River. The territory to come to
Rhode Island includes three villages and the
American Machine Company's works OH the
MendOn road
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Aml>a ssadOr RuuyOn Dead.

BERLIN, Ger, Jan. 2S-Hon. Theodore
Runyon, the American ambassador here, died
of heart failure. Mr.. Runyon was born in
90. 1922. He was fitted for college at Plain
field, n. j.. and was graduated from Yale in
lS41. He began the study Of law In the Of
Ace OF A. Whitehead. and was admitted to
the bar of New Jersey In 1916. He began
practcing law in Newark. continuing until
1873, when he was appointed chancellor of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
1T REACTS ON RICHMOND.
Virginia Legislature ArOusinR An.
tagOnism of Old COnfederateR.


RICH HMOND, Va, Jan. 3l-Th' refusal OF
the vi ginia 'gi-lature to adjourn In honor
Of Gen. Ro or. f. l.. s birth al. Is not only
b ing used a. an u agument WY the Rouss
Confederate museum should not be located
here. but will lave to be defended by the
democrats on the ump this y ar. The lsl-
isa'u-p, four years ago, maze Gen. Lee
irthda a legal o!iday. and the bodyw W ich
enacted this law W IS the first and only one in
the at which faie to observe the mandate
o. i pr d.cessor.
The cornerstone of the JEFF Davis monu-
meit is to be laid during the session here, in
May next, Of the camp Of Confederate Veter-
ans. Thus far the people have manifested q
disposition to contr butte literally to the fund
to erect this memorial. The action Of the
Legislature sitting at the former capital OF
the confederacy In falling to observe the
birthday of the most illustrious commander
o. the Southern army is being commented
upon In this connection.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Mortgage for Si.191.OOO.

KINGSTON; N u, Jan. 3l-A mortgage
OF the knick erbocker ice company to the
sl.I9l.O,O, was filed in the county clerks
Office. The mortgage covers 26 pieces Of
land in. New York county: nine In Kings
county. 80 in Rockland county, 16 In Ulster
county. 81 in Green county, two in Colum.
lila. four in Dutchess, 10 in Albany and six in
EenSselper
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Killed by n Carhn nClA.

lNSONIA, Ct.. Jan. 3l-Miss Ida ]. Hart.
hcipal OF the public school in Hunting
Centre, noticed slight swelling on her
u. She paid little attention to 1t and kept
put her duties until recently, when she
bsulted physician. He pronounced 1t n
blignant carbuncle. She became uucon-
)ous and remained in that con.
(ion until night, when she died. The
edical examiner gave the cArbuncle as
cause of her death, it having poisoned
b brain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
German Ships Must PAY.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Ian. 2S-The sen-
ate committee oh commerce ordered favor
able report on n bill of Senator Frye for the
repeal Of the law exemptiug certain vessels
from tonnage taxes. Under this Li,l Ger.
many will be made to pay this government
Uress passed law exemptiny the ships of
any government that did In ike manner BY
ia. from any tonnage dues at the potts Of the
United States.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
In His lS0th Year.

McDONOUGH, Ga. Jan. 3l--Hiram Las
ter, one of the oldest men in the world. died
here recently in his l29th year. He was born
in North Carolina. His one claim to fame
was that when he went to the Piedmont OK
position In Atlanta he divided attention with
president Cleveland. I.aster's only daughter
lives in Heard county and is 50 years old.
His youngest son is in the county poorhousc
here, and Is % wears old
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Killed by a Carbuncle.

ANSONIA, Ct., Jan. 29-AIi>s Ida J. Hart,
principal OF the public school in Hunting
face. She paid little attention to it and kept
about her duties until recently, when she
consulted u physician. He pronounced it n
malignant carbuncle. She became uncon-
scious and remained in that con-
dition until night, when she died. The
medical examiner gave the carbuncle as
the cause Of her death, it having poisoned
the brain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
In a Piece OF Beef.

NEW. YORK, Jan. 31-Sanitary Superin-
tendent Roberts reported to the board Of
health that inspectors Goodhart and Ro-
maine had discovered tuberculosis in piece
Of best exposed for sale in stall in West
Washington market. Dr. Roberts found the
beef came from herd at Katouah, N. Y.
He notified Secretary Schwartzer OF the state
board OF health, and an Investigation will be
made into the condition Of the whole herd.
and any cattle found sun ering from the dis
ease will be killed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Captain Parks Decampc,l.

GLOUCESTER, Mass. Jan. 3l-Schooner
Cecil II. Low OF this port arrived from her
fishing voyage minus her captain. She put
into Portland several times while on the trip
where the fish was sold and her master, Ed
ward Parks, took the proceeds of such sales,
which 1t is said amounted to about zoo, and
left for parts unknown. The owners learn
ing of this, sent Capt. Chas. Mute to Portland
10 hrinv the vessel home
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
National Rubber Strike.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. sl-The strike
of the upper cutters in the shoe department
Of the National rubber work. at. Bristol |:
thus far a success. Their absence from the
works and the refusal OF those who came 10
take their places to 20 in, for fear OF vi0-
!ence, caused the shutting down OF two OF
the engines.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
WISE MARLBOROUGH!
The Duchess lnusures Her Life to
the Duke For $3, 100000.

LONDON, Eng. Jan. 3l--The report that
the young Duchess of Marlborough, nee VAN
derblt, was to have her life insured for the
benefit of the Duke s confirmed In private
letter. The amount applied for is f600. 900.
An application has been made, and n nedi-
cal report submitted, but so far rs known the
insurance Companies have not passed on 1t.
Tho probabilities arc they will accept the
risk, for they will receive a big premium ami
get other benefits. Besides, Bri ish COM
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
TO CURE EXISTING EVILS.
"NatiOnal Convention Of American
Mauufacturers' Tells How.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. 2s--After most i'm
portant session the national convention Of
next convention will be held at Philadelphia,
at date to be fixed by the executive COM
mittee.
Resolutions were adopted as follows: Ask
ing Congress to direct the interstate COM
merce commission to prepare, or cause to be
prepared Mt the earliest possible time,
classification of the freight, which shall be
uniform throughout the United States, and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Grand Vizier Denies Treaty

LONDON, Eng. Jan. pa dispatch from
Constantinople snys that in an interview
HALL Rafaat Pasha, the grand vizier, de-
clared that the rumor OF an offensive and de-
fensive treaty between Russia and Turkey
was absolutely unfouuded. Such treaty
had neither been concluded nor meditated.
In well informed circles this statement is be-
lieved as probably mere diplomatic
uuibbla
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
~.
TAILORS SCORE A VICTORY.
Sweating system Will Not he Re.
stored in New York.

stored In New York.
NEW YORK, Jan. 28-The tailors' strike
against the attempt OF the contractors to re-
store the sweating system. which has lasted
almost ten weeks. has come to un end The
contractors. fearing that 1t would be extended
TO nj! the other branches Of the clothing In
dustr.', asked for conference with repre-
sentatives of the strikers and agreed to re.
scind the rules they have been trying to en-
force.
An alliance was then formed between the
Brotherhood of Tailors and the Contractors
Association, aud all differences between en-
ployer and employe arising In future are to
be submitted to joint arbitration commit.
tee. The contractors agree not to admit any
one to their association who conducts a
sweating shop.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Premium ON The New Bonds.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan. 31-Some un.
certainty having been developed In the public
mind as to how aud when the premium on
the now bonds should be paid, It was stated
at the treasury today that the premium would
be paid in the same proportion as the bonds
were paid for viz, ~ per cent the first pay
ment. and 10 per cent every IL days until the
payment is completed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Valuable Papers Recovered.

recently robbed, has been recovered from
Scarboro river. The valuable papers still
remained in 1t, but the cash had been alb.
stracted The breat at Pine Point was
evidently made after the Old Orchard
burglary.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Darling Sentenced to. Jail,

BANGOR, Me-, Jan. 3i-"Jock" Darling.
hunter, guide and game warden. was found
guilty OF misconduct in Office ny Judge Vose
In the municipal court. and sentenced to
three months In the county Jail. He ap-
pealed and gave bonds for his appearance a.
the February term OF the supreme court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
BOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS.

ITO make the following quotations Of value
10 buyer and seller alike, II viii be ncccssa.
ry TO carefully note the predatory remarks
which prece,le all articles quoted. In mar.
ket OF this character II is impossible to give
prices for every day of the week, but ncting
the general tendency Of trade, those given
will be found sufficiently close to enable
dealers TO base their transactions thereon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01

A quiet tone is noted in the produce mar.
ket Eggs are fairly steady for choice but
quiet for western stock. Butter is consider.
ably lower, the supply being rather plentiful
and demand dull. The poultry market is
easy and supply LIBERAL Flour is steady
Sugar is n trihe higher, with good demand
Fish has advanced and Is in more plentiful
supply.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Ex-GOy. Ladd's Friends.

PROVIDENCE, r. I Jan. 3l-The H. ".
Ladd Company, dry goods, which made M
assignment early III the present month. w't
liabilities OF about $500, ,00A closed its door
nnd the remainder OF the stock and the ilx
lures will be sold in lump at private nur.
fnn
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Thought Defeat Was sure

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. 3l-At the
state house it was decided not to submit
the proposal for bond issue for s5OO. .OO)
for current expenses on public buildings to
the people. It was thought the proposition
would surely be defeated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01

gate to the National Republican conven-
IT, m in Minneapolis and in the fall OF
the same year was the nominee of
his party to Congress. He redU
the democratic ma .ority from SU,y
10 5000. In 1894 he was elected to Conyres,
and his tenn Us del gate ended with tn
recent admission of the state. He secu. .ed
the long term In Congress.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01

The Prince Of Wales has accepted an inv-
tation to visit the Czar OF Russia mt st.
Petersburg In May. He will 60 thence 10
MOSCOW, where the coronation Of the Cznr
will take place.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Grist Mill Burned at West Windha m

NASHUA, n H.. Jan. 81 Walter A.
Drucker's grist mill in West Windham was
destroyed by fire. The fire caught at 10 a. N.
by the overturning Of an oil stove in the
Office Loss $50 900, insur d. Many hands
were thrown out of employment
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
Founder or shaw University.

WALES, n. c., Jan. 3l-Elijah Shaw, aged
76, died at his home here. He was founder
Of Shaw University, Raleigh, n. G., and was
the largest property owner In Wales.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
CANNON is LUCKY.
Secured the Long Term In United
States CONGRESS-.

states Congress.
WASHINGTON, ID. g.. Jan. 3l-Frank j.
Cannon, one Of the newly elected United
States senators from Utah, is "a years old and
native of Utah. He Is Mormon and a SOL
OF Geo. Q. Cannon one of the presidents
of the Mormon church. Senator Can.
non Is printer and was for many years
I'M editor. In 1892 Mr., Cannon was n dele.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
S. S. ST. PAUL ASHORE.

After An Exciting Race She Ran
Aground or Long Branch.
NEW YORK, Jan. 28-Campania and st.
Paul, of tho rival Cunard and American lines,
two Of four greatest ocean passenger
steamers in existence. hurrying towards New
York almost side by side nll day plunged to-
gether into foggy and thick weather of the
NPS Jersey coast.
The st. Paul lies high and dry on the sands
of Long Branch. The Campania, fortunate
ly beaten in the race, barely escaped the
same disaster by u sudden anchOring. Both
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-02-01
CONFEDERATE MUSEUM AT RICHMOND, VA.

panies like to mortgage the lives OF the aris.
to,racy. This will be one OF the largest, 1t
not the largest, Of risks ever taken. 1t will
undoubtedly be underwritten by syndicate
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TRADE IN WHEAT.

The Hsrbor Of San Francisco, CAL, Crowd.
cd With Vessels.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14.-Not since
the days of 40 has San Francisco har-
Dor been SO crowded with ships as it is
at present. All classes of vessels are
anchored in the bay and seven out of
every ten are seekinga charter. Many
of the sailing ships are in ballast and a
few have brought coal from Aus
tralia for nominal sum in
order to clear expenses. All the
captains are excited over the advance
in wheat and some of the later arrivals
are holding out for a 35-shilling rate
to the United Kingdom. The disen-
gagged tonnage in port at present ex-
ceeds 10000 tons. while on the same
date last year it was only 1884. The
chartered tonnage aggregates 10S,s9
as against 92, AIS on this date in '95.
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A SUM MARY

OF the Political Division Of the House Of
Representatives In the Fifty-fifth Con!
gress. tt ~
WASHINGTON, Nov. .16.-Although the
official figures of the recent election
have not in all cases reached repub.
lican congressional headquarters, the
result of the contests in the various
congressional districts is known with
sufficient exactness to warrant the
announcement of the summary of
the political divisions in the
house of representa- tives in the
Fifty-fifth congress. This shows 2O7
republicans, 1877 democrats and 10 popu-
lists. In making this division, the COM
mittee have placed among the popu-
lists Messrs. Hartman, of Montana,
Newlands, Of Nevada, and Shaforth,
Of Colorado, who were elected to the
present congress as republicans. Also
Jess Baker, of Illinois. who was re-
publican representative in the Fifty
first congress. The other populists
come from Kansas, North Carolins,
Colorado and California.
Upon the question Of silver the di.
vision is said to be-: Free silver, 1853;
against silver, 204. Two of the demo-
Gratis are opposed to free coinage of
silver-Messrs. McAleer, of Pennsyl-
vania, and Elliott, of South Carolina,
and five republicans favor it-Messrs.
Silbum, Broderick, Curtis, Tenney and
Beach.