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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Would Not Return For 100000.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 3-Mrs. B. Lewis, q
wealthy resident of New Haven, Ct, has
been telegraphing the Chicago police for
three days, asking them to find Norman
Booth, her nephew, and tell him II he would
come home she would support him for the
rem inder of his life. Booth was found In
ten-cent lodging house and without the
price of a breakfast. He would not re.u.n,
he said for SlOO, 900, as he and his aunt did
did not get along well together.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
TO THE RESCUE.
British Marines Club Turkish
Mob in Const tantinOple.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Turkey, Sept. "A
detachment of British marines who were
marching from the British guardship to the
English embassy clubbed and beat back
Turkish mob that was maltreating some
Armenians I'm the street. The Porte made
complaint against the conduct OF the troops
to MIR. Michael Herbert, British charge az
fairs, and the Englishman replied that the
marines had a perfect right to protect the
Armenians II the Turkish troops did not see
1it to do so.
A special judicial committee began sittings
In this city for the purpose Of trying 4O0
Moslems and Armenians who are accused
Of having participated In the disturbance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 2-The party
managers at republican headquarters In this
city are very much gratiAed at the result in
Vermont II the present indications Of the
aggregate vote hold good, 1t will be a pleas
ant SURPRISE to the managers at cOngression-
al headquarters, who had estimated re-
publican victory OF $4,000 or 40, 200 but who
are now ready to receive news that 1t has
exceeded even this hopeful figure.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05

The way the invitation Of the Cinnamon
OF the Hub to Ii Hung Chang looks. 1t
reeds: "We welcome Ii Hung Chang to
Boston,"
Perhaps never in the history Of those
waters has such demonstrative group of
American men-Of-war been congregated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Guns Fired on Zanzibar.

LONDON, England, Sept. 4-The British
squadron at Zanzibar bombarded the sui
tan's palace, reducing 1t to ruins. The bonn
bardment lasted fifty minutes, and after 1t
ceased British marines and blue jackets sur
rounded the palace and custom house and
captured several prisoners. The forces Of
he usurpng sultan fought desperately,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
For Sake of Comparison.
Here are the statistics Of vermont's state
and presidential elections back to 1880.
aaopt Name "Jenerson PARTY,

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Sept, 3-The Illinois
sound-money democrats have decided to call
their organization the "Jeffersonian Party"
1--WE do not concede." said John p. Hopkins,
s'that we cannot use the word democratic
but II some legal technicality should debar
US from the use of .it-that is, locolly-then
think we could not do better than adopt
the title 'Jeffersonian.'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05

Waterspouts at sea are usually more
regular and better defined than those on
land, which would In reality be termed
tornadoes. The whole area Of disturbance
is generally smaller, so that the spouts may
be approached with safety within short
distance, as was the case in this instance.
Waterspouts are frequently seen along the
eastern coast of this country In the vicinity
of the gulf stream, not only during the sum-
mer season, but also in the winter. Yet this
Is the first display OF this nature observed
in Vineyard sound for ~ years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05

met by vice-president Wight of the Amer
lean line. Ii was in his state room and
word was sent to him that the government
representatives were ready to meet him.
Ia Hung Chang, after delay of 10 min
utes was conducted to the drawing-room by
vice-president Wight and his interpreter and
secretary. He was at once presented to
general Ruger, who said: II am directed by
the president of the United States to meet
you and to extend to you the freedom OF the
nation. bid you welcome" The viceroy
bowed his head and said: II thank you for
the courtesy"
Ii was dressed in that highest OF Chinese
distinctions, the famous yellow jacket, with
its accompanying ornament. the peacock
feather, all of which the grand secretary was
temporarily deprived of once because he did
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
ABOVE HIGH WATER MARK.
Phenomenal Republican Gains -
The Result in Windham County

BRATTLEBORO, Vt, Sept. 2-The most
sang1ine republicans are taken aback by the
-esult of the vote in this county.
Eighteen out of 25 towns have been heard
from and these give Josiah Grout. republi-
can, 4, 537 votes for governor, and DR.. Henry
Jackson, democrat, 776. These same towns
four years ago gave Levi X. Fuller, republi-
can, 500 votes, and b. b. Smalley, demo-
crat, 1861. This is a republican gain Of
1887 votes, and democratic loss OF $50, or
net republican gain Of 1922.
The story is the same from every town
but one large increase in the republican
vote and large falling of In the democrat
ic figures.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Wilhelmina Will Wed.

LONDON, England, Sept. 4-According to
The World the betrothal of queen Wilhelmi-
ua OF the Netherlands to prince Bernard OF
Saxe-W imar, will be announced this month.
queen wi.helmina was sixteen years Of age
4, n Aug 81, and prince Bernard was 1S years
old on April l8, last.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Big Republican Sweep.

MONTPELIER, Vt, Sept. 2-Returns
from every town but one in Washington
county, and from scores OF other towns in
this part Of the state show that the repub-
ltcans have swept everything before them,
not only In their election OF town representa-
tives to serve in the next Legislature. but
also in the heavy majorities that have been
cast for Josiah Grout
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
APPROVES WEYLER'S DECREE
Spanish Government Upholds Him
in Embargo OF Coffee Crop.

LONDON, England, Sept. "a dispatch
from Madrid says that the Spanish govern
ment has expressed approval of the decree
which captain general Welyer has decided
to issue suspend,ng the work OF gathering
the coffee crop In Cuba. and also OF his ac-
tion In forbidding Spaniards and foreigners
to hold any dealings with the insurgents.
The dispatch also says that American con-
snls In Cuba have protested against the en-
forcement OF the latter order upon the
ground that 1t would prevent them from Sc
curing Information that the state depart
ment at Washington requires.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Houses OF Americans Attacked.

CONSTANTINOPLE,T Turkey, Sept. 4-The
houses Of number OF Americans were at
tackled by Turks at Hasskein, the male heads
Of these domestic establishments being ab-
sent. All of the Armenian servants in the
dwellings we're killed and the houses sacked.
The ladies escaped to Yenikoi for protection,
having lost all Of their personal effects.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
WHERE CANDIDATE BLACK WAS BORN.

promote the friendly intercourse between
our two countries for the cause Of human
kind.
II trust that your excellency's gov
ernment will continue to afford protec-
tion and kind treatment to the Chinese
immigrants in America, and to render
friendly assistance to the Chinese govern
ment when required.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Cha mberlain on Way Here.

LONDON, England. Sept. Alright Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain, secretary OF state for
the colonies, accompanied by Mrs. Chamber
lain, formerly Miss Endicott OF Boston, Mass.
sailed from Liverpool for New York on board
the Teutonic.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Fair Hayen's Riu Gain.

FAIR HAvER, VT, Sept. 2-The vote FOL
governor here was as follows Grout, 434
jackson. 152 whittemore, 10; Battell, O.
In 1892 Fuller had $50 Smalley, l49; Allen
81. The republican gain over 1892 is no
West Haven shows gain OF 10 votes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Mills Started Up at Olneyville

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Sept. AFTER an
mills at Olneyvilie, have started up. The
mills OF the Lonsdale company also resumed
and will continue to run full time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
FIGURES 1886.
Largest Plurality in the History of
Vermont.

ST. ALBANS, Vt, Sept. S-When, at late
hour last night, the republican plurality in
the gubernatorial election was set ut upward
of 35, 900 the statement was based upon cal
culations which were fully justified by the
practical completion Of the returns. Only
five towns are yet to be heard from, and
Maj. Josiah Grout, the republican candidate,
has plurality OF 38,S16.
The missing towns are Brunswick, Land
grave. Sherburn, Somerset and Westfield.
In 1892 these towns gave a republican plu-
a'ity Of l6l and in 1894 OF 1873.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
1895
TO THOMAS CHITTENDEN,
ONE OF HER FOUNDERS
AND
HER FIRST GOVERNOR,
BORN JANUARY 6, 1870.
DIED AUGTTST On 1877

BOnN @ JANGARl =, lI30.
DIED AUGUST 20, 1877.
On the back side of the block the inscrip-
ZION Is Ill homah lettors, as follows
Born In East G'iilford. Ct, II sailor at
eighteen. colonel OF militia and six times
u q inei,'oer ~, Wal, ol the ronhecticut Assembly.
oettleu IN winston lHi. FORCED by stress
OF war to abandon MS home, he re-
17s7 A. DnrSnt INV va ,,a a'L"ineu Lai,ei t u.
shane the first comns,+ nv in ,hn ' histpp nSpru 70
the New Hamnsbire or.nts Uo ";daS u, y,
formulatinS tbe Vermnnt Declar ratinm of 1nn ~
den,ndence Delnrata tn ConnraSs a, III
vi President nf cnnvertion iWS ,,hiaf apin;
the first constitution and nf tbs nnr;I ,"o, y,
safety Governor 177s-17so and 17onl I7a7 =, "
n.y., ,,i,s
TO Rurlington from Whito Rirnr fnr .'.io .i,'
M o'clock train He stennnd ~ t,o u. ,n,i' tno
mt chnnpinr his mind attnmnted t'' tn ,,at y, ", h
again when the ears were in motion He
slipped and one leg went under the wheels
and was cut off Just above the ankle. The
leg was 80 badly mangled that it had to he
amputated above the knee, should he live.
1t is thought he cannot recover.
Couptv clerk Rav reosvad .ho a,o;,,
tho ind~es In tba 9uit fnr iu'nI h,,t o",s,on VI
oovarnSr Wnodhurv aoainst ~, uIIiouSn. II py
1;lobe assnciotinn of T,mtj.na ,u G".'a alu
Woodbmry wins and tba HoroiI J., 1Ni .oiior
81 000 dam md xh.,
ssmit 'n' '"o 'os's Vi the
nm.
ine ioiiowihs 'erhohters nave been
Snanteu punslohs Increase, I'atteh u. Ober,
oaHtons mVer H; aired AtWattr, Weston ;
le-lssue' re' 0hafies Harran. montpelier: Lu-
cius M. booth, Essex functions original,
Wlhow, lda A. Hatch, Woodstock; Julia E.
Mohger, orweh.
The weather for the past week has been
cool. In Vermont, and the grass in pastures
and fields Is green and good. All field croDs
have made good growth and, with the ex-
ception of potatoes, are very promising.
Apples are excellent and large crop.
Blackberries are plenty. Corn is maturing
very fast Late potatoes are badly affected
by rust in many fields.
There will be n reunion Of tbe survivors n,
"the old 18th" at burlington Sentemher N
1896, in the G. A. r. half at il o'clock n M m >
.s., .ho tu,,,.;. >. A'
h.. tI,a nv ID. .I;',a.. VI routine business
~ ~ no nns'oh o9aru oI aiuerHeh
e.a.onaun. e.a em it'ni .no burlington hlhes-
purs iai,roau hipany relatVe 10 the occu-
P"noy VI SeIlo,h Ssrtots was re"u ana ac-
oeP'oS. 1.ali'hS lrolIi 'ne corner OF MAIN
anu o. iAui streets, the company pro-
t posIs W iay ts .rauh On lhe east side OF
-. -. laul s'ree. W now"ru street. througn
the Gehtre oi Liow"re street 10 flhe street,
on INC west sue 3i iihe street TO Park
avenue, ON tne south sac OF lark avenue to
m nrisss s.Iee., 'hIGueh 'ne centre OF Bri.gs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05

We confess that We know 80 little
about art that We can't tell a picture
representing Loves Musings" from
one Of Hunger"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05

of whistles of tugs and steamers as she
passed up the lower bay and entered the
Narrows.
Added to its natural beauties was the i'm
posing spectacle furnished by the presence
of the finest war ships of the navy. The
feet was composed of the cruiser New
York, flagship of the fleet, with admiral
Bunce on board the cruisers Cincinnati,
Columbia. Raleigh and Newark the battle-
ships Indiana, Massachusetts,, Maine and
Texas: the monitors Amphitrite and Ter
ror; the ram Katahdin, and the dispatch
boat Dolphin, with the reception committee
on board. The men-of-war formed in double
column and rs the St. Louis passed outside
the lines was saluted by the cruiser New
York.
After genera. Ruger and party stepped
aboard the st. Louis they went Immediately
to the aft dra wing room, where they were
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Coal Goes Up 2B Cents.

NEW YORK, Sept. S-The Reading COM
pany has advanced the price OF all sizes Of
domestic coal twenty-five cents per ton, to
take place at once. The New York COM
paDies put the same advance ON domestic
coal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05

vanced II little and more active trading IL
noticed. Cheese is higher, with values
quoted firm. Poultry has advanced and
meets with an active demand. Flour is of,
with demand slow. Corn has dropped also
oats. Millfeed is lower. Choice apples sell
fairly and peaches are in better supply.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Clean sweep in Orleans.

BARTON, VT, Sept. 2-The republican
gain in Orleans county Is 81 percent over
1894. Every county officer and representa-
tive is republican.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
Ii HUNG CHANG.

This Is Ii Hung Chang. His name means
opium Blooming Literary Ability
He is IA.
He is senior guardian of the heir apparent,
ambassador extraordinary to Russia, chief
minister of state and earl of the first class, of
he order of sub chi.
He is more than six feet tall.
He is worth more than $50, 900 900.
He worships the names and regulations of
general Grant and Chinese Gordon. He Is
hat greatest of paradoxes, Il progressive
Chinaman,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
THE BIG COLUMN OF WATER AS SEEN FROM OAK BLUFFS

The waterspout in Vineyard sound, the
wreckage of which still continues to be the
topic of conversation. The old sea dogs
who have seen dozens of the phenomena
declare 1t to be the most perfect specimen
they ever saw, and consequently 1t
was great treat to the sum-
mer population. Several small ves-
sells were in close proximity to the spot,
but no one received any damage. In the
immediate vicinity of the display there was
q great noise and gusts Of wind, while be-
yond this there was almost dead calm.
ballot Pierce had 574 Bates AGO; Peck, 1870.
On the third ballot Bates led, and on the
fourth ballot lacked five OF majority. The
ffth ballot was taken at midnight, and Bates
was elected by four majority.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-05
General Vermont News.

The Green mountain state paid fitting
honor to Thomas Chittendcn. her first gov
ernor, by dedcating a monument to his
memory. The exercises occurred in the
pretty village of Williston..a few feet from
the grave which marks his last resting place.
1t was estimated mt about 2,O00 Some
reached the scene of the ceremonies by rail
to North Williston, from which place
conveyance was had by teams to Wiliston
village. Others from surrounding towns
ma,ie the trip by teams, Burlington sending
a good delegation in this way. Through the
courtesy of ex-governor J. l.. Barstow Of
ShelburDe, chairman of the state moument
commission the orator of the day, state Of
tlcials, representatives of the press
and few invited guests were car
ricd by teams from Burlington. the
drive being much enjoyed. The first bat
talon of the Vermont National Guard went
by train to North Wiliston and then marched
to the cemetery. Troop c, 3rd cavalry which
the trip from Burlington on their horses, be-
ing joined on the way by the other three
troops from fort Ethan Allen. The threat
ened rain did not materia!ize and, barring u
cool breeze from the northwest. the weather
was all that could be desired. The dedica-
tion was great event for the town Of Will
listOn. The decorations began fully two
miles west of the village and at every house
there was profusion Of flags and bunting.
The design for the monument was the idea
of Henry Root, was made by j. G. White Of
San Francisco, aud is an appropriate and
beautiful one. The base is about 10 feet
square and. weighs in the vicinity Of 15 tons.
Above this are the primary courses and on
top of these Il large block bearing on tho
front side in raised letters the following in
scription:
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02
PLORID1ANA.

season, anu d. surplus Oh sugar anu
syrup is looked for. The cotton crop
is almost harvested, and is selling at
four cents per pound in the seed.
Insurance against storms, which
has been so beneficial in other states,
seems to be one of the necessities of
Florida. Some of our insurance COM
panies are already discussing the
propriety of adding this feature
Palatka Advertiser.
AT Jacksonville last year, licenses
were issued by the city for twenty
five pool and billiard tables; this
year licenses have been issued for
only eleven tables, three belonging
to one man, and eleven belonging to
another.
Postoffice Inspector J. M. Bulia in
forms Postmaster Usina that the
matter of free letter delivery of
mails for St. Augustine is now before
the department, and he expects that
the Postmaster General will approve
of the system.
We want our waste acres settled
up and rendered profitable; we want
thrifty and energetic population in
our fields, above everything else. The
growth of the country is the life of
the contiguous towns. Help to induce
good people to come to Florida and
build up and improve the many re-
sources only to be found here.-Me-
tropolis.
The work of removing the machin-
cry out of the Florida Southern
shops to the new site at High
Springs has been commenced. The
transportation of the immense wheel
lathe was the first matter to engage
the attention of large gang of men.
The entire plant will be removed by
December list. There are $50 men en-
ployed.-Palatka Advertiser.
The greatest grapefruit grove in
the world is being planted near Pal
metto. It will cover 100 acres. In
the meantime, most of the land will
be planted with vegetables. About
$4,000 trees will be planted. They
are expected to yield 10000 to 10000
crates.
w. Ell. Warburton, who was with
ellis & Murray, managers of the no
tel Ponce de Leon, at St. Augustine,
has rendered his resignation as room
clerk to accept the Office of general
passenger agent, vice A. j. Cole, de-
ceased of, the Clyde Steamship Com
pany, with headquarters in New
York city.
The shipment of turtle to the
northern markets bids fair to be-
come a valuable industry at West
Palm Beach. A firm of lake fish
dealers shipped last week twenty
four fine turtles to New York. Many
persons, including some private par
ties have turtle crawls, and fisher
men, when they go to examine their
nets, often find turtles within reach.
Thousands throughout Florida will
regret to learn the death of Judge
w. D. Barnes last week in Tallahas-
see, where he stopped en- route home
to Marianne week ago from Hen
dersOnvil1e. N. G.. While in Jackson
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-12-02

COuhCy uIC PIOuuSAlAS vi UASC0 OhIS
year, and those yho eat oranges soon
detect the difference between the
Florida orange and the imported
one. Farmers are raising sugar cane
in greater quantities this year than
for many years past. Cotton-grow
ing, too, for the first time since the
orange industry came into promi
hence, is successful crop.
Work on the bicycle path from
West Palm Beach to Mangonia has
been begun under the direction Of
William F. Armstrong, Jr. Sixty
dollars was subscribed for this pur-
pose. The path will be six feet wide
and will follow the lake shore. II
will be covered with leaf mold, which
has been found to make an excellent
roadway for wheels. The new path
runs just under the bluffs, and pass
es a number of the handsomest plac-
es on the lake.
An important contract has been
entered into between the Alachua
county board of public instruction
and Prof. Humphreys of High
Springs. The latter is to erect large
and creditab1e school building at
High Springs and conduct state
Nh0 hn-
tween him and the board is that he
is to receive the appropriation for
the High Springs school district
provided he shall instruct the pupils
of the district free of tuition charg-
es. The school building at High
Springs was destroyed in the recent
hurricane. The buildings are already
under way.
Remsen Crawford, press agent for
the Plant System of railroads, hotels
and steamships, has just completed
tour of the eastern states, and re
ports that the indications are that
passenger traffic to Florida this win
ter will be greater than it has been
for number of years. Mr.. Crawford
states that while on the trip he met
a large number of railroad and hotel
men, and that all predicted heavy
travel to Florida this season. Before
the election the outlook was doubt
full, but since the electors of the
country had declared for sound mon
ely by upward of one million major
ity all doubt has been removed, and
Mr. Crawford says that railroad men
and hotel managers can reasonably
look for the banner season. Mr..
at the Tampa Bay hotel this winter.
Drs. Taggert and Jimmie, two
Seminole Indians, were in Miami last
week, purchasing provisions. Among
the things they carried back to
camp was a coffee mill, which will
be used to grind cornmeal. This
meal will be disposed of among the
Indians, thereby creating a trade
among themselves. They also bought
a sack Of salt, which will be used to
salt down the gator hides, which
are continually caught by them in
the Everglades. The red men have
improved as to dress. Heretofore,
they wore only shirt, thus leaving
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-12-20

I do not know you" he rather CURLY
said
We'll, this is a funny co. involun-
tarily exclaimed. In no way discon-
certed, however, the gentleman unfast-
ened his bag-a bag I well knew-and
offered in peldge two or three articles
that TO me were perfectly familiar.
Why, sir, you are Mr.. Stanton Of
Strandon Hall, Winchester, and these
are things know TO have been in your
house"
Yes. and you have pledged many
such things" the pawnbroker, who
knew me, said, but always in the
name Of George Suffeld."
Certainly he replied, "and l live
at Cumberland pl," mentioning num-
Der.
Invent TO Cumberland pl, but no such
name as Sufheld was there known. and
though ] fingered about till late at
night, the gentleman whom l knew to
be Mr.. Stanton never appeared.
The next morning I was off 10 Win
chester, and. Of course, went straight
~ NL4 eLlAD4 L-d4-4 MI = La4L D-4i q 10 lAcAls
had left for business.
Did 1ir. Stanton tell you that he saw
me in London yesterdays" I asked Mrs.
Stanton.
i am not aware that he was in Lon
don yesterday. He has not said any
thing about il.
"WeU. NJ any rate. I have discovered
how your property goes. and where
some and the whole Of It is
And You have caught the thief?'
1T is not G thief who takes 1t.
"Wnat 90 you mean
"YOur goods are taken from this
house and disposed Of, though not sold,
by Mr.. Stanton
Mrs. Stanton was astOnished, and
could hardly believe her own ears.
But how can it be accounted for?"
she asked.