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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18

is of highly polished granite, stand
ing six feet above ground, is fOul
feet III width, and one foot thick. Two
bronze tablets are inserted in the monument
which is erected in front of the town hall
The tablet facing the street bears represen.
tation in bas relief of the scene in the May
flower cabin at the time of the signing of the
compact, the figures showing the stern ex-
preston of the signers. 1t also bears the
following legend.
This memorial stone is erected to COM
memOrate the compact or constitution OF
government signed by the Pilgrims on board
the Mayliower in Provincetown harbOr, Nov.
II. 1920 old style"
On the reverse side is tablet covering
nearly the whole face of the monument, on
which in raised gothic letters is copy OF
the original compact, bearing 40 signatures,
now held by Plymouth.
The town has been on the qui vive for
some days, anticipating the great event, and
early this morning flags were displayed
private dwellings were also handsomely fes-
tooned with flags and streamcrs. Province
town. both old and young, put on her best
bib and tucker in honor of the occasion.
On the arrival of the midday train and
boat from Boston the distinguished guests
were met by Il delegation of the townspeople
and escorted to the places prepared for their
(2.3O p. m for the exercises to commence
the town hall was well filed with the citi-
Zens. their wives and daughters and MEM
Der, of the different local organizations. The
exercises began with music by the Amphion
orchestra, u local club. followed by prayer
by Rev. Il. j. Riggs.
A. p Hannum of the board of education.
who was master of ceremonies, made short
address, stating the purpose of the meeting,
and introduced Hon. w. 7. Davis, chairman
of the old Colony commission, who formally
presented the tablet to the state
Colonel Henry A. Thomas accepted 1t in
behalf OF the commonwealth and presented
it to the town, and it was accepted by the
board of selectmen, NJ. l.. Adams chairman.
Music followed and then there were speeches
by Hon.J ohm Simpkins. congressman of this
district Hon. William s. Greene of Fall
River. Shehnah Rich, Esq, the Cape Cod
historian, colonel Samuel E. WinslOw of
Worcester. Hon. Edwin s. Barrett and Hon.
George L. Bowman representing the society
of the Mayfiower descendants.
An original poem written for the occasion
was read by the author. Miss Cora NJ. Howes.
There were loud cheers When the veteran
actor. Joseph Jefferson, stepped upon the
platform and made a short address. He
was followed by Edwin A. Grozier, a Province
town boy, who closed the speechmaking for
the day.
The audience then arose to their feet and
"America' was never sung with more fervor
than on this occasion. In the evening n
grand ball was given in the hall, the stage
being reserved for the invited guests and
officials
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18

folk bar. His public life began almost i'm
mediately. In 1882, when but 25 years old, he
was elected member OF the common coun-
ell Of Cambridge. His keen grasp of munic-
ipal affairs became mt once so evident that
year later he was promoted by the citizenl
of his ward to the board of aldermen. IL
this broader field of action the young states
man so distinguished himself that his re.
election followed year later rs matter OF
course.
In 1885 he was accorded practically
unanimous nomination to the mayOralty
and for four successive terms he filed that
responsible office-practically tenant Mt
will. His management of the city's llnan-
ces. his attention to details of the public
service his quickness to act in time OF
emergency, aroused the greatest en-
thusinsm among his fellow-ctizens
without distinction of party, and 1t
is altogether probable that no munich
pality in America was ever better pleased
with its chief executive than Cambridge was
with mayor Russell.
Having, as he thought, served his city
long enough to the detriment Of his future
success as lawyer, Mr.. Russell declineda
fourth reelection. and resolved to apply
himself to his practice.
But his decision was very quickly over
ruled. The democratic party of the COM
monwealth turned to him in the summer Of
of the wilderness of defeat. in which it had
CROPPED. 10 these many years. He made the
campaign against great odds, and to the sur
prise Of no one was defeated. But when the
votes were counted 1t was found that he had
received $4,000 more votes than were re-
ceived by the Cleveland electors. In 1889
he was again the standard bearer Of his
party. and this time he cut the republican
plurality down from the $4,000 of the pre-
ceding year to a beggarly 6775.
In 1890 Mr.. Russell carried on his third
compagn mainly on the tariff issue, and
was elected over Mr.. Bracket by plurality
of 5000.
In 1891 he was successful over Charles
H. Allen OF Lowell, by plurality Of
$500. In 1899, the presidential year, he
defeated William H. Hale bya plurality
of $500 vote (while Benjamin Harrison ear
red the state by plurality of 10000. He
retired from his office at the end of his third
term and resumed the practice of law.
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business trip, he became so charmed with
the state and the advantages which 1t Of
fered that he determined to remove there.
He settled at Lincoln. Neb., and very soon
enjoyed a large practice at all the courts,
though constitutional questions seemed to
possess for him IL greater fondness than the
ordinary questions of law.
He was almost an unknown quantity in
1890. when he was nominated by the demo-
Gratis OF the first Nebraska district for Con-
gress. He had had almost no Legislative ex-
perience, and was not 30 years of age, and
was known simply rs bright and eloquent
attorney of Lincoln.
Bryan made fine record in Congress, and
his famous speech on the tariff was cheered
and applauded as no other speech in the
whole session was greeted, and 1t at once
stamped him as tho great champion OF the
western farmers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
FIGHTS THE ARMY WORM.
Poison and Fire Used by Connect.
ont Man to Exterlnipa ate the Pest


cut Man to ExterIninate the Pest.
NORWALK, Ct. July 13-There is great
excitement on Belden Hill because of the
ravages Of the army worm. Two or three
weeks ago q field on the Julian Gregory
place was sown with Hungarian grass seed,
and it had developed finely until Thursday,
when the army worm made its appearance
in immense numbers, and attacked the
growing grass, oats and fodder corn.
They appeared to start from a point
spread out to about twenty feet in width.
and then marched forward, destroying
everything before them until twenty-foot
strip was entirely bare Of vegetation and as
dry and dusty as the street. The worms
were deluged with arsenical mixtures with
out the slightest perceptible result. Land
rollers were tried and run back and forth
until It would seem that not q worm could
survive. Millions were destroyed, but their
loss was hardly perceptible. Then fires
we're kindled and the crops were burned be-
fore and on both sides of them, but they
continued on their devastating course. 1t
seemed as though millions more came from
an unknown somewhere to take the place of
the millions that were destroyed.
Fortunately for the neighboring farmers
the Gregory place is owned by man of
energy and resources, and he Is determined
to try heroic remedy. Many tons Of oats
straw were scattered over the field where
the worms were until the ground was well
covered. The straw was then saturated
with kerosene oil and tonight fierce fires
are burning the destroying worms.
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EX-G0V. RUSSELL DEAD.
Noted Son OF Massachusetts Expires
Suddenly at Little pabos Que


ST. ADELAIDE, Que. July l6-A gloom
was cast over this place today by the state
ment that ex-governor VIM. +. Russell OF
Massachusetts, was found dead in bed this
morning at his camp His death probably
resulted from heart disease.
Mr.. Russell left his home shortly after his
return from Chicago for the purpose of seek
ing rest. He accepted longstanding invi-
taton from Mr.. b. +. Dulton of Boston who
owns camp here and was cnjoying himself
in most thorough and sporsmanlke man
ner.
His death has caused an ineNpressibly sad
shock to all around here.
W. +. Russell. who has inherited ia a pre-
eminent degree the political qualities of two
generations. was born in Cambridge, Jan. 8,
1857 His boyhood DAYS gave promise
from the beginning Of II conspicuous ca.
reer While fond Of all outdoor sports. no
was also a close student; while prominent
among his fellows as II sparrer. he was also
the champion debater. The governors col
lege days began when he WIS l6.
After graduating from college in 1877 Mr..
Russell entered the law school OF Boston
university. and graduated three years later
at the head of his class. Then he entered his
fathers office. and wus admitted to the Suf-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
BOLTS IN A BODY.
York State Democrats Decide I,
Leave the Party.

York State Democrats Decide to
Leave the Party.
NEW YORK. July 1.-THE New York state
democracy, through its executive committee,
bOlted the Chicago platform and the nomi-
nation Of Bryan and Sewall at meeting
held Mt 25s West 23rd street. There were 90
of the 100 members Of the committee pres
ent.
Although the organization bolted the Chi
cngo ticket it did not indorse the nomination
Il Mckinley, but declared in favor of the
nomination of u democratic ticket. Cor
poratioR counsel Francis NJ. Scott presided.
He left the chair to present the resolutions
which were finally adopted, with some
slight amendments.
The preamble to the resolutions declares
Grover Cleveland, "the only democrat who,
for more than a generation, has held the
presidential Office and whose integrity Of
purpose and firm determination to maintain
the national honor has been recognized and
acknowledged by all classes of his fellow
citizens"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
CORNELIUS VAND'BILT DYING
New York Millionaire Stricken
With PARALYSIS.

NEW YORK, July l4-Cornelus Wander
blt the elder is seriously i'll at his residence
West 57th street, suffering from stroke of
paralysis. Mr. Vanderbilt was stricken this
morning. The family physician, Dr. James
W. Mclean, was immediately summoned.
and an examination disclosed a very slight
paral ysis of one side.
Late this evening it was said that his ply
sicians entertained very little hope of MIR.
vanderbilts recovery. AS soon as the nature
of Mr.. Vanderbilt's illness was known Mrs.
Vanderbilt and Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt.
who were at Newport. were summoned. and
all the other members of the Vanderbilt
family We're notified. Mr.. Depew received
the news in London by cable.
The only member of the immediate family
who was in the ho1ise when Mr. Vanderbilt
was stricken was Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.
He reached New York from Bay shore 90
Monday
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18

The New York policemen have been in
structed to accept bicycles or other personal
property In lieu OF bail In cases of arrest of
bicyclists for violation ofthe corporation or.
dinauces.
N. Lepine, French Prefect Of Police, is
about to issue fresh regulations for cyclists,
the chief being the restriction Of the pace to
five miles an hour In streets with continue
GUS line of houses.
The street-sprinkling authorities OF New
York City have decided 10 comply with the
request ofthe Board Of Health, and hereaf-
ter an unsprinkled space will be left on the
street for tho wheelmen.
The craze to make bicycles has extended
to all sorts Of factories, and one Of the latest
reports Of this kind Is to the effect that q
formed into bicycle faetQfy,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
FAMILIES HOMELESS.
Business Portion of Bartlett, n. II.
in Ruins, LOSS About 100000.

NORTH CONWAY, N. H., July 13-The
business portion of the little town of Bart
lett was entirely destroyed by fire this even
ing. About fire was discovered in TOwle's
grocery store, and in u few minutes il was
beyond control. There is no fire depart
ment and at the place was in ruins while
ID families were made homeless. All the
stores, save one, and the postofllce, were de-
stroyed.
The principal losers were the Maine Cen
tral railway station, restaurant and freight
depot, loss about $4,000 Mr.. Foster. $685.
900. insurance, 81. 800 P. j. Martin $4,000,
insurance $4,000; +. Garland $4,000. insur-
ance ~ 800: f. O. Garland $4,000. insur-
ance $1,000: ]. Fnney $4,000, insurance
Sl,500; j. Head 1.500. II. i. Brooks ~. 500,
insurance 1000 II. l.. Towles $1,000, in
surance 3 900: A. l.. Meserve $4,000. insur-
ance 50, 800; Miss L. A. Meserve $4,000. in,
surance 8 800; Miss Bates 800. Total loss
about $1,000
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
Democratic Papers Bolt.

BOSTON, July 17-Followng is list OF
prominent democratic papers bolting the
Chicago ticket: New York Sun. New York
Times, New York Post, New York Stats
Philadelphia Times. Philadelphia Record,
Chicago Chronicle. Chicago Staats Zeitung,
Louisville Courier Journal, Louisville Even
ing Times. Louisville Evening Post. Louis
vile Anreiger. Richmond Times-Democrat,
Richmond State. Hartford Times. Hartford
Telegram. New Haven Morning News. New
Haven Register. Bridgeport Evening
Farmer, Buffalo Courier. Buffalo Demokra rat,
Charleston News and Courier. Trenton True
American, Trenton Evening Times. Newark
sunday Call, Eas.on Express, Lewiston
sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18

lege ut Jacksonville, and in 1877 he entered
the college proper as freshman. He grad
uated in June. 1881.
In 1881 Mr.. Bryan entered the Union col
lege at Chicago, and took the full course of
two years. He was in the law office of ex-
senator Lyman Trumbull. In July, 1888,
Mr.. Bryan began the practice of law for
himself at Jacksonville. and soon estab-
lished an enviable reputation as II lawyer
and citizen.
In 1887, being called to Nebraska On Il
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
Baths Music.

BATH, Me-, July l7-Party lines were lost
sight OF tonight in Bath when Arthur Sewall
democratic nominee for the vice presidency.
arrived home from Chicago. The voters of
the city forgot for the time their political
differences, and joined in giving the nominee
rousing reception, There was music, ora
tory and red fire in abundance, and every
body who could get the chance congratu-
lated Mr.. Sewall and told him how proud
Bath was Of the honor conferred on him and
the city of his birth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18

The color line has been broken down
once more in our New York public
schools, announces the Independent,
by the appointment OF a colored young
woman, Miss 8. Elizabeth Frazier, az
teacher. She is in school in which
tho pupils are all while, and ia very
much loved by the pupils.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
ARMY WORM MARCHING.
Worse Than Gold Silver or Straddie
Ruus. They Invade Farms.

NEW YORK, July l4-While the farmers
from the West and South in Chicago were
fighting the .ievouring gold bug their imas-
nation conjures. the farmers Of New YORK
are confronted by a real insect, ravlshing,
Unsuitable all-destroying pest, the army
leaving behind bare fields.
The innumerable hosts of army worms are
travelling over New York state, blight on
her fair and productive soil, destroying her
farms and her pleasure grounds.
1t is reported from Newburg that the
worms are moving eastward. 1t is also re-
ported from White Plains that the worms
sfe ra,asng farms near Portchester, eat
Ins crops, shrubs and almost everything
yr-s,n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
ARTHUR SEWALL'S LIFE.
Bryan's Mate on the Ticket Is a
ShreWsi ShiDbuiIder,

BATH. Me-, July I-Arthur Sewall was
born in Bath, Me-, in 1895. He bears his
three score and odd yeas as il they were
but ij. He is of medium height rather
stout build. ruddy faced. keen-eyed and
generally we'll preserved. From the days
he left school. early in the iifties. to the
present he has been devoted to shipbuilding.
His fnther before him. WIND. Sewnll opened
up his shpyards in Bath. Me-. in 1925. and
from the landing of the first chubby. little
Diana in that year down to the great steel
steamer Drigo was put alloat in 1894 the
house Of Srwall has led the country in de-
signs for merchant vessels, and today the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
Live Stock Train Wrecked.

CONCORD, Mass, July 14-An eastbound
freight train on the Fitchburg railroad was
wrecked near Concord Junction at 4.4O this
morning by the trucks of the forward car
jumping the track. In all nine cars left the
raiss The cars were loaded with live stock.
consisting of cattle, calves. sheep and hogs,
also two refrigerator cars with dressed beef.
The live stock killed numbers nearly 200
head. Many that were caught under the cars
Ind IN be killed
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
PORTFOLIOS AWARDED.
Premier Laurier's New Dominion
Cabinet.

premier A6ur1ef'6 new DOmlulou
Cabinet.
OTTAWA, Ont, July 15-Hon. Viii frid
Laurier, the new liberal premier, has prac-
tically completed his cabinet, with the ex-
ceptiOn Of the department Of the interior,
which has been left open for western man,
probably Hon. Clifford Sifton or Joseph
Martin Of Manitoba.
The following is the official list Of the
cabinet ministers, with their portfolios, as
sworn in at the governor generals office in
the presence Of his excellency this after
noon:
President of the privy council-Hon. Will
frid Laurier.
Trade Of commerce-Hon. Sir Richard
Cartwright.
Minister Of justice-Hon. Sir Oliver
Mowatt.
Minister Of f1nance-Hon. ". s. Fielding,
Minister Of militia-Hon. D. r. Borden.
Minister OF marine and fisheries Hon. l..
d. Davies.
Minister Of public works-Hon. J. Israel
Tarte.
Minister Of railways and canals-Hon. G..
d. Blair.
Minister of agriculture-Hon. Sydney
Fisher.
Postmaster general-Hon. William Pater-
son.
Minister Of inland revenue--sir Henri Jolly
de Lotbiniere.
Secretary OF state-Hon. r. w. Scott.
Solicitor general-Hon. Charles Fitzpat-
rick.
japan is the sixth country in the
world in population, fact which
makes its facilities for cheap produc-
tion menace to the rest of the world.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
FRISCO MINTTO COIN SILVER
Purpose to Give The West an OBJ
.jeCt Lesson.

JeCt Lesson.
llSAN FRANCISCO, Cal. July lion or
ders from Washington the coinage Of silver
at the mint in this city will be resumed at
once. These orders, following so closely the
nomination of Bryan at Chicago, are beloved
to have political significance. In the past
year little silver has been coined here. Now,
according to the plans OF treasury officials.
the Pacific coast is to be deluged with silver.
1t is the belief here that the administra-
ton has two objects in view-to disprove the
bimetalists' claim that there is not enough
silver in circulation and to divert so much
silver coin into the channels of trade as to
make business men heartily disgusted with
cumbersome coin.
"We will coin not less than 5000, 900 in sill
yer this month";" said superintendent Dag
gett. "we will do better than that next
month, and will continue coinage OF silver
until other orders are received. We have
on hand IL .OOO, 900 ounces Of fine silver In
bars, and l am of opinion that the bulk OF
that will be turned into coin rapidly.
have no idea why there is such sudden
activity in the coinage OF silver"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
ataI Crash.

BOSTON, July 14-An old wooded build
ing which contractors have been tearing
down to make a clear space for the North
end park, collapsed this afternoon at 2.3O.
One boy was killed and 1t is said more than
half dozen were injured. The dead boy is
unknown. He is about Is years old. One
of the injured boys is John Lercfone. He is
II wears old.
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Hone For Mrs. Maybrick,

LONDON, England. July is-The release
~ Mrs. Florence Maybrick Is more probable
TO be decided upon during the present ontll
than at any period since her conviction.
The custom OF the home office is to review
sentences passed on female convicts at the
tence. Mrs. Maybrick has now been seven
veays in prison.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
Born In Illinois, He Emigrated to
Nebraska Early i'm Life

OMAHA, Neb.. July l7-Willam Jennings
Bryan was born March 10. 1860. in Salem.
Marion county, Ill. His father. Sias L..
Bryan, was lawyer of high STANDING. extra
ordinary ability, and stern integrity. He
represented his constituents for eight years
in the state Senate, and for 12 years was a
circuit judge in Illinois.
Believing that country life was best for
the welfare OF children. he removed in 1866
to farm Just outside the limits of Salem and
there young Bryan spent his life. when not
In school, until he was % years of age. and
there is no doubt that his strong consttu-
tion and capacity for hard work are due to
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Rud iui's Cabinet Resigns.

ROME, Italy, July. 13-The cabinet which
was formed by the Marquis di Rudini just
four months ago has resigned. The cabinet
today rejected a proposal submitted by gem
eral Ricotti, Minister OF War, for u reduction
OF the numerical strength of the army,
wlereupon general Ricotti at once offered
his resignation. In view OF this action
premier Rudini and the other members Of
tho Ministry placed their designations in the
hands Of king Humbert, who has charged
the marquis Radini with the formation of q
new cabinet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
Passed Over His Heart,

NORTH ADAMS. Mass. July 17-Willam
King. 20, son of Mitchell King of Greylock,
was fatally injured by lightning. The bolt
threw King several feet. The bolt struck
his head, tearing his cap and burning his
scalp. 1t passed over his heart and
down his left leg, tearing off one OF his
shoes
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
Army Worm In Gov. Morton's Corn.

Army Worm In Gov. MOrtOn's Corn.
RItlNECIIFF, n. V, July 1.-THE army
worm has made its appearance at Ellerslie,
The home Of governor Morton. frepara.
lions are being made to stop the progress OF
tue worm by ditching. Professor l;inter,
state entomologist. has pronounced II the
genuine army worm. Hundreds OF acres OF
corn are growing on the estate, and II thS
worms progress is not stopped 1t Will entali
heavy loss. The appearance OF the worm
Las caused alarm among the farmers.
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have agreed to shut down 3s 1-2 percent OF
the time between July and October.
The mills that are idle in this city this
week are the American Linen, Anawan,
Chace, Durfee, Fall River, Flint, Wampa-
noag, Hargraves. King Philip, Metacomet,
Osborn, Merchants. Sycamore and Laurel
Lake. The Pocasset will shut down OH the
18th for one month.
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Thousands Are A ffeCted.

FORT SCOTT, Kan, July 1.-THE Kansas
court Of appeals, judges concurred, has de-
clared Ineffective the law under which
divorces have been granted in this state for
% years. 1t is estimated that from 81, 900 to
$4,000 divorces are affected. The decision
also affects property rights and the custody
of children.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-07-18
luther whiting Mason.

BUCKFIELD, Me-. July l4-I.uther Whit
ing Mason. the author of 'Trhe National
Course OF School Music" and the mai who
introduced the chart system of teaching
music into the schools Of the world. died
here today. Mr.. Mason was born in Turner,
Me-, In 1928.
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The Cabinet Will Bolt.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. July l7-votes for
Bryan and free silver will be as 8 'arcc rs
hens teeth in November among members Of
the present administration 1t is probable
that president Cleveland and the entire rabi-
net will bolt the free silver ticket.