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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26

Mrs. S. d. Buckner. wife of the gold demo.
cratic nominee for vice-president is the sec
ond wife of the old Kentucky veteran. She
was Il Virginia belle. Miss Della Claiborne.
of colonial ancestry and granddaughter of
Marin cambridge Bassett sister OF Martha
Washington. She is II woman famed for her
traits of rare excellence and shares with her
husband his reputation for hospitality and
brilancy. She is yivacous, unassuming
and n most loyable woman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
First to Swim the Golden Gate,

SAN FRANCISCO, Cali. Sept. "a Charles
shore to shore, accompanied by "a fleet of
sailboats and many steamers and tugs.
Cavill is said to be the first man to ac-
complish this feat. Cavill was an hour and
fifteen minutes in swimming across The
distance straight across is only about one
and a quarter miles, but Cavill had to swim
seven miles because of the strong ebb tide.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
SULTAN WILL KILL.
MasSacres Will Follow an At
tempt to Force DardanelleS.
Turkeys Ruler Mad With Fear of
Deposition or Assassination.

BERLIN, Germany, Sept. PA telegram
from Constantinople to the vossiche Zeitung
says that the sultan vows that no Christian
shall live in his empire if an English
or any other fleet of warships at
tempts to force its way through the Dar-
danelles. Everything is in readiness, the
telegram says, to start general massacre
the moment the bombardment OF the Turk
ish forts on the Dardaneies begins.
The Slltan Is crazed by fears of assassna-
ti0n or dethronement. The Nossiche Zeit-
ung implores the powers to back up the
grand viz Ter and reduce the sultan to sub
mission
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
FAIRHAVEN CATCHES 1T.
Much Damage Done, But No PersOn-
al Injuries.

FAIRHAyEN. Mass. Sept 24-This town
was visited by II cyclone about eight o'clock
in the morning, which in point of severity
was worse than the great gale of September,
1874.
1t lasted but three minutes, but in that
short space of time there was "a very large
amount of damage done to property. 1t WAS
confined mostly to the central part of the
town. and was about half a mile wide.
Large trees were torn up by the roots, chin
neys were blown down, windows removed
from many of the residences. and limbs be-
came entangled and impeded travel to
great extent. Roofs were removed from
several barns and houses. A large schooner
which was being hauled up on the marine
railway was blown back into the water.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Oyerseer of Nashua Yard Killed.

NASHUA, n. H., Sept. 2i-Charles Dis
more, an overseer in the Boston Il Maine
railroad freight yard, was instantly killed.
He slipped and fell under passing shifting
engine. His remains were taken to his
home, 81 West Pearl street. He had been
employed on the railroad for almost 30
years. He is survived by one daughter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Manchester Girl Crushed.

MANCHESTER. N. H., Sept. 24-Bertha
Reuter- the 1O-year old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Reuter-. was killed while at
play about pile of lumber. A large timber
fell upon her. crushing her fearfully. She
died twenty minutes later
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
CurtiS' Bad LuCk.

BERNE, Switzerland, Sept. 2-When
George +. Curtis of Washington, an assist
ant librarian of the American Congress, ar
rived at Grindelwald the other day he was
arrested by detectives who mistook him for
a criminal from Montevideo. Mr.. Curtis
was locked up despite his protests. but later
his passport and other documents convinced
the police that they had made an error. He
was released and profuse apologies were
made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Fire in Berlin. v. III.

BERLIN, n. H., Sept. A-The lumber
mills, cabinet factory, grist mills and con
siderable lumber owned by the Berlin man
ufacturing company, were destroyed by
ber Of men will be thrown out of employ
ment. The loss is about $4,000, and is
partially lowered by insurance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Cranes As ChcaD as Coal,

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Sept Blowing to the
enormous crop of grapes in Michigan this
season, grapes are now selling in st. Jo-
seph at the price of hard coal-s7 per ton. A
South Water street merchant said that many
Michigan farmers had already stopped pick
ing grapes, as there was not enough money
at the present price to pay for shipping,
packing and commissions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
DANIEL J.. COMPAU.

Daniel J. Compau of Michigan, chairman
of the campaign committee of the National
democratic committee, has been prominent
in the political affairs Of his state for twenty
years He is one of the few old members of
the national committee who was reelected
this year. As the candidate Of his party for
United States senator from his district in
1883 he made a strong showing. As chair
man of the democratic state cent al COM
mitee he led the party to its first victo.y in
81 wears.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
yellow Fever in Cuba.

WASHINGTON, DC. Sept. 24-Marine
hospital reports show no abatement of yel-
low fever in Cuba. The United States sani-
tary inspector In Santiago de Cuba. how
ever, reports smallpox steadily decreasing
and expresses the belief that in about one
month the epidemic will be practically over.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
CITIZENS ARMED.
Blue Coated Militiamen at Lead.
vile, Colo.

vile, Colo.
LEADvIILE, Colo, Sept. 2I-Leadvlle,
during the early hours OF morning, was
battle ground on which striking miners
fought with dynamite and rifles. Night saw
the city camcr, but with many citizen
armed. With them, in the name of law and
orler. are 800 blue coated miitiamep. sent
from Denver by governor Mcintyre.
The victims of the attack were:
The dead-Berry Weir. striker; James
Benson. a striker; Jerry O'keefe, a fireman.
The wounded-William Higgins, John
Mahoney.
1t was shortly after midnight when the
striking miners attacked the Coronado mine.
After throwing dynamite and shooting at
the thirty men at bay, they were driven
back.
; Ever since o oclock this morning business
men. mining men and special policemen
have been on the streets in twos and threes,
parading the town.
The attack on the Coranado was almost
unexpected. and 40 minutes elapsed before
the vigilance committee arrived. Only
few OF the committee appeared, and they
were unable to direct any attack ON the
strikers;
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Cauadian silver Barred Ont.

ROCHESTER,, MY, Sept. 24-Notices were
posted in all the banks of the city to the
effect that no Canadian silver money would
be received on deposit. From now on all
Canadian silver will be subjected to dis
count of 20 percent. This will practically
drive 1t out Of circulation in this city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Better Times i'm Maine Already

B1DDEFORD. Me-, Sept. 24-The Pepper
ell and Iaconia mills of this city will start
on full time next Monday. This is in ac-
cOrdance with the statement made by agent
Macarthur, that If Maipc made as good Il
showing as Vermont things would start i'm
mediately. 1t is rumored that the York
mills at Saco, which have been closed sew
eral months, will start inside of three
weeks
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
lyman Will BE Protected.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. sept. 24-The state
department is satisfied of the American citi-
zenship of lyman. the alleged conspirator,
who has appealed to ambassador Eustis in
Paris, and has taken stepsto insure that any
proceedings against the accused shall pro.
ceed without irregularities.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Libelled For T. iIibustering.

FERNANDINA, Fla, Sept 2t-rhe Cuban
hlibusterinS steamer Three Friends was Ii
beled and the United States marshal of
Jacksonville took charge. relieving major
John Anderson, special agent of the treas
ury department. Marshal Mckay tclegraphed
the department for permission to move the
vessel to Jacksonyille
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
More Massacres Reported.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. Minister
Terrell cables the state department that he
is advised from Harpoot that serious massa-
cres have occurred at Koek and Seaz in that
vllayet. officials Of the department do not
lind these places ON any maps. but expect
further advices on the subject, especially IL
any Americans have suffered.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Victim of Old Blue Laws.

SEA ISLE CITY, n. j.. Sept. 24-Freder-
lex Herder, residing in the Jewish settlement
OF Carmel, and who has small farm, was
arrested for selling watermelons on Sunday.
The old blue laws were invoked by Henry
Miller, the com plainant against Herder.
Judge Williams fined Herder $40 and costs
for getting rid of his farm produce on the
Sabbath
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Case of Genuine LeprOsy.

NEW YORK, Sept.24-Frederick Fleming,
a German baker, 40 years old, was sent to
the Willard Parker reception hospital, pro-
nounced by the doctors to be genuine
leper. Fleming said that he had lived for
II years in Brazil, where he contracted the
disease.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
DON CARLOS MAY BE KING.
His supporters Ready to Take Adj
vantage of n Reverse in Cuba,

MADRID, Spain. Sept. A-Senor SAM,
Oarlist deputy, openly proclaimed recently
that the direction of the Carlists would soon
pass into the hands of their military leaders,
adding that the Carists were perfectly or
ganized in almost every province, and
that they were prepared to take advantage
OF any favorable opportunityto take the field
again in support of their chieftain, Don
Carlos do Bourbon, duke of Madrid, who
claims to be the rghtful heir to the throne
Of Spain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
a RenI OId Enlks, ReunioJ

BOSTON. Mass. Sept. 24-Septuagena-
rians numbering $50. whose combined ages
aggregate II .+22 years. all members of the
Weymouth old folks association, held
reunion in that town. They chose the Rev.
Elmer c. Howett ninety-one years old. for
their president.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
In Hands of Examiner,

TROY. N. Y, Sept. 24-The National bank
OF Troy closed its doors and its effects were
placed in the hands Of the national bank
examiner Edward Graham. The closing
was due to the fact that depositors with
drew nearly $4,000 in one day, which ex-
hausted all the ready cash.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Yonkers Carpet Mills Resume.

YONKERS, N. Y, Sept. 24-About seventy
employees of the carpet mills of Smith i
Sons, In this city, went to work this morn
ing. They had been out Of employment
during the past three weeks on account of
the mills being shut down because of mar
ket conditions
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Chinn-CarIisIe.

LEXINGTON, KY. Sept. 24-NIiss Annie
Carlisle, cousin of secretary Carlisle, and
George Chinn, son of colonel Jack Chinn,
the race-horse starter and politician, were
married here and left for Washington, where
the bride is well known, having frequently
assisted Mrs. Carlisle in receiving,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Drowned. Duck Shnofin1.

PORTLAND. Me-. Sept. 24-C. p. Walker
OF Massachusetts,. who has been camping
with his family on Pine island. Moose pond
North Paris, was drowned. He fired at a
duck from boat and il is supposed that
the rscoil OF the gun upset the boat. The
body was recovered.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
BOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS,

ITO make the following quotations of value
to buyer and seller alike, IL will necessary
TO carefully note the predatory remarks
which prccede all articles quoted. In mar
prices for every day of the week, but noting
the general tendency. of trade. those given
will he found sufficiently close to enable
dealers to base their transactions thereonl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26

Slight changes are noticed in the produce
market. Eggs still continue quiet for fresh
goods with prices well maintained. Butter
is only fairly steady in prices, the tendency
being lower. Cheese is steady, in sympathy
with strong primary markets. Iced fowls
are dull. Flour is ilrmer. Sugar is un-
changed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Steel From Low Silicon Pig.Iron.

BIRMINGHAM.A Ala, Sept. 24-Final tests
in steel making from Alabama low silicon
pig-iron by the Hawkins process at the JEFF
ferson steel company's plant here were pro-
nounced highly satisfactory by the expert
metallurgists present from Chicago. Cleve-
land. Pittsburg and other places. The ex-
perimental plant will now be enlarged to
produce 500 tons daily.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept. 24--The issue
of standard silver dollars from the mints
and treasury offices for the week ended Sept
10 was 81 ,376, ,SS9 and for the corresponding
fractional silver coin from Sept. to 10 az
gregated S1.045.137.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26

PROVIDENCE. r. 1. Sept. 2i-The Rhode
Island Perkins horseshoe works at Valley
Falls started up today, after having been
shut down more than two months.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Sister of Ben Butler DYING.

EXETER, N, H., Sept. A-Mrs. Betaey VI.
Stevens, only sister of the late general But
Ter. is critically i'll at her home in Noting
ham. She is in her sixty-nineth year
and until recently has retained remark
able health and viRor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Depot at kecnc Broken Into.

KEENE, N. H., Sept. 2i-The Fitchburg
freight depot was entered by burglars last
night and the money drawer in the Office
was pried open. Five cans of salmon. three
pounds of candy and 80 cents in money
were stolen
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26

TORONTO, Canada, Sept 24-In conse-
quence of the free silver agitation. Canadian
banks are safeguarding themselves by de-
manding settlement in gold.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
wv,n.n viii Case Settled

BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 24-The Wyman
will case has been settled out of court and
there will be no contest over the bequests
of about 81, ,0O0. 900 to public charities.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Second Secretary of Embassy.

WASHINGTON,D. c. Sept. 24-The presi-
dent has appointed John Ridgley Carter OF
Maryland to be second secretary of the en-
bassy of London Mr.. Carter is Balti-
morean, who has been the past two years
ambassador Bayard's private secretary.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
SHEEHAN RESIGNS.
Letter Sent to Chairman Jones OF
Democratic National Committee.

NEW YORK. Sept. 24-Ex-leutenant gov
ernor w. I. Sheehan in furtherance OF
purpose to resign his place on the Demo-
cratic national committee II the Buffalo con-
vention endorsed the Chicago platform and
candidates. as intimated by him in state
ment here, sent the following letter to james
X. Jones. chairman of the Democratic ma
Chicago.
"Dear sir | respectfully tender my resig-
nation as representative of the state of New
York upon the democratic national COM
mttee.
"W. +. SHEEHAN."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26

BRISTOL, Pa. Sept. PA severe hail
storm broke the windows in nearly every
house and all the mills in town. After the
torn boys gathered dead sparrows by the
)asketful.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Gold Find in Newfoundland.

ST. JOHNS, n. f., Sept. 24-Gold has
been discovered in Ferryland. south OF st.
Johns, and it is claimed to he in paying
quantities. Prospectors are aocking thither.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
BiR Plum for the Cra INNS.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Sept. 2i-The cor
rected speed of the new cruiser Brooklyn is
21.9ll7 knots, and the Cramps "i!l reu. i've u
speed premium Of $780, 900.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Ont of 8 Percent at Lippitt Mill.

WOONSOCKET. r, l.. Sept. 24-The Lip
pitt wooden company today reduced the
wages of its employees percent making an
exception of those receiving 81 a day or
less. The mill will be in full operation in
about fortnight.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26

INS. VHHNEVI TE SWITH
Mrs. Charlotte Smith. president of the
Woman's rescue league Of America. is plan
ming u great crusade for the moral reforma-
tiOn Of New York She expects to take up the
work of reform dropped by DR.. Parkhurst
some time ago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-09-26
Release of an American Ordered.

HAVANA, Cuba Sept 24-Captain general
Weyer has ordered the release Of Alfredo
Hernandez lfuguot an American citizen.
who was arrested two weeks ago. His re-
lease is conditional upon his leaving Cuba,
Evening star., 1896-08-22

his mother. brother and two sisters re-
side; the boy diver, however, spends most
Of his time In New York
In speaking of his high dives he saids
Il cannot explain just how i do IT, or why
1 feel no fear. but 1 know that do not
1 have known how to dive and swim ever
since L was seven years old, and now It
seems like second nature to me-
How did / learn? In the simplest and
most natural way in the world. When
was child my father took me down on
the dock one day and threw me overheard.
ciothes and all. Naturally, l was frighten-
eo, but he only laughed at me when
called for help, and said, Swim or drown
II is quite needless to say that / did not
grown, for somehow, when / struck out as
L had seen other boys do, / found that I
could swim and 1 have been swimming
more or less ever since"
The latest dive which young Brunck has
taken was one which. when IL was suggest
ed. seemed almost suicidal He, with some
companions, was swimming at the foot OF
lth street. Hoboken, when some one told
Tim that he did rot dare dive from the
roof of the tall Rockwell plaster mill which
Is built on the dock. Brunck hesitated for
a moment; then one of his companions
said: Go on, Louis; / will give you a quar-
ter to take the header
The roof of the building is ninety feet
above the water, which at that point 10
only eight feet deep. Brunck was soon
standing on the ridge pole of the building.
de waited a moment. and then raising his
hands above his head, leaped out into space
and shot downward.
Not once did he change his position but
struck the water hards and head foremost
side of him. In few seconds ne appeared
at the surfSce, about fifty feet from where
he struck the water, and swimming to the
landing at the foot of the dock, promptly
Evening star., 1896-08-22

cides their fate. Hundreds OF low-class
clubs are always in operation, but 1t Is tho
higher class of the type of the present-day
"Alsatians" that give the most effective
picture of the British rigolade when 1t
gets half a chance.
Some of the Clubs.
At the actual moment, when so many
people are away. only "The Alsatians."
The Supper Club" "The Carmelian" and
THE ThaHa" continue open, and of these
the latter two are distinctly middle class
The Regent" and THE Waterloo" closed
only a short time ago. Both were
raided. Of the smarter ones lately
there have been THE Mandolin which
opened three years ago in Baker street
and had short, eventful career, made
a great deal Of money and collapsed: !:
The Palace" in Jermyn street, whose
nesglibors complained. and had it closed.
and the ar.stocratic old "Corinthian
Club" to which all the swellest people
Of whatever age fiocked while 1t lived. It
be regularly elected: the entrance fee was
f5. with f5 annual Dues and blackballing
was freely practiced. They were particular
about members admitting friends. Men,
bers were obliged to write their own names
and their friends names on proper fo-ms.
Outsiders were never allowed to pay for
refreshment. and the strictest eye was
kept on the admittance Of the fair. New
ertneieSs women nave always been honor
ary members of all these clubs. In general
the lady must be young. pretty and we'll
dressed as we'll as well behaved. When one
makes a row her name is put on the gate"
of the club, and she Is lost to 1t. unless
some one intercedes for her and commit
tee meeting Is held. She is not turned out
but when she leaves at night she Is told not
to come back. Before the time Of THE
Cornthian' there was the smartest of ALL
the old "Gardenia," in Leicester Square
originated and run by Dudley Ward ona
Of Lord Dudley's family. Nearly all Of
Evening star., 1896-08-22
INCANDEsCENT LIGHTS.
They Are Put to Many Uses, Some Of
Them OF an IEnobIe Kind.

They Are Put to Many Uses, Some of
Them OF an IEnobIe Kind.
From the New York Sun.
Incandescent electric lights are used ia
Illuminate the eyes of mounted animals.
bears. tigers and lions. shown by furriers.
Here. obviously, light with flame would
not do, while the incandescent light an
swers the purpose well and conveniently.
The wire is run from the head down
through the animals body and out through
one Of its feet to a connection with the
service wire of the store.
1ncandescent lights are used in refriger-
ators, such as the ice boxes Of the whole
sale dealer in cut flowers and the butcher.
Their use in sidewalk showcases is famil-
lar; In dressing show windows the flexible
connection admits Of placing the light
where Il is wanted with each new trim
ming of the window.
They are used in electric signs, some of
which are permanent, while others are
formed Of letters that are movable like
types, SO that the sign may be readily
changed as often as may be desired. Elec-
trio numbers are made in the same way
One may see a painter at work al night
in a store, paint brush in one hand and
electric light-with the wire trailing away
back of HMM the other, to enable him to
see the better in some nook or Granny that
he is painting.
The incandescent lamp is used to light
sidewalk awnings. The lamps are strung
along a wire hung under the ridgepole in
side the awning; the wire and lamps are
simply taken in when the awning is. Nov
able bill boards are illuminated in the same
manner.
Evening star., 1896-08-22
Insurance Against Loss of Employ.
ment.


ment.
From the New York Journal.
The development Of the original theory
Of insurance has resulted in innumerabe
curious specialties but 1t has remained Tor
a concern in Atlanta to cap the climax by
insuring the employe against the loss of his
job.
All persons Of good character. steady
habits and the like are eligible to member
ship, whether employed at the time OF
Joining or not. The different classes are
graded by salary received by the applicant
per month, and they range from $ to $loO.
All persons thrown out of employment
after six months of membership in good
standing will receive the benefits OF the
system They will receive one-third OF
their regular salary for four weeks, and
the president is authorized to pay out such
extra benefits as may. IN his discretion, be
justified.
Professional people and others who do
not work for a regular salary may enter
the company. There is a clause in the
prospectus governing the distinctions made
between different methods Of losing ones
employment. This Is Of vital Importance.
1t sets forth that such calamity shall not
ba for Incompetence, dishonesty or intem-
perance. Barring these three provisos, and
they would seem to cover pretty nearly all
the ground, should a man lose his position
he can draw one-third OF his salary for
four weeks.