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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-11
AMERICANS WIN.
They Are Beating the World in
the Games at Athens.
Preliminaries Witnessed by I'm.
mense Crowds of People.

ATHENS, Greece. April j--'rhc Duke OF
Sparta, the crown prince, today unveiled a
statue of NJ. &. A>"rof. the merchant who
gave /, ,O0O, 900 drachmas for the restoration
of the stadion, in which will be held the
776th Olympad, the revival Of the classic
Olympic festival that was abolished 800
years ago by emperor Theodosius. 4 large
crowd was present.
ATHENS. Greece, April G-The Olympic
games. about which all Greece has been
talking for months past were begun to-
day. More than 40. 600 persons were within
the stadion. The king, the crown prince
and other members of the royal family were
present.
The American athletes won several of the
events, despite the fnct that they had been
here a very short time and had had little
practice after their long ocean voyage. The
weather was mild. but cloudy. Early In the
morning it was feared that the games would
have to bo postponed because of the rain
that fell but later it was decided that the
grounds within the stadion were in suiii-
ciently good condition to allow of the open
ing events taking place.
The stadion has no roof. and on each side
Of it rise hills. from which good view can
be had of what is going on within the walls.
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Rev. DIR. John Wesley Brown and the Rev.
John Hulke. As they stood at the altar tho
bridal pair faced II great cross of white lilacs,
16 feet high, standing between two immense
vases of liacs back in the chancel. On
either side was part of st. Thomas's Easter
decoration-an umbrella shaped bank COM
posed OF 1924 white lilacs, behind 1t two big
banks OF lilies, set in o background OF palms
and evergreens.
At the moment when the ring was slipped
on her finger, the bride laid the prayer book
that she carried on the altar cushion.
Mr.. Parker and Mrs. Grey attended the
bride and groom as they left the church. OF
festivities after the wedding, there were
none. The ex-president and his bride were
driven to Mrs. Grey's home near by, in Fifth
avenue, which was opened for the occasion.
The number of guests at the church was
not more than 30. They included the mem-
bers of general Harrisons cabinet, except
Mr.. Wanamaker, who Is In Europe. There
were also some relatives Of Mrs. Dimmick
and few personal friends. None of gem
eral Harrison's immediate family attended
the wedding. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harri-
son are in Terre Haute. Mrs. Mckee and
her family are in Indianapolis, but Mr.. Nc
Kee, her husband, Is in this city.
No reason is advanced why Russell Harri-
son did not come to New York. Mrs. Mckee
1t Is said, sent word that she and her chill
dren have been exposed to the measles, and
therefore she thought it unwise to come
east. General Harrison and his bride went
from the church to the Desbrosses street
ferry. At Jersey city special car awaited
them and they left for Indianapolis Mt 7.50
o'clock. They will remain in indianapolis
until the summer, when they will 60 to the
generals camp, In the AdirOndacks.
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HOLMES CONFESSES.
He "Points With Pride" to His
Fiendish Work.

FtendfSh work.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10-H. II. Holmes,
the greatest murderer of modern times has
made confession. In it he tells how and
why he put to death no less than twenty
men, women and children. He gives all the
facts. He writes as calmly and coolly and
remorsAlessly as he murdered. He neglects
no d. tail. He even gives an account OF six
mur, ers which he planned, but was pre-
yenteu from carrying out.
1t was well known that he put eleven per-
sons out OF the world. SO. when his con-
fession Is printed, there will be accounts OF
the violent death Of nine people whose ab-
sence from their homes and their friends has
hitherto been unexplained. He describes in
detail the murder OF the Williams sisters, Of
Ouinlan, the janitor Of the castle, who
I'knew too much" of benjamin Pitezel--the
murder for which he is to hang-and Of the
Pitezel children.
In fact, Holmes, sitting in the shadow Of
the eallows, with the last hope gone, with
the time and place of his death fixed beyond
a change, has given way to his vanity as a
craftsman, and has written his life. He, of
course. cannot tell the truth. But he has
told II as nearly as possible for man OF his
stripe to tell. He will add something to- the
knowledge OF his life. But he willadd moth
ing to the knowledge OF his character.
He Is to be hanged in May, and his con-
fession is to be the last work of his extra
ordinary career of crime. He "points with
pride" to his work. He thinks he has fairly
earned Immortality and he could not die
without letting the world know what great
man 1t has produced. He deliberately
chose n career of crime when he was a
farm boy up in Vermont. He attended
medical college to equip himself for the
taking Of life Just as other men go to college
to equip themselves for the saving of life.
He was not insane in the ordinary sense of
the word. He was simply mOnstrous per-
vert, q criminal degenerate with moral
sense exactly inverted.
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proposed to finish the rest in Peireus lime
stone, but the plan to finish In wood painted
white, gained in favor. because it was believed
that the stone seats could not be finished in
time, and because If the intention of AverOff
is ever carried out. to finish the whole cayea
In marble. u greater loss of labor WILDE in
CURED hy working away at the peirRus mar
hIr than by employing wooden seats, which
can he easily removed and sold for something
besides. So, in spite of the fact that wood
Is expensive in Greece, the bulk OF the
crowd at the games found itself seated
upon wood. with the consolation that even
oak is not 50 hard As marble. But the king,
who will distribute the silver wreaths
to the victors, will sit in his box sur
rounded by the ma rble spendor ofthe sphen-
done. Above the diazoma 1t was impOs-
sble to lay any seats for the present
occasion. and although Averoff wishes to
have the upper half also mpleted, yet when
provision Is once made for seating twenty
four thousand people, it is extremely doubt
full whether any more seats will be added
without the stimulus of second great occa-
sion. The pride of the donor alone will Sc
cure this. Averof is man OF
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plete the pretty toilet Mrs. Dimmick wore
toque to match the color of her costume, the
trimming of which consisted Of an aigrette
Of feathers, chiffon and violets.
Mrs. Dmmick has remarkably small foot
No. 1-2-and of perfect form. Conse-
quently her careful selection Of footwear is
pardonable and pleasing to the eye. A
patent t-leather boot Is Mrs. Dimmick's favor
ite chaussure for handsome toilets. Her
bootmaker is always given express orders
to put the military heel on all her shoes,
as Mrs. Dimmick remarked, "The Louis
Quinze heel is so uncomfortable" when a
friend exclaimed at her low-heeled chaussure.
One might well say her foot is too pretty to
require the addition OF any uncomfortable
"improvers.'
Mrs. Dmmick's most salient characteristic
Is her womanliness, and this is nowhere
displayed to greater extent than in her lin
gerie, which is Of the most elaborately lace
trimmed description. The bridal set was O
billowy mass of Valencennes lace with satin
ribbon and white lined in fact, white linen
and batiste were the only materials used in
the underwear, as Mrs. Dimmick has an
aversion In regard to using color in lingerie.
Her negliges were dreams Of beauty,
notable pale blue or Dresden lowered
tafYeta, with trimmings Of accordion plated
chiffon and choux bows Of bleu de roi rib
bon.
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IN A HOT FIGHT.
Spanish Forces are Surprised and
Routed by Cubans.

HAVANA, Cuba. April 10-The Spaniards
were defeated in hot fight that occurred
among the hills around San Bias, near Glen
fucRos, province Of Santa Clara. between the
column commanded by colonel vasquez and
a body of insurgents, who occupied an ele,
waited position which gave them decided
advantage over the spaniards, who were
taken by surprise.
The troops claim that the rebels used ex-
plosve bullets. The Spanish lost many
killed and wounded, including among the
latter colonel vasques and lieutenant Buron.
The insurgents charged upon the troops
with machetes inficting heavy losses. The
government account of the fight says that
the insurgents were defeated, but, like many
other such official reports issued, 1t Is utter
ly unreliable. The insurgents completely
surprised the troops and utterly routed
them.
It Is reported in the newspapers here that
Gomez. with 1000 men,is going to the Slgu-
anea valley. court-martial, held at Ma
tanzas, has sentenced four prisoners Of war
to death.
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These hills were fairly black with spectators
thousands Of whom were too poor to pay the
small price of admission to the stadiOn. For
the discus throwing the following Americans
were entered captain Robert Garrett of
Princeton university and Ellery H. Clark of
Harvard. a member of the Boston athletic
association. Garrett won.
CARROTS throw was considered some
thing phenomenal by the spectators. He
threw the discus % metres, defeating the
Greek champion, Paraskevopoulos, by 10
centimetres. The first heat of the 100
metres race was won by +. W. Lane of
Princeton in II 10 $. szokoly, a Hungarian,
was second.
The second heat was won by 4. p. Curtis
Of the Boston A. A., whose time was IL los.
Chalkokondylis, an Athenian. was second.
The third heat was won by T. T.. Burke Of
the Boston A. A. In II 4-5s. Hoffman, a
German. was second. In the hop, step and
jump, James b. Connolly of the Suffolk A.
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1t is not plain how the president can cxer-
else his good offices with Spain so as to ac-
complisR anything for Cuba. He will not
make any move toward mediation or concil-
iation simply for the sake of doing so, but
will wait until he thinks that satisfactory re-
suits can be achieved. Pending the
consideration Of the matter by Con-
gress, Gen. Weyler seems to have
almost suspended operations, and, in q
short time, If he does not retire altogether,
he will have to suspend operations on ac-
count of the change In the season, regardless
of the moral effect which the adoption of
Cuban resolutions by Congress may have.
The president is not expected to take any
action immediately,
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MUST ALL LEAVE ARMENIA.
Decree of The Sultan Against Chris
tian Missionaries.

LONDON. Eng. April lO-The Daily Ncws
says 1t learns from the highest authority in
Constantinople that the Sultan has prepared
an trade decreeing the wholesale expulsion
OF all Christian missionaries in Armenia.
The Chronicle also has advices similar to
those received by the Daily News.
A Constantinople dispatch says that the
local authorities at Bitlis have secretly eS-
PEELED from that place Rev. Geo. r. Knapp,
who some time ago was ordered to proceed
to Constantinople to answer charges of Sc
dition and murder by Turkish officials. DR..
Knapp Is now at Diarbekir, en- route to Os-
kandcroum.
HALT Rifaat Pasha. the grand vzier. and
Tewtik Pasha, minister of foreign affairs,
have assured Mr.. Riddle, American charge
d'afairs that they have no knowledge of
Mr.. knapp's expulsion and have promised
to telegraph and ascestain the facts. Mr..
Riddle has communicated with the govern
ment at Washington on the subject and is
awaiting instructions.
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WOMAN MAYOR FOR KANSAS.
Mrs. Curtis is Over Sixty Years OF
Age and Wealthy.

CIMMARRON. Kan, April l0-The women
were victorious in the election here, Mrs. c.
A. Curtis being elected mayor by small
majority over DR.. Lawrence. The election
board is composed wholly of wo.len. Mrs.
Curtis Is over sixty years of age. She is n
woman Of good business ability and Is
wealthy.
CINCINNATI. April 10At the East Liv-
erpool election woman suffrage won. Re-
Gently the school board discharged teachers
for reading the Bible on opening school.
The women east 2,400 votes and defeated all
membe of the school board who held for
the discharge Of teachers who read the
Bible.
SHELBYvILLE, ILL.,, April 10-Unusual
interest was taken In the election here for
members of the board OF education the issue
being for and against the employment Of
married women. The antis won by large
majority.
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GREAT TABLET.

Spriate Gift to Old South
lrch In Newburyport, Mass.
URYPORT, Mass. April l0-The First
>rian (Old South) church celebrated
anniversary Of its organization re-
The historic structure, built In
crowded with an intelligent and
I'd audience. 1t bears but little re-
ce to the original building, although
bral arrangement Of the interior re-
practically intact. Looped over the
Twas massive chain of $50 links.
46 and 1896 on opposite ends.
Qegant tablet was the gift OF John J.
The memorial tablet is 13 feet in
md six feet wide. 1t ia of white Italian
and bears upon its face the names of
pastors Of the church, with dates OF
! The names were cut in old English
pd like the years are in gold leaf.
let has border about ono foot wide
pides, and the bottom Is of Tennessee
in harmony with the fresco colors Of
ng Of the audience room. The whole
10 gold frame and is very fine picc,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-11
THE BRIDES GOWNS.
Was Married In Dainty Symphony
In Silver Gray.

NEW YORK, April 9-Mrs. Mary Scott
Lord Dimmiek was dainty symphony in
silver-gray when she stood before the beau
tiful altar of St. Thomas's church with Ben
jamin Harrison while the Rev. DR.. John
Wesley Brown conducted the impressive
marriage ceremony of the Episcopal church
which binds them together for better or for
worse.
Mrs. Dmmick was married in her going
away gown. the material of which wasthe new
damasse. The jupe was of the regulation Fe-
lix flare, silk lined, the color of the lining a
faint gray, with a changeable violet effect
that is most fascinating to watch, as every
swish OF the full godet skirt revealed the soft
shade of the interlining. The bodice was
designed in jacket effect, with full half
concealed front of coppelia de sole. A broad
collar, silver buttons, and high satin
stock about the neck were the distinguishing
points of the bridal gown. With this she
wore gray gloves, heavily stitched with pearl
silk on the back. gray suede shoes and silk
hose to match of the finest texture. To COM
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HARRISON. dim MICK.
Ex-PreSident Weds a Charming
Woman in New York City.
Ceremony in st. Thomas's Church
and Only 80 Invitations Issued.

NEW YORK. April Oh on. Benjamin
Harrison ex-president Of the United States
was married to Mrs Mary Scott Dimmick,
Monday evening ut o'clock in st. Thomas's
church this city. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. John Wesley Brown, assisted
by his curate Rev. John Hulke. The floral
decorations We're of simple character like
wise the music. There was no choral
music, simply the organ played by the reg
ular organist of the church.
General Benjamin +. Tracy was best man.
There were two ushers, one of whom was Mr..
Daniel Ramsdell of Indianapolis. Mrs Dim
mick was given away by her brother-in-law,
lieutenant j. +. Parker, U. s. N, and She
was accompanied to the altar by Mrs. John
A. c. Grey of 7O9 5th avenue, an intimate
friend.
General Harrison, with general Tracy. met
the bride at the altar. With them were tho
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-11
MORE THAN 6 TO 1.
River and Harbor Bill Passed After
40 Minutes Debate

WASHINGTON, d. CAPRI l0-The over
whelming vote-more than six to one-by
which the river and harbor bill went through
the House without amendment and with
only 40 minutes debate was tremendous
evidence OF the popularity OF internal i'm
provement.
The only opposition was made ostensibly
on the ground to allow amendments to be
offered, but as the House was so well
pleased with the bill the temper was evident
to make no delay In passing it. The oppo-
nents could not even muster strength enough
10 get call Of the yeas and nays.
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DECIDED TO HIS WIFE.
O.H.P. Belmont's Newport Property
Transferred to Mrs. Alva r.

NEWPORT, r. l.. April 10.-A deed Of
transfer by Oliver H. p. Belmont, deciding
all his personal and real estate here to his
wife, Alva E. Belmont, was recorded In the
city hall.
The Newport estate consists OF Belcourt,
beside certain lanes. The real property is
taxed for s12s, 900, and the personal proper
ty for $4,000. The property in Middletown,
near Newport known as "Gray Crag Park "
consisting of los acres, large farm
house, breeding stock and collection Of i'm
ported animals, mostly from India, includ-
Ing sacred cows and birds, has also been
transferred to Mrs. Belmont. The real es-
tate In Middletown is valued Mt $40, 600, and
the personal property at $1,000. The Bel
court property in Newport, with the furni-
ture, fixtures and land, Is alleged to have
cost nearly 81 ,000, 900,
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ShOp-Girl Bill Passed.

ALBANY, N. Y. April l0-The Senate
passed with only one negative vote, that OF
senator Bracket. the mercantile bill, which
extends to dry-goods stores In New York
city the factory inspection law. The hill
limits the hours of employment OF women
and children to sixty hours a week, or ten
hours day requires employers to permit
female employees to sit down when not
actually engaged; gives each employe
forty-ilve minutes for luncheon, and forbids
the employment of children under fourteen.
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To Tax Filled Cheeso.

WASHINGTON, D. G., April l0-Repre-
sentative Grosvenor OF Ohio reported from
the committee on ways and means bill to
tax and brand "filled cheese" The bill
provides for tax Of S400 upon manufact-
urers, $3.50 upon wholesale merchants and
$40 upon retailers. 1t prescribes that cheese
must be packed in wooden boxes and sold
In original packages, and when sold shall
be enclosed In wrapper bearing the brand.
Each cheese must also be branded conspic-
uously upon each side.
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British Guiana Mines.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April lO-British
Guiana papers as late as March 1s, which
reached the bureau Of American republics,
indicate the abandonment Of Great Britain's
determination to insist upon retaining all
the settlements established by Englishmen
throughout the disputed territory, should
the Venezuelan claims be sustained.
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Esther Has the Measles.

HlNGTON, ID. C., April 10-The
+ of the cabinet was postponed with
2e owing to the sudden appearance Of
hslcs in the presidential household,
|sther Cleveland being stricken with
e infantile disease has been almost
ic in Washington for some time past.
secretary Thurber's children have
attacked in regular course, and to
the possibility Of Transmission to
lite House, Mr.. Thurber has made
Hence At the White House. =
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H('riSis Is Near"

MADRID, Spain, April 10-The cabinet has
adjourned for n few days, when it hopes to
receive news OF the action taken by the
United States Congress on the question of
Cuban bcllgerency. The Heraldo prints in
big type. ''Crisis Is Near" There is q gen.
eral feeling In official circles that president
Cleveland will sign the belligerency resolu-
tions, but will postpone giving them effect
in declaration.
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of his own government. Lord Cromer
was formerly a European commissioner
of public debt in Egypt. He was selected as
one Of the controllers general. represent
ing England and France when khedive Is
wall was deposed by the flrman of the sui
tan in 1879. When Tewfik Pasha became
ruler of Egypt in 1880 Cromer told him
bluntly that If he gave the English any
trouble he would he deposed, so he resigned
himself to the inevitable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-11

NEW YORK, April l0-Hon. Mr.. Terrell,
United States minister to Turkey, was q
passenger on the steamer Furst Bismarck,
which has just arrived from Naples and
Genoa. When seen at Quarantine he ap-
peared in splendid health, and said he In
tended leaving for Washington as soon as he
landed. He regretted that he had nothing
to say for publication at present.
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Very. Very Penitent,

WASHINGTON. D. c., April io-An un-
known man In Westvilie, CT, sent 80 cents
In postage stamps to the treasury department
as a conscience contribution. He says that
while guarding commissary stores during
the war he took from sugar barrels at various
times many Jumps of sugar, the value Of
which with interest since that time, he COM
putes at 80 cents.
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Marks BIRTHPLACE of Washington,

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10-A telegram
received by colonel Wilson corps Of engineers
U. S. A., reports that the shaft OF the monu-
ment to mark the birthplace of George
Washington was placed in position ut Wake-
field, Westmoreland county, Va. Colonel
Wilson will visit Wakefield in u day or two
and inspect the monument before accepting
1t from the contractors. No preparations
for the dedication Of the monument have
been made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-11

WASHINGTON. D. G., April 1O-The presl-
dent has approved the joint resolutions d.
recting the submission Of estimates for i'm
proving Providence river and Narragansett
bay. X. L.; making Stamford, Ct, SUPPORT
OF entry: establishing lighthouse and fog
j., and providing for the immediate destruc-
tiOn of income-tax returns.
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The Kaiser and Bismarck,

BERLIN, Germany, April 10--The semi
official press arc conjecturing that the em-
peror is again warming towards prince Bis
marck. The Bismarck newspapers do not
accept any criticism of the prince, dealing
with the ex-chancellor as belonging to past
history, and hold that it is probable he will
still be called to guide the state through u
crisis.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-11

The butter market is fairly steady for best
grades of fresh creamery and new milk
dairies. Low grades continue dulla and easy.
Cheese continues quiet with values quoted
steady. Eggs continue quiet, with prices
about steady. Flour is dull, with prices yet
quoted about the same. The market for salt
pork is quiet and quoted lower, with lard
80 lower, and hams unchanged. Fresh ribs
are go lower. The market for apples con-
tinues steady, with good stock firm. Straw
berries are rather Hrmer. Oranges hold
firm.
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lest RANK FOR MILES.

>r Boston Clerk Will Get Title
>rn by Greatest Generals.
HINGTON. DC, April 1O-The joint
on to promote major general Miles
|Ank of lieutenant general was or
hvorably reported by the House mill
|airs committee.
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Black Plague in China,

fINGTON, d. c., April 10--A report
at the navy department from a
hrgeon on duty in China contained
5rmntion that the black plague had
out in Hong Kong. The mortality
b very great. persons attacked with
)ase dying in three or four days. The
J will remain ut Hong Kong to study
kue. His report has been sent to tho
Hospital service.