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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
Down Go the Fences,

SOUTH NORWALK. Conn, April 9--The
corner stone OF st Joseph's Roman Catholic
church, South Main street, South Norwalk.
has Just been laid in the presence Of one of
the largest assemblages ever gathered in
this city. The event was rendered more
notable by the attendance of the pastors of
the various Protestant churches in the city
and the mayor and members of the city
council. Rt. Rev. Michael Tierney, Bishop
OF Hartford performed the ceremony. and
Rev. William Maher, d. D., Of Milford
preached the sermon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
Roth Rail and Water.

The New England railroads famous "Air
Line Limited" train between Boston aud
New York is increasing in popularity every
week. while among those who prefer the
part rail and part water route, the well
known Norwich line continues to be great
favorite. Information regarding these lines
may be had on applicationto w. II. BabcOck.
general passenger agent, New England rail-
road, $50 Summer street. Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
PINGREE POTATO PATCH.
Seek Spuds - Space
Sought.

BOSTON. Mass. April 9-The week has
witnessed the start for another season of
Pingree potato farming In Boston's suburbs,
and before second week OF April has
passed second enterprise OF the same kind
will be under way. The first is made by the
Hawkins Street Industrial home. that con-
Quoted similar enterprise Inst summer.
The same ground will be used this year, and
the demand for space already received is
ahead of the whole number apply
ing year ago. Flowing has begun.
The second farm will be that carried on by
the Salvation Army. in conjunction with tho
founding OF the new town. Tuckerville.
This farm will be on an extensive scale. and
the details are nearly perfected. The novel
spectacle OF Salvation Army work and
potato raising combined as one will soon be
Witnessed
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
ONLY SHOOK FOREFINGER.
But Spain Thought Best to Heed
Its WaR1le.

Asc =" "SGhSs
HAVANA, Cuba, April 9-General Ruis
Rivera, the Cuban leader in Pinar del Rio
was recently captured by the Spanish forces.
The home government ordered that he be
tried by court martial and shot at once
President Mckinley and Secretary Sher-
man discussed the Rivera case, and the lat
ter, at the presidents suggestion, communi-
Gated with senor de LONE, the Spanish min
lister. Secretary Sherman, in his blunt way,
told the Spanish representative that the exc
cution of prisoners OF war was abhor-
rent to the American people. The Spanish
minister at once cabled the home govern
ment who ordered the forces In Cuba to
withhold the execution.
The Senate, by a unanimous vote, has
adopted the following resolution
"Whereas, Information has come to the
Senate that General Ruis Rivera, leader OF
the Cuban army OF independence, recently
captured by the Spanish forests to be tried
by drumhead court martial and shot, there
fore,
"Resolved, that in the judgment OF the
Senate it is the duty OF the president of the
United States, II such information is found
to be true, to protest to the Spanish govern
ment against such violation OF the rules OF
civilized warfare"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD.
Still AMI interchangeable WORKER
Mind and BODY Sound,

BOSTON, Mass, April 9-Dr. Edward
Everett Hale, the veteran journalist, author,
clergyman and social reformer has entered,
In excellent health and undiminished powers
Of body and mind, upon his 18th birthday.
custom to celebrate these annually recur-
ing events at home, among his own people,
but this year the doctor, acting upon the
advice OF his friends and physician. is taking
a months rest in North Carolina. DR.. Hale
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
Well Known Temperance Man Dead

CHELSEA, Mass, April 9-Ebenezer Bow
man, we'll known In temperance circles
throughout Massachusetts, has Just died at
the Frost hospital here. He was 66 years
old, and leaves a widow and four sons. Mr..
Bowman was an agent for the Massachusetts,
Total Abstinence society, by which he had
been employed for the past five years. Dur
ing the war he served in company X, 4th
regiment, Massachusetts volunteers. His
summer home was at Billerica, and his win
ter home in Chelsea.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
or Old and New Regime.

BOSTON. Mass, April 9-On April II
Curtis Guild will have been so years In active
newspaper work in the city of Boston. Fifty
years ago he entered the Office Of the Boston
Journal, working in both the counting room
and as writer. Soon after beginning this
work he became correspondent OF the
lished by william T. Porter using the sigma
ture dob Lively After two years with
the Journal he went to the Boston Traveller,
of which he soon became one of the owners,
the firm being Worthington. Flanders 4
Guild. He left the Traveller in the fall OF
1853, and on Jan. /, 1859. established the
Commercial Bulletin. in the conduct Of
which he is still actively engaged.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

Aliens Foot. Ease. n powder for the tse
cures painful, swollen, smarting feet, A.
stantly takes the sting out of corns and
ions. It's tho greatest comfort discovs
the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tiet
cure for sweating. callous and hot, tirsi
ing feet. Try II to-day. Sold by all druS
and shoe stores. By mai for 2Sc. In stA!
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen 5, 4
sted, Le Roy, \. y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
PENSION AGENCY.
Selden COnnOr Gets the Plum-His
Record.

SelOen COnnOr Gets the Plum ii Is
Record.
AUGUSTA, Me-, April 9-President Nc
Kinley has sent the nomination OF Selden
Conner OF Maine to the Senate to be pension
agent here. Mr.. Common was born In Fair
field, Me-, Jan. rs, 1889. He was educated
at Tufts college and graduated in the class
of 1859. When the war broke out he was
reading law in the office OF Washburn h
Marsh at Woodstock, Vt. He enlisted as a
private in the army. and was commissioned
brigadier general OF volunteers by President
Lincoln in June 1864. He was nominated
by the Republicans in 1875 as their can
didate for governor and was elected. He
was reelected In 1876. again In 1877. and re-
ceived fourth nomination from his party
in 1878, in which year there was no election
by the people, the constitution Of the state
at that time requiring n majority to elect.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
Will Be Opened Again.

HARTFORD. Conn. April 9-Thc Charter
Oak trotting park of lis acres. one OF tho
most beautiful in New England. and which
has been for some time closed. has passed
into strong hands and will once more re.
sound to the hoofs Of tn. finest light harness
horses Of the country. 1t is the plan Of the
managers to give meetings by inaugurating
popular prices, one admission to cover all
privileges.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 90

LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j CHENEY makes oath that lie Is Tho
senior purtner OF the firm of F. J. CHENEY Il
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo.
county anu S,ae @lor t nHr mn; mn, Sa'
LARS for each and every care Of CATARRH
that cnnno, be cured by the use of HALLS
lATARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed In my
-, presence, this 9th day of Deccm.
SEAL Der, A. b. 1896. A. ". GLEASON,
f) NOtdrU Public.
acts directly on the blood and mucous SUI =
faces of the system. send for testimonials,
free. +. j. CHENEY Co., IOlcuo, y.
sold by all Druggists, 15c.
llulps Family Pills IRE the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
A Chance to Size Her I'm.

NEW YORK, April 0-The Spanish warship
Infanta Maria Teresa will be present at the
dedicatory ceremonies connected with the
Grant tomb. She is rsckoned as one of the
best vessels in the Spanish navy. No foreign
warship OF her strength has been in New
York harbor since the Russian battleship
NicOlai l, in 1893,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
Semi Centennial Celebrated

MIDDLEBORO. Mass, April 9-Seryices
In commemoration OF the Goth anniversary
OF the Central Congregational church are
being held this week. The first
pastor was Rev. Isaiah c. Thatcher,
who was installed Aug Is. 1S49 His
pastorate continued until Now 90, 1852. The
church was then without a pastor I'm Il
April ID. 1854, when the Rev. William G. D.
Dickinson became the spiritual leader. His
ministry was a brief one. lasting little less
than two years. On April l6, 1856, the Rev.
Mr.. Thatcher again became pastor OF the
church. remaining four years. The sue
ceeding pastors have been the Revs. Henry
NJ. Stone, stephen q. Dodd. Ellis r. Drake
Henry NJ. Grant and John B Lawrence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
FINEST In THE WORLD.
Big Warship Iowa Wins 100000
ROuus.

. BOSTON. Mass. April 9-Under favorable
conditions and to the satisfaction Of all con-
cerned the U. 8. battleship Iowa has been
given her official trial over the Cape Ann
course and under the inspection OF the naval
board appointed for the purpose. On the
trial she made an average speed Of II knots
over the 66-mile course, exceeding her con-
tract speed by one knot. and winning pre-
MUM Of 1900. 900 for her builders. Asaspeedy
sailer, and "a magnificent lighting mainline,
she IL the finest OF her class in the world.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
Has Offered Reward.

MEDFORD, Mass, April 9-No clue has
yet been obtained that has led to the capture
of the murdererof young Walter Debbins.
who was mysteriously shot on lonely road
and in the broad daylight week ago. To
help matters along the city OF Medford has
offered n reward OF $500 for such informa-
ton as will lead to the discovery and con-
viction OF the murderer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
THIEF WITHOUT HONOR.
Death in Exile of Millionaire An.
drew j. Garycy.

SOUTHAMPTON, Eng. April 9-Andrew
JefYries Garvey, who with the late Boss"
Tweed enriched himself by gigantic robberies
In New York city, has just died here mil
lionaire. Garvey who was bright. shrewd
and energetic young fellow, and builder
aud contractor, had strong friend in Tweed,
who had known him as boy since 1857
and who in 1867 took him into tho ring
which at that time was robbing the city.
Garvey aided In plundering the city out Of
about 0,O0O, 900. but did not bear out the
old adage Of "honor among thieves" and
when the crash came saved himself by turn
ing states evidence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

The annual report of the Sheffield
(Englnnd) chamber of commerce
states that sc per cent. OF the razors
used in the Australian colonies are
supplied by Germany and tho United
Stntes
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
Auother Knock Down.

BOSTON. Mass. April 9-The United
States supreme court has refused to grant the
motion OF Joseph Iasigi. late Consul General
Of Turkey at Boston. for n writ of hsbeas
corpus releasing him from arrest on the
charge Of embezzlement.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

Bengal, India, was in 1870 devastat-
ell ly fearful famine during the
course OF which nearly one.half of the
Inhabitants died, the trmdo becoming
dsorganized and the revenues remain
ing unsolicited.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
MONEY LET LOOSE.
InjunctiOns Removed Cool News
for DeDOsitOrs,

MANCHESTER, N. H., April 0-The Bank
Of New England Of this city has been in
fed its orders In the cases Of this bank and
the Wilton Savings bank of Wilton. the Mil
ford bank OF Milford, and the Public
Guaranty Saving bank Of Newport as to
allow the payment to general depositors In
the saving department OF 10 per cent. on
their original deposits. This means the dis
tribution OF large amounts Of money. All
these banks are now under injunction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
FIRE GOT AWAY.
Many Acres, Much Wood and Sew.
eral Houses Burned.

eral Houses Burned.
YARMOUTH, Mass. April GAS is their
usual custom in the spring, the railroad men
began burning off the dead grass and bushes
beside the tracks. The little fires were
famed into big ones. which finally got away
from the men and into the woods. The
timber and underground were very dry,
and the flames spread in every direction.
Thousands OF acres OF ground have been
burnt over and thousands OF cords of Gu.
wood. The track OF the fire is three quar-
ters OF a mile wide and five miles long. At
one time 1t looked as though the village of
West Yarmouth was doomed, but change
of wind saved 1t from destruction. The
$4,000 residence of Edward A. Lewis was
burned. as were also the houses of Jabe2
Lewis and Amy Trip.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

Prince Arisugawa Takahito. the heir ap-
parent to the throne OF Japan, is nephew
of the present emperor. He is now about IS
years OF age. His father is soldier, who
did much to distinguish himself in the Sat
suma rebellion. Young Takahito was taken
into the imperial family as member Of 1t
nearly 20 years ago. He spent his youth in
the navy Of Japan and became a proficient
officer. Ten years ago he paid visit to
Europe, learned the ways OF European
naval fighting and also gained much infor-
nation concerning the European acts OF
peace. When the war with China opened
he became an officer in one of the Japanese
squadrons. and the information he had ac-
quired in Europe became OF vast use to him
and his government. II a son is not born to
the imperial couple this young prince will
succeed his uncle on the Japanese throne.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

Fewer deacons mud priests Of the
Church of England were ordained last
year than in amy corresponding twelve
months since 1876.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

FITS stopped free and permanently curto
fits after first days use Of DIR. kLiNE'S tfR
NtRvE II EsToRER. Free 81 trialhottlcand!,v
Use. send to DIR. Kline, e3l Arch St., PhiIe
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
LAW SAYS TOO DID,
Brave Old Warriors and Their
Records.

NEW YORK, April 9--As the clock struck
IL at noon on April Major General Thomas
II. Ruger, who has seen 43 years OF active
service, ceased to be mmander-in-chief OF
the army OF the east. General Ruger Is
while the law compels him to give up active
service, he never felt better able to perform
duty. The retirement OF Major General
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

Piso's Cure FOR Consumption is an \. y
Asthma medicinc.-W. Il. WILLIAMS,
och, Ills, April II, 1894. q
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
Three I'll mes aud Ont.

LIvERyORE FALLS. Me-. April 9-Mrs.
Emma Granger. % years old. has jus, shot
herself through tho heart. She hal twice
previously tried to kill herself with poison.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
Harvard CoI,e1c a ReniAc,arx

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., April 9-Nlisses
Eliza A. Haven and Charlotte NJ. Haven.
two very rich sisters, who have just died
here, made many public requests. among
them s25. 600 each, or $50. 900 in all, to Har-
ward college. Dartmouth college gets $4,000
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Chi,
teething, sottens the gums, reduces inilaA q
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

CONSTANTINQPLE, Turkey, April O.
The sum Of $500, 900 has been subscribed for
military expenses for the Turkish army
Thirty-tlve thousand pounds Of this amount
has been expended in the purchase of Maui
sers. cartridges and cavalry remounts. Fu-
ture subscriptions will be devoted to the
equipment Of the army and navy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

LONDON. England, April other, is no
hitch in the arrangements of the powers.
They are fully determined to follow the
course they have agreed upon. 1t was
thought fortnight ago, that the matter
would blow over, but the situation is
now SO grave that an explosion is possible
at any moment. 1t is the opinion of mill
tary authorities that the Turkish position on
She frontier is impregnable. and that any
attempt of the Gre. ks to butt against 1t will
result in disaster to them. This opinion is
shared by members Of the Greek cabinet,
but the king seems to enjoy the difficult po-
sition in which the Greek action places the
powers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
Try GraIn.Ol Try Grain.O.

Ask your grocer friday TO shov YOU 3,ck-
nge OF Grtir-O. the new fo,l drink that axes
the place OF coffee. Tho Gill lren may drink
II without injury "a welt as tn. adult. All
who try II ike IL. CIR ,in-O HIS that rich seal
brown of MOcha or Java, hut It Is made from
pure grains, AMI the IN 1T delicate stomach re-
ce!ves II without distress. One-quarter the
price of coffee. Is cts. and p cts. per package.
Sold by all grOcers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
STILL RISING.
The Big Mississippi on Ramp
age.
President Mckinley COunsels Assist.
anCe.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April o-The rain is still
"forty days and forty nights" but pretty
near 1t. But there is no Noah in these days
to build an ark and the people could not
get into it II there were. Seriously, how
ever, the suffering is terrible.
The whole valley Is vast inland sea. 1t
Is aptly called the "Venice OF America" hut
residents and farmers who see ruin staring
them in the face cannot see the humor OF
the description.
At Quincy, ILL.,, the river is II feet above
low water mark. Trains going south on the
east side of the river have been abandoned
and the water is flooding the tracks on the
west side. All travel by wagon from Quincy
throughout the Missouri bottoms has been
abandoned. From points along the Mis-
souri, river, from Alton to Jefferson City,
NO., the lower lands are flooded and as the
tributaries to the river are pouring in an i'm
mense volume Of water, the worst is yet to
come
WARRINGTON, d. C.. April 9-President
Mckinley has telegraphed the governors OF
Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi asking
for information as to the extent of the suf-
fering. 1t has been decided that the emer-
gency appropriation of $3.50, 600 for the re-
pair OF levees cannot be used for any other
purpose, and the president thinks some-
thing should be done by the federal govern
ment to relieve the distressed people. For
some years past Congress has been opposed
to granting money for the assistance to suf-
ferers from floods and other causes; 1t be-
lieved that the various states should look
out for their own people. When the informa-
ton desired from the governors has been re-
ceived, the president will ask Congress to
do something.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

Sometimes vegetable growth is very rapid.
The common mushroom attains its full size
In less than twenty-four hours.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
d.

WHEN bilious or costive, eat q CaScN(
candy cathurtlc; cure guarantee |; l0t., ~
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
ON THE TAPS.
Greek Troops Ready to Begin
War.
Blockade Imminent -Anniversary
Cclebratcd-Prote to Powers.

LARISSA. Greece. April 9-The whole
populace Of Thessaly is thirsting for war.
The citizens are asking IL the policy OF
Europe is to starve Greece to peace by
obliging her to keep her modified army
inactive until all her money is gone. Men
who We're loyalsts three days ago now hint
at tho possibility of finding holder and
ADLER Interpreters Of the national
will. The government, realizing this
scepticism, endeavOrs to buoy up
the sinking confidence and to gain time by
mobilizing. The court circular, since mobil-
izing the army has ceased to appease the na-
tiOnal impatience, now states that the crown
prince has driven four days uncheered
through the r,ets OF Laris,a. The bstter
class Is loyal, though impatient, not one see
ing salvation for Greece except in speedy
declaration OF war.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
GUILTY OF MURDER.
Mrs. Marsh and Buzzell Convicted
Case Goes Up.

Case Goes Up.
MONTPELIER, VT, April "a verdict Of
guilty in the first degree has been returned
by the jury in the case Of Isabella A. Marsh
and William G. Buzzell, on the charge Of
numbering the woman's husband, George G.
Marsh, by poisoning. The case will now go
to the supreme court on exceptions. The
case has been some time on trial, Mrs.
Marsh's own children testifying against her.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

CAscARETS stimulate liver. kidneys
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe;
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

Jusr try q l0c. box of Cascarcts. the
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

1t costs $500, 900 every week to run the
worlds railways. NE14
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

ATHENS, Greece, April 9-Nothing posi-
tive is known here, but the blockade OF the
Piraeus is considered imminent. great
meeting is gathering this morning. The day
is the anniversary Of tho war OF indepen-
dence in 1921. The meeting is to protest
against the action of the powers and to
pledge support to the Greek government.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10
No.To.Isac for Fifty Cents,

Over 10000 cured. why not let So-To- Bac
regulate or remove your desire Tor tObaccoi
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. % cents and Sl.0O, at all
drug ,ists,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-04-10

A fair lady becomes still fairer by using
salutary beautitier, Glenn's sulphur Soapr'
Hills Hair 4 Whisker Dye. black or browhM
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-02-09
He Writes Home.

David Martin, of What Cheer, Iowa,
who is in FL Paso for his health. writes
a letter TO the Watcher Chronicle
quite complimentary to this city In
the letter the correspondent says that
he has gained II pounds since coming
here and is still growing. In conclud-
ing, Mr.. Martin remarks:
In conclusion, [ venture to state
that or all the places | have visited
either in Europe or America, FL Paso
possesses beyond all comparison the
greatest number of elements which
may be considered as essential to the
formation Of the ideal health resort
1t has the charm of the most attractive
spots in Switzerland. In all directions
lofty mountain tops may be seen, just
as Mont Blanc Is viewed from Geneva
and the Jung frau from Interlaken. All
who have sought this masterpiece of a
bountiful Creator in quest of pleasure
or health, agree in prOnouncing it par
excellence as the place most calculated
to build up and strengthen the morals
Of the detected in spirits or failing in
health -