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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25

weak trplet, one that was lost at the very
start being manned by three men who
might be termed green ut this kind OF
game. He lost on the very start, mainly
through his inability to wind up his high
gear ut the pistol while Michael beat the
gun about ten yards. McDuffee had the pO-
sition of advantage at the start, and II he
had had n good team he could have held
it. But he didn't, and the disappointment
OF losing that position undoubtedly had
some little effect upon him. He likewis,
failed to connect properly with his first
pickup, and this cost him some little dis
lance But when once he got hitched
to his PAGERS he went around
the other two with the speed Of greyhound
and led for the first two miles, which were
about as fast as they make them. Then his
usual hard luck had to come. The sex
got under way than the machine broke.
Following this came the breaking Of the fast
sex, and this was followed 10y another
Twice did he loose his pace, and yet he like
Lesna, chung to his game and plugged
unpaced until he was p ,ked up by new
team. From the th d mile to the 25th 1t
was stern chase for McDufYee, a chase
which avaied him but little, and although
he would occasionally close up the gap just Il
little, he was just as sure to lose 1t again.
His pacemakers worked with will,
but even they could not pull down
the handicap caused by the break
ing Of machines, and IL, instead OF sit
ting on the rear seat and holding out their
coats, a few Of the pacemakers had settled
down to work and helped push the big
machines, there Is no doubt but that he
could have made up little OF the distance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
Preserving an Equality.

cone day." says "a southern paper,
"a farmer rode into little country
town in a state adjoining Louisiana
and got into. talk with some friends at
a store where he had gone to make
some purchases. We'll, John, said
one, how are you getting along?'
"'What, me? o, tolerably we'll
just the same, Just like l always do 20
"'And all the neighbors out your
way-how are they getting along%
Well, they're just the same, too
Just like am. Wenever allow any
difference ont our way, you know
"'No? Well, how do you manage
that?'
We'll, whenever we notice any
fellow getting ahead, you know, we
just go to see him, and we stay with
him until we eat him back.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25

The governor general of India is Lord
Elgin. Now that the uprising has COM
menced in his country he will have his
hands full The post he holds is an impor-
tant one but 1t is believed he will prove equal
to the task. Lord Elgin was educated at
Eaton and Oxford, and on leaving the uni
versity spent several years in travel. In
1886 he was appointed treasurer OF the
queens household. He held many positions
of minor importance until 1893. when he was
made vicero OF India. His appointment
was received with general appreciation.
He has successfully handled several difficult
problems in the government Of India. Lady
Elgin, ninth daughter of the earl OF South
esk, to whom he was married in 1876, has
busted herself in the work OF uplifting the
women of India. Lord Elgiu is man Of
ability and bravery. and will no doubt be-
able to handle the present complications.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
HEAGNEY'S ACCOUNTS SHORT
Clinton People shocked-Treasur-
er's Rise and Fall.


CLINTON, Mass. Sept. 4.-W. +. Heag-
ney, treasurer OF this town, is found to be
about I'll, 900 short In his accounts. The
town Is shaken to its foundation, as Heag-
ney, owing to his rapid rise, was looked upon
as model for the emulation OF youth. The
shortages are distributed thus: Shortage
1892, 1886. %; shortage 1898, $262; amount
due ON taxes 1892. S1O6.75; amount due on
taxes 1898, 1888. "a; amount due on sewer as
sessments 1891. $6l09.65; amount due on AS
sessments 1892, $l575.55: amount due on
sewer assessments 1893. :35l9. q; amount due
on sewer assessments 1894, s42S3.S2; total
shortage In accounts $l6. 1867; total short
age without interest $ll, 1894. Behind this
shortage lies the same old story OF a trusted
and highly respected citizen fallen.
William +. Heagney was born in Canada
about 80 years ago. He came to Clinton
when young man and served rs clerk In
the drug business, but later he opened
store for himself. He was exceedingly pop
ular and his progress was easy. His husl-
ness increased until on all sides II was
agreed that he had the best paying business
and no man stood higher in the community
than he. In three years his business
increased to such an extent that 1t was
only confined within the limits OF Wor-
cester county. The name OF the Heasney
pharmacy and its proprietor were known far
and wide. In 1870 MIR. heaKhey entereu
politics, and many say that to this Is due his
downfall. He became member OF all the
Democratic clubs throughout the state, and
was for years the most influential Democrat
in this section. He was a born leader. In
1892 his friends sought him for town
treasurer, and he was the first Democrat
elected to the Office in years. He was
easily elected and always led his ticket
During these years he was easily the most
popular man of the town and one Of Its in
iluential citizens. His c.edit was equal to
any. and he was on the rad to wealth. His
business continued increasing, and he
plunged into various enterprises. He held
the ONCE OF rov. treasurer for three years
and in turn was defeated by wIiiiam Hmm
ilton. Up to this time not one syllable
was uttered against his honesty. With his
defeat for office. however, came strange
runors, and the following year an examina-
tion showed small shortage. Time wrought
changes. and Mr.. Heagney, once the ideal
man of the community, had many reverses.
Gradually he failed in everything he under
took. His business went down and finally
he went into insolvency and lost everything
he had, even to his home. Still today every
one of his former friends is laboring for
him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
GETS FIFTEEN YEARS.
Everett Willis Observation-Disclosures In
hucnce of Brother.


BOSTON. Mass, Sept. "a Everett p
Willis the young man who tried to liberate
his brother from state prison. has been SEN
fenced to a term of not less than 10 years
and not more than 20 years In the old bas-
tile at Charlestown, from which death freed
his brother. The boy-he is only II years OF
age-uppeared In court alone and friendess.
during the trial, or when sentence was
pronounced There was no one to bid
him good-by when ho left the court house
for long term In prison. Through 1t all he
was cool and unconcerned. Although he
had pleaded not guilty to the two charges
against him, of shooting, with int to muir
der, Elijah i. Darling and James l.. Abbott.
did not ask single question OF any OF the
witnesses. He had nothing to say
to the court In his own defence.
just before sentence was pronounced
he threw himself on the mercy Of the court,
in a speech OF 10 or 20 words, which was
forcible, eloquent, II you will, and held the
attention OF everybody In the place. "All
in the dock, looking the judge in the eyes,
and speaking in clear, distinct tones, "all
have to say is that am very sorry. / was
Influenced by my b o.hsr. l am only II
years old, and hardly realized what was
doing. Your honor, l throw myself
on the mercy OF the court. mat
was all. The young man could
not have said more, or spoken more effect
lively. He made an unmistakabe impress
sion. There were those in the court room
who had watched him closely during the
trial, and when he came in for sentence, and
who thought he must be insane. Those few
words to the judge placed the boy
in new light, and they had an effect.
His case was disposed OF in less than
an hour. The jury was out less than 25 min
utes, the judges charge occupying but eight
minutes. When the jury came in and pro-
nounced Willis guilty on both counts he did
not move muscle and walked lightly back
to the big, barred room where prisoners are
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25

just before recent dinner given in
honor of colonial magnate, young
swell, whose chief claim to distinction
seemed to be the height of his collar
and an ye-glass, addressing stranger,
said
"Beastly nuisance, isn't it? Spoke
to that fellah over the! took him for
gentleman-and found he had q
ribbon on his coat; some blooming
head waiter, SUPPOSED"
ooh, no." replied the other, chats
Blank, the guest of the evening""
"Dash it all, now is it?' said the
astounded swell. ''Look here, old
fellow; as You know everybody. would
you mind sitting next Inc at dinner
and telling me who everyone is?"
"Should like to very much," re-
piled the other man, "but you see I
cannot. I'm the blooming head
waiter!"-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
ANDREW H. GREEN.

Now that the Incorporation Of Greater
New York has been accomplished, they are
going to have the greatest sort Of time get
ting the right mayor for the allied cities.
Andrew H. Green, father Of the bill for the
consolidation, has been conspicuous in the
enactment OF the law for the incorporation,
and 1t Is expected he will be conspicuous In
the fight for the mayoralty. His friends,
under the banner OF the Manhattan Democ-
racy,a party organized for the purpose, have
endorsed and are pushing Mr.. Green for the
mayoralty. He is a lifelong Democrat and
was a close friend OF Samuel j .Tilden, at one
time being his law partner. He Is rs years
OF age and a successful attorney. In re-
cent interview he was very outspoken In his
opposition to the selection OF Tammany
candidate. He is popular and straightfor-
ward, and while he may not be candidate
will have an influence in the election.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25

stantly, also headache, and "
was so dizzy. Ihad heart trouble, 1t
seemed as though my heart was In my
throat ut times choking me. ] could
not walk around and could not lie
down, for then my heart would beat so
fast | would feel as though l was
smothering. had to sit up In bed
NIGHTS in order to breathe. was SO
weak could not do anything.
have now taken several bottles OF
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. and used three pack ages OF
Sanative Wash, and can say l am
perfectly cured. do not think
could have lived long il Mrs. Pink
hams medicine had not helped me-
MRS. JOSEPH PETERSON, 5l3 East St..
Warren. Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
Hungry Italians Raid Fields.

PENNINGTON, Me-, Sept. 23-Frank
O'Malley, a contractor OF Boston. came here
q few days ago with 96 Italians, who expect
ed to get work on the proposed Franklin,
Somerset and Kennebunk railway. The men
were quartered at the John q. Stuart farm.
The men were brought without authority
from the railroad people The food sup
ply shortly gave out and trouble
arose, during which Contractor OMal-
lev left the men to shift for themselves. The
men were destitute, and to satisfy their
hunger they invaded number Of fields OF
farmers In this vicinity. Local creditors
OF the contractor sent sheriff to the camp
to seize whatever property was available.
The board OF seiectmen sent the men back
to Boston, as the date OF beginning the work
on tho new road Is still uncertain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
A STRANGE FAMILY MEETING.
Five Brothers Who Had Never Seen o"o
Another Before Get Acquainted.


The recent Grand Army encamp.
ment held at Buffalo was the cause OF
many happy reunion, dramas in real
life of which the public knew little or
nothing. An incident came to the
notice of reporter yesterday OF nve
brothers, who were visiting IN TINS
city, and who were all brought TO-
geiher for the first time in their lives.
The Oldest had broken the family ties
before the youngest was born, and the
other brothers had reen separated
through other circumstances, so that
their meeting in this city was the first
time that all five had been together.
The names of these five are William
Getchell of West Haven. Mich, aged
So wears; Earl, of New Haven, Ct,
aged So; Martin c., of Ovid, Mich,
aged so; Frank A., of Elmira, aged
Al; and Charles, Of y Caledonia
avenue, this city, aged 80. All are
strong, stalwart, robust and good
natured, and when they were seen
together they presented IN inter
esting and unique picture. me
three oldest are veterans OF the late
war. and that they were fighters OF no
mean abilit; is shown by the in
Vulnerable sears from bullet wounds,
sabre cuts and the like that all three
bear upon their persons.
The three veterans We're III attend
ance ut the national encampment, and
they took the opportunity OF visiting
their youngest brother in this city,
whom they had not met since the close
of the war. At the same time the
second youngest came up from Elmlra
and 80 the union was perfected. The
quintet went to one of the downtown
photograph galleries, after which each
went TO his home. There We're three
other brothers in this remarkable
family. Morris Getchell, also q
veteran, died in Dakota two years
ago, aged go years. Edward, of De
troit, and Parker, of st. Paul, are still
living. They came from long-livet
ancestors, and all are over six fee
tall. -Rochester Democrat and Chron
| jcle,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
A MOTHERS EFFORT,
A Mother Sees Her Daughter in Pihfu,
Condition, but Manages to Rescue


Her.
From the Ne,o Era, Greensburg, Ind.
The st. Paul correspondent for the Neu
Era recently had an item regarding the case
Of Mabel Stevens, who had jus. recovered
from serious illness OF rheumatism ana
nervous trouble. and was able to be out for
the first time In three months. The letter
stated that it was a very bad case ami her
recovery was considered such surprise to
the neighbors that 1t created considerable
gossip.
Being anxious to learn the absolute facts
In the case, a special reporter was sent to
hnva talk with the girl and her parents.
They were not ut home, however, being
some distance away. message was sent
to Mr.. Stevens, asking him to write up u
full history OF the case, and few days ago
the following letter was received from Mrs
Stevens:
est. PAUL, IND, Jan. 20, 1897.
Editors NeD Era. Greensburg, Ind.
DEAR Sins: Your kind letter received
and an glad to have the opportunity to
tell YOU about the sick and recovery OF
Mabel. We don't want any newspaper no
toriety, but In u case like this where few
words of what have to say may mean re-
covery for some child, feel 1t my duty TO
WI Sou VI nv ,. N,ho, h,r,n
TWO years ago tnis win.e' ,I mHu'' nJS"'
complaining OF p@ins III ner iimos, pi,uti-
pn'iy IN her lower 'lmps' one was going W
school, ana had TO walk ABOUT three quar- ar
ter' OF mile each 9ny' golng througn IL.
k,nns OF Weather. S"e o., was .n t..5, ye.r1
9ia anu toiaE 30 weH ~. ~ net so" ht .nI,
uIs,,ke =. u o"Ao her 'io'n s'"o'' 'u' We"
10 u E II. ,.,s ,,, ,. o,e,o, 30
Al. se'e,a, n ni' sue m"s o'I .i,,,i W
Tue ,otse anu Sno CIV p"'o t anu u '. y
"own W " an mo'a,"S' ne, ,.Ss "mu
arms Wese urS s W "nt ner p.sno',
Mas Pi.t'u =. Sewers. uoeao,s nH' t ~,
her' W.. ~ Ill., ma MUMu " t"ha h n.
neI ""y soou. my nus's"u a us w t"A1 HUI
10 Ine spr'uEs, u"' t' nI.,,nmnb wa anaiI,,
eou.o ho' a"olu ~, .,'n .ns N".,,ns,.;,,.,
manaHeu W -. nel W .n1 M"i, ,a, ,,a.
patns. mere sne grew suIuehy Wo"n1 :.
ana IL seemed Una. sue cou'u noa s.ah u, u
put she became pe.ter. "n INF sha smJdenIv
s sns,v ",orsa ond wa hadto hr,nw bar home
..Sbs lingeraa along md last winter he.
ooma worss AGAIN and WINS afi,icted with \
nervoms trouble almost like the 81. Vitus
dance For some time wa Thought she
wouiJ die md the phvsicians gave her I'M
When she was Mt her worst n neighbor came
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
DON'T WANT BACCHANTE.
But w. G. II. U. Thinks She Will
Do for Chicago.

NEW YORK, Sept M-Rejected by Bos-
ton, the smiling Bacchante, cunningly :
vised by Macmonnies. expected to rest that
tired foot in New York. The pose OF the
fair but bibulous young person suggests that
the sculptor had prescience OF the troubles
that would come to her in her quest for a
home. One foot is raised in airy poise, as
though the severe command "mOve on"
had been heard, and in obedience the merry
young woman was about to step forward. A
post. maya pedestal, of honor, In the Metro
politan museum OF art was offered for the
home OF Bacchante. There might she ex-
pect to be mt peace. But the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union OF Kings county Is
sticking pins into the pedestal, hoping to
make Bacchante move on to Haverstraw
or Chicago. Delegates OF the ID unions
in Kings county assembled in annual
convention of the Central Presbyterian
church OF Brooklyn, and appointed a COM
mittee OF one to draft q letter to be- sent to
the president Of the New York park board
protesting against the admission OF Bac-
chante to the museum, because Of "its de-
grading influence" upon the public, espe-
cially upon children.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25

There Is more Catarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
pronounced 1t local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly falling tn
cure with local treatment pronounced 1T i'll
durable. Science has proven catarrh to be II
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
Ohio is the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in doses from
10 drops to teaspoOnful. II acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any cas-.
it fails to cure Send for circulars and test
monials. Address FL. CHENEY& Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
BEVERLY'S NEW STATION.
One of the Finest in New England
Old EYesOre Removed.

BEVERLY, Mass, Sept. 23 - Another
beautiful new station has been added to the
long list on the line OF the Boston Il Maine
system. Beverly Is the fortunate city. She
has had for long years an old wooden sta
ton, fronted by about as disgraceful-looking
surroundings as could be found In New
England. 1t has been an eyesore to the citi-
zens, who vainly sought, year after year, for
a new station, and had hopes OF 1t before
Lynn got one. The late Mayor Odell took
the matter up, but went out OF office and
died without seeing the new station an oc-
complished fact. Work was begun prepar-
ing for this station early in the summer of
1896. 1t was necessary to raise the grade
OF the track for half a mile. Two grade
crossings were separated and abolished by
the construction of subways under the
track. Many acres had to be raised to
correspond with the tracks, but all was
done without the least interruption OF traf-
fic and not an accident happened during the
16 months that the work required, Today
the city OF Beverly boasts OF one OF the finest
and most perfectly equipped stations in all
New England.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
FASTEST RACE TIME.
Star Pointer Gets Mark of 2.O1 at
indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. % - The
worlds race record for horses In harness
has lust been broken here by Star Pointer
in the final at OF his match race with Joe
Patchen. There was but one heat of the
race to be finished. each having taken a
heat the day before. the race going over on
account OF darkness. The vast crowd saw Il
mark that will no doubt stand for years
2.Ol. Had the black fellow not faltered
bit at the head OF the stretch, even lower
time would have been recorded, as Pointer
finished str ong. three open lengths ahead OF
his great rival. Pointers driver was young
McI.ary, who put the great stallion over
another course the other day against time
innido of two mi utaa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
OF MANY TRADES.
Long and Interesting Life Closed
Noted Inventor.

Noted inventor.
LOWELL, Mass, Sept. A-Ira Leonard,
who has Just died in this city at the age OF
81. had lived an interesting life. Until rs
years old he was never kept at home single
day by lness. Born in Allentown in 1906,
he wandered all over this country and
Europe before he finally settled in Lowell.
He lived for n time In Boston. was employed
In paper mill In SuncoOk. learned ship build
ing in MedfOrd and became manufacturer OF
pumps there. worked on power looms in
HoOksett, N. H., tried his hand at new
trade in ChicOpee Falls, manufactured loom
fixtures in Suncook again, helped build the
first locomotive sent out from Boston, was in
Newark In time for the first New Jersey loco
motive. lived in half a dozen other places,
studied mining and prospected orgold in the
South and West, went abroad three times and
finally became a manufacturer OF piano
hardware In Lowell. During the latter
part OF his life he was an inventor and sew
eral Of his inventions are still In use. includ-
ing device for separating fine gold from
sand, and wire gauge used In making
loom pickers. Mr.. Leonard left written in
structions with his friends regarding the
conduct OF his funeral services, which were
carried out strictly. He was q skeptic, and
at his request l.. X. Washburn, formerly ed
itor Of the Boston Investigator, delivered
An address,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
TURKEY HOLDS ON.
No Intention of Abandoning Tines.
saIy-Year "a tn Reuair Damage.


WASHINGTON d. q. Sept. % The Turk.
ish government has apparently no intention
OF abandoning the province OF Thessaiy
taken from Greece. notwithstanding the re-
psated demands OF the powers. According
to Consul George )rton, stationed at
Athens, Turkey is establishing herself as
firmly rs possible In the province. "The
Turkish government he says, in an Of
fetal report received at the state
department, "seems to be very re-
luctant to evacuate Thessaiy and the
long period over which the negotiat Ions
OF the great powers are being drawn out
serves only to give Turkey an opportunity
to establish lrmer foothold. The entire
system OF the Ottoman government has been
put into effect, Qualifications have been
erected and many fresh troops have been
brought into the country since the signing
OF the truce. Even should peace be signed
tomorrow and the refugees be allowed to
return to their abandoned homes. several
years would be required to repair the dam
try on the former basis"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
Not One Per Gent. Paid In.

AUGUSTA. Me-, Sept. 24-Two gigantic
ice companies have just filed certificates OF
incorporation here with the secretary Of
state. The Galisteo company is organized
at Portland for the purpose Of a general
lee business. with 10000, 900 capital stock
OF which 300 is paid in. The officers are Ed
ward X. Milliken Of Deering, Me-: treasurer,
Clarence A. Hight Of Portland, Me. The
Knickerbocker Ice company is organized at
Portland for the purpose OF doing general
ice business. with SiO, O0O, 900 capital stock,
OF which sll0O is paid in. The officers are :
President, Eleazer A. Clark of Portland /;
treasurer, Clarence A. Hight OF Portland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-09-25
Mrs. Ross in Conte mpt.

NEWPORT, r. l.. Sept. "a - The long
fight Of Mrs. Ross against the administrators
OF the estate Of Millionaire King, who died
after an incarceration Of a generation in an
insane asylum, is ended. The court decides
Mrs. Ross In contempt, and that she has no
standing whatever until she purges herself.
Court issues a decree confirming appoint
ment Of administrators Of the King estate.
Mrs. Ross the court adjudges is a woman
who has no abiding place, and no known
income, and has made a living for many
years by what is practically blackmail.