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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
ONLY TWO SAVED.
Spanish Transport Steamer Goes
Down in Gale.
Was Overloaded with Troops and
Arms-128 Lost.

HAVANA, Cuba, Oct. 2l-The transport
and coasting steamer Triton, with 100 Span
ish troops and passengers and u crew OF 80,
has just been lost near Mariel on tho coast
OF Pinar del Rio. or the 1870 persons aboard,
1913 are drowned The cause Of the accident
was heavy weather and overlooking, The
Triton left Havana unusually heavy laden,
carrying, in addition to the 1870 per.
sons aboard, great number OF
mules on her deck and heavy cargo
below. These mules were intended for
use as pack animals in the operations
against the rebels in Pinar del Rio province.
When the little steamship lifted anchor In
Honda her lower decks were only few
feet above the waters edge. 1t was about
4 o'clock In the morning when, creaking and
straining in the heavy sea, she was eight
miles of Mariel ind with the waters splash
ing dangerously near to the lower deck line.
AS An effort was made to throw the vessel
around and make for the shore, heavy
waves began pouring over her decks. Sud-
denly, through some cause no. known,
the vessels engines stopped, she lost
headway, and lay helpless In the rolling
seas The acting officers Of the steamship
went below to SEQ What was the matter with
the engines. While they were below the
Triton was caught in a strong current. and,
rolling fearfully, was drawn toward the
shore. Once started it was impossible to
change her course, and on she went through
the dark ness, the waters rolling over her
decks and pouring into her hold. Finally
she struck rock and stopped. Fear-
ing the loss OF the vessel, Captain
Real ordered that all the troops and
y be synhs ies becS Mn fright shS
ened and huddled together in terror on one
side of the vessel. This unusual weight
caused the cargo below decks to slide to that
side. The vessel listed, and in an instant
the water was pouring into her hold. BY
this time the decks were crowded with those
who had just been awakened. and when
they learned their danger there was u panic.
Knowing that the ship could not BIZ saved.
the officers OF the vessel ordered that he's
boats be lowered. Then there WAS Il rush
for the boats. Soldiers and civilians
knocked each other down and trampled on
each other. As the boats were launched,
however, one after another. 1T was found that
they were absolutely useless in the rough
sea. They were picked up by the waves and
sent crashing against the side OF the ship,
and several of them were smashed to pieces.
Scores Of those aboard tried to get into those
boats that were not smashed, but could not
do 80, and, finally, in desperation, several
passengers plunged overheard into water.
OF all those aboard only two have been re-
ported safe. These are the purser and one
passenger. Among those who were lost
were two navy and army officers, n
commanding officer and n privates. On
board the Triton was S3l $3.50 in silver, to be
used for the payment OF the Spanish mill
tary and naval forces. The Triton also car
ried large quantity OF groceries and am
munition, and had on board 90 rifles for the
ROYernme mt trOODB
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
Food on the Yukon.

''There will be no starvation at
Dawson City this WINTER said Mr..
Hamilton of the North American Trans
portation and Trading company. 81
mean by that that no one will die for
want of food. But, in my judgment,
the provisions now in Dawson City
tosothu, Win those which will go in
before the river freezes over, will not
be sufficient to properly supply the
winters demands of those who at
present comprise Dawson City's popu-
lation.
1.-The miners will, in my Judgment,
realize this, and will very likely do as
tley did back in 1887. There were Il
number of miners in the interior in
those days. The fall of the year came,
and they expected the steamer Arctic
to arrive from the west coast with food
to keep them supplied during the long
winter ahead of them. But the Arctic
met with IN accident so serious that
she could not get up the Yukon. The
miners realized that with shortage
in the food supply starvation would
be theirs. They drew lots to see who
should be given the food, and, thus
fortified against starvation, those who
won stayed in the interior, those who
lost made haste to reach st. Michael.
There they wintered, and when spring
came they secured food and returned
to the gold fields.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
The ArmOr Plate Middle,

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Oct. 22-The
Bethlehem Iron company has offered to sell
its vast plant to the government at II price
which the directors claim Is less than the
figures Mt which the government could Luild
plant OF It's own. Senator Penrose says
that the present situation is caused by the
failure OF Congress to appropriate money for
the purchase Of armor plate, as n re-
suit of which three of our great
battleshps are held up in the course
of construction. The company has
fixed $40, 100000 us the price. Joseph
Wha ton. the principal Philadelphia director
and stakeholder. admits that the company
has offered to SELL but adds that he does not
believe the government will accept the pro-
position. "The Bethlehem company" he
says, will sell for less than the:government
can build. We are tired OF unbusinesslike
methods OF the government. We are will
Ing to make armor cheaper than anywhere
else In the world, but some members Of Con-
gress believe that the government has paid
back in profits all that the works were worth,
and that In consequence the works only de-
serve n small working profit
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
THE EIGHTH WAS ESCORT.
Centennial Anniversary of "Old
IrOnsides'' Launching.

centennial Anniversary or "Old
IrOnsides'' Launching.
BOSTON. Mass, Oct. % The imposing
naval parade OF the North Atlantic squadron
which has formed an important part Of the
ceremonies connected with the celebration
OF the Tooth anniversary OF the launching OF
the frignte Constitution has just taken
place. The survivors of the 9Th Massachu-
sets volunteers were In line. The men OF
this regiment took the Constitution from
Annapolis to New York at the outbreak OF
war, when she was in danger Of being seized
by the rebels. The parade formed at
the foot OF State street and marched
through State, Dsvonshire, Summer
and Washington streets to the Old
South Meeting House, arriving there
at the closing OF the exercises. The parade
was formed on the west side of the street,
facing the church, and with the color bat
talon, the third battalion of seamon, oppo-
site the entrance. As the governor came
out and entered his carriage the men pre-
sented arms, and the governor and guests
were then taken between the first battalion
OF marines and the second battalion of sea-
men. The line OF march was then taken up
over Washington, Hanover and Fleet
sire Is, and along Atlantic avenue. past Con-
stitution VIII .rf where the Constitution was
launched, over the Charlestown bridge
and through Chelsea and Mapping streets
to the navy yard. where it was reviewed by
the governor. The parade was then dis
banded, and the governor went on board the
Constitution and held reception, the pub
lie being allowed on board as far as the
capacity Of the ship admitted. Chaplain
Edmund Dowse OF the Massachusetts, SEN
ate acted as chaplain OF the celebration ut
the Old South Meeting house.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23

Turkey buzzards are the garbage
collectors Of Charleston, $. c." says
II travelling man, quoted in the Phila-
delphia Record. Now, if you know
anything of the nature of n turkey
buzzard you must know that ordinar-
lily it's very shy sort of creature and
generally avoids civilization, particu-
larly as represented in the large cities.
These birds, however, are tame, and
they strut about the heels of the peo-
pie in the markets, picking up bits of
refuse meat and vegetables. The
buzzard has n voracious appetite, and
there always seems to he room inside
of him for choice bit of tainted beef
or decayed cabbage. There is II five
dollar fine for any man molesting one
of these birds. | understand that
Charleston is the only city in the
country that has this unique system
of garbage collecting"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23

NEW YORK, Oct. 21-The largest gun
ever built in the world is being constructed
at the Bethlehem Iron works for the defense
OF New York harbor. 1t Is a l6-inch calibre,
built-up rifle, weighing 1875 tons. The
Krupp gun which,wa on exhibition at the
Worlds Fair In Chicago. The cost OF gun
and carriage will approximate closely to
$3.50, 900. Every shot fired will cost
something like $4,000. A shell will weigh
$3.50 pounds. The propelling charge Of
powder will weigh 100 pounds. The range
of flight OF a projectile from the new gun
will be not less than 16 miles. The greatest
the famous English Jubilee" gun. The
range obtained was ~ statute miles. The
new gun will be placed on Romer shoals in
the lower part OF New York harbor. From
its position 1t will have clean sweep Of all
the channels leading into New York harbor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23

The crocodile is about to appear in
new role, that of a benefactor of
society. A learnedchemist, NJ Metch-
nikof, at meeting of a scientific
society recently, announced that
whereas bacilli exert an influence upon
toxins and can lessen or destroy them,
these latter can be converted into anti
toxins only by means of certain verte-
brates. Among these the crocodile
stands at the head for his special
Office, and through his agency the
toxin of tetanus is rapidly transformed
into an anti-toxin. tits, nevertheless,
difficult to imagine of what practical
value this information can be. New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
SELLS MICE FOR A LIVING.
A Woman Whose Clients Include Some
of Europe's Great Doctors.

~ w otnNu " hosc
of Europe's Great Doctors.
Verify one half of the world does
not know how the other half lives.
Equally true is it that never before
were there so many curious ways OF
making living rs there are at pres
ent. There have been physicians in
Paris for several centuries, but not
until quite recently did any of them
think it necessary. to make contract
by the terms of which they are to re-
ceive certain number Of mice during
the current year. The general public
was rather surprised when 1t heard OF
this contract, for the reason that the
physicians who act in this matter as
committee of the faculty of medicine,
agree to pay good price for the mice,
whereas there are many persons in
Paris who would be only too glad to
make the doctors present OF these
ravenous little animals. The physi-
clans, however, know what they are
about. They want mice, but they
don't want ordinary, everyday mice.
Only cultured, we'll fed, dainty mice
will suit them, and they have given
the contract to Nine. Alexandra, be-
cause they know that she is the only
person in Paris who can supply on de-
mand any number of such desirable
animals.
Yes, Nine. Alexandre's business in
life is to furnish mice to Richet, Chan
tennessee and several other leading
specialists in Paris and elsewhere.
She also keeps rabbits and guineapigs,
but mice are her specially. 1t is tif-
teen years since she first began to
supply animals to the Pasteur insti-
tnte. the municipal laboratory, and
several other such places. She has
hardly any competitors and she has
more orders than she can well fill.
She feeds her mice exclusively on bread
and milk. He clients insist that the
animals must he white and plump, and
she finds this diet the best for them.
When they are three months old they
are ready for the doctors, and she sell
dom has any on hand after that age.
She disposes of these hapless victims,
not only to her regular clients in Paris,
but also to several persons in London
and Geneva. The little mice are well
able to stand long journey, and they
are as fresh when they arrive in Lon
don as they were when they left
Paris. ....'.
Madam is never short of mice. At
present she has about thousand on
hand, and as these animals multiply
very rapidly she will have double that
number in an incredibly short time.---
New York Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
DANA DEAD.
The Acknowledged Dean of
American journalism.
Distinguished Ancestry-OfF Famous
Brook Farm Community.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2l-Charles \. Dana,
editor of the sun. Is dead NJ his home,
Dosoris island, neac Glen Cove, l.. l., at the
age Of IS. Surrounded by his children, ripe
In the great love of his intimates, honored
and revered. the editor saw the sunlight
for the last time, whcn amid the splendors
OF q perfect day, ALI nature about him seemed
aglow. His farewell was the pressure upon
his forehead OF the lips of his children.
Death had not come suddenly ut the
closing Of his long life. The warning
had been given with the beginning oil
the summer. and life passed away on
the day when summer had become but u
memory. The end was rs peaceful as tho
lie had been yibra2i in thought and action.
1t was recognized early last week by Mr..
Danr's physician and son-in-law, DR.. Will
liam II. Draper, that death was near. From
the time when the many indications OF the
disease--cirrhosis OF the liver, from which
Mr. Dana died became plainly evident last
June, 1t was appreciated, even by MIR. Dana,
thai the final scene was fast approaching. Yet
SO dcusive were the symptoms OF the NAL
ady that ut various periods during his last
illness Mr.. Dana seemed to regain the vital
ity of thought aud deed which had marked
his great mplishments, and hope, which
WAS nearly eXtinguished, revived again.
During these intervals of strength Mr.. Dana
was visi ed by the men who, rs assistant
editors. had been in his confidence SO long,
aud to them he Indicated what should
be the policy of the newspaper over
whose destinies he presided. He
was unusually interested in the po-
litical situation, and though he had laid
down the pen for all time, yet 1t was his In
spiration which ,pointad til. ",ii.erial cup
gress OF the disease was not to be stayed.
The immediate members Of his family were
summoned last week, They were informed
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
INEXCUSABLE CARELESSNESS
Man With Bright Red Blazer Killed
for Deer.

BANGOR, Me-, Oct 2l-Henry H. Pack
ard OF Attleboro, Mass, has just shot and
killed Henry d. Olmstead Of Medford, Me-.
ut South Twin lake installing his victim for
n deer. Olmstead and his brother. who are
employed ut spool wood mill ut the foot
OF the lake, were hunting along Ragged
stream. near the head OF the lake. and
incidentally looking after favorable
places for setting otter. traps. They had
started for their canoe on the shore Of
the lake when suddenly there was % loud re-
port, and, throwing up his hands, Henry
Olmstead fell to the ground shot through
the body and one arm. He lived a little over
an hour, dying before medical aid could ar
rive. He had OH Il bright red blazer, and
how he could be mistaken for deer is be-
yond conjecture. Packard's hunting com
panion saw the former aim and cried: 'For
Gods sake don't shoot!' but was too late.
He, too, could not see how the mistake could
be made. Packard will probably be arrested
for manslaughter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
rour IN Ge,txsburx and Washington.

An eight day personally conducted excur-
sion has been arranged by the New Hampshire
and Massachusetts Oranges to Philadelphla,
Harrisburg ito attend the annual session, Ma
Washington, u, C., and New York, leaving
Tuesday, Nov. 9th: Tickets, covering trans,
portation. meals, hotel accommodations and
Worcester or Providence; &s7 from Fall
River; sa8 from New London, Ct, and ~
from New York. For itinerary giving full par
ticulars address f.. {. Hutchinson. Secretary
y. II. State Grange, Milford, y. y Z. ~
Howe, Master, Mass. state Grange; Marinnro,
Mass, or A. J. simmons, n. Il. A,koyal Blue
Line, III Washington ST., Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
LIEUT.. COL. GEO. NJ. RANDALL.
Give me one kiss

The man left in charge Of the Unite
States force, to establish military post in
Alaska Is Lieutenant Colonel George NJ
Randall, who has had quite an eventual
career in the United States army. He ell
listed as private in the Fourth United
States infantry in April. 1861. In October.
1861, he was made second lieutenant. He
served with the Fourth until he reached the
rank Of major, when he was placed in COM
mand Of Fourteenth New York artillery. At
the close of the war he was made first lieu
tenant Of tho Fourth United States infantry.
and in the reorganization of the army was
transferred to the Twentythird infantry rs
captain. He served as captain and major
OF the Twenty-third. and in 1894 WAS made
lieutenant colonel OF the Eighth infantry.
He was five times breveted by Congress for
meritorious conduct in battle and has II
splendid record for service both IN the civil
and later Indian wars.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
KNOWS BUT ONE PHRASE,
Romantic Marriage OF Clinton
TeaCher-Race with Time.


Teacher-Race with Time.
CLINTON, Mass, Oct. 2l--A romantic
and sensational marriage was celebrated
here few moments before midnight on
Sunday. Henry A. Potter, teacher OF mod.
ern languages In the Clinton High school
here, has spent his summers abroad. and
there met. loved and was betrc thed to Coun-
tess Angelo de NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Mont
Barbon Gers, France. There was no par
ticular reason why the matter should have
been kept secret, rs Mr.. Potter Is Of mature
wears and well-to-do, but he chose
to keep it so. Friday he got day
of from his classes and went to New York.
where he met his flancee on IN incoming
liner on Saturday. He had previously got
his marriage licence, swearing the town
clerk to secrecy. had issued a few invitations
for Sunday. and haG engaged Rev.W.W .Jor-
dan OF the Congregational church to perform
the ceremony. Both boat and train We're late,
and it was 10 p. IN. sunday when the latter
got to Worcester. 1t was an hour anu
three-quarters later when pair OF
dripping horses drew up at the door OF Rev.
Mr.. Jordan. but the wedding cards and the
prophecies were saved, and they twain were
quickly made one flesh. The bride is very
pretty, little youngrr-lookins than her
husband and brilliant brunette. very line
in figure. carriage and style of dress. She
is very accomplished in art and the Ian
gauges. but they are all continental tongues.
She can speak but one phrase in English:
t.f.i yA iss
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23

LONDON. Eng, Oct. 2l-sir Edwin Ar
mold, the poet and journalist, author OF
saea tb a1a q! Mr.
Daily Telegraph, has married q Japanese
lady In London. The ceremony took place
at st. Matthias church, Earlscourt. this city,
In the presence OF Sir Edwards brother,
Sir Arthur Arnold, chairman Of the London
county council; the Japanese minister, and
their wives. Sir Edwin and Lady Arnold
will reside on Bolton Gardens, this CITY, The
bride was brought from Japan and was
educated in England.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
TOWN WIPED OUT.
Windsor, N. s., and Its Industries
"Sam Sticks" Mansion Burned.

"Sam Sticks" Mansion Burned.
WINDSOR, N. s., Oct. 2l.-This little
wosd o bv ~
residences but $50 remain. On the property
loss Of 81, 000, 900 there was but a third that
amount In insurance. The town Is famous as
being the former home Of Judge Thomas G.
Halliburton, the author of 'Sam Slick. the
ClockmRker." The fine old mansion of fudge
Halliburton was burned. On a knoll over
the village are the crumbling blockhouses
and earthworks Of Fort Edward. In this
town there we're seven churches,
two banks an iron foundry, furniture
factory, shipyard,' and other fac
tories. The chief export OF the town was
plaster OF paris, or gypsum, large quantities
Of which were sent to the United States for
fertilizing and calcimining purposes. The
buildings that escaped included the Wind
sor cotton factory, Kings college, the
Anglican church, Edgehil school for girls
and DufYerin hotel. The origin OF the flre
which ragged for six hours. is not vet clear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
AnticiDating the ObseOUy.

A poor man lay dying, and his good
wife was tending him with homely but
affectionate care. "Don't you think
you could eat bit of something, j ohm
Now what CAN I get for you?"
With wan smile he answered,
feebly: "Well, 1 seem to smell ham
cooking somewheres; l think l
could do with little bit of that"
ooh, no, John, DEAR" she answered,
promptly, ''you cant have that.
That's for the funeral
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
Rascal Poisons Trout Hatchery.

mt. TABOR, Vt, Oct. 2l-The water in
the breeding tanks Of the hatchery OF SiIas
L. Grifiths, In this town, have been poisoned
with paris green. Scores OF trout weighing
from one to three pounds are dead. About
$500 trout ranging in weight from one
quarter pound to- five pounds we're trans
ferred to small pond, but many Of them
have since died. There Is no clue to the
pepetrator Of this outrage.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23

The Klondike gold miner held up .
nugget he had Just found, 1t was as
big rs his fist.
"Isn't that beauty" he asked.
The consensus Of opinion was that
the nugget was beauty, indeed :
Yes, indeed" said one OF the old
hands, after the others had expressed
their admiration, ''that nugget is easily
worth its weight in corned beef. -
Harper's Bazaar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
Try Grajn.Oi Try GraIn.O

Ask your grocer to-day to show you pack.
age OF Grain-O, the new food drink that takes
the place Of coffee. The children may drink
it without injury as we'll rs the adult. All
brown OF Mocha or Java, hut 1t Is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ce:ves 1t without distress. One-Quarter the
price OF conee. Is cts. and Is cts. per package.
Sold by All srOcers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23

The common mnskrat furnishes .
beautiful fur, varying in color from
amber brown TO-, black. UP yard :. of
three or. four million Of these skins
annually get into the market. When
dyed and pulled they are sold as
sealskin.! ;.A.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
STATE or OHIo, Cry OF TOLEDO, ! 4.

LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK j. CnENEY makes oath that he Is the
a Nor partner Of the firm of +. J. CHENEY q
TO-, doing business In the City Of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said nrm Will pay
and every ease OF CATARRH that cannot b
cured by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENnY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed In my
l~j presence, this 9Th day Of December,
} SEAL 4 ID. 1885. A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
cts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system Send for testimonials, free:
F.J. HESEY & Co., Toledo. y.
Sold by Druggists ,5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
Killed on His Vacation.

PROvINCETOwN, Mass, Oct. Awhile
cunning here Charles N. Taylor, 80 years Of
age, son OF Capt. Thomas Taylor OF this
town, was accidentally shot and killed by his
brother, Hersey D. Taylor. The deceased
was q supercareo for the Boston Fruit COM
pany In JsmAica, and had been spending .
short vacation with his family here. He had
intended to return to Jamaica In few days.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-23
Swelled Feet.

Customer-How comes it, sir, that
when Task You for a number five shoe,
YOU give me u number seven?
Shoemaker-Why, my dear sir, you'll
be so proud of those shoes that yonr
feet will swell. -Harpers Weekly.